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Akers, William Akers- 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Mr. Daniel Akers informed us last week, that
he had received a letter, from the wife of his son William, informing him that
his son was drowned at the time of the steamboat disaster at
Akers, William Akers
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Mr. William Akers, son of Daniel Akers of
Woodsfield, is reported among the lost by the burning of the steamboat, Charles
Bodmann at
Alexander, Alfred W. Alexander
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
Died on Friday, the 4th, of scarlet
fever, Alfred W., son of W.M. and Oletta O Alexander,
of Woodsfield, aged 4 years, 1 month and 26 days.
Allen, Child of Ezekiel Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
[
There is considerable sickness in this
locality at present. One of Ezekiel Allen’s children, aged about 8 years, died
on Sunday 28th, from sore throat.
Allen, Frank Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
Frank Allen, a resident of
Allen, Joseph Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
[
Joseph Allen, an aged citizen of
Ambruster, Mrs. Catharine Ambruster
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Mrs. Catharine Ambruster,
of Barnesville,
Arter, Mrs. William Arter
Spirit of Democracy,
September 21, 1875
[
Mrs. William Arter
of
Baker, Miss Janet Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[Noble
Died- At Belle Valley, March 7th,
1875 of pulmonary consumption, Miss Janet Baker, aged about 40 years.
Balderson, Mrs. Jane Balderson(
nee Dubois)
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Mrs. Jane Balderson,
consort of Allen Balderson, and daughter of John
Dubois, died of consumption, at her residence, last Thursday, aged 39 years.
Barber, Mrs. Samuel Barber
Spirit of Democracy,
September 21, 1875
[
Mrs. Samuel Barber Sr., died on Tuesday morning
of old age and iffirmities.
Barlow, Child of C. Barlow
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Quite a sad accident happened at the residence
of C. Barlow, of this vicinity, one day last week. Mrs. Barlow left her little
babe in the cradle and went for a bucket of water. When she returned she found
the cradle in flames.(supposed to have caught a spark) and the child so badly
burned that it died the next day.
Barry, James Barry
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[
James Barry, (of Robert) died on the 16th,
after a lingering illness; consumption of the lungs died the work.
Bates, Alsee Bates
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[Noble
Alsee Bates, relict
of Ephriam Bates, of Seneca township, died on the 4th,
after reaching the good old age of eighty-six years, ten months and seven days.
She left many friends to remember her numerous
virtues.
Beam, Henry Archibald Beam
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[
Henry Archibald, son of Henry Beam, Jr., died
at his father’s residence, tow and a half miles northeast of St. Clairsville, on last Monday, at the age of 10 years and 4
months. The remains were buried in the
Beans, Levi T. Beans
Spirit of Democracy,
November 16, 1875
Levi T. Beans, one of the oldest residents of
this county, died at his home in
Deceased was one of the pioneers of this
State, removing in Columbiana county from Louden,
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
Edward Bethel, Sr. of Kennon,
Bianpied, Rev. John Bianpied
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[
Rev. John Bianpied,
of
Bickham, Mr. John Bickham
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
Mr. John Bickham, an
old and highly esteemed citizen of St. Clarisville,
died on Thursday morning, last week. He had been in feeble health for a long
time, but his dwas no doubt hastened by a fall which eh received a few weeks ago while visiting at Mr. James
Hutchinson’s in the country.
Billman, Mrs. Elizabeth Billman
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
On the 28th, of Consumption, Mrs.
Elizabeth Billman, of
The deceased had been afflicted with the
disease of which she died for a period of thirty years.
Blain, William Blain
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
William Blain, an old citizen of
Bock, Augustus Bock
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
Augustus Bock fell dead in a hotel at
Boggan, Mr. Pickett Boggan
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1975
A Queer way to be killed. Mr. Pickett Baggan, a respectable citizen of more than forty years
residence in this county, met a most singular death at his home near Pine
Apple, a short time since. He was sitting in the plaza of his house, in a
rocking chair, and near the railing or banister, his feet resting at the edge
of the flooring. In this position his feet slipped off the floor toward the
ground, and his body being allowed to follow on account of the moving forward
of the chair on the rockers; his chin caught on the upper railing and the back
of the chair came up against the back of his head, and so remained, so that the
was suspended in this singular manner. Being quite old and infirm, he was
unable to extricate himself, and the weight of his body resting on his chin
prevented this opening his mouth to call for help, and thus died from
strangulation.- Greenville Adeocate.
Borton, William Borton
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
[
Enterprice, 2nd-
Mr. Wm. Borton, Sr. died last week, and was buried at
the Pisgah grave year, near
Mr. Borton was one
of the oldest and most respected citizens of that neighborhood.
Bothwell, Thomas Bothwell
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Died on the 14th, of inflammatory
rheumatism, Thomas Bothwell, of this township,
Center, aged 57 years. Mr. Bothwell had been sick but
six days; he was an honest, upright man and his loss will be deeply felt by the
community in which he lived. The funeral took place on
Boughner, Ellen Boughner
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[Written for The Spirit of
Democracy- Composition on Death, Beallsville,
Death is a solemn thing. That grim monster
which is abroad in our land, slaying hundreds upon hundreds; that which often
takes our nearest and dearest friend. We can imagine we hear the splashing of
the oars while the messenger is bearing them over the river- Death come to the
young as well as the old. Perhaps the young lady in the bloom of youth, or the
young man in the pride of life, the aged father or mother, or the little infant
snatched from its mother’s bosom. How Careful then ought we to be in
remembering our Creator in the days of our youth, when the evil days come not.
At Cameron,
M. A. Elliott
Boulier, Louis Boulier
Spirit of Democracy,
September 21, 1875
Louis Boulier,
formerly a resident of Barnesville and rather a rough character, was shot and
killed by a saloon keeper in
Bradfield, Mrs. Bradfield
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Mrs. Bradfield, Mrs. John Lisle, and Mrs.
Lewis Wharton, of
Bradfield, Mrs. Joseph Bradfield
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
The severe weather is sadly thinning out our
old and infirm people. In addition to those before noted, Mrs. Bradfield relict
of the late Joseph Bradfield, Sr., died a couple of weeks since, aged about 70
years. Mrs. Rebecca Gibson died on Thursday of last Week after a brief illness.
And on the same day Elizabeth Grier, and insane daughter of the late Thomas
Grier.- Enterprise, 18th.
Broust, Child Broust
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[
Three children of a German family named Broust living near
Brown, Michael Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[
Michael Brown, of Winchester, who was so
seriously injured by a fall down stairs, about two weeks ago, died on Tuesday
morning last, Mr. Brown was 88 years old, an upright citizen, and esteemed by
all who knew him.
Brown, Mrs.
Spirit of Democracy,
March 23, 1875
Mrs. Lydia Brown, aged 82 years, died near
Barnesville the 6th.
Burkhead, Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhead
Spirit of Democracy,
November 30, 1875
Died on Sunday, the 28th, of
Consumption, Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhead, wife of Mr.
Hays Burkhead, of Center township,
Burkhead, Thomas Burkhead
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
On the 3d, of disease of the spine, James
Burton, aged 9 months, infant child of John and Catharine Burton of Woodsfield.
Buskirk, Mr. S. A. Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
We learn from a letter received by Mr. Dennis Buskirk, of Woodsfield, that Mr. S. A. Buskirk,
formerly of Barnesville,
It appears that he and his brother were
passing through the Territory in company with a party which stopped at
The father of the deceased, Dr. O. Buskirk, resides in Clarington, this county.
Caneday, James Caneday
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Jas. Caneday, of
Careins, James Careins
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
A farmer named James Cariens
of
Carter, Mrs. Mary Carter
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
[
Mrs. Mary Cater of
Christner, Mrs. Mary Christner
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
Mrs. Mary Christner,
wife of Mr. Herman Christner of this township,
Center, died on Thursday, the 8th.
Clark, Dr. J.C. Clark
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[Noble
Dr. J. C. Clark, an old and will known citizen residing near Reinersville,
died last Friday evening, and was buried Sabbath day, followed to his grave by
a large concourse of people. Rev. Willis preached his funeral sermon.
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
Dr. John C. Clark, an old citizen of Woodgrove, Morgan county, died last week.
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
Died at her residence in Cameron, on the
morning of July 6, Mrs. Nancy Clark, aged 42 years, 1 month and 15 days. This
excellent lady was a member of the Disciples’ Church, and was esteemed for her
many Christian virtues. Eighteen years ago she was bereft of a kind husband.
Two children also preceded her to the grave. One daughter, whose loving
tenderness and faithful attendance cheered her through her long illness of ten
months, sincerely morns the loss of her dearest earthly friend. Mrs. Clark’s
remains were interred in the family graveyard on the
Three shining one at heaven’s gate
The coming of a spirit wait.
That spirit freed from earth and woe,
Unfolds her new-born wings, and lo!
Doth brighter, fairer, lovelier grow
As she doth rise.
And as she nears the heavenly gate,
The shining three that there await
Behold her coming through the skies
And cry with, angle melody:
‘She comes! She comes! At last she’s free”
Then, O, the holy ecstacy!
The peace of these four spirits fair!
The joy of that sweet meeting there!
.
A mourning one on earth bends o’er
A new made grave. Her grief is sore;
For she hath heard the parting word
O! one who was her nearest friend,
But who hath left her all alone.
Kind Father, some sweet comfort send
To this sad one. She’s all alone.
Thou only knowest
how to cheer
The anguish of that parting here. – J.A. M.
Clark, Mrs. Nancy Clark
Spirit of Democracy,
December 28, 1875
Died at her residence in Cameron, on the first
day of July , 1875, Mrs. Nancy Clark, aged 42 years, 1 months and 15 days.
This excellent lady was a member of the
Clegg, Levi Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
On the 28th, of Consumption, Levi
Clegg, son of Samuel Clegg, of Green township, aged 25 years.
The funeral took place at
The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church
and died proclaiming his faith in a life of peace and happiness beyond the
tomb.
