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1927
Source: The Spirit of Democracy or the
Emma A. Whitacre, nee Finney, was born
at Graysville, O. August 7, 1862 and died April 25, 1927. Age 64 years, 9 months and 18 days. Until one year ago she had lived near the
place of her birth. In early life she united with the Christian church at
Graysville and her unsellfishness in always doing for others bespeaks her
Christian life.
A little over a year ago she suffered
her first real illness being confined to her bed for a short time with a
serious attack of gall stones. She did
not regain her former strength and from that time until her death was
continually under the doctors care.
On April 20th, at
On September 14, 1884, she was united
in marriage to Aglon Whitacre. To this
union were born seven children; one daughter, Schammie died in infancy; the
following survive to mourn her loss; Aglon Whitacre, her husband; Carl B.
Whitacre, of Graysville, O.; Foster E. Whitacre, of Cleveland, O.; Nina E.
Whitacre of Cranford, N.J.; Mrs. Lela Martin, of Graysville, O.; Asia H.
Whitacre of Columbus, O.; Mrs. Ruby Morrison, of Sycamore Valley, O.; and eight
grandchildren; also three brothers and three sisters.
She was the first of the Finney family
of seven children to be taken; her father and mother preceded her several years
ago.
The body was brought to the home of
her youngest daughter, Ruby Morrison, of
A loving and loved mother, wife and
friend, she was ever too busy as a mother and friend to think of self. The happiest moments of her life were those
which she spent in serving others. The
greatness of her service to her family and friends expresses in some degree the
greatness of our loss.
Mrs. Mary J. Latta, daughter of Harry G. and Mary
Morris was born Sept. 6, l837 near
Mr. Latta and three sons preceded her. Harry [SUBMITTER'S
NOTE: should be HENRY HARVEY] and Sammie dieing in infancy. Thomas,
God had permitted to brighten their lives and home for several years.
Mrs. Latta is survived by three sons and two
daughters, Dr. Latta of Cumberland; Rev. Latta of India; David of Canton; Mrs.
C.A. Matz of Ashland; Miss Mary Bell of the home.
Mrs. Latta was always interested in her home and
children and helping her neighbors.
Funeral services were held at the Latta home Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. L. Hines of
A
second clipping says, "Mrs. Mary J. Latta, aged 90 years, died at her home
on Woodsfield Higgs, Mrs. Fred Higgs nee
Riley
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Saturday
morning for Mrs. Fred Higgs, age 21, who died at her home at Warwood
Thursday,[Jan.12, 1929] after a few days illness of flu-pneumonia. Services
were in charge of Rev. Nichols of Warwood. Interment was in
The deceased was a member of the Warwood Christian Church
and was a true Christian girl.
She is survived by her husband, a twenty-months old son,
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Riley and two brothers, Robert and Myers.
The Riley family is well known here. They formerly lived on
a farm near
Mobberly, John Mobberly
Spirit of Democracy,
John Mobberly, of Pleasant Ridge, near Graysville, died at
his home Monday night [Jan. 21, 1929] of pneumonia following an illness of
influenza.
Mr. Mobberly was about 50 years of age. Besides his widow
he is survived by the following children; Leonard of Pleasant Ridge; Clifford
of Stafford; John Milton and Dorothy of the home; Dorothy is seriously ill with
influenza.
The following brothers and sisters survive; Prof. Forrest
Mobberly of Linsly Institute, Wheeling; William of Clendonald, Alberta, Canada;
Elmer of Pleasant Ridge; Mrs. Belle Miller of Harlem, Mont.; Mrs. Jane Green of
West Rushville, Ohio; Mrs. Libbie Anderson of Graysville; E.M. Mobberly of
Jerusalem. Foster Mobberly of Woodsfield is a nephew.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with
interment at
Dawson, Richard Dawson
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services for Richard Dawson were held from the late
home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Bennett of the
He is survived by his widow and some distant relatives.
Myers, Deborah Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Debroah Myers, wife of Monroe Myers, whom many will
remember as living here many years, died at the home of her son Frank at Neffs,
and was brought to Neuhart Church for burial, Rev. J.L. Baker of this place
officiating.
