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1939
Marguerite Brubach (nee Matz)
Source: Newspaper clipping, August 1939
Mrs. Marguerite Brubach, nee Matz, was born February 15,
1852, at Ober-Schlattersbach, Rhein - Pfaltz Byron, Germany, the daughter of
Peter and Eva Matz. She died August 21, 1939, at the age of 87.
She was baptized and confirmed in
She is mourned by her two sisters: Mrs. Mary Stauch and Mrs.
Eva Hettig; by four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild, besides many other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Claus, and at
Source: The Monroe County Beacon,
William Thomas Christman, aged 66, passed away at
his home in south Woodsfield, Sunday morning. He had been ill since
August. Mr. Christman was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Christman.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Smith Christman,
two sons, Walter, of the home, and Arthur Christman, of Woodsfield, and several
grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Pearl Sims, preceded him in death several
months ago. One brother, Henry Christman, of Woodsfield, R. 3, and one sister,
Mrs. Barbara Diehl, of
The body was brought to the Bauer, Willison &
Turner Funeral Home and returned to the late home, Sunday evening.
Funeral services will be held at the late home,
Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. Harry bates, of Sugar Creek,
Ohio, former pastor of the Woodsfield F. M. church, officiating. Burial will be
made in OakLawn cemetery.
Source: Noble
Tony Carpenter, aged
fifty years, World War veteran and a lifelong resident of
Source: from the Florence
Wilson scrapbooks at the Barnesville,
The death of Mrs. John W. Bunting
highly esteemed
Lucetta Morris Bunting, a daughter of
Thomas and Caroline Morris was born Feb. 11, 1872 in
Funeral services Thursday afternoon in
East Main Street Church of Christ at 2:30 conducted by Evangelist Johnson of
Marietta. Burial will be made in Southern Cemetery in charge of Campbell
Funeral directors.
Schneider, John J.
Schneider
Source—Newsclipping From the Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection July 19, 1939 This date was penciled in the
clipping
Schneider, John J., aged 74 years, died suddenly at
his home near
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Homer and
George, of Woodsfield; and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Marple of Woodsfield,
and another daughter of the home, besides many more distant relatives and
friends including two sisters, Mrs. Henry Hoff, of Antioch, and Mrs. Andrew
Christman of Woodsfield.
He was a member of the
Source: Noble
Funeral services for Henry Carpenter,
aged seventy-four years, lifelong resident of
John
J. Schneider
July 19, 1939 This date was penciled in the clipping
John J. Schneider, aged 74 years, died suddenly at his home near Antioch
about 1:00 o'clock noon Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Homer and George, of Woodsfield; and tow
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Marple, of Woodsfield, and another daughter of the
home, besides many more distant relatives and friends including two sisters,
Mrs. Henry Hoff, of Antioch and Mrs Andrew Christman of Woodsfield.
He was a member of the
Short funeral services will be held at the late home at 2:00 o'clock Friday
afternoon followed by final rites at the
Source: The
William Schell was born December 22,
1859, in
He passed away February 23, 1939 in a
Beatrice hospital after a short illness. He was the last in his family to
answer the final summons. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the
Congregational church, conducted by Rev. McKenzie, followed by interment in the
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby express our sincere thanks to
our many kind neighbors and friends, for their kindness and sympathy received
during the illness and death of our father.
The Schell Family
Source: The
Woodsfield--Word has been received by
local relatives and friends of the death of Fred Neuhart, which occurred Monday
[Sept. 18, 1939] at the home in
Surviving are one daughter, Catherine,
of the home; one son George of Miami, Fla., and five grandchildren. A number of
more distant relatives reside in and around Woodsfield.
Funeral services will be held at 9
o'clock Friday morning in Donora. Burial will be at that place.
Source:
Monday 17 April 1939
Woodsfield, April 17--
Sylvester Yoho, 78, highly esteemed Monroe County man, passed away Friday at
his home near Woodsfield. He had been ill for the past few months.
