Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
work OF THE GREAT REAPER.
Deaths of Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. shew-
bridge. Mrs. Hurt, and Others.


bridge. Mrs. Hurt, and Others.
Mrs Demars A. Perkins, a sister Of
Rev. Dr. W. ~ Hatcher died yesterday
morning at the residence OF her daughter
Mrs Bettio A. Clements. corner OF Grove
avenue and Lombardy streets. Mrs. Per-
kins was @ native OF Bedford county.
where she was born seventy-fve years
ago. She had been sick for several
months, but she had rallied wonderfully
OF late and had just returned from a
short trip 90 Portsmouth. She was fun
OF checrfulness. and her friends had be-
come hopeful that she would yet regain
her strength. She, however. was con-
WINGED that her end was near. and In the
most deliberate and peaceful way had
made arrangements with reference to her
death.
She was q devoted member OF the
Crace-Street Baptist church. and her loss
viii be felt keenly by the many who knew
and loved her.
Her funeral Will take place from her
daughters residence. at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. The services will be conduct
ed by DIS J.. r. Thornhiil. OF Manches-
ter. and A. B. Woodhn. OF Hampton. The
dcacons OF the Grace-Street Baptist
church VIII act as the pall-bearers.
MRS. SHEWBRIDGE DIES SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Emily ]. shewbridge died suddenly
last evening. at No. Cl3 China street She
was apparently as we'll ana strong as
usual up TO o'clock but soon thereafter,
she was taken ill and expired in less than
an hour. She was I'm the S1th year Of
her age, had been inhrm for some time,
and her death SIS attributed to old age,
though Il was doubtless FASTENED by the
extreme heat.
Mrs. ShoWbridge was the widow OF Mr.
John Shewbrldge who died here I'm 1863
He was connected with the Confederate
Arsenal from the beginning Of the war
and came here from Harper's Ferry in
1sGl Mrs Showhridge had been a devout
member Of the Methodist Church for more
than O quarter of O. century. She first
Joined the Oreg0n-Hm church, which,
afterwards became Laurel-Sueet church
and I'm this she held her membership up
TO the time OF her death. Her funeral
win take place from Laurel-Street church
this afternoon ct G O'Clock.
MRS. MARY S. HURT.
A telegram received I'm this city yester-
day announced the death in Baltimore
Friday night OF Mrs. Mary $. Hurt,
formerly OF williamsburg Va; aged -
years Deceased was the widow of Edwin
Hurt and was well-known and highly
respected throughout the counties Of
James City and York. Previous to the
late war her husband was one Of the
most successful businessmen and promi-
uent Democratic politicians on the PENN
gila. Mrs. Hurt was connected with
some Of the oldest families Of Virginia $
ancient capital. her ancestors being
among the first settlers I'm that section.
She was a. woman OF exceptionally strong
mind and convictions and was at all
times ready TO defend the honor and
traditions Of her native State an2 the
South. Six daughters. all OF whom re-
side I'm Baltimore, and number of rela-
tives I'm this city survive the deceased.
OTHER DEATHS.
Mrs Martha J.. Bowen died last night
at the residence Of her husband, Mr.. J. 4.
Bowen, I'm Manchester She was in her
5lth year and leaves q husband and six
children The funeral will take place
Monday at ii A. NJ, from the residence
The funeral Of Mr.. w X. McClintick.
whose death was reported in yesterdays
Dispatch. will take place from Laurel
street Methodist church, this afternoon at
o'clock.