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1881
Allen, Lydia Ann Allen
Source: Monroe County courthouse records, Woodsfield, Ohio, December 2, 1881
Lydia Ann Allen died December 2, 1881, aged 8 years, 8 months and 11 days in
Center township. Daughter of Reuben and Minerva Allen.
Allen,
Spirit of Democracy,
Lydia A., daughter of R. and P. Allen, died
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT BY THE SCHOOL
WHEREAS --It is
pleased an all wise God in his providence to remove from our school one of our
most amiable pupils and beloved schoolmates, to her heavenly home above.
THEREFORE RESOLVED—That in the death of
RESOLVED—That when we think of her
we will strive to imitate the many good and noble traits that clustered around
her character.
RESOLVED—That in this, their
severe trial, we offer our sincere condolences to the father, mother, brothers
and sisters of the deceased. May he who directs all things pour the balm of
consolation into their wounded hearts.
RESOLVED—That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to each of the county papers for publication.
E. BROWN, TEACHER
JERE W. HAWKINS, FORMER TEACHER
Allen, Sadie Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 19, 1881
Died—On Saturday, the 16th
inst, in this place, of congestion of the brain, Sadie, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C. N. Allen, aged 20 months.
Her remains were taken to
Sadie was a lovely little girl, filling her home with much
joy and happiness; but there is a void never to be filled—one that reaches
beyond the parental roof; a vacant chair; one that is missed around the family heartstone.
Alas! She has answered to the call of her Savior, “Suffer
little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the “
Darling, from your slumbers deep,
Mother
calls—will you not waken?
In that lone, mysterious sleep,
Do you
dream of hearts forsaken?
Safe, where joys ne’er droop and languish
Are you
watching overheard?
Oh, the passion of the anguish,
Baby’s dead!
Amos, Jane Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Jane Amos, mother
of John M. Amos, editor of the Caldwell Citizens’ Press, which occurred at her
home in
She was an excellent Christian
woman and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was one of the early pioneers of
Andrews, Ella Andrews
Spirit of Democracy,
Ozark—Died at her home near here
on Friday, December 9th, at
Ella rallied for several days curing her illness, and her
recovery was thought certain, but she was suddenly taken worse and died in a
short time there-after.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church. She was prepared
for the change. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at the
Andrews, Emma Andrews nee Booth
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emma Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Booth, of
Clarington, died on the 1st inst.
The funeral services were conducted by Revs.
Armstrong, James Armstrong
Spirit of Democracy,
James Armstrong, of
Armstrong, Walter Armstrong
Spirit of Democracy,
Walter, the six year old son of Mr. Julius Armstrong, died
from the effects of diphtheria at
The funeral took place in the afternoon.
He was a loveable child, and his death is a fearful blow to
the family.—Bellaire Tribune, 8th inst
Aulenbach, Carl Aulenbach
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Carl Aulenbach, former
Pastor of the
Ault, Charles Ault
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of Lung Fever, Sept. 27th Charles Ault, only son of Amos and
Margaret Ault, aged about 2 years.
Baily, John Baily
Spirit of Democracy,
John Baily, a well to do farmer
of Liberty Township, dropped dead while hauling in oats, about 3 o’clock on
Thursday last [August 18, 1881].
He had been complaining occasionally of pain in his breast,
but it is thought that heart disease was the cause of death, he was 60 years
old; born in Ireland, and a valued member of the Presbyterian Church—Guernsey
Times, 18th inst.
Baker, Samuel Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
A little boy named Samuel Baker was killed near
Bates, Rebecca Bates
Spirit of Democracy,
Rebecca Bates, of
Bell, Young son Bell
Spirit of Democracy,
On Friday when Mrs. James Bell of near McCleary’s
Mills in Jefferson township, was absent for a brief visit at a neighbors, her
husband left the house for a little while to go to the stable to feed his
horses, leaving two little children, one aged four years and the other six. He
returned in but a very little while horrified at finding the clothing of the
youngest child—a pretty little boy—in flames. The child was in spasms from
pain, and after suffering the utmost of misery died on Saturday morning [
Beringer, John Beringer
Spirit of Democracy,
A case of trichine has been
developed at
Berry, (Young daughter) Berry
Spirit of Democracy,
A little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
[d.
Blacklege, James Alvadore
Blacklege
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Their home is strangely quiet now.
Like the tender dower
He passed
away from earth
To bloom in Heaven’s sweet vales,
And share
the angel’s mirth,
We will not weep for Alva,
For soon
we’ll join that band
Where Alva dwells so peaceful.
In a bright and happy land.
Blowers, Samuel Blowers
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Blowers, an old citizen who resided two miles east
of this place, died on the 29th, ult.
Bohl, Catherine Bohl
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine, wife of Mr. Conrad Bohl,
of Fearing township, and mother of the Hon. Henry Bohl, of this city, died on Tuesday evening [February 28,
1881] at 9:00 o’clock, of inflammatory rheumatism, of which she had suffered
for over two years. She was about 70 years of age and had always been blessed
with good health until she was taken with the disease which caused her death, Mrs. Bohl was an exampiary woman and a kind and loving mother.
Bonian, M. Bonian
Spirit of Democracy,
M. Bonian, of McLead
township, near
Bottenfield, (Young son) Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 22d inst, a little son
of Mr. and Mrs. Bottenfield, aged two years.
The remains will be taken to
Bower, Joseph Bower
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On March 9th, near
Bowman, Mrs. Pluma Bowman
Smith, (Young son) Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
OZARK,O.—Mrs. Huldah
Smith recently returned from
While there one of her Grandchildren, a little son of Peter
Smith, died of diphtheria. She had been home but a few days when she received a
letter stating that her daughter was dangerously ill and wanted her to come
immediately. She went the first of this week but found on her arrival there
that her daughter, Mrs. Pluma Bowman, was dead and
buried.
Bradfield, Albert Bradfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Bradfield, who lived near
Heart disease is the supposed cause of death.
Bridgeman, John Bridgeman
Spirit of Democracy,
John Bridgeman, of Lee township,
died on the 11th inst. Mr. Bidgeman came
to this county in 1805.
Brock, Eliel Brock
Spirit of Democracy,
Eliel Brock, of Cameron, this
county, aged 28 years, died of typhoid fever on the 14th inst.
Brown, Albert Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Consumption, in
He was a member of the Christian Church and leaves a large
circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Albert now lives beneath the sod,
His spirit in Heaven will stay,
His body will rise to meet his God
By Angels he carried away A FRIEND
Brown, Eliza Jane Brown nee Smyth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died,
She removed with her brothers to
She leaves a husband and seven children with a large circle
of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Brown, Maria Brown nee Kent
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Maria Brown, wife of G. W. Brown of near Summerfield
died Tuesday [
Brown, Otto Brown
Blacklege, Alva Blacklege
Driggs, Edella Driggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Ozark, O.—Sept. 8, 1881—Since writing before the dreaded
reaper death has invaded our quiet little place, and again verified the adage,
that death loves a shining mark, by removing from amongst us three of our
brightest, fairest children.
Of diphtheria on August 21st,
Otto, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, after an illness of three days.
The same evening (of Otto’s death) Alva, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Blacklege, was taken with the same disease and died the
following Thursday [
In the new grave yard there were three graves made. In one
short week three lovely forms were laid. Out of sight of friends they were laid
away, to awaken no more until the judgement day. But
eyes are heavy. And hearts are sore. Parents mourn for the children that will
come no more. They cannot return to us, yet we may go to them.—May we all join
our children in the glory world. AMEN
Brown, Otto Carl Brown 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
He carries the Lambs in His bosom,
There is never a Lamb his away from the cold
But looms in the summer eternal.
When storms sweep the hill and the night gathers
deep,
We think of our paradise blossom,
And hear the same song for the weary that weep:
The weakest are safest, for over the steep,
He carries the Lambs in His bosom.
Brown, Philip J. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 4th inst., in Green township, this county. Philip J. Brown,
aged 78 years. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery here on
Saturday, the 5th inst.
Brown, Williard Clyde Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Summer has almost gone,
The leaves are turning yellow, red and
brown,
How beautiful the trees look,
And the nuts, see how ripe and nice they
are’ on.
Bunfill, George Bunfill
Spirit of Democracy,
Yesterday morning an accident happened at the north end of
the P. W. & Ky. Passenger depot, by which George Bunfill,
a deck-hand on board the Belle Prince, lost his life, being run over and
crushed into a unrecognizable mass.
The morning freight train, with a passenger car attached, arrived
at the yards in
The cars were coming slowly,
slowly, not over four miles an hour, having lost their momentum.
Just before they reached the platform Bunfill
came up the bank and started to walk in front of the cars. It appeared as
though he was endeavoring to see how long he could stay on the track and not be
hit. John Joyce, a brakeman who was at the switch yelled to him, but he paid no
attention, and to the horror of all who were about he was seen to be struck by
the car and knocked forward. It is thought that the forward trucks of the first
car passed over his body, but the rear trucks caught him and commenced rolling
him, the crackling of the bones being distinctly heard. Had the train been
going fast it would undoubtedly have kept the track, but as it was going slowly
the body of Bunfill sufficed to throw four cars from
the truck, and, it was not until the heavy train had passed along at least four
car lengths that it was stopped.
The engineer of the engine on the side track saw the man as
the first trucks passed over him and blew for “down brakes” which was obeyed
and accounted for the sudden stoppage of the train. The sight presented was an
awful one, the cars being twisted about, the platform planks torn up and
splintered, blood all around and pieces of flesh scattered along; while under
one of the cars lay a quivering mass that had once been a human being.
Wheeling Intelligencer,
8th inst
George Bunfill,
who was killed by the cars in
Burgess, Mrs. Burgess
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday evening, the 10th [sic-11th]
inst., Mrs. Burgess, of near Linton Mills, who was suffering from an attack of
colic assumed the responsibility of dispersing her own medicine to relieve the
pain. She entered the room where her son, Dr. James Burgess keeps his medicine
and took from a bottle in mistake about sixty grains of sulphate
of morphia. The symptoms which followed disclosed her
error, and her son was dispatched for, who was a few miles distant, Dr. Isgraham, of Bridgeville, was also summoned, but the
unfortunate woman was too far gone to be benefited by medical aid. She died
that night and her remains were followed by many friends to
Burkhart, Catherine Philomenia
Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burkhart, of this
place, died on the 2d inst. [Child’s name—Catherine Philomenia]
Burnside, General Burnside
Spirit of Democracy,
General Burnside, of
Burris, Porsasha Burris
Grandmother Burris died on October 4th, at her home
near the grove M. E. Church. [ submitter’s note—Her
first name was Porsasha]
Burton, Harry Burton
Spirit of Democracy,
Harry, a little child of John Burton’s died of diphtheria
on the 18th ult.
[Harry died in October—1881]
Buskirk, Willie Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 21st
inst., of spinal meningitis, Willie, only child of Dennis and Mattie Buskirk, aged 9 years, 2 months and 6 days.
