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1933
Margaret Ellen McMahon, nee Schneider
Source:
Newspaper clipping,
Margaret Ellen Schneider McMahon was born at Neuhart
Ridge on July 18, 1869 and passed away very suddenly at her home at Kerr
Station on September 18, 1933. She had attained the age of 64 years and two months.
In 1901 she was united in marriage with John McMahon. Two sons, William and
Albert, blessed this union who with their father mourn her sudden death and
loss.
The day before her death she was her usual self, waiting on her family the same
as always. Illness, sudden and acute seized her and death followed shortly.
Beside her immediate family she leaves to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs.
Catherine Millbaugh, of Lower Salem; Mrs. Louisa
Hoff, of Antioch, and Mrs. Anna Christman of
Woodsfield, and one brother John Schneider of Woodsfield Route 1, besides a
host of other relatives and friends.
On Wednesday afternoon, September 20, at 2 o'clock a throng of relatives and
friends paid their last tribute of respect to her sterling qualities as a neighbor,
sister, friend, mother and wife. Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of
Card
of Thanks: We desire in this way to express our sincere thanks and appreciation
to our many neighbors and friends for the kind deeds and expressions of
sympathy extended to us during the short illness and at the time of the death
of our dear wife and mother. Such kindness shall always be remembered.--John
McMahon and Sons.
Ault, Leander Ault
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
12, 1933
Lee Ault, aged 74 years and a highly respected citizen of
Woodsfield passed away at his home near Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, Tuesday
afternoon, January 10, 1933, at 4:00. Death was due to influenza followed
by pneumonia.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Arthur of Eastern
Avenue, and Clifford, of
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at
3:00 o’clock at the Woodsfield Church of Christ with Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor
in charge. Interment will be mad in
Michael J. Young
Source: The Monroe County Republican, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio in the year
of 1933, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
The Angel of death has again entered our home and taken from
our midst a dearly beloved husband and father, Michael J. Young, who was the
last of a family of five.
He was born October 28, 1849, in
He united with the
On May 20, 1877, he was united in marriage with Mollie Frank
and to this union nine children were born. All are living except Freeman
who preceded him in death on August 18, 1920.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and a kind
neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow and eight children,
namely: Edward and George, of Miltonsburg; Elmer, of
The body was laid to rest in the family lot at
He has not left us, but has gone before. There will be
a reunion if we also hold fast in our faith in Jesus Christ as our
Redeemer.
The death of Mr. John W. Burkhart aged 76, a well known resident of Temperanceville, occurred at his home Monday evening, following
a long illness. He was the son of
Anthony and Hannah Burkhart and is survived by three daughters and two sons.
Funeral was held in the St. Mary's Church at Temperanceville Wednesday and burial was made in the
Green, Ethel Green nee Rothaker
Death of Mrs. Ethel Green
January 12, 1933
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Ethel Green, age 37 years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rothaker, of Round
Bottom, died at her home at Jacobsburg, Belmont
County, on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. She is survived by her husband,
her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of her parents on Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock followed by final
obsequies at The Salem Evangelical Church. Interment will be made in the church
cemetery.
Source: Moundsville Journal, June 3, 1933
Mrs. Vonnie
(Fulmer) Snider, 26 was almost instantly killed when a bolt of lightning
struck. Her mother, Mrs. Edith Fulmer,
65, is confined to bed from shock, while Lloyd Snider, her husband was also
shocked.
Source: Moundsville Journal, June 6, 1933
Storm victim buried June 6,
1933.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vonnie Snider, wife of Lloyd Snider, killed when hit by
lightning at her home in Cresap Saturday evening,
were held this afternoon at 2:00 at the home.
Rev. Moore of the Paden City Christian church officiated and interment
was in
Source: The Daily Echo,
Mrs. Vonnie
Snider, 25, of Cresaps was the victim of a freakish
prank in one of the severest storms witnessed here in years. A bolt of lightning struck the house and ran down a corner board,
split off a big splinter two feet long against Mrs. Snider's shoulder. She was instantly killed by the impact and
her clothing was scorched and the woman's body was blistered and charred. Mrs.
Snider and her husband Lloyd Snider, 25, had moved to Cresaps
from
Services were held at her home in Cresaps and Rev. Moore of the Paden City Christian Church
officiated and interment was in
James William Jones, son of
Homer E. and Ruth E. Jones, was born September 26, 1933 and died December 14,
1933.
