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1882
Adair, James Adair
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. James Adair, who resided near Ozark, this county, died
suddenly of Apoplexy at the residence of his son O. C. Adair, of Bellaire, on
the 4th inst.
Adams, Miss Adams
Pointer, Mr. Pointer
McClernand, Mrs. McClernand
Spirit of Democracy,
Twenty lives were lost. Among the known dead are: Miss
Adams, music teacher; Mr. Pointer,
Ady, Emma Ady
Spirit of Democracy,
A little daughter (Emma), 3 months old, of Mr. James Ady,
of Atkinson’s Run,
Allen, Lydia Ann Allen
Source: Monroe County courthouse records, Woodsfield, Ohio, December 2, 1881
Lydia Ann Allen died December 2, 1881, aged 8 years, 8 months and 11 days in
Center township. Daughter of Reuben and Minerva Allen.
Antill, John Antill
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At the residence of his son-in-law, John B. Reed, in
Seneca township,
The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church for over 40
years. His life was patterned after the example of Christ his Saviour. He
indeed loved the house of God and made a conscience of attending upon its
ministrations when at all able, and was an interested hearer of the word. The
Bible was his guide, hope and consolation. He never grew weary in learning of
its precious doctrines. He was decided and firm in his moral and religious
convictions, yet he made no enemies in expressing and maintaining his views.
He leaves a large number of children and friends to mourn
the loss of a devoted and loving father. In his death the community has lost a
good citizen and the church a true friend. His was a peaceful death—neither a
murmur nor regret. He went down into the valley leaning on Jesus. His mind was
clear to the last and he repeatedly expressed himself as ready to die. And thus
sweetly breathed his life away—so sweetly that his daughter at his bedside thought
it couldn’t be death, “ that he only sleepeth.”
Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet!
With holy confidence to sing,
That death hath lost its venomed sting. J. T.
Archer, John W. Archer
Spirit of Democracy,
John W. Archer, a prominent farmer residing near
Mr. Archer was well known in this county as an honorable
man, and was often entrusted with the care of estates as guardian of children.
He will be greatly missed by his neighbors.—Noble County
Press
3d inst.
Armstrong, Mrs. Alexander Armstrong nee Welsh
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Alexander Armstrong, whose illness we noticed a few
days ago, died last week.
Deceased was a sister of the late Isaac Welsh, was about 65
years of age, was an exemplary wife, mother and friend, and her death will be
long mourned by a large circle of friends.—Bellaire Independent 29th ult.
Atkinson, Mrs. F. M. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Atkinson, wife of Ex-Senator F. M. Atkinson, of
Batesville, Noble county, died near St. Clairsville on
the 10th inst.
Baker, Daisey Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Daisey, a little daughter of John Baker, of
Baker, Samuel Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
A little son, aged 4 years, of John Baker, of Lewisville,
died of diphtheria on the 28th ult. [Submitter’s note—name of child
is Samuel]
Barber, Joseph Barber
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Joseph Barber, of
With the exception of
founding a Conneticut newspaper his life was a stainless one.
Barber, Joseph Barber
Spirit of Democracy,
Bearing, Mrs. William Bearing
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. William Bearing, of Perry Co.,
Bell, Harriett Bell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Bell, it seems, did not receive the wound in the
street, but almost immediately upon entering the house, and while she stood at
the foot of the stairway, a stranger drew a long knife and plunged it into the
neck of the unfortunate woman, who stood still a moment, with the blood pouring
out in a great stream, and then turned and found her way into the back parlor,
where she sank into a chair screaming, “I am murdered.”
Her daughter, aged 13 says: “I heard mamma screaming down
in the front entry and I ran down. As I was going downstairs I saw a man going
out the front door. His back was turned toward me, but I saw the side of his
face and part of his mustache. He was a big man. When I got downstairs my mamma
was sitting on a chair in the back room and blood was pouring out of her neck.
She fell over on the floor, and that was all I saw.”
Three arrests were made, but the right person, it is
believed, is not yet captured.
Bender, Elizabeth Bender
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bender, of
Bendle, Christian Bendle
Spirit of Democracy,
Christian Bendle, of
The funeral ceremonies were observed at
Bernard, Montague Bernard
Spirit of Democracy,
Montague Bernard, one of the High Commissioners who signed
the treaty of
Bigley, Joseph Bigley
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Bigley was born in
Dearest
father, how we miss thee,
Never there we will hear thy voice,
Never more thou will join our number
Meekly thou hast born the cross. E. P.
Bishop, John Bishop
Spirit of Democracy,
John Bishop, of Seneca township,
aged about 39 years, died of lung fever on the 3d inst.
Bishop, John I. Bishop 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
John I. Bishop departed this life
His illness was of short duration but of great suffering.
He leaves an aged father and mother, a wife and three little boys and a large
circle of brothers and sisters and friends to mourn as those who have no hope,
for he gave good evidence that he was prepared to go.
He told sister Calland just a little before he died that
all was well—that he had no fears. He bore his affliction with great patience,
and was never heard to murmur the least.
He joined the
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Isaiah, Pastor
of the Free Methodist Church who addressed those in attendance from the 9th
Chapter and 25th verse of St. John, which reads as follows: “ Jesus
said unto her I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me
though he were dead yet shall he live.”
After a very appropriate discourse his remains were
followed to their last resting place in the cemetery at Summerfield, to await
the coming of the Son of God when the graves shall give up their dead. J. MASSIE
Blattler, Jacob Blattler
Spirit of Democracy,
JACOB BLATTLER, an aged citizen of
Borner, Melchoir Borner
Spirit of Democracy,
The many friends of Mr. Melchoir Borner will be grieved to
learn that he expired yesterday morning at
Although he was seventy-three years of age, yet, before his
last illness, he looked hale and hearty, and did not appear to be more than
fifty
years old.
Deceased came to this country from
He started in life a poor boy, but by his honesty, energy
and industry he worked himself up in his business and at his demise left his
family a compe---ency. He was temperate and economical in his habits, yet he
was always charitable and every ready to extend a helping hand to the needy.
He left a wife and five children, two daughters and three
sons, to mourn his loss. One of his sons, William, is general Western Freight
Agent of the P. Ft. W. & C. R. R., with his office in
Mr. Borner belonged to several orders, and had a host of
friends both in and out of the city. He was highly esteemed by all who knew
him, for his many good qualities of head and heart. Resquiescat
in Peace.—
The deceased was the father of Mrs. William Smith, of
Woodsfield, who was present and waited on him during his last illness.
Boston, John Boston
Wildfire, Will Wildfire
Alstead, James Alstead
Spirit of Democracy,
The three young men had effected
an entrance into the smokehouse of Mr. Albert Dyson by prying up the logs, and,
being discovered, Will Wildfire was shot dead by Mr. Dyson. The other two, in
attempting to escape, knocked out the prop, which caused the opening they had
made to close just as they were half-way out, crushing both so that they died
in half an hour.
Boyd, Elisabeth Boyd
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Boyd, wife of Samuel Boyd, of
Mrs. B. had resided in
[note—Her first name was
Elisabeth]
Boyles, J. W. Boyles
Spirit of Democracy,
HORRIBLE MURDER
J. W. Boyles, a farmer between 50 and 60 years of age,
living about 3˝ miles from
It seems he had been sitting by a small lamp
reading, when the assassins entered and tied him to a chair in which he was
sitting. Then they tied his hands behind him and his feet together. When found
his feet were burned to a crisp by the lamp being held under them. They then
split his head with an ax and searched the house. When through they cut the
bridle with which he was bound to the chair and shoved him over on the floor,
where he was found by the neighbors, dead.
No clues to the assassins.
Brockunier, Sarah Zane Brockunier nee Zane
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Zane Brockunier, widow of the late Rev. Samuel
R. Brockunier, a noted Methodist minister, well known through all this section
of the country, died at her residence on Bloomdale farm, about two miles west
of
She was the second daughter of John Clark and Rebecca Zane,
his wife and was born in 1797 in the old fort at
Brown, Ida Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
She leaves a husband and 9
children to mourn her departure but their loss is her eternal gain.
Brown, Jesse M. Brown 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
JESSE M. BROWN died with Diptheria,
Jesse was 6 years and 9 months old, and had such a
disposition, socially as to attach to herself as a friend almost everyone who
came to know her. She was loved by almost everybody in Ozark.
Her father being a storekeeper, her bright cheerful face
was daily seen and enjoyed by the citizens, as they came in to trade. Being of
an affectionate and cheerful disposition, she became a real pet in the family,
especially after the sad affliction, which that family passed through in the
summer and fall of last year.
Little Jesse was called to suffer only for a little while,
after she first was taken sick. She complained on Sabbath morning at about
With sorrowful hearts, mid falling tears, we laid her
precious body to rest by the side of
Jessie, thou hast “climbed the golden stairs,”
“Where your little feet are waiting
In the realms of perfect bliss.” W. BEDALL
Brown, Jesse M. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
James Brown, of Ozark, lost another of his children last
week from diphtheria or scarlet fever, we did not learn which.
Mr. Brown has the sincere sympathy of our community in his
bereavement. [submitter’s note- Child’s name was Jesse
M. –died,
Buchanan, William Buchanan
Spirit of Democracy,
Just after William Buchanan, of
Burgbacher, Emma Burgbacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday morning, the 10th inst., at
It is sad to see one so young cut down just when life was
so sweet to her, but her Savior called her and she left this world of care and
sorrow for that better land, “where sickness, and sorrow, pain and death, are
felt and feared no more.”
Burke, Evan R. Burke
Beardmore, Harry E. Beardmore
Brannan,
Shields, Mollie Shields
Fugo, David Fugo
Thomas, Daniel Thomas
Sprague, Charles Sprague
Kiddy, Sallie Kiddy
Pipes, Stewart Pipes
Conner, Joseph Conner
Beardmore,
Donnelly, Harry Donnelly
Duffy, Edward Duffy
Smith, Edward Smith
Donneher, Morris Donneher
Smith, Elijah Smith
Swearington, Chas. Swearington
Spirit of Democracy,
DOWN IN FIFTEEN FEET OF WATER
A Frightful Collision Between The
Many Lives Lost—Awful Sights At The Scene Of The Accident
MINGO JUNCTION, July 5—About
The wrecked steamer lay about one hundred yards from the
shore, with her bow up stream and pointing toward the
GRAPPLING FOR THE DEAD
In the cabin the scene was pitiful in the extreme. On every
side, scattered just as they were left, were girls’ hats, bonnets and trinkets,
where their owners had flung them in the first agonizing moment. Chairs were
broken, table upset, doors wrenched from their hinges and every indication of
the scenes of terror that ensued when the boat was struck and the terrible cry—
“SHE IS SINKING”
was first heard. Almost instantly
the boat sank, the water rushing in with tremendous force, flooding the cabin
to the depth of three or four feet and causing the utmost confusion. Women and
children shouted out in their terror, while men were bursting open doors and
windows in their attempts to find a way of safety from the whelming flood.
The upper windows were broken out, and those on the
hurricane deck pulled their less fortunate neighbors through the vacant spaces.
In the midst of all this confusion the cry of
FIRE!
Was heard from someone on the lower deck.
In a moment all semblance of order was lost, and the crowd on the hurricane
deck, who were in absolute safety, jumped into the river, in a vain attempt to
save themselves. But for this, it is altogether
probable that but little, if any, loss of life would have occurred.
TWENTY-FIVE TO FIFTY
will be found dead, as people at
BODIES RECOVERED:
Evan R. Burke, Harry E.
Beardmore, Miss Bell Brannan, Mollie Shields, David Fugo, Daniel Thomas,
Charles Sprague, Sallie Kiddy, Stewart Pipes, Joseph Conner, Lincoln Beardmore,
Harry Donnelly, Edward Duffy, Edward Smith—total 14.
One of the most heroic deeds
related by a survivor of the disaster was the one told about a gallant Harry
Rinehart. He was at the refreshment table with a young lady friend, Miss Ida
Poliand, when the collision occurred. She at once became frightened, rushed out
upon the deck, and at the cry, “The boat is sinking,” leaped overboard into the
deep and surging waters. As quick as a flash of lightning, Harry Rinehart
followed his companion and after some trouble succeeded in rescuing her from a
watery grave and swimming safely to the
WELLSVILLE, July 6—Excitement,
confusion and sorrow is still reigning here over the late calamity. The streets
are entirely deserted. Interviews with merchants show that absolutely nothing
in the form of business is being done.
Four bodies were recovered and brought here today. Morris Donneher, Elijah Smith, and a little boy of this place, and
Chas. Swearington, of Kinsington.
As the hours flit by the list of missing increases to an
appalling extent, and they now number twenty-three known to be missing, while
some place the numbers as high as forty-eight.
A large force of men from here, under Mayor Silver, left
for Mingo Junction this morning, and rendered valuable service in searching for
the dead.
Burkhart, George Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
George Burkhart, of
Burks, J. R. Burks
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. J. R. Burks, pastor of the M. E. Church at Piano,
The deceased will be remembered by our old citizens, having
been born here in 1843, afterwards removing to the former State in 1849.
He was a graduate of
Buskirk, O. Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Funeral at 10 o’clock on Sunday,
conducted by the Odd Fellows. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge
and Encampment at Clarington.
Buskirk, Oliphant Buskirk 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
ADOPTED BY CLARINGTON LODGE NO. 525,
We, your special committee appointed to draft resolutions
relative to the death of Past Grand Oliphant Buskirk, would respectfully submit
the following:
It becomes our duty to call the attention of this lodge to
the passing away to that other lodge of the silent, where the voices of those
so familiar amongst us cease to be heard.
WHEREAS, we are called upon to mourn the loss of one of our
Brethern whom God in his divine wisdom has taken from our midst our well
beloved brother, Oliphant Buskirk who has passed from amongst us and is now
numbered with those whose memories are revered by every brother of our
jurisdiction as an active, intelligent and affective worker in the order, a
brother that has challenged our love and labor to carry forward. None will deny
his earnest and intelligent zeal in the cause of Odd Fellowship. True
friendship carries forward its work of love and requires its amplifications to
be proclaimed in the language of truth. Your committee would therefore ask the
adoptions of the following resolutions:
RESOLVED—That in the death of Past Grand Oliphant Buskirk,
Clarington Lodge No. 525, I. O. O. F., recognize the loss of a brother whose
imminent service in all that fell to his lot to perform entitles him to the
best regards of the fraternity.
