The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

ment will be made with Masonic cere-
monies.
The Drug Association Of Richmond held
a meeting yesterday afternoon and pass
ed resolutions of respect TO the memory
of the deceased.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Edward Payson Reeve was born in July.
1892. near French Hay. in the lower por-
ton of Hanover county. His family was
one Of the best known and most highly
respected Of that section Of the State.
His mother was a Miss Grubbs, a sister
Of Mr. Peter Grubbs and an aunt of Mr.
John L. Grubbs assistant postmaster 20
Mr.. Otis II. Russell.
Captain Reeve began his education In
the schools adjacent TO his home, but later
went North and attended an institution
OF learning on Long Island. Upon COM
pleting his course there he came 20 Rich
mOnd, and having decided that his pur-
suit in life should be that Of a druggist,
secured employment with that end in
view, meanwhile pursuing his studies so
vigorously that in a Comparatively short
time he became a licensed pharmacist
and in that capacity was for years con-
nected with some OF the leading dispensa-
ries of medicine Of the day.
In this peaceful pursuit he spent his life
until the breaking out of the war. lie
was then in his twenty-ninth year man
OF herculean form and unninching cOur-
age. He was among the first 10 volunteer
TO 80 to the front in the defence Of his
country, and he has left a war record
which cannot be surpassed.
He enlisted Immediately upon the
breaking out of hostilities in Company ID,
First Virginia Infantry, Kemper's Bril-
gade, Picketts Division. Then began
career Of danger. privation and wounds,
for his company participated In nearly
every hard-fought engagement OF the
war. Al williamsburg, May .. 1862. he re-
ceived a serious wound and was captured.
His recovery was speedy, however, and
he was exchanged, rejoining his COM
pany. At the battle OF Second Manassas,
August 30, 1862, he was again wounded,
but with valor unquenched he again re-
joined his command.
AN IMMORTAL CHARGE.
Captain Reeve was one Of that band Of
heroes who, with Pickett made the i'm
mortal charge at Gettysburg, July g. 1868,
and here again he was wounded severely.
BY his galantry in action he at that
time held the position Of Captain OF Com
any d, having been successfully pro-
NOTED, and after that terrible charge he
was the only commissioned officer Of the
old First Virginia Infantry left alive.
The wound that he received at Gettys-
burg incapa citated Captain Reeve for SER
vice for some months. but as soon as he
recovered sufficiently TO take the field no
again Joined his company. April D. 1860,
he was captured at Sailors Creek, and
soon thereafter came the surrender AT
Appomattox. He was sent TO JOhnston's
Island where he endured the privations
and hardships OF that fearful place until
parOled, when he returned TO Richmond.
As he had been a gallant soldier in
time Of war. so he became leading citi-
zen when peace once more brooded over
the land, and at once sought by industry
20 accumulate competence. He resum-
ed his business as druggist, and was
for some time manager Of the store stu
ated at the corner Of Fourteenth and
Franklin streets. AboE the year 1871
he decided to enter business for himself
and established a drug store AT No. COZ
east Marshall street.
From the beginning this business was
a success. Captain Reeves skill rs a
pharmacist, his uprightness Of character.
and gentle gracious manner having en-
deared him to all with whom he came in
contact. He soon became recognized as
one OF the most intelligent. conservative
men OF his ward and In 1892 was induced
by his friends TO aspire to the position OF
alderman. lie was elected by large vote
and took his seat July ]. 1892.
IN THE BOARD.
Captain Reeve represented Madison
ward in the Board for four years. He made
q model alderman. being always attentive
70 the interests OF his constituents. and
taking the highest plane upon every ques-
ton which came UP. He was a member