He leaves to mourn his sad
departure his father, mother, two sisters, Hazel Virginia and Gladys Eileen, grandfather,
two grandmothers and a host of other relatives and friends
His time on earth was short,
but he was a sweet baby and loved by all who knew him. But now he is safe in
the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon, December 15 at West union Church of Christ, with Raymond
Straight in charge. Interment was made in
Dearest Jimmie, thou hast left us,
And we cannot see thee more,
Yet the memories are with us
And they linger ever more.
Now our hearts are sad and lonely
Since thy voice we hear no more;
But ere long we hope to meet thee
On that bright eternal shore.
Day and night we sat beside him,
Hoping, praying he’d get well;
But this message came to cheer us:
Jesus doeth all things well.
Oh, dear Jimmie how we miss you.
Oh, how hard to give you up;
But the angels came down for you
And removed you from our lot.
Card of Thanks
We
take this means of thanking our neighbors and friends for their help and
kindness shown us during the illness and at the time of the death of our
darling baby boy. Mr. & Mrs. Homer Jones and Family.
Jack William Oldemeyer
Source:
Following an extended sickness, Jack William Oldemeyer, 22 years old, 1820 Court street, passed away
Sunday in a
Jack was the son of Herman Oldemeyer,
operator of a garage at Twenty-first and Court streets. He was born February
10, 1911, at Brush,
After being graduated from East high school in 1928 he
attended
Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Oldemeyer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday
afternoon in Christy’s funeral chapel. Rev. B.M. Watson will officiate and
burial will be in
Mrs. Anna Morris, 68, widow,
died at 9:40 am Thursday at her home,
Surviving are: a daughter,
Mrs. Isaac Rowley; a brother, J. F. Winchell of
Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at
the home. Burial in
Highman, Serepta Highman
Spirit of Democracy,
LKP#5
Mrs. Serepta Highman,
aged 72, was found dead in bed at her home near Booth Tuesday morning of last
week. She was the widow of James Highman and was a
native of
She is survived by three children: Harry, of near Booth,
The body was taken to the Mt. Hope M. E. Church near
Graysville Thursday where funeral services were held at
Mellott, Ruth Lucille Mellott
nee Dietrich
Spirit of Democracy,
As the mystery and joy of the Christmas season centered around the four happy children in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Homer Mellott, of Woodsfield, suddenly the wonderful
wife and mother to whom they turned with the wondering questioning heart of
childhood, was stricken ill with influenza and its frequent complications
including pneumonia. And for several anxious days and nights, the hearts of
loved ones, inside and outside the home, vibrated between hope and fear, as the
brave-hearted mother made a losing fight for life. And during the first hour of
Friday, December 30th, another mother-heart passed to her reward,
there to await the day when she shall meet those her own heart inspired to love
the good and true. And what greater goal could be set before us than to meet in
an unbroken circle of parents, family and friends in a Land where sorrow and
pain of death and parting never come!
Ruth Lucille, daughter of Ex-Commissioner and Mrs. William
E. Dietrich was born near
On
They began housekeeping in Woodsfield and their happy home
life was blessed with four children, bright and happy and the delight not only
of father and mother, but of grandparents as well. Husband and children,
William Louis, Ruth Elizabeth, Homer Franklin and John Dietrich, survive her as
do also her parents, two brothers and one sister. They are Donald Dietrich, of
Mrs. Mellotts’s brother Donald
was one of the first contingent of nine men to leave camp from
Mrs. Mellott was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and on Monday afternoon funeral services were
conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. J. Jones, assisted by Dr. C. W. Cooper of
Barnesville, and Rev. W. J. Hooker, the present minister at Hannibal. Interment
was made in
Card of Thanks—Whatever of service
I may ever have rendered, whatever of kindness I may have bestowed, were
returned many fold at the time of the recent illness and death of our beloved
wife and mother, Mrs. Lucille Mellott. Only those who
have passed through a similar experience can realize and truly appreciate the
wonderful sustaining effect of such practical help and sympathy. We are more
grateful than we can put into words for every kindness bestowed in our hours of
heavy sorrow, which you helped make easier to bear. With
deepest gratitude.