Clegg, Levi Clegg – 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
December 21, 1875
Levi Clegg died at the residence of his
father, Samuel Clegg, near Round Bottom,
Though his suffering were intense yet he bore
them with Christian fortitude. He spoke of death calmly, it had lost it’s sting. He’s gone. One more mortal has put on immortiality.
May God breathe consolation into the mourners
heart
“No terror had death or the grave,
For our brother believed in the Lord,
He knew his Redeemer would save,
He leaned on the faith of his word.
With songs let us follow his flight,
And rise with his spirit above,
Escape to the mansions of the Light
And gain the sweet “
Cleveland, Margaret Cleveland
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
Margaret Cleveland, aged 68 years, died in Calsis, this county, on Friday, the 2nd.
Coffee
Spirit of Democracy,
September 7, 1875
An aged lady named Coffee, of Olive township,
Noble county, fell down a flight of stairs the 27th, and was injured
so seriously that death ensured in a short time.
Cooper, Mary G. Cooper
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
Died April 29th, 1875, Mary G.
Cooper, wife of Robert Cooper, of
Covert, Mr. Morris Covert
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
On the 13th, of bronchitis, Mr.
Morris Covert, of
Covert, Morris Covert- 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Obiturary- Died May
14, 1875, at his residence near Graysville,
Seven days of dreadful suffering from
pneumonia of lungs brought this healthy, industrious life to a close. He was
born in
While he enjoyed general good health he was a hard working man. He was the oldest of five brothers and
two sisters, (one sister is dead) He had no opportunity to secure an education
but perservered [sic] until he became a fair English
scholar. Starting out very poor, during his early married years, much
affliction in his family kept him in deep adversity, but by great energy
succeeded in leaving his large family in a comfortable home. No doubt his years
were shortened by his great perseverance.
In 1838 he married Jane Wright, by whom three
children were born; only one of these, Rev. J.S. Covert, is living. This woman
died May 1847, and in October, 1848, he married Catharine Swallow, by whom nine
children were born; all of these are living. Thus he leaves a large family,
some of whom are dependent.
In 1855, Dec 22, he joined the
His remains were buried in
He spoke of his father’s preparation, and for
five years he was expecting early the messenger to come; so expressed in June,
1870, August, 1872, and on January 1, 1875, he wrote that son a letter, saying,
“ I am entering upon my last year.” We laid him beside his son, Charles F., to
sleep “until the shadows flee away.” - Friend
Crawford, Little Son of William Crawford
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
A few days ago we mentioned that it was feared
that a little son of Mr. Wm. Crawford had been drowned, and yesterday the
steamer James Reese brought the news to this city that the body of the little
fellow had been washed ashore at Wegee landing. Mr.
Crawford procured a conveyance immediately and started for the remains of his
child, but had not returned up to this writing- Bellaire Correspondent Wheeling
Register, 4th.
Crawford, Mrs. Amanda Crawford
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[Clipped from the
Crawford – Near
Cromwell, Three Children of Drury Cromwell
Spirit of Democracy,
November 9, 1875
Three Children burned to death on Friday
evening last, about 7 o’clock, a colored man by the name of Drury Cromwell,
accompanied by his wife and their infant child, started from their home (a
humble log cabin a mile and a half southeast of Athens) for the purpose of
coming to town to lay in some needed supplies, leaving the house in charge of
their three children, a lad of 7, and two little daughters, aged respectively 5
and 3 years. They locked the house and left a kerosene lamp burning to light
the children in their absence. Before they had got three quarters of a mile,
they observed a fire apparently in their neighborhood, and fearing the worst,
they rapidly retraced their steps, but only to find the house almost consumed
when they reached it, the three children perishing in the flames.
The presumption is that the lamp was upset or
exploded; and as the remains of the boy with an ax were found near the door, it
is most likely he was trying to escape from the dwelling when the fire reached
him, or suffocation from the smoke occurred.- Athens Journal, 4th.
Cronin, Mary J. Cronin
Spirit of Democracy,
September, 14, 1875
Died at the County infirmary September 4,
1875, Mary J. Cronin, aged 24 years, four months and 2 days- The deceased was a
member of the Christian Church.
Crum, F.M Crum
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[Noble
F.M. Crum, a promising young man of Elk
township, was stricken with paralysis, in the Grange Lodge room at Middleburg,
one evening last week, and died after two days of suffering.
Cullen, James Cullen
Spirit of Democracy,
Oct 26, 1875
Thomas Williams, Sr., aged 90 and James
Cullen, aged 75 years, residents of
Cuthbert, Mr. Cuthbert
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
[
Marietta Times, 10th- Only one
death from small pox has occurred at Fifteen, Mr. Cuthbert, although there are
seven cases out there. We understand, however, that they are all recovering.
Dallas, Robert Dallas
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Robert A. Dallas, of Kerkwood
township,
Daniels, Mr. Daniels
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[
Mr. Daniels, grandfather of Mrs. E.T. Hanion, of this place, died near St. Clairsville,
on the 9th, at the advanced age of 96 years.
Daniels, Mr. Samuel Daniels – 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
March 23, 1875
Mr. Samuel Daniels, who resided near St. Clarisville,
Dean, Mr. Theadore Dean
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[The Bellaire correspondent,
of the Wheeling Register , 15th.]
Mr. Theadore Dean
died yesterday morning of pneumonia after an illness of about four days. The
deceased buried his wife but a few days before. She died of the same disease.
Dean, Mrs. Theadore Dean
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[The Bellaire correspondent,
of the Wheeling Register , 15th.]
Mr. Theadore Dean
died yesterday morning of pneumonia after an illness of about four days. The
deceased buried his wife but a few days before. She died of the same disease.
Delong, Child of Isaac Delong
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
A little child of Isaac Delong’s of
Dement, Miss Dement
Spirit of Democracy,
March 30, 1875
Miss Dement, aged 12 years, of Barnesville,
died of small pox the 21st.
Devoll, A.C. Devoll
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[Noble
A.C. Devoll, a
resident of
Diehl, Infant
child of Mr. John C. Diehl
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
On the 2d, infant child of Mr. John C. Diehl,
of Center township, this county.
Dillon, Charles Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
August 3, 1875
On July 31st, of diphtheria,
Charles, son of V. E. and Harriet Dillon, of
Donnelly, Mr. Gilbert Donnelly
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
Mr. Gilbert Donnelly, aged 70 years, residing
near Hendrysburg,
Dudley, Judge Gilmer Dudley
Spirit of Democracy,
December 14, 1875
Judge Gilmer Dudley died at the residence of
his daughter in Caldwell, Noble county, the 6th, aged 84 years.
Dudley, William Dudley
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
William Dudley of near
Dunfee, Mrs. Hannah Dunfee
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Mrs. Hannah Dunfee,
of Glencoe,
Dunn, Arthur Dunn
Spirit of Democracy,
November 16, 1875
A little boy names Arthur Dunn, aged six
years, was killed the 6th, in
Dunn, Mrs. Dunn
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
[
Mrs. Dunn died at her late residence in
Glencoe on Sunday the 6th, at the advanced age of ninety-four.
Eagon, John Eagon
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[Noble
John Eagon, of
Beaver township, who had a cancer removed from his mouth by
Earley, Infant Child of John J. Earley
Spirit of Democracy,
December 14, 1875
An infant child of John J. and Catharine Earley, of
Eckols, John Eckols
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Died on Sabbath evening, October 17th,
at his residence, near
Ernest, H.E. Ernest
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
On the 25th, Mr. H.E. Ernest, aged
28 years.
Evans, Mr. William Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
[
Mr. William Evans, generally known as “Quill” Evans,
died in this place on last Friday, and his remains were buried Saturday
afternoon in the Episcopal Cemetery.
Mr. Evans was about 90 years of age at the
time of his death and was supposed to be the oldest person in this community.
He resided here many years, probably longer than any of the present residents
of St. Clairsville.
Ferguston, Mr. William Ferguston
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
Mrs. Margaret Thompson, aged 50 years, and Mr.
William Ferguston, aged 86 years, died in
Fields, Hannah Fields
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Burned to Death- Hannah, wife of the blind,
(colored) weaver, Henry Fields, who resides in a tenement house on the farm of
Wm. Hoge, tow miles east of
St. Clairsville, was burned to death on Wednesday
morning. When found, about 4 o’clock, she was laying
dead, with her head and hands upon a grate where there was a wood fire, badly
burned. A colored man who was occupying a room in the upper story of the house,
smelled the fire, and upon coming down found her as described. It is supposed
that the old woman, who was about eighty years of age, was stricken by Apoplexy
and fell upon the grate and burned to death.- Belmont Chronicle, 20th.
Finch, Infant Child of Mr. Jesse Finch
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
An infant child of Mr. Jesse Finch, of
Fisher, Louisa Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
Died- On the 23d, of Diphtheria, Louisa,
daughter of Jesse and Martha Fisher, of
Fisher, Lucretia J. Fisher (nee Eddy)
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Obituary-Died April 16, 1875,
near New Castle, Monroe County, Ohio, Lucretia J. Fisher,
wife of John W. Fisher, and daughter of Isaac and Lucretia
Eddy.
The deceased was a worthy member of the M.E.
Church for twenty years, having united with it when about twelve years of age, always
attending upon the means of grace when not providentially kept at home with her
family. We believe we can truthfully say, “She died well.” As she was nearing
the shore, she called her husband and children to her, bidding them farewell
and requesting them to meet her in Heaven. She leaves a husband and four small
children, with numerous relatives, to mourn her loss.
A wife and mother’s gone
From cares and toil and pain.
In realms of everlasting love
Eternally to reign.
.
Farewell, dear friend, farewell;
A few short years at most.
If faithful to your Master’s will,
We’ll join the Heavenly Host.
.
I’m going home above,
To those whom God hath given,
To children that I dearly love,
To dwell with them in Heaven.-
C
Fogle, Peter Fogle
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[Noble
Peter Fogle, one the
pioneers of this part of
Fordyce, Mrs. E.A. Fordyce
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
[Guernsey
Mrs. E.A. Fordyce, wife of Mr. Joseph Fordyce,
of this place, died on Thursday morning last, after a lingering illness, of
consumption.
