Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-01-31
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK.
MR. ISAAC WITTY.

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Mr.. Isaac Witt, who has been well
known business man of this city. died
at his home here Monday afternoon.
after a long illness of paralysis. He
was in bis 72nd year, having bean born
in Austria in 1886. He came to this
country in 1858, and after spending
some time in Mt. Jackson and Wood
stock, came to Staunton In 1850. where
be engaged in business, and up to q
year or so ago was actively interested
iE several large enterprises. During
the war be volunteered in one of the
Augusta companies, but on account
Of his business ability and physical
condition he was detailed as clerk to
Capt. Elhart, paymaster of the second
army corps. In 1865 he married Miss
Frances Heller of Harrisonburg. who
died several years ago. He Is survived
by three sons and two daughters-Mrs.
W. s. Burke of this city, and Mrs. 4
D. N. Whitney of Washington, Mr..
NJ. Henry Witt of Baltimore. Mr..
julius L. Witt and Mr.. Clarence Witt
of this city, he leaves one brother, Mr.
Levi Witt of Baltimore, and two half
| brothers, Mr.. MOritz Witt Of Balti-
more, and Mr.. Sigmund Witt of Phil
adelphla.
MIR. Witt conducted the dry goods
business for many years, and later was
engaged in the milling business with
Messrs. q. A. Holt and M. Kivlighan,
this firm erecting the extensive plant
of the White Star Mills, In which Mr..
Witt retained his interest until his
death. He was also q partner in the
wholesale firm of Bowling, SPOTS &
Co.. until about year ago when he
closed out his interest on account of
his health. Besides these enterprises
be was interested in the wholesale bus.
lness in Baltimore, and member Of
the board of directors of the National
Valley Bank. Mr.. Witt was interest
ed in everything for the welfare of his
home city, always taking an active
part in everything that would rebound
to her interest. taking an active inter-
est in the city government. for many
years being member of the city
council. His death will cause a gen.
eral regret in our community both city
and county, for he was liked by all who
ever had dealings with him. and who
knew his well. His funer al took place
yesterday morning from his late resi-.
dence, and at the grave the Masons of
which he had long been member. con-
Quoted the services.
DIR. CHAs. e. oGG.
DR.. Chas. g. Ogg, the youngest son
of Capt. 4. T. Ogg of this city, died
on the night Of the 22nd at Hillboro,
Va, where he had been practicing
medicine for the past six months. He
had been sick for q couple Of week
with typhoid fever, but bis case was
not regarded as serious, and bis I'M
timely death was a great shock to his
family and friends. Deceased was
born here about 80 years. and q most
promising young man. He for some
years held an important position In
the general Offices of the q. & o. Ry.
at Richmond and with the class of 1907
graduated with high donors from
Richmond College of Medicine. He
is survived by his young wife, his
parents, Capt. and Mrs. E. T. Ogg,
three brothers, Messrs. E. L., D. G.
and T. D. Ogg, the last named being
located in California, and two sisters.
Miss Irene Ogg and Mrs. Fanny Davis.
of this city. The funeral took place
Friday afternoon from the Methodist
church. conducted by Rev. a. P.
Hamill, assisted by Rev. r. G. Jet.
The pallbearers were Messrs. J. w.
Leech, R. E. Tyler, Thomas Hogs
head. ]. R. Gregory. H. h. Blease and
W. b. Anderson. The Masons at
tended in body and held service at
the grave.
MR.. II. C. GEIGER.
Mr.. Fl. Churchman Gsiger, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. GeiRer Of this city.
died in a Philadelphia hospital sun
day night after two weeks illness with
typhoid. pneumonia. His sister. Miss
Nancy. left Saturday night to be with
him, but did not arrive till after his
death. She reached the city Monday
evening with the body, and the funeral
took place from Emmanuel Episcopal
church at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Geiger held responsible position
10 Philadelphia. He Was a young man
of fine promise, and the pride of his
parents. He was only % years of age.
Besides parents he is survived by two
brothers, DIR. John G. Geiger of Hunt
ington, W. Va. and Rev. Henry j.
Geiger of Newport News, and one sis
ter, Miss Nancy of this city.
MRS HATTIE PLKCKEB wAYMAN.
Mrs. Hattie Picker Wayman died
suddenly at her home Monday even
Ing while sitting conversing with her
| mother, Mrs. Frances B. Picker. No
one else was present except two of her
younger children. She was apparent
| ly in her usual health, and there was
no premonition whatever of her ap-
preaching end. Mrs. Wayman is sur
vived by six children-Mr. Edward F.