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1892
Frederick Wittebruck
Frederick Wittebruck died March 27, 1892. He was born November 15,
1815.
Elisabeth
Keller
Elisabeth Keller died October 12, 1892. She was born September 4, 1818.
Gertrude Pearl
Source:
"Her Papa." P.N.
Dixon wrote this poem in her memory,
also made the little marble stone which marks her grave.** Upon it he chiselled
one of his favorite verses of Scripture, Blessed are the Pure in
Heart." In his last long sleep he
rests between his two daughters, Gertrude Pearl and Sarah Lydia, in the
cemetery at Kahoka. BFD -- [OUR BOOK:
OUR ANCESTORS, OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: page 50.]
IN MEMORY
OF GERTRUDE PEARL
The following poem is dedicated to her loving friends
who aided us in our great trouble. Her
Papa.
"Papa, I hear the last bell."
"Don't worry so."
Only a little mound in place,
Above her form I see
It hides from me her tender face--
My child has gone from me.
Upon the mound are strewn some shells,
And relics many be.
A modest stone this story tells--
A White Rose--Purity.
I cannot think our child is dead.
Christ said:
"Come unto Me."
This mound is but her eathly
bed,
God's love has made her free.
Oh, Little
On spirit wings to guide
Our wayward feet to your bright home,
I shall be satisfied.
Death does not break affection's tie,
But gives new strength instead.
For where our precious treasures lie,
Our weary souls are led.
------- P.N.D.
**Submitter's Note:
Little Gertrude Pearl Dixon was only seven years old when she died from
an attack of diphtheria.
Source: The
BRUTAL MURDER
A former
Two or
three years ago Marie Yoho, a daughter of William Yoho, formerly of Woodsfield, went to
After
they were married it is said they often quarreled, and were apparently very
disagreeable in the company of each other. Last Sunday morning, after a serious
quarrel, Mrs. Maier left her home and went to her sister in another part of the
city. The two made up, however, and Mrs. Maier returned home last Monday,
taking with her a little sister.
About 2
o'clock Tuesday morning the heartless husband arrayed himself in the best
clothes, procured a revolver and fired four balls at his wife, all of them
taking effect. He then fled and has not been captured.
No one
was present to tell the story save the twelve-year-old sister of Mrs. Maier.
She was wounded in the hand by one of the balls, and was so badly scared she
could tell but very little of what occurred.
Maier
had a very bad reputation before the crime was committed; and had been
convicted of several smaller crimes.
Those who knew Mrs. Maier before she went to
Her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yoho, have been residing at
Triadelphia for a short time, having removed from Woodsfield to that point.
For the
conclusion of this case, click here.
Source:
William
Maier, who murdered his young wife last April, was hung in the
Maier
died bravely. He spent the most of his last night conversing with Rev. Father McElligott, his spiritual adviser, and to him told the
details of his escape and return after the murder, which he had before kept to
himself. Maier said he had returned in order to kill himself on his wife's
grave. He received extreme unction and at 10:30 the death warrant was read to
him. He showed great emotion on hearing it, but quickly recovered himself.
Shortly after 11 o'clock the march to the scaffold began, Maier being
accompanied by this trusted spiritual adviser. He ascended the scaffold
unassisted, but was accompanied by the priest and Sheriff. His last words were
an expression of hope to meet his dead wife in Heaven. Then came the tragic end
of all.
The
body hung for half an hour and was taken down and was examined by Drs. Wilson
and Hupp, Jr., who pronounced him dead. A Mr.
Robinson of
The Crime
The
crime of Wm. Maier was very brutal. Early in the morning of April 5th, 1892,
Maier, who was a German baker, shot his young wife to death in their home at
Her
story was that Maier had asked his wife to kiss him before going to work and on
her refusal, he pulled his pistol and shot her four times. Maier claimed he
knew nothing of the deed, and did not remember any of the circumstances. He
gave no clear idea of his whereabouts after the murder. The only reason he gave
for murder was that his wife had threatened to leave him. After a trial of
three days he was found guilty of murder in the first degree. A motion for a
new trial was made, but overruled, and he was sentenced to be hanged Aug. 5. A
stay of proceedings was granted, and the case appealed to the Supreme Court of
Appeals. A new trial was refused and he was sentenced to die Nov. 18. A final
effort to secure a commutation of sentence from the Governor was made without
success.
Burkhart, Mary
Monroe Gazette,
Since writing our last letter, death has again invaded our
community and claimed for its victim Mary Burkhart. She died December 16, in
her 32nd year. She had been sick for a long time of that dread disease
consumption. She knew the end was near and bore her sufferings bravely to the
last. The remains were interred in the Catholic
Busche, Mrs.
Monroe Gazette,
Died, January 11, Mrs. Busche, at
her home near town. (
Kirkbride, Mrs. Louis
Monroe Gazette,
Mrs. Louis Kirkbride died at her
home near Sarahsville, last Thursday night, of
paralysis, at the age of 67 years. She was born near Woodsfield, and was
married to Louis Kirkbride, at a very young age. She
was a member of the Christian church for over forty years. The funeral occurred
Friday morning, the remains being interred in the
Schaub, Mrs.
Monroe Gazette,
Mrs. Schaub died Wednesday,
January the 20th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. Lemmon. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin.
Romic, William
Monroe Gazette,
Wm. Romic, Sr., who had been
afflicted with paralysis, died at his home near town last Thursday.
Goodwin, Mary
Monroe Gazette,
Mary, a three months old daughter of Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of
this place, passed away at eight o’clock last Sunday morning, from the effects
of la grippe. The funeral took place at tow o’clock Monday. Interred in the
Clarington cemetery.
Romick, Mrs.
Monroe Gazette,
Mrs. Romick, widow of the
late deceased Wm. Romick, died at her daughter’s in New Matamoras March 4.
Harper, Rachel
Monroe Gazette,
Mrs. Rachel Harper, an aged lady and one of the pioneers of
this place, died at the home of her son, N. T. Harper, on the morning of the 17th
and was interred in the
Echols, Fannie Echols
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Fannie Echols of Round Bottom,
died of consumption December 29, 1891.
Hays, Thos. Hays
Spirit of Democracy,
Thos. Hays, aged 65, died suddenly from la grippe at
Bellefontaine. There are over 300 cases in town.
Runyan, Charles Runyan
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Runyan was drowned by the
ice breaking on his father’s cow pond at
Garcia, Lorenzo Garcia
Spirit of Democracy,
GARCIA KILLED
The Mexican General Murdered By His Troops
Mexican Soldiers Nearly All
Convicts, Who, Instead of Being Given a Term in Prison, are Sentenced
to Serve With the Military.
Monterey, Mex., Jan 2—The news was received here that Gen.
Lorenzo Garcia, in command of the troops in the field in the northern part of
Mexico with headquarters at Meier, had been murdered by his command, and that
the entire force, numbering several hundred men under his immediate command had
gone over to the side of the revolutionists, crossing over into Texas in a body
at a point between Roma and Carrizo. The private soldiers in the Mexican army
are nearly all convicted criminals, who, instead of being given a term in
prison are sentenced to serve with the military. They are desperate characters,
and are nearly all secret sympathizers of the revolutionary movement. Gen.
Garcia was one of the most prominent and efficient officers in the Mexican army, and his death at the present time is a serious blow to
the government. Gov. Reis has been in constant telegraphic communication with
President Diaz all the day, but the nature of the dispatches is not known.
Gov. Reis, of the state of Nuevo Leon, and the military
authorities here are much disturbed over the situation on the frontier. The
movement of the troops through here from the lower part of the republic during
the past five days has been very great and the transportation facilities of the
Mexican national road have been insufficient to accommodate the heavy demand
made upon it by the government. The garrison here has rushed all of the
available troops to
City of
Sharp, John Sharp
Spirit of Democracy,
John Sharp, a pioneer citizen of Pickaway county, died at his home near
Burman,
Spirit of Democracy,
Clinton Burman, of
McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel McCarthy, a well known citizen of Ironton, while ill
with grip, took an overdose of morphine the other night to ease his pain, and
was found dead in bed next morning, having died during the night.
Smith, Wm. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. Smith, aged 52, was found on the street in
Kirk, Mr. Kirk
Sprouse, Mr. Sprouse
Jackson, Mr. Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Hambrock, Mr. Hambrock
Hambrock, Young Son Hambrock (age 6)
Hambrock, Young Son Hambrock (age 7)
Spirit of Democracy,
Berlin, Jan. 2—A merchant named Hambrock
at Gratz, shot and killed his two sons, aged
respectively six and seven years and then committed suicide. He was threatened
with blindness and his mind had become affected by dread of being unable to
support his children.
Jackson, Rebecca Jackson nee Polin
Spirit of Democracy,
Rebecca Jackson, nee Polin, was
born in Center township,
On
July 14, 1845, she was united in marriage with Jesse Jackson, who, with two
sons and two daughters, still survive.
She
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for
many years. For about twelve of the last years of her life she was an almost
constant sufferer. The last three months of her life her suffering were most
intense, until, in the early rest of the Sabbath of God’s own holy rest, she
became easy, and at five o’clock p.m. on December 20, 1891, passed quietly and
peacefully away from the home on earth at Paden’s Valley, W. Va., to the heavenly
home on high. Her last words, after recalling many of her friends, were, “Lord,
take me home.”
She
was laid to rest in the quiet burying ground at Moffet’s
on the
Coats, Ellen Coats nee Minor
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of paralysis, December 25, 1891,
Mrs. Ellen Coats. Mrs. Coats was born January 23, 1823; was the daughter
of Theophilus Minor; was married to Benjamin Coats,
March 15, 1842.
United with the M. E. church in her fifteenth year. Although unable to attend church herself she always
encouraged her children to attend.
She
was the mother of nine children, three of whom preceded her to that home beyond
the tomb. She was a kind and affectionate wife; a kind and loving mother. She
was afflicted for twenty years but bore her suffering with patience and
Christian fortitude.
Interment at
Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But `tis God
that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal. J.
W. C.
Armstrong, Rebecca N. Armstrong nee Newland
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday, January 11, occurred the death of Mrs. Rebecca
N. Armstrong, wife of Rev. R. T. Armstrong,
The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. Mrs. Armstrong
was one of the most highly respected ladies of this place and she is mourned by
a great number of friends, as well as by her husband.
Her loss to the church to which she belonged will be
greatly felt as she was an energetic and liberal member and aided much in all
Christian work. She was greatly esteemed by all who knew her.
The
sympathy of many friends goes out to Rev. Dr. Armstrong in his season of grief.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church. Rev. J. S. Eaton conducted the services.
Rebecca N. Newland was born in
In
1865 Rebecca was converted under the pastorate of Rev. James Alexander,
In
1877 she was united in marriage with her now widowed husband and from that date
to her death was an earnest, active and efficient helper to her husband in preaching
the gospel in New Athens, in Worthington, central Ohio, where she took a
leading, active part and mainly throughout her efforts in putting some $350
repairs on the church building there collecting most of the money and paying
off all indebtedness. In Miles City, Montana, and in
Schnegg, John Schnegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Resolutions of Respect
Your special committee, appointed to draft resolutions
relative to the death of
Bro. John Schnegg would respectfully
submit the following:
It becomes our duty to call the attention of this lodge to
the passing away to that other lodge of the silent, where the voices of those
so long familiar amongst us ceases to be heard.
Whereas, we are called upon to mourn the loss of our
brother, whom God in his divine wisdom has taken from our midst, and is now
numbered with those whose memory is revered by every brother of this
jurisdiction.
Bro. John Schnegg was initiated
in Clarington lodge No. 525 I. O. O. F. September 27, 1889, and was a faithful member
until God called him away. True friendship carries its work of love and
requires its amplification to be proclaimed in the garb and language of truth.
Your committee would therefore ask the adoption of the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of
Bro. John Schnegg, Clarington lodge No.525 I. O. O.
F. recognizes the loss of a brother whose eminent service in all that fell to
his lot to perform entitles him to the best regards of the fraternity.
Resolved, That Clarington lodge
tenders its cordial and heartfelt sympathy to the mother, brother and sisters
of the deceased and would direct them for consolation to Him who doeth all
thins well.
Resolved, That the charter of our
lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes, and a copy of the same be furnished to the mother
of the deceased, and that the Clarington Independent, Spirit of Democracy and
Monroe Gazette be furnished a copy for publication.
F.L. CASE H. M. SMITH ED. F. ROEMER {COMMITTEE}
Nalley, Lib Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lib Nalley died of
consumption Monday and was buried at the Moose ridge cemetery on Tuesday.
Dunigan, Anna M. Dunigan
nee Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
LADY FALLS DEAD
And Her Body is Robbed by Persons Who Pretended to Render Her Assistance
New York, Jan. 8—Anna M. Dunigan,
70 years of age, fell dead Thursday evening on the street, within a few doors
of her home, in this city. Before her body was moved to her apartments her
fingers were stripped of their valuable diamond rings, and a bracelet of gold
and enamel was torn from her wrist. Mrs. Dunigan, one
of the principle performers in the Lillian Russell Co., now playing here.
When the woman fell several men rushed up, apparently to
aid her, but, as the result showed, to rob her. Her gloves were torn from her
hands on the pretense of chafing them, and the rings were deftly slipped from
her fingers and the bracelets torn from her wrists.
Mrs. Dunigan was born in
Powell, S. Powell
Arlinger, Albert Arlinger
Lorenzo, Emanuel Lorenzo
Spirit of Democracy,
NOT ENOUGH HEARSES
To Carry the Victims of the
Great Mine Disaster—Lumber Wagons and Dumping Carts of Necessity Converted Into
Carriers of the Dead.
McAllister,
Death added three more victims to the list of killed
Sunday, making the total number fifty-eight. A canvass among the physicians
attending the injured discloses the fact that seventeen men injured are likely
to die within the next twenty-four hours. Those who died Sunday were: S.
Powell, Albert Arlinger and Emanuel Lorenzo.
The rescuing parties discontinued their werk
[sic-work] Sunday at noon, having satisfied themselves that there were no more
bodies buried in the debris. They are also satisfied that there are none of
their comrades confined within the chambers of the mine.
Higgs, Thomas Higgs
Spirit of Democracy,
JOHN HIGGS RICH FIND
His Miserly Old Father Dies,
and John Finds Forty-Five Thousand Dollars in the House
He had for many years been known as the stingiest man in
the county. He made money on his farm and never put any in the bank.
Since
his death the family have been digging up the farm and searching the buildings
for the old man’s money. They found the pile in a box in the house. The old man
bought forty acres of land a short time ago and paid for it all in silver
dollars that he had stowed away.
Miller, Thomas Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Little Rock, Jan. 8—Charles Lloyd, colored, convicted of
the murder of Thomas Miller in the recent Lee county riots, who was sentenced
to be hanged here Thursday, has been granted a respite for sixty days, pending
further investigation of the case, as it is believed others are implicated.
Sheehan, Mr. Sheehan
Young, Mr. Young
Spirit of Democracy,
Brown, John Brown
Brown, Infant Triplets Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
EASTON, Pa., Jan. 8—The triplets, sons of Michael Brown,
proprietor of Lafayette hotel, this city, born December 6, died at different
hours Wednesday, from grip.
John
Brown, their grandfather, died also in the same house from the effects of a
stroke of paralysis. They will all be buried in the same casket.
