Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-09-25

versatile, and eloquent, delivered the
address of the day. How the vast
audience hung upon his every word
lag in glowing language, clear and
vivid, he recounted the part taken
by those brave men in defense of
their homes and firesides; true to
duty as they saw 1t; the failure of
the cause for which they fought;
the suffering and humiliation Of the
South In the dark days Of recon
struction, and the hopes and pros
poets then cherished by the people
|of South Carolina of throwing off the
alien yoke and redeeming their State.
1t was an opportune moment, and
the man aud tho occasion met. 1t
was noble effort, aid we douut not
but that the subject Of this narrative
was touched by the learning and
eloquence of the speaker. Certain it
Is that soon thereafter he voluntarily
gave up his position in Columbia and
moved to Walhalla to form a part
nership with William G. Keith and
Robt. A. Thompson for the publica-
tion OF The Keowee Courier, from
whomNh he purchased an one-third in
terest, the Arm name being Keith,
Smith & Co. Thus for nearly thirty
one years the name of D. A. Smith
has appeared at the masthead as pub
Usher OF The ,Keowee Courier. Dur
Ing all this tin;e he was ever found
capable, faithful, and true. Witness
the weekly visits Of this paper as
year by year 1t Went into the homes
of the people freighted with the
news of the day, always presented in
attractive form. The name Of Edit
or Smith," as he was familiarly
called, soon became a household word
Throughout Oconee County. As q
business manager he could not have
been surpassed, and every year OF his
administration has seen steady
growth In equipment and influence.
In all the relations Of life he had
ever before him high standard of
conduct. Duty was his watchword.
His honesty was transparent; his
word was his bond, his influence
potent for good.
In 1898 he was elected Judge Of
Probate of Oconee County and re-
elected his own successor in 1902
and again In 1906. The duties Of
this important Office received his
careful attention, and we're dis
charged with wisdom and impair
tiality. '.'n
He was twice married. His first
wife was Miss Gertrude v. Small, Of
Abbeville, s. c., to whom he was mar
ried on December 28, 1869. She
died on November II, 1877. OF
this union one son, Walter v. Smith,
survives. On January is, 1879, he
married Miss Kathleen O'Moore
Small, sister Of his first wife. To
them two sons and two daughters
were born, three Of whom, Dresden
A. Jr.. Marvin, and Miss Gertrude,
survive. One daughter, Kathleen
Margaret, a bright, sweet girl Of four
years, died on May 10, 1892. To his
widow and children is extended the
sincere sympathy of hosts Of friends
In this and other States.
In early life he Joined the Metho-
dist Church. He gave literally of
his time and means to the service
and support of his church. For
many years he was steward and
Sunday school superintendent Of the
Walhalla Methodist Church. AS del
egate he frequently attended quar-
terly, district, and annual confer
ences.
He was a Master Mason, having
been made a Mason by Blue Ridge
Lodge, No. 90, A. F. NJ, about fif-
teen years ago. He served his lodge
as treasurer for the last several
years.
He was one of the charter men,
bers OF Walhalla Lodge, No. 2S4,
Knights of Honor, having been finan-
cial reporter since its organization.
His funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Waihalla Methodist
Church Thursday afternoon by his
pastor, Rev. J. C. Tongue, assisted
by Rev. c. D. Mann. A large con-
gregation assembled to pay a tribute
of respect to his memory.
His bier was followed to the Luth-
eran Cemetery, where his body was
buried with Masonic honors, quite
number of Masons of sister lodges
taking part in the ceremonies.
Faithful servant, we'll done; rest
from thy labors.
Integrity of life is fame's best
friend,
Which only after death can crown
the end"
and such is the crown that those
who knew thee best would place upon
thy life.