“ It must be sweet in childhood to
give back the spirit to its Maker before the heart has grown familiar with
sin.”
Willie was a good, bright, patient little boy of maturity
of judgement beyond his years. His amiable and
affectionate disposition caused him to be loved by all who knew him. In the
springtime of his life he was called by the All-wise Father to his home with
those who do always behold His face and in the spring-time we have laid to
rest, when the buds are swelling and the flowers blooming and the soft spring
winds whisper above his grave seem to say to the breaking hearts of those left
to mourn, “ He is not lost, but gone before.”
Willie is missed. He sings with the angels. Before he died
he seemed to have a presentment of death, and was willing to go. May God bless
the stricken parents and help them to meet Willie in Heaven.
Butt, Sophia Butt
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 16th of Dropsy, Mrs. Sophia
Butt, wife of Mr. Jacob Butt, Sr., aged 52 years.
Campbell, Mrs. Campbell
Spirit of Democracy,
An old and much esteemed lady of Wells’ Bottom, Mrs.
Campbell, departed this life on the 22d inst.
She was buried at the home grave yard Tuesday last. A large
concourse of friends, and relatives, and relatives followed her remains to its
last resting place.
Carpenter, (Young son) Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
A son of Randolph Carpenter of Seneca township,
was killed on the 21st, inst, by a tree his father was cutting,
falling upon him.
Carpenter, Dr. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Carpenter of
Carpenter, Matt H. Carpenter
Spirit of
Democracy,
Senator Matt H. Carpenter, of
Carpenter, Robert Carpenter Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Beaver township, Noble county, on July 22d., Robert Carpenter, Sr., aged 84 years.
Chapman, Wheeler Chapman
Spirit of Democracy,
Wheeler Chapman, a man of 70 years old, who lived near
Clark, Jane Clark
Spirit of Democracy,
George Laing of this place received, Tuesday, the sad
intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jane Clark, wife of Sarafield
Clark, an aunt of Auditor Atkinson of this county.
Mrs. Clark resided near this place many years, but removed
to Ridge Farm,
She was quite an old lady.
Clarvoe, Maude M. Clarvoe
nee Barnes
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarvoe—On Saturday evening
October 29, at
Funeral will take place from the residence of her mother,
Long and tedious were her sufferings. Life was sweet to
her. She wished so much to live, but God willed it otherwise and called her
away.
Rest dear sister, to your new
home.--Washington City Paper
.
Driggs,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Little daughter Lena Estella Driggs, aged 1 year, 7 months and 16 days; died of
diphtheria
“I take thee little Lamb’s, said he,
And lay them in my breast;
Protection they shall find in me
In me be ever blest.”
The parents have “each heard a voice.”
Tis the voice of their God. “I love thee,”
I love thee pass under the Rod.” W. BEDALL
Clegg, Sarah Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Consumption, near Round Bottom,
Miss Clegg was a member of the M. E. Church, to which she
united herself five years ago. She had suffered long and much,
but bore it with that meek resignation which bespoke the maturity of her
Christian graces. She heard the Master call without a shadow of fear, and laid
down the Cross to put on the Crown, knowing in whom she put her trust, and was
willing to confide in Him for a glorious immortality. Rev. Ferguson conducted
the funeral services.
How happy the angels that fall
Transported at Jesus’ name;
The saints whom he soonest shall call
To share
in the feast of the Lamb!
No longer imprisioned in
clay,
Who next
from the dungeon shall fly?
Who first shall be summoned away?
My
merciful Lord.—Is it I?
.
O Jesus, if this be Thy will,
That
suddenly I should depart,
Thy counsel of mercy reveal,
And
whisper Thy call in my heart;
O, give me a signal to know
If Thou
wouldst’ soon have me remove
And leave the dull body below
And fly
to the regions above. Matilda
H. McMahon
Clithers, Jemima Clithers
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jemima R. Clethers was born
“ Mother Clithers”
as she was familiarly designated was one of those few unwavering, unflinching
and established Christians who are the “salt of the earth.”
She united with the M. E. Church and was converted at the
age of 11 years. From that time until her death her “face was as a flint,”
Heavenward.”
She “grew in grace” as she
advanced in life. Her delight was in the old fashioned Wesleyan class meeting.
She was a model in attendance on the ordinances of the House of the Lord.
With her husband, John D. Clithers,
who preceded her a little more than a year to their Heavenly home; and who was
for years both a class leader and an exhorter. She was one of the “main
pillars” of the
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth
yes, with the Spirit, that they may rest from their
labors; and their works do follow them.” John
A. Wright
Cooper, Anthony Cooper
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On July 20th, at his home in
Cowen, Presley S. Cowen
Spirit of Democracy,
Of
Presley S. Cowen, who fell from a balloon at Washington,
“Presley Cowen is the oldest son of Hon. Judge Cowen, one
of our prominent citizens, and was in the thirty-third year of his age.
Prof. Tony White, one of our
St. Clairsville boys, has been engaged in giving
balloon ascensions at county fairs in this and other States, and has become
quite an expert. White is quite an athlete and was very successful in all his
ascensions.
Presley Cowen, who was
somewhat reckless and not disposed to care much for his personal safety, has
had for some time an ambition to become a balloonist, and he accordingly
arranged with young White to go with him (White) to the Washington Fair and
make his first ascension at that place, provided two ascensions were to be made
there. White made the first ascension on Thursday. On Friday Cowen was
determined to ascend, and go he would, although Mr. White and several other
friends, who went to
He got off all right on the
trip and the ascension was a very fine one. But hardly had the balloon started
until Cowen climbed up above the basket and stood there clinging to the ropes
with one hand and waving his hat with the other. He remained in this position
as long as he could be seen. The balloons ascended about three-fourths of a
mile and then began to descend. It came down until it reached the tops of the
trees in a piece of woods, three-fourths of a mile from the fairgrounds. When the balloon struck the tops of the trees, those who were
watching it from the fair-grounds saw that it suddenly bounded up into the air
again, as though it had been suddenly relieved of its burden. It was
suspected at once that Presley had fallen out, and a number of persons went at
once to the spot, where they found their fears were realized.
Cowen was found lying on the
grounds in the woods in an unconscious condition. He had fallen about sixty
feet, but was not mangled. A doctor and a wagon were sent for, and when both
came the unfortunate man was conveyed back to town. He died [October 7, 1881]
about the time the hotel was reached, but before being removed from the wagon.
The physician says his spine was injured, but that he died from internal
hemorrhage. He spoke a few words only after he was found. There was no one to
blame for the accident except Presley Cowen himself—Bellaire Independent
Cox, E. B. Cox
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. E. B. Cox, formerly a resident of this place and at one
time postmaster, died at his residence in
Crawford, Hugh Crawford
Spirit of Democracy,
Hugh Crawford was born in
They were both highly esteemed and were both members of the
Presbyterian Church.
The six surviving children all possess the respect and
confidence of the communities in which they reside and are all members of the
church at
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” J. A. W.
Cross, Marian Cross nee Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. John Walter Cross, (George Eliot) the distinguished
English novelist, died in the night of the 22d of December. Her maiden name was
Marian Evans, and she was born in
Cutler, Eva Cutler
Cutler, Albert Cutler
Cutler, Emma Cutler
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Cutler, of Buckhill
Bottom has lost three children—one boy and two girls, ages –10, 12 and 15 years
within a weeks time, the last dying on Monday evening last. Diptheria
was the cause of their death and it was brought from Bellaire by relatives.[submitter’s notes- Albert died,
Darrah, Robert Darrah
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Darrah, brother of clerk Darrah, after a brief illness from pneumonia, died on
Friday at his residence two miles west of Bellaire, aged fifty-two years.
The funeral took place on Sunday under the conduct of the
Masonic fraternity.
Deceased was esteemed as a good neighbor citizen.—Belmont
Chronicle, 1st inst
Davis, James Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
We feel sad to record the death of Captain James Davis,
which occurred at the St. Charles Hotel Wheeling Wednesday morning last
[
Captain Davis was acknowledged to be one of the best steamboatsmen on the river and had just completed the nice
little, Return, and had intended to commence running his elegant little craft
in the
Dietrich, Jacob Dietrich
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob, son of George Dietrich, died at his father’s
residence four miles south of this place, on the 29th ult, aged 20 years. He was an exemplary young man, having
joined the
He went from home to work on the steamer Courier in January
last, and remained on her till in March, when he strained himself in lifting,
and was taken sick from the effects of it. He was skillfully treated by Dr.
Roe, of
“Why should we mourn departed friends,
Or grieve at death’s alarm?
‘Tis but the voice that
Jesus sends
To call us to his arms.”
Wetzel Co. (
Dixon, Mr. Dixon
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Dixon, of Neff’s Siding,
Dixon, James Dixon 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this sketch was the son of Andrew and Rachel
Dixon. Andrew Dixon emigrated to
He was born
--Eight children (four sons
and four daughters) are now living.
Mr. Dixon united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
about the year 1836 and was an active member while that church maintained its
organization, then known as the old Shiloh church, (now Bethel) after which, he
united with the Presbyterian Church. He was always a firm believer in the
teachings of Holy Writ and was a strong advocate of its doctrines. Although his
mind might be at a loss to comprehend other matters, yet upon religious duties
it was clear and comprehensive to the last, and, in acts of benevolence and
charity, he was always exceedingly liberal. No human being can say he was ever
turned hungry from his door, or was ever denied shelter. In weights and
measures he was exceedingly careful to give the full share to the party
purchasing. His mind was clear on all points of the Scriptures, until the last,
and he had always been a great Scripture reader.
Very few men who had not the advantage of education had so
good a store of information. History and Astronomy were his favorite studies.
He received his education on the same farm where he lived, in a log cabin
school house. He gave the ground on which the Coal Brook Presbyterian Church is
built and contributed liberally to the Church.
James Dixon passed away from this life
Dotson, Joseph Dotson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 15, 1881
Died—At his father’s residence in Noble county,
Ohio, Oct. 21, 1881, Joseph Dotson; in the 24th year of his life.
Death is a melancholy day to those who have no God. That
which is the terror comes alike to all and the stoutest heart is often filled
with dismay at his silent but warm approach.—Death beds bring the beholder into
near proximity to the Spirit World; and who does not then wish to die the death
of the righteous? Safe in the arms of Jesus as the departing soul goes down
into the cold waters of the dark river, reluctently
bidding adieu to loved ones and familiar objects of earth forever.—Every circumstances becomes clothed with an awful solemnity.
