Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-01-22
HI. L. LANG.
Scientific Optician,
StauntOn, Va.
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MR.. JAMES MILLS.

MR. JAMES MILLS.
Mr. James Mills departed this life
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs.
L. M Waddell, near Charlottesville,
on Monday, the 18th inst, aged about
81 years. His death was expected as
he had been in feeble health for some
time, and his advanced age had left DC
hope OF any permanent Improvement.
Mr.. Mills emigrated to America from
Derby, England In 1873. and has lived
| in this country ev.r since He reared
a large family all of whom have grown
to manhood and womanhood here
though all we're born in England and
all OF whom enjoy the highest esteem.
One SOD, Hon. Ellis M ills. of Rapidan,
was U. q. Consul to Hawaii under
Cleveland. Mr. Mills leaves the fol-
lowing children-Mrs. l.. NJ. Waddell,
Charlottesville, Mrs, M. J. Atkins.
of New York. Mrs. g.. NJ Murray, OF
Baltimore, Mrs A. NJ Valz and Miss
Annie Mills, of this city, Hon. Ellis
Mills, of Rapidian, Messrs Harry
Mills, of Washington, George Mills. OF
Chicago, and DR.. james Mills, OF Balti-
more.
He was man of much culture and
of the kindliest nature and most gem
tlemanly instincts.
The remains reached here Tuesday
afternoon over sheC SO road. accom-
panied by members Of his family and
friends. The funeral took place from
Trinity Episcopal church at 4 O'Clock
and was conducted by the rector Rev.
W. Q. HulIihen.
The pail bearers were Messrs. j. A.
Waddell, q. NJ McIlhany, Frank B.
Hoge, w. B. McChesney, Lewis Har-
man and J. A. Waddell, Jr.
The interment was 10 Thornrose
cemetery.
His children except Mr.. Ellis Mills,
who is not in good health attended the
funeral, and two SONS in-law, Rev.
Geo.-M oseley Murray and A. M. Valz,
ESQ. were also present.
MISS MARY MURRAY.
Miss Mary Murray died on Saturday
morning about o'clock at her home
on Stafford street, ofpnenmonia, aged
about So years. She was a daughter
Of the late Martin Murray. and had
spent her entire life In Staunton and
vicinity. She is survived by two
brothers and two sisters-Miss Lizzie
Murray of Staunton, Mrs. Katherine
Wright, and Messrs Thos. H. and
AIonzo Murray of Chicago. The fu-
neral took pace Monday afternoon at
o'clock from St. Francis church. the
services being conducted by Father
Van Ingelgem. The pail. bearers were
Messrs. J. J. Murphy, Daniel Grim
mems, ] j. KiIgalen, D. Joseph OCon
nell, Frank J. Bergin and John u.
Hounihan.
ENOS OFT.
Mr.. Enos OFT, one of the Oldest and
best known citizens of this county, died
Saturday evening, at his home near
SPOTS wood, from a severe attack OF
pneumonia. The deceased who was
over eighty years of age, had been
resident of that section nearly the whole
of his eventful life. He was brave
Confederate soldier and served through
the war with distinction. He is sur
vived by two sons and two daughters.
The funeral took place Monday from
New Providence church, being con-
Quoted by Rev. u. A. Wilson. pastor
of the deceased. The remains were in
tered in the adjacent graveyard.
J. W. SMITH.
On Saturday, the 10Th inst, about 8
clock p. M. Mr.. j. W. Smith died at
the home of his son, near Greenville,
after three days. illness with pneu-
monia. Deceased was 81 years and 4
months old, aud was the father of nine
children, all of whom survive. The fu
neral took place Monday from Mt.
Carmel, and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev Mr.. Franklin of the
IGreenviIle Baptist church. The pail
bearers were Messrs. George 7. Will
lliams, J. William Bell, w. b. Beard,
James Williams, W. h. Fix, and james
w. Miller.
HENRY SMALLWOOD.
Mr.. Henry Smallwood died at his
home Thursday of last week, near
Sangerville, aged Y years. The de-
ceased was a good citizen and greatly
respected in bis community. He leaves
q wife and two children to mourn bis
loss. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. Thomas at the Ger
man Baptist church at SanRervilie,
Saturday at II O'Clock, where he was
tenderly laid to rest.