Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-09
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Death sf Nr. Ajax Gary AeeidsStsi sa'e'-
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Death sf Nr. Ajax Gary Aeeidsutsi ssses-
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Mr.. Ajax Gary died at his residence,
at the corner Of Twelfth and Porter
streets. a. 1920 p. VI. yesterday
sged sixty-three years. lie was born
in the county Of Prince George Octo-
Der %. 1922, and, with his parents,
came here to live when about three
years old. and had resided here ever
since.
When quite a youth after having re-
ceived fair education) Mr.. Gary be
came associated as an employe with
Mr.. Carr in the tobacco business.
When Mr.. Carr retired and lefs the con-
eern TO his nephew, John Gilmore. Mr..
Gary was retained. and continued IN
his position until near the war. lie
then associated with himself as co-part-
ners his brothers ?. II. and Erasmus,
which new firm succeeded Mr.. Gilmore,
and continued until 1879, when his
brothers retired and he became the
sole owner Of the business. which he
conducted successfully up to the time
Of his death.
When Mr. Gary was a mere boy nc
made q profession Of religion and joined
the Methodist Church. OF which ne has
been a devout and consecraied member
ever since. While a consistent Metho-
dist, he was by no means clannish. and
was always foremost IN every good
work. regardless Of the denomination by
which il was undertaken. lie was liberal
in his views on all subjects and con-
scientious in bis convictions. Mr..
Gary was one Of the attendants Of the
old plank church, which was one OF
the oldest churches in Virginia. and
was among the founders Of the Ninth
Street. now called the Central Metho-
dist, church. He was az his death a
member Of the Broad Street church OF
Richmond.
Deceased was several years ago a
member and president Of the City
Council for one OF more terms. At the
time Of his death Mr.. Gary was Past
Chancellor Of Friendship Lodge. knights
Of Pythias.
Mr. Gary had been a sufferer from
disease for the Jas; forty years, and
about a year ago fell very suddenly
while standing IN his yard, attacked
with something like paralysis. After
that time be had a number Of similar
attacks. the last Of which came upon
him while be was at his factory last
Monday. lie was taken home and raj
lied somewhat. but the fatal attack
came on at 1920 z. NJ, Thursday.
and after that he never spoke.
There is probably no person now lv-
ing who has been a resident OF Man
hester a. long as had Mr.. Gary.
Deceased was an unassuming gentle
man Of the old Virginia type, and pos
ssssed a character for which he was be-
loved By ali who knew him.
The funeral viii take place from the
late residence at . O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Several days ago body Of so-called
Turks came 10 Richmond, and not hag-
ing met with very cordial reception a.
the hands Of the police Of that city.
they came 70 Manchester and took up
their abode near the battery, about a
mile from here. Day before yesterday
two Of them purchased pistols. one
Of which was afive-barrelled 4s-calibre,
double-action British bulldog revolver.
Yesterday they were examining their
instruments. and the one who had the
double-action weapon was showing his
friend how it worked, and thinking II
was unloaded. he commenced 70 pull
the trigger as If in the act Of shooting
Hepulled It four times stthe fifth itwas
discharged. greatly 10 his astonlshment-
and the ball entered his friends body
lust under the right shoulder. DR.
Ingram was summoned and probed ioi
the ball. but was unable TO find Il
Ii is not thought that the wounded mar
can recover. He. together with two
others TO wait on him and the one VINO
did the shooting. was taken TO the
cage last night. All OF the men seemed
very much distressed at the sad accl'
dent.
The series Of union prayer-meeting:
which have been held at the different
churches here this week closed las
night. They were very interesting an
will doubtless result IN much good.
Last night was the time for q regular
meeting Of the City Council, but there
being no quorum present no business
could be transacted.
The river was falling all day yeSter
day, and is now almost back 10 usua
winter height. The prospect last night
however, was that it viii be rising
again to-day.
It is a great pity that the street-car'
are not run later than : P. NJ. such
weather as we had Yesterday.
The gas-main on the Free bridge /:
still in such condition as to keep th,