Meig, George Meig
Mix, Mr. Mix
Spirit of Democracy,
Atlanta, Ga., Jan.11—It is thought that the six members of
the lynching party who killed old man Mix in Mitchell county, and are in jail
in the county seat, will be lynched.
Mix killed George Meig for making
improper advances to his daughter.
Friends of Meig took him from
jail and lynched him. They were not sustained by the community.
Owens, Mrs. Charles Owens
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Owens, an
Hauck, Adam Hauck
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Hauck, brewer, died a few days ago at
Orgee, Joseph Orgee
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Orgee fell down stairs at
Hauck, Adam Hauck
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Hauck, brewer, died a few days ago at
Gano, Mrs. Ben Gano
Spirit of Democracy,
“Ben” Gano, who so brutally
murdered his wife at
The prosecuting attorney will likely push the cause for
trial at the next term of court, February 1. But the defense, whose plan is
delay, will oppose it.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Eliza Dixon, of
Tewfik, Mohamed Tewfik
Spirit of Democracy,
The Khedive Dead
The Ruler of
[Mohamed Tewfik was born November
19, 1852. He was the son of
On
January 18, 1873, he was married to Princess Emineh,
daughter of El Hamy Pasha.
He
has two sons, Abbas, the heir-apparent now 17 years
old, and Mehemet Ali, 14, and two daughters, aged 12
and 10. The succession will go to the eldest son. The khedive’s annual
allowance was $500,000. The five great European powers have a great deal to say
about the management of the affairs of
Lomax, R. A. Lomax
Spirit of Democracy,
Lying on his pallet in a pool
of blood was the dead body of the prisoner.
Lomax shot a man in ambush in
Clay county, on September 9. He escaped on Wednesday.
He was arrested here and jailed by Officer James. The sheriff of Clay county was expected Saturday, to take him there for trial.
He feared lynching if carried there and took his own life.
Hill, Wilton Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
New Brunswick, N. J., Jan. 9—Wilton Hill, cashier of the
Jamestown National bank, who died here two weeks ago, of the grip, is alleged
to have been a defaulter in the sum of $20, 000.
A peculiar mania for embezzlement seems to run in the Hill
family.
Dillon, Young Daughter Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died January 1, a little daughter of David and Betsy Dillon
of near this place.
The remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery
January 2.
Morris, Amy C. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Amy C. Morris wife of George W. Morris was born January 25,
1864
She joined the M. E. church
early in life and lived and died in the service of the Master.
During a conservation in her last illness she stated she had
a premonition of death but expressed perfect willingness and submission to the
will of her Creator, and the same peaceful, happy disposition which
characterized her daily life was present in her last sickness and followed her
until life had fled and left a pleasant smile on the face of the departed.
In her death the church loses a faithful member, the Sunday
school a good student and the family a devoted wife and mother. It seems sad
that one so young and so useful in good works should be called home: but we
say, not my will, but thine, oh Lord, be done.
Everything that a loving and devoted husband and parents, assisted by a
competent physician could do was of no avail in saving life.
Her husband and two small children still survive her, whom
she committed to the care of the Lord, and desired her children to be raised in
the fear of Him in whom she had trusted and died. G. P.W.
Cox, Jackson Cox
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Jackson Cox was born near Graysville May 6, 1836; died
December 11, 1891.
He responded to the call of his country as a soldier in
1862. After serving his country for three years, being a member of company D
116th regiment O. V. I., he was discharged by reason of a
disability. This trouble was spinal disease, which was the cause of his death.
He became a member of the Baptist church about twenty-five years ago and has
been a consistent member ever since. He showed to the world that he was a
Christian by his deeds of charity and set a good example before the world. He
was kind and generous to his family and said he was prepared to meet his God.
His remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery
December 12, to await the voice of Jesus who said,
“Blesses are the dead who die in the Lord.” His funeral service was conducted
at the Baptist church by Rev. Mr. Taylor of Archer’s fork January 3. A FRIEND
Wittenbrook, Hannah Wittenbrook
nee Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Hannah Wittenbrook of Center
township died Sunday night from exposure bringing on
the grip.
Her maiden name was Hannah Yoho,
and she was married about a year ago to William Wittenbrook.
The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday by Rev. S.
Egger. Interment took place at
Vickers, Ann Vickers
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has been busy in our midst. His ruthless hand has
taken from among us one of the oldest residents of Woodsfield in the person of
Mrs. Ann Vickers.
For more than half a century she had been a familiar figure
on our streets, and well known to all our citizens.
For
a year past she had been in feeble health, and when the prevailing epidemic—lagrippe—attacked her, combined with congestion of the
lungs, it soon found an easy victim. About 9 o’clock on the morning of the 18th
inst. She passed away. The deceased had been for a great number of years a
consistent member of the M. E. church, but for the past few years increasing
age and infirmities had prevented her from being a regular attendant. To us all
the warnings are coming frequently—“Be ye also ready,” for
“Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the North wind’s breath,
And stars to set—but all—
Thou hast reasons for thine own,
Oh, Death!”
“My way has wound across the desert years,
And cares infest
My path, and through the
flowing of hot tears
I pine for rest.
And I am restless still;
`twill soon be o’er
For, down the west
Life’s sun is setting, and I
see the shore
Where I shall rest.
Way,
Spirit of Democracy,
Paris, McGowan Paris
Spirit of Democracy,
McGowan Paris of
Death resulted from
consumption.
Decker, Daniel Decker
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Decker died on Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. He was
buried on Sabbath at the new cemetery.
Christman, Eve Christman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on January 18, Eve Christman at the age of 89 years. She was born in
After living near Miltonsburg for
about six years, they removed to Seneca township,
where her husband died on March 3, 1890, aged over 90 years. Mr. and Mrs. Christman were the parents of eleven children, seven of
whom are still living. The funeral took place Wednesday noon at the Middle
creek cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Mueller of Miltonsburg.
Mrs. Christman leaves seven
children—six in
Mrs. Christman was one of the
oldest inhabitants in the western end of the county.
Spirit of Democracy,
Brock, Maria Brock nee Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Maria Brock, wife of our esteemed townsman died at 5
o’clock p.m. on January 12, after an illness of seven days. Mrs. Brock has been
an invalid for many years and on many occasions has been near death’s door,
when her indomitable will and tenderest care of her
devoted husband nursed her back to life; but a time came when earthy love or
skill would not avail and an affectionate wife and mother was forced to go out
forever from the home she delighted to make attractive and where every article
speaks of the taste of the dear absent one. She failed rapidly during her last
brief illness and not until the dews of death had dampened cheek and brow the
watching ones realized the last battle was being fought and out from the frail
tenement the spirit would soar in victory. Her only living,
Dr. J. W., who is at present attending medical college in
The funeral took place from the Christian church of which
she was a consistent member since 1846. Elder Ezra Barker conducting the
services.
Dr. Brock’s wife from Harrietsville
arrived before the funeral, also Miss Annie, whom Mrs. Brock had raised from
infancy. The deceased was the daughter of Elihu
Morris, well known throughout the county. She was about 64 years of age; had
been married almost fifty years. She was a woman of strong likes and dislikes,
possessed of a warm, true heart, and devoid of all hypocricy.
She will be sadly missed by those who loved her for her worth, but especially
by the lonely husband whose constant care has been to make her life pleasant
and comfortable and it will be a solace to know he spared no expense or pains
to soothe her journey to the grave.
Horner, Georgia Horner
Corbin, Henry Corbin
Spirit of Democracy,
AN
The Murderer of Mrs. Horner Strung Up and
Filled Full of Bullets
All day Thursday determined men scoured the adjacent
country, following first one clew and then another, but in every instance
coming back disappointed, yet not discouraged. About 6:30 o’clock a little
group of men sat in the mayor’s office at their wit’s end as to which way to
make their next turn. Suddenly a deputy marshall,
Phillip Zerfass, hurriedly entered the office and
announced that Corbin had been located in a shed on the Bishop farm, about one
mile from town. This was a straight tip for which the citizens had been waiting
and longing for for hours.
Mayor Beaton at once sent for a
few reliable men and soon after the mayor’s office was crowded with determined
men carrying clubs, revolvers and shotguns. About the time the advance squad
approached the shed the posse could be seen approaching toward the front from
all directions. The moon highly illuminated the scene, and every eye was upon
the shed. The occupant, murderer Corbin, must have seen them. Escape was
impossible.
Three of the advance guard had approached to within thirty
feet of the shed, when the sharp crack of a revolver rang out in the cold,
stilly air. Corbin had shot himself, but the fact was not known at the time.
The crowd closed in, and the announcement was made that
Corbin was dead. Deafening cheers from hundreds of throats rent the air, and
hundreds of revolvers and shotguns were discharged. When quiet had been
restored, a rude litter was constructed from boards torn from the side of the
shed and the murderer having been placed thereon, the procession started for
town, when it was discovered that Corbin still lived, although in an
unconscious condition. He was carried directly to the town hall, and as the
procession came up the middle of High street, nearing the mayor’s office, the
enraged and maddened crowd set up the yell: “Hang him! Hang him!”
By this time almost the entire populace had gathered in the
street. Women and young girls stood shivering on the curbstone, while men
rushed about yelling and cheering. When the men bearing the litter had
approached to within about thirty feet of the door of the mayor’s office somebody
produced a rope and a grand rush was made at the litter. The rope was securely
affixed to the man’s neck, and amid cheers and shouts willing hands commenced
to pull. There was some person near opposed to the hanging of a dead man, as it
was supposed, and the rope was cut.
He was then taken to jail, but soon after the mob broke
down the doors and secured the prisoner. Corbin’s body was dragged through the
snow about a square and swung to the limb of a tree. As soon as the body had
been lifted from the ground the firing commenced. No less than fifty shots were
fired into the wretch’s body, the snow on the ground being covered with his
dripping blood.
Farrow, Henry Farrow
Duncan, Mary Duncan
Nieman, Mattie Nieman
Spirit of Democracy,
COASTING ACCIDENTS
Three Persons Killed at
Seven Badly Hurt at
A crowd of
Jim Webb, a daring youth, essayed to ride down a steep
bluff which terminated in the
Mrs. Mattie Nieman, of
Sol Shyer was probably fatally smashed on
Cadiz, )., Jan. 18—A terrible collision occurred between
two bob-sleds loaded with coasters at a late hour Saturday night, in which
several prominent young people were badly hurt. The course was two squares on
market street, then across a level and up a hill, making a turn and return. The
accident was caused by the pilot on the return sled failing to turn to the
right, and the sled collided with one on the down course, that was going at
fully a mile-a-minute speed. The injured were all on the latter sled.
Miss Ramsey and Miss Maud Ramsey, legs broken and severe
cut on head; Harry Perry, leg broken in two places above the ankle; Walter
Potts, ankle severely bruised and sprained; Misses Tempe and Alice Carnahan, cut and bruised
about the head and otherwise injured; Mrs. C. S. McCoy, foot badly hurt, the
shoe being ground to pieces.
Wilkerson, James Wilkerson
Spirit of Democracy,
While James Wilkerson, of Ray county,
Victor, Albert Victor
Spirit of Democracy,
DUKE OF CLARENCE
Eldest Son of
the Prince of Wales, DEAD
His Betrothed Princess May,
Lovingly Watched Him, While Thousands of Britishers
Scanned the Bulletin Boards for News.
ill at
The official bulletin of the physicians in attendance on
the prince, issued at 9:30 a.m., says that symptoms of great gravity have
supervened and the condition of the patient is critical.
The princess of
She tenderly nursed the sick Prince night and day until
Wednesday morning. Her strength is said to have almost completely given way
under the strain she has been subjected to. In fact, it is feared that the
princess may soon be confined to her bed, unless she immediately takes much-needed
rest.
The prince of Wales has also shown
much attention to his suffering son, and the Princess May of Teck has not left him since the condition of the prince was
announced as serious.
The prince’s illness has cast a feeling of gloom over the country,
and preparations being made for his marriage to the Princess May, of Teck, have been suspended for the present.
Princess May is reported to be overwhelmed with grief, and
the general opinion expressed is that even should the prince recover, the royal
wedding will be postponed for some time to come.
Prayers for the prince’s recovery were offered Tuesday
night in a number of churches in the city and throughout the country.
At 2:30 p.m. Wednesday another bulletin from Sandringham was posted at the
The prince and princess of
HE IS DEAD
Manning, Henry Edward Manning
Spirit of Democracy,
Simioni, Mr. Simioni
Spirit of Democracy,
Clemons, Martha Clemons
Spirit of Democracy,
Berry, Ky., Jan 18—Mrs. Martha Clemons, an old and highly
respected lady, 85 years of age, living at Gum Lick, a small place some six
miles from Covington, was killed in a peculiar manner. Mrs. Clemons was feeding
some chickens in her yard when she slipped and fell, striking the back of her
head upon the edge of a half bushel measure, breaking her neck, causing instant
death.
Wisecarver, Jacob Wisecarver
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Wisecarver, a farmer, aged
fifty, was struck by a train while walking on the B. & O. track at
Gouger, Levi Gouger
Spirit of Democracy,
Levi Gouger, a prominent and well-to-do farmer, aged
fifty-six years, living in Loraine township, Shelby county, about seven miles
south of New Bremen, committed suicide
by shooting himself with a shotgun. Gouger was afflicted with la grippe, and it
was thought was temporarily insane at the time. He committed the deed in his
wife’s absence on the second floor of his house, and was not discovered until
six hours after the happening.
Lindeman, Julius Lindeman
Spirit of Democracy,
Julius Lindeman was killed by a
breaking chisel in a
Adams, William Adams
Spirit of Democracy,
William Adams, of Wellston, fell 90 feet into a coal shaft
and was killed.
Victor, Albert Victor 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
And the Future King of
All
Flags at Half-Mast at
The Sad
News to a
Queen
At 11 o’clock the mayor of
The great bell of
The news came like a shock upon people, as the early
morning bulletin had encouraged hope of a better result. The news was posted at
The crowd in waiting, largely composed of working people,
gave vent to loud expressions of grief and of pity and loyalty for the queen,
the prince and princess of
A dispatch from Sandringham says
that when the last moment came the prince and princess of Wales, the prince and
princess of Teck and the princess Victoria Mary,
commonly known as the Princess May, the betrothed of the dying prince, were
group at the bedside.
The princess May had passed a sleepless night but she bore
herself with courage in the face of her terrible affliction. Her eyes were red
with weeping. The princess of
Skillman, Samuel Skillman
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Skillman, janitor of the twenty-sixth district
school,
Eckert, Peter Eckert
Mowery, Anna Mowery
Cahan, Irwin Cahan
Ross, Wm. Ross
Anderson, Mrs. James Anderson
Resh, Geo. Resh
Resh, Mrs. Geo. Resh
Resh, Young Son Resh
Resh, Young Daughter Resh
Spirit of Democracy,
Among the latest deaths reported in Wayne county are Peter
Eckert, postmaster and station and express agent at Burton City; Mrs. Anna
Mowery, 92, the oldest female resident of the county; Irwin Cahan,
Wm. Ross, a survivor of the Sultana explosion, and Mrs. James Anderson, 88, all
of Clinton township, consisting of father, mother, son and daughter, have all
succumbed to the malady within ten days.
Judge Dowell has been compelled to dismiss the petit jury
in the court of common pleas owing to the inability, on account of sickness, of
witnesses to respond to subpoenas.
