Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-13
The Death Record.

Morgan Mckinllst Stanley, we'll
known farmer of Jefferson county, died
at his home near Kearneysville last
Thursday night, aged 63 years. 6 months
and 3 days. He had beer in delicate
health for several years, but kept up as
long as he was able to be about. Tues
day night, however, it was seen that his
strength was almost gone, and he took
TO his bed, never TO rise from il again in
life. Mr. Stanley was native Of Berke-
ley county, but had lived in Jefferson
county a considerable part OF his life.
Some thirty or thirty-five years ago
he bought the b. S. Pendleton farm near
Kearneysville, where he had since resided.
He was an excellent farmer, and by in
dustry and good management prospered
Until he became owner OF considerable
real estate. He was man OF the highest
integrity, exemplary in his ways and
thoughtful and considerate in all his rela-
tions with his fellow-men. Wise in
counsel and charitable in Judgment, his
influence for good in our community was
marked, and he will long be remembered
as one of our best citizens. He was a
strong Republican in his political convlc-
lions, and was OF great service to his
party in the proper way He is survived
by his wife and six sons and TOUR daugh-
tiers: John F. Stanley, Kearneysville; J
Edward Stanley, near ShepherdStown;
Rev. Border L. Stanley. Weyer's Cave,
Va; D. Worihington Stanley, near Van
clevesvlIe William NJ, Dayton NJ, En-
ma Lois, Anna Belle, Lille Virginia and
Ether May Stanley, at home; also a
brother, Taylor Stanley. OF Martinsburg,
and sister, Mrs. Adrian Miller. The
funeral service was conducted at his
late home last Sunday morning by Rev.
S. L. Flickirger, of the Reformed Church,
and the body was inferred in ElmWood
Cemetery.
James Welsh, a young man who lived
west OF Shepherdstown along Schley's
lane, died in the hospital in Charles Town
last Monday night. Several weeks ago
he became violently i'll, suffering excru-
cating pain, and an examination showed
serious intestinal trouble. He was taken
TO the hospital in Charles Town, where
he was operated upon, and he seemed to
be on the road 10 recovery when he again
became very sick. 1t developed that
there was hopeless condition OF one OF
the large arteries, and though all was
done for him that was possible he passed
away Monday night Mr.. Welsh, who
was IS years old. is survived by his faith
err, Thomas Welsh, his stepmother and a
brother. The funeral was held yesterday
at his late home and the body was buried
in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
Robert L. Orndorff, who lived on the
Johnson farm, near Leetown, this county,
died last week after brief illness. He
lived alone, and being taken sick with
acute Indigestion, made his way TO the
home OF Mr.. Bradley, a neighbor, and
asked him TO send for doctor. lie
became so i'll that he could not be moved
and remained at Mr. Bradley's until he
died Monday night. MIR Orndorft, who
was 81 years old, was a son OF the late
William Orndorff, who moved from near
this town with his family 10 Missouri some
fifty years ago. He married in the West,
and two sons, the issue OF this marriage,
are now serving with our army in France
Some years ago, he returned TO Berkeley
county, where he llveu until last spring,
when he made his home IN the Leetown
neighborhood.
Rev. DR.. William Gerhardt, Martins
burg's oldest resident, who on October
18th celebrated his one hundredth birth
day, passed away last Thursday morning,
his death being due to the intrmlties OF
his advanced age. He was the oldest
Lutheran minister in America, He was
graduated from Pennsylvania College at
Gettysburg in lS4l and from the 'Theo-
logical Seminary in 1912 He was in the
active ministry until 1867 when he went
10 Martinsburg and took up school work.
He was native OF Germany, but was
brought to America by his parents when
he was child two years old. He was
twice married, and is survived by two
sons and four daughters by his first wife,
and by his second wife, 80 grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren.
Mrs Catherine Phreaner, wife OF B.
w. +. Phreaner, Of HagerstoWu, one OF
the most estimable ladies OF that city,
died Tuesday afternoon, after an illness
oftwo years. aged 10 years. Mrs. Phreaner
was daughter o; Samuel and Catherine
Wagner and was born near Shepherds
town. She was for many years devoted
member OF the Reformed Church and was
known for her good works. She is sur
vived by five sons and daughters: Leigh
ton, Edgar and Franklin Phreaner and
Mrs. Lulu Slower and Mrs Edith Everhart.
Miss Elizabeth McMunan, much-re-
specled lady. died last Thursday in Berke-
ley county at the home OF Frank Shop
herd. She formerly lived in this neigh
borhood, having made her home tor some
years with J. S Lucas and his sisters.
After service in the Episcopal Church |
last Saturday the body was inferred in
Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Maria Maflatt, widow OF James !
Marlatt, died last Saturday in Bolivar,
aged y years. A son and four daughters |
survive her.
Robert Savile. aged 60 years, died last
Sunday at his home near Johnsontown,
Berkeley county.