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1941
Margaret E. Claus (nee Hoff)
Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1941
Life is a drop from the river,
That rises in mist o’er the lea,
A moment in space of quiver,
Then falls on the breast of the sea,
It was- It is-now gone forever,
Yet lives through eternity.
On Saturday morning, February 8, 1941, at six o’clock the
death angel entered our home and called our dear and beloved wife and mother to
her home to eternal rest at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 1 day.
Margarite E. Hoff Claus, the eldest daughter of Frederic and
Margarite Zimmerle Hoff, was born on May 7, 1861, in
She was united in marriage with Charles Claus, on June 14,
1883, who was her companion through 58 years of married life.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her aged
companion; two children, Oswald A. Claus, of Pittsburg; and Bertha Reich, of
Miltonsburg, Ohio; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Charlotte Brown and Miss
Mildred Claus of Longview, Texas; Arthur Reich, of Miltonsburg and Vernon Reich
of Lewisville; four great grandchildren, Richard and Charles Brown and Alice
and Janet Reich
. The following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, of
Miltonsburg; Mrs. Mary Zerger, of Woodsfield, and Fred W. Hoff, of
The deceased was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed
Church, being baptized and confirmed at an early age. She was also a member of
the Senior Women’s
Brief funeral services were held at the family home, Monday
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, followed by additional services at
The death of Anna Burkhart, well know Temperanceville
woman, occurred at her home on Monday (Oct 16, 1941)
following several months of failing health. Deceased, a daughter of John
William Burkhart and Mary McLaughlin Burkhart, was born January 28, 1889, at
Temperanceville, where she lived the most of her life. For seven years
she was employed at the Mt. de Chantel academy in
Miss Burkhart is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Nicholas
Burkhart,
The body in charge of Foglesong funeral directors, Barnesville, after
preparation for burial, was moved back to the home. Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock funeral service was conducted by Father Heilman in St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Temperanceville, and interment was made in
Moffett, Oliver Moffett
Source--Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--February 1941
Moffett, Oliver, son of
Peter and Martha Moffett, was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 4, 1865, and passed
away at his home on East Church Street, Woodsfield, Wednesday evening, January
29, 1941, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 6 months and 25 days of
age. He lived in
ago.
He was united in marriage with
Edna Eikelberry on July 26, 1905 and to this union two children were born: Mrs.
Freda Cecil, of
Mr. Moffett was a kind husband
and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He was interested in others and
always willing to help in time of need.
He leaves to mourn, his wife,
two children, one brother, J. Wesley Moffett, of
"Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
Far from every grief and pain;
We will often think about you,
While we here on earth remain."
Funeral services were conducted at the
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all who assisted us in any
way during the illness and at the time of the death of our husband and father.
We appreciate the kindness of those who gave flowers and those who
furnished cars and also appreciate the courtesy of Bauer and Turner. We
thank Brother Traylor for his words of comfort and thank him and Mrs. Traylor
for their songs. MRS. MOFFETT AND CHILDREN
Ludwig, John H. Ludwig
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#7
John S. Ludwig, born
He was confirmed at
In 1893, he was united in marriage with Anna Hehr, who
survives to mourn his life. To this union two children were born, who also
survive the deceased; they are: Gilbert J. Ludwig, of Woodsfield,
Four sisters and one brother of the deceased are left to
mourn his loss: Mrs.
Short services were held at his home at
Thus a loving husband and father has passed to the Great
Beyond. May God keep him in His care.
Weep not that his toils are over,
Weep not that his race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like his is done.
‘Till then we yield with gladness,
Our father to Him to keep,
And rejoice in sweet assurance,
“He giveth His loved one sleep.”
Relatives and friends attending the funeral from a distance
were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Forbes, Mrs. Freda Larkin, Mrs. Clara Steele and John
Schrader of
Betts, Sara Marie Betts
LKP#4
Death has again entered our home, taking from us our dear
daughter.
Sara Marie Betts, daughter of Charles F. and Rosa E. Betts,
was born
She was an industrious girl, being always willing to help
in the time of need. She was kind and courteous. Her friendly disposition made
her many friends by whom she will be sadly missed.
