Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
DEATH OF A BELOVED LADY IN
PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG.
WIFE OF The REV. DR.. PLLTl,
VIII Probated--Mccting Of the stock
holders of the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina Railrcnd-In
Interest of Richmond College.

PETERSBURG. VA, November 30
(SpeciaL)-Mrs Indiana Platt, wife of
the Rev. William II. Plat, d. D., died
at her residence in this city this morning,
after very brief illness. aged about Il
or " years. Mrs. Plat was the daughter
Of Hon. Il. Kidder Meade. man OF great
prominence in his day, and who for seve-
raj terms before the war represented this
district In Congress. In early life she
married Mr.. William Pannill, and became
the wife of Rev. DR.. Platt, then rector OF
s. Paurs church, in this city, after the
war. For a number OF years during her
widowhood she was the head Of large
school for young ladies in Petersburg.
Mrs. Platt was a woman Of remarkable
culture and strength Of mind, and was
one OF the most brilliant and fascinating
OF her sex Her mind was a storehouse
OF literature and knowledge. and her
heart was ever full to overfiowing with
love for her fellow-beings and admlra-
ton for the good and beautiful in me-
Mrs PIatt leaves one daughter, Mrs
Stanard owen, OF Georgia, and a nus
band, now venerable in years and rich
her death comes as q great shock Her
funeral will take place from st. Paul
church Sunday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
In the Hastings Court to-day the VIII
of DIR. George c. Starke was admitted
70 probate. his daughter. Miss Jocasta
Starke, qualifying as executrix. The es-
tate Is valued at about $1,000, and Is lett
70 tho children.
An adjourned meeting OF the stock
holders of the Richmond. Petersburg ana
, Carolina railroad was held at the lmpe-
rial Hotel. in this city, to-day. NO intor-
nation as to the action or the meeting
was given out. beyond the fact OF the
| consideration Of matters of interest per-
| tanning TO the road. The meeting was
! adjourned over until next Saturday, When
n is expected there will be a larger at
| tendance.
Snow fell rapidly here for several hours
to-day. and to the depth Of an inch or
| more. but it quickly disappeared.
The large new bell recently ordered lot
81. Johns Episcopal church arrived TO-
day, and will be put in position at once
! IL weights about 1900 pounds, and is OF me
tone.
Rev. DR.. II. W. Battle. pastor OF the
First Baptist church. has gone on on
| THANKSGIVING Offering tour In the lnte'
| rest of Richmond ColieSe, IOr winch
large sum Of money is to be raised: Inc
Doctor will work IN Norfolk ana tht
I counties between Petersburg ana ina
city. and he expects to meet with grea'
success. During his absence Kew. III
Ryland, Of Richmond, will fill his pulpit
DIR. John Herbert Claiborne, OF TINS
city. will deliver an address at the Houn:
Mems Christian Association Hall SUNDAY
afternoon. He will speak to men only
Rev. Father Smi.n, who for the pas
TWO weeks, in the absence or the pastor
has been in charge Of ST. Josephs tCatn
olic) parish. left to-day, Father OFarIel
having returned Father Smith created
most favorable impression here.
work will be commenced next week OF
The new banking house of the Petersour'
Savings and Insurance Company AT III
corner Of Sycamore and Tabb streets
One building. but recently erected nov
stands on the site, and will have 70
| pulled down. A.
Though there were no sales To-Day III
u,arebouses are crowded with TOBACCO
awaiting the breaks on Monday.