Obituaries

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Monroe County Obituaries

1883

Affolter, Mary Affolter

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 23, 1883

Died – October 14^th, 1883, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Margaret Affolter, aged 23 years and 11 months. Mary was a member of the Sweedenbourgh church, was a young lady of strong mental faculties, beloved by all who knew her, but she has been called from labor to reward. [Green Twp.]

Good bye Mary, thou hast left us,

Gone to live with God above,

But in Heaven we hope to greet thee

Where all is joy and peace and love. J. T. O.

Albright, Hon. Charles J. Albright

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 30, 1883

Hon. Chas. J. Albright, of Cambridge, died suddenly at his home, in that place, on last Sabbath, the 21^st inst., in the 68^th year of his age. The Times of Monday, has the following particulars regarding his sickness and death:

He was in usual health on Saturday, transacted his business in connection with the building of the new M. E. Church and in the evening had met with the official board of the church. He bade his friends a cheerful good night and they left his house only to return to it again when it was a house of mourning.

He complained of a headache in the morning and was unable to attend church but insisted upon the attendance of the family. They went to church leaving him apparently a little better. When they came home at near one o’clock, upon attempting to enter the sitting room they found the door obstructed. Going around and entering by another way, they found Mr. Albright unconscious upon the floor by the door and breathing heavily. He had attempted to leave the room and had fallen by the door. Help was summoned and he was placed upon the bed, where he lay until death came at 6 o’clock. Dr. Wall pronounced it apoplexy; and all that was possible was done. He never rallied fom his unconscious state.

Mr. Albright was proprietor and editor of the Guernsey Times from 1840 to 1845, and again from 1848 to 1855, and was among the first advocate the doctrines of the Republican party.

In 1854 he was elected to the 34^th Congress – the first Congress in which the Republican party had an organization – from the 17^th Ohio district, composed of Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties, and was therefore the first Republican Congressman from this district. He was re-nominated in 1856, but was defeated by Wm. Lawrence, owing to there being a third candidate in the field. He was a delegate to the first Ohio Republican State Convention, and to the first National Republican Convention in 1856 and again in 1860.

He was Collector of Internal Revenue of this district from 1862 to 1869, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1873-‘4. For many years he was an official member of the M. E. church, and was always active in advancing its interests.

A wife survives him. Deceased was universally esteemed as a pure and upright man, and his name was a synonym for all that was good and just.

Amos, Corbin Amos

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 1, 1883

Corbin Amos, an old citizen of Brownsville, this county, died of heart disease on Monday, the 23d inst.

Arnold, Peter Arnold

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 29, 1883

Peter Arnold, son of Adam Arnold, of Ozark, was killed on the W. & L. E. Railroad one day last week. His remains were brought home for interment.

Atkinson, M. T. Atkinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

Seneca Township Items: Mrs. Yockey, of Lewisville, was called to our village on account of her father’s death – M. T. Atkinson – who departed this life today.

Baker, Joseph Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 3, 1883

Joseph Baker, of Malaga township, whose sickness we noticed in our last issue, died on Wednesday, the 28^th ult.

Baker, Mrs. John Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 28, 1883

Mrs. John Baker, an old lady of this township, died on Saturday and was buried on Monday.

Barber, Prof. Barber

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 14, 1883

Intelligence was received here last Friday evening that Prof. Barber of Matamoras, had departed this life.- It was sad news to his many friends who respected him as a ripe scholar and thorough gentleman. As an educator, Prof. Barber had few, if any, superiors. His work here was efficient in the highest degree and those whom he trained for future usefulness will long remember him as a kind and patient teacher.

Bear, Nathan Bear

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 20, 1883

Shocking Tragedy - A shocking tragedy occurred in Freeport Thursday morning. Benjamin Ripley, who is a cousin of Nathan Bear’s wife, was staying at Bear’s house over night. Early in the morning, Ripley crept to the bed of Bear, and stabbed him in the neck with a pocket knife, killing him almost instantly. Ripley is insane. It is supposed. He says there are three other men he must kill, and then he will burn up the world. He was brought to the Cadiz Jail Tuesday evening.- Cadiz Sentinel, 15^th inst.