RESOLVED—That Clarington Lodge tenders its cordial and
heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased and would direct them for
consolation to Him who doeth all things well.
RESOLVED—That the Secretary of
this Lodge forward a copy of the above resolutions to the family of the
deceased.
RESOLVED—That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy of the same be furnished
the two county papers and the Clarington Independent, for publication.
F. L. CASE,
SECRETARY
Will, W. Messerly—J. C.
Duere—F. L. Case –Committee
Caldwell, Robert Caldwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Caldwell, one of the old citizens of
He was buried in the
The deceased was born in
Noble Co.
Republican, 10th inst
Calland Wm. Calland
Spirit of Democracy,
IN MEMORIAM
Mr. Editor, permit me, through the columns of your paper,
to pay an humble tribute of respect to the memory of
WM. CALLAND, deceased, late of
The news of his unexpected demise fell with stunning effect
upon the soul of the writer, and in my far-off Western home I bowed my head in
solemn awe in the presence of a providence so afflicting, and instinctively
soliloquized—Death, the relentless enemy of our race, makes fearful gaps in the
ranks of the social circle: wearied with life’s burden, one by one our friends
lay it down and silently take their place in the city of the dead. To me the
death of Wm. Calland is an inscrutable providence; certainly, from a human
stand-point, the days of his usefulness have not passed. As a husband, father,
brother, Christian friend, and citizen, he exerted an influence that was felt
and acknowledged and it is yet quite difficult for me to realize that he is
gone, or to acquicace, in the act that removed him. I will not say he is dead,
for what is death? “Tis life’s vast shore, where vanities are
vain no more; where all pursuits their goal obtain, and life is all re-touched
again.”
My acquaintance with the deceased covered a period of more
than forty years, in which time, especially the latter half of that time. I learned
much of his character that was worthy of emulation; he possessed some traits of
character that was, in the highest sense, truly noble, and gave the possessor,
in the estimation of all considerable men, a proud position in the ranks of
rational intelligence; kindness of heart was a prominent characteristic of the
deceased, and was so completely and beautifully blended with the other
affections of the soul as to give color to his conduct in all his intercourse
with men, and so softened the asperities of his nature as to give symmetry and
beauty to the moral and mental man; this noble trait of character shone with
peculiar luster in all the social relations of life; in conversation he was
pleasant, agreeable, and always thoughtful of the feelings and rights of those
with whom he held converse or discussion; to the poor, the needy, the hopeless,
the friendless, he ever held out an open hand, and such was his charity that he
was eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, tongue to the dumb and ears to the
deaf; beggars for food and raiment, left his door clothed and filled, and
widows and orphans had abundant reason to rise up and call him blessed; this
same artribute of his soul led him, in the early history of the ant-slavery
movement, to espouse the cause of the slave; and he stood nobly for the
oppressed of our country, when it cost something as well as required zeal and
moral heroism, to talk and act and vote for the freedom of the slave; yet
unflinchingly he stood amid the jeers, the scoffs, the contumely and ostracism
of the pro-slavery rabble, conscious all the while that he was acting in
harmony with God, and the virtuous of the universe, as well as his own better
nature; he yielded not, nor swerved not from the eternal principles of truth
and justice, until every fetter loosed and the enslaved made free, and when
this grand work was accomplished, his restless benevolence almost at once
sought and found a new field to cultivate; with that love for the truth and the
right that has ever characterized the truly noble of earth, he served his
relations with the party of his choice, while it was yet popular and dominant,
and gave his influence, his voice and vote to a party without prestage or
power, simply because of its advocacy of the rights and prerogatives of the
laboring class; his moral heroism and sense of right was beautifully
illustrated by the act by which he became a member of the Free Methodist Church
he saw the Church to which he had devoted the best years of his life, into
whose treasury his means had been liberally emptied, the Church rendered doubly
dear to him by time and association, he saw the ancient landmarks which the
fathers had solemnly set, almost entirely removed, her walls partially broken
down, very many of her ministers and members in sympathy with or holding actual
membership in human institutions of doubtful character, and he resolved to
suffer affliction with a handful of earnest men, rather than to enjoy
connection with a wealthy and popular organization. Thus in his life-work he taught
the truth couched in the following stanza;
“He’s a slave who can not speak
For the
fallen and the weak;
He’s a
slave who can not be
In the right with two or three.”
Did space permit, I would speak of his constancy as a
friend, of his humility and independence of spirit, his honesty, cander, and
his struggle with adverse surroundings, as a pioneer of southeastern Ohio, of
his ultimate success financially, and especially of his humble faith and hope
in the promise of God, of his cheerfulness as a Christian brother and friend. I
am informed that he died in the faith of the Gospel, and at the throne of
justice he will be covered if anyone is,
by the promise of the beatitudes, “Blessed are the merciful for they shall
obtain mercy.” “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the
children of God.” Doubtless through the sacrificial offering of God’s dear Son,
he is “where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.” His
absence will render Summerfield and its surroundings incomplete, and the family
circle will most terribly feel his loss; he will be missed in political and
civil life, his loss will be sorely felt by the Church, in her worship, in her
councils and her finances. It would be wise for all who knew him to emulate his
virtues, while in charity we cover his errors. We bow in submission to God in
this painful providence, and confess that
God’s ways are dark to human eyes,
And
strange his visitations;
We see and hear in dumb surprise,
And men
of all the nations
Have sought, but ever sought in vain,
His mighty reasons to explain.
But whom he loves—Oh Christ, thy death,
That
wrought such expiration,
Gave every soul with human breath
The right
to this revelation,
Let us endure unto the end,
And some
day we shall comprehend. A. B. TAYLOR
Spring Hill,
Campbell, Lewis D. Campbell
Gibson, Robert M. Gibson
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, of
Carl, Mary Carl
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24,
1882
Miss Mary Carl, aged about 90 years, a resident of
Malaga, this county, was burnt to death on Monday, the 16th inst.
Her clothing caught fire from a stove about
She died at
Carri, James Carri
Spirit of Democracy,
The four others, John Welsh, Michael Lynch, Henry Hughes,
and Edward Finnegan were badly burned, and their recovery is doubtful.
Casey, Silas Casey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31,
1882
Gen. Silas Casey, author of “Casey’s Tactics,”
used during the rebellion, died at his home in
Cavendish, Frederick Cavendish
Burke, Thomas Henry Burke
Spirit of Democracy,
IRISH VENGEANCE
How Lord Frederick Cavendish
was stabbed to death
Murder in
Mr. Burke, the Under Secretary shares the fate of His Chief
BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
DETAILS OF THE MURDER
A boy named Jacob states that
while birdnesting in the park he saw, about two hundred yards from where he was
and close to the road a group of men as if were wrestling. He thought they were
roughs and did not pay attention to them. He then saw two men fall to the
ground and four others jump on a car and drive off towards Chapilizod, which
lies in a direction opposite the city. They drove at a rapid pace, and he could
not give any description of the appearance of the men.
A gentleman named Maguire and a friend, who were on
tricycles, shortly before had passed Mr. Burke and Lord Frederick Cavandish,
when on their way along the main road through the Park, and on their return
journey they found the Chief Secretary lying in the center of the carriage-way
and Mr. Burke prostrate upon the pathway. Both gentlemen were lying in large
pools of blood.
They informed the police Park gate station of what they had
seen. The police at once proceeded to the scene of the murder and conveyed the
bodies to the hospital. On examination it was found that Mr. Burke had received
several stabs near the region of the heart and his throat had been cut almost
completely across. His clothes were absolutely saturated with blood and the
hemorrhage must have been tremendous. His clothes were also torn. His gloves
had been torn in many places and his hands bore marks suggestive of a fierce
encounter with his assailant.
Lord Frederick did not wear gloves. He had been stabbed in
several places about the chest. One wound was through the right lung and
penetrated deeply. At the time of the dreadful occurrence the park, as might be
expected on a lovely evening, was crowded in many places with people.—It is a
remarkable fact and one suggesting that the murderous onslaught must have been
short, terrible and decisive, that many persons sitting and walking within a
few hundred yards of where the bodies were found heard nothing of the affair.
After the procession to-day the Chief Secretary had
discharged his official duties in connection with the ceremony of installation
and immediately returned on an outside car to
No arrests had been made up to
Cehrs, Sarah E. Cehrs
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—March 20h, in Green township,
Sarah E., daughter of Christenia and Jacob Chers [sic-Cehrs].
Disease, whooping cough—age 6 months and 22 days.
W. A. HAMILTON
Chapman, John Chapman, Jr.
Spirit of Democracy,
WHEELING, August 14—This morning,
a most terrible accident occurred at
He was about 15 years old and a great favorite with the
railroad men, with whom he frequently rode.
This morning, while returning from West Wheeling, on a
Clara, James Clara
Spirit of Democracy,
James Clara, a young man at Port Clinton, while
intoxicated, Friday, lay down on the railroad track and was instantly killed.
Clarke, E. W. Clarke
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. E. W. Clarke, who has been the editor of several
Clifford, Rosalind Clifford
Spirit of Democracy,
A SAD drowning case occurred just above Martins Ferry
yesterday.
Two little children named
Rosalind and John Clifford started off to school, and they were in the habit of
walking a log over Glen’s Run. Holding to each others
hands, they walked across, but the little girl slipped and fell, dragging her
brother with her into the water, Rosalind’s head struck a rock, she was stunned
and drowned before assistance arrived. The little boy when found was
unconscious but was restored.—Bellaire Tribune, 9th inst.
Cline, Margaret S. Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret S. Cline, wife of S. Hamilton Cline, of
Greenbrier,
Cochran, Zachariah Cochran
Spirit of Democracy,
Zachariah Cochran, a resident of
Coffman, Henry Coffman
Spirit of Democracy,
FATALLY INJURED—Last Friday, Henry Coffman, of Hartford, a
boss bridge builder, fell from the Railroad bridge at McCleary’s that had been
wrecked by the late storm, and falling upon some timber below, broke his back,
and was injured otherwise so badly that there is no hope of his recovery.
Mr. Coffman had charge of the
erection of most of the bridges and tressels on the C. & M. Ry.—Noble
County Republican, 8th inst.
Collins, Charles Collins
Spirit of Democracy,
A young man named Charles Collins, whom the St. Clairsville
Gazette thinks was once a resident of St. Clairsville, was shot and instantly
killed at
The murderer was Wm. Monroe (Arizona Bill) who was mobbed
and hung to a tree and his body riddled with 14 bullets, by the friends of
Collins; the matter was the result of a melee among cowboys and ranchmen, in
the use o’bad whisky.
Craig, Howard Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 21st inst.,
of whooping cough, HOWARD, infant child of Ezra and Violetta Craig, aged nine
months.
Cramer, Alice Cramer
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday evening, 3d. inst., Mrs. Alice Cramer, wife of Lamhier Cramer, of this place.
This death, like many others,
was not expected, and consequently falls heavily upon the bereaved husband, two
sons, many near relatives and a deeply sympathizing community.
The funeral took place, Thursday at
Crangle, James Crangle
Spirit of Democracy,
WHEELING, August 15—James Crangle, a prominent citizen and
banker, identified with
He was sitting on a sofa when he fell to the floor and was
picked up by his wife, in whose arms he expired instantly without a struggle.
Crocker, Jane Crocker
Spirit of Democracy,
Peterson, N. J., is the home of many old persons.
Mrs. Jane Crocker, aged ninety-two, died there having
outlived all her relatives.
Daily, Nancy Daily nee Rucker
Spirit of Democracy,
DAILY—The
subject of this notice is Mrs. Nancy Daily, whose maiden name was
Rucker. She was born
She was converted in her 14th year, and ever
since bore a clear testimony and was definite with reference to the blessing of
holiness; and her life corresponded with her testimony. Although faithful to
her home duties as a wife and mother she gave a great portion of her time to
the work of the Lord. She was greatly beloved by her classmates and had the
confidence and esteem of the unconverted. She joined the M. E. Church at the
time of her conversion and, as long as she was able, was found always at her
post at the class, prayer and public preaching; let who would be absent Sister
Daily was sure to be there, and was never lean in her experience but always had
something good to say about Jesus and His love. She was more than ordinarily
gifted in prayer and exhortation.
In the winter of 1880, while holding a horse by the bridle,
she was jerked and thrown with great violence on the ice, and was so badly hurt
that she has never been able to walk without the help of a cane and crutch; but
she was gloriously saved from a spirit of murmuring and complaining. She bore
her suffering with great Christian fortitude and patience. She was a great
sufferer for nearly two years, until Tuesday evening, November 14, just about
In her death Brother Daily has sustained an irreparable
loss, her children, a kind and affectionate mother, and the church and
community have suffered a great loss, but our loss is her eternal gain. She is
no longer with us in her bodily presence but her spirit is doubtless among that
innumerable cloud of witnesses with which we are compassed shout. Let us so run
that we may obtain.
There was no funeral sermon, but Bro. Wm. Danford, of the
M. E. Church was present and expressed in heart-felt words his high
appreciation of her superior Christian character and comfort for the bereaved
ones, after which her remains were followed by a large procession of friends to
their last resting place in the family graveyard, there to rest until the
resurrection morn.
Why should our tears in sorrow flow
When God
recalls his own.
And bids them leave a world of woe
For an immortal crown.
.
Is not even death a gain to those
Whose
life to God was given,
Gladly to earth their eyes they close
To open them in Heaven.
.
Their toils are past, their work is done,
And they are
fully blest.
They fought the fight, the victory won,
And entered into rest.
.
Then let our sorrows cease to flow—
God has
recalled his own;
But let our hearts in every woe
Still say,
“Thy will be done.”
Danford, Eliza Danford
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ella Danford, an aged lady, relict of the late Morris
Danford, died at her residence in
Daniels, Sarah W. Daniels nee Danford
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wm. Daniels died at Beallsville on the 6th
of August, in the 57th year of her age. She was a very estimable
lady, and her death will be lamented by many friends.
Her father was Hon. Ambrose Danford, ex-Representative from
this county, and she was the mother of Mrs. E. T. Hanlon, of this place.—
Davenport, Emma Davenport
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Emma Davenport, of
The local papers of Bluffton speak of her in the highest
terms of praise. A member of the M. E. Church from ten years of age and an
intelligent and devoted Christian, her life and character were such as to merit
the esteem and love of all with whom she became associated.
