Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-18
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN.
shepherdstown's Most Popular Resi-
dent Dies at Ripe Old Age.

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Shepherdstown's Most Popular Resi-
dent Dies at Ripe Old Age.
Mrs. Kate Withrow Reynolds, who was
undoubtedly Shepherdstown's most pop
ular and highly-respected resident. died
at her home in this place Tuesday morn
ing between II and II o'clock. Her
death, which followed brief illness, was
sudden and unexpected. For the past
several weeks Mrs. Reynolds had not
been enjoying her usual excellent health.
but she was not apparently seriously i'll.
Last week her daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Legge, came up from Washington TO
minister 10 her, and she had seemed 10
become better. Tuesday morning her
son. Dr. A. S. Reynolds, and her grand
daughter, Mrs. Lalla Bays, arrived, and
TO them she remarked that she was feel
ing better than she had tor several weeks.
DR.. Reynolds was conversing with her
as she sat up in bed, and she was listen
ing with interest when she suddenly Ut
tered dn exclamation and in that instant
was dead. Her death was not only
shock TO the members Of her family, but
as the sad news quickly spread, profound
sorrow was expressed on every hand.
In the death OF Mrs. Reynolds a long
and useful life has ended, and noble
Christian character has been translated TO
the other shore. But though we shall
see her no more in the flesh, the inilu-
ence she exerted will never die and her
good works will ever be remembered.
During her long careerin ShepherdStown
she was regarded as leader in all worthy
public enterprises, and was looked up TO
and respected by all who associated with
her. Her public spirit was remarkable,
and many of The movements that have
proven OF lasting benefit 10 our commu-
nifty were largely due 10 her wisdom and
generosity and good management. AS a
member OF the Reformed Church she was
foremost in its best activities, and for
years was the church organiSt and choir
director. As a member OF our Village
Improvement Society, the Pack Horse
Ford Chapter OF the D. A. r., the local
chapter OF the U. d. c., and prac-
tcally all OF our local organizations, her
wise counsel and helpful efforts have
done much 10 make their work successful.
Hef genuine unselfiShneSs, her unfailing
kindness and courteous consideration OF
others, her charity in thought in action,
made her a real leader, and her approval
OF an enterprise meant that willing help
ers would work cheerfully and willingly
by her side. And though she was so
active in all our town affairs, there was
no friction where she was concerned, and
no person IN our community ever had
any word 10 say of her but good. Her
serenity was remarkable, and no matter
what the state OF mind OF others might be,
she was ever calm and clear-headed.
No one can estimate the influence Tor
good in our community that was eXerted
by Mrs Reynolds. She had her sorrows,
too, but her Christian faith enabled her to
bear aifliction becomnglY, and she main
tanned sweet cheerfuness that was in
spring and helpful 10 all who came in
contact with her. Indeed, in her were
summed up all the graces OF truly great
Christian character, and though our whole
community will mourn her departure, at
the same time all will be comforted by
the knowledge that her life was spared
in usefulness for so long and that she
leaves memory so fragrant and an ex-
ample so inspiring.
Mrs. Reynolds was married in 1854, and
was real helpmeet TO her husband, the
sanity DR.. John Reynolds, whose men,
DRY is still revered so greatly in our COM
munity. For thirty-seven years they
lived happily together, until the good
man and loved physician passed TO his
reward on January 2, 1891. Their home
was always open to their friends, and II
was the centre Of a gracious hospitality
that has been enjoyed by untold numbers
of appreciative guests. Truly IFS kindly,
generous hostess will be missed. Mrs.
Reynolds is survived by son, DR.. Allen
S. Reynolds, of Hancock, Md. and a
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Legge, OF Wash
ington City.
The funeral takes place this Thursday
afternoon, and will be held in the Re-
formed Church, with her pastor, Rev. S.
L. Flickinger, in charge OF the service
The interment will be in Elmwood Gene
terry.