Buskkirk, Dennis Buskirk, 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
In this paper last week, a brief mention was made of the
death of Dennis Buskirk, its former editor and manager. In like simplicity, in
compliance with his own desire and that of his aged companion, do we want to
write simply and plainly of one who was born, served, achieved and died, the
epitome of the life of man.
To men and women who are past middle age, present or former
residents of
Mr. Buskirk was born near Round Bottom on January 4, 1852,
a son of Oliphant and Sarah Buskirk and was the last surviving member of his
family. The late Dr. N.P. Buskirk of Round Bottom was a brother. On July 2,
1866, he walked into Woodsfield and asked for a job at The Spirit office, the
paper being then owned by Jere Williams and Henry West. A search of the next
two issues does not reveal that his advent was considered important enough to
mention as it was thought that this shy, awkward country boy would not last
long. And perhaps it is not to much to say that Abraham Lincoln on his first
appearance in
Other employees came and went, editors came and went but he
was a fixture and gradually was promoted from one responsibility to another.
For fifty-three and a half years he was with the paper,
becoming its editor in 1907 when it was incorporated as The Spirit of Democracy
Printing
In November 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie
Murphy, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Murphy. Their entire married life was
spent in Woodsfield, their home always on the same lot where the present
residence stands. One son, Willie, was born to them but he died at the age of 9
years in 1881.
Mr. Buskirk’s death occurred on Tuesday, January 15 at his
home following a few days serious illness from complications incident to the
advanced age of 77 years and 11 days. Funeral services were held at the home on
Thursday in charge of his pastor Rev. John Fleming Cash, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Both the religious services and those of the I.O.O.F. Lodge
were characterized by simplicity and brevity. He had been a faithful member of
both the church and Lodge for over forty years. Interment was made in the
family lot in
Mr. Buskirk had his limitations and weaknesses and none
knew them better or regretted them more than he did. But he practiced
principals of strict honesty and his word once given was good as a bond. He
gave his life in service through his paper and its files contains thousands of
kind comments on achievements and interests of
Among those from a distance in attendance at the funeral
were: Mrs. Robert Tilton of
Card of Thanks-Most
sincerely do I wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the many considerations
and kindnesses shown us during the illness and at the time of death of my dear
husband, Dennis Buskirk.
Mrs.
Mattie Buskirk
Eberle, Elizabeth Eberle nee
Pfalzgraf
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Pfalzgrah was born in
She was confirmed and joined the Evangelical Church of
Middle Church at the age of 14. On February 5, 1865 the family moved to
In 1856 she was united in marriage to Gottlieb Eberle. To
this union were born nine daughters and three sons. Of these, six daughters and
the husband preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her sad departure, three
daughters, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
She was always happy when she could help someone, denying
herself to give to others in need.
The surviving brothers and sisters are Louis Pfalzgraf of
near Parkersburg, W.Va.; George
Pfalzgraf of Lewisville; Mrs. Christina Brownfield of Antioch; Mrs. Eva
Christman of Lewisville R.1; and Mrs. Louise Keylor of Woodsfield R.2. The six
surviving children are; Geo. Eberle of Scottdale, Pa.; Mrs. John Gillespie and
Mrs. E.C. Beall of Woodsfield; John and Louis Eberle of Beallsville R.3; and
Mrs. John Erlewine of Marion, Indiana.
Services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J.H. Gillespie Tuesday noon by Rev. J.F. Cash of Woodsfield, also short
services were conducted at Asbury Chapel where she was laid to rest.
Among those from a distance in attendance at the funeral
are: Mrs. Christina Brownfield and son Frank of Antioch; George Pfalzgraf and
two daughters of Lewisville; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Christman and Mr. and Mrs. George
Christman of Woodsfield R.3; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eberle of Scottdale, Pa.; John
Goodhart of Summerfield R.1. The last two named are nieces of the deceased.
