Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-01-06
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

Mr.. M. T.. Snavely, after lingering
illness caused by several strokes OF pa
ralysis in the past couple OF years, died at
his home in this place December 23rd.
Mr.. Snavely leaves an invalid widow,
two sons, Herbert and George, and four
daughters, Mrs. r. S. Suman, Mrs. Bes-
sic McGraw, Mrs. Fred Souders and
Miss Armenia Snavely, the latter at home.
Mr.. Snavely was CT years OF age and
has lived all his life in this vicinity. He
recently Joined the Lutheran Church and
was also an Odd Fellow. He had been in
the livery business in this place for over
thirty years and was well known bat
tlefield man. He left many friends to
mourn his death. Services were held at
his home by Rev. A. A. Kerlin, interment
in Mountain View Cemetery.
Mr.. Cleveland Grice, the eldest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Grice, and Miss Eta
Dorsey, the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dorsey, of Cemetery Hill, were
married on new years day in KeedyS-
vile, Nd. They have gone on wedding
tour to Pennsylvania, where Mr.. Grlce
is attending school. She will board there
for while.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Suman and daugh-
tiers Eta and Mary have returned to
their home in Cumberland. They came
here to attend Mrs. Suman's fathers fun
eral.
Gen. Ezra A. Carman, OF the Antetam
Battlefield Commission, died at his home
IN Washington, after an operation that
was performed on him, about two weeks
ago. The general was well-known here,
and all through the United States, north
and south. He did nearly all OF the 10
eating and marking of the battle lines on
this field and spent much OF his time here.
He was also OF late one OF the Chicamau-
ga battlefield commissioners.
Mr.. Blaine Renner, OF Sharpsburg, and
Miss Esther Giffin, of Samples Manor,
were married December 10Th at the resi-
dence OF and by Rev. A. A. Kerin in this
place. For the present they will reside
with Mr.. Renner's parents in this place.
Ice froze on the creek and river during
the recent cold spell, varying in thickness
from six to twelve inches. Nearly all OF
the ice-houSeS about here have been
filled.
James Marrow received by mail from
his son Percy, who is first sergeant in
charge OF the Brooklyn, NY, Naval Pris-
on, a large picture OF himself and thirty
five OF the prison attendants. The build
ing is eight stories high. contains 10
prisoners and $50 steel cages. Percy has
been in the service for about three years,
and was recently promoted to his present
position.
Herbert Snavely, of Mingo Junction,
Ohio, came here to attend the funeral OF
his father, M. E. Snavely.
Mrs. ]. c. Wilson has returned home
from two months visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Raymond Dixon, below Balti-
more.
Charles SnaveIy, from near Baltimore,
came up to attend the funeral of his
brother, M. E. SnavelY, and remained a
couple OF days.
Willie Pry, who is street car conduc-
tor in Philadelphia, spent the holidays
with his mother, Mrs. Frank Pry, in this
place.
Charles Piper, OF Altoona, Pa, spent
the holidays here with his sister, Mrs.
Lottie irwin
The K. of p. festival held during the
HOLIDAYS closed last Saturday evening.
They did fairly well, but nothing like they
have done at some others held.
Miss Susie Mackelroy, of WilliamSport,
spent a short while with her sister, Mrs.
Robert Swain, in SharpSburg.
Alvey Highber ger, who works in Wash
ington, is spending while here with his
family.
Bently Benner has returned TO Roam
Oke, where he is working. He has been
at his home here spending his vacation.
JoSephuS Gross lost by death a fine
young mare that he refused 800 for at
his sale.
Mrs. May Davis was summoned to
Sunbury, Pa, to attend the funeral Of her
husbands mother.
Miss Annie Remsburg, who is giving
painting lessons in Cumberland, spent the
holidays with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Remsburg, OF this place.
The following officers OF X. OF P. Lodge,
No. O., have been elected: M. OF W.,
John V. Knode; c. c., Charles Show
V. c., Clyde Roulette Prelate, NJ. L.
Hines NJ. OF Ex., B. F. Hoffmaster K.
OF r. and s., Harvey Marker; M. of A.,
Vim. Coin; Rep. to q. L., c. L. Mongani
Marshal, 3. F. hoffmaster; trustees, VIM
Coin, Clyde Roulette, ]. V. Knode, VIM.
Show Harry KnOde and M l.. Hines.