The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-10-14
MIR. D'WOLF PASSES
TO BETTER WORLD
DEATH COMES TO A GOOD MAN
AFTER LONG ILLNESS. A
BUSY AND USEFUL CAREER.

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o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
home of his brother-in-law, Mr.. w.
P. Hornady, after an acute illness of
several weeks following two years of
failing health.
He and Mrs. DeWolf came to Daw-
son in July from Baltimore, where
they had spent some time at Johns
Hopkins hospital, where it was hoped
Mr.. DeWolf would be permanently
benefited. They had arranged few
days visit here before going to the
for the summer, but the
patient was never able to make the
trip.
Mr.. DeWolf was born in Columbus,
Ca, September 18, 1861, the son of
Mr.. Thomas DeWolf, who established
the Columbus Enquirer-Sun. His
mother was Harriet Nutting, of Co.
lumbia, S. c. He was identified with
the Central of Georgia railroad be-
fore leaving for the republic of Mex
leo, where, for several years, he was
chief engineer of construction of the
Mexican National lines. He was ed
ucated at Auburn, Ala, and the West
Point military academy.
When the United States entered
the world war Mr. DeWolf was among
the first to volunteer, and was assign
ed to duty with the department of
civil engineers at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas. The strenuous army work
following his trying experiences
through the revolution in Mexico
City overtaxed his robust constitu-
ton, and he was denied the cherished
wish to help win the war overseas.
While he never gave up hope of re-
covering from the strain at the same
time he faced calmly whatever the
future might hold, arranging his bus
mess affairs to the minutest detail
He was free from suffering, and was
bright and happy to the last.
After an intimate acquaintance OF
more than twenty years with this
gentleman of rare gifts and gracious
ness of manner we cannot trust our
selves to write what is in our heart
lest to some it seem as fulsome praise
and nothing could be more distaste-
full to his modest and refined nature.
Only those of the inner circle know
that nothing too good could be said
of his strong and lovable character.
His reverence for God and the church
gave him a broad conception of his
duty to his fellow man and summon
ed him to rise above the fog of self
interest to the heights of truest com
radeship.
He paid no tribute to social posi-
ton gained by mere wealth or ambi-
tious striving, but esteemed alike the
lowliest and the highest for the vir-
tues that make character. He had
that gentleness that is always born
of great strength, and every one was
impressed by his unfailing courtesy
and beautiful southern chivalry. His
business acumen and executive ablll-
ty were recognized by his associates
in the world of affairs in which he
ioyfully and faithfully wrought, but
he was never too busy to shut out
the tender side of life. Love was the
gardener of the beautiful world IN
which he really lived. Home and mu-
sic and flowers, the love of little chill
dren and the tender regard of the
aged and helpless. The chain of
friendships formed in Georgia and
through the west has grown bright
err and stronger with the years. The
story of his useful life is partly told
in the many messages of sympathy,
all of which bear this tribute: Gone
of natures noblemen."
A simple, touching funeral service
was held at the home Thursday
morning at $3.50 o'clock, conducted
by Revs. T. H. Thomson and T. M.
Galloway. The body, accompanied by
Masons from the local lodge and a
number of relatives and friends, was
taken overland to Americas. Pail
bearers at the home were j. D. Laing,
c.. J. Greene, j. G. Parks, w. A. Bald
win, R. L. Saville, ]. A. Shields, j..
S. Lowrey and J. P. Perry. The par
ty was met on the outskirts of Amer
icus by representatives of the Ma
sonic lodges of that city and friends
and relatives from Ellaville and
Americas. The impressive Masonic
ritual was used at the grave. Many
beautiful floral offerings covered the
casket. The pail bearers in Ameri-
Gus were J. D. Laing, C. J. Greene,
J. B. Williamson, James Gilbert, j.
C. Hollingsworth, R. E. Bell and two
college friends of the deceased,
Thomas Harold and Frederick Daven-
port.
Of his immediate family Mr. De-
Wolf is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Leila Hornady, of Ellaville,
Ga. and one brother, Mr.. S. w. De-
Wolf, superintendent of the Texas
Mexican railroad, Laredo, Texas.
Mr.. DeWolf was a member of
Travis Park Methodist church, San
Antonio, Texas, and of Anchor Ma
sonic lodge of that city.