The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-04
Sadness in Denmark.

a gloom over this entire section. Sorrow
prevails in every home, even among the
children; the name of the deceased brings
to their minds the fact that 4 good, lntiu-
cntial man has passed to Il higher realm.
In 1880, lust one year prior to the con-
struction of the old South Carolina Rail-
way, the arms of tender mother cnfold-
ell the babe, who has now reached his
three score years and ten, the mature
monument of great period OF history,
and in a time of startling awakcnlngS III
every field of progress. He has lived to
greet new century, and above all L new
world welcomes him to-day to i home o1
larger and sweeter assurances. We feei
sad to realize the change that has taken
place. but the mastery Of life and the
crossing of the River is more than We can
comprehend The transformation IL
something that appeals to our deepest
feeling of sympathy, and in the end, over
whelmS US with awe. We cease to think
of it. but the mystery Is still unSolEch.
Mans knowledge ceases 10 add to his cX-
periencc anything beyond the fact that
life is no more. The lifcless body is
lowered into the earth and soon Il marble
slab is erected over it. This is the last
homage man is allowed to pay the re-
mains of the esteemed. The flight OF the
spirit, the soul, opens up to us new
mystery, and we cease to project, With
the lamentable prayer, GOD glvctll and
God taketh.
We have paid our last respects to the
great character who walked and talked
with us only few days ago. He sleeps,
hidden under the folds Of natures cover
ing, which when thrown oif, the whole
world will be singing praises to the son
of God Our noble citizen will join the
mighty chorus and rejoice to meet his
Saviour.
The school DAYS of Mr.. Rice were full
of boyish simplicity, but he found pleasure
in youthful fancies. 1t was his delight,
in his declining days, to talk about the
Fairgrounds of years ago. Many OF his
schoolmates survive him, who will ever
bear testimony of his gifted sentiments
and principles of manhood. Two years
were spent at college. Thus equipped, he
entered the arena of life, and wonder
full success has been his earthly reward.
His intelligence, solidity of purpose, have
had powerful influence upon everyone
who has walked the highways OF this life
with him. The respect that greeted him
on every occasion was the sweetest token
of gratitude his hundreds of friends could
give him. None have wished to pluck
from his brow the hard earned laurcls OF
this period of toll and sacrifice. All Is
over now, and the weary head of our de-
parted brother is peacefully at rcpose.
On. what a sweet rest there must be to
him
We are glad to have recorded in the
memories of his many staunch friends the
wonderful characteristics of the life just
ended. The unassuming habits, formed
in early life, which added day by day a
greater lustre of honor to his name, are be-
ing reproduced by his intimate friends
and henceforth for many years the deeds
of the worthy departed life will stand as
models of emanating influence, an ap-
proach to the limit of human attainment.
When the civil war broke out Mr.. Rice
was quick to respond to the call OF his
Southland. At the battle of First Ma
nassas, he was wounded and soon return
ed to his home on furlough. He did not re-
turn to the battle field, but sent 4 substitute
to fill the place he was forced to vacate'
AS citizen, he was always on the side
of right, exerting in a quiet way, his in
fluence, that the type of manhood might
become better each day. He wasa splen-
did example to his fellow-mcn.
Mr.. Rice never married, yet his life was
not void of love and true affection. His
home was happy one, having with him
his distinguished brother, DR.. ". ID. Rice
and his talented family. These added
hours of pleasure, association and moral
aid, to the life Of greater companionShlp
DR.. Rice survives his brother, though
several wears the older. The fraternal cX'
change of daily greetings between them
was part of their constant devotion.
The deceased had accumulated con-
siderable property, the honest savings OF
long and useful life. 4 will was made
few weeks ago, but at present its CON
tents are unknown TO the public. 1t Is
only reasonable surmise, that the bulk
of the estate falls to DR.. Rice.
1t is sad to realize that Uncle Lou is
gone. Where is the man who ventures
to fill the vacancy? His dust is sacred
to US, his noble deeds of kindness will be
clinging to succeeding generations, his
moral character will illumine thousands
of souls. Uncle Lou is gone, bat Il model
life, active and wide-awakc in purpose
survives him. Posterity will ever honor
the name of the true man, who has llFet!
so long in our midst.
Rev. J. I. Ayres read the ceremony at
the grave and spoke briefly, but eloquent
" OF the life and the many noble deeds
of kindness that have so often fallen from
his hands upon the charitable callings of
his wide association.
In the afternoon Of the same day the
community attended the burial Of Mrs. +.
c.. Riley ut the Baptist church. 1t Is not
an ordinary thing for departed sou! to
have SO many kind words spoken OF it by
an universal public. Mrs. Riley's life has
been living lesson OF true devotion to
her Master. This people pronounced her
to have been most amiabie, God-fcaring 9
lady. a large gathering Of friends were
witnesses 1i The last moments OF friendly
care and on every hand could he. heard
strong testimonials of the sterling char
acter of the deceased. She leaves 4 large
family of bright children. The father
went to his eternal rest but i few
months ago. No mother, no father! Home
has lost its greatest beauty and sweetest
charm, but God will fill the vacant seats
and will give comfort to the bleeding
hearts. Life is worth living when We
can leave behind us a name unsuilied by
earthly temptations. Great must be the
everlasting reward of this consccratcd
life that will ever linger in our memories.
Monday evening Rev. G. Edwin Stokes
was called to the sick bed of his brother
Congressman Stokes. The message was
urgent and it is to be feared that the
| worst is expected.
Rev. J. 1. Ayres returned from Andcr'
son, S. c., Monday morning, where he at
tended the funeral of his sister. Mr.. Ayers
has the sympathy of his many friends
He was the only member OF the family
present at the funeral; others were toe
far and widely scattered in various parts
of the United States to reach the sad
scene in any reasonable time. The deatl
was unexpected, although the duration OF
the decline has been known for some
time.
Sadness overwhelms US, but the darkest
| hour is the indication that light Is near
| ;,r , 1own II ic SO comforting to D(