Billman, Mr. C. F. Billman

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 25, 1883

Mr. C. F. Billman, who resided at Lecompton, died on Sunday the 16^th inst, and his remains were interred Tuesday at the Hamilton cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by the G. A. R. Mr. Billman was a Sergeant in the 78^th Regiment O. V. I.

Blare, Sarah Blare

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 6, 1883

Almost a Centenarian -- Mrs. Sarah Blare, widow of Ezekiel Blare, died yesterday of old age. If Mrs. Blare had lived until the 16^th of next March she would have been 92 years old. She was a sister of Mr. David Allen, who is an old man, yet he is 19 years younger than she was. J. Way, M D. Elm Cove, O., 1-28,1883

Boger, Louis Boger

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 10, 1883

Louis Boger, a prominent citizen of Powhatan Point, Belmont county, died on the 2d inst.

Booth, (Child) Booth

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

A little son of Chas. E. and Rena Booth, of Clarington, died on the 4^th inst., aged 1 year, 9 months and 23 days.

Booth, W. F. Booth

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 18, 1883

W. F. Booth, an old and respected citizen of Clarington, this county, died on Wednesday, the 5^th inst.

Brague, Ira Brague

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 31, 1883

Died – On the 21^st inst., Ira Brague, Sr., after a week’s most painful suffering from injuries received from the sad accident described in these columns last week. The deceased was nearly 87 years old and was one among the oldest settlers of Monroe County. He was highly esteemed as a gentleman, citizen and neighbor. It is sad to think that so old a man should meet such a horrible death. – Clarington Independent, 27^th inst.

Brashear, Catherine Whitacre Brashear

Akron, O., May 28 – Mrs. Catherine Whitacre Brashear, wife of Dr. B. B. Brashear, of this city, and familiarly known to the old 13^th Army Corps as “mother” of the 16^th O. V. I., died at the family residence in this city last night from inflammation of the brain, after an illness of fifty-nine days, during most of which she was unconscious. Mrs. Brashear served through the entire war as a nurse and matron, and was present at the battle of Rich Mountain and at the retreat from Cumberland Gap. She was mentioned in general orders for gallant conduct by nearly every army commander under whom she served, and was looked upon by the men as a mother.

Brister, Clyde Brister

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 5, 1883

Clyde, only child of William and Laura Brister, departed this life April 27, 1883, aged 3 years and 22 days.

Little Clyde was a bright and lovely child. He was loved by all who knew him. The Lord gave and He has taken away. Jesus says, “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Father, mother, weep no more. You can meet your darling on the other shore where parting will be no more.

“I take these little ones,” said He,

“And lay them in my breast;

Protection they shall find in me,

In me be ever blest.

“Death may the bonds of life unloose,

But can’t dissolve my love;

Millions of infant’s souls compose

The family above.”

J. Massie

Brothers, Isaiah Brothers

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 13 Aug 1883

Mr. Isaiah Brothers, of Pike township, died Saturday, aged 29 years. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral was held this afternoon at Nelshamer* church, Pike township.

*Submitter's Note: Either this is a misspelling of Melscheimer Cemetery or Melscheimer had another name back in 1883.

Brown, Mrs. Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

Mrs. Brown, of Barnesville, aged 94 years, died on the 6^th ult.

Brown, Mrs. Clara C. Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 8, 1883

In Switzerland township, Monroe Co., Ohio, April 27^th, 1883, Mrs. Clara C. Brown, wife of Mathias Brown, aged 23 years, 10 months and 28 days. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Captina Christian Church, where she was buried. Her health had been failing for the past year, and although her wants were ministered unto by all that faithful hearts and willing hands could do, yet that fatal disease, consumption, has ended her earthly life -. But we rest assured that she has gone to a brighter world than this. We shall see her face no more on earth. Never again shall her child feel her kiss and fond embrace. But her memory will live in the hearts of those who loved her. She leaves a husband, one child, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, but friends sorrow not as those who have no hope for her to die was only “going home.”

Brown, Mrs. Clara Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 22, 1883

Died – April 27, 1883, in Switzerland township, Monroe County, Ohio, Mrs. Clara Brown, wife of Matthias Brown, and daughter of James and Mary Schutts, of that fatal and much dreaded disease consumption.

