Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1906-01-11
The Grim Reaper,s Abundant Harvest.

FRIDAY in Blue6eld, W. Va. in the
41st year OF his age. Mr.. Osbourn.
with his wife and children. visited
his relatives in this vicinity during
the recent holidays, and, with his
family about him, for The first time
revealed to them the fact that for
several years he had bsen terrible
sufferer from an inward trouble, which
had now become unbearable and
could no longer be concealed. He
had decided to submit to an opera
ton, and as soon as he returned to
| Blue6eld went to st. Lukes Hospital
and prepared for the ordeal. Tues
day evening the operation was per-
formed, when it was found that he
had very large tumor Of the stom-
ach, and though there was scarcely
any hope, the surgeons took the one
chance and removed the abnormal
growth. His condition was such
that be could not rally, however, and
alter lingering for several days he
passed away Friday evening. His
sister, Mrs. Huyett. Of this county,
was among those who were with him
when he died. His body was brought
to Shepherdstown Saturday night, ac-
companied by members Of his family
and other friends, among whom were
]. W. Snyder and Mrs, F. L. Bill
myer, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Frank Staley;
Mr.. L. R. Landrum, of Bluefeld
Lodge, l. o. o. F., and Messrs. w. l.
Bailey and o. J. Carter, of Summit
City Lodge. 1. o. o. F. The body
was taken to the home of his sitter,
Mrs. M. K. Hendricks, near town,
and on Monday the funeral service
was held in the Presbyterian church,
after which the remains were inferred
in Elmwood Cemetery. The service
was conducted by Rev. DR.. Charles
Ghiselin, and Caledonia Lodge Of Odd
Fellows, of Shepherdstown, attended
and read their ritual for the dead.
Mr.. Osbourn, who was born and rails
ed in Shepherdstown, was a steady,
industrious, exemplary man. He
moved to Shenandoah, Va, number
Of years ago, and from there went to
Bluefeld, where he was employed In
the Norfolk and Western Railroad
shops. He was very highly regarded
in Bluefeld. He is survived by his
wife, daughter a ed eleven years and
son of five months also his mother
and two sisters, Mrs. M. K. Hen
bricks and Mrs. S. NJ. Huyett, Of
this county.
Word has been received here of the
death of MIS- Virginia Patterson, wife
of DR. R. w. Patterson, which Occurred
Tuesday night in hospital at Clarks.
burg, W. Va, where she had under
gone an operation. Mrs. Patterson
was the eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Moore, of Charles Town
and her husband formerly practlced
medicine at Dufields. She was a
bright and lovable young woman and
her death will be greatly deplored by
a wide circle of friends. She is sur
vived by her husband and three young
children. She was niece Of DR.. h.
A. Moore and Mrs. Bette Butler, of
Shepherdstown.
John Harley Miller, senior member
of the wholesale grocery firm of j. 81.
Miller & Son, of Martinsburg, died at
his home at Hedgesville Monday morn
ing after brief illness from pneu-
monia. He was II years old and was
a native of Berkeley county. For 35
years he was engaged in the general
merchandise business in Hedgesville,
but six years ago associated himself
with his son in the wholesale business
in Martinsburg. Surviving him are
the following children: j. William
Miller, G. A. Miller, R. S. Miller and
Mrs. M. A. Mitchell.
Mrs. Esther French League, wife
of w. H. League, for several years
past resident Of Washington, died
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Lloyd, in Middleway. this county, last
Saturday night. DeatL was due to
consumption, from which she had
been sufferer for some time past.
She was Miss Lloyd before her mar
riage, and was aged 25 years. Sur
viving are her husband, mother, one
brother and one sister.
George GLADDEN., respected resi-
dent of Berkeley county, died at his
home in Martinsburg last Sunday
morning, aged 6S years. He was a
Confederate veteran, and his record
was that of brave soldier in Com
pany B, First Virginia Cavalry.
Samuel Baker, native of Wood.
stock, Va, died at his home in Mar
tinsburg last Monday, aged IS years.
He was a gallant Confederate soldier
during the Civil War, having served
with distinction in Chew's Artillery.
Mrs. Eliza Amelia Weirick, widow
of VIM. F. Weirick, died on Monday
last at her home near Charles Town,
aged SO years. She is survived by
one son and two daughters.
Harrison D. Kilmer. prominent
Berkeley county farmer, died last
Sunday at his home near Riley's ford,
from paralysis He was II years old
and was Confederate veteran.
Jerry Flynn, telegraph operator
at Harper's Ferry many years ago,
died recently in Pittsburg.