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UNOIN & RECORDER. The Late Col. L. N. Whittle. Statk Lunatic Asylum, ) Near Milledgeville, (ia., > 31st March, 1886.) At a meeting of the Trustees, Offi cers, Employees, &c., of the Georgia Lunatic Asylum, Dr. T. O. Powell was called to the chair, and F. G. Grieve, requested to act as Secretary. Capt. T. F. Newell offered the fol lowing: IN MEMORIAL. Colonel L. N. Whittle was born in Norfolk, Virginia, May 15th, 1818, and died at his home in Macon, Ga. February 17th, 1886. He first came to Georgia and was ^Egkged as a Civil Engineer on the old Monroe Railroad in 1836. In 1842, he married Miss Sarah M. Powers, by w'hom he had twelve children, only one of whom eurvives. Settling in Macon after his marriage, he read aw and was admitted to the Bar there in 1844. With sincerity of pur pose and by indefatigable industry, he won his way and soon achieved distinction in this, his chosen profes sion. He was eminently successful in the practice and was usually on one or the other side of all the impor tant cases in the courts. His connec tion with this institution began in 1872, in which year he was appointed Trustee by Governor Smith. In 1875 he resigned, and in 1876 he "was sent again by the county of Bibb as her representative to the State legislature. While serving this term as legislator, he introduced and had passed the iaw, which abolished the pay-patient feature, and madethe Lunatic Asylum iree to all the insane who are citizens of the State. In December 1877, he was again appointed Trustee, by Gov ernor Colquitt and continued as the honored President of the Board, un til his death. The moral grandeur of his character was best illustrated in the interest that he overtook in all philanthropic and benevolent institu tions. To show how this trait w r as appreciated and in what estimation he was held, at the time of his death, he was not only President of this Board, but also of the Academy for the Blind, of the Board of Education and Orphanage and of the Macon Free School. He was also a Trustee of the University of the South at Suwanee, Tennessee, also of the Alex ander Free School and Senior Warden of Christ Church in Macon, Georgia. He was a public spirited citizen and took a lively interest in any and eve rything, that tended to alleviate the condition of the suffering and dis tressed. As a Lawyer, he was the friend of the fatherless and the widow, and with out fee or reward, tave the consciousness of doing good, it was his pleasure—hisdelightto help j them all he could. And there are those living who will ever bless him j in their hearts for advice and protec- tion and sympathy and help, when ! they needed just such a friend. In many respects, Col. Whittle was ! j The services were opened by the choir with that grand old hymn, “Come ye disconsolate.” Never soun ded the organ sweeter, as the refrain pealed out to the heart broken mourn ers and weeping relatives, “Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” Reading of Scripture, xiv St. John, by G. D. Myrick, Ast. Supt. and Stew ard of the Church. Lord's Prayer, by the School. Song—Jesus Lover of My Soul, by the School. Roll call, by G. D. Myrick. At Bethel S. S., the members an swer to roll call with a verse of scrip ture. On this occasion they were beautifully selected and recited in a clear voice. At sister Ella Humph ries’ name, verses 12—13 of iv chapter of 1 Peter, responded to by Mrs. J. D. Minor. The whole church was hush ed in weeping. Mr. G. D. Myrick fee ble from recent illness was overcome, and fainted. For some minutes much alarm was felt. Supt. B. H. Jones continued the roll call. It was thought best to omit the calling of Sister Carrie Rains’ name, verse to be responded to by Miss Mattie Myrick, with Rev. xxi, v 4. The roll call was followed by song, “Nearer my God to Thee.” READING. Selected verses by Mrs. Ben Myrick : Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps. cxvi, v 15. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. Ps. xxxvi, v 37. And they shall see his face and his name shall be in their foreheads. Rev. xxii, v 4. Blessed are they that do his com mandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Rev. xxii, v 14. He that overcometh shall inhabit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Rev. xxi, v 7. For 1 am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor princi palities, nor powers, nor things j)res- ent, nor things to come; Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to sepa rate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans viii, vs. 38, 39. To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Rev. iii, v 21.