The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-01
A Sad and Sudden Death.
MR.. t. 7. WHITE, A PROMINENT MERCHANT
OF NEW ORLEANS, DROPS DEAD ON THE
STREET.

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STREET.
Yesterday morning about 10 0 clock, Mr..
Chas. McGuffin, whilst driving along Lewis
street, noticed a gentleman fall on the
pavement in front Of the gate of Mai. II.
M. Bell and just opposite the residence of
Mr.. S. D. Timberlake. Mr. MeGniiln
thought at the time that the stranger had
accidentally tripped himself, but noticing
that he did not maze an effort TO rise,
jumped from his wagon and ran to him.
The PROSTATE man was unconscious, and
Mr.. MEG. saw al once that he would have
to secure aid to carry him away. He
FASTENED to the foundry just across the
street. secured assistance and raised him
from the ground At the request Of the
ladies at Mr. Timberlake's IS, he was borne
into the house, and gentle hands applied
every remedy that could be suggested fer
his revival. Meanwhile messengers had
been dispatched for physicians and in a
few moments Drs. f. l.. EIenille and Get
zendanner arrived. But no earthly power
could avail. There was no CLEAN of con
seriousness after the fail. and no siga OF
life save an almost inaadible moan and
faiat hutter of the pnise. Death had been
practically instantaneous.
From cards found upon his person, it
was ascertained that the deceased was T.
7. White. Of New Orleans, and it was but
a short while beforefriends and acquaint-
ances we're standing beside the PROSTATE
form.
MI White arrived in Stanton by the
night train Of TUESDAY, and registered at
the Virginia Hotel After breakfast, yes
terday, he ordered u carriage and rode from
the hotel to the Virginia Female Institute,
where his adopted daughter is q pupil.
When he reached the Institute he ordered
the carriage TO return. saying that he
would walk back. Afteran interview with
his daughter, he remarked to Mrs. Stuart
that he would get back to the hotel. as he
WAS feeling unwell. his breakfast not
having agreed with him. He started back
and had gotten bat little more Than IL
square when he fell
DIR. Geo. 5. Walker, Coroner. and setting
Commonwealth Attorney r Z. Bell.
after hearing the ci:cumst ances OF tie
death, decided that an inquest was UNI
necessary, as it was evident from the con-
dition of the body ard from the fact hat
deceased had been a great sufferer from
rheumatis II. that heart disease had been
the fatal trouble.
Mr.. White had been IL visitor 10 the
Virginia Springs for several Seasons.
During the past two summers he was &
guest at the Warm Springs, having gone
there on crutches and been SO relieved
that he Was enabled to dispense with his
artificial supports. At the time Of his
death he WAS on his way to New y DIRK and
had come by Stanton to take his daughter
with him.
The body was taken in charge by Mr..
II. M. McIlhany, who had formed a warm
attachment foT Mr.. White at the Springs,
and removed to the hotel, where it awaits
ins tructions from his home friends. Prof
Minor Of the va Female Institute. and
Rev. w. @. Hullihen. Rector of the Epis-
copal church, together with other promi-
neut citizens. gave every attention pos
sibe.
The deceased was q wealthy and promi-
leans, the head OF the firm of T. T. White
& Co. He was perhaps As or so years Of
age, and a man Of fine personal appearance
Those who knew him speak Of Elm as a
warm hearted, cultivated gentleman who
made friends wherever he went. He
leaves a widow and his adopted danght er.
for whom the deepest sympathy is felt.
NABBED IN THE ACT.-Saturiay morn
ing, Treasurer Hoge- stepped into the
Office Of the City Clerk for d moment,
leaving his own Office uncccupied Upon
his return a rough looking customer was
in possession. Mr.. Hogc asked if he could
do anything for him, and the ma. replied
that he would like to have some money.
Mr.. Ii. told HIM that he could not assist
him and the visitor walked out. AS he
started up the pavement. Mr.. H. noticed
that his umbrella was missing and that the
tramp had appropriated it. He followed
him up, arrested him, and took him to the
Police Court. lie there discovered that
the man had not only cotton his umbrella,
but two oyercoats,. both of which were re-
covered. Conviction and sente nee to six
months in jail.
Capt. Buck Woods, of Rockingham,
was in the city yesterday.
Miss Bertha Heidenreich of this city is
visiting friends in Richmond.
Mrs. S. NJ. Woodward of Roanoke, is on
visit to her mother, Mrs. Fannie Hartman.
Gov Lee has appointed Maj. Jno. Fl.
Dinneen escheator for the city of Rich
mond.