The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04


MRS. VIRGINIA WADDELL died Sun
day morning last, at the residence OF her
husband, Jos. A. Waddell, Esq There
was hardly any lady in our CITY, pettef
known than Mrs. Waddell. Every day
she was on the streets, looking after
some needy person, or caring for some
friend.
Mrs. Waddell was 70 years old at the
time of her death. Her maiden name
was McClung. She was born and raised
in Augusta county, and lived here all
her life She was sister of James Nc
Chung, so widely known as the proprietor
of the Virginia Hotel, in ante-bellum
DAYS. She married Joseph Addison
Waddell about 40 years ago, and their
lives have flown along in peaceful and
undisturbed current, until death hath
parted them They have never had any
children, and therefore they have lived
nearer to each other than married cou-
pies ordinarily do, their home affections
and lives being undisturbed by influences
which, in the ordinary course OF things,
divide the home life into many varied
parts And yet their lives have been so
remarkably free from selfishness as to at
tract the attention of all who have
known them. They have been father
and mother to many children, and have
given unstintedly of their means, for the
promotion of the highest good of others.
There are many who mourn the taking
away of Mrs. Virginia Waddell who have
known her as a good woman, generous
friend and a kind-hearted neighbOr.
To those to whom she has been not only
a friend, but as well a counselor and
guide, amid the cares and troubles of
life, her loss will be sorely felt. Quiet,
simple and transformations in her mode
of life, she selected with rare judgment
and discrimination, worthy objects,
where she might give of her means,
as God had blessed her. The fragrance
of such life is the destillatiOn of
noble nature, refined and elevated by
Gods truth and Christian graces. It's
influence will be felt longsafter the NOR
| tai remains have crumbled into dust,
and if those who have seen and known
/ the truth of her life, will but follow her
bright example and noble teachings;
they will, in the general resurrection be
reunited to their friend, who did them
only good, served faithfully in all the
walks of life, and won for herself a
''crown of righteousness, and the ap-
prevail, ''well done, good and faithful
servant
To Mr. Waddell who, in rare degree,
enjoys the respect, confidence and esteem
of our people, we in common with the en-
tire community, extend our deepest SYM
pathy.
The funeral services took place Tues
day morning last, from Mr.. Waddell's re-
sidence, ON Prospect Street. In the alb
sence of DIR. Mcfarland the services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Latimer, who is
preaching for DIR. Mcfarland during his
absence The pall-bearers were Jno
Murray, w. A. Burke, DIR. B. NJ. Atkin-
son, A. F. Kinney, Arista Hoge, A. T.
Gilkeson, J. F. Templeton, H. d. Peck
and Col J.. H. Skinner
Miss Mary Belle Eichelberger, eldest
daughter of Mrs. DR.. Eichelberger, died
at the residence of her mother, on New
Street, Saturday morning last. She
was a young lady of kind and gentle
disposition, and much beloved by all
her friends and acquaintance. She
had been great sufferer for long
time. Her sickness had been long and
distressing, from which she was re-
relieved by the Masters call, to come up
higher.
The funeral services took place Sunday
afternoon last, according to the ritual of
the Lutheran Church Rev.sMr Healey
officiated.
The pall-bearers were Charles Hanger,
E. p. Denny, Jno Wingfeld. ]. H, Wood
ward, Tom Hogshead and -- VanLear.
Mr.. James O'Brien Kelly, second son
of the late John Kelly, died at the fam
lily residence, Sweet Chalybeate Springs,
Allegheny county, Va. on Monday last,
aged about 90 years. He was young
man of genial traits of character, well
educated and well read. His death was
unexpected and a great shock to his
aged mother and to his relatives and
friends.