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1891
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On the 31st
of July George Caldwell, Esq., an esteemed citizen of Green township; in his
63d year ended his earthly life. For the last 16 years his health had been
feeble--the last few weeks serious trouble of heart affection.
In his
25th year he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Felconer. The fruit of
their marriage union was eleven children--eight of which, with their mother,
survive him.
In his
27th year he united in Christian fellowship with the M.E. church at Otts, and
through all these years maintained an honorable, conscientious, consistent,
Christian character--such that always commend religion and adorns the
Christian's life. The suffrages
of his neighbors and the many friends in his township called him to serve 12
years as Justice of the Peace--well and satisfactorily did he serve the people
in such relation.
In 1869
the enlarged suffrages of
Bro.
Caldwell was man of quiet, unassuming manners but a man
among men--an honest man--a tried and trusted citizen--a friend of humanity--true
in the relations of life--true to himself--true to his family--true to his
God. A.
Betts, Sarah C. Betts nee Shuman
LKP#4
Sarah C. Shuman Betts born
Died
She was united in marriage to John Wesley Betts, to this
union four children were born.
Left to mourn her departure beside her husband, are three
sons, Joseph, Franklin, Theodore and one daughter Atha, all of the home.
Services were held September 7, at the home.
Burial was at the
Lemmon, William
Monroe Gazette,
Died, at his home. August 11, 1891, Mr. Wm. Lemmon,
formerly of
Hogue, W. E.
Monroe Gazette,
A sad accident occurred at the Wetzel County Fair, held at
New Martinsville Sept. 4th. W. E. Hogue was killed by being thrown
from his horse in a running race. He was brought home Saturday and buried
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Jr. O.U.A.M. Quite a number of Jrs. From
the four neighboring councils were present.
Dollinger, Mrs.
Monroe Gazette,
Our town was very much
shocked on Thursday morning hearing that Mrs. Dollinger was found dead in her
bed. Heart disease was supposed to be the cause.
Heber, Fritz Heber
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Fritz Heber, at Godlieb Eberle, of
Interment at Asberry Chapel on Monday at
2 o’clock. Aged about 50 years and a respected citizen.
Maienknoht, Jacob Maienknoht
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Dec. 21, 1890, Jacob Maienknoht at
the residence of his son Benjamin in
The subject of this sketch was born in
His funeral was conducted by the writer
at the home of his son Benjamin on the 23rd.
Scripture read—Psalms chapter 39. Text
40, after which he was laid to rest on the old home farm in the home graveyard.
May the blessings of God rest on this family in this hour of bereavement is the
prayer of the writer.
J.
W. KINNEY
Penhockkopler, Baron Parisse
Penhockkopler
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Baron Parisse Penhockkopler, an Austrian
nobleman, who has been living with his wife at
When certain he was dead the wife asked
outsiders to leave the room, and when they had done so she drank a quantity of
chloroform and carbolic acid. She was found unconscious, and though still
alive, can not recover.
Ye, Washon Ye
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The little son of the Korean Charge
d`Affairs, Mr. Ye, is dead. This child was born in
Grady, Henry Grady
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The corner-stone of the
The Grand Lodge of Masons conducted the
exercises, and Hon. Pat. Calhoun delivered the formal address.
Tuesday was the anniversary of Mr.
Grady’s death.
Duley, John Duley
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Wednesday night Rufus Penn and John Duley,
both colored, who were on a spree together, quarreled at
Penn knocked Duley down, from the effects of which
Duley died Thursday night.
Penn was arrested.
Dauphin, M. A. Dauphin
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. M. A. Dauphin, a native of
Alsace-Loraine, for twenty years president of the Louisiana Lottery Company,
died at his residence in
Carr, Andrew Carr
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The first dress suit Andrew Carr,
formerly a driver, latterly a beggar, ever wore, covered him Sunday night as he
lay in a fine casket in
Carr was a native of
Carr was eighty years old.
Nickel, Silas Nickel
McLeod, Emma McLeod
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Rifenbeck, Mrs. Franklin Rifenbeck
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Franklin Rifenbeck, living near
Diedrich, Mrs. John Diedrich
The
Spirit of Democracy,
In a fire at
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Simpson, W. D. Simpson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. W. D. Simpson, Chief-Justice of the
Supreme Court of South
The flags are at half-mast on the public
buildings.
Kittrell, Mr. Kittrell
Pruitt, Bob Pruitt
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Chief of Police Kittrell, of
Policeman Lowry, who came upon hearing
the firing, then shot and killed Pruitt.
Pruitt’s daughter had insulted a young
white lady, and the tragedy grew out of an attempt to arrest him.
Sharp, Ben Sharp
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Each easily drank a pint, and had begun
on a second when Sharp fell to the floor dead.
Quillan is supposed to be dying.
Dickerson, Frank E. Dickerson
Brundage, Minnie Brundage
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank E. Dickerson and Mrs. Minnie
Brundage, medical students, broke through the ice of a pond on which they were
skating, at
Schearney, Martin Schearney
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A Boiler exploded in the drill house at
the works of the United Salt Company, on the lake shore, in the eastern part of
Frank Geiner perhaps fatally scalded and
Thomas Fox, the engineer, was scalded and had both legs and one arm broken.
Another man is missing, and it is feared he was blown into
Terheide, Eliza Terheide
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Eliza Terheide, a soldier’s widow, aged
80, died in
Nedderman, Charles Nedderman
Craig, Anna Craig
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Ed. McCarthy, the murderer of young
Charles Nedderman, at
Consequently Charles Craig, the assassin
of Anna Craig, will have a partner on the gallows.
Booth, James Booth
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. James Booth was murdered by his farm
hand, Henry Worley, at his home, near Newcomerstown, while seated at the
breakfast table Christmas morning.
Jackson, Levi Jackson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
LEVI JACKSON fell into an ore crusher in
a brick-yard at
Boyer, Geo. L. Boyer
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John L. Tisdale was convicted of murder
in the first degree at
Davis, John Davis
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. John Davis, one of
Walters, Young Daughter Walters
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A young daughter of Sophia Walters, of
near
Sprague, Mrs. E. M. Sprague
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. E. M. Sprague, of
She was the victim of chloroform taken to
relieve toothache.
Lindsey, Betsey Lindsey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The woman killed in the Bolivar railroad
wreck has been identified as Betsey Lindsey, of
Atkinson, Mrs. W. A. Atkinson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. W. A. Atkinson, of
Shay, Lizzie Shay
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lizzie Shay, of
Lempke, Herman Lempke
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Herman Lempke fell from the roof on the
Hollender Hotel,
Woods, Jefferson Woods
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday Jan. 3rd,
Jefferson Woods of typhoid fever.
He was a farmer and respected young man
of Green township this county.
He leaves a wife and two children to
mourn his loss.
His remains were interred at
Dougherty, Wm. Dougherty
The
Spirit of Democracy,
It becomes our sad duty this week to
announce the death of Capt. Wm. Dougherty, one of the oldest citizens of
Woodsfield who departed this life
Capt. Dougherty was born in Donegal Co.
Ireland in 1816—hence was almost 75 years of age. He came to this country in
1820 and settled near this place. Mr. Dougherty at the outbreak of the
Rebellion formed a company of soldiers which was consolidated with Perry county
companies and became a part of the 62nd regiment.
In Dec. 1861 he was chosen Captain of Co.
K. 62 O. V. I. and remained in active service as an officer about one year when
owing to failing health he was compelled to retire from the service.
