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Monroe County Obituaries

1922

 

Louise Hettig
Source: Monroe County Death records and  St. John’s Church records and Monroe County Republican Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1922 Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
    Despondency, brought on by continued ill health, is held responsible for the death by suicide of Louise Hettig, aged 24, at her home about 1 1/2 miles north of Lewisville, Ohio, Tuesday evening, February 21, 1922.
    Miss Hettig, according to information from Lewisville, was unwilling to go to a hospital for treatment. It was said that she gave no indication of her intention to members of the family excepting a remark made on Monday, when she asserted that she did not expect to live long. Tuesday evening she was found on a porch by a brother, breathing her last, her throat cut. A
butcher knife was close by.
    Owing to the fact that there is no qualified corner in Monroe County, Constable John Feiock served, as provided by law, and rendered a verdict of death by suicide.
    It was said that a note was found later, in which the girl gave instructions as to her burial.
    She leaves her father, mother and two brothers and a sister at home, and a sister living in Cincinnati. The funeral will be held Friday morning at the Summit Evangelical Church, and will be conducted by the pastor.    

Maggie Keevert
Source: newspaper clipping  Issue:  March 1922
    Maggie Keevert was born October 1, 1857; departed this live March 23, 1922, aged 64 years, 5 months and 22 days. She was married to J. W. Coats, December 25, 1902; was baptized into Christ in 1915 by S. D. Howell, being a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Adams township, Monroe County, Ohio. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, J. W. Coats, one sister, Mrs. Jacob Schneider, a half sister, Mrs. William Dickey of Jerusalem, Ohio; half brother, Charles Keevert of Kansas, besides many other relatives and friends. She was kind hearted to all and a good neighbor, sympathized with all that were in trouble or distress. Hers was the hand to help the needy and none were ever turned away from her door hungry, but her earthly life is spent and God has called her home.
    Why do we mourn departed friends,
    Or shake at death’s alarms?
    ‘Tis but the voice that Jesus send
    To call us to his arms.                       - Husband

Maria S. Kuhlborn, nee Linge
Newspaper clipping Issue:   April 1922
    Mrs. Maria Sophia Kuhlborn, aged 87 years, 6 months and 3 days, died March 31, 1922, at her home in Malaga township, Monroe County, Ohio.
    Mrs. Kuhlborn, nee Linge, was the widow of the late John Henry Kuhlborn. She was born September 28, 1834, in Schammburg, Germany, and came to this country in 1856. She was married, the same year to Mr. Kuhlborn. She and her
husband first resided in Kentucky, removing in 1866 to Malaga township, Monroe County, where they resided the remainder of their lives. They were blessed with seven children.
    She leaves four children, Mrs. Lusetta Kirsch of Somerton, Ohio, Belmont County; Mrs. Sophia Pfalzgraf of Lewisville, Ohio; and Messrs. Henry and Gustav Kuhlborn of Lewisville. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.
    Mrs. Kuhlborn was a faithful member of the Evangelical Church in Summit township, where the funeral  and burial was held on April 3, 1922, in St. John’s Middle Church cemetery in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio.   

