The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-09

Deaths.
Last Sunday morning Mrs. A. V. Alby'
! wife of John w. Ably Esq. died at the
| late residence of her deceased father. Judge
| David Fultz, near this city. Some weeks
ago she was afflicted with partial stroke
of paralysis, from which death resulted.
Mrs. Abby was forty-seven years old, ana
an amiable christian lady, beloved by all
who knew her. She was member OF the
First Presbyterian Church. The funeral
| took place from the residence on Tuesday.
Rev. DR. Mcfarland conducting the SER
vices. The bereaved husband and chill
dren have the sincere sympathy OF our
people generally.
| Dir. james f. Tate died at the residence
of his brother in-law, Mr.. John Is. Black
| ley, on Monday last after a brief illness.
of typhoid fever. He WIS forty years OF
age and for a long time was a practising
physician III the vicinity of Swoope's De-
pot. Sey eral years ago he accepted the
position of resident physician the works
of Mason e Co. railroad contractors. In
! PENNSYLVANIA. and whilst there contracted
rheumatism. from which ht never fully
recovered Lately he was engaged IN the
practice of his profession in Kentucky. on
the works of Messrs Mason. Hoge u CO.,
and in the latter part of last mouth was
taken sick. the disease developing into ~
phoid fever. Ga Friday last hp reached
home, and died, rs stated on Monday.
DIR. Tate married Miss Dora Mason.
| daughter Of the late G. r. Mason. His was
a manly. generous nature, that drew TO II
| friends wherever be Glanced to be. The
| funeral took place from the First Presby-
terrain Church yesterday morning, DIR. Nc
Farland conducting the services.
Mr. Samuel IL, Lushbaugh. IA venerable
and highly esteemed resident of this city,
died at his home on Saturday of last week.
He ha been in delicate health for ye.rs,
! in consequence of which lie had not been
actively engaged in business. The funeral
was from his iaie residence on Monday,
Dr. NJ Farland officiating
Mrs. Mary jAl.e CARRIER. widow Of the
late Albert q. CARRIER, f..died at The resi-
de CT of her sal l;l-law, Mr.. Arista iloge.
Oh Tuesday last. aged IS years. She was
devoted moiher, fra christian. and
la,iy of many winning traits OF character.
| The funeral tax. place this morning at
IL O'Clock from the Episcopal church.
| Mr.. David Ellinger died at his home,
near this city Oh Saturday last, aged ~
years The remains were buried at Mt.
Tabor Church Oh Tuesday, Rev. w. II.
Settlemeyer conducting the services.
| DEATH OF Mrs. ELIZABETH HOPKINS.
Mrs Eliza beth Hopkins. widow of the
late Rev. DIR. Stephen Hopkins, and sister
of Mr. Amos r Ball, of Highland coun
ty, and Mrs. Geo. Harlan, of this place
died at the residence of The latter On Sat
urday last after protracted illness, aged
about 10 years Her funeral took place on
Sunday last. from the Methodist church,
| Rev. J $. Garsier, the pastor assisted by
the Rev H. Ii. IIawes, of the Second
Presbyterian Church. officiating. apd the
following gentlemen acting as pail bear
ers: G. w Hunter. A. NJ. Simpson W.
II. Lusibangh W. A. Burnett. E. NJ.
Gushing. J G. Marquis, J a. Fnuver
aud P. N; Powell.
1t is uot extravagant to say OF this estl-
mable lady, that we meyer knew higher
type of christian character. There were
blended III her life every grace that adorns
the sincere AID devoted follower OF the
| Master al d Il conception of christian
duty that accepted every trial and every
sorrow. as well as every joy and every
pleasure as ii benediction from an All-wise
and Melc:ful Father. Her trust was abb
| solute. resting in serene confidence upon
the promises of Him whom she served,
amid he sorsst Affections and the most
ltrying vicissitudes, never wavering or
doubling that all things would work to-
gether for good Endowed with a strong
mind, it had been enriched by careful
study of the best of religious literature.
which added a charm to her naturally
sweet disposition, and gave an interest
and atiracti ion to her company and CONVEX
saliun which impressed and edited all
whose pleasure it was to know her The
writer of this imperfect tribute recalls
with sad pleasure the days of his young
|, Fr. onf liz
into association with the deceased, and
win carry with~him to the grave the les
son her beautiful and guileless life i'm
pressed upon hin. There was a native
dignity d self-poise, true wOmanly at.
traction, about her that are rarely met
with, and these Inherent attractions were
tempered and mellowed by the MODEST vir-
tues of the christian. By her precept and
example we are assured that her pure
spirit has gone to eternal rest and joy,
leaving behind the remembrance of innu-
merable acts of charity and kindness to
testify to her christian worth. and to in
spire others to follow her as she followed
her great Teacher. Meek. gentle, tender,
loving. forbearing, in her were centered the
virtues which made her life blessing. and
point to that abode beyond the narrow sea
where the pure in heart dwell.
; The tender affection which existed be-
tween her and her sister, Mrs, Harlan, now
) Frustrated upon bed of pain and sickness,
was as beautiful and touching as that
which bound Ruth to Naomi. The por-
tion of suffering to each has been great,
bu. never murmnr of discomfort, nor
repining sigh or tear of sadness escaped
them because of these dispensations. They
have borne the pains and ills Of this life
together, and their pure spirits will soon
be rejoined where there ''shall be no more
death. ne lther sorrow nor crying, neither
shall there be any more pain
Such life more clearly and tangibly at.
tests the truths of the gospel and the yer.
titles of the religion of Christ than vol
umes of speculations and theories. 1t is
an answer to all the refinings and didactic