Fear and dismay harass the soul that is not supported by faith and hope in the
Savior of sinners. Not so with the beloved subject of this notice. He met the
last enemy peacefully. His anchor was cast within the vail
and his feet planted on the Rock of Ages. For him to live was
Christ and to die was gain. Brother Dotson was born and brought up within the
bounds of the Swazey M. E. Church and converted in
early life and his subsequent life gave satisfactory evidence that he had consecrated
himself in meek humility to the service of his God. For a short time he labored
to do good in the Temperance cause in the suppression
of intemperance and the building up of temperance but his health failed and he
was obliged to yield to the inroads of that insidious and deceptive foe,
Consumption. For a time he tried the benefit of medical counsel, but all was
ineffectual. At home he ended his days amid the kindly ministry of loving
friends.
The members of Pleasant Valley Division, No. 7, met in regular
session and unamiously adopted the following
resolutions:
WHEREAS—God in his providence has been pleased to call one
our beloved members from his labors on earth to his heavenly home, therefore,
RESOLVED—That we feel keenly this
separation from one who was endeared to us by so many pleasant memories of
devotion to his Church and Division.—One that was ever faithful in the
discharge of all duties as a Christian Brother and Son has gone to his reward.
RESOLVED—That in the death of our esteemed Brother the
Church has suffered a severe loss, and our Division has been deprived of a warm
friend by whose presence we were aided in our work for the Master.
RESOLVED—That we recognize in our
bereavement the hand of our Heavenly Father and how in humble submission
saying, thy will, O Lord, not ours be done.
RESOLVED—That we extend our
heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved family, and that a copy of these
resolutions be sent them and a copy to the
(COMMITTEE)
Duvall, Effie Duvall nee obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Thursday morning,
Dearest Effie, how we miss thee,
Miss thy little prattling tongue;
And the evening shade is gone.
Yet again we hope to meet thee.
When the days of life are fled.
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is
shed. L. G.
Duvall, Ross Duvall
Duvall, Wm. C. Duvall
Duvall, Edie Duvall
Raines, Clara Raines
Spirit of Democracy,
Prof. A. W. Grissell conducted
the funeral services.
Ross and Willie bade their friends
farewell and told them where they wished to be buried and what disposition to
make of their money. Ross willed all his (several dollars) to the new church
and Willie gave one dollar toward the church and the balance to his little
sister, who survived him but two days.
Clyde Brown also gave his savings (which amounted to
several dollars) to the church fund, and Alva Blacklege
gave a dollar to the church before he was taken sick. Thus we see the four boys
that left us before the church was fairly commenced were interested and anxious
of the new church. Let older ones be admonished by their example.
On Monday, Sept. 19th, Clara, youngest child of
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Raines, died, aged five years, five months and fourteen
days.
.
Dark clouds gathered over our place,
And the shadows crept about,
For in several homes in Ozark
Their brightest lights went
out.
The joyous about of boyhood
And the childish prattle were stilled.
‘Twas hard to say “Thy will be done,”
Even though
the Master willed.
Our hearts go out in sympathy
To those parents are bereft,
And we watch with trembling
anxiety
The children that are left,
May God who is rich in mercy
Stay the destrying
angels hand,
And may parents and children
be reunited
In the
Heavenly Land.
Duvall, Ross Duvall 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Sunday morning,
After Ross had bidden his friends
farewell he said: Turn me over; I am satisfied now and I want to rest.” He only
breathed two or three times after his request was granted.
Ross rested when his spirit fled,
When in awe we whispered, “Ross is dead!”
Ere his body was laid beneath the sod,
His spirit rested with his God.
.
Weep not, father, mother, for Ross;
Weep not, sister, brother, your loss
Is his gain. The Master
knew best—
Ross is satisfied now and at rest.
Duvall, Willie C. Duvall nee 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Tuesday morning,
Weep not for a son deceased,
Our loss
is his infinite gain;
A soul out of prison released,
And freed from its bodily chain.
.
With songs let us follow his flight
And mount
with his spirit above,
Escaped to the mansions of light
And lodged in the
Eberle, J. M. Eberle
Spirit of Democracy,
J. M. Eberle, a resident of
Deceased was a soldier under the first Napolleon
and campaigned with him from 1811 to 1815.—Belmont Chronicle, 12th
inst.
[date of death-
Edney, R. P. Edney
Spirit of Democracy,
Edney, R.P. Edney, formerly a
resident of Woodsfield, died at his home near
Elliott, Herman C. Elliott
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Ozark,
His remains were taken to Beallsville for interment.
Farewell, Hermie, thou
hast let us,
None can ever fill your place;
How we miss thy merry laughter,
How we miss thy smiling face,
How we miss the many helps
Thy little hands were want
to give;
How lonely are our hearts and home,
Since you went to Heaven to
live.
You have gone to live in a country
Where the inhabitants never die,
And we expect to meet thee, Hermie,
In the sweet by and by.
Elliott, Hermie C. Elliott 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has invaded our quiet village and taken from our
midst little Hermie C. Elliott; he was taken very
sick with lung fever on Thursday, May 5, and died the following Monday [
Dr. Keyser and Stewart were in attendance, but skill and
good nursing could not save Hermie; his sufferings
were intense.
Engeman, George H. Engeman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, 21st of Dropsy, George H., a little
son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Engeman, aged 1 year, 11
months, 24 days.
Georgie was a bright, promising
little boy. The parents have the condolence of the community.—Clarington
Independent, 29th ult
Erlewine, Daniel Erlewine
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Evans, (Young Child) Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of Mr. Stephen Evans died in this place on the 1st,
inst.
Evans, (Young child-4th child) Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
A fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Evans died of
diphtheria last week.
Evans, Clendenon Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
Another child of Mrs. S. B. Evans died on the 22d inst, of
diphtheria. This is the third death in Mr. Evans family within the past month
from that dreaded disease. His three remaining children, one here and two at
Ozark are afflicted with the same disease. The heartfelt sympathies of our
people go out to Mr. and Mrs. Evans in this, their time of sore affliction and
trouble.
[submitter’s note** child’s name—Clendenon]
Evans, Katie Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Katie, a little daughter of Mr. S. B. Evans, died in
this place, of diphtheria, on the 8th inst.
Fankhouser, Samuel Fankhouser
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Samuel Fankhouser, of
Farrier, Estella Farrier
Spirit of Democracy,
Estella, daughter of Samuel Farrier,
of Clarington, died of scarlet fever on the 12th inst.
Faupel, John H. Faupel
Spirit of Democracy,
John H. Faupel, a half-brother of
Adam and Charles Faupel of this city, was killed on
the B & O R.R.
near Mannington on Saturday evening
[
Just how he came to fall under the cars we could not learn,
but it is supposed he was tightening a brake, when it let go or broke, throwing
him beneath the wheels. Both legs were cut off close to the body, and he never
spoke after he was picked up.
Adam and Charley Faupel left here
Sunday morning to take charge of the remains.—Bellaire Independent, 8th
inst.
Fleming, Robert Fleming
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Fleming, of near
Foraker, (Elderly Lady) Foraker
Spirit of Democracy,
An old lady named Foraker, while crossing Salt Creek, near
Forney, John W. Forney
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. John W. Forney, editor of the Progress, published in
Mr. Forney was an able writer, and one of the best informed
newspaper men in the
Foster, Frank Foster
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Foster, a prominent young business man of
Fox, James Fox
Spirit of Democracy,
A human body was found at Gamble’s Landing
about three miles below town on Sunday evening last.
It was reckonized by two or three
parties as the body of James Fox who had been missed on board the steamer
Diurnal on Thursday night before.
An inquest was held by Squire Telford and from the report
of the crew of the Diurnal, it is supposed that Mr. Fox had gotten up in his
sleep and walked over board.—
The deceased resided two or three miles back of Matamoras
and had only been married a month or two.
Squire Telford notified his friends of the facts and buried
the body on the river bank until friends are heard from.
Frame, Lizzie Frame
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday near Gibson’s Station, Miss Lizzie, a daughter of
Mrs. Eliza Frame, took from the hearth at the dwelling the full of a shovel of
live coals to start a fire in a tenant house near by. A coal dropped from the
shovel into some dry grass which ignited and soon the flames were rushing
through it towards the barn. The alarmed Lizzie attempted to extinguish the
fire. Her clothing ignited and almost instantly she was wrapped in a sheet of
flame.—Frenzed with pain she ran shrieking from the
burning grass. Her mother heard her cries and soon overtook her. The mother, although
her own clothing several times caught fire, with her naked hands, tried to
smother the flames about the burning daughter.
Miss Lizzie lingered in the most intense agony for nearly
fourteen hours and died. One-third of the surface of her body was roasted and
crisped.—Cambridge Jeffersonian, 31st, inst.
Franzheim, Will Franzheim
Spirit of Democracy,
Intelligence of the accidental drowning of Mr. Will Franzheim at
This morning while he and some others of the party were in
swimming young Franzheim, it is supposed was taken
with cramps, and he sank to rise no more alive, before help could reach him. His
friends, however, used every exertion and finally succeeded in recovering the
body. The remains of the unfortunate young man will be buried from the
residence of his mother in Wheeling.—Bellaire Independent, 12th
inst.
Freiber, Louis Freiber,
Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Cameron, in
The deceased was born in
Bro. Freiber was a true
Christian, being a member of the M. E. Church for nearly 60 years. The wife is
bereaved of a true husband; the children of a kind and good father; and the
community has lost one of its best citizens. He was followed to the cemetery by
a large procession of relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Clark.
When each can feel a mourner’s sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from hear to heart.
.
Cease, mourners, cease, and weep no more,
Your friend has passed from earth away;
Where all is joy and peace and love,
To that eternal home above.
Garfield, James A. Garfield
Spirit of Democracy,
WASHINGTON-D.C., JULY 2—President Garfield was shot at the
Two shots were fired, the first taking effect near the
shoulder, the other in the back as he fell. The assassin was arrested
immediately; name not known. C.
A. Tinker, Supt.
.
[
“After Life’s Fitful Fever, He Sleep’s Well”
The
Spirit of the Noble President Takes it’s Flight
Amidst Sweet Dreams of His Once Happy Home
The Moan of the Restless Ocean Mingles With the Sobs
Of Those Who Mourn for the
Great, the Noble and the Good
.
The Struggle Ended
.
Death of the Martyr President
ELBERON, N. J., SEPTEMBER
19—The President died at
.