She lingered many days but was cheerful and hopeful unto the last. She left a husband and one child to mourn her loss, besides many friends. She was 23 years of age, and had become a member of the Christian Church when 14 years old, had remained faithful and by request of her kind and loving mother the following lines are added in memory of the deceased:

Clara, dear, we are lonely here,

Yet we have a hope to cheer,

Soon we’ll meet on yonder shore

Where we’ll part no more.

To part no more, O, blessed thought,

From the grave we’ll all be brought,

At the voice of Gabriel’s sound,

Then to rise up from the ground.

Then with angels we will meet,

Carried home to heaven sweet,

To sing the song of redeeming love

Around the Throne in Heaven above.

Clara, thy voice is hushed in death,

Silently sleeping without breath,

In obedience to God’s will

Yet thou art remembered still.

Soon we’ll walk the golden street,

And each other there we’ll greet,

There with Jesus we will dwell

Where there is no long farewell.

D. & A. Brown, Bingham, Ohio

Brown, Unknown Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 11, 1883

A laborer on the B. Z. & C., named B rown was shot and killed by an Italian at Belle Valley, near Caldwell, on Sunday last. In the same row, which appears to have been a general drunk, a farmer was shot in the leg.

Brown, William Brown

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 18, 1883

Terrible Tragedy – William Brown Killed and Peter Yoho Seriously Wounded by Joseph Pero at Belle Valley.

Belle Valley was the scene of one of the worst tragedies that ever occurred in this county, last Saturday afternoon resulting in the death of Wm. Brown, a laborer on the B. Z. & C. Railroad, and seriously wounding Peter Yoho, a farmer of that vicinity. A representative of the Press visited the scene early Sunday morning and obtained from eye witnesses the following particulars:

It seems there existed an ill-feeling between the Irish and Italian laborers there, and some of the Irish had declared to fun the Italians away. Saturday being a wet day they could not work. Brown came to town, and filling up with bad whisky, began abusing one of the Irish laborers (whose name we could not learn) for drinking with Joseph Pero, an Italian. The man remonstrated when Brown began striking at him, and both scuffled until they were out in the street when Brown drew a knife and flourished it in the air with threats. Pero by this time had come out of the saloon and Brown rushed at him with the knife. Pero stepped back followed by Brown, who still struck at him with the knife. Pero drew a revolver (a 32 Calibre Smith & Wesson) and fired, the ball missing its mark and striking Peter Yoho, an innocent man, in the leg below the knee, inflicting a serious flesh wound. Brown, acting like a mad man, made another rush at Pero, who fired again, the ball taking effect in the left side between the eighth and ninth ribs. Brown stood still a moment, and then made another attempt to cut Pero, who picked up a club and dealt him a blow on the head. At this juncture Brown walked to a store near by and endeavored to obtain a gun, the weapon being refused him, sat down in a chair. In a few moments he began to weaken and fell upon the floor. He was then carried to a boarding house and a physician sent for, but of no avail, as the bullet had done its work, for in just two hours from the time the shot was fired life was extinct.

After the shooting, Pero walked to Hiramsburg, where he resides with his family. He has resided in this country about seven years, and by industry and economy has accumulated some money. He is regarded by all who know him as a quiet, unassuming man. Brown had only been there about two weeks and hails from Pennsylvania. He was of a wild disposition, especially when under the influence of whisky.

An inquest was held Monday by Coroner Bebout, who invited Prosecuting Attorney Wharton to assist him. A number of witnesses were examined, the testimony being unanimously in favor of Pero. A verdict of justifiable homicide was endered.

Thus ends one of the most appalling tragedies that ever occurred in this county, and, as usual, whisky was at the bottom of it.

Bunfield, (Husband) Bunfield

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 5, 1883

In the $5,000 damage suit against the P. C. & St. L. Riv Co., the jury stood eleven for Mrs. Elisabeth Bunfield to recover the damage for killing her husband and one against her.

Burton, Charles Burton

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

A Horrible Deed -- A Husband Murdered and His Body Laid on a Railroad Track

Richmond Va., Feb 21 - The body of Charles Burton was found a few miles from this city, on a track of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, about ten days ago. To-day his wife and her paramour were arrested, charged with having killed Burton and placed the body on the road to create the impression that he had met his death by being run over. When the body was found one or more trains had passed over it. The daughter of the murdered man has made a confession, in which she says that on the night before her father’s body was found upon the railroad a violent quarrel occurred between her mother and father. The woman and the alleged paramour have been committed to the county jail, charged with the murder of Burton.