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her bereaved parents,
three brothers and three sisters: Elbert of Jerusalem; Mrs. Raymond Christman
of Barnesville; Vearl of Fort Eustis, Va.; Mrs. Ermie Morris of Woodsfield;
Junior and Mary Eva of the home. She also leaves an aged grandfather and other
relatives and many friends.
Three brothers, Woodrow, Clarence and George, preceded her
in death.
“Sweetly rest from all thy labor,
Far from every grief and pain,
We will often think of you
While we here on earth remain.”
Funeral services were conducted from the home by Minister
J. V. A. Traylor, Saturday afternoon, August 23rd at
Farley, Ralph Farley
Monroe County Beacon,
LKP#6
Ralph Farley, aged 43, of
Mr. Farley was an employee of the Goodrich Tire and Rubber
Company of
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Chloe Gatten Farley; four
children, Jack, age 15, Lois, aged 12, and Janet and Joann, twins, aged 7; two
sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, February 24th
at
Mrs. Farley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gatten of
Woodsfield, Route 2 and has many relatives and friends here to extend their
sincere sympathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Willison being
sisters of Mrs. Farley attended the funeral services.
Hartshorn, Clarissa J. Hartshorn nee Highman
Spirit of Democracy,
LKP#6
Clarissa J. Highman Hartshorn, daughter of Sarah M. and
Duncan Highman was born in Wayne-tp.,
She spent her entire life in the community where she was
born.
She was united in marriage to David E. Hartshorn on
She obeyed the gospel under the preaching of William McVay
and remained true to her faith to the end.
She was the only girl of a family of nine children. Three have
preceded her in death; William, David and Clarence. Those surviving are; Abner,
Oliver, Hamilton, James and Oscar, all of Woodsfield Route 2.
She leaves to mourn her departure a loving companion, a son
Allen and wife Wilda, and two grandsons, Forrest E. Hartshorn of Ashland and
Jimmie of the home, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a loving companion, mother and neighbor and will be
sadly missed in the community.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, October 5th,
at the
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of David B. Baird, Jr., 21, of Wheeling, missing
since November 16, was found last Tuesday afternoon on the Ohio river shore 3
½ miles south of Clarington.
Coroner Paul Turner had the remains removed to Woodsfield
where identification was completed. Coroner Turner said that death was
apparently due to drowning.
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends have been notified of the death of G. Wire
Hamilton, 88, former probate judge of Monroe county, which occurred recently at
his home in Prosser, Wash., where he had resided for a number of years.
He also served two terms as attorney-general of the State
of
Surviving are his widow and a son, Paul Prosser, one son
and two daughters by a former marriage. Dr. Birch Hamilton, and Marea, of
Mr. Hamilton was born on his father’s farm two miles west
of
After practicing law a year in
He was elected probate judge of
On
Gates, Mrs. Denzel Gates nee Vanness
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Denzel Gates, aged 20, of Clarington, injured in an
auto crash last Thursday night near that place on Route 7 died at
Her brother, A. D. Vanness of
Vanness was home on a visit to be examined for the draft
and was teaching his sister how to drive. Near the A. D. Zink residence, south
of Clarington, she lost control of the car on a dip in the road and the auto
crashed into a tree and was wrecked.
Mrs. Gates is survived by her husband Denzel Gates; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vanness, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Edna Davis Rush, 22, of
The three had been visiting during the day at the home of
Mrs. Rush’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of New Martinsville, and
started home about six o’clock. The car was run down the steep embankment to
the barge of the ferry, but for some reason the brakes refused to hold and the
car continued the length of the barge and plunged off the far end.
Martin was the first to free himself from the car, and made
his way to shore, little the worse for his experience. Virgil Rush next fought
his way to the surface and struck out for the shore, where he was rushed to the
In the meantime efforts to get the car from the river were
successful and Mrs. Rush’s body was found still within it. Firemen and police
were called and made efforts to revive her, but they failed.
