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TRIBUTES TO THE MEM ORY OF SENATOR B. E. NICHOLSON. The following: spontaneous ex pressions of esteem and grief on the part of citizens of Edgefleld and elsewhere evidence the love in which .ur beloved Senator Nicholson was held: There seemed to be shadow in the sunshine the morning I heard he was ?lead. I met him for the first time on ly a few months ago. At that brief meeting there was something of his inner life that so expressed itself in Christian courtesy, that I was drawn to him. I have been with him scarcely more than an hour since I came to Edgefield, but I thank my God upon ?very remembrance of him. And I know full well that no words of mine ?an add peace to his ashes or sweet ness to his sleep or beauty to his life as he lived that life in the home, in the community, in the church, in the State. I was with him little but I shall love him long. I talked with him only * a short while, but his every word was a blessing. For this reason, for this memory which I have of him, for the friendship which he offered me, may 1 be allowed to speak a word or so concerning him whose lips will speak BO more among us? What I shall write is not a eulogy, fe ut an appreciation and expression .f gratitude That I had the privilege .f meeting him. My words are not an attempt at sermon making; his life has already preached the sermon. And because he is silent he exhorts ns with a persuasiveness that words would not strengthen. How his pastor will miss him, only a pastor can know. How this town will miss him, only a town that has lost a man like unto him can know. How his church will miss him, only a j .hurch who has seen the shield of the mighty placed aside can know. His family will miss him as the world would miss the sun if it failed to shine. From my own brief association with him and from the testimony of many, I have learned how he was lov ed. It has been said that we are pre pared for the death of thc old. We ?an, in a measure, be prepared for the death of the very young, who are thereby spared the sorrows and vicis situdes of after life, but it is hard to ?econcile ourselves to the death of those who are taken away in the very flower of usefulness. But he j left all that mortat can hope to leave j to posterity and to his family-a life j well-rounded in its usefulness, beau- i tiful in its simplicity and devotion to j duty; a life that has left no stain up on his memory and that is a benedic tion and consolation to his family and \ friends. o Death came suddenly, but it did not find him unprepared, for all his life had been a preparation, living j here as to deserve a higher and bet-1 ter life. From what I mvself knew of him and from what I learned of him from the multitudes of ' enconiums , of others as they spoke to me of him, | we know that he was among us as one who served. His spirit was a spir it of service. He was not a one-sided man, nor a man with but one idea or I virtue. He so blended graces and good qualities, so combined the traits and characteristics which dis tinguish men as to be worthy An tony's compliment to Brutus: "His life was gentle, and thc ele ments So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the world : 'This was a man." His chief virtue was in his moral influence and Christian manhood. His life each day I knew him, and du ring the days that others had known him, was an exhibition of truthful ness. No one doubted him. He was a forceful exemplar of right living. His words and acts brought no reflection on Christianity. We need more like him who will be faithful in season and out of season to his church and its every activity. What a beautiful monmument he has left! A structure of his own hand. The heritage of a pure and upright life. The marble shaft erected over his grave by family and friends may crumble to earth and be forgotten, but the influence of his good deeds will continue like the waves of the mighty ocean, rolling on till they break upon the farther shore. His influence will tend to strengthen and encourage long after the body has returned to dust, and the marks of recognition shall be efTaccd. The monarch may forget his crown; the bridegroom may forget his bride; the mother may forget the babe upon her knees; but we will not forget him-and all that he meant to us in our village and State. To the church and to all who loved him and are asking "Who will take his place?" may I not say, we must take his place. Not to do his work; that is done-well done-but to do our work with the willingness, the fi delity, the cheerfulness, the loyalty to principle with which he did