Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-06-21
The Death Record

Elisha S. Snyder, died suddenly o
heart disease about noon last Saturday
at Snyder's Mills. Mrs. Snyder mad,
her home with her nephew, Mr.. Harry
Hollida. She complained Of pain II
her breast, but as she had not beer
sick it was not thought serious. She
suddenly fell to the floor, however, anc
in few minutes breathed her last
The funeral service was held Monday
in Mt. Wesley NJ. E. Church, the
service being conducted by Rev. "
l. Dice, assisted by Rev. ]. c. Thrash
er and Rev. D. NJ. Moser. The body
was laid to rest in the graveyard adj
Joining the church. Mrs. Snyder wa;
a lifelong resident of the community
where she died, and no one was more
esteemed and loved than she. A
sincere Christian, loving, tender,
hearted woman, a kind and generous
neighbor, she will be greatly missed
and her death will cause genuine sor-
row to large circle of friends. Her
heart ever responded to the appeals Of
those in affection and her generous
charity was always ready to help
those in need. She had laid up for
herself great treasure in heaven, and
she is now enjoying the reward Of the
righteous. Mrs. Snyder is survived
by one brother, Mr.. John W. Hollida,
who is now the last survivor Of the
family.
Mr.. Charles Rasimus Fulk, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fulk, died on
Monday at his home near Kearneys-
vile, this county, after long and
painful illness, aged % years and 6
months. Mr.. Fulk was knocked in
the side by plow handle while at
work year or two ago, and his sick
ness dated from that time. An abscess
formed, and despite medical skill he
continued to grow worse, until finally
death relieved his suferings. He was
a young man of exemplary habits, and
his death is greatly regretted by a
large circle of friends and relatives
The funeral was held yesterday in the
Lutheran church in Shepherdstown,
of which he was a member. The SER
vice was conducted by his former pas
tor, Rev G. H.Rockey, Of Waynesboro,
Pa, during whose ministry he had
united with the church, assisted by
Rev. D. NJ. Moser and Rev. j. c..
Thrasher. The remains were buried
in Elmwood Cemetery.
Marjorie Conklyn, daughter Of
Harry and Bessie Bane, died on Fri
day evening last, after a weeks i'll
ness, aged seven years. The deceased
was a pretty and interesting child, and
the afflicted parents have much SYM
pathy in their deep sorrow.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Russler, assistant
postmaster at Martinsburg, died at
his home in that place Tuesday morn
ing after very brief illness, aged 20
years. He was the son of a. T. Russ
Ter, and was young man Of high
character.
Mr.. John Walton Tabb, we'll
known resident of Berkeley county,
died last Friday, aged 40 years. His
death was caused by consumption.
The Smallpox Scare SubSiding.
The scare over the smallpox at
Charlestown seems to be subsiding.
The physicians and the county board
of health are using all precautions to
prevent the spread Of the disease, and
have succeeded. There has been no
new cases reported since last week
and those who had the disease are re-
covering. No white person has been
affected. Nearly all who have the
disease are in a hospital outside the