Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-13
LOCAL NEWS.

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIA,. MIR.
Zeph Eoglish, nephew of the late John
Wthers and far many years resident of this
city, died 90 Friday last at Rawley Springs
He met with 40 accident in Georgetown seve-
grain that fell through u floor that gave way 10
warehouse, and is said never to have been
we'll since. The newspapers OF Baltimore, 10
which city be has resided for some years past,
speak of him as follows:
Zeph English esq.,, senior partner of the
well-kuowD wholesale grocery house of H. Eng-
lisb l. Co, died on Flilay last at Rawey
Springs, Virginia. which he had recently visit.
ed 10 the hope of recuperating his health. He
had been at the Springs since the 18th OF July,
and was improving iu health when an exposure
about two weeks ago produced an attack OF
typhoid, ending fatally ootwithstand iog the
skilful efforts of three physicians. He was en-.
tirely conscious at the tune Of his death, and
quietly arranged his business affairs. he was
member of the Baptist Church, and held
prominent position 10 the membership OF the
Seventh Baptist Church (R:v. DR.. Brantley's)
of this city The remains of the deceased were
brought to Baltimore on Saturday evening by
his brother, John A. Eaglish, and removed to
his late residence on the Frederick avenue,
Baltimore county, from whence the funeral
will be held this morning. Mr.. English was
native of Fauquicr county, Virginia, and en-
gagged 10 business at Warrentou until inter
rupted by the war. He then removed to Alex
andria, Va, and Georgetown, ID. u, su6se-
uueutly settling 10 Baltimore about the close OF
the war aud establishing the house OF English,
Paul & Co., which was changed in late years to
that of English 4 Co., his mariners being
oh IN, lt, nd T. In
business circles Mr. Engish was universally re-
spected for strict business integrity, and the
house ranks among the leading ones OF its class
10 the city, while socially the deceased enjoyed
the warm personal friendship OF many, pos
sessing as he did a kind, genial and benevolent
nature. He leaves wife and seven children.
Gazette
The many business and social friends and &C.
qusintances of Mr. q ph English, the senior
member of the well known wholesale grocery
frn of q. English Il Co., Commerce street,
will be panied to hear Of bis demise, which &C.
CURED on Saturday last. Some months ago,
Mr.. EuRllsh's health becoming impaired, he
went to Rawley Springs, Va, to recuperate. if
possible. He gradually grew weaker, however,
and 90 Saturday last be died, aged forty -seven.
At the closing Of the war of the rebellion be
came 10 luis CITY IrUm hleGanOrla, a., ana
had been engaged 10 business here ever since.
-American
Mr.. q 'ph English, of the firm of q. English
& Co., wholesale grocers, No. Commerce
street, died yesterday, 10 the forty-seventh
year of his age, at Rewley Springs, Virginia,
whittier be had gone 10 hopes of beneittng
his failing health MIR. Eoglisb came to this
city, shortly after the late war, from Alexan-
dria, Va, where he had been engaged for
years 10 the same business. Since his removal
TO Baltimore his courteous manners, energetic
business principles and upright conduct have
combined to gather round him host of
friends, among whom his death will cause
deep and heartfelt regret.-Neaos.
Mr.. Zephaniah Eoghsh, of the firm of T.
English & Co., No. Commerce street, whole
sale grocers, died on Friday. at Rawley Springs,
Va. in the 47th year Of his age At the close
of the war Mr.. English came to Baltimore
from Alexandra, Va, aud associated in the
Wholesale grocery busin ess with Colonel John
McNulty and Mr.. L. Z.charias, which
branch of trade they energetically and success
fully pursued.-Sam.