McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-06-25

their descendants through all the
coming years win be, enjoying the
eonveniences, the opportunities and
the blessings made possible by this
great piece Of constructive work. The
Western North Carolina Railroad will
remain monument to the useful and
honorable achievements of Colonel
Andrews, who was its builder.
His life was not an easy one, for
it was his lot to encounter and over
come great difficulties. His activity,
his positive and purposeful character
and his touch with great things
brought him into sharp conflicts with
important forces. In the midst of
them all he bore himself with cour-
age and virility which commanded
universal respect and enabled him to
crown his efforts with notable sue
cess In every trust and in every re-
lation of life he was loyal and faith
| full and true.
On the Personal Side.
son his personal side he was man
! OF compelling and attractive person
ality and was greatly honored and
| beloved. He married in 1869 Miss
Julia M. Johnston, daughter of Col.
William Johnston, of Charlotte N. c.,
who was president Of the Charlotte,
Columbia and Augusta Railroad Com
| pany. With her as his helpmate he
built tuy an exceptionally happy and
beautiful hdzle life, which he he taiiisttiIi- ai
guished by the most cordial and
liberal hospitality.
"IIe was devoted husband and
father and followed his children, even
after they were grown, with undimin-
ished parental tenderness and solici-
/ tude
| Gle took a deep interest in the
welfare Of Confederate veterans and
in the establishment and maintenance
for them of the Confederate Soldiers
home in Raleigh.
Although himself deprived of the
benefits of a college education, he
was an earnest friend and supporter
of the University of North Carolina,
being for many years member Of
its board Of trustees and Of its ex-
ecutive committee.
ssHe came to realize the value of a
religious life and connected himself
as a communicate with the Protest
ant Episcopal church, being an active
and jealous member Of the Church Of
the Good Shepherd of Raleigh, fol
which In the latter years Of his life
his munificence helped to provide q
new and stately place of worship.
i Devoted to Native State.
''IIe was devoted in his attachmeni
to the state OF North Carolina. Nc
exigency of business or of personal in
terest was strong enough to persuade
him to make his home elsewhere. HI
believed in the sturdiness. the sense
of justice and the patriotism of its
people, and III MT any time they, IL
his Judgment, erred, his faith in th'
! ultimate triumph of their sense o.
right was unwavcring anu supreme
He was always willing to leave hi!
name and fame in their keeping, II
the confidence that their ultimat'
Judgment would correctly apprais
and appreciate his purposes and hi
work.
"His death has brought universal
sorrow and regret wherever he wa
known, but especially in the South
! where his life was spent and his worl
} most largely done.
J The secretary is directed to ex
press to the surviving members o
| Colonel Andrews eamily the respect
: ful sympathy Of this board and L
} transmit TO them a suitably en-
crossed and attested transcript of thi
minute"