HOMER F. MELLOTT AND FAMILY
Shell, Marjorie Shell
Spirit of Democracy,
The entire community was saddened to learn of the death of
Marjorie Shell, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shell, who passed away
Monday morning at
She is survived by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Guy
Taylor, of Woodsfield; one brother, Paul Shell, of
Funeral services were held from the place of death on
Wednesday in charge of her pastor, Rev. Earl Wood, of the
Hardesty, Anna Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy,
Following funeral services for Mrs. Anna Hardesty, of
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. George Denbow of Woodsfield, is a sister of the deceased.
Finch, Charles Franklin Finch
Spirit of Democracy,
After an illness of several months, which began on June 3
when he was hurt in an accident, Frank Finch passed away at
Charles Franklin Finch was born near Somerton 65 years ago
last December 24. He was the son of John and Mollie Finch and grew to manhood
in that vicinity. For the past 14 years he has lived in Barnesville but all his
life previous to that had been spent at Somerton except for two short intervals
when he lived at Woodsfield and Moundsville.
In young manhood he was married to Leota
Neptune who with three of his children preceded him in death. In 1917 he was
married to Bertha Dickson who survives him. Other survivors are his four
children, Earl Finch, of
Mr. Finch’s occupation was that of farming and stock
dealing. One of his interests was the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the oldest
members of the Blue Lodge of Somerton and also belonged to the Chapter, Council
and Eastern Star of Barnesville. He belonged to Belmont Grange and had been
active in it. Mr. Finch was a man of extremely cordial and pleasant manner, and
his death is mourned by a large number of friends.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at
Clegg, R. M. Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
R. M. Clegg, aged 86 years, died Monday at the home of his
son Homer near Round Bottom. He was stricken with paralysis a few days previous
while visiting at his son’s home. Neither medical aid nor nursing could restore
nerve force, depleted over a period of more than
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Irene Bendel, of Round Bottom,
followed by interment in
Besides son and daughter above referred to he is survived
by his aged widow, two other daughters, Mrs. Fred Marshall and Mrs. S. A.
Francis, of Clarington R.3, and one son, Atty. S. R. Clegg, of Colfax,
Washington; also many other near relatives and friends. Mrs. S. H. Haudenschield of
Mr. Clegg and his wife had lived for several years, much of
the time being located in Clarington after leaving the farm. He was a well
known, industrious citizen and his home was one of the truly American type, always open and hospitable. Mr. Clegg enjoyed a wide
acquaintance beyond his community and many friends mourn his passing. We hope
to publish a suitable obituary notice later.
Goldfinger, Robert T. Goldfinger
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert T. Goldfinger, 65, well
known oil operator, dropped dead Monday morning at
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Glenn, of
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from the
Winkler, William W. Winkler
Spirit of Democracy,
William W. Winkler, 43, head of the Winkler Insurance
agency, located in the Commonwealth building, Pittsburgh, and resident of 124
Knoll avenue, Ingram, Pittsburgh, died Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 0’clock at the
Ischy home near Round Bottom.
Mr. Winkler, a World war veteran and brother of Arthur and
George Winkler, of
Mr. Winkler was born in
He was a member of the American Legion and was a 32nd
degree Mason.
He was a member of the
Funeral services were conducted from the
Pugh, George Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here Monday by Mrs. Vernon Adair of
Sycamore st. of the death of her uncle, George Pugh,
aged 72 which occurred at his late home.
Mr. Pugh resided for a number of years on the farm near the
new fair ground here, and was superintendent of the Children’s Home for several
years. He was a man of sterling qualities and news of her death will be
received with great regret.
Three children survive; Mrs. Pugh’s death occurred about a
year ago.
[submitter’s note—The rest of this
obituary is unreadable]
Donnely, Julia Donnely
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Julia Donnely, aged 35 while
leaning over the stove to straighten a ring around the stove pipe, Sunday about
Miss Donnely lived with her
mother, Mrs. Dora Donnely and one brother Robert Donnely about three miles north of town.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at
The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Norris, Anna Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Anna Norris, aged 63 years died Tuesday morning at the
home of her brother Charles T. Norris of Woodsfield Route 5. Her serious
illness was of short duration and death was due to pleural pneumonia.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon in charge
of her pastor, Rev. J. L. Baker, of
Besides the brother above mentioned she is also survived by
two other brothers, George and Clem Norris, of Woodsfield. Miss Norris was
rather reticent and retiring in disposition, and was respected by all who knew
her.
Funeral services were followed by interment in Moffett
cemetery and were largely attended.