James Jacob Neuhardt
Source:The Spirit of Democracy
Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 3, 1922
    It is with sadness we are called upon to note the departure of our friend and neighbor, James Jacob Neuhardt, son of John Michael and Mary Catherine Schaub Neuhardt. John Michael died September 11, 1909, in Monroe County, Ohio and Mary Catherine died in 1890. James Jacob was born August 1, 1857, at the Neuhardt homestead in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio, and departed this life July 9, 1922, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. On Sunday, November 12, 1885, he was married to Miss Lucetta Bintz. To this union were born five children of which two daughters, Clara Lucetta and Harriett Magdelina gone to the world beyond. Harriett Magdelina Neuhardt died March 3, 1911.
    Just a week before he passed away he seemed to be enjoying life as usual when suddenly on Sunday afternoon, July 2, he was stricken ill. His case was placed in the physician and upon his advice it was deemed best to go to the hospital where he was placed in the hands of the surgeons. Although his condition was serious they thought it best to try the gallstone operation.
This for a time seemed to be successful, then uremic poising set in which resulted in his death. Before he started to the hospital, he expressed the thought that perhaps he might never return but was ready to face death. He was accompanied by his faithful wife, who at his request never left him until the end came.
    On Sunday afternoon, July 2, the body was brought from Zanesville to the home to await the funeral services which were held in the German M. E. Church near Monroefield on Wednesday morning, July 12, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery therein the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by the Reverend Theodore Lagemann of Hopkins, Michigan, a former pastor and friend.
    He was a kind husband and devoted father and he will be sadly missed in the home and in the community in which he has spent his life, but we can only say “Thy will, Lord, and not ours be done.”
    He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, Lucetta Bintz Neuhardt, three children, Franklin Samuel Neuhardt and Arthur Frederick Neuhardt of near Lewisville and Mrs. Charlotte Amelia Neuhardt Sloan of Miltonsburg; three grandchildren, two brothers, George E. Neuhardt of Memphis, Tennessee, and Henry J. Neuhardt of Moundsville, West Virginia; five sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Neuhardt and Katherine Harrigon of Barnesville, Mrs. Ernestine Thompson if Shadyside, Amelia Neuhardt of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Mrs. Mollie Dinzer  who spent a portion of her life in the Neuhardt home. Two
brothers, Philip Neuhardt of Barnesville, Ohio and John Neuhardt of Lukee, Mississippi have gone before. Besides these there are numerous other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him from our midst. To all these, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and may all look to our Heavenly Father for help and guidance throughout life’s pathway. 

Jesse Carl Hossman
The Monroe County Republican
Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, August 1922
    On Sunday afternoon, August 6, 1922, our community was shocked and saddened by the death of Jesse Carl Hossman who was born August 21, 1888, in Ohio township, Monroe County, Ohio.
     On June 30, 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Oneda Christman. To this happy union one son, Elwood C. Hossman was born July 22, 1921. Shortly after their marriage they moved to a farm near Miltonsburg, Ohio but about a year ago they purchased a farm near Lewisville at which place they resided at the time of his death.
    For several years Mr. Hossman had been suffering from organic heart trouble and had gone to many doctors but did not seem to get much relief.
    A short time ago he was seriously ill with pneumonia but had seemingly recovered from that sufficiently to walk about the house, but conditions arising from the diseased heart could not be overcome until the Great physician reached out his hand and claimed him for a higher reward.
    During his early youth he united with the Evangelical Church at Miltonsburg by confirmation and remained a faithful member until God called him to the Church above.  For several years before he moved away he served as superintendent in the Sunday school at that place.
    The last few years of his life he was County Grange Deputy and has done a great deal of organization work among the granges of this County. He was also leader of the Barnhart Poultry Club and will be sadly missed by the young people of the club. He has always taken an active interest in all things pertaining to the welfare of the farming communities. He was a good citizen and neighbor, a devoted husband and father and although it is hard to give him up in youth, we know that God has something greater in store for him and sometime we’ll understand his plan.
    On Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock the funeral services were conducted at St. John’s middle Church by the Reverend Wm. Dallman of Lewisville, Ohio with undertaker Bauer in attendance before a large assemblage of friends and relatives. At the grave short and impressive service was conducted by the Miltonsburg and Barnhart granges.
    The deceased leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Oneda  Hossman, on son, Elwood Charles Hossman, father, mother, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hossman, six brothers, Fred, Charles, Wesley, Raymond, Elmer and Victor Hossman, two sisters, Miss Freda Hossman and Mrs. Clem Claus all living near Miltonsburg, and an aged  grandmother, Mrs. Magdelene igenthaler of Round Bottom, Ohio. May God be with them in their hour of desolation.                   V. L. F.

