Book Description

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ... His heart is big, his vision large, His friendship kind and true; And if you knew him as I do, He'd be of help to you. He has been my friend, and always will, As long as life shall last; And when we stand at God's white throne, We'll talk about the past. His sorrows rest upon my heart, His happy days are mine; And if you want to be my friend, Please always treat him kind. Rev. Carroll is a Mason. He has not been active in politics. When asked how in his opinion the best interest of the race are to be promoted, he responded: "I am busily engaged in lecturing to both races all over the country, and pleading for justice for the Negro. Justice in the courts and an opportunity to make a living. I believe if the Negroes were given justice and encouraged to develop their minds and own property, what is called Race Problem would be solved. Above all, Christ's precepts must be followed by all men and all over the universe before the Negro can reach his place." WALTER MONROE CALDWELL REV. W. M. CALDWELL, A. B., of Sumter is a successful composer of music and a capable preacher of the Presbyterian denomination. He comes to South Carolina from the sister State of North Carolina, having been born at Charlotte September 28, 1878. His father, who is now an active minister residing in Oklahoma City, is Rev. Albert M. Caldwell. Before her marriage his mother was Addie Torrance, now deceased. His paternal grandparents were Frank and Caroline Caldwell, his maternal grandparents were Mitchell and Cynthia Torrance. Rev. Caldwell was married December 15, 1902, to Miss Lourrimer Drake, a daughter of Doctor Drake, of Greensboro, Georgia. They have one son, Water C. Living at Charlotte, Rev. Caldwell enjoyed the advantages of Biddle University from an early age...