Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-06

idle capt. w. r. BAKER, THIS Guy, ana
spent nearly all OF his life here. lie
was a member of the First United
Brethren church. Brotherhood OF Lo-
connective Engineers, Red Men and
Eagles. He had many friends here
and elsewhere along the road who sor-
row for his death.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock in the Fist
u. y. church In charge OF Rev. Or.
Gruyer. Intermept in Green Hill GENE
terry.
Mrs. J. w. Pitzer
Mrs. Susan Rebeeca, wife Of former
Sheriff John w. Ptzer died Sunday
evening at $40 y. m at her home, 244
North Queen street, after a long i'll
MSS. aged 80 years and 2 days. She
had been in poor health for two or
three years and belfast for several
months, death finally resulting from
a complication, with stomach trouble
and bronchitis as primary causes. She
had hard fall in front of her home
last autumn, from the effects of which
she never fully recovered. and which
doubtless was contributory to a gen
eral breakdown of the vital forces.
Mrs Pitzer was great sufferer for
months, but she bore her Affections
withremarkable patience and Christian
fortitudes but the untiring minstra-
tions of her devoted daughter, Mrs
Jennie Crump with whom Mrs. Pitzer
made her home for nearly five years
pasD helped, in a large measure, to
tighten her sufferings. She had often
expressed the wish lately that she
might live to see her 80th birthday,
and happily, this wish was gratifed.
And Sunday evening as the shadows
had begun to lengthen she calmly and
peacefully passed away, her sorrowing
family all, save one son, being at her
bedside when the end came.
Besides her husband Mrs. Pitzer is
survived by four children: prof W.
A. Pitzer, Mrs. w. w. Crump and Post
man Charles G. Pitzer. this city, and
Benz. f. Pitzer. Baltimore. for years
ment of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road; five grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Mrs. Pitzer was the daughter of An
thony and Nancy Rosenberger and was
born at Dry Run. west of this city. She
spent her entire like in this coun-
ty residing in this city since 1865. She
was member of the Methodist Epis-
copal church for half a century, and
her zeal in the work of her church
was scarcely less than her devotion to
her family. She was woman of much
force of character, yet withal of a gen
tie and kindly disposition. She had
a host of friends attached to her by
ties of love and admiration, and the
frequent visits of many of them to her
home was the source of much comfort
to her during the last months of her
life. She was married to Mr.. Pitzer
on the oath of December, 1S4S, when
she was not yet 16 years old.
Miss Annie C. Williams
Miss Annie c. Williams, native
of Williamsport and for twenty-five
years resident of Berkeley county,
died this morning at 1880 o'clock at
the Kings Daughters Hospital from
paralysis aged SO years. Two years
ago Mrs Williams was struck by
lightning and had never been well
since. She was taken to the hospital
two weeks ago for treatment and died
at the time stated.
Surviving are one brother and two
sisters: William p. Williams, South
Water street, this city. Mrs. George
Itnyer, Williamsport; Mrs. FAC Reed
er, Great Cacapon; also two grand
sons; Charles X. and Guy Il. Williams
this city
Mrs. Williams was a resident Of
MaItinsburg for II years and then
went to Spring Mills where she lived
for the last IL years as housekeeper
for Mr.. l.. II. Wolford. Last April
she came to town to make her home
with her brother w. p. Williams,
South Water street
Mrs. John Frieze.
Mrs. John Frieze, aged 6S years,
died suddenly from paralysis at her
home at Schoppert's ford, Wednesday
evening about 5 o'clock. She is sur
vived by her husband but no children.
The funeral was held this morning at
10 o'clock at the house. conducted by