South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-11-04
DIED.

At Old Town, Maryland. on 2Ist
October, 1922, after protracted III
ness OF pulmonary consumption,
Mr.. Edmund Bonney, Of this coun-
ty, In the thirty eighth year OF his
age. He vss professionally Q teach
or, and with much general intelli-
gence and studious application, he
was also remarkably gifted, a. .
mathematician and physicist, and
II circumstances had favored. he
would certainly nave arrived at dis
tinction and great eminencs in both
or either of those directions. His
great genius for these fayorite stu
dies was most flatteringly remarked
upon, to the author OF this friend
~ tribute to his memory by . very
eminent Civil Engineer and Geolo-
gist, who had FULL OPPORTUNITY
to ascertain tho peculiar Qualities
and methods Of Mr.. B., in those
Higher studies.
Dying before life had attain ed it,
zenith, Mr. b. has left behind him
q widow and three little orphans,
numerous relatives, and many per-
sonal friends to lament their ire
parable loss. His remains were
brought to Romney, aud Inferred
in "Indian Mound Cemetery" on
Sunday, the 23rd ult. The fune-
raj services, largely attended, } were
conducted by Rev. G.. A. Gibbons.
Mr.. Bonney had been for many
years membsr of the Presbyterian
ch urch, and it is the consolation of
his surviving friends, in their dis
tress and bereavement, that he had
made ready for his departure to be
AT REST. A FRIEND.
At tho residence OF her son.in-
law, AIR. Herndon, IN this place on
Saturday, goth October, ultimo.
Mrs. Martha j. Hull Bonney, in
tho 18th year OF her age. After
protracted sufferings attended with
decay OF her vital powers aud the
iLfirmities incident to advanced
age, this venerable lady and wol thy
Christian matron has gone to rest
with the fortunate surrounding of
her affectionate children and many
sympathizing friends. Her hus-
band, the late Reuben Bonney, Of
Mill Creek, removed to this coun-
ty, from Norfolk, Virginia, q long
time ago, and 1t was the lot of her
whom this notice commentaries to
survive him for several years, dur
ing which she was affectionately
ministered to by their numerous
children. She was lady of great
worth and true resp reliability, and
in her funeral sermon preached by
Rev. 81. w. Woodwork, he bore
the highest and most expressive
testimony to her pure Christian
character. as he had known her in
timately for q good many years.
AS was previously announced, her
son, MIR. Edmund Bonney, died on
the 2lst October prox., and tho
successive departures of son and
mother (both members Of the Pres
bytcrian> church) afforded Mr..
Wood worth, always an able and ex-
cellent preacher, suitable occasion
for an admirable funeral discourse.
They who mourn the losses they
have suffered in thes, deaths NAV
find the truest consolation in the
confidence that their loved ones
have only gone before, to enjoy q
bright inheritance beyond the
skies. A FRIEND.
At his home in -Martinsburg on
the 18th alt, Jos. Z. Berry, for
merry Of Moorefeld, aged IS ye .rs.
Very recently at Capon Bridge,
Mr.. George Nixon, a bright and
promi sirg young man. lie had
just returned from Indiana where
his brother, Edgar Clinton Nixon,
was buried a short time ago.
In this place lart Friday. after a
very short illness, little Virginia,
infant daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. w.
b. Co nwell.
BEAUTIFUL and impressive funeral
services were held over tho remains
of Mrs. Harrison, wife of the Pres
ident, at tho White House last
Thursday morning aft ~ which,the
body. accompanied by the Presi
DEM, relAtives aud friends, WAS
taken to indianapolis for inter
ment. Except one rosette Of crepe
at the doorway no sign of mourn
ing was on about the exteri or of
the White House. Thousands of
persons crowded the streets and
avenues and accompanied the pro-
cession TO the station
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