Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
GEN. WISE'S FUNERAL
SERVICES no me HELD At ST.
PAuL.s THIS AFTERNOON. 81.
MANY RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Tributes Adopted by the Davis
Monument ASSOCIATIONS. Tobacco
Trade. and Reunion Committee
Death of Mr.. George :. Vashon, sr.

The death OF General Peyton wise has
been recognized as a public 20 less than
a persona. loss. Many sorrtwing friends
called az his late residence, on west Main
street. yesterday 20 pay last tribute Of
respect. and several public bodies met
and passed resolutions OF sympathy with
the relatives OF the deceased. and en-
bodied In the preamblcs the highest eulo-
cies OF General Wise's character and
public service.
The funeral which will take place from
81. Paul's church al 4 o'clock this after
noon will be very largely ATTENDED. A
large number Of organizations will be
represented. including Lee Camp. pickett
Camp. the Richmond Light Infantry
Bhies. Jonpa Lodge, \. +. and A. NJ.
the Tobacco Trade. the Jefferson Davis
Monument Association, and the Executive
Committee OF the Confederate reunion.
Very many beautiful floral designs have
been sent 10 be laid on the coffin, when
IS almost completely covered by them.
Last night. Mr.. James +. Phillips, repre-
senting Lee Camp. and Sergeant George
W. Epps. appointed by the Blues Asso-
citation. kept the last watch beside the
remains.
MANY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Jefferson Davis Monument Associa-
zion. Of which General Wise was an ac-
tive and Jealous member. met yesterday
In the Office OF Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson'
and adopted resolutions Of respect drawn
up by a committee. composed OF non
J Taylor Ellyson, Judge George l..
Christian. and Major y. Y. Randolph
The resolutions emphasize the zeal as
played by General Wise. declaring MN
10 have been most earnest and en-
thuslastic in his efforts TO erect me-
mortal 10 the memory Of President Davis,
and one OF the most loyal members OF the
association. whose fidelity and devotion
10 the Confederate cause was never more
strikingly illustrated than in his desire
10 perpetuate in enduring bronze ana
stone the memory OF all that was most
precious In Confederate history
The Executive Committee Of the Con-
federate reunion met at 10 O'Clock at the
Planters National Bank, and appointed
q committee 10 draw up resolutions and
report at the Mechanics Institute at
O'clock. These resolutions expressed the
greatest admiration for the part that
General Wise had undertaken and so wen
fulfilled before and during the great re-
union of last summer
The Tobacco Exchange held a special
meeting, and. adopted resolutions, drawn
up by a committee, composed of Messrs.
Maxwell r. Clarke. William NJ. Bridges,
A. r. Yarbrough, Francis NJ. Boyhn,
and Cazneau Mcleod. in the death Oh
General Wise. the resolutions say, not
only the city. but the state has lost one
who was ever in full sympathy with
their interests, who lent his every energy
not only 10 the public welfare but to the
general promotion Of the interests Of his
fellow-citizens. by every effort and IN
every way. when called upon TO do so.
Death of MIR. George :. Vashon, sr.
Mr.. George S. Vashon, Sr., who was
long a weI-known figure in the business
life of Richmond, died yesterday morning
at his home on the New Market road,
about five miles below the city. lie
was 70 years of age and his strength
had been failing for some time, but ne
had only been 81 since last Wednesday
Mr.. Nashon was resident of Richmond
for a great many years. He was al one
time engaged in the dry-gOods business,
but left that TO embark in the real estate
business. to which the energies OF
tho remainder Of his life were given.
The firm of George 5. Nashon q Son eX-
listed up -. 10 a few years ago. when de-
ceased retired and removed TO his home
in the county.
Mt. Vashon was married three times.
His first wife was Miss Martha Hatcher,
by whom he was blessed with two
children--Mrs. John +. Hitchcock, of
Hickory. y. c., and Mr. George S.
Nashon. Of the firm Of Nashon & Law
renee. Of this city. His second wife was
Miss Anna a. Gathright, BY this
union he had three children-Nr. f. W.
Vashon. Mrs. Bessie b. Lawrence, and
Miss Jamie +. Nashon. Three years ago
last Saturday he married Miss Edmonia
Barrett, who survives him. There were
no children By this union.
The funeral will take place from ST.
Johns church tomorrow al noon.
Funeral of MFR. CoghiII.
The funeral Of Mr.. Eugene T. CoghiI
whose remains were brought here Monday
night from Wilmington, y. c.. took place
yesterday afternoon from Venable-Street
Baptist church. and the interment was
made at Oakwood. Mr.. Coghill had many
friends IN this city, where he resided
until about ten years ago. He was born
here thirty-siX years ago. and was first
employed as a telegraph operator. He
then went into the employ of the BeA
Telephone Company. when the telephone
system was introduced here His rise
, was rapid and he was promoted TO the
management Of the Wilmington Office.
lie was married I'm 1887 TO Miss Cora l..
Wilson, Of this city, by whom he had
three children. who. with his wife. and
his mother who lives at No. Sl5 north
Twenty-sixth street, survive him.
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