Saffle, Richard Eugene Saffle
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services for Richard Eugene, the eight-day-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. David Saffle, were held Tuesday
afternoon at
Surviving are the parents, one brother and sister, his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Saffle and Mrs.
Hoover of Woodsfield. A number of other relatives survive.
Burial was made in the
McFadden, James Wesley McFadden
Spirit of Democracy,
James Wesley McFadden, 50, who died Sunday at his home in
Booth, Coshocton county, was laid to rest Wednesday
morning at
Death followed a heart attack. The deceased was a prominent
farmer and school teacher of Coshocton. He was a native of
Surviving are his widow, four daughters, Geneva, at home;
Mrs. Homer Sharp, of Uhrichsville; Mrs. Robert Ayers, of Marr; Mrs. Howard
Burris, of Kippling; four sons, Hobart, of the home;
Harry and Burt, of Booth and William McFadden of Frazeysburg; also four
sisters, one brother and 11 grandchildren.
Kasserman, J. W. Kasserman
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends and relatives in
Mr. Kasserman was born in
Mr. Kasserman is best known as a
successful teacher in eastern
Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday
afternoon at
Henning, Mrs. Henry Henning
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Henry Henning, age 72 years, of near Round Bottom,
died Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl McKelvey, of
The body was brought to Woodsfield on Saturday afternoon
and services were conducted at the Methodist church here on Sunday afternoon by
her pastor, Rev. Paul Brodt, of Somerton, assisted by
Rev. William Jones.
Burial was made in Oaklawn
cemetery.
Mrs. Henning leaves to mourn, her husband and three
daughters, Mrs. Carl McKelvey, Mrs. Sylvester Kerner and Mrs. Carl Rueffener,
all of Ravenna. She was a highly respected woman, and many friends especially
in eastern
Bachman, Mrs. Adolph Bachman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Adolph Bachman, 76, of
Surviving are her husband, and three son, Alex and Adolph,
of New Martinsville, and Charles, of near Morton. A daughter died several years
ago.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the
Dornbush, Robert Cady Dornbush
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at
The infant was born
Surviving are the parents, one sister and two brothers,
Margaret, Clifford and Charles of the home.
Services were in charge of Rev. W J. Linebach
of the First Christian Church. Burial was made in the Crestview cemetery, south
of Barnesville.
Seal, George Seal
Spirit of Democracy,
George Seal, a prominent citizen of Beallsville, died
suddenly at his home this Thursday
He is survived by his wife and one son Paul Seal, of
Barnesville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Gray, Mrs. Bradford Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Bradford Gray, 83, highly esteemed citizen of
Woodsfield, passed away Sunday evening at her home on
Surviving are three daughters and three sons, namely; Mrs.
Laura Curtis of the home; Mrs. Garrett Jones and Mrs. Clement Dougherty, of
near Woodsfield; Roy Gray of the home; Albert and Frank of near Woodsfield.
Her husband preceded her in
death a few years ago. A number of other relatives and friends survive.
Mrs. Gray came from one of
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at
Calland, H. J. Calland
Spirit of Democracy,
H. J. Calland, 73, died at his
home east of Summerfield at
He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Martha Lieuellen; six sons, William, McConnelsville;
Ward,
Funeral services were held on Wednesday in charge of Rev.
J. A. Hopkins, of
The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of their many friends.
Hickman, Emma J. Hickman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emma J. Hickman, aged 59 years, passed away Wednesday
morning at her home at Laings following an illness of
about ten days.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lawrence, of
Mrs. Hickman was a woman of many fine qualities and highly
respected by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed, not only in the home
but by the entire community.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at
Dougherty, Louisa Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Louisa Dougherty, aged 63
passed away Friday at her residence on
She is survived by five brothers, Henry and Fred, of
Miss Dougherty was a member of St. Sylvester’s church, was
a woman of many fine qualities and will be greatly missed. She came from one of
Funeral services were held at St. Sylvester’s church on
Monday morning at
Dye, C. O. Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge C. O. Dye, 66, of Caldwell, common pleas judge for
He was an outstanding citizen in Noble county and very
active in Democratic politics. He is survived by his wife, one son and three daughters,
Mrs. Dorothy Cooper Compton, of
Judge Dye was well known in Woodsfield having held court
here on several occasions and serving in place of the local Common Pleas Judge.
