Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-02-04
Deaths Call Is Ever Sounding.

II is with much regret that we announce
the death of Mr.. Jacob Snyder, one OIL
Jefferson county's aged and respected
farmers, which occurred Tuesday after
noon at his home near Shenandoah juno
ton. He had been in failing health for
the past six months, but had seemed
somewhat improved and his family had
hopes that he would be able to get about
again. Tuesday, however, he was seized
with sudden sinking spell, and in few
moments his spirit had returned TO the
God who gave it. Mr.. Snyder. who was
"a years OF age, was member OF one OF
the old families OF this county. He was
born near Bardane, and all OF his long
life was spent in that section, he having
lived for more than half a century upon
the farm where he died. He was man
of original ideas and inventive talent, and
il is believed that if he could have had
technical education his genius would
have made itself widely known. He was
genial and kindhearted, but was indepen-
dent in thought and action and fond OF an
argument. He had been member ofthe
Methodist Church from his youth, and
was also a member OF Elk Branch Lodge
of Masons, OF Shenandoah Junction. He
was twice married, his first wife having
been Susan Snyder and the second Eliza
beth Senseny, OF Chambersburg, Pa.
The latter survives him, together with
five children, J. Rush and Geo. T. Sny-
der, OF Pittsburg, John S., Ferd H. and
Maria M. Snyder, OF this county; also
the following children OF the first wife ::
Mrs. Adam S. Link, OF Duffields; Newton
Snyder, OF the Junction neighborhood ;
Mrs. Jane Willingham, of Washington
county, Md; and Edward Snyder, OF
Missouri. Nelson 7. Snyder was halt
brother. The funeral service will be
conducted at his late residence Friday
morning at II o'clock by Rev. Frank
Tyler, of Charles Town, and the body
will be buried in Elmwood Cemetery,
Shepherdstown, with Masonic honors.
Max Robinson, general manager OF the
Auburn Wagon Company, died at his
home in Martinsburg last Sunday evening,
after an illness OF ten days. His death
was caused by heart failure, resulting
from severe attack Of stomach trouble
Mr.. Robinson, who was 50 years ofage,
was one OF Martinsburg's most active and
energetic business men. His death is a
distinct loss TO that city, as he was inter
ested in every phase OF community life.
He went to MartinSburg from Savannah,
Georgia. eighteen years ago, and was very
successful in his management fthe wagon
company. He was first and foremost in
civic affairs as we'll as active in business
matters, and no person in the city did
more for its welfare. He is survived by
his wife and five brothers. The body
was taken TO Savannah on Monday for
burial.
J.R. Firth, a former resident OF Kear-
neysville, died in Brunswick very sud-
denly last Saturday night. The deceased,
who was a baker by occupation, was
stricken with paralysis while seated in a
barber'S chair, and died in few moments.
He was 30 years OF age.
Samuel Aler, former resident OF Mar
tinsburg, died Tuesday at his home in
Washington, following a long illness.
He was formerly foreman in the B. q o..
shops in Martinsburg. Surviving him
are his wife and five children. He was
81 years OF age.
John McGolrick, well-known resi-
dent of Charles Town, died at his home
in that place last Monday, after a long
illness, aged 81 years. His death was the
result OF a stroke Of paralysis. He is
survived by his wife, two sons and ten
daughters.
Prof. Rowland Davies, well-known
Hagerstown musician, died at his home
in that place last Sunday, aged 60 years.
He was a Welshma1 by birth, and was
highly talented man.
Mrs. Nettie c. Wilson, widow OF Gov
ernor E. Willis Wilson, of Charleston,
died at her home in that city few days
ago, after months illness from heart
trouble.
George w. Hayslett, anative OF Berke-
ley county, died recently at his home in
Lawrence, Kansas, in the Slst year OF his
age. He went west just before the civil
war.
L.V. g. Morris, deputy clerk of the
u. S. District Court over which Judge
Dayton presides, died in Parkersburg last
Sunday, aged "A years.
Marcus William Dar, an employee OF
the Jefferson Cooperage Company, died
in the Charles Town hospital on Monday,
aged "a years.
Mrs. Rose A. Bowers died at her home
in Martinsburg yesterday at the age OF 10
years. She was native of Williamsport,
Md.
Wheat Still Going Up.
There has been another strong advance
in the nrice of wheat since our last issue,