Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1919-10-23
THE DEATH RECORD.

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prominent residents of Washington
county, Nd, died last Monday at his
home a mile or two south of Sharps-
burg, in the 73d year of his age. His
death was not unexpected, as he had
been in failing health for the past
several years, although he had been
confined to his home but a short time.
In the death Of Mr.. Stouffer Wash
ington county loses one Of its most
useful and highly-esteemed citizens.
Indeed, his death is loss to all his
section, for he had an extensive bust
ness acquaintance that brought him
into contact with wide circle OF
friends and associates. He was known
as a successful farmer, fruit-grower
and road-builder, and he gave en-
ployment to more men than any other
person in his neighborhood. His con-
sideration for his employees and his
fairness and liberality had gained for
him the esteem Of all of them, and
many expressions of sorrow at his
death have been heard. Mr.. Stouffer
served several terms as county COM
missioner and was president of that
board. His good business judgment,
his integrity and his progressiveness
made him a most valuable public Of
fetal. The good roads in the south
ern section of Washington county
are largely due to his enterprise and
influence. Mr.. Stouffer was born at
Falling Spring, near Chambersburg,
Pa, February 4, l847. In his early
manhood he lived for time in Clarke
county, Va, where he managed farm
belonging to his father. In 1875 he
purchased the farm near Sharpsburg
where he made his home until he died.
He added much valuable land to his
holdings, and owned three farms in that
section. His wife, who was Miss
Anna F. Stoner, died a couple Of
years ago. He is survived by five
Children: S. Walter, Miss Martha and
Miss Julia, at home; c. E. Stouffer,
of Kewanee, Illinois; and Mrs. Har-
ry Ryder, of Pittsburg. The funeral
service was held at his late home yes
terday morning, and was attended by
many friends. The body was taken
to his native place, Falling Spring, for
burial. Mr.. Stouffer was member
of the Reformed Mennonite Church.
1t is with a great deal Of regret that
we note the death of Miss Neira Vir--
ginia Samuels, younger daughter OF
Mrs. Kate R. SamuelS, which occurred
Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock in
Baltimore. Mrs. Samuels was in
Shepherdstown last week, when she
was called to Baltimore by the news OF
her daughters illness. Miss Neira was
apparently in good health until Thurs
day morning, when she was taken
violently i'll she was eating her break
fast She was at once removed to the
Union Protestant Infirmary, where her
trouble was diagnosed as acute ap-
pendicitis, and she was operated upon
the same evening. She seemed to be
doing very we'll until Saturday, when
it was found that infection had set in.
From that time she grew steadily worse
and death ensued Tuesday evening. The
passing Of this bright and lovable
young woman has occasioned much
sorrow in Shepherdstown, where she
was so we'll known and where she has
spent much time in the past, her mo-
Their being a native of this place. She
was II years old last June, and her
death just as she was entering upon the
fulness of life is especially sad. She
is survived by her mother and a Sis
ter, Miss Elsie Samuels. She was a
niece of Mrs. D. M. Schoppert, of this
place. The body was taken to Blue
field, w. Va, her former home, Wednes-
day evening, where interment will be
made on Friday. Her mother and Sis
ter have the sympathy of their trends
here.
Zachary Taylor Brantner, superin-
tendent Of the B. & o. Railroad shops
in Martinsburg and for fifty-eight years
in the active service OF the railroad
died Tuesday morning, aged
II years. He was born and reared IN
At the age of fourteen
years he went into the service OF the
B. & O., and learned the machinists
trade. He lived at Sandy Hook and
also in Baltimore and Brunswick, but
fourteen years ago returned to Mar
tinsburg and was made superintendent
Of the shops there. Mr.. Brantner was
not only prominent in railroad circles,
but was widely known for his interest
N civic affairs, church work and the
cause. He was a very
speaker, and responded to
calls for public service whenever pos
sible. He will be greatly missed IN
this section, for he was a good man.
Two daughters survive him.
Jacob Dusing, one of Shepherds
towns elderly residents, died Tuesday
after long illness from the infrmities
at his home in the east end OF town,
Of old age. He was II years old, M.
Dusing was a native OF FREDERICK
county, Md, but had lived here for
many years. He was man OF quiet
manner and exemplary habits, and will
be missed by his old friends. He is
survived by his wife and two sons,
Elmer and William Dusing, also a
brother, George Dusing, and 2 r.
Mrs. Sawyer. The funeral takes place
at the house this afternoon, intermen'
in the Reformed Cemetery.
Rev. DR.. |. N. Peightel, one of the
most prominent ministers OF the Pc
tomac Synod of the Reformed Church.
and who had friends in this COM
died last Saturday at his home
in Greencastle, Pa, aged 6S years.
His death was caused by apoplexy. DR..
Peightel was pastor of the Reform
ed Church of Greencastle for "a years
and was widely known as an eloquent
preacher and broadminded and pious
minister.
Mrs. Elizabeth Buhrman, aged 30
years, died Monday night at the home
of her son, ]. E. Buhrman, at Kear-
neysville, her death resulting from the
inhrmities incident to her advanced
years. She was a native of Myersville,
Md, and her maiden name was Rout-
zahn. She is survived by four sons
and three daughters. The body was
taken to Myersville for burial.
Mrs. Cora V. VanMetre, wife Of
FLOYD VanMetre, of Berkeley county,
died last week in the Kings Daugh
ters' Hospital in Martinsburg, after a
months illness from typhoid fever.
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