The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-05
Richmond Locomotive Works.
Richmond. Va, oct. :


Richmond, Va, oct. = 1897.
A meeting, OF the Board OF Directors OF
the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works was called this morning TO take
action on the death OF Major Lewis en-
ter The president appointed committee
TO draft suitable resolutions. The COM
mittee reported the following. which were
unanimously adopted:
In common with our fellow-citizens, we
lament the passing away OF this dls1lil-
gushed citizen, who has left an example
OF what can be accomplished by energy
and perseverance In the conduct OF busi-
ness. He was not appalled, by disaster
and was unspoiled by prosperity. DIS
tlnctly his life is an inspiration TO every
young business man in our community
for all time.
He followed the fortunes OF the COM
munity In peace and war. rejoicing with
them i'm prosperity and surrendering with
them at Appomattox Courthouse. In the
severest test of a man. the responding 10
the demands of those I'm need and in dis
tress. he kept mis- heart fresh and ready
I'm cheerful response and unwearied at
tentlon 20 the troubles and misfortunes OF
others. whether they had a claim on him
or not.
His claim to our admiration rests on
his earnestness In An effort to establish
a great manufacturing plant In our midst
the employment of those willing to work
and he was unwearied In his attention
and devotion to this company; therefore be
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Resolved, That I'm the death of Major
Glnter we lose a friend and supporter
whose place cannot be supplied We have
left only the inspiration Of his business
career, which teaches us not to be appall-
ed by disaster and that work and per-
severance have their reward
Resolved, That we mourn with our fell
low-citizens and with his family in their
and our great loss. out Of respect to his
memory the works will be closed on Tues
day. October s. 1897. that all may attend
his funeral on that day.
Resolved, That the secretary OF this
company record these resolutions I'm the
minutes and send a copy TO his family.
He will also publish the same In the city
papers.
The Tobacco Trade.
At a meeting Of the Richmond Tobacco
Trade yesterday the following was
adopted:
Whereas, il has pleased our Heavenly
Father. in his infinite wisdom, 20 remove
from our midst TO a higher sphere, Que
friend and fellow member, Major Lewis
Gilttr. VINO IN his udN anu Seuet AtlJll
went in and out amongst rs with lavish
hand and a heart full Of love tOr MS eel
low msn. dispensing charity from the
ample fortune which under Go Is prJv-
dence he had accumulated. Ever loyal
TO his State, his city, and his frlen!s'
after an eventful life full OF good deeds,
at a ripe age. he has been gathered 10
his fathers, and his memory will be cher
ished not only by the Tobacco Asso-
citation, but by every department or trade
OF our city, therefore.
Resolved, that in the death Of Major
Lewis Ginter this exchange has lost n
most valued member. who was ever ready
as a wise counsellor. or liberal contributor
to it's exchequor, 10 advance the interest
OF the tobacco trade of Richmond
Resolved That we tender 10 the tamlly
OF the deceased our respectful sympathy
in their sorrow. A..
Resolved. That the members or tne
Richmond Tobacco Trade will arena the
funeral in 4 body. ,. H..
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF the Io2aceo
Exchange. published in the dally papers
OF the city OF Richmond, Va, and that
a copv be sent TO the family d the de-
ceased. .. :, ,,Ov1rrN
Chairman,
JAS. y. BOYD.
r.. G. MORTON,
MAXWELL r. CLARKE,
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