The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-13
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Jarratt Va. July 1.-THE COM
munity. 20 deeply stirred over the
tragedy in which DIR. Wright, Clifford
Brown and John Partridge lost their
way to show sympathy to the bereaved
and to pay the most sincere tributes
OF respect to the dead.
Little John Partridge was buried
sunday afternoon from High Hills
Church. large crowd gathered and
the service. though simple, was very
sweet and impressive. The little
mound in the old churchyard was
lovingly decorated with flowers by his
Monday at o'clock at High Hills
Church the funeral service for DIR.
%. g. Wright and little Clifford Brown
was held. The church was filled to
overlooking. Great numbers were
compelled to stand outside during the
service. AS far as one could see stood
carriages and automobiles. The whole
section came to pay respect to the
dead Rev. s. G.. Harwood read the
Ninetieth Psalm, which was followed
by prayer by Rev. r. w. Bagwell
The pastor of the deceased, Rev. r.
II. Marks, read from the eighth chap
ttA VI INoulhHS ana spbhe WoTuS OIL
consolation based on that Scripture.
Prayer was aleo offered by Rev. w.
G. Mcdowell. The hymns Sweet BY
and By" When the Roll Is Called
Up Wonder" (the favorite hymn of
DR.. Wright), and Lead Kindly Light"
we're beautifully rendered by the choir
from Stony Creek
The tnterment was made at buryinE
ground OF Mrs wright's family and
as the bodies were laid TO rest the
skies frightened and the sun shone
through the trees upon the flowers
that were arranged beautifully upon
the graves. Wreath after wreath was
placed until the whole space was filed
and neighboring graves vera also
covered.
The active and honorary pallbearers
included many OF the most prominent
physicians Of the State. as well as OF
this section.
Letters OF sympathy came from all
sections. Mrs. Wright received. among
many others. letters from Senator
Claude A. Swanson. DR.. Philip w.
Boyd. of Winchester; DIR. j. NJ. Pill
A. Jenkens. OF Richmond.
Scores OF kilograms came from
friends far and near. DR. Ennion G.
Williams wired as follows to Mrs.
Wright: You have the heartfelt SYM
pathy Of every member OF the State
Board of Health and the executive
staff We have lost friend and the
State a valued and useful official"
| DR.. r, s. Martin wired from Stuart:
II have notified DR. Barney to have
all members OF board to attend
funeral, II possible. I am shocked and
grieved beyond expression. The pro-
fession has lost one of its great men,
FROM Waverly came this message
/ from Judge jesse F. West: Il am
shocked and grieved. Accept my
deepest sympathy. The county and
State have sustained great loss"
| From Washington Senator Thomas
vs.. Martin wired: "You have my
&, deepest sympathy. Would be with
you II II were possible to leave Wash
| ington." And from Senator Claude A.
Gwanson came this message: DIS
tressed to hear of Otho's death. He
was one of the best men l ever knew -
DR.. Stuart Mcclure wired from
] Richmond: Shocked and distressed
Lat terrible news. DIR. Wright was one
of the best men in our profession"
These few messages are taken from
scores of a similar nature. And so in
every way-by letters, kilograms,
wonderful masses OF flowers. presence
In person and loving serWce-the
community and friends throughout
1.-The State have been and are trying 70
do all possible for the bereaved
families