 

George A.G. Morris

Source:  TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, 28 Dec 1922 edition, p 3

GEORGE A. MORRIS had been a resident of Topeka for Fifty-Two Years died 27 Dec 1922, Topeka, Kansas

George A. Morris, 90, for fifty-two years a resident of Topeka,

died Wednesday afternoon (27 Dec 1922) at his home, 1528 North Van Buren street. Born in Mabel county [submitter's note:  there is no Mabel county], Ohio, he came to Kansas in its early days, and for many years was a farmer.  He retired from active work many years ago, and since that time has made his home in Topeka.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Georgiania [sic] Morris, and five children: Mrs. Freeman Sardou, Sarah E. Morris and Mrs. R.K. Hyatt, of Topeka; James Morris, Old Mexico; and Mrs. Luella Whiteside, Carthage, MO.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

 

Sanford Peter Maring  (Click here for Biographical Sketch of Sanford Peter Maring)

Source:  Centerville Daily Iowegian; Centerville, Iowa; Friday, July 7, 1922

 Sanford P. Maring Has Passed Away

Prominent Resident of Exline Vicinity

Passed Away at His Home Early Sunday Morning

          A death which comes as a distinct shock to the residents of Exline vicinity and to many friends and acquaintances in other parts of the county, occurred at 2:00 a.m. Sunday when Sanford P. Maring passed away at his home in Exline, after an illness of five weeks. He was 63 years old.

          While suffering ill health for a long period of time, his condition did not become serious until five weeks ago, after his return from Excelsior Springs, where he had spent some time in an effort to regain his health. It developed that he was suffering from a tumor of the brain, and he gradually weakened until death came.

          The death of Mr. Maring comes as a shock to his home community due to the fact he had been identified with the growth and development of Exline for many years. Since the organization of the Bradley Savings Bank at Exline in 1905, he has been its cashier until last year, when ill health forced him to resign his duties. Much of his time has been spent in promoting the industrial and financial interest of his home community.

          Mr. Maring is a native of the Exline vicinity where he was born October 23, 1858, a son of Samuel Maring. In early life he followed the occupation of a farmer and has been interested to an extent since in agriculture, possessing some farm property.

          Deceased was twice married, becoming the husband of Miss Ella Hollenbeck on October 10, 1880. She preceded him in death, passing away January 26, 1907. On September 14, 1907, he was married to Miss Kate Kincaid.

          He is survived by his second wife and two children, Mrs. T. C. Cline of Exline and John L. Maring of Exline. He is also survived by one brother, Silas Maring, who resides in Oregon. A sister, Mrs. William Hollenbeck, resides at Brewster, Kansas.

          Mr. Maring was an active member of the Christian Church and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. He was well and favorably known, and his death will cause mourning in a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

          Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30, from the Christian Church in Exline, conducted by the Rev. W. T. Hill of Fort Madison. Burial will be in the Exline Cemetery.

 

Elizabeth Huffman nee Dennis 

Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman (nee Dennis) was born February 6, 1842, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Lallathin, near Sardis, July 2, 1922.  Death was caused by infirmities of old age.  She leaves to mourn her loss, one son and three daughters, eighteen grand-children and eight great grandchildren; also a host of relatives and friends.  Her husband preceded her to the better land many years ago.  She was in her eightieth year.

She was laid to rest in West Union cemetery July 3, 1922.  Funeral services were conducted by J.W. Rush of Sardis.

We wish to thank all who assisted us during her illness and death.

 

A precious one from us is gone,

   A voice we loved is stilled,

A vacant place is in our home,

   Which never can be filled.

                   -- A Grand Daughter.

 

Affolter, David Affolter
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, March 30, 1922
Relatives were notified of the sudden death of David Affolter at Gridley, Kansas, last Monday, as a result of neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Affolter who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Affolter of Jackson Ridge, and was well and favorably known in Woodsfield, where he was at one time located. He was a married man and his wife and family were located at Logan, Ohio, and they wrere arranging to join Mr. Affolter in Kansas when word of his death was received.
The remains will be brought to Woodsfield and laid to rest in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Archer, Sebastian N. Archer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 14, 1922
Sebastian N. Archer was born June 16, 1844, in what is now Noble county, near East Union. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Archer, pioneer settlers on the East Fork of Duck Creek.
The deceased was 78 years, 2 months, and 16 days old. October 9, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen McGovern at the Fulda Catholic church by Rev. Father Fluber. Immediately after the marriage Mr. Archer was called to serve his country in the Civil War. He was honorably discharged from the service at Camp Chase, Ohio, in the fall of 1865.
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Archer, the oldest and youngest dying in infancy. His wife and eight children still survive: A. C. of Zanesville, Ohio; U. W. of Somerset; E. P. of Lewisville; A. J. of Youngstown, and Thomas of Columbus; Mrs. Thurman Smith of Caldwell; Rosa McEntee and Lucy Danford of the home. Mr. Archer  is also survived by one brother, J. W. Archer of the home place and one sister, Mrs. Michael Crum of near East Union.
Mr. Archer was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a devout member of the Catholic church. His has been a long and useful life and he has left to his sons and daughters no legacy more valuable than the example he set before them. May they always remember this in their different walks of life and may this be a guiding star to steer them in the path of righteousness.
The funeral was held at St. Sylvester’s Catholich church at Woodsfield, Ohio, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends among which was the local G. A. R. Post carrying the flag and flowers. May he rest in peace.

