Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-11-10
The Death Record.

Mr. Edward L. Cuttings, died at hla
residence IN Brownsv lie, Md, Octo.
Der &c. aged "a years, 4 month. and
5 DAYS. His death was due to par
alysis, with which be was first strick-
en- about a year ago. Mr.. Cuttings
was a polished, courteous gentleman,
of sfable, pleasant manner, and
sincere and consistent member of the
Episcopal Church. He was born near
Petersvllle, Frederick county, Mary
land, where his youth was spent At
he beginning of the Civil War he en-
listed IN the Confederate army, and
served to the close, snrrendrrlng with
Lee at Appomatto1 After ts war
he engaged IN merchandising at Dnf-
fields w Va In 1870 he went to
Brownsville, where he spent the re-
maluder of his life. He married Miss
Ann tia V. Boteler, who with tour
sons survive him. Mr.. Cuttings was
brother of Mrs H Z Wysong, of
this vicinity He was a lifelong
Democrat, serving his party with uh-
taltering fidelity.
Miss Kate cambridge, one of Shep-
herdstown's most respected women,
died yeste day afternoon at Mrs Dam
iels's, where she had been boarding
for some months, nj er an Hines Il
several weeks. Miss Danjridge vas
daughter ofths late A. S cambridge,
Sr., of The Bower" IN Jefferson
county, and vas II tn 67cn year of
her age. Sac wa. a woman of the
most amiabIe and lovabls disposition,
and her mind was as pure az her char
scter was spotless. She was full Of
charity and good deeds, and her lite
was spent in unselfsh devotion to 9TH
ers. She was a consistent member of
the Episcopal Church, and when her
strength permitted she worked indus
tfiously for its prosperity. The fun
eral service will be held in the Epis-
copal church Saturday morning at II
o'clock.
Mr.. George NJ. Duke, well-k9own
resident of this county, died last
Wednesday at his home near Uvilla. in
the 57th year OF his age. Mr.. Duke
formerly lived near Baksrton, but
some years ago bought a place near
Uvilla, upon which he has since lived.
He was most lovsble man, warm
hearted and generous, and was up
right and honorable in every respect.
He had been in bad health for num-
Der of years, and his severe Affections
called for the sympathy of his friends.
His wife and two sons survive him.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. J E Triplett at his late resi-
dence on Friday, and the remains were
taken to Charles Town for burial
Mr.. John W. Rockenbaugh died
at his home in Halltown Wednesday
night of last week, aged 70 years and
2 months. Deceased was a black
smith by occupation and labored at
the trade until about FIVE years ago,
when the infrmities of age compelled
his retirment. He was born at Hall.
town, and with the exception of
I short time in Clarke county, Va, his
entire life was spent in the neighbor-
hood of his birthplace Three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Daniel OFT and Misses
Annie B. and Bessie Rockenbaugh,
of Halltown, and three sons, Edward
L., of Charles Town, William, of Boil
ivar, and John F. RockeDbaugh, of
Halltown, survive him.
Mr.. Jonathan Miller, well.known
resident of Berkeley county, died last
Sunday at his home about three miles
from Martinsburg, aged IS years. H.
had been sick for long time from
paralysis and heart trouble He was
a Confederate veteran, having servei
in Captain Nadenbouschs company
He Is survived By his wife and six
sons aud daughters.
William o Householder, an esteem
ed resident of Martinsburg, died very
suddenly from heart disease last Fri
day night, aged y years. His wife
and six children survive him.
Mrs Mary E Geiger, widow of
Philip S. Geiger, formerly of this
county, died last week near Hagers-
town, aged 81 years.
Charles W. Derr, formerly Of Shep-
herdstown, died at his home in Ha-
gerstown last Friday from diabetes.
aged A years. He is survived by
his wife and two sons.
Charlie, W. Hoffman, of Hagers-
town, died in that city last Sunday
from apoplexy, aged A yeara.
Mrs. Samuel Ward, one Of the old
est residents of Sharpsburg, died last
Sunday, aged so years.