Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-02
The Death Record.

ShepherdstoWn. FOR the past year
Mr.. Lucas had been in declining
health, though he kept up and at
tended to his business until few
weeks ago, when serious liver trouble
developed and he became very i'll.
He went to DR.. McGuire's hospital in
Winchester with the hope that the
treatment there would benefit him,
but he grew worse instead of better,
and returned to his home after a
weeks stay at the hospital. He grad
ually became weaker, and Sunday
quietly passed away. Mr.. Lucas,
who was 81 years of age, was mem
Der of the old and well.known family
of that name, and was native Of
Jefferson county. At the age of eigh-
teen years he enlisted in the Confed-
crate army, serving in Captain Bill
myers company in the First Virginia
Cavalry. Many years ago he entered
the employ of the dry goods firm of
William Defrees, OF Baltimore, as
travelling salesman, and later travelled
for R. NJ. Sutton & Co. in the same
line of business His territory was
chiefly in Virginia and West Virginia,
and he became widely known in these
States. A year or two ago he re-
signed from the employ Of R. NJ.
Sutton & Co., with whom he had been
associated for fifteen years, and set
tied down upon a nice farm that he
had bought some years ago near Shop
herdstown. He took much pride in
improving this place, and hoped to
spend his last years here in peace
and comfort, with his devoted wife.
Mr.. Lucas was of genial, kindly
disposition, and had many warm
friends here who greatly deplore his
death. Ia 1900 Mr.. Lucas was
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for sheriff of Jefferson county,
and though he polled large vote at
the primary election he was defeated.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon in the Episcopal church in this
place, the service being conducted by
Rev. G. E. A. Marshall, the rector,
assisted by Rev. Charles Shaw, of New
Martinsville. The Confederate vet
Grams attended the service in body.
The body was laid to rest in Elmwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. Ann C. Link, widow Of John
Link, died last Monday at the home
of her son-in-law, Mr.. J. B. Osbourn,
near Shenandoah Junction, in the I'D
year of her age. She had lived a
beautiful Christian life and she died
the death of a Christian. Mrs. Link
was a sster of Captain j. S. Melvin,
and is also survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Osbourn. She was a woman Of
most lovable character, esteemed and
respected by all who knew her, and
she will be greatly missed in the home
circle where she was the object Of go
much affection She has gone to the
reward of those who are faithful unto
death. The funeral service was held
at her late home yesterday and the
remains were inferred in Elmwocd
Gem etery.
James M. Roper. well-known
farmer who lived about two miles
south of Charles Town, died suddenly
Tuesday, after suffering for some time
with senile gangrene. Several years
ago his hip was injured in fall and
never entirely healed. His physicians
were preparing to perform an opera
ton on him when he died. Last
week he was able to walk around and
he was confined to his bed only few
days. He was 60 years of age, and
was a widower. Four sons and one
daughter, all grown, survive him.
Mr. Lewis Martin Williams, second
son of the late DIR. Edward and Mrs.
Sallie Williams, of Martinsburg, died
suddenly at his home in Gufy, Texas,
on June q, 1908, in the Esd year of
his age. He is survived by two
daughters and three sons; also two
brothers and one sster-Dr. Z. c.
Williams and Mr.. Thomas Williams,
of Berkeley county, and Mrs. Abram
Shepherd, of this place. Mr.. Will
liams had many friends in this COM
munity who will regret to learn of
his death.
Mrs. Mary E. Gardner, widow Of
Joseph Gardner, died Tuesday of last
week at the home of her son, near
Ripon. She was rs years Of age, and
her death was caused by paralysis and
weak heart. She was a member Of
the Methodist Church for many years,
and was respected for her Christian
life and work. She is survived by
three daughters and five sons.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stuckey, widow oil
David StuckeY, died on Tuesday at
her home in Berkeley county, aged 70
years. The deceased, whose maiden
name was Grantham, was a most esti-
mable woman, respected and loved by
wide circle of friends. She is sur
vived by two sons and one daughter:
Charles L. and David H. Stuckey and
Mrs. Annie V. McCune.
Mrs. Margaret Otty, widow Of
William Otty, died in Martinsburg
last Friday morning at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. John Gerling. She
was rs years old. -Four daughters
and one son survive her.
Mrs. Dorsey Hoffman died last
week at her home at Tabler's Station,
Berkeley county, aged II years.