Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-05-02
MRS. {. O'cONNER
EstimabIe Lady Succumbs TO the
RaVages Of Disease at the
Age Of 76.

Mrs Ellen O'Conner, widow Of the
late Maurice O'Conner died Sunday
morning at the home of Mrs. Patrick
Heelen, 522 West King street, Of dis
eases incident to old age. Although
her Illness was of short duration it
was believed from its incipiency she
could not recover.
Mrs. O'Conner was born in County
Carey, Ireland. 7G years ago and was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John
Cavanaugh She came to this coun-
try while quite young, and before
coming to Martinsburg, resided in Mt
Folyoke and Fall River Mass While
living in this city she was married to
Maurice O'Conner and they continued
their home here until q years ago
when they moved to Winchester, Va,
where MIR. O'Conner was supervisor Of
the valley branch of the b. & 0. rail
road They continued their home in
Winchester until last month when Mr.
OConner died, and since then she re-
sided in this city.
The deceased is survived by four
sons, namely, Michael, of Baltimore;
Charles and Daniel, of Portsmouth,
Va. and John, this city; three broth
ers, Thomas and John, of South Da-
lota, and Maurice Cavanaugh, of this
city, and three step-ehildren, w. j.. of
Richmond; NJ f., Of Richmond, and
rs Richard Welsh, of Harrisonburg
Va.
Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock the
funeral was held at Saint Josephs
Catholic church, with the Rev. Father
Fallon officiating, followed with inter
ment in the church cemetery,
Mrs OConner was consistent
member of the Catholic church She
lived a devoted christian life. She
always manifested great interest in
church and charitable work and was
widely known for her many acts of
1indness. In this sad hour of bereay
ment the family have the sympathy of
their wide circle OF friends.
Samuel F. Shock.
News reached here Sunday that
Samuel r. Shock had died Saturday
at his home in Baltimore. Mr. Shock
is well remembered by the people of
the city and Hedgesville. Although
citizen of Baltimore, many years
ago he visited frequently at Hedges
Vile and made collars for George II
d Ropp. now deceased, who was en-
gagged in the harness business there.
He visited the city last summer and
, spent several weeks with his old
friends. He was SO years old The
Z dispatch telling Of his death gave no
= information as to the funeral
S The Rev. DR.. sebole
The Rev DR.. J. L. Seibole, formerly
Of this city, died Friday at his home in
Buffalo, n Y, following a long illness
The funeral was held there this after
noon and interment was made in that
city
The deceased was the son Of y, sley
and Elizabeth Seibole lnd was born
in Gearrardstown. Early N life the
family moved to Strasburg Va Where
] he grew to manhood While young
ne located in this city, and for some
u years was engaged in the mercantile
business Leaving that he went to
Philadelphia and studied for the min
Fistry, and upon the completion of his
education became pastor Of ST Luke's
Lutheran church there.
Seventeen years ago he located in
7 Buffalo and was chosen pastor of the
Church of Our Redeemer. He was very
y successful in his last pastorate and
had built up a strong church. Sever
al weeks ago he was striker with i'll
ness, and the news of his death was
D. not a surprise to his friends and rela-
tives here
The Rev. DR.. Seibole is survived by
his widow one son and daughter. Mrs.
J. D. Smith, of Winchester avenue, is
niece. He frequently visited the
city, and was always welcomed by his
friends Many of the older citizens of
the city We're his associates during
their youth, and were shocked to
- learn of his death
! Infant Dead.
| The eleveu weeks old son of Mr. and
| Mrs William Shade, of Buxton street,
died Saturday evening, Since its birth
the child had not been we'll, and its
| death was no surprise.
Short service was held at the resi-
| dence, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Dot
son, pastor of the Second United Breth-
rem church The body was taken to
! Ganotowu where services We're held