Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-15
THE DEATH RECORD.

Sol. william Gibbs kahle, son OF the
late Capt. Vim. H. Kable, for years
principal of the Charles Town Acade-
my, died suddenly at a summer camp
near Staunton, Va, last week. HIS
death was due 10 heart failure, ana
came after a short period OF failing
health. Col. Kable was principal of
the Staunton Military Academy, having
succeeded his father on the latter's
retirement some years ago, and made
a phenomenal success of the school.
The Academy under his management
has become one of the largest private
military schools in the country, draw
ing. students from all sections of the
United States. About 600 students
have engaged quarters there for the
coming year. Col. Kable, who was rs
years OF age, leaves a widow who was
MISS Elinor Enslow, Of Richmond, Va
ana three children, besides a brother,
DR., John Kable, and four sisters.
We are very sorry to note the death
OF Edgar William Shade, the seven
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. O. B..
shade, which occurred last Friday
nlght at the home of his parents on
Rocky Marsh, west of town. A couple
OF months ago the little boy while
playing was pierced in the left leg by
the prong of a pitchfork The injury
was treated and the child seemed to get
all right. Lockjaw developed the first
of last week, however, and despite all
efforts he grew worse, and he passed
away Friday night. Besides his pa
rents, the little boy is survived by two
brothers and two sisters. The funeral
Service was held at the home on Mon
Ifay by Rev. J. H. Haley, and the body
was taken to Martinsburg for burial.
John S. Johnson, aged So years, died
Tuesday evening at the home of his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Johnson.
north of ShepherdStown, after an ILL
ness OF nearly a year from heart and
kidney trouble. He was born in Wheel
Fne, this State, and had been a rail
roader for the past thirty years. His
Nife died four years ago, and since
Shen he had spent much of his time at
the home of his parents, above town.
Besides his aged parents, he is sur,
vlved by six children and two brothers
and four sisters. The funeral service
takes place this Thursday afternoon
at the home, and the body will be laid
to rest in the old family burying
ground on the Johnson place.
Mrs. Emily Jane Blessing, one of
the Oldest residents of Jefferson coun-
ty, died Tuesday morning at her home
in Charles Town, at the advanced age
OF 81 years and 8 months. She was
the widow of John F. Blessing, and was
a woman of high Christian character
She is survived by son. H. S. Bless
ing, and four daughters, Mrs. Ida
Morrow, Mrs. Grimm, Miss Laura
Blessing and Miss Ella Blessing.
Harry Clendenning. a native of
Berkeley county, died last Friday in
Washington City, where he was en-
gagged in the automobile business. His
death was caused by pneumonia The
deceased, who was 30 years old. is sur
vived by his wife, a son. four sisters
and three brothers.
Berkeley Christian Tabler, former
resident of Martinsburg, died last week
at his home in Roanoke, where he had
lived for the past twenty years. His
death was the result of a years ilI-
ness from paralysis. He was 53 years
OF age. He is survived by his wife
and one son.