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Tribute to John Lifsey John Lifsey, of Barnesville, the
grandson of Judge John Warren of Delray, recently lost
his life by an accidental discharge of a gun he was
carrying while out hunting.  He was a very popular and
esteemed young man and The Times has been requested to
publish the following tribute to him by Mrs. Augusta
Lambdin of Barnesville, one of his tutors at Gordon
Institute:

One of the greatest joys of human existence is to watch
and take part in the unfolding of a young life; one of
it's keenest sorrows is to see that life cut off in its
springtime. Such is the sorrow that fills our hearts
today.

It is a scared thing to speak in the presence of the
dead. Two days ago  this dear boy stood ready at a
gesture or a call to comply with my slightest request;
today I stand here to pay tribute to him as a student of
Gordon, a member of the Junior class, the first
Lieutenant of Company "A".

In as much as in our daily association he did not fail
me, it is a privilege to do honor for him.

Death is ever a great revealer. Under its touch faults
fade into oblivion and virtues shine with a brighter
luster. He seemed to have just girded himself for the
race of life with the goal of true manhood shining the
distance. In vain do we ask "Why  the tragic end ?"

Although no one can answer, we believe that he has only
been promoted; that his work, The Work that our Heavenly
Father planned for him, will go on in a higher sphere.
  Mrs. Augusta Lambdin