Hopps, Thomas Hopps
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Hopps left the home of
Edwin Beard, in
Not returning search was made and the body of Hopps found, with life extinct, lying in the mill-race.
Watkins, Henry Watkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Watkins, a wealthy farmer, was killed by the cars at
Kopp, Henry Kopp
Kinsley, John Kinsley
Spirit of Democracy,
TWO BURNED TO DEATH
Disastrous Fire in a
Henry Kopp, a carpenter, was burned to death on the fourth
floor.
John Kinsley, also a carpenter, is missing and supposed to
have been burned. There were several narrow and thrilling escapes.
Van Tassel’s elevator was burned down just a year ago and a
new elevator and warehouse was erected. It was completed only a short time ago.
The new warehouse was seven stories high and built of brick.
Carson, John Carson
Spirit of Democracy,
New York, Jan. 16—The body of John Carson, an agent for
Scribner’s magazine, was found lying in front of a stable next door to No. 39
Christie street, by Policeman Samuel
Hall, at 4:30 Friday morning, with the throat cut from ear to ear. The police
are undecided whether it is a case of murder or suicide. No knife or razor was
found near the body.
Fuqua, Young Child Fuqua
Spirit of Democracy,
Aleshire, Reuben Aleshire
Spirit of Democracy,
Reuben Aleshire, an old and
respected citizen of
Whitney, Infant Child Whitney
Spirit of Democracy,
A bloody path led from the gutter up to the steps of the Vette house to the rooms of Widow Whitney and her daughter
Margaret.
The police entered the Whitney rooms and Margaret confessed
that at about ten o’clock in the morning she gave birth to the child, and to
conceal her shame threw the infant into the street.
Both women were taken to the county asylum under arrest, as
Margaret is in a very precarious condition. She made a statement exculpating herself and attributing her trouble to Barry White, who has
disappeared.
Allen, Reuben Allen
Allen, Mr. Allen (Father)
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Reuben Allen entered into eternal rest December 28,
1891. He was born May 13, 1839, in Belmont county, Ohio, and with parents moved
to Connor’s ridge, Wayne township, when ten months old, and resided there until
1874, when he moved to Dent ridge, Center township, where he resided until his
death. He united with the Baptist church when quite young and was a member of
the same until 1886, when he became a member of the M. E. church. He had been
class leader for some time and his private life was one worthy of imitation. He
was kind, sympathetic and tender towards all. He was ever ready to administer
to the wants of the sick or needy. The last few weeks of his life were occupied
in caring for his aged father who died December 20, 1891. He feeble in health
and almost worn out by exposure, loss of sleep and grief at the loss of his
father was stricken down
(while on his way home from the funeral) with pneumonia and died
at the residence of Mr. Abner Byers, just eight days
after his father’s death.
As he was passing over the river of death he expressed
himself as being ready for the change. A kind true husband and parent and a
useful member of society has been translated to the church triumphant.
Funeral sermon preached by Rev. R. H.
Finch to an attentive, sympathetic audience, after which his body was interred
in the Moffitt cemetery.
He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his departure.
Pompilius, Numa Pompilius
Spirit of Democracy,
January takes its name from Janus,
one of the gods of Pagan mythology. He was usually painted with two faces with
one of which he was thought to look back upon the old year, and forward with
the other to the new.
The Roman year originally commenced in March; it had but
ten months until Numa Pompilius,
who died 672 B. C., added January and February.
January is usually the coldest month of the twelve, hence
the adage.
“As the day lengthens,
So the cold strengthens.”
Schumacher, Joseph Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Schumacher, Sr., of near town, died on Monday
morning at the age of 77 years. He had been in this country for about 38 years,
coming here from
He was an upright man, a good citizen, and a member of the
Roman Catholic church. He was a brother of P.
Schumacher, Sr., and Anthony Schumacher.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Fladung conducting the services.
Starkey, A. W. Starkey
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr.
A. W. Starkey of
Hurd, Samuel Hurd
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Hurd, formerly of this
place and for many years a resident of
Thomas Cain and Oliver Atkinson attended the funeral.
Ullom, Elihu Morris
Ullom
Spirit of Democracy,
Elihu Morris Ullom
died Monday, January 25, of consumption. His works and walk in this life were
of an exemplary type and with him integrity and uprightness were jewels of
every day display. Therefore in this earthy citizenship he commanded without an
exception the highest respect of his fellowmen. His unsolicited assistance was
given to his country’s defense during the perilous years of `61-65, and he
carries with him to the grave one of the enemy’s bullets, which he received
during the storm of the conflict. He was a member of the Grand Army of the
Republic and a devout disciple of the Unity Baptist church.
He leaves a wife and eight children who will deplore his
loss around the family hearth stone, the happiness of which has been blighted
by the premature visitation of death.
His remains were consigned to their final resting place
Tuesday at 10 o’clock ( remainder of obituary was
missing.)
Connell, Oliver Connell
Norman, Weldon Norman
Spirit of Democracy,
Newton, Miss., Jan. 25—In an attempt to arrest two colored
men wanted in Clarke county, Ala., for a murder committed nine years ago,
Oliver Connell, one of the criminals, was instantly killed, and Weldon Norman,
a member of the sheriff’s posse mortally wounded.
Isom, the other outlaw gave
himself up.
Bradley, Joseph P. Bradley
Spirit of Democracy,
A
JUSTICE GONE
Death of Jos. P. Bradley, of the Supreme Court
Washington, Jan. 23—Jos. P. Bradley, associate justice of
the supreme court of the United States, died at 6:15 Friday morning at his
residence, of general debility. Justice Bradley was in the 79th year
of his age.
Jos. P. Bradley was born in Berne,
In 1882 he was the republican nominee for congress in the
sixth (
ticket in that state.
When in 1877 an electoral commission constituted to
consider the Hayes-Tilden contest. Justice Bradley was made a member, and as
such, concurred in the conclusions reached by the majority of the
commissioners, supporting those conclusions by elaborate arguments.
In 1844 he married a daughter of Chief Justice Hornblower of
Sagonsko, Helene Sagonsko
Spirit of Democracy,
There has just died in
She was the Princess Helene Sagonsko
and died unmarried at the age of fifty-seven.
Declyw, Martie Declyw
Spirit of Democracy,
TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST
Cremated Cripples in the Surgical Institute
at
Deformed and Helpless Inmates
Crowd to the Windows Crying Piteously for Aid That Could Not Be Given—Nineteen
Dead and a Number Injured.
They ran to the windows, but their escape was stopped by
iron bars across the windows. Some gained the fire escape, but they were unable
to descend on the account of the mass of flames issuing from the lower windows.
The fire department saved a number of people by raising
ladders. Ex-Councilman Morris Donnelly, rescued three
women from the third floor, carrying one under each arm and one on his back.
James M. Rice, of
Unaided he rescued five children and two women. He caught
in his arms one woman who jumped from a window, and helped to rescue a woman
who, frightened almost to death, refused to leave the building.
It is believed that 246 patients were in the institute, but
the books are locked up in a safe that is buried in the debris, and all the
names can not be had.
At 10 o’clock Friday morning 19 bodies had been taken from
the ruins, 11 of which have been identified. A large number of patients are
still reported missing.
At Weddel’s restaurant, where 70
or 80 of the patients were carried, the sight presented was one that almost
defied description. Stretched upon the improvised beds and spread on the
tables, were little children moaning, crying, coughing, their faces blanched
with fear, their throats rasped with the pungent smoke they had inhaled.
Mrs. Copeland, one of the rescued attendants, said that an
hour before the alarm of fire was turned in the night watchman came to her room
and asked her if she was burning paper. She told him she was not, and in a few
minutes he again asked her.
This proves that the fire had been smoldering for some time.
When the fire department arrived at the burning building, women clad only in
their night robes filled every window. They were crying out in horror and
desperation at the prospect of death either from the roaring, crackling flames
or from a jump to the ground below.
The scene as it appeared to those who first reached the
place of destruction, is one that will never be forgotten. The flames as they
burst from the
And above the furious roar of the flames as they licked up
everything in their pathway, could be heard the awful screams and agonizing
groans of the poor, tortured women and girls who clung to the window sills with
their bare fingers.
Martie Declyw, 3 years old, of
afternoon. So far as known all are now out of the ruins, but a
final search is yet to be made. The wounded are all at hospitals or with
relatives. Up to date seven of seventeen of the killed have been identified.
Three are fatally injured and seventeen burned, but not severely.
Offenberger, Mrs. Geo. Offenberger
Spirit of Democracy,
At
She has a husband and four children.
Crise, Young Child Crise
Spirit of Democracy,
The two-year old son of George Crise
was left alone in the house by his mother at Massillion,
the other morning.
He got some matches, set his clothes on fire and was burned
to death.
Cronin, C. C. Cronin
Spirit of Democracy,
Freight conductor C. C. Cronin, of the Chicago and
The engineer waited an unusual time for him to come forward
and sign orders, then sent a brakeman back to look for
Cronin. His body was found some distance down the track, horribly mangled. It
is supposed he fell between the cars and under the wheels.
He was a very popular man and an officer of the order of
railroad conductors.
Davies, Alban Davies
Spirit of Democracy,
Alban Davies, an ex-member of the
legislature and president of the Pomeroy the other morning of an abcess of the inner ear.
Nye, William Nye
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. Nye was crushed to death at
McGowen, Thomas McGowen
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas McGowen, an old soldier,
was found frozen to death near the entrance to the
Riggin, Mr. Riggin
Turnbull, Mr. Turnbull
Spirit of Democracy,
A Full
Report of Valparaiso’s Brutal Butchery
Has Been Placed in the Hands of
President Harrison
The Testimony Shows the Chilians’ Hostility to Americans—They Slaughtered Our
Sailors because of Their Hatred Toward the
Washington, Jan. 22—A complete report of the testimony
taken by Judge Advocate Remey into the attack on the
Baltimore’s sailors at Valparaiso, which was taken at Valiejo,
Cal., has been received at the navy department. A copy is now in the hands of
the president and will be transmitted to congress, together with the Chilian correspondence.
Some fifty of the sailors attacked by the mob were
examined, and in their testimony they agree that the attacks were made in
different parts of the town. They were all treated with great brutality by Chilian citizens, and even the police of whom they sought
protection, in many cases, assaulted them.
Several of the sailors—Johnson, Langen
and Larsen—testified that Chilian soldiers fired the
shots which killed Boatswain’s Mate Riggin. The
testimony showed that many of the sailors were warned by friendly Chilians that an attack upon them was premeditated, and
these warnings later proved true.
Dr. F. R. Still, of the
A ball had passed through Riggin’s
neck, fracturing two cervical vertebrae and injuring his brain. From the
direction taken by the ball and the character of the tissues passed through and
the size and character of the wound, he judged the bullet to have been fired
from a rifle. Several bruises and stab wounds were also found. The bullet wound
was necessarily immediately fatal.
Dr. Still says he made tests by firing a rifle and a pistol
bullet through pieces of cloth placed against pieces of meat. The rifle bullet
hole corresponded exactly to the hole in the shirt of the sailor, Johnson
through which the bullet that killed Riggin passed
before striking him.
The pistol bullet made a hole very much smaller. Dr. White,
of the
Dr. Still also testified in regard to a piece of
heartlessness in the case of Sailor Turnbull, who was stabbed twenty-one times.
Dr. Still examined him the day after the stabbing, and found that none of the
wounds were necessarily serious if promptly attended to.
He asked two sisters in charge to be allowed to dress
Turnbull’s wounds, but they refused on the ground they could not touch any
wounds or allow Dr. Still to touch any without orders. The next day the doctor
found Turnbull’s condition serious. He urged more strenuously to be allowed to
attend the
The condition of the men was becoming worse, and Turnbull,
especially, was failing fast. He and Dr. White applied to Judge of Crimes
Foster for permission to remove the men to the
At the end of that time all the wounded were removed to the
cruiser; but despite the efforts of the physicians Turnbull died two days later
of blood poisoning, result in his treatment at the hospital. Dr. Still says
positively that there was no other reason why Turnbull could not have
recovered.
Laughlin, Frank Laughlin
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Laughlin, a twelve-year-old boy, was murdered while
attempting to defend his sister, who teaches school in McDonald township,
Hardin county. Miss Laughlin was chastising Bert
Smith, John Stephenson, Charles and Wm. Spurlock, aged fourteen and seventeen,
when they turned on her and were using her very roughly. Her brother went to
her defense. They then turned on him and beat him with clubs and their fists
until they inflicted injuries which resulted in his death.
Miss Laughlin was badly injured. The boys were all
arrested.
Seery, Nellie Seery
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Nellie Seery, of
Danner, John Danner
Spirit of Democracy,
John Danner, an eccentric farmer, living alone, four miles
south of
Seigler, Chris Seigler
Spirit of Democracy,
Chris Seigler, of
Kieger, Frank Kieger
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Kieger, aged 104 years,
died at
Bone, Henry Bone
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Bone, pioneer, died recently at Martin’s Ferry, aged
ninety.
Manley, John Manley
Spirit of Democracy,
John Manley, of Bellaire, was frozen to death while drunk.
Bradbury, A. R. Bradbury
Spirit of Democracy,
Muncie, Ind., Jan. 24—Four miles east of this city the
west-bound south-western limited express train on the Big Four road ran into
and instantly Killed Dr. A. R. Bradbury, one of Muncie’s best-known and highly
respected citizens.
The accident occurred at a road crossing in a deep cut. The
pilot of the engine hit the fore part of the buggy, tearing it to splinters and
instantly killing the horse. The man’s head was nearly decapitated, and his
flesh and brain besmeared the whole train, which presented (
remainder of obituary is missing.)
Bradley, Joseph P. Bradley 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
JUSTICE BRADLEY’S FUNERAL
Of a Very Simple Character,
in Accordance with His Expressed Wishes—Services in Newark Will be Likewise.
Washington, Jan. 25—In accordance with the very distinctly
expressed wishes of the late Justice Joseph P. Bradley, the funeral services
held here Sunday over his body were plain and simple in the extreme, and this
will also be the character of the final services in Newark, N. J., Monday. The
services were held at his late residence, on Third and I streets, in this city.
Save for the number of distinguished people present, there
was nothing to indicate that it was the funeral of one of the highest officers
of the government, or that there was anything more remarkable in the
achievements of the man to whose memory those present were gathered to pay
respect than may be said of every man who has quietly and modestly in private
life earned the respect and esteem of his associates. There were only a few
flowers.
The casket covered with black cloth, with nickel plate, was
laid in the library, and here were assembled the wife, children and relatives
of the dead justice, his late associates on the bench of the supreme court, who
acted as honorary pall-bearers, and a quartet from one of the churches. The
double parlors of the family residence connect with the library, and in these
two large rooms were gathered the officiating ministers and as many friends as
they could hold.
Among these friends were Vice-president Morton, Mrs.
Harrison and Secretary Halford, Senator Daws, Hoar, Higgins, McPherson and Allen. Atty Gen. and Mrs. Miller, Secretary Rusk, Solicitor-Gen
Taft. Asst. Atty. Gen. Maury, and other well known
persons.
Pontius, Christena Pontius
Spirit of Democracy,
Cameron,--Once more the angel reaper of death visited our
little village and claimed for his victim, Mrs. Christena
Pontius, wife of Charles Pontius. Mrs. Pontius’s death was very sudden. She was
well as usual at 9 o’clock Sunday night, and before 2
o’clock on Monday morning, the 11th day of January her gentle spirit
passed away.
