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1928
Barbara E. Crawford, (nee Pfalzgraf)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1928
There comes a time in every home when its occupants must
experience the deep sadness and innumerable heartaches that accompany the grim
reaper, Death, which in spite of kind treatment and all that willing hands can
do thrusts its unwelcome sickle here and there and plucks from earth its chosen
victims.
Shortly after noon on January 9, 1928, our Heavenly Father
in whose hand is held dominion over life and death, called to peaceful rest,
the soul of Barbara Rubel Crawford (nee Pfalzgraf), her death being due to a
hemorrhage.
The deceased was born in
She was confirmed and joined the Evangelical church at
In 1865, she was united in marriage to Jacob Rubel, who
preceded her to the Great Beyond in 1883. To this union were born five
children, Mrs. Joseph Betts, of near
In 1886, she was united in marriage to G. W. Crawford. To
this union was born one daughter Mrs. C. F. Betts of the home.
Besides the husband and children she is survived by four
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Eberle, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Eva Christman of near
Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Fred Keylor of Edwina, Ohio; Mrs. Christina Brownfield of
near Antioch, Ohio; two brothers, Lewis Pfalzgraf of Rockport, West Virginia,
and George Pfalzgraf of near Lewisville; 40 grandchildren and 27 great
grandchildren.
Added to these are many more relatives and a host of friends to mourn her
departure.
Kindly and generous in hart she was beloved by everyone,
denying herself to give to those in need. She was a mother to them all.
Services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon by the
Reverend Weber of
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we love is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be
filled. --B. D. R.
Sarah Elizabeth Hartshorn nee
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Sarah Elizabeth Gardner was born near Creighton ridge,
She was united in marriage to Eugene B. Hartshorn July 16, 1899. To this union
five children were born. Three of these namely Harry R, Edmond C. and Carrie
L. preceded the mother to the Spirit world. Mr. Hartshorn died August
21, 1905.
Three years ago she made a profession of her Savior and was
baptized into the
Funeral services in charge of H. H. Adamson were held at
Walter A. Hettig
Newspaper clipping Issue: May, 1928
Funeral services for Walter Hettig, aged 34 years, 5 months
and 18 days, veteran of the World War, who died Wednesday evening, May 9, 1928,
at his Lewisville home following a brief illness of pneumonia, were held at the
Middle Church north of Lewisville Sunday afternoon. Walter was born November
21, 1893, in
He was a son of Henry Hettig
and Eva Matz Hettig who survive him as do also two sisters, Miss Caroline
Hettig of Cincinnati, and Miss Margaret Hettig at home, and one brother Mark
Hettig of Cleveland.
Lewis N. Pfalzgraf
Newspaper clipping Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1928
Lewis N. Pfalzgraf, son of John and Katherine Pfalzgraf, was
born February 16, 1874, and departed this life June 30, 1928, being at that
time 54 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
He was united in marriage with Martha Walton McKelvey on
April 2, 1901. In September 1901 he identified himself with the United
Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Ridge remaining a faithful and consistent
member until his death. He was active in the capacity of Elder for 24 years
rendering willingly to the work of God his time, his means and himself.
Surviving his wife Martha Pfalzgraf, three sons and two
daughters, Clarence McKelvey and John Pfalzgraf, of round Bottom, Ohio,
Raymond, of the home; Mrs. Ethel Parker, of Ravenna, Ohio, and Mrs. Vada
Hunnell, of Round Bottom. Also four sisters and five brothers survive him, Mrs.
Barbara Walton, of Round Bottom; Jacob Pfalzgraf, of Coyle, Oklahoma; John
Pfalzgraf, of Clarington, Ohio; Mrs. Louise Metzer, of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; Charles A. Pfalzgraf, of Clarington; Mrs. Christina
Christman, of Arlington, Texas; Samuel E. Pfalzgraf, of Cameron, Ohio; Miss
Mary E. Pfalzgraf, of boulder, Colorado; and Benjamin Pfalzgraf, of Greely,
Ohio.