Butt, Jacob Butt

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 27, 1883

Jacob Butt Killed on the Railroad.

Mr. Jacob Butt, of this place, an employee on the B Z & C Railroad, was killed on Friday evening, the 23d inst., by falling from a moving train over a trestle, West of Lewisville, a distance of not less than 30 feet. The train was on a steep grade and Butt had turned a brake on a flat car; the brake broke when he started to run to get on the tender. While running he stepped on a small stone which rolled under his foot and threw him off the car and down over the trestle. The train men ran to him and found him almost lifeless. His skull was fractured, one arm broken in two places and other injuries of a serious nature. He was unable to speak and lived but a few minutes. His body was brought home early Saturday morning. The deceased was a steady, industrious young man, respected by all his acquaintances. He leaves a wife and one child and many friends to mourn his loss.

Campbell, J. S. Campbell

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

Drowned on his Wedding Day – J. S. Campbell, formerly of Senecaville, this county, was drowned in the Muskingum river at Beverly, on Sunday, while swimming. His sudden death is peculiarly sad, as he was to have been married on that night to Miss Tillie Brown, of Beverly. His relatives all live in this county. – Cambridge Jeffersonian, 5^th inst.

Carpenter, (Wife) Carpenter

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

Mount Rascal Items: Mount Rascal, Ohio May 8, 1883

Our community has again been visited by death. The wife of Elijah Carpenter has been taken to her eternal home.

Carpenter, Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 8, 1883

Calais, Ohio, April 29, 1883 – Ed. Spirit: The angel of death has again visited our community and has borne hence one that was near and dear to relatives and friends, to that land from whence no traveler ever returns, Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter, of Fort’s Fork. The deceased passed over the Jordan of death this morning at 6 o’clock, and was interred at 5 o’clock pm at the Calais cemetery. I would say to the bereft ones, dry your tears; it is the design of the Creator that we all have to pass through the ordeal of death. But oh, let us be ready when the summons is made to meet the master.

Clegg, Thomas Clegg

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

Thomas Clegg, aged about 84 years, died in Cameron, this county, on the 12^th inst.

Cochran, Wm. Cochran

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 17, 1883

Wm. Cochran, proprietor of the National House, of Bellaire, died last Thursday. Uncle Billy was a nice old gentleman.

Conger, John Conger

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

Died at his residence in Green county, Pa., June 8^th, 1808, and consequently was 75 years and two months old. He emigrated with his father in 1812 to Monroe county, Ohio; married Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Atkinson in 1828; moved to Appanoose county, Iowa, in 1849 lived in and near Centerville till 1870, when he moved to Wayne county, where he has since lived. He was the father of eight children, 4 of whom and his aged companion are still living. Of the four deceased children, one son died in the war of the rebellion. Three of the surviving children, consisting of C. A. Conger, Mrs. N. C. Michael and Mrs. W. M. Harvey were almost constantly at his bedside. Mrs. I., B. Henkle, of Oregon, could not be present, owing to the great distance. Deceased has stood identified with the Christian church for a number of years. Several times during rational moments he expressed the belief that the end was near and once said. “I am not afraid to die”. Thus another aged though active citizen has passed away, who will be remembered in the various communities where he has lived as an honest, upright man in all his business transactions but he will be missed most by the aged companion and the children and grand-children in the home he loved so well and over which a dark shadow has fallen. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. – Centerville (Iowa) Citizen.

Cooke, Mrs. Mary Cooke

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

Mrs. Mary Cooke, widow of the late Rev. Pardon Cooke, died at her home in this city, last Sunday, aged 86 years. She had been unwell since the high water and her death, although quite sudden, was not unexpected. -- Marietta Times 8^th inst.

Cronin, Catharine Cronin

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

Died – Near Graysville, Monroe Co., Ohio, June 22d, 1883, Catharine, wife of Amos Cronin, and daughter of Edward and Sarah Dougherty, in the 29^th year of her age. A husband and three little ones, a large circle of friends mourn her early death, but we bless God that they mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe that she has gone to join the loved ones on the other shore. She gave her heart to God and her name to the Christian Church about six years ago, and her life corresponded with her profession. She was loved by all who knew her, and her last end was joy and peace. She was fully resigned to the will of the Father. May the Lord give sustaining grace to the husband in his sad bereavement. J. K. P.

