Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-11-25
OTHER DEATHS.

II is with much regret that we record
the death of Mrs. Ella c. Nichols, wife
of Mr.. Charles T. Nichols, which occurred
at her home near Uvilla last Saturday
She had been i'll for some time with q
complication of diseases, and though all
that medical skill and loving care could
suggest was done, the approach OF death
could not be stayed and she passed away
Saturday night. Mrs. Nichols, whose
maiden name was Morris, was native
of Fauquier county, Va, and was 4t
years OF age. She was good women in
every relation of life, loved and respected
by wide circle of friends, and she will
be greatly missed in the community where
she had lived so long. The funeral was
held Tuesday in the Southern Methodist
Church at Uvilla, OF which she had been
a consistent member, the service being
conducted by her pastor, Rev. AbSalonl
Knox, assisted by Rev. ]. c. Siler and
Rev. |. D. Woman. The body was laid
to rest in the cemetery adjoining the
church.
William M. Melester, of Hagerstown,
brother OF Henry Melester, OF Shepherds
town, died very suddenly last Monday
morning in the former city at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James &. UnSeld, with
whom he boarded. He was foreman oil
the wrecking crew OF the Western Mary
land Railroad, and an efficient and highly
regarded employee. On Monday he
seemed to be in excellent health and re-
ported for duty as usual, but soon was
taken with a severe pain in his breast.
He went back home, where he became
much worse, and though physician had
been summoned he passed away about
half-past ten o'clock. Mr.. Melester, who
was IA years OF age, lived in Shepherds
town number OF years ago. He was
never married, and those who survive
him are his father, William Melester, and
brother and sister.
Miss May Winters, for many years
resident OF Harper'S Ferry, but who TOT
the past year or more has made her home
with her brother in-law and sister, Sheriff
and Mrs |. w. Gardner, near Shepherds
town. died on Tuesday, aged 90 years
Miss Winters had been bind since she
was four years old, but WIS patient
cheerful, lovabe woman who had many
devoted friends. She was an accom-
pIished musician. having graduated from
the Conservatory OF Music IN Boston
and for many years her sweet voice
was heard in the choir the NJ E. Church
at Harper's Ferry. She is survived by heT
sister, Mrs. Gardner, and d brother, W
A. Winters. The funeral will be held
Friday morning in the M. E. Church a.
Harper's Ferry, leaving her late home al
9 O'Clock.
John Baumgardner, well-known ano
prosperous business man OF Frederick
Md, met with tragic death last Thurs
day. He was general manager OF the
Frederick brick works, and while he was
watching a workman loading clay an en-
bankment caved in and overwhelmed
him, causing his instant death. Mr.
Baumgardner, who was Is years old, hao
relatives in Shepherdstown, who attended
his funeral last Sunday. He is survived
by two sons and five daughters.
William Martin, of Ransom, this county
died last week after lingering lines:
from consumption. aged q years: HI
had been at the State sanitarium at Teri;
Alta Tor treatment, but the progress OF thu
disease could not be stayed.