Not now, but in the coming years
It may be in a
We’ll read the meaning of our tears
And there sometime
we’ll understand.
Card of Thanks—We
desire to express our thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their help
and expressions of kindness during the sickness and at the time of death of our
dear Mother. The Family of Elizabeth
Eberle
Haueter, Felix Haueter, 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Felix Haueter was born in Steffisburg Canton Bern,
Switzerland, on December 31, 1846. Early in his life he was bereft of his
parents and was obliged to make his living among strangers. He was the youngest
of a family of twelve children.
In 1871 he came to this country and soon became a citizen.
For several years he worked in northern
In Susanna Berger he found a true, devoted Christian
companion and on January 17, 1877 they were happily married. God blessed this
union with two children.
For several years after being married he continued to go
north during the summer, since work was more plentiful there, and he was eager
to provide for a family. Then they bought a farm near
When the son was called by God to go into the ministry they
again gladly brought the sacrifice and retired from farm life, moving to the
In 1878 he united with the German M. E. Church at
Five years ago his life companion preceded him to the
Heavenly Home and he felt the loss keenly after sharing joy and sorrow together
for forty-six years. But his children, especially Miss Lena became a great
comfort to him.
This beautiful life came to an earthy end on January 12,
1929 at 12 o’clock midnight. He continues to live in the lives who knew him.
His illness lasted but three days and his son from
He leaves Miss Lena of the home and Rev. O.E. Haueter of
Pryor, Isaac W. Pryor
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac W. Pryor, son of Euphronius and Susan Pryor, was born
near the
On September 24, 1874 he was united in marriage with Rachel
A. McFrederick and to this union four children were born. One of these preceded
him to the grave in infancy.
Mr. Pryor united with the
While we are bowed with grief to that which is inevitable
the gloom should disperse and the scene change at the thought that he has
answered the call “Come up Higher.” “For blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord from hence forth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from labor and
their works do follow them.”
Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his sad departure two
sons, Lawrence and Elmer of Kenmore; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Haught of Paris,
Ohio; two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Pryor of Woodsfield and Mrs. Anna Farnesworth
of Ashland. Eleven grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends who survive him.
Dearest Father, sweet and fair,
Fond object of your
children’s care;
Death did break the casket pore,
To let your spirit
upward soar.
While we must perish as the flower
That fades and dies
to bloom no more;
The sweetest flower beyond the tomb
Remains in one
eternal bloom.
Its gates are pearl, eternal bloom
Smiles on our home
beyond the tomb;
Rivers of life there ever flow
Purer than flakes
of the following snow.
There are no aches, nor tears, nor sighs
In our sweet home
in paradise;
It shines with bright celestial light,
God and the Lamb
exclude the night.
This is the home for you and me.
Wilson, Juliette Wilson nee
Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Juliette Walton Wilson, the daughter of Jeremiah and
Margaret Walton was born December 10, 1858 at
She was the tenth child of a family of eleven children, all
of whom have preceded her to the Great Beyond except two sisters, Mrs. Margaret
Weber of
She was a kind wife, a loving mother and always interested
in the welfare of her home. She bore her illness patiently and we bow in humble
submission to God who loves us all with everlasting love redeeming us by the
precious blood of Christ.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10:00
o’clock Monday morning, Jan. 7, by the Rev. Arthur B. Mercer of the M.E. Church
of New Matamoras.
Riley, Mrs. C.J. Riley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. C. J. Riley, aged 77, estimable citizen, succumbed to
infirmities at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.P. Galbrath on
Surviving are her husband and four children; Mrs. C.H.
Holswade of Spencer, W.Va.; Thomas C. of New York City; J.C. of Los Angeles;
and Mrs. W.P. Galbraith of Woodsfield.
Brief services were conducted at the Galbraith home
Wednesday afternoon by Rev. J. F. cash and the remains taken to the late Riley
home at New Matamoras where concluding services will be held Thursday
afternoon. The remains will be laid to rest in the cemetery at
King, Mary King
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary King died at her home near
Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. O.A. Milhoan at
She is survived by two daughters and four sons; Mrs. Lucas
of Bethesda; Mrs. O.A. Milhoan of New Castle; Jack of Hunter; Alfred and Dallas
of New Castle and Leonard of Beallsville.
Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death.
Decker, Priscilla Decker
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Priscilla Decker died Thursday at the home of her
grandson, Ora Decker on Beallsville route. Death was due to infirmities of old
age.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with
interment in the cemetery at
Kimpton, John Lewis
Spirit of Democracy,
Word has been received of the death of John Lewis Kimpton
at his home in
King, Mrs. Albert King
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Albert King of
Noll, John A. Noll
Spirit of Democracy,
John A. Noll, aged 83 years passed away at his home Sunday
at 1 o’clock after a short illness of influenza and infirmities.
His
wife preceded him ten years ago and he is survived by four children; Mark of
the home; Orville of New Martinsville; Attorney R.M. Noll of
Funeral services were conducted at his late
home on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. H.W. Hales and interment was in the family
lot in The Emma Grove Cemetery. There were beautiful floral tributes.
Relatives from out of town attending
the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noll and children; Orville Noll of New
Martinsville; Robert Noll of
Walters, Christian Walters
Spirit of Democracy,
Christian Walters, a life long resident of
He leaves to mourn his loss three brothers and two sisters,
Nicholas of Shadyside; Sam of Clarington; William of Powhatan; Carrie Zessiger
and May Nicholas of Cleveland.
He was united in marriage to Lucinda Jane Caldwell
September 25, 1881, who preceded him to the Great Beyond May 2, 1926. To this
union were born 8 children; three departed this life in early childhood and
Carrie Walters Carpenter, March 1, 1920. Those surviving are Lulu Carpenter of
Powhatan; Retta Carle of Beallsville; Fern Rothenbuhler of Cameron; Emory at
home; sixteen grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
He was a kind and loving father, a splendid neighbor, a man
who loved to see his friends happy and prosperous.
In early life he became a member of the
“The dear Lord’s best interpreters,
Are humble,
human souls;
The gospel of a life
like his
Is more than
books or scrolls.
Robinson, Martha Robinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Martha Robinson, aged 73 years, died Sunday January
20, at her home in Summerfield, death resulting from complications following a fractured
hip suffered last fall. She was the widow of the late John K. Robinson, well
known in southeastern
She is survived by the following children; Forrest of
London, O.; Mrs. Harry Snyder of Mechanicsburg; Clyde and Ramey of Stafford;
George of Dexter City; Mrs. Iva Masters of the home; Mrs. Wilburt Franklin and
Mrs. Swazey Dotson of Summerfield and R.R. Robinson of Summerfield.
The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibson
and had spent her entire life in this community. She had been a member of the
Swazey M.E. Church since youth and retained membership although residing in
Summerfield for the past few years. Following brief services at the home
Tuesday afternoon the body was taken to the
McCaslin, Andrew Fulton
McCaslin
Spirit of Democracy,
Andrew Fulton McCaslin was born February 3, 1855 and died
January 18, 1929, being at the time of his death 73 years, 11 months and 15
days of age. He was the son of John and Jane McCaslin, being one of the ten
children, all preceding him in death but one brother. He grew to manhood on the
farm near Laings where he was born.
In the year 1876 he was united in marriage to Margaret
Clegg. After marriage they began housekeeping on a farm near Altitude,
The Death Angel again visited his home in 1912 and took
from him his beloved wife and helpmate after which he spent the remainder of
his life with his daughter, Mrs. Katherine Fleahman of Woodsfield.
In early youth he gave his heart to God and united with the
Presbyterian Church of Laings remaining a member until death.
All that loving hands and medical aid could do toward
alleviating his suffering was in vain.
He leaves to mourn his death, one son and one daughter,
Charles and Katherine of Woodsfield; one brother James of Shadyside; three
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren besides a number of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services were held at the late home and final
obsequies at the Presbyterian Church at Laings on Sunday, January 20, in charge
of Rev. G.E. Henderson of Beallsville. Interment in the
Mr. McCaslin was modest in disposition, and friendly by
nature. His home was one of kindly hospitality and is happily remembered by
many of our older citizens.
