Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-03-13
DEATH is EVER BUSY.

Inc Qcdtn OF MTS. ElLduCtu DilSSoS
Hodges, wife of Samuel ]. Hodges,
which occurred yesterday about six
o'clock at the Charles Town Hospital,
has cast shadow over our whole COM
munity. Although her brave fight
against approaching death was known
to be a losing one, still it was hoped
that after all there might be turn for
the better and that her useful life
might be spared. But God has willed
il otherwise, and she is no more. Mrs.
Hodges had been i'll for the past six
weeks. Following the birth of son,
complications set in, and despite the
best medical attention she continued
to grow worse. In the hope that an
operation and special treatment might
afford relief, she was taken to the hos
pital in Charles Town several weeks
ago, but her condition did not improve,
and day by day she grew worse until
the inevitable end came. She cour-
ageously maintained hope herself al
most until the very last, but at the
same time set her earthly house in or
der in calm resignation. Her death is
not only especially distressing to her
family, but is mourned as great loss
in our community, where she was so
highly regarded and of which she was
so useful a member. Mrs. Hodges
had resided in Shepherdstown since
her marriage about ten or twelve years
ago, and had become one OF the most
popular women in our community.
She took her part in all good works,
being ever ready TO respond to calls for
public service or private charity, and
was prominent in the social life OF the
town. Her hospitable home was al
ways open and she entertained in de-
lightful style, taking pleasure in do.
ing her full share socially. She will
be missed by wide circle of friends
who held her in the highest esteem.
Mrs. Hodges, who was 3S years old,
was the daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Thorn
as Briscoe Hall, Baltimore, and had
large relationship in this county, being
connected with some or our most prom
inent families. Besides her husband
and her parents, she is survived by four
young children. The bereaved ones
have the deepest sympathy of their
friends in the great affection that has
befallen them. The funeral service
will be held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock in the Catholic Church of Shep-
herdstown, of which Mrs. Hodges had
been an active member.
Richard w. Ware, a former resident
of Jefferson county, died last week at
his home in Washington, where he had
lived for the past fifteen years. He is
survived by his wife, son and three
daughters. The body was taken to
Charles Town for burial. Mr.. Ware
was a Confederate veteran, having
served during the Civil War as men,
Der of Company D, Twelfth Virginia
Cavalry, commanded by Captain Henry
w. Kearney. Two survivors Of this
company died last week-Mr. Ware
and Thos. B. Rutherford, of Shepherds
town.
Rev. William Hedges, venerable
minister of the Baltimore Conference
of the M. E. Church South, died last
Sunday in Martinsburg at the home Of
his son-in-law, Elmer Hopper. He was
81 years of age. He began preaching
when he was 10 years old, but retired
from the active ministry about IS years
ago. He also taught school for time
in various sections of Berkeley county.
He is survived by three sons and ii re
daughters.
Robert Stewart, an orchardist and
farmer of Berkeley county, died last
Thursday night at his home at Tabler' S
Station, aged 66 years. His death fol-
loves an illness CT ten weeks from
paralysis. He is survived by his wife,
four sons and daughter.
Mrs. Mamie Motter Lemen, wife of
Peter L. Lemen, died last Wednesday OF
heart failure at her home in William
sport, Md, aged II. She was life
long resident of that place and S sur
vived by her husband, three children
and two stepchildren.
Frisby T. Brantner, retired B. &. 0.
engineer, died at his home in Martins
burg last Sunday night, aged II years.
He had been with the railroad company
for Sc wears. Two sons and daugh-
ter survive him.
John Watson, a young man of the
Bedington neighborhood, died last
Sunday morning in the Kings Daugh-
ters' Hospital in Martinsburg, from
mumps and typhoid fever, aged "a
years.
Mrs ]. S. Engle, for many years
resident of Martinsburg, died last
Thursday at her home in Front Royal,
Va. She was a sister of DR.. E. L. SEN
cindiver, of Martinsburg.
Rev. Charles w. Hustler, a we'll
known minister of the United Brethren
Church, died in Martinsburg last Fri
day night, aged 65 years. He had been
i'll for year or more.
Henry A. McComas, one of Hagers.
towns most prominent residents; died
last Monday, aged rs years. He was
brother of the late Senator Lewis Z.
McComas.
Mrs. Mary McKown, an old resident
of Cerardstown, Berkeley county, died
last Monday, aged 81 years. She was
the widow of Samuel S. McKown.
Mrs. Rachel Bitner, wife Of Joseph
Bitner, died last Saturday at her home
at Ridgeway, Va, aged 81 years.