his work. This will honor him. This will rejoice his heart more than aught else we can do, when in God's own time we shall meet with him again. What more can I say? Perhaps I have marred the beauty of his living with the poorness of my witing. You have lived with him, and you know about him. We know that the day of which the prophet spoke has dawned for him-"that day when the Lord of Hosts shall be for a crown of glory and for a diadem of beauty unto his faithful servants." The testimony of all, accord in saying that he lived a beautiful life. He died a beautiful death. Death through his living Lord had been robbed of its terrors-to him. It was not a black cloud which blinded sight; he saw with the soul's eye. To him, death was not a door which shut out life, but one which opened to a larger life. May he have a two-fold resurrection-one into the great life beyond with his Lord, and the other in the many lives that re main here on earth, in this very town, blessed and strengthened by his presence. Robert G. Lee. I have met him, but my knowledge of the man was obtained through others. He was a man in every worthy sense of that word. He filled a large place in the world's work and a much larger place in the hearts of all who knew him. It was my good fortune to knew his father as first Sergeant and as Lieutenant, Co. B, Hampton Legion. IA gentleman, in the army is one any where, and that is what he was. Dur ing the sixteen months I was with him if there was a word or deed which would have been improper in ?ny presence, I failed to see or hear it. The two men in the Legion who made the deepest and most favorable impression upon me were Wade Hampton and B. E. Nicholson. This is mentioned because it is true and to say that, from all I have learned the father's mantle fell upon his son and namesake. It is high praise to say "he was the son of his father." I leave to others to speak of his business and political career. His life was n conspicuous sue cess, but I am chiefly concerned about the man who made the career possible. The outstanding fact in con nection with Senator Nicholson was his pure and spotless character. Men believed in him, honored him and fol lowed him because of his transparent integrity. He was a rare man and no better service can be rendered the present and rising generation than to emphasize the spiritual value which shows with such lustre in him. He was a living illustration of the best thing possible to men. He will live in the hearts and lives of others, not because of the accidents of earthly fame or fortune, but because of a character sublime which stood "four square to every wind that blows." The world was enriched by his life and impoverished in his death. The last thing to be said if chief of all B. E. Nicholson owed his high char acter, useful and honorable life and triumphant death to "his simple trust in Jesus Christ, his Savior and Lord. Thank God for such a man! N. N. Burton. Batcsburg, S. C. B. E. Nicholson is dead. I can not realize it. But he is net dead. God has called him to a larger work. He was worthy. I was his pastor for four yeaiv-1912-1915. I am a better man for this association. His life is a help to many. He was quiet, unas suming, pure, steadfast, devoted. He talked to God as a man talks face to face with man. Me was both strong and fernier. Let us say to him, "Good i bye until we see you over there." His sun set soon after midday, but he ?can say: "Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea." He sees his Pilot face to face. J. R. Walker, Rutherford College, N. C. The passing of our fellow towns man, Hon. B. E. Nicholson, prompts the following observations. Ned Nicholson's life and works give him an enconium far more ef fective and powerful than the words of writers or orators, and I shall- con tent myself with only a short refer ence to them. He was frail of stature, i but a lion in courage; was always manly, and dared to do right as he saw it and no influence could ob struct. He was industrious and per severing, possessing unusual com mon sense and good business judg ment; and interpreted human motive and human nature with accuracy. His ideals were high, his sympthy deep, his justice broad, and he was the embodiment of culture, refine ment and gentlemanly attributes. He was a patriot true to his country and to his nag, as demonstrated by his en ]'?') iii |?{i ii ll j 'lil i SH ! .^4-^ ?j.? ^ Ww 11 SB- iaP (Red Steer Brands) Ern? Provan Tfeslr Quality in tl They have maintained highest rank for many years, Our customers say they are the best-- In materials used- in care in manufacture- In crop results. Be sure you get the best-SWIFTS. Formulas for any crop on any soil. We believe that most soils are becoming sadly lack ing in Potash. We can supply any desired percentage of Potash. Labor and cars are not normal yet. 