Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK
HON. JOHN w. cHURcHMAN.

HON. JOHN w. CHURCHMAN.
Hon. John w. Churchman died sud-
denly at his home near Brookwood, on
Wednesday afternoon, from the rupture
of blood vessel. He had been in
Staunton Monday and Tuesday in his
usual good health, but on the day he
died he was not feeling well and q
physician was called, and about five
o'clock he passed away.
Mr.. Churchman was the son of John
S. and Fannie Crawford Churchman
and was born in Augusta county So
years ago. His wife who survives with
two yonng children, Charlie and Fan
ME, was Miss Annie johnson of Bote-
tourt county Mr.. Churchman is also
survived by sister, Mrs. q. S. Cecil of
the county, and a large number of 9TH
er relatives.
He had been prominent man in the
county and the state for number Of
years. At the time of his death, he rep
resented Augusta county and Staunten
with Hon. Silas H. Walker, in the
house Of delegates, and had done so for
about II years, and would, no doubt,
have been reelected this fall. Two
years ago he was candidate for speak
er of the body, but was defeated by
Hon. R. E. Byrd of Winchester. At
the time of his death he was also .presi-
dent of the state board of agriculture
and in that capacity last week accom-
panied the state commissioner Of agri-
culture and his party over the whole
system of the G. & o. railroad within
the state on the agricultural train. He
was a most suitable man for such a
position as he was practical, success
full farmer of education. Mr.. Church
man had held number of minor Of
fees in the county.
Few men knew more people in Au-
gusta county or for that matter in the
state than Mr.. Churchman, as he was
approachable, friendly and companion
able, and his friends stood by him. As
a neighbor and friend he was always
ready TO do kindly act, and was high
ly esteemed. In his family circle he
was all that q husband and father
should be. In his public life he was
energetic, progressive and alert to rep
resent the best interests of his consti-
tuents. In his death the county and
the state loses an all round, useful, high
minded citizen. He was deacon in
the Thinking Spring Presbyterian
church, from which his funeral will
take place.
MR.. CHARLES L. TODD.
Mr.. Charles l.. Todd, brother of Hon.
John w. Todd, Of near Staunton, died
in his apartments in Richmond sud-
denly on Friday night of hemorrhage
of the brain. Mr.. Todd was long
prominently identified with the bust
ness interests of Richmond being con-
nected for many years with the Gallego
Mills and other big enterprises. He
also held for many years prominent
positions in the city council. At the
time of his death he was chairman OF
the city board of assessors. In the civil
war through which he served, he won
distinction as member of the Howit-
zers and he was one of that famous Or
ganization's most popular veterans.
He is survived by his wife and Two
chiidren-Mr. Charles L. Todd, Jr., Of
Richmond, and Mrs. Russell Pember-
ton of New York.
MRS. ARCH A. WALKER.
Mrs. Willie Walker, widow of the
late Arch A. Walker, died ut Fort De-
fiance Sunday morning, aged about SO
years. She is survived by three chill
dren-Messrs. Harry Walker Of Column
bus, Ohio, J. Frank Walker and Miss
Mary Bell Walker of Fl. Defiance.
Also by three sisters, Mrs. John H.
AIAluS, 41I6s n1CSuC3 aAO AAA L.
G. S. Roller of Fl. Defiance. She had
been in ill-health for quite while. She
was faithful communicate Of the Old
Stone church from which the funeral
was held at 2:3O Monday afternoon and
was conducted by Rev. ]. N. Van De-
vanter, pastor of the church.
MR.. w. c. FULCHER.
Mr.. w. c. Fulcher died at 9 O'Clock
Sunday night after short illness. The
funeral took place from 118 Fayette
street, the home of his mother, at 8
o'clock Tuesday afternoon conducted
by Rev. A. d. r. Hanchsr Of Christ
Lutheran church, and the interment
was in Thornrose. The Eagles had
charge Of the funeral and held service
ut the grave. Mr.. Fulchsr was son
Of Capt. E. A. Fulcher, and his parents
and one brother and four sisters. His
wife, who was Miss Leila Valentine o.
Richmond, and an infant child, also
survive him. He was a member Of
Elliott's Knob Aeris of Eagles.