New York—September 19—A telegram extra says: “At the President’s bedside, holding
his poor wasted hand in her own, and watching with anguish unutterable the fast
vanishing sands of life,
SAT THE DUTIFUL AND DEVOTED
WIFE
during the closing hours of the President’s career. Around
him were other friends and physicians lamenting their powerlessness in the
presence of the dark angel of death. Toward the last
the mind of the sufferer wandered. He was once more back in
FLICKERED AND WENT OUT
FOREVER
Nearly every one around the
President clung to hope to the last, and refused to credit the approach of
death until the shadow deepened and the destroyer’s presence could be no longer
unfelt. Flags hang at half mast from every house on
ATTORNEY GENERAL MACVEAGH’S STATEMENT
Elberon, Sept. 19,
‘I sent my report to Mr. Lowell at 10 p.m. Shortly before
that, Dr. Bliss had seen the President and found his pulse at 106, and all the
conditions were promising of a quiet night. The Doctor asked the President if
he was feeling uncomfortable in any way. The President answered, “Not at all,”
and shortly afterwards fell asleep, and Dr. Bliss returned to his room across
the hall from that occupied by the President. About fifteen minutes after
MR. ARTHUR SUMMONED
Long Branch, Sept. 20,
It becomes our painful duty to inform you of the death of
President Garfield, and advise you to take the oath of office as President of
the
Wm. Windom—Secretary of the Treasury
W. H. Hunt—Secretary of the Navy
Thomas L. James—Postmaster General
Wayne MacVeagh—Attorney
General
S. J. Kirkwood—Secretary of the Interior
. ______
GRIEF
Of a Great Nation for its Stricken Head
“ The Paths of Glory Lead But to the Grave
And the Brightest Career Ends
in a Nations Tears
Arrangements being Made
for the Last Sad Rites
The Corpse to be Laid in State in the Rotunda at the Capitol
.
SCENES AT THE BEDSIDE
New York, Sept. 21—The Times
Long Branch special says: The following persons were present when the President
breathed his last; Drs. Bliss and Agnew, Mrs. Garfield and her daughter, Col.
Rockwell, O.C. Rockwell, Gen. Swaim, Dr. Boynton,
Private Secretary J. Stanley Brown, Mrs. And Miss Rockwell, Executive Warren
Young, H. L Atchinson, John Ricker, S. Lancaster and
Daniel Spriggs, the attendants, the last name
colored. Mrs. Garfield sat in her chair shaking convulsively and with uttering
no sound. After awhile she arose and taking hold of her husband’s arm smoothed
it up and down. Poor little Mollie threw herself upon her fathers’ shoulder on
the other side of the bed and sobbed as if her heart would break.
EVERYBODY ELSE WAS WEEPING
At
HE SUFFERED NO PAIN
After the time he placed his
hand upon his heart and he passed away almost quietly. The line between life
and death was marked by no physical exhibition, nor any word. There was
absolutely no scene. The intervals between the gaspings
became longer and presently there was no sound. Every one present knew death
had come quickly and without pain. When it became evident that he was dead,
Mrs. Rockwell placed her arm around Mrs. Garfield and led her from the room.
She uttered no word. One by one the spectators left the scene, the doctors only
remaining in the room and the windows being closed.
THE POST MORTEM EXAMINATION
Elberon, September 20—The following
official bulletin was prepared at
By previous arrangement a
post mortem examination of the body of the President was made this afternoon in
the presence and with the assistance of Drs. Hamilton, Agnew, Bliss, Barnes,
Woodward, Reyburn, Smith, of Elberon,
and Acting Assistant Surgeon D. L. Lamb, of the Army Medical Museum,
Washington.
The operation was performed
by Dr. Lamb. It was found that the ball after fracturing the right 11th
rib had passed through the spinal column in front of the spinal canal,
fracturing the body of the first lumbar vertebra, driving a number of small
fragments of bone into the adjacent soft parts and lodging just below the
pancreas, about two inches and a half to the left of the spine and behind the perits__eum, where it had become entirely encysted. The
immediate cause of death was secondary hemorrhage from one of the meaentric arteries, adjoining the track of the ball, blood
rupturing the peritorreum and nearly a pint escaping
into the abdominal cavity. This hemorrhage is believed to have been the cause
of the severe pain complained of just before his death. An abcess
cavity six inches by four in dimensions, was found in
the vicinity of the gall bladder between the liver and transverse colon, which
were strongly inter-adherent. It did not involve the substance of the liver,
and no communication was found between it and the wound. The suppurating
channel extended from the external wound between the lion muscles and right
kidney to the right groin. This channel is now known to be due to the burrowing
of pus from the wound and was supposed to have been the track of the ball.—On
examination of the organs of the chest evidence of severe bronchis
were found on both sides with bronchpulumoria of the
lower portion of the right lung, and though so much less extent of the left.
The lungs contained no abcesses and the heart no
clots. The liver was enlarged and fatty, but free from abscesses, nor were any
founding any other organ except the left kidney which contained near its
surface a small abcess about one-third of an inch in
diameter. In reviewing the history of the case in connection with the autopsy,
it is quite evident that the difficult supporting surfaces and especially the
fractured spongy tissue of the vertebra furnish sufficient explanation of the
septic condition which existed.
{Signed} D. W. Bliss J. K. Barnes
J. J. Woodward Robt. Reyburn
F. H. Hamilton D. H. Agnew
A. H. Smith D. S. Lamb
.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
ARRANGEMENTS ORDERED BY THE
CABINET
Long Branch, September 20—The following arrangements for the funeral services have
been ordered by the Cabinet, and are given to the press for the information of
the public:
The remains of the late
president of the
JAMES G. BLAINE—SECRETARY OF STATE
.
THE DEAD PRESIDENT’S MOTHER
PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S SONS
PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S WILL
NEW YORK A PLACE OF MOURNING
Secretary Blaine arrived this morning, and is now with
President Arthur. The stock exchange voted to convene the Governing Committee
immediately, and recommended that the exchange be closed at
The mining, produce and other exchanges are closed. Brown
Bros. this morning sent a contribution of $5000 to the fund for Mrs. Garfield.
The streets are comparatively deserted. People are walking
about in a listless manner. Business is not thought of. Attention is devoted
entirely to the black bordered newspaper sheets which may be seen in
everybody’s hands.—
Around the newspaper offices crowds are gathered waiting
for further details. Words of hearfelt feeling for
the dead sufferer and of sympathy for the bereft family mingle with bitter
terms of hatred for the cruel assassin whose dastardly work is now
accomplished. All over the city housekeepers are at work.
DRAPING THEIR HOUSES IN MOURNING WEEDS
The flags on the public
buildings, banks, newspaper offices and other buildings are at half mast and
making preparations for affixing festoons of mourning to the cornices and
windows. In the bay and on the river ships have their colors at half mast. The
city is buried in grief, heart-felt, spontaneous and genuine. The police courts
adjourned early today, as did also the general sessions court. Preparations are
being made to drape them all. Black flags were at half mast over the police
stations in the city and they are being draped in mourning. The usual police board
meeting has been adjourned. When the board meets suitable action will be taken
on the president’s death.
General Grant left for
.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
September 27—President Garfield died at
.
September 27—The proudest wreath
that crowned
.
September 27—The remains of
President James A. Garfield were interred at
Gillespie, Mrs. Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Gillespie, mother of Mrs. Henry Smith, of this place,
died at her home on Irish Ridge last week of consumption.
Gillespie, Samuel Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Gillespie, station agent of the C. & P. R. R. at
Friday evening [
Gossett, John Gossett, Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Gossett, Sr. aged 81 years of Union township,
Graham, Lucinda A. Graham
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Miltonsburg,
Graham, Sadie Graham
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Sadie Graham died of typhoid fever Wednesday evening [
Grant. Mrs. Grant
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Grant, who resided near Steed’s Mill, on Cranes Nest
Creek, died on the 18th inst., aged 76
years.
Gray, John W. Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
John W. Gray, a prominent and wealthy citizen of
Gray, John William Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
A little child of Frank Gray’s died of diphtheria on the 27th
ult.
[submitter’s note**name of
child—John William]
Green, Joseph Green
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Green, of Powhatan,
Greer, Joseph C. Greer
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph C. Greer, Sr.,
Grefe, Henry Grefe
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Grefe, of
Griffith, George Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mr. George Griffith died of Consumption at his home
near Beallsville on Wednesday evening, July 20th.
Griffith, Naomi Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Naomi Griffith, aged 67, relict of Lewis Griffith,
deceased, of this, Center township, died suddenly on
the 20th inst.
Mrs. Griffith was as well as usual during the day and was
taken sick with something like apoplexy at
The funeral took place on the 22d inst., at Moffett’s on
Grimes, Mrs. Thomas Grimes
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Thomas Grimes died near
Hall, Frank Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 29th ult, of spinal meningitis, Frank, little son of John and
Rachel Hall, aged 4 years.
“Alas how very soon is gone,
A darling child!
Into a new life born,
Pure, undefiled;
And fond hearts almost break;
Bearing their woe;
Hearts that will ache, and ache, and ache,
While lingering here below;
Unless some messenger of light;
Their way of life shall sheer,
And clearly bring to mortal sight,
The angel sphere.
.
‘The earth has one less tie that binds,
One great grief more;
In Heaven a new star shines,
Unknown before;
Eternity has gained
What time has lost;
Then why should kindred hearts
be pained
When times last wave is crossed,
When one’s most fondly loved has found,
For all the years to come,
With all the blessings that surround,
A heavenly home?
Hall, Nellie Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 12th
inst., of cholera infantum, Nellie, infant daughter
of John and Rachel Hall, aged 19 months.
Hamilton, Sherman Hamilton
Spirit of Democracy,
Killed—Sherman Hamilton, son of Thomas Hamilton, a former
resident of
[
Haren, Joseph Haren
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Haren, of
Hayes,
Spirit of Democracy,
Considerable excitement was created on the streets early
this Wednesday morning [May 18, 1881], by the notorious character of Harman,
named John Hayes, had shot and instantly killed his wife, Nan Hayes, a
character equally as notorious as her husband. Upon repairing to the scene of
the tragedy which is a small two story frame building situated four doors below
Colonel Moore’s store in Harman, we found the report true.
The murdered woman was lying cold and stiff on the floor of
the back room where she had fallen when the death-dealing bullets were fired.
She was neatly dressed but presented a horrid appearance. Four shots had taken
effect—one in the left breast which had evidently entered the heart, and there
was a wound on the right cheek which had greatly swollen her face. There was
also a wound on the head and another on the arm, showing that four shots had
been fired.
Hayes, Olivia Hayes nee Perry
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Olivia Hayes, wife of John W. Hayes, of Barnesville,
died last Saturday morning [
Mrs. Hayes was a daughter of William G. Perry, who for many
years was a resident of Woodsfield.
Headly, Susan Headly
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Cameron, on the morning of Jan. 16th,
Susan, wife of Hon. E. Headly, aged _8 years.
Mrs. Headly was a member of the
Christian Church, and while her many friends and
relations deplore her loss, consolation whispers that she has safely crossed
the River, over which, sooner or later, we must all pass. She bore her
protracted illness with that fortitude and patience which distinguishes the
Christian everywhere, and is occasioned by “thoughts of bliss to come.” Slowly
they are passing away from us, one by one. Death is claiming them with
relentless hand, and knowing as we do, that it is their eternal gain, we join
in saying, “Thy will be done.”
Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond the reigns of death,
She has gone to the blessed clime
Where life is not a breath.
.
To that bright world above,
Where parting is unknown,
A long eternity of love
At God’s right hand is shown. W. W.
