Wingfield Nisbet Passes Away Sunday Night, After a Brave Battle With Death.
Sunday night at 7:50 o'clock Mr. William Wingfield Nisbet died at his home at 1423 Second avenue, after an illness of three weeks. He had been in a critical condition for several days, and had been unconscious since Wednesday. His death, although not unexpected, was nevertheless a great shock to his many friends.
About three weeks ago Mr. Nisbet was taken with a congestive chill. He had not been in good health for a number of years, and it is thought that his made serious, and subsequently fatal, what would otherwise have been a trivial complaint. The young man's condition soon became serious, and, despite all that could be done by the best medical skill of the city, and the tender nursing of loving hands, he grew worse. The congestion developed into cranium meningitis. He was among the best known and most popular young men in the city, and the news of his illness created the greatest sorrow among his numerous friends. For the past week his death has been almost hourly expected. Mr. Nisbet became unconscious Wednesday, and when he passed away Sunday night the faithful watchers by his side were not surprised, for they had hardly thought that he could linger as long as he did.
The young man was equipped with a splendid constitution, and his vitality was something remarkable. Time after time in his unconscious state it looked as if he would pass away every hour, but he kept up the fight bravely. His condition had been so extremely critical, however, that all feared that even his splendid constitution and the careful nursing would not carry him through, and this fear was verified.
William Wingfield Nisbet was born in Macon, but had been a resident of Columbus nearly all his life. His mother removed here when he was an infant, shortly after his father's death. Besides his bereaved mother, he is survived by one sister, Miss Sallie Nisbet. In their peculiarly sad loss they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The deceased was eighteen years of age. He was a bright, manly boy, esteemed by his employers, and beloved by many friends. When he left the public schools here he accepted a position with Mr. J F Pou, Jr. Afterwards he took a position with the Georgia Home Insurance Company. He was at the time of this death one of the most competent clerical employees of that institution. A Georgia Home official remarked yesterday that he had never seen a boy who mastered the details of his business so quickly as this one. Although young in years he was forging steadily to the front. He had the confidence of his employers, and that he would have gone up to more important positions quickly without doubt.
Mr. Nisbet was exceedingly popular among the young men of the city. He was both modest and manly, and possessed characteristics that endeared him to all who knew him. He was the very picture of health up to his last illness - he was handsomely athletic in appearance - and it seemed peculiarly pathetic that of all the shining marks, Death should have picked him out.
Mr. Nisbet was a loving son and brother. Even in his last illness, when racked by pain, his gentle characteristics asserted themselves, and for every little act of kindness and thoughtfulness he expressed his gratitude.
The funeral will occur at 9 o'clock this morning from the late residence, conducted by Rev. A M Wynn, assisted by Rev. E H McGehee. The remains will be carried to Oswichee, Ala., and there interred beside those of his father, the late James Wingfield Nisbet. The following will be the pallbearers: Elliott Waddell, Toombs Howard, John Frazer, Harry Bruce, Richard Spencer, Charlie Humber, Walter Berry, Willis Holstead.
Source:
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 1899
Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA)
Page: 8
Russell Register, 4-21-1899; Seale, Alabama, page 4, published weekly by Tucker & Chadwick.
Death of a Young Man.
Oswichee, April 17. –[Special]—Our community again wears the veil of mourning. We received the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Wingfield Nisbet in Columbus last night. He will be buried here tomorrow at two o'clock. Winkie was much loved here. He was a young man of sterling qualities, and was truly a noble character. Our heart goes out in loving sympathy to the devoted mother and loving sister. May God in his infinite mercy bless and comfort them. May He keep them in the shadow of His wing. It does seem so hard to give our loved ones up, and we realize it appears harder than we can bear, but God knoweth best, and we must put our trust in Him, and try to be reconciled. We pray that the heart broken mother and sister may lean on the arm of Jesus, until they, too, shall meet the loved ones on the other shore.
'Gentle brother, loving brother, sainted brother fond and true.
