Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-05-22
Passing Away.


Miss Clara Elizabeth Grove, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Grove,
Of Hagerstown, died last Thursday even
ing at 7 o'clock of paralysis, in her 23rd
year. She was member of ST. Johns
Episcopal Church. Surviving are her
parents and one brother, Charles. She
was a loving, faithful and pious woman
and of refined and beautiful disposition.
Early afflicted, she bore with Christian
fortitude the burden OF suffering for many
years. Reared in the Episcopal Church,
she confessed her faith in the Lord at an
early age in confirmation. She was a
devoted communicate OF the church,
regular in the attendance upon its ser
vices and in the reception OF the holy
communion. She was also faithful
member of the Sunday school. Cheer
fulness of spirit, freedom from complaint,
unselfishness and kind consideration OF
others marked the life of this young
Christian in an eminent manner. BY the
sweetness of her nature she endeared
herself TO all who knew her, and was a
constant pleasure TO the members OF her
family, whose pleasure il was to minister
to her most tenderly. The funeral was
held at her residence on Sunday after
noon at 4 o'clock, conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. J. Poyntz Tyler. The body
was brought TO ShepherdStown on the
evening train, the railroad company hav-
ing rendered a special car TO Mr.. Grove,
who for many years has been a passenger
conductor on this road. A large number
of friends accompanied the body, and
many friends from this place joined them
at Elmwood Cemetery, where all that
was mortal of the sufferer was tenderly
laid TO rest. The floral tributes were
very beautiful and profuse, more than
forty designs having been sent by SYM
pathizing friends.
James Henry Small, farmer we'll
known in Berkeley and Jefferson coun-
ties, died Wednesday of last week at the
home OF his son at Woodmont, Md, aged
60 years. Mr.. Small was born near Swan
Pond, but lived for number of years in
the Bardane neighborhood. His body
was taken to Middleway for burial last
Friday. Mr.. Small was a Confederate
veteran, having served in Company +, OF
the First Virginia Cavalry, during the
Civil War. He is survived by four
daughters, two sons, a brother and Sis
ter. His wife, who was sister d the
late DR.. A. M. Evans, of Middleway, died
fourteen years ago.
Mr.. Ernest c. Cline, well-known and
highly esteemed resident OF Berkeley
county, died Tuesday afternoon at his
home west OF Shepherdstown, after long
illness from a complication OF diseases,
aged So years. The deceased, who was
son of J. p. Cline, OF Martinsburg, is
survived by his wife and three children.
The funeral takes place at his late resi-
dence this Thursday morning, interment
in Elmwood Cemetery, ShepherdStown.
Mr.. Cline was member Of the PreSby-
teran Church of this place.
Patrick A. Cunningham, for the past
thirty years well-known photographer
of MartinSburg, died at his home in that
place last Thursday, after an illness OF
only a few hours, from heart trouble.
The deceased, who was unmarried, is
survived by his mother, two sisters and
a brother. He was 81 years OF age.
Mrs. Grace Custer, wife of Clarence
Custer, died in MartlnSburg last Monday
from typhoid fever, aged "a years. The
deceased, who was daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. James Coates, of Jefferson county,
is survived by her husband, an infant
son, her parents and sister. Her body
was taken to MiddleWay for burial.
Edgar Allen Thorn, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. p. Thorn, OF Martinsburg, died
last Sunday in hospital in Baltimore,
aged 20 years. His death was the result
of internal injuries received while fighting
fire a couple of months ago. He was
an excellent young man, and there is
much regret at his death.
Samuel F. Shock, formerly a we'll
known harness-maker Of Charles Town,
died in Baltimore recently, aged S7yearS.