Hendershot, Bette Hendershot
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday, Dec. 13th, a little infant child of
Mr. and Mrs. Hendershot was interred in the new grave
yard here.
[Child’s name—Bette]
Henry, (Infant child) Henry
Spirit of Democracy,
Hendrysburg people and the
surrounding neighborhood were thrown in to a fearful state of excitement over a
reported case of infanticide. Investigation brought out the following
particulars as we learn from the Intelligencer.
On last Monday a Mrs. Margaret Henry who for the past two
years, been separated from her husband, Townsend Henry, formerly of
About six months since, Mrs. Henry gave birth to an illegimate child. On last Monday she left her aunt’s,
taking the child with her, and in the morning returned minus the child, and
upon being questioned as to the disposition made of it, stated that she had
given it to its father, who that day had departed with it for the west. This
explanation only increased the suspicion of foul play, and a quiet search was
instituted immediately, which resulted in finding the body of the child on
Tuesday about dark in an unused, well upon the farm of James Shepherd.
‘Squire Perkins was notified of the fact, and proceeded to
hold an inquest upon the child found when it was fully identified as the child
of Mrs. Henry. A warrant was placed in the hands of an officer, and Mrs. Henry
arrested and recognized to the Court of Common Pleas, and in default of bond
for her appearance was committed to the jail to await the action of a Grand
Jury.—Bellaire Independent, 8th inst
Hilles, Sarah C. Hilles
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with deep regret that we record the death of an
estimable woman and mother—Mrs. Sarah C. Hilles—mother
of Sheriff Hilles and of Mrs. Walter Darrah. Mrs. Hilles was down
street in the afternoon on Friday with her daughter, Mrs. Darrah,
when she was prostrated by the heat, and later in the evening she passed away
to that bourne from whence no travelers ere return. [d.
The immediate case of her death, however, is pronounced to be heart disease.
Deceased was upwards of seventy years of age.—Bellaire Independent, 21st
inst.
Hockenberry, William Hockenberry
Spirit of Democracy,
A sad case of drowning occurred at the B & O bridge
pier, on Saturday evening [
William Hockenberry, a young boy
of about 16 years of age, was out riding in a row-boat, and when below the
bridge and about fifty feet from the shore, his boat was upset by the swift
current around the pier, and when thrown into the water the young man started
to swim into the shore, but sank before assistance could reach him. He was
found about two hours after the drowning within two feet of the place he was
last seen to go under.
The funeral took place on Sunday, from the residence of his
parents, on
Hoge, Sarah Hoge
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Hoge, of
Hoover, Geo. T. Hoover
Spirit of Democracy,
Geo. T. Hoover, of Shepherdstown, died suddenly, from heart
disease, on Sunday [
Hume, Wm. Hume
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. Hume, who was convicted in our Court in June 1879, of
an assault with intent to kill a young man named Meek, and a young lady named
Neff, on the Narrow Guage, between this place and
Quincy, and sentenced to the penitentiary for three years, died in that
institution on Friday, from consumption, and his remains were brought home for
interment on Saturday.—Belmont Chronical, 10th
inst.
Jeffers, Joseph Henry Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Henry Jeffers, son of T. N. and Louisa Jeffers, died
“ I take these little lambs, said he,
And lay them in my breast.
Protection they shall have in me,
In me be ever blest.” W. BEDALL
Jeffrey, John P. Jeffrey
Elkins, James Elkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Johnson, Armstrong Johnson
Spirit of Democracy,
Armstrong Johnson, an aged and well known citizen of Center
township residing near Sarahsville
died suddenly while in church on Sunday Dec. 19th. He was attending
class meeting at the Wesleyan church, of which he was a prominent member and
had spoken and set down when he appeared to be distressed with a pain in her
[sic-his] side about the region of the heart, he arose and walked in the isle
back and forth and went toward the door and attempted to open it. He then said
to Mr. Kirk ‘‘send for a doctor and some way to get me home,” then started back
toward the desk, staggered, was caught and assisted to a seat where he
immediately expired.
Noble
Jones R. W. Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. R. W. Jones, editor of the Athens Journal, died at his
home in
Jones, Kate Jones nee Davenport
Spirit of Democracy,
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Kate Jones, of
Mrs. Jones was the daughter of Hon. John Davenport,
deceased, and sister of Benjamin and Geo. Davenport.
She was born in Barnesville about 1845 and grew to
womanhood in this place, removing to
She had many warm friends in Barnesville who will be
saddened at the news of her death, just in the midst of a noble and useful
life.—
Keepers, Melissa Keepers
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Melissa, daughter of Joseph Keepers, died on Sunday [
The deceased was a sister of Dr. G. A. keepers of
Beallsville, this county.
Kennedy, Justin Kennedy
Spirit of Democracy,
Justin Kennedy died at
Kennon, William Kennon
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge William Kennon, a prominent
citizen and lawyer, of St. Clairsville, died last
week at the advanced age of 84 years. He ____
in company with Carroll, Pick and Cowen, twenty-five
years ago, had an extensive practice in the courts of this,
Kerr, Annie Kerr
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 22d inst., of scarlet fever, Annie,
little daughter of George Kerr, aged 9 years.
Kerr, Watson Kerr
Spirit of Democracy,
Last Thursday morning [June 23, 1881], Watson Kerr, and old
citizen of Adams Township, Guernsey County, started for Cambridge with a load
of wheat and wool, and when he reached the crossing of the pike with the B
& O, near Cambridge, he pulled up to let an approaching train pass.
The whistle of the locomotive frightened his horses and
they ran across the track in front of the train, the engine striking the wagon
in the middle and pitching Mr. Kerr out on a pile of stone near the road,
injuring him so badly that he died at noon of same day.—Noble County Republican
Keyser, (Young child) Keyser
Keyser, (Young child) Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Two children of Oliver Keyser, of Sharon township, have
died of scarlet fever, and a third one is so ill that little hope is
entertained of its recovery.—Noble County Republican
King, Minerva King
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Minerva, wife of Robert King who resides in
The funeral services took place on Sunday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Johnson.
King, Stone King
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Stone King, residing near
Kirkwood, William C. Kirkwood 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Notice was made last week of the death of Mr. W. C.
Kirkwood. A further brief sketch of his life may be interesting to some of our
readers.
Mr. Kirkwood was born
Mr. Kirkwood was a man of fine natural abilities, though of
limited educational advantages in early life. Yet he was thoroughly versed in
the doctrines and history of his country, in politics, and many subjects of a
practical nature, and when roused was an able defender of his opinions and firm
as a rock in standing by what he believed to be right. He maintained to the end
his early views in politics and religion. He was always moral and upright, but
from the time when he united with the Church he pursued his Christian course
with zealous and faithful consistency.
After coming to
His last illness was brief, attended with but little pain,
being merely the breaking down and rapid fading away of the strength of a long
laborious and in the main healthful manhood.
When asked near the end if all was right between God and
himself, he replied: “ I have no hope or trust in myself,
but I trust wholly in that Savior who came to redeem the lost.” What more could
the most eminent disciple have said? And so at last, at the age of
seventy-eight, dying as he had lived, on a quiet Sabbath afternoon, under the
mild radiance of an April sun, his fond eyes turning for a last look to the
beloved face of the wife of his youth, he calmly breathed out his spirit and
gently fell asleep.
There was one fact so noticeable and so honorable in the
career of this good man that is worthy to be recorded for example to his fellow
citizens. His surviving brother, between whom and himself a strong attachment
ever existed, entered a professional sphere, was twice elected Governor of
Iowa, twice chosen United States Senator, and at length appointed to a position
in the Cabinet of President Garfield as Secretary of the Interior. His two sons
also becoming graduates of colleges and attaining to high professional positions, were anxious to relieve his labors and give him
and his wife a place of honorable rest after the ardous
toils of a severe lifetime of manual labor, freed from the necessity of further
exertion. But he neither availed himself of the official influence of a brother
nor of the affectionate proffers of his own sons, but persistently continued in
his humble trade till his wearied hands would no longer obey the dictates of
his determined will. This was the crowning glory of his true and exalted
manhood, and for his genuine nobility of character none honored him more than
the educated friends and neighbors by whom he was surrounded and whoever
delighted to show him tokens of their respect and reverence—Men ever find their
happiness in faithfulness to their business. It is not what he is in himself, that makes and marks the true man. To be consecrated
to one’s task until death, that alone reveals natures
nobility. All praise to the honest working man who is not ashamed of his toil.
For all genuine men honor him who is not ashamed of his work. Those who affect
to look down upon the honest toilers in life do but display their own want of
worthy manhood. He who is lowly before man be lofty in
the sight of God. A. A. E.
Taylor
Kirkwood, William C. Kirkwood
Spirit of Democracy,
William C. Kirkwood, formerly a resident of Woodsfield,
died on the 12th inst., at the residence of his son in
Klee, Clara Klee
Klee, Margaret Jane Klee
Klee, Martha Ann Klee
Klee, Harry Klee
Klee, (Young child) Klee
Spirit of Democracy,
The month of August, 1881, will remain ever in painful
memory to the family of Mr. John E. Klee, who resides two miles west of
Bellaire.
Mr. Klee is a young man but 28 years of age. Some years ago
he came to Bellaire, and married Miss Phebe Ellen
Long, and since that time they have lived on a farm close to Mr. Theobold Klee, father of John.
Six children were born to them, and all seemed well till
the dread disease diphtheria made its appearance in the family. On the 3d day
of August death claimed its first victim in the person of their oldest child,
Clara, who had but turned her eighth year; soon followed Margaret Jane, a
daughter past five years of age; then came Martha Ann, in the third year of her
age; and this morning Harry, a boy between 6 and 7 years of age died of the
same dread disease, and the baby of only 7 months is also sick.
Mr. Klee was in the city today making arrangements to bury
his fifth child.
He has only recovered from an attack of sore throat and the
fever, and is barely able to go about. He seems to be almost without hope, and
his appearance indicates that the terrible affliction that has been heaped upon
his family in so short a time, has racked his whole frame, and left but the
form, with very little physical, or mental life.—Bellaire Independent 15th inst.
Knopf, John A. Knopf
Spirit of Democracy,
John A. Knopf, a resident of
Lang, Augustus Lang 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Augustus, infant son of Lewis and Alice Lang, near
Woodsfield,
Gussie was born on the 12th day of August 1881.
He was a sweet child, and the joy and the pride of a father and mother young in
life. His sojurn upon this terrestrial ball was brief,
and being brief ‘twas sweet to meet his God.
“Here was a rose, a budding rose,
Blasted before its bloom;
Whose innocence did sweets disclose
Beyond the flower’s perfume.
To those who for his loss are grieved
This consolation’s given—
He’s from a world of woe relieved
And blooms a rose in Heaven.”
Parents, weep not, for the innocent babe which has so
recently been consigned to the tomb is to-lay with our Heavenly Father and the
angels, seeing more joy than all earthy joys combined.