Interment on Sunday afternoon Jan. 4,
1891, in the Catholic cemetery at Woodsfield by the Rev. Flauding.
The Spirit joins in sympathy for the many
friends of the deceased.
Bohlender, Valentine Bohlender
The
Spirit of Democracy,
VALENTINE BOHLENDER, eighty-four years of
age, and one of the pioneer German citizens of
His skull was fractured, and his death
resulted within a few minutes. He was very highly respected.
Lyon, Alfred Lyon
The
Spirit of Democracy,
An old man named Alfred Lyon was struck
by Pan-Handle passenger No. 7, near Pataskla, and instantly killed.
He was walking along on the north track
and did not hear the engineers warning. He was aged about 78 years. His body
was horribly mangled by the wheels.
Erwin, Jos. Erwin
The
Spirit of Democracy,
CAPTAIN JOS. ERWIN, 90, the oldest man in
Needles,
The
Spirit of Democracy,
ELMIRA NEEDLES, an unmarried woman, 57
years of age, who made her home with a widowed sister on a farm seven miles
south of Columbus, in the village of Groveport, committed suicide by hanging
herself with a clothes-line, which she attached to a beam in an out-house. She
was despondent on account of ill-health.
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Ex-State Senator W. H. Frederick died of
cancer at his home near
Mills, Wm. Mills
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A report received at army headquarters at
Hester, Ollie Hester
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Ollie Hester, a well known young man of
His head was so badly crushed that his
brains oozed out.
Kerns, Samuel Kerns
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Kerns, a young man, was killed in
He was employed in repairing the roof of
the Baldwin Locomotive Works, when he thoughtlessly grabbed an electric light
which passed over the building.
He fell to the roof and died almost
instantly.
Zimmerman, John Zimmerman
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The sudden death of Senator John
Zimmerman, of the combined Seventeenth-Twenty-eighth Ohio District, on the 30th,
is almost enough to awaken superstitions ideas in the minds of those who
believe that the fates are against the slender Democratic majority of the
Sixty-ninth General Assembly. Five have already died, or the exact number of
its original majority on joint ballot, which was two in the Senate and three in
the home.
Perry, Frank Perry
Lawson, Ben Lawson
Swail, James Swail
Shaw, J. B. Shaw
Green, James Green
The
Spirit of Democracy,
TOWBOAT
BLOWS UP
Five Killed and Several Injured Opposite
The towboat Anna Roberts exploded a cylinder head
Friday at
The killed are as follows: Frank Perry,
deck hand; Ben Lawson, fireman; James Swail; J. B. Shaw, deck hand; James
Green, deck hand. All were horribly burned and scalded and some mangled by
pieces of iron.
Eight or ten were wounded.
The damage to the vessel does not exceed $1,000. It is
owned by a
Sours, Mrs. Benjamin Sours
Sours, Young Child Sours
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A special to the Dispatch from
Mrs. Sours and one child died, and the
others are dangerously ill,
Reynolds, Purmelles Reynolds
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Purmelles Reynolds, a prominent
Baptist preacher of
Bain, George Bain
Bain, Mrs. George Bain
Bain, Young Daughter Bain
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Friday morning, Mrs. George Bain, near
Matthews, Louis Matthews
The
Spirit of Democracy,
While preparing breakfast, Sunday morning
in the Kimball House,
Honn, Carrie Honn
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Carrie Honn, aged 22, deserted by her
husband, killed herself at
Grey, Jenny Grey
Loewenstein, Mrs. Loewenstein
The
Spirit of Democracy,
An explosion of a boiler in the sausage
factory of Ben Lowenstein & Bros. Cincinnati, damaged six small
dwelling-houses; killed Jennie Grey, aged four years; fatally injured Mrs.
Loewenstein, aged eighty-eight, and less seriously injured several other sons.
Wm. Longlutz, a butcher who ran an engine
without a license; also his employer, Ben Loewenstein. The loss to property is
about $3,000.
Mackenzie, John Mackenzie
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John Mackenzie, aged seventeen, of
Zimmerman, John Zimmerman 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. John Zimmerman, State Senator from
the 17th-28th District, is dead.
On Monday night,
Home
his spirit had padded to “that bourne whence no traveler returneth.”
He lived at
Dougherty, Wm. Dougherty 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday, January 3d, 1891, Capt.
Wm. Dougherty.
The deceased was born in
Mr. Dougherty was first married in 1835
to Sarah Cisne. This proved a very happy and prosperous union but was, in 1837,
broken by the death of Mrs. Dougherty.
He was again married in 1858, to Margaret
McManaman, who lived until 1888. The deceased had been in failing health for
some time with heart failure but was not considered dangerous until about a
week before death.
He leaves to mourn his loss, ten sons,
two daughters and two aged sisters, Mrs. Kirkbride, of
He was a member of the R. C. Church from
early childhood, and we can truthfully say, in the words of St. Paul, “he
fought a good fight, he kept the faith,” and never forgot for a moment that we
are but born to die.
The funeral took place from St.
Sylvesters’ church on Sunday, January 4th, and was conducted by Rev.
Flaudung.
A large concourse of relatives and
friends followed the remains to their last resting place and showed by their
actions that they had lost a friend whom they had learned to love. Let us hope
that the deceased was a faithful soldier of that great cross by which the world
was redeemed, that he bore his little cross with that spirit to which is
attached an eternal boon, and while we here lament the departure of they
servant, we may ever remember that we are most certainly to follow him. Give us
grace to prepare for that last hour, by a good life, that we may not be
surprised by a sudden death, but be ever watching when thou shalt call, that so
with thy spouse we may enter into eternal glory, there to serve and be with
Christ forever.
The friends and relatives take this means
of expressing their gratitude and appreciation of the kindness shown them,
especially do they feel thankful to the members of the Woodsfield G. A. R.
Post, for their untiring efforts during their father’s illness. Their reward is
not here but in Heaven, where all good deeds find commensurate merit. D.
Abbott, Emma Abbott
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Emma Abbott, the great prima donna of theatrical fame, died at
On Saturday morning previous she said,“
My next song will be sung in Heaven.”
Martin Wilson Martin Esq.
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Wilson Martin, Esq., of
Interment at
He was Justice of the Peace and township
clerk at his death and had held the office of justice continually, for over
thirty years. His age was over 75 year at his death. In his death the town of
Rucker, Isaiah Rucker
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his home near Summerfield, Noble
Co., O., of Pneumonia, after a short illness of 3 months, at
He was married
A precious one from us
has gone,
A voice we love is
stilled,
A chair is vacant in
our home,
Which never can be
filled. J. THOMAS
Taylor, Rachel Taylor
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rachel Taylor who was born in the
vicinity of Beallsville and who married and lived in the same neighborhood most
of her life, and who from girlhood was known as a tower of strength in the M.
E. church.
A few years ago she moved to
Mrs. Taylor leaves a large circle of
friends in
Wilhite, Mrs. Sidney Ann Wilhite
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sidney Ann Wilhite, who has lived in
McCaskey, John McCaskey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John McCaskey, a prominent farmer of
Crawford township,
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Patrick Birmingham, a veteran of the
Fifth O. V. I., was found near
Morris, John Morris
Chatham, Frank Chatham
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John Morris and Frank Chatham, two
well-known ranchmen of
LeClennan, Samuel LeClennan
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel LeClennan, employed at George
West’s Union Mill. Ballston Spa, N. Y. was drawn between two hot cylinders, and
crushed and roasted. He died in three hours.
