Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-12-11
Passing Away.

4 Passing Away.
After short illness, Mr.. John g. Shir-
ley, Sr., highly esteemed citizen of this
county, died at his home in Middleway
Wednesday of last week, in the 8Sth
year of his age. A stroke OF paralysis on
the previous Monday, coming when his
body had already been enfeebled by i'll
health, was more than he could Withstand,
and his life ended at O'Clock Wednes-
day evening. Mr.. Shirley was the last
survivor of his family, which was one OF
the oldest in this section of the Shenan-
doah Valley. In his earlier years he was
farmer. About thirty years ago he was
elected a county commissioner, and
served two or three terms in that capac-
ity. In his social relations Mr.. Shirley
was genial and obliging, qualities that at
tractedImany devoted friends who miss
him now that he is gone. He is survived
by three sons and three daughters VIM.
M. and Eugene 6. Shirley, of Middleway,
and Geo. p. Shirley. of Charles Town (;
Misses Anna M. and Meta Shirley, at
home, and Mrs. g. E. Parish, residing at
Port Royal, Va.
Captain John T. Colston, one OF the
best-known residents of Jefferson county,
died at his residence, "Mordington," in
Charles Town, Tuesday night after a
short illness from Brights disease. Cap
tain Colston, who was about II years
old, has for many years been prominent
in county and State affairs, having been
a jury commissioner, and at one time a
regent on the West Virginia University
Board. At the time OF his death he was
president OF the Law and Order League
OF Jefferson county. He was a gallant
Confederate veteran, having served in
Company c. End Virginia Cavalry. He
is survived by one daughter, who has the
sympathy OF the whole community, for
Captain Colston was known and loved
far and near.
Mrs. Ellen Virginia Mason, widow Of
the late Washington Mason, died at her
residence in Washington, Monday MORN
ing. Mrs. Mason, who was 81 years
old, formerly lived in MartinSburg, but
number Of years ago went to Washington
where she has since resided. She is
survived by two sons and six daughters,
one of whom is Mrs r. c. Grove, OF
ShepherdStown. The funeral was held
in Martinsburg on Wednesday and inter
ment made in Green Hill cemetery.
VIM. w. Jacobs, a former resident CT
Shenandoah Junction, died last week in
Portland, Oregon, where he had been
living for the past 20 years. The de-
ceased was Confederate veteran, having
enlisted in thei Second Virginia Cavalry
from Fauquier county. Mr.. Jacobs visit
ed in this section last summer, and IN
compliance with wish expressed at that
time his body was sent east to be laid to
rest beside that of his vile in Edge Hill
Cemetery, Charles Town.
James Baxter, aged "a years, died in
KeedysvilIe last Saturday. He was for
many years in the B. & o. Railroad ser
vice, and long time ago was foreman of
the road between Harper's Ferry and
Martinsburg.
Miss Mary V. Lewis, daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis, OF Mar
tinsburg, died from paralysis last We'd
nesday night at the home OF Mrs. H. c.
Martin in Ransom, aged . years.
George w. Knode, for many years the
locktender at Dam No. 4, died Tuesday
at his residence there, from paralysis,
AGED II years