The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-14
OBITUARY.

| the home of his sister aud nieces. at Gra-
| hamvile S c., on the morning OF March
| y.h.
Mr.. Howard's wife. who was one OF the
best known and most highly esteemed
ladies' in Richmond. died last November.
Mr. Howard went to Grahamvllie last
week 10 spend the remainder OF his GAYS
with his relatives i'm that place. lie
reached there in the afternoon, and was
very warmly welcomed. During the night
he was taken III, and IL was evident that
his brain was affected. He suffered
greatly, but found relief at o'clock In
the morning. when he breathed his last.
His relatives, who had looked forward
with great pleasure TO having him make
his home with them. were greatly dis
tressed at his unexpected death
For several years Mr. Howard was an
employe in the salesroom of the Presby-
terrain Committee Of Publication. He al
forwards became a partner with j. ID.
X Sleight In a book store on Broad street.
After that he engaged in business on his
own account, In which he was not very
successful.
Mr. Howard was n man OF retired hab-
its fond OF reading, and was well ac-
duainted with general lierature. lie was
extremely kind and courteous In MS
manner and probably never made an
enemy in his life. For thirty-one years he
a
church Of this city. and was well known
for his blameless life.
BY birth Mr. Howard was South caro-
unian and a member OF a distinguished
family one OF his sisters married the
grandson Of General William Moultrle, OF
Revolutionary fame. and his brother. Mr..
William & Howard, one Of the last sur
vivors Of the battle Of San Jacinto. mar
ried the granddaughter Of Judge Thomas
T.. Hayward. one OF the signers OF the
Declaration Of Independence.
From his home In Beaufort county
Mr.. Howard removed 10 Washington city
where he was united In marriage WIN
Miss Jane S Schoolcraft, the daughter OF
Henry r. Schoolcraft. Ii. D., the dis
tincuished explorer. ethnologist ana MS
torian. At the beginning Of the war ne
removed 10 Richmond, where he held an
office under the Confederate Government
At a special meeting OF the board OF
directors Of the Old Dominion steamship
Company. held in New YORK on March
10. 1893, the following preamble ahr le9V
iutions uDOn the death OF the late presl-
dent of the company were adopted'
Whereas Providence has taken IRON
Nc orr beloved friend and associate, Johh
VI eoinso1. who has been for many
years = member Of the board ana for
the last six years its presiding oihCtr'
wise counsellor, serving the company d.
oil times With signal ability careiul anu
lust i'm the administration OF us au"iIs
vet whose relations not only WIKI the
hoard but with the cOmpanys omceFs
and emDloves and its extensive ccnn"c-
tiors we're characterized by the greatest
Kindness and consideration, winning the
confidence ana respect of all; be II
Resolved, That this board herepy eN-
presses it's appreciation Of the great loss
nod In
n member. and. individually, with pro-
found grief deplore the loss OF sincere
friend whose sterling character had won
their warmest admiration and love.
Resolved. That these resolutions be IN
cor2orated I'm the minutes OF TINS meet
ing: that copy Of them be sent 10 tne
family OF Mr.. Robinson. 10 whom the
hoard tenders it's deepest sympathy In
their bereavement, and that they be pub
lshed
telegram was received yesterday
from Emory and Henry College annouh-
cling the death OF Professor e. T.. whey,
D. d. Ii. D., who with the exception OF
the past year has been president OK Ihat
institution for more than forty years,
He was in his seventy-ninth year ana
came 10 Virginia in 1899 from Boston
where his father, a Methodist preacher
lived. <
Dr WILEY was a man Of wide informa-
lion and knowledge. and besides being an
educator Of marked ability was
preacher of great force. He was mem
Der Of the Holstein conference anu a
member OF every general conference TOT
many wears He retired from the presl-
deucy Of Emory and Henry last year on
| account OF advancing age. lie leaNes d
widow and three children by second
marriage His daughter Mrs. Buchanah'
wife OF Professor Buchanan, OF Randolph
Macon College, was deferred IRON at
tending the funeral by the illness OF one
Of her sons.
Mr. William Hogan, the well-Anown
paper-hanger Of this city, was buried
Yesterday morning from the caihedrai.
Requicm mass was celebrated by Rev.
Father NcKeefry. who n his sermon,
smoke most ceelingly Of the deceased and
Of the lesson that should be drawn from
his life and death. Interment was III
Mount Calvsry cemetery.
The funeral procession was one OF the
largest eyer seen In the city. Deceased
belonged TO the McGill Catholic Union
end the Ancient order OF Hibernians.
The former sent delegation OF eight
members. and the latter attended in
lody. filling eighteen carriages. In both
socisties, and, in fact. among all VINO
knew him. ne was highly esteemed.
Mr.. Christian G. Boltz. a well-known
resident. died Saturday afternoon at his
late residence. on west Catherine street,
in the nfty-hrst year Of his age.
His funeral took place yesterday morn
ing at II o'clock from Biley's undertake
ing establishment The funeral services
were conducted at the Eighth-street Ger
man Lutheran church.
The funeral OF Fannie Lee, wife OF Mr..
John l.. Satterheld. who died Sunday
night. will take place this afternoon at l
o'clock from her late residence 5l2 north
Ninth street.
Deceased was the daughter OF Mrs.
V. +. and the late George W. Fors, and
was twenty-seven years Of age
The death OF Mrs. Edna Grotz occurred
AT her late residence Sunday afternoon
at ! o'clock. Deceased was the wife OF
Mr.. John A. Croft and in the forty-third
year OF her age.
Funeral viii take place from her late
residence, No. 3 east Leigh street, at J
o'clock this afternoon.