Person, Mrs. W. H. Person
The
Spirit of Democracy,
W. H. Person has been convicted of
voluntary manslaughter at
Langdon, Mrs. Langdon
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. T. K. Beecher, Sunday preached the
funeral sermon of Mrs. Langdon, mother of Mrs. S. L. Clemens, at
Neither Mr. Clemens nor his wife
attended, but listened by telephone, 450 miles away in
Rew, Eugene Rew
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Eugene Rew, of Franklin, a shooter
employed by the High Explosive Company, of
Arnold, James Gunter Arnold
The
Spirit of Democracy,
James Gunter Arnold, a highly respected
citizen living five miles north of
Gebhart, Fred W. Gebhart
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Fred W. Gebhart, a rising young lawyer of
Rush, Dave Rush
The
Spirit of Democracy,
DAVE RUSH was instantly killed at
Richwood a few evenings since. He was walking on the railroad track while
intoxicated, and paid no attention to the danger signals, and was struck in the
head with a freight engine. He leaves a widow and several children.
Stanbury, Eliza Stanbury
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Eliza Stanbury, relict of the late
Jas. A. Stanbury, of
Sawyer, Jos. Sawyer
Killbride, Terrence Killbride
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Michael Kirschner was severely injured.
Richardson, Emanuel Richardson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
EMANUEL RICHARDSON, a
Punnstaff, Herman Punnstaff
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Herman Punnstaff, a young man chopping in
the woods near
When the party returned, half an hour
later, wolves had devoured Punnstaff, and only his leggings, rubbers and a few
shreds of clothing were left.
Boothe, James Boothe
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Wehrle, the man who murdered James
Boothe, at
Wood, M. J. Wood
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Jan. 12—M. J. Wood, who has been very low
with typhoid fever for sometime, died on Jan. 3d inst. and was interred in the
McReight, J. D. McReight
The
Spirit of Democracy,
To-day, (Monday) a sad and highly
responsible duty is devolved upon us, viz: Recording the death of our late
venerable citizen and friend J. D. McReight, “after lifes` fitful dream he
sleeps well.” For nearly
The foot-prints he leaves behind if trodden in will
doubtless lead his followers through congenial avenues, illumined by
prosperity, the prerecquisite of happiness. As a farmer, he was a perception of
his chosen profession. The fences on the old homestead, to which he so recently
bid adieu still stand erect, no briars or alders are to be seen, gates, bars
and out buildings are all in good shape in fact everything goes to show that an
energetic tasteful hand has been at the helm of affairs. He died Saturday Jan.
10, 91, was born about the year 1800 near (
He was a gray haired man when married,
being married about year 1852 to Miss Ruth Witten of
Interment at Unity cemetery, Rev. Finch
officiating. ELI
Robertson, A. J. Robertson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Another death has occurred in the General
Assembly of Ohio, Senator A. J. Robertson of
Pool, Jane Pool
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Jane Pool, an aged lady of
Branzikofer, Christian Branzikofer
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mr. Christian Branzikofer of
consumption, at his home on French Hill, near Clarington, on Monday Jan. 12th,
aged 68 years.
The disease was brought on by an attack
of the grippe last winter. The funeral took place on Wednesday.
Beard, Ruth Rebecca Beard
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Ruth Rebecca, the youngest child of Mr.
and Mrs. C. L. Beard, whose serious illness we mentioned last week, died at
It lacked one day of being ten months
old.
The funeral took place on Saturday
afternoon, interment in Clarington cemetery.—Independent
Swaney, O. J. Swaney
The
Spirit of Democracy,
O. J. Swaney, a well known and prominent
attorney. Died at his home in St. Clairsville at four o’clock last Thursday afternoon,
aged seventy-one.
Mr. Swaney was born in
Moore, Margaret Moore
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The following was sent out from Wheeling
last week: At Wellsburg, Miss Margaret Moore died, aged 93 years.
In some respects Miss Moore’s life was a
remarkable one. She died in the house in which she was born nearly a century
ago, and was the daughter of the first settler at Wellsburg. Immediately
opposite, across the Ohio river, was the historical Indian village of Mingo,
then the headquarters of the great chief Logan, of whom Miss Moore related many
reminiscences when a child. She was a great favorite with
Walters, Kate Walters
Johnson, Ella Johnson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
TERRIFIC
EXPLOSION
A Findlay Hotel Blown to the Four Winds
Owing to a Leak in a Gas Pipe—Two
Waitresses
Killed and a Number
More Dangerously
Injured.
The Hotel Marvin,
A few minutes after
Mr. Marvin was badly burned about the
head and arms, but not seriously. A number of the guests who were in their rooms
were badly shaken up. Several of them received slight injuries.
Frank Poundstone, the clerk, who was
entering the dining-room as the explosion occurred, was struck by a table and
knocked down. He is badly bruised. The tables and chairs in the dining room, as
well as the side of the building, were blown across the street. All the windows
in the building were broken. The leak that caused the explosion has not yet
been discovered, but is believed to be in the cellar. Marvin, who owns the
house, is worth over $100,000.
His
loss will be fully $5,000. The buildings and contents were fully insured
against fire. Insurance men say that insurance can not be collected on
explosions. The other hotels threw open their doors to the guests and the
Marvin, the pride of
Mann, James D. Mann
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Lieutenant James D. Mann, Seventh
Calvary, U. S. A., died at
Hart, John A. Hart
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John A. Hart, mayor of
Arndt, August Arndt
The
Spirit of Democracy,
August Arndt, of
Warburton, Geo. Warburton
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At the
Bancroft, George Bancroft
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The venerable historian, George Bancroft,
died in
Bennett, Bob Bennett
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Bob Bennett, a barber, was shot and
killed Friday morning at
The trouble between the two men was over
Sunday-closing and increase of rates.
Smith, Chiquita Smith
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Apaches have killed Chiquita Smith, in
Morse’s Canyon,
Lieutenant Clark is in close pursuit of them.
Smith was killed in his house and horribly mutilated. Nine renegades were seen
in that neighborhood recently, and the murder is supposed to have been
committed by them.
Negard, Godfrey Negard
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Godfrey Negard, a well to do German lived
with his mother near Bingham, Switzer township this county. He was a bachelor
of 48 and his mother an old lady of 72 years. They lived by themselves in a
rather excluded manner and were both somewhat peculiar in their ways. Mr.
Negard was subject to fits as has been learned since his death—not known before
by his neighbors.
On Sunday morning last week, Jan. 4th
Mr. Negard took a shovel and went out to the run a short distance from the
house to clean out a place to water some stock. It is supposed that while he
was at work he took one of those fits, which as before stated he was subject
to. At any rate some time after he went out, his mother found him lying with
his face in the water, and to all appearances, dead.
There being no one to help carry him to
the house she brought out feather beds and wrapped him up in them, and procured
hot bricks and put around him. Hoping by this means to warm him up and bring
him to.
She then went to her nearest neighbors for
assistance. They came and carried the apparently dead man into the house and
every means resorted to, to bring him to life, but without success. Dr. Boone,
of Powhatan, was sent for, who, after an examination, pronounced the man dead.
Mrs. Negard would not believe this, however, and declared her belief that he
would come to life again.
After keeping the body nearly two weeks
she consented to his burial on last Friday.
Schell, Infant Son Schell
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A beautiful and large boy baby was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schell, on Sunday the 11th inst, and died on
the 15th.
Interment at the Middle church cemetery
on Saturday conducted by Rev. J. Miller of Miltonsburgh.
