Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-24
Mr.. WILLIAMS DEAD
Prominent Resident Expired al His
Home on Maple Avenue.
HAD Been i'll BUT A FEW DAYS
Was Successful and Widely-Known
Business Man John L. Slingluff
Died at Weston, and Remains
Will Be Brought Here.
Will Be Brought Here.


Mr.. Edward Cleggett Williams, for
many years a prominent and we'll
known business man and resident of
this city, died at his home on North
Maple avenue at 420 O'Clock this
morning, following brief illness.
Death was due to congestion Of the
lungs, which trouble was contract
ed as the result of slight expo
sure several days ago.
The death of Mr. Williams came as
distinct shock to his many friends
here. as well as to the members of
his family, and there was general
and sincere expression of regret
when the news of his demise was
learned. His death was wholly I'M
dition was not regarded as being Sc
rious until few hours before the
end came.
Mr.. Williams wko was aged 69
years, was a native of Jefferson coun-
ty, having first seen the light of day
near Shepherdstown. He received his
early education in the public schools
of Jefferson county, and later enter
ed Pierce's academy at Shepherds
town, from which institution he was
graduated with honors.
At the age of 16 years he entered
the drug business, becoming as
ISOLATED with his father in Shepherds
town, his father being the late well
known DR.. E, G. Williams. While yet
very young man he went to Louis
Vile. KY, and engaged in the drug
business, and later was engaged in
the same line of business in Rich
mond and st. Louis.
He came to this city in 1870 and be-
gan his very successful career as
druggist here, and by exceptional
business ability, unumpeachable in
tegrity and close application he
amassed handsome competence dur
ing the "a years Of his active life
here. He retired in January, 1904.
During his residence here MIR. Will
liands held many positions of trust
and responsibility, and was affiliated
with many successful business ven
lures. He was vice-president and di
rector in the Martinsburg Gas Co.,
director of the Peoples Trust Co.,
and treasurer of the North Mountain
Orchard Co. He was also a promi-
nent Mason, being member of the
Robert White lodge, of this city, and
member of the knights Templar, hold
ing a high rank in this order.
Mr.. Williams was instrumental in
establishing many business enter
prises in this city, and always took
an active and Influential part in the
business affairs Of his adopted city.
He was respected and esteemed by all
who knew him, and his death is dis
tinct loss to the entire community.
Surviving him are his widow, who
was Miss Laura Henshaw, and the
following children: Mrs. Claude w.
Stewart, Miss Edith Claggett Williams
and Mr.. E. L. Williams, all residing
here One brother and sister also
survive-Mr Thomas s. Williams and
Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd, of Shep-
herdstown.
The funeral will take place from
the late home Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. John S. Douglas, rec
tor Of Trinity Episcopal church, and
interment will be in Norbourne GEM
etery.
John L. SIingluff.
The sad news Of the death of Mr..
John l.. Slingluff, which occurred at
Weston on Monday night, was receiv-
ed by his family this morning.
He was amember of a prominent
Maryland family, and came to Vir-
ginia at the commencement of the Civil
war to cast his lot with the south.
He served gallantly in CO. e, 1st
Maryland cavalry, of the Confederate
army, and was held in high esteem
by, both his comrades and his COM
manding officers After the war he
settled in Martinsburg, and for many
years was In the service Of the Han
mis- Distilling Co, Several years ago
he suffered stroke Of paralysis,
since which he has been in failing