The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-06

and constant labors. Up TO a compara-
lively recent date he had enjoyed remark
ably good health. and it was not until last
summer that he began to show unmis-
taxable signs Of giving away to the long
strain Of mental and physical work
which marked his ministry. In June he
had spell Of illness and It was decided
that It would be well TO have him go TO
the White sulphur Springs, where # was
believed he would receive benefit from
the water. air and rest he could get there.
Dr. Hogo went to the White Sulphur
on July 2d Dr. Hunter Mcclure was
then spending awhile at the springs for
his health. and It was thought that under
his treatment and care Or. Hoge would
improve. The trip proved quite fatiguins
to DR.. Hoge, owing TO the unusually
warm weather ana for quite while
during his stay at the White he was
confined TO his room with serious M-
ness Either Mrs Marshall NJ Gillian,
or Miss Bessie Hoge. his daughters, were
with him and DR.. Mcclure was IN close
attendance upon him.
Despite the most careful nursing It was
feared by many OF his friends that DIT.
Hoge would not recover from the attack
Many letters and telegrams OF inquiry
and sympathy We're received at the
White. and when # was announced early
in August that Dr. Hoge had improved
sufficiently to be brought back 10 his
home I'm this city many expressions OF
qualification were heard. Shortly before
he was brought home his son, DR.. NJ. d.
Hoge Jr. was summoned TO his bed
side. as it was feared that his father was
in a dangerous condition.
WAS BROUGHT HOME.
Young Or. Hogo remained with him
few days and on August 9Th. accompa-
MED by his daughter. Miss Bessie, Or.
Hoge returned home. reaching here at
1880 o'clock i'm the afternoon. 10 was
very warm day and the Doctor suffered
no little from the heat He stood the
trip. however, as well as was expected.
Careful nursing and close medical at
tention during several weeks stay here
improved Dr. Hoge's health considerably.
Hundreds OF people called daily 20 in
qulre about his condition and express
their sympathy and best wishes for
speedy recovery and many notes and
messages Of sympathy were received.
Dozens OF boxes OF roses, carnations and
other floral beauties were sent 70 his
residence daily, and his room was kept
perfect bower OF flowers.
A NORTHERN TRIP.
Il was thought that stay at one Of
the northern resorts would prove bene-
fetal 10 DR.. Hoge. and with this IN view
a trio 10 include Atlantic city and Sara
toea was planned subsequently it was
decided not 70 go to Saratoga. Or. Hoge
left on August 2Nh, accompanied by his
son. Mr. HampIen Hoge FOR a brief stay
At Atlantic City and Baltimore He re-
mained at the former place for several
weeks and was considerably benefited
bv the sea air and the change OF scenery.
lie spent a lew nays Ah i'afNf'''ffNf "'tN-N ~
he renewed some pleasant acquaintance
and met some old friends. About the
middle OF September he returned to Rich
mon1.
DR.. Hoges first appearance In public
after his return to Richmond was on
September 23d. when he oficiated at the
funeral services I'm 81. Pauls church Of
the late lamented Winnie Davis AS on
former great public occasions in which
he took prominent part. the services
which he conducted were marked by
| great solemnity. beauty and impressive
| ness.
HIS LAST SERMON.
On the morning OF Sunday, October
second. DR. Hoge preached his last SER
l mon as pastor Of the Second Presbyterian
/ church. IL closed one OF the most bril-
liant pulpit careers ever known In this
country II had been announced day
or two beforehand that he would be able
| to preach, and when the services COM
lCsontinued on Second Paze.1