Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-28
M0urertOWn
DEATH OF MRS. ALMA MEREDITH

at 1890 O'Clock at her home here. She
had been critically i'll since Monday |
noon when she suffered an attack of
rheumatism which caused congestion
of the lungs. The end came peace
fully. Her son, Edward, of Baltimore,
reached her bedside Friday night st
$50 O'Clock. She did not recognize
him, however, as several hours before
she had lapsed into death coma.
She was born at Ryde, Isle of Wight,
England, May ~, 1856. aged 6S years,
5 months and days. She was married
in 1874 and came to join her husband
in this country in 1874 and they resided
at Edinburg for years. The family
moved from Hopewell to our town in
1918.
She is survived by her husband, j..
Meredith and two daughters, Mrs.
w. E. Shaver, of Maurertown, and Mrs.
Margie Hill at home, and one son, Ed
ward S. Meredith. OF Baltimore. Anoth-
er son, Bernard H Meredith, preceded
her to the grave by eleven months.
She had been a member of the Meth
odist Church for years, and was an
active church worker since living here.
She had been a regular attendant of
the Brethren Church, being a promi
nent member of the choir, where her
loss will be keenly felt. She was a
lady of genial, sympathetic disposition
which endeared her to all those she
came in contact with in their religious
and work of charity. She was kind,
helpful neighbor, and one who was
always endeavoring to help any worthy
cause for church, town or community
The funeral services were conducted
at the Brethren Church, Sunday at 8
O'Clock by Rev. H. S. Coe, of Edin-
iburg, her former pastor, Rev. E. B.
Shaver and Rev. Francis Brown, Of
| Woodstock. Interment was made in
the family lot of the Maurertown Gem
etery.
lskThe pallbearers were L. D Yew
George F. Readle, Melvin Shrum, C
| L. James, A. G. Shaver and V. S
; Shaffer
| The floral offerings were~many ant
beautiful. The Woman's Missionar,
iSociety of the Brethren Church and thu
Citizens Club, of Maurertown each CAV,
appropriate designs.
The Male Trio of Woodstock, JOSEPH
L. Shaffer, F. S. Bowman and C. L
Gibbs with Mrs Duke L. Shaver at tn,
piano, furnished the music, the follow
ing hymns being used, Lead Kind.
Light, Abide With Me" and ''Som'
Day Well Understand"
The aged husband and family hav,
the sincere sympathy of a host 0
! friends.
i, / An excellent Christian lady has gon,
to her reward.
| Luther Jr. son of Mr.. and Mrs L. B
Kohne is suffering from an attack Of
tonsiiitis for the past few days.
| Guy Shrum who spent the weekend
with his family returned to Alexandra;
\, Monday where he has employment.
| Edw. S. Meredith who had beer
called here by the death of his mother
Mrs. Alma H. Meredith. returned Il
| his home at Baltimore Monday.
| Last Sunday evening with congre
lgation that filled the church to its
tcapacity, Rev. Ed. L. Miller pastor O
the Brethren Church, where specia
levangelistic services are being held,
brought soul stirring message to the
large audience, the subject was "Three
RS of the second coming" The inter
est continues TO grow, and there have
been three confessions. The meeting
will continue until Sunday night.
The subject for Saturday night, Sun.
Iday morning and night will be 1.-THE
Great Imperative, Doing our Best
land "the Lament of Millions" Song
services each night prior to preaching.
Mrs. Ida Gochenour accompanied her
daughter, Miss Zula Gochenour TO
Bridgewater, Sunday, where she will
visit for two weeks.
Paul and Roy, sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther NJ. Conner are having an attack
of grippe.
Joseph Edmonds and daughter, Miss
Anna are confined to their home on
the sick list.
A fiery cross was burnt in our Town
TUESDAY night at 9 o'clock. 1t was
placed at the intersection of Main ST.
and Shaver Avenue by an occupant of
car going South. 1t twas viewed with
pleasure by some and with alarm by
others of our citizens.
Mrs. c. L. James, who had been on
the sick list, is now able to attend TO
her domestic duties.
W. E. Shaver is making his delivery
of fruit and ornamental trees this week
from The Mountain View Nursery of