Article on Death of Mifflin J. Ballard, 1917 - Roanoke Co. VA

Salem, March 19, 1917
The people of Salem and vicinity were shocked this morning when the news was 
received of the death at 10:15 o'clock last night of Mr. Mifflin J. Ballard, 
which occurred at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. F.A. Lovelock.  Mr. 
Ballard ws on his way to his home in Norfolk, after vising relatives and 
friends in Salem for sevral weeks, and stopped in Lynchburg with Mr. and Mrs. 
Lovelock when he was struck with a fatal illness, which was from paralysis.  
Mr. Ballard received the first storke on Friday morning which affected his 
entire right side.  A few hours later his entire body was paralyzed, 
rendering him totally blind.  After the second stroke, he became unconscious, 
not being able to recognize his children, all of whom were hastily notified 
by wire, and came to his bedside.  His wife, who has been ill since the 
burial of her father several weeks ago, was unable to be with her husband.  
Mr. Ballard was born in Botetourt County and was a son of the late Mr. 
Allison B. Ballard.  He was a resident of Salem since 1865 and was probably 
the best known citizen in the town, both amongh the people here and the 
traveling public, he having acted in the capacity of what is known as busman 
for thirty years or more, conveying passengers to and from the trains and has 
carried the mails for many years.  Because of declining health he was forced 
to retire from this and all business.  And last summer, one year ago, he went 
with his wife and daughter, Miss Grace, to Norfolk, where he has resided ever 
since.  He was a man of cheeful disposition and alsways had a worf of cheek 
and a smile of sunshine with which to greet his numerous friends.  he was 
loved by both young and old, and the news of his death has caused profound 
sadness among all who ever had the opportunity of knowing him and having been 
favored by him in his exceeding kindness towards all.  He was a brade 
Confererate soldier, having served as a gallant and fearless member of his 
company thorughout the war between the North and South.  He leaves behind his 
widow, who was Miss Virgiia Carper before her marriage, and the following 
children: Mr. J. Harry Ballard of Portsmouth, Va; Mrs. Lila Carper, Mrs. 
Nannie Graham and Miss Grace Ballard of Norfolk; and Mr. L.A. Ballard of 
Salem.  He also eaves one sister, Mrs. John Parrish of Salem.  The body was 
brought to Salem on the 3:30 o'clock train this afternoon, and funeral 
services will be conducted from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 
3:00 o'clock.  Interment following in East Hill Cemertry.


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