Schumacher, Hannah Schumacher nee Wahl
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Hannah Schumacher, aged 78 years, and widow of the
late Anthony Schumacher, died Sunday morning about
Her husband preceded her in death last July and since that
time she has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. George T. Schumacher of Maple avenue
where she was tenderly cared for and everything possible for her comfort.
She is survived by one brother, Peter Wahl and one sister
Mrs. Mina Schumacher of
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at
The services were in charge of her pastor Rev. J. G. Mehler assisted by Rev. Carl Heilman,
of Miltonsburg, and Rev. Michael Sullivan of Barnesville.
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Baker, Vera Grace Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Vera Grace, aged six years and daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Baker, died at her home at
She is survived by her parents, one sister Marjorie and one
brother Junior, besides a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday
afternoon at
Smith, Daniel W. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel W. Smith, aged about 78 years, died Wednesday, May
31st,
At his home near Rinard Mills, death being due to a heart attack, his health
apparently being as good as usual. His wife preceded him in death about three
years ago, leaving one son Jewett who made his home with his father. There are
also two sisters and one brother, Mrs. George English of Woodsfield; Mrs.
Jeanette Hill, of
Funeral services were held on Friday at the late home in
charge of Rev. W. A. Weddle, of the M. E. Church. Mr. Smith was a good neighbor
and friend and will be missed by his community where he spent practically his
entire life.
Stephen, Frank Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
The
It is said that as the father opened the latch of the gate,
the older boy fired a shotgun at close range, the charge passing through the
elder Stephen’s arm near the elbow. And as Frank drew nearer he was shot
through the abdomen, the weapon being a .45 calibar
revolver, the bullet passing through the boy’s body. He was taken to
Jesse was arrested about
Being under eighteen years of age
the accused was taken before Juvenile Judge C. O. Polen
on Tuesday, who, under the law, referred him to the Bureau of Juvenile Research
at
There are eleven children in the family, which is said to
be in straitened circumstances at times.
Funeral services for the dead boy were held at the late
home on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Prosecuting Attorney, John K. Sawyers, Jr., has been
retained as counsel for Jesse Stephen.
Self-defense will be urges in Stephen’s behalf, and it will
be set forth that he not only acted to protect himself but also his mother.
[d. June 4, 1933]
Reinherr, Caroline Reinherr
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Caroline Reinherr, aged 86 years
and highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, passed away at her home on
She is survived by one son, W. F. Reinherr,
of
Mrs. Reinherr was a good mother
and neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever she could. She will
be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was a member of
Funeral services will be held at the home at
Yoho, Carrothers Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
The following is taken from a
“The fiftieth death as the result of
automobile accidents in
Carrothers Yoho was a son of the
late Probate Judge and Mrs. R. P. Yoho. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Anna Smith of
[d—
McVey, Mrs. Sinclair McVey
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sinclair McVey, aged 74 years, passed away early this
Thursday morning. Her death followed an extended illness from complications due
to her advanced years. Mrs. McVey was a woman of many fine qualities and was
highly respected by her neighbors and many friends. She is survived by several
children and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at
Zogg, Henry L. Zogg
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry L. Zogg, aged 55 years, of
Mr. Zogg was a son of the late
Leonard and Caroline Zogg and had spent the major
part of his life in Elm Grove and Wellsburg, W.Va, having
moved to
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Summerville Zogg; four brothers Leonard S., of Woodsfield; Walter and
Earnest, or Wellsburg, and Herbert C., of
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at
English, Amanda English nee Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Amanda Smith English, aged 76 years, passed away at
her home on South Sycamore-st. Sunday morning after
an illness of about a week due to an attack of pneumonia.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mary Nalley, of the home; Mrs. C. E. Smith, of
Mrs. English’s husband, the late George English preceded
her in death only about three weeks ago having died on June 13. A brother
Daniel W. Smith, of Rinard Mills died on May 31st.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon with short
services being held at the home at
Mrs. English has a legion of friends who are saddened by
her passing. She was a good mother and friend and will be greatly missed by all
who knew her. [Amanda died
Craig, Robert Elmer Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday evening, Robert Elmer Craig, aged about 15 years
was almost instantly killed in an accident at a gas well on the farm of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Craig, of Woodsfield Route 4. The well was being
abandoned by its owners and employes were pulling the
casing. Part of it had been removed and at a certain point in the process, a
pocket of gas was released, probably from the salt sand. Among the debris,
blown from the hole, was a 10-foot piece of pipe, said to be 1½ inch in
diameter.