Crook, Ann Elizabeth Crook

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1883

Ann Elizabeth Crook, was born in New Jersey, March 21^st, 1809, and died near Woodsfield, O, Dec. 20^th, 1882. She was united in marriage with John Dick, who still survives her. Sept. 18^th, 1826, and in 1841 she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at the Jackson Ridge appointment near what is now Me[l]’s church on the Antioch circuit.

The brethren and sisters who fellowshipped with her during these 40 years of church membership hear testimony to her consistent christian life. She was a devout Methodist of the olden type. Plain, practical and earnest she kept faith through the temptations and afflictions that fell to her lot until the Master called her higher.

Her death was in perfect harmony with her life. In conscious intervals, she gave expression to the joy she felt in the prospect of immediate departure. Her confidence in her acceptance with God was perfect. Occasional moments of conscious rejoicing were successful by hours of deeper lethargy until life passed away and she fell asleep.

She leaves a husband who patiently waits for the hour which shall bring him where she is.

Dailey, John Dailey

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

On last Sabbath, the memorial services of John Dailey were held at Union Chaple by Rev. Gruber, assisted by Rev. Danford.

Marshill Items: The health of this community is not very good at present, nearly every body complaining of bad colds. John Dailey a worthy citizen of Seneca township has been called to try the reality of that unknown world to the living. He leaves a loving wife and five darling children to mourn his loss. God grant that their loss may be his eternal gain.

Dailey, John R. Dailey

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 5, 1883

The subject of this notice is John R. Dailey, who departed this life April 16, 1883, in the 35^th year of his age.

He was the only son of James A. Dailey, who was called to part with his companion five months ago. May the Lord give sustaining grace to the father in his bereavement. John was married to Elisabeth A. Allen when young, and leaves four children, all of whom mourn his loss. But we bless God they mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe he has gone to join his beloved mother on the other shore. He gave his heart to God and his name to the M. E. Church in the days of his youth, and his life corresponded with his profession. He was a quiet and respected citizen, and his last end was joy and peace. He was fully resigned to the will of the Father.

The cause of Bro. Dailey’s death was heart and lung trouble. He was not able to work for about eighteen months, though he was not confined to his room but a few weeks prior to his death. He slowly went down in spite of all that could be done.

The following lines will give some idea of the state of his mind in his last moments:

On the banks beyond the stream,

Where the trees are always green,

There’s no night, but endless day,

There is where the angels stay.

There’s no sorrow, pain nor fear,

There’s no parting farewell tears,

There’s no cloud, no darkness there,

All is bright and clear and fair.

Flowers of fadeless beauty there,

Trees of life with foliage rare,

Fruits the most inviting grow,

There is where I want to go,

Hark! I hear an angel sing;

Heavenly harpers on the wing,

Throng the air and bid me rise

To the music of the skies.

Soon from earth I’ll soar away

To the realms of endless day,

Soon I’ll join the ransomed throng,

Sing with them redemption’s song;

Pearly gates stand open wide,

Just beyond death’s chilling tide,

There my mansion bright I see,

There the angels wait for me.

Earthly home adieu, adieu;

Earthly friends farewell to you’

Softly breathe your last good bye,

Angels call me, let me die.

Dalley, Dr, Dalley

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

We are much pained to hear that Dr. Dalley, of Baresville, O., was killed on the 6^th inst, on the Panhandle railroad, McDonnel’s station, by a locomotive. He had just alighted from a passenger train. His remains were brought home Thursday.

Dally, Mrs. Mary Dally

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 2, 1883

Died - At the residence of Charles Twinem, of Center township, on Saturday, December 9^th, 1882, Mrs. Mary Dally, aged about 75 years.

Danewerth, Charles H. Danewerth Sr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 14, 1883

Charles H. Danewerth Sr., of Clarington, died of dropsy of the heart on the 27^th ult., aged 71 years, 9 months and 28 days.

