Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-10


tions, teaching them the Scriptures
and catechism and exercising his
gifts as a singer. This last fact,
doubtless, accounts for the ease with
which our friend to this day charms
his congregations with song. After
Il few years, the boy left his native
State and went to Alabama, and
lived with his uncle, DR.. Thomas n. .
Logan. He returned to South Car
olina in 1868. From this time Till
1884, Mr.. Tonguc resided in various
places in the State, and at one time
lived in Philadelphia, Pa, for a
while. During these years he had a
varied experience in occupations
going to school, farm work, teach
ing. reading law. etc.
'"Thc subject attended school for
a While at the Porter Academy,
Charleston, and at Il German and
English classical institute, the prin-
cipal Of which made an everlasting
impression upon our friend-in
mind and body.
Goa October 10, 1878, Mr.. Yon-
que vas married to Miss Caroline
Juliet StrOman, Rev. y. *. Melton,
performing the ceremony. He and
his wife then united with the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South, at
Rocky Swamp. Wishing their home
to bear the marks Of their religion,
the young couple established the
family alter. The death OF his mo-
,her. February s, 1850, was used OF
God to the good OF the son, leading
to his conversion that year during a
meeting conducted by Rev. George
II. Pooscr at Rocky Swamp church.
Shortly afterward be was divincly
called to preach. Mr.. Yonguc was
first licensed as an cNhorter, and in
June, 1882, was licensed to preach.
In 1881 he served as supply as
Junior preacher on the Boiling
Springs Circuit, Rev. w. II. Wroton.
pastor. In the fall OF that year he
was admitted on trial i'm the confer
cncc, since which time he has served
many charges.
"Mr. fongue has five children
living on earth-Robort Miller.
Charles Stroman, Selma Moss. Mary
Carolina and Samuel Marvin One
little Maggic-lives in Heaven.
Mr.. fongue is Il Jealous pastor,
.h,Nr I
man. He has had much trouble.
| but bears it silently and patiently
| labors on"
At all times, under all circum-
stances, he walked the well-beaten
paths o. righteousness, and when
| iully conscious that he was nearing
the end Of lifc's journey, and that
the last of earth would soon recede
from his sight he was fully impress
ed with the idea that at the end of
time eternity began, and that the
bright faith that sustained him dur-
ing those trying hours of suffcring 9
would only grow brighter and
! brighter as he journcyed toward the
infinite, and the final gloom OF death
be dispelled by the radiance OF
Gods love. Could all live the lust
and upright life that James Carson
fonguc lived, and died in his trust
ing faith, death could no longer be
called "The King Of TcrrOrs." for he
inspired no terror rncrc. This man
OF God looked upon the Temporary
separation as an eternal reunion
where the Hosts OF Heaven SANG
lloSannahS to the King.
Besides wife and one brother
| the deceased leaves five children
three sons and two daughtcrs. we
can only remind these chicf mourn
erS that he is not dead; he is ONLY
asleep, resting after long and we'll
spent life here in the Masters ser
vice. He cannot. and would not if
II" could, return to us; we can. If
we Will, go TO him. Behind the
storm clouds always turks the rain
DOW, and when the storm is past II
| '''l'' "l'o4i Iiit Iio"tIS Ol lnc lallU
and the pearls Of the sea. Darkness
picccdcs the dawning, and out OF the
olackncss Of night comes The sun
SHINE and the Joy OF the day. And
So from the beauty Of his life. take
an inspiration and go forth to live
rs he lived. so that when the sum
mons comes, YOU may say as he did
1T is we'll with my soul"
They Have Definite Purpose.