The death of Charles Madison Keyser at his home near Compton, this county, on Wednesday, October 4th, removes one of the old and respected landmarks, for he was a man who had been known before Page county came into existence and was honored and respected by every one who knew him. There never was a time when the name of 'Mat' Keyser did not command respect by all who knew him, for he was the embodiment of honor and integrity in all the dealings of life. His bond was always good and his word better for there never was any finching or sidestepping from the ordinary obligations of like. With it all he was modest and retiring, never thrusting himself upon the public for adulation or praise. For years he had been living in the quietude of his home near Compton contenting himself with keeping abreast of the passing events of the day and manifesting his aforetime interest in the twilight hours of his life; for he was young despite his 92 years, 4 months and 24 days. As he grew older there was no abatement of his absorbing interest in the things of life as they grew more strenuous and unlike the things he loved and lured him three quarters of a century ago.
Everybody trusted and loved the man who had occupied stations of life in the county's judicial realm, for many years he having been one of the justices of the peace of Springfield district, an office to which he broguht honor and distinction, for few if any of the decisions that he had ever rendered were ever reversed by the high courts. He had true insight into the merits of the cases that came before him, deciding them with equity and impartiality. With all his leniency towards the lowly who came before him for adjudication of real or fancied wrongs he stood four square for law and its full enforcement, never wavering for sentiment or the glimpse of financial gain.
He was the son of Peter and Nancy Frey Keyser and was born May 11, 1830, in what was then Shenandoah county, west of the river from Rileyville. In 1859 he married Miss Martha Carpenter, of Madison county, a most excellent woman, who preceded him to the grave many years. In 1888 at a camp meeting held on his farm at Compton he united with the Methodist church and ever since that time has been an honored member and a true disciple of Him who occupid his daily thoughts and led the way that crowned his twilight hours. He was an honored member of one of the oldest and most respected families that have ever lived in the Page Valley and his passing, though not unlooked for, is mourned with deep and genuine sorrow. During his last, sickness he said from the beginning that it meant the end of all earthly things, though at times he seemed to rally and monentarily appeared to get a new and firmer grasp upon life, demonstrating his oft-repeated wish to live as long as he would be service to his fellow man. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hester Carvell and one brother, Peter J. Keyser, of Rileyville. In addition to the following children survive him:
Mrs. M. G. and Mrs. N. T. Sedwick, of near Fletcher's Chapel and Miss Nannie Keyser at home and two sons: John L., and C. P. Keyser.
The burial of Mr. Keyser took place on Friday at his home, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. B. Cook, an immense concourse of relatives and friends being in attendance.
Everybody trusted and loved the man who had occupied stations of life in the county's judicial realm, for many years he having been one of the justices of the peace of Springfield district, an office to which he broguht honor and distinction, for few if any of the decisions that he had ever rendered were ever reversed by the high courts. He had true insight into the merits of the cases that came before him, deciding them with equity and impartiality. With all his leniency towards the lowly who came before him for adjudication of real or fancied wrongs he stood four square for law and its full enforcement, never wavering for sentiment or the glimpse of financial gain.
He was the son of Peter and Nancy Frey Keyser and was born May 11, 1830, in what was then Shenandoah county, west of the river from Rileyville. In 1859 he married Miss Martha Carpenter, of Madison county, a most excellent woman, who preceded him to the grave many years. In 1888 at a camp meeting held on his farm at Compton he united with the Methodist church and ever since that time has been an honored member and a true disciple of Him who occupid his daily thoughts and led the way that crowned his twilight hours. He was an honored member of one of the oldest and most respected families that have ever lived in the Page Valley and his passing, though not unlooked for, is mourned with deep and genuine sorrow. During his last, sickness he said from the beginning that it meant the end of all earthly things, though at times he seemed to rally and monentarily appeared to get a new and firmer grasp upon life, demonstrating his oft-repeated wish to live as long as he would be service to his fellow man. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hester Carvell and one brother, Peter J. Keyser, of Rileyville. In addition to the following children survive him:
Mrs. M. G. and Mrs. N. T. Sedwick, of near Fletcher's Chapel and Miss Nannie Keyser at home and two sons: John L., and C. P. Keyser.
The burial of Mr. Keyser took place on Friday at his home, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. B. Cook, an immense concourse of relatives and friends being in attendance.