* But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Mat. xriv, v 13. The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knoweth them that trust in Him. Nahum i, v 7. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail I am. Ps. xxxix, v 4. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord' doth St. Matthew xxv, v 42. Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh. St. Mat. xxv, v 45. Mr. W. T. Green followed with an eulogy upon “The Childhood and Womanhood of Sisters Carrie Rains T , . «“CAPITAL Her sweet voice TIeket8 only $5 . come. a most remarkable man. He had the cournrre of his convictions and was ' a qd Ella Humphries.” not afraid to do his duty. True and loyal to his friends, they loved him. He was full of candor and open and frank in all that he did and said. He had nothing to conceal. With heart as gentle and as tender woman's, lie was every ready to a as a sym pathize with the distressed; and the suffering, of whatever class or condi tion, always had a friend in him. Like the Blessed Master, he was the friend of man. In the last letter that he probably ever wrote, he enjoins the Superintendent “not to let Fletcher.” (a poor lunatic) “forget him.”—Yes. •■AzZ blessings reached him, from poor.souU in i stress, And benedictions from black pits of shame, Ac : little childrens’ love, and old mens’ prayers, j An J a Great Hand that led him unawares. His judgment was not always in- j fallible. Full of impulses, he was sometimes led off into error; but un- j like ninety-nine out of every hun- ! bred— indeed like only one in a thou sand. he had no pride of opinion, be- j i-au^e it was his own, and when he re alized that he was in error, which he was quick to do, there was no man so rc-a<ly to acknowledge it. Indeed his | mind delighted only that attained, he made him indeed No wonder that h his fellows loved him. Resolved, That the Board be re quested to spread this memorial upon its minutes and that a blank page be reserved in honor of his memory. Resolved further. That a copy of sfi’ue be forwarded to his relatives and that ir also be published in the M i hedge vi he papers, Macon Tele graph and the Atlanta Constitution. fin motion of Mr Cabaniss the were unanimously adopted. On motion the meeting adjourned. T. O. Powell, Chairman. F. G. Grieve, Secretary. He said: “lam the oldest person present. I have known these girls all j tlieir lives, audit gives me pleasure | to testify that they were altogether 1 pure and lovely, in their homes, the | same as abroad. Kind and loving in their beautiful childhood—devoted Christian women in after years—striv ing to live at peace with all, and I believe the Master found them ready, when the cruel messenger called them.” Mr. C. R. Harper's eulogy was ex ceedingly" touching upon “The Practi cal Godliness, Gentleness, and Chris tian behavior, as shown by their derly walk.” It was as follows : Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the -Son of man cometh. Death, like d thief comes to many, when we least expect it, so we ought to keep oil in our lamps, and when the bridegroorti comes have a passport into the marriage feast. We are in mourning today". Our sis ters, Ella Humphries and Carrie Rains, were with us a few days ago, enjoying life as we are today-. At an unexpected time an evil one took their precious lives—brought sorrow to fam ily and friends. Todav thev are not— sisters to con of our pastor; were behind a:>'> 1 \-a ■ 11 content’ * * T ihi! ! tfi « r !>■«<* are vacant, they dll on- i h verv safe man*" 1 y llve 111 memoi T- They had manv is State hoi,'ored a',„i the church, supported its institutions, the preacher s friends. ; What they did for the cause of Christ was done cheerfully-, their examples are worthy of imitation. | It was a pleasure as a steward to approach these worthy i tribute to the support for their ability, they | none. lister Elia was a lover of the Sab- I batu School, a member of the Bible class, always had good lessons, in fact was at the head, lessons well studied; | others failed often for want of appli- i cation, this was not expected of her— ; an example for others. Her place, now vacant, her example and virtues , yet fresh in our memory-, will not soon t be forgotten. ! Sister Carrie was a worker in the Sunday School, a teacher of one of the classes, and when in her power, was al ways present. To-day we miss her, a gloom is upon us, we’ll never see her gentleness and pleasant smiles again. May her mantle fall on others to fill her place. Farewell sisters!