The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-10-16
Death of James B. Taylor.

The death of James B. Taylor is one
of the saddest that has occurred for
many years; and the large number of
citizens that filled Trinity, Episcopal
church, at the funeral services Sunday
afternoon, evidenced how deep and full
was the sympathy of the community for
the afflicted family, and the esteem in
which the deceased was held.
Mr. Taylor had been suffering from a
severe attack of Neuralgia. Thursday
last, he purchased bottle of Bromidia,
from the drug store OF w. NJ. Allen, and
took dose to relieve the pain from
which he was suffering greatly. Not
getting relief from this, he took a second
dose and fell asleep. Mrs. Taylor be-
came alarmed at his long continued sleep
and called for assistance. Drs. F. L.
Henkel and b. p. Reese were sent for,
and worked with their patient for an
hour, but all their efforts were unavail-
ing. Jas. B. Taylor slept that sleep from
which there is no waking in this world
and his spirit had taken its flight to the
land, unprecedented and unknown to the
inhabitants of earth. r.
Mr. Taylor was the son of Jas. E. Tay-
lor, of our city, and for many years did
business with his father under the firm
name of James E. Taylor and Son. They
closed business, however, about year
ago, and Mr.. James B. Taylor has for
several months been doing business on
his own account, at No. 90, East Beverly
upper stories of the building. and died
there. Several years ago Mr.. Taylor
married Miss Lille Henkle, who, with
three small children, survive him.
The funeral Sunday afternoon, was the
largest seen in this city for years. Mr..
Taylor was a member of the Odd Fell,
lows, Knights of Pythias, and the late
military company, the jackson Rifles.
The two first named orders and the
Stonewall Band attended the funeral.
The floral tributes were beautiful. The
officers and members Of the jackson
Rifles sent an elegant design, "Gates
Ajar,n surmounted by a crown of Roses
and Chrysanthenums. ...s. W. W.,
The funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Hullihen, Rector in charge
of the church and at the grave. in ad-
dition to the services Of the church, the
burial services of the Odd Fellows, and
Knights of Pythias were read by mem
bers of these orders. Mr.. Taylor was
member of the Episcopal church, and
the Sunday before his death, participa-
ted in the sacred right of the holy COM
munion, in company with his wife. The
afflicted family has the sympathy of the
entire community. While grey heads
are spared, this young man, only ~ years
of age, and in the flower of his life, lis
taken away from those dependent upon
him, and in the midst of his usefulness
but while our short-sighted vision
bounded by our earthly horizon fails to
see through the mysterious ways of
Gods dealing with the sons of men; yet
with reverence we must bow to the in
evitable decree Of Him who doeth all
things wisely and well. 1t is comforting
to know that those who mourn, are s'not
without hopen ''. ' :" %5r..t r. .. ~, ~
The pail bearers were Frank B. Yates
and George NEWMAN, for the Knights of
Pythias; Charles Karicoffe and A. c.
Braxton, for the Odd Fellows and. Jas.
B. Woodward, Frank Meriken, Edward
Burress and Richard s. Ker.gr tsati q. !,
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