The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-02-21
EAST END.
DEATH OF EDw1D MARsDrN sYrAS.


On Monday morning, February the 18th,
Of Edwin M. Syfan winged It's way into
The deceased had been In declining
health for about nine years, and during all
that time had not seen well day. These
nine years to him were full OF trouble.
suffering and sorrow, but through all the
dark clouds he could see the silver lining,
and by faith could look beyond this world
Of care and sorrow into that heavenly
home-the beautiful home OF the soul" TO
day and hour by hour In sweet c0mmtin-
ion with his Saviour, and was 4robed and
ready" just waiting the coming Of the
In all his intense suffering he never
murmured nor made any complaint, but
like one Of old, was ready to suffer as well
as to do his Masters will.
In disposition he was gentle and un-
assuming, with quiet and easy manner
He was self-sacriicing and always ready
to lay aside his own pleasure and comfort
for that of his friends. AS friend and
companion. he was genial, big-hearted,
kind and true.
The flial affection between himself and
his brothers was indeed beautiful to be.
hold, even like unto that OF David and
Jonathan. During the long period Of his
illness his two brothers who lived near
him did everything that could be done for
his comfort and pleasure-trying In 1t all
to show him that In life he still had their
love, affection and care, which was indeed
his until death alone separated them.
His work on eaIt th Is finished and he has
gone to share the reward Of an honest and
faithful life to his Maker and his fellow
men. He Is not dead, but with him LIE
has just begun.
Funeral services were conducted at the
Methodist church at eleven o'clock Tues
day morning, where large and sorrowing
congregation had assembled 10 pay their
last tribute OF love and esteem. Rev.
Leonard Of the M. E. Church, assisted by
Rev. Cornish of the Episcopal Church,
conducted the services, after which inter-
ment was made at Upper Long Cane.
Loving and gentle hands laid him ten.
derly in Mother Earth, while beautiful
flowers were placed upon the newly-made
grave as sweet tributes OF love and anec.
tion.
A wife and four children, with four de-
voted brothers and other relatives, sur
vive him.
The bereaved ones have the deepest
sympathy Of this community.
DEATH OF JAMES GILBERT HAMILTON.
James Gilbert Hamilton died at his home
about two miles from Abbeville last Mon
day morning at two o'clock.
In the death Of this good man staunch
and loyal citizen has passed away, and q
true and faithful soldier has crossed over
the River and Is now one Of that great
host that no man can number.
He has laid aside the panoply Of war,
sheathed his sword, and, having fought
we'll and valiantly the battles Of life, Is
now In the great beyond at rest.
The deceased was quiet and gentle In
manner and had the respect and love Of all
who knew him.
He was well and largely connected In the
county and had many friends who Will
learn Of his death with great sorrow. The
funeral services were conducted at the
home on Monday afternoon by Rev. ]. B.
Hillhouse, assisted by Rev. j. N. Lawson.
Interment was made at Upper Long Cane
in the presence Of many sorrowing friends
and relatives.
Beautiful flowers covered the newly
made grave as emblems OF love and es-
TEEN.
A wife and daughter with other rela-
tives survive him, all of whom have the
tenderest sympathy Of many friends.