Card of Thanks-We
desire to express our sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us by
neighbors and friends during the illness and at the time of the death of our
dear father, Andrew McCaslin.
Mrs. Katherine Fleahman
Charles C. McCaslin
Buskirk, Dennis Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
In Memory of Dennis Buskirk
who died January 15, 1929
“ So let him sleep that dreamless sleep,
Our sorrows clustering around his head;
He lives with God—he is not dead.”
Be comforted, ye loved who weep.
Once again Death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and
the golden gateway to the
AND WHEREAS, The all-wise and merciful Father has called our
beloved and respected Brother home,
AND WHEREAS, He having been a true and faithful Brother of
our Mystic Order, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Woodsfield Lodge No. 377 I.O.O.F.,
Green be his memory, in the Order’s heart
He loved so well, through all his true life’s span
Blessed be his rest, who acted well his part
Who honor’d God in doing good to man.
M.M.
McCOMAS
E.L.
LYNCH
R.M.
GRAHAM
Committee
Thomas, Lucy Thomas nee
Stevens, 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lucy Thomas, aged 75 years, died Friday evening,
January 19, at her home four miles north of Summerfield, after a lingering
illness of rheumatism. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Stevens and had been a lifelong resident of this place. She was a member of the
Palestine Christian Church for a number of years and was highly respected by
all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one
foster-daughter, Mrs. H. M. Guiler of
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home and
burial was made in the
Yockey,unnamed infantYockey
Spirit of Democracy,
The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs.
C. E. Yockey in the death of their first born, a son, Tuesday.[sic-Monday]
Brief services were held at the late home Tuesday afternoon
and burial was made in
[ Stillborn, unnamed, d. Jan.
28, 1929]
Warfield, Anna Blanche
Warfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Blanche Warfield, 54, died Friday afternoon at
1:30 o’clock at the
Surviving are her husband Charles Warfield; five sons, Roscoe,
Louis and Ward of Barnesville; Alden and Elden of Steubenville, Ohio; six
daughters, Mrs. Elsie Creighton of Barnesville; Mrs. Dortha Gearling of
Wheeling; and Mildred, Helen and Mary at home; her mother Mrs. Telitha Stewart
of Canton and two sisters, Mrs. Lon Beyers of Indian Valley, Idaho and Mrs.
Emma Phillips of Barnesville.
The body was removed to the McCoy Funeral Home on
Fifteenth-st., and later sent to the family home in Barnesville. Funeral services
were conducted there Monday afternoon with Rev. W.C. Patterson of the
Noll, John A. Noll, 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
John A. Noll, aged 82 years, well known in the
Mr. Noll was born at
Mrs. Noll, who was Miss Virginia A. Thompson, died eight
years ago, after which the deceased lived on the farm with his son, Mark Noll.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter; R.M. Noll of
Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday at 3:00
p.m. Interment was made in
Wagner, Edward Wagner
Spirit of Democracy,
Edward Wagner, one of
Mr. Wagner had survived an attack of influenza, contracted
last December 28, and developing into bronical pneumonia, only to succumb to a
break-down suffered only a few days ago. He died at 12:15 o’clock. He was in
his seventy-third year.
At one time Mr. Wagner operated in
He had lived in
Keen business
ability and a most modern method of conducting his steadily expanding trade
accounted in great measure for his unusual success. The large new building at
the corner of
In April 1928, the
wholesale grocery firm was discontinued and Mr. Wagner organized the Edward
Wagner Fireproof Storage Company.
