Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
Mr.. GEO. l.. EARNEST DEAD.
One of The Oldest Residents OF Ham
over Passes Away.


Mr. George L. Earnest. one Of the old
est citizens Of Hanover. and for many
years a resident and businessman Of
this city. died AT his home. in the county,
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Earnest was born in Hanover. in
lS4. and spent his entire life OF eighty
three years in this vicinity. He was en-
eaged in business i'm Richmond during the
greater portion of his life. and was well
known throughout the city AS a young
man. he came to Richmond. and served
an apprenticeship as a coach-builder.
when this was completed he went to
sea. remaining away three years. Saving
the money he earned while plOughing
the waves. he returned here and located
in the grocery business near the New
Market He subsequently, conducted a
livery-stabie on Council Chamber Hill,
and I'm connection with this ran a line
of omnibuses from Rockets to Brook
avenue. This venture proved 'unsuccess-
ful, and wrecked Mr. Earnest financially.
He got on his feet again, though. after
"a struggle, and built a stable on Eigh-
teenth street. where he re-embarl1ed in
the livery business.
When the war broke out Mr. Earnest
was average. but he Joined the Con-
federate service, enlisung I'm the Henrico
Light Dragons. following General Henry
A. Wise through West Virginia. His
health failing him. he was sent back TO
Richmond. and assigned to duty in charge
Of the staff-stable. He remained IN that
capacity until the surrender. and there
after conducted Sadler's Hotel on lower
Main street lie remained in that bust
ness for three years, and then moved out
TO his farm, ia Hanover, where he spent
the remainder Of his days His strength
gradually wasted away, and he died of
old age.
lie leaves four sons-Messrs. Charles
A.. and Joseph p. Earnest. Of Norfolk:
James A. and A. c., of Richmond-and
five daughters-Mesdames James b. AL
len. W. r. T. Tucker. and S. y. Tucker,
Of this city; and A. c. Gibson, Of Han
over. and Miss Mildred Earnest, of Han
over
one Of his daughters-in-law-a sister
of Sergeant Talley. of the Second Police
District-died only last week, and was
buried last Sunday.
Mr.. Farnests funeral viii take place
from Bethesda church, in Hanover, to-
day. 90 ! o'clock.
MR.. JOHN GALLAGHER DEAD.
Mt. John Gallagher, for many years an
esteemed citizen Of Richmond died at
bis residence. No. go north Sixth street,
yesterday morning, in the cd year of his
age.
Mr Gallagher was a native of County
Tyrone, Ireland. He was man Of some
attainments and followed a clerkly cali
ing.
Ills funeral will take place from St
Peters Cathedral this morning at II
o'clock. and his remains VIII be Inferred
IN Mount Calvary Cemetery.
MRS. GORDON PASSES AWAY.
Mrs. Frances VI. Gordon, wife Of Mr.
William y. Gordon, died at the residence
Of her husband, No. l02 south Cherry
street early yesterday morning. in the
CSih year Of her age.
Mrs. Gordon led an exemplary ana
consistent Christian life, and her deatn
is regretted by very large circle OF
acqualntances. The funeral viii take
place from Calvary Baptist church at II
o'clock this morning. and the interment
win be made I'm the family burying-
ground. near Ridge Church, In Henfico
county.
WIFE OF AN OFFICER.
Mrs Lucy Howell, wife Of Police-OAcer
j. T. Howell. and Oldest daughter Oh
Mrs Elizabeth T.. stone, died last sun
say morning at her home, No Sz4 west
Cary street. I'm the 32d year OF her age
The funeral took place from the Church
Of The Holy Trinity and the intermen1
oae made i'm River-View Cemetery last
Monday
Mrs Howell leaves husband one
child. a mother. sister, and FIVE bro'hers
% mourn their irreparabie loss
OTHER DEATHS.
1....,o vofiof ~ nv
John Graeme. OF Richmond, entered into
resf at the homo Of Mr. Il. r.. Gilmore.
Tuesday morning. IN the 9th year OF
h.r ace. The funeral took place az the
family section. In Hollywood, yesterday
snernoon and was attended by many
sorrowng friends. NJ.
After n lingering ana painful Illness
Mfs. Mary J. BrOwnel passed away az
the residence Of her brother-in-law. MT
w. Teaglc. No. 523 north Inlrtleh
street January 10th. Mrs. Browneil was
u The cath year Of her age ana ntf
death closes a career remarkable for It's
exhibition Of fortitude and patience. The
lnterment Of the remains was mace III
lakewood Cemetery.
FUNERAL OF MRS. HUDGENs.
The funeral Of Mrs. Narcissa +. Hud-
fcus. whose sad death occurred Tues
cay evening from injuries received III
falling from a car OF the Traction line
viii take place this afternoon from East
End Baptist church AZ o'clock The
last rites Will be conducted by the pas
Tor. Rev. Joel r. Tucker ana The inter-
ment will be IN lakewood.
The following gentlemen Will act as
pall-bearers; Messrs. Kelly W. Smith,
Charles Wright. ". c. Folkes, Charles
Bradley. and Harvey Pease.