Miss Emma visited here last summer and made many friends
who will regret to hear of her early death.—
Davis, Frankie Davis
Elrod, Infant Child Elrod
Hobbs. Lizzie Hobbs
Hobbs, Ollie Hobbs
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarington Independent, 17th inst.—
Antioch—Died—Jan. 23d., FRANKIE, son of David W. Davis; on the 3d. inst., infant child of James Elrod;
on the 4th inst., LIZZIE and on the 7th inst., OLLIE,
children of T. T. Hobbs, and at this writing Mrs. Hobbs is very sick with
diphtheria. No more cases reported at this time.
Davis, James Mack Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Deceased died of typhoid fever in
Far from father, mother and home, he died;
Far from Pierce, and Phebe, Yeager and Lide,
Stranger’s hands his wants attended.
Alone with strangers his journey ended.
Strangers smoothed his pillow and brow;
Strangers laid him where he is resting now,
But Mack was not a stranger to Gospel truth,
For he was born of the Spirit while yet a youth;
And through his life and sickness he had a friend
That journeyed with him even unto the end;
Was with him when he drew his latest breast,
Went with him over the
Farewell, we will watch for thy coming no more.
None ever return that reach that cloudless shore—
But are long the angel of death will summon us
too,
Then we will cross the river and come to you. LIDE
Davis, Mrs. Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Davis, wife of Mr. Joshua Davis, died at her home in
this township on Tuesday, Jan. 31st.
The funeral took place Thursday.
The many friends of “Uncle” Joshua sorrow with him deeply
for the loss of his companion.—Clarington Independent
Dearth, Jacob N. Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—September 21st,
1881, Jacob N. Dearth, aged 43 years, 11 months and 22 days.
The deceased was born in
The earlier parts of his life were devoted to
school teaching, the latter to farming, though the last six years of his life
he was afflicted with an abcess on his side, he appeared to bear his affliction
with patience.
He was able to go about most of the time until
about two weeks before he died, when he was confined to his bed. During that
time his sufferings were intense. Two days before his death he called the name
of his children. Placing his twin boys of 4 years beside him, he reached forth
his hand and drew them to his breast, a scene we shall never forget, after
which he appeared to notice but little around him and on Wednesday morning he
passed over the river. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hines of
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord
pitieth them that fear him; for he knoweth our frame. He remembereth that we
are dust. As for man his days are as grass. As a flower of the field, so he
flourisbeth; for the wind passeth over it and it is gone; and the place thereof
shall know it no more—But
the mercy of the Lord is from
everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear him; and his righteousness unto
children’s children, to such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember
his commandments to do them.
Delong, Jesse Delong
Spirit of Democracy,
DIED AT 106 YEARS OF AGE
Mr. Jesse Delong, of this county, died at his residence one
mile east of Dennison, in Mill township, on Monday
night,
Deceased was noted as the oldest man in this section of
Ohio, and from the best light upon the subject, including his own recollection
and knowledge of events, he was born on Shortcreek, Jefferson County, on the 5th
day of May, 1776.
On several occasions we have published sketches of the old veterans life. Many of our readers will remember that at the
Centennial Celebration in
He lived continuously within the limits of what is now
Tuscarawas county, from the time he was 12 years old, and purchased the land on
which he died from the Government in 1826.—Tuscarawas Co. Democrat
Denbow, Clara A. Denbow
Spirit of Democracy,
On
Their home is strangely quiet now. Like the tender flower
she passed away from earth to bloom in Heavens sweet robes and share the angels joys.
We will not weep for Clara for soon we’ll join that band
where Clara dwells so peaceful in a bright and happy home. M. D.
Denbow, Frank Denbow
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Stafford,
The shades of two Summers had scarcely crimsoned the cheeks
of our darling Frank, ere the hand of fell disease grappled strongly its
victim, and in a few weeks of burning fever he, that was prattling around, had
ceased to be, but He that knoweth what is best for us, takes the little flowers,
even the opening buds, that are too tender for earth, to transplant in a more
genial soil on the banks of the river of life.
Fare-thee well, our last and fairest!
Dear little Frank, fare-thee-well;
He who lent thee, hath recalled thee
Bach with Him and His to dwell. SOPHA
Dennison, Wm. Dennison 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Ex-Governor Dennison died at his home in
[note-Governor’s first name was
Wm.]
Dennison, Wm. Dennison
Spirit of Democracy,
He was Governor of this State
from `60-`62, Postmaster general under Lincoln and Johnson, Commissioner of the
He has been sick nearly a
year. State officials will arrange for the obsequies this afternoon.
Devaull, Margaret E. Devaull
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Doty, Joseph Doty
Spirit of Democracy,
Two men named Bellville and Doty engaged in a fight in
The following particulars have been developed as to the
murder of Joseph Doty; Doty, the murdered man is said to have been paying
attention to Bellville’s sister, which was resented by the murderer on account
of Doty’s well-known licentious character, hence the murder.
Saturday, Doty and a sister of Bellville were at the house
of one Harding, who resides about half way between Narrow’s Run and Pipe Creek,
and Bellville came up there, and he and Doty were talking, when Doty asked
Bellville if he had anything against him, to which Bellville replied that he
had not, and they continued to talk and all seemed to be in a good humor, when
Doty turned around on the porch, and then Bellville dealt him a blow on the
head with a piece of scantling, crushing in the skull, from the effects of
which he died on Sunday afternoon.
Bellville made his escape and is still at large, and at this
writing we have heard of no attempt to arrest him. Bellville is described by a
gentleman in this city who is acquainted with him as a very quarrelsome man,
but one not generally thought to be exactly in his right mind, while Doty was
also a quarrelsome and troublesome man.
Doty was related to Barker who, 12 years ago was murdered
by Albert Wilson, in self-defense.—Bellaire Tribune
Dowdall, Joseph Dowdall
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Dowdall, of Columbus, a prominent member of the I.
O. O. F., died on the 8th inst.
Dowell, Isabella Dowell
Spirit of Democracy,
Isabella Dowell, of the same township [Green township] died of typhoid fever on the 10th inst.
Dressles, Jacob William Dressles
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Jakie was a good, bright patient little boy of maturity of
judgement beyond his years. His amiable and affectionate disposition caused him
to be loved by all who knew him.
Jakie no longer can we hear
That voice we loved so well
`Tis hushed in death. Thou art not here
Thy place no other one can fill.
.
He of all was most beloved
Pure and lovely, meek and mild
He has gone where sorrow never
Rules with unrelenting rod.
.
But this we know thou art at rest
Thy spirit which was prisoned here
Is freed from sorrow among the blest,
And guardian angels hovering
near. M.
Driscoll, Dan Driscoll
Spirit of Democracy,
On the track between South San Leandro and the High Street
station, Alemeda, half a mile on the
The fireman, Dan
Driscoll, died a horrible death. When the engine turned over he was held to
the ground by an iron bar across his breast and one foot was caught by another.
He was fully conscious at the time of his death. He was held fast and the tide
was rising rapidly. It was evident he would be drowned in a short time.
Six men were on hand and
labored to save him. They wrapped sheets about his body and exerted their
combined strength to pull him from his appalling position. He cried piteously
that they were killing him. They tried again and again, but with the same
result. A levee was built about his head to keep down the rising tide. Buckets
were brought and by faithful bailing it was attempted to keep the water from
reaching his head. He was lying under the cab, and a hole was cut through the
cab through which he could put his head. They raised his head above the water
as much as possible. He remained thus two hours, but at last the levee broke,
and the men who were bailing out the water found that they could do no more.
They held his head above the water, which rose slowly about his body. The men
found they must make a final effort. Then his head was lowered, and they all
caught hold and pulled desperately. It was vain—They
could not move him. They raised his head again. The water rose slowly but
surely. It reached his chin. A friend held his hand over the doomed man’s
mouth. The water rose to his nostrils. Nothing more could be done, and he was
drowned.
Duffee, Elisa Duffee nee McMahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Consumption,
Dear sister, may thy rest be sweet;
While friends on earth, for thee doth weep;
And when for us the trumpet sounds,
And wakes the nations under ground,
May we meet our Savior in the skies,
And tears be wiped from
all our eyes.
And there to join with thee once more,
On that eternal happy shore.
Dugan, James Dugan, Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday while James Dugan, Sr., a prominent and wealthy
citizen of
Duke, Lucy Duke
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 5th inst, of scarlet fever,
Lucy, daughter of George P. and Hope Duke, aged 3 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Lucy wears a crown in glory,
Brighter
far than burnished gold,
And within her precious fingers,
She, a
golden harp doth hold.
.
Sadly, sadly, we shall miss her
Miss the
darling that we love;
But we hope some day to meet her
In that heavenly home above.
Duvall, Jephhah Duvall
Spirit of Democracy,
JEPHHAH DUVALL, of Ozark, this county, died on the 27th
ult, aged 79 years.
Eaton, Isaac Eaton
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Isaac Eaton, a former resident of
Ebert, Lewis Ebert Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
We are again called upon to chronicle the death of an aged
and respected citizen. On Wednesday evening at
He was in his 82d year.—Clarington Independent, 15th
inst.
Eddy, John Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Eddy, a resident of this place, was taken suddenly
ill on Sunday last week with colic, or cramps in his stomach, and during the
afternoon the pain was so severe that he fainted five times.
His sufferings were terrible, and after enduring untold
agonies for about 12 hours, his spirit winged its flight to a better world,
where sufferings and sorrow are unknown.
Eddy, John Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 26th day of February, 1882,
John Eddy, aged 45 years, 5 months and 2 days.
We have had an acquaintance with the deceased for several
years, and in all our intercourse we found him one of nature’s nobleman—“an
honest man.”
He had been a member of the M. E. Church for ten years. His
numerous friends need not this record of his memory to remind them of his
worth. As long as memory lasts will his inestimable virtues be remembered. He lived a christian’s
life, and died as a true christian only can die. Truly his end was peace. His
sickness which lasted but a few hours was most painful; his suffering he could
not have endured, had he not a Savior to trust in. His last words were, “the
Lord has summoned me and I am ready to go.” He begged his friends not to hold
him but to let him go to Jesus.
Death had no terrors for him when his Savior was so near.
His peaceful death was another witness to the triumphs of christianity.
He has left a heart stricken bereaved wife with three children, and a large
circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn a loss that never can be supplied
on earth. But why should we mourn? The Savior God is calling home his jewels.
He says “Be ye also ready. Weep not for the dead. Weep for the living. The living know that they shall die, but the dead know not
anything. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord;
that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. M. C. W.
Elliott, Mrs. Jack Elliott
Spirit of Democracy,
The following is a special to the Cleveland Herald, dated:
Steubenville, March 26:--At an early hour this morning Jack Elliott, confined
in jail for the murder of Charles Brown in this city on the night of October
17, 1881, and who has been indicted for murder in the first degree, was taken
to his residence on Stock street, where he arrived just in time to witness the
icy hand of death with a gentle touch the eyelids of her who had been his wife
for years.
The scene was very affecting, as around the couch of death
gathered seven young children who were bereft of a mother’s love and debarred
from a father’s care by the iron doors in the prison walls.
Evans, Allie Evans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Died—Nov. 1, 1881, ALLIE EVANS,
aged 6 years, 7 months and 24 days.
Blessed are they who sleep
The holy slumber, so calm, so
deep,
That
brings sweet rest to the weary eyes
That only will open beyond the
skies.
.
Allie is happier, why should we
weep?
Silent hearts no sorrow can
hold,
White threads never will dim
the gold
Blessed are they who sleep.
Evans, Charles Evans 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Died—Jan. 9, 1882,
Charles Evan, aged 10 years, 2 months and 7 days.
Charlie was asked, while dying, if it was hard to
die. He replied, “No indeed.”
He was not afraid to die, and appeared willing and
even anxious to join his sisters and brother who had so recently gone before.
Thus he died like a good soldier, not even fearing
the kings of terrors, because the Master was with him—the Master who said, when
speaking of children, “of such is the
Happy children, your days are
ended,
All your
youthful days below.
Gone, by angel guards attended,
To the sight of Jesus gone;
Gone to your rest, fair
children,
Gone to your dreamless beds
While yet so gentle, undefiled,
With blessings on your heads;
Before your hearts had learned
In waywardness to stray;
Before your feet had ever
turned
The dark and
downward way. L. G.
Later—Five children of
Mr. Stephen Evans have died of diphtheria within the past three months. The
remains of the 5th child were interred in the Cemetery here on the
10th inst.
Evans, Charles Evans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Last Monday, CHARLES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Evans, died of diphtheria after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have the
united sympathy of all, in their multiplied bereavements.
Evans, Clema Evans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Died—Nov. 21, 1881, Clema Evans,
aged 1 year, 9 months and 19 days.
Let the baby sleep;
Loving vigils the angels keep;
We can almost hear the songs
they sing,
The stilly rustle of each white
wing,
And unto our hearts comes to
rest.
With pale lips saying, “Thy
will be done,”
To thee we yield him, our
precious one,
Knowing he will be blest.
Evans, Effie Evans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Died—Nov. 16, 1881, EFFIE EVANS,
aged 3 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Effa is not dead, but sleeping
Not lost, but gone before;
In the Master’s tender keeping
Safe on the
golden shore.
Evans, Katie Evans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17,
1882
Died—Nov. 8, 1881, KATIE EVANS,
aged 8 years, 2 months and 10 days.
Our little Katie left us, God took her from our sight,
From this world of sorrow to
one of joy and light;
We would not mar her slumber
which guardian angels keep
Where now she
rests so peaceful in death’s eternal sleep.
Fagala, Philip Fagala
Spirit of Democracy,
Philip Fagala, of
Fankhouser, Madelena Fankhouser
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Fankhouser, wife of Daniel Fankhouser, Sr., of
Mrs. F. ate her breakfast as usual and appeared as well as
usual. Thirty minutes afterwards she was dead. [ submitter’s
note—Her first name was Madelena and her age was 64 years and 4 months.]
Farquhar, Effie Farquhar
Farquhar, Mattie Farquhar
Farquhar, Mable Farquhar
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 12th inst., of Diptheria,
EFFIE, daughter of Dr. I. P. and Mary Farquhar, aged 9 years.
On Tuesday, the 17th inst., of Diptheria,
MATTIE, daughter of Dr. I. P. and Mary Farquhar, aged 2 years
On Thursday, the 19th inst., of Diptheria,
MABLE, daughter of Dr. I. P. and Mary Farquhar, aged 6 years.
I take these little lambs, said He
, and lay them in my breast;
Protection they shall find in me, in me be ever
blest.
