The Tupelo journal., 1902-11-21
II. T. Rogers.

The friends and relatives here were
greatly panied to receive the sad intelli-
gence last Saturday morning of the
death during the previous night of Mr..
H. I. Rogers at his home in Shannon.
Only few weeks since he was in Tupelo
and was enjoying at that time his ac-
customed health and his early death
came as sad blow: Mr. Rogers had
been sick for two weeks but his con-
dition did not cause grave apprehension
from his physician and family, and the
sudden change for the worse found them
unprepared to meet the great sorrow
which his derth brought into the happy
home.
Henry T. Rogers was born in Harda-
way, Ala. in 1851. With his parents he
moyed to Lee county while small boy
and since thai time has made his home
here, formerly at Verona, but ten years
ago he moved to Shannon, where he has
since resided. His school boy DAYS
were spent at the old academy at
Verona, which numbered among it's
pupils so many of the best citizens OF
the state. His course at school was
marked by assiduous work and his de-
meanor was such as to draw his fellow
schoolmates and teachers. Leaving
the academy he entered Emory and
Henry College, Va. while that famous
institution was under the presidency OF
DR.. E. Il Wiley. His record at college
was marked by the same conscientious
regard for his obligations to himself
his parents, teachers. and associates.
Alter leaving college he was married
to Miss Eva Weir OF Carrolton, Ala. q
lady OF refinement and culture. Ihe
union was blessed with several children
In his home life were displayed these
elements OF character that make man
a true. devoted husband, an affection
ate. solicitous and considerate father;
hewas as gentle in his manner as a
woman, but ready to meet any demand
for the protection and support OF his
loyed ones. AS a citizen he measured
up to the full standard assuming the
responsibility of citizenship in the full
sense OF the term. He was patriotic,
liberal and public spirited. On every
public question there was never doubt
as to where he stood; the side that
stood for morality. support of the Laws,
advancement OF the public good, found
in him at all times a champion of their
cause. As christian he was devout
and lay at the feet OF the Master he
trusted, a consecrated life. In his OBJ
legation to his church. the Methodist
Episcopal South, which he connected
himself with in early fife, he was conse-
Grated, and his daily life was an obsery-
ance OF it's ordinances and the practice
OF the golden rule He was a steward
for many years and devoted his tin,e
and means to the support and Advance
ment OF his church and the christian
religion. As Il friend, he was loyal un-
der all circumstances and no man ever
found in HIM any element but sincerely
and devotion to his friends.
| The funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning from his late residence.
being conducted bv Rev. S. A. Brown.
his pastor, assisted by Rev. Leech of
Okolona. The pail bearers were mem
bers of the Woodmen of the World Of
which order he was member The
/ many friends present attested the
great popularity of deceased.
In the death oil Mr.. Rogers, the com
munity in which he lived, has lost one
OF its best citizens; his church conse-
Grated member, his family an honored
affectionate, tender husband and father
To the beraaved we extend our heart.
felt sympathy in their dead loss, a ser-
row which brings to the heart OF tba
writer that grief which comes from the
loss OF one whom he esteemed a. ona r,f