Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-16
G. ". SE|BERT DEAD
Succumbed TO BPighrs Disease al
His Home In County.
MR.. THOMASF. OSBORNE ALSO DEAD
Was a Prominent Farmer Residing
Near Winebrenner's Cross Roads,
and Expired of Apoplexy--
Time of Funerals. ~
MR.. THOMAsF. OSBORNE ALSO DEAD

Mr.. George w. Seibert, a brother of
Mr.. Henry J. Seibert, of this city, and
a prominent resident for many years
Of the Vanclevesville neighborhood,
morning, following an illness that had
covered a period OF two years, but
which did not become serious until
two weeks ago. Mr.. Seibert was a
native Of the Hedgesville district, and
member OF an old and well-known
Berkeley county family. He was en-
gagged in merchandising and agricul-
tural pursuits since early manhood,
and was regarded as successful and
progressive farmer and business man.
He led an active and useful life I'M
til ill-health compelled him to aban-
don his more arduous pursuits.
He was a faithful and consistent
member Of the Presbyterian church
nearly all his life, and was promi-
meth in the affairs of that denomina-
ton at Kearneysville. holding the Of
nee Of elder for a number Of years.
He was gentleman of exemplary
Christian character, and was held in
the highest esteem and respect by a
large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances
Mr.. Seibert, who was in his 62nd
year. was married to Miss Sarah Ellis,
of this county, In October, 1857. He
il survived by his widow and the
following children: Mr.. W. H. Sci
bert. of near Bedington, and Mr.. j.
Ellis Seibert, of near Kearneysville
Seven grandchildren also survive.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed at the late home at 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning, and interment
will be in the Presbyterian cemetery
az Spring Mills.
The intelligence of Mr.. Seibert's
death will be received with genuine
regret by all his friends.
Thomas f. Osborne.
Mr.. Thomas F. Osborne, native of
Jefferson county, but for the past six
years prominent resident of the
eastern part Of Berkeley county, diel
at his home near Winebrenner's Cross
roads Sunday afternoon after an ill
ress of but three days. Mr.. Osborne
was in hins usual health until Thurs
day, when he was stricken with apo
plexy, which speedily terminated IN
death. He was aged SO years.
Mr.. Osborne had been engaged in
farming operations since early man
hood. having been a successful asri-
culturist in Jefferson county for a
number ofswears before rem ing to
Berkeley county. He was widely
known in both counties, and was ~e-
spected by all with whom he ca ne
in contact He was member OF a
well-known Jefferson county family
For a number OF years he was an
active member of the Lutheran cnurcl
at Uyilla, and was regarded as one
OF the influential members Of that con-
gregation. He was gentleman Of
many fine traits Of character, and Of
prominence and worth.
Surviving are his widow, WHO was
Miss Sarah Cyester, ana tie following
children: Mr. Les*ef osDorisa and
Miss Elizabeth Osborne. both resid-
ing at home. He is also 50 ed by
the following brothers and sisters: Mr..
W. B. Osborne and Mr.. .. r.. lsbcrne,
OF Baltimore; Miss Ida Osborne and
Miss Eugenia Osb 'rna, residing at
Keller's. Jefferson coai'y.
The funeral services will he con-
Quoted at the late home ut 10 O'clock
Tuesday morning. Ths officiating min
lister will be Rev. d lIaitncoN, pss-
tor of the Lutheran church IN Shsp-
herdstown, and isrcralcnr vii be in
ElmWood cemetery, Shaphs rlstown