Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-06-01
THE DEATH RECORD.

1t is with great regret that we re-
cord the death of Miss Minnie Lee
Moler, which occurred at her home in
ShepherdStown last Friday, aged So
years, 9 months and l6 DAYS. She had
been in failing health for several
months, but it was hoped that she
might improve until within the past
couple OF weeks, when her condition
became very serious. Friday about
noon she experienced a sinking spell,
In which sheo suddenly expired. Miss
Moier was daughter of Mrs. Lydia
Moler and the late Raleigh V. Moler.
She was born and reared at the family
nome at DuSt's Crossing, this coun-
~, and lived there all her life until
April OF this year, when the family
moved to Shepherdstown. She was
woman OF the highest Christian char
acter-unSelhsh, devoted TO those
about her, thoughtful and kindhearted
and given to good works. She exem-
pihed in her daily life the religion she
professed and was loved by all who
knew her. She had been for many
years a consistent member of the
Presbyterian Church. She is surviv-
ed by her aged mother and sister,
Mrs. Bessie Watson. The funeral SER
vice was held last Sunday in the Pres
oyterian Church in this place, and was
conducted by Rev. DR.. Charles Ghise-
lin and Rev. DR.. John c. Siler, of
Duffelds. The very large conGrega-
tion of sorrowing friends and relatives
gave testimony of the esteem in which
she was held. The body was laid to
rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
Frank Dennis, who was known in
this section as 'the water cress king
died at his home in Carlisle, Pa, last
Saturday, aged about 90 years. His
death was from complication Of dis
eases and was FASTENED by carbun-
Gle on the back of his neck. Mr..
Dennis started the growing of water
cress in a number of springs in Jef-
ferson and Berkeley counties years
ago, and the industry was at one time
houriShing one, though not SO much
attention has been given TO it in this
section in recent years. Mr.. Dennis
was man of considerable means. and
was largely interested in fruit growing
and in the harvesting of natural ice,
besides other enterprises. He is sur
vived by three sons and two daugh-
ters.
George T. Light, well-known busi-
ness man Of Charles Town, died in the
hospital in that place last Wednesday,
aged IA years. He had been in failing
health for some time past, and had
gone to the hospital the previous Sun
day for treatment. He was native
of Berkeley county, but had been en-
gagged in the drug business in Charles
Town for 50 years. He was highly re-
garded and had served as mayor of
Charles Town. He is survived by a
brother, Thomas Light, of Berkeley
county, and sister, Mrs. John F.
Morrison, near Shepherdstown. His
body was taken to Falling Waters for
burial.
Mrs. Emma Rebecca Remsburg, wife
of John d. Remsburg, died last Fri
day night at her home at Sharpsburg,
following a short illness from paralysis.
She was So years old, and was one of
the most highly esteemed women Of
that community. Besides her husband,
she is survived by three daughters.
]. Ransom Flagg, youngest son of
the late Captain George H. Flagg, for
merly of Charles Town, died recently
at his nOIIle III lNCW lOlh Wy IlC
is survived by his wife, son and two
daughters.
lanes w. Siler died at his home at
Berkeley Station last Sunday, aged S3
years. He is survived by his wife and
eight sons and daughters.
Mrs. Harriet Knode, an eStimable
ladv of Haeerstown, widow Of Oliver
H. Knode, died last Monday, aged IS
years.