National Republican., 1875-07-02
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Henry 7. Blow.

The ST. Louis Globe Democrat, of Wednesday,
thus annoL noes The demise of the estimable wife
Of ex-DIstrict Commissioner Hon. Henry T. Blow,
ilsdy welI-known and highly respected by
many If our citizens:
The death of this estimable lady, which oc-
CURED at the family residence, in Carondelet, on
Monday, will bring q pang Of sorrow to all
hearts. Although her demise was not uuex.
to her family, relatives and numerous friends
and all her acQuaintances may be classed as
such. Mrs. Blows maiden name was Miss
Minerva Grimsey, her father being Colonel
Thornton Grimsley, q prominent citizen, who
preceded her to the better land many years ago,
and whom all the old residents will remember
1871, and was educated by the ladies Of the
Sacred Heart, graduating with high honors.
July u; $40, she was united In marriage to Hon.
"SGon after her marriage she became member
Of the Presbyterian Church, remaining IN It until
summoned from earth BY Him in whom her every
trust was placed. She was, however, beloved by
Protestant and Catholic alike, for, being devoted
creed and station, color and condition ''H'
"Mrs. Blow was one Of the most active man.
ayers Of the Home Of the Friendless, an institu-
CSariess, a sister Of Mr.. Blow, and founded Tor
destitufe old ladies. From the Inauguration Of
the home until her death she was actively con-
nected with Its management and support. She
was lady Of rare graces Of heart and person,
with q gifted and highly cultured mind. As q
snd he viii BE- as
mourned.
WILBUR p. STOCKING.
The sudden and painful intelligence which
reached the city yesterday of the death night be-
fore last Of Wilbur F. Stocking caused O decided
sensation In his large circle of friends aud &C
Quaintances here. He had been sufferer for sew
eral months with severe local disorder, and quite
recently he was subjected to surgical operation,
which was most skillfully performed by an emf.
nent surgeon. His general health, however, sadly
impaired by various sicknesses for four or ave
years past, would not permit rally, and he grad
ually failed, until It became apparent to his
friends that his condition was alarming. It was,
as last hope, believed that change Of scene and
he started for Kennebunk, Maine, where rels-
tions Of his reside.
The fatigue Of travel, though, was too great for
him, and he died on board q Fall River steamer
en- route East. His wife, who is q daughter Of Mr..
Justice Miller, Of Iowa, was with him to solace
and comfort him In his dying hours. Mr.. Stock
ing was In Libby prison for some two years during
with the prisoners, winning their affection by
much kindness, especially when sick. They were
always particular to have him administer the
chloroform previous to the performance of opera
tons upon them. After the war he formed CO.
partnership with Colonel Leet in the general
order carriage system then pertaining to the New
York Custom House, and In which he was sue
eessful In making money. Latterly In Washing
ton he was employed as the agent Of the New
York BanIlN ote Company. There were few young
men in the country SO largely endowed ss he with
business capacity, and his plans often involved
millions OF dollars. Personally by his friends he
was greatly esteemed, and by every one regards I'd
as gentleman 'above fear and above reproach."
His death will be sincerely mourned.