Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-04-25
The Death Record.

Mrs. Mary Bast, an aged widow Of
Shspherdstown, died at her home in
this place on Monday last, in the 18th
year of her age. Mrs. Bast was ma
tive of Maryland, but had lived here
nearly all her life. Though of re.
firing and unobtrusive disposition, and
comparatively little known outside OF
her family circle, she was thoroughly
good woman and greatly loved for her
kind and motherly ways. The funer-
al service was held at her late home
Wednesday afternoon, and was con-
Quoted by Rev. J. G. Thrasher, of the
Southern Methodist church. of which
she was member. The remains were
laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Bast is survived by three chill
drsn, NJ. G. Bast, Mrs. Jacob Under
donk and Mrs. Spence, all of this
place.
Mr.. James G. Byers, son of Mr..
William II. Byers, of this vicinity,
died about 7 o'clock last night at the
home of his brother, Mr.. John ]. Byers,
near Foltz, Berkeley county, aged 81
years, II months and % days. The
deceased was native of this vicinity,
but for number of years had lived
in the West, principally in California.
About year ago he returned to this
vicinity broken in health, and since
then has made his home with his broth
er. His death occurred just one month
after that of his sister, Mrs. Ella Houtz,
III Springfield, ILL.,, and both died of
consumption. The funeral will be
held at the residence of John ]. Byers
Friday afternoon at 2 clock, and the
body will then be taken to Illinois for
intermsnt beside that of his wife.
Mr.. Elias Emmert, respected res
ident of the vicinity Of Hagerstown
and one of the foremost business men
of Washington county, died last Mon
day night in the 65th year Of his age.
His death was the result Of heart dis
ease, from which he had suffered the
past year, though he had been criti-
cally i'll only one week. Mr.. Emmert
formerly lived in Martinsburg, where
he was engaged in business, but moved
to Hagerstown in 1878. At that place
he conducted large mill and elevator
and coal yards. He is survived by
seven sons and daughters Frank EN-
inert, Mrs. B. F. Fiery, Mrs. VIM. 7.
Stewart and Mrs. Snodgrass, Of Mar
tinsburg, are brother and sisters of
the deceased. Mr.. Emmert was well
known to many Shepherdstown per-
sons.
William H. Rouark, merchant of
Martinsburg, died last Friday morning
of typhoid fever, aged 60 years. He
was prominent member Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. He was a
native Of Baltimore but had lived in
Martinsburg more than thirty years.
Benjamin P. Rentch, well-known
and respected young man of the vi
cinity Of Hagerstown, died last Friday
after brief illness Of pneumonia, aged
q years. He was son of the late
B. P. Rentch, who died last fall.
Miss Annie Maria Colston, sister
of John T. Colston, of this county,
died last Thursday at her home in
Winchester after brief illness from
pneumonia, aged about 60 years.
Mr.. Ephraim G. Smith, one of Mar
tinsburg's oldest residents, died in that
place last Saturday night, aged 50
years. He was a B. g. 0. conductor
for over thirty years.
Mr.. T. M. Caldwell, son-in-law Of
the late Major G. W. T. Kearseley,
died last Monday in Washington City.
His body was taken to Charlestown
for burial.
Mrs. Elizabeth schoppert, aged so
years, died last Saturday at her home
near Martinsburg. She is survived
by her husband and two children.
Mrs. Mary Beall, widow Of Alfred
Bsall, died at her home in Martins
burg last Saturday, aged about 60