The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19
Deaths.

On InuTSuay morning vi ldSI week, MI
Jno. T.. King died at his residence in this
city, after lingering illness of consulnp.
ton He was fifty-three years old and a
native of this county, being a son of the
late VIM. King, formerly a prominent
merchant Of Waynesboro. Mr.. King was
a gentleman of fine business qualifications.
strict integrity. and very popular with
those who knew him. He. was engaged us
clerk in various railroad enterprises, and
under tile Readiuster regime was clerk TO
the steward at the W. l.. Asylum. He
was a member of the Masonic Fraternity,
and IN escort OF that order accompanied
his remains to Waynesboro, where they
were buried on Friday, the WayneSboro
Lodge participating in the last rites. The
deceased leaves a wife and seven small
children. for whom the most sincere SYM
pathy is felt
Archibald G. Stuart. only son OF Hon.
| A. II. ii. Stuart. died at the residence OF
his father in this city on Friday morning
last. age p years. having been born on the
both of .Jan'v.. 1858. Nodeath that has oc
cured in Staunton for years has created a
more widespread sympathy for those whose
loss is irreparable Young, highly edu-
Gated. talented, warm hearted and true,
he has been called hence just as there
opened before him a career which gave
every promise Of usefulness and distinct
ion. lie was educated at the University
of Virginia, carrying away the highest
hopors of his class. and receiving the De-
bater's medal. After leaving college, he
commenced the practice of law in Staun-
| ton, aud soon took q prominent stand at
tile bar. The iMsidioEs disease Which
finally terminated his life-consumption
had even then began its ravages. On
account OF his health he left Virginiaand es-
tablished himself at st. Paul, Mimi, where
he soon formed an advantageous partner
ship in the practice of law and conduct of
| the real estate business. During his few
months of residence III the west, his ma
/ tive gifts and fine business capacity won
to him staunch friends and enabled him to
enter upon y career of rare promise. Bat
neither talents. nor energy. nor worthy
ambition, nor requirements could stay the
fatal arrow in its flight Gradually the
system began to yield to the effects OF the
disease. forcing an abandonment of bust
ness and return to Virginia. For several
months prior to his death, Mr.. Stuart had
| been confined to his room and the final
summons was not therefore unexpected.
! But its shock was none the less severe. 1t
bore away the last of three worthy sons
and shattered the idol of the household.
| Few have lived who better deserved the
love and affection lavished upon him than
Arch Stuart. A thorough gentleman in
every respect; q character chivalrouS ;
without fear and without reproach tai
ents that marked for him a high place in
any sphere toward which his ambition
might lead, and withal q warm, generous
| heart, and sterling qualities that measured
up to the full stature of manhood.
The funeral took place from the Epis-
copal church Saturday, and notwithstand-
ing the snow storm prevailing at the time,
a large congregation attended.
On Saturday, the 14th. Thomas, son of
Capt E. 7. Powell, died of scarlet fever
at the residence of his grandfather, Capt.
: John J. Stack, in this place. aged about
two years and six months. The death of
this beautiful, bright little boy, was Sc
we're affiict on to the devoted parents, but
| he has been taken from the evil to come,
and is safe with him who has said, tsSuffer
little children to come unto me and for
bid them not, for of such is the kingdom
| Of Heaven