Resting now in peace with Jesus, loving hearts remember you.'"
Sunday night at 7:50 o'clock Mr. William Wingfield Nisbet died at his home at 1423 Second avenue, after an illness of three weeks. He had been in a critical condition for several days, and had been unconscious since Wednesday. His death, although not unexpected, was nevertheless a great shock to his many friends.
About three weeks ago Mr. Nisbet was taken with a congestive chill. He had not been in good health for a number of years, and it is thought that his made serious, and subsequently fatal, what would otherwise have been a trivial complaint. The young man's condition soon became serious, and, despite all that could be done by the best medical skill of the city, and the tender nursing of loving hands, he grew worse. The congestion developed into cranium meningitis. He was among the best known and most popular young men in the city, and the news of his illness created the greatest sorrow among his numerous friends. For the past week his death has been almost hourly expected. Mr. Nisbet became unconscious Wednesday, and when he passed away Sunday night the faithful watchers by his side were not surprised, for they had hardly thought that he could linger as long as he did.
The young man was equipped with a splendid constitution, and his vitality was something remarkable. Time after time in his unconscious state it looked as if he would pass away every hour, but he kept up the fight bravely. His condition had been so extremely critical, however, that all feared that even his splendid constitution and the careful nursing would not carry him through, and this fear was verified.
William Wingfield Nisbet was born in Macon, but had been a resident of Columbus nearly all his life. His mother removed here when he was an infant, shortly after his father's death. Besides his bereaved mother, he is survived by one sister, Miss Sallie Nisbet. In their peculiarly sad loss they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The deceased was eighteen years of age. He was a bright, manly boy, esteemed by his employers, and beloved by many friends. When he left the public schools here he accepted a position with Mr. J F Pou, Jr. Afterwards he took a position with the Georgia Home Insurance Company. He was at the time of this death one of the most competent clerical employees of that institution. A Georgia Home official remarked yesterday that he had never seen a boy who mastered the details of his business so quickly as this one. Although young in years he was forging steadily to the front. He had the confidence of his employers, and that he would have gone up to more important positions quickly without doubt.
Mr. Nisbet was exceedingly popular among the young men of the city. He was both modest and manly, and possessed characteristics that endeared him to all who knew him. He was the very picture of health up to his last illness - he was handsomely athletic in appearance - and it seemed peculiarly pathetic that of all the shining marks, Death should have picked him out.
Mr. Nisbet was a loving son and brother. Even in his last illness, when racked by pain, his gentle characteristics asserted themselves, and for every little act of kindness and thoughtfulness he expressed his gratitude.
The funeral will occur at 9 o'clock this morning from the late residence, conducted by Rev. A M Wynn, assisted by Rev. E H McGehee. The remains will be carried to Oswichee, Ala., and there interred beside those of his father, the late James Wingfield Nisbet. The following will be the pallbearers: Elliott Waddell, Toombs Howard, John Frazer, Harry Bruce, Richard Spencer, Charlie Humber, Walter Berry, Willis Holstead.
Source:
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 1899
Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA)
Page: 8
Russell Register, 4-21-1899; Seale, Alabama, page 4, published weekly by Tucker & Chadwick.
Death of a Young Man.
Oswichee, April 17. –[Special]—Our community again wears the veil of mourning. We received the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Wingfield Nisbet in Columbus last night. He will be buried here tomorrow at two o'clock. Winkie was much loved here. He was a young man of sterling qualities, and was truly a noble character. Our heart goes out in loving sympathy to the devoted mother and loving sister. May God in his infinite mercy bless and comfort them. May He keep them in the shadow of His wing. It does seem so hard to give our loved ones up, and we realize it appears harder than we can bear, but God knoweth best, and we must put our trust in Him, and try to be reconciled. We pray that the heart broken mother and sister may lean on the arm of Jesus, until they, too, shall meet the loved ones on the other shore.
'Gentle brother, loving brother, sainted brother fond and true.
Resting now in peace with Jesus, loving hearts remember you.'"