Boyer, Young Daughter Boyer
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The four-year-old daughter of H. Boyer,
of
Hill, Mrs. Wm. Hill
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Orth, Jacob Orth
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Orth, a well-to-do farmer living
near Delphos, was drowned in the canal the other night. It is supposed that he
was endeavoring to cross over on the ice and broke through.
Lethers, Walter Lethers
The
Spirit of Democracy,
GOES THROUGH A WINDOW
Lifeless
Form of a Nephew of General Lew Wallace Discovered On a Street in
Walter Lethers, a nephew of General Lew
Wallace, was picked up in a lifeless condition from the ground in the rear of
Dr. Gurney said that he had administered
doses of bromide to the deceased on many occasions before, and thought nothing
serious would result.
Siblett, R. Siblett
The
Spirit of Democracy,
R. Siblett, colored, a Pullman car
porter, was knocked from the platform of a sleeper at Bellaire while the train
was passing over the B. & O. bridge at that point and was instantly killed.
The body struck the bridge and rolled off
to the ground one hundred feet below.
Groshaus, Viola Groshaus
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Borden, Lillie Borden
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Maxwell and Charles Schott were
indicted by the grand jury at
Bair, John Bair
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John Bair, an insane farmer from
Saborn, Eb. Saborn
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Eb. Saborn, aged sixty-one, was burned to
death near
Martin, Wilson Martin
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Jan. 8th, 1891, at
Deceased was born near
He came into the M. E. Church at the
early age of of [sic-double word] seventeen: since that time he has been a
faithful, earnest member of the church life he loved so well. A greater part of
his church life he was called to the responsible position of class leader,
filling of which given such general satisfaction, proves him to have been the
right man in the right place. For twenty years he was a local preacher. In this
part of his life he proved a very efficient and acceptable servant of God.
Brother Martin was a man known, loved and respected as no other citizen in the
township, and few, if any in the county.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
Fisher, took place in the
Cain, Matthew Cain
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his residence in Labelt City
Kas.,
Deceased was born in this
Tharp, Mary Tharp
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A young woman named Mary Tharp, who
formerly lived in this city committed suicide at Elm Grove east of
“Put on me the breastpin Hugh gave me,
and please put Hugh’s picture on my breast, and let it be buried with me in my
grave.”—Bellaire Democrat
Dougherty, William Dougherty 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Gen. Wm. P. Richardson Post
No. 609, G. A. R.
Woodsfield, O.,
At a muster of this Post held at the Post
Room on this date, on call by the Post Commander:
Has` any Comrade of this Post died since our last meeting?
Announcement was made that comrade Capt. William Dougherty had departed this
life, it was thereupon ordered that a committee consisting of comrades A. J.
Pearson, George L. Emmons and James Watson be ordered to prepare and present to
the Post a suitable memorial of the life, character and services of our
deceased Comrade. The committee reported the following:
Post
Commander and Comrades:
Comrade Capt. William Dougherty having
received and responded to that summons which we also must all sooner or later
hear and obey his place in this Post, is now and forever will remain vacant. He
was born in 1816 in
He was married twice and raised a large
family of sons and daughters. He was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic
Church. When the great contest of 1861-5 between the North and the South had
finally been referred to the arbitrament of arms although Capt. Dougherty had
then passed the meridian of life he promptly enrolled himself on the side of
liberty,
Resolved, That, in the death of Comrade
Capt. William Dougherty, this Post has lost its oldest Comrade, community one
of its aged citizens and his family a kind and indulgent father, and his church
an earnest, zealous and enthusiastic member.
Comrades salute the dead.
JAMES
WATSON,
GEO.
L. EMMONS,
A.
J. PEARSON.
It is hereby further ordered that this
memorial be spread upon the records of this Post and that a copy of the same be
furnished to the papers of the County for publication.
JOHN
HECK, Com’r.
James Watson, Adj`t.
Jordan, Dr.
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr.
Carney, Wm. Carney
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The towboat Silas P. Coe burned to the
water’s edge while lying at the foot of Vine street, Cincinnati Loss $16,000,
with $12,000 insurance. The watchman, Wm. Carney, was burned to death.
Miers, Thomas Miers
Miers, Mrs. Thomas Miers
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Miers, aged over 100 years, and
his wife 86, died a few days ago, and were buried together at
Curran, John Curran
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John Curran, who suicided at Carbon, willed
his entire $5,000 to his personal friend, Robert Graham.
Moore, Johnny Moore
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Johnny Moore, a blacksmith of
Barnesville, fell down stairs and broke his neck.
Bane, B. W. Bane
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Farmer B. W. Bane fell from a wagon at
Woodman, Lucy Woodsman
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lucy Woodman, a widow fifty years of
age, on return from a meat shop,
Schmidt, Jacob Schmidt
The
Spirit of Democracy,
In a Dayton saloon, the other night,
Jacob Schmidt, 65 years of age, was at the bar drinking a glass of beer and
discussing with his companions the ills that affect others, and at the same
time boasting of his own health, with the statement that he had not felt better
for years. He then called for a cigar, and while in the act of lighting it fell
dead at the feet of his companions.
When picked up there was not the
semblance of a spark of life left. His death was due to heart disease.
Robertson, Mr. Robinson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Hugh M. Thompson, of
Fogg, Elizabeth Fogg
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Fogg, who died recently in
Elwood, E. Elwood
The
Spirit of Democracy,
E. Elwood, of
His prophetic vision was at fault, as he
just died.
Williamson, Erastus Williamson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Williamson, twenty-three years
old, shot and killed his brother Erastus, twenty years old, at Shelby, S. C.
No motive is known for the deed. The
murderer escaped.
The occurrence so shocked Mrs.
Williamson, the mother that her life is despaired of.
Bancroft, George Bancroft 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The burial of the late George Bancroft
took place Wednesday forenoon at
The funeral party reached there on the
Shorts, O. J. Shorts
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram from
An unknown man, employed by Brown
brothers, contractors at Kring’s Station, was struck by a train Sunday and
killed.
Baudoin, Prince Baudoin
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The Court at
The King has ordered the fact of the Prince’s death
concealed from his aunt, Princess Carlotta, ex-Empress of
Young, Lucy Young nee Decker
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Lucy Decker Young, eighth wife of Brigham
Young, is dead. There are only seven left, including Amelia Folsom, the
favorite.
Billy, “Six Shooter” Billy
Argoning, “Dob” Argoning
The Spirit of Democracy,
“Six-shooter Billy” and “Dob” Argoning,
cowboys, fought a duel.
Billy was killed, four bullets having hit
him, and Dob, with three bullets in him, is dying.
Aydelotte, John K. Aydelotte
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John K. Aydelotte, editor of the Butler
County Democrat, at
Baudouin, Prince Baudouin 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Prince Baudouin, nephew of King Leopold
and heir to the throne of
Northwood, Thomas Northwood
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Northwood, a boss roller in the
iron rolling-mills, Boontown, N. J., was caught between the rollers while
making some repairs and was drawn through his body being crushed out as flat as
a sheet of paper. The rollers turn out wrought iron plates half an inch in
thickness.
Northwood was fifty-six years old, and
leaves a widow and three children.
Kalakaua, King Kalakaua
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The last honors were paid in
During half of Wednesday and throughout
the night the body of the dead King lay in state in the mortuary chapel of the
Trinity Episcopal Church, where the King had several times attended the services
since his arrival here. A guard of regular soldiers from Presidio kept watch
over the casket throughout the night.
