Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-06-30

OF our citizens have become prostrat-
ed, and some have gone TO "that
home from whence no travclle: ever
returns"
| PARKER.-Rev. Mr.. Parker, the
venerable father of Mrs. D. H. Stuck
ey, died a few days ago at his home
in Clermontville, O. Mrs. Stuckey
was called home by his illness and
only arrived few hours before his
death.
LINDsEY.-Mr. and Mrs. John
Lindsey have the sympathy of theif
many friends in the loss of their in
FAINT child, who died at their home
on Sunday night, aged about six
weeks. The little one was not well
from birth, and early needed the
command, "Suffer the little ones to
come unto me.
| WILLINaHAM.-After an illness of
considerable duration at his home
near Falling Waters Station, in
Berkeley county, Mr.. James w.
Willingham died on the 18th inst in
the fifty-seventh year of his age
During the war he served Clarke
county company in the old Stone
wall brigade, and was as brave and
courageous soldier as he has since
been good citizen. He leaves a
wife and several children.
KRAUs.-Mrs. Mary Kraus, of E.
Burke street, met with very sud
den death, last Friday afternoon, at
her home. She was engaged in the
performance of domestic duties, when
she was suddenly seized with hem
orage, from the effects of which
she never rallied. The funeral SER
vices were held Sunday afternoon at
8 O'Clock from st. Joseph's Catholic
Church, in this city, Of which she
was member. Several children, all
grown, survive her.
CRIM.-Little Lola, the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
Grim, living on West Burke street,
after comparatively short illness,
died at her home on Monday morn
Ing. Thrice has death claimed their
child and now again they bow their
head in submission to Him who
knoweth best. She was nearly three
years old, and just at an age when
little ones are most idolized by par
ents. Bilious dysentery was the
cause OF her death. To the devoted
parents We offer our sympathy.
THoMAs.-Mrs. A. j. Thomas died
last Monday night at her late resi-
dence "Norborne Hail." aged Sc
years. She had been seriously i'll
for only short time, but the begin
ming of her illness dates long time
back. Mrs. Thomas was woman
whose kindly disposition and life of
good works made her stand high in
the esteem of all. To her husband,
we extend our sympathy in his hour
of affection. The funeral took place
on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
the services being held at her late
residence.
BELL.-On Thursday morning,
a few minutes after seven o'clock
Mr.. Geo. Bell, living with his mother
on East King street, died of COM
plication ofdiseases. He has been sick
since early spring, but not seriously
until a few weeks ago. Not long ago
his fathers death was followed by
that of his brother Joe, and this
death is another blow to the already
stricken family. His mother, Mrs.
George Bell and three sisters, Miss
Mollie and Mrs. Ezra Herring and
Mrs. Lille Kindle survive. To the
family that is bereaved we along
with many Others offer our deep
sympathy.
TABB.-The funeral Of Mrs. Lille
MCLEAN Tabb, beloved wife of Mr..
Horace Tabb, whose death we men,
toned in our last issue, took place
from her home on N. Maple avenue,
on Saturday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. F. M. Woods. The coca
sion was one of sadness to many ac-
quaintances, and what sorrow must
have rended the hearts of those most
dear to her. Rare, indeed, are such
christian women as was Mrs. Tabb,
and the community misses a most
devoted wife, fond mother and a
beloved neighbour. She was a
daughter of the late DR.. Witherow,
of this city, and was born Feb. 18th,
1853. May Advise Providence sus-
tain the husband and children.
FELLER.-In the death of Mr.. Jno.
Feller, which occurred Monday last,
at his late home, the Shenandoah
House, Martinsburg loses an old and
much respected citizen. Mr.. Feller
was German and came to this city
over 35 years ago. Captain, as he
was Familiarity called, because of his
employment with the B. & O. r. r.
Co., and his popularity among it's
servants, had reached the age OF Is,
beyond the three score year and ten
allotted to man, and he had many
friends who will regret to hear ofhis
death. His wife, Mrs. Catharine
Teller, two daughters, Miss Lizzie
and Mrs. George W. Feidt and three
sons, John, William and Charles,
survive him. OF late years Mr.. Eel
Ter has not been in active business,
because of his advancing years, but
he has always rather vigorous. He
Twas a member of the Masonic Lodge
for So years, and of the Odd Eel
lows for IS years. His funeral took
place at Q p. M, Thursday.
SMALTz.-The wife of Mr.. Thos.
Smaltz died at her home in Basic
City, Va, on Thursday, June 21st.
Mr.. Smaltz is brother of Mrs. JIG.
Heberlig, of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smaltz were married on June
10, 1894. On June 21st, about 10
%, M. her shirt nassed ouietly away