Henry Michael Brubach
Newspaper clipping Issue:
The spirit of Henry Michael Brubach left his earthly body on
the afternoon of September the twelfth, 1928 of apoplexy, after having spent 54
years and ten months during its earthly sojourn. He was born in
Not withstanding his affliction throughout life, his conduct
bespoke the influence of a Christian home, and during his last few months when
illness made life less worthwhile for him, be understood and wished for the
better life in the Heavenly Home.
He is survived by his parents, Karl and Margauerite Matz
Brubach, of Summit township, his sister, Mrs. Henry Claus and a brother-in-law,
Henry Claus; three nephews: Everett, Walter, and Emil Claus and a niece Hulda
Claus, besides many other relatives and friends. Interment was made in the
The sands of time are sinking,
The dawn of Heaven breaks
The summer morn I’ve sighed for,
The fair sweet morn awakes.
O dark hath been the midnight,
But day spring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel’s land.
William Hudson Hoskinson, son of Jeremiah and Sarah Hoskinson, was born December
14, 1863 near
Patterson, Clara Patterson
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Early Indiana Obituaries
Provided by
Hughes, Uriah Hughes
Source:
The Spirit of Democracy, dated April 25, 1928
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Uriah Hughes, son of Benjamin
and Elizabeth Hughes, a prominent pioneer family famous in connection with the
historical Underground Railroad of slavery times was born in Woodsfield, Ohio
May 28, 1842; and completed his earthly life, April 19, 1928 being 85 years, 10
months and 12 days old.
He was baptized in the Christian
faith by Rev. C. W. Danford at
He enlisted in
Uriah, born in Woodsfield spent
his early life in that vicinity, moving to a farm near
Veteran Hughes had been a
partial invalid for a number of years. In January 1927, he unfortunately fell
sustaining injuries that in a few days confined him to his room. He suffered
much during the last few days; yet he exhibited the soldier's endurance with
few complaints, his patience at times reaching almost the sublime.
Mr. Hughes was the last one of
the family of twelve children to receive the Devine call that his life's work
was ended. Two, of the children Walter and Mary, died in infancy. The
following, Albert, David, William, Thomas, Allen, Theodore,
James, Winifred and Elizabeth growing to manhood and womanhood.
Uriah Hughes was united in
marriage to Maria, daughter of John and Rebekah Barnett, November 18,
1875. Three children were given to bless the home. The son, William B.
Hughes died April 15, 1906. He leaves to mourn, a wife and two daughters,
Mrs. Bertha Quigley, of Columbus; and Mrs. Martha A. Knapp of New
Philadelphia; six grandchildren, Charles W. and Donald U. Hughes, Mrs. William
Shaw, Willene and Gerald Quigley and Ruth Knapp. Three grandchildren have
preceded him in death; Mildred, Wilma and Winifred Hughes. The great
grandchildren are Mildred, Charlotte Mae and William Hughes, also
Hughes Shaw, all of
We need not eulogize Mr. Hughes
character, it has lived and will continue to live with honor in this community
where he has spent his entire life.
Funeral services were conducted
by a former pastor, Rev. S.G. Suitor of Byesville, at
Joel Jones was born on April
1853 and departed this life on April 3, 1928, being at the time 75 years of
age.
early youth he obeyed the Gospel and during
his life on earth showed his love for Christ by humble obedience to His
commandments.
He was married to Miss
Martha Thomas on December 30, 1883. He loved his wife as Christ loved the
Church.
His presence on this earth
will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Left to mourn his death are
the following; his wife and six children; Mrs. Roy Myers, Belmont, Ohio;
Everett Jones, McMechen, W.Va.; Orville Jones, Wheeling, W.Va.; Roy, Anna and
Homer of the home, one grandson and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were
conducted by R. E. Taylor at West Union Thursday morning, April 5, and the body
was laid to rest in the
Joel Jones A second obituary
Woodsfield. April 9—Funeral
services for Joel Jones aged 75, who died at his home near here, on April 3,
were conducted Thursday at the
The deceased was a son of
Daniel and Sarah Jones and was born and reared in
He
was a loyal and faithful church worker.
