Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-10-21

Patrick Higgins, for many years we'll
known character OF the Harper's Ferry
neighborhood, died last Sunday at his
home at Sandy Hook, in the S4th year Of
his age. Higgins was the first man TO be
arrested by John Brown and his followers
when they made their raid on Harper'S
Ferry Sc years ago. He was at the time a
Waterman at the bridge across the Poto-
mac, and when Brown and his party made
their appearance he courageouSly called
on them 10 halt. They drew their guns
on him, and he was taken along with
them as a prisoner. Watching his chance,
Higgins soon found opportunity TO make
dash for liberty. Guns cracked and
bullets whizzed all about him, but he hid
behind some iron pillars and in the dark
ness finally made his escape. A negro
who attempted TO break away from the
party, and ran into the light, was killed.
Higgins was a Waterman and Switchman
for the railroad company for many years,
and though he never drew very big wages
he managed to accumulate considerable
property, leaving an estate of some $25,-
600. Higgins was an original character,
and had often been written up by jour-
nalists, who found that his experiences
during the John Brown raid were ex-
tremely interesting.
Mr.. John Conrad Randall, former
resident OF Shepherdstown, died last
Sunday afternoon at his home in Mar
tinsburg, aged 10 years. His death was
caused by the infirmitieS incident to his
advanced years Mr.. Randall was born
in Winchester, Va, and lived in that town
until he became OF age, when he went
west, living at different times in indie
pendence, Missouri, Pixies Peak, Colo
RADIO, and in California. While in Missouri
he was deputy sheriff OF his county.
When he returned east he married Miss
Sallie ]. Mckee, OF Vanclevesville, the
ceremony being performed in 1892 in
Martnsburg. For twelve years the de-
ceased was resident OF Hagerstown and
canvassed that city and vicinity several
times, making directories. He moved 10
Shepherdstown and resided here for sew
eral years. leaving here about four years
ago and making his home in Martinsburg.
His only survivor is his widow. He was
buried in Martinsburg on Tuesday.
Mrs. Laura Campbell Miller, wife OF
Rev. DR.. Lewis g. M. Miller, formerly
of Winchester, but now of Columbia, s.
c., died Tuesday at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Stephenson, in Buffalo,
N. Y. Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by a son and three daughters, the
son, Rev. Lewis S. 6. Miller, being a
Lutheran missionary in Japan. Rev. DR..
Miller, who is professor in the Lutheran
Theological Seminary in Columbia, has
friends in Shepherdstown who will SYM
pathize with him in his bereavement.
Eli Williams Lemen died last week al
the home OF his brother, Jacob F. Lemen,
near Williamsport, Md, aged "a years.
He had been i'll a long time from tuber-
culosis. He lived for number OF years
in Arizona, but returned east about eight
cen months ago.
Miss Laura Rohr, aged II years, ma
tive OF Charles Town, died last week in
the hospital in Winchester, her death
being caused by blood poisoning. A
small scratch on one of her feet became
infected, and after brief illness she died.
James Roeder, an employee ofthe Poto-
mac Pulp Mill at Harper's Ferry for many
years, died suddenly last Friday. He is
survived by his wife and eleven children.
John William Copenhayer died last
Thursday night in Martinsburg, aged "a
years.
George F. Shrek died last week at his
home near Harper's Ferry, aged So years