Surviving are his wife and
six daughters, Mrs. Clara Weber, Lewisville; Mrs. Bertha Yoho, of the home;
Mrs. Adda Roth, Zanesville; Mrs. Freeda Holman, Steubenville; Mrs. Rodie
Hackathorne, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Laura Billman, Woodsfield; one son also
survives. Everett Yoho of the home. Mr. Yoho was a retired oil well driller and
farmer and spent his entire life in this community where he made many friends
for himself. He was a member of the
Kahrig, Carrie Kahrig nee Kirsch
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#7
Mrs. Carrie Kahrig, 76, widow of Henry Kahrig, died
Saturday afternoon at
She was born in
Her
husband died
She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Foster Hayes at whose home she died and Mrs.
John Cosby, of
Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at
Kahrig, Raymond Albert Kahrig
LKP#1
Raymond A. Kahrig, son of Alfred and Gertrude Kahrig. Born
Short funeral services were held Tues. afternoon on May 2,
at
Freitag, Lois Eilene Freitag
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#5
Lois Eilene Freitag, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Freitag, of
She is survived by her father and mother, her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Feritag, of Woodsfield, of Woodsfield, Rt. 3, and Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. McCammon, of Woodsfield, besides a host of other relatives and
friends.
Lois Eilene didn’t stay with us but a few hours, when Jesus
called her Home. He needed a little rose in heaven like Lois Eilene.
Kahrig, Raymond Albert Kahrig 2nd obit
LKP#7
The angel of death has again visited our home and called
another sweet and beautiful life from our midst, it being the life of Raymond
Albert, little son of Alfred and Gertrude Kahrig.
Raymond was born
He was baptized on
Left to mourn are his father and mother, two brothers;
Marion, aged six years, Lewis, 14 months and
He was preceded in death by a sister, who died in infancy
five years ago.
He also leaves his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George L.
Christman and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kahrig and great grandfather, George
Pfalzgraf. Several aunts and uncles and a large number of cousins besides many
friends.
Raymond was a lovely child and was loved by everyone who
knew him. He had a smile for everyone. All was done that loving hands and
medical skill could do to save him, yet he was taken away leaving a vacant
place that never can be filled. His passing so early in life is greatly mourned
by relatives and all who knew him.
Short funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 2nd
at
No one knows how much we miss him;
Only those who’ve lost can tell
Of the grief that’s borne in silence,
For the one we loved so well.
We shall now be sad and lonely,
Since thy voice we hear no more;
But again we hope to meet thee
On that bright, eternal shore.
Card of Thanks—We take this
method of thanking our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in any
way during the illness and at the time of the death of our darling Raymond.
Especially do we thank Rev. William R. Walch for his kind words of sympathy and
the choir of the church, also those who sent beautiful flowers. This kindness
will never be forgotten.
Betts, George Harold Betts
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#4
George Harold, son of Charles Franklin and Rosa E. Betts,
was born near
He leaves upon this earth to mourn his departure and
cherish his memory, his father, mother, four brothers and four sisters, namely,
Elbert Betts, of Lewisville; Mrs. Raymond Christman, of
He was preceded in
death by one brother, Woodrow, seventeen years ago.
He spent his entire life in the
George will be sadly missed by his many relatives and
friends but we
believe it was the will of
God that he be called home at this time. He won his friends by his pleasing
personality and his willingness to devote his time to bringing happiness to
others. The last year of his life was filled with much suffering and pain which
he bore in silence.
Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday, November 5th
, with Minister J. V. A. Traylor in charge. Burial in
Beneth our eyes you faded slowly
Growing day by day more frail,
Bearing sweetly all your sufferings
Without murmur, moan and wail.
In the household many weep
That your race so soon be run,
But we should not mourn for you
And the Savior bade you come.
We loved you, yes we love you
But your Savior loved you more,
So the angels sweetly called you
To that sweet forevermore.
The flowers we lay on your grave
Will wither and decay,
But the love we have for you
Shall never fade away.
Peaceful be thy rest, dear George
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life we love you early
In death we do the same.
Ackerman, Mary Ackerman nee Niesz
LKP#2
Mrs. Herman Ackerman, nee Mary Niesz, was born in
At the age of three years, her parents moved to
In 1862 she was married to Herman Ackerman. This union was
blessed with seven children: Anna Bintz, John Ackerman, and Henry Ackerman of
Somerton; Mary Christman of Lewisville; Matilda Seebach of Limaville; Clara
Christman of Calais, and Benjamin Ackerman of Donora, Pa.