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As a member of the House, and late as State Senator, he was careful an ?wise in legislation, and lived ju; long enough to reach the goal of hi political career.that is. to see prohib? tion written as the eighteenth am?ne: mont to the Constitution of the TJ nited States. As attorney for Edge field county, it is well known tha Mr. Nicholson advised sanely and fo its best interests; ?nd with othe counsel managed successfully sever al cases for the county involvinj thousands of dollars, and the county ; which he so loved, was the beneficiar; in many matters of his painstaking and good judgment. Recently, Mr. Nicholson had beei promoted in Masonry to the office o: Junior Grand Warden of the Grane Lodge of Free and Accepted Mason; of South Carolina, which was in line of advancement to the office ol Grand Master of the State. For sev eral years he was Chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Methodisl Church, and was also Superintended of the Sunday School of the Church, and for Christian grace, we inquire, who had more? As a husband and ?father, none could be more consider ?te, affectionate and indulgent, al though firm. As a neighbor, he was liberal and kind hearted; he was pub lic spirited as a citizen, and ever will ing to advance any righteous cause in the community, giving both, of his means and influence thereto. Mr. Nicholson's strong points were: in politics, high character, sin cerity, good manners, gratitude and a manifest desire to serve the people beneficially. As .a lawyer: He was a good office lawyer, his advice was safe and he would wound up trans actions without delay; he was accu rate, and had the faculty of inspiring confidence. In the untimely decease of Ned Nicholson the state has lost a patri otic and trustworthy citizen; the "county, one among its most progres sive, public spirited and deserving sons, and his family has sustained an irreparable loss, which can only be solaced by the hope that his mantle may fall upon one of his little sons. J. Wm. Thurmond. Tax Commissioner Files As sessment. Columbia, Jan. 23.-The annual report of the state tax commission shows the work of the comission in ; equalizing returns of farm lands for ?taxation last year. The following ! statement shows thc assessments in j each county for 1917 and as fixed by the commission for 1918: Assessed Counties Value 1917 For 1918 Abbeville _.. _ 5.G0 $ G.1G Aiken _.4.12 4.23 Anderson __ G.75 12.75 Bamberg __ 3.78 6.41 Barnwell_ 3.53 4.70 Beaufort 4.32 4.32 Berkerly _. 2.14 2.50 Calhoun_ 3.70 6.67 Charleston 4.OG 4.04 Cherokee_ 5.22 7.54 Chester.5.11 4.87 Chesterfield .__ 2.02 3.50 Clarendon_3.18 4.80 Colleton_2.11 2.90 Darlington_5.30 10.72 iDillon_6.45 10.57 j Dorchester_ 2.02 2-.71 i Edgefield_ 4.82 5.36 Fairfield_ 3.48 3.74 Florence_4.51 9.12 Georgetown ___ 2.23 3.00 I Greenville _5.18 9.50 I Greenwood_ 6.38 7.85 Jrlampton_ 2.49 3.57 ?Horry_ 1.85 2.48 j Jasper_ 2.58 3.78 ?Kershaw _.. 3.44 3.88 ?Lancaster_ 3.90 6.27 j Laurens_5.GO 7.32 |Lee_G.41 12.75 ?Lexington _ 3.19 5.43 ; McCormick_ 4.90 5.89 ?Marion_3.GI 5.99 ?Marlboro_5.83 14.64 ?Newberry_5.G2 6.35 Oconee_ 2.92 4.25 Orangeburg ___ 3.77 7.32 Pickens_ 3.30 8.22 Richland_ 4.75 5.13 Saluda_ 4.54 7.01 Spartanburg __ G.G6 10.85 Sumter_5.40 8.57 Union __ _ 4.55 4.S2 Williamsburg _ 2.39 3.3G York_5.36 7.95 W. L. Bryan Writes His Moth er From France Somewhere in France, December 2, 1918. Dear Mother and All: Your sweet, welcome letter of th? 8th has b'een received. I was so glac to hear from you all, and so sorry tc hear that little Laura has influenza also Abney and his little ones. Dc trust this will find them well. I nevei felt better in my life. Mamma, speaking about everybody being so happy when peace was de clared, we boys sure did celebrate that night. We had some of the pret tiest music you ever heard. I air sending you a picture, but it isn'1 ?very good. Tell Papa to put this pic ture in his melon patch, and I know ?he will not be worried with crows. How is Papa's health? lt is hard for me to answer your question about coming home. I think though, I will be home early in the 'spring. We never know what we are 'going to do in the army. Some think we will be sailing now soon, but you know it will take some time to get all of us boys back to the States. Did Henry ever go in training? 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