Shockey Roots

HOTELKEEPER DIES.

Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 9. — Benjamin Shockey, a well-known citizen, died at his residence here, after a long illness. He was 77 years old and was the father of thirteen children, eight of whom survive. Mr. Shockey resided on his farm for 22 years, when he moved to Waynesboro and took charge of the National Hotel, which he conducted for many years, after which he bought the Maryland Hotel at Highfield. Later he built the Park View Hotel at Pen Mar, and conducted it for six years.

Harrisburg telegraph., January 09, 1917, Page 14