The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1892-07-16
ALL four GONE.
Remarkable Condolences In
The Lives and Deaths Of
Four Young Men.
THE LAST ONE BROUGHT HOME A
CORPSE.
James N. Eyerly Died at Yicksburg,
Mississippi.

James N EVERY splendid young
man, and native of this county,
died at Vicksburg, Mississippi on
Saturday, July End, of consumption,
after lingering illness His broth
er Joseph was with him at the time
and brought the remains home to
this county for interment, and the
body was lovingly laid to rest at
Martins Church on the 9th inst.
james was an excellent young
man, beloved and respected by all
who knew him. He had been the
superintendent of a large plantation,
belonging to lady who lives in
Vicksburg, for several years past,
and was highly esteemed not only
by his employer but by the com
munity at large. His age was 26
years, s months and days.
The death of Mr.. EVERY recalls
the history of four young men who
were born very near together, were
school mates and playmates in their
childhood, who all went South to the
same place and died in the same
order that they went.
The first was Luther NJ Boyers
who went there to teach some years
ago He had graduated at the I'm
iversity, was bright young man, of
untiring industry and of unexcep-
tionable moral character. Later he
was joined by the late Prof. r. w.
Tapp who was Superintendent Of
the city schools Of Vicksburg for
two years resigning his place for a
more lucrative one in his native
state. Then followed j. w. Smith
and James N. EVERY. Mr.. Smith
taught there for time and then re-
turned to Morgantown where he
took course in law at the Universe
and graduated with honor. When
Mr.. EVERY went he 1teok the posi-
ton he held until his death.
Mr.. Boyers later located in Mem
phis, Tenn, where he began the
practice Of law, and was succeeding
admirably, stood high not only in
his profession but as high toned
gentleman. About three years ago
Mr.. Boyers was stricken with that
dread disease typhoid fever and
died, his remains being also brought
home for interment.
Mr.. Tapp studied law and was
prepared to enter upon its practice
at the time of his death, for two
years previous having been principal
Of the state normal school at Glen
vile Last Summer while in Nor
gantown he was also stricken with
fever an on the 18th of September
1891 died.
just one week later on the Goth
his friend and chum, j. w. Smith,
died of the same disease at Lexing-
ton, Nebraska, where he was sue
cessful lawyer. Mr.. Smith had
married a lady from Vicksburg and
the stricken widow preferred TO inter
his remains at her old home instead
of allowing them to rest in the land
Of bis nativity in Monongalia.
Now comes the last of the four in
Mr. EVERY. All but one are inter-
red where they played in childhood,
in the place they loved so well At
Mr. Everly's funeral either broth
er or sister of each of the other young
men was present.
Truly the ways Of Providence are
past finding out. Abont eight years
ago these Young men, having CON
pleted their education, started out
to seek their fortunes. All being
gentlemen and men Of character
they made friends wherever they
went, their deaths being a subjecs of
regret in several states All were
full of life and hope and each made
a start that augured career of wide
usefulness.
The New DOMINION has chronicled |
the death Of each with sorrow.
Every one OF them was the personal
friend of the editor.
Peace TO their ashes.