Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-31
THE HAND OF DEATH
MR. n WHEN.

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of midnight. By his death the com
munity has sustained an irreparable
loss and his family an affectionate
and devoted father, whose life was de-
voted to their every want.
Mr.. WHEN, up to about two years
ago. was enjoving robust health. but
since that time has been a great suffer
er with acute brights disease and par
~alvsis. During this time he has suf-
fered two severe strokes. about a
year ago and the other ON last Tues
day, from which he never recovered
but has gradually grew weaker until
relieved by death. During his painful
illness, which he endured with chris
tian resignation and without muir
mering, he had the constant attention
Of skilled physicians and ceaseless
ministration Of his devoted children,
bat all to 10 avail.
Mr.. Wilen, who was in his nth year.,
was born in Funkstown. Md, March
,, 1926 but moved to this city when
about thirteen years of age ana has re-
sided here ever since. During his res
idence here, he has held q number Of
offices, both public and Of private trust.
He was q cabinet maker by trade and
worked at the calling for a number Of
years. He was the proprietor Of the
Everette House, in winch he is part
heir. for a number Of years and later
served a full term as Deputy Sheriff
nnder A. J. Thomas. He held the
Office Of Justice OF the Peace in Mar
tinsburg District and then accepted
the Office of Sargent of the CORPORA
ton, which, position he held for rs
wears. In later years he retired { ON
public life and lived quietly with his
family.
In the year 1919. he was married to
Miss Catherine Showers, daughter Of
Ezkeiel Showers. who was one of
Berkeley counties first residents. His
wife died two years ago this month.
He is survived by four children,
Mrs. w. A. yesterday, of Washing
ton, Mrs. A. @. Nadenbousch, and
Misses Emma and Leah Wien at home.
Also by one grand child Wilen Easter
day.
The funeral took place Sunday
evening at ] 80 at the house. Rev. G.
d. Harris, of the NJ. E. church South.
of which he was a member, officiated'
Interment in Green Hill cemetery.
He was buried by Equality
Lodge, A. f. \. NJ, of which he was
a member for 30 wears,
WALTER M. ALER.
Mr.. f. Vernon Aler~ received a tele-
gram from Washington Thursday even
ing announcing the death of his broth
err, Walter M. from tuberculosis at his
home, Gil NJ Street Northwest. Mr..
Aler lived in this city for a number of
years but a few wears & removed to
| Washington with his parents, where
he has resided ever since. The de-
ceased had been in i'll health for some
time and last summer spent several
weeks in this CITY in an endeaver TO
recuperate. Mr., Aler had many friends
in this city with whom he associated
in his boyhood days.
When a bow Mr.. Aler learned the
printers trade and vas associated with
his brother in the establishment Of
The Evening World. He assisted in
putting in the plant and helped set the
first tyne for the paper.
Only a few days ago word was re-
ceiyed here of an encouraging nature
and his death was unexpected.
Mr.. +. Vernon Aler was himself
under the care of a physician but was
able to leave for Washington last night
to attend the funeral.
MRS. BOXWELL
Mr :. Frances Bowel. wife of Will
liam NJ. Boxwell. OF Charles Town.
died Wednesday night alters short ill.,
ness of pneumonia. aged 80 years. She
is survived by five small children.
G.. W. BAILEY.
AIR. George Washington Bailey one
of Berkeley county's oldest residents
died at his home. 11S E, South street,
Monday at > O'clock, aged 50 wears
8 months and 26 days of paralysis Of
which he has been suffering for five,
years. He moved to this city in 1860
from Frederick county, Nd his birth
place. and has resided here ever since.
He is survived by two children, one
daughter, Mary T.. Of this city and one
son. Jesse E. EBailey of Hagerstown
Md. The funeral took place at the
house Tuesday at 3 O'Clock. Rev.
Yutz oficiated. mterment in Nor
bourn cemetery.
DEATH OF AN INFANT.
The four month old son Of Mr.. and