The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Death of Capt. T. l.. Haskjus.

| reward. He had been ill at times dur. ing thc latter three years of his fife. and was recently brought 10 his bed by malignant attack of pneumonia He died Monday afternoon about , o'clock. surrounded by his relatives 1 and close friends
 The funeral took place "Wednesday morning from his country home, about II o'clock. and the remains were in- tered in the Forrest City cemetery in the presence of large coneourse of s1rr0wiHg relatives and friends. under the auspices of the Knights of Honor. and the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Rev II. NJ McLain assisted Rev <. II Babeoek in the religious services. and the Methodist choir, assisted by the congregation saug several of his favorite hymns.
 In speaking of the past and present of dfceased B-y B,bcoek pronounced most beautiful enlfey. in which he took occasion to say:
 The g@tz of heaven nave been opeUei. AnEeis, afchane =, eharubm Ssraphim, sud 3l lhe hosfs of heaven ate singing Altlniab AlleIuiah The spiritsof just men made perfect, join the refrain. Loved ones, long since departed, shout for joy The festival board has been spread. Christ Jesus has prepared welcome, q mansion, a crown.
 "Thls time for Thomas Edward Has kins-sodler patriot. citiz4n Christian -familiarly known as Captain Has kins.
 He was born in Prince Edward county, Virginia. in the fall of 1856. While quite young he moved to Mlssis- sippi. He enlisted with the 18th Mis- sissippi, and after being sent to Virginia he was transferred to Co. k 31 Va. Calvary Wickham's Brigate, Fitz Lee s Division, and served with Stewards Calvary from the beginning of tue Civli War until it's close.
 "On June 12, 1876, he was married to Miss Fannie Moore God blessed their unlon with five children, one of whom survives hlm. His wife preced : ed him to heaven 2 years.
 He has lived at Forrest City since lS12 and yarioustY engaged as book keeper general merchant and public officer. He was sheriff by appoint ment and WAS for three successive terms elected treasurer of St. Francis county, which truot he but few days since surrendered.
 He died November :, 1901, shortly after o'clock.
 Some of his striking characteristics made him an eXamile worthy of all emu q ion. He was man of clean i life and gen'lem tnly bearing. He never stepped to do d little thing, neither could be countenance a mean ac. His manner was always that of clean g-n'leman.
 You would always find him faith fQl to his friends. He would not de- desert them in any hour and he had n my of them.
 ''lle was devoted husband and par eat. The ties of first love bound him strongy
 He loved the Soutbland Her fer tile soil, her baImy breezes. her crysfai waters were always attractive to him H. sought no fairer land, but heaven For tour years, in the bloody battle he fought for her sacred interests. He loved her traditions, and rejaced to tell of her struggle and trinmphs Her present prosperity was source of pride and eradication to h'm With all he was a patfiot and q true devoted citizen wlo loved his whole country and vas ever ready to prom ta her in- terests.
 His most striking characteristic was his serupuous honesty. He was always cautious 10 be strictly honest. oilt liiAA auto VI uiS Ul Dt horcst was, should he buy a horse for one sum and after using it, find il 10 be worth more, he would pay the diff ference. Integrity marked his whole life. He was not satisfied with mere reseD blence Of right nor with being partly right but he would be altogether right
 "He was faithful to every trust whether it be bookkeeper, merchant. public officer or churehman.
 He was Christian gentleman of lofty type A long time member of the Presby terian church and put Chrlst's principles into his living The closing hours of his life were full Of inspiration and comfort. The sun was slowIy decendine Loved ones and friends were around him He told them he was ready to go. A great light flooded his soul. Look at that light, he said "
 Look at that Light From the portals Of glory eor-es streaming