4/25/1913

It is the sad duty of the paper to announce the death of Mr. Walter Rector on last Monday night at eight o’clock. Mr. Rector has been suffering from tuberculosis for some time and gradually faded away until the last came. He was the son of Mr. Crisley Rector and has lived with Mr. John Rector until he left for the army where he contracted the dreaded disease. He tried the different climates to see if these would not better him but all was in vain and he came back to his home to die. Mr. Rector was very patient under his suffering and always cheerful and hopeful, but at last saw there was no hope. He leaves a wife and little child who have the sympathy of all. Mr. John E. Rector, Miss Dovey and Mr. Elihu and Jerry Rector are the brothers and sisters left.

The funeral was held at the graveyard of Mr. Frank Rector.

Article by John B. Riggs Jr.

To the Editor, kind sir: Will you please publish the following in your paper: Walter C. Rector formally first Sergeant of the 130th Co., C. A. C. stationed at Fort Adams, R. I., died at his late home in Marshall, N. C., April 21, 1913, it was a sad shock to all who knew him.

He was a model soldier and loyal to his country and flag, he was well liked by all who knew him. Especially his soldier comrades who all join in deep sorrow. And you were his aquaintance you never forgot him for he always had a kind word and a pleasant smile for all. He had scores of friends in and around Newport. He leaves a wife and one child behind to mourn his death.

Silently the shades of evening, Gather round our lonely door, Silently it brings before us, That dear face we can see no more. Oh smile upon us from above, Ask God to lead us when we die, That we may meet you once again, Some sweet day by and by.

Sincerely yours,
John B. Riggs Jr.