Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-23
The Death Record.

passed away at his home IN this place
last Sunday night about II o'clock.
Mr.. Hodges, who was one of the most
active business men in our county, had
been feeling badly for couple of
months past, probably from overwork,
as his large interests exacted such
constant attention, but he kept up un-
til about three weeks ago, when he
was forced to take to his bed. Ty-
phoid fever developed, and in HE run
down condition he was unable to re-
sist the severe attack that came upon
him. He grew steadily worse, de-
spite medical attention and the low
ing ministrations of his family, and
Sunday night he passed away, his
death being sudden at the last.
Mr.. Hodges, who was in his sd
year, was native of Montgomery
county, Nd He came to Shepherds
town about 26 years ago and went
into the general merchandise business,
buying out the late G. r. Lickliders |
store. Afterward he bought the prop
erty at the corner Of Main and Prin-
cess streets, maintaining general
store in the corner room and occupy
ing the balance of the house as a resi-
dence. He went into the grain and
coal business in Shepherdstown, buy
ing property opposite the railroad sta
ton and erecting large elevator and
warehouse. He conducted his eleva-
tor and coal yard with marked cue
cess, building up large trade. He
also built and equipped an elevator
at Kearneysville, handling the grain
and coal business of that section, and
few years ago bought similar stand
at Duffields He managed this large
business with great ability, giving 1t
unremitting attention. In addition,
he dealt in live stock, and bought al
most everything that farmer had to
sell. He was one of the most useful
men in the community in this respect,
providing a good market for produce
of every sort and enabling the people
to realize fair prices for what they
had to SELL He had dealings with
almost every person in the cOmmuni-
ty, in one way or another, and his
fairness and integrity made them all
his friends. AS citizen OF the town
Mr.. Hodges was public-spirited and
progressive. He was always ready to
do his share in local enterprises, and
gave literally of his time and labor.
As a member of the town council he
worked out many improvements, and
always stood for the right thing in
public affairs. He was director in
Jefferson Savings Bank and one of its
most capable officials.
Mr.. Hodges is survived by his wife
and eight children: Samuel j., How
ard, Louise, Fannie and Richard, at
home; Ross, of Hagerstown Willis,
of Berkeley county and Geo. T., Jr.,
of Kansas City, Mo. He also has
three sisters in Maryland AS hus-
band and father he was loving and
kind, and the home circle that is bro
ken by his death is indeed bereaved.
No one could be more greatly missed
in the community than he will be,
and we know of no one who will be
SO sincerely mourned. His was such
useful life, he was so thoroughly
liked and respected, had such wide
circle of friends, it is not to be won
dered at that the news of his death
cast a gloom over the town and neigh
borhood. Els family have the deep
sympathy of all our people in their
affection.
The funeral service was held yester-
day in the Catholic church, Of which
Mr.. Hodges was a member There
were 80 many persons present that the
church could not accommodate them
all, and many were unable to get
within the doors. Men from every
section Of this county, and from Berke-
ley and Washington counties, came to
show their respect to the memory Of
the man they had known so well and
admired so greatly, and the outPour-
ing of people was sincere tribute
that showed how highly Mr.. Hodges
was regarded. A Requiem Mass was
said by Rev. J. E. Collins, pastor Of
the church, after which the body was
inferred in Elmwood Cemetery. The
pallbearers were Messrs. W. N. Lem
en-, J. P. Kearfott, Geo. F. Ryan, Geo.
NJ. Beethoven, Michael Wright, Jas.
NJ. Hendricks and Geo. NJ. Knott. All
the business houses in Shepherdstown
were closed during the funeral service.
After long and useful life Mrs.
Maria Winters died at her home on
Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Tuesd,y
afternoon, in the 85th year of her age.
Mrs. Winters was one Of the kindest
and best Of women, and had a wide
circle of friends who were devoted to
her and who showed their love by I'M
renting kindness in heElatter years.
She is survived by four children: Mr.
Wilbur Winters, of Pittsburg Mrs
J. w. Gardner, of Shepherdstowni
Mrs. Josephine Stuart and Miss May
Winters at home. The funeral takes
place this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
James Henry Walker, one of the
most widely known residents Of Berke-
ley county, died at his home five
miles west of Martinsburg Tuesday
night, in the 77th year Of his age. He
is survived by his second wife and
three sons of his first wife, John W.
Walker, of Baltimore, and A. Il. and
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