Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-04-07
LIES Journey Ended.

critical illness we noted last week, died
at his home near Uvilla last Thursday
evening. Mr.. Eichelberger had passed
through severe spell of sickness dur
ing the past winter, but had apparent
ly recovered, though not feeling as
well as usual. Tuesday evening OF
last week he received a severe stroke
of paralysis, from which his death re-
suited two days later. The deceased
was native of Frederick county, Nd.
but has lived in this county many
years. He was thrice married, and
his last wife survives him, together
with two sons, NJ. T. and Charles, and
two daughters, Katie and Nettie. His
age was 70 years, months and 20
days. Mr.. Eichelberger was a good
citizen and a consistent Christian man;
kind hearted and upright in his ways,
he was respected by all who knew him.
He was for many years an active
member Of the Lutheran Church, and
was the first to be borne a corpse into
the new church at Uvilla, in the build
ing of which he was greatly interested.
The funeral, which was held Saturday
morning, was attended by large num-
Der of relatives and friends of the de-
ceased, and was conducted by his pas
tor, Rev. G. H. Hockey, assisted by
Rev. J. B. Triplett and Rev. G. G.
Everhart. The remains were buried
at Bolivar.
After a tenacious but futile struggle
with the grim monster, Death, Harry
Lucas, son of Mrs. Matte Lucas,
breathed his last this morning. The
child was taken sick about ten weeks
ago with meningitis, and despite the
efforts of the physicians grew worse
from day to day. Other complied
tons set in, and though with wonder
full vitality the little fellow battled for
his life, the end came this morning.
Harry was bright and industrious boy
and a general favorite. He was four
teen years old the 10th Of last month,
but already had assumed his share Of
the burden Of life and was a comfort
and support to his mother. The long
illness he endured had interested many
besides his immediate friends, and his
death will be the source of much re-
greet. We extend our sincere sympa-
thy to the family. The funeral will
be held in the Lutheran Church on
Saturday afternoon at l.30 o'clock.
Mrs. Julia V. Maddox died last
Thursday night at the home of her
son, Mr.. H. B. Maddox, couple Of
miles north Of Shepherdstown, after an
illness of several months, aged CO
years. Mrs. Maddox, whose maiden
name was Simpson, was a native Of
Alexandria, Va, but has lived in this
vicinity nearly all her life She was
a good woman, and leaves three sons
and one daughter to mourn her death.
They are John F., Turner ". and II.
B. Maddox and Mrs. NJ. P. Crowl, all
of this place. The funeral was held
at her late home last Sunday, and the
remains were buried in Elmwood
Cemetery. Rev A. A. P. Neel con-
Quoted the service.
We extend our sympathy to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles B. Coleman, of the vicini-
ty of Halltown, in the bereavement
that has come to them in the death Of
their son, John Henry Coleman, a
bright little fellow aged eighteen
months. The child had been sick, but
was supposed to be getting well. He
was suddenly taken i'll with the Group,
and in an hour or two the spirit had
left the little body and he was cold in
death. The funeral was held at Uvilla
on Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. l..
KILLER.
Mr.. Lewis G. Stanhope died at his
home near Hagerstown Tuesday, Of
paralysis, aged 70 years. Mr.. STAN
hope was for twenty-seven years SUI
perintendent of the Chesapeake & Ohio
canal, and was one Of the bosses when
it was constructed. AS contractor he
built Dam No. 4, above Shepherds
town, splendid piece of work, and
also constructed Dam No, 5.
Mr.. Joseph Cage, one of Martins
burg's oldest residents, died at his home
in Martinsburg last Thursday, aged
So years. His widow, four sons and
one daughter survive him: Clarence
and James Cage, of Martinsburg Will
lam, of Sandy Hook, and Joseph A.
Cage and Mrs. Mamie McGinniss, Of
Hagerstown.
Robert Harrison Miller, who was
Lo,,, :, TaH'arcop county and whose