Mrs. Pontius was a good woman, a kind and affectionate
companion, one whose desire it was to make home a happy place for her husband
and children.
She was a member of the Luthern
church.
Funeral services at the home were ably conducted by Elder Boedner, assisted by Elder D. M. Ice, of the Disciple
church. A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed her remains to its
last resting place on earth.
Shepherd, Mary Shepherd
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, January 22, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary J. Shepherd,
widow of William Shepherd, deceased, of near this place. She had been a
consistent member of the Roman Catholic church for
over forty years.
She was very generous and kind to all who knew her and
always ready to lend a helping hand to the needy and though she was childless
she was a mother to the orphans left in her care.
The people of this place and vicinity feel very sorrowful
over the loss of their dear friend but console themselves with the thought that
their loss is her eternal gain. Her remains were laid to rest in the Woodsfield
Catholic cemetery on the 23d, to await the voice of Jesus who said, “Blessed
are the dead who die in the Lord.”
Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Testimonial of Respect
The following testimonial to the late Mrs. Armstrong was
adopted by the Ladies` Aid society of the Presbyterian church
at
Inasmuch as it has pleased the Lord to take from us our
late pastor’s wife, Mrs. R. N. Armstrong, we would express our deep sense of
sorrow at her removal. She was a true friend of this church; we would realize
her untiring interest in it while here, and that she did not forget us in the
cares and labors of other churches, claiming her services since she left us. We
feel her absence and our loss. We weep, sorrowing that we shall see her face no
more. But we ought not to weep for one gone to be forever with the Lord. She
needs no monument here to commemorate her work nor her
virtues. She has erected her own monument in the Presbyterian church of
Resolved, That we will still
follow her leading and her lovely spirit as she followed Christ;
Resolved, That we will hold a
service in her memory at this church on Sabbath, January 31;
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to her husband, Rev.
Dr. Armstrong; also that they be spread upon
the records of our church society.
MRS. F. E. STEWART MRS. N. M. CLEVELAND {Committee}
McDougal, Harriette McDougal
Spirit
of Democracy,
Harriette
McDougal was buried at
Breeden, Nancy A. Breeden
Spirit
of Democracy,
Nancy A. Breeden was born December 1,
1806, in Calvert county,
After the death of her first husband
she married Daniel Breeden in 1837, to whom six
children were born: William, James, Richard, Jane, Mary and Susan, all of whom
live in the immediate neighborhood.
In the same year in which they were
married, 1837, they moved to
She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church for over sixty years, having brought
her certificate of membership with her from
She died January 17, 1892, and was
buried in the
“Farewell, mother, thou hast
left us,
Here, thy loss we deeply feel,
Yet `tis God that
hath bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal” C.
(Marietta
Times please copy)
Wittenbrook, Hannah Wittenbrook 2nd obit
Spirit
of Democracy,
Died, Monday
morning, January 18, Hannah, wife of William Wittenbrrok.
She was born August 21, 1872, and was married January 22, 1891. Her death was a
great shock to the community, as she was so young and apparently healthy; but
God calls the young as well as the old.
She was a loving wife and a tasteful
housekeeper. Although her sufferings were terrible she bore all with patience,
never refusing anything that could be done for her. God being merciful spared
her strength and mind to prepare for His presence. When she bade the friends around
her bed good by, she said she was ready and willing to go.
She leaves a loving husband and an
infant babe; also a mother, two sisters and five brothers and a great many
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. S. Egger. Internment at
Hoskinson, John P. Hoskinson
Spirit
of Democracy,
Died, January 27,
1892, of la grippe, John P. Hoskinson, aged 55 years.
Deceased served some time in the late
war as a private in the 71st
Mr. Hoskinson
was one of the veteran school teachers of the county having served in that
capacity for 33 years.
He leaves a wife, six sons and three
daughters, besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Interment at
Neff, Mrs. H. W. Neff
Spirit
of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. H. W. Neff early on
Tuesday morning was an unusually sad occurrence.
Mr. Neff is the B. Z. & C. agent
at this place and had come on here with his young bride from Morgan county about a year ago.
On Friday their first child was born,
and Mrs. Neff was taken with puerperal fever.
Physicians rendered all the assistance
in their power, but on Tuesday morning she died. The body was taken to Morgan county for burial, several persons from town accompanying
the bereaved husband.
Lyons, Henry Lyons
Spirit
of Democracy,
Rev. Henry Lyons, ex-representative
from
He united with the Baptist church and chose the
ministry as his profession. He came to this county in 1849 and was shortly
afterward married.
In 1885 he was elected a member of the general
assembly of
He leaves a family. His funeral took place on
Sunday, Rev. George Stewart of Sistersville, W.
Starkey, Alburtus
W. Starkey
Spirit
of Democracy,
Albertus W.
Starkey was born in
He leaves a wife and four small
children, five brothers and two sisters and mother to mourn his loss, his
father having passed away seven months ago.
Mr. Starkey was taken with la grippe a
year ago, from which he never fully recovered. He bore his last illness without
a murmur or complaint. He called Rev. R. D. Rubble of the M. E. church to his
bedside and asked him to pray. When through said all was bright before him and
he was ready to go. Biddy his wife, children and friends all a long farewell,
he passed away. He was interred in Pleasant Home cemetery,
Dillon, William Dillon
Spirit
of Democracy,
William Dillon, who resides near Salesville,
Mr. Dillon had gone to the barn and
fed his horses. He had been mentally deranged for several weeks.
The deceased was interred in
McDougal, Harriet May McDougal 2nd
obit
Spirit
of Democracy,
Harriet May McDougal of Beallsville
departed this life January 22, aged 16 years, 8 months and 20 days. She had
been a great sufferer for three years but was patient and cheerful and
thoughtful of the future of her loved ones. She expressed but one desire to
live and that to care for and comfort her father. She left as a heritage on
example of a higher than mortal power to sustain in times of suffering and
trial.
Funeral services
conducted by Rev. S. A. Peregoy at the
Hoffman, Mrs. Hoffman
Spirit
of Democracy,
Mrs. Hoffman, an aged lady of
Meyer,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs.
The remains were interred in the
She
was an ardent and faithful Christian woman and will be missed in the church as
well as in the bereaved family circle.
She
had attained the (remainder of obituary missing).
Barachman, Christina Barachman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Christina Barachman, an aged
and respected lady of this township, died on the 27th ult. of la grippe and pneumonia.
Mrs. Barachman was born in
Monongalia county,
She leaves three sons and three daughters with many other
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Interment at Ott’s cemetery
on the 29th. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. R. H. Finch of
Breeden, Sarah Breeden 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, one day last week at
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Whetzel, Ezekiel Whetzel
Spirit of Democracy,
Ezekiel Whetzel died on the 27th
and was buried the following day in the Clarington cemetery, aged about 73
years.
He was a soldier and a pioneer, besides a quiet, peace able
citizen.
Gadd, Emily Gadd
Moffitt, James Moffitt
Dennis, John Dennis
Spirit of Democracy,
Agins—Several
deaths have occurred in this neighborhood during the past week: namely, Miss
Emily Gadd, Mr. James Moffitt and Mr. John Dennis.
Harmon, John Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
John Harmon, a
Breeden, Nancy Breeden
Breeden, Sarah Breeden 3rd obit
Christman, Mrs. Jacob Christman
Spirit of Democracy,
La grippe is proving itself to be epidemic in this part of
the moral heritage. Nearly everybody is complaining, or are
confined to their beds unable to go about.
A few deaths have occurred in this township in the last few
days, principally caused by this malady. They are as follows: Mrs. Nancy
Breeden, January 17, aged 83 years. The deceased was interred in the
Walters, Catherine Walters nee Schietz
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine Walters, wife of Fred Walters of near Miltonsburg, died on Sunday morning from puerperal fever.
She had only been married about two years and leaves a small family. She was
the daughter of Jacob Schietz. The funeral took place
on Tuesday at 10 o’clock.
Martin, Simeon Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 2, Simeon Martin, from la
grippe and pneumonia. Mr. Martin leaves a wife and five children to
mourn their loss, but their loss is his eternal gain.
Mottar, Jacob Mottar
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Mottar of near town died
Tuesday morning from lagrippe at the age of 66 years.
He came from
The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o’clock.
Bowen, Thomas Bowen
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 5, of disease of the stomach, Thomas
Bowen, aged 23 years.
Deceased
was a member of Sistersville lodge, Jr. O. U. A. M. and was a railroad employe. Interment at Locust Grove
cemetery. Funeral service conducted by Rev. J. W.
Kinney.
Williams, Braxton E. Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Braxton E. Williams, who was sent to the
Porter, Allie Porter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, January 28, Miss Allie Porter, from scrofula and
consumption, aged 20 years.
The deceased was interred in Summerfield cemetery, January
29.
Spirit of Democracy,
In every age, marvelous changes are wrought. Each
successive generation stamps improvement on this earthly citizenship. The
ancient Greeks and Romans, when in the pride of their glory, little dreamed
that their invidious greatness would ever be eclipsed by mortal man. The simple
things of today were to our foreparents wonders. The
prodigy of today our successors will never marvel at. We, like the ancients,
seem to congratulate ourselves as living in an approximating perfection in
artistic, scientific, literary and inventive attainments. But, as the weary
world plods on, man grows wiser, his mind’s appetite
is insatiable and is constantly yearning to grapple with more abstruse
questions. The wisdom of all ages is stored in the sapient minds of today; and
still it hungers for more. Brain development only develops new recesses for
wisdom’s storehouses; and men will grow more and more erudite and scholastic as
the fleeting ages roll by. Therefore,
“Those who live in coming time
Will live when living
is sublime.”
But while each age moulds
improvements and humanity, neither stands still nor deteriorates; there is one
ever concomitant, unchanging and impartial visitor that preys alike on all ages
and is constantly calling our fellow men from the scenes of this world, which a
beneficient Creator has dedicated to the pleasure and
happiness of mankind. No wonder this life is sweet and that we cling to its
tender chords so tenaciously. Yet this reaper Death is at all times blighting
the ranks of blooming youth and decrepit age like the chilling frosts of autumn
that blasts alike the tender wild-flower with its redolent
buds and the giant oak tree with its deciduous foliage. In his every visitation
some heart is penetrated with sorrow and some eyes are bathed in tears, and for
aught we know oft times the departure of our fellow man is
not mourned beyond the threshold of the family hearth stone. But, when an
effulgent light is extinguished, when a life traught
with noble deeds and fruitful labors is ended, then the heart strings of a
whole community are wounded.
Exemplary works are undying
eulogies and those who strive to emulate tender the most touching tributes.
Such was the life of the late Hon. And Rev. Henry Lyons,
that eccentric old Virginian. “After life’s fitful dream he sleeps well.”
He was born near Petersburgh in
old
He was married shortly after his arrival here to Dorcas Maddix. Six children were
born to them, viz, Addison H., who resides and is
preaching in Montana; Milton A., at Greeley, Colorado, assistant clerk of
county courts; Sadie, (deceased) united in marriage to Prof. James A. Marshall
(now deceased); Gracie, a bright daughter of fourteen survives them and lives
with Rev. Mr. Townsend in New York; Mary is (deceased); Lidea,
married a few years ago to Rev. Mr. Townsend and resides at Hamilton, New York;
Dotis, the youngest, is making her home with Rev. Mr.
Townsend. Mrs. Lyons died in 1866.
He was reunited in marriage to mrs. Betsy McGarry who
still survives him. His family are all upright and
well doing and were an honor to their venerable father in his declining years.
A brother survives him who resides at
Mr.
Lyons was a member of the general assembly of
He
was a descendant of Benjamin Franklin and a man of clean hands and a pure
heart, a typical citizen and a sturdy democrat.
He
died Friday evening, January 29, 1892. His remains were consigned to their last
resting place at old Unity (where he preached for 39 long years), on Sunday,
January 31, at 12 o’clock, Rev. George Stewart of Sistersville, W.
His soul to Him, who gave it,
rose;
God lead it to its long
repose,
Its
glorious rest!
And, though the warrior’s sun
has set,
Its light shall linger round
us yet,
Bright,
radiant, blest.” C. A. B.
Moffet, Ora B. Moffet
Spirit of Democracy,
Ora B., daughter of Charles H.
and Sarah E. Moffet, departed this life February 1,
1892, aged 1 year, 4 months and 24 days. She was a bright little child, and in
her ways a lesson to us all; and as it would seem, too good and innocent to
remain in this world and therefore has gone to dwell with the angels in that
world above, where sickness and sorrow, pain and death can never, never come.
Weep not, dear friends, for Ora,
for Jesus has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them
not, for of such is the
Farewell, Ora,
thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But `tis God
that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal. B.
Belt, Benjamin Middleton Belt
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Middleton Belt, who was one of the oldest
residents of Center township, died on Thursday
evening, February 11, 1892, after a severe illness of about two weeks. He was
born in
He was united in marriage to Nancy Okey
May 7, 1835, and lived in Woodsfield a few years, clerking for his
brother-in-law, David Pierson.
Later he moved on a farm, where he resided until his death.
Mr. and Mrs. Belt were blessed with five children, three of
whom—William O. C. L. and Mrs. S. E. Eddy—are still living.
Mrs. Belt, his faithful partner, preceded him to that
heavenly home almost 16 years ago.
Mr. Belt united with the M. E. church in 1860 and has lived
a faithful and consistent Christian life.
The remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the Okey cemetery on the 13th inst., and were
followed to their last resting place by quite a number of relatives and
friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John S. Eaton and were
very impressive and appropriate.
Neff, Mrs. H. W. Neff 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Resolutions Of
Respect
At a regular meeting of Dark Hills Council, No. 155, Jr. O.
U. A. M., held Monday evening, February 15, 1892, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, It hath pleased the Great
Counciler of the Universe to remove from earth the
beloved wife of our brother, H. W. Neff, be it
Resolved, That our hearts go out
in sincere and tender sympathy to the grief stricken husband, and relatives
upon whom falls the heavier burden, trusting that the Divine Counciler will lighten their sorrows and sustain them in
this time of their grief and affliction.
Resolved, That we counsel Brother
Neff to weep not, for after darkness comes the morrow, and
“When the kind angels shall call you to come,
She’ll welcome you there to our beautiful home,
Where death never comes, his black banners to wave,
And the beautiful flowers ne’er weep o’er a grave.”
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the council, the county papers be
requested to publish them and a copy be presented to the afflicted husband.
J. A. SKINNER CLEMENT
YOCKEY
McCammon, Jane McCammon
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane McCammon, died February
16 from grip, aged 86 years. She resided with her son-in-law, Leander Treux of Griffith.
She was the mother of Robert McCammon
of near Woodsfield, and grandmother of R. W. McCammon,
the attorney.
The funeral will take place at the Buchanan church today.
Friends will meet at the house at 9 a.m.
Vanest, Cornelius Vanest
Spirit of Democracy,
Cornelius Vanest departed this
life February 11, 1892, aged 79 years.
The funeral services were conducted by William McDougal at
Frost, Nancy Frost
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nancy Frost of Rainbow,
Hawkins, William Hawkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Squire William Hawkins died Wednesday, February 10. Had
Death but withheld the summons from him till the returning autumn he would have
been classed by his fellow man as an octogenarian; for he drank of the sunshine
of seventy-nine summers. After passing the mile stone of three score years and
ten he still seemed hale and happy; and until his recent illness he little realized
what sickness was. He was a farmer by occupation, a republican in principle,
and an honored veteran of the civil war. He fought with the boys of the 36th
He
was a member of the M. E. church.
