Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-12-18
THOMAS N. ALFRIEND, ESQ.


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THOMAS N. ALFRIEKD, ESQ,
Death of this Venerable Gentleman
Aged Seventy-five Years.
Mr.. Thomas Morrison Alfriend
one of the oldest, as he was one o
the worthiest and best known citi
zens of Richmond, died at Al O'clocl
Yesterday afternoon at his resi-
dence, No. G03 north Tenth street
His last appearance on our streets
was in November, when he came
out to vote for Fitz Lee for Gov
ernOr. He was then in failing
health and very feeble, but such
was his interest in the contest thai
he risked the exposure and gladly
performed his duty as a citizen.-
His health until the past year OF
two had been fine, and death was
caused rather by the wearing ont Of
life's machinery than any distinct
disease. Mr.. Alfriend was tall and
straight, distinguished, and benev
olent-looklng, and was very fond OF
walking. In his rambles he went
all over the city, and was generally
known to our people, and his APP
pearance was ever the subject OF
admiring remark. He was as up
right in character as in stature, and
in he course of a long and active
business.life ever sustained a name
above reprOach, and his intelligence
and varied information were equal
~ recognized.
Mr.. Alfriend was born IN Prince
George county, near Petersburg,
November 10, 1911, and was a son
of Colin Alfriend, a successful
shipping merchant of Petersburg,
who died in 1928. The deceased
was one of seven children who at.
tanned maturity, of whom none
now remain save Calm Alfriend,
of Louisville. KY, who will be here
at his brothers funeral. Messrs.
Edward NJ, Frank H., and Thomas
l.. Alfriend, all of whom are well
known here, are sons Ofthe deceas-
ed gentleman.
His connection with the insur-
ance business began in 1888 with
the Virginia Fire and Marine In
Surance Company, of which he was
consecutively clerk, secretary and
president, resigning the latter posi-
ton in 1857.
At the time of his death he and
his son Edward were doing a gen
eral insurance business here. Until
lately he was the only marine in
surance adjuster in the South, and
he had held the highest offices in
the Underwriters Association.
In dntc.beiium politics he was a
Wing, and took much interest in
Wing politics. lie headed the
young Wings of RichmOndin 1911,
when they sent large delegation
to Baltimore in behalf of Clay's
nomination. His friendships were
with mcfarland, James Lyons,
Archibald Peasants, John DOOley,
DR.. John Cullen, James II. Poln-
dexter, Philip johnson of Chester
field, Thomas Wallace Of Peters
burg, James A. COwardin, and
Micajah Bates; and as his con-
temporaries preceded him to the
grave he often commented upon
the gradually diminishing ties
binding him to life.
His life was useful and honOra.
BILE his end was calm and peace
tul, and his memory will long be
kept green in the hearts Of this peO-
pie.
Announcement of the hour of
his mineral will be made hereafter.
-RichmOHd Dispatch LIN.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
The funeral took place at Monu.
mental church yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Despite the dreadful
weather, there was a large and no.
table attendance, particularly OF
old and influential citizens. Gov.
Cameron was in attendance, and he
also sent a handsome wreath. There
were also many other tributes of
affection and esteem. Rev. DIR.
John b. Newton OBLIGATED, and the
full choir rendered some very beau
tiful music. Among the selections
was "Asleep in Jesus" great ia
vorite with the deceased.
The pall.bearers were Judge
Joseph Christian, Charles f. " hit
lock, Isaac Davenport, Jr., b. &,
Whcrry. Charles Baughman, James
y. Go,d, p. II. Mayo, Samuel IL.
Pullian, James d. Patton, Peyton
Wise. K. T.. Richardson, John Pur-
cell, George II. Poindexter, ID. N.
Walker, y. T.. Ladd and Il. V. Val
cntine.
The lutelmcnt was made at Shoe
kOe Hill Cemetery, and was wit
messed by a number of mourning
friends.
The appearance of the body was
the subject Of general remark. The
cOuntenauce was as calm and al
placid as babe in slumber, aud al
the surroundings enhanced the
beautiful sOlemuity OF the scene
4 number OF the floral tributes viii
be embalmed and preserved as ga
cred souvenirs of the sad occasion
-RichmOnd suite, l1h.
A WEST VIRGINIA DECISION
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