Wingfield Nisbet Passes Away Sunday Night, After a Brave Battle With Death.
Sunday night at 7:50 o'clock Mr. William Wingfield Nisbet died at his home at 1423 Second avenue, after an illness of three weeks. He had been in a critical condition for several days, and had been unconscious since Wednesday. His death, although not unexpected, was nevertheless a great shock to his many friends.
About three weeks ago Mr. Nisbet was taken with a congestive chill. He had not been in good health for a number of years, and it is thought that his made serious, and subsequently fatal, what would otherwise have been a trivial complaint. The young man's condition soon became serious, and, despite all that could be done by the best medical skill of the city, and the tender nursing of loving hands, he grew worse. The congestion developed into cranium meningitis. He was among the best known and most popular young men in the city, and the news of his illness created the greatest sorrow among his numerous friends. For the past week his death has been almost hourly expected. Mr. Nisbet became unconscious Wednesday, and when he passed away Sunday night the faithful watchers by his side were not surprised, for they had hardly thought that he could linger as long as he did.
The young man was equipped with a splendid constitution, and his vitality was something remarkable. Time after time in his unconscious state it looked as if he would pass away every hour, but he kept up the fight bravely. His condition had been so extremely critical, however, that all feared that even his splendid constitution and the careful nursing would not carry him through, and this fear was verified.
William Wingfield Nisbet was born in Macon, but had been a resident of Columbus nearly all his life. His mother removed here when he was an infant, shortly after his father's death. Besides his bereaved mother, he is survived by one sister, Miss Sallie Nisbet. In their peculiarly sad loss they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The deceased was eighteen years of age. He was a bright, manly boy, esteemed by his employers, and beloved by many friends. When he left the public schools here he accepted a position with Mr. J F Pou, Jr. Afterwards he took a position with the Georgia Home Insurance Company. He was at the time of this death one of the most competent clerical employees of that institution. A Georgia Home official remarked yesterday that he had never seen a boy who mastered the details of his business so quickly as this one. Although young in years he was forging steadily to the front. He had the confidence of his employers, and that he would have gone up to more important positions quickly without doubt.
Mr. Nisbet was exceedingly popular among the young men of the city. He was both modest and manly, and possessed characteristics that endeared him to all who knew him. He was the very picture of health up to his last illness - he was handsomely athletic in appearance - and it seemed peculiarly pathetic that of all the shining marks, Death should have picked him out.
Mr. Nisbet was a loving son and brother. Even in his last illness, when racked by pain, his gentle characteristics asserted themselves, and for every little act of kindness and thoughtfulness he expressed his gratitude.
The funeral will occur at 9 o'clock this morning from the late residence, conducted by Rev. A M Wynn, assisted by Rev. E H McGehee. The remains will be carried to Oswichee, Ala., and there interred beside those of his father, the late James Wingfield Nisbet. The following will be the pallbearers: Elliott Waddell, Toombs Howard, John Frazer, Harry Bruce, Richard Spencer, Charlie Humber, Walter Berry, Willis Holstead.
Source:
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 1899
Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA)
Page: 8
Russell Register, 4-21-1899; Seale, Alabama, page 4, published weekly by Tucker & Chadwick.
Death of a Young Man.
Oswichee, April 17. –[Special]—Our community again wears the veil of mourning. We received the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Wingfield Nisbet in Columbus last night. He will be buried here tomorrow at two o'clock. Winkie was much loved here. He was a young man of sterling qualities, and was truly a noble character. Our heart goes out in loving sympathy to the devoted mother and loving sister. May God in his infinite mercy bless and comfort them. May He keep them in the shadow of His wing. It does seem so hard to give our loved ones up, and we realize it appears harder than we can bear, but God knoweth best, and we must put our trust in Him, and try to be reconciled. We pray that the heart broken mother and sister may lean on the arm of Jesus, until they, too, shall meet the loved ones on the other shore.
'Gentle brother, loving brother, sainted brother fond and true.