The pipe went high into the air, like a sky rocket and fell
about 100 feet from the well. It struck the Craig boy who was collecting oil
from a ravine nearby, to be used for kindling fires. He suffered a fracture of
his ankle, shoulder and hip, several ribs and a severe head wound, evidently
with concussion of the brain. He was rushed to a physician at Woodsfield, but
death occurred on the way.
He was a fine type of young man and is survived by his
parents and one sister Mildred, of the home.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Carrick M. E. Church
Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. A. A. Dye and Rev. J. L. Baker. Interment in Mt. Carrick cemetery. The family
have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. [
Robert died—
Keyser, Mrs. Dixon Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. James Billman were called to
Brown, Charles Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cronin received a telegram Monday,
announcing the death of Charles Brown, killed in an accident at
Funeral services were held Wednesday. Mr. Brown is survived
by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Alva Jackson, of near
We
hope to publish a suitable obituary notice later.
Leasure, Earl Leasure
Spirit of Democracy,
On Wednesday evening about
The boy was rushed to
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Short
services at the home will be followed by services at the Mt. Tabor M. E.
Church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. G. H. Langford.
The grief stricken family have the
sincere sympathy of the entire community. [date of
death—
Matchett, Frank M. Matchett
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank M. Matchett, aged 81 years,
died Monday evening at his home in
Mr. Matchett was widely known in
his community which he served as Justice of the Peace for many years, being
drafted for the place long after he desired to be relieved of its burdens and
responsibilities.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Matthews and
Mrs. Otha Willison, and a
number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church of Malaga,
of which he was a member and were in charge of Rev. M. Lafollette of Somerton. Interment at the Bush cemetery.
We hope to publish a more complete obituary notice later.
[Frank
died--
Mallory, Rose Mallory nee Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rose Mallory, 76, widow of the late Atty. W.E.
Mallory, died in her home on
Mrs. Mallory is survived by one son, Walter E. Mallory, of
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at
[d. October 11, 1933]
Craig, Charles S. Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles S. Craig, aged 66 years, died at the home of his
son-in-law, Deputy Sheriff Crawford, about
Mr. Craig had been in fair
health after recovering from a recent severe illness of pneumonia and had been
up and about for several days. Wednesday evening he had eaten supper at the
Emanuel Scarborough home on
Besides his widow he is survived by the following children:
Mrs. Clarence Crawford, with whom he has made his home for several weeks; Mrs.
Fred Harmon, of Oblong,
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at
[Charles died
Connelly, Paul Connelly
Spirit of Democracy,
Paul Connelly, 25, of
The shot was fired by Brindley
Harris, Martins Ferry, a hunting companion.
The two men drove to Woodsfield early Saturday morning and
with Guy Nalley, who resides on a farm adjoining that
on which the tragedy took
place, went out for a day’s hunt.
According to the testimony given to Coroner Paul Turner,
Connelly was over the brow of a hill with Harris down in sort of a hollow.
Harris routed a rabbit which dashed up the hill.
Just as it neared the top Harris fired and about the same
instant Connelly walked up over the brow right in line with the shot which
struck him about the body and right side of the head. Scores of shot pierced
his body and he died soon after reaching a doctor’s office in Woodsfield.
None of the shot penetrated Connelly’s body sufficiently
deep to have resulted in his death, it is stated, death being attributed to
what physicians term “shock.”
The body was taken to the Bauer and Willison
funeral parlors, where it was prepared for burial, and was removed to the late
home in Martins Ferry Saturday evening.
Before his death Connelly exonerated Harris from all blame
for the tragedy, stating that he should have informed the latter of his
position at the time.
Martins Ferry police were notified of the accident about
Besides his widow Connelly is survived by two children,
Charles and Pauline; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Connelly, Stop 7, N. Zane
highway; also by a sister and two brothers.
Short funeral services were held in the family home on
Tuesday morning followed by final rites at
Jones, Adelbert Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Adelbert Jones, aged 82 years,
passed away on Sunday morning about
Mr. Jones had been in failing health for the past few years
and on Thursday evening of last week sustained a badly fractured hip when he
fell at his home.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hammett, of
His wife and a daughter preceded him in death.
Mr. Jones was a highly esteemed resident of Woodsfield. He
had spent practically his entire life here and had made for himself a legion of
friends who are sorry to learn of his death.