His
remains were interred at
Jackson, James A. Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarington—The report of the
drowning of James H. Jackson of this place, son of James H. Jackson, off the
steamer Elaine near
He was a young man, being in his 22d year; was a member of
the Jr. O. U. A. M. of this place. Two of his fellow members are up the river
circulating bills to assist in finding him.
Later the news came on Sunday evening that a drowned person
had been caught near
Casserman, Mary E. Casserman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary E. Casserman, wife of J. W. Casserman, died at her home on Tuesday, February 9. She
leaves a husband and one child, father, mother and three sisters and numerous
friends to mourn her loss.
Her remains were consigned to their final resting place
Wednesday at 10 a. m. in the Goudy cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
John R. Davenport, junior member of the firm of
Mrs. W. C. Mooney, his sister, is the only near relative.
The funeral took place on Wednesday at 1 o’clock. A number
of
Helbling, Mrs. William Helbling
Spirit of Democracy,
No death has brought out so much sympathy from the
community recently as did the passing of Mrs. William Helbling.
Her death occurred on Wednesday, February 19, the immediate
cause being paralysis of the heart. For about six weeks she had been suffering
from a severe attack of chorea, induced by her enceinte condition. Her trouble
was a complicated one and rarely met with by physicians in ordinary practice.
Everything possible to alleviate her sufferings was done but her life could not
be saved.
She was born at
Williams, Infant Daughter Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 17, 1892, a 6-months-old daughter of J. W.
and Hannah Williams of
Armstrong, Rebecca Armstrong 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Resolutions of Respect
The following resolutions relative to the death of Mrs.
Rebecca Armstrong, wife of Rev. Dr. Armstrong, which occurred in Woodsfield,
January 11, 1892, were adopted by the Ladies missionary society of the
Presbyterian church of
Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from
our midst our beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Rebecca Armstrong, therefore,
Resolved, That in her death we as members of this society
deeply feel our loss and shall miss her earnest labors, her fervent prayers and
kind sympathy, yet we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father in this
sad dispensation knowing that He doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we extend our
sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and friends and may they find their
comfort in the God and Savior whom she loved and served.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be recorded in the minutes of the society.
Cramer, Mary Cramer
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at the residence of her adopted
daughter, Mrs. Laura Tyler in
The deceased was an inhabitant of Clarington from
childhood. Nearly all her life she has been subject to asthma.
She was married to Capt. Jacob Cramer at quite an early
age. They raised a large family, most of whom reside
at Clarington. Charles and family live in Allegheny city,
The husband died some thirteen years since.
Both up to the time of their deaths were members of the
Clarington Christian congregation and adorned their profession, he being a
deacon for many years. The writer of this notice was intimately acquainted with
him from Boyhood to the time of his death. If he had a fault I am unable to say
what it was, while for myself I could not say so much.
Mrs. Cramer’s age was about 67 years. His would exceed 70
it living to lay.
Adieu brother and sister till we meet again. J. T. M.
Wise, Mary Wise
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 20, of consumption, Mrs.
Mary Wise, wife of Roe Wise. She was born March 25, 1862, and was
married December 12, 1890.
She
was very generous and kind to all who knew her and always ready to lend a
helping hand to the needy. Although her sufferings were very great, she bore
all with patience, never refusing anything that could be done for her.
She
leaves a loving husband, two sisters and three brothers and a great many
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robert Jackson. Her remains were laid
to rest at Pott’s cemetery on the 22d, to await the
voice of Jesus, who said, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”
“Farewell, Mary, thou hast left us,
Here, thy loss
we deeply feel,
Yet `tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal!”
Then let our
prayers like incense rise,
They we way
meet above,
And there
resume our severed ties,
Earth’s kindred ties of love. SCHOOL MATE
Yoho, Annie Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the angel of death has visited our community and
taken for its prey Miss Annie Yoho, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R. P. Yoho, who departed this life February
18, after a short but severe illness, aged 14 years.
She
leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a large number of
other relative and friends to mourn her departure.
She
was a member of the M. E. church, and a regular attendant at Sunday school, and
her place cannot be filled. She was a loving daughter, a kind and affectionate
sister.
Oh,
Annie, how little did we think when last we met at school that it was the last
time on earth to be together. Our hearts only grow sad when we think how we
will miss her. But God doeth all things well. No one knew her but to love her.
The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Eaton. Her remains were laid to
rest in the Buchanan cemetery.
Call not back the dear
departed,
Anchored
safe where storms are o`er.
On the border-land we left
them,
Soon to
meet and part no more.
When we leave this world of
changes,
When we leave this world of
care,
We shall find our missing
loved one,
In our
Father’s mansion fair.
HER SCHOOLMATE, LENORA B.
Daily, James Daily
Spirit of Democracy,
James Daily, whose death is spoken of by our
McCaslin, Jennie E. McCaslin
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Jennie E. McCaslin of near
She was a prominent school teacher, and was a daughter of
David McCaslin.
Dyer, Amelia Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Amelia Dyer died on Monday aged 28 years, She had been afflicted from infancy but was a patient
sufferer.
The funeral took place on Tuesday at 2:30 o’clock, Rev.
John S. Eaton and Rev. Dr. Armstrong conducting services.
Mason, Elizabeth Mason
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mason died at the county infirmary on
February 21 aged 87 years.
She formerly lived in
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lydia Saffel, formerly of
this place, died at the residence of her mother near Round Bottom on February
21, aged 33 years. She had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for over twelve years, and was well liked by all who
knew her.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Funeral services were
conducted by S. P. Luthy, Esq., of Round Bottom.
Daily, James Daily 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 18, 1892, James Daily,
aged 91 years, 7 months and 15 days. He was born in the year 1800 at the
mouth of Captina creek.
With
his father John Daily (better known as Jack Daily) in the year 1802, he located
where
Mr.
Dilley emigrated to Seneca township in the year 1798
but returned to
The
deceased resided in
The
deceased was laid to rest by the side of his life companion near the farm
residence. February 20.
Noll,
Spirit of Democracy,
Sherman Noll, a young man who left the neighborhood of
The young man was making arrangements to come home to be
married, and last Thursday was the day appointed that would unite him to Miss
Lowe of
Smith,
Spirit of Democracy,
Telford Smith of Jerels died on
Sunday from la grippe. He was about 26 years of age and had been married only a
few months. The funeral took place on Monday.
Dyer, Geary Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Geary Dyer died at his home in Woodsfield on Wednesday
morning at 9:30 o’clock. Consumption was the cause of his death. He was aged 32
years.
The funeral will take place this afternoon.
Bishop, Samuel Bishop
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, February 27, 1892, Samuel Bishop,
aged 84 years. Mr. Bishop was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary
Ann Batestone from which connubial relations were
born five children—four daughters and one son.
Mrs. Bishop died in the year of 1850 and was laid to rest
in the Lutheran cemetery at Batesville.
Mr. Bishop afterwards was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Wyscarver, sister to Jacob Wyscarver
of Beaver township, Noble county. Mrs. Bishop also
preceded her husband to the city of the dead about two years ago.
Mr. Bishop still resided on his farm just over the county
line in Beaver township, Noble county, his
granddaughter keeping house for him until his death. Mr. Bishop was laid to
rest in the Lutheran cemetery at Batesville, February 28.
Dyer, John Geary Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at his late home in Woodsfield,
John Geary Dyer, in his 32d year.
For several years past his health has not been good, his
disease ultimating in consumption. He was a young man
of exemplary habits—quiet, gentle and unobstrusive in
his manners; he had the good opinion and good will of all who knew him.
Recently he made profession and was baptized in the M. E.
church. He died in the full hope of a blissful immortality.
Funeral services on Thursday in the M. E.
Church, conducted by Revs. J. S. Eaton and Dr. R. T.
Armstrong.
Neuhart, Barbara Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Barbara Neuhart, wife of
Valentine Neuhart, died last Sunday morning, aged 81
years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Egger. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Ulrich, Valentine Ulrich
Spirit of Democracy,
Valentine Ulrich, a highly respected citizen of
The funeral took place Saturday. Deceased was 72 years of age and a worthy member of the R. C. church.
Gibbons, Jennie Gibbons
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Jennie Gibbons died at
Case, William Case
Spirit of Democracy,
Died at
Acquaintances, who are many, award to him exemplary conduct and “a
peaceable and quiet life,” which is declared to be “the most acceptable.”
His good qualities were many and his errors were few (if
any).
Farewell, brother, “till we meet at Jesus’s
feet. J. T. M.
Lent, Young Son Lent
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 8, a little son of Samuel and
His remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery on
the 9th to await the voice of Jesus who said, “Suffer little
children to come unto me, and forbid them not for such is the
Case, William Case 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of William Case, whose death is noted
elsewhere, took place on Lord’s day at the Christian
church.
Interment in the cemetery.
Romick, William Romick 2nd obit
Romick, Rachel Romick 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at his residence in Lee township
on the 28th of January, 1892, William Romick in the 73d year of his
age. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis from which he suffered for
many months.
Died, at the residence of her son-in-law
at New Matamoras, Rachel Romick, wife of the above, of heart failure, in the 68th
year of her age.
They leave nine living children, several grandchildren and
a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
They both lie buried on the home farm.
After a long and happy life spent together they were not
long separated by death but they have joined each other in the upper and better
sanctuary, there to wait for the coming of their children and friends. So, they
rest from life’s labor where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are
at rest.
The funeral services were conducted by J. M. Goddard.
Morton, Thomas Morton
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Morton died very suddenly on Sunday morning. Two
minutes before his death no thoughts of it were entertained. He was seventy
seven years old and a respected citizen.
He will be laid to rest to-day (Monday) at the Baptist
cemetery south of town. Death resulted from heart trouble.
Baker, Daniel Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
The largest monument ever erected in Steed’s cemetery,
south of town, was put up this week to the memory of Daniel Baker, lately
deceased.
The monument is of beautiful Scotch granite and weighs
about 3,600 pounds. The workmanship on the monument is very fine and was done
at the shops of the well-known marble cutter, W. O. Menkel
of Miltonsburg, this county.
Mrs. Baker expressed herself well pleased with the monument
and the workmanship.
Gibbons, Jennie Gibbons 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Jennie Gibbons died Monday, March 14, at 4 o’clock p.
m.
Twenty four bright summers were allotted her in this
fleeting life and now eternity is here in a happier clime. The tidings which
announced her death grated harshly on many tender heartstrings and the mist of
tears which her early departure moulds speaks a eulogy to her memory more
touching and adequate than posies of rhetoric can tell.
Her
friends and admirers were of the lasting type, nor
were they few. At the hearthstone she was an effulgent light in society, a
solicited guest. The domestic circle loved her. The whole community admired
her. Her lady-like character purchased her lasting friends and her smiles
reaped for her a harvest of remembering tears. These will prove sunshine and
showers to perpetuate her memory in hearts she leaves behind.
She
was a worthy member of the Christian church and her body now sleeps in peace
near the old church where during life (remainder of obituary is missing).
Mathess, Christena Mathess
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 6, of consumption, Mrs. Christena Mathess, wife of
Shannon Mathess, after an illness of several months.
Interment in
Atkinson, Samuel S. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
One by one they pass away—the brave soldiers of our great
republic; they are falling on the right and on the left.
Samuel S. Atkinson was born January 18, 1832, and died
March 9, 1892, being 60 years, 1 month and 21 days old at his death.
Mr. Atkinson obeyed the gospel of Christ more than forty
years ago, uniting with the Disciple church in Cameron, and lived a consistent
member until the day of his death.
He
responded to the call of his country as a soldier in 1862. After serving his
country for three years, being a member of company E. 116th regiment
O. V. I, he was discharged. Returning to his family, his health impared, heart trouble set in, growing worse and worse, and
amidst the conflicts of this life, the King said it is enough,
lay down the weapon of the warfare and come home, and I will give you a crown
of life.
Mr.
Atkinson leaves a wife and nine children—five of whom are single—besides a host
of kind friends and relatives to mourn their loss.
We
extend our sympathy and say weep not for your loved one that has gone on before
to enjoy the happiness that the Savior has prepared for them that love and obey
him in this life, but strive to love and obey him in this life, so that you may
meet him in the bright beyond and there with him enjoy the bliss of that never
ending day.
The
funeral services were ably conducted by M. J. Walters, at the Christian church.
After the services were concluded comrades of the G. A. R. post came forward,
took up the casket, followed by many sympathizing friends and relatives to the
new cemetery in Cameron, where his remains were laid to rest to await the
coming of the Lord.
No night shall be in heaven,
No darkened room,
No bed of death, nor
Silence of
the tomb.
The clods rest on his noble
breast,
For the last time we kissed
his brow,
And in our aching hearts we
know,
We have no father now. J. B. H.
(Gazette and Independent please copy)
Eddy, Isaac Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at his home near Ozark, March 26,
of heart disease, Isaac Eddy, in the seventy-fifth year of his age.
He joined the M. E. church about fifty years ago and has
lived a Christian life, dying as a true Christian only can die.
He has left a heart-stricken, bereaved wife and two
children and a large circle of friends to mourn a loss which can never be
supplied on earth. But why should we mourn; the Savior is calling home his
jewels. Be ye also ready.
The remains were interred in the Ozark cemetery on Monday.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Haverfield.
Gatchell, John Gatchell
Spirit of Democracy,
John Gatchell, a former resident
of this county, died at
The funeral will take place on Saturday.
Mr. Gatchell was an uncle of Mrs.
Dr. J. R. Parry and was treasurer of
Wittenbrook, Frederick Wittenbrook
Spirit of Democracy,
Frederick Wittenbrook, who
resided north of town, died Monday morning of a complication of diseases. He
was 76 years of age and leaves a family. The funeral took place Wednesday
morning at 10 o’clock. Interment at the German
Lutheran
cemetery, Miltonsburg.
Burkhart, Peter Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Burkhart of near town died on Thursday afternoon of
consumption.
The funeral took place on Saturday, the services being
conducted by the Rev. Father Fladung.
He was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and three
small children.
Lockwood, J. H. Lockwood
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. J. H. Lockwood, died at his home in Moundsville on
Monday, aged 84 years. He was colonel of the Seventh West Virginia regiment,
better known as the “Bloody Seventh,” and took an active part in the war of the
rebellion.
Two companies in Colonel Lockwood’s regiment came from
Garad, Mrs. H. J. Garard
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. H. J. Garard, wife of Joseph
Garard of Greenbrier, died February 28, of lung
trouble, aged 45 years, 5 months and 6 days.
Carpenter, David J. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 21, David J. Carpenter, with
that dread disease, consumption, aged 71 years.
Mr. Carpenter has been a constant sufferer for about three
years, but death has released his suffering here in the flesh, and he has
passed over the river to try the unalterable and fixed laws of eternity from
whence no traveler has ever returned.
Mr. Carpenter leaves a wife and three children, one girl
and two boys, to mourn the loss of a husband and father.
