The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-13
THE NOBLE old ROMAN GONE
Senator Thurman, of Ohio,
Passes Away.
He Was Born 1t Lynohburs. Va, From
Which He Went with His Father TO
Uhiilicothe, 0hio-There Re Studied
haw-His Services on tho Bench and
In Both Houses OF Congress.

an Both Houses OF Congress,
COLUMBUS. O., Dec. 1s.--The long and
useful career Of Judge Allen G. Thur.
man came to 9 close this afternoon at
O'Clock at his residence. The end was
peaceful In the extreme and the soul of
the great man left this earthly habita.
ton without q sign OF PHYSICAL dis.
tress. At the instant OF disaolu luton, and
for some hours before, Judge Thurman
had been lying In an unconscious CON.
dition. He passed merely from sleep
temporal to sleep eternal, and the
change was hardly noticeable even to
the loved ones who surrounded his bed
side.
In the midst of the volumes of knowl.
edge he priced so dearly, and amid the
scenes where he had spent 90 MANY
pleasant hours OF bis happy old age, the
vital spark took wings from the image
OF clay. Judge Thurman died in his
beloved library, which looks toward
the setting sun. Shortly after his fall
several weeks ago Judge Thurman's bed
was moved from the adjoining bedroom
to his library and he remained there.
Judge Thurman has lived with his
son, Allen w. Thurman, since the death
OF his wife several years ago, and being
unable to leave the house he occupied
apartments in the third story, where
he spent the last days of his life in q
remarkably plessans and agreeable
manner.
The beginning of Judge Thurman's
fatal illness dates from November 2
last, when he fell heavily while walk
Inn q lihroru
after the fall Judge Thurman's life was
despaired Of, but he rallied from the
shock, and ct times apparently seemed
to have regained his old-time vigor.
November Is Judge Thurman was 80
yearG old and on that date several Of
his old friends called on him and had a
pleasant chat. On that occasion he
smoked cigar with his friends and
seemed unusually cheerful and bright.
Since the accident he has had his
good days and his bad ones. He had
been confined to his bed nearly all the
time and his physician. Dr.. w. h.
Whitaker called on him daily. That
he wac steadily growing weaker was
apparent to all and 1t has been known
for some time that he could not hold
ous much longer.
Laot Thursday when DIR. Whitaker
SoAAOA Ao Aooho LID phblSub 6lGElUR uD
in chair, smoking cigar and appsr-
emily enjoying 1t He shook hands with
the doctor and said: my dear doctor,
cit down and talk to me-" He seemed
very cheerful and cracked Jokes, as was
bis habit. and talked to the doctor in
French, which he delighted in,
He didn't continue his French converse.
ton as long as usual, the doctor noticed
and went back to bed, his pulse being
rather feeble at this time.
On Wednesday at p. M, he seemed
listless and heavy about his eyes, and
his mental faculties appeared duller.
The change for the worae became quite
marked shortly after midnight this
morning, and the family became
alarmed and sent for DR.. Whitaker. At
that time the doctor found him almost
unconscious and his breathing WAS
lsborous. DR.. Whitaker aroused him su fIi
GENTLY TO ask him II he was thirsty, and
the Judge nodded his head in assent.
DR.. Whitaker gave him little water
and whiskey, which he swallowed with
difficulty. He seemed however to be
partially conscious of what he was
doing. He then sank into @ heavy
stupor from which he WAS never aroused.
1t was known then that the beginning
of the end had set in and the family was
30 notified.
At 10 q. N. on Saturday the funeral
Will take place at the residence which
will be as private as possible. All who
desire will be given the privilege of
viewing the remains ct the residence.
1t was his request th II Rev. Mr. Grover
was living and in good health the
latter should preach at his funeral.
Mr.. Grover is az present city Librarian,
position he has held for twenty two
years and is still very active man.
Judge Thurman, for years one of
the most popular leaders Of the Demo-
cratic party. was born ss Lynchburg,
Vs., November, 1913. His parents re-
moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, and he
made that place his home until he set
tied in Columbus in 1853. where he has
since resided. His education wss re-.
oeived at the Chillicothe Academy snd
from his mother. He was private SEQ.
rotary of Governor Lucas, studied law
wish his uncle, Governor William Allen,
was admitted to the bar in 1895, and in
the course OF few years he had large
practice.
He was elected to Congress by the
Democrats in 1874, but declined o re-
nomination and continued In the
practice OF his profession. In 1851 he
was elected TO the bench Of the supreme
court OF the State, serving as chief
justice. and on the expiration OF his
term he refused denomination. In
1858 he WAS the choice Of his party for
governor.
Mr. Thu,~.u 80. a,..k.z &. -