The death of Charles Madison Keyser at his home near Compton, this county, on Wednesday, October 4th, removes one of the old and respected landmarks, for he was a man who had been known before Page county came into existence and was honored and respected by every one who knew him. There never was a time when the name of 'Mat' Keyser did not command respect by all who knew him, for he was the embodiment of honor and integrity in all the dealings of life. His bond was always good and his word better for there never was any finching or sidestepping from the ordinary obligations of like. With it all he was modest and retiring, never thrusting himself upon the public for adulation or praise. For years he had been living in the quietude of his home near Compton contenting himself with keeping abreast of the passing events of the day and manifesting his aforetime interest in the twilight hours of his life; for he was young despite his 92 years, 4 months and 24 days. As he grew older there was no abatement of his absorbing interest in the things of life as they grew more strenuous and unlike the things he loved and lured him three quarters of a century ago.
Everybody trusted and loved the man who had occupied stations of life in the county's judicial realm, for many years he having been one of the justices of the peace of Springfield district, an office to which he broguht honor and distinction, for few if any of the decisions that he had ever rendered were ever reversed by the high courts. He had true insight into the merits of the cases that came before him, deciding them with equity and impartiality. With all his leniency towards the lowly who came before him for adjudication of real or fancied wrongs he stood four square for law and its full enforcement, never wavering for sentiment or the glimpse of financial gain.
He was the son of Peter and Nancy Frey Keyser and was born May 11, 1830, in what was then Shenandoah county, west of the river from Rileyville. In 1859 he married Miss Martha Carpenter, of Madison county, a most excellent woman, who preceded him to the grave many years. In 1888 at a camp meeting held on his farm at Compton he united with the Methodist church and ever since that time has been an honored member and a true disciple of Him who occupid his daily thoughts and led the way that crowned his twilight hours. He was an honored member of one of the oldest and most respected families that have ever lived in the Page Valley and his passing, though not unlooked for, is mourned with deep and genuine sorrow. During his last, sickness he said from the beginning that it meant the end of all earthly things, though at times he seemed to rally and monentarily appeared to get a new and firmer grasp upon life, demonstrating his oft-repeated wish to live as long as he would be service to his fellow man. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hester Carvell and one brother, Peter J. Keyser, of Rileyville. In addition to the following children survive him:
Mrs. M. G. and Mrs. N. T. Sedwick, of near Fletcher's Chapel and Miss Nannie Keyser at home and two sons: John L., and C. P. Keyser.
The burial of Mr. Keyser took place on Friday at his home, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. B. Cook, an immense concourse of relatives and friends being in attendance.
Everybody trusted and loved the man who had occupied stations of life in the county's judicial realm, for many years he having been one of the justices of the peace of Springfield district, an office to which he broguht honor and distinction, for few if any of the decisions that he had ever rendered were ever reversed by the high courts. He had true insight into the merits of the cases that came before him, deciding them with equity and impartiality. With all his leniency towards the lowly who came before him for adjudication of real or fancied wrongs he stood four square for law and its full enforcement, never wavering for sentiment or the glimpse of financial gain.
He was the son of Peter and Nancy Frey Keyser and was born May 11, 1830, in what was then Shenandoah county, west of the river from Rileyville. In 1859 he married Miss Martha Carpenter, of Madison county, a most excellent woman, who preceded him to the grave many years. In 1888 at a camp meeting held on his farm at Compton he united with the Methodist church and ever since that time has been an honored member and a true disciple of Him who occupid his daily thoughts and led the way that crowned his twilight hours. He was an honored member of one of the oldest and most respected families that have ever lived in the Page Valley and his passing, though not unlooked for, is mourned with deep and genuine sorrow. During his last, sickness he said from the beginning that it meant the end of all earthly things, though at times he seemed to rally and monentarily appeared to get a new and firmer grasp upon life, demonstrating his oft-repeated wish to live as long as he would be service to his fellow man. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hester Carvell and one brother, Peter J. Keyser, of Rileyville. In addition to the following children survive him:
Mrs. M. G. and Mrs. N. T. Sedwick, of near Fletcher's Chapel and Miss Nannie Keyser at home and two sons: John L., and C. P. Keyser.
The burial of Mr. Keyser took place on Friday at his home, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. B. Cook, an immense concourse of relatives and friends being in attendance.
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