The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-17
DEATHS.


Died. on the 18th Instant, after short illness,
Mrs. LAURA \. RICKETTS,, in the thirty-third
year Of her age.
Let me 60. the day is breaking,
Der companions let me 20:
We have spcnt night Of waking
In the wilderness below.
Upward now bend my way,
Part we here at break of day.
Let me 60. may not larry,
Wrestling there with doubts and fears;
Angels wait my soul 10 carry
Where my Lord appears.
Friends and kindred weep not 50,
If you love me let me 60.
We have travelled long together.
Hand in hand and heart in heat.
Both through fair and stOriuy weather,
And It's hard IFS hard 10 part.
Yet must farewell 30 YOU,
Answer, one and all, adicu.
Her funeral VIII take place from P!ne-Stroct
Baptist church THIS "wednesday AFTERNOON
AT ) o'clock. Friends and acquaintance are re-
spcctfuliy invited TO attend.
Died, Nay 18Th, Mrs. MARGARET SLAUGH-
TER. in ihc seyenty-sixth year of her age.
Her funeral will fake place WEDNESDAY,, May
l7th,at III o'clock, from her late residence cor
ner of Nineteenth and Franklin streets. Friends
Of The family and ofIey DR.. W. ". Bennett are re-
specially invited to attend.
Wilmington IN. c. and jacksonville (Fla.)
papers please copy
Died. May 10th, a few minutes before T.. NJ. at
the residence Of his mother, 40 Brook avenue,
FREDERICK W. GENTRY. in the sixteenth
year of his age
THIS "wednesday AFTERNOON at o'clock.
Died, in Henry county, Va. NJ his residence. on
the sd day of February, 1882. BENJAMIN r.
GRANELN, In the siNty-fOurth year OF his age.
The subject Of this sketch has beer 50 proml-
nently connected with the enterprises Of our cOun-
~ and this section of The state that "a notice from
"a friend In the shape Of an humble contribution
NAV not be ami.s.
Mr.. GRAvELY had been for twenty-five years ac-
lively engaged i'm trade, without single incident
either To impair his energy or in any way Ia STAY
his untiring devotion To- his vast and r ifdlv-ac-
cumulating business. III the terrible collision iipou
the Danyillc road on Goth April, 1878. While for
months his life hung In the balance. with his frame
laceratcd md torn. lis whole nervous system un-
hinged. yet with the unceaslng care Of surgeons
and the comforts of the Retreat he bcgan To rally
and finally recover from the terrible mutilaiions,
but never recovered from tie grave shock which his
nervous system had received. With his improve
mCnt lac began slowly 10 return 10 business. TO
know and daily feel that his rccuperatiye powers.
which heretofore had been lncXhaustihle, had been
lost, never to be regained. Now the d" trine Of a
moment" was an allictiOn for day. But with cir
euinspection both as To his labor and mode Of life,
he hoped 10 live out the time usually allotted 10 his
kindred. But alas and too sad IL Is ordered other
wise. lie quietly, and hope, resimedly, passed
1.-THE river of death 10 the shade beyOnd.m
Mr.. GRAyELY was born, reared. and educated
In Henry and while the advantages Of the latter
were limited, ye. his sOOn-dcycoped energy and
superior judgment attracted thu notice of our
more businessmen, giving him at once their con-
fdencc, assuring him of the ultimate success Of
an enterprise In which he had engaged when but a
young man. In all of his business transactions ne
was open aud Misunderstanding the use of means
10 deceive. paying literally for what suited him
and exactmg liberal compensation for his skill
and carefully-applied labor. His manufacturing
enterprise begun To assume huge proportions and
though varied were the applications for an in
crease In his work and the establishment OF
branches at other points, In order that the great
demand for his brands of tobacco might be sun
Piled this he refused, for he was unwilling To
risk the reputation of single grade for fear that
ia rnlu n m ha init h.fI
ployment of other than Henry tobacco IN its ma
nipulatiOn.
Mr. GBAvELY was greatly averse to public life
and though at one time the eyes of our people were
turned To him the man % nurture our homes OF n
railroad into life, yet his devotion to his own pri-
vate enterprise. combined with the mOdesty of fhe
man. forbid his acceptance. His untiring energy
combined with good judgment and high order Of
executive capacity, placed him upon the Board as
one of our directors. During his life be noted a
cordial endorsement of his course, n0twithsfaud-
ing at that time great bitterness Of feeling exist
ed between sections on account OF rival schemes of
roads. Could he have but lived 10 see his efforts
both as citizen and director. In our railroad. ne
would have been cheered by the thought that the
securing of great srtery Of communication for
the vast trade Of our people due IN part 10 his
wise suggestions and his never-faiing appeals 10
the people 10 stand 10y the policy which was soon
TO culmlnate In success. Our road, when COM
peted, VIII be lasting monument 10 some of. his
wise. thoughtful, and prudent suggestions, which
were so shaped as 10 make the improvement a sue
cess upon the most economical basis 10 our people
Ills unsesh devotion 10 this great project bespoke
one OF his manly characteris tics-whlle benefited
himself, he desired those among whom he lived 10
be sharers In the great connection between the pro-
ducers and manufacturers. His record I'm public
life was mere epitome of his daily transactions
with his neighbors-fhe one given 10 the world
while the other Is enshrined in the hearts Of those
who knew him best.
Mr.. GRAyELY married Miss Julia. sister Of the
Hon. {. y. Thomas, = lady Of rare ACCOMPLISH
ments, and from her methodica and domestic
training was well prepared 10 meet the grave re-
sponsibilites entailed upon her by the death OF
her husband. lie leaves an interesting family
His sons, possessed Of fine habits and business ca
pacity, thoroughly trained with every element
which Is likely 10 secure the fruits OF their fathers
hard-earned reputation; two girls model ladies'
always thoughtful a. TO what was expected az
them, exemplars Of kindness, especially 10 The
poor, with neyer-falliBg care for him WHO was
ever prepared In life 10 make sacrifices for their
comfort. 1865
The death Of Mr.. GRAvELY came 10 his Interest,"
ing family not as shock. but terrible blow for
ment. and honest convictions 20 shape and dircst
their career I'm life. His hospitality and pleasant
entertainments under his roof were noted not only
by The friend but stranger; lavish but not formal,
but characterlzedb by an ease and grace which made
all feel the pleasure of such an attractive home
Our people Will not fail 10 recount HIS MANY acts
OF Kindness, fay0rs without the hope OF reward
Investments without the expectancy of gain for
his neighbors were the beneGcilries.
Thus has passed away one Of our most energetic
citizens. Kind neighbour aifectiOnate father and
husband. His life Is given 10 his countymen az
exemplary and worthy Of imitation, while his
spirit rests with HIS Maker
THE indulgcni God