The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-05-30

Tribute of Respect.
From the Henderson Hustler. /

From the Henderson Hustler.I
Once again the grim angel of death has |
entered our community and selected for
its victim one of our Oldest and most
highly respected citizens. Surely he has,
in this instance, chosen a bright gem for
his dart, one who will live long in the
hearts OF his friends.
On last Thursday morning as the sun
was casting his beamy rays across the
horizon, and all without was cheerful
amidst the breaking forth of another
| day, the spirit of an honored and highly
esteemed man took it's fight to the
| immortal realms above. At 5:45 o'clock,
on the morning of May 23rd, 1895, Mr..
L. b. Manning breathed his last. The
| news OF his death spread rapidly over the
| town, and on every face was depicted
| sadness; and a gloom hung over the
| busy little city.
| The subject of this sketch was a native
of Edgecombe county, where he was
born and reared. He ACKNOWLEDGMENT
to Halifax, settling first near the town
OF Halifax, subsequently purchasing
valuable estate not far from Ringwood
where the greater portion OF his life was
| spent and where he achieved his highest
| successes in his chosen vocation OF life as
| farmer He was careful and painstaking
| in all his work, and soon accumulated
wealth. Although successful and eco
| nomical in his labors, he was not as some
who meet with success in the possession
this worlds goods. He never became
fascinated with the idea of obtaining
riches, and never did he forget his duty
to his God and his fellowman. He gave
literally to charity and aided in every
way for the upbuildng OF his Masters
kingdom. Ten years ago perhaps Mr..
Manning came to Henderson since which
time he has made this place his home.
At the time of his death he was in the
10th year of his age.
Mr.. Manning professed Christianity at
an early age and was a devoted and
consecrated Christian through life. At
the time of his death he was a member of
the Methodist Protestant church in
Henderson, and was one of it's devoted
and consecrated members. He had been
confined to his room about ten weeks
before his death and was conscious OF
the fact that the end was near. He was
q great sufferer during his illness but
never complained, and not for q moment
did his faith weaken in Him whom he
protested as his Master and guide in his
youth. At all times he was composed
and fully resigned to the will of " Him
who doeth all things WE'LL Amiable in
character, quiet in disposition, firm in
his convictions, true and streadfast in
his friendship, kind and generous to
Immunity, pleasing and attractive in his
manner, he made friends wherever he
, went. Thus he passed in and out among
our people, showering forth his cheerful
greetings and words OF wisdom, always
ready and willing to lend helping to
those in distress.
Mr.. Manning leaves ten children, five
, boys and five five girls to mourn his loss
DR.. B. +. Manning, of Fargo, North
Dakota, Mr.. w. 7. Manning, of Alaska
Geo. NJ. Manning, of Dixon, ILL.,, Thad K
q | Manning, editor and proprietor OF the
Henderson GOLD LEAF, Mrs. C. w. Dunn
Scotland Neck, N. c., Mrs. d. II. Mangum
and Misses Pattie and Annie Manning
of Henderson, Mrs. r. A. Patterson, o
. Odonha, Wis, and DR.. Henry Manning.
While not highly educated Mr.. Man
ming was endowed by nature with t
strong mind, and had been q close stu
dent and was we'll informed on all sub
iects. He was a keen observer and
close reader, and consequently was we
up on the important topics OF the day
he politically and otherwise, and in hi
" death the State at large has lost one G
1t among all who knew him, and to kno
him was to love him.
Never has an unkind word of this goo
Ill and noble man ever reached the ears {
e, the writer's. He was a kind and gent
IS husband, a loving and generous father
II. and his loss is keenly felt by those VIII
B. survive him. During his sickness he wa
tenderly cared for, and loving and graf
full hands ministered to his wants. 81
age had told upon his strong and Wig
rous constitution, and though ever
thing that skilled physicians and love
ones could do was done, the end cam
le. and amidst tho dawning OF beautit
May day he quietly and peacefully Il
asleep in the arms OF Jesus to dwell Wi
Him through the countless ages
M eternity.
nc His last few hours were full of pain,
"a Nor could relief be given
w But now all suffering is forgotten
III In tho countless realms OF Heaven,
as How desolate must that home be no
No. 10. that was once made Joyous and hap
~ by his presence. But we feel that tn
nd loss is his eternal gain, and to those "
~ survive him we wonld say, weep not.
w. dear father, but look forward to til
w. glorious reunion when Gods childI
shall meet around His throne in Heav
y where the faithful part no more.
,uv A large concourse OF citizens q
10y friends attended the funeral on Frid
"e afternoon, conducted by the past
: Rev. T. NJ. Johnston, and many o INC
- eye testified to the sorrow OF the oc
sion. The beautiful floral offerings "
but fitting token of the high esteem
red which the deceased was held by his fell
fof citizens. Two FRIENDS