The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-06

Mobile. Alabama. She enjoyed excep-
tional educational advantages and was a
woman of both unusual gifts and I'M
usual culture. She used her early OPP
portunities zealously and wisely. espec-
tally those for training Of that beautiful
voice for which throughout life she was
noted.
Among her teachers in this connection
was the celebrated Barilli and the even
more distinguished Madame SilaS. mother
of Marchesi. Mr.. Leo Wheat "discOv-
cred" her unusual vocal gifts and 1t was
through his interest that she came to
Richmond as soprano in Monumental
choir.
About 1889 she married Alexander II.
Hunter Of this State, from whom she
was divorced four years ago. Her life
since then has been devoted TO her mu-
sic. and she has deservedly taken rank
as one Of the finest teachers OF music in
the city. 10 sfk kN'2l
Miss Emma II. Clayton.
Miss Emma r. Clayton died Saturday
nj the residence of her mother No 2ls
south Laurel street. She is survived by
mother. sister, and three brothers. Tho
funeral took place from Laurel-Street
Methodist church yesterday morning at IL
O'Clock.
The remains Of Mr. A. c. Arnheim
reached Richmond Sunday afternoon at
7:2O O'Clock, and the funeral took place
yesterday morning at II o'clock from
the chapel at the Hebrew cemetery.
DIR. Morris Lcftwich.
A telegram received on Sunday an
nOunced the death OF DR.. Morris Left.
witch. superintendent of the Masonic
Home of Missouri.
DIR. Leftwich was from Lynchburg. Va,
but long resided in st. Louis, Mo. He mar
ried a daughter OF the late General
Charles Dimmock. OF this city.
Mr.. Charles a Wheeler.
Mr.. Charles A. Wheeler died Sun
day morning at the residence of his
father. at No. 222l Venabe street, in the
32nd year of his age.
The deceased four years ago married
Miss Susie Powell. and his wife and one
boy survive him. lie was a consistent
member OF Union-Station Methodist
church. and his funeral will take place
from there to-day at p. NJ.
MIR. Wheeler had been III for five or six
months. lie was a son Of Mr.. Charles A.
Wheeler. who is employed at the c. and
O. shops.
Miss Emma Hammille.
BRIsTOTL. TENN, Dec J.-Special-
Miss Emma Hammile who was for three
years manager of the Western Union tele-
granh office I'm Bristol. died here last
night Of typhoid fever, aged twenty-four
Mrs. William A. Moncure.
Mrs William a. Moncure died yesterday
morning after a brief illness, of gastyltis,
at her home. 2O7 west Grace street. mat
news will come as a grievous shock 10
hundreds. Young and peculiarly attrac-
tive. she was looking forward with the
delight of girl to beginning housekeep-
ing, and was busying herself in all the
dainty work of preparation when death
smote She leaves a husband crushed
beneath the blow; devoted mother, and
scores Of friends to mourn their loss.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
to-day from the Second Presbyterian
church. Of which Mrs. Moncure was
member. The pall-bearers VIII be as
follows:
Active-Mr. II. G. Laird, Mr.. James w.
Gordon, Mr.. Irving IL. Campbell Mr..
Richard r. Wilson Mr. Henry NJ. Cannon,
DR.. William IL. Lyme DR.. Basil ID. Spald-
ing Mr.. Eddie Wight. Mr.. Stanley Tyler,
and Mr.. Henry st. George Coalter.
Honorary-Judge George l.. Christian,
Mr. Robert c. Morton. Mr.. II. NJ. Smith,
Jr.. Mr.. Frank T. Sutton. Mr.. George r.
Cannon, Mr.. Charles Selden. Mr.. William
h. Lightfoot Mr.. J. b. Halyburton, and
Mr.. w. A. Grnnan.
The interment will be at Hollywood
Airs Monorre was Miss Kate Spotswood
Wallace. and on both the paternal and
maternal side could claim unusual dis
tinction. Her father was Mr.. Howson
Wallace: her mother Miss Betty Crouch
The former died some years ago. Three
years ago she married Mr.. William Mon
cure, the well-known lawyer, and never
did young people enter more auspiciously
upon welded life.
Mrs. :. T.. jefferson.
DANVILLE. VA, December 5-Spe-
oial.-Mrs. Sarah Frances jefferson, wife
Of Il. f. jefferson. OF this city. fell dead
at her home at 1870 o'clock this morning.
The cause of her death was paralysis Of
tho heart Mrs. jefferson was as well as
usual this morning and went about her
household duties in her customary way.
At 1880 o'clock she reached to the mantel
for a glass of milk and at once fell dead.
Sidney Anderson.
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 5.-Special-M
Sidney Anderson died this afternoon at
the residence of his father DR.. Thomas b.
Anderson Bank street. this city. His
brothers Messrs. Thomas j.. general pas
senrer agent of the Seaboard Air Line and
William r. Anderson, recently postmaster
of Norfolk. and other members of his
family were with him at the last. He had
many warm frienCs. He was one of the
best-known young gentlemen I'm Norfolk
and his death is greatly deplored.