Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-02-03
Death Comes to Many Homes.

1t is with much regret that we announce
the death of Mrs. Charlotte Hoffman, wife
of our fellow-townsman, Mr.. R. S. M.
Hoffman, which occurred at her home in
this place on Tuesday at noon. Mrs. Hotf-
man had been sick ever since the holi-
days, and week or two ago her illness
became critical. She knew that she could
| not get well, and with calmness and
Christian resignation prepared for the in
evitable end She set her earthly house
in order, giving loving messages and
counsel to her family, even suggesting
the arrangements for her funeral, and then
committed her soul to the God in whom
she trusted and whose servant she was.
Comforted by the ministrations OF her
loved ones and sustained by an unfalter-
ing faith, she quietly passed away, leav-
ing a memory of unselfish devotion and
loving self-sacrifice to those remaining
behind. Mrs. Hoffman. whose maiden
name was Wright, was native OF Cam
bridge, Nd, but had lived in Shepherds
town since her marriage to Mr.. Hoffman
more than thirty years ago. She was a
good woman, devoted wife and mother,
and a consistent member of the Episcopal
Church. Her age was "a years. Sur-
viving her are her husband, her daughter,
Mrs. ]. D. Muldoon, and stepson, Mr..
John c. Hoffman, the latter of Philadel-
phia, also a brother, Mr.. Martin Wright,
of Cambridge, Md, and a sister, Mrs.
Henry Seim, of Baltimore. The funeral
takes place today at 3 o'clock at her late
home, interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
| In the absence of her pastor, the service
will be conducted by Rev. H. c. Hath
cox, of the Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Georgietta VanMetre holland,
wife of Mr.. VIM. L. holland, died last
Sunday morning at her home in South
Bend, Indiana, aged SO years. Mrs. No
land was formerly Miss VanMetre, OF
Berkeley county, her father having been
Abram P. VanMetre, and she belonged
to one of the most prominent families OF
this section. She was born and raised
at the VanMetre homestead along the
Opeuuon creek, a couple OF miles east
of Martinsburg but had lived in the west
for many years. She was the last OF her
family, her brother, the late Morgan VAN
Metre, having died few months ago.
She was a cousin to Mr.. Joseph B. Van
Metre, of the vicinity of Shepherdstown.
She was buried in South Bend on Tues
day.
Mrs. Martha M. Flagg, widow Of
Thomas g. Flagg, died last Monday at
her home in Martlnsburg, surviving her
husband only ten days. She had been an
invalid for the past seven years, and her
death was the result of the infirmities Of
old age, she being in her 18th year. The
deceased was daughter OF the late
Thomas c. Flagg, and was born and
raised at Flagg's crossing, short distance
east of Martinsburg. She is survived by
a son and two daughters.
Edward Walker Tabb, a Confederate
veteran and we'll known resident OF Maj
tinsburg, died at his home in that place
last Sunday. He was II years old the
day previous. Mr.. Tabb's death was
fastened by fall down stairs week or
two ago, when he broke his hip. During
the Civil War he served in Stewards
Cavalry. He was never married.
Frsby Kelley, tenant on the Mish farm,
in Berkeley county, across the river from
Williamsport, died last Saturday, from
pneumonia, latter weeks illness, aged 66
years. He was native Of Washington
county, and lived near Hagerstown before
removing to West Virginia. He is Sur-
vived by his wife, five sons and seven
daughters.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Noll, wife of Mr..
Charles M. Noll, died in MartinSburg on
Tuesday typhoid fever aged 90 years.
Besides her husband, she is survived by
six sons and daughter. The deceased,
whose maiden name was Seibet, was
most estimable woman.
Miss Estella S. Aldridge, youngest
daughter of the late Andrew Aldridge, OF
Jefferson county, died last Saturday atthe
home of her brother, James g. Aldridge,
near Charles Town. She is survived by
her brother and two sisters.
Rev. DR.. J. A. Price, for fifty years a
minister of the M. E. Church, died on
Monday at his home in Washington, aged
II years. He was at one time stationed
in Martinsburg.
Mrs. Martha E. Shipway, IT years old,
widow OF Thomas J.. Shipway, died last
Wednesday in Charles Town after short
illness. She had resided in Charles Town
all her life.
Mrs. Leila Sanders, wife OF Benjamin
Sanders, died in Martinsburg last Monday
from consumption, aged "A years. She is
survived by her husband and five children.
Miss Elizabeth Osboum Clevenger,
sister of Mr.. Thos. E. Clevenger, OF this
county, died recently at her home near
Stephenson's, Va, aged 81 years.
DR.. William Beall, one Of the most
prominent residents Of Morgan county,
died last week, aged SO years.
Polk Miller Next Week.
The famous Polk Miller. one OF the