Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-29
Entered Into Rest.

Rev. DR.. ]. /. Miller, an aged and we'll
known minister of the Lutheran Church,
died last Monday in the Kings Daughters
Hospital in Staunton, Va, aged 81 years.
He had been making his home in Angus
ia county for some months past, and a
short time since, becoming i'll, was taken
to the hospital, where he passed away,
from the infirmities of his advanced years.
Rev. DR.. Miller was native of Rocking
ham county, Va. His first charge was at
Clearspring. Md. During the Civil War
he was pastor OF the Lutheran Church OF
Sbepherdstown, and his ministry here
will long be remembered. He was an
ardent Southern sympalhizer, and being
man of great courage and of the most
sympathetic nature, he did great good in
the community. He ministered to the
sick and the wounded, he comforted the
distressed and the bereaved. When the
women of the town were filled with anx-
iety concerning their husbands or sons,
no journey was too difficult or perilous
for DR.. Miller to make to acquire infor-
nation TO relieve this anxiety. He had
many dangerous experiences and was ar
rested more than once by the enemy be-
cause of his zeal for his people, but he
never faltered in his duty nor was he de-
tered by threats from doing what he be-
lieved was required of him. During his
pastorate here he conducted revival in
the Lutheran Church that greatly stirred
this community spiritually, and many
prominent men were converted and added
to the church. The effects of this great
meeting are still manifest. After leaving
here DR.. Miller went to Staunton. Va,
where he established school for young
women. This flourished for some years,
but later he retired from its management.
Subsequently he conducted girls school
at Luray, and after this at Buena Vista.
He was for some years pastor OF the
Lutheran Church at Summit, New Jersey,
but for several years past he has not had
a regular charge, having given up the
work at Summit after the death OF his
wife. During the past couple of years he
spent part OF the time with his son, Rev.
c. Armand Miller, in South Carolina, but
lived in Virginia principally. DIR. Miller
always had a great affection for Shep-
herdstown and its people, and made
periodical visits to his friends here. His
last visit was couple of years ago, when
the Lutheran Synod of Virginia met here.
DR.. Miller is survived by one son, Rev.
c. Armand Miller, D. D., of Charleston,
S. c.. two brothers, Rev. Peter Miller,
of Rio, w. Va, ana M. Miller, OF Iowa;
two sisters, Mrs. Bette Shank, of North
River, Va, and Mrs. Sarah Groves. OF
South English, Iowa.
Mabel Cation, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Cation, died Tuesday night at the
home of her parents, southeast of town,
aged nine years. A few months ago she
had a severe attack OF measles, and toll
lowing this her heart became seriously
affected. From the complications that
enSued, her death resulted. She was
bright and lovable child, and the bereaved
parents have the sincere sympathy OF
their friends in the great loss that has
come to them. The funeral services will
be held in the Reformed Church in this
place Friday morning at II o'clock.
S. Milford Schindel, prominent bus
mess man of Hagerstown, died suddenly
OF heart disease last Thursday, aged %
years. He was Confederate veteran.
Albert Eackles, aged II years, son OF
William Eackles, formerly of Harper's
Ferry, died last week in Cumberland form
cerebro spinal meningitis.