The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-04-07
BURIED IN ORANGEBURG.
Former Bamberg Citizen Laid to Rest
i'm Sunnyside Cemetery.


The following is clipped from the
Orangeburg Times and Democrat:
"Maior Havelock Eaves, for the
past 10 years a prominent citizen OF
this city, died last night at s O'CLOCK
in hospital in Charlotte, N. Co.
where he went on March p for treat
ment. The cause Of his death was
an affection of the heart known as
endocartis. His condition became
critical a few days ago and ne
gradually grew worse until the ena
came last night.
s'The deceased was. 81 years OF
age. He was born and reared IN
Bamberg where he served for a num-
ber of years as depot agent and tele-
graph operator. Ten years ago ne
accepted the position of sales man
ager of the Orange cotton mills here
and continued in that position until
| his death.
"On November 19, 1898, he was
married to Miss Eva Riley, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Riley, form
| erly of Bamberg, but for some years
past residents of this city. He IS
survived by his widow and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: A. }.
Eaves. of New York City; D. NJ.
Eaves, of Union, S. c.; Mrs. E. d.
Rainey, of Beaufort; Mrs. Decanla
Dowling, of Charlotte, N. c.; and
Miss Mary Ellen Eaves, teacher IN
the city schools of Columbia. Mrs.
Eaves and other relatives were at the
bedside of the deceased at the time
of his death.
"Maior Eaves was a graduate OF
the Citadel. He served with popu-
larity and distinction as major of the
second battalion of the Second South
Carolina infantry regiment during
the Spanish-American war and, dur
ing the stay of that organization in
Cuba during that conflict. During the
World War he served as chairman OF
the Orangebung county Council OF
Defence and was very active in that
capacity.
HE was president of the Orange
burg Shrine club, past exalted ruler
of the Orangeburg Lodge B. P. o.
Elks, member of the Orangeburg
Commandary of Masons, Petros Coun-
Gil of Masons, Shibboleth Lodge A. F.
Masons and member OF the
knights of Pythias. He was also
member of the Orangeburg Presby-
terian church.
"Maior Eaves was we'll known as
citizen who contributed to the ad-
vancement of the community, being
an active participant in affairs con-
nected with the. progress of this city
and surrounding community. He
was also prominent as leader in af-
fairs connected with the fraternal
organizations to which he belonged.
He was widely known not only in
this community but throughout the
state.
Funeral services we're held Sat-
urdav at midday at his late residence
at 19 Orange court. Rev. J. L. Nc
Lees, pastor of the Presbyterian
church Of which the deceased was
member, oficiated. The remains
were laid to rest in Sunnyside ceme-
terry, the grave being covered with
many beautiful floral offerings, the
the evidence of esteem in which this
prominent citizen was held. Rela-
tives and friends from other portions
of this and other states attended the
services.
"Members of the knights Tenn
plars, in which order he was proml-
nent, acted as an escort. Members
of the various other fraternal organl-
cations to which the deceased belong
ed attended in large numbers.
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