The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, September 03, 1908, Image 2
Miss Ella Morris
Lake City, August *_'*>: The
life and character of Miss Ella M >rris,
whose death was announced quite
recently, deserves more ttian passing
mention. While the world in the J
large sense knew nothing of her, yet!
in her world no one occupied a loft-,
ier place or ieft a memory more respected
or hallowed. Eulogies are
pronounced over the great: then why
not over the good?
To the general readers of The
Becokd the uotice which has already
appeared announced but a
common event, a death, and that
whs all; but to us it was uot all?
no, no, uot by far. To the loving
ones?and all who knew her were
these?that notice was a single statement
of facts which brought bleakdesolation
to their hearts and homes.
The pale horseman has never claimed
a victim from this community
whose goiog away left more of sadness
and real pain. Not only her
own health-stone was left under the
shadow of gloom, but it is :io exaggeration
to say that every home in this
town and vicinity was affected and
in a manner aDd to an extent hitherto
unknown. Strange it may seem
that this can be written of a modest,
qniet woman, but it is as true as
strange that the impress of this noble
young woman, the purity of her
life the sweet strength of her character,
the powerful influence of her
words and deeds were felt throughout
every stratum of society and that
for lasting good. When the tidings
went forth, "Miss Ella Morris is
dead", even strong men groaned,
What a blow".
To those who did not come within 1
the sphere of her influence it is well
nigh impossible to give a clear idea
of her life and character or to con- 1
vey a true conception of her worth.
No glitterinz deeds to record: no
'Startling acts to set down. Just the
life and the love of a sweet young
woman, yet a life and love that graved
their seal deep and broad in the
best affections. She was a woman 1
in every best sense of the word. She
was a womanly woman. Public assemblages
never heard her voice, nor
were her virtues cried from the
honse-top; yet the splendor of her
character was in every thing she 1
said and did, and stamped itself in
glowing epitaphs that will live in
the hearts of those around her.
No nobler woman ever lived in
this community than she, and it is
not idle to say that her place cannot
be filled. Because of her departure, '
there are hearts that will ache and
. ache on until they too shall cease to
beat. Time and care and duty will
doll the arrow's point, but the barb
?m?11 nl/ln flvnwn fltill
Will 1BUKIC buv.lv Bum
On occasions such as this vacuous
encomiums and empty panegyrics
are thought to be common, but every
word here written is written in all
Sincerity and candor, and those who
^ know and understand will give them
full credence. This writer knew
Miss Morris from her child-hood to
her grave and knew her well. As
her teacher from almost the beginning
of her school days to the doors
of Winthrop college, from which
he graduated; as a fellow teacher
through days of sunshine and of '
lhadow; as a friend in after years, ;
he knew her in her life and her i
work, and believes that he estimates i
her character at certainly not more
than its true wortn?rather less.
k ?-?II waa kwi/vlif nkn/linnf
AB & pupil SL1C WOO V(J?UI>, uuiuiim,
studious, kindly considerate and (
? keenly appreciative, yet nor jealousy, (
nor spite nor evil ever entered her
XQind.
Not from entrance to the day when 1
a diploma, with honors, and a med- ,
al were delivered did she give one
cause of reproof or complaint, but
instead, causejfor pride and commendation.
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As a teacher her place is far above
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tne average, iruo me bcuwi iwm
ghe carried that sweetness, and pu- j
ritj and nobility and earnestness ]
which was of herself a part; and i
which made her one of the most ar- ;
dently adored teachers we have ever :
fcnown, and one who hud the rare ,
and marvelous faculty of imparting
her own personality to those in her
, charge. Her control over the boys
and girls in her room was almost
marvelous. The most stubborn and .
pnruly roister of the community ]
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when placed under h? r became a I
new creature. She exacted thor- ;
[Highness in details and obedience to '
the command of superiors, yet so,
i owerful was the sweetness of her
character that her pupils regarded ;
these exactions as tributes of love j
and with more than cheerfulness, I
veil with exultation, meet all le- ;
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(juirements. Hers was a well train
ed intellect and she had the rare faculty
of being able to train other
minds, and this she did with all the^
earnestness of iier being, ami nun
marked success. To the children of
the school her death is a direct and
irreparable loss. No doubt there are
other teachers her equal, but not one
can till every uook and cranny of the
field she occupied. The children
will sadly miss her.
