Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-12-06


church surprised their pastor, DR.
Dorset, with Thanksgiving pound
ling, on last Wednesday evening.
DR.. James Morgan Rushton died
at his home, here last Wednesday
morning about 8 o'clock, the imme-
diate cause of his death being heart
failure. He had been ill only a few
days, and the suddenness of his
death casta gloom over the town.
He was one of Johnston's best and
most honored citizens, and as a
physician, he held the confidence of
all, his practice covering large
territory. He was president of the
county association of physicians, a
Knight of Pythias, a Mason, and
president of the board of trustees
of the high school, always working
for the upbuilding of the school.
DR.. Rushton was graduated from
Wofford college, and soon after
took up the study of medicine,
graduating from Augusta medical
college, and as he entered u ION his
work, it was with the highest terms
of praise in his ability, from the
faculty. In September, 1904, he
married Miss Octavia Crouch, who
is left to mourn him. He also leaves
mother, Mrs. Tabitha Rushton,
four sisters, Mrs. NJ. L. Barr, Mis-
ses Anna Bess, Eva and Jessie
Rushton, and one brother, Mr..
Pierce Rushton. The funeral SER
vices were conducted on Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock at the
residence, by Rev. E. Ii. Beckham
and DR.. w. 5. Dorset. So large was
the number of sorrowing friends
that had come to pay farewell
tribute to him, the house was unable
to hold them. The floral designs
sent by the different organizations
to which he belonged were beauti-
fal, besides the many others sent
by relatives and friends. The hon
orary pail bearers were the trustees
of the high school and the superin-
ltendent, and the active pail bearers
were: Messrs. C. r Mobley, w.
b. Cogburn, v, e. Edwards, Cul-
|breath Grice,a n. W. Crouch, w:
4 T.. BaGrons and Dfs. Maxwell and
y. A. Dobey. Tho burial services
were concluded at Mt. of Olives
cemetery, where his mortal remains
were laid to rest.
The County Home is generally
considered just place for poor un-
fortunates, but after a visit there
and seeing the splendid management
of the steward, Mr.. John Scurrv,
the inmates should be considered
fortunate, instead. Of course, though
there are many things yet, that
should be provided. 1t is an estab-
lished custom of the Mary Ann
Buie chapter, d. of g. to make a
visit here OIL Thanksgiving, and
carry basket of good things. This
time a feast was provided, several
who were not members, making con-
tributions. 1t was regretted that it
was impossible for any of the minis
ters to go out and hold service.
Mrs. j. 81. White and Miss Zena
Payne went out laden with the bas-
kets, and were given a warm well
come by Mr.. and Mrs. Scurry, and
all Of the inmates who were able to
be out. 1t is truly more blessed to
give than to receive" and if the
donors of the many packages, could
have seen the happy faces as the
feast was spread, they would have
realized this to the fullest. AS
Thanksgiving gift, Mrs. White gave
each pretty dinner plate, but this
did not near hold all, and each had
basket or bucket also well filled.
Turkey with stufing, rice, bread,
pickles and ham were the substanl
tials, and the sweets were severa-
kinds of cake and pies, apples, Or
anges, bananas, candy, nuts and
raisins, in an abundance. Bags of
coffee and sacks of tobacco were
distributed to those who cared for
it. Visits were made to each inmate
and several are totally disabled. All
had good wood fires, and each told
of the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Scurry. One of the old gentlemen,
Capt. Wade, asked that we tell
some of our friends to send him
some old magazines and papers to
read.
There are three veterans buried
here, and iron crosses were placed
at the heads of the graves.