The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-07
Death Of Mr.. Jas. F. Perry.

oAOchtd anu panied 10 learn last frldaF
that this highly esteemed young man
bad died at his home in Wilmington
early that morning
Mr.. Perry was a Scotland Neck boy
we'll and favorably known here where
he was reared and lived until few
years ago. About twelve years ago he
entered the Commonwealth office III
of printer. He remained here only few
years, going 70 Raleigh where he work
ed at the trade for some time, then
making Wilmington his home, where
he remained until his death
Some six or eight weeks ago the
Erening Dispotch was started, with Mr..
Perry as editor. At the end Of the first
month OF the enterprise, going IN at
night he expressed great qualification
at the success OF the paper. He was
Immediately taken sick and never again
returned to his office.
His mother was telegraphed for, who
went to him at once and remained with
him until the end It was thought
that he was improving two days before
he died, but the sad news came over
the wires Friday morning that he was
dead His father, Mayor J. A. Perry,
and his youngest sister, Miss Helen,
went to Wilmington Friday and attend
ed the funeral Saturday.
Deceased was most excellent young
man, and bore the highest esteem of
the people OF Wilmington Struck
down in the strength Of young man
hood, his death brings us face to face
with one of Gods unfathomable mys-
terles. Being not yet 30 years old, he
was just entering upon most promis-
ing life which held out to his host of
| friends the hope and confidence of
career of great usefulness. He was
consistent member of the Baptist
church, and leaves behind him the
eternal monument of an irreproachable
character, which to leave crowns any
life with glory.
Under this sad stroke Of bereavement
his friends and loved ones bow, but
with breathings of gratitude to God for
his beautiful Christian life, his sturdy
and manly character and the SAVIOR of
the good name which he leaves as a
blessed heritage to be treasured by his
loving companion of few brief but
happy years and his sweet little Orrie.
who now can never know the counsel
and guidance of loving fathers heart.
A dutiful son, noble husband and
a kind father on earth we know no |
more but in the blissful beyond father |
and mother and son and brother and |
sisters and wife and baby, may meet
together where sorrow and signing |
come no more and ''Where the weary |
are at rest"
In his death The DEMOCRAT loses
warm personal friend and mingles tears
Of sorrow with all who are touched by
this sad bereavement.
The Erening Dispatch, of which de-
ceased was editor, says:
James Fowle Perry died this morn
ing at ten minutes after twelve o'clock.
Our entire community feels the shock
of this announcement; ourselves are
confronted with great and sore loss.
Our chief, IN whom centered many
hopes bright with radiant promise, by
whom our steps were guided in
straig ht and onward course, for whom
waited chaplet of assured success IN
his chosen vocation, has been removed.
We mourn for the editor whom we
CHEEKY friend we loved,
and our tears Of sincere sorrow mingle
with those of the beloved ones upon
whose stricken hearts the shadow lies
heaviest. Yet we rejoice that he was
faithful to his responsibilities, and died
conscious of life we'll spent and in the
full assurance OF an unfalterlng faith
his future.
Mr. Perry was the oldest son Of J. A.
and Mary Perry, Of Scotland Neck,
Y. c., where he was born In August
1866. and where he spent his years OF
childhood and early manhood. He en-
loved the educational ADVANTAGES OF
the excellent schools of his native town,
and protited by them SO as to fill use
full place in lite. While yet boy his
mind turned toward the printers art,
and he joined himself to that craft, IN
which ne attained skill and readiness,
fitting him for responsible trusts. In
the flush Of young manhood he came
to Wilmington to make his home
among the people who learned to re-
spect and love the quiet, modest, unas-
Stunning, true-hearted man. He had
been here but a short while when he
won the affections of Miss Lucy Free
man, to whom he was married, and |
who, in her sorrow of widowhood, finds
solace in memories of a happy union.
To her and the dear little three-year
old girl, unconscious Of her loss, we
extend sincerest sympathy.
Quite early IN life Mr.. Perry had
strong religious tendencies, and while
still boy united with the Baptist /
church at Scotland Neck, whence he
transferred his membership to the First
Baptist church of this city. In which
he was highly regarded