Those at h.-r home miss her too,
aud that with a desolation others I
cannot conceive. The mother of the
house was taken away many years
ago, but this daughter remained
until now, the good right hand of
her white-haired father, the ministering
augel of .ier aged grandmother
and the tender mother of her
young brother and sister. God, pity
these and in Thine own way soften
the terrible blow. We can do nothing.
Miss Morris was a Christian, of
this there is no doubt here. Her religion
was not blazoned by phylacteries
nor proclaimed upon the streets;
it was not made kuown by proclamation
nor by alms in public places;
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one asked the question, but all felt
it; all knew it. By a subtility, a
strange magic, her very being proclaimed
the God she served. No
breath of scandal ever touched her:
no whisper of evil ever wtut abroad
of her. Against her even the spite
of venomous women was never directed,
and with her name the most
irrepressible gossip never dealt.
Wherever she moved it was among
uncovered heads, for in her presence
the most uncouth boor btcame a
gentleman. If ever divinity shone
forth in human form, it was here.
If God ever made the form of humanity
to shine forth with the splendor
and inspiration of immortality:
surely it was here. Her life was a
sweet benediction, and her going
forth the entrance of a redeemed into
the land tnat flows with milk and
honey. If there be anything of
truth; if there be aught of the
Christian religion, then is she with
the blest. There are those who still
question, "Shall the dead live again?
To these the answer is,
"I do believe that just the same sweet
face,
But glorified, is waiting in the place
Where we shall meet, if only
1 am counted worthy in that by and
by."
WLB
A Payfig InvestBfat.
Mr John White, of 38 Highland
Ave, Honlton, Maine says: "Have
been troubled with a cough every
winter and spring. Last winter I
tried many advertised remedies, but
the caugh continued until I bought
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covery; before that was half gone,
the cough was all gone. This winter
the same happy result has followed;
a few doses once more banished
the annual cough. I am now
convinced that Dr King's New Discovery
is the best of all cough aud
luug remedies." Sold under guarantee
at D C Scott's drug store. 50c.
ind $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Nautical Information.
"By the ways captain," said the
sweet young thing on the second day
out. with a smiling attempt to be
chummy, "where does Mother Carey
fe^d her chickens?"
"In the trough of the sea, yonng woman,"
replied the captain of the ocean
liner, with solemn dignity.?Chicago
Tribune.
The Cannon Ball Tree.
Among the plants of Guinea one
of the most curious is the cannon
ball tree. It grows to the height
of sixty feet, and its flowers are remarkable
not only for their beauty,
but also for their fragrance. Its
blossoms are of a beautiful crimson,
appearing intlarge bunches and exhaling
a rich perfume. The fruit
resembles enormous cannon balls;
hence the name. However, 6ome
say it has been so called because of
the noise which the balls make in
bursting. From the shells domestic
utensils are made, and from the
contents are obtained several kinds
of acids, sugar and gum as well as
the materials for making an excellent
drink in sickness.
ssed Examination Successfully
J a nifS Donahue, New Britiun,
Conn., writes: "1 tried several
kidney remedies, and was treated by
our best physicians for diabetes, but
did not improve uutil 1 took Foley's
Ividney Remedy. After the second
bottle I showed improvement, and
live bottles cured me completely. I
have since passed a rigid examination
for life insurance.'* Foley's
Kidney Remedy cures backace and
all forms of kidney and bladder
trouble. W L Wallace.
Candidates' Cards.
[Announcement? m im* cihuiuu ?m j.m.lKhed
until the cioseof the campaign at the fol
lowing rates. provided the announcement due*
ootexeeed seventy Ave (TS) words: State and
Congressional candidates $.">.00: County candidates
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Congress 6th District.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-election to ? ongress from
the Sixth District subject to rules of
the Democratic primary.
J E Ellkrbk.
I hereby annonce myself a candidate
for Congress from the 6th Congressional
district, pledging ntyself to abide
the rules of the Democratic party.
J W Ragsdale.
For the Legislature*
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the House of Representatives
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. Theo. B. Gourdin.
For the house of representatives,
Jno S Graham, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
Jno s Graham.
