The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-22
SAD DEATHS.
An Impressive Funeral.

Two of the saddest deaths. which have ever
occurred In our recollection, have been those
OF the Rev. Robt. A. Lee. formerly of Abbe-
willie, but late or Yorkville. and Miss Addle
man of Trenton, =. G.
The simple facts are these: They had been
invited to make visit to Miss Nettie Adickes.
Of Hepdersonville. N. c.. and on Wednesday,
ward by railroad. and thence on horseback TO
the top OF Rich Mountain, six miles distant,
When within three-quarters OF q mile from
the top Of me mountain ain. storm storm arose, and
rode on TO the Trescott House three or four
hundred yards beyond, while Miss Tillman.
Mr.. Lee and Mr.. McNeeley remained behind
TO have Miss Tillman' g saddle changed to the
latter's horse. The rain coming down, they
took shelter under some chestnut bushes
about 30 feet from large oak. Miss Tlllman
had mounted and holding an'umbrella. and
Mr.. Lee was holding her orse; Mr.. McNeely
being 20 feet away, attempting to mount. The
bolt descended, killing Miss Tillman end Mr..
Lee and their horses instantly, while Mr. Nc
Neely's horse was knocked down and he
slightly struck. The deaths were instanta-
were sent to Hendersonvile and thence to
their respective homes.
The Rev. Robt. A. Lee was native of Due
OF a happy family. He graduated at Erskine
College with the highest honors In 1887, and
according TO President Grier, he was the
brightest and best-equipped student who was
ever sent out from that institution. He
taughta classical school several years in the
Valley OF Virginia and then entered the
University of the South. at Sewanee, where
he graduated In Theology after a three-years
course. and was admitted to the mi nistry OF
the Episcopal Church. He was assigned 10
Yorkville, and at the time OF his death was
rector OF that church.
His congregation was devoted to him, and
he discharged his duty to them In every effort
to build up the church. His was pure, noble
and useful life. His talents were OF the high
est order. and he devoted them with earnest
zeal to the work Of the ministry. His stu.
dious habits and his devotion to his work
promised career OF great usefulness and dis
tlnction.
His funeral at Trinity church. Abbeville, at
8 P. NJ. on Friday nth, was one OF the most
impressive that we have ever seen. Bishop
Capers was present; also the Rev. Messrs
Capers Porcher, Job nson and McCrady, and
also delegation from Yorkville-Messrs.
Hart. Marshall, Brattop, and Mr.. and Mrs;
decorate his grave. and to testify TO their
sympathy and regard.
The Bishops address was one of the most
touching we have ever heard: He spoke with
the bright and noble life that was just closed
The music was sweet and appropriate to the
occasion. II consisted OF those familiar
which awaken every chord Of human sym.
pathy. The four young clergymen, who had
come TO pay their last thbute to their depart
ed brother, standing around the Bishop at the
altar and around the grave, formed solemn
and impressive spectacle. There were pres.
ent also, President Grer, Of Erskne College,
and Rev. MIR. Bonner, OF Due West, and all
the ministers of the town.
The Yorkville delegation formed the honor
ary pail bearers, whilst Messrs. Lewis Perrin
Lawton Dargan, Robt. Perrin, Gordon White,
Thomas Quarles and ]. A. Allen served as
active pail bearers. or the immediate
family were present, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph F.
Lee. Mrs. w. o. Cochran, Misses Amanda and
Ella Lee; absent. Mrs. Boyce Grier, of York.
Vile and Frank Lee. OF Kentucky.
MISS ADDIE TILLMAN.
She was the daughter OF, Senator Tillman.
and ldolized by her parents She had strong
mind and sweet and attractive disposition.
She was only twenty years Of age and had at.
tended some of the best institutions of the
country. She was confirmed In the Episco.
pal church OF Rock Hill by Bishop Capers
last Spring and was devoted member.
Her funeral took place at Highview, near
Trenton, at about the same time as that ol
Mr.. Lee, at Abbeville.