Source: Princeton Telegraph, Princeton, Mercer Co.,
Old Resident Dies Near
Seaberry Ford Maring, son of Nicholas and Hannah Maring,
was born in
When a small boy he came to
In the year 1869 he was united in marriage with Reta Belle
Kinkade at Exline, where they resided for several years.
In 1880 they moved with their family to the farm near
To this union seven children were born, one dying in
infancy at the age of four months, Lawrence Ford Maring. The rest of the
children, with the wife and mother, survive. They are: John N. Maring,
Centerville, Iowa; Thomas Maring, near Lucerne, Mo.; Charles Maring, Wichita,
Kans.; Mrs. Florence Snyder, Lucerne, Mo.; Mrs. Laura Hickman, near Lucerne,
Mo.; and Fred Maring, Lucerne. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Nancy
Clinkenbeard of
With the passing of Mr. Maring a home that had remained
intact for over 59 years, with the exception of the infant son, is broken. He
was a home loving man, devoting all his attention and efforts towards proving a
Home wherein peace, comfort and happiness should reign supreme, insofar as he
was able to accomplish this end.
A man without enemies, a believer in the power of a supreme
Being to do at all times that which was best, with a sublime faith in God and his
fellow man, his passing marks the laying down of another life of which it can
truthfully be said: "He hath done what he could."
The funeral of Mr. Maring was conducted from the Lucerne
Christian Church Thursday, Sept. 27, by Rev. R. W. Blunt of
Source:
Emma Jane, daughter of E. S. and Sarah
E. Kinkade, was born in Stark Co.,
She confessed her faith in Christ and
united with the Christian Church in early girlhood.
When she was a small child she moved
with her parents to
In 1877 she was united in marriage with
James M. Wadmore, and to this union was born two children, one son who died in
infancy, and Sidney E., who lives near Neeper.
She was also foster mother to her niece and nephew, Jennie and Paul
Kinkade, both deceased.
She leaves to mourn her departure her
loving husband, and daughter, Mrs. Sidney Walker, four grandchildren, Greta,
Cecil, Mable and Eleanor Walker, and four foster grandchildren, Leland,
Christy, Robert and Dorsey Kinkade; four brothers, B.F. and her twin Edgar, of
Kahoka, Mo., W. S. of Wyaconda; Charlie, of Spokane, Wash.; and Eben of El
Reno, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Messnier of Dodge City, Kans.; Mrs.
Catherine Donnelly and Mrs. Rachel Dixon of Kahoka; besides a host of other
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wadmore was kind and gentle, and
loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted Friday
morning at eleven o'clock at the Neeper church, with L. H. West, pastor of the
Kahoka Christian Church in charge.
Interment was at the
Source: The Pilgrim,
Herman L. Schell was born May 14, 1866,
Miltonsburg,
Source: The Pilgrim,
Jacob Adam Peters was born in
On December 22, 1881, he was married to
Narcissus Gaff. To this union were born
three children, Alice at home; Vida, who passed away on April 8, 1909, and
Louise, wife of Rev. Clare L. Van Metre of Hays,
When Mr. Peters was 17 years of age he
united with the German Reformed church in
Funeral services were held at the M.E.
church in
Source: The Pilgrim,
Mrs. Schell went to a
Miss Christenia Wiest was born in south
In the year 1896 she was confirmed by
Rev. Hoffer at
The funeral service was held at the
Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Isaac Cassel officiating. J.S. Robertson and Mrs. Henry Packard sang,
accompanied by Mrs.W. O. Boesiger. The
pallbearers were Henry Wise, Wm. Givens, Henry Doolittle, J.R. Price, J.T.
McPherson and Jim Cauthers. Interment
was in
Card
of Thanks.
