Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-01-26
DEATH OF MRS. FLETCHER.
AGED LADY EXPIRED AT HER
HOME IN THE COUNTY.
Was Native of New York, But Had
Resided Here For 40 Years-Death
Of Two Children.

Mrs. Charles Fletcher wife OF a well
known farmer Of Berkeley county, and
a highly respected lady, died at her
home near Stokes school house Mon.
day morning, after an illness Of three
weeks Death was due 10 the infirmi-
ties Of old age
/ Mrs. Fletcher vas in her 72nd year,
and was a native Of New York state.
! She removed 70 Berkeley county with
her family about 40 years ago, and re-
sided in this county continuously until
her death A short time ago she and
her husband celebrated the 5oth ami
yersary Of their marriage
Surviving her are her husband and
the following children: Charles fetch
er Stephen Fletcher. in the western
part Of the state. Mrs Emma Burns.
Of Hedgesyille and Miss Libby fetch
err residing al home.
James P. ceyer.
Mr. James p Geyer, for man years
"a we'll known resident OF Martinsburg
died at his home on West Burke
street, shortly before midnight We'd
nesday night after an illness that ex-
tended over period Of several
months. Death was due to dropsy and
liver trouble
Mr.. Geyer had been in failing health
for about a year, but made brave
and determined fight for health until
his condition became so critical that
he realized that further effort was use
less. when he resigned himself to the
inevitable, passing away peacefully af-
ter suffering acutely fo7 several weeks.
He was a native of Mercersburg, Pa.
but removed TO Martinsburg 80 years
ago. He engaged in the carriage bus
mess here, and followed this for 20
years, when he removed his business
to Washington, where he conducted
1t for a number Of years. Several years
ago he retired from this business and
entered the government service, hav.
ing been appointed TO a good position
in the department of fisheries, with
headquarters in Washington. Abom
six months ago his health became SO
greatly impaired that he secured leave
of absence and came to his home here,
where his health gradually declined
until death ensued.
Mr. Geyer was aged So years, and
is survived by his widow, who was for
merly Miss Hannah V. Stoliper, of
Mercersburg, and the following chill
dren: Messrs. Harry Il. Geyer, James
f. Geyer, and Frank A. Geyer, of this
city; G, Bruce Geyer, student at the
Maryland university, Baltimore, and
Misses Meta and Virginia Geyer, resid-
ing at home, and Mrs Scott Ramer, Of
Warrenton, Va
William p. Boyce.
William p Boyce, AZ years old,
grandson of Gen. Zachary Tay
lor, president of the United States
died Tuesday morning at Winchester
Memorial hospital where he has been
a patient for more than year. Mr..
Boyce was a native of Georgetown, d.
c., his father being Edward Royce,
paymaster in the United States army.
His wife, who died a few years ago.
was Miss Caro- Bolles, of Georgetown.
Mr., Boyce inherited large fortune
was highly cultured, man of oultivat
ed taste and had spent many years in
travel.
James r. Irwin.
Mr. James f. Irwin. for the past two
years a resident OF this city. died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry
Smith, on Winchester avenue, Satur-
day night at midnight after an illness
of several weeks. Mr.. Irwin had been
in failing health for some time owing
to his advanced age, but his condition
did not become serious until recently.
He suffered from a general breaking
down of his system, and his death was
due solely to this cause.
Mr. Irwin was 70 years of age, and
was a native of Pennsylvania. A num-
Der of years ago he removed to Front
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