The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-08-18
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Evans Cochran. wife of Mr.
Griffin Cochran. member of the Lexing
ton Leader, died at her home in Licking
ton last Wednesday morning. Deceased
was born in Madison county, and was
the daughter OF ihe late Joseph an
Mary Regg Evans. we'll known citizens
OF this county Mrs. Cochran is sur
vived by her husband. two brothers and
four sisters. among whom are Hiram NJ
Evans. of Lexington. and Mrs. Be tie
Gore. OF College Hill, this county, all
of whom have the deepest sympathy OF
many friends.
Henderson Coleman Hamm. aged nine
years, died at his home near Ruthton,
this county, August 9. from the effects
of ptomaine poison. The parents of this
manly little fellow died when he was a
mere babe, and he became the idol of
deeply mourn their loss. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Peel,
of Nicholasville, and the remains were
laid to rest in the Richmond Cemetery
beneath bank of flowers. The bereav-
ed relatives have the deepest sympathy
of large number of friends.
Mr.. A. f. Jones. retired railroad en-
gineer, aged 55 years, died at his home
in Big Stone Gap, Va, last Wednesday.
His death occurred after brief attack
of dysentery. His remains were brought
to this city and inferred in the Richmond
Cemetery Friday afternoon with appro-
pirate ceremonies. Mr.. Jones was a
man of sterling qualities and greatly be
loved by all who knew him. He is sur
vived by his wife, who prior to her mar
riage was Miss Jennie Stivers, of the
Kingston neighborhood, and two daugh-
ters. To the bereaved family and friends
the deepest sympathy is extended them
in this their hour of deepest sorrow.
Coleman Moores formerly of this coun
ty, died suddenly in North Carolina last
week. He left several children one OF
whom, Coleman Moores, lives in this
county on the farm of Mrs. ]. NJ. Cotton.
Last Saturday morning at his home on
North street, this city, the hand of death
touched the frail form of Judge Lawson
Alexander Weaver, aged SO years, and
he fell into that dreamless sleep which
has no earthly awakening. For some
time Mr.. Weaver had been in declining
health. On August 18th, he was taken
10 the polls where he cast his last vote
in the urn for the candidate of his
choice. AT the time he was quite feeble
and was never down town afterward
On Saturday morning he passed from
life unto death as serenely as the setting
sun, and met death. as he would well
come newly made friend. His death
was due to the infirmities of old age.
Judge Lawson Weaver was born in
Rowan county, North Carolina, Septem-
Der 80, 1892, and died in Richmond, KY,
August IA, 1915. He had resided in
this city number of years and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
him. He was man possessing rare in.
Iellectual qualifications, and was in the
highest, broadest and best sense man.
For more than forty years he taught
school il Madison and Garrard counties
| and was premier among the teachers
Many of the most prominent citizens OF
these two counties gratefully remember
him as their instructor He was moi
only an educated gentleman, but he was
honest and sincere in his convictions
He was Splendid debater and could
easily and readily defend the principles
he espoused against the attacks of near.
ly all corners. He was beloved by a
wide circle, even those who differed
from him, admiring his quick wit and
repartee, and his sublime devotion tc
duty as he saw it. He was good FRIEND
and neighbor, an honest and upright
man. and in his demise the communit,
has lost splendid citizen
Funeral services were held at The
home on North street, Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. being Conducted by Rev
o. ]. Young, who paid beautiful tri
butte to the deceased The remain.
were laid to rest in the Richmond Gene
terry to await the resurrection morn.
Judge Weaver is survived by his wife,
four sons and two daughters, all of whom
have the deepest sympathy of the entire
comm unity.