We extend sincere thanks to our friends
and neighbors for the kind sympathy and beautiful floral contributions during
the illness and death of our loved wife and mother.
JAMES SCHEEL** and FAMILY.
MR. and MRS. G.F.
GEISTLINGER.
Submitter's Notes:
* The birth date in this article,
January 1st, 1928, is an error. She was
born in 1881.
** SCHEEL is a typographical error;
should be SCHELL
Schafer, Ivy Jane Pugh Schafer
Source:
MRS. GEO. SCHAFER DIES AT BELLAIRE
Schafer , Mrs. Ivy Jane , 63, died Saturday evening
at 5 o'clock at her home, Route No. 2, Bellaire. Death was reported due to
complications incident to advanced age. Mrs. Schafer had been a resident of
Bellaire for the past 25 years.
She is survived by her husband, George Schafer; her
aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Pugh; three daughters, Mrs. Freda Baker, of Bellaire;
Mrs. Vera Keyser, of Bellaire, and Miss Elizabeth, at home; one son-in-law, Dr.
Earl A. Schafer, of Bellaire; four sisters, Mrs. Alveratta Fraley, of Oklahoma;
Mrs. Hannah Rothenbuhler, of Cameron, O.; Mrs. Anna Hoppon, of Bellaire, O.,
Mrs. Airzona Strickler, of Okark, O., and three brothers, Elmer, of
Businessburg, O.; Adolph, of Ozark, O., and Walter, of Canton. Funeral services
will be conducted from the home on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev.
B. F. Leach, pastor of the Christian church of Somerton, O., in charge.
Following the services from the home the body will be taken to Somerton, O.,
where services will be conducted at the Christian church at 1:30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Leach in charge.
Stephen, Mary Elizabeth Stephen (nee-Miller)
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary
Elizabeth Stephen, daughter of Rhoda and Peter Miller, was born in
To
this union were born twelve children: Rosalie Powell, Batesville; Mary Massi
Clinton, Missouri; infant, deceased; Johnathan, deceased; Rachel King,
Summerfield; Julia Mercer, Summerfield; Jenny Percilla, Zanesville; John
Stephen, Calais; Lillie Wehr, Somerton; Josie, deceased; Oscar Stephen,
Summerfield; and Earl Stephen, Kuhn.
She is also survived by one brother, Joe Miller,
Woodsfield; one sister, Jennie Litmarsh, Chattanooga, Tenn., forty-two
grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.
She united with the
Ollom, Harriet Ollom
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Harriet Ollom passed away on Monday,
December 17, at her home near Clarington in her 88th year. Her
husband Adam H. Ollom passed away about 20 years ago.
Five
sons and 17 grandchildren survive, aside from many other relatives and friends.
Her maiden name was Atkinson.
Mrs.
Ollom had lived about this community and
During
the past five years she had been confined to home and bed, having lost her
eyesight and being physically unable to care for herself. Her son Wesley had
been the caretaker of the home during this time.
Mrs.
Ollom while blind and bed-fast enjoyed the company of those who chose to call
at the home and chat with her. Her thought was more for the enjoyment of others
and while her death is a shock to relatives, friends and the community, it is a
passing to a Rest of Peace and Happiness.
Funeral
services were held at the
Card of Thanks We desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and after the death of our dear mother, Harriet Ollom. Also
we extend our thanks to the minister, the choir and to those who furnished
autos. We feel grateful to all alike. Her Sons
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of John A. Tschappat 68, well known resident of
Shadyside, occurred at his home on
Mr. Tschappat was born in Clarington and had resided in
Bellaire and Shadyside for the past 40 years. He was very well known and was a
member of the Bellaire Christian Church.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Claudin Tschappat and the
following children: William and Reuben of Bellaire; Dr. John Tschappat of
The funeral services were held from the late home Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. B.F. Leach, minister of the Bellaire Christian
Church was in charge. Interment was in the
Christy,
Spirit of Democracy,
Edmond Robert Christy, son of Thomas Jay Christy and Nettie Carpenter Christy was
born December 16, 1915 and departed this life December 11, 1928, being at the
time of his death 12 years, 11 months and 25 days of age. He was a member of
the 7th grade at
He was
accidentally injured Saturday, Dec. 8th, and was immediately rushed
to the Martins Ferry Hospital where all that medical skill and loving hands
could do was gladly done for him , but God Knew best and called him to a land
where he will know no more of sorrow and pain.