—you are gone! We will soon follow you— farewell! Not an his seat. Their pastor, Rev. T. H. Gibson, gave a tender, loving eulogy- and an earnest talk of 40 minutes to the liv ing. He spoke particularly upon their “Punctuality in all the duties enjoin ed upon them as members of the church and Sabbath School.” “God's way-s are past finding out, and why our sweet, Christian sisters were suffered to die sueli a death, only the Heavenly- Father knew, for 'twas in His power to avert it. For some wise purpose he allowed it, some deep lesson was meant to be taught, some lessons to the living. Job's perfect Memorial Services, On the third Sunday in March, the members of the Bethel Sabbath School and church gathered together to do honor to our murdered sisters, Carrie Rains and Ella Humphries. It was a lovely day and our hearts en joyed the holy calm and beauty that fell upon us like a benediction. The church was appropriately drap ed by Mrs. G. D. Myrick, Mrs. Minor, and Misses Elam and Minor, with bunting and the Sabbath school and church wore badges of mourning. Upon the pulpit and table festoons of black cashmere fell in graceful folds. Beautiful white roses and stands of flowers artistically arranged by Miss Sallie Hawkins brought to. mind Mrs. Heman's sweet lines: ‘•Bring flowers, pale flowers, on the bier to shed, They are crowns for the brow of the early dead. For this, in the woods, was the violet nursed. For this hath the leaves of the white rose § burst, They smile in vain for what once was ours, They are love’s last gift—Bring flowers, pale Rowers.” Mrs. Joe Stiles brought a lovely wreath and Mrs. Ben Myrick some double white hyacinths. eye was dry when he took life, and Satan’s power given by the Almighty seem an enigma to us Our sisters lives were as perfect as humanity could be. They were no ted for "their perfectly consistent Christian walk. Their perfect peace was clearly shown in the cheerful se renity of their every day lives. The last time they were at S. S., sister El la’s lesson was beautifully prepared and recited. The night before their death they had prepared the lesson, which they no doubt recited to the Master.” He continued, “Iunderstand well why Bethel mourns like Rachel for these lovely girls, for I knew and loved them.” I wish I could repeat every word he said. I knew tne heart broken mourners were strengthend by his words and resolved to walk close with God as had the true Christian sisters in whose honor we had gathered. Mr. E. P. Gibson gave a fine eulogy upon them “As neighbors in offices of Love and Mercy—social life, and their devotion to each other in life, and they were not separated in death,” as follows: Brothers and Sisters :—I have been called upon to write a tribute characterizing the true merits of our departed sisters Carrie Raines and Ella Humphries, as neighbors, and as social friends in affairs of love and mercy while in life. As neighbors, none better. As so cial friends in affairs of love and mer cy, they were all that could be desired. They- were meek, and blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. They hungered for . righteousness, and blessed are they who thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled. They were merciful, and were on a mission of mercy, as they- thought, on the evening of their departure, visit ing their sick sister and aunt—and blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. They were pure in heart, and blessed are the pure fn heart for they shall see God. They were peaceful, and blessed are the peace-makers.for they shall be called the children of God. My brothers and sisters, blessed are they- that mourn for they shall be comforted, so w-hile we mourn let us be comforted in this our sad bereavement, knowing our loss is their eternal gain, and deep er than carved epitaph we shall cher- j ish their memory in our heart of j hearts. Song—by the school—“The Place Prepared.” A Poem—“Two in Heaven,” read by- Mrs. T. H. Gibson. It was most touchingly rendered. 