Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. NEWTON.
She Dies After n Brief IiineSs--A USE
full Career Ended.

Mrs Mary Heath Newton, wife of Mr.
Vireinius Newton. the president or the
First National Bank died yesterday
morning at her residence No. -h west
Franklin street 50 brief had been her
fitness that her death was almost sud
den. and it's announcement was receive"
with sad surprise in this community
where she was so well known ana so
greatly beloved.
Mrs. Newton was esteemed not only Tor
her generous charities-which were ever
Observation-Disclosures for the charm ana
sweetness of a disposition that eNhaled
81 benencent influence wherever she Went
Possessed of extraordinary talents ana
culture. the centre of "a charmed circle OF
refinement and elegance. she was retiring
and altogether unassuming. she spent
her life doing good. and the records OF
her kind and gentle deeds Will be cner-
ished among the dearest recollecuons OF
her friends.
Mrs Newton was the second ana
Youngest daughter of the late Eliza Nye
and Isaac Davenport, Jr Her father
was for years the president OF the FIRST
National Bank. Of This city, and leading
spirit I'm the commercial. social, ana re-
ligious life of the community. She was
born April r.. 1852. and on the 9th OF
November. 1876. She was married to Mr..
Nirginius Newton.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Newton
leaves one sister-Mrs Charles I. VIII
iiams. and two brothers, Messrs GIDEON
and Charles Davenport.
Mrs Newton was identified with many
charitable institutions. She was presi-
dent Of the Woman's Exchange. having
succeeded Mrs. Horace s. Halves; Sec
retary and treasurer Of the Rosemary
Library. and treasurer Of ST. faul
Church Home.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon al 1 o'clock from 81. Paul s
church. and the interment will be MADE
in Hollywood.
The active pall-bearers will be Messrs'
a. II. Christian. Jr., Thomas Atkinson
w. r. Trgg. Joseph Bryan, W. X. NJ
sic. ]. Il. Purcell. j. L. Beasley, J.. w
Christian, and Levin Joynes.
Honorary Messrs. oscar Cfan/' Jahc'
McIntire y. v Randolph =. y. H. Myers
Junius A. Morris j. b. MosDy J. IL
Navo. ] y. BOYD. J. T.. Cooke, Hon. Ia i
Lewis. Colonel Archer Anderson 1haIIe'
J.. Boiling Decatur AXteil. T. NJ. kuiher
foord ~. y. Carter. and II. C. Burnett.
MEETING OF THE EXCHANGE
The Board OF Managers o. 'iit A-'>'"'''N
for Woman's Work met yesterday eve
ming AT the roomsNJf the exchange an'
expressed their sorrow at the death OF IN
president. Mrs. Newton. \ deep ieeNh'
OF sadness pervaaed the meeting.
II was recalled that she presided AT tn
last meeting Of the board. Friday FEB
ruarv 81. and seemed then apparent!
destined 10 many years OF usefulness
Mrs. Newton succeeded Mrs S H. Have
as president of the exchange about wv
years ago. and had won the love ant
confidence Of the Board or Mah9so {
Nc All feel a personal loss i'm her death
Mrs. James Lyons. Mrs. J. $ Wexford
Mrs. William s. Donnan, and Mrs. j
Taylor EIlyson were appointed a commit
tee 20 prepare resolutions Of sympathy
The members OF the board VIII at'oh
,ho ,uneral I'm a body They will NEE
GA the Sunday-school room or 81. Paur
church (entrance on Ninth streeO, Mon
day at 1890 O'Clock.