Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-04-20

Ever since the year 1856 he had
been living on the farm on which he
died. He was faithful member of
Christ Reformed church and for a
number Of years was deacon in the
church.
The deceased was the son Of John
M. and Elizabeth Small, deceased
He leaves widow, who was former
" Miss Marry Laucks, of Stoucksburg,
Berks county, Pa. and three child
ren-Mrs. Stuart Barrett of Washing
ton and Misses Ida and Florence Small
of this county. Two brothers, Jacob
Small, of Ohio and John Small. of this
county, survive him.
The funeral took place from
the house Friday morning at II
O'Clock, Rev. DR.. ). A. Hoffheins
officiating. Interment in Green Hill
cemetery.
Died While Dressing
Harry, the young son of John W.
Tabb, dropped dead Wednesday at
his home about one mile from Ger
ardstown while putting on his clothes.
He was aged about 81 years.
The young man had arisen from bed
about six O'Clock. Shortly after he
arose his mother called him to break
fast, but received no answer She
then went up stairs to find the cause
of the continued silence and to her
great grief found her son lying on
the bed dead. He had just put on
one shoe. The deceased had been as
wellyas usual previous to his death
and his sudden demise was a great
shock. Mrs. Tabb is in serious
nervous condition, so great was the
shock to her. DR., Willy pronounced
death due to heart trouble.
The deceased is survived by his
father and mother, four brothers and
four sisters: Ed. Lee, William. Cliff
ton and Arley, all of this county ;
Miss Anna Tabb, this city; Mrs
Emma Moore, near Shenandoah
Junction; Mrs. Mable McKown,
Frederick county, Va, and Miss
Edith Tabb, of this county.
The funeral took place Friday
morning at ten O'Clock.
Albert DiehI
Mr.. Albert Diehl, one of the most
highly respected citizens of Charles
town, former resident of this city
died Sunday afternoon after an illness
of several months. Some time ago
he was operated upon at Johns Hop
kins Hospital, in Baltimore, but was
then told that he would not recover.
He was born in Alsfeld, Hesse Darn
stadt. Germany, and came to this
country in 1852 locating in Frederick
city. Md, where he engaged in the
marble business. In 1865 he removed
to Martinsburg, w. Va, but remain
ed there only two wears and went to
Charles Town in 1867, where, in part
nership with his brother, Louis Diehl,
who was for many years in business
in this city, he had conducted the
marble and tombstone business ever
since under the firm name of Diehl &
Bro.
Mr.. Diehl was IA member of the Ma
sonic Lodge and was also deacon in
the Presbyterian church.
He is survived by widow and one
son, Rev Charles e. Diehl, of the
Presbyterian church. who is stationed
at Crescent Springs, Ky.
Geo w. Wolfe.
Mr.. George W. Wolfe, well known
farmer residing near Swan Pond, five
miles from Martinsburg, died at noon
Thursday of consumption and COM
plication of other diseases, after a lin
gering illness, aged 81 years.
The deceased was born in York
county, Pa, but has been living in
this county ever since he was a child
He was a faithful member of the
United Brethren church and was one
of the most widely known residents of
that end of the county. He leaves a
widow, who was formerly a Miss
Munson, of Washington county, Md,
one daughter and three sons, viz Mrs.
George f. Mathews, Baltimore; DR..
w. H., Charles r. and George w.
Wolfe, of this county. One brother
and two sisters, Michael Wolfe, of
Piedmont Mrs. A. 4. Russler, this
city and Mrs Eliza Riddle OF Swan
Pond survive him.
The funeral services will be held at
the house Sunday morning at 10