Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-05-08
Death Is Ever Busy.
The air is full Of farewells TO the dying.
And MORNINGS for the dead"

The air is full Of farewells 10 the dying.
And MORNINGS for the dead"
Rev. DR.. ID. S. Sydenstricker, prom
inent Presbyterian clergyman OF the
Greenbrier section of West Virginia, and
II oldest brother of Rev. c. Syden-
stricken, of Shepherdstown, died last
week at his home in Pocahontas county,
w. Va. The deceased, who was IS
years OF age, was son of the late An
drew and Frances Sydenstricker, and
nearly all OF his long life was spent in
that section, where he was in the active
ministry OF the Presbyterian Church for
many years. DR.. Sydenstricker was a
profound student, and was perhaps the
most learned man in the languages III
West Virginia. His knowledge OF the
ancient languages, particularly, was won
derful. Twelve years ago he resigned
from active pastoral work, and for the
past two years had been in falling health.
Surviving him are his wife, two sons and
t"O oduSutSio. iHio 10 tiiC oCNOHe SSo'"
in the family within two montts-a sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Brakeman, having passed
away at her home at Beckley some weeks
ago..
Mrs. Lizzie Chase. widow of George
w. Chase, died at her home in Shep-
herdstown at midnight on Monday, aged
10 years. Her death was from the mfr
mites incident to her advanced years,
she having become suddenly i'll Saturday
night. Mrs. Chase, whose maiden name
was Ridenour, was a native of Charles
Town, but had lived in hepherdStown
for the past 43 years. She was woman
of many excellent traits of character, and
was loving and devoted mother. She
is survived by two sons, Willard, OF Shep-
herdStown, and Charles, Of Kimball, W.
Va; also three daughters, Mrs. M. B.
Rouzee and Mrs A. B. Brooks, of Wash
ington, and Miss Kate Chase, at home.
She was the last survivor of her own
family. The funeral will be held at the
home this Thursday afternoon at 3 clock,
and the service will be conducted by
Rev. J. w. Ware, of the Episcopal
Church, Mrs. Chase having been men,
Der OF this church. The interment will
be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Reuben w. Small, native and life
long resident of Berkeley county, and
Confederate veteran, died at his home in
MartinSburg last Sunday, death being
due to general breaking down OF his
system. Mr.. Small had been in i'll health
for the past four years, but his condition
did not become serious until Tuesday OF
last week, when he was compelled 10
take to his bed His death followed in a
few days. Mr.. Small was 76 years old,
and was son OF the late John c. Small,
of Berkeley county. During the active
years OF his life he followed the occupa-
tions OF contractor and carpenter and
farmer. He removed to Martinsburg
about 20 years ago, and had resided there
continuously since that time. During the
Civil War he served in the Stonewall
Brigade, part OF the time as musician.
He is survived by his wife, three sons
and two daughters.
Robert H. Stewart, well-known resi-
dent Of Martinsburg. died at his home in
that city on Tuesday from complication
of diseases, following long illness. aged
80 years. The deceased was son of
the late William T. and Amelia Stewart.
He was active in farming and fruit grow
ing, and was one of the owners of the
fine orchard on the Stewart farm at Kear-
neysville, this county. He was man OF
genial disposition, and had wide circle
of friends who will regret his death in
the prime of manhood. He is survived
by his wife, who was formerly Miss Elsie
Boak, a young daughter, brother, J.
w. Stewart, and sister, Miss Belle
Stewart.
Mr.. Thomas Lamar Potterfield, BROTH
er of Mr.. L. T. Potterfield, OF Shepherds
town, died at his home in Lovettsvile,
Va, on April 18th. He was a gallant
Confederate soldier, having served with
fidelity during the Civil War as sergeant
of Company A, Seventh Virginia Cavalry.
He is survived by four sons. five daugh-
tiers, two brothers and three sisters. He
was most estimable man, and was a de-
voted father and husband. Mr.. Potter
field attended the funeral, which was held
on tie 9th of April.
Mrs. Rebecca Cox, widow OWN. H.
Cox, died last Thursday at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Howard, in
Berkeley county, aged II years. The
deceased, who was native of Lexing
ton, Va, is survived by seven SONS and
daughters, one OF her sons being George
Cox, of Kearneysville, and one OF the
daughters Mrs. Harry Grim, OF Engle's,
this county. The body was brought to
Shepherdstown for burial last Saturday.
James A. Merrick, a native of Harper's
Ferry, died last week in New Haven,
Conn. He was an Inspector in the gov
eminent armory at Harper's Ferry be-
fore the war.
Mrs. Jennie Zombro, respected resi-
dent of Harper's Ferry, died at her home
in that place last Saturday, aged 73 years.
They Sha'n't Cut Down Our Cedars.
. A plant pathologist from the West Viz
ginia Experiment Station is in Berkeley
county inspecting the apple orchards for
cedar rust" and other diseases. So far
&C we know there has hPen No stem