 

Green, George W., Sr. Green
Source: Wheeling Register, Saturday, March 11, 1922
Green , George W. , well known resident of Belmont County, passed away at his home on March 4 according to word received here yesterday. He was born in York Township, June 23, 1835, and at the time of his death was in his 87th year. He leaves the following children: Mary O. McManus, of Yorkville, O.; Robert B., William J., and John A. Interment was at Powhatan, O.

 

Betts, Woodrow Franklin Betts

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          Woodrow, the little son of Frank and Rosa Betts, died at their home near Calais, Ohio Sunday, November 26, 1922, being at the time of his death three years, seven months and six days old. The death was due to a lingering illness after an operation on the eye. All that parents’ and friends’ loving hands could do was done to prolong its life here on earth, but He who said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” saw fit to transplant this little flower in a better world, where it will know no sins, and have no more suffering, and where we may meet him if we are but faithful to His teachings.

          Besides his parents, he is survived by grandfather and grandmother. Four brothers and three sisters, besides other relatives and friends.

          Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday, by Rev. Hines.

Interment in the Calais cemetery.

                   Farewell, dear Woodrow, where thou art gone

                   Adieus and farewells, are a thing unknown;

                   Oh, May we meet thee on that peaceful shore,

                   This parting word shall pass our lips no more.

 

Louis A. Rowley

ALLIANCE MAN KILLED IN FALL - N.Y.C. Railroad Employee Meets Death at Minerva

Source:  Published in the Canton Repository, Saturday, December 2, 1922, page 1.  Submitted by P Frichtl

Louis A. Rowley, 27, of  Alliance, died from injuries received when he fell from a freight car upon which he was working in the New York Central railroad yards in Minerva, Friday.  The wheels of the car passed over one of Rowley's legs, cutting off the foot.  He died while being taken to the Alliance city hospital.  The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at New Matamoras.  He is survived by his widow and a three month-old son.

 

Gauding, Robert Dieter Gauding

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 16, 1922

          Many people were grieved to learn of the calamitious death of Robert Dieter Gauding, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gauding of Pittsburgh and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dieter, formerly of Woodsfield.

          Young Gauding’s death which occurred at 9:45 on Monday morning February 6th, was the result of a gunshot inflicted the previous Saturday night by a friend in a playful manner. The shooting affair is related as follows:

          Late Saturday night, after the close of the Lincoln Theatre, Mr. Gauding went with several companions to the Grummer’s Confectionary for a light lunch. Earl Stonerod, a friend of the young men, said in a jovial manner as they entered the confectionary: “Hit the air.” A joking retort and one of the young men faced the gun. The careless joker was advised to put the revolver away and Gauding remarked: “Give us a chance; we’ve only come in”—all in fun. Stonerod shifted the gun, jerking it toward Gauding and as he did so the fatal shot was fired. Physicians were called and Gauding was taken to a hospital, where a thorough examination proved that Gauding was mortally wounded, that the stomach and intestines had been perforated and that several arteries had been cut. The best of treatment was given, but all in vain. His parents, as well as other relatives and friends were severely shocked when the end came.

          The body was laid to rest in the beautiful Lebanon cemetery at Pittsburgh.

          Robert Gauding, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gauding, was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio, February 23, 1895, and was about 27 years of age. He had been well educated and was a young man of fine ability and had many of the finer qualities of manhood we all admire. He seemed to have no enemies, and the old and young loved Bob and enjoyed his company.

