The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1891-03-06
Entered at the Post Office at Bonnetts.
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Death Of James B. Breedcn.

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Death Of james B. Breedcn.
Mr.. j, ,5B. Breedon. one OF our oldest
and most p rominent citizens, died at his
residence near tQYl on Tuesday evening.
u les. Ind, Hiiness was OF short duration
viii cost h15s was donc for him within hus
Tho lake Utilities, but all the skill Of his
,.....oudlng physician and the, kind alton
lions Of relatives and friends were of no
avail. For several months he had been
complaining of fcoblcness, aud was not
ablc:to attend to his business With his
accustomed care and energy. Tho loss
of bis wife about year ago was a orush-
ing blow to him, With ali his fortitudc
and usual philosophical resignation he
could not recover from it. S His friends
hoped however that time, tho great hoaIcr
OF oil human affiiotons, would eventually
reconcile him to this sad bereavement,
but in this they have been sorely dsap>
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Mr.. Breeden was native Of Marlboro
county, and was born in Adamsville, at
( the residence on tho plantation Of Capt,
2, L. Brcoden. He was about G3 years
Of age. He married Miss Ayers, and
always lived afterwards at the old homo.
stead Of his wite's father, near Benefits
vile. lie had no children, but leaves
several brothers and many nephews and
nciccs, to lament his dcnth. q
He was a remarkable man in many par
tiulars. Without much mental training
III early life, he left the old homestead
and startod out to be tho architect Of his
own fortunes His success in all his bu,
siness undertakings shows. the character
k|s @p4hsed hls spd yindicates the gen.
sclf educated. He had naturally strong
intellectual qualities, md those weio i'm.
proved and cultivated in tho school Of the
world. Contact with others, with his
keen and comprehensive observation and
eood common sense, made him tho pccr
OF mon who had enjoyed all the advans
tagcs OF collegiate course. His judg.
mcnt Of men and his intuitions in busi.
ness mattcrs, we're O marvel at times to
his friends. Tho prominent charactoris-
ties of his business life wcro his indon)it.
nble energy, his nnwavering confidence ia
sell. his invincible determination to suo>
cced in everything, hisiotcencc, his ia.
corruplble integrity, aud an abiding con
vlction that honesty in all things was the
best policy. TO sweryo from the truth
and right was regarded by him as not
only unmanly but highly reprehc1sible.
Ills heart was full of tho milk Of human
Kindness, although his brusquo manner
at times led some to think differently
Ills charity for his fellow men was of an
exemplary kind. Libcrality was another
OF his characteristics. He was peculiar
in showing il, for he believed in tho bible
doctrine, mot to let your right hand
tpfdsA
ot' the ueneticIerlos Of his Kindness and
iIiberality will always riso up and call him,
blessed. NJ
lie, was np ardent and faithful friend.
~ those who had his confidence and
friendship. ho was always affablo. pleas,
ant, c6nitding md ready at oil times to do
any ,fayoror kindess they asked. IA AS
husband, he was evol' kind, gontlo, effcoc,
tionate and oonsiderate. AS citizen, he
was patriotic, public spirited md enters
prising. s35 q r B,
MIR. Breedon was SO thoroughly idcnti-
lied with the growth and prosperity of
Bcnnettsville, that his death leaves a
hiatus here which cannot bo filled. For
4 thlrty>tivc years ho was ono Of it's leading
merchants and citizens, and TO him and his
un''rlng energy in business and otherwise,
tho town is indebted for its growth and
'utuIc llosSipllltlcS. Inc County too
suffers an irrcparab!o loss. AS one Of The
largest planters in it for several years, he
has been an cxamplar in agricultural
enterprise and has contributed largely
towards giving Marlboro tho reputation
she enjoys today agriculturally, aud the
n,ncxamplcd prosperity enjoyed BY this
class OF her pooplc. The death Of Mr..
l5rceden is, therefore, n severe blow aud
sad atf1iction TO the entire County, and
az !, Of i our people feel the bereavement,
those Of tho numerous relatives and
friends Of this onco prominent and useful
man.
The funeral services were conducted at
Oak Ridge Cemetery on "Wednesday
attoinoon at 3 o'clock, and the remains
laid to rost BY tho side ofhis beloved wilo.
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