In one short week these lovely little ones were taken by
the God who gave them—taken to join the hand of pure spirit about the Throne.
Bereft of all their children, who, but those who have suffered a like bereavement,
can tell the heart aches of that father and mother? All hearts are sad, and all weep with father
and mother because of this terrible affliction, but sympathy, kind as it may
be, fails, at such a time, to fill the void created. But amid all our troubles
and bereavements there remains the hope that in God’s own time, severed ties,
in this world of sorrow, will be reunited in the eternal beyond.
Farquhar, Effie Farquhar
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 13th of Diptheria, EFFIE,
little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I. P Farquhar, aged 8 years.
Effie was a bright little one, beloved by all. The bereaved
parents have the sympathies of our people.
Folger, Margaret Folger
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At the residence of her son-in-law, on Sugar Creek, in
She leaves a daughter and three sons to mourn her loss, but
they sorrow not as those who have no hope, for she lived and died well.
Francis, Thomas Francis
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mr. Thomas Francis, of Bellaire, were
brought to Beallsville to-day for interment; deceased died of typhoid fever.
Friehoffer, Wesley Friehoffer
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Wesley Friehoffer of
His remains were deposited in the Cemetery at the
The services were conducted by Rev. Whiteman of
Clarington Independent, 10th inst.
Gardner, Isaac Gardner
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Isaac Gardner, who, with three of his
daughters, was drowned two miles below
Port Washington, a week ago last Wednesday, was found floating down the
Tuscarawas river, about nine miles below the place of drowning, on Tuesday.
This makes the third victim of this dreadful calamity which
has been found.
Gasher, John Gasher
Spirit of Democracy,
John Gasher, whose illness was noted in last issue, died
Thursday.
A post mortem examination revealed a case of peculiar
interest, in that one lung was entirely gone, and the other badly deceased,
although the man had never given evidence of consumption in the attending cough
and expectoration. A case of the same nature was reported at Columbus the other
day, and these are the only ones on record, so that Cambridge physicians lacked
but a few hours in making one of the greatest discoveries of the age.—Cambridge
Herald, 11th inst.
Generals, James Generals
Spirit of Democracy,
James Generals, one of the oldest colored men in
He recently received a severe blow upon the head by an
unknown man, and that, together with excessive drinking, caused his death. He
had nearly $200,000 insurance on his life, held by various persons, in the
Death Rattle Insurance organizations, but he outlived all the companies.
Glessner, John Y. Glessner
Spirit of Democracy,
Gramlich, Mary F. Gramlich nee Harris
Spirit of Democracy,
MRS. MARY F. GRAMLICH was born
Sister Gramlich was a member of the M. E. Church at
Miltonsburg, having united during the administration of Rev. J. R. Smith, by
letter, coming from the M. P. Church of Lewisville.
She was not a demonstrative Christian and yet she had her
way of showing the condition of her heart. She was a woman of profound sympathy
for the sorrowing and suffering of mankind. Never was any duty to hard to
perform or attended with too much personal sacrifice when the comfort and
consolation of a human being was at stake. Even when disease was passing
through the community as a raging tempest filling all homes with sorrow, (as
when she contracted the disease that caused her death) so that all hearts had
grown weak and quivering, sister Gramlich with her great noble heart of
sympathy, with a single assistant could go from house to house, day and night,
administering to the wants of the sick, wiping the death-damp from the brow of
the dying and rendering consolation to the bereaved.
Truly she made herself a sacrifice for others. Sister
Gramlich was the mother of five children, three of whom passed across the River
before her, two are left to mourn her loss, Emma L. aged 14 years and William
T., aged 12 years.—
May the Lord help them and their father
endure their bereavement, and spend the remainder of their days in the
service of that God who took the mother and little ones so that Heaven may be
theirs at last.
In the death of sister Gramlich, the church has lost a
friend, the community a useful citizen, especially in times of deep affliction
when human souls are tried to the very center, and when loving hearty, cheering
words, and willing hands are most needed, and in the family, the children have
lost a loving mother, and the husband a kind and affectionate wife. May the
Lord take care of the living.
J.
E. GARRETT
Burkhead, Deborah Burkhead
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Deborah Burkhead, after a short illness, died at the
residence of her brother, Milton Burkhead, of this place.
Grasser. George M. Grasser
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge George M. Grasser of
Griffith, Camma Ann Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
The funeral service took place in the
The deceased was a bright and lovely child, beloved by all
who knew her, and illuminating with a golden sunshine the home which heaven had
sent her to gladden with her angelic presence during the brief period of her
early existence; and while with sorrow and grief we submit to the Master’s will
and yield back the summoned jewel we realize that “it is well with the child.”
Too bright for earth the flower fades
Too bloom beyond the skies,
The sinless soul from sorrow freed,
To endless joys arise.
.
Thy spirit borne on scraph’s wing
Has joined the countless throng,
Hard by the throne of God to sing
The everlasting song.
.
Sleep darling, sleep, thy sorrows oe’r,
Calm and serene they rest,
While angels waft thy spirit o’er,
To Jesus loving breast.
.
Farewell loved one, why should we weep
To see thy spirit rise?
And through the heavenly portals sweep
To live in
.
Why should we mourn to bid adieu
For life’s brief hour of pain?
For soon the heavenly land we’ll view
And meet our babe again. E. J.
Griffith, Mary Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 24th ult., Mrs. Mary Griffith,
aged 66 years.
The remains were interred at
Neuhart’s on the 26th ult.
Griffith, Minnie Adalade Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
The deceased was also the only surviving daughter of the
bereaved parents and the last of three bright and intelligent little sisters
who have been removed in the loveliness and innocence of childhood to bloom
forever in the Paradise of God.
Farewell Minnie, thou art gone
To live
beyond the skies,
Thy sinless soul, from sorrow won,
To
endless glory flies.
.
Farewell, loved one, for awhile:
We shall
miss thee when we meet,
Miss thy bright and lovely smile,
Miss thy
little willing feet.
.
We shall miss thy prattling voice
When we
gather here on earth,
Miss thee when we would rejoice
In thy sinless mirth.
.
Farewell darling, thou hast gone
To join
the seraph band,
And with thy angel plumage on,
To range thy heavenly land.
.
Thou hast tuned the harp of gold
On the
shining shore,
And with thy angel sisters told
All thy suffering’s o`er.
.
Farewell, darlings, for awhile,
Then our
angel babes will greet,
In the dawning of the
morning,
On the immortal shores we’ll meet. E. J.
Griffith, Nancy Ellen Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 1st of January, of fever, after an
illness of about two weeks, NANCY ELLEN, daughter of David and Sarah A.
Griffith, of W. Va., formerly of
“She has gone to the home of her rest
Where sickness nor sorrow
can harm her,
Where the songs of the good, and the hymns of the
blest,
Through an endless existence shall charm her.”
RINDA
E. CHASE
Griffith, Susan Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Susan Griffith, of Beallsville, died suddenly on the
26th ult.
Grissell, Young Daughter Grissell
Spirit of Democracy,
In
Groff, Henry H. Groff
Spirit of Democracy,
An overcoat was found at
He gave as his reasons that his house had been burned down
just as he was about to be married and that he was tired of life. He belonged
to St. Catherines.
Groves,
Spirit of Democracy,
One of those heart-rending accidents that now and then
horrify a community occurred on Friday near
During the temporary absence
of the mother from the room, a sweet little child of Frank Groves approached
too near the fireplace and its light cotton dress caught fire. Its screams soon
brought the mother to its assistance. In her fright she attempted to tear off
the burning garments, severely burning her hands in the effort. She then tried
to smother the flames and with better success; but the child was fatally burned
and it lived only a few hours after the accident.—
Cambridge Jeffersonian 30th ult.
Guiteau, Charles Guiteau
Spirit of Democracy,
Guiteau, the murderer of
The particulars will be found elsewhere in this number of
the Spirit.
[submitter’s note—His first name
was Charles]
Haas, Young Child Haas
Spirit of Democracy,
Hannahs, James Hannahs
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31,
1882
James Hannahs, of Calais, this county, died on the
18th inst., aged about 60 years.
Hannahs, Jas. Hannahs 2nd obit
Baker, Jas. Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Haren, Young child Haren
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. Theobold Haren’s child died on the 2d inst., from the effects of the burn it received by falling on the
stove a few days previous.
Its remains were interred in the cemetery at the R. C.
Church near here. Father Weisinger conducted the funeral services.
Harman, Johnie Harman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 6th inst.,
in
“Death loves a shining mark.” Johnie was a bright little
boy, loving and loveable, a general favorite and how sadly he will be missed at
home, none will know except those who have had the same experience.
Gazette J. W.
Harmon, Mrs. Daniel Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Harmon, wife of Daniel Harmon, of
Harris, Young Daughter Harris
Spirit of Democracy,
On Wednesday, a little four year old daughter of Thomas
Harris was burned to death near
Hart, John Hart
Spirit of Democracy,
John Hart, formerly of this place and for many years connected
with the B. & O. Road, is reported to have been hung by a mob in
Mr. Hart was for a time Superintendent of the Bellaire and
Southwestern, but left for the Southwest a year or two ago. The particulars of
the murder are not known, but the report is that the person who had been
removed to give Hart a position on the railroad laid a plan to have revenge.
For this purpose he loaned Hart his horse, and after Hart had ridden away, the
man started the report that his horse had been stolen and a mob of regulators
followed Hart, overtook him on the road, and believing he had really stolen the
hose, hung him without ceremony.
The report of Hart’s death is not verified, but this is the
story that has reached some of his relatives near Quincy, Ohio.—
Harter, Edward Harter
Spirit of Democracy,
FRATRICIDE
Terrible Shooting Affrey At Steubenville
John Harter, After Firing
Twice At His Father, Finally Kills His Brother
A scuffle ensued between father and son, in which the
father knocked the revolver out of John’s hands. John, now
being desperate, regained the revolver and discharged two shots at his father,
neither of these, however, taking effect. At this juncture Ed Harter,
hearing the racket, went up-stairs and started toward his father and brother,
when John called to him that if he came a step nearer he would kill him. Ed did
not stop, but continued on toward the scene of the scuffle, when John shot the
third time, the ball taking effect in the left breast, just above the heart, as
above stated. He died in about twenty minutes. The revolver was a thirty two
caliber.
Three or four years ago, in a quarrel between the two
brothers, John made an assault on Edward with an ax, when the latter drew a
revolver and would have shot him had it not been for timely interference. On the 9th of last February, the victim, in a quarrel at
Han McCrystal’s saloon, shot and killed George Aldridge. He was indicted
for manslaughter by the last Grand Jury, and his trial was to have taken place
at the next term of Court. The victim was about 20 years of age, and was a
jeweler by trade, working in his brother’s store. It is said that the murderer
some weeks ago shot at his mother during one of his drunken sprees. He was
arrested and is now in jail.
Hedgecox, Adam Hedgecox
Spirit of Democracy,
One of the largest funerals ever seen in
Hendershot, George Hendershot
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday afternoon, the 6th inst., while a
number of boys were playing in William Hathorn’s stable, in
His trousers were torn open from hip to hip. The other boys
were stunned but succeeded in escaping from the building before it burned down.
One of them named Barkes had the imprints of a tree with
the roots upturned, upon his side.
A horse in the stable was killed by lightning.
Henthorn, Clifford Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
As we sit to-night in deepest melancholy, chronicling the
death of one of our brightest and best boys of the quiet village of Cameron,
the words of Him who spoke as man never did comes to our mind, “Suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven.”
On the night of December 18, of that disease so destructive
to little ones, diphtheria, CLIFFORD HENTHORN died—died in youth’s bloom, with
a splendid future opening before him; on Thursday radiant with health and
boyish spirits, to be stricken down on Sunday eve by death’s angel.
“With his sickle keen,
Who reaps the bearded grain at a breath,
And the flowers that grew between.
.
One solemn, impressive monosyilable
Express it, “Gone.” Yes, gone
in a brighter inheritance to forever remain in angelic peace with just such
flowers as the scepter of death has heretofore touched and claimed for his own;
gone awaiting the coming of a sorrow-stricken mother, a disconsolate father,
and weeping sisters and brothers.
We miss him from the school room; a vacant seat is left; at
roll call no answer is given to his name; but then we have the assurance that
he is present at the “ general roll call in the
Redeemers everlasting kingdom.”
The large concourse of people who attended his remains to
the last resting place of all that is of this earth, showed their respect for
the deceased and his family.
Clifford was born
Henthorn, Earnest M. Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of Charles Henthorn, of
Herriman, Anna Maria Herriman
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Herriman was a lady of
superior intelligence, a native of
One day in January last, she
suddenly became violently insane, and was arrested. She requested the arresting
officer to kill her as she desired to go to heaven without delay. When this was
refused, she determined to die by starving herself. She was sent to the insane
department of the Clark Co. poor asylum, near
From a very stout person weighing over two hundred pounds,
she was reduced to eighty pounds, and the little flesh which clung to her
bones, was almost mortified, having turned blue the last four days. Hundreds of
persons have called at the asylum to see her, many living far away. It is
probably the longest fast ever accomplished by any person in this county.
She was 54 years of age.
Hill, Ben Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Senator Ben Hill, of
Hobbs, Hannah Hobbs
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24,
1882
Miss Hannah Hobbs, of Somerton, died at Armstrong
Mills on Sunday the 15th inst.
Hovey, George Hovey
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Howell, Thos. Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Thos. Howell, an old resident of Clarington, this county,
died on Wednesday, the 7th inst. He was found on the 4th
inst. lying on the floor of his room, having had a paralytic stroke.—
His remains were interred at
the Sykes burying ground on the 8th inst. His age was 65 years.
Hubacher, Mary Hubacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Hubacher, the estimable companion of Mr. Nicholas
Hubacher, of Switzer township, died Friday evening,
July 7th, of dropsy, and was buried at the Bethel M. E. Church on
Sunday.
The funeral services were conducted by the resident preacher,
Rev. Kock. The remains of the deceased was followed to
its last repose by a large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors.
Mrs. Hubacher leaves a
husband and nine grown children to mourn her departure. She was 60 years, 11
months and 6 days old and had suffered patiently with her disease for six
months before her departure from this world.
The deceased was a
mother-in-law of county Treasurer Ruegsegger—Clarington Independent, 14th
inst.
Huffman, Stephen Huffman
Spirit of Democracy,
Stephen Huffman, beloved husband of I. L. Huffman, died at
his home in
He was 51 years old, a son of Jacob and Nancy Huffman who
reside one mile East of Antioch.