Gussie wears
a crown in glory—
Brighter
far than burnished gold,
And within his precious fingers
He a
golden harp doth hold.
Lang, Augustus Michael Lang
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lang died near
Woodsfield last week. [Submitters’ note**--Name of Child—Augustus Michael]
Lapp, George Lapp
Spirit of Democracy,
Departed this life, at his residence in
Large, Willie Large
Spirit of Democracy,
Little Willie, son of C. C. Large, of Byesville, aged about
11 years was drowned in Wills Creek, near that place last Monday [July 11,
1881].
It is generally supposed that the little fellow had went alone to the creek to bathe as none of his companions
had seen him for some hours before the sad accident. His body was found in the
evening, several hours after he left home.--Noble County Press, 14th inst.
Laughlin, Lizette Laughlin
nee Lamping
Spirit of Democracy,
LAUGHLIN—Friday morning,
Funeral Sabbath afternoon, February 20th, at
Mrs. Laughlin was a daughter of Mr. F. A. Lamping, formerly
a resident of
Leinberger, John Leinberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Another old resident of
Died at the residence of Jacob Roemer (his son-in-law), of
this place, on May 30, Mr. John Leinberger, aged 74
years.
Mr. Leinberger has
been a resident of
His remains was taken to the
St. Jacob’s Church and after services by Rev. Scheimel
of Buckhill, it was interred in the cemetery at that
place.
Luthy, John Luthy
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday morning last [June 14, 1881] between 5 and 6
o’clock John Talbot who lives up Opossum Creek, noticed a horse standing near
the creek hitched to a vehicle of some kind, and on approaching, found Mr. John
Luthy, of Ohio township lying there dead near the
water’s edge. One wheel of the cart was fastened between the shaft and some
other part. His clothes were wet and full of sand, thus showing that the old
gentleman had drowned. He had evidently been lying there all night, and the
creek which was higher than ever known before, on Monday evening, had fallen,
leaving him some few feet from the water.
From appearance the horse had made frequent efforts to
start, but could not on account of the axle catching under a large stone. From
these circumstances, it is evident that Mr. Luthy was
drowned, and caused by the wheel coming off, precipitating him in the water,
and being held there by the axle catching under a stone. He was 78 years
old.
Clarington Independent, 17th inst.
Luthy, John O. Luthy
Spirit of Democracy,
John O. Luthy was born
The deceased was a native of
He leaves two sons, three daughters, quite a number of
grandchildren, numerous other relatives, and a large circle of friends to
lament his departure made sadder by the circumstances attending it. May they
all be permitted to meet him in a better world on high.
His body was interred in the
Marton, Frank Marton
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Marton, son of W. T. and
Alice Koontz, of
The remains were interred in the cemetery at
Marygold, Adam Marygold
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Marygold, an old resident of
Muskingum county, died suddenly on Monday [
It is supposed he choked to death.
Matthews, Infant son Matthews
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
I know thou art gone to the home of thy rest,
Peaceful
in the grave so low;
Thou no more, my babe, will join our number,
Thou no
more our songs shall know.
.
Dearest babe, thou hast left us,
Here thy
loss we deeply feel;
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all
our sorrows heal.
McGarig, David McGarig
Spirit of Democracy,
David McGarig, Esq., a prominent
citizen of Sarahsville,
McGinnis, Thomas J. McGinnis
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Thomas J. McGinnis, a prominent lawyer of
McHugh, Mary E. McHugh nee Sweitzer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary E., wife of Louis C. McHugh, died at her home, near
Green Brier, Monroe Co.,
Mrs. McHugh, whose maiden name was Sweitzer,
was born at Brownsville, Monroe Co.,
She united with the United Presbyterian Church at
Love of the Bible, and diligence in reading the Sacred Word
were prominent characteristics, during the latter years of her life.
Death came to her, as it often comes, depriving of
consciousness as it approaches, and thus preventing that conversation with
friends, as the “dark valley” is entered, and that conscious parting with loved
ones as the journey to the eternal world is commenced, which are so desireable and so comforting to the bereaved.
Her deeply sorrow-stricken husband has the genuine
sympathies of the community, and of all friends, and is commended in these
lines, and in the prayers of the writer to Him in whose hands are the issues of
life and death. JOHN
A. WRIGHT
McMahon, Elijah McMahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 15th inst, at his
residence in Center township,
this county, Elijah McMahon, aged 75 years.
Meeker, Catherine Meeker
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 25th of November, in
When the evening of life shall close in our way,
And our days here below are nigh past,
And our locks in the winter of years have gone
gray,
And we soon shall be called to our rest.
We may look upon life as a race that is run,
And know we’ve obtained the prize.
And with patience await
till the message shall come,
Which shall call us away to the
skies. MARY C. MEEKER
Mellott, (Infant son) Mellott
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
.
Gone, gone from our home,
Dear little babe in thy youthful bloom;
Parents for the children weep,
Weep that death has laid them low.
God will gather them again—
In his garden they will grow.
Go to thy rest, my babe,
Go to thy dreamless bed;
Fresh roses in thy hand,
Buds on thy pillow laid.
No more we’ll mourn the absent babe,
But lift our eternal prayer,
And daily every effort bend
To rise and join him there. E. M.
Miller, Alonzo Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Alonzo Miller, aged 16 years, son of A. P. Miller, of
Belmont, Belmont Co., accidentally shot himself on the 19th inst, at
Bellaire, and death was the instant result.
Miller, Johnnie Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Two lads named Johnnie Miller and Wallace Smelts were
resting under a large sycamore tree in the rear part of Wellsville, Sunday
afternoon, [August 28, 1881] when without a moments warning, a large dead limb
fell from the tree and struck young Miller on the head, crushing it in a
terrible manner, scattering the brains for quite a distance and causing instant
death.
Young Smelts escaped with a broken arm and several other
dangerous injuries. The boys were aged thirteen and ten years respectfully,
Miller being the only son of a poor widow.—Bellaire Independent, 31st
ult
Montgomery, James Montgomery
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Bedall has been visiting the
members of his charge in this vicinity.
This week he was called away to conduct the funeral services
of James Montgomery, an aged resident of Beallsville (and a member of the M. E.
Church) who died suddenly at the residence of his son Mr. Lee Montgomery.
He laid down last Wednesday afternoon [
Deceased had heart disease.
His remains were interred in the cemetery at
Beallsville to-day.
Moore, Mary J. Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
A young lady named Mary J. Moore and her brother, James W.
Moore, of
Her brother returns his grateful thanks to the friends who
kindly aided hin in the hour of affliction. She was
about 19 years old.
—
Morrill, Sarah E. Morrill
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Morrill, wife of John E. Morrill, Esq., of Clarington,
died last week. [name-Sarah E. Morrill d.
Morris, Bernie Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday, July 9, Bernie, infant son of W. T. and
Helen Morris, aged 15 months and 10 days.
“I take these little lambs,” said he,
And lay
them in my breast;
Protection they shall find in me,
In me be
ever blest.”
Muhleman, Anna Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 23d. ult, in
Mrs. Muhleman was found dead in
bed the morning of the 23d. ult.
Deceased was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, on the 4th
day of April 1879. [sic-1819]
Muth, (3 Young Children) Muth
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Muth, of
Bellaire, have lost three children recently. All died of diptheria.
Myers, (Young daughter) Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of David Myers of Gravel Hill died yesterday,
about
Mr. Myers, about one week ago, lost a son of the same
disease.
She will be buried at
Beallsville to-day.
Myers, Eleanor W. Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Eleanor W. Myers, wife of Mr. Joseph Myers, formerly a
resident of
Myers, Eleanor W. Myers 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Eleanor W. Myers, wife of Joseph Myers, departed this
life
Dear mother, you have left us
And
passed from earth away;
I never can forget you,
But will
mourn for you many a day.
.
May God, who rules above us,
Protect
us on our way,
While your spirit watches o’er us
By night as well as day.
.
And when we are called to leave
This
earth, to try a world unknown,
May we all there united be
Where troubles never come.
Myers, Mr. Myers
McDougal, Mr. McDougal
May, Mr. May
Spirit of Democracy,
Three convicts named Myers, McDougal and May, died at the
Penitentiary since Saturday night. The two former were afflicted with
consumption and the latter with congestion of the brain. Myers is colored and
came from
McDougal, named above, formerly resided in this county and
represented
Myers, Sarah Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Sarah Myers died
Mrs. Myers never made a
profession of religion during her life; but about six weeks before her death,
on being asked by her daughter, she said she was prepared to die.
She was a kind mother, and loved by all who knew her.
Her favorite hymn was, “O when shall I
see Jesus!’ We trust she sees him now.
Nace, Albert Nace
Spirit of Democracy,
News was received here last week of the death of Albert Nace, son of Emanuel Nace of
Barnesville, at
It seems that Albert Nace had
been engaged in working as a railroad repairer, and a few days before his death
went to
The sympathies of the
community go out to his relatives and friends, who are thus deprived of one who
under other circumstances might have been a blessing to his friends and an
ornament of society.—Enterprise.
Nelson, Thomas Nelson
Spirit of Democracy,
We regret to announce the sudden death of Thomas Nelson,
who resided near
Deceased was apparently in good health on Wednesday evening.
After eating supper he went into the room where he was shortly afterward found
dead [March 30, 1881].
He was an acceptable member of the Presbyterian Church. He
was buried at Beallsville.
Rev. McDonald conducted the
funeral services.
Neuenschwander, John Neuenschwander
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday evening, the 14th inst., in Baresville, this county, John Neuenschwander,
aged 68 years, 7 months and twelve days.
Rev. Schimel conducted the
religious services at the funeral on the 16th inst. Mr. N. was
highly respected by the community in which he lived.
Neuhart, Soloma Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Soloma Neuhart
of this township, Center, aged 79 years, died on the 6th inst.
Noll, David Noll
Suter, John Suter
Spirit of Democracy,
The health of the people in this community [
Also, Mr. John Suter died on the
9th of this month. (February)
Oberstag, Levi M. Oberstag
Spirit of Democracy,
In Lee township, this county, on
July 9th, a man whose name the Coroner’s return gives a Levi M. Oberstag, was found dead on the premises of Benedict
Walter. The return of the coroner says: “he came to his death by being
intoxicated, and probably sun stroke, as he was lying exposed to the sun”—In a note book returned to the Probate Judge was the name of
Stephen Moberstig. The deceased was a carpenter.—One
tool chest and one clothes chest were sent to the Probate Judge; on one was
inscribed—Born—Havre—New York.
The coroner is required to make an inventory of the effects
of the deceased and return the same to the Probate Judge; then the coroner is
required to notify the friends of the deceased, if their place of residence is
known, by letter, or if unknown, to publish a notice setting forth the cause of
death and a list of property.
Okey, Ella Okey
Spirit of
Democracy, Woodsfield.
Ella, infant daughter of L.O. and Sarah J. Okey, died
Death came with friendly care,
And took from earth the darling one,
To live in heaven, with angels fair
Where sin and sorrow never come. J. D. H.
