Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-03-26
The Death Record.

relatives Tor tne past lew years Nue
had been in poor health for long
time past, having received stroke OF
paralysis several years ago that left
her greatly enfeebled. a couple OF
days prior to her death, while she was
feeling better than usual, she was
again suddenly stricken, barely hav-
ing time to put upon table lamp
she had carried, when she became un-
conscious. She continued in this con-
dition until Saturday afternoon, when
her spirit returned to the God who
gave it. Miss Shepherd, who was 63
years of age, was the daughter Of the
late Abraham Shepherd, who was a
nephew of Thomas Shepherd, the
founder of Shepherdstown. She was
the youngest of FIVE daughters and six
sons of Abraham Shepherd, and of this
family there are now living but two
sons, James. II Shepherd and W. NJ.
Shepherd, both of whom are among
our oldest citizens. Miss Shepherd
was woman of the highest character
charitable and generous and help
ful to all about her and always seeking
to do good. She had many lovable
traits, and will be greatly missed by
those who have known and admired
her so long. The funeral service was
held in Trinity Episcopal church on
Monday afternoon, and her body was
buried in the family graveyard ad-
joining the Episcopal rectory. The
pallbearers were A. S. cambridge, E.
H. Bowly, DR.. Hopkins Gibson, John
Aglionby, H. W. Potts and ]. S. Bra
gonier.
The friends of Mr.. William B. Cost
were greatly shocked the first Of the
week to learn of his death, which &C.
Cured Monday afternoon at his home
in Berkeley county, near Snyder, S
Mile. He had been in failing health
for some time, but his condition was
not such as to indicate that death was
so near. He had suffered from a COM
phcation of diseases, but heart failure
was the direct cause Of his death. Mr..
Cost was a native of Keedysville,
Nd, but had lived in this neighbor-
hood for many years. His wife was
Miss Elizabeth Lemen, and she sur
wives him, with one daughter, Miss
Nellie Cost. Brothers and sisters are
Samuel and Pry Cost, Mrs. Jacob S.
Osbourn, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs Merritt
and Miss Emma Cost His aged
mother also survives him. Mr. Cost,
who was about years 60 old, was a
farmer by occupation and an estima-
bic citizen. He was buried yesterday
in Elmwood Cemetery at this place,
the funeral service having been held
at his late home, conducted by Rev. c..
H. Hockey OF Waynesboro, and Rev.
W. I. Dice, Of this place
Davenport H. Wiltshire died at
his home in this county on Sunday
last, aged 60 years. Mr.. Wiltshire
was one of our best known and most
highly esteemed citizens-a man Of
irreproachable character, a kind
neighbor and friend and loving and
devoted Husband and father. He
was for thirty years a Jealous and
consistent member of the Baptist
church. He leaves a widow, three
sons, Clarence, Beverly and Robert,
and one daughter Miss Lucy.
Mrs. Jennette Riley, wife Of Mr.
Walter c. Riley, died Friday night at
her home near Flowing Spring, after
short illness of congestion Of the
lungs. She was daughter Of the
late David Henderson, Of this county,
and was a lady of the most lovable,
womanly traits of character, holding
the strong affection of a large circle
of relatives and friends. She was %
years of age, and leaves mother,
husband and two children.-Spirlt
Mr.. Benjamin Franklin GaIlaher,
son Of the late John S. Gallsher, found
er of the Charles Town Free Press,
died in Washington City on Friday
morning, in the 18th year of his age.
He leaves one daughter and sister
Mrs. H. NJ. Senseney, of Winchester
Deceased was cousin Of the editor OF
the Free Press.
Joseph Renner, formerly Of Har-
per's Ferry and brother Of the late |
n. Renner, died in Covington, Va.
March l6, aged 70 years. HE re,
mains were inferred in the Lutheran
graveyard at Harper's Ferry.
John Delaney, well-known re-
tired hotel keeper, died last Saturday
at his home in Sharpsburg, from gen
eral debility, aged 70 years. He il
survived by his wife and eight SOM
and daughters.
Mr.. William NJ. Morgan, one o
Berkeley countys oldest and most re-
spected citizens, died last week at biz
home in Gerardstown, aged rs years
His wife survives him.
Mrs. Martha B. Robinson, widow o
Clark Robinson, former resident 0
Martinsburg, died recently at tht
home of her daughter in Forreston
H., aged 70 years.
James Young Harris, native 0
this county, died at his home nea
Odessa, Lafayette county, Mo, Febru
airy y.
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