The funeral ceremonies were very
impressive.
The remains were then conveyed to the
flagship
Anderson, Mrs. Ludwig Anderson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ludwig Anderson, wife of Louis
Anderson, of
retired
to her chamber, taking the children with her, with the intention of never
waking again.
The cause attributed for the rash act is
that of jealousy. She consulted a medium, who told her that her husband was
keeping company with another woman, and she resolved to commit suicide.
Gooding, Ida Gooding
The
Spirit of Democracy,
We are sad to hear of the death of our
friend Miss Ida Gooding, of Grafton,
Hartley, James Hartley
Gross, Bertha Gross
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Austin, Carrie Austin
Sharkey, Horton Sharkey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Woods, Sarah Woods
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Woods was accidentally shot
dead by her brother, Riley Thompson at Gallipolis. Thompson is about nineteen
years of age. He went to his sister’s house and spoke of borrowing a gun. She
told him to get her husband’s.
He
did so, and in cleaning the gun was discharged, shooting Mrs. Woods in the neck
and killing her instantly.
The coroner was called, and a verdict of
accidental death was rendered. Mrs. Woods, engineer on a ferryboat at
Bancroft, George Bancroft 3rd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. George Bancroft the famous American
historian, died at his home in
Windom, Mr. Windom
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Secretary Windom, whose death _____nation
is now deploring; was a cousin to Mrs. J. P. Spriggs, of this place.
Wood, Mr. Wood
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Auditor A. C. Okey, of
Boughner,
John Boughner
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Boughner, of Cameron, who was
reported in last weeks Spirit as being very low with typhoid fever died on
Tuesday 27th inst.
Shepherd, George Shepherd
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mr. George Shepherd, of Graysville,
on Wednesday, 28th ult., of typhoid fever.
Parks,
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Jan. 24, and infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. David L. Parks of Bethel township. Interment at
Stimpert, Maria Stimpert nee Hillig
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Maria Stimpert, nee Hillig, wife of
David Stimpert, Esq.,
Her disease, consumption, hereditary in
the Hillig family. She was united in marriage with Mr. Stimpert in 1871.
To these parents, seven children have
been born, three of these have been taken to the Spirit land.
In her 14th year she was
confirmed and united with the
Through all these years she has been a
true Christian wife and mother, always looking well to the affairs of her
household.
She never ate the bread of idleness, but
studied ever the things of quietness and peace. Her Christian life was
consistent and exemplary, so that her family and friends may rise up and call
her blessed.
Her casket was borne to the Presbyterian
Church, where a very large gathering of friends of friends and neighbors united
in religious services, both German and English, conducted by Revs. Egger and
Armstrong. A.
Okey, Woodman Okey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday night January 24, Woodman
Okey, one of the most respected and prosperous farmers near Woodsfield died,
after an illness of about two years.
Mr. Okey was born near Woodsfield
His remains were laid to rest in the
ceremony at Woodsfield on Monday afternoon, Jan. 27, and were followed to their
last resting place by an unusually large concourse of relatives and respecting
acquaintances.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. S. Eaton, of the M. E. church.
Mr. Okey leaves to mourn his death, a
wife, one son, three daughters, three brothers and numerous friends.
Woodman Okey was a brother to F. G. Okey,
of Caldwell, Jerry Okey, of
The Spirit joins in sympathy for the
bereaved relatives.
This notice was accidentally and
unintentionally omitted last week.
Parks, David Parks, Sr.
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—David Parks, Sr. of
He leaves six children, 43 grandchildren,
all living, with many friends to mourn his death.
Interment at
Windom, William Windom 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
SMIITEN BY DEATH
Sudden Death of Secretary of the
Treasury William Windom
In the Midst of Banquet Festivities
In
Hon. William Windom, Secretary of the
Treasury of the
Windom, William Windom 3rd obit
Webster, Mr. Webster
Upshur, Mr. Upshur
Rawlins, Mr. Rawlins
Brown, Mr. Brown
Howe, Mr. Howe
Folger, Mr. Folger
Manning, Mr. Manning
The
Spirit of Democracy,
DIED WHILE
IN OFFICE
Secretary
Windom the Seventh Cabinet Officer of the
The death of a Cabinet officer during his
term of office has not been a rare occurrence
in the history of this country.
Mr.
Webster and Mr. Upshur died
while filling the office of Secretary of Satae; Mr. Rawlins, while Secretary of War; Mr. Brown and Mr. Howe,
while Postmaster General, and Mr. Folger while Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr. Windom was, therefore, the second Secretary of the Treasury who
died in office, and like Mr. Folger,
he died while away from the National Capital. Secretary Manning was stricken with a fatal disease while Secretary
of the Treasury, and died soon after--------(rest of obit is missing).
Windom, William Windom 4th obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
IN
MOURNING
Crape
on the
The interment will be made at
Fishbaugh, Mr. Fishbaugh
Emerson, Mr. Emerson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Hamilton, Robert Ray Hamilton
The
Spirit of Democracy,
In spite of the sensational rumors and
conjectures that Robert Ray Hamilton may still be alive, his immediate family
and friends in
Bradlaugh, Chas. Bradlaugh
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Chas. Bradlaugh, English politicion, is
dead. He had been ill for some time.
Tacken, Young Daughter Tacken
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The twelve-year-old daughter of John
Tacken, of Guyandotte,
Fanning, Neville D. Fanning
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Neville D. Fanning, of the Oak Park
Congregational Church,
Edwards, Thomas Edwards
Bennett, Jerry Bennett
The
Spirit of Democracy,
All openings in the Chapin mine,
Bowe, Edwin J. Bowe
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Edwin J. Bowe, of
Windom, Mr. Windom 5th obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Secretary Windom died very suddenly in
Matthews, Mr. Matthews
Sheridan, Mr. Sheridan
Windom, Mr. Windom 5th obit
Miller, Mr. Miller
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has been busy in high places during
this administration. In Supreme Court Justices Matthews and Miller have passed
away. General Sheridan has died. Two deaths have occurred in the family of
Secretary Tracy, two in Secretary Blaine’s, and two in Secretary Windom’s, the
latter’s grandson having been buried only a week ago.
Wier, Gottlieb Wier
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Gottlieb Wier, of
Sennehenn, Young Child Sennehenn
The
Spirit of Democracy,
While carelessly handling a gun, William
Sennhenn, living near
Walters, Charles Walters
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles, a sixteen year old son of H.
Walters, of Miltonsburg, died of consumption last Monday. His remains will be
interred to-day (Wednesday) at
Markly, Young Son Markly
Yoley, Young Son Yoley
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Two deaths occurred in the vicinity of
And a son of Thos. Yoley, aged 3 years.
Interment at Stewarts cemetery.
Scott, Mr. Scott
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Scott, M. E. Minister at
Centerville, Belmont Co., immediately after closing a very successful revival
at that place, was taken ill and died on the following day. His sad and unexpected
death has cast a deep gloom over the people of
McKeown, John McKeown
The
Spirit of Democracy,
John McKeown, the oil operator, who died
Monday in
Richey, Mary Richey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. W.
Kinney.
The deceased leaves an aged father and
several brothers and sister to mourn her loss.
