The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

crate forces becoming member or the
lTwenty-fourth Virginia Cavalry. lie went
through the war and surrendered at
AppOmattoN
Soon after the war ne became Identified
with the railroad business and obtained
the position of agent on the Richmond,
.lredericksburg and Potomac railroad
at Guinca's station.
FAMILY AND RELATIVES.
He left the position to accept a better
one with the Chesapeake and ohio as
agent at Mnlboro Bath county where
he married Miss Cornela a. Henry, OF
Waynesboro. on November IA. lh'2. by
whom ne had four children. Miss Susie
al. Miss Lizzie T., 10 Lane, and Miss
sCornelia H. all Of whom survive him.
Subsequently he accepted the position
OF local freight agent of the Richmond.
fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
at this place, which he held until his
death.
The deceased was brought up in the
Methodist Church, but upon his mar
rlage ne joined the Presbyterian Church,
of which his wife Is a member. At the
time OF his death Mr.. Stern was senior
warden of Westminster Presbyterian
church. and had been active in church
work for many years
Mr.. Stern was a Mason, and belonged
TO Dove Lodge, No IL.
Two brothers survive the deceased,
Messrs 10 Lane and Cary T.. Stern. both
OF them prominent lawyers in this city.
His parents reside at Ruther Glen. His
father has been an invalid FOR a long
time and will be unable 10 attend the
funeral. but his mother ccAe down Oh
the afternoon train yesterday.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern was at Nara
gansett Pier, but was telcgraphcd for
and reached here on the train from the
North yesterday afternoon.
THE FUNERAL.
Mr.. Stern was a consistent Christian.
/ lie had many admirable traits Of char
acter that made for him warm friends,
and his death will be sincerely regretted
by all who knew him.
The funeral will take place at 1890 A.
NJ. to-day from Westminster Presby-
, terrain church. and will bo conducted by
/ Rev. Or. J. j. Smith. editor OF the Cen
( trail Presbyterian. and Rev. J. +. Cox.
pastor OF HOge Memorial church. The
remains will be taken to Ruther Glen.
Caioline county by the u o'clock train
for interment.
The following gentlemen have been
requested 10 act as honorary pall-bearcrs:
j Major +. 7. ID. Myers. j. b. Winston.
g. A. Taylor. W. b. Waldron, j. H.
Clayton Dr. +. l.. Wright Dr. Charles
NJ. Shields. and Or. Edward Mcclure.
The following detail from II. L. Lee
Camp No. /. Confederate Veterans. Of
which the deceased was a membsr. will
meet at Lee Camp Hall at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning TO attend the funeral:
Messrs. John NJ Warren. Charles p.
Winston. T.. Leslie Spence. j. Henry
kracke John Z. Lauchton. Jr.. Thomas
p Pollard. George w. Libby and John
G.. Burrus.
HIS CHURCH MOURNS HIM.
The session OF Westminster church met
last night and adopted the following as
an evidence Of their love for the decreased.
The session OF this church has heard
with sorrow Of the removal OF our broth
er IN Christ and colleague in His work.
While we recognize the hand Of the All
Wise Providence in this act. we would
bear testimony to the high esteem in
which we held him, and the great loss
which We have sustained We will miss
MN IN the session, where ne was always
wise and sound counselor. We will
miss him in the pew. where ne was al
ways found when Providence permitted
We will miss him in the praycrmeotine
ana IN the Sunday school Brother. we
will miss you everywhere
lie was the faithful friend the pa
triotic citizen. the tcpder husband and
the loving father: and God took him
We are engaged in Gods work. and he
was Gods son and servant. and lie will
make good 10 US all his loss.
This tribute We gladly pay to his mem
DRY. Nay our last days le Ike his
Resolved, That copy Of the above be
spread ON our minutes: that a cory
also be sent TO his family. and that n
lie sent TO tho Richmcnd Times and Cen
trail Presbyterian for pubncct ton. and be
read at the funeral service tomorrow.
Rev. G.. NJ CHUMBLEY.
Moderator;
J. H. CLAYTON.
EDWIN l.. WRIGHT.
The death OF Mr.. Stern was reported
10 Pickett Camp last night. ana q dc.
tall ordered TO attend his funeral