The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-03-08
For the Anderson Mtclliyencer.
TRIBUTE TO A NOBLE MAN.
James W. PoOre.
James w. Poore is dead.

These tidings bring genuine sorrow
to many hearts, for none knew this
noble-hearted christian gentleman but
to love him.
Ats o'clock Tuesday evening, Feb.
81, 1899, after nearly two months Of
intense suffering, the powerful con-
stitution yielded to disease, and the
great heart was still, and his spirit
was with God. In attempting to write
brief sketch Of Mr.. Poore's life I
am keenly sensible Of the fact that |
shall fall far short Of giving to the
reader anything like just conception
Of the high and noble character Of
this Cody man. One had to know
him to appreciate his genuine worth,
and no one came in contact with him
who was not impressed with the win
ming personality Of the man.
Mr.. Poore was born near Belton,
S. C., Feb. l3, 1874, and lived upon
the farm until thirteen years old,
when, on account of his bright mind
and energy, he was employed by the
firm Of Stringer, Cox & McGee as a
clerk, his pay to be board and clothes.
He remained with this firm until the
opening Of the war, when he yolun-
teered as private in Co. G, End S. G.
Rifles. He was soon made nom
commissioned officer, aud served as
such in the battles Of Mechanicsville,
Gaines Mill, Frazier Farm, Malvern
Hill and Second Manassas. In this
last battle he was wounded, and after
spending two months in hospital
was discharged on account Of sick
ness, the result Of exposure and his
wound. After remaining at home for
few months he recuperated and re-
enlisted in Co. E, Sixth S. G. Cavalry
as private, and with which he re-
NAMED until the close Of hostilities.
Throughout the entire war he was a
conscientious and faithful soldier, and
had the respect of his superior off,
GERS and his associates. At his death
he held the Offices Of Adjutant Of
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Camp Anderson, at Belton, Adjutaut
of the Confederate Veteran Regiment
of Anderson County, and Commissary
General of the Second Division Of
Confederate Veterans with the rank
of Lt.-Colonel.
After the war Mr.. Poore was again
engaged in merchandising and farming
at his native home, Belton, S. c., and
was successfully member Of the fol-
lowing firms: Cox & Pocre, A. j..
Stringer & Co., l873-79,) Poore &
Co., c79-s1,) Stringer & Poore, c81-
'94.) From 1894 60 1898 Mr.. Poore
did small mercantile business, but
devoted most of his time to his mill
ing machinery and his farms. In 1898
his health began to fail him, and he,
thinking a less sedentary life would be
beneficial to him, gave up his mercan-
tile interest altogether.
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In August, 1868, DIR. Poore, togeth-
er with his young wife, whom he had
married Feb. %, Of the same year,
joined the Bolton Baptist Church. It
was during great revival conducted
by Rev. ". f. Walters, assisted by
Rev. B. f. Mauldin. This was a
great meeting. Some cf the best
Christian men and women Of Belton
Church. and Churches Of the sur
rounding country, date their CONVEX
sion from this meeting. None of
them have lived more consistent chris
tian lives than Mr.. Poore and his
wife. AS he had made faithful SOL
dier for his country, SO he did for his
Master. From the day of his conver-
sion to the day of his death there was
no christian duty too irksome for him
to perform cheerfully. He was one
of the kind that worked well and will
ingly in any place assigned him. He
held many important places Of trust
in his denomination, having been re-
peatedly chosen Moderator Of the
Union Meetings, and has for many
years been President Of the Anderson
County Sunday School Institute, and
| Chairman of the Executive Committee
Of the Salrda Association. He was
Superintendent of his Sunday School
for more than twenty years. It was
in the Sunday School he did his high
est and best christian work. No other
matter, save the interest of his own
! family. concerned himself SO much as
| his Sunday School. During his last
| illness he often asked afteri its welfare,
and seemed so happy when told it was
| we'll attended, and claiming the inter
est of those connected with it. The