Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-09
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With the relatives an friends, this entire
community deeply mourns the death of Mrs
Matilda K Trout. which occurred at her late
residence on West Augusta street in the early
morning of the End instant, aged nearly 10
years The deceased was the widow of Mr.
Nicholas X. Trout, an honored and popular
citizen, who died in 1875. AS deputy clerk IN
the courts, member of the BAR of the State
Legislature and Mayor of the city his memory
is fondy cherished in association with the
public service he rendered nd for life OF the
kindliest character with his fellow-men. Mrs.
Trout was the daughter of Mr.. Erasmus Stro-
ling, one of the old clerks of Augusta county,
whose character and public services were so
touchingly portrayed by the late Judge Shelf
fey, for the volume lately published by Mr..
Frederick Johnston of Salem, Va, sketching
the characters and services of the "old
clerks of Virginia" She was sister OF the
late DR.. Francis 7. Stribling, an eminent ply
| stefan, whose name and service are historic as
the Superintendent of the Western Lunatic
Asylum.
Mrs Trout was a devoted Christian, and
faithful to the duty enjoined upon member
ship of Trinity Episcopal church, and as the
divine teacher enlarged the scene of effective
work; to minister to the needy and care for
the afflicted where her hands and comforting
words found opportunity. The sickness which
caused her death was of short duration. In
sweet repose and in the full assurance of life's
duty well performed, she passed away to her
rest with the saints.
Her husband and three children preceded
her to the grave-Mrs, H. NJ. McIihany, Miss
Fanny and Mr.. E. Stribling Trout. Those
who survive are Mrs C. L. Cooke, Misses Sallie;
NJ Gay; Louise; Hattie and Mr.. Nicholas K.
Trout, of Colorado.
The funeral services took place in the Trim
ity Episcopal church, Rev. w. Q. Hullinen,
Rector on the afternoon OF the Bird instant,
and the burial in Thornrose cemetery where
those of the family who have gone before are
buried.
The young ladies of the Virginia Female In
stitute, Mrs. General J. E. B. Stuart, Principal, |
of which Miss Hattie Trout, daughter OF the
deceased, is one of the faculty, attended the
services in a body.
The rich floral tributes beautifed the sacred |
testimonials to one SO much beloved
The pall-bearer were Messrs. H. NJ. Nc
Ilhany, c. L. Cooke, F. T. Stribling, j. H.
Skinner, P H. Trout and A. F. Kinney.
Mr. William S. Beard, highly respected
citizen, whose home was near Fort Defiance
in this county, died in st. Luke's Home IN
Richmond at o'clock on Friday last, Nov.
4th, after surgical operation, aged 80 years,
leaving a widow and several children. He
was the son of Mr. David Beard, and his wife,
who survives him, was Miss Nina Stout, the
only daughter of Mr.. Thornton G. Stout.
His remains arrived here on the train Sat
urday evening, whence they were taken to
hts home, and at II O'Clock on Sunday morn
ing the funeral services were performed at
Mt. Horeb Church by Rev. J. w. Wolfe.
The pall-bearers were his brothers and broth
ers -in-law. F. ~ |
A large number of persons attended to pay
the last tribute of love and respect to the de-
ceased