Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-16
POSTMASTER REINHART PASSES
AWAY.
William Vickers Dies At Ripe Old
Age-Other Deaths.

Postmaster William Locher Reinhart,
one OF Shepherdstown's best-known
residents, died at his home in this place
last Saturday morning, at the age of J,
years, y months and IA days. His death
had been anticipated, as he Mad been SUI
fering for several months from a malady
that was known 10 be incurable. Last
fall Mr.. Remnant was affected by what
seemed TO be an enlargement OF the glands
OF his neck, but which was, in reality, a
very serious cancerous growth. AT first
he sought relief by various forms Of treat
ment, but only temporary relief was af-
forded, and when at last he submitted 10
surgical operation il was too late 10
entirely extirpate the affected parts. The
disease seemed, indeed, 10 become rap
idly more malignant, and hope was aban-
doned. For several months he suffered
terribly, and his tongue having become
paralyZed, he was able TO swallow only
with the greatest difficulty. AS he grad
ually wasted away he realized his con-
dition, but he was patient in his suffering
and resigned himself 10 the will OF God.
He faced death calmly. and expressed
the desire TO be at rest, and passed away
in full hope OF blessed resurrection. Mr.
Remnant was son OF the late Christian
Remnant, and was born on the old home
place, Willow Well Farm" east Of
town. When but boy of Is years, in
1864, he entered the Confederate service
as a member OF Company D, Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry, commanded first by
Captain Knott and later by Captain Kear-
ney. He fought until the surrender at
Appomattox. Practically all his life was
spent in this neighborhood. Will Rein
hart was one of the biggest-hearted men
we have ever known. Generous and
kindly and considerable, he was friend
10 all, and no trouble was too great and
no sacrifice too heavy when il came TO
serving those whom he esteemed. He
was one of the most companionable and
genial OF men. Always cheerful and
optimistic, his way OF looking at the
bright side OF affairs was an inspiration,
and he has helped 10 dispel many cloud
OF sorrow and anxiety. He was never
happier than when he was doing some
kindness or service for others. How he
will be missed in this community, where
his genial good fellowship and kindness
had gained him so many friends Mi.
Remnant IS survived by his wife and
seven children Laura, wife OF Frederick
VanMeter; Nettie, wife OF Charles Miller;
Anna, wife OF William VanMeter; John
Allen, Mabel, Mary and William Jen-
nings, at home. The funeral service was
held Monday morning in the Southern
Methodist Church, and the large congre-
CATION that was present testified TO The
esteem in which he was held. The Con-
federate veterans OF this vicinity attended
in body. The service was conducted
by Rev. Absalom Knox, assisted by Rev.
|. ID. v orman. Rev. Mr. Knox made a
very beautiful address appropriate 10 the
occasion, and the sweet singing OF a solo
by VIM. B. Snyder was very affecting. 1t
was a solemn and impressive service.
Alter the service in the church the body
was laid 10 rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
Peace 10 the soul OF this old friend, ii
Gods good pleasure be.