On the morning of Dec. 24, LELAND M. SPEERS of Newberry, one of "Lee's Boys", joined the great Commander in the world beyond. He was born Oct., 1841, and when the war began, he volunteered in Company B of the famous 3d South Carolina Regiment, serving throughout the war with perfect devotion to the cause. He was orderly sergeant of his company, and preserved the company roll to his death. He was in nearly every battle of his regiment and never absent except when suffering from wounds. He was wounded 8 times in battle, twice very severely. Since the war he had led an active life, diligent in business and prominent in the advancement of his community. He leaves a wife, 2 sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a devoted husband, and father; while many friends feel that no death there could have caused more sincere or general regret.