The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-30
Deaths.
DIR. JOHN WILL HARRIS,

Rev. DIR. w. A. Harris, principal OF w.
/ f. Institute on Saturday. and the re-
f mains wer, attended to the grave by a
1 very large number of sympathlzlng
! friends.
Dr. Harris was gentleman OF unusual
culture. His range OF reading was wlae.
and his mind was richly stored from the
most learned and cultured authors. lie
inherited a fondness for the medical
pursuit from his distinguished father.
DIR. C. r. Harris, decd, and applied him
self to the study of that science in early
life. graduating from several medical
colleges with honor. He subsequently
studied law, and on finishing the course,
formed partnership with Hon. James
w. Marshall, of New Castle, Craig
county He remained there about a
year. and then accepted a position as an
editorial writer on the Indianapolis
Journal, where he remained about II
months. He returned to Staunton and
resumed the practice of the profession
of medicine. his inclination running
more to that line than that of law. He
was recognized by his brother physi-
clans as an able and learned member OF
the profession, and by the community
as an intelligent and successful practi-
toner.
DR.. Harris natural talents and gifts
and rich fund of information made. him
delightful companion, and no one
numbered IA larger circle of devoted
friends and admirers than he did. His
keen insight into human nature; his
accurate appreciation OF the varied
shades of human character; his lively
sense of the ridiculous, and happy fac
ultv of understanding the moods and
conditions Of men, were rare character
istics, which he INDUCED occasionally,
to the amusement of those around him,
but always with such discriminating
Judgment and fine sense of propriety,
as not to cause offense. He was a grace
full incisive and forceful writer, and had
he devoted himself solely to the editorial
profession he would have become one OF
the distinguished and noted men in the
calling. He was a rare combination OF
humor. learning, pathos and logic, and
had he cared for the plaudits of the
world, could have played prominent
part either in politics, law or literature.
He preferred the quiet of social life, the
freedom of friendships circles, and the
elbow touch of congenial companions to
the attritions and struggles of public
life, and the arduous duties of public
service.
DIR. Harris never married. He leaves
an only sister, Miss Maggie Harris, who
reached his bedside from neighboring
county in time to catch a last glimpse
of the animate features, as the spirit
passed away to the God who gave it.
He was nephew of Hon. Jno. T. Harris,
of Rockingham, Rev. W. A. Harris, D.
d., principal of W. F. Institute, and of
Col James O. Harris, of Atlanta, Ga,
and Col j. Marshall McCue, of this
place
And thus has passed away one who
was the friend of every body, and every
body a friend to him. He was welcome
visitor in all circles and esteemed and
loved as few men are. May he rest in
peace.
The funeral service was conducted by
Episcopal church, after which the re-
mains were taken to the cemetry. The
clerical services at the grave were con-
Guided by Rev. w. Q. Hullihen, and Rev.
Samuel Rodgers, d. D., pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, OF
Staunton. The final services at the
grave were the burial services of the
Independent order of Odd Fellows, of
which the deceased was a member in
good standing. These services were
rendered by Mr. Charles G.. Wheat, as
marshal, and Mr. Isaac Hoover as chap
/ lain
The following were the pall-bearers :
Messrs. Frank Alexander, Asher Ayres,
Newton Argenbright, G. L. Cooke, Frank
West, Asher w. Warden, w. B. Nc
| Ter, and G. NJ. Keblinger.
ACTION OF THE PHYSICIANS OF THE CITY
STAUNToN, VA, Jan. "a, 1890.
I At meeting of the physicians of the
city convened this afternoon at the office
of DIR. Reese, DR.. r. w. Shelton was
elected to preside, and DR.. J. NJ. Hanger
to act as secretary. Upon motion of DR..
Wayman, the following committee was
appointed to draft suitable resolutions
upon the death of our professional bro
Their, DR.. J. w Harris-Drs Reese, Way
man and Catlett. The meeting then adj
iourned until Saturday at s p. m., at
which the following preamble and reso
/ lutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, the great Ruler of the Universe has
in His infinite wisdom removed from our midst
our worthy and esteemed fellow laborer, DR..
/ John w. Harris, and
WHEREAS, the intimate relation held during a
useful business life by him with the members of
our profession makes it fitting that we record
our appreciation of him; that his kind heart,
generous disposition and genial nature made
him an ever-welcOme visitor Few men had so
versatile mind stored with such general infor
nation, well posted in his profession and more
recently manifeSting much interest in it, yet his
strongest forte seemed to be in journalism, for
which he has contributed much. 1t is not our
+ purpose to speak OF him other than profess
Slonal brother, yet few men had warmer friends
outside the profession In every relation of life
in which it has been our lot to be cast with him,
we have found him the same high-toned gentle
man, ever ready to cOncede what was hOnora-
BILE and right at the same time having firm
convictions of his own. In his death the com
munity has LOST good citizen in the prime of
life; the poor a warm friend; and the profession
one of its best and most worthy members
Therefore, .eH
RESOLVED, That the sudden removal of such
man from our profession leaves a vacancy that
will be deeply realized by all members of the
profession and its friends, and will prove a
4 grievous loss to this city and the public.
RESOLVED, That with deep sympathy with the
, afflicted sister, relatives and friends of the de-
ceased we express our earnest hope that even
their highest good. T. w. SHELTON, Prest.
j. NJ HANGER NJ. d., Sec'y.
DEATH OF A. NJ. CARRIER.
Mr.. Augustus M. CARRIER, one of the
oldest and most esteemed citizens of
/ Staunton, died on the evening of the
23d at his residence in this place, in the
S0th year of his age He had lived in
Staunton all of his life, and died in
charity with all men. He was the ia
ther of Messrs. John. Augustus n. ir.,
Asher, William, and Misses Mary and
Mamie CARRIER. and Mrs. Geo. Pforr and
Mrs. Chas. Gregory, and the immediate
descendant of one of the oldest and
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