Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MR.. JOHN TOWRERMAN.

MR.. JOHN TOWBERMAN.
Il Tuesday morning last az 8 80 OF locl
Mr.. John Towberman departed this
life. at his home near Mint Spring
Mr.. Towberman had been in failing
health for the past six months, still
his previous robust health and great
activity led his many friends to be
iieve that his indisposition was but
temporary. He counted his age three
score and twenty years yet his quick
step and hearty appearance gave the
impression of a much younger man
hood. He was prominent in all the
htfairs of his neighborho0d and took a
lively interest in politics and every
question of public Importance. Since
its organization he had been the
popular treasurer of the East Augusta
Mutual Insurance company, in which
deepest interest. To him as much as
any other is due the great success of
that company. In earlier life and be-
fore the civil war be was deputy sheriff
of this his native county and after
that great struggle he was appointed
sheriff by the late Judge J. N. Hend
rem to fill vacancy and was afterward
elected to the Office. After serving
while be resigned and the late Hon.
A. b. Lightner succeeded him. He
was a mason of long standing being a
me mber of Staunton Lodge No. 10,
a delegation from which order attend
ed his funeral.
Deceased leaves no brothers or sis
tiers, but is survived by his wife, and
by three SONS and two daughters:
VIM. L.. TOwberman of Washington
City, DR.. D. Lacey TOwberman of
Orange, N. j., and John Towberman,
and Miss Mamie and Alice TOwber-
man OF Mint Spring.
The funeral took place at II o'clock |
Thursday morning from Bethel Pres |
byterian church. Rev. A. NJ Frazer,
D. D., conducting the services in the
absence of the Pastor.
MR.. ]. W. HALL.
On Thursday, 9Th inst, James w.
Hall, residing near Sherando, departed
this life, aged 40 years. He had for
some time been in poor health-unable
to attend to his business affairs-and
h;o don, loo xyoc not upoxpaotod Aso
man he was honored. respected and
Trusted. throughout the section of
county, where his many virtues were
best known. Deceased is survived by
a wife and five children-three sons
and two daughters. The funeral took
place from the Methodist church at
Sherando andinterment at the GENE.
terry nearby.
MRS. KATHERINE MEREDITH.
Mrs. Katherine Meredith, wife of
Mr.. Edward Meredith died at her
home in Richmond on the 4th instant,
after a lingering illness, aged 65 yeara.
She is survived by her husband and
II children all Of whom were with her
when she died. The children are Mrs.
j os. Leach, Mrs. Thomas Hunt, Mrs.
Thos. Alexander, and Misses Kate,
Ellie and Bernedette Meredith, also
Messrs. J. B., Dennis II =, w. A, John
w. and Capt. l.. j. Meredith. The
last named lives in Staunton and the
rest have often visited here.
MRS. DIANA BOWMAN.
This estimable lady departed this
life on the 7th instant at her home near
SwoOpe. aged &c years. She was the
mother of a large family two of whom
have preceded her to the grave. She
professed Christianity at an early age
and has ever since been consistent
of the congregation of Beth
lehem Uni ted Brethren church, at
which place her remains were laid at
rest Sunday afternoon in the presence
of q large gathering of friends and
kindred. The services were conduct
ed by her Pastor Rev. J. G.. s. Myers.
The following gentlemen acted as
pallhearers: E. J. Wayland, G.. w.
Trimble, A. ID. l. t.ub, Geo. A. Wag
ner, VIM. M. Argenbright and g. L.
Clemmer.
MISS VIRGINIA PETERS.
Miss Virginia Peters died Thursday
at her home on Stafford street
aged 20 years. She is survived by two
sisters Misses Margaret and Maria
Peters. The three old ladies had made
their home together for many years
The funeral took place Friday after
noon at O'Clock from the house.