The funeral took place from the M. E. Church Monday
afternoon at
The deceased was well known in St. Clairsville and
Hugy, Mrs. Jacob Hugy
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jacob Hugy, of
Hunt, Philip Hunt
Spirit of Democracy,
Philip Hunt of Barnesville, died last week in his 83rd
year.
Hutchins, Marcus Hutchins
Spirit of Democracy,
KILLED—MARCUS HUTCHINS, a son of Aurelus Hutchins, of
Dudley, who went to
The mill was sold a year ago by Mr. Gorby to
Hutchinson, Elder Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
One day last week, Elder Hutchinson, at Yellow Springs, was
blowing up stumps with giant powder. He carried the cartridges in a basket on
his arm, and having placed one on a stump and lit the fuse, he threw the match
down.—
Accidentally it dropped into the basket and the explosion
blew off his right arm and the right side of his head killing him instantly.
Imhoff, George Henry Imhoff
Spirit of Democracy,
He was born in
He leaves eight children, the
oldest a daughter living in
James, Jesse James
Spirit of Democracy,
Jesse James, the celebrated bandit and train robber, was
shot and killed at
A reward of $50,000 was offered for James, dead or alive.
Jeffers, Solomen M. Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
Solomen M. Jeffers, of Silverton, Jackson County, W.Va.,
died at his residence, in same county,
The subject of this notice, was a man of more than ordinary
abilities, and noted in the community where he resided. He grew up in the
Jeffers settlement, Center township,
At the age of 23 years, he was married to Samantha A.
Maple, who is now left, a broken hearted widow, with four fatherless children
to maintain.
May God’s blessing rest upon his wife, children and friends
and bring us all to the Lord, where the inhabitants never grow sick, and where farewell’s are never spoken.
Servant of God, well done,
Thy glorious warfare’s past;
The battles fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
.
With saints enthroned on high,
Thou dost they Lord proclaim;
And still to God, salvation cry,--
Salvation to the Lamb.
Mrs. G. P.
Maple
Ravenswood, W.
Jesse James—There is considerable of sentimental gush in the country
over the shooting of Jesse James. The desperado during his life killed a number
of men because they refused to surrender their money, and he was ready with his
pistol on the slightest hint to kill anyone that was even suspected of an
intention of serving a legal paper upon him. No man that ever lived in
Kassinger, Henry Kassinger
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday, Henry Kassinger, a pioneer of Lucas died of
palsy, aged 78.
Kennon, Elizabeth Kennon
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennon, of
She was a sister of General James Weir, of St. Clairsville,
who was murdered by his son a few months ago.
Her husband had just retired from the office of Probate
Judge, at the age of about eighty years.—Bellaire Tribune, 23rd
inst.
Keyser, Oliver Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Oliver Keyser, Sr. died at
He was
He removed to
Keyser, Thomas Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Keyser, one of the early settlers of Mead township, and one of the most highly esteemed citizens died
at his home in that township on Saturday, aged 89 years.
He was a soldier of the war of 1812. During the early days
he settled upon the farm where he died, and battled manfully with the hardships
of pioneer life.
A number of his children are
residents of the county—Belmont Chronicle 3d inst.
Kindall, Sereptia J. Kindall
Spirit of Democracy,
Harriettsville,
Noble Co.
April 24,
1882
Ed Spirit: Please insert in your paper the following
account of an accident that happened to SEREPTIA J., daughter of Edas and
Samantha Kindall.
On the 14th inst., while Mr. Kindall was away
from home at work, his oldest daughter was standing before the fire when her
clothes caught fire and the child cried, “Ma, help me; I’m afire!” The mother
tried to extinguish the flames, but all in vain. The child succeeded in getting
to a stream of water, about five rods from the house, but not until the
clothing was all burnt off except a few fragments around the chest. She was
carried into the house by a neighbor who heard the screams.
Dr. J. W. Brock was summoned who after he had examined the
child, said it was not serious and they need not send for the father, who was
about ten miles away. But in spite of medical aid and parental care the child
died on the morning of the 16th.
The father returned on the evening of the 15th
to find the child he had left well a week before so near to death she never
recognized him. Her age was 10 years, 2 months and 8 days. Yours, respectfully
E. E. LEE E. E. LOVEH
Kiser, Mrs. John Kiser
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of John Kiser, of
Rev. Bodman conducted the funeral services.
Lamping, William Lamping
Spirit of Democracy,
William Lamping, of
Lanahan, John Lanahan
Spirit of Democracy,
Rock Rapids,
She also implicated her mother, her sister Anna, and the
latter’s lover, a young man named Birch. The girl testified that it had been
agreed between them, some time ago, to quietly put the old man out of the way
at the earliest opportunity. Birch furnished the pistol. When her father came
from a farmer’s club meeting and was about to sit down, she stepped up behind
him and fired, killing him instantly.
She then arranged the body so as to appear as if some one
had shot him through the window, while her sister Anna went out and broke the
glass.
As to the motive for the crime, Maggie testified that Birch
wanted to marry Anna and the father refused. He also did not provide well for
them.
The mother and other daughter corroborated this testimony.
Birch at one time lived with the family and was driven from the house by
Lanahan, who suspected him with criminal intimacy with his wife and daughter.
All the parties implicated are under arrest and the greatest excitement
prevails.
Limberger, Ann Elizabeth Limberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Apoplexy on the morning of July 4th, Ann
Elizabeth Limberger, of
Her remains were laid to rest in the burying grounds at St.
Jacob’s Church on Wednesday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Schimel, of Buckhill.—
The deceased had been a life long member of the
Lincoln, Mary Lincoln
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Lincoln, widow of the late president Lincoln,
died at
Lind, Charles Lind
Spirit of Democracy,
It was the young man’s duty to oil the pumps in the mine,
and the cage had been stopped about half-way down the shaft, so that he could
go through a door opening from the side of a shaft where one of the pumps was
located.
In a little while after the cage was stopped the engineer
on top received the signal to hoist. He started the engine, but it stopped
almost instantly. An employe climbed down the frame-work on the side of the
shaft to ascertain the trouble and he found the lifeless body of young Lind
crushed and fastened between the top of the door in the side of the shaft and
the floor of the cage.
The circumstances plainly show that the young man gave the
signal to hoist before he was ready to get on the cage, and on jumping on after
it was in motion, was caught as stated.
Linegar, Emma Linegar
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday morning, Emma, a little
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Linegar, of this place of typhoid fever.
Funeral took place Monday at
Little, Mrs. Little
Little (young grandson) Little
Still, Mr. Still
Faulkner, Frank Faulkner
Stephenson, Mrs. James Stephenson
Mills, William Mills
Mills, Mrs. William Mills
Mills, Young Son Mills
King, Mr. King
Spirit of Democracy,
THE
It Proves To Be Much Worse
Than At First Expected
The number of deaths caused
by the explosion of the steam pipe on the
MRS. LITTLE and GRANDSON, of
MR. STILL, of
FRANK FAULKNER, a traveling
man of
MRS. JAMES STEPHENSON, wife
of the pilot of the
WILLIAM MILLS and TEN YEAR
OLD SON of this city, died of their injuries.
MR. KING, of
Besides these there a number
of severely injured that there is not much hope of recovery. Among this class
is Mrs. Mills, of this city. She has not been expected to live during the day.
The
Mr. Burkle, of this city, was
on the boat, but he fortunately escaped injury.
The St. Lawrence has taken
the
Bellaire Tribune 16th inst.
MRS. MILLS died shortly after
being taken to her home.--Ed. Spirit
Lockwood, Samuel Lockwood, Jr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Lockwood, Jr., of
He was sentenced at the Spring
term in 1880 to 3 years in that institution.
His remains were returned to
Longfellow, Henry
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poet, died at his home in
At dinner he was taken suddenly ill, and after going to his
room had an attack of vertigo. He afterward improved, but on Tuesday an
unfavorable change occurred, and it was evident that death was near. The
immediate cause of his death was apparently peritonitis.
Longfellow was born at
After leaving college he entered his father’s law office,
but before a year had expired he was offered the Professorship of Modern
languages in Bowdoin with the privilege of spending three years in
His political works have been translated into many
languages, and complete editions have had a wide circulation in every English
speaking country.
Ludy,
Spirit of Democracy,
It becomes my painful duty to record the death of one of
She was consigned to her last resting place the 21st
inst.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Schimmel at the
The deceased was born in
Slowly drops the freighted coffin;
Hollow sounds the following sod
One more heart free from sorrow—
One more soul has joined its God.
.
She of all was most beloved,
Pure and lovely, meek and mild,
She has gone where sorrow never
Rules with unrelenting
rod.
.
Children, do not mourn so sadly;
Husband strive
to bear the cross;
Brothers, strive to conquer
Each sad feeling for
her loss.
.
She is now with angels watching;
Each and every move we make,
She will make our entrance welcome
When we meet her at
the gate.
WILLIAM A. HAMILTON
Corrections to above
obituary—Issue, April 11, 1882
From
She was for some years a member of the
She was 41 years of age, and her disease was believed to be
a kind of heart disease. She had no cancer.
Please make this correction. Jacob Affolter
Luke, Margaret Luke
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Luke, a resident of this township, Center,
died of paralysis on the 1st inst., aged 76 years.
Lynch, Louisa Lynch
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louisa Lynch of this place died suddenly on the 23d
inst. Her illness was caused by inflammation of the bowels.
She was a good woman, respected by all and her demise will
be mourned by many friends and acquaintances.
Mahry, Joseph A Mahry Sr.
Mahry, Joseph A. Mahry Jr.
O’Conner,Thomas O’Conner
Spirit of Democracy,
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY
The most terrible recounter known to the annals of homicide
occurred to-day at
Gen. Joseph A.
Mahry, Sr., Joseph A. Mahry, Jr., and Major Thomas O’Conner, all fell to a conflict, with two other parties wounded.
The difficulty grew out of an old grudge. Yesterday at the races, Gen. Mahry
approached Major O’Conner with threats and laid hands on his arms in the
amphitheatre, at which O’Conner replied that it was no place nor time for an
affray, and that he was unarmed.
This morning, so rumor goes, General Mahry sent word to
O’Conner that he would kill him on sight. At
Martee, Mary Martee
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Consumption in Lee township,
She was a true member of the
She leaves a husband, mother, sister, two brothers and six
children and a number of relatives to mourn her loss. She was a kind and
affectionate mother, beloved by all who knew her, and died with the hope of
going to a better land where parting is no more.
Dear as thou wast and justly dear,
We would not weep for thee;
One thought shall check the starting tear,
It is that thou art free.
.
And thus shall faith’s consoling power,
The tears of love restrain;
O, who that saw thy parting hour,
Could wish thee here again!
.
Gently the passing spirit fled,
Sustained by grace divine;
O may such grace on us be shed,
And make our end be like thine. WM. LALLATHIN
Martin, George Monroe Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
George Monroe Martin departed this life
The deceased was a resident of
He was a member of the M. E. Church about 25 years. He
leaves a wife and 6 children to mourn his loss, but their loss is his eternal
gain. He was a good husband and kind father and will be greatly missed in his
family and in the church and neighborhood.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Johnson of the
M. E. Church who addressed those in attendance from the 27th, 28th,
and 29th verses of the 33d Chapter of Deuteronomy. May the relatives
of the deceased not sorrow as those who have no hopes but have grace to submit
to the gracious will of Him who doeth all things well. May we all live so that
when our pilgrimage here on earth shall come to a close we shall meet Him where
parting will be no more in the bright realms of eternal glory.
T. W. M.
Martin, Richard Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Richard Martin, of
Martin, Wm. G. Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Wm. G. Martin, of Harrietsville died
He was aged about forty-five years, and had practiced his
profession for over twenty years. He was probably the widest known physician in
the county. His death is regretted by everybody.
He leaves a wife and two sons and as many friends as any
man of our acquaintances.—Noble County Press
Matz, Marx Matz
Spirit of Democracy,
Marx Matz, of this township, Center, died of Consumption on
the 18th.
Funeral on Sunday, the 19th
inst.
Maynard, Horace Maynard
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Horace Maynard, of
McBeth, Stewart McBeth
Spirit of Democracy,
Stewart McBeth, Auditor of Jefferson County, died in
McClelland, Alexander McClelland
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander McClelland was fatally gorged by a pull at
McDougal, Laura C. McDougal
Spirit of Democracy,
Laura C. McDougal, daughter of William and Harriett
McDougal, was born
She died after a short illness of consumption. She died in
glorious triumph, full of faith, rejoicing in the love of Christ and his power
to save.
It was hard to part with their dear friend though it was
but for a time, and when the angel of death calls to us to pass through the
portals into the celestial city, we hope again to clasp glad hands with her
around the throne of God.
J.
N. I.
McFadden, Henry McFadden
Spirit of Democracy,
It is reported that Henry McFadden who went to
McFarren, Zachariah McFarren
Spirit of Democracy,
ZACHARIAH McFARREN, aged twenty, while working on a saw
mill near Massillion Saturday, accidentally fell backward against a circular
saw in motion, which mutilated him in a frightful manner.
He lived until
McKelvey, Thomas McKelvey
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas McKelvey, of
McMahon, Elijah McMahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
He was of Irish descent, born
Like the majority of citizens, who form the bone and sinew
of our country, he was a self-made man. Having no children of his own he raised
and provided for several orphans.
In public affairs he held the office of
During the greater part of his life he was an elder of the
Christian Church; was honest, upright and charitable.
Of his twelve brothers and sisters only one sister survives
him. The funeral was conducted by Elder Dunn.
We die, but leave an influence behind that survives. It is
what a man was that lives and acts after him. Every man is a missionary, now
and forever, for good or for evil, whether he intended it or not. The seed sown in life spring up in harvests of blessing or sorrow.
The sun sets beyond the western hills but the trail of light he leaves behind
guides the weary pilgrim to his distant home. The tree falls in the forest, but
in the lapse of ages it is turned into coal, and over fires now burn the brighter because it grew and fell. We live and we
die, but the good or evil we do lives after us and is
not “buried with our bones.” Living we act, and dead
we speak. The bard of
“His suffering ended with the day,
Yet
lived he at its close,
And
breathed the long, long night away
In statue like repose.
.