Castner, Olive Castner
nee Abmyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Departed this life January 30, 1892, Olive, wife of G. O. Castner, in the 25th year of her age. The
deceased was a daughter of Isaac and Harriet Abmyer,
former residents of
She was married to G. O. Castner
of
She was blessed with a sweet little baby girl, and a short
time after the birth of her child she was attacked by that dreaded disease
consumption. It slowly did its work and during that time all that loving hands
could do was done, but all was in vain.
When she found she could not live, she desired to remove to
her father’s who then resided near Barnesville. She lingered for a while, but
at last death claimed her. Olive was a good, kind-hearted woman, beloved by all
who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all her friends, but we are sure
that our less is her eternal gain.
She was converted at the Swazey
M. E. chapel in 1887 and has been a member of that church ever since.
Her
last request was for her friends to all meet her in heaven.
The
funeral services were conducted by Dr. C. E. Manchester at her father’s home in
Barnesville. A large procession of neighbors and friends followed the remains
to their last resting place in the Southern
J. MASSIE
Lobenstein, Charles Lobenstein
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Lobenstein died on Monday
evening March 25. Interment took place in Clarington cemetery Thursday
afternoon. He was aged about 67 years.
He had for years carried on tanning and the boot and shoe
business on an extensive scale, employing at one time over 40 lands[sic-hands]. Though he was burned out twice if not
thrice and as many times submerged by floods yet he continued his business
until within a short time. As age came creeping on and he was now often
indisposed his business has not yet been so extensive.
He was a quiet, peaceable citizen, very attentive to
business both of his own and that of the place. He and his influence will be
much missed. He will be long remembered by relatives, citizens and friends. His
was one of the longest funerals ever in this place.
Those at a distance present were: Charles Horn, F. Cromacher and Miss Fillgrove of
Ironton; Mrs. Fred Lobenstein, George Lobenstein and wife, Mrs.William Appenseller of Wheeling; Charles Reynolds and wife of Martin’s
Ferry; Mrs. S. Wedman and Mrs. George Anshutz of Powhatan; and Jacob Mechatanz
of Matamoras.
The will and other papers are said to be in an old safe
which was attempted to be burglarized years ago and so injured that it has not
since been opened. Report says he expressed a desire that the business be still
carried on until the stock in the tan yard is exhausted.
School was dismissed in the afternoon as a token of respect
to the deceased and relatives.
Brown, Phoebe Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Phoebe Brown died at
Williamson, Isaac Williamson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 18, Isaac Williamson, an aged
and respected citizen of near this place. His remains were laid to rest
in the Low-gap cemetery on the 19th, followed by a large crowd of
people. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn their loss, but their
loss is his eternal gain
Maier, Mary Maier nee Yoho 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
A BRUTAL MURDER
In
A most horrible and brutal murder was committed at
The story of the crime is as follows: William Maier, a
baker, on October 20, 1891, married Mary Yoho. The
union was not an agreeable one and frequent quarrels ensued. The husband’s work
compels him to leave early in the morning and on Tuesday before he started out
he went to the bed where his wife and her sister, Kate Yoho,
were sleeping, and requested his wife to kiss him. Receiving no reply he shot
her four times, two of which shots were fatal.
Kate Yoho, a twelve year-old
child, was the only witness to the crime. After the deed had been committed
Maier put on his best suit of clothes and escaped from the city. He has not yet
been found.
It is believed that the murder was premeditated and his
wife did not hear the request that he made. Kate Yoho
had one of her fingers hurt, but rushed out and gave the alarm.
The murdered woman was a daughter of William Yoho, who recently lived about a mile from town but removed
a few months ago to a farm near
“In each neighborhood in which the two have resided the
uniform testimony was that Maier was of a quarrelsome disposition, always
making trouble, while his wife was just the reverse, a thoroughly nice woman,
who did much hard work in order to eke out the family income.”
McComas, Gustavus McComas
Spirit of Democracy,
DEAD WHEN FOUND
The Body of “Gustie”
McComas Discovered in a Field near Home
The people of Woodsfield were shocked on Wednesday morning
to hear that the dead body of Gustavus McComas was found in his lot at the edge of town. It is
supposed that in going home Tuesday night he had taken a short cut across fields
and in getting over the fence to his own lot had fallen and injured himself so
that he became unconscious and was unable to arise.
Mrs. McComas was alarmed at his
absence and early in the morning started out to hunt him. He was found face
down with one arm twisted as if in an attempt to save himself
from the fall. He had evidently been dead for several hours, as his face was
blackened from a rush of blood to his head.
Mr. McComas passed his 73d
birthday last January. He was an open, light hearted man and always had a
cheerful word for everybody he met, being familiarly known as “Gustie.”
He leaves his aged wife and three sons—James, an
attorney-at-law of Illinois; John, a
physician of New Martinsville, W. Va.; and Milton, an engineer on the B. Z.
& C. railroad, residing at Woodsfield.
The relatives have the sympathy of the community in this
sad and sudden death.
McGonnigal, Charles McGonnigal
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles McGonnigal, an aged and
respected citizen, died at the National house Friday morning April 1. He was
nigh eighty years of age.
Some 35 or 40 years ago he bought a small farm, recently
the Christian Wichterman farm.
Was a quiet peaceable citizen and commanded the respect of
a large majority of his fellow citizens.
He and James R. Smith were about the first to introduce Oddfellowship in this village. He was township assessor for
several terms giving general satisfaction. For some years he was troubled with
cancer of the lower lip and had it operated on.
He died from rheumatism and grip.
Rabel, Louis Rabel
Spirit of Democracy,
Louis F. Rabel, of
He had been engaged by H. Neuenschwander
as blacksmith for nearly a year and was working at his trade until a few weeks
before his death.
He was a sober and industrious young man, loved by
everybody who knew him.
He
was buried on Sunday afternoon near his home, four miles south at New
Martinsville, by the Jr. O. U. A. M.
He
leaves his parents, three sisters, three brothers and a large circle of friends
and relatives to mourn their loss.
The
funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in that part of the country.
Beard, Edward Beard
Spirit of Democracy,
It is a sad undertaking to record the death of those whom
we have loved as brethren, and highly appreciated as good citizens. Such is the
case in this attempt to write a few lines to the memory of our dear good
brother, Edward Beard.
His faithfulness to the Master, devotion to his cause and
position in the church demand for him more than a passing
notice. He was born in Cameron, March 20, 1865, and died March 27, 1892,
being 27 years and 7 days old at his death.
He died from lung trouble and la grippe. At
the beginning of his sickness he prayed earnestly for strength to bear his
sufferings without a murmur. His prayer was answered; for a more patient
sufferer I never knew. His Christian fortitude and patience excited the
admiration and enlisted the sympathy of every one.
His
friends did all in their power to keep him; they worked and watched and prayed.
Heavenly Father, help them to bow in humble submission to thy divine will, help
them to draw consolation from the assurance that “all things work together for
good to them that love God.” For it is with sad hearts we give up Edward, just
entering manhood, with all of life’s bright prospects before him. He was not
perfect, but he was a noble boy and possessed many rare qualities. In early
youth while his heart was pure, he became a follower of Jesus, and considering
his surroundings he was faithful in (section missing) ties. He was seldom
absent from the Lord’s house on the first day of the week; he was secretary of
the Sabbath school; he was willing at all times to assist in the Lord’s work.
To
the sorrowing mother, two brothers, and his sister who loved him so tenderly, I
tender my deepest sympathy. May they find solace in the thought that Edward has
only gone before, and by a faithful service to God they can be with him again
in that happy place, where there will be no more death, neither sorrow; and God
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Oh, beautiful death,
blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. May the other three be
constrained to follow the example of their brother, and all, be saved in Heaven
as an unbroken family.
His
death is mourned by all who knew him; but thanks, be to God for the redeeming
blood of Jesus, by living faithful in the Lord we can meet our dear brother in
the beautiful city above, and join him in singing eternal praise unto God and
the Lamb forevermore.
The
funeral services were ably conducted by Elder D. M. Ice of Clarington. After
services were conducted, his remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing
friends and relatives to the cemetery near Cameron, and laid to rest, to await
the coming of the Lord.
Not the dead—there
is no death
He has only gone before,
Where he’ll wait to
welcome us
On the bright celestial
shore.
While in Jesus he
slumbers sweet
Let us try to do our best,
To meet him there
to part no more
In heaven’s peaceful rest. J. B. E.
(Woodsfield Gazette and Clarington Independent are requested
to copy)
Gatchell, John Gatchell 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
WASHINGTON, D. C, April 9—Editor of The Spirit: I beg to be
permitted through the columns of your paper to announce to your readers the
death of a resident of this city, who was for many years an honored and highly
esteemed citizen of Monroe county, Mr. John Gatchell.
Mr. Gatchell was born March 4,
1831, at Loydsville,
He removed at an early age to Graysville,
He was married October 28, 1858, to Rachel Cooper, who
survives him. He also left to mourn him four children; Dr. W. F. Gatchell of this city, Eaton, Charles and Emma, all of whom
feel keenly the loss of so kind and indulgent a father, but who are especially
blessed in having spared to them one of the best mothers.
Mr. Gatchell was treasurer of
He removed to this city in the fall of 1888 where he
resided until the day of his death, March 30, 1892. He had been in poor health
for some years, yet he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and never
was known to seriously complain. While it was evident to all that he could not
live many years, yet his death, coming so suddenly and unexpectedly was a great
shock to his family and friends. On the evening prior to his death he seemed in
the best of spirits, laughing and joking with Judge Pearson and his two little
girls, who spent the evening with him, and when they left he accompanied them
to the hall door, promising to return to visit soon, but before the morning sun
had risen, he was cold in death. His features bore that calm expression which
indicated that death came without a pain or struggle.
The funeral services at the house were conducted by the
Rev. Dr. Gibson of the Waugh M. E. church and Rev. Dr. Mather
of the M. P. church of this city.
Mr. Gatchell was a member of
Lebanon lodge F. & A. M., this city, and when the services at the house
were concluded, his brothers of the lodge took charge of the remains and
carried them, followed by the sorrow-stricken family and many friends to the
Congressional cemetery in this city, where the beautiful and impressive
ceremony of this ancient order was performed, and all that was mortal of John Gatchell was laid to rest.
Mr. Gatchell made many friends in
this city, and the kindness and attention shown the bereaved widow and children
in their hour of affliction was the best possible evidence of the esteem in
which the family is held by their neighbors and friends. A FRIEND
Mason, Rebecca Mason
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rebecca Mason, widow of Elisha
Mason, died last Friday morning. She was an aged lady and well respected in
this community.
She was a member of the Christian church.
Her remains were interred at
Spriggs, Mrs. Homer Spriggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. Homer Spriggs at
Mrs. J. P. Spriggs and Mrs.
Thurman Spriggs went to
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of James A. Jackson were found near Wheeling
last week and brought home and buried by the Jr. O. U. A. M. of this place, of
which he was a member.
Brown, Walter Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Bingham—Walter, son of Mathias Brown, died on the 31st
ultimo of spotted fever.
The family doctor pronounced it such after having made an
examination next morning. The boy was three years old and was sick only about
four hours. Some of the people are not ready to accept the doctor’s decision,
but that does not prove that the people know more than the doctor.
Interment in the Captina
cemetery.
Bury, Fred Bury
Spirit of Democracy,
Bingham—Fred Bury died a few days ago of typhoid fever. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery.
He leaves a wife and small family. Mr. Bury will be greatly
missed here.
Morris, Mary Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Morris, wife of Sylvanus
Morris, died on last Saturday.
Her remains were interred on Sabbath, Rev. S. A. Peregoy preaching the funeral sermon.
She leaves a husband and several children, all of whom are
grown up.
She was an estimable Christian woman and died as she had
lived, with Heaven as it were in full view.
Ager, Ross Ager
Spirit of Democracy,
Ross Ager, aged 17 years, of
Barnesville, attempted to board the fast train at Spencer station Thursday
evening of last week while it was under headway and was whirled against the
side of the car and instantly killed.
Hollister, Warren Hollister
Spirit of Democracy,
Warren Hollister, an old and respected citizen of
He leaves one son, Rev. Charles Hollister.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon.
Buskirk, Charles Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles, son of Mortimer Buskirk,
died at the
He was 21 years of age.
Drum, John Drum
Spirit of Democracy,
I beg to be permitted through the columns of The Spirit to
announce to your readers the death of a person who has been a resident of Wood county for the pat eighteen years, John Drum.
Mr. Drum was born in
In his 18th year he married Nancy Haught, who survives him. They have been married 58 years.
He died April 11, 1892, aged 75 years, 6 months and 27
days. He leaves a wife and a number of friends to mourn his loss.
He had been ailing for some time but recently felt better.
In the evening he and Mrs. Drum went out into the yard, when he exclaimed that
he had such a pain in his heart and dropped dead.
Mr. Drum united with the Baptist church a number of years
ago and has lived a Christian life. He was kind and generous to his family. He
showed to the world that he was a Christian by his deeds of charity and always
set a good example.
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. His remains
were laid to rest in the
Hawkins, Mrs. Joseph Hawkins
Spirit of democracy,
The angel of death has again visited the home of Joseph
Hawkins and taken the wife and mother. A few years ago the first born was called
upon to leave this world of pain and affliction. Indeed it is very sad to part
with those little prattling
jewels that God has so kindly given us, but oh, how sad to
think of mother leaving us, no more to speak the words of comfort and
encouragement! She was a good, kind and affectionate mother. She had been
afflicted about six years with that dread disease consumption.
Six of her father’s family (Samuel Adkins) had preceded her
to the land from whence no traveler e`er returns. The
deceased leaves a father, mother, two sisters, one brother, a husband, two sons
and two daughters to mourn their loss.
She was born about one mile above Baresville
and died at Baresville on the 5th day of
April, 1892, in the 33d year of her age.
She had been a member of the M. E. church for about 15
years; had been married about 14 years. During her marriage life a good part of
her time she lived in
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Fisher of
Dearest loved one, we must lay
thee
In the peaceful grave’s embrace,
But thy memory will be
cherished
`Til
we see thy heavenly face.
Yet again we hope to see thee
When the day of life is fled,
And in heaven with joy to greet
thee
Where no farewell tears
are shed.
Wheeler, John W. Wheeler
Spirit of Democracy,
John W. Wheeler of Sylvan,
His wife and eleven children survive him.
He will probably be remembered by some of our older people.
Frankhauser, Christian Frankhauser
Spirit of Democracy,
Christian Frankhauser died on
Sunday. He had been ailing for some time. He has been drawing considerable of a
pension
He was single and had been living alone for some time.
Baker, Nancy Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
With a sad heart we chronicle the death of Mrs. Nancy
Baker, wife of Jacob Baker of near
Mrs. Baker passed over the river to her reward April 23.
She was called upon to suffer intensely in her last sickness which she bore
with fortitude and courage. Mrs. Baker was well respected by all who knew her
and will be missed by her friends and associates.
Mrs. Baker leaves a husband and two children to mourn his
departure. Mrs. Baker’s remains were followed by a large concourse of friends
to the
Hawkins, Lavina Hawkins 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lavina Hawkins, widow of
Squire William Hawkins, lately deceased, died Thursday, April 21.
The funeral took place on Friday following at
Stephens, David Stephens
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, April 11, 1892, of pneumonia, after an illness of one
week, David Stephens, an aged citizen of Center township, aged 70 years, he was
born in Belmont county, but removed with his parents to this township when
about 6 years old, where he resided until his death.
