Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-06-21
The Death Record.


A message was received by relatives
last Wednesday announcing the deatho T
Mr.. Lucian B. Farnsworth, at Albuquer-
que. New Mexico, whittier he had gone
for the benefit of his health from his
home in Canton, Illinois. The deceased
was born in Middleway, Jefferson county,
August, 1885, and remained there until
The beginning OF the Civil War, when he
enlisted on the side OF the Confederacy,
serving under Col. John S. Mosby the
last three years of that conflict. AT the
close OF hostilities he returned to leffer-
son, later going to Martinsburg and en-
gaging in general merchandise business.
In 1878 Mr.. Farnsworth sold out and
went to Muskogee. Indian Territory,
openingup similar mercantile establish
ment, and traded with the Indians. He
was very successful. He also disposed
OF this enterprise and went 10 Canton,
ILL.,, where he was in business until 1907,
when he retired after very successful
career, and was known as one OF the
Wealthiest men OF that section. Mr..
Farnsworth married Mrs. Tillie Billy,
nee Smith, OF Middleway, who died about
two years ago. He is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Sarah Strine, Mrs. Lottie Kllmer, Mr..
Frank Farnswoth and Mr.. Joseph Farms
worth, OF Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Mr.. Clifton Wintermoyer, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. James c. Wintermoyer, died
last Saturday afternoon at his home on
Mill street, following an illness of about
month from complication OF diseases.
His death was asurprise TO many persons,
who did not know that he was seriously
ill. Mr.. Wintermoyer was "a years OF
age, and was quiet, industrious young
man of exemplary habits. whose death
will be much regretted. He was stone
and brick mason by occupation and was
a skilled workman. The funeral service
was held at his late home Monday after
noon, interment being made in the Re-
formed Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Ware, OF
the Episcopal Church, conducted the SER
vice. He is survived by his parents and
brother, Herman Wintermoyer, OF Nc
Keesport, Pa. The family have the SYM
pathy OF the people in their bereavement.
Mr.. Joseph D. Nicely died in Middle
way some days ago, folIowinga lingering
illness, aged 81 years. He was carpenter
by occupation, and worked at his trade
in Chicago for many years. He was never
married, and those who survive him are
brother and two sisters. He was buried
in Middleway.
Mr.. John Ogden, a native OF Middle
way, this county, but who lived in Park
ersburg, w. Va. for many years, died at
his home in the latter place recently, aged
u years. He is survived by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Sarah Watson.
Mr.. Levi Decker, a wellknown resi-
dent OF Harper's Ferry, died at his home
in that place Tuesday, aged "a years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters
and fou: sons. Mr.. Decker was veteran
conductor on the B. & o. Railroad.
Mr.. Carey S. Moler, native OF Jeffer-
son county, died suddenly last week at
his home in Brunswick, Md, from acute
indigestion. He was So years old. Two
sons and five brothers and sisters survive
him.
Mr.. X. D. Hardesty, much-eSteemed
resident OF Beryvile, died on Tuesday,
aged 60 years. He is survived by his
wife, a daughter and three sons.
Jesse Gilbert Gordon died at his home
in Martinsburg Tuesday night, after a
long illness from tuberculosis, aged 70
years.