The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-31
DEATH OF THOMAS BLACK, SR.
Died Of Apoplexy Tuesday Morning
on Main Street.


men who had contributed largely to
the city's business, social and profess
sional interests, and again on Tues
day morning the town suffered the
loss of Mr.. Thomas Black, who died
very suddenly on the sidewalk on
Main street. Mr. Black was stand
ing near his stables, when he was
stricken with apoplexy and fell to
the ground, dying in few minutes.
DR.. j. R. Smith was near Mr.. Black
at the time and rendered medical at
tention, but Mr.. Black failed to re-
spond to the ministrations.
Mr.. Black had been afflicted with
the malady for several years, and the
recent bereavement in the family had
visibly affected him, and doubtless
contributed to his fatal attack.
The remains of Mr.. Black were
inferred Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock at Southend cemetery. The
funeral services were conducted Dy
Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor of the de-
ceased, assisted by Rev. R. H. Jones,
pastor of the Methodist church. A
large congregation of friends and rel
atives of the deceased, among whom
were many from nearby counties, ga
thered at the grave to pay their last
respects. A great bank of lovely
flowers were laid upon the last rest
ing place of this distinguished citi-
zen in loving memory of his life. The
following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: Active: H. F. Bamberg,
A. NJ. Denbow, J. D. Copeland, Jr.,
NJ. E. Aver, J. J. Smoak, w. H.
Chandler; honorary: ]. D. Cope
land, Sr., G. A. Jennings, W. D.
Rhoad, John H. Cope, J. M. Grimes,
E. P. Allen, W. NJ. Brabham, c. R.
Brabham, Sr., E. L. Price, Sr.
Thomas Black was born in Collie
ton county, near Smoaks, 64 years
ago. He was the son of the late
Sheriff Robert Black, of that county,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Black. He was
married 43 years ago to Miss Sarah
Harriet Risher, also Of Colleton
county, who with several children
survive him. Mr.. Black spent his
early life in Walterboro, where he
was in business, and moved to Bam-
berg in 1879. Since that time he
has been identified with many busi-
ness interests of this city. Coming
to Bamberg almost forty years ago,
he was one of the pioneers of the
city, and he has contributed largely
to the growth of the town.
When he first came to Bamberg he
engaged in a general mercantile bus
mess. His business interests were
later extended to include other lines,
and for some years he had been do
! ing business as member of the
firm of Black & Black, whose bust
| ness includes an automobile sales
agency, horse and mule stables, pi-
! amos and organs, etc., this being one
of the largest business firms in BAN
berg.
Mr.. Black was a member of the
Bamberg Baptist church, occupying
the position of deacon for many
years. He was also member OF
Ornan lodge, No. SO, A. F. NJ.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Sarah Black; eleven sis.
ters and brothers, DR.. J. B. Black
Robert Black, Mrs. jamie Garris
Mrs. Minnie Fripp, Mrs. Nancy Pad
gett, Mrs. Carrie Gruber, John Black
Henry Black, David Black, Mrs
Charity Gohagan .and Mrs. Mary Pat
tison; his step-mother, Mrs. Jane
Black, and the following children
Mrs. H. A. Wright, of Orangeburg
Misses Bessie Lee, Alma and Nellt
Black, of this city; Mrs. Pearl'
Black, of Florence, and Mr.. ]. :Be1
Black, who is now serving in the ma
Wy at Charleston.
| Mr.. Black was man of strons
character and firm convictions. HI
was an earnest Christian gentleman
and was always active in all matter
that pertained to his church. In al
movements tending to the bettermen
of the community, Mr.. Black was
natural leader. No one ever though
of starting such movement with
out the support of this exemplary cit
izen. Many years ago he became sat
isfied that prohibition was needed il
the county, State and nation, and h
was a tireless worker to attain. thi
purpose, and had often expressed
himself as wishing to live to see tn
day when the country would be dry
Mr.. Black was very unassuming, al
u-ove rofucino to he elevated TO DOSj