Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
CHARLES H. KNOTT DEAD.
A Prominent Man Suddenly Expires at His
Home Near Here-Other Deaths.

o'clock. His death caused a great
shock to the people of this communi,
ty, for few persons had any idea that
his health was in such precariou'
condition. For couple of months he
had been more or less complaining
but was able to be about and attend to
business as usual. The day before
his death he was taken quite sick, but
apparently got better. Friday morn
ing he arose and dressed himself, but
soon became seriously i'll. A physi-
clan was sent for and medicine adj
ministered, but Mr.. Knott became I'M
conscious toward the middle Of the
day, and at six o'clock he passed away,
surrounded by his family. His last
words were, Cali is well" Had he
lived until Sunday, he would have
been 81 years old.
Mr.. Knott was one Of the best known
men in this county, and indeed in the
State, and he was one of the most pop
ular. He was elected to the State
Senate from this district in 1888, and
served his term of four years. He
was one of the most influential mem
bers Of the Legislature. He was an
ardent Democrat, and his services to
his party were great. He did much
toward the shaping Of the policy Of
the party in this State, and gave freely
indeed, too freely-of his time and
money for its success. He had very
wide acquaintance throughout the
State, and had a large circle Of warm
friends. Big-hearted and free-handed,
his genial ways and kindly disposition
drew towards him all who knew him.
He was for a number Of years Master
of the West Virginia State Grange,
and in this, as in every other cause
that he espoused, he proved himself a
tower of strength and did much to
keep up the interest in the organiza-
ton. His efforts for the Improvement
of the farmers and for the benefit Of
the cause of agriculture were unselhsh
and sincere, and those who knew best
how he worked in this cause appreciat-
ed him most.
Mr.. Knott was of a generous and
genial nature. No one ever applied to
him for help without receiving it if it
were possible for him to extend it, and
the poor of his neighborhood will long
remember his kindly charity. His
home was happy one, and to enjoy
its hospitality was a pleasure indeed.
Few men possessed to as great extent
as he did the faculty Of making and
retaining friends. Perhaps this was
because he himself was so faithful IN
his friendships. 1t was truthtuIIy
said of him that he never deserted a
friend-through evil and through
good report he was true, even if 1t
were to his own disadvantage. A
loving husband, a devoted father, a
good neighbor, his loss will be deeply
felt in the community in which his
life was spent.
The deceased served throughout the
war in the Confederate army. He
was in the cavalry, serving in both the
First and the Twelfth Virginia regi-
ments. In the latter particularly, as
part Of the famous Rosser Brigade,
he saw plenty of hard service.
The funeral service was held at the
late home Of the deceased Sunday az
ternoon. Rev. J. L. KILLER, Of the
Southern Methodist Church, oficiated,
assisted by Rev. a. \. P. Neel and
Rev. John o. Knott, the latter, a
nephew, Of Washington. Each of the
ministers spoke briefly, Rev. Mr..
NeeI telling of his knowledge Of the
many excellent traits Of character Of
the deceased, and Rev, Mr.. Knott
speaking Of relative to whom he
owed 80 much as a child and as a
young man. The interment was in
Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown,
the pail bearers being Mr. Knott $
eight nephews Geo. NJ. Knott W. J.
Knott, Jr., Samuel O. Knott, Marvin
Knott, C. ]. Knott, W. R. Knott, Sam
uel Hendricks and James X. Hen
bricks. The funeral was very largely
attended by persons from this county
and Berkeley, and the procession to
the grave was one of the largest seen
here for a great while.
We extend our sincere sympathy
to the family who are so suddenly de-
prived Of their beloved head, and as
sure them Of the coincidence of the
community. Mr. Knott is survived
by his wife and FIVE children: Mrs.
HeiskeIl Argsnbright, of Stanton,
Misses Mary, Essie and Laura Knott,