Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-01-10
A Lengthy List of Deaths.

of the well-known residents of Jefer-
son county, died on his farm about
four miles north of Shepherdstown
Tuesday morning. He had been in
failing health for a couple of months,
but his death came suddenly at the
last Mr. Shepherd was member
of the family from which Shepherds
town gets its name. He was son of
Abram Shepherd, and Of his family
there are still living two brothers,
James H. and W. NJ. Shepherd, and
one sister, Miss Mollie Shepherd. The
deceased, who was 76 years of age,
was never married Mr. Shepherd
was a man of most lovable disposition,
gentle and genial, with a courtesy
that never failed and a dignity that
ever compelled respect. With pure
ideals of honor and virtue, his life was
clean and noble and his character Of
the highest. His qualities of mind
and heart had won for him the respect
and esteem of all who knew him, and
his innate courtesy and thoughtfulness
had caused him to be known by tie
familiar title of Gentleman John.
His body was brought to town and
placed in the home Of his niece, Mrs.
J. B. Lucas, and the funeral service
will be held this Thursday morning at
II o'clock in the Episcopal church.
Mrs. Belinda Hawn, wife of Mr..
William H. Hawn, died at her home
in Shepherdstown Tuesday. Mrs.
Hawn had been an invalid for many
years, and her death was to her a
peaceful entering into the rest that
remains for those who are faithful.
She was a native of Baltimore, and
was daughter Of the late Jesse Con-
stable. She is survived by her hus-
band and three children Webster
Snyder, Mrs. Minnie Schaefer and
Mrs. Ella Yingling, all of Baltimore.
Her body was taken to Baltimore this
morning for burial. Mrs. Hawn was
member of Brantley Baptist Church.
Mr.. J. Ernest yesterday, one Of
Charlestown's most popular young
men, died last Friday at Weston, this
State, from the effects of paralytic
stroke received a few days previous.
Mr.. yesterday was 80 years of age.
He was for several years deputy clerk
in the Office of County Clerk W. F.
Alexander, and most capable and
faithful official until his health failed
some years ago.
Mrs. Laura V. Cushwa, wife of Har-
vey T. Cushwa, of Martinsburg, died
at her home in that city on last
Thursday from nervous prostration,
aged A years. She was an excellent
woman and consistent member of the
Reformed church for many years. She
is survived by her husband and three
children, Mrs W. E. Hofheins, Frank
W. and Virginia Cushwa.
Death has again visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Sutton, near Van
clevesville. Their daughter Virgie, an
estimable young lady nineteen years
of age, died last Sunday from typhoid
fever, after a brief illness. 1t has
been but few weeks since their oldest
son, John, died from the same disease.
They have the sincere sympathy of
the people in their bereavement.
Mr.. George Creamer, well-known
railroad employe in the passenger
service of the Baltimore and Ohio |
Railroad, dropped dead, while talking
with some friends on the street near
his home in Martinsburg last Satur-
day evening. Up until the moment |
of his death he was apparently in good |
health. He was native Of Loudoun
county and lived for many years in
Jefferson county.
Mr.. John F. Dunn died last Satur-
day in Martinsburg at the home of
his brother S. o. Dunn, formerly Of
Shepherdstown. His death was caused
by consumption and he had been i'll a
long time. He was ~ years old.
One sister and elk brothers survive
him.
Mrs. Mamie Tabb, widow Of John
Walton Tabb, died last Thursday at
her home in Hedgesville, Berkeley
county, from apoplezy. One son and
one daughter survive her. She was
At years Of age.
Mr.. John L. Sechrist died at his
home in Jefferson county December
29th, aged IS years. He was ma
tive of Hampshire county, but had
lived in Jefferson for twenty years.
Mrs Eliza K Eitz widow Of the |