The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-08-10

were increasing around him. Although sur
rounded by friends he never entertained the
first thought of dishonoring his country's nag,
but quietly prepared to leave for Cincinnati,
which city he reached with great difficulty.
There he promptly enlisted in the Union army
as private on June 3, 1861, In Co. E, 9th Ohio,
for three years, or during the war. He was
not long in the ranks until his merits were
recognized, whereupon he received the com
mission of First Lieutenant in the 9th ONO
Cav, from which service he was honorsbly dis
charged at the expiration OF his term OF en-
listment
Comrade Craig still had the "war fever"
and Immediately re-enlisted as private, was
again promoted to Lieutenant and served until
October, 1865, the rebellion having grounded
arms. Comrade Craig served twice as private,
twice as Lieutenant. as commander OF his COM
pany, Adjutant, and Post Commissary.
The war ended, he Immediately entered upon
a course of studies at the National Normal
School, Lebanon, o. from which he graduated
with honor. He then completed course Of
studies at the Western Theological Seminary,
at Allegany City. Pa.
On the 10Th day of May, 1869, Mr.. Craig was
ordained to the Gospel Ministry at Centervile.
o., where he remained as pastor until called
TO Pittsburg, Pa, at which city he preached
for six years. He was then induced to accept
o call to Philadelphia, Pa, where he will, If
spared until Oct. !, 1893, celebrate the 18th an
niversary of his past0rate with the Angora
Baptist Church.
Comrade Craig has record second to none,
bo' h in his country's service and also ia the
Christian ministry. Like Gen. Grant, his whole
career has been one of actions rather than
words such actions as endear him to all who
love their country and truth. No people appre-
cate the sterling worth of the said soldier more
than the very men be left in the Sunny South
To ,at, fha Tnia "a
ing preached for time with great acceptance
at one of the largest churches at his former
home The secret is that0 he converted the
stem, protracted and'severe duties of military
life into a school for the development of those
internal qualities which constitute a noble and
heroic character. As thinker, Pastor Craig
is deep. broad, and original, including the
whole of humanity in its scope; as an orator,
he is free, earnest, and sympathetic, a true
type OF Americansm. He believes the pulpit
the place in which to- hold forth the Glori6ed
Redeemer only, and the result is that unity
which supersedes and survives all minor differ
ences OF opinion.
Mr. Craig was born at Chivot. o.. suburb
of Cincinnati May II. 1885. His father, Ed
mond Craig. and mother Elizabeth formerly
Gainesl, were OF Scotch descent, their parents
having settled in this country about century
ago in that part Of Ohio now known as Chiviot.
His parents celebrated their golden wedding
Dec. 6, 1886, at the residence of their son, r. G.
Craig at Memphis, Tenn. As early as 1924,
The names of the parents of this soldiers
mother Elizabeth Gaines, appeared in Ohio as
constituents of pioneer Baptist church, now
the First Baptist Church of Cincinnati. The
names of Richard Gaines and Mary his wife are
heirIooms of precious memory in the hearts of
all the older residents of Cincinnati 1t is not
too much to say that Philadelphia will join
Pittsburg and Cincinnati in giving honor to
whom honor is due b.