Resting now in peace with Jesus, loving hearts remember you.'"
Sunday night at 7:50 o'clock Mr. William Wingfield Nisbet died at his home at 1423 Second avenue, after an illness of three weeks. He had been in a critical condition for several days, and had been unconscious since Wednesday. His death, although not unexpected, was nevertheless a great shock to his many friends.
About three weeks ago Mr. Nisbet was taken with a congestive chill. He had not been in good health for a number of years, and it is thought that his made serious, and subsequently fatal, what would otherwise have been a trivial complaint. The young man's condition soon became serious, and, despite all that could be done by the best medical skill of the city, and the tender nursing of loving hands, he grew worse. The congestion developed into cranium meningitis. He was among the best known and most popular young men in the city, and the news of his illness created the greatest sorrow among his numerous friends. For the past week his death has been almost hourly expected. Mr. Nisbet became unconscious Wednesday, and when he passed away Sunday night the faithful watchers by his side were not surprised, for they had hardly thought that he could linger as long as he did.
The young man was equipped with a splendid constitution, and his vitality was something remarkable. Time after time in his unconscious state it looked as if he would pass away every hour, but he kept up the fight bravely. His condition had been so extremely critical, however, that all feared that even his splendid constitution and the careful nursing would not carry him through, and this fear was verified.
William Wingfield Nisbet was born in Macon, but had been a resident of Columbus nearly all his life. His mother removed here when he was an infant, shortly after his father's death. Besides his bereaved mother, he is survived by one sister, Miss Sallie Nisbet. In their peculiarly sad loss they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The deceased was eighteen years of age. He was a bright, manly boy, esteemed by his employers, and beloved by many friends. When he left the public schools here he accepted a position with Mr. J F Pou, Jr. Afterwards he took a position with the Georgia Home Insurance Company. He was at the time of this death one of the most competent clerical employees of that institution. A Georgia Home official remarked yesterday that he had never seen a boy who mastered the details of his business so quickly as this one. Although young in years he was forging steadily to the front. He had the confidence of his employers, and that he would have gone up to more important positions quickly without doubt.
Mr. Nisbet was exceedingly popular among the young men of the city. He was both modest and manly, and possessed characteristics that endeared him to all who knew him. He was the very picture of health up to his last illness - he was handsomely athletic in appearance - and it seemed peculiarly pathetic that of all the shining marks, Death should have picked him out.
Mr. Nisbet was a loving son and brother. Even in his last illness, when racked by pain, his gentle characteristics asserted themselves, and for every little act of kindness and thoughtfulness he expressed his gratitude.
The funeral will occur at 9 o'clock this morning from the late residence, conducted by Rev. A M Wynn, assisted by Rev. E H McGehee. The remains will be carried to Oswichee, Ala., and there interred beside those of his father, the late James Wingfield Nisbet. The following will be the pallbearers: Elliott Waddell, Toombs Howard, John Frazer, Harry Bruce, Richard Spencer, Charlie Humber, Walter Berry, Willis Holstead.
Source:
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 1899
Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA)
Page: 8
Russell Register, 4-21-1899; Seale, Alabama, page 4, published weekly by Tucker & Chadwick.
Death of a Young Man.
Oswichee, April 17. –[Special]—Our community again wears the veil of mourning. We received the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Wingfield Nisbet in Columbus last night. He will be buried here tomorrow at two o'clock. Winkie was much loved here. He was a young man of sterling qualities, and was truly a noble character. Our heart goes out in loving sympathy to the devoted mother and loving sister. May God in his infinite mercy bless and comfort them. May He keep them in the shadow of His wing. It does seem so hard to give our loved ones up, and we realize it appears harder than we can bear, but God knoweth best, and we must put our trust in Him, and try to be reconciled. We pray that the heart broken mother and sister may lean on the arm of Jesus, until they, too, shall meet the loved ones on the other shore.
'Gentle brother, loving brother, sainted brother fond and true.
Resting now in peace with Jesus, loving hearts remember you.'"
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