Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-02-17
Den.b Of Mr. George snyder

known to be in favor of Improvement and
enterprise be he chosen ones.
ueqth Of Mr. George snyder
On Monday morning our people were
surprised 10y The tolling OF the bell which
announced the sudden death of one Of
Richwood's most industrious aud upright
citizens, whose name heads this brief
notice. Ills illness was 50 short that no
onr out sidr OF the family knew of it, and
even the family did not regard IL of Sc
Tious character. He cOmplajaed Friday
and Saturday oil pain in different parts OF
his body, ana OIL sunday was unable TO he
1T church, apd was annoyed with vOmit-
ing and pain in the region OF the heart.
About 4 U'clock Monday morning his fam
lily was alarmed by the sudden aud violent
symptoms and started for Apply stefan, but
before he coult arrive lac Was dead.
George will be much missed in oar COM
muniiy, AS lie MAS one of our most indus
lrioms citizens, aud always had kind
word for everyone, lie WAS most happy
when lie haI plenty 10 do, apd it seemed
his highest pleasure in providing for his
family. lie was noed for bis sterling
honesty AMI earnest devotion 10 his idea
of right. He Vas al acceptable member
Of the NJ. i. Church, and Was regarded as
one of its most devoted members; a Gne
apprecia ion of this WAS shown by the at
tendance ut his funeral, which filled the
CHURCH. Rev. BoSers preached All ex-
cee,iingly appropriate sermon, taking for
his text, They game up through great
tribuialion, having their robes made white
in the blood OF The Lamb. Richpood,
Ohio, Reporter.
MIR. Snyuer was a native of this place,
and spent tie greater part Of his life in
Shepherdsiown, but removed to the West
about fifteen years ago, where he mar
ried. He had many friends here, who
hear with regret that he has passed away.
MIR. Snyder was an uncle Of the editors OF
The REGISTER.
Siackhellers' MeeliRG.-A meet
ing OF The stockholders vi the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company was held ut
Luray Lust Monday. There were preser.t
in person and by proxy holders of 81, 024
shares OF stock, out vi 36 ,692 shares, the
total capital slock of the company. The
following officers Of the company were
present.: +. j. kiwball, president; G. X.
Wsrmes, secretary; Joseph j. Boran, So
licitor; Clarence Ii. Clarke, Hon. L. A.
Rollins, Colonel Vim. IL. Travers, lion.
John T. Loyel, Colonel IL: b. Davenport,
Col. u. J.. Boyce, Hon. VIM. Mines, Jr.,
and Hon. A. Il. Boteler, directors. The
various counties of the State which own
stock were all represented in full. Hon.
"A. X. Boteler was elected chairman. The
traffic Contract of December 20, 1882, with
the Norfolk anu Western Rail road COM
pany, was received, fully discussed, unan-
simously adopted, aud the board of direet-
ors directed TO caIry the same into effect.
After y resolution TO establish the general
Offices Of the company ut Roanoke, Va,
and providing for Il change in the bylaws
of the company, the meeting adjourned
sine die. The meeting was IA pleasant one,
and unanimity characterized its proceed
ings. After the Adjournment the president
took the party down the road 10 Mines
Station, where inspection was made Of the
extensive works vi the Shenandoah Iron
Company, which have lately been put la
operation. The stockholders were very
much pleased with the condition OF their
properly, and consider the future OF the
road rs promising, q. 6.rs, a. ,-...t re-,
Fire "a MarsiH>burS,-Af fire broke
out in The western limits vi Aartipsbarg
att orlork last Saturday merpipg, which
destroyed the entire STOCK Of msrralapdise,
storsrvom and dwelling. including every
article Of aOusehold furniture, OF Mr..
Adolphus Sprinkle, himself and family
barely escaping with their lives, ane two
other adjacent dwellings, one belonging
to Welcome SpSipkle, his, Srother, aud
another store-room and dwelling, owned
by DIR. E. T.. Williams, aud occupied BY
New ton Underdonk. Mr.. Sprinkle's Joss
in goods, household effects and buildings
will amount 10 $3.50; DR.. Williams.
sl,uO0; Nc unlardonk, in damage to
goods, $3.50, aud Mr.. w .ssprinkls's house
'rnd contents, estimaled loss, 81 ,O00.i The