He was united in
marriage October 15, 1878 with Miss Louisa Martin of
Mr. Wagner had been a staunch member of
Surviving in addition to his wife are two son, Edward F.
and Ralph A. Wagner, both of Wheeling and four daughters; Mrs. Edward A. Mauery
of Clarington, Ohio; Miss Rena M. Wagner at home and Mrs. Paul E. Robertson and
Mrs. Frank E. Poindexter of Wheeling. Remaining also are six grandchildren;
three brothers, Charles F. and William J. Schaffer, of Gainsville, Fla., and Everett F. Schaffer
of Paden City, W.Va., and five sisters;
Mrs. Jacob J. Rothlesberger and Mrs. Edward A. Oneacre, both of New
Martinsville; Mrs. William Walters and Mrs. Fred Jenny of Clarington and Mrs.
L.D. Mayhall of Cleveland.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Saturday
afternoon at his late residence,
Davies, William Jacob Davies
Spirit of Democracy,
William Jacob Davies of South of Bethesda died Friday, Jan.
18, of pneumonia following a case of influenza.
He was born near
In 1881 he was married to Ida M. Armstrong of
They are James Davies of
The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, Jan. 21
at Mt. Horeb Church, Rev. W.C. Patterson of Bethesda officiating. The widow and
two sons were not able to attend on account of sickness.
Strickler, Emily Virginia
Strickler
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Miss Emily Virginia Strickler, 62, better
known to her many friends as “Aunt Jane,” occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. G. Ross of
Death was attributed to heart trouble, the deceased having
been ill from that disease for the past seven weeks.
Miss Strickler was a member of the
Surviving her are two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Dean Strickler
of Shadyside and Mrs. Anna Strickler of Coshocton, also the following nephews;
Charles W., of Ozark; Earl of Maryland; Alfred of Chester, Pa; Ray of Neffs and
J. Bert Strickler of Bellaire, also Isaac Hammond of Wheeling, in addition to
many other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held from Grafton, Bauknecht, Mellott
Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. Joseph B. Edie, pastor of
the
Dillon, Elisha Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Elisha Dillon, deceased, son of Henry and Sarah Jane
Dillon, was born May 29, 1881 and departed this life Jan. 8, 1929, a victim of
influenza and pneumonia. He was at the time of his death 47 years, 7 months and
9 days old.
He leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife Bessie, one
daughter, Eunice and one son, Carl Henry; also his aged father, three brothers;
Daniel D., Charles Mason and Clarence; two sisters; Eunice Juanita Cline of
Akron and Carrie Jane Cline of Graysville and many other relatives and friends.
He joined the Christian Union Church at Low Gap in 1906 and
has strived to make his life correspond with his profession. “Lash” as we all
called him was a kind and loving husband and father, a true friend to all and
will be sadly missed by the community, his neighbors and all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at the home January 10th, Rev. Arthur
Weddle officiating. Interment was made in
Card of Thanks-We
desire to thank our friends and relatives for their many deeds of kindness and
sympathy shown us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our dear
husband and father. Bessie Dillon and
Children
Grossenbacher, Johnnie J. Grossenbacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the Death Angel has visited our vicinity and
taken from our midst Johnnie Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher of
near Rittman. Johnnie was born on October 18, 1926 and died January 10, 1929,
aged 2 years, 2 months and 22 days.
He leaves to mourn, his sorrowful parents; three brothers;
three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. One younger brother was
called on December 24 last, and one brother and one sister have preceded him in
death. His little lingering life was short but sweet and loving to all like a
little rosebud sent to bloom on earth and then be called to Heaven.
His death was caused by a complications of diseases
lasting two weeks. His struggle was a
hard but futile one. Johnnie was a good child during his entire illness. All
that loving hands could do was done to relieve his suffering.
Funeral services were held at the
Dearest Johnnie, thou hast left us,
And thy little
voice is still;
But thy little feet are treading
On that golden shining.
The Golden Gates were open,
A gentle voice said
“Come”
And with farewell unspoken,
He calmly entered
home. E.R.B.
Card of Thanks-The
parents wish to express their sincere appreciation to all their neighbors and friends
who so kindly assited them during the sickness and at the time of the death of
their beloved son, Johnnie Jacob. Mr.
and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher and Family
King, Mrs. Albert King
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Albert King of
Smith, Mrs. Madison Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Madison Smith, aged 69, died Friday at her home near
Edwina. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children; Herman of
Wheeling and Edith of the home.
