s/o Susan D. A. and Hosea Berrien
The True Citizen newspaper, June 27, 1903
SUDDEN DEATH: The death of mr. W. J. Cates was one of such sadness and under such painful circumstances that the community received a violent shock. His wife was taken ill on the night of the 26th. He went across the street, only a short distance, to summon Dr. C. H. Cox. He was discovered shortly afterwards where he fell on Dr. Cox's porch and life was extinct. he was not a strong man physically, but no one knew he suffered with any thing like heart disease that we know of.
Any one can realize what a shock was given to his family and friends when this quiet orderly, much beloved citizen was found dead, dying in the very effort to do a mission of love for his household. In his home as well as elsewhere he was more than ordinarily esteemed. He was a man of many sterling virtues, a pure hearted christian gentleman of whom everyone spoke in the highest terms.
Our city has been very unfortunate in the loss of three of her best citizens in almost 24 hours in the close of last week: Dr. Lewis R. Ford, DAvid E. Hunter and W. J. Cates, for of whom the world, that knew them, will testify to the admiration they inspired for their honorable lives.
Mr. Cates was in his 54th year and had from birth to death been a resident of this his native county. His father Mr. Hosea Cates, who though long since dead is still remembered as one of Burke county's very best and most lovable citizen, honored and respected by all.
He leaves a wife, and three children to regret the loss of such a good father and loving husband.
The True Citizen newspaper, June 27, 1903
SUDDEN DEATH: The death of mr. W. J. Cates was one of such sadness and under such painful circumstances that the community received a violent shock. His wife was taken ill on the night of the 26th. He went across the street, only a short distance, to summon Dr. C. H. Cox. He was discovered shortly afterwards where he fell on Dr. Cox's porch and life was extinct. he was not a strong man physically, but no one knew he suffered with any thing like heart disease that we know of.
Any one can realize what a shock was given to his family and friends when this quiet orderly, much beloved citizen was found dead, dying in the very effort to do a mission of love for his household. In his home as well as elsewhere he was more than ordinarily esteemed. He was a man of many sterling virtues, a pure hearted christian gentleman of whom everyone spoke in the highest terms.
Our city has been very unfortunate in the loss of three of her best citizens in almost 24 hours in the close of last week: Dr. Lewis R. Ford, DAvid E. Hunter and W. J. Cates, for of whom the world, that knew them, will testify to the admiration they inspired for their honorable lives.
Mr. Cates was in his 54th year and had from birth to death been a resident of this his native county. His father Mr. Hosea Cates, who though long since dead is still remembered as one of Burke county's very best and most lovable citizen, honored and respected by all.
He leaves a wife, and three children to regret the loss of such a good father and loving husband.
s/o Susan D. A. and Hosea Berrien
The True Citizen newspaper, June 27, 1903
SUDDEN DEATH: The death of mr. W. J. Cates was one of such sadness and under such painful circumstances that the community received a violent shock. His wife was taken ill on the night of the 26th. He went across the street, only a short distance, to summon Dr. C. H. Cox. He was discovered shortly afterwards where he fell on Dr. Cox's porch and life was extinct. he was not a strong man physically, but no one knew he suffered with any thing like heart disease that we know of.
Any one can realize what a shock was given to his family and friends when this quiet orderly, much beloved citizen was found dead, dying in the very effort to do a mission of love for his household. In his home as well as elsewhere he was more than ordinarily esteemed. He was a man of many sterling virtues, a pure hearted christian gentleman of whom everyone spoke in the highest terms.
Our city has been very unfortunate in the loss of three of her best citizens in almost 24 hours in the close of last week: Dr. Lewis R. Ford, DAvid E. Hunter and W. J. Cates, for of whom the world, that knew them, will testify to the admiration they inspired for their honorable lives.
Mr. Cates was in his 54th year and had from birth to death been a resident of this his native county. His father Mr. Hosea Cates, who though long since dead is still remembered as one of Burke county's very best and most lovable citizen, honored and respected by all.
He leaves a wife, and three children to regret the loss of such a good father and loving husband.
The True Citizen newspaper, June 27, 1903
SUDDEN DEATH: The death of mr. W. J. Cates was one of such sadness and under such painful circumstances that the community received a violent shock. His wife was taken ill on the night of the 26th. He went across the street, only a short distance, to summon Dr. C. H. Cox. He was discovered shortly afterwards where he fell on Dr. Cox's porch and life was extinct. he was not a strong man physically, but no one knew he suffered with any thing like heart disease that we know of.
Any one can realize what a shock was given to his family and friends when this quiet orderly, much beloved citizen was found dead, dying in the very effort to do a mission of love for his household. In his home as well as elsewhere he was more than ordinarily esteemed. He was a man of many sterling virtues, a pure hearted christian gentleman of whom everyone spoke in the highest terms.
Our city has been very unfortunate in the loss of three of her best citizens in almost 24 hours in the close of last week: Dr. Lewis R. Ford, DAvid E. Hunter and W. J. Cates, for of whom the world, that knew them, will testify to the admiration they inspired for their honorable lives.
Mr. Cates was in his 54th year and had from birth to death been a resident of this his native county. His father Mr. Hosea Cates, who though long since dead is still remembered as one of Burke county's very best and most lovable citizen, honored and respected by all.
He leaves a wife, and three children to regret the loss of such a good father and loving husband.
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