But when
the sun, in all his state,
Illumed the eastern skies;
He passed
through glory’s morning gate,
And walked in
McPoliard, Catherine McPoliard
Spirit of Democracy,
Death from skipping rope—One night
last week a little girl named Catherine McPoliard, seven years of age, residing
in
After death it was learned that the child had been playing
with some companions on the previous afternoon, and had over-exerted herself
with skipping the rope.
Meek, Jane Meek
Spirit of Democracy,
JANE MEEK was born
She was converted at the age
of 16 and united with the M. E. Church, of which she was a faithful member
during her entire subsequent. Her religion, while not of loud
verbal proclamation nor of obstructive, was so clearly manifested in her
walk in daily life that no one doubted its genuineness.
Her final sickness was attended with great
suffering, but she bore it with the fortitude of a Christian hero. “Her works
follow her.”
“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” When told, a
short time before her death, that she was almost home she replied: “Yes, I see
the gate.”
JOHN
A. WRIGHT
Meeker, Catherine Meeker
Spirit of Democracy,
Catherine Meeker, of
Mellott, Louie Friend Mellott
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Death has been here and
Borne away our baby from our
Side, just in the brightest days
Of life our little boy died.
.
Dearest Friend, we
Shall miss thee, but in Heaven
We hope to meet thee, where no
Parting tear is shed. E. M.
Mellott, T. W. Mellott 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—August 24, 1882, Mr. T. W. Mellott,
aged 82 years at his own residence in Cameron.
The subject of this notice was a man highly respected by
all who knew him. He leaves behind a large circle of friends and relatives to
mourn his loss.
He was the father of three sons and five daughters, who
during his short period of illness did all in their power to restore him to
health, but all to no effect. Although aided by a skilled physician all their
efforts combined seemed to be as transcient as the morning dew. Mr. Mellott was
a man who was blest with health and strength in his day beyond the common run
of humanity. He was never known to have a physician called to his aid until
late in his declining years. About the year 1819 we hear of him in company with
the famous Mike Fink, the noted marksman all of the olden time kealboating on
the waters of the old Ohio, when naught broke its smooth surface save that of
the keelboat or the Birchen Canoe long before the somber forest resounded with
the whistle of the stately steamer bearing rich merchandise from all parts of the
world. He served on the
After which we hear of his marriage to Miss Katy Fryman, a
lady of much respect and honor and whose name is not yet numbered with the pale
sheeted nation of the earth. But left alone to mourn the loss
of one so near and dear. Shortly after his marriage he emigrated to the
waters of McMahon’s creek while yet the scream of the Panther and the howl of
the wolf could occasionally be heard in the surrounding forests. And from
thence he emigrated and became a resident of this county about the year 1834
and has continued a resident of this county ever since.
And in conclusion we would say to the bereaved wife and
children, weep not for father, although he is gone, he outlived his allotted
time,
How greatly God’s commands
How kind his precepts are,
Then cast your burdens on the Lord,
And trust his constant care. A. M. E.
Mellott, T. W. Mellott
Spirit of Democracy,
CAMERON—We have to record the
death of T. W. Mellott, an aged and respectable citizen of our town who on the
morning of the 24th obeyed the call of the Master, and peacefully,
passed over the cold
Deceased had lived to the ripe old age of 82 years; his
remains were taken to
Mettles, Jacob Mettles
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, died, July 18, 1882
Jacob Mettles, aged 45, a bachelor, was found dead in a
cattle guard at West Jefferson. Supposed to have fallen while
drunk.
Miller, John Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
An aged man named (John) Miller, who resided with
Voegtley’s in Baresville, this county, died on the 4th inst.
Miller, William Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Death of Oldest Mason in the United States
William Miller died at the residence of his son, one half
mile west of
Father Miller was born at Clough Mills, a little hamlet
near Baliaboga, Providence of Ulster,
In accordance with the rules of the craft he began to take
the degrees of Masonry when he was 18 years of age, and took the Master’s
degree in 1801, received the Royal degree in 1804, when he was 21. He was
subsequently made a Knight Templar, but could not, during the latter years of
his life, recall the date of his elevation to that honor. –
Miracle, John E. Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
John E. Miracle, of
He was a good citizen, and served the people of this county
two terms in the office of
Miracle, John E. Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
JOHN E. MIRACLE, son of Jesse Miracle, Esq., of
The subject of this notice was a man of more than ordinary
abilities and noted in the community where he resided. He grew up, lived and
died in the neighborhood of
True as steel to his convictions we could expect nothing
else than that he would be true to God. He was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church for over 14 years and died a most triumphant death, pointing
upward toward his Heavenly Home a little while before his death and speaking of
his hopes in the most cheerful and hopeful manner.
He died in his 36th year, just when humanity
ought to take on the full strength of vigorous manhood, but that insidious
destroyer, Consumption, had been preying on his vitals for years. For 18 months
he was incapacitated from any work and although everything was done that could
be done by the hands of true and skillful friends he finally yielded to the
disease and fell asleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to
weep.
He leaves a loving wife and three interesting children, one
manly boy and two sweet little girls.
He was buried according to the burial service of the I. O.
O. F. who preceded his remains, to the old Sutherland graveyard, followed by an
immense concourse of neighbors, friends, and relatives. Rev. Geo. M. Wilson,
Pastor of Stafford Circuit M. E. Church conducted the religious services and
preached from 1st Cor.
May God’s blessing rest upon his wife, children and friends
and bring us all to the land where the inhabitants never grow sick and where
farewells are never spoken.
Mitchell, John Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
John Mitchell, one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of
He was a cousin of Hon. James G. Blaine.
Moore, Isaac Moore
Decker, Infant son Decker
Williams, Young child Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
BEALLSVILLE,O.—Isaac Moore, on
Atkinson’s Run, died on Thursday. [d. July 27,
1882 age 58 years, 8 months and 16 days]
An infant son of Doc. Decker’s died last week of pneumonia.
The remains of one of Lyman Williams
children were brought here from
Moore, Mr. Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
At Barnesville, on the 11th inst, a blacksmith
named
THE
Moore, Sophia Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 6th inst.,
of pneumonia, at residence of R. Pennington, SOPHIA MOORE, of Green township,
aged 60 years.
Mooring, John Mooring
Spirit of Democracy,
John Mooring, who died in
Moose, Jacob Moose
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Moose, a resident of Moose Ridge, Center township, this county, died on the 14th inst.,
aged 73 years.
The funeral took place on Thursday. Rev. Winterick
conducted the religious services.
Morris, James H. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
James H. Morris, an old and respected resident of
He was sitting on a chair talking when his head fell
forward and those to whom he was talking discovered that he was ill, and did
everything in their power to restore him to consciousness, but in vain.
His spirit had taken its flight to that world beyond the
river, “where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.”
Morris, Sallie Morris 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Martins Ferry, on the 9th
ult., SALLIE, daughter of Captain Charles H. and Ruth E. Morris, in the 19th
year of her age.
One sweet flower has drooped and faded,
One sweet, friendly voice has fled,
One fair brow the grave has shaded
In the weary list of dead.
.
But we must not weep in sadness,
For our friend is happy now;
She has knelt in heart-felt gladness,
Where the blessed angels bow.
.
She has gone to heaven before us,
But she turns and waves her hand,
Pointing to the glories o`er us,
In that happy Spirit land. L. E. W.
Morris, Sallie Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On June 9th, at Martins Ferry,
Morrow, Mrs. Marshall Morrow
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. Marshall Morrow occurred on Saturday, the
6th, and the funeral took place on Monday.
Mrs. Morrow was an elderly lady and came from
She leaves a husband, one daughter and four sons.
SICKLE,
The above will be sad news to the many friends of Mrs.
Morrow in Woodsfield and
Muhleman, John Muhleman Jr.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Muhleman, Jr., of
Newell, Sarah Newell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of remittent fever,
The subject of our remark was a lady much respected by all.
After a brief period of illness which lasted but a few days she closed her eyes
and passed over the Jourdan.
Left
weeping upon the shores of time five brothers and a good old Christian father.
Sister, thou art gone to rest,
And this shall be our prayer,
That when we reach our journey’s end,
Thy glory we may share.
Niebcus, Johnnie Niebcus
Spirit of Democracy,
Johnnie Niebcus, aged 12 years, died of Diptheria on the 11th
inst.
Noffsinger, James Noffsinger
Spirit of Democracy,
James Noffsinger, formerly a resident of Sunsbury township, this county, died at Red House Shoals,
Noll, John B. Noll
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday morning the 24th inst., of
general prostration, John B. Noll, an old resident of Woodsfield, aged about 66
years.
He removed to Woodsfield, from
Norris, Young Child Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of William Norris, who resides near Woodsfield died
last week.
Nossett, John E. Nossett
Nossett, John Nossett
Spirit of Democracy,
A FATHER SHOOTS HIS SON AND THEN HIMSELF
It appears that the old man several years ago became
totally deaf, and since that time had become very cross and ill-natured,
driving part of his family from home, and frequently threatening violence.
About a year ago, however, he deeded his farm to his son
John, with the understanding that he would keep his parents during their lives.
Afterward John married, but still made his home with the
old folks. John having decided upon building himself a house, the old man
objected, and threatened to kill him should he attempt it.
As he had made similar threats before, nothing was thought
of it, and as the young man was dressing stone for the foundation, his father
procured a rifle, stole into the barn, about twenty-five feet distant, and shot
him, as above described. The old man then walked delibertly
to his bedroom, place himself before a mirror, and with a revolver sent
a bullet through his own brain, dying instantly.
Dr. Walt was summoned to wait upon the young man, and
thinks he can not recover. He leaves a wife and infant.
The old man leaves a wife and five grown children.
O’Neil, Homer S. O’Neil
O’Neil, Annetta O’Neil
Spirit of Democracy,
Two children of Charles O’Neil, of
Oleswald, Martin Oleswald
Spirit of Democracy,
Martin Oleswald, aged 87, fell accidentally into the river at
Oneacre, Mrs. Oneacre
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Oneacre, an aged lady, a resident of
We are informed that she
attempted to hang herself in October last.
Parkes, James Parkes
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. James Parkes, of near this place, passed from among the
living a few days since.
His remains were interred at
Parks, Sarah Parks
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
The remains were buried here, Sept. 21. She was a worthy
member of society and will be sadly missed in the vicinity where she lived.
Parry, Katie Parry
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday morning December 12th, at
Philpot, J. W. Philpot
Spirit of Democracy,
J. W. Philpot, son of John Philpot, of Summerfield,
CORRECTION TO OBIT—April 25,
1882
Suicide of Willie Philpot
A correct version of the facts by a former
employer—Summerfield, O., April 18, 1882
EDITOR
He was not discharged from Hogue’s drug store, but left of
his own accord and as he thought honorably. Mr. Hogue wrote to me about the
young man in my employ. He had been recommended to him by a young man who knew
him well, and had learned the business himself with me. His time was not out,
but as Hogue offered him better wages than I could afford to give, I let him
off. He went on trial, did not like it, and quit against the wish of his
employer. He came back with me and would have remained but Bailey and Porter of
Zanesville offered him better wages and employment for three years, if on trial
he proved satisfactory. The firm wrote me after a few days trial, that they
liked his appearance first-rate and thought he would prove satisfactory.—He
left home rather reluctantly, as he was much attached to his home and
associates, got home-sick and the blues, took a little wine to drive them away
so he would not lie dull about the store, got more than he intended; got drunk
for the first time in his life, was discharged, and when sobered felt the
disgrace, as only pure, sensitive natures like his could feel disgrace, and in
a fit of melancholy took his life. This is what he told after he fired the
fatal shot, and I believe to be the facts:
No young man in this community was more highly respected,
better loved by his friends and associates, or had brighter prospects for the
future. He was in his 21st year; your informant said 23; never drank
any before, that his friends ever knew; and in justice
to the dead as well as to the living, please print the above in the next issue
of your paper.
Yours, John T. Dew
Piatt, Kate Piatt
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Kate Piatt, a resident of Green township,
was taken to the
A cut near the edge of her hair, on the upper part of her
forehead, was the only mark visible.
Dr. T. H. Armstrong was called and pronounced the cause of
her death to be apoplexy. Mr. Moffatt informed us that the deceased walked nine
miles on the 24th inst., a remarkable feat for a lady so aged.
Potter, Clarkson N. Potter
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarkson N. Potter, a prominent Democrat of New York, died
a few days since.
Poulton, Mrs. John Poulton
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of Typhoid fever, on Monday, March
20, Mrs. John Poulton.
Mrs. Poulton had taken a change for the better; shortly
after a cough set in, which, owing to her weakness, soon proved fatal.
Deceased leaves a husband and eight children.
Her remains were taken to Miltonsburg for interment. Father
Weisinger conducted the funeral services.
Pugh, Linna Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
We regret to announce another death in Ozark of diphtheria:
LINNA, another little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Pugh, died on Tuesday, the
7th inst, after a brief illness.
Her remains were interred in the cemetery at
Pugh, Sarah Gelittie Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Diptheria, Tuesday morning
Roses bloom, and then they wither;
Cheeks are bright, then fade and die;
Forms of light are wafted hither,
Then
like visions hurry by,
But soon the morning’s happier light
It’s glory shall restore;
And eyelids that are sealed in death
Shall wake to close no more.
Reed, Jas. C. Reed
Spirit of Democracy,
Jas. C. Reed, of Barnesville, was killed by the cars of the
B. & O. R.R. at
Reimenschneider, John Reimenschneider
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—old Mr. Reimenschneider, a sudden death this morning,
[His first name was John. He died
Reppert, Col. Reppert
Krener, Geo. Krener
Ball, John Ball
McDonald, Jas. McDonald
Dunlap, Martin Dunlap
Dunlap, Mrs. Martin Dunlap
Spirit of Democracy,
BLOODY WORK
Wholesale Slaughter Of Citizens By
Soldiers Conflict Between
BOARDED A SPECIAL TRAIN
and proceeded to Catlettsburg.
Shortly after their arrival the prisoners, under escort of the military,
started from the jail, when an unsuccessful attempt was made by the mob to
wrest the prisoners from the guard. They succeeded, however, in boarding the
steamer
VOLLY FROM SPENCER RIFLES
loading and shooting both at the
parties aboard the ferry boat and the promiscuous throng, numbering a thousand,
standing on the banks of the river. Three or four rounds were fired by the
soldiers, those on the shore and on the ferry boat beating a precipitate
retreat and taking shelter. After the firing had ceased, cries from all
quarters attracted attention, and the fact was soon disclosed that a loss of
life had occurred. The following is a complete and revised list of the killed
and wounded:
KILLED
Col. Reppert, Geo, Krener, John Ball, Jas. McDonald, Martin
Dunlap,
Mrs. Martin Dunlap
WOUNDED
L. A. Bough, Wm. Seary, Jr., Mrs. Jack Seary, Julius Seary,
Robert Lanther, Wm. Springer, colored, Chas. Ballenger, Alex Walter, Julius
Summers, Thos. Demane, H. Dickson, Thos. Bird, Mart Girr, Wm. Myers, John
Gallagher, Alex Harris, Dr. Gill, Graham Reynolds, Will Kountz, Wm. Waugh, Mrs.
