Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
The Death Record.

IN Onepnerusto"n last ii""y "i'0-
long illness, aged 60 years, 7 months
and IL days. He had been a great
sufferer for several years. He first
had stroke of paralysis, and this was
followed by complete breakdown OF
his nervous system, rendering him al
most entirely helpless. Death must
to him have been a welcome relief.
He was a member of the Lutheran
church and also member of La
Grange Lodge of Odd Fellows, OF
Boonsboro. The funeral was held on
Sunday last. A brief service was con-
Quoted by Rev. G. H. Hockey, and the
body was then taken to Maryland for
burial, accompanied by members Of
Caledonia Lodge, Of this place. At
the church near Tilghmanton mem
bers Of La Grange Lodge met the fu-
neral procession, and after services
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Long the body
was inferred in accordance with the
rites of the Odd Fellows The de-
ceased was man of good character
and kind and obliging disposition,
and had the respect Of those who knew
him. He is survived by his widow,
who was Miss Snowman.
Miss Ida Chauncey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Chauncey, Of
Washington, D. c., died on Monday
after an illness of but a few days.
She was a sister-in-law of Mr.. ]. w.
Snyder, and had number of friends
here who were greatly grieved to hear
of her death. An invalid for years,
she was nevertheless Of such helpful
disposition and so lovable character
that her loss in the home where she
was so tenderly cared for, and where
she was ever an object Of the most al
fectiouate consideration, will be sad
ly felt. We extend our sincerest SYM
pathy to those from whom the dearest
member Of their home has been taken.
Rev. Louis Henck, pastor Of the
Bolivar NJ. E. Church, died at his
home on Camp Hill, Harper's Ferry,
Wednesday Of last week. His death
was the result of typhoid fever, and
he was sick but two weeks. Mr..
Henck, who was IS years old, was a
native of Baltimore. He was twice
married His first wife was Miss
Shue, of Homecoming, Nd, by whom
he has a son eight years old his Sec
ond was Miss Pearl Virts, Of Sandy
Hook, Nd, who survives him with
one son.
Mr.. Albert G. Osborn, brother Of
Mrs. VIM. P. Licklider, of this place,
died last Friday night at his home in
Baltimore after a long illness of con-
sumption. He was "a years of age
and is survived by his widow and one
child. Mrs. Licklider went to Balt-
more in response to a telegram, but
did not reach there until after the
death of her brother.
Miss Janette B. Abel, daughter OF
the late Capt. Joseph F. Abel, died
Tuesday morning at her home in
Charlestown, after an illness Of several
months from consumption. The de-
ceased was an estimable woman. She
is survived by one sister, Miss Mamie
Abel.
Mrs. Ann Aisquith, widow Of the
late Edward NJ. Aisquith, died at heI
residence in Charlestown Thursday
night, after protracted illness, aged
about 70 years. The deceased is sur
vived by two children, Mrs. j. E.
Wyatt and Mr.. J. Davis Aisquith.
Mrs. David Lemaster died last Sat-
urday at her home near Bedington,
Berkeley county, aged 70 years. She
was an exemplary Christian woman,
and had been member of the NJ. E
Church for many years. Her hus,
band and two children survive her.
E. Miller Miskimmon, who for sew
eral years conducted drug store at
Harper's Ferry, died last Saturday at
his home in Bolivar, after an illness Of
several weeks. He was about twenty,
six years old. He is survived by a
wife.
Mr., J. T. Young died suddenly last
Sunday at his home in Martinsburg'
aged 76 years. He was assistant post
master at Martinsburg during Cleve-
lands first administration. His wife
and one son survive him.
Mr.. Abram Marlatt, a well-knowr
resident of Harper's Ferry, died last
Sunday of heart disease. He was 6S
years of age.
Ernest Rockwell, aged 10 years
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Rockwell