Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-31
DEATHS HARVEST.
THREE hoNoRED CITIZENS OF Pc
TeRseuRo PASS AWAY.
4 Sad Day in the Community-Misceiia
peous Notes-A $4,000
Fire. Sc.
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tcorrcspondoncc Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
PrrgnsBr Ra. Va. December 30. 1889.
Intelligence was received here this morn
ing of the death at his home in Clarcmont
Sunday afternoon OF Mr.. J. Frank Mancha:
Deceased had long been known as a man OF
tndomitable energy ana enterprise, ana
had won for himself. by bis success under
disadvantages that would have crushed the
spirit Of most men. an enviable reputa-
ton. He was the founder of the thriving
colony of settlers at Claremont, was the
proprietor Of the paper published at that
place, was the founder and the head OF the
Norfolk and Petersburg Steamboat Com
pany, and was foremost IN every scheme
and enterprise having for its object the All
yancement Of the interests OF the colnmu-
nty Of which ne was rightly regarded AZ
the head, and of the section and the state
OF which he was an hOnOred though AN
adopted citizen. lie was valuable man
In all respects, and his death Is greatly dc
plored. MIR. Mancha, widely known here
and throughout this section and greatly
admired for his manly character. his kindly
heart, his genial manners, and ms progress.
eive spirit. lie was under fifty years OF
age.
DEArH or BorTa DAVIS.
Mr.. Roper Davis died AT the residence of
his father. Mr.. +. T.. Davis, about O'Clock
last night. On Friday last, while enjoying
hunt with a friend in Sussex county. his
left arm was terribly torn and laCcrated by
the accidental discharge Of his gun. lie
was brought home on Saturday, and his
physicians decided that anpuiation OF the
member was ncccss arv. and the operation
las performed The double shock proved
foo much for his system. Mr.. Davis was
- one of the most popular young men IN the
] city and one whose prospects IN life were
unusually bright. He was educated rs
" lawyer and graduated At the University OF
Virginia with distinguished honor lie
practiced his profession for some time IN
pctersDurg but was finally compelled to
abandon il on account of his health. He
was q close student. a bright Christian,
man of pure heart, striking example ot
that manhood which commands the respect
and love Of all. and not only possessed but
practiced all the virtues which render life
beautiful and combine 10 make the man.
Mr.. Davis was only about twenty-ninc
wears Of age and his death caused general
sorrow.
DEATH or WILLIAM TCRNBrLL.
Mr.. William Turnbull. the oldest magis-
trate in the city, died about 1890 o'clock
this morning. in the siXty-sixth year Of his
age. His decline had been gradual and Of
some months duration. The last time he
was on the streets was on the 9TH day Of
November, when he went 70 the polls 20
cast his vote. Mr.. 1Urnbull was native
of Brunswick county. and was member
OF the lOkAllb lulilIN Oh lutt uAul' VIII Il
for many years furnished lawyers sherihs.
and clerks TO the count. The deceased
came 10 Petersburg about the year $500 ana
engaged in the mercantile business. the
firm being Iurnbuli, Morrison ~ Stone.
Subsequent to the war hc was Tor some
wears inspector of tobacco at one OF the
warehouses in tins city. OF late ycarsand
down 10 the time of his death he was
magistrate. He was twice marrlcd-hls
second wife and several children surviving
him. MIR. Iurnbull was most worthy
man, conscientious and honorable IN ms
walk. genial companion whose fund OF
interesting "reminiscences about men ana
other things was almost inexhaustble. and
a warm-hearted friend. He was prominent
as a Knight Tcmplar and Mason, and was
an active member of nearly all the secret
orders.
DIITH OF PIERCE KILMAHTIT.
Mr.. Pierce Kilmartin, aged about seventy
yearS died at his bone on Carter street
This morning. Iie was a native of Ireland
and came 10 this country about forty years
ago. HIS form was familiar ono on our
streets He had been a constant emplOvc
of the Petersburg Railroad Company for
fully thirty years lie leaves behind HIM
the heritage of a good name and honor
able character, more priceless to his
children than riches.
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
Fletcher Brown, negro, was arrested
this morning on the charge Of attempted
criminal assault upon the person OF Matte
Putney (coloredl. The complainant. While
on Dor way down Adams street 10 Der
place Of employment az an early hour TINS
morning was knocked down with stick,
chOked. and quite badly hurt. Her screams
attracted the attention of persons living In
the vicinity and the assallant, whom she
recognized as the prisoner, was heightened
away.
MISCELLANEOUS MOTIFS.
Rain has been falling lightly al day-the
first we have had this month. The need Of
il was much felt.
A fire occurred between the hours of II
and u o'clock on SATURDAY night on Hall
fax street which DESTROYED the stores &C.
cupiod by George Faycman and John
Walker (cOlOred), the carpenfcr-ehop Of
Edward Brooks (colOrcdl. and the shoe
shop Of Henry Fisher (whitel.
The FIRE, which Is supposed 10 have been
of incendlary origin, started In the carpcn-
ter-shOp. The department had hard work
o. confne the flames 10 these buildings.
The insurance on the property - S3,2JO.
which will cover all losses.
Ex-Governor William T.. Cameron is one
Of the victims of tho grippe" IN tMs
CITY.
The Christmas german which had been
act for tomorrow night has been post
poned IN respect TO one of tho members
who has just lost his father.
ROBIN ADAm.