Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-02-26
Crossing the Dark River.

Mr.. John P. Hess, assistant superin-
tenjent OF the relief department of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, died of pneu-
monia last Friday night at his home. 1903
last North avenue, Baltimore He had
oeen confined to his home for the last
three weeks. Mr. Hess was born at
UnIonville, Jefferson county, July 7. 1849,
and entered the railway service with the
Baltimore and Ohio September 7, 1882, as
a clerk 10 the relief department. On Sep
TENDER IL. 1888. he was advanced to act
ing chief clerk of the relief department
and to chief clerk OF the relief department
April |, 1889. having been promoted to
junior assistant superintendent of the
same department May |, 1909 Mr.. Hess
IS survived by his widow, who was Miss
E Florence Strider, of Charles Town,
W. Va; tive sons, Irving c.. John S,
Harry L. and Walter. who reside in CAL
lfornia. and Guy L., of Baltimore; one
daughter, Miss Florence w. Hess, and
three brothers and two sisters. Funeral
services were held last Sunday afternoon
Al the residence by the Rev David T.
Nicely, pastor OF AiSquith Street Presby-
terrain Church. Monday morning the
body was tak:n to Charles Town, where
burial took place at Edgehill Cemetery.
Mr.. Hess was man OF The highest integ-
rity and most exemplary character, and
his old friends in this section will sin
cerely regret his death.
Death came with startling suddenness
lasl Monday afternoon 10 MI. John l.
Alney, well known resident OF This Sec
non, VINO WAS manager OF Frank w.
MuZzry's Rockiand Farm, southwest vi
onepnerustown. He had eaten a hearty
uinner aud had been 10 the barn to LOOK
alter the stock. Returning to the house,
liz Carried IN with MIN an armful OF wood.
After Speaking few words 10 his vile
lie Said that he felt short OF breath, anu
III another moment he fell over dead. A
physician was summoned, but the vital
spark had forever fled. Mr.. Athey hao
Oeen in his usual health, and seems ~
nave hao absolutely no warning Of the
tdldl allack. His death occaSioned much
regret IN This community, where his lite
Was spent and where he had many friends
ne Is survived oy his wife, who was
Miss Bertha VickerS, and Jour children
Lester, OF ShepherdStown; Clarence, OF
Rlvrrlon, AND Olive Anu JEANNE, al home;
also several brothers and sister. Mr..
Alhey. " no was AZ years OF age, was a
uiember OF Cuff City Lodge, Order OF
Golden Links, of this place. The funeral
Was held Yesterday afternoon in The
southern Methodist Church, and inter-
menl was MADE IN Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. ]. H. Marten, an estimable lady
VI Harper's Ferry, died al her home la
lhdl place last Thursday, aged 81 years
/ ne deceased, whose maiden name Was
Leievre, was native OF Berkeley county.
She is survived oy her husband, son,
Geo L Marten, and two daughters, Miss
Ance Mdrten and Mrs. l.. p. Aaron.
Mrs. Annie V. Dunn, wife of Daniel N
Dunn, died last Sunday at her home IL
.harlInsourg, aged Al years. She is sur
vIved by ne' husband and three Children.
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Iharp, was native OF Summit Point,
this county.
DR. VIM. F. Mercier, native OF Mid
Uleway, this county, died last Monday in
Baltimore. aged IS years. He was a
COME derate veteran. having served IN
Company A, Twelfth Virginia Regiment
Charles E. Staubs, native of Sharps-
ourg, died recently at his home in Kansas
City, Kansas, aged 90 years. He is sur
vlved by his wife and five children and a
number Of brothers and sisters.
Mr.. Daniel w. Wilmington, the Oldest
resloent OF Summit Point, was found dead
Ia oed list Monday al the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. ]. E. Willingham, in thai
place.
Lewis H. Sakeman, miller by occu-
palion, died in Mar.insourg on Monday,
aged SO years.