The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21


place in MAY, 1854. He had been life
long member Of the Baptist Church. and
was one of the original members and
deac0ns Of Leigh-strect church.
He had been superintendent of its sun
day school. and held other Offices of honor
and trust in the church. He was one Of
the Oldest residents Of Church Hin. and
for a great number Of years lived on
Broad street
Mr. Turpin leaves a large number Of
children and grandchildren. His children
are Mr.. Jackson Turpin. Of Cincinnati,
Who is at present in the city; Mrs. w.
W.. Dickie. Mrs Willis. Mrs Mary Tur-
yin and Miss Rebecca Turpin.
Nr. Turpin was a faithful and cOur-
-eous public officer, and no word of COM
rlsint has been heard Of his administra-
,or q the affairs OF his position RE
was a man Of strict integrity and of the
most agreeable manners. he was one OF
fne most devoted and useful members
u his church, one of the best husbands
and fathers, and enjoyed the highest
esteem Of a large number Of friends all
over the city. Until the past few months
his health had been excellent but the
severe weather and the intrmilcs OF old
age brought on his death.
The Mayor has called a meeting of the
officers Of the city to take proper action
in connection with the death of Mr.. Tur-
pin They will meet to-day at 1:30 o'clock
IN the Council chamber.
The funeral services will be held at
Leigh-street Baptist church on Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. The list of all
bearers has not vet been completed.
The office Of e late Auditor was closed
Yesterday afternoon imediately after the
announcement Of his death reached the
City Hall. and heavy crepe decorations
were placed on the outside Of the door.
There is already good deal Of talk as
70 who will be elected by the city Council
as successor 70 Mr.. Turpin. Mr. T.. j.
Warren. chief clerk Of the Auditor. is
prominently mentioned for the position.
with Deputy Collector y. a. Barber az
close second. Councilman J. Taylor STRAIT
ton also is a candidate for the position.
Mrs. Howell Dead.
Mrs. Mary Anne Howell died at 1l:5
o'clock yesterday at the residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. Martha j. Sutherland, 500
EAST Clay street. Mrs Howell was in her
ciQhty-ninth year, and was in the enjoy
fnent OF her faculties until the hour of
her death. She has resided in Richmond
since 1917. and was a wcll-known member
4 Leigh street Baptist church. She
leaves two children. Mrs. Sutherland and
Mrs. NJ w. Abraham, of Washington, d.
C.:also twelve grandchildren and twenty
six great grandchildren. most Of whom
live IN this city.
Her pall-bearers will comprise eight or
hsr grandsons.
The funeral will take place from the
Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Friends are requested not
10 bring flowers.
Mrs. Sarah Il. Cobb.
Mrs. Sarah +. Cobb. the wife OF Mr.. 5.
z Cobb. died yesterday afternoon at 12:45
o'clock at the residence of her husband
No 1913 north Twenty-seventh street.
She leaves a husband and five little emil
dren TO mourn their irrepdrable loss.
The remains will be taken 10 West POINT
this evening at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Cobb was
fortv-two wears of age, a devoted wife
and a loving mother She moved In
large circle of friends all OF whom grieVe
al her death, even az they admired her
IA life for her many noble traits OF
womanly character.
Three of her children are now sick, one
quite seriously.
Mrs. Bragg.
Mrs. Martha L. Bragg died yesterday
st the residence Of her brother-in-law'
Mr. James w. Shields. corner Nineteenth
and Grace street. The time Of the funeraI
will be announced later.
other Deaths.
BaSl J. Fowler. the son OF Mr.. william
Fowler, OF this city, died on THURSDAY at
lis residence In Philadelphia. He was thirty
four years old
Mrs. Blenda Goodman Peatross, daughter
q Lyttleton and Ellen Goodman, Of Powha-
tan county. died on Thursday at the resi-
cence Of her husband, j. o. Peatross, lol"
west Cary street Deceased was twenty
seven years old.
The funeral services will be held at the
residence this morning at 1890 o'clock. The
iuter1nent will take place at Mount STEP
Ballsville, POwhatan county.
Mr. Robert Taylor died on Thursday at
II A. NJ, at his residence. No. Hill street.
10 the age Of fifty-three years.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
az 3 O'clock from st. Marks church
Funeral of Mr.. Jackson.
The funeral Of Mr.. Thomas Candy jack
eon iii take Mace at noon to-day from
Moore Memorial Episcopal church. Bishop
A. NJ. Randolph. Rev. D. f. Sprigg rector
% the church, and Rev. l.. X. Mason rec
tor OF Grace Episcopal church. VIII
oficiate
The following gentlemen have cohse'teu
70 act as pall-bearers:
Acuve-Richard G.. Pegram, Judge 10
siah Leake, +. II. Mcclure BeverB -
Crunp. 10 Lane Stern, Captain Cussons'
James II. Drake, James w. Pegram.
H0nOrary-John Il. Montague. behJd"i"
G. Wherry. n. w. Nelson. Thomas A.
brander Maxwell T. Clarke. Or. IL. a.
Brock. e. A. Baughman. montgomery
West d. ID. Talley.