Vail, Fanny Vail
The
Spirit of Democracy,
[Charles F. Vail is charged with the
murder of his wife, Fanny, at Old Orchard, a small place a short distance from
this city, early last summer. Vail was a book-keeper in a well-known business
house here. His wife was one of three daughters of a widow named Slatterly. She
was a very handsome woman, came of a good family and was well liked by all who
knew her. Vail had her life heavily insured and the day of the tragedy, before
joining her at Old Orchard, where she was visiting relatives, he took out a
policy which was to expire twenty-four hours from the time of issue. On the day
of his arrival at the little suburb he was assisting his wife into a wagon in
the presence of a number of persons when a revolver in his overcoat pocket was
discharged, the bullet lodging in the woman’s abdomen. She was carried into the
house and died soon afterward. Vail claimed that the hammer of the revolver
accidentally struck the wheel of the wagon. The body was interred without an
inquest. This led to an investigation, the remains were exhumed, and an autopsy
and inquest held. The result was that Vail was charged with murdering his wife
and was arrested. Many subsequent sensational features in the case developed,
and it was considered second only to the famous Maxwell case in point of
interest. The case against Vail has twice been called and twice postponed, but
it is believed that it will now be allowed to proceed. Able legal talent, the
ablest in the State, will appear at the trial.
Steinhart, Family of Steinhart
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The family of Mrs. Ernest Steinhart,
Clement, Blanche Clement
Osborne, Jesse Osborne
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
The shooting took place at the door of
Miss Clement’s home, where the barber had been watching for her to appear. The
couple had been engaged but quarreled. Osborne was under the influence of
liquor when the tragic affair occurred.
Renninges, Clarence Renninges
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Moore, Jefferson Moore
Moore, Charles Moore
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Lepps, Edward Lepps
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Edward Lepps, aged eighteen years, was
killed by a fall from a trapeze in the Y. M. C. A. rooms at
Relling, F. T. Relling
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A well-known Scandinavian, F. T. Relling,
publisher of the Norden and Dagblade, suicided in his room at the Grand Pacific
Hotel,
Miller, D. A. Miller
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Captain D. A. Miller, superintendent of
the
Crohen, Mrs. Jas. Crohen
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jas. Crohen, of Bucyrus, fell and
struck her head against the stove at her home, and after suffering from
constant convulsions for twenty-four hours died next morning.
Parks, David Parks Sr.
Parks, James Thomas Parks 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A sad duty is devolved upon us, the
recording the death of our beloved friend, David Parks, Sr. For nearly 88 years
he enjoyed the blessings of this life, and by his death truly can it be said
that a long and eventful life has been ended his virtues and precepts are worth
striving to emulate for as a citizen he was ever genteel and courteous at home
and abroad. He was good and kind to all, he dealt justly and fairly with his
fellow men, his occupations being farming, blacksmithing and shoe making. He
was born in Fayette Co.,
The boys are all well to do farmers,
there being 43 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren living, 13 grandchildren
and 3 great-grandchildren are dead, making 121 grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
As a farmer he was a preceptor of his
chosen profession. The fences on the old home-stead, to which he recently bid
adieu, still stand erect, no briars or elders are to be seen, gates, barn and out-buildings are all in good shape, in fact,
everything goes to show that an energetic, tasteful hand has been at the helm
of affairs. He leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Interment
at
Thanks to neighbors and friends for their
kindness throughout his illness.
How sad for us to bid
adieu,
To our father so kind
and true,
But he our loss his
greater pain,
Since God released him
from pain.
Another death occurred on the 25th
of this month, a young son of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Parks, the name being James
Thomas Parks, born on 7th of Jan. and died on 24th.
Interment in
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Gen. W. T. Sherman died at
Helfenbine, Joseph Helfenbine
The
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Joseph Helfenbine, of
He had been called to
Barker, John Barker
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Barker, of Jackson Tp., while
out caring for his stock on Sunday Feb. 9th, was stricken with a paralytic
stroke. He survived a few hours but died from the effects of it. He was 61
years old.
Rose, Infant child Rose
The
Spirit of Democracy,
A little infant of Fred Rose, who resides
near town, died Saturday. Aged about nine months.
Stout, J. M. Stout
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. J. M. Stout died at his home near
Byers, Conrad Byers
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Saturday, Feb. 15, Conrad Byers, of
Trail Run,
He was of German descent—ripe in years
and enjoyed the respect of his fellow men. His remains were laid to rest in
The
Spirit of Democracy,
DEATH THE
VICTOR
General Sherman Defeated in His Last
and Greatest Fight
The
Old Hero Forced to Give Up the Unequal
General Egbert L. Viele is authority for
the statement that General Henry W. Slocum has been selected to take charge of
the funeral arrangements. Burial will take place at
All night long General Sherman wavered
between life and death, and continued to fight bravely the hopeless battle.
Early in the evening the physicians knew that the end was approaching slowly
but surely. The swelling of the face and neck had disappeared but with
subsidence of the symptoms of crysipelas came the development of lung trouble,
complicated with a return of the long-standing asthma. Mucous began once more
to accumulate in the lungs and the first signs of passive pneumonia became
apparent.
At
All the family were about the General
when Dr. Janeway arrived at
“All hope is gone,” he said. “The General
may live a few hours longer. He certainly can not last throughout the day.”
Then the bulletin came from the General’s house:
“The physicians after consultation,
declare that the General’s condition is now hopeless. He is dying and the end
is near.”
There was no mistake about it this time
as before. The crysipelas had again set in and bronchitis had also attacked the
sick man. At
A son of General Sherman called on a
Times reporter at the newspaper headquarters near the Sherman residence and
severely arraigned him for printing a statement concerning the administration
of extreme unction to General Sherman by a Roman Catholic priest. Mr. Sherman’s
venement objection was to what he construed to be a statement in the article
that Rev. Father Matthew A. Taylor was admitted quietly into the house and that
there had been great secrecy about it. He admitted extreme unction was
administered to the General at the request of the family. It was true that
General Sherman was gasping for breath at the time, and might not have been
conscious of what was going on about him. Mr. Sheridan declared positively that
his father was not a Roman Catholic, and had neither asked for nor consented to
receive extreme unction. General Sherman’s children had asked the priest to
administer the last rites of the Roman Catholic church to their father, and it
had been done. There had been no secrecy about it whatever. Senator John
Sherman has sent to the Times this letter:
“Gentlemen: A paragraph in your paper
this morning gives an erroneous view of an incident in General Sherman’s sick
chamber which wounds the sensitive feelings of his children, now in deep
distress, which, under the circumstances, I deem it proper to correct. Your
reporter intimates that advantage was taken of my temporary absence to
introduce a Catholic priest into General Sherman’s chamber to administer the
rite of extreme unction to the sick man in the nature of a claim that he was a
Catholic. It is a known fact that his family have been reared by their mother,
a devoted (missing information in obit) to his children the consolation of their
religion. He was insensible at the time and apparently at the verge of death,
but if he had been well and in the full exercise of his faculties he would not
have denied to them the consolation of the prayers and religious observances
for their father of any class or denomination of Christian priests or
preachers. Certainly, if I had been present, I would at the request of the
family have assented to and reverently shared in an appeal to the Almighty for
the life here and hereafter of my brother, whether in a prayer or extreme
unction, and whether uttered by a priest or preacher, or any other good man who
believed what is spoke and had an honest faith in his creed. I hear that your
reporter uttered a threat to obtain information which I can not believe you would
for a moment tolerate. We all need charity for our fruilities, but I can feel
none for any one who would wound those already in distress.
