Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-10-16
Death Record.

Death Record.
Mrs. Emma Jane Weis, widow o
William Weis, died at her home IL
Shepherdstown last Saturday, after 6
long illness, aged IS years. Mrs
Weis, whose maiden name was Kealho'
fer, was native of Hagerstown, but
came to this place more than half a
century ago, when she was married tc
Mr.. Weis. She was a member of the
Lutheran church of Shepherdstown
for over 81 years, and was a woman
of the highest character. Her lite
was one long sacrifice, devoted almost
entirely to an afflicted son, and she
has earned the reward of those who
are faithful until death. She has
been blind for the past year or more,
but she bore her Affections with meek
ness and patience. She is survived
by her son, Edwin K. Weis, of Mar
tinsburg, Mrs. Bertha Yontz, of this
place, and an afflicted son. Her fun
eral was held Monday afternoon, the
service being conducted by Rev. DR..
Charles Ghiselin, and she was buried
in Elmwood Cemetery.
A month or two ago William Ward
and Edward holland moved to Shep-
herdstown, occupying the Byers house
on New street, with their families.
Mr.. Ward was contractor for stone
work and holland was stone-cutter.
A week or two ago the latter went to
Greensboro, N. c., to work at his
trade, and last Sunday his people here
received a telegram stating that he
was dead. Mr.. Ward, who was his
father-in-law, and Mrs holland left at
once for Greensboro, and have not yet
returned. No particulars of his
death have been received, though it
is thought that it may have resulted
from running a nail in his foot, which
occurred before he left Shepherds
town. Mr.. holland was about thirty
years old, and leaves a wife and one
child.
Mr.. Josiah Baker, one of Hagers-
towns oldest and most respected resi-
dents, died at his home in that place
last Sunday, aged 81 years. He was
born at Bakersville, Nd, but had
lived in Hagerstown for the past "a
years. He was faithful member Of
the Lutheran church for 70 years.
He leaves three children: j. Knode
Baker and Miss Nettie A. Baker, at
home, and Mrs G. w. Henneberger.
His brothers are w. G. Baker, of Ad-
cline, ILL.,, and Charles Baker, of Al
toona, Pa; sisters, Mrs. Samuel Piper,
of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Isaac Wilson, of
Waynesboro, and Mrs. David Bell, of
Altoona. The deceased was an uncle
of NJ. B., A. H. and Henry S. Baker,
of Shepherdstown. He was in bust
ness in this place many years ago.
William Bertrand Alburtis died on
October 4th at New Boston, Mo-, of
Bright's disease, aged about 81 years.
Deceased wa, the only son of Captain
Alburtis, who was killed during the
Mexican war and formerly lived at
Martinsburg. Mr.. Alburtis moved
West over thirty years ago and lived
in Iowa before going to Missouri. He
is survived by his wife and elk chill
dren.
James F. Howell, one of the re-
spected residents of Berryville, died
at his home in that place last Thurs
day, aged "a years. He is survived
by his wife and nine children, one of
them being Miss Courtnaye Howell,
teacher Of the Halltown public school.
Edward V. Sloan, native Of Har-
per's Ferry, died at his home, Spring
field, Mass, October s, of general de-
bility, at the age of SIS, leaving wife
and FIVE children. He worked in the
United States armory at Harper s
Ferey till the breaking out of the wal.
Aaron Hoffman, a farmer, died near
Welsh run, Washington county, of
paralysis, aged 70 years. The day
before he was working in the field and
appeared to be in good health.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, widow Of
Dempsey Jackson, died at the County
Infrmary last week, aged "a years.
Mrs. Mary Moran died in Martins
burg last Saturday, aged 80 years.