Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-02-02
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Mr.. William Conrad Expired at
Home In This City.
AGED LADY DIES OF BURNS
Mrs. Hsrrison's Injuries Proved Fatal
Saturday Evenine--Dea of Mrs.
Everhart and Others.

dent Of North Maple avenue, died at
his home at 4 o'clock this morning as
a result OF stroke OF analysis, which
he sustained about seven weeks ago,
and from which he failed to rally.
Mr. Conrad was native of Warren
county, Va, but many years ago re-
moved to Harpers Ferry, where he
conducted a coal business until about
four years ago, when he was compell-
ed to retire from active life by reason
of falling health. He removed to Mar
tinsburg OF that time, IN has since re-
sided with his daughter, Mrs. Mary r.
Benner. He was aged SO years.
Surviving him are his widow and
one daughter. Mrs. Benner. He is also
survived by the following brothers and
sisters; Nathaniel Conrad and Robert
Conrad, of Charles Town; Alexander
Conrad, of Harrisonburg, Va; Mrs.
Lucy Strain, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Eliza Anderson, of Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. William Harrison, known to
many persons In Hedgesville district
as Mrs. bronson, died at her home near
North Mountain on Saturday evening
as the result Of burns received ear
lier in the day, as told in The World.
Mrs. Harrison fell fainting into an
open fireplace, where a fire was burn
ing, and was so badly injured that her
death was only question of a short
time She was alone in the house at
the time of the accident. and was I'M
able to extingush the flames until ia
tally injured.
Mrs. Harrison was aged about 50
years, and had resided in Hedgesville
district for many years. She was well
known and respected. Surviving her
are three children-William Harrison,
Ross Harrison and Mrs. George Yost,
all residing in the Hedgesville district.
The funeral took place this morning
from the late home at 8 o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. !. G..
Michael, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, south, at Hedgesville.
interment was in the cemetery at AL
lensville.
Mrs. Belenger Dead.
Mrs. Annie Belenger, widow of Mr..
John Belenger and a well known and
respected resident of Berkeley county,
died at her home at bunker Hill on
Tuesday afternoon after an illness of
only few hours. Death was due TO
paralysis Mrs Belenger was stricken
early Tuesday morning and the attack
was so severe that she failed to rally
slowly sinking until death ensued. Mrs
Belenger was aged 81 years, and had
resided at Bunker Hill for many
years, and had large circle OF
friends. Surviving is one son, Mr.
Gold Belenger.
Mrs. Palmer.
Mrs. Margaret f. Palmer, widow OF
Mr. Benjamin Palmer, and for a mum.
Der OF years a resident of this city
died shortly after 6 O'Clock this morn
died shortly after 6 q, m, Wednes'
day at the home OF her son. Mr.. John
an illness Of several L onths. Death
was due TO dropsy and heart trouble
Mrs. Palmer was twice married, her
first husband being a Mr., Cage, who
died number OF years ago, She was
aged about 90 years and is survived
by the following children; John s.
Cage, of Martnsburg; Joseph Z. Cage,
of Brunswick; Mrs Annie Irwin, of
Scottdale, Pa; Mrs. Joseph Palmer
and Mrs. Carrie Irwin, of Martinsburg.
w. D. Miller.
w. d. Miller, better known among
his associates as Deck Miller, and
for about a year a well known char
acter about the saloons and streets