The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-02-16
Corresp ,ndence of the TINES


IL turks in every aower;
Each season has its own disease,
Its Aeril every hour"
We regret being called upon this week to
chronicle the deaths OF two of our most dis
tiugaishcd md beloved citizens.
EMSLEY OSMENT.
Mr.. Emsley Osmcut died at the home of
his son Wesley Osnent on Friday morning
last in the S4th year Of his age. lie was
buried at Salem on Saturday. He was u
man of spotleSs character and although he
dill not attach himself to any church until
he had passed his 10th year. he was
always considcre ed model nan. Calumny
never passed his lips lie had good word
for everybody OF else he had nothing to say
about them. lie was looked upon with
ratriarchal reverence by all who knew him.
His charity was'measured only by his means.
lie gave liberaly to every good cause. Of
him we can truly say:
'With us his name shall live,
Through long succeeding years,
Embalmed with all our hearts can give,
Our praises anil our tears
JOHN Il. JEFFERIES.
Hon. John Il. Jcfcries, who would have
been 81 years cd the 30th of next Sep
tcmber, died list Saturday morning at
Jonesvilo. where he was overtakcn and
succumheh 10 that dreadful malaGy blood
poison. lie had been to Columbia on
business trip and was attacked with the
diseT-SsSix< away from home. Returning
to Jouesvillc shss streueth gave out and no
was compeIIed 10 take his Deu, where ne Iay
until death come to his relief
His funeral took place at ElBethel Bap-
tist church, of which ne was member,
yesterday in the presence of large cor
course of people. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. +. c. Hickson, the
pastor, assisted by Rev. j. ID. Bailey. The
church building was crowded to its utmost
capacity. Even the aisles were filed by
eager listeners who stood patiently and
reverently during the solemn obsequics. The
doors and windows were beseiged by those
who failed to gc' room on the inside Of the
house and had come for miles 10 pay their
last tribute OF respect to n great and good
man.
The catafnlque upon which rested the c,s-
ket containing the remains of the deceased
stood in front Of the speakers stand. The
coffin was literally covered with roses, while
the Masonic apron he was accustomed to
wear upon simil,r occasions was spread
upon it, too.
MIR. W. H.. S. Harris, of Jonesville, lei
the singing.
seggn sSsgan ~ singing Aseep in
Rev. j. d. Bailey led in prayer. Congre-
cation sung:
"Wh"n r2a.e iiau . river attcndcth my
way. ETC.
Rev. Mr.. Hickson then read 18th chapter
of lst. Cor, beginning at the 18th verse.
Congregation then sung,
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
c c."
Mr.. dickson took his text, III Timothy,
4th chapter, 9TH and Sth verses, as follows:
Il have fought good fight, have finish
ed my course, have kept the faith; hence
forth there is laid up for me crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, shall give me Mt that day; but not TO
me only, but unto all Them also that love his
appearing"
The Speaker reviewed the private and
public life of the deceased and dwet at
length upon his loyalty to his frieuds and TO
any cause he espoused. Among other things
he said ~ substance: AS n private citizen,
John II effer:es was courteous and cbliging
to his feN N3x man, ever ready to aid the
needy az Sfs6eserving with his means, and
often, tob at q pecuniary sacrifice to him
self. Tt, magnetism Of his character tow
cred above the average Of his fel ow men.
As n church member ho was always ready
to do his part Of the work for his Master.
lie gave literally to every good cause in
which his church engaged; and last, but not
least, he loved his neighbor as himself. Sell
fshness was n stranger TO his heart.
AS an officer AMI soldier in the late war
he never ordered his men to 60 where he
was not wiling to lead them. His pers )nal
courage was of the highest type. In him
was harmonious'y and uniquely blended the
boldness Of n lion vi h the ge'tlcne.s Of n
woman. As u public servant his life and
character was spot!ess-they are matters Of
State history. lie was always loyal to the
trust reposed in him by his couDtrymen.
For mere politician he was of all men the
least qualified. lie never failed to meet his
political ndversaries and discus, questions
If great moment fairly and dispassionately
with them. lie knew nothii g Of the low
dirty intriguing schemes necessary to make
politics las auch) success.
His differing wi h men on measures were
fair open and honest. lie never took OF
appropriated to his own use what belonged
to another He wins always willing to sub
init to the will of lawfully constituted ma
jOrity.
As a husbaud and father, he was kind
and indulgcnt. His greatest care was to
see his children brought to Christ and
saYxd.
Space Forh - orr saying any more in
reference to The cnlogtstc yet not fulsome
tribute paid to his memory by the speaker.
This will appear in more elaborate and
substantial form tn IN can possibly be given
in nm ordinary newspaper correspondence.
After the sermon AS over Rev. j. ID.
Bailey arose aud gave out the following
hymn:
1--WE shrll sleep. but not forever,
There will be glorious dawn;
We shall meet to part, no, never,
On the resurrection morn, ETC."
The mnspnic fraternity then took charge
of the bier and the exercises were conduct
cd at The grave with masonic honors. Ben
diction was pronounced by Rev. }. ID. Bal
ley.
1t is unnecessary for Us to say in this con-
ncctiOn that Union county, as well n, the
State has su taihcd IN irreparablc loss in
the death of Capt. John Il. Jeiferies. But
we are told that death always chooses a
shining mark.
lie leaves II devoted wife and children, to
whom the heartfelt symPathies Of this entire
community, irrespective of color or political
L l.. IL.