Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-12-16
Crossing the Dark River.

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George Dallas Lambert, a well-known
retired business man of Martinsburg, died
at his home in that city last Saturday
morning, from the effects of paralysis.
Three or four weeks ago Mr.. Lambert
was partially paralyZed, but had almost
recovered. Last Friday he went to the
home of his son-in-law, Ben ]. Thompson,
to spend the evening, and while there
was again stricken. He became uncon-
sciouS at once, and grew steadily worse
until death came at I. As Saturday morning.
Mr.. Lambert, who was II years of age,
was native of Frederick, Nd, but had
lived in Martinsburg for about fifty years.
He conducted meat shop in that town
for forty years, retiring few years ago
with comfortable fortune. He was a
Union veteran, having served in the First
Maryland Cavalry during the Civil War.
He is survived by his second wife, who
was Miss Mary Whitmore, two sons and
three daughters also two brothers, John
c. and Walter ]. Lambert, and sister.
Mrs. Emma Zeilor. He was buried in
Martinsburg on Tuesday.
Col. Robert White, one OF West Viz
ginia's bestowed citizens and public
man of distinguished ability, died at his
home in Wheeling last Sunday, in the SD
year OF his age. He was the best-known
Confederate veteran in West Virginia.
having been a gallant soldier during the
Civil War under Stonewall Jackson and
an ardent defender Of the lost cause. He
was twice elected Attorney General Of
West Virginia and had also served with
great ability in the Legislature, besides
filling other positions of honor and trust.
Colonel White was born at Romney, and
came OF distinguished ancestry. He
moved to Wheeling in 1877, and became
as popular and beloved there as he had
been in his home town. He was dis
tinguished member ofthe Masonic frater-
nifty, and was an ardent Presbyterian. A
man of consistent Christian character and
high ideals, Colonel Bob White will long
be remembered with loving affection by
those whose privilege it was to have his
friendship.
Mr.. George Smith Roush, one of Mar
tinsburg'S best-knoWn and most highly
respected citizens, died at his home in
that place last Thursday morning, follow
ing an illness of a month or more from in
firmitieS incident 10 his advanced years.
Mr.. Roush, who was IA years and 8
months OF age, was member OF one OF
the pioneer families OF Berkeley county,
and was the owner of the Roush farm just
west OF Martinsburg. The RoSemont
section of Martinsburg and other develop
ments in that neighborhood were parts OF
his farm, which he sold to open up new
residential districts. Mr.. Roush was a
Confederate veteran, having served dur
ing the Civil War as member Of COM
pany B, First Virginia Cavalry. He was
leading member OF the Southern Meth
odist Church and had for many years been
director in the Peoples Trust Company.
He is survived by his wife and two chill
dren, W. A. Roush and Miss Carrie Roush.
Mr.. William w. Slough died last Fri
day at his home in ShippenSburg, Pa,
after a long period of i'll health, aged 66
years. About year ago he submitted to
a surgical operation, but il was in vain,
and he had since been gradually declin-
ing in health. Mr.. Slough was for many
years a member OF the carriage-bullding
firm of Thrush & Slough, and was we'll
known throughout all this section, and
had scores Of friends who will regret 10
learn of his death. He was esteemed as
a man OF the highest integrity, whose
word was as good as his bond, and he
and his firm had the full confidence OF the
people. He had been in the carriage
making business for fifty years. He was
member of the Lutheran Church and
was an active and influential citizen OF
his community. He is survived by his
wife, a son. Milford Slough, and three
daughters, Mrs. Etter, Mrs. Rebuck and
Mrs. Hoover.
Joseph F. Painter, respected resident
OF Jefferson county, died last Monday
morning at his home two miles east OF
Charles Town, from the effects OF stroke
of paralysis received on Thursday previ-
GUS. Mr.. Painter, who was II years OF
age, was native OF Page county, Va,
but had lived in this section for many
years. He was Confederate veteran,
having served with credit in Captain
Parks's company during the Civil War.
He is survived by one son and two
daughters, John Painter and Mrs. William
Nicewarner and Mrs. Clinton Ware, all
OF this county.
John Oates, wealthy farmer of Cspon
Bridge, w. Va, died in the City Hospital
in Martinsburg last Saturday following an
operation. The deceased, who was 65
years of age, was brother of DR.. /. K.
Oates, of MartinSburg.
Charles H. Lewis, a farmer Of the
Myerstown ne ghborhood OF this county,
died very suddenly last Sunday from
acute indigestion, aged 56 years. He was
highly respected man. Two daughters
survive him, also five brothers.
George F. Ryan, lifelong resident of
Charles Town, died in the hospital in that
place last Saturday, after long illness,
aged so years. He is survived by a
brother, Thomas Ryan, and sister, Mrs.
Mollie Gracey.
Mrs. Mary Tyson Dawson, widow OF
Major Lucien Dawson, who for number
of wears owned and lived at Claymont
Court, this county, died recently in Lees
burg, Va. She was taken to Philadelphia
for burial.
Mrs. Annie Gains, widow OF Ebenezer
Gains, died in Martinsburg last week,
aged SO years.
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