Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-14
Death Makes Many . Vacant Chair.


II is with deep regret that we record
the death of Mrs. Mary A. Ronemous,
beloved wife of ]. Butler Ronemous and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Bur-
nett, which occurred last Sunday after
noon at her home north of town. Her
age was 81 years, 9 months and Is days.
and her sad death in the prime OF woman
hood brings great sadness to her own
loved ones as well as to many friends
who knew and esteemed her. Mrs.
Ronemous was taken seriously i'll about
three months ago, and six weeks ago
was taken to the hospital in Charles
Town, where if was hoped an operation
would afford her relief. There was no
Improvement, however, and though all
that medical skill and loving nursingIcould
suggest was done, the ravages of the
disease could not be stayed, and Sunday
she passed peacefully away. Although
she suffered greatly, she never murmured
and was patient TO the last, and was ready
and willing to 60 when her Saviour called.
She was faithful wife, devoted mother
and kind neighbor, never firing in her
service to those she loved and always
ready TO lend helping hand. Her place
in her home can never be filled, and she
will be sorely missed by many friends,
for she was loved by all who knew and
esteemed her for her gentlenesS and
kindness. The little motherless children
and the sorrowing husband have the
deepest sympathy of the people OF the
community. Mrs. Ronemous was a SIN
cere Christian woman and consistent
member of the Southern Methodist
Church. The funeral service was held
at her late home Tuesday morning, being
conducted by her pastor, Rev. AbSalom
Knox, and Rev. John c. Siler, of Duf-
fields. The body was laid TO rest in
Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Ronemous is
survived by her husband and four little
daughters, Blanche Bane, Mary Butler,
Helen Burnett and Ida Bell; also her
father and mother, six brothers and three
sisters.
Mr.. Charles Lee Osbourn, postmaster
at Unison, Va, and widely known as a
maker of English riding saddles, died
suddenly of paralysis at his home on
| Thursday Of last week, aged about 80
years. He was i'll but few days. Mr.
Osbourn succeeded his father-in-law, the
late William Taylor, in the manufacture
Of the famous Taylor saddles, which
business he had successfully conducted.
He was member of the M. E. Church
South, and man of sterling character
and worth, whose life had contributed to
the moral and industrial welfare OF his
community. He was member OF Salem
Lodge, No. 81, A., F. & A. M, and Of
Blue Ridge Council, o. F. A.
The above notice is taken from the
Hamilton, Va, Enterprise OF recent date.
Mr.. OSbourn was son OF the late D. K.
and Angelina Osbourn, and was born and
reared in Shepherdstown. Besides his
wife, he is survived by four brothers and
two sisters as follows John and David,
OF Missouri, James, OF Kentucky, and
Lawrence, of Charles Town; Mrs. Emma
Osbourn, near Shepherdstown, and Mrs.
Kate Link, OF Duffields.
Mrs. Maggie Ware. wife OF Mr.. John
F. Ware, died suddenly last Sunday at
her home near Myerstown. this county,
her death occurring while her husband
was away from home attending church.
Mrs. Ware. who was "a years OF age, was
a native OF Frederick county, Va. She
was most estimable woman and was a
consistent member Of the Southern Meth
odist Church. Besides her husband, she
is survived by two sons.
Mr.. A. ]. Thomas, a former resident Of
Berkeley county, died last Monday at his
home in Raleigh, N. c., aged So years.
He was born near Darkesville, but some
thirty years located in Raleigh, where he
conducted large piano and music store.
He is survived by his wife, who was
formerly Miss Jessie Darnell, OF Cumber-
land, two sons and daughter.
Lambert Mason, Jr., the twelve-year-
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert Mason,
of New York and Charles Town, died in
New York last Friday, after lingering
illness. The body was taken to Charles
Town for burial.
Mrs. Nancy Jane Bender, wife OF Peter
Bender, died last Saturday at her home in
Berkeley county, near Gerardstown, aged
so years.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Line, widow OF Geo.
Line, died at her home in Keedysville
O.