          He was a member of the William Penn Council O of I. A., St. John’s Lodge No. 219 Free and Accepted Masons, Syria Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Islam Grotto No. 35, M. O. V. P. E. R., a life member of the Cinosan Club and also a member of the Pathfinder’s Bible Class of the Mt. Washington U. P. church. He was editor and one of the proprietors of the Mt. Washington News of Pittsburgh for several years.

          Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gauding, of 121 Boggs Avenue, Pittsburgh, he leaves three brothers—Harold C. of 41 Haberman Avenue, Pittsburgh; George W. of Washington D.C., and Sturley A. of 25

Craighead street, Pittsburgh, and his grandmother, Mrs. Emily Dieter, who makes her home with Robert’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gauding.

          Mr. and Mrs. Gauding, Mrs. Emily Dieter and the other near relatives have many, many friends in Woodsfield who join The Spirit of Democracy in extending sympathy.

 

Mann, Lyman J. Mann

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 30, 1922

          Another aged and lifelong citizen of Monroe has passed to the great beyond in the person of Lyman J. Mann, who died at his home on West Marietta street, Saturday evening, March 25th, at 6:00 o’clock after a long illness from Bright’s disease.

          Mr. Mann was born in Malaga township, Monroe county, on the 4th day of December 1845, and was 76 years, 3 months and 21 days old.

          He leaves an aged wife, son Paul of Woodsfield and one daughter, Mrs. Ward Vosper of Columbus; two step-daughters, Mrs. Theodore Menkel of Ansonia, Ohio, and Mrs. James Wharton of Jackson Ridge. Also two sisters, Mrs. Theo Thornberry of Steubenville and Mrs. Loretta Johnston of Woodsfield.

          The funeral took place at the home last Monday afternoon, with Rev. George L. Davis of the M. E. church in charge, and his remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery.

          The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends including the following from a distance: Mrs. M. A. Eberle of Cambridge;

L. D. O’Rourke and three daughters, Carrie, Norma, and Thelma of East Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dean Gramlich of Barnesville; Mr. and Mrs. Theo Thornberry and Mrs. C. H. Rine of Steubenville; Mrs. T. F. Menkle of Ansonia, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Ward Vosper and son of Columbus; Misses Ella and Louise Watson of Quaker City; Miss Emma Gramlich of Bridgeport, and Miss Matilda Wharton of Bellaire.

          The floral offerings were many and very fine.

          Mr. Mann was a member of one of Monroe county’s most highly respected pioneer families, had many friends wherever known, and had spent his entire life in this county.

          The widow and family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

 

Eaton, Olive Eaton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 27, 1922

          Olive May Eaton, daughter of Lorenzo and Elizabeth Eaton, died at her home near Graysville Monday evening, April 3d.

          She suffered an attack of influenza which she was unable to overcome, as she had been a patient sufferer for some time.

          She leaves her father, mother, three sisters, Lula of Pittsburgh; Mary and Anna; brothers, Albert of Oilton, Oklahoma and Henry and Will of Graysville, Ohio.

 

Mellott, A. O. Mellott

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 18, 1922

          Relatives here received announcement of the death of A. O. Mellott of Bellaire, which occurred in that city on May 10th, as a result of the flu. He was 92 years of age, a brother of Mr. Frederick Mellott of Jerusalem and an uncle of C. L. Mellott of Woodsfield.

          The funeral took place last Saturday and was attended by the following Monroe county relatives: W. W. Mellott of Jerusalem and C. L. Mellott and son Homer of Woodsfield.

          We will give a further account of Mr. Mellott’s exemplary career next week.

 

Schafer, Mrs. P. E. Schafer nee Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 18, 1922

          Mrs. P. E. Schafer, nee Cronin, died at her home in Bartletsville, Oklahoma, Monday morning, May 8, 1922, aged 41 years, following a surgical operation.

          Her remains were brought to Lower Salem, Ohio, for burial.

          The funeral took place Wednesday, May 10th, and was attended by the following Monroe County friends: F.O. Willison and wife of Woodsfield and Ralph Kestner and wife of Lewisville.

          Mrs. Schafer was a daughter of Leander Cronin of Noble county.

 

Kestner, Elizabeth Kestner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 25, 1922

          Mrs. Elizabeth Kestner, wife of Fred Kestner, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, March 28th, 1857, and departed this life at her home near Ashland, Ohio, April 28th, 1922, aged 64 years and one month.

