Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-12
MISS NELLIE ROGERS.
THIS POPULAR YOUNG LADY DIES
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
FATHER DONAHOE DIES SUDDENLY.
Had Been III Hut Two Days, Though
His Health Had Long Been Feeble
HIS Life and Work-FuneraI of
Captain Reeve and Others.

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She passed away yesterday afternoon
at 2l5 O'Clock. at her home, No. 2Os
north Lombardy street
Miss Rogers had been III for more than
Tour weeks with cerebro-spinal men
nights, and during nearly the whole
time Of her sickness had been delirous.
The best medical skill was secured for
her. and FIVE physicians worked upon
her. endeavoring to save her young life.
but all efforts were vain. The insidlous
disease had made too great inroads on
her constitution, and though she fought
valiantly and stoutly against it she was
forced finally to succumb.
Miss Rogers was stricken on the eve
ming of the 9TH Of May. just after she
had dressed preparatory to attending a
concert. and on the 7th. two days later,
her 18th birthday occurred. During her
long illness she never recognized any
Of the loved ones who ministered around
her bedside. save her mother, and only
recognized her occasionally and for a
few moments.
There were few OF Richmonds young
ladies who enjoyed such great popularity
as Miss Rogers did. She was q young
lady Of rare accomplishments, and pos
sessed many beautiful traits of charac-
ter. She was beautiful in all the essen
tails Of true womanhood, gentle in man
ner, refined in feeling, and of a most
iovable disposition. Everybody who
knew her intimately loved her as true
type Of the noble Virginia woman.
HER SWEET VOICE STILLED.
Miss Rogers will be greatly missed in
the musical circles of Richmond. She
was one Of the best singers in the city.
She had a rich, sweet soprano voice,
with great power and fulness, and sang
with much expression, and with a me-
thod which was peculiarly her own. She
studied first under Mrs. Edward II. Ro-
binSon, and afterwards her voice was
trained by several well-known New York
teachers. She was one Of the most pop
ular church singers in Richmond. For
awhile she sung in st. Pauls choir, and
in 1891 became a member OF All-Saints'
Quartette, where she had sung ever since.
During her connection with the quar-
tette she made many admirers among
lovers OF vocal music, and sang in many
amateur concerts in Richmond and
others places, always pleasing her
hearers.
Deceased was the eldest daughter OF
the late James Pendleton Rogers and
Mrs. Ellen McCance Rogers. She is sur
vived by her mothers, two brothers
Messrs. William Rogers, Of New York,
and Robert Rogers, OF this city-and one
sister. Her death will be a source Of
grief to many relatives and friends, and
all who have ever known her will deeply
regret that she was cut on so early in
her beautiful womanhood.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been perfected, but the obse-
quies will he held in st. Paul's church
tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock, and
the interment will be in Hollywood. Rev.
DR.. Carmichael will officiate.
Death of Father Donahoe.
Rev. Father Patrick Donahoe, pastor
of St. Patrick's church, died after brief
illness at the rectory of the church, No.
213 north Twenty-fifth street. yesterday
evening at 7:S0 o'clock
Not all Of the members of st. Patrick S
church perhaps knew that Father Dona-
hoe was even sick, so sudden was his
death, and the intelligence was a great
shock to them all. and TO the many other
friends of the priest.
The last service Father Donahoe held
was in celebration of the Feast OF Cor
taken sick soon after the service, and
fingered until yesterday evening, Just at
sunset. During the illness he was attend
ed by DR.. John II. Hinchman. and every
thing that thoughtful friends could do
was done to make the last hours Of the
priest peaceful and happy. Deceased had
been in failing health for several years.
Deceased was a native Of ireland, and
about 80 years old. He became priest in
his native land, and came to America in
1872, entering the Virginia Diocese. He
was first located in Lynchburg. then seve-
raj years at Walkerton, in FauGuier coun-
ty, and twelve years ago came TO Rich
mond. He had been the pastor in charge
of st. Patricks church during that time,
and was greatly beloved by his flock.
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW.
q, The funeral will take place at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning, from St Patrick &
church, with solemn high mass. Doubt
less a dozen or even more priests Of the
diocese will be present and take part in
the exercises. Rev. Father Wilkinson,
Of Norfolk, Will preach the sermon, and
the absolution service will be conducted
by Right Rev. A. Van de Vyver.
The pall-bearers have not yet been Sc
lected, and will not be until this morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock when the st. Patrick
Beneficial and Social Society meets, as
from the members of this organization
of which ne was the spiritual director
they will be chosen.
Father Donahoe was greatly beloved by
this society, and il meets this corning
in the lecture-room Of the church, 20 take
proper action in respect to his memory.
Funeral of Captain Reeve.
The funeral Of Captain Z. p. Reeve
took place at 4:3O o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon from the Second Presbyterian
church, OF which he had been an earnest
member I'll many years. The services
were OBJECTED by Rev. Donald Guthrie,
assisted 10y Rev. Landon r. Mason.
Dove Lodge of Masons attended in a
body, and conducted the rites at the
grave. The following were the pail
bearers:
Actiye-Benjamin T. August, Benjamin
p. Alsop, John L. Williams. Colonel Will
liam H. Palmer, James IT. Vaughan,
Lewis f. Mason. J. S. Heaton, II. N.
Price.
Honorary-Mayor r. NJ. Taylor, Judge
George l.. Christian, Major Norman V.
Randolph, r. w. Powers Major A. r.
Courtney, Catlett Conway. Charles It.
I,oehr. ID. NJ. Burgess
The Executive Committee OF the Vir-
ginia Division Of the Association of the
Army of Northern Virginia held meet
ing yesterday afternoon and adopted a
memorial 10 Captain Reeve, which will
be spread on the records or the associa-
ton. and a copy be sent TO the family of
the deceased Those signing the paper
are Judge George l. Christian (presi-
denD, w. Gordon McCabe, w. e. Cut
shaw John Cussons, James T. Gray,
Robert s. Bosher (treasurer), and
Thomas Elicit secretary. They say OF
Captain Reeve:
-. IL Aanth our assoclat ton mourns