Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-05
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,bristian character.
shown that III addition
gentle, tender, loving,
.ng, congenial companion,
Bailey was fitted by nature
d training-ipiellectually and
spritually-for being the help
meet of one whose life is devo-
ted, yea, consecrated, to shaping
the lives and characters of young
men and women.
When Col. Bailey was over
burdened with weighty RESPONSE
bilities she shared them With
him; when in quandary as to
which course to pursue in this or
that matter he sought her coun-
sell; when overwhelmed by the
lowering clouds Of encouragement,
such as come to every man, he
sought the sunshine of her pres
enee; when cast down by vicissi-
tudes aud trials, incident to
the duties of his position, be
sought her sympathy, which was
bestowed with rare spon !aneity.
In aay and every exigency, when
ofteutimes those about her were
put to confusion, she maintained
an equinoise thai is seldom evi-
deuced, which caused Col. Bailey
to lean upon her trustingly, COIL
fdeEtly.
Not only did Mrs. Bailey's deep
pipty, cons Grafton and loving
service put to shame the many
Indifferent end lukewarm Christ
ians-not only did her spotless
character and life stand out in.
bold relief in this day of exces-
siye social dissipation and world
ly ipdulgence-not only did ber
intellectual life tower above the
average OF either sex, but she was
wonderfully endowed in music,
the divinest of all arts. So we'll
did she improve her talents that
she easily ranked amoug the fore
most musicians of the state.
In the college family-for the
members of the S. G. G. |. faculty
aud student body are as members
of one large Christian family
Mrs. Bailey was devoted and
loving mother, being at all times
in sympathetic, personal touch
with all of the young students
Her life was a sweet and aver
lasting benediction to the hun
dreds Of young people who have
throughout the past decade come
within the pale of her benefictnt
influence.
Since becoming resident Of
Edge6eld Mrs. Bailey had eudear-
ed herself 10 all of our people.
Iustead of gaining the i'll will os
anyone, her good deeds, her un-
selfish and unswsrving devotion
to every duty, whether small or
great, has called forth sincere and
unstinted praise. The vast majori-
ty of our people loved her; al!
esteemed, honored her. So frank,
so honest. SO gui.eless, SO gentle,
so amiable, so lovable was the
deceased that none who knew her
could refrain from loving her.
Little wonder thensthat a pail Of
deepest gil omShas overshadowed
our:c community
I Affte short, though beautiful,
Eexarcisessin the college chapel,
conductel by Rev. Marvin Aud,
| tho fower-em banked casket was
tenderly borne TO the train and
carried to Bamberg, accompanied
by the bereaved loved ones aud
sympathizing Edge6eld friends.
Despite the lowering clouds and
torrents of rain very large con-
course of people came out to meet
the funeral train at Bamberg,
which attested the popularity and
high esteem in which Mrs. Bailey
was held by those among whom
she spent the greater portion of
her life. The casket was carried
to the Baptist church-the same
church in which sbe attended
Sunday school as a child, acting
as organist before her little fee
could scarcely reach the pedss
the same church -;het she6was
baptised inssdd t6ss g pss6schurch
phhaffnssyRose altar her life and
Col. Bailey's were made one,
which union has been fraught With
so much Joy and happiness. A
very appropriate service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Auld, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. .Holley.
The heavy and continuous rain
precluding the possibility of in
terment on Wednesday afternoon
the casket was borne. 10 the pa
rental home, where it remained
until 9 O'Clock Thursday morning,
when the mortal body Of the be-
loved Mrs. f. N. K. Bailey was
tenderly laid to rest, Rev. Marvin
Auld officiating. Eight citizens of
Edgefeld, warm friends of Col.
Bailey, acted as pail t'l rs.
The very numerous I'D sur
passlngly beautiful raj trib-
utes evidenced the genuine affec-
tion which mauy bore for Mrs.
Bailey. Not only were tile flowers
that were heaped upon the bier,
from Edgefeld and Bamberg
friends. bnt from different parts