Owens, John Owens Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 2 day of January,
1881, of paralysis of the brain, John Owens, Sr., in his 88th year.
Deceased was taken sick at
Palmer, Marcus Palmer
Spirit of Democracy,
The Rev. Marcus Palmer, M., formerly a Presbyterian missionary
among the Indians died recently at
Paxton, John C. Paxton
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. John C. Paxton died at his home in
Perry, Ammon Perry
Spirit of Democracy,
Chased to death-----Ammon
Perry by a “bumblebee.”
Phillips, (Baby daughter) Phillips
Spirit of Democracy,
On the 9th there was born to Mrs. A. R. Phillips
of Summerfield, a daughter perfect in form, but weighing on 2 lbs. and 13
ounces. It died on the 12th.
Mrs. Phillips is rapidly recovering her usual health.—
Noble
Pool, William Pool
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday, the 1st, inst., at his home in
Benton township, this county, William Pool was one of the first settlers in
that section of country. He was highly respected by all who knew him.
Preshaw,
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here last evening that
Mr. and Mrs Preshaw
formerly resided near Woodsfield. The parents and their little daughter,
Pugh, Sarah Gelittle Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on Tuesday, Dec. 20th, of diphtheria, after
an illness of two or three days, Sarah Gelittle, a
bright little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, aged 4 years, one month and twenty
eight days. Her remains were interred in the cemetery at
Raines, Clara Raines 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Clara seemed to have a presentiment of her death. Before
she was taken sick she told her sister that she would not be with them long.
She often talked of going home to Jesus.
Bid the little ones come to me,
Christ said
to the fishers of
“Of such is the
How safe are the children whom we call dead.
.
In that great cloister’s stillness and seclusion,
By
guardian angels led.—
Safe from temptation, safe from sin’s pollution—
She
lives whom we call dead.
Raines, Josie Raines
Spirit of Democracy,
Last Saturday evening, Josie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Raines
was taken with diphtheria and died Tuesday morning, October 18th.
Read, Maggie Read
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Maggie Read, wife of Dr. J. W. Read, of Beallsville,
died on Tuesday, May 31, of Consumption.
Reef, John Reef
Spirit of Democracy,
We were informed on the 7th last that John Reef,
of Wetzel county, W. Va., formerly a resident of Green township,
this county, fell off a boat, 12 miles below
Rhodes, Jacob Rhodes
Spirit of Democracy,
The news of the death of Jacob S. Rhodes, Esq., which
occurred at
Mr. Rhodes was a prominent
business man; foremost in all public enterprises, and one of the solid men of
the city. He was the head and front of the well known dry goods house, and a
leading director of the Bank of the
He came to this city when 19
years of age, and has been here 40 years. Wheeling Register,
13th inst.
Ricer, Clara Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday, the 14th inst., of
Scarlet Fever, Clara, little daughter of Anthony and Tisha
Ricer, aged 2 years and 4 months.
Ricketts, W. H. Ricketts
Spirit of Democracy,
W. H. Ricketts, a young farmer, living near Coshocton,
committed suicide Friday night [
Rodecker, Philip Rodecker
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Philip Rodecker, a former
resident of
Father Rodecker was born
He leaves quite a number of relatives and a host of friends
to mourn his departure, but to all these there is hope, we believe he lived the
life and died the death of the righteous. By Gethseman’s
garden by Calvary’s Cross, by Christ’s bleeding hands, by His pierced side, by
His thorn crowned head, Heaven sends forth a universal invitation to come and
possess her mansions,
We feel confident that all who accept the invitation and
reach that land will find Father Rodecker. May the Lord care for the bereaved. J. E. G.
Rothchild, James Rothchild
Spirit of Democracy,
Baron James Rothchild died in
Rutter, John J. Rutter
Spirit of Democracy,
John H. Rutter died of Pieurpneumonia at his home in
Deceased has lived all his days in this neighborhood. His
birth place was in the immediate vicinity of the home where he died.
He has always been known as a
good upright man, highly respected by all who knew him.
Rutter, John Rutter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at his residence in
Saft, (5 Children) Saft
Spirit of Democracy,
One of the saddest cases of a combination of afflictions,
we have been called upon to chronicle for some months, has befallen Mr. Casper Saft, of
One month ago he was the father of five healthy, robust
children—four girls and one boy—and on Friday last he witnessed the last of
those five dear children, the little boy, laid away in the tomb, all having
died within three weeks time, of the dread disease, diphtheria. He and his
almost broken-hearted wife are certainly to be pitied.—Belmont Chronicle, 20th
inst.
Schell, Charles Schell
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Schell, of Miltonsburg,
died on Friday the 27th inst.
The funeral ceremonies were conducted by the Odd Fellows on
the 29th inst.
Schooly, Will Schooly
Spirit of Democracy,
On Christmas morning Dr. Will Schooly,
formerly of
Dr. Schooly practiced his
profession in Woodsfield and
Scott, Tom Scott
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. Tom Scott, the great railroad manager, died last week
at his home in
Seltzer, Mrs. Seltzer
Spirit of Democracy,
Grandmother Seltzer, widow of the late Dr. Seltzer, and
mother of Conductor Sam Seltzer, died Friday evening at her home in
She was the mother of thirteen children, and had sixteen
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren—Barnesville Enterprise
Shannon, Mrs. W. Shannon
Spirit of Demcracy,
Lawrence, Ks. Jan. 5—Mrs. Gov. W. Shannon died in this city
today—Her husband was at one time Governor of Ohio,
and under Franklin Pierce was territorial Governor of Kansas. The funeral
tomorrow will be attended by prominent officials of the state. [d.
Shannon,(Young child) Shannon
Spirit of Democracy,
Shaw, Richard Shaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Consumption, on
The deceased was a member of
the Christian Church, having united during the time of his suffering. During
his long illness of fourteen months he trusted in the Great Physicians whose
loving kindness never fails in bringing relief to the penitent soul.
Shepard, Emily Shepard
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Mrs. Shepard, aged 47 years. She leaves two sons to mourn her loss.
Smith, (Young child) Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of Robert Smith, of this township, center, died
last week of diptheria.
Smith, George Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
George Smith, of
Smith, Jacob Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Smith was found dead in a field near
Smith, Melissa Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Last Monday morning [
Smith, Roy Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 10th inst.
of Congestion of the lungs, Roy, a little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of
this place, aged about seven months.
Smith, Tommy Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—August 24, of diphtheria, Tommy, little son of Robert
and Sarah Smith, aged 6 years. The unexpected death of this dear departed one
calls for a passing tribute to his memory from one who has known and loved him
well. His amiable and affectionate disposition caused him to be loved by all
who knew him.
Fold his hands together,
Like the wings of a tired dove;
Tenderly smooth his tresses—
None knew him but to love.
.
Swift to his home of azure,
To realms of Heavenly love,
Tommy gone and is smiling on us
With the angels in Heaven above. A TEACHER
Speer, George Speer
Spirit of Democracy,
A man named George Speer was quarrying stone near Barnsville Monday, when a rock weighing ten tons fell on
him. He was killed.
Springer, Isaac Springer
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac Springer, of
Steel, William Steel
Spirit of Democracy,
William Steel, formerly a resident of Woodsfield and
Stafford, this county, died in
He was a social, kind hearted man and was king of the
Abolitionists in this State. Many stories are related of his exploits in
running slaves from
Steel, William Steel 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Steel, well and favorably known in this city, died
at his residence last evening, of heart disease.
Mr. Steel has resided in
His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at
Stewart, Temple Allen Stewart
Stewart, Wyoma Odessa
Stewart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 13, 1881
Temple Allen, aged 4 years, and Wyoma
Odessa, aged 6 years, daughters of Mrs. Thomas Stewart of
The sympathies of the community are with Mrs. Stewart who
has lost, by death, within the past 7 months, her husband, three children and
her only surviving sister.
Stoehr, Henry J. Stoehr
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday, the 2d inst., at his residence in
Woodsfield, Henry J. Stoehr, aged 73 years, 5 months
and 8 days.
Straight, Barbara Straight
Spirit of Democracy,
Barbara Straight was born in
She emigrated to Green township,
Straub, Mrs. Straub
Straub, Fritz Straub
Straub, Mary Straub
Straub, Louisa Straub
Straub, Ferana Straub
Straub, Albert Straub
Spirit of Democracy,
The storm the night of the 7th inst, caused great loss of property in the vicinity of
A Switzer named Straub lost his wife and five children in
the raging waters. He managed to save himself in a bruised and injured
condition. The house and everything in it was swept away, the Register says:
He and his wife, with their five children, Fritz, aged 8,
Mary 7, Louisa 5, Ferana 3, and Albert 2, came to
Tuesday night they retired at an early hour. About
A SOLID BANK OF WATER
carrying with it logs, trees and small stones rushed under the
bridge and against the house. He was thrown to the other end of the room and it
was immediately seen there was no escape as no one could walk against that
stream. The children screamed with fear and the poor wife exclaimed:
“OH GOD! MUST WE DROWN?”
The husband tried to find an
axe to cut through but that had been left outside. There was now nothing to do
but await their fate and stare death in the face. The husband and wife
EMBRACED FOR THE LAST TIME
The children were kissed and
then suddenly there was a crash, a rocking to and fro of the house followed by
a sudden collapse. The wife had taken the two youngest her babies, the father,
the next two, and when he found himself in the stream, little Fritz was
manfully buffeting the cruel waters, but soon sank from the gaze of the
agonized father.
A moment or so later one of the girls was
TORN FROM HIS ARMS
by an overhanging bough and the other was struck from
him by a log. All of this time he had been hearing the screams of his wife who
was below him, but that was now stilled and nothing but the rush and roar of
the waters and the loud and heavy peals of thunder filled his ears.
What must have been the thoughts that rushed through his
brain at that time, can only be imagined. Home, wife, children, money all gone,
and he left alone. As the poor fellow reached this point of his story
HE BROKE DOWN COMPLETELY
and turning his face to the wall covered it with his
hands and wept. There was not one that stood around that had a dry eye.
Resuming his story he said he did not know anything further
until he found himself in the river clinging to a log; how he got through the
railroad culvert he did not know. For two hours he was in the water chilled to
the bone, but unable to get on the shore on account of the swift current. In
the meantime he held on the willows. About
GOD’S SAKE TO LET HIM IN
As the poor fellow told his
story and spoke of his wife his frame shook with convulsed sobs. He has but two
relatives this side of the ocean, they being the wife of Jacob Syllis, who is his aunt, and Nick Straub, his uncle. Both residing up the run.
Straub is bruised from head to foot, being scratched with
nails, etc. Dr. Wilson is attending him. It is a wonder he was saved.
