Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-05
Passing Away.
The people Of Charles Town were
shocked last Monday evening at the an


shocked last Monday evening at the an
nouncement OF the sudden death OF Mr..
William P. yesterday, well-known
business man Of that place. He was IN
dis hardware and timing establishment
sitting at his desk, when sudden attack
OF heart failure caused his death. MIR.
yesterday had complained the previous
day OF feeling unwell, but on Monday at
tended to business as usual, there being
no indication that death was so near.
The deceased was native OF Kansas
City, Mo-, and was So years of age. he
located in Charles Town, where he en-
gagged in the timing and plumbing busi-
ness with his father. He was success
full and energetic business man and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
For number of years he was a consls-
tent member OF the Southern Methodist
Church, part OF the time having been an
officer of the church. He is survived by
his third wife, formerly Mrs. Ella Strobe,
of Shepherdstown. whose maiden name
was Randall and who was native OF
Berkeley county; also six children, in
Guiding an infant child by his last wife.
He and Mrs. Strobe were married about
two years ago, and her friends here ex-
tend their sincere sympathy in the be-
reavement that has befallen her. The
funeral will be held this Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock and the body will be
inferred in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Maggie M. Lemen, widow OF
Henry Hagan Lemen, died yesterday at
the home of her son-in-law, Mr.. Frank
Jones, near Uvilla, this county, at the age
OF 6S years, 7 months and 2 days. She
had been in delicate health for a long
time, and had been belfast for several
months. Mrs. Lemen was daughter OF
the late Joseph Randall, land was born and
reared at the family home on Rocky
Marsh, west OF Shepherdstown. She
was a woman of most lovable character,
OF sweet and gentle disposition, and had
been for many years consistent men,
Der OF the M. E. Church South. She is
survived by son, H. MILemen, and
daughter, Mrs. Frank Jones, both OF this
county; also two sisters, Mrs. Martha
Kearney and Mrs. Susan Billmyer. The
funeral will be held Friday morning,
leaving the late home Of the deceased at
$50 O'Clock, and the service will be held
in the Southern Methodist Church in
Shepherdstown at II o'clock. Interment
in Elmwood Cemetery.
Richard o. Conway, for many years an
employee of the B. & o. Railroad. died
suddenly at his home in Brunswick last
Saturday night, being stricken with heart
failure while reading magazine. He
was So years OF age, and is survived by
his wife and one son. He formerly lived
in Harper's Ferry, and he was buried
there on Monday.
Mrs. Sarah M. Couchman, wife OF Mr..
George H. Couchman, died last Saturday
at her home in MartinSburg, after an i'll
ness of only few days, aged 81 years.
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Civilians, is survived by her husband, a
son and two daughters.
Sebastian Smith, who was for number
OF years conductor on the b. & o. Rail-
road, died at his home in MartinSburg
last Sunday from apoplexy, aged 6Iyears.
He is survived by his wife and five chill
dren.
Captain George H. Kinsel, postmaster
at Winchester, Va, and one OF the most
prominent citizens OF that place, died last
Friday night after brief illness from
pneumonia, aged 81 years.
Mrs. Amy c. Weller, an estimable lady
of Charles Town, and mother OF Mr.. J.
Frank Weller, died at her home in that
place last Monday night.
William Henry Miller, one OF Martins
burg's old residents, died at his home in
that place last Friday, aged so years.
Judge James Findlay, Appointment resi-
dent OF Hagerstown, died suddenly last
Sunday night, aged II years.