Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-13
THE WORK OF DEATH.
mn. ). l.. y. coMss Expired TUES
DAY MORNING OF ISFiMAriEs AGE.
mr.. j. W. Bendss Passes Away ka,iy
Tuesday After an Illness since Sep.
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Tuesday morning 1T 5 III o'clol Il a
residence, No. 2's Virginia avenre
occurred the death of Mr. John l.. y
Combs. one Of the best.known AM
most highly respected resiCe its o
Martinsburg, in the fist year Of hi
age.
Death came quietly after Dearl'
seventeen weeks Of suffering, in whicl
the old gentleman bore himself witt
fortitnde and resignation.
Tbs deceased has been PROMINENT,
identified with the history and growtl
Of Martinsbnre and Berkeley count,
for period covering more than hal
century. During his life in thi
section, until the infirmities Of adj
yanced age compelled his retirement
from active PURSUITS, he was figur,
in the business and educational lif,
Of the community, and known to {
wide circle OF people for his progress,
sive and public sBirit. His death will
be regretted by 4 large number OF
friends.
Mr. Combs was a natl; of New
York. having been born in Ovid, that
state. in 1882. He removed to this
county when about 20 years Of age,
and has been a resident of the town
and county continuously since For
a humber of years he was teacher in
the schools of the county, having had
charge at different places 30 years ago.
He afterward removed to this city,
where he engaged in merchandising,
which pursuit he followed for years.
He abandoned the business field to
agai1 identify himself with the educa-
tonal forces, and assumed charge of
the Fourth ward school. where ha was
the principal from number of years.
He retired from active life some time
ago. and has lived quietly at his home
in this city. growing more feeble with
the flight of the years until summon.
ed to his long homs bv the angel of
death.
AT the outbreak of the Civil war,
Mr.. Combs cast his lot with the Con-
federacy. and served with distinction
as member of company B. First vir-
ginia cavalry. He was member of
Berkeley camp of Confederate veter,
ans.
He was twice married. his first
wife having been Miss Emily S. Kear-
ney, of this county. To this union
three children were born. Mr.. FLOYD
Combs and Mr.. Ovid E. Combs, who
both reside here, and one girl. who
died some years ago. His first wife
died about IS years ago, and he after
ward married Miss Sarah E. Fans
worth. who survives him.
Mr. Combs was widely known in
this and adjoining counties. particu.
larlv among the older residents. He
enjoyed the regard and esteem of
those generally with whom he was
brought into contact, and his liberal.
kindly and progressive spirit was one
of the noteworthy characteristics of
his whole life.
The funeral occurred at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. The remains was
taken to the Presbyterian church,
of which he was prominent member
and elder, and the services will be ccn-
Quoted " Dr.. Wood, the pasto., mo
was close friend of his for many
years The interment in Green Hill
cemetery.
DEATH OF J. ". BENDER.
At an early hour Tuesday morning
occurred the death of Mr., john W.
Bender at his home, No. 4l2 Virginia
avenue. after an illness that has lasted
since September last. Early last fall
he was STRICKEN with typhoid fever,
from the effects of which he had par
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