Forshey, Abram Forshey
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
Died at the residence of his son, Thomas Forshey, in
The deceased was born in
He joined the
None perhaps have done more for Methodism,
according to their means and abilibity, than father Forshey. His sufferings, though great, were borne with
Christian fortiturde and resignation. He died in
great peace.
“As fades a summer cloud away,
As sinks the gale when storms are o’er,
As gently shuts the eye of day,
As died a wave along the shore.”
.
A large concourse of
sorrowing relative and friends followed him to his last resting place, in
.
“Rests secure the righteous man;
At his Redeemer’s beck,
Sure to emerge and rise
again,
And mount above the wreck,
Lo! The heavenly spirit
towers
Like flames on nature’s
funeral pyre;
Triumphs in immortal powers,
And clasps his wings of
fire.”- G.M.W.
(
Fox, Mrs. Susanna Fox
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
Died- March 31st, 1875, Mrs.
Susanna Fox, of Perry township, this county, aged 76 years and 20 days.
Mrs. F. had resided in this county for 47
years.
Gadd, Mr.[Price] Gadd
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
[ A correspondent writes the
following form Hiramsburg, Noble county to the
Republican of the 28th]
“Presuming that your readers would like to
know something definite in regard to the smallpox, in this place, I will give
you the facts in the case as near as possible. The
first originated with John Gorby, who it is supposed contracted it while on a visit to
Gadd, Price Gadd-
2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
[Noble
Price Gadd died of
smallpox, near Hiramsburg, last Thursday. He was a
young man whose friends, we believe, reside near
Gaffen, Mr. John Gaffen
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
Mr. John Gaffen, of
Gallagher, Edward Gallagher
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Edward Gallagher, of
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
Two more of our oldest citizens have passed
away. Richard Moreland, who has been a citizen of this place for many years and
whose age was about ninety years, and Mrs. Gallup, widow of Joseph Gallup, who
was in her eighty sixth year, who immigrated to Guernsey County, from Maryland,
in the year 1819, died on Monday night last. One by one the old pioneers are
called home.- Jeffersonion
Gardner, Little Daughter of Alfred Gardener
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
A little daughter of Mr. Alfred Gardner, of
Geiler, Scott Geiler
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
[
Scott Geiler died at
his residence in this place, on Monday evening, aged 26 years. He was only sick
two or three days. He leaves a young wife and four helpless children besides a
large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Genin, Sidney C. Genin
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
[
Chronicle, 3rd, Sidney C. Genin, after an illness of but one week, died of Pneumonia,
in
George, Miss Sarah George
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[
Death- On the twenty-ninth of January, at the
residence of her brother, in Brookfield township, Miss Sarah George, a deaf
mute, in the eight-fifth years of her age. Her brother, Weadon
George, also a death mute, did not long survive her, dying on the 4th,
after a lingering illness, aged sixty-eight years. This brother and sister
settled in Brookfield township, over fifty years ago, and in their long sojourn
in the community, met none of their neighbors except in the most friendly and
amicable manner. Dying they leave a host of friends who regret their demise-
Noble County Republican, 15th.
George, Weadon George
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[
Death- On the twenty-ninth of January, at the
residence of her brother, in Brookfield township, Miss Sarah George, a deaf
mute, in the eight-fifth years of her age. Her brother, Weadon
George, also a death mute, did not long survive her, dying on the 4th,
after a lingering illness, aged sixty-eight years. This brother and sister settled
in Brookfield township, over fifty years ago, and in their long sojourn in the
community, met none of their neighbors except in the most friendly and amicable
manner. Dying they leave a host of friends who regret their demise- Noble
County Republican, 15th.
Gibson, Mrs. Rebecca Gibson
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
The severe weather is sadly thinning out our
old and infirm people. In addition to those before noted, Mrs. Bradfield relict
of the late Joseph Bradfield, Sr., died a couple of weeks since, aged about 70
years. Mrs. Rebecca Gibson died on Thursday of last Week after a brief illness.
And on the same day Elizabeth Grier, and insane daughter of the late Thomas
Grier.- Enterprise, 18th.
Gill, Mr. George Gill
Spirit of Democracy,
October 26, 1875
Mr. George Gill, who departed this life at
Gladden, Mrs.
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
On the 3d, Mrs. Gladden, wife of Washington
Gladden, of same township.
Goodhue, Mrs. Rosa Goodhue
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
[Written for The Spirit of Democracy]
A Warning Voice
Clarington,
April 20, 1875
How solemn the lesson we learn, as passing
through the country and beholding it dotted here and there with cemeteries,
with the warning voice of death. Inscribed upon the marble slab we see the
language which speaks in unmistakable tones that sleep of death has been the
visitor of some heretofore unbroken family. A father or mother, sister or
brother, or some near and dear friend, has been the victim of icy fingers that
grapple with all of God’s creatures and claims them as his own for a time.
Here we learn a hero has fallen his victim
while in the heat of battle, the statesman, the tall, the wise, the reverend
head, the man of low degree. The father is snatched from his wife and prattling
ones, the wife from her husband and companion, the infant rose is snapped in
the morning breeze; all-all-all- must go from us at the summons of the King.
As we wend our way
with slackened pace, bearing the remains of a loved one, we seem to hear the
voice of the sleeper say, “AS you are now so once was I; as I am now, so must
you be.” Entering the city of the dead our mind in its busy thought is arrested
and called to answer, if we can, the question written intelligibly upon the
countenance of the sexton of old, as he leans upon his earth-worn spade, his
locks it may be tinged with the frosts of many winters, denoting his conflict:
“Who’ll be the next?” How deep and lasting the impression as he says, “I gather
them in; I gather them in.”
As you pass near by,
or through the cemetery, just above our little village, your attention is
arrested by the slabs and monuments of marble, denoting the rapid stride of
mortality. Among them we see a fine Scotch granite marble monument, pointing
out the last resting place of Mrs. Rosa
Goodhue, who departed this life October
4, 1874, being 33 years and 11 days of age. She was afflicted with that
dread disease, consumption, from childhood. She bore her affliction with great
fortitude, She has left behind her a large circle of friends and relatives to
mourn her loss, and, so far as this life is concerned, lost to a kind husband, lost
to an aged Christian mother, lost to sisters and brothers. LOST! No, not lost,
but gone before. She has lain this tabernacle of clay down in peace. Elder H.R.
Cash was called to conduct the funeral services, using as a foundation for his
remarks the first part of the fifth chapter of Paul’s second letter to the
church as Corinth, being appropriate for the occasion: “For we know that if our
earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a
house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan,
earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven,” A
synopsis of the discourse ran as follows:
Israel’s desire, while sojourning in the
wilderness, was to reach the land of promise, that God had sworn to give unto
them; to cross the Jordan, beyond which lay the land flowing with milk and
honey, wherein they should find a place of rest from all their wearisome
travels, the Holy city, the New Jerusalem, with its temple supplanting the old
tabernacle of Moses while in the wilderness, which was moved from place to
place at the bidding of God. To this temple
Seeing this mansion or house
or rest is eternal in the heavens, whose maker and builder is God, why should
we mourn to drop this, our house of flesh, and go to dwell eternally there, or
mourn departed loved ones, God, who doeth all things well, is the receiver of
the departed spirit and will give unto all as he wills while the body of the
loved companion of our esteemed friend, A.J. Goodhue, is mouldering
back to its mother dust, from whence it
came, the spirit has taken its flight from the sorrows and cares of this
world’s wilderness to the spirit’s land, to God who gave it, where no dread
disease shall ever come. Oh, how good is God in come. Oh, how good is God in his
greatness, and great in his goodness unto us. Jesus stands just beyond the
river or
Husband, I must be gone,
Prepare thou to meet me,
Cold the stream, but beyond
Stands Jesus to greet thee.
Mother, the time is come,
The trump sound to call me,
Be thou faithful now, and then
Death’s grasp will not appal thee.
Sister, thy love has ever been
To me most kind and tender,
But God is love, and we have seen
To Him thy service render.
Brother, what shall I say to you?
My life is ebbing fast;
Embrace the cause of Jesus true,
And He will save at last.
Sister, thou wast
mild and lovely,
Gentle as the Summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful be they silent slumber-
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Then no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shall know.
Dearest sister, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then is heaven with joy to greet,
When no farewell tear is shed-
Elder H.R. Cash
Gorby, Two Children of John Gorby
Spirit of Democracy,
October 26, 1875
[Noble
We have received a letter from a responsible
gentleman, residing near Hiramsburg, who informs us
that there are so far but two cases of small-pox in that vicinity; but there
are also eleven cases of varioloid. Two children of
John Gorby’s have died. Every precaustion
has been taken to prevent its spread and for the care of those who are
ill. [Varioloid
is a mild form of smallpox occurring in people who have been previously
vaccinated or who have had the disease.]
Gorby, Two Children of John Gorby- 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
[ A correspondent writes the
following form Hiramsburg, Noble county to the
Republican of the 28th]
“Presuming that your readers would like to
know something definite in regard to the smallpox, in this place, I will give
you the facts in the case as near as possible. The
first originated with John Gorby, who it is supposed contracted it while on a visit to
Gotthart, Henry Gotthart
Spirit of Democracy,
August 3, 1875
Died on Saturday, the 24, in
Gratigny, L. D. Gratigny
Spirit of Democracy,
December 21, 1875
Resolutions of Respect, Hall
Clarington Lodge, No. 263 F. & A.M.
At a meeting of the above named Lodge, held at
Again we are called upon to mourn. In the inscruitable wisdom of that Divine Providence “whose ways
are mysterious and past finding out,” our lamented brother, L. D. Gratigny, has been called from Death unto Life; therefore,
Resolved, That in this sad dispensation we
recognize the had of Him who doeth all things well,
and humbly bow in submission to His will, assured that our loss is our
brother’s great gain.
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Gratigny our Lodge has lost a most worthy member and
efficient worker, his wife a loving husband and kind companion, his family a
dutiful son and affectionate brother, and society one of its brightest
ornaments.
