On January 1, 1914, was placed in Good Shepherd Church, Cooleemee, a set of brass vases, a set of brass candelabra, and a brass cross bearing this inscription: “to the glory of god, and in memory of Rev. Francis Johnston Murdoch, D. D. Born 1846; Died 1909.  Given by the Junior Guild.” These little girls have labored long with untiring zeal.  Help was offered them, but no; they wanted to pay every cent, so they have all the honor. They have done a great work, and in honor of a great man.

(Source: The Carolina Churchman, February 1914, 9)