ForSolicitor 3rd Circuit
The undersigned offers himself to the
voters of Williama^urg for the office of
solicitor, subject ^ the rules of the
primary. He was ap minted to succeed
Hon. W. H. Wells, u ^?vas transferred
to another circuit, . he now asks
the suffrage of the peopu for the full
term, believing he has alr? idy demonstrated
that he is fully qualified for the
place. J. B. Mclaughlin.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor of the Third Circuit,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary, Philip H Stoll.
For Road Engineer
I hereby announce my candidacy for
appointment to the position of road
engineer, subject to tne primary election.
Under the recent Act of the legislature,
I did not undei stand that any
one could fill said position but a civil
engineer, but since it has been put ir:
the primary and no civil engineers
are running, I am a candidate on my
record, and if elected will fill said position
to the best of my ability. Thanking
mv friend- for their favors in the
past, 1 am
Respectfully.
S. J. Singletary.
By solicitation of my friends I hereby
announce mv.-elf a candidate for the
office of road engineer for Williamsv,,irnr
nlpdcrinc mvself to abide
by the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party. 1 earnestly crave
the endorsement of the delegation and
clerk of court. I have had several
years' experience in road building and,
if elected, will discharge the duties of
the office to the very best of my
ability. J. J. Graham
For CoronerI
hereby announce that I am a candidate
for the office of Coroner of Williamsburg
county, subject to all the
rules of the Democratic primary.
W. J. Godwin.
Thanking all my friends for theii
support in the past, I recpectfully announce
myself a candidate for re-election
to the office of coroner, subject to
the rules of the Democratic party. I
am an old veteran, having served four
years in the war, and during the term
of my office I have tried to do my duty.
I respectfully ask your support in the
AAminflr nrimurv.
r K Gamble.
Remember, free stalls and hitching
room for your stock at Farmere
Supply Co's.
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DeWitt's Carboliztftl Witch K
zel Salve is especially good for pili
but it is also recommended neai
ery where aud for anythi
when a salve is needed,
is soothing, cooling and healing,
sure to get I'eWitt's Witch Ha
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and recommend it. Sold by D
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Creditors Notice.
All persons having claims agai:
the Estate of D B Xexsen will p
sent the same duly attested, and
persons indebted to said Estate
make payment at once to
J NO M Nexsen,
S-fJ-4t Qualified Executor.
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KIN05TREE PRESSIIN
CLUB,
Kingstree, - - S. <
HERE is what you are looking for
place where you can havC" jr<
clothes cleaned, pressed, re ,ii
and dyed in a first-class n ni
by an experienced v/orkp> ?tl
has ser ed his apprent^ ship a
tailor and cutter on/ /Oth gen
and ladies' garmen' .
ALL WORK done h f
where customers r ay
work before it is finish. . -nu
that they get what they order
All work guaranteed satisfact<
or no charges will be made.
Single-breasted Suits Pressed,
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Scoured or French Cleaned 1
Ladies' Skirts Pressed
French Cleaned, Scoured & Pressed 1
Dry Cleaning
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UP STAIRS
Next door to Courtney's.
'Phone No. 17.
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Notice.
Mr J T Eaddy has this day s<
and transferred all his right, ti
and interest in the business herefore
conducted at Johnsonville, S
under the firm name of S B Posl
& Co., to Mr S B Postoo, who w
assume all the liabilities and coll
all the credits of said firm. 1
business will be continued under I
tame name at Johnsonville.S C.
August 15, 1908.
S B Poston.
J T Eaddy.
P C Bradham.
Composing the firm of S B Posl
& Co.
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WOOD'S SEEDS.
|j Best qualities obtainable.
y Winter or
Dairy Vetcb
makes not only one of the largestyielding
and best winter feed and
forage crops you can grow, but ie
also one of the best of soil-improvers.
adding more nitrogen to the
soil than anyiother winter crop.
Wood's Descriptive Pall Catalogue
fives fall information
about this valuable crop; also
^about all other
Farm 6 Garden Seeds
for Fall planting. Catalogue
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for it
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COLLEGE,^
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:he Presbyteries of the Synod of South (A
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ts and Sciences. Music, Art. Expres- W)
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1 in city of 25,000. W)
L Tuition, Board.room and fee# $183.00. (A
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: session opens September 17th. For /
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