Resolved, That we, as members of this Lodge,
tender to the stricken wife and sorrowing family of the deceased, our heartfelt
sympathy and condolence in this the time of
Their sad bereavement.
Resolved, That we will attend his funeral in a
body, drape the Lodge-room in mourning, and wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the record, that a copy of the same be presented to the wife of the
deceased, and one to his father’s family, and a copy be sent to The Spirit of
Democracy for publication. James Smith, Jacob Roemer, C. H. Dankwerth,
Committee on Resolutions. Attest: C. H. Dankwerth,
Sec.
Grier,
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
The severe weather is sadly thinning out our
old and infirm people. In addition to those before noted, Mrs. Bradfield relict
of the late Joseph Bradfield, Sr., died a couple of weeks since, aged about 70
years. Mrs. Rebecca Gibson died on Thursday of last Week after a brief illness.
And on the same day Elizabeth Grier, and insane daughter of the late Thomas Grier.-
Enterprise, 18th.
Hall, Child of John W. Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
March 30, 1875
A little child of Mr. John W. Hall, of this
township, Center, died on Thursday, the 25th, of inflammation of the
stomach.
Hall, L. S. Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
We learn that L. S. Hall, a leading member of
the bar at New Martinsville,
Handschumacher, Daughter of Phillip Hanschmachter
Spirit of Democracy,
September 28, 1875
A little daughter of Phillip Hanschmachter, of
Hanna, Mr. Ben Hanna
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
[
Mr. Ben Hanna, a man about 60 years of age,
while working in a harvest field for Mr. Greenwood, at
Hare, Mr. James Hare
Spirit of Democracy,
December 21, 1875
Mr. James Hare, of Barnesville, died the 14th,
aged 72 years.
Harmon, Mrs. Lucy Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
Feb 23, 1875
Mrs. Lucy Harmon, wife of Mr. Alexander
Harmon, of
Six children are left motherless, the oldest
eight years old and the youngest an infant.
Harter, Adam Harter
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
Adam Harter, of
Hartshorn, Sarah Hartshorn
(nee Milligan)
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
DIED- Sarah, wife of Joseph Hartshorn, died on the 6th, of consumption. The
deceased was a daughter of Hon. Wm. Milligan
Harvey, Mrs. William Harvey
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Mrs. Harvey, wife of William Harvey, residing
in the southern part of this township, died on last Saturday, and the remains
were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery at this place on Monday.
Hawlins, Mrs. Sarah Hawlins
Spirit of Democracy,
June 29, 1875
Died on the 26th, at the residence
of Mr. George Hixenbaugh in Center township, Mrs.
Sarah Hawlins, aged 85 years.
Hays, Mary J. Hays (nee, Goudy)
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
Died May 9th, 1887, Mary J., wife
of James Hays, and daughter of John and May Goudy, aged 33 years, 11 months and
9 days.
Headley, Mrs. Rebecca Headley
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
Mrs. Rebecca Headley, wife of Hon. Eliel Headley, of Cameron, this county, was stricken with
palsy the evening of the 20th and died the following day.
Henthorn, Mrs. Mary C. Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Died- One the 2d of Consumption, Mrs. Mary C. Henthorn, wife of John C. Henthorn,
aged about 42 years.
The deceased had been a great sufferer for 13
months past.
Henthorn, Mrs. Sarah Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
[From
I learn that Sarah, wife of Jacob Henthorn, died this morning. She was on a visit to her
sister’s and was taken with a cramp and died suddenly.
Hickman, Mrs. John Hickman
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[From
Our physicians, Dalley
and Schooley, have a great deal of riding to do on
account of an unusual sickness. Mrs. John Hickman died on the 13th,
after lying ill all winter.
Hickman, Susanna Hickman (Mrs. John Hickman) 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
April 14th of erysipelas, Susanna
Hickman, wife of John Hickman, of Perry township, aged 58 years.
Hill, Avery Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
Avery Hill, of
Hogue, Theodoric Hogue
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[
Chronicle, 15th,- Theodoric Hogue,
a highly respected citizen of this county, died at his residence near
Holdren, Mr. William Holdren
Spirit of Democracy,
October, 26, 1875
[Letter from Kansas-Written
for The Spirit of Democrary]
Mr. Holdren and
family came from
I will close by bidding you good-bye, John Lindamood.
Holst, Son of Mr. John Holst
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
[
There are no new cases of small pox to report
in this city, and only one death has occurred thus far- a ten year old son of
Mr. John Holst- who died last Friday evening and was buried the same night. All
the other members of Mr. Holst’s family who were sick are about well. The Board
of Health entertain no fears that the disease will spread any further.
Huffman, Ellas Huffman
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
[
March 19th, of lung disease, Ellas Huffman, aged 34 years.
Hunter, Walker Hunter
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
[From the
Died on Monday, July 19, 1875, Walker Hunter,
aged 72 years, 6 months and 10 days.
Hurley, Mrs. Nishimiah
Hurley
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Mrs. Hurley, wife of Nishimiah
Hurley, of the vicinity of
Hussey, O.W. Hussey
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
[Noble
Republican, 20th- O.W. Hussey, of
Iddings, Mrs. Theresa Iddings
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[
Mrs. Theresa Iddings,
wife of Joseph Iddings, Esq., and daughter of Josiah Close
died at her residence on Wednesday evening, the 8th, and her funeral
, which was largely attended, took place on Friday.
Jackson, Child of Mr. Lewis Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Lewis Jackson’s wife and child, of this township,
Center, died during the present month.
Jackson, Maggie Philena
Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
Died, June 10, 1875, of Consumption, in Sunsbury township, Maggie Philena,
daughter of Samuel and Mary J. Jackson, aged 14 years, 11 months and 12 days.
Sister thou wast
mild and lovely,
Gentle as the Summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber-
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our songs shall know.
.
Dearest sister, thou hast left us
Here thy love we deeply feel;
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal.
.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled,
Then in Heaven with joy to greet
Where no farewell tears is shed- E.J.D.
(Barnesville Enterprise,
Please Copy)
Spirit of Democracy,
June 29, 1875
Mr. Jackson, who died in
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Lewis Jackson’s wife and child, of this
township, Center, died during the present month.
Jeffers, Mr. Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
A young man named Jeffers met a terrible death
by falling upon a circular saw, the 11th, while working at a mill
located on William Gallagher’s farm, near
Johnson, Mrs. Ruggles
Johnson
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[
Chronicle, 15th- Mrs. Johnson, wife
of our esteemed townsman, Ruggles Johnson, Esq., died
on Friday morning from the results of erysipelas fever.
Jones, Charles G. Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
June 29, 1875
[
Charles G. Jones, who died recently in
Judkins,
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[
Roy, infant child of Dr. Jas. Judkins, of Barnesville, died, after a short illness from
cholera infantum, on Saturday morning.
Keithlburn, Henry Keithlburn-
2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
October 26, 1875
[Resolutions of Clarington
Lodge NO. 525 I.O.O.F.]
Whereas, The officers of the steamer Thauhouser kindly furnished free transportation to the
members of this Lodge and rendered all the assistance in their power in their
efforts to recover the body of our beloved brother, Henry Keithlburn;
therefore,
Resolved, That our gratitude and thanks are
hereby extended to said steamboat company for the assistance so kindly rendered
and their noble effort to rescue his body from a watery grave.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the county papers for publication, an a copy to the officers of the
steamboat company.
Henry Maury, A.G. Robb, W.H.
Mallory, Committee
Keithlburn, Henry Keithlburn
Spirit of Democracy,
October 26, 1875
[
Whereas, An Allwise
God had removed from our midst our dearly beloved brother, Henry Keithlburn; therefore,
Resolved, That though we are now sorrowful
because of his death, yet we bow submissively to the will of Him who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, That our warmest sympathies are
extended to the widow and children of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
presented to the family bereaved, a copy transmitted to the county papers for
publication, and the resolution placed in the minute book of our Lodge,
W.H. Mallory, Henry Maury,
A.G. Robb, Committee
Kemp, Dennis Kemp
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Dennis Kemp, of
Kennochal, Miss Rosa Kennochal
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
DIED,-Near Cameron,
She was a member of the Christian Church and
died in a full assurance of the living faith. Her remains were interred in the
Cameron burying ground, and the funeral was attended by a large number of
friends who mourn her loss.
She had lived in the family of Mr. David Ruble
since she was 7 years old; she was gighly esteemed by
all who knew her. She requested her friends to sing to sooth her dying
moments.- B
Keysor, Mrs. Nancy Keysor
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
Mrs. Nancy Keysor,
wife of Judge Oliver Keysor, formerly a resident of
Kitts, Mrs. Jane Kitts
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
Mr. John Gaffen, of
Knouff, Henry Knouff
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
Henry Knouff, of
Knowlton, Fredrick Knowlton
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
Last December, Fredrick Knowlton, a young man formerly
of this county, who was employed on the steamboat, “ Mollie Ragan,” while in a
state of somnambulism walked off the boat some miles below
Kothler, Mrs. Elizabeth Kothler-
2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
November 16, 1875
Died on Friday, the 12th, Mrs.
Elizabeth Kothler, wife of Mr. Nicholas Kothler, of Woodsfield, aged 39 years.
Kothler, Mrs. Nicholas Kothler
Spirit of Democracy,
November 9, 1875
Mrs. Kothler, wife
of Mr. Nicholas Kothler, of Woodsfield, is
dangerously ill; her recovery is considered very doubtful.
Lane,
Spirit of Democracy,
October, 12, 1875
Lay, Thomas Lay
Spirit of Democracy,
November 16, 1875
Died on November 4, 1875, Mr. Thomas Lay, of
Beaver township, Noble county, after a protracted illness, the effects of a
hurt received about three years ago.
He was aged about 50 years, and leaves a wife
and seven children to mourn his loss.
Lee, John Lee
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
[
Somerton- John Lee died last week.
His remains were taken to Spencers
Station for interment.