1 like a lute filled our hearts with melo dy and sadness, and Bethel’s tears j fell full and freely. I We felt indeed that two of our mem- { bers were in Heaven. Mr. G. D. Myrick was too ill to de- j liver his eulogy upon “The uncertain- | ty of life, and the necessity of being at all times ready for the Master’s I call.” 1 Mr. W. I. Harper through nervous | prostration was unable to read his eulogy upon “The Christian’s hope in this life, and after death, as evinced ; bv their daily walk, and exceeding peace with God.” Song—by the school—“Gathering Home.” I Resolutions read by Mrs. Emma F. G. Myrick. Whereas, It has pleased an All i wise Maker to suffer to be removed i from our midst our sisters, Carrie Rains and Ella Humphries: While we deplore their untimely end, to say- we loved them, would but feebly- express the tender and loving interest in which they were held by- all who knew them. Consecrated, ; intelligent arid consistent in their ev ery day piety, realizing that their work for the Master was ordered by Him; they- daily and hourly testified by- their outward lives the exceeding or ~ j peace they had with Him; cheerful in ! all their duties, telling to the world their close communion with, and love of their Lord; bringing into then- lives and characters, what they car ried awayq a likeness of Him: judged worthy by- Him to suffer for Him. Therefore be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to our Father who is Wis dom and Love. Resolved, That we as companions shall strive to emulate their virtues, while we keep in perpetual remem brance the exceeding gentleness, loveliness and excellence of their j characters. Resolved, That the Sunday School, , the church and the community have i lost two consistent members, two de- i voted Christians, two faithful work ers in the vineyard of the Lord—and I while we mourn with their family-, : mingling our tears with theirs, we | render thanks to our God for the I beautiful lives, pure, exalted charac ters, unselfish, constant devotion of I our sisters as we knew them. Realiz- I ing that Death is another life, we re- ! joice in the consciousness that we j know they- are to day- glad and happy I in their Savior’s presence, and with j the loved and redeemed are singing ! notes of triumph over death'and the grave, while they echo hosannas and hallelujah’s round God’s throne. Resolved, That the Sunday School as a body shall wear a badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That these resolutions be published, and a copy sent to their iamily, and a copy placed upon the roll book of the Sunday School, and upon the church book. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. C. R. Harper, Miss Mary White, Mrs. B. H. Myrick, Ch’m. “Sweet Bye and Bye” was played exquisitely and sung by the school- followed by the Doxology. The flowers were gathered for the grave and Bethel went home comfort ed by- the loving sy-mpathy- of the large congregation. Rest sweet sisters, ’til He comes, for He will wipe all tears away. E. Advocate please copy-. Among our Exchanges. The Technological Commission met for organization, in Atlanta, yester day. Eatonton Messenger: “The old re liable Union and Recorder has adopt ed the popular eight page form.— Like The Messenger, every page is printed at home.” George T. Fry an attorney of At lanta, has made an affidavit of lunacy against Judge McCay, of the United States court. They differed on a point in law, and had a war of words which resulted in the filing of the affidavit. Last Tuesday, according to the ob servations of the weather bureau, an unprecedented event occurred. There was not a section of the United States which was not visited by rain. Not a rav of sunshine was seen on the con tinent. The “Old Reliable,” Union & Re corder, of Milledgeville, comes to us this week enlarged and in 8 page form The Recorder is the grand-mother of Georgia journalism, but we think she occasionllv takes a bath in the foun tain of perennial youth, for she retains every whit of her beauty, and is as sparkling and vivacious as a girl in her teens.—Irwinton Southerner. The Cluverius case comes up on the 29th of May, when the arguments on appeal M ill be heard. The Richmond Dispatch says there is a difference of opinion among lawyers whether or not he M ill get a new trial. If he fails he Mill be hanged, unless he commits suicide, escapes or the Governor par dons him or commutes his sentence. A Cyclone Strikes a Church.— Montgomery-, Ala., March 30.