Anna preceded her in death on
Mrs. Ackerman died on June 22nd about
She leaves to mourn her death, besides the children, the
following: twenty-nine grandchildren, sixty-seven great grandchildren, one
great-great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday morning, June 25th,
at
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Lee Hines, three year old son of Alonzo Hines of
Stafford, drowned last Saturday [March 25, 1939] in a spring three feet deep
near his home.
He had accompanied his older brother down to watch their
grandfather, Lee Hines, plow. After staying there awhile they told him that they
were going to the house. On the way to the house Robert said that he was going
back to wait for his grandfather to come, so the older boy went on to the
house. Some time later the grandfather came in alone and upon being asked where
Robert was, said that he hadn’t seen him. After a short search they found the
body of Robert in the spring.
It is said that there might have been a chance to save the
boy had the water in the spring been warmer.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Creighton
Ridge church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hines,
one brother and one sister. The sorrowing family have universal sympathy in
their bereavement.
Spirit of Democracy,
C. G. Vogel, contractor who built the Life Theatre for
Jesse Shannon, fell last Tuesday [
The accident occurred while he was inspecting one of the
theatres he was building at West View near
Mr. Vogel was 49 years of age and lived in
His many friends in Woodsfield will mourn the loss of a
real friend and a good craftsman.
Spirit of Democracy,
The body was discovered by two young men, who were walking
in the tracks. They notified police, who in turn called the coroner. He had
been dead about two hours when found.
When discovered the body was face down in the center of the
tracks. The shotgun charge had passed through the body, entering it near the
left breast.
It was found that Mr. Moore had borrowed the shotgun from a
friend.
The
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at
Stauch, Thomas Theodore Stauch
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Theodore Stauch, aged 28 years,
Stauch was born and reared in the
He was associated with the
Stauch’s forte was low acrobatics and he was one of a few
fliers to take off and land on the top of an automobile. He was to have
appeared in an airshow at
Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Langer of
Short funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at
Spirit of Democracy,
John “Dutch” Brown, aged 60, of Round Bottom, was instantly
killed Tuesday morning [December 19, 1939] when his clothing caught in a belt
of a sawmill. Brown’s arm was torn off, his neck broken, his legs and other arm
broken and his body badly mangled.
The accident occurred one mile out of Clarington on the
Woodsfield and Clarington road where Brown and his brother operated a sawmill.
The body was removed to the Rush funeral home in
Clarington. The funeral will be held at Chapel Hill Methodist church near Round
Bottom on Thursday at
Brown’s wife preceded him in death several years ago. He
has no children.
Prince, Mary Prince nee Kaufman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. J. W. Prince, aged 42 years, of
Mrs. Prince is survived by her husband and four children. A
number of other relatives in
Details of the accident have not been learned.
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Edgar Amos, 74, outstanding citizen of
Mr. Amos was for many years president and general manager
of the Jeffersonian Company and later president of the Citizens Savings Bank
Company.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Daisy Virden, 55, Died on Thursday [1939]
Death Followed Lengthy Illness of Anemia; Funeral Held on Sunday Funeral
services were held from the Methodist Church here at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon
for Mrs. Daisy Morris Virden, 55, wife of E. Warren Virden, rural mail
carrier. She died in the
Mrs. Virden was born March
10, 1884 in Cowen,
Besides her husband, Mrs.
Virden is survived by four children who are:
Harry P. Virden,
Mrs. Virden’s mother, Mrs.
Ella Morris of this city also survives with three brothers: Vernon, William and Herman B. Morris, all of
Akron, OH; five sisters, Mrs. Celia Woodburn, Paden City; Mrs. William Rowley,
Mrs. George Schindwolf, Mrs. Fred Wilkerson and Mrs. Iva Webster all of Akron.
Massie, George Ernest Massie
Spirit
of Democracy,
Mrs. J. W. Robbins, of near Summerfield,
has received word that her nephew, George Ernest Massie, aged 46 years, of 389 Thompson
street, Marion, Ohio, was instantly killed shortly after 5:00 o’clock on
morning of July 20th. He was struck by a train at the
Mr. Massie was born at Ethel,
On
Funeral services were conducted at
Barnes, Grant Barnes
Spirit
of Democracy,
Barnesville Will Celebrate Aug. 1-3
Grant Barnes, Founder of Village
To Be Reburied There
With almost
all of its 4,600 residents participating in the plans, this Belmont county
village will celebrate Aug. 1, 2, and 3,
the 131st anniversary of its founding.
