Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-09-26
Answering the Last Call.

Major EDWARD Alien HITCHCOCK Me-
Donald, one of Jefferson county's most
prominent residents, died last Friday,
after brief illness. at oneida, +" his home
in Charles Town district. The news OF
his death brought sorrow to wide circle
of friends, who esteemed him highly for
his many admirable qualities. Major
Mcdonald, who was 80 years of age,
was native of Hampshire county. AT
the beginning OF the Civil War he was
colonel of the 77th Regiment of Virginia
Militia, of Hampshire county, and ne
served with the utmost fidelity and
bravery in the Confederate army all
through the war, being made major for
his gallantry at the battle Of Brandy Sta
ton. He was real fighter, knowing no
fear, and because of his daring was en-
trusted with important special duties.
He was fearfully wounded at the battle
OF High Bridge, near the close Of the war,
when mimic ball struck him in the face,
shattering his jaws and lodging in his
throat. His recovery was rather re-
markabIe. After the war he settled in
Clarke county, Va, and in 1870 moved
to Louisville, KY, returning with his
family 10 Jefferson county in 1890, resid-
ing at oneida" until his death. Major
Mcdonald was deeply interested in pub
lie affairs, and was courageously out
spoken in expressing his opinions upon
matters OF general interest. He had ad-
vanced views on agriculture and farm
life and did all he could for the progress
of the farmer. He espoused the tenn
perance cause most warmly and used
his influence to help drive the saloons
from Jefferson county. He was always
to be found in the forefront of moral and
progressive movements, and his good
works will long be remembered. He is
survived by his wife, who was Julia Yates
Leavell, six sons and two daughters:
Edward L., William T., Angus w., Percy
NJ, Marshall w., and John T. Mcdonald,
Anna Yates and Mary A. The funeral
service was held Sunday afternoon in
Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town,
Rev. ]. S. Alfriend officiating. Members
OF Jefferson County Camp of Confederate
Veterans attended the funeral in body.
The old soldier was buried with Con-
federate flag wrapped about his body.
H. H. Groves, well-known conduc-
tor on the Norfolk & Western Railway,
was found dead in bed at his home in
Roanoke a few days ago. Mr.. Groves
came in from his run about 8 O'Clock,
and after eating his breakfast said he
would take nap. At 2 o'clock in the
afternoon his wife went to awake him
and was Mortified to find that he was
dead. Mr.. Groves was native OF Shep-'
herdStown, member of the Reformed
Church, the Order of Railway Conduc
tors and Lakeland Lodge of Masons. He
| was thirty years old and is survived by
his wife, one child and three sisters and
one brother. He was son OF the late
Harry Groves, who came to Shepherds
town in the early days Of the old Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad.
Mrs. Rachel Licklider, aged 81 years,
| died recently at her home in Bellefontaine,
Ohio. She was the wife of James F.
Licklider, a native of this section, but
who has lived in Ohio nearly all of his
life. The deceased, who was a native
of Logan county, Ohio, was devoted
member of the Methodist Church and
was interested in every good work. She
is survived by her husband, two sons
and two daughters.
Capt. w. r. Johnson, well-known
coal operator OF the Kanawta region,
died recently at his home at Crescent,
w. Va. He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Leavell. of Jefferson county,
three sons and daughter. Capt. John
son was a Confederate veteran, having
been in the engineering corps of the
army.
Mrs. M. A. Cavalier, widow of Joshua
Cavalier, died at her home in Bolivar last
Monday, at an advanced age. She was
an estimable woman, respected by all
who knew her. She is survived by the
following children: Mrs. J. VIM. Rider,
Mrs. c. E. Upton, Mrs. Gertrude Henkle,
Miss Sarah Cavalier and c. ]. Cavalier.
Mrs. Ella Shaffer Buxton, highly re-
spected lady of Martinsburg and wife OF
Geo. w. Buxton, a prominent contractor
of that city, died last Saturday night, after
an illness Of six weeks, aged 66 years.
She is survived by her husband and one
| daughter, sister and brother.
Mrs. Mary Frances White, widow OF
Joseph White, died last Thursday at the
home of her son, Newton White, near
Myerstown, this county. She was "a
years of age. Surviving her are five sons
and three daughters.
10. B. Felers, carpenter OF Charles
Town, was found dead in bed Monday at
his home in that place. When he went
to bed Sunday night he seemed as well
as usual. He was so years of age.