Lentz, Isreal Lentz
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
Died on the 4th, Israel Lentz, of
Perry township, aged 81 years. Mr. L. had resided in
Lentz, Isreal Lentz- 2nd
Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
Died on the 4th, Israel Lentz, a
resident of Perry township,
Deceased was born in the
Deceased was a member of the
He was a man whom to know was to love, and it
may be truly said of him, that he was an honest man and a Christian.
Lewis, Miss Flora Lewis
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Died, on the 10th,
Lewis, Mrs. Jonathan Lewis
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[
The wife of Jonathan Lewis of Bridgeport, was
in her usual health on Tuesday of last week, and while walking a few yards from
her house, was suddenly taken ill, growing rapidly worse, and died the
following Friday.
Lingo, Henry H. Lingo
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
Died- On Thursday, the 11th, of
dropsy and inflammatory rheumatism, Henry H. Lingo, of Sunsbury
township, this county. The funeral took place on Saturday, the 13th.
Lisle, Mrs. John Lisle
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Mrs. Bradfield, Mrs. John Lisle, and Mrs.
Lewis Wharton, of
Lively, Mrs. Jane Lively
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Died on Saturday, the 10th of
April, 1875, at the residence of her daughter in Clarington, Mrs. Jane Lively,
after an illness of a few day, ( the effects of mere old age) in the 86th
year of her age.
Deceased was born in
E.B.C.
Long, Mrs. Hannah Long
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
Died on the 2nd, of Consumption, in
Mackey, Mrs. Lissie McMillen Mackey
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[Guernsey
Mrs. Lissie McMillen Mackey, widow of Sylvester Mackey, died on the 21st
in Claysville, of pulmonary consumption.
She was the sixths of that family who has died
of that disease within the last ten years, all in the same house, and the last
one of the family except the mother. She leaves on child.
Magill, Charles W. Magill
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[
Charles W. Magill, a native of St. Clairsville, died on the 24th of June at his
residence in
Mahony, Mrs. Sarah Mahony
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[Clipped from the
Mahony, - Near Calsis,
Maniz, Mr. John Maniz
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Mr. John Maniz, a
resident of Pittsburgh, Pa, who formerly resided on the Ferrell farm near
Woodsfield, was killed the 8th, a short distance from the city, by a
falling tree striking a timber on which he was sitting, throwing him in the
air, the fall breaking his neck.
Mann, Mr. David Mann
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Mr. David Mann, aged 92 years died in Perry
township, on the 17th.
He had been a member of the Christian church
for forty years.
Martin, Piatoff Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Some time ago, Piatoff
Martin, son of Mr. Bud Martin, of
Mason, Mrs. Deborah Mason
Spirit of Democracy,
December 14, 1875
Died on the 7th, Mrs. Deborah
Mason, wife of Henry Mason, of Woodsfield, in the 74th year of her
age.
McBroom, M.J. McBroom
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
M.J. McBroom died on the 22d. of brain and
lung disease.
McBroom, Miss
McBroom
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Mrs. Ann Sampson and Miss
McBroom, of
McClellan, Mrs. Elizabeth McClellan
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
Mrs. Elizabeth McClellan, mother of Mrs.
Arthur Okey of Woodsfield, died at her home in Belllaire,
McClelland, Mrs. Mary McClelland
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Died on the 12th, at her home in
Barnesville, Mrs. Mary McClelland, wife of Mr. George McClelland, of the
McCormick, Mr. Samuel McCormick
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23 1875
Mr. Samuel McCormick, of Cadis,
McCortle, Mr. William McCortle
Spirit of Democracy,
November 30, 1875
Mr. William McCortle,
a resident of
McCoy, Benjamin McCoy
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
[Guernsey
Mr. Benj. McCoy, of Willis township, died on
Friday last, as the result of an accident received some time previously, by
running a harrow tooth through his foot. He was convalescent, and about to
resume work, when a sudden relapse carried him off. Mr. McCoy was an old and
respected citizen.
McCoy, Benjamin McCoy- 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
[Guernsey
Benjamin McCoy, of Wills township, died last
Friday. About ten days before his death a harrow tooth was run through one of
his feet by accident, and although up to that time he was of robust health and
vigor, he immediately fell sick and died of the injury.
McDowell, Mrs. James McDowell
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[
Times, 11th- Mrs. James McDowell,
of
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Lydia McGarry, widow
of the late Dr. Samuel McGarry, died at her residence
in Olive, last Saturday, of cancer.
McMahon, Mrs. Jane E. McMahon
Obituary- Died on the 20th
of December, 1874, near
It has pleased Almighty God, in his divine
providence, to remove from our midst our beloved sister and companion, after a
lingering illness. She bore he affliction with that Christian fortitude that
becomes the child of God, having the full assurance that it was better for her
to depart and be with Christ. She lived a consistent member of the Christian
Church for 36 years, she had an amiable disposition, was a kind and
affectionate wife, and a mother to those of her household; beloved and
respected by all who knew her. She leaves a kind and affectionate husband to
mourn her loss, but he sorrows not as those who have no hope. She leaves a
large circle of friends. She was ready to depart in peace and be with Christ.
She departed with the full assurance that Heaven would be her immortal home,
and invoked the blessing of God to rest upon her friend, Mrs. Jane Hays, who
had for many years made her home with her, as also the kind friends who stood
by her in the solemn hour and article of death, after which her soul took its
flight to that bright world above.-
“Blessed are they that die in the Lord, for
they shall inherit eternal life.”
We sympathise with
her kind friend and those who faithfully stood by hr
in all her affliction. We hope she will continue faithful and when called to
die will also, be able to leave the same testimony. “ I am going home,
farewell; meet me in Heaven.” We’ll miss thee but ere long we hope to be
reunited where we shall be able to
ascribe all praise to God and the Lamb. Farewell, mother. J.S.,
Mechling, Mrs. Eve.E. Mechling
Spirit of Democracy,
October 12, 1875
Died on the 4th, at the residence of
Mr. Louis Mote, in
Meckling, Eve Elizabeth Meckling Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Michel, John Michel
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
Murder of John Michel by two
Men named Barker, in the town of
We learn from Mr. Hoefflecher,
of
The Barker’s went into Michel’s liquor shop,
one with a stone and the other with a club in his hand, at 10 o’clock in the
evening, and called for something to drink. Michel refused to let them have
any, when they attacked and knocked down, and were beating him when a Mr. Drollinger interfered to prevent them doing him serious
injury. One of the Barker’ knocked Drollinger down
and afterwards the two beat Michel until he was dead. They then left.
When the news of the murder became known the
citizens turned out and followed the Barker’s and effected the capture of one of
them by shooting him, the ball taking effect in his leg.-
Pursuit after the other was
continued, but we have no information of his capture.
Michel was considered a quiet, inoffensive man
by those well acquainted with him. His funeral takes place today, the 20th.
Michel, John Michel- 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
The funeral of John Michel took place on
Tuesday, the 20th. The remains were interred at the
.
Reward- The County
Commissioners off a Five Hundred Dollars for the apprehension and confinement
in county jail of Benjamin Barker, charged with the murder of John Michel at
.
Our Baresville
correspondent informs us that considerable ill feeling was manifested by the
friends, at the funeral, of John Michel, on the 20th, caused by
remarks of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. Huber. During the discourse he
referred to his course in life, his terrible death, and unbelief in the
existence of God, when the friends left the church and exhibited bad feeling in
their acts and conversation. Considerable excitement prevailed for a time, but
quiet was restored and the ceremonies concluded with further difficulty.
Miles, Mr. Moses P. Miles
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
Mr. Moses P. Miles, of Somerton,
Mr. M. was one of the oldest and best
respected citizens of that section.
Miller, Child of
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
[
We had a sad occurrence to happen in our town
in the last few days, which is this: Benton Miller, a son of Michael Miller who
formerly owned what is now known as the Alexander Mill, came here on a visit to
his old homestead, and met with the loss of one of three children last night;
and one of the brightest children of its age that I have had the pleasure of
meeting.- Lee
Miller, Olive Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
Died in
Mr. Miller was formerly a resident of
Olive, Oh! Dearest Olive!
It can’t be that you’re dead!
So bright, so easy to love,
Too sweet that dark way to tread.
.
How shall we tell to Nannie
And Virgie that you’ve gone?
How, without our Ollie,
Return to our western home?
.
Why the cruel hand of death
Strike your most innocent form?
Why tear you from our hearts;
Crushed and bleeding and torn?
.
But we will no longer weep,
We will not call thee home
Jesus will safely keep
In heaven our precious one,
.
And now a long, sad farewell-
‘Tis hard the word
to say,
Though with angels you dwell
In bright and glorious array.
.
When last your lips we kissed,
We solemnly made the vow
To meet you with the blest,
Where death and pain we’ll never know- W.D.S.
Milton, William Milton
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
Died- March 14, William Milton, son of
Benjamin T. and Margaret Ann Melott, aged about 11
months.
Another cherub takes its flight
From earthly gloom to heavenly light,
From grief and care it flees away
To endless bliss and endless day.
.
The angles at the heavenly door
Have welcomed in one mortal more;
The infants round the throne have smiled
To greet our own beloved child.
.
We weep, for tears bring sweet relief
To parents’ love and parents’ grief;
Yet all our mourning is in vain-
We cannot bring him back again.
.
But let us only hope that we
May soon, like him, be blest and free
Along the stream of life to rove
In everlasting bliss and love-
J.M.B
Miracle, Eliza Jane Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
Died on the 3rd, of Consumption,
Eliza Jane Miracle, of
Miracle, Harriet J. Micacle
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Harriet J., a daughter of Jesse and Jane Micacle, died in
Hers was a short but beautiful life. A clear,
intelligent and balanced mind, graceful and winning in her manner and in person
and life; purified and exalted by divine grace, of which she was a professor
from early in life; from which time she was the joy of her parents, the light
of her home, an ornament of the society in which she moved and of the M.E.