          She was united in marriage with Fred Kestner June 27, 1880, and to this union were born six children, Edward, William, Leonard, George and Mrs. Carl France. One daughter, Freda, preceded her in death, May 22, 1908. Two sisters survive her, Mrs. Mary Rhines and Mrs. Louise Blum, both of Swissvale, Pa. Six grandchildren also survive.

          The funeral was held Monday, May 1st, at 10:30 o’clock from the Peace Evangelical Lutheran church in Ashland, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Carl D. Fischer. Mrs. Kestner was a sister of the late Mrs. Philip J. Weber of Woodsfield, and her husband formerly resided in Lewisville. Both have relatives and many friends in this county who will sympathize with Mr. Kestner in his sad loss.

          Relatives who attended from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. George Kestner of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Louis Blum of Swissvale, Pa.; Mike Kestner of Lewisville, Ohio, and Philip Weber and daughter Miss Minnie of Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

McVey, Wilbur McVey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 22, 1922

          Mrs. Lillian Dougherty attended the funeral of Master Wilbur McVey, her nephew, at Summerfield last Saturday

          Wilbur was a son of Dr. and Mrs. E. F. McVey.

          He was seized with an attack of appendicitis on Tuesday, was taken to the Good Samaritan hospital at Zanesville on Wednesday for an operation and died on the day following—June 15th, aged 6 years.

 

Sole, William Sole

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 13, 1922

          William Sole, aged 82, father of Grover Sole of Maple avenue, Woodsfield, died at the home of a daughter in Brunswick, Md., July 4th.

          The body was brought to Sardis Wednesday of last week.

          Funeral services were held from Mt. Olive church and interment in Mt. Olive cemetery.

 

Neuhart, J. J. Neuhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 13, 1922

          J. J. Neuhart of Monroefield died at the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville Sunday following an operation for gallstones and other troubles.

          Mr. Neuhart was well and favorably known as a man of many good qualities.

 

Brown, William Brown

Karnes, Homer Karnes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 13, 1922

          William Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Summerfield, and a nephew of Mrs. James A. Masters of Woodsfield, drowned while bathing in Sandy River at Canton, Ohio on June 30th.

          His remains were brought to Summerfield Monday of last week and taken to the home of his parents, where funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Dougherty, pastor of the M. E. church.

          Interment in Eastern cemetery.

          The body of Homer Karnes, aged 26, who went to his rescue and was also drowned has not as yet been recovered.

 

Dent, Helen Louise Dent

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 17, 1922

          Helen Louise Dent, fifteen months old child of Eugene Stewart and Blondena (Evans) Dent of Akron, Ohio recently fell from a second story window to the pavement below fracturing her skull from which she died within a few days.

          The child had been dressed and was seated on a trunk near the window while Mrs. Dent was preparing for the drive. Mr. Dent was about to leave the house for some gasoline when he saw the tot falling through the window, the screen going out with her. The child landed on a cement walk near the house and was rendered unconscious.

          Mr. and Mrs. Dent are well known here and have the sympathy of many friends.

 

Archer, S. N. Archer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 7, 1922

          Another member of the Grand Army of the Republic, in the person of S. N. Archer, of Woodsfield, has passed to the great beyond.  Death came Saturday morning after a long illness incident to old age; but he had been confined to his home only a short time.

          The funeral took place Monday morning, with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.

          The G. A. R., only a few of whom are left, attended, paying respect to a departed comrade.

          Mr. Archer, who was very highly respected by all who knew him, was born June 16, 1844, and was over 78 years of age.

          He leaves a wife, several children and many other relatives and friends.

 

Brake, Alvin Brake

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 7, 1922

          During an electrical storm at Oak last Monday morning Mr. Alvin Brake was instantly killed by a stroke of lightning in his home.

          From the best information at hand we heard that Mr. Brake was the first in his home to arise. Noticing that a window was up he was in the act of putting it down when stricken by lightning, which tore open his breast, ripped his clothing and tore a shoe from his foot and set fire to his clothing as well as that of his little daughter, whose only injury was to have her hair burned off. Mrs. Brake rushed to the rescue and with quilts smothered the flames on her husband and daughter, but Mr. Brake’s death was instant.

