The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-26

lea when he was twenty-one years or
age. locating In Baltimore. The young
man. by integrity and faithful attention
TO duty. made his way rapidly in the
world. During the war he came TO Rich
mond and later engaged IN the clothing
business for himself at the corner Of
Fourth and Broad streets, where he has
remained ever since-twonty-four years in
all.
During that time Mr Florsheim built
up a substantial trade by his honest deal
ing. On account of his health, however,
Mr.. Florsheim had determined 10 so cut
OF business. and so announced some time
ago.
HIS FAMILY.
good many years ago Mr. Florsheim
married Miss MolAe Rothschild, who. with
fye children. survives him. -Four Of them
are daughters Misses Estelle, Helen,
Ruby, and baby In arms, little Miriam.
His son. Mr.. Mordecai B. Florsheiin.
young man Of eighteen. was engaged in
business with his father.
Mr.. FlorsEeims remains arrived ia
Richmond. last night on the lz:5O train.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Death Of Mr.. Davis.
Mr. Joseph Davis. general manager OF
the Davis Boot and Shoe Company. died
at noon Sunday Of appendicitis. in Buff
la, y. Y, which place be was visiting on
a business trip. accompanied by his son.
Mr. Wilbur H. Davis. The first news of
his death was brought by a telegram
received Sunday evening by Colonel a.
c. Shepherd, superintendent OF the Davis
Boot and Shoe Company.
Last Wednesday he left Philadelphia for
Buffalo In company with friend. Upon
his arrival in Buffalo he went al once 10
the Iroquois Hotel. Upon arriving there
he complained of feeling unwen, and in
structed the proprietor TO give him
warm room, and 70 summon the best sur
ceon In the city. The physician. upon
his arrival pronounced Il case or ap-
pendicitis. and recommended the removal
OF Mr. Davis TO a hospital. where he
died. as above stated. at noon yesterday.
80 far as is known no operation was per-
formed upon him.
A SECOND ATTACK.
Mr.. Davis had an attack Of appendi-
oitis last July in Boston, and AZ that time
four surgeons advised against an opera
tion. He was dangerously I'll for some
time. aud never fully recovered from the
attack. At the time OF Mr.. Davis death
his son. Mr.. Wilbur Il. Davis, was at
his bedside.
Mr.. Davis had been engaged in the man.
ufacture Of shoes for many years past.
He formerly had a contract with the Bal
timore penitentlary. lie made MS hrst
contract with the Virginia penitentiary
in 1850 when Major Samuel c. Williams
was superintendent. and renewed II from
time to time 20 the present day.
Prior 10 1850 he had shoe factory IN
Lynn Mass, and Kennebunk, Me, but
OF late years he had confined his shoe
making TO the Virginia penitentiary
BORN IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Mr. Davis was born in Marblehead.
Mass. about siXty-three years ago, and
always made his home there. AT one
time he served In the city government,
and during the administration Of Govern
or Johu d. Long was a member OF his
councii rom the Essex district.
lie leaves two sons and four daughters.
His eldest son, Mr. J. Edwin Davis. is
general manager Of the Boston Woven
Hose Company. His ether son. Mr.. AVil-
bur II. Davis. is connected With the nan
agement OF the company ~ the Virginia
rcnitentiary.
Mr.. Davis was man OF cheerful dis
position. He was a fine conversationai-
ist. having travelled a great deal. both
in this country and Europe. He was
generous and impulslve. always being
ready 20 respond 90 appeals for charity.
His funeral viii probably take place at
LYNN. Mass. on Wednesdav. and the re-
mains will be Inferred there.
The death OF Mr.. Davis will not In any
way interfere with the conduct OF the
business Of tho company AZ the peni'en- /
usry.
Mr. II. c. Thacher, OF Boston. IS pres /
isent: Mr.. II. w. Thacher IS secretary /
and treasurer. and Col. a. q. Shepherd f
ls superintendent
TRIBUTE OF FLOWERS.
The foremen OF the various departments /
st the penitentiary were called together I
Yesterday and appointed committee |
10 take action on the death Of Mr. Davis. /
Arrangements were made for the pur- /
chase OF floral tribute. 20 be sent by |
cypress 10 Lynn, Mass There is sense