Church with which she communed. One of the gentlest of women, ever manifesting
a sweet and contented spirit, which caused her to be recognized as an exemplar
of Christian virtue; a regular attendant upon the means of grace, an earnest
and unwearied servant of her Master; surrounded by a large circle of
affectionate friends, and a family connection with whom she was in the fullest
sympathy, often expressing her deep and tender regret to part from them, yet
rejoicing in prospect of a better inheritance; in the bloom of youth, and with
every reason to desire to live; but in the midst of all the unseen hand of the
dark messenger knocked at the door of her earthly tabernacle, calling her to
the bosom of Him who said:
“Let not your heart be
troubled; I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am there
may ye be also.”
The last few months of her life she was a
great sufferer: her affliction the much dreaded disease, pulmonary consumption,
but not a murmur of complaint crossed her lips; ever patient, full of hope,
trusting with child-like confidence in her Savior. At the age of twenty-two she
passed of the shore of time, leaving fond parents and loving friends with the
assurance that our loss is her eternal gain.
The funeral service on the 4th was
attended by a large concourse of people, which was conducted by Rev. G.M.
Wilson and D. Gordon. A very feeling discourse was preached by the former from
the text, “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to
Mitchell, Margaret Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
On the 16th, at the residence of
Mrs. Nancy Smith, in this place, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, aged 89 years.
Mitchell, Shedrack Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
[From
Died at the residence of Steven Stine, near Cisne, in this county, on May 20, 1875, Shedrack
Mitchell, aged about 79 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of
Mitendorf, Mrs. Frederick Mitendorf
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
[
Mrs. Frederick Mitendorf
died of old age the 15th in her 76 year.
She resided in
Respectfully yours, J.F. Thonen
Molden, Joseph Molden
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Joseph Molden, of
South Olive, whose limb was amputated a short time ago, died on the morning of
the 23d, and buried yesterday, with the honors of Masonry.
Mooney, Addie Mooney
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
Died on the 16th, of scarlet fever,
Addie, daughter of Samuel L. and Martha Mooney, of Woodsfield, age 5 years, 6
months and 12 days.
Moore, John Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
John Moore, aged 82 years, a resident of
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
[Guernsey
Rev. E. P. Moore, of
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Mr. W.R. Moore, of Barnesville, died of lung
disease the 31st.
Moreland, Richard Moreland
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
Two more of our oldest citizens have passed
away. Richard Moreland, who has been a citizen of this place for many years and
whose age was about ninety years, and Mrs. Gallup, widow of Joseph Gallup, who
was in her eighty sixth year, who immigrated to Guernsey County, from Maryland,
in the year 1819, died on Monday night last. One by one the old pioneers are
called home.- Jeffersonion
Morris, Henry G. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
Died on the 6th day of November, of
congestion of the lungs, Henry G. Morris, of
Morris, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris (nee, Walton)
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, wife of Mr. William
Morris, who resides on Sunfish creek, near Woodsfield, died of apoplexy the 20th,
aged 60 years.
The deceased was a daughter of James and
Elizabeth Walton. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
remains were interred in the cemetery in this place on the 21st.
Morrison, Arthur Morrison
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Arthur Morrison, of Sarahsville,
Morrow, Dr. B.F. Morrow
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
Dr. B.F. Morrow, of Barnesville, died the 18th,
of scrofula
Neuhart, Mrs. Louisa Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11,1875
One the 9th, in Caldwell, Noble
county, Mrs. Louisa Neuhart, wife of Daniel Neuhart, Jr. The funeral
took place at Miltonsburg, on Tuesday, the 11th.
Neuhart, Willie Newhart
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
On the 5th, Willie, infant child of
Gotlieb and Mary Neuhart,
of Woodsfield.
Noble, Mr. Samuel Noble
Spirit of Democracy,
September 7, 1875
Mr. Samuel Noble, aged 78 years, died at his
residence in Noble township, Noble county, the 28th. He removed from
Noble, William Noble
Spirit of Democracy,
June 29, 1875
While assisting to raise a pump from a well at
Norris, William Norris [This is NOT an obituary]
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
William, son of Aquilla
Norris, of this township, Center, was bitten by a copperhead snake on Saturday,
the 5th.
[Note: On Saturday, June 5, 1875, William was 12-years and about
9-months old. William H. Norris did not die from the snake bite. At the age of
about 18-years old, he was still listed in the 1880 Federal Census living with
his father, Aquilla’s family. William Henderson Norris was
born 22 Sep 1862 and died 21 Aug 1951. He married
Sarah Ellen Hixenbaugh on 13 Oct. 1885. Sarah was
born 06 Jun 1868 and died 06 Jul 1941.]
Ogle, Child of
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[Noble
Republican, 11th- An only child of
Wayne Ogle’s was buried at Middleburg, last Sabbath.
Okey, Howard Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Died on Friday, the 21st, of
scarlet fever, Howard, son of Woodman and Eliza Okey,
aged 8 years and 3 months.
Spirit of Democracy,
August 3, 1875
[From the
The sad report of the death of this gentleman
has been confirmed. It occurred at
He was in ante bellum days an old line Whig.
At the breaking out of the war, however, his sympathies were decidedly enlisted
on behalf of the South. At this time, he was a resident of Moundsville, where
the public sentiment was strongly averse to his own. Hence, that place becoming
unpleasant for him, he took his departure of
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
[The
“We stop the press to make the sad
announcement that W. H. Oldham, Esq., died at 10 ˝ o’clock, this 22d.”
Mr. Oldham was well known, and highly
respected by many of our citizens, who will deeply lament his decease.
Oliver
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
A man named Oliver died in
Outland, William Outland
Spirit of Democracy,
September 21, 1875
Died near
Palmer, Mrs. Mary Palmer
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
Mrs. Mary Palmer, formerly of
Pannell, Gen. A.J. Pannell
Spirit of Democracy,
September 7, 1875
Gen. A. J. Pannell, of
Parsons, Mr. William Parsons
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
Mr. William Parsons, one of the oldest
citizens of Barnesville, died the 9th, aged 86 years.
Spirit of Democracy,
November 30, 1875
A little son, aged three years, of Mr. Soloman Pasco, who resides on Sunfish Creek, in Adams
township, died two weeks since, caused by a bean or nut shell lodging in his
throat.
Pfaff, Mr. John Pfaff
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
[
Mr. John Pfaff, an old and respected citizen
of this city, died Monday morning in his 66th year. He was born in
Pollock, Louis Pollock
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[From the
Died on Wednesday morning, at 15 minutes
before 9 o’clock, Louis, youngest child of Mortimer and Amanda Pollock.
Price,
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
Lafayette Price, son of George W. Price, of Sarahsville,
Pugh, Mrs. Nancy Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
[From the Noble
Died At
The deceased was a member of the
Not a syllable of reproval
ever fell upon the fair escutcheon of her life , or can ever darken the hallow
that surrounds her memory. A stricken husband and four children mourn her
death. But she passed away to the
Pugh, Mrs. S.B. Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
Mrs. S.B. Pugh, of
Rare, Mr. William Rare
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
Died- At Baresville,
March 13th of cancer, Mr. William Rare, aged 73 years.
The deceased had lived on the same farm about
70 years.
He was born near
He leaves a widow and 10 children to mourn
their loss; his end was peaceful.
Reed, Mr. John Reed
Spirit of Democracy,
December 21, 1875
Mr. John Reed, who resides near
Reed, Mrs. Ann Eliza Reed
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
Mrs. Ann Eliza Reed, of Barnesville, Belmont
county, wife of William Reed Sr., died of pneumonia, the 26th, aged
63 years.
Reikle, Mary Reikle
Spirit of Democracy,
April 27, 1875
[
March 1st, of diphtheris,
Mary, youngest daughter of C. and C. Reikle, aged 11
years.
Resigger, Constance Resigger
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Drowned- We regret to learn that Constance Resigger, a little daughter of Samuel Resigger,
formerly of this place, fell into a well in West Virginia a day or two ago, and
was drowned. Her remains will be brought here for burial.
Resigger, Constance Resigger-
2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
[
The report that reached here a week or two
ago, in regard to the drowning of Constance Resigger,
turns out to be incorrect. We are glad to learn that the child is alive and in
good health.
Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds
Spirit of Democracy,
November 9, 1875
Joseph Reynolds, of
Rich, Mrs. Mary Rich
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Died on the 10th, at 8 o’clock in
the evening, at the residence of H. T. Mitchell, Esq., in Green township, Mrs.
Mary Rich, aged 69 years, 3 months and 1 day. Mrs. R. had been confined to her
bed for eight years previous to her death.
Richardson, Thomas Richardson
Spirit of Democracy,
July 13, 1875
[
Thomas Richardson, a lad 15 years old, son of
Dr. S. M. Richardson, of Matamoras, this county, died quite suddenly on
Thursday last, July 1st. It is thought his death was caused by an
injury he received the Saturday before he died, by falling across a skiff
whilst bathing in the river, although he did not complain or make known the
injury until shortly before he died.
Richner, Infant child of Robert Richner
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
On the 22nd, of cholera infantum, infant child of Robert and Catharine Richner, of
Richner, Mr. John Richner
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
We learn that Mr. John Richner,
of this township, Center, was struck with palsy on Thursday, the 25th,
between 4 and 5 o’clock in the evening and died the same evening at 11 o’clock.
He had been working at the mill of Mr. Robert Richner, at the mouth of Standing Stone Run and had started
home when he fell in the road near Mr. Chas. Keepers, where he was found by some
children returning home from school. He was taken to the residence of Mr.
George W. Coats and died that night as stated above.
His age was 66 years. His remains were
interred at
Ritts, Mr. W.R. Ritts
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Mr. W.R. Ritts,
Engineer of the
Roach, Mr. Thomas Roach
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
Died at
Robinson, Mr. John Robinson
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
[From the
Mr. John Robinson, of Gravel Hill,
died at the residence of his son, Mr. John H. Robinson, yesterday evening.
He went down like a shock of corn, fully ripe,
being about ninety years old at the time of his death.
Rucker, Pascal Rucker
Spirit of Democracy,
December 14, 1875
Died November 25, 1875, at his residence with
his son-in-law, J. A. Dailey, Pascal Rucker, in the 86 years of his age, and on
the following day was followed by a large procession of friends and neighbors
to his last resting place in the family burying ground, on the farm of Benjamin
Danford.