Davis, Eddie Davis

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

One of the most distressing accidents we have heard of lately occurred at Zanesville Monday evening, as we learn from the Signal, of Tuesday. Evan Davis is the father of several children, five of whom still reside at home. The three younger are David, aged 16, Eddie, aged 8, and Tommy, aged 4 years. Eddie has for a long time manifested a great liking for a gun, and on various occasions was found handling a double-barreled shotgun which the father kept in the house. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Davis went out to visit friends, leaving four or five of the children at home, among them David, Eddie and Tommy. During the stay Eddie frequently insisted on handling the gun, but the elder brother, David, refused to let him have it, and in order to put a stop to this continual handling of the weapon, put a load of powder and shot in one barrel, in Eddie’s presence, and said to him that it would now be dangerous to handle the gun, and warned him against it. Eddie heeded the warning. As it was not the custom to keep the gun loaded, no one except Eddie and David knew there was a charge of powder and shot in it.

Last evening between five and six o’clock, and just after the family had eaten supper, the father, Eddie and little Tommie went into the sitting room and in playing around the floor. Tommie found a gun cap and feeling jubilant over it, ran to his father and said, “Papa, let me shoot this off”. The father took the cap and said, “Well, bring me the gun.”

Tommie ran for the gun which was standing in the corner, and although it was about all he could lift, carried it to his father, who was sitting in a chair. The father took the gun and Tommie leaned upon his knees while he put the cap on. The father then held the gun out, cocked it and told Tommie to pull the trigger.

“Shoot me right here,” said Eddie, as he ran into the corner throwing up both hands and pointing to his breast.

Tommie pulled the trigger, the gun went off and Eddie fell dead, the contents of the barrel, consisting of some twenty or thirty shot, having entered his breast, penetrating the lungs and severing all the arteries of the breast. The poor child made but one groan. The father leaned from the chair in horror, and reached the mangled and dying form of his child just in time to hear his last expiring breath. There was no pain or consciousness, for death was instantaneous.

The scene that followed is indescribable. A father the innocent means of his son’s death and a little brother who can scarcely prattle, a party to it in the same sense, the result of childish play.

The father and mother are nearly distracted with grief, and the entire community is in distress and sympathize with the all but crazed father and mother. Bellaire Independent.

Davis, Rosilla Davis

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

January 17^th, 1883, at the residence of her daughter-in-law, in Bethel township, Rosilla Davis, in the 88^th year of her age. The subject of this notice was born in the State of Maryland; her maiden name was Willison, a sister of Jeremiah Willison, who died a few years ago on Willison’s run, this county. When a girl she moved to Captina, Belmont county. There she married a man by the name of Adam Davis. In the year 1814. In the year 1822 she, with her husband and 4 small children, moved on to the place in Bethel township where she died.

She has endured all hardships of a pioneer life, the township then being almost an unbroken wilderness, the bears and wolves and other wild animals having almost unlimited possession.

By close economy and hard labor they succeeded in raising a large family and owning considerable real estate, which is now very valuable. Her husband and six children went to the silent tomb before her. The others moved to Western States, except her youngest daughter, she being all the one out of eleven children to see her laid in her silent resting place. She was always a kind and good neighbor. She had one trait worthy of note. She was always ready to administer to the wiles of the sick-. She will ever be remembered by those who knew her. T. M. Monroe Gazette please copy.

Devaul, John Devaul

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 3, 1883

Died March 20, 1883, at 3 am, near New Castle, Monroe Co., Ohio, of General Debility, John Devaul, aged 71 years 3 months and 22 days.

Deceased was born near Waynesburg, Green County, Pa., November 28, 1811, and came to this county with his father in 1823 and has been a resident of Green township for 60 years. He was one of the first settlers of the township, the country at that time being an almost unbroken wilderness. By industry and economy he had accumulated a sufficiency of this world’s goods to make him comfortable in his declining years. He has been married twice, his first wife having died in 1850 by which marriage there survive him three sons and one daughter. His last wife is living. He has been in the strictest sense of temperance man during his whole life. It was often his boast that he had never drank whiskey or used tobacco in any form. He was for many years an elder in the Christian Church at New Castle, and during all that time has labored for the advancement of the cause of Christ and to keep peace and harmony in the church. His seat in church was never vacant, except in case of sickness. He was always liberal of his means in support of the gospel. The minister always found a welcome home at his house. But he is gone; his seat in the old church is vacant; His prayer will no more be heard; the affectionate grasp of his hand will no more be felt. He is gone, but not forgotten. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, whose memory time will not efface but will brighten as the years roll on. We miss thee, father, O! how we miss thee; but we bow to the will of the Creator.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ezra Barker from Rev. xiv, 13: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” The writer has often heard him remark that it matters not how a man falls or when he falls, so he falls in the arms of his Savior. He had no fears of death and we are confident that he fell as did the missionary, “He died at his post.”