          The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon at 1:00 o’clock at St. James church and was largely attended.

          Mr. Brake, who was a very highly respected citizen, leaves a wife, one daughter and many other relatives and friends.

 

Boughner, John M. Boughner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 9, 1922

          John M. Boughner, a very highly respected pioneer citizen, died at his home in Cameron, Ohio, September 25th, 1922, aged 73 years and 9 months.

          He leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife, two daughters, Mrs. Myrta Tidd and Mrs. John Henthorn of Cameron, also two brothers, Elias and James M., besides many other relatives and friends.

 

Ross, G. W. Ross

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 9, 1922

          George Washington Ross, Civil War veteran and most highly respected citizen, died at his home in Cameron, Ohio, Sunday evening, October 29th, aged 81 years and 25 days, leaving but one Civil War veteran (William Tidd) still living in Adams township.

          Mr. Ross leaves besides many friends, one son, Clarence, of Bridgeport, Ohio, and two daughters, Rosa and Anna of the home.

 

Griffith, Sophia Griffith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 16, 1922

          Another very highly respected lady has passed from earth to heaven in the person of Mrs. Sophia Cool Griffith, who died at her home on High street, Wednesday, November 9th, aged 87 years, 7 months and 7 days—a long life, well filled with good deeds.

          Mrs. Griffith was born at West Alexander, Pa., April 1, 1835, and was married to Thomas J. Griffith Sept. 19, 1861. To this union four children were born—Alva, Ella, Lucy and Charles. The two sons died early in life. Ella and Lucy are still living at home.

          Mrs. Griffith lived nears Beallsville for many years, but had been a resident of Woodsfield for the past 28 years where no lady was held in higher esteem.

          She became a member of the Presbyterian church at West Alexander, Pa., in early girlhood and continued her splendid church life at the Beallsville and Woodsfield Presbyterian churches.

          Funeral services were held at the home last Friday afternoon with her pastor, Rev. Srodes in charge. The floral offerings were numerous and a splendid tribute of respect.

          The remains, accompanied by many Woodsfield relatives and friends were taken to Beallsville and laid to rest beside her husband.

          We with many other friends extend our sympathy to the bereaved daughter.

 

Crawford, Lydia Ann Crawford nee Marple

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 16, 1922

          Lydia Ann Crawford, daughter of John and Sarah Marple, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1922, aged 63 years, 8 months and 11 days.

          She was married to William Burkley Crawford in 1878. To this union seven children were born—six boys and one girl.

          Mrs. Crawford obeyed the gospel in her eighteenth year, was baptized by Joseph Dunn and remained a faithful Christian until death.

          Funeral services were conducted by J. A. Hines. Interment in Calais cemetery.

 

Helbling, Gus Helbling

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 16, 1922

          Relatives at this place have received an announcement of the death of Gus Hebling, (brother of Louis and Will Helbling of this place) at his home in__avenworth, Kansas, Sunday ____, November 12th, following an operation for appendicitis with which he was taken very suddenly ill. Mr. Helbling was a native of Woodsfield, and had been in the West for over 40 years, and was living a retired life at the time of his death.

 

Burkhart, Anna Burkhart

Spirit of Demcracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 23, 1922

          Mrs. Anna Burkhart, aged 51 years, wife of Philip Burkhart and an esteemable Christian woman, died at an early hour Monday morning, November 13th, at her home near Burkhart Station, following a several weeks’ illness from a complication of diseases.

          In addition the her husband, she is survived by her four children, Mary, William, Herman and Elmer of Burkhart, her aged father, Elias Kuhn of Kuhn, and several brothers and sisters.

          The funeral was held Wednesday morning following at 9:00 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Burkhart with Rev. Theodore Igle conducting the services. Burial was made in the Chapel Hill cemetery.

 

Twinem. James Twinem

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 30, 1922

          James Twinem, a very highly respected citizen, died at his home near Round Bottom Monday night, November 27th, at 11:00 o’clock, aged 60 years, 8 months and 5 days.

          The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon at 1:00 o’clock and will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. William Parsons. Interment at Pleasant Ridge.

