Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-07-04
Death Of Mr.. Frank CaStIeman.

Mr.. Frank n. Castleman died at
the Virginia House last Saturday
morning at o'clock, after an i'll
ness extending over period of
more than year, from cirrhosis
of the liver.
The aid of the best medical talent
of this State and Maryland had
been called upon during the last
year, but relief was impossible, and
MIR. Castleman a few months ago
resigned himself to his fate with a
bravery and cheerfulness seldom
witnessed. He never complained
or bewailed his lot, but spoke
calmly of his increasing weakness
and the gradually nearing end of
life.
Mr.. Castleman was a son of the
late William A. Castleman, and
was born at Castleman's Ferry,
this County, September Q. 1856.
For many years past he was
proprietor of the Virginia House
Livery and Cafe, and we doubt if
there is a man in the upper Shenan-
doah Valley who has not known
him.
Mr.. CaStleman was never mar
ried, but is survived by his mother.
Mrs. Ann II. CaStleman, Of the
Virginia House, one of the most
widely known and esteemed women
of the State; four sisters, Mrs. J..
Hammond SiIer, of Berkeley
Springs, w. Va, Mrs. Isaac A..
Gibbs, of Roanoke, Va. Mrs.
William T. HutchnsonI of Rich
mond, and Mrs. Margaret Show
man, of Baltimore; and two broth
ers, Mr.. Thomas b. Castleman,
widely known newspaper man,
of Danville, ILL.,, and DR.. Douglas
Castleman, of St. Joseph. Mo. and
large connection Of relatives.
Mr. Castleman was a member of
Treadwell Lodge, Ancient. Free
and Accepted Masons, of Berry
vile, John Dove Chapter. No. u.
| ROyal Arch MasOns. and WinchcS-
ter Commandery, No. -, Knights
Templar; Acca Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Noble of the Mystic
Shrine, of Richmond, and of Win
chester Aerie, No. S24, Fratcrnal
Order of Eagles, of Winchester.
In commenting on the death of
the popular Frank Castleman.
the Winchester News-Item of Sat
urday, said:
Soon after the receipt Of the
message, news of Mr.. Castleman's
demise became generally circulated
in this city, and all day long people
were heard lamenting the passing
of one in whom many Winches-
terians always found a true and
faithful friend and associate, whose
genial, whole-souled and generous
nature attracted to him scores Of
acquaintances here"
The funeral was held yesterday
morning at IL O'Clock from Grace
Episcopal Church, the Rector, Rev.
Edward Wall, officiating with the
full choir in attendance.
The solemn and impressive
funeral service of the Episcopal
Church was made more beautiful
by the superb singing of the choir.
The remains were then taken to
Green Hill Cemetery, where inter
ment was made. the funeral being
in charge of the Masonic fraternity,
of which the deceased was high
member.
The large congregation which
attended the services at church
and grave attested the high regard
in which Mr.. Castleman was held
by his acquaintances, friends, rela-
tives and associates; and the floral
were the most profuse and hand
some seen in Berryville in many
years.
Among the out-Of-town attend
ants at the funeral was delegation
from Winchester Aerie of Eagles,
who bore several handsome floraI
pieces.
The service of the EpiscopaI
| Church was also read at the grave,
The palIboarers wers Messrs.
w. T. Lewis, Chas. NJ. Broun, II.
w. Baker, John b. Neill, Conrad
| KOwnslar and j. W. Gaver.
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