Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-22
HIS REMAINS ARRIVE
BODY OF LAKEWOOD BROUGHT on
FROM JACKSONVILLE.
FUNERAL IN ASHLAND TO-DAY.
Many Distressed Friends Assemble
mt the station to Receive the BODY.
Gwathmey and A. l.. Owen.

1 "heH thc Atianuc-Coast Line tram run
the South arrived bearing the remains of
Mr. james T. Gatewood, Jr., private sec
rotary to General Fitzhugh Lee, who was
killed by lightning at Pablo Beach. Fla,
on Sunday.
The remains were in charge OF Sergeant
F. b. Blankenship, Of Company NJ. of the
Fourth Regiment, formerly OF the Blues,
and the casket in which they were placed
in Jacksonville, after being embalmed
was enclosed in a plain black case, and
occupied corner in the third express-car.
It's top bore profusion Of floral tributes,
many of which had been presented by
| those high in army and civil circles at
the point where the sad tragedy occurred.
| One of these, a wreath of sweet flowers
| and evergreens, which even the long trip
had not served to wither bore the card
OF J. A. Huan, the official representative
Of the Cuban Government, now in Florida,
and the conductor Of the eventful "Daunt-
less" expeditions.
FRIEN DIS DEEPLY AFFECTED.
Sergeant Blankenship looked tired and
| worn after his twenty-four-hour ride and
| vigil, which he said had been uneyentful;
| but even while the train stood for
short while in the depot before proceed
ing North he did not leave the side of
his dead friend, except for moment or
two at time as he spoke TO some en-
quiring or sympathizing friend. Those
who had assembled silently passed In and
viewed the casket, which, of course, was
sealed and marked by the health authori-
ties OF the southern city. The effects of
the deceased occupied a space near the
casket, and there were few dry eyes as
thOseSwho viewed the mute scene breathed
prayer for the mother who had parted
with her cherished son never to see him
again in life which was just opening
with every promise Of an abundant sue
cess.
Sergeant Blankenship was one of the
detail who went from Camp Cuba Libre
to the scene Of the accident. at the re-
quest Of General Lee, and in speaking Of
the terrible affair he said that the Gene
raj took the death of his young friend
as deeply as II he had been his own son,
and was untiring In his attention to the
details of the removal of his remains
home General Lee and his entire staff
attended the funeral services In Jackson
Vile Monday, and accompanied the body
to the train.
One OF the most deeply affected men,
bers of the little party at the depot,
winch 1nGluutu UldUl stUOOI anu NOllcSt
mates of the deceased, was his late en-
ployer, Mr. Edmund Pendleton. who spoke
OF him in the most gracious terms. His
death, he said, had been to him personal
blow.
NET BY HIS FATHER.
Mr.. James T. Gatewood, father of the
deceased. met the remains at Peters
burg, and during the brief stop made at
Elba, he was joined by Mr.. r. l.. Chenery,
uncle of the young man, Who likewise
went on 70 Ashland. a number Of other
gentlemen had contemplated going up
with the body last night. but owing to
the prostration of Mrs. Gatewood they
will not 20 until to-day. A party VIII go
to Ashland on one of the morning trains
to-day, which will include among others,
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and Mr.. Edmund Pen
dleton.
The remains, upon their arrival in Ash |
land were taken to the home of his grand |
father, Mr.. Wood, OF that place.
The funeral will take place this after |
noon at $50 O'Clock, from the Baptist /
church, the services being conducted by |
the pastor, Rev. Mr. Stewart. and the |
interment will be made Ia Woodlawn |
Cemetery.
The following young friends OF the de-
ceased will act as pall-bearers: Powhatan
Breeder, Jr., NJ. b. Pace, Schooler Fox,
Edward Irby, Joseph Taylor. Il. S. Ben
nett, j. W. Radcliffe, and Samuel Carter.
Mr.. George n. Gwnthmey Dead.
Mr.. George Nicholson Gwathmey, one
OF the oldest and most respected resi-
dents of his section of the city, died
yesterday morning at o'clock, at his
home on Roland street, between Grove
and Floyd avenues. He had been in i'll
health for three or four years past, and !
his end was not unexpected.
Mr. GWathmey was native or Rich
mund, and was in his 18th year, having
been born on August 10, 1924. He was a
son OF the late Robert Gwathmey, and
previous to the war was connected with
several large commission and tobacco
firms of that period. During Cleveland's
first administration he was Collector Of
-ustoms for the support Of West Point.
on account of the loss of his eyesight he
has not been engaged in any business
Tor four or Ave years. He served for a
long time as a judge of election in Clay
Ward and took an active part In Demo-
cratic politics.
MIR. Gwathmey was a widower. He
leaves five children-four daughters and
d son. One daughter is the wife Of Mr.
reed Davis, OF Carneal & Davis an
other is Mrs. NJ u. Percival, and his
.wo single daughters, Misses Maggie and
sallie. resided with him. His son, Mr..
Robert Gwathmey, resides in Manches-
er.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at O'clock from Calvary Baptist
.hurch, of which the deceased was a
member, and the interment will be made
n Hollywood Cemetery.
Death of MIR. A. l.. owen.
Mr.. A. l.. owen highly respected res
dent Of the West End, passed away
II his home No south Pine street, yes
erday morning at 10 O'Clock, in the 44th
ear OF his age. He had been in de-
lining health for about year past, but /
lis last illness was Of but about four
weeks duration.
Mr. owen was a native Of Richmond,
nd had resided here all his life. He was ]
{ different times connected with various
BUSINESS interests, having at one time /
zen the senior partner in Broad-street {
lothing firm. He was member or the l
'ity Council at the time OF the laying $
4 the cornerstone OF the new City Hail. 4
\ the box of which a roll, containing c
is name, was deposited. His interest I
a municipal affairs was lifelong, and in {
edition. he was a well-known Odd-Fel-.
wv and a consistent member of the Sc 6
ond Baptist church. 4
He leaves a widow and four children r
wo girls and two -boys--to mourn their I
,ss He is also survived by his mother, v
IRIS A. b. Owen, two sisters, Mrs. S
eorgia Hobson and Mrs. l.. Lewis. and
ne brother, Mr.. Austin Lloyd. I
The funeral will take place from the r
this morning at IL o'clock, and
ne services will be held at the grave.
hey will be conducted by Rev. DIR. w.
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