Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-17
DEATHS.


ley pike few miles north of the city. died on
the 10th instant, aged seventy-four years. The
deceased was a native of Bath county and in
the prime of his manhood resided in Nelson
county. where he married and had large re-
lationship. He was literally educated and
chose farming as a pursuit. AS he entered into
fellowship with Virginia farmers. he enjoyed
| the pleasures and comforts of that class. which
| never before or since witnessed such pros
perity as that which pervaded the State In the
decade before 1860. Settled upon fine Rock
fish estate in Nelson county. he married
| daughter of the late Mr.. William Ma ssie, one
of the most eminent patrons of agriculture in
| the State, and enjoyed associations, which,
with his cultured intercourse. called him into
the public service of the people. one of which
was that of representative of the county In
the Legislature. Whilst engaged In agricul-
tural pursuits in Nelson. he controlled large
cattle-range on the mountain above the Grab
Tree Falls. and, more than any other person In
thai day. opened the approaches to that won
derful curiosity of which he delighted to con-
vene all the remainder of his life. Some years
| ago, he changed his interests to Augusta coun
| ty where he continued to reside till his death.
Mrs. Warwick died few years since. Both
husband and wife were members OF the Second
Presbyterian church, and both, by the same
pastor, were buried from that sau ctuary-the
latter on the day succeeding his DEATH
The death of Mr.. George Frank Hoover has
caused sad vacancy in the community OF
Swoopes Depot. He was born March 2nd,
| 1922. which would have made him. within 3
months, 60 years old. The sI6dsnness of his
death was q great st ock to bis immediate fam
lily, and a surprise to all his friends. Although
| he had not been well for some time, still he
was not in state of health which created any
fear of a speedy end. On Wednesday OF last
week. he was quite sick. with what was con-
| sidered to be a severe attack of Indigestion. In
the absence of his family physician Or. Ogg)
DIR. Patterson was summoned from town. On
Wednesday night. he rested well and to all
appearances seemed much better. Thursday
morning at O'Clock, he talked freely to his
wife who was sitting up by the fire. He SEEM
ed really better, but within half an hour, Mrs
Hoover. hearing peculiar breathing. went to
his bedside and found him dying.
He passed quietly away not a struggle. Alive
and conversing at A. M, he was dead at $50.
The immediate cause of death was supposed to
be some violent attack upon the heart. Thus
passed away kind and affectionate husband
and father. q considerate neighbour. firm
friend a good citizen. and a useful member OF
the Presbyterian church. He was o peace
maker. and has passed. no doubt, to a peace,
makers reward. On Sunday morning last, the
funeral services over his remains were con-
Quoted at Hebron church, of which he was a
member. by his pastor, Rev. ]. e. Booker. in
the presence OF very large congregation.
gathered. no doubt, to show their esteem for
his memory. He will be missed by ALL but by
none more than by his pastor. He was buried
in Hebron church cemetery. the following
gentlemen acting as pall-bearers on the oc-
casion:-
Messrs. Cornelius ]. Coiner. William Craw-
ford. Thomas Thompson. G. T. Spotts Addison
Baylor. George Hevener, Joseph Wilson, and
Baxter Trimble.
The entire community extends to his be-
reaved family the sincerest sympathy.
Mr.. Thomas Preston Hoge died suddenly
Monday night at the residence of mis- brother,
Mr.. Arista Hoge, on Kalorama street. The de-
ceased had been an invalid and in very feeble
health for many years. He retired as usual
without any seemingly near or apparent trou- |
Bile more than was customary to his delicate
condition. Not appearing at his usual time in |
the morning, he was looked for and found in |
his bed, with life extinct. He was So years of
age. |
In early life and when In possession OF
health. Mr.. Hoge was an active business man |
engaged in mercantile pursuits. The late Mr..
Matthew Blair, Who half a century or more
ago, was merchant in Stanton and then in |
Scottsvile, removed to Richmond on the CONS
pletion of the James River canal above Scots |
ville and there. till his death, extensively |
engaged In the business Of commission mer-
chant For many years. the Richmond busi- |
ness was conducted by the firm OF Blair and |
Hoge,-the deceased being the junior partner. |
Oflate years. the deceased was mostly obser- |
we'd at the store of his brother, Mr.. John B. !
Hoge, on Augusta street. He was q widower |
and leaves one daughter. married, who resides |
in the West. He had long been a member of
the First Presbyterian church. The funeral |
services will take place this afternoon from
the reside nce OF Mr.. Arista Roge, KaIorama
street, at O'Clock. /
BURNED TO DEATH.-Miss Martha Eek lei of
Richmond, a niece OF Mr.. Alex. Hart OF this
city, who was learning type writing at the
College at Bedford city. had the misfortune to
have her clothes take fire whilst sitting at her
type writing machine. on Monday the 9Th and
she was so badly burned that she died on the
next night.