The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-30

served bis constituents faithfully and we'll.
AS soldier there was none more fearless,
gallant and faithful than he having fought
through the entire war between the States.
being engaged In all the hard-fought battles
Of Virginia; and up to the time OF bis deatn
lttwas said that in all the incidents aoo
man in the State. He was we'll versed IN
the law, having practlced at the Abbeville
bar for many years.
As citizen he was prominent in all affairs
looking TO the interest OF the people aud the
upbuildtng OF his native city and, home. 4
h. Gen. Hemphill was q man OF strong convic-
itlons, and was one OF the few who had opin-
Ions of his own and dared TO express fhem
on all subjects coming up before the people.
HeSwas a deep thinker and had q mind OF
hia own. ..... .f. - u = y 4
AZ Clerk Of the Senate OF south Carolina he
serxed with marked ability for number Of
years. In. all the avenues OF life both private
and public he was faithful and true. and
never found wanting.
In the home circle be was loving and kind.
having at all times the pleasure or bis family
family and his afrection was marked by self
sacrifice. he was q member OF the "A. Il. p.
Church, and was conscientious and true to
all the tenets OF his church.
In his death AbbegiIle mourns faithful
and prominent citizen, q statesman, valiant
soldier and patriot His LIES lwork Is over;
he has fought the last battle, has won the
victory, crossed over the river, aud nov
that valiant army gone before.
To the bereavedJ wife. sons and daughters
are extended the heartfelt and sincere gym
pathy Of the people OF Abbeville and Abbe-
Vile county. aE ~
? ..., DEATH OF MRS W. E. HILL.
Mrs. w. E. Hill, beloved wife of Mr.. w. e.
Hill quietly passed nom earth to the bealti-
ful home of the soul on Tuesday evening.
December q 1908. about nine O'Clock. ~
The deceased was the only daughter Of Mr..
R. NJ. Haddon Of this city. and was the happy
bride Of oflittle,more than one year..
During, the greater period OF her married
life she has been in declining health and .
constant sSfsTer; The best medical Skill sS
gest and willing hands do. was insufficient %
stay the hand Of the REAPER" who at this
glad season of "joy and peace on earthl'
claimed hsr as Grisnt repny irom n,, sa,th tG T.
gold" where there 10 neither sickness nor
death, but where the weary are forever st
rest with the Lord.
Mrs. Hill was woman possessing many
lovely traits Of character, with sweet. gem
tie disposition, having q kind heart, ever
thoughtful OF the happiness Of those around
her aLd with whom she was associated. Her
last acts on earth we're Of tenderest sndi affec-
uonate love, ministering 70 the wants AND
mas gifts for her little nieces andE nephews
and Sunday School :clsss. These acts oflove
aprang from che noble and loving Christian
beart that made her entire life one Of SUM
shine and happiness-d0ing for others. She
joined the Presby yterian church OF this city in
early childhood and has ever since been q
faithful and devoted membe,, always ready
and willing to do for the Master. :;
Her work on earth 10 ended, her snfferiuRs
are DER, and her gentle spirit ia at home, a.
Funeral services were conducted in the
Presbyterian church Thursday: morning at II
O'Clock by hef pastor Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson,
assisted by Rev. p. B. Wells OF the Metho.
dist church Of Anderson, in the presence OF
Active palI-bearers Were Messra. Willie
and Henry DuPre, Julius DuPre. Fred Hill,
Clyde Morgan and Jordan Ramey. ~ II
The honorary pail bearers were the yofdcers
Of the Presbytarian church, viz: Messrs. JIG.
Thomson, L. T. Miller. g. g.. Thomson, ]. b,
Glenn, Geo. White and W. b. Long. deacons,
Messrs. J. A. Smith, A.B Morse, J; n. Har.
den, 7. P. Qgarles and W. Templeion, lei;
Z. sIas;rment Intern was made st Upper Long Cane
Many we're the bright, beautiful, forai
tributes that were placed upon the new.made
grave by tender and loving hands "a their
last acts OF BY mpathy and love. IL,
2 The bereaved father and griei-stricken bus.
band have the sincere sympathy Of this en-
tire community. ..l.''r~l l.,.si
70 "Jpsus, while our hearts Are bleeding, n !
Der the spoils that death has won,
Wewoufd. while our hearts are aching,
Calmly say ..Thy will be done" r
Though cast down, we're not forsaken, j.
Though AFFLICTED, not alone; ~ ..
Thou dId'Rt give, end thou has tsken,
Blessed Lord, THY will be done"