The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-09-18
LAST NIGHT
Hofh Loved and Admired. Passed
4way-OnIy Sick About n Day and
With u Shock of Deep SOrrOw-Re-
mains VIII be Sent to Virginia
for I~nterment.

a peculiarly sad death occurred in
Wilmington last night and one that
will bring sadness to many hearts. It
was the death of Mr.. Frederick D.
Cudlipp, superintendent of telegraph
of the Atlantic Coast Line system,
who though comparatively d stranger
within our midst was a man whose
noble traits of character were recog-
nized and the high esteem to which
he was entitled was accorded him.
The visit OF the White Winged Mes
senger was almost as sad as it was
saddening and was made at a time
when the beloved wife was absent from
his side. For some time past Mr..
Cudlipp had complained of an affec-
ton of the heart, but with that indom-
table will that had always been mis-
ne refused to deter from the duties of
his office until compelled to do so
Monday afternoon. Then it was that
he went home and MEDICAL aid sought.
Yesterday he apparently was resting
easy and no immediate danger was
appreciated. but last night at 11:25
O'Clock at his residence No. 313 Grace
street the came and his
OONA DiSSIu HOION4S 1AOLAA -
home to it's long resting place mid the
SIorieS of the haven of rest n puri-
". He was conscious up TO five min
utes of the death call.
Though he die surrounded by true
and loving friends, whose every
thought was of his comfort and we'll
fare, yet the presence of that dearest
n of his-his Wife-was denied him
IN his last moments on this earth. At
the time his soul was jOurneying to it's
long Home that wife, unconscious of
Che great sorrow so soon to darken
her life, was in far away Iowa visiting
relatives. To her the wires flashed
the sad news at midnight and with the
caesSage went the silent sympathy OF
Ene entire community. She and her
xToung daughter are now in Mapleton,
Nova. where they AVE been for some
weeks.
This wife and daughter and two
SONS. who are only in their teens,
survive him. The two sons were
at his bedside at the last sad moment.
He also leaves several other near rela-
lives. including a sister. Mrs. Bourne,
OF Richmond, Va, who will arrive IN
the city this morning.
Nj. Cudlipp was about ffty-fOur
YEARS of age and for a long number OF
ears was chief operator of the Yves
Urn Union Telegraph Company al
CalCIIIEOIiu. 11e He1u ILLS pOSllIOl1
Fulfilling at all times its duties faith
FULLY, until the Plant System was
merged with the Atlantic Coast Line
and then the position of superintendent
Of telegraph of the Coast Line system
was created and rendered to him. He
accepted the position, moved to Will
mington and ably attended to all its
important requirements until taker
suddenly i'll. He was a Virginian, be
ing a native of Chula of that state
was u member Of the Masonic
fraternity.
The deceased was Il man of high
character and to know him was not
only 10 love but to admire him. HI
always approached a duty with un'
Eaultering step and discharged it in g
mastery manner. His love of home
mis- loyalty to his friends and his deeds
IN sweet Charity'S name were the
attributes of his noble character. anG
his c~Ongeniality of spirit a bright
ened many a heart. Truly. he was
man.
The remains will be sent to Virginia
Il all probability on tonights north.
bound train.