He
leaves to mourn his departure, his father, mother, two sisters, two
grandmothers, two grandfathers and a host of other relatives and friends. One
brother dying in infancy will greet
Not
now but in the coming years
It may be in the
We’ll
read the meaning of our tears
And there, yes there, we’ll understand.
Card of Thanks We, the family,
desire to take this means to thank all our friends and neighbors who have so
freely aided us in this great sorrow, and especially the
Lovett, Mrs. Charles Lovett
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
dated, December 26, 1928
Mrs. Charles Lovett died Thursday morning at the family home in
She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two sons and one
daughter, besides a number of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Lovett was a woman of many fine qualities and will be
greatly missed.
Comer, William J. Comer
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends of the family received word here today (Wednesday)
Dec.26th of the death of W. J. Comer of
Clarington Independent
Rath, Chas. Rath
Hammer, Ella H. Hammer
Spirit of Democracy,
Together in Death
Mrs. Sophia Rath 78, died late Saturday from influenza and
in a near-bed at the same hospital, her husband, Chas. Rath, 79 died Sunday,
unaware of the death of his wife. Rath succumbed to the same illness.
Death also claimed Mrs. Ella H. Hammer, who succumbed to
pneumonia. The shock of her death Sunday took the life of her mother, Mrs.
Abigail Grant, 89.
Reed, George W. Reed
Source-Spirit of Democracy,
Death Takes Mayor of
Barnesville
Barnesville, O.-Dec.31.-The death of Mayor George W. Reed
61, occurred at his home here on
Mayor Reed was born in
Mr. Reed was first elected mayor of Barnesville in November
1925 and was re-elected in 1927. He is survived by one son, George Reed, Jr.
Funeral services were held at the
As a result of the death of Mayor Reed, Walter Outland will
have one year to serve Mayor Reed’s Term, which expires January 1, 1930. Mr.
Outland was sworn in Friday afternoon by Solicitor, J.H. Chaney.
Carpenter, Mrs. J.W. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. J.W. Carpenter 73, of
Weisend, Sophia Weisend (nee-Buss)
Spirit of Democracy,
The Angel of Death came quietly Sunday morning, December 23
and took her home above another pioneer settler of
Miss Sophia Buss was born March 28, 1856,in Greenland,
On January 20, 1885 she was married at
Mrs. Valentine Weisend was a most devoted wife and mother,
an ideal homemaker, a true neighbor and a devout and active member of St.
Bridgets’ Catholic Church. One of her greatest pleasures was to render service
to her church, in both its religious and social phases. She was ever foremost
in promoting its interests and never shirked an obligation. Mrs. Weisend led a
most exemplary life of service and her absence will be deeply felt not only in
her immediate home circle but among her many devoted friends and neighbors.
“We have loved her in life, let us not forget her in death”
by St. Ambrose.
Mrs. Weisend will be kindly remembered by the older people
as she formerly resided at
Grossenbacher, Frederick Lester Grossenbacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Frederick Lester, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T.
Grossenbacher of
He was stricken with bronchitis in November from which he
never fully recovered when tubercular meningitis made its appearance and his
desperate fight only lasted a few days when death called him home. All that
loving hands could possibly do was done but all of no avail.
He leaves to mourn his departure his grief-stricken
parents, three sisters, four brothers and a host of other relatives and
friends. One brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were:
Charles and Thomas Grossenbacher, Fred and Wm. Hinderlong and Orville Bayes of
Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berger and son Harry Melvin Hinderlong and Mrs.