Very truly yours,
JOHN SHERMAN
The administering to General Sherman of
the sacrament of extreme unction created much discussion. It was said that
Father James M. Byrnes had administered the sacrament. But he said to a
reporter: “I do not know whether General Sherman received extreme unction or
not. I certainly did not administer it. I do not know if Father Taylor did it
or not. General Sherman must have expressed an intention to become a Catholic
or he could not have received that sacrament. As I never talked with General
Sherman in my life I do not know what his views are.
BIOGRAPHY OF A HERO
William Tecumseh Sherman was born in
General Sherman leaves six children—Rev.
Thomas Ewing Sherman, Philimel Tecumseh Sherman, of the law firm of Evarts,
Choate & Beaman, Mrs. A. M. Thackers, of
Porter, David D. Porter
The
Spirit of Democracy,
ADMIRAL
PORTER DEAD
A Chief Officer of the
Admiral David D. Porter died Friday
morning at his residence,
David Dixon Porter was born in
On the death of
Farragut Porter succeded him as Admiral, his commission dating from August 15,
1870.
Matthews, Mary B. Matthews
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary B. Matthews of Asbury Station,
N. J. succumbed a few days ago, to the pain of cutting her third set of teeth,
at the age of ninety-nine years.
Ells, J. B. Ells
The
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Lakes,
The
Spirit of Democracy,
`
Fox, David Fox
The
Spirit of Democracy,
David Fox the only survivor of the
Nottingham,
Haldiman, Sarah Haldiman
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday evening,
The deceased was 25 years and 8 months
old at the time of her death and was a very bright young lady of excellent
character, beloved and highly respected by all who knew her. She went with her
sister Lizzie in
____?______(a missing section of this
obit)
The question frequently comes to my mind,
why is it that one so kind, so bright, “the light of a home,” must be called
away at bloom of youth from our midst by the angel of death? But we can not
tell; God only knows, “Tis better described by the beautiful rose that blooms
and fades away.
She always loved to attend Sabbath school
and no doubt the school will miss her. But to the family of which she belonged
her loss is greatest, as they miss her companionship, and no doubt realize as
never before that—
A precious one from us
is gone,
A voice we loved is
stilled,
A place is vacant in
our home,
Which never can be
filled.
The friends and relatives take this means
of expressing their gratitude and appreciation of kindness to the friends who
attended and more especially the kind and favorite hand who so kindly cared for
her during her short illness.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a father,
two sisters, four brothers and a host of friends. The father and remaining
brothers and sisters have the entire sympathy of the community in their sad
bereavement.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, the 10th.
After a brief service at the residence the remains were taken to the Baptist
house of worship near
Calm on the bosom of
thy God,
Fair spirit rest thee
now,
E`en while with us thy
foot-steps trod,
His seal was on thy
brow.
But dearest Sallie, fare thee well,
Our loss to you is gain,
We`el hear no more thy welcome voice,
Nor see thy face so fair. A FRIEND
Cook, George A. Cook
The
Spirit of Democracy,
George A. Cook, a respected citizen of
Woldman, Julius Woldman
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Julius Woldman, aged seventy, deserted by
his wife and children, committed suicide at
Rearick, Joseph L. Rearick
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph L. Rearick, of Tiro, was found
dead in a bed at the Grand Central Hotel,
Lauer, Louis Lauer
The
Spirit of Democracy,
LOUIS LAUER, aged seventy-seven, while
going to
Blazer, Jane E. Blazer
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane E. Blazer, widow of Dr. J. A.
Blazer, late, a prominent physician of
Mrs. Blazer had long been an invalid, and
was demented.
Porter, David B. Porter 2nd obit
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Admiral David B. Porter, ranking officer
of the American Navy, died at Washington D. C., at
Needs, Albert Needs
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert, son of Wm. Needs died Monday Feb.
2th [sic-nd] of lung fever. He was 17 years of age.
Markey, Luther Markey
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, Feb. 7th , Luther, son
of orange and Harriett Markey. A few days ago he was taken sick of lung fever,
his sickness was of but a few days but he bore his afflictions without a murmur.
He was a favorite of the family being a flower of eight summer.
Adams, Alex Adams
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A BELLAIRE BURGLAR
KILLED
The Claim that He was a Former resident of
Woodsfield a Mistake
Bellaire for several weeks past, been
greatly annoyed by petty burglaries; among them Apple Bros.’ store has been
broken into and robbed twice recently. Since the last burglary of their store,
Apple Bros. have slept in the store room.
On Monday night of last week, they heard persons
cutting at the glass in one of the windows, The marauders were scared away by
the movements inside. The presence of Marshall Shepherd was obtained for the
next night.
About
He was recognized as Alex Adams, a desperate character
who has been committing depredations in Bellaire for some weeks. Adams said he
met a tramp named Dakota Jack at
Adam’s mother is a laundry woman in Bellaire.
It was stated in the Bellaire papers that young
The coroner exonerated Marshall Shepherd from any
blame in the matter.
Swallow, Cora Swallow
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Miss Cora Swallow, daughter of Jas.
Swallow, who resides about two miles southwest of
She was genial in her nature, cheerful
and attractive and in fact possessed many happy characteristics that made her
the admired of all who knew her.
Her death is deeply regretted and is a supreme source
of sorrow to those who knew her best.
Boughner, John J. Boughner
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John J. Boughner, a son of John M. and
Joanna Boughner, died at his home at Cameron on January 27, aged 24 years. He
was a young man of many estimable qualities and was highly spoken of by all who
knew him.
He was a member
of the Christian church and took an active interest in religious work.
The funeral services were held on January 28, and were
conducted by Elder D. M. Ice, of
Teeman, Henry Teeman
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Mr. Henry Teeman, of
Interment in the Brownsville M. E. cemetery on Monday.
Davis, Jacob Davis
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Jacob Davis of
Wesley, John Wesley
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The one hundredth anniversary of the
death of John Wesley will be observed by the Methodists of the world on March
31.
Rose,
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Everett, the infant son of S. F. and
Martha J. Rose, died on Saturday, February 14, aged four months. The cause of
death was a combined attack of whooping cough and la grippe.
The remains were laid to rest on February
14, in the Buchanan cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr.
Armstrong.
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TO
THE TOMB
General Sherman Laid
to Rest in
The Remains Escorted to
The
Last Rites
INTERRED WITH MILITARY HONORS
General Sherman’s desire that his
obsequies should be of a military character was obeyed to the most extreme
particular. But, at the same time, it was found impossible to draw a hard and
fast line that would prohibit the great mass of the people of the city in which
he had spent so many years of his life and who at one time regarded him as its
particular own from paying a last tribute of respect to his memory. So,
something almost without precedent in a strictly military funeral, two civic
divisions were added to the procession and formed not the least impressive
feature of the event.
In the business center of the city there
were no outward manifestations of mourning beyond the flags at half-mast and an
occasional picture of the dead man, with its border of crape, in a store
window, but out in the residence district which was traversed by the procession
there was hardly a residence, poor or rich, that did not exhibit some token of
sorrow and respect.
A very large proportion of both men and
women wore a memorial badge of white silk, with a picture of the deceased
General and the date, fastened to their breasts by an American eagle festooned
in crape.
On the arrival of the train at the bridge
at
The funeral party was received at the train by Messrs.
James E. Yeatman and Henry Hitchcock, friends of General Sherman’s family, and
a deputation of twenty-five citizens from the general reception committee. Most
of the party remained on the train until the time set for the funeral, a
deputation from Ransom post, under Commander H. L. Ripley, mounting guard over
the body. At
FIRST
DIVISION
Brevet
Brigadier-General James W. Forsythe
Military
Escort Ransom Post 131, Department
Of
Clergy.
