Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-15
TH0S. W. kEARNS
WELL KNOWN MASON
DIES DURING NIGHT
For 40 Years Deceased Was
TiIer of Equality Lodge.

and critically Ill since last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Thomas Wolford kearns,
of 209 West King street, one OF the
oldest and widely known Freemason
quietly passed away shortly before
midnight last night. Death was not
unexpected and loved ones could
only patiently wait until the end
came. having done all that could be
done for the relief of the sufferer.
Uncle Tommy kearns had a
large circle of acquaintances In
Martinshurg and in Jefferson coun-
ty, where he was born In 1916, Is
years ago, near Smithheld, and
where he resided until coming to
Martinsburg along about 1870. For
Is years he was employed at the
Baltimore and Ohio shops until the
division terminal was moved to
Brunswick. Since then he had lived
practically retired, Of late years be-
ing more incapacitated by the iu-
firmities of old age. For some years
until not long ago he was court
crier for the local Federal court.
During the war he served In a
company from jefferson county in
the Confederate army and after
coming TO Martinsburg he became
member of the old Berkeley Light
Infantry. serving in that organiza-
ton during the railroad strike com
meneing about July 16. 1877.
But, in addition to the First
Methodist Episcopal church, of
which he Was one OF the oldest
members, his most cherished afflli-
alton was with the Masonic fratern-
ity. About Sc years ago he was
made a Mason by Triluminar Lodge
Of middleway, but transferred his
membership to Equality Lodge. of
this city after removing to Mar
tinsburg. He subsequently became
n member of Lebanon Chapter, Roy
al Arch Masons. and of Palestine
Commandery, knights Templar
Two years ago he quietly observed
his fiftieth anniversary as a Mason
ana on that occasion was presented
WITH Il beautiful badge by Equality
Lodge. OF which he acted as tiler
for "A years. This badge represent
d Tiers sword and was highly
appreciated by the veteran because
II the sentiment It typifed. For
any years he also acted in a sim
liar capacity In both the Royal
Arch and Commandery.
In 1868 Mr.. Kearns was united in
marriage to Mrs. Anna Pultz, nea
ltussler, of near Greensburg. a sis.
ter of Mr.. A. r. Russler. of Liberty
street, She preceded him TO the
crave on June 25. seven years ago.
lie Is survived by one daughter.
Miss Katie Kearns, who has been
devoted daughter to her aged par
nj; step-son. Mr.. Thornton Putz,
Or Boyd avenue; two brothers.
Messrs. James and George Kearns,
of Middleway, and one half sister,
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Emory. South Maple
aven Z, now in her S3fd year.
The funeral will be held Wednes=
day afternoon and tho deceased
VIII be accorded all the customary
Masonic honors, including an es-
eort OF Knights Templars.
Friends and relatives viii meet
at the late home at 2 O'Clock. The
linal services will be held at the
church at 2.30. Rev r. l.. Wright
othciatfng, and the interment will
be made In Green Hin cemetery.
J. w. Wood.
Following long and useful life
Mr.. ]. w. Wood. Of Tomahawk,
died on Saturday about las o'clock
aged rs Death was due 10 para
lysis. Last Monday the deceased
J was first stricken and again yes
terday. lie rapidly sank until death
/ ensued. The funeral service was
held Sunday afternoon at | O'Clock
from the Presbyterian church at
Tomahawk, OF which he had long
been a member Rev. b H. Frank
lin oHficiated and tho interment
was made in the adjacent grave
ward Mr. Wood WAS born In the
vicinity where he died and spent
his life In Berkeley county. He was
a widely known farmer. a highly
esteemed neighbor and a man who
attracted and held the confidence OF
all with whom he came in contact
lie was preceded to the grave some
years since by his wife. formerly
Miss Harper, and is survived by
four children: Miss Jennie Wood,
Of Pittsburgh; Edgar at The old
homeplace; Miss Odella Wood, also
Of Pittsburgh, well known train
ed nurse, who spent IA months in
France serving her country during
the world war; Mrs. Thomas New
kirk. OF Hedgesville. and one grand
son in town. Mr.. Charles Wood. OF
North Queen street.
L. p. cambridge
Word was received in Martins.
burg this morning OF the death last
night at Charles Town Of the late
L. p. cambridge, better known as
the owner of THE Bower" In JEFF
ferson county. The family has been
IN the habit OF spending the winter
in Charles Town Mr.. cambridge
belonged to an old and distinguish.
cd family and was about Is years
Of age. One of his children is Rev
Edward cambridge. Of Petersburg,
Va. The funeral will be held tomor-
row morning at the Charles Town
Episcopal church, Rev. DT. John S.
g.fa IL