The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
SALEM MEMS.
John ID. Weber Killed by IA Norfolk and
Western Traiu Sunday.

Western Traiu Sunday.
John b. Weber, popular young
man OF Salem, was killed Sunday under
most distressing circumstances. He had
attended the afternoon services at the
West Salem chapel, and in returning
home jumped on one OF the middle cars
Of freight train coming east. When
near the ireight depot a sudden jerk Of
the train threw him between the care,
which passed over both his legs, crush
ing them terribly and scattering frag>
ments of flesh and bone along the track.
He shouted loudly for assistance and
would kill him.
He was then tenderly carried to the
depot and there laid on bed where ne
was soon attended by Drs. M. G. Strick-
land and Stearnes. of Salem, and Dr..
Gale, of Roanoke, who was on pro-
fessional visit here. Later DR.. Lenney,
Of Roanoke, was telegraphed for and
came. These gentlemen did all that
their skill could suggest, but the ner-
vous shock was too great and he died
shortly before midnight. Crowds Of
people flocked to the depot when the
sad news was known,sDd many prayer
was offered in behalf of the dying lad,
who seemed much comforted by the
prayers of Rev. H. II. Kennedy and
other devout friends. Those who were
with him during his suiferings were
surprised at his wonderful nerve, as he
was conscious almost to the last and
conversed pleasantly with his friends.
Death seemed to have no serrors for
him.
Deceased was an orphan, IS years of
age, and was one of the most perfect
specimens OF physical manhood for his
age in town. OF late he had been going
daily to Roanoke where he was in the
employ OF Levy & Alexander, clothiers.
Being mem her Of the jeff Davis Rifles
his funeral was conducted by thas or.
ganization with military honors. The
funeral services took place at the
Methodist Church and were conducted
by Rev. Fl II. Kennedy, who made
most touching address. The procession
then formed with the drum corps first,
followed by an escort OF eight privates
under command of Sergeant S Slower,
after which came the hearse. The pail
bearers were privates, W. Wolfenden,
Thomas Wolfenden, A. Burks, f. O5en
chain, f. Hertigan and w. billiard.
The flower bearers were E. Ssrouse, w.
A. Francis and w. Forsythe. of Salem.
and E. A. Bennett, OF Roanoke. A
jeff Davis Rifles, under command of
Capt. Griffin, also followed the remains
to their last resting place in Fast Hill
Cemetery, where at the grave three vol
legs were fred by the military escort.
Notes.
j. M. Shumate, a resident of Salem,
died Sunday in Washington, where he
had employment, and his remains were
la nd inf in,
East I'LL Cemetery.
Lewis Howard, worthy and WE'LL
known colored hotel servant, died suns
street after long Illness, aged Az and
will be buried to- day from the colored
Church.
News was received here yesterday
that w. S. Clarke, father of the mana
ger of the Salem Carriage Works and
at one time resident OF Salem, died in
Culpeper few days ago.
William Oakley, OF Lynch burg, spent
Sunday visiting relatives here.
The adiourning order OF the April
term OF Roanoke county court was
entered and signed Saturday.
Mrs. P. j. Thompson and Mrs. DR..
Bates, of Glade Springs, are visiting G..
Jones Lyon.
Sunday night Bishop Randolph ad-
ministered the rite of confirmation to
five candidates. in the presence of
large congregation. Owing to the
Bishop suffering from sore throat he
did not preach, but a splendid sermon
was delivered by Rev J. Cleveland Hall.
who took for his theme the need OF
thorough preparation for every calling
in life whether it be that OF pastor or Of
business man. His discourse was
greatly enjoyed by those present.
The infant child Of Rev. Mr.. Shep-
pard, the Lutheran minister Of Buena
Vista, who died yesterday, will be
brought to Salem this afternoon for in
terment in East Hill Cemetery.