The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-23
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Mrs. Amanda Maria Sei5els, daugh-
ter of the late Hon. John and Mrs. Eli
za Ann Fox, of Lexington, S. O., was
born August IA, 1888 and died July %,
1911. Between these dates long and
beautiful life was we'll spent. Reared
in home of comfort and refinement,
blessed with the early training of de-
voted parents, she was fitted to appre-
ciate the opportunities she enjoyed for
obtaining good education, at the In
stitutions Of highest standard at that
time in South Carolina. Both at Lime
stone college, Spartanburg county,
and the high school of Columbia, pre-
sided over BY Mr.. Washington Mueller,
her instructors soon recognized her
fine mental ability. She won and re-
tained the esteem and admiration OF
both teachers and pupils.
September 6, 1853, she married
Jacob G. Wolf, of Sandy Run, S. c.,
who early enlisted in the Confeder-
ate army as private, was promoted
TO the rank of major for gallant SER
vice and died at home, September
q, 1868, of disease contracted from
exposure while in camp. February
20, 1868, she married Henry S. Sci
bells who Sin age and feebleness ex-
treme" survives her. "She looked
we'll to the ways of her household"
with characteristic energy, but for
several years rheumatic affection rem
dered her less active, and fall last
spring resulted in dislocation OF her
right arm. Other internal injuries
developed later. Gaining strength to
walk about the house and flower yard,
she was persuaded to visit her grand
daughter, Mrs. Herbert l.. Geiser, a
a few miles distant. She consented
to 20 and spend several days, hop
ing the change would benefit her hus-
band, who for two years has been
rendered almost helpless by a stroke
of paralysis. (Neyer even once, in
chat lapse Of time, though often urged
would she take only half hours recre-
alton fearing her absence would cause
him anxiety. Fatlgued by the ride,
she laid down to rest, but daily grew
weaker. At intervals she suffered ex-
cruciating pains which she bore with
out a murmur. Lingering for several
weeks, conscious to the last, she quiet.
IL "passed to the other side."
Prepossesing in appearance, attract
i've in manner, her rare qualities Of
mind and heart drew around her =
large circle of friends, who appreciated
her worth. Her presence in any com.
pany enhanced :ae pleasure of all with
whom she ce.me in contact. She was
eminsnt.J practical in all the details
Of everyday life. Her sound
Judgment and penetrating insight rem
oered her capable of advising and di-
1>c.ing i'll business affairs. Cheerfulty
she rendered such service to numer-
ous calls. Duty was her watchword.
Strong in her convictions, she was
firm III what she believed to be right.
Home was her kingdom. There the
beautiful traits which adorned he1
character <shons eonspicuoasly, LII
each relation Of life sho was devetedly
conscientious and faithful. Often,
while suffering intensely herself,
she was considerate of the
comfort of others, present and alb.
set. With true pleasure, she lost no
opportunity of ministering to the needs
OF any lacking sympathy or service.
Many will rise up to call her blessed"
.rlong that number many colored
setained in her service, several Of
wLem waited upon her 10 the last.
She leaves an only son, J. Archie
Wolfe, clerk Of court, Calhoun county,
St. Matthews, s. g., AID tour grand
children, James j. Wolfe, professor of
biology, Trinity college, Durham, N.
O., whom she adopted i'll his early
Mrs. Leola b. Geiger, San
iy Run, s. c., Mrs: s: W. Henry,
s. g., and Miss Annie =:
Wolfe, ST. Matthew's, S. Z.
She was all acceptable member Of
;he Methodist Episcopal church, south |
xhicn she joined with her first hus-
oaud shortly after their marriage a.
Mt. Zion. now OF Ft. MOtte cllcult. |