Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-05-02
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MATHEW NJ. MORRISON

MATHEW NJ. MORRISON
Mathew M. Morrison died at his
| residence on Jackson's River in Bath
county, on April the 5th, 1902, aged
81 years aud'6 mouths, Mr. Morrison
was one of the best known men in that
county. He was born and grew to
early manhood in Augusta county. but
spent the remainder his life in Bath
county. He was always active in bust
ness and was thrown much with the
public in consequences thereof. He &C
cumuIated a large estate. has four farms
on Jackson's River. His wife preceded
him to the grave by some thirty years
and he left no children his nearest
kinsperson being niece.
He was a man who kept we'll inform
ed on all matters of public interest,
and whilst never an office seekers was
at all times interested in public affairs.
He had been subscriber to the SPEC
TATOR for over go years as he inform
ed US when he last renewed his sub
scription, though too blind then to
read it well himself he had it read to
him. He was kind neighbor an up
right citizen, and q good man, and an
indulgent and thoughtful husband.
These carry with them the virtues
which go principally to the formation
of that ideal in men. which make them
worthy and honorable citizens
LEVI MYERS.
At his home near Annex on the night
of April Goth, Of pleurlsy, Levi Myers,
one of the oldest and best known men
OF that section passed away. Deceased
vryao horv RooLiuUbop, annpty in
1926, but moved with his father to this
county in 1910, and had lived all his life
on the farm purchased by bis father
at that time. In his youth Mr.. Myers
connected himself with the Pleasant
Grove M. E. Church, and was Chris
tian man in every sense of the word.
He had been a steward in the church
for 4S years, and superintendent of the
Sunday school for IS years. Mr.. Myers
Is survived by his wife, seven sons
four sisters, who have the sympathy
of the entire community in their berea
vement. He was buried Wednesday
in New Hope cemetery, services. from
Round Hill church conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Burgess, pastor of that church.
The pail bearers were John 2. Cleave
lIAdf w LIZ M l. OotCls W. l.. l. LOW
H. G. Barnhart, W. r. Talley and s.
Fl. TutwiIer.
D. BEN HINTON.
Mr.. D. Ben. Hinton died on Thurs
day evening last at the home of Mr.. II.
&. Stout, near New Hope, where he
had been making his home for
some months. He was paralyzed
the day previous and never raj
lied. Deceased was Y years of
age and was born and reared near Mt.
and with the exception of a
year or so spent in the west and in
Mexico, and short while in Albemarle
county, had spent his life in Augusta
and Staunton. He was Confederate
O. member of McCausland' g
brigade with whom he served during
the last two years of the war. Deceas
ed was twice married, his first wife
was Elizabeth Wilson, only daughter
Of the late Thos. P Wilson and grand
daughter of Rev. DIR. VIM. Wilson, the
second pastor of the Old Augusta Stone
church. This wife died during The
early 70's leaving one daughter who is
now Mrs. VIM. McCue, of Ft. Defiance
Some time after the death of his first
wife the deceased married Margaret
daughter of the late Chas.
McClung; she lived only few years
and there are no surviving children
rom this union Deceased's mother
was member of the we'll known Walk
IL family of Augusta county and
her he had an extensive con-
nection. The funeral took place Sat
urday morning at II O'Clock.
nrNrNTc KNTcunTv
Dennis Knightly, youngest son of
Mrs. johanna Knightly and the late
Robert Knightly, died at 4 O'Clock
Friday afternoon at the home of his
mother, of consumption. He came
home three weeks ago from Pittsburg,
where he had been at work. The flu
aeral took place from st. Francis
Catholic church at o'clock Sunday
afternoon, the services being conduct
I'd by Father Frioli. Mr.. Knightly is
survived by his mother. four brothers
and two sisters, the latter Mrs. Dennis
Brown and Miss Mary Knightly of this
,ity.
MRS MAGGIE DELLINGER.
Mrs. Maggie Dellinger, wife of W. FL.
Dellinger, died.at the Kings Daugn-
,ers hospital Monday night about II
o'clock, where she had undergone
painful operation. Deceased was the
laughter of F. Key, of near Laurel
Hill, and is survived by her mother.
TWO brothers, living in Pittsburg, and
,ne sister, Miss Mamie, of Laurel
Hill.
MRS. WILLIAM HAIzLIP.
Mrs. VIM. Haizlip died on Tuesday
It her home in WaynesborU, after an
illness of several weeks. She Is sur
1ived by Der husband and three chill
iren. Her funeral took place Wednes
lay afternoon, the interment being in
River View cemetery.