 

Bryan, William Bryan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 30, 1922

          William H. Brayn,[sic-Bryan] a very highly respected citizen of Laings, died last___day morning at the home of a __ at Union Furnace, Ohio, as a result of paralysis.

          Mr. Bryan was 60 years old and leaves some family, but we are not informed regarding them.

          His remains were brought to Woodsfield Tuesday and taken to the home of his son Roy at Laings, where the funeral will be held to-day (Wednesday) under directions of Rev. William____.

 

Lisk, Roy Lisk

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 7, 1922

          Saddest of all the tragedies on Thanksgiving day in Monroe county was the death of Roy Lisk of Woodsfield, caused by the accidental discharge of his gun while hunting Thanksgiving afternoon. The facts as near as we can obtain them from a close friend are as follows:

          While out hunting with his brother Lawrence Lisk and Alva Morris on the Nancy Gilmore farm, three miles east of Calais on the Malaga-Calais road, Roy Lisk stopped to light his pipe. He was standing on a big stone with his gun leaning against him. When he struck a match the gun slipped off the stone, striking the hammer against the stone causing a discharge which took effect in his abdomen. His companions carried him to the home of C. A. Howiler, nearby, and a physician was hastily summoned.

          The accident occurred about 2:00 o’clock and four hours later, at 6:00

o’clock, he died in spite of all the physicians and friends could do.

          Friday morning his remains were taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mr. Mathias Lisk near Monroefield, where funeral services were held Saturday at 1:00 o’clock. Later his remains were brought to the Woodsfield Church of Christ where ___services were conducted by Elder W. C ___,

after which the remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery.

[*submitters note—due to the fading of the ink I could not read the rest of this obituary]

 

Tracy, Sarah A. Tracy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 7, 1922

          Mrs. Sarah A. Tracy , widow of Sheridan B. Tracy, died Wednesday night Nov, 22d, at her home in Paden City, W. Va., where she had spent the past ten years. She was 85 years of age and in good health for her years until recently confined with paralysis.

          Funeral services were held at New Castle, Saturday, November 25th.

          For over a quarter of a century she lived in the New Castle community, leaving there after the death of her husband which occurred just

____almost to the day,____ his death. Mrs. Tracy, was daughter of County Treasurer F. __ Tracy and Mrs. Ida Ford of Woodsfield., and is most kindly remembered as a good Christian neighbor and friend by many present and ____residents of New Castle and surrounding community.

 

McCaslin, R. F. McCaslin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 7, 1922

          R. F. McCaslin, a highly respected citizen of Round Bottom, died Friday, December 1st, of pneumonia, following an attack of measles, aged 51 years.

          He leaves a wife and many other relatives and friends.

          The funeral services in charge of Rev. William Parsons of Woodsfield were held last Monday afternoon. Interment at Chapel Hill cemetery.

 

Pool, Mrs. W. C Pool

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 7, 1922

          Mrs. W. C. Pool, a most highly respected lady of Brownsville, died Friday, December 1st, of Tuberculosis,____69, following a long illness from tuberculosis.

          Mrs. Pool was an aunt of County Auditor _____, leaves a husband, one daughter—Mrs. Louis Amos—and many other relatives and friends.

          Funeral took place last Sunday ____with Rev. Ault in charge. Interment in the M. E. cemetery at Brownsville.

 

Thomas Huntsman 

Thomas Huntsman, 74 years old, of Parkersburg, formerly of Belmont County, died yesterday morning at 12:15 o'clock at the Ohio Valley General Hospital, following an illnessof three years.

Mr. Huntsman was well known in Wheeling.  He was born in Belmont County, but for the passt two years resided at Parkersburg.  He was a devout member of the United Brethern Church.

Mr. Hutsman is survived by six sons: James, Luther, and Charles of Wheeling, Aaron of Frostburg, MD, Clem of Cumberland, MD, Edward of Pittsburg, PA, one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Gault of Akron, Ohio, two brothers, Norris of Clarksburg, and William of Los Angeles, CA, and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Jeffers of Barnesville, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel of he Mendel Funeral Hom, 1308 Chapline Street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30  o'clock.  Rev. W.E. Fiedls of the First Christian Chruch, will officiate.  Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery

 

 

 

 

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