Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-27
THE WEEK In FULTON
NEWS OF THE EAST END CLEANED
FOR THE DISPATCH.
The DEATH OF Mr.. DAILY.
One Of the Most Popular Citizens of
That Section-tRecting Scenes Mt
Items.

No death in recent years has caused
more sorrow in Fulton than that Of Mr..
John J. Daily. which occurred last Sunday
night at o'clock. The deceased suffered
an illness Of only few days and his
rather sudden death was a shock TO the
community in which he so long resided.
Mr.. DAILY was engaged in the ice busi-
ness, in which he commanded a large
trade. He was taken suddenly i'll, and
the malady WAS at once pronounced Sc
rioUs. He was carried TO the Virginia
Hospital for treatment. but the dfsease
had gained a firm hold and despite the
attention he received he continued TO
grew worse until death relieved him
from an suffering.
Shortly before tho end came, with his
eyes fun Of deepest affection, he spoke
Of those whom he was 10 leave behind,
and of his supreme faith In the mercy Of
the Great Master.
Mr.. DAILY was q man close TO the peo-
Die. lie mingled with them in their daily
avocations. rejoiced with them in their
lows. and sOrrowed with ihem in their
s0rrOws.
His funeral took place from st. Pat
ricks church Tuesday morning, with re-
QUEEN mass Rev. Father Payne offlciat-
ing The interment was made in Nj.
Calvary Cemetery. While the body was
being lowered into the grave the scene
was one Of great imprcssiveness. The old
and the Young alike. with bowed heads,
gathered around to look their last fare
wei. and very noticeable was the sorrow
Of the late employ ees of the deceased,
who gave vent TO their feelings in tears.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers:
Honorary-Messrs. William Rankin, a.
ID. I.anderkn. W. II. Curtis. and A.
Wesiger The active were members Of
Division No. 1. Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. IN which organization the deceased
held membership, and consisted Of Messrs.
Daniel Higgins. =. II. curtis, John A.
Haley, James E. Grady, James McDon-
ough. Thomas Sheehy, and Mort Hogan
Mr. James \. Black has returned from
q ten-days' trip TO North Carolina. on
the North Carolina coast he experienced
some OF the roughness of the storm
which has been reported SO severe. Ho
made the return trip by water, but kept
safely out of the terrific gale. He was
several days overdue however, and APP
pearcd to be completely charmed with IL
life-prescrvcr while upon the restless
bosom OF the deep, which not for a mo-
ment lullcd its angry thrObbngs into alb
sOldte ropOse.
The little child Of Mr.. John Page. which
was run over by q horse last week and
sustained painful injuries, Is resting as
well as might be expected. The little one
had its Jaw broken and was otherwise
badly injured.
Mr.. james Grant. of Nicholson street,
is very IN at his home.
I'm ho ,fxs 20
the Old Dominion Steamship Wharf has
been blown to smithereens by dynamite.
Berry Foster. the diver. went down with
800 pounds OF dynamite. which he placed
under the barge and three charges blew
the obstruction. which has been a menace
to navigation. out Of the way.
The merry go round was the centre
OF attraction on Louisiana street last
night. and the little boys enjoyed them
selves immensely.
Rev b. Cabell Hcnning will on his pull
pit at Fulton Baptist church az both
morning and evening services to-day His
subject at II A. NJ. will be Faint, Yet
i. NJ. with Jo- Shall Ye
Draw Water from the Well Of salvation"
The youngest Child Of Rev. B. Cabell
H. quite sick.
Rev. j. r. ROutten. Of Denny-Street
Methodist church. viii FIJI his pulpit at
both morning and evening services to-
day. At night he will preach on q very
interesting theme.
Miss Pearl Jordan Is spending two
weeks at the home OF Mr.. J. W. Turner,
on Marion Hill.
Major L. 9. Buttons. who recently re-
turned from Cuba. is spending a few days |
visiting eN-Postmastor G. X. Gilmer.
Misses Rachael Crenshaw. OF Bon Air, |
and Mary Sanders, of Newport News. |
who have been spending the week at
Marion Hill. have returned TO their |
homes.
Mrs. Thomas OConnor continues quite |
inwell at her home. on louisiana street. |
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Pease are visiting |
heir son. Mr.. John II. Pease I'm Berkeley. |
Miss Maggie Collins has returned from |
very pleasant visit 20 relatives in Wash |
ngtOn.
Miss Jennie Bunnll left yesterday on a |
pleasure trip 10 relatives in Baltimore
Miss Nellie Schardt is in Baltimore
listing relatives.
Mr.. John w. Turner is visiting rela-
ives and friends in Albemarle county.
Miss Mamie Rice is enjoying a prOiong-
ID visit TO her aunt. Mrs. Morgan, az
Norfolk
Mrs Henry Metzger has returned from
visit 10 relatives In Indianapolis. Ind.
Mr. r. III. CARRIER is on "A business trip TO
Baltimore and Philadelphia