Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-09
Pastor C. B. Wright Dead;
Buried Tuesday in Athens.

buried TUESDAY LII AtASiio'
Rev. Calbraith B. Wright died at
the Baptist pastorium here Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. He had
|been confined to his bed about two
weeks and appeared to be better the
latter part of last week, but at noon
fSunday was stricken suddenly and
did not recover. His health had not
been good for over two years and
Bright's disease was said to be the
cause of his passing away. He was
born near Johnston, S. c., and was
forty-three years old last September.
Brother Wright came to Warrenton
about ten years ago, since which time
he served as pastor of the Warrenton
Baptist church and of Long Greek
church, preaching two Sundays in
month at each church, up to few
months ago when he also became pas
tor of the Mill Creek church, preach
ing once there, once at Long Creek
and twice each month in Warrenton.
His bereaved wife and daughter,
Margaret, have the deepest sympathy
of the entire county in this the sad
dest hour of their lives. Mrs. Wright
was before marriage Miss Mary
Holman, of Athens and is held in
highest esteem by all our people, hav-
| ing been a faithful and earnest helper
to her beloved husband in his, the
highest and most honored position
that a man can hold. Brother Wright
was one of large and influential
family and is survived by five broth
ers and four sisters, all of whom low
ed him dearly and were greatly shock
ed and grieved at his unexpected
death. His brothers are Messrs.' Os-
car W. and Jefferson M. Wright, Of
Johnston, S. c., DR.. Horace L. Wright
of Georgctow7. S. c., Mr.. Henry T.
Wrig;..* of Batesburg, S. c., and Mr..
Julian c. Wright of Charlotte, N. G.
The surviving sisters are Mrs. G. G.
Waters, Mrs. H. w. Dobey and Mrs.
W. J. Edwards, of Johnston, S. c.
and Mrs. R. Y. level of Newberry,
S. C.
Among the relatives who came for
the funeral were his brothers,, Messrs
Oscar w., Henry T. and julie G.
Wright; one sister, Mrs. Waters; a
nephew, Mr.. Julian P. Bland, and
neice, Miss Lizzie Wright, of john
ston, S. c., and nephew, Mr.. Colley
Wright of Batesburg, S. c. Mrs.
Wright's brother, Mr.. Robert Holman
and her brother-in-law, Mr.. VIII
Scott were here from Athens Sunday
and Monday.
AS preacher Brother Wright
ranked high among those in this state
and never delivered sermon with
out much deep study and prepara-
ton. It is said of him that he spent
much time also on the short talks ne
made each Wednesday night at the
peayer meetings here and his hearers
whether of sermon or talk, were
always deeply impressed by his
words. Every member of his congre-
cations loved him and will long keep
| his life in loving remembrance.
AS a citizen, it would be hard to
find a man who loved his country
better, or who was more deeply IN
terested in the temporal welfare and
uplift of all her citizens. During the
ten years he resided here he became
almost as native son and deeply
loved Warrenton county, this being
evidenced by his words both in pub
| lie talks and private conversation,
and it is needless to say that this love
was returned by our people of all de-
nominations, and also by those not
affiliated with any church. AS hus-
|band and father, love and tenderness
marked his every word and act.
Funeral services were held in the
Baptist church here at o'clock Mon
day afternoon and were. conducted
by Rev. D. A. Howard, of the Thom-
son Baptist church, several other min
listers taking part. DR.. E. j. Forres-
tier, of the Baptist church at Sparta,
made a short but impressive talk;
Rev. w. F. West, of Thomson, offered
a fervent prayer, and a most beauti-
Iful tribute to Brother Wright's mem
ory was paid in talk by Rev. ]. 0,
Brand, pastor of the Methodist
church here, who was a close friend
i and co-worker with Brother Wright.