The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1892-06-22

uishcd woman, who was a bcfltting
consort OF 80 worthy man.
The sons lcfi by those lamcntcd par
cnts arc M. Il. r. Mylcs, n leading bus
incss man OF New Orleans, Dr. Robert
Myles, the noted throat and ear spec
ialisl Of New York, who achieved such
reputation abroad as tho talented
young assistant of Sir M0rrcll Mac
Kenzie in his treatment Of Frederick,
Crown Prince of Prussia aud Emperor
Of Germany, and Mr.. B. b. Mylcs, n
prominent attorney of Vicksburg and
New Orleans. The daughters arc
Mrs. j. w. Person and Mrs. j. Nee.
Martin, both ladies Of the genilcst aud
most refined type Of Southern woman
hood. fl W
DIR. William Mylcs stood IN tins
community, and wherever he was
known, In the lofty position OF a man
honored for the nobility of his man
hood, respected for bis dcyout aud
practical christianity, aud beloved for
that kindliness Of heart which drew all
mankind, from little children TO aged
men, TO him.
In fOllowinga profession almost akin
TO a divine calling lac was noted for
hIs benevolent charity 10 the poor and
needy, his even womanlikc tenderness
TO theweak and suffering, aud his pity
ing mercy to the sorely afflicted. In
marked contrast yet singular unison
with this softer side OF his nature were
the rugged honesty and strength Of
conviction which gave him such force
OF character MS TO make him conspic-
uous man among thousands OF his fcl-
lowmen.
For many year his familiar figure,
his smiling benevolent face, and his
kindly greeting 10 all whom he met
will be missed on the streets of our
town aud on The various country roads
over which he was accustomed 10 trav-
el on his frequent crrands OF pr0fes-
sional duty or mercifnl charity. At
many bedside OF sickness and suffer-
ing tho absence Of his cheering words
and his tirelcss attentions and watch
ing will be sadly felt. Ofile bcrcave.
ment felt in the homes OF his dear Kim
dred VIC can say nothing. Within
those sacred portals divine mercy can
be the only means Of flcssching the bIt-
terncss OF such hiIman sorrow. l.it
be comforting to the sons, daughters.
and grandchildren ofthe dead to know
that the general grief of community
rs added to the measure Of their great
bereavement, they are offered that
sympatheiic sentiment TO sOOthe them
IN their deep aflliction. ff..a
OF all The throngs who attended his
funeral but a short time ago all con-
sidcrcd his dcatE the end Of a fair and
noble life. AS beautiful was his life,
so beautiful Is his resting place be-
meath the shade Of the trees around
him green as the sacred cedars Of Lc-
banOn. ttEml8
II is we'll that his last sleep should
be slept in that silent and holy place
of sepulture overlooking the town he
lovod so well in life, aud where his
lilies duties were 50 faithfully cnded.
1t Is well that, with his long years oil
labor over, he should lie at rest so
near the homes of the best beloved
among his kindred. tfH
There, holding him dear rs If he
were still living, his friends will ever
bring TO his couch their tender trib-
utes 0f rcycrential affection his fam
lily, still holding him in their hearts as
III he were In daily communion with
them, will water the flowers they sircw
over him with The tears OF fiIial love.
His memory will endure among his
fel!0wmcn through the bloom and YER
durc, or the irosts and SHOWS of the
passing seasons, as fresh aud bright as
the fair evergreen groves that stand
about his grave, until the man and the
Christian sleeping his peaceful mortal
sleep may awaken TO rcjoin his loved
ones on the farther shores oi immor-
taliiy. rf- ans