He was a member of the M. E. church for 32 years. By his
death the church loses a worthy member, the community a kind and benevolent
citizen, although our loss is his eternal gain.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one brother, two
sisters and a large circle of friends.
Interment in Neuhart
cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Robert
Finch. A.
G.
(Gazette please copy)
Schumacher, Elizabeth Schumacher nee Schneider
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Schumacher, nee Schneider, was born in Schoenau, PfalBa_re,
She was married to Philip Schumacher, July 7, 1845. She
came with her husband and two oldest children, to
The funeral took place on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, the
services being conducted by Rev. S. Egger, assisted by Mr. Eaton. The remains
were followed to the grave by what was probably the largest number of
sympathizing friends and relatives ever gathered in Woodsfield to pay their
respects to the dead.
She leaves a husband, six children, twenty grandchildren
and one great grandchild to mourn the loss of a beloved wife, mother and
grandmother.
Mrs. Schumacher at an early age united with the German
Lutheran church and continued a faithful and consistent member thereof all her
life. It can truthfully be said of her that she was a faithful wife, an
affectionate mother, a good neighbor and a devoted Christian. Her last days
were full of suffering, yet during her sickness she fully tested the power of
the gospel to comfort and sustain her, and was able to bear it all with
Christian fortitude and waited patiently for the call of the Master; and when
death was near expressed an earnest desire to depart and be with Christ. To
her, death had no terrors, and when the summons came it found her ready and she
passed away, as if in a peaceful sleep.
She was beloved by her neighbors, friends and acquaintances
for her kind words and good deeds, and, contemplating at the close of her life
the monument she had thus reared to herself, she might safely turn to the
silent and unknown future, and rely in confidence upon that most impressive and
momentous assurance ever delivered to the human race. “He that believeth in me,
though he be dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth
and believeth in me shall never die.”
We weep for those who go before,
From love and friendship torn,
And think we show our loss the more
The longer that we mourn,
Yet is not theirs the happier fate?
Will we not understand
They only go before and wait
There, in that better land.
For us remain the rolls and caves,
The never ending strife,
The saddened heart that oft dispairs,
The weariness of life,
Deceit and wrong and treachery—
Oh! Try to understand
From these forever they are free
There, in that better land!
Life is a training school no more!
What we call death is birth
They only live who go before
We only wait on earth.
Then why such grief? Of death such dread?
Can we not understand?
For us, not them,
tears should be shed
There, in that better land!
Hawkins, Lavina Hawkins 3rd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
It is again with regret that it becomes our sad duty to
chronicle the death of one of our most aged and highly esteemed lady citizens,
Mrs. Lavina Hawkins, who departed this life April 20.
Deceased was 77 years of age, having lived to a good ripe old age.
She united with the M. E. church at an early age and lived
a consistent Christian life up to the time of her death.
A most remarkable instance is that she has lived to see her
father, mother, brothers, sisters and eleven children
buried leaving one grandchild to mourn her departure. She was a clement
disposition and bore an immediate character, and has made many warm friends
during her stay in life, who sadly mourn her. Her
death was caused by paralysis which about two weeks previous to her death
deprived her of speech and use of her right limbs. But, enduring her sufferings
as best she could, she awaited the messenger of death who relieved her of them.
Her remains were interred Friday, in the
Palmer, Jacob Palmer
Spirit of Democracy,
A HORRIBLE DEATH
Farmer Jacob Palmer of near Beallsville
Burned to a Crisp
While Jacob Palmer, an old farmer residing about three
miles from Beallsville, was out on his farm about ten days ago he concluded to
burn some brush and thus assist his son who was mainly doing his farming.
The fire soon broke out and seemed to be getting in such
condition that much apparent damage was likely to be done. Mr. Palmer went to
work with a determined effort to control the fast spreading flames, and having
to perform more work than his physical ability seemed susceptible of doing he
seems to have become entirely exhausted and probably unconscious and while in
this condition the flames reached him and igniting his clothing they were
nearly all burned off of him, leaving his body in almost an entirely nude
state. Some portions of his body were burned almost to a crisp. His almost
lifeless body was found by his son and cared for, but alas! Too
late. He continued to suffer until on Friday of last week when death
came to his relief.
His remains were laid away in the Baptist burial ground
near his former home to await the resurrection at the last great day. Mr.
Palmer was a man of excellent character and much esteemed by those who knew him
best.
Weakley, Martin L. Weakley
Spirit of Democracy,
The oldest minister in the
Furnace, Elijah Furnace
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with much regret that we record the death of Elijah
Furnace, an aged and respected citizen of this township, who died at his home
on May 14.
He had long been a consistent member of the M. E. church
and was much loved by all who knew him.
Interment at Ott’s
cemetery on the 15th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
R. H. Finch of
Graham, Hazel Graham
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday night at 11 o’clock Hazel, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Graham, died from scarlet fever, aged 3 years, 6 months and
14 days. She had before her the prospect of a happy and useful life, but, `ere
she had scarcely begun to run her race she fell and is no more.
She was loved not only by her own home, but her sweet,
gentle disposition made her a general favorite. She was the youngest, the pet
of the family; their affections seemed to more than center in her.
In
their great affliction they have the sympathy of all.
Hazel
has gone, but she has gone to a better world; she is at rest; with her, “it is
well.”
“ Then ye mourners cease to
languish,
O`er the grave of
her you love;
For removed from pain and
anguish,
She is chanting hymns above.
“ Endless pleasure, pain excluding,
Sickness there no more can come;
There no fear of woe
intruding,
Sheds o`er Heaven a
moment’s gloom.”
Services
were conducted at the house Monday at 4 p.m. by Rev. J. S. eaton, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains were
laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery, waiting the resurrection morn. J. S. E.
Gladman, Mary A. Gladman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary A. Gladman died at
Woodsfield on May 14, in the 65th year of her age. Interment took
place on Sunday morning at Moose’s cemetery.
Longwell, Priscilla Longwell
nee Farmer
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, May 14, 1892, Priscilla Longwell (nee Farmer) wife of Joseph Longwell.
She was born July 23, 1868. At the time of her death she was aged 23 years, 9
months and 22 days.
She was married July 3, 1888. She was the mother of three
children, all small, now left in the care of the father.
One year ago on the 19th of May her brother,
Samuel Farmer, was buried in the
May God help us all to so live as to meet in Heaven at last
is the writer’s
prayer.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Kinney,
assisted by Rev. J. M. Goddard. The remains were laid to rest in
Priscilla was converted and died a Christian. May God’s
choicest blessing rest on us all in life, his Spirit be our comforter in death. Christ Jesus our rewarder
in heaven. J. W. K.
Sutton, Jennie Sutton
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Jennie Sutton, the Bellaire
girl who committed suicide several weeks ago by jumping from the bentwood ferry
boat, was found in the river at Baresville, this
county, Wednesday of last week, having been in the water since April 2.
The remains were taken to Bellaire and Thursday were interred in the cemetery at Glencoe.
King, Jane King
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane King, wife of Andrew King of Ethel died on
Tuesday, May 17, at 9 o’clock p.m.
Cramp was the cause of her death. She was sick only
twenty-five hours.
Smith, Infant Son Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, May 21, an infant son of Harvey and
Ida M. Smith. Its remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery
on the 22d.
Hill, Charles Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
GALLOWS CHEATED
MURDERER CHARLES HILL CUTS HIS THROAT.
Horrible Discovery in the
At eleven o’clock Tuesday morning Deputy Buzz Pierson
rushed wildly from the jail and inquired for a doctor, excitedly stating that
Prisoner Charles Hill had cut his throat. No physician could be found. Drs.
Armstrong and Hall having started a half hour before for Clarington to hold a
post mortem examination over the body of Mrs. Jessie Hill, the woman who was so
fiendishly attacked by Hill, and all other physicians were out of town. A
SPIRIT representative was one of the first to arrive at the jail and being
admitted by Sheriff Pierson, he beheld the horrible sight of the prisoner lying
on the floor of his cell with his head almost severed from his body, a case
knife lying by his side and blood spattered over everything. There was no need
for a physician. The man was stone dead. An hour before the discovery of the
suicide Hill had been informed of the death of his victim, who has been lying
at the point of death at Clarington for two weeks past from the effect of the
fiendish hatchet blows Hill had rained upon her defenseless head. When told of
her death he hung his head and said he was sorry to hear that she was dead.
Sheriff Pierson and Lawyer Mallory talked to him afterwards and it was probably
immediately upon their departure that he took his own life. Twenty minutes
after they had gone, Deputy Buzz Pierson took in a new suit of clothes for the
prisoner and discovered him lying on the floor of his cell with his throat cut
from ear to ear. A messenger started in pursuit of Drs. Armstrong and Hall and
upon their return, Mayor Spriggs, who was to conduct
the inquest, had them make an examination. The man had cut his throat deep and
wide, almost completely decapitating himself. The jugular vein was severed on
each side and the carotid artery on the left side. Two slashes seemed to have
been made. The weapon used was one of the jail knives which Hill secreted and
had whetted on the iron bars and stone floor until it was sharp as a razor. The
knife had been missed some time ago and the prisoner and cell had been
thoroughly searched. Hill, however, had secreted it carefully, and when he
wanted it had it ready for use. Mayor Spriggs was
engaged in holding the inquest on Wednesday. As we go to press early we are
unable to state the result, but there will be an investigation as to how the
knife came to be in the cell and on whom the blame should fall.
Hill showed on numerous occasions that he contemplated
suicide by remarks that he made. He was informed that his victim had died at 4
o’clock on Tuesday morning, and preparations were being made to remove him to
another cell for greater safety. After he had suicide two letters were found in
his cell. One was written with pencil to his mother and seemed to have been
hurriedly gotten up. On the envelope was a large drop of blood. The letter
requested that he be buried in his grandfather’s lot at the cemetery, expressed
his sorrow at his act and hopes they would pray for him. The other letter was
written in ink and filled six pages of foolscap paper. It was addressed to his
victim in care of his mother. He was noticed writing on Saturday and it is
supposed that it was at that time that it was composed.
The letter begins: “Dear Darling Jessie” and is a very
affectionate epistle. He tells how happy they would have been if they would
have been left alone. He expresses a desire that she might recover and says
that he is unable to bear the confinement and the thought that he will never
see her and the children again, and intimates strongly that he intended to take
his own life. He wanted her to kiss the children night and morning for him and
to take them sometimes to his grave; to teach them not to think any worse of
him than she could help.
The body was prepared for burial, placed in a coffin and on
Wednesday was removed to Clarington.
The crime for which Hill was jailed was the attempted
murder of his divorced wife on May 14 at (section missing)
__________horrible
deed were published in full in THE SPIRIT two weeks
ago and are still fresh in the minds of the people. If the man was not insane
the murder would have been of the first degree, as it showed evident
premeditation. By his act of cutting his throat the gallows are cheated.
Smith, Henry Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Smith was born on ascension day,
May 28, 1829, in
He was married in this county, October 27, 1850 to Harriet
Baker who died March 6, 1888.
Mr. Smith came to this county with his parents in 1832
settling on Miles creek in
He attended the first school taught in the township. He held
the office of infirmary director of
He was a kind father and affectionate husband and a good
neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand to those that were needy.
He was the father of twelve children, six boys and six girls,
all of whom were at his home at the time of his death.
His remains were laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery on
the 28th, followed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
The funeral services were conducted by Revs. S. Egger and J. S. Eaton.
Ullom, Nellie Ullom
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nellie Ullom died very
suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Edgar, near
The services were conducted by Elder Harkins.
Hill, Charles Hill 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Finding of the Coroner
Mayor Spriggs, who acted as
coroner in the case of the suicide of Charles hill, who cut his throat in jail
last week, has filed his findings at the inquest. After giving the affidavits
of the physicians and others, the finding closes:
After hearing all of said testimony, and examining the
body, I do find that the deceased came to his death by his own act, to-wit: By
purposely cutting his throat, thereby severing the right and left jugular
veins, the left carotid artery and right sub-maxillary artery, with a common
table or case knife. I further find that deceased came into possession of said
knife the first or second day after his confinement in said jail, which was
either May 14, 1892 or May 15, 1892, the knife having been furnished with his
meals, for the purpose of cutting his food, and that the same was concealed by
deceased and sharpened on the iron bars of the cell or stone floor of the cell,
for the purpose and with the intent of taking his own life as he afterward did;
that the family of the sheriff discovered almost at once that the knife was
missing and made some search for it is clearly shown by the testimony.
(Signed) Thurman
Spriggs
Mayor of the Village of
Woodsfield, O., ex-officio J. P. and acting Coroner for the time being, of said
county.
Hill, Jessie Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
The Bellaire Independent of last Thursday contains the
following: Mr. J. C. Morrill and wife returned from Clarington yesterday
evening, accompanied by Edgar Barlow, the ten year old son of Mrs. Jessie Hill,
whose tragic death has been noted.
The funeral of Mrs. Hill took place from the church there
Wednesday, the ministers of the M. E. and Christian churches officiating, and
was attended by a large concourse of people. It was intended to have a quiet
funeral from the hotel where Mrs. Hill had lain for the seventeen days that
intervened from the time of the terrible assault until her death, but owing to
the illness of the proprietor she was buried from the church. Mrs. Morrill,
the only surviving sister, was with Mrs. Hill constantly, caring for her and
hoping until the very last that she might recover, and the great strain upon
her has almost laid her up.
Monahon, Elizabeth Monahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on June 3, 1892, at 2 o’clock a.m.,
Mrs. Elizabeth Monahon, wife of David Monahon of this place. Deceased was first taken down
with measles, and after a few days typhoid fever set in; after this had been
overcome then brain fever
fastened upon her, and did its fatal work. Mrs. Monahon was a good woman, a kind and affectionate
companion, and mother, one who loved to make home a happy place for her
companion.
She leaves a husband and three little children to mourn her
loss.
Ault, Otto Ault
Spirit of Democracy,
Died May 28, 1892, little Otto, second child of Morgan and
Emma Ault, and grandchild of Stephen and Mary A. Boughner.
Otto was a fine promising little boy of four years.
Weep not, dear friends, for little Otto; Jesus said “of
such is the
Meek, Henry Meek
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Meek formerly of Bellaire was buried in our town last
Wednesday, Rev. S A. Peregoy conducting the funeral
services.
We are pleased to note that he died in triumph and with
heaven in full view.
Walton, Sarah Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Sarah, wife of William L. Walton of Woodsfield, died Friday
night of last week
Interment on Saturday in the Woodsfield
cemetery.
Rutter, J. F. Rutter
Spirit of Democracy,
J. F. Rutter of McLeansville,
His remains were brought to Woodsfield and buried in the Neuhart cemetery.
King, Eliza Jane King nee Carpenter 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Eliza Jane King, wife of Andrew J. King, died May 17, 1892.
The deceased was a daughter of Joseph and Matilda Carpenter. She was born
September 25, 1857, being in her 34th year, she leaves a husband,
seven children, father and
mother, two brothers and three sisters to mourn her departure.
She was a kind and loving woman, a tender and affectionate
mother and was beloved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her
family and friends, but we are sure our loss is her eternal gain. A home
without a mother is a sad thought.
She was converted in her 13th year and joined
the M. E. church and lived a consistent Christian until death claimed her.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev, William Danford. The remains were interred in the Swazey cemetery to await the coming of the Son of God.
Greeneltch, Ophelia Greeneltch
Spirit of Democracy,
Ophelia Greeneltch, wife of F. W.
