Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
ESTIMABLE LADY IS DEAD
Mrs. Anna C. Matthaei Passes to
Her Last Rest
DEATH OF REV. W. S. WILSON
Retired Methodist Minister Expired at Hedges
vile This Morniug-Demise Of
Mrs. Tfigg.

Mrs. Anre 9. Ma.thaei. widow of
the late M. Charles p. Mattnaei and
one of the most widelv-known and
estimable ladies of Martinsburg, died
at her home on West Burke street We'd
nesday at O'Clock, after an illness
of several months. While her death
was not unexpected, it yet brought a
full measure of sorrow to those VINO
were closely connected with her for
years by tlle ties of companicnshiD,
and of genuine regret to her many
friends in this city. The eud came
peacefully after the vital system had
been worn to the point Of dissolution
| by the decline which began with the
death of her husband. and which WAS
emphasized during the last few weeks
of her life.
| Mrs. Matthaei had been in failing
| health for more than year, but the
best medical skill aud affection
warded off the end until the general
giving way of the system few months
ago made the fight for life an unequeal
and hopeless one. Since that time
there has been a perceptihle decline.
| She was born in Germany 66 years
ago. and removed to America with
her parents while yet a. young girl.
Her marriage to Mr.. Matthaei oc-
Cured in Baltimore. after which she
removed to MartinsburR in 1859. She
had resided in this city continuously
s'nce that time. Mrs. Matthaei had
no brothers or sisters, and was the
last surviving member of her fathers
family For many years she was a
faithful member of Christ Reformed
church in this city, and was one OF
the most earnest and devoted workers
in that congregation. As tribute to
the memory of her husband, he and
her only child, Mrs. C. ID. Harris
presented to the church the handsome
and costly memorial organ, which she
lived to see installed and dedicated to
the service in which she had so often
shared.
Surviving hei is one daughter, Mrs.
Katharine Harris. wife of Rev. @. H.
Harris. pastor of Trinity Methodist
Episcoal church. who is the last mem.
Der of her family.
The funeral services will be held at
3 O'Clock on Saturday afternoon in
Christ Reformed church. Rev. DIR.
]. A. Hoffheius will conduct the cere-
monies The remuins will be inferred
in Green Hill cemetery, beside those
of her late husband.
MISS EMMA v. GATRFLL.
Miss Emma Virginia Gatrell, one of
this citys young and popular ladies,
whose home was on North Queen
street. died at the home of her cousin,
Mrs. Howard J. Massey, 1888 South
Charles street. in Baltimore, Wednes.
day afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock. The
news of her death did not reach this
city until last night. and although her
condition was known to be very seri-
GUS. her demise was in no way ex-
pected, and.it came with a shock to
her many friends and relatives here.
Death was caused by an attack of
typhoid fever, from which she had
been Isuffering for the past three
weeks. She was aged about 80 years.
Miss Gatrell left here about one
month ago on an extended visit to her
cousin in Baltimore, and she had not
been in that city over a week, when
she was taken i'll. Her illness later
developed into a serious attack of
| typhoid fever A trained nurse was
securediand everything for her relief
and comfort done by the friends and
members of the family, but all to no
avail. Her mother was sent for over
a week go, and has been at her bed.
side ever since, administering to her
every want. All of the members OF
the family, with the exception of
her sister. were at her bedside at the
time of her death.
MISS AhbiCAA N0r OhO Va oAUA blA'c-
burg's most estimable young ladies.
and had large circle of friends. She
was born in this county, and has re-
sided here all of her life. She has
for several years served as an assistant
teacher in the schools in this county.
She was we'll known in the county,
and many will learn of her death with
regret. She had been member of
st. Johns Lutheran church for a
number Of wears. She was also men,
Der of the Christian Endeavor society,
and took prominent part in the work
of the church.
She is survived by her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. @. A. o. Gatrell, one sister.
Miss Maud Gatrell. and one brother,
Mr.. j. William Gatrell, all residents
of thic nitv