H. B. Butler, Robert Prichard
THE EXCITEMENT
amid the cries of the wounded and
dying and the calls of friends in search of the missing, baffled description.
At this hour hundreds throng the hotels and telegraph offices, and the
indignation at the wholesale slaughter is loud and general.
Reports from
LATER—
An Account Which Puts A Different
Face On The Terrible Affair—
The Shooting Uncalled For
ATTITUDE WAS SO REDICULOUS,
and their case so hopeless, that
the affair would have been a farce but for the discharge of a little revolver
in the hands of one of the boys on the ferry boat. It was answered at once by a
volley from the soldiers. Balls pierced the boiler, and the escaping steam,
completely disabled the mob. By this time a great crowd had gathered on the
banks, and in houses. The soldiers turned their guns and fired without
provocation. Here the mischief was done was done. Only three were wounded on
the casualty list were of the
PEACEABLE PEOPLE ON THE SHORE
The following are the killed—George Keene, James McDonald,
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED—Martin Dunlap, Alex Harris, John
Gallagher, John Sommers, Thomas Bird, Mrs. Butler, A. H. Dickson, Thomas
Demora, E. Ball, Dr. Hills, Martin Gear, Lowither and J. W. House.
Col. Reppert was a highly respected citizen, seventy years
old. Mrs. Butler was a quarter of a mile away, attending a meeting to organize
a public reading room. The people regard the firing on the ferry boat as
justifiable, but have no words to express their indignation at the firing on peacable
citizens.
Rigley, Elizabeth Rigley
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Rigley was born in
She was married and moved on
Farewell Mother, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we sorely feel,
For `tis God’s own will we take her,
He can all our sorrows heal. T. B. L.
Rine, Mrs. Thompson Rine
Spirit of Democracy,
A HORRIBLE
DEATH—Mrs. Thompson Rine, who lives at Beach Bottom, just north of Wheeling,
met with a horrible death on Saturday night.
During the day her husband
had purchased a mixture to use on his horses legs, which was composed of
carbolic acid, gasoline and other combustibles. The bottle was placed on the
mantle over the fire and it exploded early in the evening, the contents
striking Mrs. Rine on the neck and running down her body, burning her in a most
horrible manner.
Her husband was away from the
house at the time but her four small children were in the room and witnessed
the fearful suffering of their mother. As all of the children are under six
years of age, the case is a preuliarly [preculiarly] sad one. Bellaire Tribune, 16th
inst.
Rossiter, Geo. R. Rossiter 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
He has been connected with the college since
1843.
Funeral on Saturday.
Rossiter, Geo. R. Rossiter
Spirit of Democracy,
Prof. Rossiter, of
As an earnest educator he had no superior. His whole soul
was in the work and whatever he uttered was interesting and instructive.
Rousenberger, Andrew Rousenberger, Jr.
Thomas, Danny Thomas 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
STEAMBOAT SCIOTO
July 18—The Clarington Independent of the 14th
inst., says of Clarington men who were on the Steamboat Scioto:
Clerk T. J. Martin, near this place, luckily stopped off
the Scioto at
John Atkinson, of this place, run
a very narrow escape in the disaster. He had just completed his watch, had gone
to his bunk and had taken his shoes off ready to lie down as the boat began to
go down. He made for the stern of the boat and climbed to the boiler deck, and
from that to the roof. The boat sank so rapidly that the water lifted his body
as he climbed. “Tomp” Allen, also of this place escaped by
some means.
The steamer Telegram caught five floating bodies on her up
trip, Saturday. One of them was the body of ANDREW ROUSENBERGER, JR., who
resides near Baresville. His remains were sent to this place as his wife who
was not expected to live at that time, could not receive or care for the body
of her husband. An inquest was held here by Squire Tilford and the body was
taken charge of by Mr. Rousenberger, the father of the drowned man, and was
buried on Sunday. The bereaved widow and friends have the sympathy of all in
their late bereavement.
The remains of DANNY THOMAS, son of Capt. T. S. Thomas, was
brought home on last Friday evening, and was interred in the Clarington
Cemetery Friday in the presence of a large assembly of sorrowing friends. The
deep grief of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and other near relatives is hard to bear in
the untimely death of a bright and promising member of their family, but they
are not alone in their sorrow! The whole community sorrow with them.
Ruble, David Ruble
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. David Ruble, an old resident of
Scheufele, Infant child Scheufele
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Wm. Scheufele, Jr. of Bellaire, died on
the 18th inst.
The remains were interred in the cemetery here on the 21st
inst.
Schneider, George Schneider
Spirit of Democracy,
Last Friday while the train from Bellaire was near
Beallsville, George Schneider, who resides near Woodsfield, fell between two
flat cars and the entire train of five cars passed over his body.
The train was stopped and the lifeless remains, terribly
cut up, were placed aboard and brought to Woodsfield.
[date of death—
Schnider, Mr. Schnider
Spirit of Democracy,
Yesterday, a butcher named Schnider was drowned at
He leaves a widow and several children.
Wheeling Register, March 9
Schutt, Mrs. John Schutt
Spirit of Democracy,
Several members of Mrs. John Schutt’s family, at
Seabaugh, Young Daughter Seabaugh
Gramlich, Mary T. Gramlich
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of Jacob Seabaugh, of
John Gramlich’s wife died the morning of the 15th
inst..
Several children in town are down with the disease.
[submitter’s
note—Mrs. Gramlich’s wife’s name was, Mary T. She was 39 years, 1 month and 3
days]
Shepherd, Sarah Shepherd
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 13th
inst, near Graysville, this county, Mrs. Sarah Shepherd, aged 89 years.
Of all the
tender ties that binds
My heart to any other, the
Sweetest, gentle and most kind,
Is that which will forever bind
My heart unto my
mother. G. M. S.
Shuman, Jesse Shuman
Spirit of Democracy,
Jesse Shuman, an old resident of
Shutts, Henry Shutts
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Switzerland township, on
the 14th inst., HENRY SHUTTS, an aged and respected citizen of that
part of
Silk, Moses Silk
Spirit of Democracy,
MR. SILK WAS HARD TO KILL,
BUT THEY GOT HIM AT LAST
Moses Silk has been killed at
Silk now walked up to
As he spoke he seized the Sheriff and tried to kill him. As
he held him in his arms he drew one of the Sheriff pistols from his belt and
shot the officer once, when two of
Silk loosened his hold, walked back a few steps and
exclaiming: “You have killed me this time, sure,” fell on the ground and died
without a struggle. He had been shot six times, and was literally riddled with
lead.
Silk was one of the most notable desperadoes in the Indian
Nation, and had long been a terror to the people of
Sivard, Martha Jane Sivard
Spirit of Democracy,
MARTHA JANE SIVARD, daughter of Mary C. and Robert Sivard,
died
She was born in
The religious services were conducted by Rev. Thomas Cline.
Weep not for her, though she’s gone,
But hope to meet her on God’s bright throne. J. W. K.
Skobeloff, General Skobeloff
Spirit of Democracy,
General Skobeloff, the famous Russian officer, died
suddenly at
Smith, Martha Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Martha Smith, of
Smith, Shannon Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Crawford, one of the carpenters who is working on the church here, was called away last week to
attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. Shannon Smith.
Deceased died of Consumption at his home near Harmony.
Stackhouse, Jonathan Stackhouse
Spirit of Democracy,
JONATHAN STACKHOUSE, of Sunsbury township,
died of Consumption on May 1st, aged 80 years and 7 months.
Starr, Samuel Starr
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Samuel Starr, of Beallsville, aged 84 years, died on
the 30th ult.
Stephenson, Harden Stephenson
Spirit of Democracy,
Harden Stephenson, a farmer, aged 74, of
Steward, George Steward
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Stewart, Sarah Stewart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Stewart, of
Stoehr, Henry E. Stoehr
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 29th ult,
of cholera infanium, HENRY E., infant son of Fred & M. Stoehr, aged 4
months and 26 days.
The parents have the sympathies of our people in this,
their great bereavement.
Stoll, Wm. Stoll
Spirit of Democracy,
The shooting of Mrs. Summers was one of the most cowardly
and damnable crimes ever perpetrated in this section.
Stoll formerly worked for Mr. Summers, but about two weeks
ago was discharged.—It is thought he entertained a grudge against Mrs. Summers,
thinking she was instrumental in causing his dismissal.—
He came to the Summer’s residence
on Sunday morning, and Mrs. Summers was in the farm-yard milking. He greeted
her with a “Good Morning,”, which was pleasantly
returned, when the villain drew a revolver and fired five shots at her. Three
of the balls took effect, and no hopes are entertained of her recovery. The
affair causes the most intense excitement in the neighborhood.
Stubbs, Robt. W. Stubbs
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday, Auditor Coffland was advised by telegram that
his cousin, Robt. W. Stubbs, of
Two burglars effected an entrance
in his house, which is in the suburbs of the town. Mr. Stubbs sprang out of bed
when the burglars turned a light from a dark lantern upon him and leveling a
revolver, shot him through the head.
The scoundrels then fled, mounting their horses, which were
tied at the front gate.
Mr. Stubbs was about 36 years of age, and was an active
business man of considerable means. He was Mayor of the town and prominent as a
citizen.—Belmont Chronicle, 20th inst.
Swanson, Young child Swanson
Swanson, Young son Swanson
Swanson, Young daughter Swanson
Spirit of Democracy,
A LITTLE CHILD of Ed Swanson’s, a contractor on the
railroad extension, died near
The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathies of their
friends and neighbors.
Swing, Philip Swing
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge Philip Swing, of the United District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio died at
Taylor, Charles Oscar Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
The unexpected death of this dear departed one, calls for a
passing tribute to his memory, from one who has known and loved him well.
Charlie was a very intelligent little boy; loved by all who knew him.
He leaves a large circle of
relatives and friends to mourn his loss; but the “silver chord was broken; the
gates came ajar;” and the angels bore the spirit home, to the land of light and
love. And though his earthly part, his tabernacle of clay, returns to its
original dust, our joy, our consolation, our confidence is that he has a
‘building of God; an house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.”
May the relatives of the
deceased not sorrow, as those who have no hope, but have grace in submit in the
gracious will of Him who doeth all things well. J.
M. Polen
Taylor, Moses Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Moses Taylor, of
Taylor, Sarah Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Taylor, mother of the proprietors of the
Guernsey Times, died at
Taylor, W. S. Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In
The remains will be interred at
Thoenen, Martin Thoenen
Spirit of Democracy,
Martin Thoenen, one of
Thomas, Danny Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
A correspondent at Mingo Junction, the scene of the
collision between the steamers
“None were more frantic than Captain Thomas, of the
Capt. Thomas, of the
[First name of child—Danny]
Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Thomas, same township (
Thomas, Louie Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Jerusalem, of diphtheria, on
Monday, March 6, LOUIE, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thomas.
Its remains were interred the
following day in the cemetery at the
Thonen, Louisa E. Thonen
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
She was taken to her last resting place the 5th
day of March. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Schimmel at the
She leaves one sister, four brothers and a large circle of
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Gone, gone, gone from our home,
God hath recalled thee
In thy youthful bloom,
Death’s icy fingers rest upon thee now,
Still beauty lingers
On thy pallid brow.
.
Gone, gone, gone to thy tomb,
But `tis not cheerless
Hope dispels its gloom;
While we all are weeping o`er the
hallowed ground
Thou art but sleeping
Till the trump shall
sound.
.
Gone, gone, gone to the blest
Earth had its pleasures
But `twas not thy rest;
Sin and temptations
Were thy sorrow
here,
Now full salvation
Is thy portion there. L.M.
Thunder, Little Thunder
Spirit of Democracy,
Little Thunder, a Chippewa Chief, died in
Timmonds, Martin F. Timmonds
Spirit of Democracy,
Martin F. Timmonds, one of the solid business men and
capitalists of
Tolbert, Richard Tolbert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Richard Tolbert, who resides in
He leaves a family of seven children, the most of whom are
large enough to take care of themselves.—Clarington Independent, 8th
inst.
Torpy, Michael Torpy
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Michael Torpy, father of Sheriff D. B. Torpy, who died
Sunday afternoon of congestion of the lungs was born in
He came to this country and settled in
Umpleby, George William Umpleby
Spirit of Democracy,
GEORGE WILLIAM, infant son of Rev. G. S. and Izina Umpleby,
after a brief illness, died in
This sweet babe was permitted to live with its fond parents
1 year, 6 months and 10 days, and then the little pearl, so beautifully set in
the family circle on earth, was transferred to heaven to shine in the diadem of
the Glorious redeemer. May the parents have grace to still every murmur and
cause them to feel that God does all things well.
Rev. G. S. Umpleby was sent a missionary by the M. E.
Church, to
Asleep in Jesus; peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blest;
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior’s power.
.
Asleep in Jesus; far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may be,
But thine is still a blessed sleep
From which none ever wakes to weep.
Updegraff, J. T. Updegraff
Spirit of Democracy,
His disease was stone in the bladder, and he had been
treated for several months for Bright’s disease before this was discovered. An
operation was performed a few days ago. His long illness had reduced his
strength so much that the delicate operation no doubt hastened his death.
The funeral will take place on Monday.
Urpman, Charles Urpman
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles, a son of Peter Urpman, of Clarington, this county,
aged twenty years, was found dead in bed on the 30th ult.
He was subject to epileptic fits.
Vaughn, Mary A. Vaughn nee Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary A. Vaughn, wife of Manley Vaughn, and sister of
James Davis, of this place, committed suicide on June 17th at
Vick, James Vick
Spirit of Democracy,
James Vick, the well-known seedsman, died at
Voegtley, Young Child Voegtley
Voegtley, Young Child Voegtley
Spirit of Democracy,
Two children of John Voegtley of Hannibal, this county,
died of scarlet fever on the 9th and 15th inst.
respectively.
