Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
DIES IN HIS TRACKS.
MIR. JOHN G. LAwToN DROPS DEAD
IN MANCHESTER.
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING LAST NIGHT.
Miss johnson becomes the Bride of
MIR. sfegeI-Mnny Friends Present
Henderson Lodge InstaiIs officers
and Dnnuuefs.
and Dnnquefs,

Mr. John C. Iawton, a gentleman Oh
Powhatan county, well advanced in years.
dropped dead about o'clock yesterday
afternoon, while seated on stool In the
oyster saloon Of Mr.. J. p. Robinson, Hull
and Fifteenth streets, Manchester.
Mr.. I.awton was In Manchester on
visit to his daughter. Mrs. J. @. Lumpkin,
on Cambridge street between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth, and giving away TO ms
fondness for oysters, had gone around 10
Mr.. Robinson's store, about a block away,
to get them. Mr.. Moore, the clerk, nau
waited on him, and he had nearly fnisn-
cd his stew when the clatter of the rail-
ing spoon attracted Mr.. Moore's atten-
ton. He looked Just in time to see his
aged customer drop both hands TO his side
and fall heavily to the floor. He went
around the counter as quickly as he could
and attempted TO lift Mr.. Lawton back
to the stool, but ne had breathed his last
His questions put to the gentleman,
"What IS the matter? Are you iliY'
were never answered. Mr.. Robinson
was I'm the rear Of the store. and
soon came TO the front, but the news
of the sudden demise spread rapid
ly. and In but few moments, 1t seemed,
great and awed crowd stood about the
door Messages were sent to the residence
of Mrs. I.umplxin, where deceased was
stopping and to the residence OF the
Coroner, DR.. John w. Brodnax. DR.. Brod-
max could not be found at the time, ana
as Il was thought best TO remove the body
as soon as possible, Squire w. ID. Lith-
Cow was asked to act as Coroner. MT.
Lithgow called I'm DR.. William p Ma
thews, and had jury, consisting OF the
following gentlemen, summoned George
f.. Gary. J. p. Robinson. r. +. Elder
George BEDFORD, William Whitworth, and
Charles e. Burkert Though not customary
I'm such cases, where there were no
grounds for suspicion of foul play, the
Justice of the Peace thought proper, as
he was not a physician himself, TO hold
an inquest The verdict was that deceased
had come to his death from organic heart
disease. The remains were then turned
over to =. II. Morrisett & Son, funeral di-
rectors. to be prepared for burial. Later
the body was taken to the residence OF
his daughter.
WAS WE'LL KNOWN HERE.
Deceased was brother of the late Will
liam =. Lawton, Clerk OF the Hastings
Court of Richmond. He leaves two daugh-
Miss Ellie Iawton, of New York city-and
two sons-Messrs. e. c. LawtOn, of Pow
hatan, and William p. Lawton, Of Rich
mond.
Mr.. Lawton was 66 years of age, and
was born in the West Indies, He came 10
this country after reaching his majority.
While yet young man he married Miss
Ellen \. Laub, of Washington, ID. G,
and brought his bride TO Virginia. For
| ,t4c,. go no. -
in Powhatan county, and at one time was
Deputy Treasurer Of the county. He was
also a notary at the time of his death.
Miss IAwton, of New York, was tele-
graphed last night TO come on, and If
It is possible for her TO get here by this
mornings $50 train, the remains Will be
taken to Powhatan at II 80 for interment
in the family burying-ground. at st.
Luke's Episcopal church. near Fine Creek
Mills The body will be taken from the
train at Lees Station and conveyed over
land to the churchyard. The funeral
service will be held there and the pres
ent plan is not TO have any service IN
Manchester before the train leaves.
If the daughter cannot get here by this
time, 1t is probable that the interment
will not take place before tomorrow
about the same time.
BEAUTIFUL EVENING WEDDING.
The winter season Of marriages has not
brought a more beautiful parlor wedding
than that which took place last evening
at O'Clock at the residence of Mr.. w. Il.
Bradley, No. 1901 cambridge street, when
Miss Dolly Johnson became the bride or
Mr.. Louis Herman Siegel. The parlors
were thrown into one handsome and spa
cious apartment by pushing back the
folding-dOors, and the decorations in pink
fha Mt y
where the ceremony was performed, was
exquisitely decorated with palms and
ferns and cut flowers. and lighted with
pink-shaded lamps. The effect produced
by the plants Of rich foliage, amid the
glow Of lights. and these making an aisle
leading to the improvised altar was
fairy-like and beautiful.
Promptly at Q o'clock the groom entered
the front parlor with his best man, Mr..
James l.. Mowry while at the same
time the bride-elect, leaning on the arm
Of her maid of honor and sister, Miss
Kathryn Johnson, proceeded towards the
altar. They met at the lower end Of the
ribbons held by Masters Orrin White and
LYON Bradley, and Misses Denise Morris
and Reba Bradley. Rev. DR.. w. V. Tu-
dor. pastor Of Centenary Methodist
church. Richmond, awaited them at the
altar. and there a moment later pro-
nounced the words of holy union.
The friends present crowded around the
happy couple and showered congratula-
tions and good wishes upon them. A
half hour later they were driven to the
Chesapeake and Ohio depot, where the
train west-bound was taken. Mr.. and
Mrs. Siegel will spend some weeks in
Cincinnati and other central cities Upon
returning they will reside at Mr.. Brad
leys residence.
The bride was handsomely attired in a
navy-blue travelling gown. She is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r.. M. Johnson,
of Prospect. Prince Edward county. and
Is a most attractive young lady. She is
a sister of Mrs. William y. Bradley, and
since her residence I'm this city has won
a host of friends Her sister and maid
of honor, Miss Johnson, is handsome
brunette She was attired in garnet
colors.
Mr. Siegel is son of the late Charles
l.. Segel q well-known and estimable
citizen Of Richmond. and is connected
with the auditing department Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway offices. In
Richmond He is regarded as young
man of many fine qualities and OF much
promise.
The popularity Of both young people
was abundantly evidenced by the many
and handsome presents received.
SOME OF THE GUESTS.
Among the friends present who wit
messed the ceremony were noticed: Mr..
and Mrs. p. j. White, of Richmond; Mrs.
r. NJ. Johnson, of Prince Edward county;
Mr.. Charles Siegel, Miss Mary Siegel, Mr..
Charles Meyers, Miss Christina Siegel