Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-22
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
COL. ROBERT L. PARRISH,

1 COh' ieCDihh1 LIZ
Colonel r. L. Parrish, OF Covington
ore of the most prominent lawyers an,
popular and Influential ctiZens of thi.
portion OF he s. ate. died at the hesa
paake and Ohio Hospital, Clifton Forge
Wednesday night of last week, havin.
been operated upon a few hours befor
for appendicitis. It is a sad coincid
ence that his wife died of the SAM
trouble just two years ago at thei
home in COvlngtOn. Colonel Parrlst
was native of Caroline county, an(
was about fifty five years OF age. though
he did not look it, as he was man O
splendid physique and was remarkabl,
well preserved.
| Colonel Parrish was the son of a dis
tinguished minister of Eastern Vir-
sinia, entered the Confederate army
when quite boy. having isen by biz
distinguished gallantry TO the rank OF
colonel before the great tragedy was
| over.
After the war young Parrish wen!
| to Allegheny county. and taught schOo
and read law at odd hours. having thus
| fiually fitted himself for the bar, in
| which distinguished arena be became
one of the great leaders.
At the time OF his death he was divi-
sion counsel for the Chesapeake and
| ohio Railway and attorney for many
of the great iron and coke companies
OF the western part of the State. For
twenty years, he was Commonwealth s
attorney of Allegheny county; had
been q member of the Board of Visitors
of the University OF Virginia, and had
held many other positions of honor and
trust.
Fl leaves two sons, r l., Jr., and
Perry Parrish, the former Of whom at
the time of his fathers death was on a
pleasure trip in the far West. Colonel
Parrish married Miss Margaret Carr,
of Front Royal, and they resided at a
palatial home in Covington, where both
were greatly beloved. AS related above,
Mrs. Parrish preceded her distinguish
ed husband to the grave by about two
years.
MRS. JOHN F. YOUNG.
After long illness from tuberculosis
of the stomach, Mrs. Mary Carson
Young, wife of Mr.. John F. Young,
died at her home, No. 419 Kalorama
street, Wednesday morning aged 46
years, months and 20 days. The de
ceased is survived by her husband, one
child, Naomi G. Young, two sisters,
Mrs. q. Black of the city, and Mrs.
John Andrews of Churchville, one
brother, Mr.. Will Carson of Cslifornia,
and two half-brothers Messrs. John
and James Reese and SIX step.children.
The deceased was consistent Chris
ted Brethren Church. Her great suf-
far l.
Christian fOrtitude.
The funeral took place from the
house at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
The services being conducted by her
pastor. Rev. George w. Slower. assist
ed by Rev. E. b. Druen, pastor of
Olivet Presbyterian church.
DANIEL o'RoURKE.
Mr.. Daniel O'Rourke, a prosperous
and well known farmer, died Friday at |
his home on the Shutterle's Mill road |
about three miles from the city. Mr.. |
was born in Cork, Ireland, |
seventy six years ago and his death |
was due to a general break down. He !
is survived by his wife, who was Miss
Sullivan and five children. Misses Re |
gina and Maggie, and Mr.. j. W.
O'Rourke, who lived at home. Miss
Lilly O'Rourke of Staunton, and Mr.. |
O'Rourke OF Texas. The fu- |
neral took place from st. Francis !
church on Sunday afternoon.
MISS SALLIE LANDES.
Miss Sallie Landes died at her home |
near Stonewall on Tuesday, the 10Th,
aged about &c years. The funeral took |
place Wednesday afternoon at CLOCK !
from Salem Church.
MRS. HALCIE L. LANDES.
Wednesday morning about O'Clock,
at her home near Burketown, Mrs. |
Halcie Linn Landes. the young wife of |
Of Mr.. Henry Landes, departed this
life. The funeral took place at II
O'Clock yesterday morning.