Wm. Ingold of
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all our neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the
death of our darling son, Frederick Lester.
Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher
and Family
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Mrs. Martha Buckingham 87, former
Besides Mrs. McMillan, the deceased is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Leona Brummelle, Summerfield; Mrs. J.L. Danford,
Burdette,
Hoskinson, Paul Homer Hoskinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Again the Angel of Death has visited our community and
taken from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hoskinson their infant son Paul
Homer. He was born December 25, 1928 being only two days at the time of his
death.
Little Homer’s life was very short. He came to bring
Christmas cheer which was soon blighted when God called him home to that land
where sickness and trouble never come.
He leaves to mourn his sad departure, father, mother, four
sisters and three brothers, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Short services were conducted at the home by H.L. Ward after which the body was
taken to Mt. Carrick where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Danford and
the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Carrick Cemetery to await the coming of
Him who said “Suffer the little children to come unto Me for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven”
Here
on earth a little rosebud
Perished under death’s cold hand,
But
it’s blooming over yonder
In that Holy happy land.
We
shall miss him sadly, sadly miss him,
There will be one vacant chair,
But
the angels, they will kiss him
When he enters Heaven so fair.
Grandmother
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louise Snyder received a telegram that her brother,
Ernest Neuhart of
He leaves a wife, one son Clem of Chicago, Ill.; five
brothers as follows: Will of Pittsburgh, PA.; Fritz of Donora, PA.; George of
A brother Edward of Pittsburgh, died October 4th.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Julia Ann Boughner 71, well known Bellaire resident died
Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the family home,
She is survived by her husband, Wash Boughner; four
children, Mrs. June Kimes of Rose Hill; Mrs. Lucille Porter, Herman and William
Boughner of Bellaire; fifteen grandchildren; one brother, John Roemer of
Clarington, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary King of Bellville, Ohio.
Interment was made in
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. William Smith died Monday, December 31 at the home of
of her daughter, Mrs. James Cain, of Clarington, Route 2 in her 100th
year.
Her home was in New Martinsville but she had been spending
several weeks at Clarington when she became ill and passed away peacefully.
Short services were held at the Cain home Tuesday, the remains were then taken
to Bens Run,
Lovett, Ruth Anna Lovett (nee-Blair)
Spirit of Democracy,
Ruth Anna Lovett was born in
On December 4, 1900 she was united in marriage to Charles
F. Lovett and to this union were born four children; Forrest, Heber and Mary,
one child dying in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure, her husband; two
sons; one daughter; father and mother; two sisters and six brothers; besides a
host of other relatives and friends.
In early life she united with the Christian Union Church
and remained a faithful member until her death.
Funeral services were held at the
Card of Thanks We
wish to extend our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and
sympathy during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear wife and
mother, Ruth Anna Lovett. We also wish to
thank Rev. Weddle for his words of comfort. Husband and Children
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. F.C. Dye died Sunday morning December 30 at the family
home in
Funeral services were held at the
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 the death of our beloved wife and mother. F. C. Dye and Sons
Smith, Mary Ann Smith (nee-Stephens)
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Ann Stephens Smith, daughter of Ben and Mary Stephens was
born October 24, 1845 and died December 29,1928 being at the time of her death
83 years, 2 months and 5 days of age.
She was united in marriage with Daniel Smith in 1866 and to
this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons.
One son and two daughters preceded their mother to that
Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn her sad loss; one son, James Smith of
Houston, Texas; two daughters; Mrs. Laura Morris of Massillon, Ohio and Mrs.
Jessie Wilson of Hendrysburg, Ohio; also nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the home at
Hendrysburg by C.L. Mellott of Woodsfield and the remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery at Hendrysburg.
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services for William Henry Crooks were held
Wednesday afternoon from the late home on Belmont Ridge. Services were in
charge of Rev. G. E. Henderson of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was in
Mr. Crooks was born Nov. 26, 1863 and died December 30,
1928 aged 65. He was united in marriage,
January 26, 1888 with Mary Martha Riley.