Funeral services were held Sunday at
the Hartshorn Church of Christ conducted by Rev. H.H. Adamson of Woodsfield. R. 3 last Friday of pneumonia. She leaves three
sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at the home, where she
was born and spent her entire life, last Sunday morning by Rev. Henry Hines. Interment
in the
Lucinda Mercer
nee Gump
Source: The Wetzel Democrat, Tyler
County, West Virginia Obituaries, VOL I, page 107
Lucinda Gump Mercer was born Dec. 10, 1884 [this would have to be an
error since she would have to have been born in 1844 to make the following
dates correlate], and departed this life Dec. 31, 1927, being 83 years, 11 days
of age. She was married twice. First to Jacob Mercer in 1860, and to this union
one son Wm. Edward Mercer of New Martinsville was born. Jacob Mercer, the first
husband, was killed in the Civil War in 1862. She then married John W. Mercer
Dec. 17, 1865 and to this union seven children were born: six sons and one
daughter, namely: Martin and Samuel, deceased, Jos. and J.A. Mercer of New Martinsville,
Phillip Mercer of Moundsville, Jeremiah Mercer of Woodland and Mrs. Pearl B.
Mercer of Paden City. Her husband John W. Mercer, preceded her to the beyond in
March 1924.
The deceased united with the
She leaves to mourn her passing five sons, one daughter, forty-six grand
children, two great grand children, two brothers Edward Gump of Glendon, W.Va,
and Philip Gump of Mannington, W.Va. Interment was
made in the Mercer cemetery.
Mrs. Hannah Burkhart died
October 4, at her home near Burkhart, age 91 years, 8 months. Born February 8, 1836 in
She leaves to mourn her
loss two aged brothers, Elias and Simon Kuhn of Burkhart. She was a loving, faithful mother leaving
four daughters and eight sons as follows: John Burkhart of Temperanceville,
Ohio; Mrs. Mary A. Weisend, Mrs. Barbara F. Weisend, Jacob J. Burkhart and
Nicholas Burkhart of Kuhn, Ohio; Mrs. John Haren and Elias Burkhart of Ozark,
Ohio; Simon Burkhart and Mrs. Jacob Burkhart of Miltonsburg, Ohio; George A.
Burkhart of Marr, Ohio; Anton P., Joseph W. Burkhart at the home.
In addition to this unusually
large family of children, 65 grandchildren and 92 great grandchildren survive.
Hannah Burkhart was a devoted member of the Roman
Catholic Church, a loving, faithful mother and highly respected. She will be sadly missed by the many who knew
and honored her.
Well attended funeral
service were conducted by Rev. Father Campbell on Thursday, October 6.
Interment in
The deceased Thomas Witten Bowen was born in
Joining
the Union forces early in the war he served 4 years in
He
is survived by 6 boys and 3 girls. Leander, Fred, Edward, Raymond, Lewis and
William Bowen. Mrs. Ella Carr, Mrs. Bessie Buck and Mrs. Rena Hoskinson. Also
31 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.
He
was taken seriously sick Saturday May 14, 1927 and
died Thursday May 19, 1927 at 2:30 p.m. He prayed continuously at the end to be
relieved of his suffering.
Funeral
services were held at the home in
Source: The Noble
The
death of Richard Carpenter, aged eighty-five years, a well known and high
esteemed resident of the Batesville community occurred at eight o'clock
Thursday evening following a long illness. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon from the Batesville M. E. Church with services conducted by the
pastor Rev. R. D. Ames. Interment was made in the
He
is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter.
Source: NINETEENTH CENTURY RECORDS OF
Mrs. Royden Harper born Nina Stalder; b
16 Oct 1887 at Calais, Monroe Co., OH; d 27Aug 1927 in Barnesville, OH;
survived by husband and 6 children, also father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Stalder; a member of the Reformed Church of Lewisville (Stark Co.) OH where she
had resisted* with her family; services at the Stalder home at Miltonsburg, interment
in
*Submitter's Note: Perhaps they meant resided.
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