Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
TIE WORK or DEATH.


Ar, AaFfu >. N0bte, one OF the Old
est and most highly esteemed resi-
dents Of the city, passed away al Ills
home, No. 2loS. Raleigh ST., Tuesday
morning at six O'Clock. He was in tie
seventy second year Of his age.
Death came after weeks illness
81 the grip and general decline in
health.
The decreased was born in Fannets-
burg, Pa. About fortv-five wears ago
- moved 20 this city and during the
Civil War was engaged in the cloth
ing business After the war he re-
tired to his farm in jefferson county
where he lived for number of wears.
later moving 10 Martinsburg and
again engaging IN the clothing bust
ness. He was twice married, his first
wife being Miss Mildred Tabb and. his
second wife Miss Mary 9. Fouik,
daughter Of Rev Jno S. Foulk BY
his second wife he had one
son, David 5. Noble, jr., who sur
wives him.
Mr. Noble was man of high
Christiau character and was respected
by all with whom he came in con-
tact. He was we'll known throughout
Berkeley and Jefferson counties and
his death is mourned by host of
friends. For number of years he
was faithful member of the presby-
terrain church.
| The funeral took place from his
late residence Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clog k. Rev. DIR. II. M. Woods Off
ciating.
| Mrs q. " Fost.
| Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Fost, wife
of Thomas Fost, died from the effects
of a paralytic stroke at her home in
North Martinshurg Thursday at
five o'clock, aged 66 years, 8 months
and 20 days
The deceased was stricken with
paralysis about four wears ago, which
effected her left side and rendered her
almost helpless for a time, but she SO
recovered enough to get about. The
fatal stroke was received last Monday
which stroke rendered her entirely
helpless She remained unconscious
up until the time of her death.
Mrs. Fost has been resident Of
Berkeley county all her life and leaves
a host of friends. She was for mum
Der of years faithful member Of the
First NJ. +. church. She was form
erly Miss Elizabeth Y. Catlett, Her
husband, two sisters one brother
survive her, viz: Mrs. VIM Hollis,
of Beardstown, ILL.,. Mrs. Maize Red
man, Of st. Louis, Mo-, and John
Catlett, of Catlettsville, Tenn.
The funeral took place from
the United Brethren church Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev W. w.
Barnes, assisted by Rev. W L. Cru
yer, officiating.
| w. A, Chapman.
Shpeherdstown, w. Va. April 20. =
Mr.. William A. Chapline, postmaster
of this place died at his home here
Yesterday morning at eleven O'Clock
of typhoid pneumonia aged 90 years,
He was an active politician and lead
ing Republican Directly after the
war he was clerk of the Circuit Court
of jefferson county and held that posi-
| x.,l,a 10 fota fnr,,.n1 n M
until the Republicans lost control of
| the county. He was one of the cleo
ASrs when President Mckinley was
elected in 1896. He was a highly
esteemed gentleman and had host OF
friends. He was appointed Postmaster
at the beginning of President McKin-
ley's first term and this place has
never had better or more satisfac-
tory Postmaster. He is survived by a
widow one SON and four daughters.
The funeral will take place on Tues
day afternoon at two o'clock.
Katharine E Foster.
Miss Katharine K. Foster, daughter
of Marcus J. Foster, died Monday
afternoon at 3 :15 O'Clock at her home
No. 702 W. King street, aged rs years
Death was cansed by consumption
after an illness extending over per-
iod of several months.
The deceased was born near Benton
vile, Warren county, Va, and has
been living in this city since last
June. She was member OF the First
Baptist church. Her father, mother,
three brothers and four sisters survive
her, viz: Messrs. M. J w. j, and T..
j.. Misses Annie L., Mary S., Lucy
B. and Nellie NJ. Foster