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

Episcopal church, south, The remains
win be brought to Martinsburg on
train No. s, arriving here at 1000 a.
M, and interment will be in Green Hin
cemetery. The Hedgesville lodge OF
Odd Fellows will have charge of the
funeral, and the services, while impress
sive, will be marked by simplicity.
Mrs. S. v. Fiery.
Mrs. Emily Dukehart Fiery, wife of
Mr.. S. v. Fiery, and a most estimable
lady, died at her home on West King
street, at $50 o'clock Tuesday morning
after an illness that has covered a
period of about a year. Death was
Immediately due TO an affection of the
heart, from which Mrs. Fiery had SUIT
fered for some time, and which had
made her an invalid for the past year
Her demise had been expected by the
members of her family and her friends
for several weeks, but ii brought re
greet and sorrow in the circle in which
she moved, and where she was known
and loved for her many womanly
qualities. She was 3S years of age.
Mrs. Fiery was the daughter of the
late Samuel Dukehart, of Baltimore,
and after the death of her parents was
adopted by Mrs. S. B. Hanway, of Bal.
timUre. Her marriage to Mr.. Fiery
took place in Baltimore 13 years ago,
and she came to Martiasburg shortly
thereafter bride, and has resided here
continuously since that time. During
her residence here she attracted to
herself many warm friends, whose sor.
row at her early death IS profound.
For many years she vas a member
of Trinity Episcopal church, and took
an active part in the charitable and
guild work of the ladies of that con-
gregation.
Surviving her are her husband ano
three children-Benjamin, Mary and
Byrd.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
S. v. Fiery were conducted at the
home on West King street, Thurs
day at 1880 p. m, by Rev. John s.
Douglas, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church, assisted by Rev. DIR. F. M.
Woods, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. Many friends of the dead
lady gathered at the house, and at the
conclusion of the impressive services
followed the remains to their last rest
ing place in Green Hill cemetery. The
floral tributes we're unusually beauti-
full.
Mr.. George KEGS.
Mr. George KEGS, the oldest resi-
dent of Back Creek valley, and ma
tive and lifelong citizen of that Sec
ton of the county, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Riner,
near Shanghai, Friday afternoon,
death being due to the infirmities of
his advanced age.
Mr. KEGS was 92 years of age, and
was one of the pioneers of that section.
He spent his entire life of nearly a
century in Back Creek valley, and liv-
ed to see it grow from an almost prim-
tive forest to one of the garden spots
and most prosperous sections of Berk-
eley county. For many years Mr.. KEGS
was employed in carrying the mail
between Shanghai and Gerardstown,
but abandoned this occupation whei.
the rural routes were established
through that section. Since that time
he has lived a retired life.
He is survived by three children
Mrs. Siler, residing in Michigan; Mrs,
Robert Riner, and MIR. Avery KEGS. OF
Back Greek valley. His wife died a
number of years ago.
MIR. KEGS was known to practically
every resident of Back Greek valley
from the Potomac river to the Fred
erick county line, his long residence in
that section, and his former active
life, having brought him In contaci
with nearly everybody in the valley.
The funeral took place from the
home of his daughter on Sunday morn,
ing at 10 O'Clock.
Philip Welale.
Mr. Philip Weigle, well known
farmer of IIedgesville district, died
at his home near Johnsontown on
Thursday evening, after a long illness
from cancer on the arm. He was 1,
native of Berkeley county. and had
been engaged in farming all his life.
He was aged So years, and is survived
by his widow and six children. The
funeral took place from the late
home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The services being conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Slaughter, pastor Of the Methodist
Eniseona1 church nj HadpasyiIIa and