The
ceremonies are to include the reburial here Thursday afternoon, Aug. 3, of the
remains of James Barnes who founded the village in 1808. Mr. Barnes is now
buried in Grantsville, Md. Memorial services will be held in the
The Barnesville Business Bureau has donated
a bronze plaque to be placed
on
the tombstone, which will be brought here from Grantsville. State Senator Ray
Palmer will speak.
A historical parade and pageant, in which
400 persons will participate, is scheduled here for Thursday night.
Former residents of the dominantly Quaker
community including L. J. Taber, master of the National Grange, and William
Boyd, motion picture star, have been asked to revisit Barnesville for the
ceremonies.
Hart, Mrs. Fred Hart nee Lyons
Spirit
of Democracy,
Mrs. Fred Hart, aged 29, died following a
few hours illness early Wednesday morning at the family home on Stillhouse Run.
The body was removed to the Rush funeral
home where it remained until Friday morning when the remains were taken to New
Martinsville for funeral services and
burial.
She was a native of the New Martinsville
community and is survived by her husband, two sons and her father, Mr. Lyons.
Rosenlieb, Theresa Rosenlieb nee Aherns
Spirit
of Democracy,
Mrs. Theresa Aherns Rosenlieb, widow of
George Rosenlieb, of
Although she had not been feeling well
for quite a while she was only under a doctor’s care for the last three months.
She was the daughter of the late Frederick
and Mary Aherns, natives of
She was united in marriage to George
Rosenlieb on
Those who mourn her departure are her
daughter, Mrs. S. D. Carson, four granddaughters, Viola and Freda Carson,
She was a friend to all who knew her and
will be sadly missed not only in the home but by the entire community. She was
not only grandma to her granddaughters but to all her friends who knew her.
Three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ludolph, Mrs.
Elizabeth Thiele, and Mrs. Libbie Minger, two brothers, Jacob and Chris Aherns,
also one granddaughter, Elsie, preceded her in death.
She was a member of Trail Run Evangelical
and Reformed Church and was always faithful to her church duties when health
permitted.
Funeral services were held at
Card
of Thanks—We wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives, friends
and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us in our
recent illness and bereavement, the death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs.
George Rosenlieb. We especially wish to thank Rev. Clarence Hubbard, Rev. O. M.
Davidson for their comforting words, Mr.
Robert Cunningham for his kind services, those who sent the beautiful flowers,
the flower girls, the singers, those who loaned their cars, the pallbearers and
all who assisted in any way. Their kindness shall never be forgotten.—MR. AND
MRS. S. D. CARSON AND VIDA AND FREDA CARSON
Snyder, Benny Lynn Snyder
Spirit
of Democracy,
Benny Lynn, eighteen day old son of
Waldon and Jean Snyder Wilson passed away at
Short funeral services and interment took
place at
The bereaved parents have the sincere
sympathy of many friends.
Truex, Anna Truex nee Meek
Spirit
of Democracy,
Interment was made in the Beallsville
cemetery Friday afternoon for Mrs. Anna meek Truex, 80, who passed away at her
home at
She was the widow of E. W. Truex former
residents of this village.
Rufener, Fred Rufener
Spirit
of Democracy,
Fred Rufener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Rufener, was born near
He was united in marriage to Clara Ellen
Grant,
He was confirmed in the German
Evangelical Salem church on
Mr. Rufener was a splendid citizen, a
good neighbor, a kind father and a devoted husband. He was always ready to help
others.
He leaves to mourn besides his wife and
daughter, his mother; three sisters; Mrs. Ida Shook, of Dover, Ohio; Mrs.
Elizabeth Carillon of Akron; Miss Bertha Rufener of Sardis; and three brothers;
Carl of Wadsworth, George of Bridgeport, and Otto of near Sardis. Besides these
he leaves eight nieces and nephews and other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted at
Card of Thanks—We desire to thank all
who, in any way, assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death
of our husband and father. We thank Minister Traylor for his comforting words,
and thank him and Mrs. Traylor for their songs.—Mrs. Fred Rufener and Daughter.
Piatt,
Spirit
of Democracy,
IN
MEMORIAM
In sadly loving memory of Chester Piatt,
who departed this life 11 years ago, July 22nd:
We’ll catch the broken thread
again
And finish what we here began.