—A special states that a cyclone sM-ept across a portion of Bullock county, about 56 miles east of here to-day, and in its path struck a negro church in which a funeral M-as going on. The church was bloM-n down and badly injured. Fire in Wilmington.—Another destructive fire occurred in Wilming ton, N. C. A number of houses and the county jail were destroyed. At this writing no estimate of the loss has been given. The fire was check ed after a desperate struggle of three hours. For neuralgia, rheumatism, lumba go,’ gout, swellings, burns, wounds, etc., the best remedy is Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents a bottle. Special Department OF— Toiacco! Ciaarsi T Snuff! We wish to call the attention of the Merchants of this section to our special and recently organized department. Our facilities for handling Tobaccos in large quantities is second to none of any house in Georgia. We have over twenty brands of Tobaccos and can suit anybody in either quality, quantity or price. Our tr^de in these goods is increasing daily and we have am ple testimony that our goods are giving satisfaction. We have recently purchased and now have in stock, a large as sortment of all grades of Cigars, and are now ready to meet all hon orable competition in this line. In Snuffs, we have different kinds and any size packages. See our Goods and Hear Our Prices, Is all we ask. We wiR cordially sell you. W. T. CONN & CO., Jobbers in Groceries and Tobacco, No. 22 and 24 Wayne St., Milledgeville, Ga. April 6th, 1886. 29 ly Mrs* S. D. Wootten 7 THE FASHIONABLE PRIZE, 875,000.-^* Shares in proportion. Louisiana State Lottery Company. “We do hereby certify that we supervise the arrangements for all the Monthly and Quar terly Drawings of The Louisiana State Lotte ry Company, and In person manage and control the Drawings themselves, and that the same are conducted with honesty, fairness, and in good faith toward all parties, and we authorize the Company to use this certificate, with fac-similes of our signatures attached, in its advertise ments.” Would invite the attention of the ladies to the beautiful line of Spring and Summer Millinery, now- being shown by her. Great care and attention have been given to the selection of this stock, and it is replete with the latest styles of the season. White and Figured Lawns, In endless variety and prices. Gloves, all kinds, Collars, Lace and Linen Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Veiling, Cashmere, Scarfs, Laces, &c. Corsets 35c., worth 50c. Come and see for yourselves. My personal attention will be given to the Millinery Depart ment, assisted by Misses Mattie Keel and Minnie Harrell. Mrs. S. D. WOOTTEN. Milledgeville, Ga., April 5th, 1886. 8 ly. The Bell Tower which is being erec ted at the junction of Wayne and Hancock streets, encircles the well which was filled up many years ago, into M-hich Bennett, the* printer, jumped on his last spree. We the undersigned Banks and Bankers will pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana State Lotteries which may be presented at our coun ters. J. Ii. OGLESBY, Pres. Louisiana Nat’l Bk. J. W. KILBRETH, Pres. State Nat’] Bank. A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Nat’l Bk. Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years bv the Legis lature for Educational and Charitable purposes —with a capital of $1,000,000—to which a re serve fund of over $550,000 has since been added. By an overwhelming popular vote its franchise was made a part or the present State Constitu tion adopted December 2d, A. I)., 1879. 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All persons are notified that under recent acts of the Legislature, each person is required to give in his Taxes, by filling out a Blank Return, which will be furnished by application to me. HUNTER McCOMB, Tax Receiver. March 29, 1886. 38 3m. Spring and Summer Millinery! We are receiving the most superb stock of Millinery, Fancy Goods No tions, Ac., ever shown in this city, embracing all the latest styles in Hats, Bonnets, Infants and children’s Caps, latest novelties in Gauzes Crapes, Roman Striped Silks, Satins and Velvets, an immense line of Rib bons, including plain, Fancy Gauzes and Pecot Edge in all the newest de signs, from the best to the cheapest grades, a large and varied assort ment of Flowers, Plumes, Tips and Ornaments. 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