Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-04-16
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t~NssJtttttH ulGU HI
MS home in Shepherdstown on sat.
urday night at theage OF rs years.
For many years he was familiar nix.
ure in the social and business circles
an that section. He was at one time
the mayor OF the town of Shepherds
town and in 1877 he represented the
Icounty OF jefferson on the House of
Delegates. In early life he was a resi-
dent OF this county and held the Office
OF magistrate here. In 1859 when the
4 Jefferson Saving Bank was organized
ne was elected cashier and he accept
led the position which he held for more
titan 80 years. or until few years
I ago when he resigned on account of
his enfeebIed condition, The de-
| eeased vas married twice, Ills first
wife was Miss Holiday by whom he
raised several children and hts second
wife. Who survives him was Miss vir-
ginia Srider. daughter OF the ate
Samuel Strider. He was gentleman
lof the class that, we regret 10 say
lis rapidly disappearing. that Of the
/ old virgin'ae school. He was re-
lspected and held In high esteem In the
fco-nmunity in which he 50 long lived
and led such a useful and honorable
life.
The funeral took place ON Tuesday
morning from the house, ReY, Mr..
Marshall. rector or the Episcopal
church offlciated the deceased hav-
ing for many years prominent mem
Der of that church. and the interment
was in Elwood cemetery.
| Mlnehini.
| Mrs. Lydia A. the beloved wife of
Mr. Joseph. l.. Minghini, died at the
home OF her son, Or. w. Il. Minghini
on South Queen street on last Sunday
night after an illness which extended
over period of near two years, but
she was seriously III but short while.
The deceased was daughter OF the
late Colonel J. M. Sencindiver. was
born July 10, 1884 and would have
been rs years of age on next July.
She was married to Mr. Joseph Min
CHINE on October 23, 1861 There
were five children blessed her mar
riage. They were Simoney T. who
died at the age Of "a years just when
he had graduated from the Maryland
University, DR.. w. r. and James Bates
who live n this city. Mrs Howard
Tabler. who died about three years
go and one daughter who died In i'm
fantcy. The husband who survives
as still man OF considerable vigor and
activity.
While she was sick for two years
she suffered with the greatest forti-
tude and Christian resignation, SO
patient and so loving TO all with whom
she came in contact that her life was
constant, shining example to all who
wish to live to the glory OF the Re-
deemer. She was one of the most
attractive women in her unfeigned de-
votion to the interest, the comfort and
the happiness Of those who were
around her TO her husband and
children she was most devoted wife
and loving. sympathetic mother, one
who never weighed any sacrifice for
the comfort and joy of her lived ones
and lived for their happiness and the
welcome OF those around her. Her
family mourns the greatest loss of
their lives but they mourn not as those
without hope for she was steadfast
Christian always and under all cir
Icumstances loyal TO her God. She was
a member of the Lutheran church
from early life and was devoted to the
church and the service OF her Master
She was also member OF the local
chapter of the Daughters OF the Cen
was devoted. Her husband. her two
brothers and her father were all sol
diers In the Confederate army a mat
ter in which she took great pride.
She was born in this county and
moved to Middleway when she was
married where she lived until II
years ago when she moved to this
city nd since that time she made her
home with her son. Ijr. w f. Min
ghini
Besides her children she Is survived
by five grandchildren; Crandeli and
Lee, the sons OF Mr.. Howard Tabler,
Lorraine. the daughter Of DIR. and Mrs
w K. Minghini and Virginia and
Bates. II. the children OF Mr.. }. b.
Minghini. all OF this city.
The funeral took place on Wednes-
day morning at $3.50 from the home.
Rev. 9. s. Trump, her pastor, officiat
ing and the remains we're taken to
Middlewa'y where they were inferred
In the Masonis cemetery