The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-25
Death of Robert Craig.

Robert Craig, of the law firm of Elm
dence of his mother. Mrs. Margaret
Effinger, and brother, j. Fred. Et1inger,
Esq, III this place, on Friday morning
last, He was in his usual health on
/ Thursday, and conversed with the fam
lily until 10 O'Clock Thursday night. when
he retired to his room. Shorty after
reaching his room he was stricken with
appopleXy, became unconscious, and re-
manned in an insensible condition until
Friday morning, when he peacefully
passed away.
He was son of John Craig. "A promi-
nent citizen and lawyer of Staunton
many years ago, who represented Au-
gusta county in the Legislature. His
mother was "a daughter of Judge Daniel
Smit',, of the Rockingham Circuit, who
serve. with great distinction for forty
years ia that position. At the age OF IA
mon hs Mr.. Robert Craig was paralyzed
on ne side of his body, the effect OF
which he carried to the grave. His
mother, who some years after the death
of h.i husband, married NJ. Harvey
Ef1in: er ESQ, then of Harrisonburg,
is d lady of rare intellectual gifts
and culture a true christian woman,
exemplifying in her life the richest
graces and attractions of the sincere fol-
lower Of the Cross.
Although Mr.. Robert Craig was af
flicted with partial physical disability,
his mind was vigorous and well-bal-
anced. As a lawyer he was pains-tak-
ing and accurate in all business en-
trusted to him. His integrity and hon
esty were as perfect as ever marked the
life of any man. Truthful himself in
all things, he despised duplicity in 9th
ers, and once deceived, his confidence
was never regained by the party deceiv-
ing His convictions were deep and
strong, and when once formed, admitted
of no compromise. His friendship was
tried and unseltish, and throughout life
he maintained the character of San hon
est mantle noblest work of God" He
was sincere christian-quiet, unobtru-
sive, but firm and consistent, and lived
in his daily life the principles and vir
tue of the profession he made. The flu
neral services were held in the Second
Presbyterian Church, the pastor, Rev.
DR.. Halves, preaching to full church, a
feeling discourse on the occasion, testi-
flying to the christian integrity and fidel-
ity of the deceased.
No one enjoyed more implicitly the
confidence of the people among whom
he lived than Robert Craig. Everybody
was his friend; and none but kind and
affectionate remembrances will linger
with them. His remains were inferred
in Thornrose Cemetery, where the sod
rests upon a true friend, an honest man,
a sincere Christian.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,
Following are the proceedings of the Staunton
Bar on the morning of the Goth:
At a meeting of the Bar of the Ctyof Staunton
held July Goth, 1889, A. c. Gordon was called to
the chair, and Richard Ker appointed Secre
tary.
Harrison, Esq, We're adopted after remarks by
Mr. Harrison and Capt. John N. Opie:
ResOlped-That the members of this Bar have
learned with sincere sorrow of the sudden death
of their friend and brother, RObt. Craig, Esq,
whose kindly nature and courteous bearing to-
ward all with whom he was thrown in contact,
made him many friends, and whose cOnscienti-
Gus devotion to all interests conf1ded to him as a
lawyer, secured the respect of his brethren and
the confidence of the community.
Res0lped, further-,That copy of these reSOlu-
lions be published in the Staunton papers, and
presented to the several courts held in this city
for recordatiOn,and that the Bar attend the fun
eral in body and the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
Captain Opie was appointed to present the
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