He is survived by his widow and three sons; Bruce of Webb;
Samuel of Pugh Ridge and Roy of Crabapple. One son, Albert, died in infancy.
Lude, Fairy Mabel Lude (nee-Hobbs)
Spirit of Democracy,
Fairy Mabel Hobbs, daughter of ex-Probate Judge T.T. Hobbs
was born at
on Friday, December 28, 1928
at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 26 days. Death was due to influenza and
attendant complications.
Miss Hobbs grew to womanhood in the
Besides her husband and aged father she is survived by one
sister, Mrs. John Hubacher of Creston, O., one brother Earl of Antioch and a
number of other relatives.
She was converted and united with the
Funeral services were held at the late home on Monday,
December 28[sic] conducted by her pastor, Rev. Scott of the
Not
now, but in the coming years
It may be in the
We’ll
read the meaning of our tears
And there some time we’ll understand.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Ivan Rubel, son of George A. and Mamie Ankrom Rubel
was born March 23, 1914 being at the time of his death 14 years, 3 months and
23 days of age.
Of a bright and sunny disposition he was beloved by all who
knew him and will be sadly missed by his schoolmates and many friends. After an
illness of several months from a disease of the heart he was summoned home. God
in his wisdom had seen fit to transplant this blossom to a fairer garden where
pain, sorrow and heartaches are unknown.
He is survived by father, mother, five brothers, Benjamin
of Cambridge, Jacob, Okey, Hermie, and Arthur of the home; three sisters,
Barbara, Ada and Adelaide, also of the home; two sisters preceded him to the
Great Beyond in infancy.
He was laid to rest in the
Not
now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the
We’ll
read the meaning of our tears
And there, some time, we’ll understand.
Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses to Rev. Brueseke for his
comforting words and to all who assisted us in any way during our great sorrow.
Geo. A. Rubel and Family
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here last week of the death of Sadie E.
Brennan of
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2nd.
Cline,
Maggie P. Cline (nee-Briggs)
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Maggie P. Briggs Cline, wife of John W. Cline of
She leaves to mourn her sad loss, a husband; two daughters,
Alice and Gladys; two sons, Russell and Ralph, all of the home; her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs of Woodsfield; two sisters and six brothers as
follows: Mrs. Rebecca Keesor, Sherman and George Briggs of Woodsfield; Charles
and Jay Briggs of East Akron; Herman Briggs of South Zanesville and James
Briggs of Crooksville, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Two
brothers and five sisters have preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at
Mr. Cline was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly
missed not only in her home but by her many friends who can truthfully say:
A
precious one from us is gone
A
voice we loved is stilled
A
place is vacant in our house
Which
never can be filled.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Cordelia Ann Wells 68, wife of Leroy Wells passed away
at her family home in
She was the mother of 11 children, seven of whom with the
husband survive as follows: Mrs. Hulda Williams of Middlesburg; Mrs Ida Ripley
of
Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 o’clock conducted
by Rev. Luther Oliver of Newcomerstown. Burial was made in the
Williams, Rosa Lee Williams (nee-Phillips)
Spirit of Democracy,
Rosa Lee, wife of Reed Williams died at her home at
Summerfield Wednesday evening, December 26 following a several week’s illness.
She was the daughter of Jacob and Eliza Phillips and was born and reared at
Jacobsburg,
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter and a
grandson, Mrs. Harry Colland and son Kenneth of Columbus and a son Harry and
two grandchildren, Carlin and Betty Williams of the home, and one sister, Mrs.
Mary Alexander of
Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday
morning by Rev. Mike Danford of Woodsfield and interment was made in
Among the ones present were Dr. W.S.Williams of Orient;
harry Calland and wife of Columbus and Mrs. Nevada Williams of Ethel. Owing to
sickness a number of near relatives were unable to be present.
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