The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-14

DRY OF the deceased. "In the loss of Nef
Cohen and Bob Blsnkenship, as we used
10 know and call them" lie said, Il fee
That TINS community has lost two of the
best and most useful citizens it has ever
been ahie to boast Of believe express
The sentiment Of the community when
say that the grief over the loss of these
two men is earnest aud universal"
The speaker continued at some length
prOnouncing a glowing culogy upon the
character of the deceased, at the conclu.
sion OF which Mr.. James l. Apperson
moved the adoption Of the resolutions in
brief, but earnest remarks He also paid
a high tribute TO the worth. activity aud
usefulness Of Major Blankebship, and,
Ike Judge Christian expressed the feel
ing that this community could not afford
to lose such man. lie urged on the
younger men of the city, however, 10
follow Major Blankcnship's example aud
be like him, active, public spirited. and
useful citizens, having The prosperity and
welfare Of the city always at heart
Al the conclusion OF Mr. AppersOn's
remarks, the vote was taken on the rcsO-
lutions and they were unanimously adop
ted
The chamber then adjourned.
ACTION or THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS
HOME.
The Board of Managers OF the Con-
fedcratc Soldiers Home, Of which dc
ceased WAS n member also lcld meeting
TO pay their tribute Of respect 10 his
memory \ committee 10 draft suitable
resolutions was appointed, and presented
the following report, which was unani.
mously adopted
In the midst of that awful shock Of ter
riblc death. which this morning removed
r. T. Blaukenship from his every rela-
tiOn 10 this community and TO individual
members Of it, the Board Of Managers of
the Confederate Soldiers Home, of which
he was "A member, desires
!. To express its profound and heart
felt sympathy with the family, who have
lost not only their natural protector, but
one who contributed most largely 10 the
beauty and brightness of their home.
?. As his fellow citizens, 10 record as
Our sense Of the measure Of this loss 20
the community that few or none con
tributed more, or more eagerly and
whole heartedly. 10 its progress in every
desirable dirCcriOn, or could leave a void
more difficult 10 hll
3. As his associates on this board, 10
say that We have lost in hima most use
ful and energetic member Himself a
gallant veteran, his heart was ever touch
rd by the woes. "a it never failed 20
be enlhused by the undying glory of, the
soldier and he AhOTed
for the comfort of those OF
them who are entrusted to the care of
this board. And he set that best Of All
example 10 his comrades of The waT-thal
those who drew the sword should be the
most d!ligent illustrators OF the arts Of
peace and be it
Resolved, That the superintendent Of
the Confederate Soldiers Home be di-
rected 20 ~ It's flag At halfmast until
after his funeral "a mark Of our re-
Spect for our late associate.
Resolved That copy Of this memo
lial DE spread npon our minutes, be fur
nised to the daily newspapers for pub
icaliOn and communicated TO the family |
Jf the deceased
The board appointed, at the request OF
he family, General j K Cooke and !
General Pcyton Wise 10 be honorary
Dall bearers on the part of the board. and
resolved 10 attend the funeral in n body.