Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-03-24
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MRS. MARGARET F. BELL.

Mrs Margaret Finley Bell died on
The 10th inst at her home near River.
slde. Rockbridge county She was born
Ia 1873, being the daughter of the late
WIN. Finley and Elizabeth Christian.
therefore she WAS closely related to the
flnieys and Christians of Augusta
county. She was married in lS47 to
JOS. A. Bell son of the late Alex Mel
son Bell of Steele's Tavern. He died
Ia 1886 leaving her with three daugh-
tiers and two sons all of whom survive
her, namely w. N. Bell with whom
she resided, j. G. F. Bell of Waynes
borO, Mrs. G. E. Lackey of this city.
Mrs. j. L. Smith of Fairfield, and Mrs
j. N. Gold OF Roanoke. Deceased had
| tor many years been a cOnsistant mem
Der OF Oxford Presbyterian church,
from which the funeral took place
She was buried in Lexington on Sat
urday by the side of her husband.
ROBERT CRAIG
| MOffatt s Creek, March 2I.-Mr. Rob.
ert Craig, one OF our Oldest and most
respected citizens, died very suddenly
at bis residence near this place on
Sunday evening about six O'Clock. Mr..
| Craig was about 81 years of age, and
had been in his usual health, and his
sudden death was quite shock to his
| many friends. The deceased was an
| honest public spirited citizen, and was
generally esteemed as neighbor and
citizen. The funeral service were held
| this morning at the Lutheran church
OF this place. The deceased is survived
by his aged wife and five sons and two
daughters, who have the sympathy of
the entire community in this their
bereavement. Two of his sons live in
the west the remaining five children
are residents OF this county, they are
Messrs. Jas. R., Newton G. and Thos
Q. and Mrs. VIM. s. Arehart and Mrs. |
,Jno. F. Sheets.
MRS C. II. TYLER.
Mrs. G. H. Tyler died on the 18th in
slant, OF pneumonia. at the home of |
her SOD, Mr.. R. E. Tyler on Hancock
street, after an illness of about ten days.
Deceased was born in Louisa county,
in September, 1886, but had spent a
great part of her life in this city. Be
fore marriage she was Miss Gentry.
-Four children survive her: Mr.. r. E.
Tyler and Mrs. B. B. Buchanan, OF this
city, and Mrs. A. 7. Lewis and Miss
Viola Tyler, of Texas; also one sister,
Mrs. M. j. Smith, of Richmond. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. M. l.. Wood, D. D., Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock. from the Baptist
church, of which she was a devoted
mem Der for many years.
JOHN S. LANDES.
Mr.. John s. Landes, we'll known
and highly respected resident of this
city, died Monday morning after an
illness of less than "a hours. Death oc.
Cured at the home of his son Charles.
Mr.: Landes was about so years of age,
md was native of Augusta county.
His wife, who was Miss Livick. died
several years ago. Three sons, Charles
Ind William of this city, and John of
aonceverte, survive.
The funeral and interment took place
rom the Methodist church at Church.
lille Wednesday morning. The car
,enters' union. of which Mr.. Landes
vas member in good standing sent a
delegation to attend the funeral.
ROBERT S. CRAIG.
Mr.. Robert s. Craig died Sunday night
t Mrs. d. M. Bells boarding house
rom pneumonia, aged about rs years.
Dir. Craig was twice married, his first
7ife was Miss Sue Bell and the last
Tho survives him, and who is now sick
4 bed, was Miss Emma Hamilton. Mr..
ralg is also survlved by five children:
lrs. Cora Showers OF Philadelphia,
lev. E. M. Craig of North Carolina,
IT. Charles q. Craig of Craigsville,
lr. Albert Craig of Los Angeles, Cal,
nd Mr.. Harry Craig of Colorado The
'malnS were taken to Craigsville
here the funeral took place Tuesday,
,nducLed by Rev. J. E. Ballou.
JAMES M RHODES
Mr.. James M. Rhodes died at bis
'me 10 Buffalo Gap on the 10Th inst.
sed about 80 years, leaving wife and
< children, two daughters and four
rs. Deceased was d native of Able
arle county, but moved to Augusta
1866. lie was a brave confederate
laler, having enlisted with Capt
agruder of Charlottesville, at the be
nuing OF the war and fought to the
d. He was II highly esteemed and -
specEed citizen, of cheerful and 4
clable disposition, beloved by all who
lew him, especially the hunters.
MRS. ELIZA GENTRY.
Mrs. Eliza Gentry died on Thursday
last week at the home of her daugh-
r, Mrs }. s. Parrish in Mt. Sidney,
ed about 73 years. For ten years
ceased had been in iil-hsalth, and for
: past six years had been unable to
ave her bed. She was born in An
sta and spent her long life within her
tive county. She was a membe of
. German Baptist church for many
ars. The funeral took place Satur 4
y. She is survived by five children,
d one sister.
MRS. MAMIE BIRD.
Mrs. Mamie Bird died at her home
the Churchville road on Monday
II, aged about 80 years. Deceased
rs a Miss Baldwin of Bath county,
d consistent Christian. She is
rived by five children. The funeral
Us conducted from Galena chapel by
4 pastor, Rev. Frazier Furr, and the
termenJ was in Thornrose cemetery.
MISS ELLA MYRTLE. -
Miss Ella Myrtle, a young lady living
ar Buffalo Gap, died at her home J
nday last. The remains were laid
rest Tuesday evening.