Voegtly, Martin Voegtly
Spirit of Democracy,
MARTIN VOEGTLY, for many years a resident of Baresville,
this county, died at
Wagner, John Wagner
Davis, Unknown Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wagner was hanged by a mob in the Ironton, (
The encouragement given to mob law by the Athens Messenger,
St Clairsville Gazette and other papers in
In
Comment is unnecessary, especially so, when we reflect for
a moment upon the boasted civilization of our modern
Wallace, Celia Wallace
Spirit of Democracy,
On last Friday about
As Lewis McDonald and his son, William, were feeding their
stock near the railroad bridge, which crosses Crooked
creek, a short distance east of
Ward, Joseph Ward
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On October 5th near Green Brier,
Warren, G. K. Warren
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Gen. G. K. Warren took place at
General Hancock was among the pall bearers.
Washburne, W. D. Washburne
Stoll, Mr. W. M. Stoll
Stoll, Mrs. W. M. Stoll
Stoll, George Stoll
Spirit of Democracy,
The following were on the hand-car; Major Washburne, J. W.
Painter, and W. M. Stoll, Superintendent for W. S. Coleman & Co., track
contractors of
They had not gone a quarter of a mile when Mr.
Painter saw the headlight of the train turning the curve. He signaled the
approaching train to stop; and ordered the negroes to
reverse the hand-car.
They had hardly turned when
the first flat car was upon them. Painter jumped to the ground, followed by the
negroes, and Major Washburne leaped off on the
opposite side. When the train stopped Major Washburne was found senseless, one
arm cut off and otherwise bruised having been run over by one of the cars.
Mrs. Stoll was crushed to
death, twelve cars having passed over her. Mr. Stoll was on the opposite side,
mangled and literally torn to pieces. George, the little boy, was found on the
track, under the cars with his head crushed. He only lived one hour.
The remains of the Stoll
family were gathered up and sent to
Mr. Washburne was not dead when first found.
He was placed on a car and brought to
Watson, Sarah Watson
Winsmore, Cynthia Winsmore
Smith, Elizabeth Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
April 18—Three sisters, Sarah
Watson, Mrs. Cynthia Winsmore and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, residing in
Way, Lucinda Way
Spirit of Democracy,
West, Arnet W. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Also, Arnet W., son of Hannah E. and William J. West, died
West, George B. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Also, George B., son of Hannah E. and William J. West, died
West, Hannah E. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Also, Hannah E., wife of William J. West, died
West, Mary C. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of typhoid fever,
West, Mrs. Dr. S. B. West
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of Dr. S. B. West, of Martins Ferry, died Sunday
morning, after a protracted illness. She was a most estimable lady, and had the
respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.—Bellaire Tribune, 5th
inst.
West, Sarah E. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of remittent fever,
The unexpected death of this loved one, who has gone to
join the angelic and sainted concourse above, calls for a tribute to her memory
from one who has known her well. Sarah was a very intelligent and lovely young
lady—loved by all who knew her.
She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her
departure. She is now awaiting a sorrow stricken mother, disconsolate father
and weeping sisters and brothers. She leaves a living and lasting testimony
behind that she has gone where the wicked will cease from troubling and the
weary are forever at rest. Before she died she called her friends to her
bedside, and bidding them good-bye told them that she wanted them to meet her
in heaven. Whilst the angels awaited her spirit to wait it home, she never
hesitated one moment, but said, “All is well, I am ready.”
The large concourse of people who attended the remains to
their last resting place indicated “ their respect for
the deceased and her bereaved friends.” Her remains were consigned to the
She has been a faithful member of the
May we all live so that when our pilgrimage here on earth
shall come to a close we shall meet here where parting will be no more in the
bright realms of eternity glory.
To weary hearts, to mourning homes,
God’s meekest angel gently come;
No power has he to vanquish pain,
Or give us back our lost again;
And yet, in tenderest love, our dear
And Heavenly Father sends him here.
.
There’s quiet in that angel’s glance,
There’s rest in his still countenance!
He mocks no grief with idle cheer.
Nor wounds with words the mourner’s ear;
But ills and woes he may not cure,
He kindly trains us to endure.
.
Angel of Patience, sent to calm
Our feverish brow with cooling palm,
To lay the storms of hope and fear,
And reconcile life’s smile and tear;
The throbs of wounded pride be still,
And make our own our Father’s will!
.
O, thou who mournest on the way,
With longings for the closing day;
He walks with thee; that angel kind,
And gently whispers, “Be resigned;
Bear up, bear on; the end shall tell
The dear Lord ordereth all things well.” J. W. H.
West, Sarah E. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of remittent fever,
West, Thomas O. West
Spirit of Democracy,
Also, Thomas O., son of Hannah E. and William J. west, died
WEST FAMILY--The
unexpected death of this mother and five of her children which have gone to
join the angelic and sainted concourse above calls for a tribute to their
memory from one who has known them well.
They are now awaiting a sorrow stricken husband and father
and weeping sisters and brothers. They leave a living and lasting testimony
behind that they have gone where the wicked will cease from troubling and the
weary are forever at rest. Before they died they called their friends to their
bedsides and bidding them good by told them they wanted them to meet them in
Heaven.—And whilst the angels awaited their spirits to waft them home, they
said, “all is well, we are ready.”
Their remains were consigned to the
We miss them in the place of prayer;
And by
the hearth-fire’s light;
We pause beside their door to hear
Once more their sweet “Good Night!”
.
There seems a shadow on the day,
Their
smiles no longer cheer;
A dimness on the stars of
night
Like eyes that look through tears.
.
Alone unto our Father’s will
One
thought has reconciled;
That He whose love exceedeth ours,
Hath taken home his children.
.
Fold them, O Father, in thine arms,
And let
them henceforth be;
Messengers of love between
Our human hearts and Thee.
.
Still let their mild rebuking stand,
Between us and the wrong.
And their dear memory serve
to make
Our faith in goodness strong.
.
And grant that they who trembling hers,
Distrusted all their powers;
May welcome to their holier home,
The well beloved of ours. J.
W. H.
Wiley, Rebecca Wiley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wiley, of Cameron, this county, died on the 28th
ult, aged about 70 years. [Submitters
note—Mrs. Wiley’s first name was Rebecca]
Wilkinson, Harry Wilkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
A terrible accident, of an unusual nature, occurred on
Sabbath evening, in Smith township.
Two boys, one a son of Abner Wilkinson, and the other named
Perkins, aged about nine or 10 years old, had led the horses to water, and were
accompanied by Harry, another son of Mr. Wilkinson, aged about 7 years. The
older boys did not want him to go along, but he received permission from his
mother to accompany them.
After watering the horses, Harry wished to lead the spring
colt, and was allowed by the other boys to do so.—After going a short distance
the little boy complained that his hands were cold, and the other boys said
they could soon fix that, and fastened the halter straps to the boys wrist so
he could put his hands in his pockets.
The colt went along all right for a short distance, but
became frightened at something and made a break, jerking the boy off his feet.
At the first jump of the colt the boy was jerked eighteen feet through the air
before hitting the ground, and the next, twenty feet. The colt ran on in its
wild career, and in going through a gate, the boy’s head came in contact with
the post, literally smashing it to a jelly. After getting into the barnyard,
the colt ran around the yard, several times, before he could be caught,
dragging the remains of the boy with him. Every stitch of clothing was torn
from the boy’s body, and his head, arms,--and in fact, his entire body was
crushed and mangled into an unrecognizable mass of flesh and bone. The parents
were half-crazed and grief stricken by the terrible accident, which robbed them
of their child, and the colt had to be disposed of, as
the frantic mother was unable to even look at it again.
William, Mrs. William William
Spirit of Democracy,
At the age of ninety nine years, Mrs. William William died
recently at
Her two sisters and two brothers, all dead, were each more
than ninety years of age.
Williams, C. A. Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
FATAL ACCIDENT—C. A. Williams, aged 25 years, of Adams
township, was fatally injured of Saturday evening, the 7th inst. by
falling over a precipice on George McFarland’s farm. Williams left home, about
dusk on Saturday to go to a neighbors house and not
returning home, on Sunday search was made for him. The search was continued all
day Monday and on Tuesday morning his lifeless remains were found at the bottom
of a precipice 47 feet in height. His neck and collar bone were broken: his
death death must have been instantaneous.—
The funeral was largely attended on Wednesday.
Williamson, Tizzah E. Williamson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Tizzah E. Williamson, wife of Mr. John T. Williamson,
of Ozark, this county, died on the 27th ult, aged 58 years.
Willis, Forrest M. Willis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of disease in the head,
caused by diphtheria,
Death visited our happy little family and picked out our
dear and beloved little Forrest; he was a bright, lovely, promising boy; he was
well beloved by his father and mother, sister and brothers and many kind
friends; he bore his long suffering with much patience.—There
is a vacant chair. Alas, his loss is our gain.
Darling Forrest, how we miss thee,
Miss thy traveling little feet,
Miss thee when the evening fadeth,
Miss thee when the morning wakes us.
.
Three little graves are growing green
In the church yard may be seen,
Charlie, Woodie and Forrest at home,
With them in Heaven we hope to roam. J. L. M.
Wilson, Thomas Wilson
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Wilson, of
Windland, Infant Son Windland
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—April 29th, 1882, of
whooping cough and pneumonia, an infant son of Isaac and Barbara Windland, aged
six weeks.
One lovely bud adorned our bower
And shed
sweet fragrance round,
It grew in beauty hour by hour
Till all,
the spoils came in power,
And crushed it to the ground. H. O. H.
Wittmer, John Wittmer
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wittmer, late a citizen of
He had been stopping at
It is not known whether he has any relatives in this
country or not.
An inquest was held by the Coroner. Deceased was about 45
years old; a native of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland.—
Tuscarawas Co., Democrat, 4th
inst.
Woods, Austin Woods
Spirit of Democracy,
John Hendricks, a neighbor, was standing in his front yard
quarreling with his wife when Woods came by. The irate husband turned to his
wife as though to knock her down. The woman cried in terror, told Woods that it
was no business of his and that they could settle their own quarrels.—
Hendricks at once picked up an ax and crushed in the skull
of Woods, inflicting a wound from which he died in a few minutes.
Hendricks was arrested.
Wyscarver, George Wyscarver
Spirit of Democracy,
George Wyscarver, a prominent citizen and ex-Treasurer of
Noble county, died at his residence in Beaver township
on last Monday, of typhoid fever. His funeral will take place to-day—Wednesday
under the auspices of the Free Masons and Odd fellows.—Jeffersonian 23d inst.
Yoho, Mellville Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of typhoid fever,
The unexpected death of this loved one who has gone to join
the angelic and sainted concourse above, calls for a tribute to his memory from
one who has known him well.
Mellville was a very intelligent and lovely boy—by all who
knew him.
He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his departure.
He is now awaiting the coming of a sorrow-stricken mother, disconsolate father
and weeping sisters and brothers. The large concourse of people
who attended his remains to their last resting place, indicated their respect
for the deceased and his bereaved friends. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Garrett in a solemn and impressive manner.
One we loved has left our number
For the
dark and silent tomb;
Closed his eyes in deathless slumber—
Faded in his early bloom.
Hear us, Saviour,
Thou hast
blest the lonely tomb.
.
From our circle, gentle brother,
Early
hast thou passed away!
But the angels say; Another
Joins our
holy song to-day!
Weep no longer—
Join with
them the sacred lay. GUY
Young, Edward Young
Spirit of Democracy,
A letter from
Young, who is represented as a quiet and peaceable citizen,
was assaulted at
At last this thought became unbearable. He threw up the job
and came to
Young, William J. Young
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Wm. J. Young, of Sarahsville,
On the night of his death he sat up most of the time, and
about
Mr. Young was a well known citizen of his community, and
had been largely engaged in business, and accumulated a large fortune, which he
distributed among his children while he was living.
He was a Democrat of the strictest kind, and represented
He was 67 years of age, and leaves a young widow, aged 22.
Young, Young daughter Young
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of Hannibal Young, of Cameron, died of dropsy a
few days since.
Zesiger, Jacob Zesiger
Spirit of Democracy,
FATAL AFFRAY AT CAMERON, THIS COUNTY
Jacob Zesiger, stabbed, and dies of wounds
At Cameron, in Adams township, this county, an affray took
place on Saturday, the 22nd
inst., that resulted in the death of Jacob Zesiger, of
Jacob Zesiger, John Sanker and Samuel Sanker met at John
Stukey’s saloon where they indulged pretty freely in ‘the cup that
intoxicates.” After being there some time Zesiger and John Sanker commenced to
strike and cuff each other about, in fun, as those present thought. After
indulging in that kind of sport for some time, Zesiger knocked Sanker down.
Samuel Sanker, John’s son, was sitting down at the time, and remarked to
Zesiger that it was wrong to strike an old man in that manner. Zesiger seized a
heavy poker and told young Sanker that he would give him some of that, and
asked Sanker to come out doors.
A man named Clark Smith put Zesiger out of the house and
stationed himself in the door to prevent him returning.
It is alleged that Zesiger struck at Sanker with the poker
over Smith’s shoulder when Sanker cut him with a knife in the abdomen two and a
half inches in length from which the intestines protruded. One of his
intestines was badly cut. Another account is, that
Zesiger got into the house and Sanker tried to get away from him by taking
refuge behind a door, Zesiger following him with the upraised poker and at that
time Sanker cut him with a knife. After he was cut, Zesiger walked across the
street and back, a distance of 120 feet and then down to Ray’s 70 yards further
before he knew he was wounded.
Dr. W. G. Webb was called and stitched the cut intestine,
but owing to the writhing of the wounded man, and having no one to aid him, was
unable to put the intestine back. Dr. William Walton, of Clarington, was sent
for and, upon his arrival, chloroform was administered, the intestines replaced
and the cut sewed up. Zesiger rested tolerably well on Sunday and Monday, but
his physician expressed no hope for his recovery; on Tuesday the report reached
Woodsfield that he appeared better but on Wednesday intelligence was brought to
the Prosecuting Attorney that Zesiger died at 8 o’clock that morning.
Sanker was arrested and gave $1,000 bail for his appearance
at Court on the 2_th inst. he reported promptly and when the intelligence came
that Zesiger was dead, the bond was increased to $2,000, which was given.
Samuel Sanker is about 30 years of age, has a wife and 5
children and has always born the reputation of a peaceable, quiet man.
Jacob Zesiger was about the same age, had a wife and one
child and was considered a dangerous man when under the influence of liquor.
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