The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-06

vyelI.Known Citizens Dead.

f.. r. Pilkinton, one Of the Oldest and
most prominent tobacconists OF Richmond,
died ut his home, In this city, on Thursday
night. Mr.. PIlkinfon was born and reared
In the county OF Chesterfield. Beginning
mercantile life In Boydton, he remained
there a few years, and then removed to
Manchester. In 1857 he began his career
az tobacconist. Subsequent 10 the war he
removed to Richmond, where he prose-
cuted hfs business up to within few days
OF his death.
In many respects Mr.. Pilkinpn was n
remarkable man. Though unsuccessful at
times in business his indomitable energy
and rare en- 0pwments rendered him supe-
rior to his misfortunes, and falling health
alone prevented his ultimate success. AZ
the founder of the celebrated brand OF
Fruits and Flowers he has become al
most universally known. As n Christian
gentleman and 4 citizen Of sterling In
tegriiy the community must deeply regret
bis loss.
The funeral VIII take place from Park
Place Methodist church at y O'Clock th Il
afternoon.
SAMUEL d. DHN0oN, JR.
This estimable young gentleman, second
son OF the late Samuel ID. Denoon, died
about noon yesterday at the residence OF
his brother-in-law, Mr.. Geerge Crutcli-
field. where he had been confined by a
lingering illness for the past six months.
His death was caused from consumption.
to which he had been victim for several
years past.
The deceased returned TO Richmond
from Louisville after lengthy residence
there some two years since, ard was then
suffering good deal. But after his re-
return he was employed for several months
as librarian at the bristian-Association
rooms in this city. lie was young gen.
tleman possessing many amiable character
istics, including a temper that was never
rutfled by anything. no matter how adj
verse.
He was In the twenty-nints year OF his
age.
He leaves several sisters and two bro
Tiers TO lament his departure from their
midst, and scores OF friends who will learn
OF his death with genuine sorrow.
The funeral will take pIace from Mr..
Crutchtield's residence, 4l0 east Clay street,
this afternoon at O'Clock.
MR. JOSEPH AUGUSTINE.
This well-known citizen died suddenly
Thursday night Of apoplexy. He had been
before attacked with the same malady, but
for some time past he was in apparent
good health. lie spent Thursday evening
at the residence OF his daughter, Mrs. Ro-
bert +. English, on Leigh street, between
Second and Third streets, and left there
about 10 o'clock, accompanied by Rev. A..
Van DE Vyyer. The two parted at the
corner of Eighth and Clay streets, Mr..
Augustine continuing down the latter
street TO Twelfth, where he resided. Upon
reaching home he was stricken down, and
a native OF Corsica, and was fifty-nine
wears OF age. He came TO Richmond
about the year 1916. and was for some
time in the employ OF Mr.. Antonio Pizzini,
the oldest OF the three brothers OF that
name, all Of whom are now dead. lie then
engaged IN the confectionery business at
fhe corner Of Franklin and Seventeenth
streets, where by close attention he laid
the foundation for the large fortune which
he died possessed OF. 4 few years back he
retired from active business and occupied
his time ia looking after his property in
this city. Deceased was married twice.
By the first marriage he had four children
Mrs. Robert f. English. Mrs. Walter
Grant, Mr.. John A. Augustine. OF the firm
of Augustine, Harwood !S Watkins, and
james Augustine, at Davenport & Nor
riss's. There were no children by the Sc
cond wife, who still survives. Mr.. Au-
gustine was 4 most worthy citizen. and he
had made many friends among the best
people o! this the home OF his adoption,
who held him in high esteem for his strict
integrity Of character. He was leading
member of st. Peters Cathedral congrega-
ton. and died In full communion with the
Catholic faith. His funeral will take place
from st. Peters Cathedral this afternoon
at 81 o'clock.