Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1907-08-01

fragrant memory g left to those who
mourn, and the love that welled from
her dear heart shall abide with them
forever.
The tender sympathy and loving
mipistrations of many kind friends
have been inestimably sweet and COM
forting to those who are SO sorely be-
reft. kilograms and letters from
many sections of West Virginia, from
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
indeed from every part Of the coun-
try where friends have heard of the
catastrophe-have been received and
consoled tn family. The senders
cannot know how greatly their
sympathy and kindness is appreciated.
The funeral service was held Tues.
day evening in the home that she had
graced for so many years. Sympa,
thizing friends from the town and
community, from this county and
Berkeley. and from Washington, Blltl'
more, Philadelphia and other places,
had gathered to pay her their last
tribute. The house was filled to Its
utmost capacity and the porches and
lawns were crowded. The coffin was
hidden by masses Of sweet flowers sent
by those who esteemed and loved her.
The service was held atsix o clock, and
was in charge of Rev. Dr.. e. Q. Hath
cox, of the Lutheran Church. Rev.
G. II. Hockey, OF Waynesboro, Pa,
former pastor, made brief address,
in which he spoke most feelingly OF
the lovely life of Mrs Snyder and the
happy, hospitable home that she had
adorned. Other ministers Of the town
assisted in the service, Rev. @. E. A.
Marshall, of the Episcopal Church,
and Rev. J. David Miller, of the Re-
formed Church, reading scriptural Sc
lections, and Rev. H. l. Stephens, of
the Southern Methodist Church, offer.
ing prayer. The members OF the Luz
theran Church Council were the pail
bearers-Elders 81. G Marten, W. l..
Arthur and W. A. Turner, and Dea.
cons Mayberry Mckee, ]. 81. LemeD,
James E. Barnhart and A. E. Boswell,
The body was borne to its last resting
place in Elmwood Cemetery, accom-
panied by saddened throng. There
in the hush of the perfect evening,
Just as the sun sank behind the west
ern hills in glow of golden bright.
ness, the mortal remains were COM
mitted to the earth. 1t was solemn
and impressive scene as the committal
service was read. The stiffness was
only accumulated by the sounds that
were heard-the voices Of the minis
tiers, the Grooming breeze mid toe
list ming trees, aud the clear sweet
notes of redbird that sang his full
song from perch overhead. Then as
the twilight shadows slowly gathered
and all nature seemed to sink to rest,
the saddened mourners lett to It's
peaceful slumber in Elmwood the dear
dust of her they had loved so well.
A favorite song of the departed was.
when 1 bid the world goodnight,
and had the sweet words been written
for this very time they could not have
been more appropriate, for every wish
there expressed was fulfilled.
hope there will be sunset golden,
When bid the world goodnight
hope there will be no leaden sky
For clouding my failing sight.
And want to sail down the crimson west
When the ocean rocks the sun to rest,
And the stars shine out on ewes fair breast
When bid the world goodnight.
/ hope they will surge flood of song
To drive away every fear,
- grooming breeze mid the lst'nng trees,
As the twilight draweth near,
And want to hear the nesting bird,
And the tinkling bells of the homing herd,
A soothing voice and tender word,
When j bid the world goodnight