The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-11
Two Deaths,

Last week Abbeville was notable in the fact
that we had two deaths. One, of an old lady,
after she had finished her lifework. The 9TH
er OF youth who had not yet reached man
hoods estate. One went to her grave in a
full age, like as a shock Of corn cometh In in
his season. The other. yielded up his young
life before its sun had fairly risen above the
horizon. While the shadows were still far
TO the west, his eyes were closed in that great
sleep which we call death.
Mrs. &. T. Morse, widow of the late Rev. A.
A. Morse, died at ten O'Clock OF the night OF
September S, 1901. She had reached her 18th
year. She had OF late often expressed the de-
sire to depart and be with her Saviour, in
whom she placed implicit faith and undoubt-
Ing confidence. Realizing that she had fin.
ished her work on earth she looked hopeful
ly to the coming of the summons which she
knew could not be long deferred. Thankful
that her life had been so long spared, and con-
scious that she had served her God and her
people in truth and in earnestness, she was
willing and ready for an accounting before
the book which records our thoughts and
marks our deeds. Tired and weary she lay
cept in memory. She is at Long Cane now.
James Patterson Templeton. youngest child
OF our townsman Mr.. w. A. Templeton, died
Friday night. September 6, 1901, in his six
teenth year.
On Tuesday, August 20, 1901, he was in
the best of health, and in the enjoy
ment Of athletic sports in the front
yard Of the homestead. 1t was at the close OF
the day, after his father had gone home from
the store. Jimmie fell from the limb Of a
magnolia tree on which he had been exerois-
Ing. His father heard the fall, and started
towards him when Jimmie rose TO his feet
and said that he was not seriously hurt, and
nothing more was thought Of II. The next
day, Wednesday. he planned trip TO friends
at Green wood, which was assented to by the
family. He then said he would cut flrewood
to last until his return, and he did the work
without complaint or evidence Of suffering.
On Thursday morning, however, the day on
which he was to 60 away, the oruise which
he received in his fall seemed to develope
into boil, and he was sick. His pulse was
quick and his temperature was high. The
bruise, or the boil, was polticed with view
to bringing the matter TO head. Later, his
symptoms were still unsatisfactory, and ply.
sician was called. The patient grew worse
and the second physician was summoned In
consultation. Blood poisoning had set in
from the bruise, and Jimmie continued to
grow worse until the end came on Friday
night, as stated above.
All OF those whom we have heard speak are
deeply affected by this most sad occurrence
Everybody loved and respected Jimmie Tenn.
pleton, and there is not a heart in town that
does not 60 out In tender sympathy to the
bereaved family. II tenderness and loving
kindness could shed light and happiness, the
darkened and saddened home would not be
gloomy today. The floral gifts were in great
profusion, and the act Of his schoofmates in
following the casket with rich offerings Of the
choicest flowers was touching. The flowers
no doubt reflected the beauty and the fra.
GRANGE Of q sweet memory OF their departed
comrade. Death loves q shining mark, and
Jimmie Templeton was stricken down.