Funeral services were held at the late home at
The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Among the relatives attending the funeral from a distance
were the following: Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hammett and daughters Misses Helen and
Jeanette, of
DeCovey, Arthur DeCovey
Spirit of Democracy,
Arthur DeCovey, manager of the DeCovey Confectionary, South Main-st,
died in the
DeCovey accompanied by Ambrose
Brooks, also of Woodsfield, student in the local high school, were hunting on
the Joseph Burkhart farm northeast of Woodsfield about 3:00 o’clock Thursday.
Sighting a rabbit, DeCovey asked Brooks to hand him
the gun he was carrying. The hunters had previously exchanged weapons. DeCovey asked for his own gun. In the exchange of guns the
one DeCovey passed to Brooks, with the muzzle
pointing toward himself, was discharged from some
cause not definitely known. The full contents of the shell entered DeCovey’s left leg at a point just below the groin, the end
of the muzzle almost touching the victim at the time of the discharge.
As soon as possible after the accident Decovey
was brought to the office of a local physician by Sylvester Schumacher, O. S.
Mann and Brooks, the latter having immediately summoned assistance. DeCovey was given first aid and then taken to the
Mr. DeCovey, who was accompanied
to the hospital by Mrs. DeCovey, remained conscious
until the end, and made a special request that Brooks be absolved of any blame
for what had happened.
The body was brought to the Bauer & Willison
mortuary Friday forenoon where it was prepared for burial and later was taken
to the home on South Main-st.
Short funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at
At the services the following facts were given concerning
the life and family relationship to the deceased:
Arthur William DeCovey,
son of the late Charles DeCovey and Mrs. Anna, nee Helfrich, Ryan, was born
On
Besides his wife, Estella Opal DeCovey,
he leaves to mourn his sudden and tragic departure, his mother, Mrs. T. W.
Ryan, with her husband, Arthur’s step-father of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; five
brothers, Charles, Frank, and George DeCovey, of
Akron; William Anderson of Woodsfield and Robert Anderson, of Cuyahoga Falls;
two sisters, Mrs. Ida M Hoff, of Akron, and Mrs. Ella Mueller, of Los Angeles,
Calif. Other members of the home are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morris,
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We are the weavers of the pattern of life known as our
daily existence. During every waking hour we are weaving threads of greater or
lesser strength, unconsciously and unthinkingly, perhaps, but the finished
product shows the character of the weaver. Since no human being is perfect, the
result is not perfection. But here and there may be detected threads of
outstanding strength and beauty.
As one who knew Mr. DeCovey
rather well, we were impressed with an outstanding trait displayed in his daily
life. Although happily united to the one whose dream of happiness has been
blasted by his untimely death, he did not forget the problems that confronted
the large of whom he was one, but continued to make their problems his
problems. A loving and devoted mother still continued to share the counsel of a
loyal son.
In the course of the funeral service Rev. Fox related
incidents connected with his friendship he had come to cherish highly. These
incidents showed the extremely human side of the deceased and served to
indicate that in his passing the community had lost a citizen whose influence
was for the betterment of his fellow citizens.
The day that funeral services were conducted for Arthur DeCovey was the day upon which he had indicated his desire
to be enrolled as a member of
Fate has seldom dealt a more cruel
blow than the one which has been delivered to the young wife, the mother, the
family and friends of Mr. DeCovey. The circumstances
surrounding his passing are poignant to a degree seldom noted in the life of
this community; many lessons can be and should be learned from his demise in
the prime of young manhood.
Card of Thanks—We desire
to express our sincere appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy
shown us during our recent bereavement.
MRS. ARTHUR DECOVEY MRS. T. W. RYAN & FAMILY
Oden, Margaret Emily Oden
nee Leasure
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Emily Oden, 58,
passed away at her home on
Surviving are a sister, Mrs.
William House, of
Mrs. Oden was preceded in death
by her husband, N. E. Oden and one sister.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at
Mrs. Oden was a highly respected
resident of Woodsfield and has a host of friends who are saddened by her death.
She was a member of
[d.December 16, 1933]
Gordon, Mary Gordon nee Neff
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. W. E. Moore received word Wednesday of the death of
her aunt Mrs. Mary Gordon, wife of the late Rev. James Gordon at St. Clairsville. Mrs. Gordon was before her marriage, Miss Mary
Neff and was born in
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