Heaven will the mysteries
explain
And then, oh, then, we’ll
understand.
Why what we long for most of
all,
Eludes so oft our eager hand—
Why hopes are crushed and casties fail:
Up ther, some time, we’ll understand.
God knoweth the way, He holds the key,
He guides us with unerring hand;
Some time, with tearless eyes we’ll see—
Yes, there, up there, we’ll understand. E. M. P.
Weston, William R. Weston
Spirit
of Democracy,
William R. Weston was born
When he was about 20 years of age he came
to
He was a good citizen, a genial friend; a
diligent and dependable business man, esteemed by all.
He passed away Saturday, July 22nd,
at
Two sisters, Mary E. Hofer and Sarah L.
Strain preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his departure; Shelley
M. Strain, a nephew of
The funeral service was conducted by Rev.
D. E. Dangel.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks to
our friends and neighbors for their helpfulness and kindly sympathy extended to
us during the illness and at the time of death of our uncle, William R. Weston,
late of
Miss Attie J. Strain Shelley
M. Strain and Family
Stalder, Ida Louise Stalder
The
Spirit of Democracy,
There comes a time in every home and life
when loved ones experience the sadness and heartaches that accompany the Grim
Reaper, Death.
Ida Louise Stalder, nee Gaulding was born
All that was possible for human hands to do
was done to restore her to health, but to no avail as her work here on earth
was finished and God had called her to that beautiful home where there are no
tears or sad farewells.
She was a member of
She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory,
her husband Charles Stalder, to whom she was married on April 28, 1909; two
sons, Harold and Homer, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and one daughter, Clara of the
home; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Eisenbarth of Ravenna, Ohio; and Mrs. Jacob
Stalder, of near Sardis; one grandchild, Freda Stalder, and a host of other
relatives and friends. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Short services were held at the home on
July 19th. Final rites were conducted at
Farewell darling mother,
You have gone away,
But we want to meet you
On that Golden Day,
When all cares shall
vanish
And our tears are dried,
And we meet together
On the other side.
Sad we are, and lonely,
Feeling awfully blue,
How we miss your
footsteps
And the sight of you,
For the “Circle has been
broken,”
Nevermore we’ll see
Your dear form in the
place
Where it used to be.
It seems such a short
while
You were with us here,
But we know you’re
living
With our Savior Dear,
We will in our sadness
Reach up and take His
hand
Hear His dear sweet voice
say,
“ Some day you’ll
understand.”
It seems we can see your
face
Just beyond the setting
sun,
Waiting there to welcome
us
When our day on earth is
done.
Rest! Our darling
mother,
Without a worry or a
care,
Fir it’s but “Goodnight”
here
And “Good Morning” up
there.
Card
of Thanks—We wish to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors and
friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of the death of our
wife, mother and sister, also Rev. E. H. Spindler for his consoling words, to
those who sang her favorite songs, for the beautiful floral offerings, the
donors of cars, and anyone who helped in any way. Such kindness will always be
remembered—Charles Stalder and children, and sisters.
Cronin, Rosa A. Cronin nee Frank
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rosa A. Cronin, a resident of
Woodsfield for the past twenty-five years, passed away suddenly Friday
afternoon at
Mrs. Cornin [sic-Cronin] was born
Mr. and Mrs. Cronin, were married on
Mrs. Cronin had been a member of the
Mrs. Cronin is survived by, in addition to
her husband, her children, namely: Mrs. Stella Highman, of
Services were conducted by Rev. Fred
Dennis, of
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank all of our friends and neighbors
for the many kindnesses shown us that the time of the death of our dear wife
and mother, Mrs. Rosa Cronin. Your kindness and sympathy helped us more than
you may know and we shall always be grateful. E.
E. CRONIN and FAMILY
Paulus, Katherine Jane Paulus nee Latta
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Katherine Jane Latta Paulus, aged 68
years and wife of J. A. Paulus of Moose Ridge on Woodsfield, Route 3, passed
away at her home Sunday evening. She had suffered a paralytic stroke on
Saturday afternoon from which she failed
to
rally. Her death came as a severe shock to her family and scores of friends.
