Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-22
ON THE APPOMATT0X
THE DEATH OF srR. REUBEN RAG
LAND.
sketch of His Career-Three Fune-
raIs-Ex-Judge Hinton to Take the
stump for Bryan and sewnli-Per-
sonaI.

PETERSBURG. VA, September a.
(Special.)-Mr. Reuben Ragland died Sun
day morning at the residence Of he
daughter. Mrs. James T. Tosh. on High
street. his death being caused by paraly
sis. after a long sickness Mr.. Ragland
was born in Bath county Ky. April TO-
1878, and was therefore, in the 10Th year
of his age. He came to Petersburg about
the year 1870, and in 1913 married Miss
Lavinia Blick. OF this city. who sur
wives him. He leaves two daughters
Mrs. James T. Tosh and Mrs. James T..
Collier-and four sons-Messrs. John d..
w. ~. Reuben f., and Emmett Ragland.
For great many years Mr. Ragland
was one OF the most prominent and con-
sricuous citizens OF Petersburg. He made
money and spent 1t freely. He was
remarkably progressive man, and during
his active life contributed greatly to-
wards the building up OF his adopted
city. During the war he was president
OF the Bank of Petersburg subsequently
he was president OF the First National
Bank and Commercial National Bank.
of Petersburg. He was at one time
largely engaged in the manufacture of
tobacco, and for two years was presi-
dent of the Petersburg and Weldon rail-
road which he practically owned
Mr. Ragland was one of the best
known men of his time, not only by real
son of his large business operations. but
because OF his high standing financially.
and his generous charities. With the ad-
vance OF age and the increase of in
frmities reverses overlook him, and the
man who had controlled fortunes during
his life died poor. He left an insurance
OF $1,000 on his life.
The funeral OF Albert Lauterback took
place this afternoon from Grace Episcopal
church In the presence of crowded as
semblage. The floral designs were very
beautiful. Deceased was a Mason. and
a member of the Ancient Order Of United
Mechanics.
The funeral of Mr.. Clinton Minetree.
who died in Norfolk. took place from
Washington-Street Methodist Episcopal
church this morning.
Mrs. Mary Sexton, aged over 50 years,
native OF ireland. who died Saturday
night, was buried from st. Joseph's Catho-
lie church this morning.
POLITICAL NOTES.
The Fourth Ward Democratic CluD tnlS
afternoon received from Washington
handsome card, bearing the following:
This is to certify that the Fourth
Ward Bryan and Sewall Club. OF Peters
burg, Va, is on the roll OF the National
Association of Democratic Clubs.
LAWRENCE GARDNER, Secretary.
"Chauncey F.. Black, President"
rhe number OF the certificate Is 6,5l3,
showing that a few other clubs have
been enrolled.
Ex-Governor William Il. Cameron will
speak at the Academy of Music in behalf
of the gold standard tomorrow night.
Judge ID. A. Hinton, of this city, will
soon take the stump for Bryan and Sewall
and free silver.
GENERAL NEWS.
The Cockade City Boat-Club house was
broken into and ransacked by thieves
Saturday night. Nothing OF value was
taken, as the thieves evidently did not
find what they wanted.
In the Mayors Court this morning Jack
Brown (colored) was fined $50 and costs
for running a Clearinghouse on Old street
He took an appeal.
IL Is understood that the Atlantic-Coast
Line Railroad Company paid $4,000 for
the Petersburg and Asylum railway,
which it recently purchased. II Is proba-
BILE that this road may now be extended
to Matoaca.