Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-05-20
PATTY BROS CASH STORE.

Henry c. Ferris was the father OF
Phil Ferris, and transmitted to him
through the descent of heredity the no.
bic. manly qualities which marked your
fathers claim to the appellation OF "a
worthy son of a noble sire"
Each IF these older members OF the
family held positions that brought them
into contact and association with the
multitude and imposed upon them such
labors and such duties as called for the
exercise of the higher and more exalted
traits and capacities of mans head and
heart. The history Of the county IS
marked with records of their public
service and personal influence.
Phil Ferris came to live with his
father in Macon in 1855, | remember
him well as a rosy-checked, curly-head-
ed boy, a little coy and shy OF strangers,
who went straight to and from his
work in his fathers printing office,
which was then in the old two-story
brick building on the west side OF the
square in front Of the court house. lie
was then, as he was throughout life, in
clined to be %reticent, but not taciturn
slow of speech, unobtrusive, consider
ate and always respectful OF others
opinions. his personal intercourse was
always marked by dignited demeanor,
which as his acquaintance with one
grew relaxed into a warm and genial
association. In his friendships he was
confding and companionable, and in al
things was open, frank and sincere.
His war record was as good as any
mans who went out from NoXubee
county; he never boosted of it, but al
WAYS felt a Just pride in having made
it He took great pleasure in attending
and participating in the reunions Of his
| comrades, upon which occasions he
wore the gray uniform OF the Confeder'
, ate soldier.
The public services of Phil Ferris
we're mainly confined to his labors as
editor of The Beacon, In this position
r he met his responsibilities and duties
with ~resolute purpose and with perfect
$ fidelity to the public veal. He was {
loyal Democrat and had no patience
! with any departure from the time-hon.
{ orcd practices and principles OF hi'
party. In his votes and in his utter
Y ances through his paper he was ever
S party man, and strictly followed Dem
: ocratic ideas and usages
In every relation Of life Phil Fcrri
was an honest and true man. AS
o husband and father his life was a brigh
c exampleSof fidelity and devotion, A
a citizen he met every demand witlrpa
t triotic motive and action. AS a frien'
he was constant and loyal; his service
a to his people, in maintaining and dc
Tending their honor and their rights en-
C titled him to their gratitude, no,
IS that he has passed from the sphere G
c human action to their atfectionate re
membrane and v%eneration. In hi
death another link Of the chain whic
binds the present to the past has bee
If broken. We of his friends who wee
over his removal realize that eac
il broken link makes the chain shortei
rs and that those Of his comrades an
d friends who still remain must soon 70
y. low him to that undiscovered countr
lie from whose bourne no traveller ever n
as turns
id In the death of your honored fatht
it the duties and responsibilities of matt
Of tanning the standard erected by yo,
forefathers are devolved upon you, TT
I'd mantle which has been so graceful
IN worn for two generations must now d
e, scend upon the third ii. line. That yo
n will receive it and worthily wear it
Id confidently believed by your friend
tic who have always found in you the vi
IN tues and capacities which made Il
ny whole people of Noxubee county respc
of and honor your father and his fathe
w May success attend you in all things
cy the wish of their friend, J. K