Father Rucker was born January 20, 1790, in
Greenbrier County, Virginia, and there grew up to manhood and married a young
lady by the name of Mary Rogers, and emigrated in the year 1815, with his
father, to Ohio, and settled on Willis Creek on the same place where he died.
The county was then an unbroken forest; the scream of the panther, the growling
of the bear could be heard, and the savage Indian was often seen traveling
through the forest.
Father Rucker encountered all the dangers and
privations of the first settlers of this part of
“Oh land of rest, for thee I sigh;
When will the moments come
When I shall lay my armor by,
And dwell with Christ at home?”
.
Father Rucker was always
kind, a good husband and father; the poor always found shelter under his roof
and something to satisfy their wants. He was a good neighbor and citizen, and
we deeply mourn his loss, but believe our loss was his gain. He has gone to
join his friends in that land,
“Far away ‘mid the stars, we are told,
Where they know not the sorrows of time;
Where the pure waters flow through the valleys
of gold,
And where life is a treasure sublime.
‘Tis the land of our
God, ‘tis the home of the soul,
Where the ages of splendor eternally roll.
When the way weary traveler reaches his goal
On the ever-green mountains of life,
Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful
land,
So free from all sorrow and pain,
With songs on our lips and with harps in our
hands,
To meet one another again.”
Ryff,
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
It was Fredrick Ryff,
who died in Green township last week and not
Jacob, as published in our last issue
Ryff, Mr. Jacob Ryff
Spirit of Democracy,
June 1, 1875
Mr. Jacob Ryff, of
Green township, died on Friday, the 28th. The funeral took place the
following day.
Sampson, Mrs. Ann Sampson
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Mrs. Ann Sampson and Miss
McBroom, of
Scales, John Scales
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Chronicle, 25th.- John Scales,
formerly a resident of this county died of pneumonia at his home in
Semmons, Thomas Semmons
Spirit of Democracy,
November 9, 1875
Thomas Semmns, of
Caldwell, Noble county, died the 2d, aged 99 years and 8 months.
Sharon, Mr. William Sharon
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Mr. Wm. Sharon, an old and highly esteemed citizen
of
Shook, Benjamin Shook
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
Benjamin Shook, son of James and Zelpha Shook, died June 29, 1875, aged 20 years He was a
member of the
J.S.
Shook, Friend Shook
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
Died July 23, 1874, Friend Shook, son of James
and Zelpha Shook, aged 25 years. Before he died he
called all his friends to him and bade them farewell and told them to prepare
to meet him in Heaven.
Simmerat, Susan G. Simmerat
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
In Memory of Susan G. Simmerat,
who died in Beallsville, July 17, aged 21 years, 6 months and 20 days.
One more newly made grave we see,
Once more our Sunday is broken;
The shaft of grief in our hearts is sped,
One more of our class is laid with the dead.
.
In Sunday School she will meet us no more,
Her earthly allotted task is o’er,
Her spirit hath found that Heavenly shore,
Where death and sorrow is feared no more.
.
Farewell, Sue! Since thou hast gone before,
We’ll follow thee one by one;
Oh, may we make an unbroken class,
Around God’s throne at last. – Classmates
Simmons, Hon. A. Simmons
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
Hon. A. Simmons, of
Slack, Robert S. Slack
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
Died on the 2nd, Robert S. Slack, a
resident of
Smith, William Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
William Smith, an old resident of
Sounbetter, John Sounbetter
Spirit of Democracy,
April 20, 1875
Four Men Killed by the Caving in of a Coal
Shaft
Massillon, April 12- Between 11 and 12 o’clock
last night, while engaged at work sinking a coal shaft about five miles south
of this city, and all unconscious of immediate danger, five men ere buried alive, covered with about six feet of earth,
being about twenty-five feet below the surface. John Soundbetter,
superintendent, and his nephew of the same name, and two others, names not
learned were killed Mrs. Anthony Howells, one of the proprietors, was badly
bruised about the body, head cut and one leg badly broken, but is not
considered fatally injured. The lad belongs to Messrs. Lee, Howells & Warwick,
who are sinking the shaft preparatory to getting out coal. It seems Mr.
Howell’s head was protected by the hoisting tub, which contained enough air to
preserve his life until rescued. The other four were dead when taken out.
Stephens, Mrs. Rebecca Stephens
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
On the 4th, Mrs. Rebecca Stephens
of this township, Center, aged 83 years.
Mrs. Sthphens’ decendants are 10 children, 72 grand
children and 34 great grand children. She had been
a member of the Baptist church for 21 years previous to her decease.
Her remains were interred at Neuharts burying ground the 5th. Rev. Lyons
conducted the religious services.
Steward, Bazil Steward
Spirit of Democracy,
June 8, 1875
Mr. Bazil Steward,
of Perry township, was almost instantly killed the 2nd, by a limb of
a tree striking him on the head. He was cutting a tree when a dead limb
commenced falling; he ran to escape it, but ran immediately under it, the butt end
hitting him in the back of the head breaking his neck. Aid was brought and Mr.
S. was carried home, but all efforts to restore life were of no avail; he
breathed twice after reaching home. Mr. S was a moral, upright man and that
community, and all who knew him, feel deeply his loss. He leaves a wife and
children, who have the heart-felt sympathies of all.
Stewart, Mrs. William Stewart
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
[Noble
Mrs. William Stewart died of consumption, at
the residence of her husband in this place, Tuesday evening.
Stuart, Mrs. Stuart
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Mrs. Stuart, an elderly lady died on
Crabapple,
She was a member of the M. E. Church, and an
earnest Christian worker. She will be missed in the Homewood Society.
Her remains were interred in the
Suter, Infant Child of [Miss Ann Suter]
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
It seems as though Lee township was selected
this season as the territory on which all the murderous crimes were to be
committed. I have just learned some of the particulars from the Coroner, Esq. Muhleman, of the crime of infanticisde,
committed by a young girl by the name of Suter,
living in this township with Mr.Fred Witchey, the particulars of which I suppose you will get
through the report of the officers, in all probability before you receive
this.- John, Sardis, Ohio, August 14, 1875
Suter, Infant Child of Miss Ann Suter- 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
We learn that Miss Ann Suter,
of Lee township, charged with killing her infant child, has had a preliminary
examination and has been required to answer at the next term of Court. Bond $
300
Suter, Infant child of Miss Ann Suter- 3rd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
August 17, 1875
Coroners Inquest
Upon the Body of a Child Found Dead in
On the 4th, the dead body of a male
child was found near the residence of Frederick Witchey,
in Lee township, this county. John Muhleman, Esq.,
Coroner of the county, was notified and immediately summoned the following
Jury:
Isaac Gehring, Jacob
Marty, Peter Rahm, Fredrick Haldman, Randolph Marty
and Samuel Grossenbacher.
The
Evidence.
Joseph Ingold, being
duly sworn, testified as follows:
“ I left the house in the morning to go and
cradle oats; going down the run about fifty yards from the house, saw between
two logs, wrapped in a dress, what I supposed to be a child. Then went back to
the house to inform the folks; returned immediately and found it to be a dead
child and carried it up into the house.”
Miss Ann Suter
sworn.- “ I am the mother of the child; it was born about 1 o’clock a.m., on
the 4th of August, 1875; it was born alive; I wrapped it up in my
own dress, which I don’t know whether I had off or on; went to the light, which
was on a barrel, for the purpose of getting a pair of scissors to cut the cord;
took it to the light with me, then turned back with the light and babe and
scissors to the bed; then cut the cord, after which I found the child to be
dead. I wrapped it up again and laid it behind me and kept it until 4 o’clock a.m.
I then got up and took it out through the orchard and down into the run and
laid it by a stump; it wasn’t light enough to see. I then went back to the
house again. While it was wrapped up and I went to the light and back my wishes
were that it would die; and during my pregnancy my wishes were that it would be
still-born, but I never had any intention of killing it. I believe my wrapping
it up was the cause of its death.”
Dr. E.A. Wehrman
sworn- “Examined the body of the (male) child. I found the heart normal and the
lungs floated, I believe the child died of asphyxia, caused by violence,
partly.”
The
Verdict
“After hearing the evidence, we do find that
the deceased came to its death by, or was caused by, violence partly, by the
wrapping up by its mother, Ann Suter.”
Sutton, Henrietta Sutton, (nee Ray)
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
Obituary- Died- On the morning of the 7th,
at her home in Glencoe,
She had been a member of the M. E. Church for
four years. In health she trusted in her Savoir, and in sickness she leaned
uncomplainingly on his arm for support. Retaining her reason till the last
moment of existence she manifested no fear of death; bid farewell to her
friends with calm serenity, in the full assurance of a glorious resurrection
and blissful immortality where there shall be a reunion of sacred ties. She was
taken to the church on the forenoon of the 8th, where a funeral
sermon was preached by Rev. King, (Pastor in charge) after which she was
followed, by a large concourse of people, to her resting place in the Glencoe
cemetery. A sorrowing husband, besides a large circle of friends mourn their
loss.
Cease thy weary weeping, fond hearts, still
thy woe
Joy that from earth’s sorrows, she was called
to go.
For while we are mouning
o’er love’s fail ties riven,
Angle bands, rejoicing, welcome he in heaven
Earth is full of sorrow, toil, and pain and
strife,
Who would not exchange it for eternal life?
Taraut, Mr. James Taraut
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
[From the
Bellaire, Feb. 20th.
Mr. James Taraut, of this city, died very suddenly
last night.
He was in usual health up to the time of his
death. We did not learn the particulars, but hear that his death is supposed to
have been from heart disease.
Tarbit, Mrs. Isabella Tarbit
Spirit of Democracy,
February 23, 1875
[From the
Mrs. Isabella Tarbit
dropped from her chair and died suddenly on the 22d, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Daniel Griffin, in Pease township.
At the time of her death Mrs.
T. was in the 80th year of her age, and had resided in Poltney township for seventy years and had been a member of
the Presbyterian church for fifty years
Three children, forty grandchildren and
thirty- eight great- grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.- Belmont
Chronicle, 18th.
