Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1906-12-15

w. ID. Athey, ana most eStimapte and
respected resident of this city, died at
her home on West King street Sunday
morning shortly after o'clock, after
an Illness of sveral months, but which
did not become acute until two weeks
ago. Death was due to a compllca-
ton of troubles, and was fastened by
stroke of paralysis, sustained several
days ago, which affected the throat
Mrs. Athey was aged AS years. She
was native of Virginia, but removed
to this state when young girl. resid-
ing for several wears In Hampshire
county. After her marriage she re-
moved to this city. where she has re,
sided continuously since. She had
large circle of friends, TO whom the
news OF her death, although not unex.
pected, will cause botn sorrow and re.
greet.
Surviving are two children--Mr. w.
Walter Athey and Miss Louella Athey,
both of this city.
George L. Hoffman.
Mr.. George l.. Hoffman, prominent
farmer residing near Kearneysville,
died very suddenly Saturday at his
home, death being due to an attack of
heart trobule. Mr.. Hoffman returned
from the barn only few minutes be.
fore the fatal attack, and died before
the arrival of physician, who had
been hastily summoned by members of
the household. He was aged about So
years.
Mr.. Hoffman was lifelong resident
of the Kearneysville district. and had
a large circle of friends and acquain.
tances. He was leading citizen OF
that place and progressive and we'll
TODD farmer. He is survived by his
widow and one son. Mr.. George w.
HOFFMAN, residing at home.
The funeral will take place from.
the late home Monday morning at IL
o'clock.
Mrs. Eliza Brown.
Intelligence has been received here
of the death of Mrs. Eliza r. Brown,
which took place at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Anna Shoales, In Phil
adelphia, at o'clock Friday after.
noon. Mrs. Brown, who was the eldest
daughter of the late Admiral Charles
Boarman, and sister of Miss Anna
Boarman, of Martinsburg, will be re-
membered by many OF the older res
idents of this city. She was bora and
reared here. and removed from Mar
tinsburg after her marriage many
years ago. She was the widow of Mr..
Thomas Brown.
Mrs. Brown was in her s7th year.
The funeral took place Sunday
John A. Spieiman-
John Alfred Spielman, well known
business man, died Wednesday at his
home in Hagerstown of paralysis of the
brain after a long illness, aged 50
years. He was native of Williams
port and son of Jonathan Spielman
He was educated at the College of st
James and for the last thirty years re
sided in Hagerstown. For several
years he travelled for Wholesale gro
Gerry house in Baltimore. He was well
known in Martinsburg.
Lewis Hassenblower.
Mr. Lewis Hassenblower, a well
known merchant residing near the line
between Berkeley and Morgan coun
! ties, near Cherry Ran, died at his
home Sunday. after an Illness of sew
erd weeks. He was aged about &C
years, and is survived by his widow
and three children. The funeral will
take place Tuesday afternoon. Mr.
Hassendblower has resided at Cherry
Run for many years.
Charles Stoliphsr.
/ NudtASo obOhphtA, a iDAAACA tAi
ploye of the floating gang of the Bal
timore G. Ohio. at this point, and q
brother Of Clarence Stolipher. of North
High street. died ct the home of his
brother in Baltimore on Sunday, after
weeks Illness of pneumonia. He
was taken i'll in Hagerstown, and re-
moved to Baltimore, where he died. He
was aged 81 year and unmarried.
Death of a Child.
The S-year-old son of MIR. and Mrs.
John Miller, residing on Virginia av.
enue. died Saturday night of hears
failure. The funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at o'clock at
the Presbyterian church, by the pastor,
Rev DR.. f. M. Woods. Interment was
in Green Hill cemetery.