The remains were alter removed to the Rush funeral
establishment at
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Fankhauser, 23, of
His father, Al Fankhauser, was a former resident of
Beallsville where he had operated a mill. Three other youths were killed in the
crash, believed to have been caused when the pilot was blinded by floodlights
from the landing field.
Spirit of Democracy,
Word has been received by relatives at Sardis that Audrey
Garden, son of the late Robert and Pauline Merckle Garden, all former residents
of Sardis, had met death in an automobile accident in Wing, Texas.
Funeral services and burial took place at
Spirit of Democracy,
Herbert Richie, 45, life long resident of the Fly
neighborhood, died at his home there on Thursday of last week [
Mr. Richie was a son of Conrad Richie and of the late Mrs.
Iva Rush Richie.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Eva Carr Richie and three
children, Wanda, Virgil and Betty Richie; also his father; and one brother and
one sister, Hershel Richie and Hazel Richie both of Fly.
Funeral services were held at the
Spirit of Democracy,
Walter F. Kirk, 61, master of the Ohio State Grange, died
Saturday [
Mr. Kirk had visited the granges in
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Joanna J. Hopton, aged 88 years, of the Coats station
community, passed away Sunday morning [
A number of relatives and scores of friends mourn her
departure.
Short funeral services were held at her home at
Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Anderson, Mary Anderson nee Fagert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Fagert Anderson, native of
Surviving are her husband William B. Anderson and two
daughters, Mrs. Earl E. Seabright of
Funeral services were held Tuesday evening and burial was
made in a
Spirit of Democracy,
William J. Straight, 63, native of
Surviving are his wife; two children, Mrs. J. B. Crow of
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. C. L. Hill, native of
Funeral services were held and burial made at
Spirit of Democracy,
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at
[ November 29, 1941] at
Spirit of Democracy,
Hayes Dennis of Clarington has been informed of the death of
Mrs. J. W. Killem and of the very serious injuries to her husband through a car
accident as they were enroute to
Spirit of Democracy,
Allen J. Bowman, civilian Army inspector, who met with
death on the B-26 Martin bomber Saturday [
Elwood Goeddel and Leonard Knowlton arrived in Clarington
Sunday morning from Baltimore with word of the tragedy and took back with them
Mrs. William Ollom, daughter Mrs. Hubert Knowlton, and Glen Ollom and
grandchildren Phyllis Knowlton and Glen Ollom to be with Mrs. Bowman and her
ten year old son.
Funeral services will be held at their home in
Mr. Bowman, who was 35, had made many friends on his
numerous visits to Clarington and was especially interested in the young men of
that community, securing employment for several, including his nephew, Leonard
Knowlton, whose graduation from Clarington High, a month ago he attended taking
Leonard back with him the following day.
Morris, Asberry
Morgan Morris aka Albert M Morris [17 Mar
1873 – 21 July 1941]
Albert M Morris, age 68
years, passed away July 21. Residence,
Edison Hotel. Survived by wife, Nanny;
two daughters, Mrs H A Roush and Mrs Corrine Wiley; four sons, Eugene, Roy,
Fielden [Felix] and Kessler of Clarksburg W Va; two sisters and one
brother. Funeral services Wednesday 9
am from the Eckard Funeral Home. Burial
Mt Peace Cemetery.
Published in the
Source: Marietta [Ohio] Times; Thursday, 6 Mar 1941
ASA
R. DAY DIES HERE WEDNESDAY
Asa R. Day, 50, of 122 Court Street, lifelong resident of
Marietta and Washington County, died in Memorial Hospital on Wednesday at 8:15
p.m. following illness of one week. He
was admitted to the hospital a short time before he passed away.
Asa Ray Day was a son of the late Frank Day and of Mrs.
Mary Herlan Day of Newport Township. He
was born in Newport Township on March 13, 1890. Survivors are his mother and three brothers and one sister. They are John Day and Carl Day of Marietta,
Clinton Day of Akron. and Mrs. Elmer Hill of Marietta.
The body is at the Doudna & McClure funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at Doudna and McClure's on
Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment will be
made in Beech Grove cemetery at Hill's P.O.
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