Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26


DEATH OF Mr.. ARMsTRoNa.-Mr
Anthony w. Armstrong, whose Illness
had been mentioned 10 the Gszette,
died Tuesday evening about six
o'clock ct ma nome on Prince street. The
deceased lesvss widow, formerly Mics
Jessie &. EAsieD, OF New York, and
two coildren-a son and daughter. Mr.
Arms roi was q son Of tae late J. L.
Armstrong, aud vas born in this city
lorty-eight years ago. A d!llgent
SCHOLAR in his school days he graduated
1T s.. Johns Academy before be enter
ed bis ieens and for some time was
clerk 10 wholesale grocery store In
old Liberty Hall building. Later be
entered the National Law School In
Washington aod by close application to
bIs studies soon graduated aud passed
the necessary examination. He, bow.
ever. did not commence The practice Ut
law until year or Two later, and for
some time was Deputy City Sergeant
under M. r ibert Lucss aud OF one
time was chairneD of the city repubIi'
Can committee. About the Tins Mr..
Lucas went out of Office Mr.. Armstrong
began the practice of law. bis Use
was rapid, and although the youngest
member OF the bar he realized the
truth OF the saying. "There 10 plenty OF
room on top" srd he was not long 10
getting there. His practice steadily
increased and 10 a short time he had
ali the business he could attend to. His
vitality was never vigorous, and bis
physical condition ever and anon gave
him trouble, but for years be managed
to recupersle from prostratioDs, and 1t
was the ernest hope Of his many
friends that his recent indispositloD
would prove DO more serious than pre-
cediGg ones. The oronic trouble which
besot MIN, however, manifested serious
phases, and il became apparent that bis
frail physique was unable to cope with
the malady from which he was suffer-
Ing. He gradually weakened until
Tuesday when it became apparent that
his death was q matter OF few hours.
He fingered until about elk O'Clock
when bis death occurred. The deserved
popularity of Mr.. Armstrong is we'll
known aud needs no comment. Kind
and courteous toward all with whom
he came in contact be made friends
continually and his death Is much re-
aretted by oil who knew him. The
members OF the household whose eouls
are darkeued by the sad dispepsation OF
providence OF the Christmas season
when others are gathered around
happy 6resides, have the sincere gym
patty OF the community iu which they
are so we'll known and esteemed.
The funeral took place this afternoon
at s o'clock from bis late residence, No.
oil Prince street, and wss conducted
under the auspices of the Masonic
fraternity. The deceased was a past
master OF Alexandra. Washington
Lodge, No. 20; and . member OF
Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter,
and Old Dominion Command
cry, Knights Templar. The members
of the local bar association met yester'
day morning 10 the Office of Judge J..
K. M. NortoD, on south Fairfax street,
TO take action on the death OF their
deceased associate. Col. Frencis L..
Smith was called to the chair and Mr..
@. @. Carlin was elected secretary OF
the meeting. Col. Smith, Judge Nor
ton, and Mr.. Leonard Msrbury were
appointed committee to draft resolu.
tions of respect to the memory OF the
deceased, and Messrs. G. G. Carlin and
James. r. Cation were appointed to
procure floral tribute on behalf OF the
association. II was also decided to at
tanA the fnnerAl In a BODY. Apart
from the members OF the bar and
members of the Masonic fra
terpity. large number Of friends
and scqusiutanoes OF the deceased
Mingled with the funeral cortege aOd
followed the remains TO their resting
place. The service was conducted
BY Rev. Bergman Green and the pail
bearers we're Colonel F. l.. Smith,
Judge J. K. III. Norton, Capt. Herbert
Bryant and Messrs. K. Kemper W. o.
Wibert and F. F. Msrbury.