She is survived by her husband and the
following children: Mrs. Ida Christman near Woodsfield; Asher Paulus of
Woodsfield; Mrs. Ethel Christman of near Woodsfield; Herbert Paulus of
Lakewood; Francis and Chester Paulus of Moose Ridge; Miss Edna Paulus of the
home and John Paulus, Woodsfield.
Short funeral services were held at the
late home at
Mr. and Mrs. Paulus maintained a fine
country home life, industrious and thrifty, yet hospitable, kind and generous
in relations with friends and with neighbors. Both father and mother lived to
realize the glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making
good.
While the death of the wife and mother
came with crushing suddenness, those near and dear to her realize that
everything humanly possible was done in a vain attempt to restore her usual good
health. Even in the deepest sorrow, those who love her for the good woman she
was, are sustained by the priceless heritage of many tender memories, mutual in
their enjoyment and everything in their influence.
Pollock, Mrs. Frank Pollock
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Frank Pollock, aged 69 years, passed
away at her home on Sycamore street about nine o’clock Wednesday evening. She
had been in failing health for some time, but her death was unexpected and came
as a severe shock to her family and scores of friends. She had been as well as
usual and death was due to a heart attack.
She is survived by two son, Supt. F. L.
Pollock of Woodsfield, and J. P. Pollock of
Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon at
______Mr. Pollock being employed in the
oil field. In the intervening years, they became indentified [sic-identified]
with the life of the town and community and were honored and respected by all
who knew them.
Mrs. Pollock was kindly in disposition,
and as a loving wife and mother her interests centered largely in her home and
family, where they and her many friends knew her best for the fine Christian
woman she was.
Murphy, Charles Murphy
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Murphy, aged about 70, died
Sunday afternoon at his home in
Surviving are his wife; one son, William
Murphy, of
Funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon, at
Riemenschneider, Anna Catharine
Riemenschneider nee Claus
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nicholaus Riemenschneider nee Anna
Catharine Claus, was born
She was baptized
On
She was preceded in death by her husband
She is also survived by seven
grandchildren and her death is mourned by many more distant relatives and
scores of friends.
Short funeral services were held at the
late home at
AUNT
ANNIE
Her ways were ways of simple
grace—
A kindly thought, a smile;
The country’s peace shone in
her face,
Though many a weary mile
Between her kitchen, barn, and
field,
She tramped in sun and rain;
The flower garden, where she
kneeled,
Will bloom and bloom again.
She loved the land, and had no
thought
For lesser world affairs;
The spring and harvest lessons
taught
A faith in One who cares.
And now she leaves the path she
trod—
It slips into the past;
While her two sisters wait with
God,
To take her Home at last.
A grandniece, Dorothy
C. Ries
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere
appreciation to our many neighbors and friends for their kind deeds and expressions
of sympathy during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear mother.
We also thank the singers, those who sent flowers, Rev. Walch for his consoling
words and all who helped in any way.
THE
CHILDREN
Young, R. S. Young
The
Spirit of Democracy,
R. S. Young, 85, well known retired
farmer and tobacco merchant, died at the family home in Sarahsville, Friday
morning, at
He was married twice, first to Miss T____
Morris ___(missing section of obit) _____ville, and Mrs. E. R. Rucker of
Two daughters by the second marriage are:
Mrs. S. H Sealock of
Brief funeral services were held from the
home in Sarahsville, Sunday afternoon at
Hesson, James William Hesson
The
Spirit of Democracy,
James William Hesson, 14-months old, of
Powhatan died at
The child was born at
Funeral services were held at
Bigler, Mary Bigler nee Fankhouser
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Bigler, 85, passed away Friday
afternoon of last week at her home in the German Hill community west of
Powhatan. She had been ill for the past four months. A resident of
Her husband, Charles Bigler and four sons preceded her
in death.
Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Mary Bigler, nine grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Brief services were held on Monday
afternoon at
Beckett, Etta Beckett nee Smith
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Etta Beckett, aged 43, succumbed
Monday afternoon July 24th, at
The body was brought to New Martinsville
at
Mrs. Beckett is survived by her husband,
Roscoe Beckett: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith, of Proctor R. F. D.,
and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. B. A. Herman of Akron; Henry E.
Smith of Grafton; Mrs. Albert L. Berisford and Thos. Smith, both of Clarington;
Mrs. Webster Allen, Silver Hill, W. Va.; Curtis Smith, of Eleanor, W. Va., Mrs.
