Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-21
GEORGE 4. (,HR|SMAN DEAD
Passed Away at Daughters Home
at II o'clock thursday Morning.
WAS SICK SEVERN MONTHS
Remains Of Mr.. Joseph Miller. Formerly Of
Here, Who Died 10 clarksburg,
Brought Here for Burial.

MIR. George A. Chrisman, one OF
Berkeley county's most highly respect
ed and widely known residents, died
Thursday at II o'clock at the resi-
dence OF his daughter, Mrs. William
Ramer, on the corner OF King and
Church streets. after an illness ex-
tending over several months. during
which he was great sufferer and
death came as q relief. although 1t
was learned with the deepest regret
by his large circle OF acquaintance in
this city and county He was 70
years Of age.
Mr.. Chrisman's death was due to an
attack OF typhoid fever. which devel-
oped froma severe attack of pneumo-
mia. He was.taken III In Washington,
where he was employed about Q months
ago, with pneumonia, from which with
skilled nursing he recovered, but then
be was seized with an attack OF fever,
which in his weak condition, took a
strong hold and caused his death.
He was brought to this city about one
month ago, having improved greatly,
but since being here he grew gradual
ly weaker until death claimed hun.
Mr.. Chrisman was a native Of Rerke
ley county and has resided here the
greater portion of his life. whore he
has large circle of friends. He was
born in the county, near Falling Wa
ters, where he was reared. He serv-
ed as sheriff OF Berkeley county for
one term from 1880 to 1884. For the
past 5 years he has been located in
Washington, D. O., where he was
connected with the fish commission.
While in Washington he made large
number of friends who will be shock
ed to learn of his death. He had been
a member Of the HedgesviIle lodge of
Masons for a number Of years, and
they will have charge of the funeral
services.
He is survived by children, two
sons, Rev. Clayton Chrisman, Of Den
yer, Col, and Wilson Chrisman. of
Moundsville, w. Va. and three
daughters, Misses Minnie and Bessie
Chrisman and Mrs. William Ramer,
all of this city. He is also survived
by one sister. Miss Annie Chnsman,
of this city.
JOSEPH IT MITTER
Mr.. Joseph T. Miller, q fireman on
the Baltimore g. Ohio railroad, died
at the Kressler hospital at Clarksburg,
Wednesday morning at O'Clock after
a prolonged illness with kidney trou-
BILE. He was taken to the hospital
two weeks ago and recently under
went an operation for abcess Of the
liver. His affection had taken q
strong hold on him and death resulted
Yesterday morning.
Mr.. Miller was born and reared in
this city, and was the son Of the late
Henry Miller, Of North Queen street.
He moved from this city several years
ago, bat will be remembered by many.
He was a single man and about 35
years Of age.
He is survived by mother, two sis
ters and one brother. The remains
were brought to this CITY Thursday
on train No. A, and taken to the resi-
dence Of his mother on North Queen
street. Mr.. Miller was member Of
the Robert White lodge, A. #. and A.
NJ, Of this city, which attended the
funeral.
The funeral occurred at 2 80 Fri
day afternoon from st. Johns Luther
ant church. The services were con-
Quoted by Revs. f. M. WOODS. pastor
OF the Presbyterian church. and O.
5. Trump. pastor OF st. Johns Luth'
eran church. Interment in Green
Hill cemetery The services were
under the auspices of the Masons.