Greeneltch, died of consumption on June 11, aged 28
years.
She
leaves a husband and three children and many friends to mourn her departure.
Her
race on earth has been run and her spirit has returned to the God who gave it.
Her remains were interred in the Buchanan cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Hartman, Young Daughter Hartman
Spirit of Democracy,
KILLED BY LIGHTNING
A terrible accident occurred in
The children had been out picking berries and the storm
coming up suddenly they took refuge under the tree. When the bolt struck them
the little girls became unconscious and the boy, paralyzed from the knees down
managed to drag himself within shouting distance to the house.
The funeral of the eldest child took place on Sunday.
It is thought the other children will recover.
Thomas, William Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
A twelve-year-old lad named William Thomas was found dead
in an outhouse at
Hurd, William T. Hurd
Spirit of Democracy,
William T. Hurd, Esq., of
Clarington died on Monday evening at the age of 76 years. Mr. Hurd has been suffering for the past five months with Bright’s disease of the kidneys.
He was one of the best known and most highly respected
citizens of that locality, and has served as justice of the peace for the past
30 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning.
Hancher, George T. Hancher
Spirit of Democracy,
George T. Hancher, superintendent
of the Batesville schools, and a member of the board of examiners for Noble county, died at his home in Batesville, Saturday, of
inflammation of the stomach and congestion of the liver.
Paith, Thomas Paith
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Paith, aged about 16 or 17
years, who has been ill from consumption for several months at his father’s
residence in Center township, died Tuesday night.
Hall, Grandus Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, June 13, near this place, Grandus Hall, aged 24 years. His remains were laid
to rest in the Greenbrier cemetery on the 14th.
Furnace, Elijah Furnace 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with sad regret that we record the death of Elijah
Furnace, who died May 14, 1892. The deceased was born in
He leaves an aged widow and one son, two sisters and one
brother and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
He was a kind and loving man, a render and affectionate
father and was beloved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his
family and friends, but we are sure our loss is his eternal gain. A home
without a father is a sad thought.
He was converted in his 16th year and joined the
M. E. church. He lived a consistent christian
until death claimed him.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. H. Finch.
His remains were interred in the Otts cemetery to
await the coming of the Son of God.
We miss thee from our home, dear father,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow o`er
our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
Hines, William Hines
Spirit of Democracy,
A sad occurrence took place at Ozark last Thursday. William
Hines had been ill for some time from what is known as walking typhoid fever.
On that day his wife, went to the stable and found Mr. Hines hanging by a strap
from a joist. With remarkable presence of mind she raised the body into a feed
trough and ran to get something to cut the strap. Her assistance came to late, however, as her husband was already dead.
The funeral took place on Saturday morning under the
direction of the Oddfellows.
A wife and three children have the sympathy of many friends
in their deep affliction.
Brown, Young Child Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of George Brown of near Graysville died June 30,
aged 1 year and 4 months.
Interment in the Hartshorn cemetery July
1.
Swarthwood, Nellie Swarthwood
Spirit of Democracy,
Nellie Swarthwood was born near
On the 24th day of May, 1892, she passed
peacefully away, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Edgar. She was 61
years, 3 months, 8 days old at the time of her death.
She was converted and joined the Christian church at the
age of thirteen and lived a devoted Christian until death called her away.
She was a tender and an affectionate mother, was beloved by
all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her friends and relatives all
over the community wherever she was known but we are sure our loss is her
eternal gain. A home without a mother is a sad thought.
She was the mother of ten children, six girls and four
boys, nine of whom survive her. All are members of the
Her funeral was conducted by Elder D. W. Hawkins, and was
witnessed by a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends.
The remains were laid to rest in the
We miss thee from our home, dear mother,
We miss thee from thy place,
A
shadow o`er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
Devore, John Wesley Devore
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wesley Devore, Esq., of Woodsfield, in his 55th
year, died July 14th of heart disease. A widow and six children
mourn his departure.
Bro. Devore united with the M. E. church (Connors) in 1858,
living a consistent, upright Christian life thereafter. His children remember
with pleasure and profit how, when they were young he brought them together daily
around the family altar. He always took an active part in church work. For
years he has been an efficient class leader and steward in the Connor M. E.
church—always willing and ever ready for any christian or charitable duty and always to the best
of his ability.
For thirty-four years he has been enabled through grace to
live and enjoy entire faith in Christ—getting ready the while to die, that he
might live forever. His mind and reasoning powers were unimpaired until the
last moment. When the end was approaching he summoned his wife and children to
his side and bade each a personal farewell, asking each to meet him on the
shining shore just across the river. He told them of the joyous comfort and
restful peace he found and realized in a dying hour through saving faith in a
risen Saviour.
Jesus, said he, is gone to prepare the way and I am humbly
following on; I’ll soon be there. There—
“Where sickness and sorrow,
pain and death are felt and feared no more.”
Funeral services were conducted by Revs. John
S. Eaton and Dr. R. T. Armstrong. The casket was borne to Connor church
cemetery and buried under the ritual of the G. A. R. Post, Bro. Devore having
been honorably discharged, after three years’ duty in the service of his
country. After life’s moil and toil are over the patriot soldier sleeps well. FRIEND
Cox, Flosie Cox
Spirit of Democracy,
Died July 15, at
Her remains were brought here and laid to rest in the
Graysville cemetery on the 16th, by the side of her little brother
Tony, who died about one year ago.
Greeneltch, Sarah O. Greeneltch
nee Wise 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Departed this life June 11, 1892, Mrs.
Sarah O. Greeneltch, wife of F. W. Greeneltch. Mrs. Greeneltch
was born May 20, 1864, and died June 11, 1892, aged 28 years and 22 days.
Mrs. Greeneltch’s maiden name was
Wise, being a daughter of Washington Walkers and Elizabeth Jane Wise of
She was the youngest of a family of seven children—six
girls and one boy.
Mrs. Greeneltch became a resident
of
The deceased was laid to rest in the Buchanan cemetery.
There is no death. What seems so is transition.
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of life elysian,
Whose portal we call death.
` Tis hard to
break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart;
`Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words,
We must forever part.
Dearest loved one, we must lay thee
In the peaceful grave’s embrace;
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavenly face.
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.
God in his wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love had given;
And though the body moulders
here,
The soul is safe in heaven. S. L. C.
(The
Monroe Gazette, and Barnesville Enterprise please
copy)
Pfuhler, John Pfuhler
Spirit of Democracy,
John Pfuhler, who is known almost
all over this county as the “umbrella mender,” committed suicide on Tuesday by
taking chloroform. He had been drinking heavily of late, and it is supposed
committed the deed when in a despondent mood. He has no relatives in this
country, and has been living for six months or more at Mrs. Dressler’s.
He was born in
Daly, Daniel Daly
Daly, Mrs. Daniel Daly
Daly. (3)Young Children Daly
Spirit of Democracy,
There was a tremendous rain Sunday night on the stream
known as Fishing creek, which puts into the river on the Virginia side near
Woodland, about four miles above Clarington. One of the branches of the stream
washed away two houses, and Daniel Daly, his wife, three children, his
step-father and a hired girl are reported drowned.
The flood came down on them at midnight, and they were all
asleep, and the house with inmates was swept into the stream before they were
aware of their danger. Another house was washed away, but the people escaped.
Harvey, Samuel Harvey
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Harvey who was drowned between here and New
Matamoras about midnight or after, on the 12th of October, 1891, was
found the other day a short distance above Newport, floating in the Ohio river.
Part of one leg was missing, being un-joined at the
knee-cap and the other foot was gone. The body was brought to his home,
relatives and many friends in New Matamoras, merely recognizable by certain
well known facts. Part of the corduroy pants was yet left on his body that he
had worn on the day previous to the night of his death. Also other things
evidently told the sad tale for his shooting belt that he had worn away was
found around him filled with cartridges that had almost rotted. A reward has
been offered for the body and many searches proved fruitless. He was well liked
by all whom he met and every one regrets he was not found alive as some had
surmised.
His
remains were laid away in the graveyard at New Matamoras, where his only
brother George, relatives and many friends shed gushing tears and returned home
after the burial with sad hearts, feeling desolated, because the lost one can
never return again.
Burkhart, Barbara Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Barbara Burkhart, an aged lady of near this place,
died at her home Sunday morning.
Tubaugh, Mrs. Peter Tubaugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Peter Tubaugh of Benwood died on Sunday evening the 18th. She had
been sick for some time but was able to walk around on the morning of the 18th;
she ate some supper, but when supper was finished told her husband she was
going to die and to send for her neighbors but were scarcely out of sight until
she was dead.
Interment took place on Tuesday, the 20th inst.
Kuehn, Mr. Kuehn
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Father Kuehn, pastor of the Marietta Catholic church,
died on Friday, after a prolonged illness.
Stout, Young Child Stout
Spirit of Democracy,
The infant child of Jacob Stout died on Tuesday morning.
Lindemood, Herman Lindemood
Spirit of Democracy,
Herman Lindemood of near
He was about forty years of age and unmarried.
Jones, Young Child Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Jones, a resident of Galia
county, is a hard drinker, so said, and one evening last week he went home
somewhat intoxicated, and not knowing what mischief to do he took his four year
old son and poured a half pint of whiskey down the little fellow’s throat. The
strong liquor completely strangled it.
The child lived until Sunday morning when it
died.—Middleport Herald.
Gill, George Gill
Spirit of Democracy,
George Gill of Adams township,
He was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was a pensioner of
that war.
Smith, Arthur B. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Arthur B. Smith, little three-year-old son of Roseberry and Louisa Smith died on Tuesday, August 9.
Luburg, Guy Luburg
Spirit of Democracy,
Guy Luburg, aged 8 months, died
March 21, 1892.
The people are coming from far and near
To witness the funeral of a child so dear,
The pride
of John Luburg and wife
They all shared their grief,
Tried to give them relief.
Because it had lost its dear life.
It was on a March day,
When the family so gay,
Came
visiting his brother-in-law;
Then the baby took sick,
And it seemed oh how quick,
So they
have no dear babe at home now.
It has gone to that land,
Where the angelic band,
Praises Him who created us all,
Like that baby so pure,
Let us try to endure
And
be ready when we hear the call. D.
G. G.
Miller, Allen C. Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
A special telegram to THE SPIRIT announces the death on
Saturday of Allen C. Miller, a former resident of this place.
Mr. Miller had been at
The funeral was held in
Mr. Miller is remembered by almost all of the citizens of
Woodsfield. He was the founder of the first bank in Woodsfield, and was mayor
of the village at one time. He was a man of great energy, and had a leading
spirit for improvement
It has been over fifteen years since Mr. Miller and his
family removed from here. They have since resided in
Baldwin, Mrs. Levi Baldwin
Spirit of Democracy,
In the death of Mrs. Levi Baldwin, the community loses an
ornament to society and a good woman.
Mr. Baldwin is quite frail and infirm.
Barnard, William Barnard
Spirit of Democracy,
William Barnard, an old citizen of Bellaire, died recently
from injury by a car load of clay running over him at his brick yard.
Amos, Elizabeth Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Amos of near New Matamoras, who attempted to
commit suicide by hanging herself about three weeks ago, died from the ef___(rest of obituary was missing).
Nelson, Mrs. A. G. Nelson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. A. G. Nelson of
Nalley, Amon Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
Amon Nalley,
an eight-year-old son of Mrs. Margaret Nalley, of
The cause of the boy’s death is not known.
Miller,
Spirit of Democracy,
Arnold Miller, a farmer living about three miles south of Harrietsville, Noble county, suicide a few days ago, by
hanging.
He leaves a wife and family in good circumstances.
McVey, Minerva McVey
Spirit of Democracy,
We are sorry to announce through your columns the death of
Mrs. Minerva McVey, the wife of Prof. D. McVey. She had been sick but a few
days with inflammation of the stomach and bowels, which resulted in her death
on last Sabbath morning.
Mrs. McVey was one of the most estimable ladies of our
town, whose presence will be sadly missed.
She leaves her husband and a little son with a host of
friends to mourn the irreparable loss. We are glad to believe that their loss
is her eternal gain.
Riley, Jane Riley
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mrs. Jane Riley, wife of Dixon Riley, were
interred in the Baptist burial ground on last Saturday.
Truex, Obediah Truex
Spirit of Democracy,
Obediah Truex
died at his home on
He
was a member of the
He leaves three sisters, four brothers and a number of
relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were conducted by brothers Willison and Grimes at the church Sunday afternoon at 4
o’clock, after which his remains were viewed for the last time and followed to
the cemetery and laid to rest until God shall call him from that rest to “Home,
sweet Home.”
Ah! `tis true that o`er his marble
Pale and lifeless, we did weep;
Weep for him within the churchyard.
There he sleeps a silent sleep.
Is he dead? Oh, no, he’s sleeping,
On the loving Saviour’s
breasts;
The tomb contains his worn out casket,
Angels whisper, “God knows best.”
But again we’ll meet our brother,
Whom we’ve never ceased to love;
Meet him where there’ll be no parting,
In those brighter
realms above. N.
D.
(Gazette please copy)
Amos, Mrs. Robert Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Robert Amos, who has lived near Centerview,
above New Matamoras, in this county, committed suicide one day last week by
hanging herself in the back yard to an apple tree, which she must have climbed
when no one was in sight and fastened a rope to one of the limbs and the other
end around her neck and then dropped, on purpose to end her life.
She was found dead and was buried on Sunday at Unity near
Mrs. Amos being a respected lady about 68 years old and her
people being early settlers in this country, she is therefore well known to
many people of the surrounding community, who will be surprised to hear of the
manner in which her sudden unexpected death occurred.
Morris, William R. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
William R. Morris, the Beallsville undertaker and furniture
dealer, died on Tuesday of last week, aged about 55 years.
He
was an old soldier and a man well thought of. He leaves a family.
Samson, Mrs. George W. Samson
Spirit of Democracy,
The largest and finest monument in the M. E. cemetery at
The monument is to the memory of Mrs. George W. Samson and
is attracting a great deal of attention.
Bridgeman, Augustus Bridgeman
Spirit of Democracy,
Augustus Bridgeman, a prominent
citizen of
Runyon, Mrs. Samuel Runyon
Spirit of Democracy,
The widow of Samuel Runyon died at
She
had been a member of the M. E. church ever since her 12th year, and
always led a faithful Christian life.
Mrs.
Patrick Dougherty is the only child.
The
interment took place at Moffet’s cemetery, Rev. R. H.
Finch conducting the funeral services. There was probably the largest crowd
present ever in attendance at a funeral in that neighborhood.
Goodrich, Charles H. Goodrich
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Charles H. Goodrich of the
Dr. Goodrich owned the Troy Chronicle and Daily Trojan at
Schaefer, Mary Schaefer nee Keevert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Schaefer died on Thursday, September 1, aged 87
years, 1 month and 5 days. She was born September 24, 1804, in
She was united in marriage with Michael Schaefer, who died
two years ago. She left the old country with her husband and two children and
came to this country in 1838, and has since always lived near
She was at the time of her death one of the oldest members
of the German Evangelical church in
She was never sick until within two weeks of her death when
she was stricken with paralysis.
She has gone home and leaves in this perishable world three
children—one son and two daughters—twelve grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
The funeral took place last Saturday, a large crowd being
in attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. S. Egger.
Skinner, John Skinner
Feitner