South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-05-19
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% Thursday morning last, 18th inst, ct tho
residence of his son-in-law, Frederick Bscr, on
Mil Creek, Mineral county, Mr.. DANIEL LUD-
WICK, in about the Goth year of his age, after
prOtrncted Illness. Mr.. Ludwick was an excel
lent citizen, correct IN all his dealings and inter
course with his fellowmen, and IA consistent
member Of the Dunkard church. a FRIEND.
On Tuesday, the 9th instant, near Harrison
Vile, Cass County, Missouri Mrs. SALLrE. wife
Of Col. Frank. Murphy and daughter Of Michael
Millar, Esq, of this county, in the 5Sth year of
her age Mrs. Murphy had been long afflicted
by disease and death has been doubt her hap
py release from suffering. She was "A lady Of
great worth and excellence Of character in all
the relations of life. \ kind, nlfectionatc wife
and mother, she has left behind her fond hus-
band and large family of children 10 lament her
loss. Mrs. NJ. was for many years & member Of
the Presbyterian Church, and adorned her walk
therein by consistent life and CCny crstiou.
The family had removed from the South Branch,
in this county, TO their present residence in CGss
| County, Missouri, two years ago from October
last. Though from the general condition of
! Mrs. VI S. health for years past, her death was
matter Of anticipation, " any time, il came at
last 5ome~ hat suddenly. Her many friends in
/ Hampshire will be pleased 10 recall Lor sterling
! qualities rs "A friend, neighbour, Il wife and
mother, and entertain kindly recolloctious Of one
who in life and death had probably not one enc
/ my on Garth. FWsSD.
DEATH OF DAVID VANMETER, ESQ
| We arc called upon to announce the death Of pa
vId NunmetCr, Esq. at his residence the Suutl,
, Branch, IN Hardy county, on Friday morning,
18Th instant, after prCtractcd illness. Mr.. Van
meter WAS IN the eighty seventh year of his age
/ and throughout long Industrious and eminent
/ ~ uscul life enjoyed the respect, confidence aud
esteem OF all who knew him PERSONAL y and could
estimate the excellence and worth Of one whose
/ virtues were wUrn with rare moiesty unsta ned
/ 10y scfshucss, aud adorned 10y kindust sofiCst
/ and most courteous manners. While Mr. Van
meter, from the inclination and tastes Of his life
| avoided rather than sought public and promj-
/ ncnt positions, he was Captain in the war OF
/ 1872 as a measure Of patriotic duty, for years &
/ Director ina the Bank Of the valley, and q iusiic,
/ of the peace Of Hurdy county, dischargiug thC
| duties Of these several public trusts With unsur-
passed fidelity. iie was for many years nu cx.
/ cmPIary aud devoted member Of the bytcriun
/ Chuic h, in which he WAS long Ruling Elder
/ Us farmer practical business mlu, a citizen,
/ husband, father--in all the relations OF lie.
/ Mr.. Fanmctor was the example Of q man pos
/ sossct Of essential wisdom, iiberality and correct
| ness OF judgment, energy, irmne5J and decision
/ OF character and the large solemn ConCOursc o
| people following the remains of the yeuerull,
and universally respected Patriarch to tie last
resting place appointed for all Che living attest
| ted that oSG had passed away, whose place could
! NOT be filed The venerable and afflicted con.
/ sort Of Mr.. Vaumctcr survives him, 90 doplor,
/ the irrorGrahc loss Of him who bad been Tie
! choice o. her youth and husband counsellor.
/ companion, friend, through moro than half d
/ century, while his children and chiidrcus chill.
| drcu piously lament tbc rullcu Head and Father
\ OF his house X.