Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-22

and LATER was employed as travel
ing salesman for wholesale hat
store. Abandoning this. he engaged
in business in Hagerstown, where he
continued for several years. Later be.
went on the road as travelling sales.
man. which occupation he followed
until his death
Mr.. Charlton was twice married, his
first wife being a Miss Wild Of this
eltg. One daughter who resides here,
was the result or this union. Later be
married Miss Bessie Gruber OF VII,
Transport. who survives him, together
with one SON.
The remains We're sent to Hagers-
town, where the funeral services will
behela. Among the relatives ia this
city are several nephews and neices.
as follows MT Baker Davis, Mr.. d.
A. Davis, jrs Mr.. char.es Davis. Miss
Amelia Davis, Mrs. r. S. Thompson
and Mrs. David L, Baringer.
Majcr George II. stowitz.
Major George II. stowits, veteran
Of the Civil war, and d former saperin-
tenudent of the Martinaburg public
schools, died al his home ii Buffalo
Ga Thursday. December Is, at en- adj
vanced age. Major Stowits viii be re-
called by many OF thS cider residents
as the second superintendent Of the
public schools here. he having been
in charge during 1856 aud 1867 He
went from this city to Buffalo his
home, where he was q teacher and
principal continuously until 1908, when
he retired.
Major stowits was the immediate
predecessor Of Prof William Gerhardt
as school superintendent here, an
Mr.. Gerhardt now has in his posses
sion the register kept by Major Sto-
wits, which is remarkable by reason
of its clear and beautiful chirography.
At the time Major Stowits had
charge of the schools fere the only
public school building was that now
used by the third ward, and all the
children of the city attended that
school He came here at the close of
the Civil war, in which he served as a
Union soldier.
William A. Mcintyre.
Mr.. William A. Mcintyre, for the
past Is years a resident of Martins
burg, who removed to Middleway, JEFF
ferson county, few months ago, died
at his home Thursday, after an ILL
ness of several months, his death be-
ing due to consumption and rheuma,
tism
Mr.. Mcintyre was a ratiye of JEFF
ferson county, but removed to this city
about 10 years ago and followed the
occupation of a plasterer. During the
past summer his health became i'm
paired and he removed to his former
home at Middleway. He was well
known here and had iaany friends in
this city.
He was aged 60 years, and is sur
vived by the following children: Mrs.
John Bratt, residing on North High
street, this city; Mr.. James Mcintyre,
in New York; Mrs. Rena Brilliant and
Miss Ella McIntyres of Middleway.
His wife died several years ago, Mr..
Joseph Mcintyre, of this city, is a
brother
The funeral arrangements have not
been made, but the burial viii prob
ably take place at Middleway.
Peter Bailey.
Mr.. Peter Baxley, for many years a
we'll known resident OF Martinsburg,
but for some time a resident of Balti-
more, died at his home in that city
Wednesday, after brief illness. He
was aged 20 years.
Mr.. Baxley was a ibrother-in-law of
Mr. William l.. Lambert of this city.
Surviving him are his widow and six
children. The funeral was held in
Baltimore Thursday afternoon.
DEATH OF A col ORED MAN