Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-02
Mr.. C. C.P.ST0KES DEAD
PASSES AWAY At HIS HOME on
WEST FRANKLIN STREET.
SKETCH OF HIS ACTIVE LIFE.
graduate of the v. VI. L., for Years
m Prominent Merchant, an Ardent
Horses-Funcrai This Afternoon.

Mr. Charles p. Stokes, one Of the best
known residents Of this city, breathed
his last at his home, No, $50 west Frank
..u street, last evening at minutes after
z o'clock.
Mr. Stokes had been ill Tor two months
but was not considered to be seriously
s. untl a few days ago, when his malady
took a sudden turn for the worse, and he
sank rapidly until the end came He
suffered from a complication Of diseases.
his stomach being the organ most af-
fected and nervous prostration followed
Deceased was exceedingly popular in
this city and had many friends abroad
and the announcement that he is no more
Will carry sorrow to the hearts of many
The funeral will take place from St.
Paurs church this Afternoon 1T $50
o'clock The pall-bearers had not been
selected last night.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Ar. stokes was a native OF this city,
having been born here in April. lSi9. His
father Mr.. A. y. Stokes, who was one
OF the most progressive, successful. and
philosophical men of his day, preceded
h.m 90 the grave some years ago. and his
mother, Mrs. Margaret NJ Stokes. now
resides at the family home, corner Of
F.s. and Franklin streets Six sons
W,I. born 10 this couple, and Charlie
IS deceased was aifcctlonately called by
bis personal friends. was the oldest Of
them. Possessed OF a genial disposition.
staI u4r.lr nd ltr
manner, he made friends wherever lie
Vt.-
LIEUTENANT AT V. NJ. 1.
lr. Stokes was educated at the princi-
pa schools I'm this city. and matricu-
lated while in his teens at the Virginia
Military Institute He graduated from
that institution I'm 1863, having earned the
l.e OF lieutenant. Returning to this
0,y from the institute. deceased entered
the wholesale grocery establishment Of
bis father. Later he went with Alsop,
FourQurean. Price & Co.. in the dry
GOODS business. and leaving them be-
came a partner I'm the firm of Baughman
O. stokes. Subsequently he went into the
wooden and willowware business Tor
himself under the firm name Of G. Il.
stokes & CO. He also associated him
self with the brokerage concern Of c. T..
Redford.
About ten years ago he retired from
active business pursuits, and had travel
led great deal since that time. He
went 10 New York about twelve months
ago. and remained there until short
while back, when he returned TO Rich
mOnd. only TO take TO his bed.
LOVED HORSES AND DOGS.
Mr. Stokes was. from his boyhood
exceedingly fond of outdoor sports, and
was one Of the most enthusiastic hunts
men in Virginia. He took great pride
in his dogs. and was exceedingly fond
OF horses. owning at various times some
very valuable and exceedingly fast ones.
There was. probably no man I'm Viz
ginia better posted on the pedigrees
and records Of horses Of note. He as
sisted as judge, or otherwise. for many
years. in the conduct of the races held
at the State fairs. and was one Of the
foremost spirits I'm all meetings on the
turf. The newapaper-men had an ever
ready and willing helper in Mr.. Stokes.
He wrote well and always responded
cheerfuliy when called upon for a report
Of a race or an article on subjects with
which he was particularly familiar.
Mr. Stokes was surety on the official
bond of the late w. c. Adams, Supern-
tendent Of the Gas-Works who was
found 10 be short in his accounts to a
very considerable sum- The city brought
suit on the bond and a verdict was re-
turned for about $4,000. but the matter
has not been finally disposed Of, notice
Of appeal having been given.
In early life Mr.. Stokes married Miss
Mary Gwatkins. and she. with three
children-Misses Maude and Allene. and
Charles 7. Stokes. Jr.-surviyes him. His
brothers who survive him are Messrs.
George s.. ". c., a. Y, Jr., Sylvanus,
and r. D. Stokes.
Other Deaths and Funerals.
The funeral Of Mr. Edwin Taylor Fisher,
whose death was announced in yester-
days Dispatch. will take place from
Monumental church this morning at 10
o'clock. and the interment viii be made
az Hollywood. Rev. Fenner 5. Suckney
will oficiate. and the pall-bearers will be
Messrs. A. r. Narbrough. Watkins Nor
veil. G. w. Edmond, Alexander Mott, Har-
rs Wait, Richard Meade. Joseph jack
son. and T. h. Higginbotham. Mr.. Fisher
was the son of the late Robert III. Fisher,
who died last February. lie was 29
years old and was an electric an, but
Tor the last nine or ten years he had not
followed his vocation. on account OF t9il-
ing health, in which trying to regain he
travelled all over North and South Ameri-
ca. Ailef tnc Ntdlh ol hiS A"tAti he
began rapidly TO decline.
Intelligence was received here yesterday
Of the death in Bristol, Tenn. of Mrs.
Hattie Tinsley Preston, wife OF Mr..
James b. Preston. and daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Seaton G. Tinsley, OF this city.
The deceased was a most attractive young
aiy. and had a wide circle OF friends IN
Richmond. who will be deeply grieYed 10
learn Of her death The remains viii be
brought here and the funeral viii take
place from Grace Episcopal church Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Warner II. Alley, an old and re-
specte3 resident OF the southwestern
part Of the city died late "Wednesday
night at the residence OF his son-in-law.
Davis Bottom, 81 south Cherry street.
Deceased was 73 years of age The tuneral
Will take place from Mr.. Bottoms resi-
oeuce this afternoon at 4:So o'clock ana
the interment viii be made in Hollywood.
The funeral Of Mrs. Lucy Jane Lam
BERT wife Of the late J. H. Lambert OF
E8 Moore street. will take place this
morning from Sacred Heart church at
O'clock.