The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22

her very being. was the secret OF her
wonderful power. Yet all these rare
gifts OF mind and heart with true hui
milty and zeal were wholly consecrated
10 tho service OF her Lord at Whose feet
she laid them. n FREQ will Offering.
There was about her gracious old
time courtesy. blended with a charming
modesty which is as rare as Il IS beauu-
ful. 10 was like damasS rose. and Will
long abide with US as a fragrant memory.
She thus combined. IN an uncommon de-
gree the ideal type Of the Virginia ma
iron. and the DEVOTED Christian mother.
That life. so full OF blessing and which
fell az a benediction on all, who came
under its gentle influence, IS forever end-
ed here on earth, but her shining exam
pie Is left TO lead US whittier she haa
gone
Il is not for Us 10 dwell on her lie IN
the homo circle that must BIO left Tor
others We can only touch on that side
OF her well rounded character which was
manifested I'm her outside charitable work.
where 1t was our privilege 10 know her.
For more than fifteen years she war
on the Board Of the Female Orphan Asy
lum OF this city. She brought 10 thA
work. as usual, her full powers, and serv
we'll she did this. let the tears and affec-
ton OF that Board and those haplesi
children testify.
For ten years past. she gave her valua'
BILE labors as the Recording Secretary Oh
the "Woman's Christian Association
Neither summers heat. nor winters
cold. ever kept her away She was al
ways in her place. cheerfulH giving her
time and aid 70 a work which lay very
near her heart. Her books. which We're
complicated. were kept with the strictest
accuracy.
How many perplexing questions were
solved by her judicious advice How
great her knowledge How Astounding
her charity, Who will over forget THAI
sweet heaming smile. that gracious per-
sonality. that ready sympathy
We hall soreiy miss I'm our future meet
ings r helpful words. and mOtherly IN
teres. Her place can never be filed
either .n our heart or on our Board.
Richmond. Va, July 20, 1891.
Mss f. Ned. Crenshaw.
Miss Elizabeth Mcdaniel Crenshaw
died at her residence. No. II. west Main
street. at $3.50 A. NJ yesterday, after an
illness OF long duration.
Miss Crenshaw was the second daughter
mond. Of the famous firm OF Haxall,
Cronshaw ,& Co, miiicrs. and slippers or
-four 10 foreign clmes when Richmond
was known as a -four market an over the
world.
She leaves two brothers. Messrs. Lewis
u. and Charles s. Crenshaw. Mr. Lewis
u. Crenshaw is tho Assistant Postmaster
OF Richmong. and Mr.. Charles s. Cren-
shaw Is member of the firm OF Pleas
ants & Crenshaw.
Her four sisters whom she leaves are
the Misses Mamie. Mary g., and Abigail
Crenshaw. and Mrs. Samuel II. Puiliam.
Miss Elizabeth Crenshaw. or T. Mod.
Crenshaw. as she always signed her
name. was a woman Of unusual strength
OF character, and full of good works.
Her loss will be- severely felt .n The
Second Presbyterian church, whore shs
was always foremost. and active DO thC
many organizations for good bon that cone
grcgati0n.
She took great interest IN the manage.
meut OF the Exchange for Womans
Work and was for a long time IT'S mana.
ger.
one OF the nearest and dearest Of sub.
iects 10 Miss Gresham was the Southern
Confcderacy and everything relating
and pertaining 20 its history, IN Which
she was we'll versed.
Miss Crenshaw was the Nice-Presidenl
OF the Hollywood Memorial Association
which has for its object the care and
tending Of graves Of Confederate soldier
In Hollywood.
She was also tho chairman Of the COM
mitteo on the Soldiers Section in Holly
wood and 10 an the duties which these
positions gave her she gave close an(
faithful attention. even during her 90
ness. which has extended over two years
Miss Crenshaw was a very prominent
figure at the Virginia Table OF tho Con.
federate Memorial Bazaar. which lwai
held i'm this city I'm 1898.
She was not widely known. but IN hei
circle OF acquaintances was highly re-
spected and beloved FOR her sterling
qualities Of head and heart.
The funeral VIII be private.
Mrs. Molle Gouldin.
Mrs. Nrouie Gouldin. wife OF Mr.. Sam
uel =. Gouldin. died Tuesday morning az
her home i'm Narina Grove. She was ill
for over n year with complicated diseases.
but she bore her tribulatiouS win wifely
fortltude. Her loss comes with terrible
rorce 10 her devoted husband and family.
Deceased was a member or Four-Mlle
Greek church and was much respected
by an who knew her.
The funeral will take place az her late
residence this morning az 10 o'clock.
Willium !. johnson
BUCKINGHAM. VA. July Especial
Intelligence has just been received here
OF the death or Mr. William IT. Johnson
al his home in this county on the l9th
instant.
Mr. Johnson was a widely known and
highly respected citizen. and his death
has caused profound sorrow. For num-
Der OF years he was Commissioner OF the
Revenue. and has held other positions OF
trust and responsibility. His home was
always open 10 friend and stranger alike.
and there the most genuine hospitality
was dispensed.
The deceased was in the forty-sixth
year Of his age. and leaves a wife and
large number Of children.