Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Answering The Last summons.

Answering The Last Summons.
James H. Conklyn, one of Jefferson
county's well-knoWn and respected resi-
dents, died last Saturday night in Charles
Town at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Oscar X. Phillips, in the S0th year of his
age. He had been in failing health fol-
some time past from the ills incident to
his advanced years. Mr.. Conklyn was
man Of the highest character and was
greatly esteemed by many friends. He
was Confederate veteran, having served
with gallantry in the Southern army dur
ing the Civil War as member OF COM
pany B, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry, regi-
ment that saw much active service. He
is survived by his wife, who was Miss
Heflebower, and the following children
Edgar D. Conklyn, of this county; Mrs.
Belle Knode and VIM. H. Conklyn, oil
Richmond, Va; Mrs. w. E. Myers, Of
Washington; and Mrs. Oscar K. Phillips,
of Charles Town; also three brothers,
VIM. J. Conklyn, of Nebraska, and Charles
c. and q. Mason Conklyn, of this county.
He was buried in Charles Town on Mon
day.
William A. Beltz, who for many years
has lived on the farm of Turner brothers,
northwest of town, died suddenly last
Friday night, aged SO years and 6 months.
He had been in failing health for some
months, suffering from kidney trouble,
but his death was at the last very sudden.
He had become much worse, and though
a physician was quickly summoned, he
passed away before the doctor arrived.
Mr.. Beltz was lifelong resident of this
vicinity, and had many friends who regret
his death. He was an industrious and
energetic man, kindhearted and upright
in all his ways, liked by all who knew
him. He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Johnson, and two daughters,
Mrs. Charles E. Turner and Miss Rose
BeItz. The funeral was held at his late
home Sunday afternoon, the service being
conducted by Rev. Absalom Knox, as
sisted by Rev. l. D. Woman, and the
body was laid TO rest in Elmwood Gene
terry.
Mrs. Mary Hebb, widow OF Edward
Hebb, died last Thursday night at her
home in Sharpsburg, after an illness OF a
few days from paralysis, aged 6S years.
She survives her husband, whose death
was also the result OF paralysis, only
about six months. Mrs. Hebb was very
highly esteemed by all who knew her,
ard leaves large circle of relatives and
friends to mourn her death. She is sur
vived by the following children: Mrs.
Annie Starliper, Mrs. obi Cox. Mrs.
Michael Bender, Sharpsburg; Wilbur H.,
of Bridgeport, opposite ShepherdStown ;
Mrs. Clara Albright and Mrs. Nellie Mil
Ter, Security; Mrs. Helen Siby, Frederick,
and Charles Hebb, OF Wiliamsport.
Mrs. Amelia Thomas, widow OF Wilbur
F. Thomas, died last Monday at her home
in Kearneysvile, in the 72d year OF her
age. Mrs. Thomas was much-respect-
ed woman and a member of the PresbY-
terrain Church. She is survived by one
son and five daughters. Her funeral ser
vice was held yesterday in the Presby-
terrain Church at KearneysviIle, Rev. DR..
Charles Ghiselin officiating, aud her body
was inferred in the graveyard adjoining
Miss Marguerite Trail, daughter OF DR..
and Mrs. William Trail, of Washington,
formerly of Harper's Ferry, died recently
in Roseburg, Oregon, at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Fenton. Her death was
caused by tuberculosis. Miss Trail was
q years OF age. The body was brought
to Harper's Ferry for burial.
Mrs. Katharine Moore, former resi-
dent OF Martinsburg and the widow OF c.
S. Moore, died last Saturday at her home
in Shenandoah, Va, at the age of II years.
The remains were inferred in Martins
burg.
Mrs. Katie c. Grove, wife OF James E
Grove, died at her home in Martinsburg
last Monday, after an illness OF years
from tuberculosis Besides her husband,
she is survived by seven sons and daugh-
tiers.
Mrs Hannah Hollis, wife of c. T. Hollis,
died at her home in Martinsburg last Suh-
day after long illness from consumption,
aged 81 years Her husband and three
children survive her.
Mrs. Caroline H. Nicholson, mother OF
Rev. r. Y. Nicholson, pastor of the M. p
Church at Harper's Ferry, died last Satur-
day in hospital in Washington.
John D. Penwell, who lived near Man
ning's School-House, this county, died
on Tuesday, aged 45 years. His wife
and ten children survive him.
A Good CoIored Man Passes Away.