The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-06-21
ADJUTANT GENERAL
CLAIMED BY DEATH
BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM w. MOORE
PASSES AWAY
Popular Military Leader of State
Ends Career of
Service
The State, II.

Inc state, II.
Brig. Gen. William Woodbury.
Moore, the adjutant general of South
Carolina died at the Columbia hospi-
tai last night at Z o'clock from diabe-
tic trouble and an operation to re-
move carbuncle from his neck. Gen
eral Moore, although suffering from
diabetes for long time, had been in
his office all last week and only Mon
day was forced to remain at home.
Yesterday morning attending ply
sicians decided to carry the adjutant
general to Columbia hospital to op-
crate for the carbuncle. TIE general
went on the operating table about 1
o'clock, but never regained conscious
ness, dying shortly after o'clock.
Word of the death of the military
commander of the state spread over
the city. especially among his init
mate friends, and cast deap shadow
over many homes. General Moore was
loved and admired by people all over
the state, numbering his friends by
the thousands. His death came as a
distinct shock, even his Office asso-
ciates not realizing the serious condi-
ton the beloved National Guard COM
mander was in until short time be
fore the end came.
It was the fate of General Moore
to live just long enough to see the
South Carolina National Guard reor-
ganized since the war, his efforts
again to place the militia on sound
footing in the state having just
brought forth a complete regiment OF
infantry. Only Tuesday colonel of
the regiment was elected. General
Moore had worked untiring to re-
build the guard and just when he had
succeeded he was removed from life.
On Way Here
Late yesterday when physicians an
nounced that General Moore was in a
serious condition, Maj. Rufus w.
Grant, assistant adjutant general,
and they are expected to arrive here
today and Saturday. Capt. James
Tillinghast Moore, the only son, is. on
his way here from bingham, Mass,
where he has been stationed with the
marines. Mrs. w. E. Davis of Glenn
son College, the only daughter, was
notified and will be here this morn
ing.
General Moore is also survived by
his widow, who was before her Il "
riage Miss Florella NJ. Saunders, and
the following brothers and sisters
Mrs. R. C. Kirkland of Barnwell, G.
H. Moore of Coosawhatchie, Haskell
Moore of Colleton county, Arthur
Moore of Barnwell, Joseph H. Moore
of Gilmania, Mrs. Kate White of
Hendersonville and Mrs. Ida Moore
Norton.
No funeral arrangements had been
made last night, these depending up
on the wishes of the son and daugh-
ter who had not arrived last night.
The services will not be held before
tomorrow or Sunday.
Expressions of deep sympathy were
heard for the widow and the children
General Moore having been one OF
the most popular men of the state
For five elections he had never been
defeated and he always fought a
clean, upright fight.
General Moore's military record has
been of the highest at all times. he
was the originator and promoter OF
the mobilization site at Styx, LeXlng'
ton county, which now bears the name
of Camp Moore in his honor. HIS II
wears of tenure in Office constitute
record of fine achievement, IN the
face of many obstacles, trials and dis
appointments, during which the fibre
of a strong man VISA developed tol
the good of his state.
Old South Carolina Family
General Moore was descendant OF
family which has been identified
with the history of South Carolina fol
more than a century. His grandta
tber. John A. Moore, was native Of
Peterboro, n. H., but came to thu:
state in his early manhood, settling a
Gillisonville, then a part of the Beau
fort district. 1t was here that the ia
ther of General Moore, DR.. Henry W
Moore, was born in 1881. He marrlec
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rowell, native
Of the old Beaufort district, and from
this union General Moore was born
General Moor" was born at Hcnder