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Page Six BADIN BULLETI> remember our duty, for already in our streets the crutch tells its simple story and carries its mute appeal to the heart; already our consciences are challenged by the eloquence of the empty sleeve; already we are faced by the outward evi dences of these our boys who have laid not merely money, but life and body themselves, upon the altar. Fathers and Mothers of America! Your sons need warm hearts to father them and ministering hands to sustain them; they need every comfort, every care, every protection that money can buy and love provide. Were peace de clared tomorrow they would need them even more, if possible, during the try ing months when they are waiting to return to you. It is your own flesh and blood that is calling you. As you cher ish American manhood, and in the name of God who gives victory to the right, answer the call.—The Literary Digest. Sudden Death of Two Good Men Since our last issue, our Company and community have had the misfortune to lose two of our good men by sudden death. By a strange coincidence, they were friends, working in the same office, opposite each other at the same desk. Mr. Armitage was instrumental in call ing together the committee which passed resolutions of respect to the memory of Raymond T. Wangeman. Scarcely two weeks had passed when he himself was called with fearful suddenness to go the long journey. Raymond T. Wangeman had been with the Aluminum Company of America, and subsidiary, the Tallassee Power Com pany, for eight years, three of which he spent in Badin as Chief Bookkeeper for the Townsite Office Rent and Water department. Mr. Wangeman was not only faithful and efficient in his o.*Tice, but was also an enthusiastic worker in his church and Sunday School. He was a good citizen, and he will be greatly missed in this community. He leaves a wife, a daughter, and two brothers, who reside in Pittsburg, Pa. On Tuesday, October 29, our commu nity was shocked to learn that Mr. J. L. Armitage, who for two years has been with the Company in Badin, in charge of the Renting Office, had died of heart failure, at the house of Mr. J. H. Deve- reaux, where he had his lodgings. Tho he had not been entirely well for several weeks, the illness which caused his death lasted only a little more than an hour. He was a man in the primp of life, being in his forty-fifth year, and apparently of robust health and strength. Among those who knew him, Mr. Armitage was much loved and respected for his fine qualities. He was always ready to do a kindness, and was a great help in the influenza crisis thru which our community was passing at the time of his death. His memory will be cher ished by those of his friends who knew him best. Mr. Armitage is survived by his wife, five children, and two brothers, all of New Kensington, Pa., in which place his body now rests. The Funeral of J. L, Armitage The following letter will be of interest to the many friends and acquaintances of our late townsman, Mr. J. L. Armi tage. Dear Harry:—I received Richard’s telegram, and was certainly shocked to learn that Mr. Armitage had passed away so suddenly. I had only written a few lines to one of the boys that day, and told him to remember me to Jack, because I promised to write him as soon as I was settled. I arranged for the wreath and spray of flowers in accordance with the re quest, and gave the order to one of the New Kensington florists, who made de livery. The body arrived in New Kensington Thursday night, about eight o’clock, and yesterday, Sunday, funeral services were held at his home, at eleven o’clock. I went out there the first thing Sunday morning, and got to the house about ten- thirty. Jack’s body was lying in the parlor in a silver casket. The room was literally covered with floral designs, flowers, and ferns. I surely had a big heavy heart when I walked into that room myself and gazed on him for the last time. Death had written an expres sion on his face that I had never seen in life, and I could hardly realize that it was Jack lying there. The services were perfectly ,lovely. F irst a minister read Scripture and prayed, and then four of Jack’s friends (a male quartet) sang. Then another minister spoke in such consoling words to the bereaved family. I have never in my whole life heard such words of comfort spoken on such an occasion. The Knights of Malta (of which Jack was a Past Master) then conducted their services over the body. Their ritual wa* read, and probably twenty KnlghU kneeled in prayer in front of the remain*. All of the KnighU stood at the foot of the steps ouUide, and held up their swords to form an arch as the coffii was carried to the hearse. The pallbearers were Mr. Stevenson Kiley, Mitchel, formerly of Badin, Jack’J best friends; Mr. Evans and Mr. Kriss and one of the Aluminum Company’s Assistant Auditors, Jack Corcoran. As I stood watching the funeral pro cession start on its way, a big lunif came in my throat, and I started for mJ train. To all the friends Jack Armitage leP in Badin, let me say that few men aK laid away as he was. Probably twenW or more machines, carrj-ing old frien(i> followed him to his final resting plac*| and I am sure the flowers sent in behalf of Badin and his friends are tenderP| lying on his grave tonighL H. C. Ramsey Resolutions of Respect At a meeting of a committee, call**' together by Mr. J. L. Armitage, the lowing resolutions were adopted: Whereas our beloved townsman co-worker, Mr. R. T. Wangeman. pass^ to his reward on October 15, 1918, Be Therefore Resolved; First. That in his death the town '*■ Badin has lost one of its best citiz***^ and the Tallassee Power Company of its most efficient employees. Second. That the Methodbt Chur^ and Sunday School yields up to higl'**' service one of its most faithful and ous workers. He was a promoter supporter of everjthing for the uplift * humanity and the betterment of the munity, and was untiring in his effo^* for all good causes; he stood for right in all things, and was ever ful of his duty to God. his country, his neighbor. Third. That a copy of these resolutio*' be forwarded to his relatiTes, a copy ^ The Badin Biuxn.v. AlbtmarU S**" and Chritlian Adrocatr, and that be spread on the raconls of the Chuf^ and Sunday School. Fourth, That while we mourn his we bow in humble submission to who doeth all things welL Stirncd J. L. Akmitacc S. J. HdtTON F. E. STKtxr Rct. j, K. B. Hoi?** Badin Wins Championship j Lover* of the national mune treated to a fine exhibition at the clo*^ wme of the sMaon. when Kann*^ pl«yed Badin on the Badin ball A lar^e and enthosiaatic aod**n*
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