Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-03-23
THE DEATH RECORD.

IN Shepherdstown last Saturday night
soon after midnight. He had been III
for about a month with an attack of
genuine influenza, which from the first
caused his family and physician the
eravest anxiety. At times he would al.
parently seem better, but the dread
disease finally triumphed and the fatal
result could not be averted He was
aware of his danger, and in expressing
his gratitude to those who ministered
to him he said he was ready for the
end, and faced approaching death with
calmness and fortitude Mr. McDoh.
aid. who was "a years old, was borh
IN Warren county, Va, but his youth
was spent in the neighborhood of Mill
wood and White Post. He came here
to work for the Norfolk & Western
Railway, and was in the service of the
company for about 35 years. He was
for number of years in charge OF the
pumping station of the railroad at
Shepherdstown, and when this was
given up he was transferred to Shenan-
doah Junction on similar work, going
out on the morning train and back in
the evening. His pumping stations
were known far and wide for their
beautiful surroundings, for he made
Of them pretty little parks adorned
with flowers and shrubbery and kept
as neat as new pin. Everybody who
knew him liked him, for his friendly,
genial ways won for him the regard
of all who came in contact with him.
We have never known a man of kind
er heart, and he will be missed by
hundreds of friends-railroad men.
neighbors, old and young, Of every walk
in life. In his home he was devoted
to his wife and children and all that
loving thoughtfulness could suggest
was done for them. The family who
are thus bereaved have the sincere
sympathy Of our people. Besides his
wife, Mr.. Mcdonald is survived by
three sons and FIVE daughters: Homer
T. Mcdonald, of Schell, w. Va; Will
hanson, Of Baltimore; wardeil, at
home; Mrs. w. w. Claggett, near
Alexandria, Va; Mrs.-F. W. Mysrs;
Crawford, NJ j.; Mrs. w. T. Stringer,
Baltimore; Mrs. D. Frank Hill, Shep-
herdstown; and Miss Vivian, at home.
Also a brother, Walter Mcdonald, OF
Shepherdstown, and sister, Mrs. Kate
Cornwell, Of White Post, Va.
The funeral service was held Tues.
morning at his late home, by his pas
tor, Rev. ]. Fl. Haley, OF the M. E
Church South, and the body was laid
to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
DR.. Albert D. Baker, a well-known
dentist of Keedysville and one OF the
most prominent residents OF that COM
munity, died last Sunday night after
a brief illness. DR.. Baker had beeri
indisposed for some time past because
OF diabetes, but. on Saturday was ap-
parently as we'll as usual. He went to
Hagerstown in the evening, and not
feeling well when he returned, was
treated by his physician. A few hours
after he retired, persons in the house
heard him groaning and his sister was
summoned. AS she entered his room
he gave few gasps and died. DR..
Baker graduated from the Baltimore
Dental College in 1897 and since that
time had practiced his profession in
keedsyville. He had a number OF
Shepherdstown persons among his
patients and was highly regarded ss a
good man and an excellent dentist. He
was a Mason and member Of the
United Brethren Church. Dr. Baker,
who was 40 years old, was unmarried.
A brother and sister survive him.
Word has been received here telling
OF the death Of George w. Entier, a
native OF Shepherdstown, who passed
away at his home in Springfield, Ohio,
from the effects Of stroke Of apoplexy.
Mr.. Entler was son OF the late
Philip Entier, OF this place. He was
born here and spent his early life in
Shepherdstown. In 1868 he went to
Springfield and became engaged in
bridge-building and construction work,
at which he was very successful. He
often expressed his desire to revisit
his old home, but never did so from
the time he first went away. Mr..
Entler, who was rs years old, is sur
vived by his wife and a daughter and
by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah M. Walters,
Of Waynesboro, Pa, and Mrs. Rosa B.
Myers, Of Shepherdstown.
Thomas Milton Baker, a highly-re-
garded resident OF Charles Town, died
very suddenly at his home in that place
last Monday night from heart failure
He had been down town, apparently
in his usual health, and after return
ing home sat up until midnight, when
he went to bed. A few moments after
ward he died. Mr.. Baker was we'll
known musician, possessing fine bass
voice, and sang in the Episcopal choir.
He was also leader OF the Powhatan
Band. He had long been prominent
in musical affairs and was most use
full in directing entertainments. A man
OF upright Christian character. he will
be greatly missed in the community.
Mr.. Baker, who was 81 years old, is
survived by his wife, a brother and
two sisters.
Mrs. Belle Payne, highly-esteem-
ed recidenf ~ ~ a rftdo huro uidow ~