The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-12-05
Mr.. 7. R. INQUIRE IS DEAD.
"A Old snd llsnor.d Citizen d Bsll,,r
csuatj Passes Away.
Cleveland Enterprise. Dec. 3.)


There passed To rest at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Memphis Tuesday after
noon one who was ixankind's friend
and natures truest type of noblemen.
Succumbing to the results Of the acci-
dental shot that shattered his limb,
and after weeks Of brave and patient
suffering. r. X. McCnire, the fond and
tender father, the true and faithful
friend, passed into that eternity of 81
lence that throws a tender halo OIL his
deeds ofIove aud sacrifice.
On the 18th of September, when in
the net Of reno wing his pistol belt, the
revolver escaped from the scabbard,
and falling to the floor. was dischar ged.
! the bali shattering his knee aud lodging
in his, limb above. Rcaliziag that the
wound we, serious one, his surgee ns.
Drs McCalip & Turner, advised. his
prompt removal to the hospital, and
he was taken there by first train.
The celebrated surgeon, DR.. Smythe,
was given charge Of the case, aud faith
fully devoted himself to the pnrpose Of
snving the limb. His efforts for time
were most successful. but unforeseen and
unexpected complications arose, which
in the end hafiied skill, conquered devoted
attention and triuwphed over loving
solicitude.
His death is as nearly common sor-
row as could have ensued by the loss of
any citizen. No man in the county was
better known or esteemed. From the
true and generous traits and qualities Of
his noble natnse had gone out those
att.ibrtcs Of mind and heart that not
only idolized him in the home circle, but
dearly ensl,rined Him around every
.hearthstone where lie was known. This
affection was voiced in the solicitude
and anxious inquiry for his recovery,
and found its greatest expression i'll the
depth Of regret voiced when the sad
message came thathe WIS no more.
The remains -:ere brought to BeuIah
on the afternoon train Yesterday smd
he was laid to rest beside his daughter
Nellie, whom lie loved so dcvotedly. aad
whom he lost nosrly two years ago.
Biicf services wore conducted by Rev. S.
Frazier, after which the Masonic frater-
nifty took charge. goodlv number Of
friends Of the family from all parts ofthe
eounty were in attendarcc to pay a lat
token ofesteetn, and to n,inglc their tears
with those who MOURN / hin, as a father,
brother All relative.
The immediate members Of his family
whose hearts are crushed unter the
weight of life's great sorrow, are
daughter. Mrs. W. A. Shelby, sou.
r. ]. Mcguire, and brother Hon. o. G.
Mcclure, all Of Roscdale. For that
perfect love and confidence that existed
within this circle, now broken by the
removal of him who was its chief center
and circumference. the Enterprise tenders
its expression Of deepest regret and
sympathy.
BIOGRAPHICAL
T. R. Mcclure was son Of Judge
Joseph Mcclure, one OF the early set
tiers Of the county, and. while not born
in the county, was one Of it's Oldest citi-
zcns, having come here at an early age.
Save for the four years lie was following
the flag of the Southland, he was !, con-
tinuous resident of the county. AZ a
young man he was esteemed for his
warm and generous impulses and recog-
nized for his splendid business abilities.
About the time he attained his majority.
the war between the states came on and
he threw the impetuosity of his young
and chivalrous manhood into the vortex,
and more devoted follower or faithful
soldier the Coufederacy could not boast.
For four years he laid his all at the feet Of
Ills section, rejoicing over her victories
les and weeping over her reyerses. At
the close of the memorable struggle III
which might had tiiumphed over what
he believed to be the right, he retired
to his native heath, and accepting the
verdict without an embittcred feeling,
cast his sword into pruning hook" snd
sought to retrieve his fortune and pros
poets which had been shattered by the
struggle.
In 1880 he was elected chancery clerk
of the county, which, position lie held for
four successive terms, declining another
nomination. Since then he has been
connected continuously with the official
affairs of the county. and at the time Of
his accident was the deputy sheriff for
this district, having been appointen
ian. 1, 1900. As an officer he was most
attentive, courteous and faithful, and no
citizen could point to a brighter record
or wider or more devoted friendship.
He held mcmbcrshipin various fraternal
orders. being Mason Knight Of Pythias.
Knight of Honor and Elk.
THE DEMOCRAT joins the many friends
of the decreased in Roscdale in expressing
sincere sorrow at his death, and in SYM
pathy for the bereaycd family in their