Thompson, Mrs. Margaret Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
Mrs. Margaret Thompson, aged 50 years, and Mr.
William Ferguston, aged 86 years, died in
Thoria, Mrs. Silas Thoria
Spirit of Democracy,
December 28, 1875
[Noble
We regret to learn that the young wife of Mr.
Silas Thoria, who left this place but a few weeks
ago, with her husband for a new home in
Thornberry, Tolbert Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy,
March 9, 1875
Tolbert Thornberry, of
Tillet, Mr. Gus Tillet
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
[
Independent, 10th- Died on the 8th,
at Salesville, this county, of consumption, Mr. Gus. Tillet, aged about 39 years.
Tipton, John Tipton
Spirit of Democracy,
April 6, 1875
[
John Tipton, of Quaker Ridge, was buried on
Saturday. He died after a protracted illness.
Truax, Mrs. Truax
Spirit of Democracy,
March 16, 1875
Mrs. Truax, of Sunsbury township, aged 82 years, died last week.
Tyson,
Spirit of Democracy,
July 6, 1875
[Noble
Drowned a young man named Randolph Tyson,
residing in Jackson county, W. Va., was drowned in the Ohio river near
Ravenswood, on the 19th, while bathing. His body was rescued next
day. Mr. Tyson went from this county to
Unknown,
Servant Girl of Samuel Braden
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
[
A servant girl residing in the family of Samuel
Braden died suddenly Tuesday morning, from what looked very much like genuine
cholera.
Unknown, Child Unknown
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
The Body of a male child, age not given, was
found in the Ohio River, at Jacob Muhleman’s landing,
in
John Muhleman, Esq.
Coroner of this county, was notified and he immediately summoned and empanneled the following jurors to inquire into the cause of the death of the child.
T. G. Allen, Thomas Johnson, Joseph Tisher, Jacob Muhleman, Sr., J.G.
Muhleman and Dr. J.A. Boics.
James Piles was sworn and testified as
follows:
“I started up the river in a skiff this
morning, the 13th, and when opposite Jabob
Muhleman’s landing
some person on the Steamer Tempest called me to come there and tow that
boy to shore; approaching the place indicated I saw the dead body of a boy,
floating in the river, which I towed to shore and secured until the Coroner
came, and further this depouent saith
not”
The jury returned the following verdict:
“After having heard the
evidence and examined the body, we do find that the deceased came to his death
by drowning. No marks were found on the body, except contusions caused by
coming in contact with hard substances.”
The parents of the child came down the river
after the body had been buried, and had it disinterred and returned home. It
was drowned during the time of the feshets three week’s since, near Moundsville,
Vaughn, Mrs. Vaughn
Spirit of Democracy,
August 10, 1875
Mrs. Vaughn, aged 85 years, died in St. Clairsville the 4th.
Vorhics, Mrs. Morgan Vorhics
Spirit of Democracy,
June 15, 1875
[Noble
Mrs. Morgan Vorhics,
widow of Aaron Vorhics died recently of consumption.
Age 68 years, she had been sickly for fourteen years past.
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Nathaniel Wakefield, an old citizen of this county,
died at the residence of his son-in-law, Hyman Brown, near Summerfield, last
week.
Walker, Mary Walker
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Mrs. Mary Walker, aged 77 years, 7 months and
7 days, died of paralysis at her residence in
Her husband, Joel Walker, aged 81 and with
whom she lived for 54 years, and eight children survive her.
Walton, Alice Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
August 3,1875
Died on Thursday, the 29th, of
scarlet fever, Alice, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth A. Walton, of
Woodsfield, aged 4 years.
Three children, Mary, Stephen, and Alice, in
this family died within the past three weeks, all of the same disease, scarlet
fever.
Walton, Frank Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
Frank Walton, son of Daniel and Elizabeth A.
Walton, of this place, died the morning of the 30th, of scarlet
fever, aged 6 years.
Within the short period of two months, four
children had died in this family, all of the same disease. The sympathies of
our people are with them in their afflictions.
Walton, Mary Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
July 20, 1875
Died on Wednesday, the 14th of scarlet
fever, Mary, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth A. Walton, of Woodsfield, aged 8
years and 3 months.
Walton, Stephen, Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
July 27, 1875
Died on Friday, the 23d, of scarlet fever, Stephen,
son of Daniel and Elizabeth A. Walton, of Woodsfield, aged 2 years and 5
months.
Weber, Mrs. Margaret Weber
Spirit of Democracy,
November 23, 1875
Died on the 16th, in
She was a member of the Lutheran church for 70
years, having joined when 14 years of age.
Weir, Mr. Leon Weir
Spirit of Democracy,
November 30, 1875
[
Gazette, 25th- Mr. Leon Weir, son
of Gen James Weir, died at his father’s residence in this place on last Friday
evening of consumption. He has been sick a long time and his death was not
unexpected. He was in the 26th year of his age at the time of his
death.
Weisend, Joseph Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
June 29, 1875
Joseph Weisend, aged
24 years, son of Jacob Weisend, residing near the
He went out about 5 o’clock in the morning to
cut wood for Mr. Christman, and not returning at noon
his friends went to look for him, and found him lying near a tree he had
chopped down- He was unconscious, and blood was oozing from his ears. They
suppose he was struck by a limb of the tree. The tree had lodged and he had cut
it off again when it fell and caught him. He remained unconscious until his
death, which occurred at 2 A.M. the 26th.
Dr. Keller of Miltonsburg,
and Dr. Foster, of
Welsh, Hon. Isaac Welsh- 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
Death of
Welsh, Hon. Isaac Welsh
Spirit of Democracy,
December 7, 1875
[From the Bellaire
Independent, 2nd]
Hon. Isaac Welsh, Treasurer of Sate, died at
his home, near Armstrong’s Mills, this county, at 2 o’clock Monday morning,
aged about 65 years.
Mr. Welsh was born on the farm now owned by
his brother, Crawford E. Welsh, Northeast of Glencoe, in
As servant of the public, Mr. Welsh was always
faithful to his trust. He had taken a lively interest in public life, and ,
having a rugged intellect and being a hard student and thinker and a
conscientious man, occupied a foremost position among the Republicans of
Eastern Ohio for many years previous to his death. His loss will be widely
felt; in this County, especially, it will be keenly felt. A wife, two sons, and
three daughters survive him.
Welsh, Mrs. M.A. Welsh
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
[
Mrs. M.A. Welsh, widow of the late Crawford
Welsh, who died in 1863, and mother of Hon. Isaac Welsh, Treasurer of Sate,
died at the residence of her daughter in law, Mrs. Dr. Welsh, at Glencore, on Monday morning at 8 o’clock , aged 85 years
and 5 months.
Mrs. W. was one of the early settlers of this
county, removing to it in 1808.
She resided in the neighborhood where she died
for 67 years. Her funeral took place on Wednesday.
West, Edward West
Spirit of Democracy,
December 28, 1875
Weston,
John West and his son Edward were murdered
last night while returning from church on Skinn creek
in Lewis county. No clue to the murderer .-
Woff
West, John West
Spirit of Democracy,
December 28, 1875
Weston,
John West and his son Edward were murdered
last night while returning from church on Skinn creek
in Lewis county. No clue to the murderer. -
Woff
West, Sallie West
Spirit of Democracy,
October 26, 1875
Died at the residence of her uncle, B.F.West, Esq., Martin’s Ferry,
Deceased was a teacher in the public schools
of Martin’s Ferry, and was beloved by parents and children .- Belmont
Chronicle.
Wharton, Mrs. Lewis Wharton
Spirit of Democracy,
March 2, 1875
Mrs. Bradfield, Mrs. John Lisle, and Mrs.
Lewis Wharton, of
Wilcox, Mrs. Wilcox
Spirit of Democracy,
April 13, 1875
Mrs. Wilcox, of
Her age was 94 years.
Williams, Henry Williams- 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22, 1875
Mr. Henry Williams of
[It was reported on May 25,
1875 in “The Spirit” that his recovery was not likely]
Williams, Henry Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
May 25, 1875
Henry Williams, a blacksmith in
Williams, Thomas Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Oct 26, 1875
Thomas Williams, Sr., aged 90 and James
Cullen, aged 75 years, residents of
Winder, Mr. George Winder
Spirit of Democracy,
November 2, 1875
[Noble
Geo. Winders, of this place, died of
consumption, last Friday, and was buried with the honors of Odd Fellowship, on
Sabbath.
Workman, William Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
August 24, 1875
Died Thursday morning, the 26th, at
1 o’clock, of inflammation of the bowels, William Workman, Esq., of Sunsbury township, aged 60 years.
The funeral took place the 27th.
Esq. Workman was one of the very best men in
Workman, William Workman-2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
September 7, 1875
[From
Ed. Spirit: Your numerous readers will
doubtless shed the sympathetic tear when they learn of the death of Wm.
Workman, Esq. of Sunsbury township, who died August
26 of inflammation of the bowels. He had been confined to his room for some
weeks, some time ago, with the same disease and his life despaired of, but provilentially had so far recovered that he took a trip to
Glencoe, a few days previous to his death, producing a relapse which speedily
terminated his life in a few days after reaching home. His funeral was attended by the largest concourse of
people we ever witnessed upon a similar occasion.
Undoubtedly we have lost one of our best
citizens, and one who is be missed by the entire county. He died as he had
lived, a Christian gentleman, giving evidence in his death that there is a
power in the religion of Jesus Christ to sustain, even in that trying hour.
Wife and children, weep not; husband and father is safely landed in the
Paradise of God, and cannot return again to you, but through the mercies of God
you can go to that same Heaven of eternal rest and with him dwell forever with
the Lord.- S.
Wright, Mrs. Narcissa Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
May 4, 1875
On the 22d, Mrs. Narcissa
Wright, same place of Pleural-Pneumonia, aged 70 years
Yockky,
Spirit of Democracy,
May 11, 1875
Died on the 9th, at the residence
of Mr. Christian Diehl, in
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