Stray, Sidney M. Stray
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of the man found at
Sturgeon, Lucy May Sturgeon
Spirit of Democracy,
Lucy May, infant daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Sturgeon,
of
Tail, Spotted Tail
Spirit of Democracy,
The celebrated Sioux Indian Chief, Spotted Tail, was shot
and killed last week by a chief of his own tribe.
“Spotted Tail’s Death”—Details of the shooting and what
caused it—
—
Spotted Tail was permitted to visit the offices at the
agency at pleasure, but the other chiefs were not accorded this privilege except
when a general council was held. This caused jealousy and on the Fourth of July
Crow Dog called a council of his friends to test the feelings of the Indians.
Crow Dog made a speech, pointing out the favors shown Spotted Tail by the
Government, which ought to be shown all Indians alike and that if he were made
Chief things would be different. Standing Elk spoke for peace and harmony and
was followed by Spotted Tail who happened along. Spotted Tail denounced Crow
Dog as a snake in the grass and called him to come out like a man; bearing his
breast and called on Crow Dog to empty his revolver in his heart, and called
him a coward. Crow Dog responded that he was not ready to do that, but would do
it when least expected.
Spotted tail’s three sons tried unsuccessfully to get the
old man home, and guarded him with their rifles. Spotted Tail was not in the
habit of carrying firearms, and was unarmed when murdered.
He was fifty-three years of age. A deputy
Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, widow of William Taylor, lately
deceased, died on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at her home between here and
Woodsfield.
Her remains were interred in the cemetery at Beallsville
yesterday.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church.
Thistle, Sarah Thistle
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Sardis,
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. Darby.
There is a world above
Where parting is unknown,
A whole eternity of love
Formed for the good alone;
And faith beholds the dying here
Translated to that happier
sphere.
.
Thus star by star declines,
Tis all are passed away;
As morning high and higher shines
To pure and perfect day,
Nor sink those stars in empty night,
They hide themselves in heaven’s own light. A FRIEND
Thomas, Alexander Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander Thomas, a resident of Green township,
died on the 22d inst.
Thomas, Alexander Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander Thomas died of Dropsy at his home in Green township,
Deceased was born in Westmoreland Co.,
He leaves no children. His widow, four brothers and four
sisters and his mother, aged 84 years still survive him.
Thomas, Etheline Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
The Clarington Independent, October 14h says:
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Thomas lost a small child by death
Saturday of last week. Their bereavement is participated in by many relatives [
Thompson, Mary A. Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary A. Thompson, mother of Capts.
Stephen I. L and G. W. Thompson, died at
Deceased was a former resident of our place and was highly
esteemed by all who knew her. She had been a consistent member of the M. E.
Church for a number of years, and leaves four sons, three daughters, and a
large number of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were brought down to our
place for interment.
Thonen, Mary Salom Thonen
Spirit of Democracy,
Ed.Spirit: Since I last wrote
death has invaded our vicinity and stole from us little Mary Salom, daughter of Mary and David Thonen,
a lovely child, 6 years, 1 month and 5 days, who is lamented sincerely by her
parents, sisters and brothers, relatives and friends.—The afflicted family has
the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
Her remains were followed to the
Tidd, Mrs. Alfred Tidd
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of Alfred Tidd, of
Clarington Independent, 10th inst.
Twinem, Thomas Twinem
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Deceased was born in Armaugh county,
Twinem, Thomas Twinem 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Twinem, Sr., died
He was born
His wife preceded him about one year to their heavenly
home.
All of their children are in comfortable circumstances in
life; and, all evince good parental training in the possession of excellent
moral characters.
Father Twinem was highly esteemed
in the community where he had lived so long, as, also, by all who knew him
well. Truthfulness and honesty were manifest and genuine traits of his
character. He was also a true Christian. When about 14 years
of age he was confirmed in the
Ullom, Mrs. Ullom
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ullom, of Matamoras, a
sister of Esq. Lynch, of
Vancuren, George Vancuren
Spirit of Democracy,
George Vancuren, of Burr’s Mills,
Walton, Jeremiah Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Jeremiah Walton, of
Warner, Horace Warner
Spirit of Democracy,
Horace, a nine year old son of Gen. A. J. Warner, died
quite suddenly at
Mrs. Warner went out Friday evening and brought him home
Saturday morning; the child being much better and the only trouble thought to
be a cold with a slight sore throat.
The attending physician expressed no fears for the result
of the case as late as
--
Weekly, Jacob Weekly
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Weekly, of
White, Belle White
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Graysville, Monroe Co., Ohio, August 24th,
1880, Belle White, aged 21 years, 1 month and 7 days.—
She was taken ill with Consumption, and after months of
suffering she was called home.
She was converted while on her death bed and left that
bright and unquestionable evidence that she had drank of the “water of life.”
She leaves a father, mother, five brothers and two sisters.
May God grant that all the dear friends may strive to meet her in the sweet by
and by.
J.
B. Cooper
Whittington, Laura J. Whittington
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
“Death Loves A
Shining Mark”
Ah! How fully have the poets words been
verified in his taking Jennie from amongst us. Jennie was a noble child,
a lady fully developed in childhood, kind, patient, loving and affectionate in
health, in sickness her virtues but alone to those who watched with her in her
sufferings, more beautifully, if possible, than in life. Having been a constant
visitor to her bedside we always found her contented and careful not to be of
trouble to anyone. The pride and joy of an indulgent father, the highly
esteemed, one of brother and sister and the friend of all who knew her; we
thought as we stood round her bedside that it was hard to say a last ‘good
bye.’ Were there no bright side to this picture, we might almost say death was
cruel to take our dear little friend away. Yet, “our loss is her eternal gain.”
Now with her mother she walks the gold paved streets of the New Jerusalem and
joins in the songs which angels sing.
Jennie
dead?
Ah, can it be that thou has
left
Us on this bright autumnal morn?
Yes, gone,
The last “good byes” have all been said,
The tenement of clay lays cold and icy now,
Death has been here and stole away our love,
Ah! Death thou ’rt cruel
to tear from our embrace’
Our, dear
one, O, give her back again.
Back again?
Oh no! with mother she is
happy now,
True free from pain and care of earth,
She’s gone to join the heavenly choir
In a bright home above.
Tis hard to part.
Ah, yes for Jennie was so kind and good,
None knew her but to love her sweet and noble
life,
Just in the bloom of youth death came.
And from amongst us stole the one we loved so
well.
But oh! when hot thick
tears will fall,
And all looks dark around—no joy to cheer,
We close our eyes and look to Heaven
And say: “His will be done” for “God knew best.”
T.
J. TAGGERT
Wilcox, Minnie K. Wilcox
Spirit of Democracy,
She received the rite of baptism when a child. A few months
ago while attending a religious meeting held by Rev. L. B. King, she united
with the church. The child thus early consecrated to God by her parents,
doubtless obeyed her first convictions of duty. Two weeks before her death she
wanted to gather the clothes in for ironing. On being told that she could not, “ you will miss me,” she said to her mother. She used to
sing, “O how I love Jesus!”—Her sister, two years younger than herself, is now
laboring under the same disease, one side being paralyzed. M. A. Taylor
Williams, Mrs. Thomas Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Thos. Williams, of Muskingum county,
near
Wilson, Alexander Wilson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 8th inst, at his brother’s
residence in
Windom, Josiah M. Windom
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Seneca township, of
scarlet fever,
Thus early was the bud plucked to bloom in the Paradise of God.
But not in cruelty nor in wrath
The reaper came that day;
‘Twas an angel
came
And took the flower
away.
He was an uncommonly lovely and intelligent child; and we,
with his parents and little brother and sister, feel the loss—but knowing, as
we do, that our loss is his eternal gain we feel like saying, “The Lord gave
and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” It won’t be long
until we meet in that land where parting is unknown, and then we’ll smile upon
the troubled past and wonder why we wept at all.
The morning flowers display their sweets,
And gay
their silken leaves unfold;
As careless of the noontide heat,
As fearless of the evening cold.
.
Nipp’d by the winds’untimely blast’
Parched
by the suns director ray;
The momentary glories waste
The short
lived beauties die away.
.
So blooms the human face divine,
When
youth its pride of beauty shows;
Fairer than spring the colors shine,
And sweeter than the virgin rose.
.
Or warm by slowly rolling years,
Or broke
by sickness in a day;
The fading glory disappears,
The short
lived beauties die away.
.
Yet these, new rising from the tomb,
With
luster brighter far shall shine,
Revived with ever during bloom,
Safe from diseases and decline.
.
Let sickness blast, let death devour,
If heaven
must recompense our pains;
Perish the grass and fade the flower,
If firm the word of God remains.
Woodford, Aranda Woodford
Spirit of Democracy,
Sudden Death—Mrs. Aranda Woodford
died suddenly at her residence near
Workman, David Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
David Workman, one of the old pioneers of
He was born in Allegheny Co., Maryland in 1789 and came to
Ohio with his parents in 1799, locating is[sic-in] what is now Putney township.
This county was then a dreary
and lonely wilderness with only here and there a hunter’s
cabin.
Mr. Workman was brought up among the hardships and
privation of the frontier settler’s life, and become one of the good substanied citizens of the county.
He was married in 1813 and his wife is still living.—their
wedded life extending over 68 years—
Mr. Workman died on the same farm where he had lived since
1812.—
Workman. Mrs. David Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. David Workman, aged 86 years died in
Wright, Lizzie Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. John A. and Mattie E. Wright, of
Yockey,
Spirit of Democracy,
A letter from a friend in
Mr. Yockey, had not used any liquor since Sunday before his death,
except for a little given him by his physicians.
He took very ill on Thursday and died Friday morning [
His family, Dr. J. J. Burton, the physicians, J. M. Green
and Chr.L. Kroning were
with him until he died.—He had not been out of the house since Monday except
for a short time on Thursday about
We hasten to correct the error into which we have been led
and are very glad to be able to do so upon such reliable testimony.
Yockey,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 30th, ult, at his home in
Yoho, George Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday morning this week Mr. George Yoho, a farmer
living on Alex Armstrong’s farm, one-half mile from Armstrong’s Mills in
Washington Tp., was struck by lightning and instantly killed. He was engaged in
putting on his shoes, when the lightning struck the chimney, passed down,
striking Mr. Yoho where he was sitting; thence the current darted across the
room and struck the bed where Mrs. Yoho was lying. The headboard of the bed was
shattered, but Mrs. Yoho was not injured beyond being stunned.
No other member of the family was hurt. Mr. Yoho was about
60 years of age and a well respected citizen.—St. Clairsville
Gazette, 9th inst.
Yoho, Melville Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
A son of Jacob C. Yoho, aged about 17 years, died of
typhoid fever on the 9th inst. [Name—Melville Yoho]
The remains were interred in the Woodsfield cemetery on the
10th inst.
Young, Ozzie Young
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday,
This little boy was a general favorite with all, and the
bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of the community.
The
He was young and fair and given them for a while until
Jesus called him home. D. H. Powell—Summerfield, Aug. 8, 1881
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