The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-04-11
SCOTLAND NECK, N. c., THURSDAY, APRIL ii, 1912.

that provision was made for a fou,
months school in every district in
the state. and during his four years
as governor did more for education
in North Carolina than any other
man. School houses we're built Fl ON
the seashoEe to the mountains.
Through his efforts, and that Of the
corps of men he gathered about him,
the old North State began slowly to
drag herself from the position at the
foot Of the illiteracy list.
The work that he started in those
years did not cease when he left the
executive chair. The people of
North Carolina had been thoroughly
aroused to their educational needs,
and today his lebors are bearing
fruit. No more sincere man ever
espoused a nobler cause, and in be-
ing stricken while making a speech
in behalf of this great work Cover
nor Aycock died in a service that he
loved and gave his life to.
Other monuments may be erected
to his memory by a people who
loved him as they have loved no 9TH
er public man OF this generation,
but the school houses. that have been
erected as the result Of his labors
will ever be standing monument in
every section of the state to the
worth of this great man. His name
will be carved high in the tablet of
fame and his will be position high
in the ranks Of North Carolina's 8
noble sons.
THE FUNERAL IN RALEIGH.
Raleigh, n. c., April 7.-For the
profusion Of flowers, the multitude
in attendance and the sincereness Of
the tributes paid, the funeral service
over the remains Of former Governor
Charles Brantley Aycock, which were
held from the First Baptist church
this afternoon, are unparalleled in
the history Of Raleigh. Never Le-
fore have SO many people gathered
here from all sections Of the State;
never before have so many notable
men and persons of every walk in
life assembled in Raleigh in numbers
as gathered here to-day for the
funeral of the Ex-Governor.
Hours before the crrvices the ho-
tells and streets were ihronged with
North Carolinians, come to add their
silent tribute to the dead; come to
show their love for the States edu-
cational Governor; come to bow their
heads TO this friend cf man.
Practically the whole Of the North
Carolina Congressional delegation.
including Senator Simmons, all Of
the judiciary, lawyers, teachers, la
borers-all were here.
The floral designs were numerous
and beautiful. These flowers were
sent by public men, school children
and institutions.
The death Of Governor Aycock was
not unnoticed in the various church
es. Ministers, speaking Of the risen
Lord, paid tribute to the dead Gov
ernor, referring to him affectionate-
ly and quoting one or more Of his
eloquent sayings.
Threatening weather in the after
noon did not prevent the crowds
from assembling about the capitol,
where since Saturday evening at six
o clock the body had lain in state.
Hundreds of people formed in line
to view for the last time the counte-
nance of the States beloved leader.
The funeral services were held
from the First Baptist church. Hun
dreds of people, unable to enter. re-
mained On the outside with heads
bowed and uncovered. Within DR..
T. w. O'Kelly, pastor Of the First
Baptist church; the Rev. P. d. Gold,
of Wilson, and Bishop Kilgo, Of
Durham, conducted the simple SER
vices. Prof. Wade r. Brown, of
Meredith College, conducted the
music Interment followed in Oak