Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-12
MARsHALL WHITE DEAD
After Brief IIness-A Peculiarly Sad
bereavement.

AlicE bFitI IilueHH-A REGULARLY Bad
Bereavement.
Marshall Vass White. son OF Col.
Robert White, whose death has been
expected at any time during tho past
week, passed away peacefully at the
home OF his parents, on Fourteenth
street, shortly after eleven o'clock yes
terday morning. The bereavement.is a
peculiarly sad one, and the afflicted
parents have the heartfelt sympathy Of
the entire community. He was the
only living son In whom the parents felt
natural pride, as he had Just started
upon business career which prom sed
high attachments. His death leaves
but one surviving member of family
of six children, Mrs. Kate Ferrel OF
Richmond, Va.
Deceased was born in Romnev, Hamp-
shire county, and was in the twenty
seventh yeGr Of his age. Shortly after
his birth Col. White removed to Wheel
ing. Marshall was educated in the pub
lie schools in this city, and subsequently
attended the State University and the
Military Institute of Virginia. He was
a clerk in the Office OF Secretary OF
State Henry $. Walker. under the WI
son ad administration, and later was con-
nected with the clerical force at the Il.
~ o. freight Office in this city. About
three years ago he accepted a position
with i. c. Thompson X Co., OF Phila-
delphia, where his business tact was
early recognized and his advancement
was rapid: Some time ago he was made
general agent for the Southern States.
and had charge OF twelve travelling
statesmen i'm Introducing Hoe Cake"
soap and Red Seal I've. Mr.. White was
on the road himself most OF the time,
and was one OF the best known
members OF the Commercial Trav-
elers' Protective Association in
the district which he canyassed.
His loss will be deeply felt by the
'drummers," with all OF whom he was
a great favorlte. Whole-sou' ed, warm
hearted, urbane and genial, he made
friends OF all with whom he was thrown
in contact in his business relations. He
was peculiarly fitted for his chosen
profession. The following letter re-
ceived from his employers, shows how
much they valued his services.
OFFICE II. &. Thomson ~ Co,
PHILADELPHIA, January 6.
Mr.. Ro5Crt WhHs:
DEAR SRI was away from the Office
yesterday when your kilograms were re-
ceived. | sincerely regret 10 learn that
Marshall is sinking rapidly. However.
wherever there is life there is hope. and
/ Will join you and your family in clingiug
to that sweet word Hope" as long a.
there is a spark of life existing and trust
in tho Almighty for the results
If IL should be His will tFat Marshall
shall live and recover, we would like 10
send him TO California, where the climate
would build him up in health.
Last night / was quite wakeful, as
have been exceedingly anxious about him.
and now await anxiOuslv and hopefully
the favorable results. Yours, truly,
II. X. BUtK
The illness which cut short the earth
ly career Of Mr.. White dates back about
two weeks. He suffered from an attack
OF the grippe, with which he battled
with characteristic determination. but
was finally compelled 90 90 to bed. Par
alysis OF the throat followed, which ar
terward extended over the entire body.
and affected his brain. Six days ago
his physicians pronounced the case
hopeless, and the anxious parents and
friends who kept vigil at his bedside
patiently awaited the end. Although
expected, 10 nevertheless came as a
great shock 20 those who hoped against
hope. and did not give up while a spark
OF life remained
The funeral will take place to-mor-
row afternoon at two o'clock. from tho
residence Of his parents. No. rs Fonr-
teenth street The interment will be
made at Greenwood cemetery.
stifsi & Co stu have the couaiannent Of
Fur fapes sons the m direct from tho t,t A. M