Floyd Young and Mrs. Chester Stansberry both of Moundsville, and Mrs. Fred
Adams, of Silver Hill.
Ensinger, Lewis Edward Ensinger
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Lewis Edward Ensinger, of
The remains were removed to the Wharton
funeral home at New Martinsville, pending the completion of arrangements.
Burial will take place at the Zion
Evangelical church cemetery, near
Ambler, James Everett Ambler
Newsclipping,
dated, 1939
James Everett Ambler was born at
With a number of his close friends, who
had gathered for a short time of activity, exercise, and fun, Jimmie was on
roller skates holding on to a bicycle ridden by another boy, when a truck in
passing struck him causing instant death.
His passing is a terrible shock to his
parents, to his schoolmates, his close friends, even to the whole community.
They all greatly miss this boy with his genial, lively disposition and his
friendly smile.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Ambler, he leaves many relatives and a host of friends. The entire community
extends its sympathy to the bereaved family.
He was a member of the
O, may thy will be mine:
Into thy hand of love
I would my all resign
Through sorrow or through joy,
Conduct me as thine own.
And help me still to say;
My Lord, thy will be done.”
Forni, Emma Forni
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emma Forni, aged 74, succumbed at
Deceased was born in Switzer township,
Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Wolfe of
Powhatan, and four sons, Clarence Forni of Powhatan; Carl Forni of Beallsville;
Lawrence Forni of Cleveland and Roy Forni of Wheeling; 14 grandchildren and one
great grandchild; also a sister, Mrs. Charles Bigler of Powhatan.
The body was taken to the Gibson, Bauknecht,
Mellott funeral home in Powhatan and later to the home of her daughter.
Services will be held at
Steiger, Charles Steiger
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Steiger, aged 70 years, of
Funeral services will be held Wednesday
morning at
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.
Walter Lindameyer of
Byers, Ulysses S. Byers
Newsclipping,
dated, 1939
Ulysses S. Byers, aged 74 years, passed
away at his home on the Woodsfield-Graysville road about
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane A.
Christy Byers; one daughter, Mrs. George Crawford, of
Mr. Byers was a life-long resident of the
Graysville community, a good farmer, fine neighbor and friend. Friendly in
disposition and hospitable in his home, he was respected by all who knew him.
The bereaved family have universal sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon in charge of Rev. W. A. Weddle. Short services at the home were
followed by final rites at Conner Ridge M. E. Church and were largely attended.
Beautiful floral tributes attested the sympathy of many friends of the family.
McComas, Milton M. McComas
The
Spirit of Democracy,
Milton McComas, aged 79, retired railroad
engineer, and prominent Woodsfield citizen, died Wednesday afternoon at his
home on
For many years Mr. Mc Comas was an
engineer on the O. R. & W. Railroad and practically all of his adult life
was prominently associated with the I. O. O. F. Lodge. Last year he was awarded
the 50-years service emblem of that order in a special meeting attended by
Grand Lodge officials. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen.
When the present high school building was
built, he was a member of the Board of Education. Strong in character and firm
in conviction he was a splendid citizen, neighbor and friend.
The body will remain at his home until
Friday morning when it will be removed to the Galbraith Funeral Home where
services will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. R. Brown, at 2:00 o’clock
after which interment will be made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Besides his widow, Mr. McComas is
survived by one daughter, Miss Lorena and son John, of the home and another
son, Edward McComas of Fairmont, W. Va. [Milton McComas died February 8, 1939]
Mendenhall, Daniel F. Mendenhall
Source:
MENDENHALL RITES
Funeral services for Daniel F.
Mendenhall, who died at his home at Eight Mile on Saturday, were held at the
Source: The
JOHN A.
HERLAN OF SCHLEY
SUCCUMBS
John A. Herlan, 71, well-known resident
of the eastern section of Washington County, died at this home at Schley on
Thursday at 11 a.m. following illness.
Mr. Herlan was born in
*Submitter's Note: In other documents this is seen as CUMMINGS.
Herlan, John A. Herlan
2nd obit
Source: The
HERLAN FUNERAL
Funeral services for John A. Herlan,
71, who died at his home at Schley on Thursday, will be held at the home on
Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be
made in Valley cemetery. W.W. McClure is
the funeral director.
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