Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-10-29
Answering the Last Summons.

Staley, formerly of the vicinity OF Shep-
herdstown, died Tuesday of last week
at her home in Selma, California, aged
IS years. She had been in falling health
for some time, but the immediate cause
of her death was paralysis. Mrs. Staley,
whose maiden name was Hersperger, was
native of Jefferson Nd. and was mar
ried to Mr.. Staley November 5, 1872. In
1875 they went to California, settling in
Colusa county. The following year they
located at Selma in Fresno county, where
they have ever since resided. This
home was centre Of gracious hospitality,
and the family has always been highly
regarded. Besides her husband, Mrs.
Staley is survived by six children Robert
T. Staley, of San Francisco Harry b.
Staley and William o. Staley and the
Misses Edith, Harriet and Grace Staley,
of Selma. Two sisters, Mrs. Vinton
Kessler, of Washington, D. c., and Miss
Lizzie Hersperger, OF Maryland, and two
brothers, Daniel and Tillman Hersperger,
of Colorado, also survive. Mr.. Staley's
old friends in this county sympathize with
him in the loss of so devoted wife and
life companion.
Mrs. Christiana Johnson, widow OF J. J..
w. Johnson, died last Saturday morning
at the home of the MesSrs. Turner, about
three miles northwest of Shepherdstown,
at the age of so years, 3 months and 3
days. She had been in failing health
since the first of the year, and had been
confined to her bed for about five weeks.
Mrs. Johnson, whose maiden name was
Ware, was native OF the Charles Town
neighborhood, and all OF her long life was
spent in this county. She resided for
some years in Shepherdstown. She was
good woman, of exemplary Christian
character, and for forty five years had
been member of the Southern Methodist
Church. The funeral service was con-
Quoted last Monday at the home OF the
Messrs. Turner by Rev. c. Sydenstricker
and Rev. c. H. Cannon, and the body
was inferred in Elmwood Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters Mrs.
William Beltz, Mrs. b. F. Fulk and Mrs.
Jos. L. Walper, all Of this county.
Mr.. Nathaniel H. Willis, one OF Jeffer-
son county's most highly esteemed resi-
dents, died last Monday at his home in
Charles Town, in the 73d year OF his age.
He was farmer by occupation, living at
Crock Hail." in the southern part Of tile
county, his home being noted for IFS hos
pitality. Some years ago he retired from
active work ard moved to Charles Town.
He was cultured Christian gentleman, a
man OF the highest ideals, OF charming
personality, and his death will be regret
ted by many friends. He was a Confed-
crate veteran, having entered the army
when boy. He served in the Clarke
county cavalry for the entire four years,
and was known as gallant and courage
Gus soldier. He is survived by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Washington,
daughter OF the late Col. John Augustine
Washington, at one time owner OF Mount
Vernon, also three sons and four daugh-
tiers. He was buried yesterday in the
graveyard adjoining Zion Church.
Mrs. Hattie Fout Corrigan, niece OF
Mrs. Josephine Hodges, OF Shepherds
town, died last week at her bone in Kan
sas City, Missouri. Her husband, who
was very wealthy man and largely in
terested in the street railways of Kansas
City, died less than year ago, and it is
said that she never recovered from the
shock OF his death. Mrs. Corrigan is
we'll remembered here, having spent
much time in this place with her relatives
some years ago. She was a sweet and
beautiful girl, unusually attractive, and
was highly regarded by many friends who
will deeply regret to learn OF her death
She is survived by six children and two
sisters. Mr. Corrigan had almost COM
pleted splendid mansion in Kansas City
year ago, at cost of 100000, when
death called him before he had opportu-
nifty to move into the new home. His
wife could not bear the thought OF living
in it after he was gone, and so it was
never occupied by any member OF the
family.
Mrs. Matilda A. Dunn, wife Of Mr.. S.
o. Dunn, died at her home in Leetown
Monday night, following an illness OF
seven weeks. Mrs. Dunn, whose maid
en- name was Carper, was native OF
Frederick county, Va, and was 70 years
of age. She formerly resided with her
family at Shenandoah Junction, and also
lived in Shepherdstown for number OF
years, Mr.. Dunn being town sergeant and
sscbnstable in this place. They moved
from here to Martinsburg, and about three
years ago located in Leetown. where Mr..
Dunn bought home. Besides her huS-
band, Mrs. Dunn is survived oy two
daughters, Mrs. J. H. Nicewarner and
Miss Maggie Dunn, and son, Benz. L
Dunn. The funeral takes place today,
interment at Vanclevesville.
Mrs. Margaret Rebecca Sartion, a sister
OF Mr.. Milton M. Skinner, OF this vicinity.
died Wednesday OF last week at her home
in Washington City, aged about 60 years.
She had been i'll for several weeks, and
the day before her death had been taken
to a hospital for treatment A sudden
spell of heart failure caused her death
with scarcely moments warning. Mrs.
Sartion was native OF this county, hav-
ing been born near Harper's Ferry, but
lived in the west for many years. About
sixteen years ago she removed to Wash
! inpton. where she had since resided