Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-08-05
Passing Away.

Passing Away.
Alexander Clohan, one of Martinsburg's
best-known residents, died at his home
in that place last Saturday, aged 90 years.
Although he had been in falling health for
year or more, his death came suddenly
at the last, being caused by hemorrhages
Of the lungs. Surviving him are his wife,
three sons and three daughters. Mr..
Clohan was native of Scotland, but
came to this country when he was three
years Of age. He located in Berkeley
county some thirty-seven years ago, and
became prominent factor in politics,
being one of the most active Republicans
in this section of the State. He was post
master at Martinsburg for twelve years.
He was much interested in fruit growing,
and had large holdings 10 the famous ap-
pie orchards of Berkeley county. He
was always interested in public affairs,
and was a useful citizen, who will be
greatly missed. He was member OF the
Presbyterian Church and was Mason OF
high rank.
Mrs. Jane Cook, widow of John Cook,
died at her home two miles south OF Shep-
herdstown Tuesday afternoon, aged II
years. She had been in failing health for
some time past, but the immediate cause
OF her death was a stroke OF paralysis
received several weeks ago. Mrs. Cook,
whose maiden name was Benner, was a
lifelong resident of this community. She
lived a retired and modest life, and was a
good christian woman, respected by all
who knew her. For many years she had
been member of the Lutheran Church.
She is survived by the following children
Charles, William and Robert, OF Mary
land Mrs. Edward Voorhees,, of Mar
tinsburg; Frank and Mrs. Harry Byers,
OF this. vicinity; also stepson, John H.
Cook, OF this county. The funeral takes
place today from her late home, Rev. |.
D. NORMAN officiating, interment in Elm
wood Cemetery.
John H. Tabler, lifelong resident OF
Berkeley county and one of the Oldest
residents of this section, died Monday
morning at the home of his son. 6. W.
M. Tabler, at Scrabble, at the ripe old
age of 90 years. His death was due TO
the infirmities of his advanced years, and
he had been bedfast for about six weeks.
Mr.. Tabler was born at the old family
place on the Opequon creek at Tabler's
ford, and was a miller by occupation.
He followed this business many years,
until advancing age caused him to give
up active work. He is survived by a son,
q. w. M. Tabler, the Scrabble merchant,
and daughter, Mrs. George Miller, OF
Martinsburg. The funeral service was
held Tuesday in the Methodist Church at
Scrabble, and the body was inferred in
the family burying ground near Green's
burg.
Mrs. Mary Matilda Schleuss, widow OF
Jacob Schleuss, died at her home in Mar
tinsburg last Sunday morning, following
an illness OF two years. The deceased
was native of Germany, but had lived
in this country since she was little child.
Two sons and six daughters survive her.
John Billman, a former resident of Har-
per's Ferry and for many years an en-
ployee of the bridge building force OF the
B. & o. Railroad, died in Washington
last week, aged IS years. He is survived
by his wife, son and four daughters.
Jacob Renner, a well-known resident
OF Sharpsburg, died at his home in that
place last Monday following an illness OF
several weeks from paralysis. He was
&c years of age. He is survived by his
wife and seven sons and daughters.
John Luther Nicodemus, one OF Ha-
gerstown's most prominent citizens and
financiers, died at his home in that place
on Friday last, aged 81 years. He was
interested in many of Hagerstown's bust
ness and financial enterprises.
William Albert Breth, a former business
man of Martinsburg, died last week at
sanitarium near Thurmont, Md, follow
ing an illness OF two years from tuber-
culosis. He was 80 years OF age.