The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-15

benevolence and friendl1neSs, and when
he died, at his home, ..MonteZuma," In
Henrico, about eleven years ago, a dis
tinct loss was felt by the community in
which he moved.
The only surviving child of Mrs. Davis
is her daughter, Mrs. James Leigh Jones,
widow. of Nir James Leigh Jones, the
well-known tobacconist Of Richmond.
Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Calvin
Davis of Baltimore, was visiting In this
city when the death occurred, and will
attend the funeral. She leaves. also, two
grand daughters-A1rS. Bernard Tyree, of
Durham, n. c., and Miss Blanche Jones,
of this city.
Mrs Davis was lady OF lovely Chris
tan temper. On account of her advanced
age she was not an active member of
any church. but, nevertheless, took
great interest i'll all religious matters
OF her charitable enterprises there need
be nc mention here They are we'll known
and permanent, and will speak for them
selves. Her circle of friends and ac-
uuaintances was large, and to them the
loss will be as great as it is painful.
The funeral will take place from the
residence of her daughter on Floyd Ave
nue. to Inorrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock. The
services will be conducted by Rev. Dr.
George Cooper. pastor Of the First Bap-
fist Church, and the burial will be in
Hollywood.
William Miller.
Intelligence has been received in the
city of the death on yesterday afternoon
of Mr.. William Miller, the clerk of the
County and Circuits Courts of the county
of Goochland. He had been in falling
health for six months or more, and his
death had been expected by his friends
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year. and had been the clerk of the coun-
ty for thirty years, and prior to that
the deputy clerk for twenty years under
his father. Mr.. Narcissus W. Miller, who
il, turn had served under his father, Nr.
William Miller. who was likewise clerk
the office. having bsenf continuously in
one family for more than hundred Years.
Mr.. Miller died at his home in the coun-
~. which was within a mile of the court
house. nd where he had always extend
ed liberal hospitalityto his friends.
He was twice married; first to niece
of the late Col. Peter Guerrant, of the
county, by whom he leaves two children,
Mr.. Narcissus w. Miller and Mr.. Peter
G. Miller. the latter of whom is at pres
emf the deputy clerk Of the county, and
both of whom lived with HIM. He was
married the second time to Miss Matte
.Leake. a sister of Judge A. X. Ieake. of
the county; and by her. he leaves three
children. NIr. Walter Leake Miller and the
Misses Kate and Margaret Miller. He
also leaves two brothers. Mr.. Norris
Miller. of this city, and Mr.. Charles NJ.
Miller, OF Maryland; and sister. Mrs.
Charles w.sTnrner. wife of the librarian
OF the Court of Appeals.
Mr. Miller belonged to the old school Of
county clerks, from whom are derived
so many valuable traditions. OF d4Sni-S
fed bearing, yet gentle in disposition, he
was loyal to the core to his county and
State; OF incorruptible integrity. he was
yet ever ready to do a favor to friend.
or an act of Kindness to any one, and Z
he was universally popula with all par
The funeral VIII be at o'clock this
afternoon.
Lewis u. Allen.
The death OF Mr.. Lewis c. Allen. az
brother OF Messrs. Henry c. and the late
Branch r, Allen. occurred at s :15 O'clock