Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-10-25
Passing Away.
Mr.. Milford Spohn, brother Of Messrs.

Passing Away.
Mr.. Milford Spohn. brother Of Messrs.
M. E. and o. E. Spohn and Mrs. G.
W. Humrickhouse. of Shepherdstown,
died at his home in Washington Tues
day night after long illness. He
was in his 59th year and was native
of Maryland. He was a bricklayer
by occupation. aud for many years
has been a prominent labor leader in
Washington, where he has lived since
he was young man. He was the or
ganizer of the Central Labor Union of
that city and it's first president, and
has always been actively identified
with it. He was writer of ability
and has penned many articles on top
les relating to the labor question.
Mr.. Spohn was twice married His
first wife was Mics Jane Sullivan, OF
Frederick City, Md, whom he we'd
ded in 1872 Of this union two chill
dren survive. Bernard Spohn, of
Washington, and Mrs Gertrude Cush-
wa, of Williamsport, Md. In 1890,
some time after the death of his first
wife, Mr. Spohn was married to Miss
Minnie Roland of Norfolk, Va, who
now survives him. His funeral takes
place today in Washington, and he
will be buried in Rock Greek Gene
terry. The labor organizations Of the
city will have charge of the service.
Mr.. O. E. Spohn, Mr.. Richard Spohn
and Mrs. G. W. Humrickhouse, of
this city, are attending the funeral.
Mr.. Samuel Miller, of Berkeley coun-
ty, whose illness from paralysis was
noted in our issue of last week, died
at his home near Smoketown last Fri
day morning. He never rallied from
the third stroke Of paralysis that he
received the previous Sunday. Mr..
Miller, who was 60 years old, was
farmer by occupation, and was widely
known and highly respected in Berke-
lev and Jefferson counties. He was
for many years consistent member
Of the Presbyterian Church. he is
survived by his wife and the following
children: Robert S. Miller, ]. Carl
ton Miller, Mrs. G. W. Hodges, of
Berkeley county; Mrs. 81. E. McKin'
ster, Of Winchester and Samuel Mil
Ter, Jr., at home. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, and the body
was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, at
Martinsburg.
Mr.. Henry M. Hill, a respected
resident of Shenandoah junction,
died at his home at that place on Sat.
urday last, aged SO years. His
death was the result of kidney trou-
BILE. The deceased had been in the
railway service at the Junction for
a number of years. He is survived
by HE wife and three children. His
funeral was held Tuesday in the Pres.
byterian church at Shenandoah juno
ton, Rev. j. E. Triplett officiating,
and he was buried in Elmwood Gene
terry, Shepherdstown. He was bur
led with the honors of the Odd Eel.
lows, he having been Noble Grand OF
Jefferson Lodge, No. 40, at the time
OF his death. The Patriotic Order OF
Sons of America, of which he was
member, also attended the funeral in
a body.
Mr.. Samuel Silver McKown, an
aged and wealthy resident of Berke-
ley county, died at his home, near
Gerardstown, Monday morning, of
heart failure. He was 76 years old.
A widow, formerly Miss Campbell
and one son, James W. McKown, a
well-known farmer, survive him.
Mr.. John G. Wiltshire, a we'll
known resident of Jefferson county
and formerly a prominent school
teacher, died at his home in Charles
Town last Friday night, aged 81
years. He is survived by his wife
and one son.
Mrs. Rebecca Hollis, one Of Mar
tinsburg's oldest residents, died at
the home of her son, Captain P. M.
Hollis, in that place, last Sunday
night, aged 80 years. She is sur
vived by FIVE sons and one daughter
Mr.. Jacob s. Myers, for many years
prominent farmer of Berkeley coun-
ty, died last Thursday morning at his
home at Berkeley Station, aged 81
years. He is survived by three SONS
and four daughters.
Isabel, the six-year.old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Woodward,
died from diphtheria last Thursday
at the home of her parents in Charles
Town.
A two-year-old daughter OF Will.
lam Oden, living near Shepherdstown,
died last Sunday and was buried at
Charles Town.
Mr.. George W. Shelter died at his
home four miles west of Martinsburg
last week, aged 55 years.