The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-06-15
HON. W. A. DUNN.
1S56-19O5.

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keeping OF her marriage vows, faithfully
helped, cherished and loved him until
his expiring moment, which came at
~ o'clock, Monday morning June
IL, 1905.
This happy marriage was blessed
with six children, four daughters and
two sons. The first born, daughter
died In infancy, the others are all l1v.
Ing. Besides these are left his mother
tour sisters and SIX brothers.
In February last he was taken ill
with fever. For SIX weeks he was con-
fined to his room but finally became
able to go to his office. Soon he re.
lapsed and was taken to Richmond
where he had special treatment in ST.
Luke's Hospital but three weeks ago he
was brought>back home weaker than
when he went away. He had the best
IF treatment, and the constant care and
ceaseless devotions to his wants and
his necessities by his noble and
faithful wife were marvellous
ly beautiful. And when the vital
spark faded out she had the consola-
ton of knowing that nothing more
! could have been done.
! Mr.. Dunn was born near Dawsons
about eight miles from Scotland Neck.
| He was reared On the farm where he
learned many of the good lessons Of
lie which served him we'll in his sue.
cessful and useful career.
At the age Of sixteen he entered
the we'll known Homer School at Ok
! tsrd where he took and maintained a
high stand and made splendid record.
Completing his course in school he re.
turned home and commenced the
study of law under the late Judge T.
n. Hill. Before he was twenty.
one years old he secured license to
practice law while Judge w. N. H
Smith was Chief Justice OF the Su-
prem court
He at once entered upon his probes
sion and has practiced law in Scotland
Neck every since, some years as a
partner with the late Capt. w. H.
K|tchin, and then alone.
His untiring application as stu
dent CT law, his painstaking care in all
his work, his manly bearing In all his
touch with men won for him the high
est place In the confidence and esteem
OF his clients and made for him a
State reputation as lawyer OF marked
ability. Every inch of his being was
charged with an energy that never
knew relaxation, and in all his work
ne gave to his profession the best SER
vice which his great heart, his earnest
life and his splendid talents could COM
tnand.
Mr.. Dunn occupied various positions
OF public trust, IN all of which he gave
the highest satisfaction and received
! the concentration which he so richly
merited. He was for number OF
years county attorney to the board Of
and under his counsel the affairs OF
the county always went we'll. He was
Tor a number of years member of the
State Democratic Executive Commit
tee, and was for long time chairman
.of the Democratic Committee for the
Second Congressional District. His
services IN these positions we're ack-
nowledg ed with the thanks of the
public.
About eight years ago many Of the
people Of bis district desired to have
him represent them in Congress and he
was a prominent candidate for that
office, but before the time for the con-
vention he withdrew from the race In
the interest of harmony for his party.
Mr.. Dunn loved his town and COM
nunitv and was always alert for what
ne considered the best interest of the
people. He held large place IN pub
tic affairs for his town, his county and
hts State He was political leader OF
ability. In every campaign for a quar-
ter OF a century he has been in the
forefront of the battle In the interest OF
Democracy and good government. His
ideals of life we're lofty and he put all
his work, priyate1and public, on high
plane and because of this the people
had deep and abiding confidence in all
he did. Whenever there was crisis his
Judgment was sought and his services
were in demand.
For more than twenty years be had
been a member OF the Baptist church
and was ever loyal to its princi-
ples and liberal in contribution
and sympathy for all the work OF his
denomination. Fer many years be
had been an effective and enthusiastic
teacher in the Sunday-school and Was
prominent in other church work.
He was strong believer In temper
ance and for the past few years had
been leader in the work. At the
great temperance convention In Raj
Oh last February he was made tenn
porarv chairman and delivered an ad-
dress that made profound Impression
on the great audience.
His life WAS earnest, his soul was
brave, his character was great and
strong, and truly did a wise man say
Yesterday: Ito have mcde his record
ia not to have lived in vain." The
town Is overcome by the great sorrow
every man i'll the county nouns the
loss and the State at large will fee
his absence.
At 10 80 O'Clock Tuesday morning
June II, the longest procession that
ever passed to the cemetery here fol
lowed the remains to the last resting
place, while the church bell tolIed ths
3 sad farewell and every business honst
in town closed as a mark Ct respect to-
the great soul who had lived a friend t.
all and who now dead, must be Gu
tombed under the signs and tears OF all
i In the Baptist cemetery the remains
, were laid to rest. Rev. &. ]. LumpEll
nr 7 II Hnfh ~,