Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
ROBERT II. WHLTLOCK
DEATH LAST NIGHT OF THIS Es-
TEsMEC AND WEALTHY CITIZEN.
sketch Of His War and Business Career
MIR. Smith Dies suddenly asa
Business Meeting.

for the past eight weeks. but was not con-
fined to the house. and his illness was not
thought TO be serious. Last Thursday
he went driving. but soon thereafter
alarming symptoms developed. and his
condition was considered very critical.
His death. which has been feared for
several days, was very peaceful. lie was
unconscious for several hours before the
end came. HIS demise was caused by
complication of diseases.
The deceased. who was O son of the late
Richard Ii. Whitlock. a prominent ante
bellum merchant of Richmond, was born
in this city in December. 1889. and resided
throughout his youth at the old family
homestead. No. 2sl4 east Broad street.
HIS WAR RECORD.
In the early part of the war he enlisted
in Company ID, Fifteenth Virginia Regi-
ment. of which Captain John Stuart
Walker, who was afterwards made major
and killed below Richmond. was COM
mandant Subsequently he was trans
terred to the New Kent Cavalry. whore he
achieved brilliant record. He was terri,
bly, wounded at Nancy's shop in 1894 aud
his comrades came very near leaving MN
on the field of battle. as they thought he
was dead. For some time after he received
the wound his life was despalred OF and
hjs recovery was considered almost
miracle.
BUSINESS CAREER.
After the cessation of hostilities Mr..
Wbitlock engaged in the box-manufac-
turing business IN this city. and by his un-
swerving integrity and business ability
soon built splendid trade and established
an enylable reputation IN the commercial
world. For many years he dld business
under the frm-name Of X. II. Nhitlock.
H. loo ars sea in
the concern of Messrs. Harwood & Jones.
who have an immense box-making estab-
llshment nj No. II south Eighteenth street.
He was also the owner of large factories IN
LynchOurg and ONO.
Mr.. Whitlock, despite his many busi-
ness cares. always had tho commercial and
religious welfare Of Richmond thoroughly
at heart. aud both in public movements
and in his church was ever regarded as u
powerful factor. For many years ne was
an active member of the Board OF Direct
ors of the Chamber of Commerce. and he
has also been tireless worker ON the COM
mittees of this organization.
Prior to tho reform movement he was
member of the City Council and served
two terms IN that body He was chairman
of the Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform aDd was a faithful and valuable
representative OF his ward.
WORK FOR THE CHURCH.
Few men in this city have been more
prominent among the Msthodists than
MIR. Whitlock. He gave freely both OF his
time and means to all religious move
ments and was jealous member OF
Centenary church. llo was leader in the
work OF the Methodist Laymen's Union
and took active interest Ill church-build-
ing. He was member OF the committee
-, ,ho af tIa creation nf NJ LANES
church, now in process Of building at the
corner OF Iwenty-nlnth and Marshall.
The deceased was always ready 10 lend
helping hand to charitable objects. but
his modesty and retiring nature hid many
Of his generous deeds from public notice.
FAMILY CONNECTIONS.
Mr.. Whitlock had always been popular
In social circles, and his handsome home.
on Franklin street. erected some ten or
twelve wears ago, was the scene OF un-
bounded hospitality. He married Miss
Lou Ford. of Coyington. KY, who survives
him. lie leaves no children.
Mr. Whitiock leaves two brothers,
| Messrs. Charles T.. and james G.. Whit
| lock, and FIVE sisters. Mrs. George ID. Har-
wood, Mrs. Garrett Pretlow. Mrs. james
W. Pedin. Mrs Joel Cooke. and Miss 0cta.
via Whitlock. All of his sisters reside III
| this city, except the last named, who lives
with her brother. Mr. James Whitlock,
near Ashland.
| The deceased wns sincere. generous
| man, whose strict religious principles IN
no way chilled the warmth Of his heart or
affected his genial nature. Ho was firm
| and resolute and though possessed OF
great strength OF character was never
| harsh or stern.
