The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
THE DEATH Or EARLE
He Succumbs to Brlght's Dis
ease After Weeks of suf-
fering.

Greenviile. May 90 Senator Jo-
sseph 81 Earle died at bis residence
here this afternoon at 5:35 O'Clock.
Senator Earle was conscious up to
the last moment OF his life. He was
IA great pain, but knew all his fanaily
around the beside.
The physicians bad warned the fami-
sly to be prepared for his death at any
noment and consequently they were
mol surprised when at half-past i've
they rere hastily called into the sick
Echamber. The scene vas impressive
] as his sons and daughters bade bin
farewell.
Senator Earle bad been SICK for iVe
s. SIX weeks. but IL vas not until the
las. week that his death was ao'icipas
ed. i was thought at first that the
astaek vas temporary and that be
woaid be able to resume his seat IN the
aenase Within few days. Complioa-
lions e5sued however and finally the
Euhysicians discovered symptoms OF
Bricht's disease
When Senator Earle vent to Wash
ineson 10 March be vas 10 HE usual
pood health. About Two months ago
be made bis FIRST pubic usteranee 10 the
senate. supporting resolution which
he eoaered, locking to the organization
so The senate committees. The
sstreDesh Of his position 10 that matter
brough. him at once into uational prom.
.inancs But be vas almost immediate
sIy attacked by What proved to be bis
last illness. aud, failing TO rally. his
sphvsician advised his returning to
Greeaville
Besides the fsmiyl. who live here.
DR. Earle Of New u K. Mrs CraW-
ford of Spartan burg and Mrs. Rice Of
sWillis.on are all here.
All Greenvllle rs mourning tonight
Senator Earle vas loved BY those who
knew him and respected BY all men.
The solemn tolliDg Of tae city alarm
ssSs.i announced the death Of Senator
Earle 70 short time all The stores
sof the city we're closed and citizens
Sere morrning the death of the most
sdistinguished citizen Of Greenvile. No
sarra5gsmepts have yet beee made for
tie funeral. The time will probably
Sc made to meet the convenience Of the
noogreasiooal committee.
sKErcN OF HIS LIFE
General Joseph Eagle was born in
;Greenyille 8. G., April 80, 1847. and
sreceired his education at Sumter. S. G.
HE afserWard attended the Forman uni
gersity at Gseensille graduating
irsp the latter institution in
1851. General Earle entered
she Confederate army in Jaly.
1864 starting as private in Charles
battery ef light artillery. at the close
'ef the war part Of Kenper's ar,il-
slery. 90 HE re,nro from the war. as
abose stated BE entered Fnrman Uni.
sessi.y Leaving this institution. ne
Ma appointed principal OF the Chicks
Springs High echool at Greenyille,
holding that position two years, study
ise Law ioshe meantime. 10 April.
1870. ne was admitted to the bar be-
fore Judge James L Orr. afterward
minister 10 Russia.
Geosral Earle's father was Elias D
Earle, Who vas born in Greeovilie, S.
G, and there prac.;cel Law for may
wears. at one time holding the Office of
Esuperinteodeot Of public works of the
State. He was married in 1886 to
Susan c Hayns~or.h Of Sumter, S
sC.. aud they had eight children. of
whom The deceased senator vas the
Youngest The fatber died 1852 aud
&; lie mother 10 1S49s Some years ago he
removed to Greeoville and his home
has since been in tka, city.
General Earle was married May 10
1869 TO Mics Anna NJ Earle. d4ugh
Ter Of Baylis j. Earle Of Audersoo To
them have been borne nine ch,ld.,o.
one dying in infancy The Christian
names Of those surviving are: Baylis
b.. yoba q Eleanor NJ, Lucia ? !,
Anna C.. Joseph H.. Lillian aod Viii
too
Following bis admission 10 the bar
Young Earle opened a Law ofice at Ao-
derson. S e, where he prac'iced until
1875. wheo be removed to Sumter. ct
which place be resided aud prao'iced
bis profession With r 0. Purdy as
law partner for several years
In 1878 GsnerapEatie was elected
member Of the Safe legislature from
Sumter couo.y aOd served two terms,
deeliniog a aominaiiop fer re election
sir 1880. In 1882 be vas elected to
the STATE senate for fous years. and 10
1886 vas elected attorney general OF
the State, being re elected il 1888.
He was selected 10 1880 as a dele