The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-08-12
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stage Of action, when his life was
taken. He had spent his entire life |
In preparation for usefulness. And
when It was impossible for him to
be connected with school, his leis.
ure hours were spent In the perusal
Of such books b would prove bene-
flcial to him. o. s1s
The early part Of his life was spent
In the old log school house, later he
entered school at Porter Academy,
where he remained for several years,
afterwards at Maryville College,
where he remained short time,
then, January, 1889, he connected
himself with H. 4 G. N. Academy,
where he enthused with the impor-
lance of an education remained un-
til 1891. Then, with a class Of ten,
on the first day Of May, he entered
the stage perfumed as it was, with
its floral apparel, and with all the
perception Of a strong mind and the
eloquence of an orator, proved to
the hundreds, that had assembled
TO witness the occasion, that he was
worthy all the honors conferred
upon him as graduate. A few
days after he had retired from school
he and one of his classmates were
elected Co.Principals of Porter
Academy, where grand work was
anticipated. 14st IA
n He was loved by his friends and
respected by all who knew him, for
the noble virtues which attended
his short life. His life was strictly
moral so much 80 that he was mis-
taken by many to be christian, al
Though he had not made peace with
his maker. But when the strong
hand of affection seized upon him,
which was five weeks earlier than
his death, he arose from his bed of
affliction, and on his Bonded knees,
by his bedside, asked the Lord to
pardon his sins, and in such earnest
ness did he speak that his supplica-
tions were soon answered, and to
the Joy of hissOul his sins were blot
ted out, and his relation with the
Holy One was SO close that he inn
agined that he could see the heav-
emily mansion in all its beauty. So
penetrating were his words of ex-
hortation to parents and brothers,
| that they will ever find a resting
place in their minds.
/ For Ave weeks he bore his Attic
tion with patience and christian
fortitude, contending with the death
which conquers the race, for his life
which was so young and vigorous.
Yet he said, "not my will, but
thine be DONE" We are glad tc
know while death can destroy the
body it hath no power over the soul
which clings to Christ who says, ~
am the resurrection and the life
He that believeth in me, though hi
were dead, yet shall he live again.
Though the body of the deceased
sleeps beneath the clods Of the lone
, ly, yet beautiful spot where we met
and laid him to rest, until the glo
rious day of which the birds will
fit around his resting place will
. sing, and the crystal stream whicl
: flows through the valley will joil
in the sweetest notes of the song O
! the glorious resurrection morn
{ when those who like him died Il
8 the faith shall rise in glorious NOR
+ tally.
, He leaves to mourn his loss
/. mother whose bosom was a pillOy
1 in his youth and whose arm was
2 stay in his affection. A father 9
3 ripe and matured years upon who's
head are such locks as indicate
race nearly run. Three brother
}. and a sister to whom he was Away
. very devoted. And large cOnnec
ton, with his many acquaintance
2 who sustain the loss of an affection
ate son, a devoted brother and
true friend. While the parents hav
J lost an affectionate son, the broth
ers and sister, q devoted brother an
his friends and acquaintances tru
friend, we feel that we have all los
a power in our community. w
! would say to the father and mother
take consolation in the fact tina
! you have laid in the silent tomb
son respected by many with whor
he was acquainted.
We take pleasure In saying tina
a he had not single enemy in tn
world. He has only passed you 1
Q the lane of life and his spirit hs
taken Its flight and has passe
d through the pearly gates into tn
]. heavenly mansion, the streets {