Pall Bearers
Remains
and Family of Deceased.
Ex-Presidents,
Hayes and Cleveland.
Members
of the Cabinet.
Members
of the Congress
Members of the
Other officers of the National Civil
Government
Major
General Schofield
Members
of Escort from
SECOND
DIVISON
Major
Henry L. Merrill, Commanding
Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the
United
States and Army Societies
(Marching)
THIRD
DIVISION
Major
George Rassieur, Commanding.
Posts
of the G. A. R.
Camps
of the Sons of Veterans, Kindred Organizations ( Marching)
FOURTH
DIVISION
Hon.
D. R. Francis, Governor of
The National Guard and All Armed Military
Organizations,
Preceding the Government of States
State
Judiciary
State
Officers
Legislature
of
FIFTH
DIVISION
Major
Charles L. Rainwater, Commanding
Civic
Societies and Organizations (Marching.)
SIXTH
DIVISION
Clark
H. Sampson, Commanding
General
Committee of Arrangements and Obsequies
City
Officials.
School Board of City of
Members of the Press.
Citizens
Societies
All Organizations and Persons Not Marching.
The following were pall-bearers:
Military—Major-general
John Pope, Brevet Major-General Amos Beckwith, Brevet Major-General A. J.
Smith, Brevet Major-General John W. Turner, Brevet Major-General Willard
Warner, Brevet Brigadier-General John W. Harringer and Commander Charles S.
Cotton, U. S. N.
Citizens—Judge
Samuel Treat, Colonel George E. Leighton, Colonel Charles Parson, Byron
Sherman, Esq. Daniel R. Garrison, Esq., Isaac H. Sturgon, Esq. Thomas E. Tutt,
Esq. R. P. Tansey, Esq.
From
beginning to end the procession was over three miles in length. And so the
cortege slowly wended its way to
It was
nearly
The wind whistled through the lifeless branches of the
trees, but every head was bared and bowed as Father Sherman stepped to the head
of the casket. The fortitude of his sisters deserted them at this trying
juncture, and they gave way feebly to their grief in sobs and moans.
JOURNEY OF THE FUNERAL TRAIN
Porter, David D. Porter 3rd obit
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PORTER’S BURIAL
The Late Admiral’s
Funeral at
High Honors Paid the Memory of the Late Naval Chief
Arranging for
THE
DEAD SAILOR
The naval regulations providing for the
funeral of an Admiral were followed as nearly as possible, but there were not
enough men on duty to make up the complement stated in the rules, which is
5,000.
` The cortege formed as follows:
One hundred marines from the
barracks here and
Five hundred calvarymen and
artillarymen from
and
Six hundred members of the
local Grand Army posts.
Six hundred infantrymen from
the district National Guard and naval
G. A. R. posts from
was a
member.
All the officers of the navy in this city
attended the funeral in full uniform. The services were held at the house
because Mrs. Porter was not in condition to go to the church. Rev. Dr. Douglas,
of
The honorary pall-bearers were:
Vice-President Morton, Senator Manderson
of Nebraska, Senator McPhearson of New Jersey, Senator Hawley of Conneticut,
Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania, Major-General Schofield, United States Amy,
Rear-Admiral Rodgers, United States navy, Rear-Admiral Howell, Rear Admiral
Crosby, Rear Admiral Stevens, Rear-Admiral Worden, Rear-Admiral Jouett,
Rear-Admiral Queen, General Joseph E. Johnson late Confederate States Army,
Representative Boutelle of Maine.
The funeral services were those of the
Episcopal church. The remains of the late Admiral were dressed in full uniform
with G. A. R. badges on the breast and also the decoration of the Sons of
America Revolution and the badge of Porter post of
DAVID
D, PORTER
Admiral
Born
Died
It was the Admiral’s wish often expressed
during his life that after death his body should not lie in state. The body,
therefore, was not exposed to general public view. It was also his wish that he
might be buried from his home, which was done.
The interment was in
THE DEAD SOLDIER
The body of the old General was dressed in the full
military uniform of his rank and placed in the coffin, which was brought to the
house last night and from which it will never again be removed. When this task
was accomplished the coffin was carried down-stairs to the front parlor, where
it is to remain until the funeral ceremonies take place. It is covered with a
somber drapery of black, and in the darkened room tall wax tapers are kept
burning, in accordance with the customs of the Catholic church.
The last rites will be performed by Father Taylor, of
the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, and his assistants. The coffin is of oak
lined with cream-colored satin and covered with black cloth. The only ornaments
are the handles of polished silver at the sides and the silver plate upon the
lid, upon which this inscription is engraved:
WILLIAM
TECUMSEH
GENERAL
BORN
FEB.8, 1820
DIED
FEB. 14, 1891
The casket is exactly similar to the one
in which the wife of the General was buried only a few years ago. No one but
members of the family and their most intimate friends have been or will be
permitted to look upon the face of the General before the coffin is finally
closed. It is said that his features have been much wasted by his illness and
greatly changed from what they were in life and health, which is partly due to
the treatment with iodine which was employed to allay his sufferings, and
reduce the inflammation of the face and neck during the last few days of his
sickness. The stains upon the skin still remain although the embalmers have
succeeded in partially effacing them, and this furnishes another reason for the
firm determination of the family not to permit the remains to be viewed by the
public.
Miller, Sarah Miller
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Dempsey, A. L. Dempsey
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The Governor has appointed A. W. Beeman,
of
Norton, Mrs. S. Norton
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Adams, George W.
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The body of George W. Adams, who attained
some notoriety a few months
ago
on account of a suit for divorce instituted by his wife, was found in the river
at
Thomas, Samuel Thomas
Fry, Charles Fry
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The other afternoon, J. M. Verity, while
hunting near
The body is supposed to be the remains of
Samuel Thomas, colored, who was drowned while making a heroic, effort to save
Charles Fry, who perished with him
Cruse, Nettie Cruse
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Miss Nettie Cruse, the young woman
twenty-four years of age so terribly burned at the fire at the Enterprise
Works,
Perry, Horatio Perry
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Horatio Perry, the oldest man in
He celebrated his hundredth birthday
Stevens, Young Son Stevens
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While playing in the haymow in his
father’s barn the other afternoon a young son of Louis Stevens, a farmer living
two miles east of St. Mary’s, slid down the hay to the floor below, alighting
on the handle of a pitchfork which was standing against the hay and running it
into his leg just above the knee, passing clear through the limb and coming out
above the hip. The fork handle had been broken and the end of it was very
sharp. The boy will probably die.
Joyce, Stephen Joyce
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Jacob Johnson, wanted in
Henry, Mrs. John Henry
Henry, Harry Henry
Henry, Julia Henry
Henry, Woodsey Henry
Henry, Young Son Henry (age 1)
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FATAL
DELAY
A
Mother Waits to Dress her Four Children and All Five are Burned to Death
By a fire in a
Jacob Enrich, aged forty, who was
employed by the baker, and was in the basement at the time the fire started,
was probably fatally burned. So far as yet known the fire was purely the result
of accident.
Gramlich,
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FRIGHTENED
TO DEATH
Visit of a Drunken, Bogus Police Officer
Hurries an Invalid to the Grave
On the charges of frightening a sick
woman to death and falsely stating that he was a police officer, Daniel
Sheridan, a barber, was Thursday committed to prison without bail by Magistrate
Romig, of
Lennon, Edward Lennon
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