Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-29
DE,TH OF MRS. REBECCA MINTER.
This Aged ana Beloved Lady Dies
After n Long Illness.

Mrs. Rebecca w. AIinter. widow OF MT.
John J. Mlnter, and woman loved by n
large circle Of friends. died last night at
7I5 o'clock, at her residence, No. 100 west
Marshall street. She had been an in
valid for three years and for some, weeks
past IL had been apparent that the end
was drawing near.
Mrs. Alinter had passed the Slst year
Of her age. She was born near fraysel
Ferry. I'm King William county. Va. Her
parents were people wen known in thut
community her father having been Sheriff
for number Of years. She married John
j. Mnter, of this city, about htty-three
TO the grave about eight or ten years
ago. Their children are Messrs. George
w Alinter. John j. Minter, Jr., Charles
w Minter; Mrs. Rebecca Mckinney OF
Lancaster county, Va, ana Mrs. Florence
~ Mckinney also of Lancaster.
When quite a young woman the de-
ceased connected herself with sycamore
church, and after the removal OF mat
church to Seventh street continued her
membership there. AT one time IN her
life she was very active in the church
societies: but later on her health became
impaired preventing her from being as
active as formerly, though her interest
i'm church work never diminished. for
three years past she had been bed-ridden.
During all that time she exhibited beau
tiful patience and fortitude, having no
feaTs Of her future. her faith illumining
the dark path she was called upon TO
tread. az
The distinguishing traits Of Mrs. Min
ter's character We're firmness and deci-
sion. mingled with self-sacrlhclng deVo-
ton to her family and friends. she was
an excellent wife and mother ana leaves
a large number OF devoted friends.
The funeral will take place from me
late residence tomorrow afternoon at 45V
Afiptgr WAS a member OF
Seventh-Street Christian church. AS tha'
church is pastOrless AT present, Rev. j. A.
Spencer OF the COWardin-AVenue chris
tian church, OF Manchester, Will conduci
the service. The interment Will be MADE
In Hollywood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tazewen VI. Darlington Dead.
Mrs. Tazewen NJ. Darlington died yes
terday morning. at o'clock at her nome
No 52l west Grace street. Mrs. caring
ton had been i'll for several months, ano
lately her condition grew so alarming
that no hope could be entertained or hei
recovery.
lula Watkins, and she was the daughter
of the late Richard V. Watkins of Halt
FAX county. She was married January y,
lsS6. TO MIR Tazewell NJ. Darlington, OF
this city, who survives her win three
children. the oldest Of whom Is IL years
old The names of the children are
Richard w. Tazeweli NJ, and william
! Tucker Darlington.
The funeral will take pace at the RESI-
dence. at o'clock this evening, and Wi!
be conducted by Rev. j. Calvin Stewart
The pall-bearers will be: Aetiye-MessI ;
! Charles I.arus. Charles Selden. Joni
/ Wingo, John Pickrel, Turner Arlington
| and W. NJ. Tompkins. -.,-.
| Honorary-Judge George l.. Christian
| and Messrs. r. II. Smith, James n. Boyd
| Joseph Beasley. Rutherford Rose, w. ;
| Archer, and 5. II. Halves.
The funeral of Mr.. A. Reinsberg, wn'
| died in Warrenton last Wednesday, Wa
conducted from the mortuary chapel, a
the Hebrew Cemetery, at IL O'Clock yes
| terday morning. x.,.. IL.
| ar me rasidence OF her mother, Mrs. NJ
Harrison iris ISL east Main street, early yes
terday morning. Deceased was q year
of age. and was greatly beloved py
vide circle OF friends. The funeral WI
occur AT the above address at 10 o'clocl
| tomorrow morning.