Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
DEATHS DOINGS.
At Home and Abroad the Grim Reaper Swings
His Keen Sickle.

North Capitol Street Methodist
Church in Washington, died at her
home in that city last Saturday, OF
heart failure, after an illness Of less
than week. She was fifty years OF
age. Mrs. Cook formerly lived in
Shepherdstown, her husband having
been pastor Of the Methodist congrega-
ton here, and she had many friends
in this vicinity. After the funeral
service in the church at Washington
on Monday the body was brought to
Shepherdstown, accompanied by
members OF the family, and Tuesday
morning, after brief service by Rev.
C. H. Hockey at the home OF Mr.. II.
s. Baker, Mr.. Cooks brother-in-law,
the remains were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery beside those OF her son,
who died here some years ago. Mrs.
Cook, whose maiden name was
Graves, was q native of Hancock, Md.
The muffied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo.
Mr.. James s. Maddox died at his res
idence near Uvilla last Saturday, OF
pneumonia, after a sickness OF ten
days. His funeral sermon was preach
ed by his pastor, Rev. F. A. Strother,
to large congregation, and he was
buried in the graveyard Of the South
ern Methodist Church, Of which he
was u worthy member. He leaves
a widow and nine children, all Of
whom are consistent members of the
church. Mr.. Maddox, who was better
known as Major Maddox, was drum
major Of the famous Second Virginia
Regiment, Stonewall Brigade, in the
late war, and was a member OF Com
pany H. He was well-known to the
old soldiers of this section, and they
ali liked him for his genial ways and
kindly disposition.
Major H. l.. ID. Lewis, one Of the
most prominent citizens OF Clarke
county, Va, died suddenly last Sun
day night from Bright's disease, COM
plicated with heart troubles. Several
times within the past three weeks he
had sinking spells which pointed to
his sudden death. He represented
Clarke county two terms in the Leg
islature of Virginia in most efficient
and intelligent manner. He was also
president for four or five years OF the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
ciety at Winchester. He served as
soldier in the Confederate cause with
fidelity. He was descendant OF the
Washington family through the mar
riage of his grandfather to Nellie
Parke GUSTS and was the owner Of
the old Audley farm.
Mrs. Maria Van Doren Billmyer
died at the home of her son-in-law,
Rev. DR.. E. w. Bedinger, at Anchor
age, KY, last Friday, December 18th,
in the 10th year of her age. The fu-
neral service was held at Redwood
Church, Boone county, KY, on Sat
urday. Mrs. Billmyer, whose maiden
name was Voorhees,, was the widow
of the late Conrad Billmyer, of this
vicinity. She was born in Berkeley
county, between Shepherdstown and
Martinsburg, and was well-known
and highly esteemed woman. She
removed to Kentucky from Shepherds
town about twenty-five years ago,
and has resided there with her SON
in-!aw and daughter ever since. Mr..
Bedinger is native of this county,
Mr.. r. S. holland died at his resi-
dence in this place last Saturday
morning, in his 34th year. The de-
ceased had been breaking down for
some time, and spent several months
the past summer in the west, hoping
to regain his health. Neverth eless
death came much sooner than was
expected. He was an honest and in
dustrious man. Spirit.
Col. WIN. A. Phillips, father-in.law
of Mrs. James S. Phillips, died at his
home at Fort Gibson, l. T., on No
vember 30th. He leaves a widow,
three sons and one daughter. Col.
Phillips, who was man Of great lit
erary ability, served three terms in
Congress.
Mr. John j. Morrow, who was born
and raised in this county, but who
went west in 1859, died recently in
Louisiana. Mo, aged So years. He
was the brother Of Mr.. r. w. Morrow.
otthe Charlestown Advocate. He leaves
a wife and three children.
Mrs. Mary E. Vanvacter, a we'll
known resident of the vicinity of
Bloomery Mills in this county, died
Saturday, in the 10th year of her age.
John Swain died at his home in
Sharpsburg last week, aged 20 years.
He YVES for many years well-known
canal boatmau.
Sunday School Christmas Services.
The following is list of the Christ
mas services to be held by the various
Sunday schools OF Shepherdstown and
vicinity
Saturday afternoon. December 29d,
at 4 80 o'clock the Episcopal school
will have its usual service. At $50 on
Saturday the Presbyterian school will
render The Blessed Babe" Christmas
service and give the usual treat to the
children.
Sunday afternoon at 80 o'clock
the Southern Methodist Sunday school
will render an interesting programme,
and at 6. 80 the same evening the Re-
formed services will be held.
Christmas night at g. 80 o'clock the
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