BLACK, John V.

Good Man Dies Suddenly Under Peculiarly Sad Circumstances. John V. Black, formerly of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, died at 12:45 a.m. on the eighth instant. Mr. Black came to Sumpter about July 1, 1899, and was in the employ of T. D. Bellinger & Co. from his arrival until his demise. He had the implicit confidence of his employers, and all who became acquainted respected him for his manly worth. Those who knew him best, loved him most and appreciated his sterling qualities. His kindness and generosity won those who knew him well. He was always ready to cast the mantle of charity over the foibles and errors of others, and with a free and ready hand to assist the worthy needy. He was buried under auspices of the order of Red Men, of Sumpter, of which he was a respected member, as was evidenced by the splendid manner they returned dust to dust, from whence it came. His memory they cherish, and his soul they committed to the great spirit that gave it. May his ashes rest in peace and memory never grow dim to those who knew him. It was pleasant to see such a fine proecession of some of the best and most highly respected citizens. It is evident that the Red Men have come to do good in Sumpter; they smoothe the pillow of the sick and comfort the sorrow of the stricken. Mr. Black was to have been joined in the holy bonds of matrimony this week to a very estimable lady, Miss. W. Wichman, and they were to run the lodging department over the Magnolia. The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to this lady and his sorrowing mother, away back in Ontario. The funeral services were delivered by the Rev. James Byers, of the Presbyterian church of Sumpter.