Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
HARVEST OF THE GREAT REAPER.
Deaths Yesterday of Messrs. 5. Blair Nor
ris and w. +. woods-seversl Funerals.

Mr.. s. Blair Morris died early yesterday
morning after lingering illness or
Bripht's disease, from which he had been
a great sufferer for years. He was man
of very strong convictions, and one who
remained LOYAL throughout life to the
views lmbibed in early youth. HIS father
was a close personal friend of John Minor
Bolts. whom Mr.. Morris greatly admired,
and whose principles he advocated. Mr.
Morriss distinguishing characteristic was
his true loyal friendship, and his death IS
sadly mourned by many who knew and ap-
preciated him. For the last twenty years
he was connected with the firm of Daven-
port & Morris as a salesman, in which de
partment he showed rare talent. and was
considered to DO probably the best grocery
salesman IN this city. He leaves a sister,
Miss Julia w. Morris, and one brother,
Mr.. Junlus A. Morris. of the firm OF Dayen-
port AZ Morris. Mr.. Morris married q Miss
GRAY. daughter OF Mr.. A. ). GRAY. She
only lived two years after the marriage,
aud left one daughter, who died some time
later. Mr.. Morris never married again.
The funeral will take place from the
residence OF Miss Morris. No. 3lo east
franklin street. at 5 o'clock tins afternoon.
The following gentlemen will act as pail
bearers: Messrs Lewis III. Blair, Adolphus
Blair, John Currle. Nj. A. Chambers. W.. |.
Mosbv, +. A. Davenport, Il. u. Lelgh, JT;'
Wyndham Boiling, Wray, |. Knight, Ii. +.
Lefebvre, BENJAMIN Eldridge, Ihomas
Adkins, James Augustine, Blair BOILING
A wELL-KNowN DRUMMER.
Mr.. William +. Woods, one Of the most
widely-known and best travelling sales
men in Virginia, died at 4 O'Clock yester-
day morning ut Low Moor, AlIeghahy
county. This sad intelligence was con-
veved in a telegram received early in the
dav by the firm of Drewry, Hughes d Co..
with which the deceased had been asso-
ciated since since 1871 with the exception
of a few months when he was engaged III
other business.
The deceased, who was son of the late
Colonel Peter A. Woods. OF Albemarl'
county, was q true man in every relation
of life. and enjoyed to rare degree the
confidence and atfectionate esteem OF
WIDE circle of friends. He entered the Otel
Battery when only l6 years OF age, servet
throughout the war with gallantry, ano
surrendered at Appomattox station th'
day after General Lees surrender az IN
Courthouse. He was quite popular Wit
his associates, by whom he was NICK
named "Perne."
MIR. Woods was 46 years old. He had nt
children, but is survived by gu lnyano
wife, daughter of Congressman hOiii'
day. HIS illness was OF quite snoI. uute-
ton, and it was not known here that nj,
condition was serious until the receipt oi
a telegram on Tuesday from the Low Moo
Company. His firm at once wired IN
company to employ a nurse 20 relieve Mrs
| Woods and to secure for her husband TN
best attention and treatment.
The funeral Will be preached tins morn
inc al Low Moor and will be attended b.
Sir. Hughes. who left for that place last
night.
OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mr.. Thomas Carter BEDFORD. an old gen
| tleman living in Henrico county, Just out
! side OF Fulton, died very suddenly Wed
nesday night. Squire Frischkorn We've
the remains yesterday morning, but oil.
not deem an inquest necessary. Dealt
| probably resulted from apoplexy.. DE-
| ceased was GO years old and incapaeitate
| for work. He lived with the widow OF III
! son, who died some time ago.
There was large attendance at the ~
neral of Mrs. Charles S. Stringfellow, whic
| took place from Sc. Pauls church at hal
| past S o'clock Yesterday afternoon, In
services were conducted by Rev. Horac
| Stringfellow, OF Alabama, assisted by he'
| Mr.. Williams. The interment was ut Holly
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