! In addition 70 his large property in
terests Mr. Whitlock carried q consldera-
| bio amount of life nsursnce--perhaps over
! 800, 600. He had $4,000 In the North
western Mutual and 100000 in the Eguita-
ble
| Tho arrangements for the funeral have
not vet been perfected. but 1t Will proba-
| bly, take place from Centenary church
| some time tomorrow afternoon.
sudden Death of SIR. William T.. smith
| Sir william &. Smith, junior member Of the
| firm OF {. l., SiZer Co., commission meichants
| No. south Fifteenth street, uied very suddenly
yesterday Afternoon while attending n business
| meeting in the board-roOm Of tho Grain and
| Cotton Exchange.
The meeting was hold by tho produce dealers
| Of the city for the ourp1se OF forming en- eJ'
| change. OGcers had boon elected the constitu'
ton had be1n read. and most 81 tue sections ap-
! proved. Some question was raised as 10 tw(
| paragraphs and these were referred TO epecia
committee oi five.
| President Grooms hal Just announced the
| committee, with Mr.. Smith ~ ono " its nom
bers when, looking 60 his right. be saw that gen
| tleman lean forward with his head in his hands
as Il m. Several persons We're attracted by This
| movement ana they sDraDg 10 Mr.. smiths az.
| sistance. He was laid on the table and
| sttmulants applied. Ths city ambulance and
| several physicians were telephonei for but life
| WAS extinct belOre any Of them arrived, though
| they responded WITH great promptness. gel-
| yanic battery was tried, though OF no avail
Coroner Taylor was called In. but mold no IN
quest, as death resulted from natural CAUSES
perhaps come brain or heart trouble.
| Tho death OF Sir. smith was peculiarly sad
| With happy little family and well-estabsh-
cd businosB which wss growing steadily, he had
| everything 70 make life bright and attractive
| The deceased was ia the 3lst year OF his age
| aud was a young man OF hne Christian char
Gcter. He was a CONSISTENT member OF Mar
ghail-Street Christian church aud was active In
| all branches % CHRISTIAN work. lie married
| Miss sizsr. sst9r OF his partner who, with on'
| child, survives him.
| Death OF Nr. Catherine Reinh.rdt.
| hrs. Catherine Reinhardt. widow II Mr.. Johr
| Rsinhardt, died In TINS city Yesterday In th'
| 77th year OF her gge. Mrs Relnhardt was tn'
| mother Of Professor Jacob heinnardt, Mr.. Jobr
| Reinhardt, Mrs. John Lauer, and Mrs. Andor
SOD, all Of Richmond. She was woman whose
| life had been deyoted 10 her family, and was be
| loved by all who knew her for her kindness 0
heart and benevolent acte. She was consisten
| member Of ~. Aarys German Catholic church
| from which her funeral will take place al
| o'clock Thursday morning.
other Deaths and Funerals.
| The funeral OF Mr.. w. Archer Turpin, who's
| death was announced In yesterday morning
| DIsPATCH. will tako place from hts mothers re
| ridsnce. No. IO2S west Grace street, at ocloc
| this afternoon. The foOwins wili be the pal
bearers: Acttyo-Measfs. JltnDie Haryie, Dayli
X. .Walthali. Wyndam Boiling, Edward Crnmp, i
| A. Saunders. Jr., +. J. B-ale, Dr. Wythe Davis
| and Messrs. j. 4. Saunders and Meade Has
klns. llonorary--Messrs. Peyton Darlington
| Ch aries ". Goddin. X. Il. Chaflip. James Cor
don, John Augustine, Emmett Wesiger. al
Tom Booker.
Mrs Elizabeth c. Beasley, widow OF Judg
| Beasley, OF Greene county, died az the residenc
| OF ber eon-in-law, Mr. James ID. Carneal, o
Grove avenue, Monday morning at o O'Clock
The deceased leaves family OF five children
| The romans were taken 10 Greene county 'o
the 500 train OF the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way yesterday morning and were inferred In tn
| old family cemetery.
st, Johns Loige OF Mssons has received In
telligencs from lodge Of socorro. y. A.. OF IN
death OF George d. Tabor, whicn occurred I
that tow April 24th. The lodge buried tho re
mains With Masonic honors- Ar. Tabor ha
| peep a member o. St. Johns Lodge, bat dc
mltted last september. lie formerly lived
Gocchland county.
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