“Safe in the arms of Jesus,

Safe on his gentle breast;

There by his love o’er shadowed,

Sweetly his soul shall rest.”

S. J. DeVaul

Diehl, Jacob A. Diehl

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 6, 1883

Died of Scarlet fever, Jacob A., son of William and Catharine Diehl, near Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, February 19, 1883 aged 1 year and 6 months.

The unexpected death of this little loved one, who has gone to join the angelic and sainted throng in the realms above, has left a large circle of friends to mourn its departure. He was a bright and lovely child, and now he is waiting the coming of a bereaved mother, a mourning father and weeping brothers and sisters. Jesus has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” The remains were interred in the Neuhart Cemetery.

Weep, mourning parents, weep;

A child has gone before;

For those who loved to see its face

Shall see its face no more.

If God’s laws you will keep

And sit at Jesus’ feet,

While the well-appointed angels keep,

May it in glory meet.

It gently sunk to rest

As once it used to do;

Upon its mother’s tender breast,

And as securely too.

The spirit is not dead

Though low the body lies,

But freed from sin and sorrow fled

To dwell beyond the skies. GUY

Dougherty, Dora Ethel Dougherty

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 23, 1883

Died – Sept. 18^th, 1883, of congestion of the lungs, Dora Ethel, daughter of Edward and Helen M. Dougherty, aged 1 year, 3 months and 15 days. The family wreath is broken; but little Dora waits for the reunion on the other shore.

Put away the little playthings,

That our darling used to wear,

She will need them on earth never,

She has climbed the golden stair.

Fold the dainty little dresses

That our darling used to wear,

For her little feet are waiting,

Up above the golden stair.

O, we pray to meet our darling,

For a long, long, sweet embrace,

Where the little feet are waiting

And we meet her face to face. A.

Dougherty, Matthew Dougherty

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 8, 1883

Matthew Dougherty, of Antioch, this county, died on the 27^th ult., aged 73 years 6 months and 3 days. The deceased was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and came to this country in 1820.

Dowell, Charity Isabel Dowell

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 2, 1883

Charity Isabel, daughter of Hannah and Thomas Dowell, died Sunday, December 10, 1882, of typhoid fever, in Green township, Monroe County, Ohio, aged 19 years, 8 months and 29 days.

The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church for about four years, during which time she ever showed forth a Christian spirit. Her widowed mother has lost an affectionate daughter, her sister and brother, a kind and loving sister.

We miss her from our midst, and no more hear her welcome voice in our choir, but through our imagination hear her voice singing in the heavenly choir. May her relatives and friends prove faithful unto death, that they may meet the angelic form of the departed, wearing the long white robe, and a crown of never fading glory in the City of the New Jerusalem.

We followed her to the cold river of death, but she was silent as she passed over the waves, her yellow locks floating in the breeze; but as she touched the other shore, we imagine we hear the echo resounding, “Safe at home.” W.G.S.

Early, “Grandmother” Early

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

“Grandmother” Early, of Flushing, aged about ninety years, was so badly burned by her clothes taking fire, on last Friday, that she died soon afterward. She was alone at the time, and it is supposed that she went too near the fire or that her clothing caught fire from her pipe. The former supposition is more likely correct than the latter. St. Clairsville Gazette, 8^th inst.

Egger, Mrs. Louis Egger

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 13, 1883

Mrs. Louis Egger, of Lewisville, who died on Monday, the 29^th of last month was highly respected by all who knew her, and her loss is keenly felt by her friends and neighbors. She was born in 1809 near Stultgart in Germany and came to this country when quite young. In the year 1834 she was married to Mr. John Jacob Egger, in the city of Philadelphia. Shortly after they made their home near Miltonsburg. Of her four children, two died in early life. Her daughter Eliza in 1847, aged nine years. The death of her husband in 1863 was a severe trial to her, but she found comfort and consolation in the Lord whom she loved and served. When a widow, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Nieser, in Lewisville. In 1869 she mourned the loss of her daughter, Mathilde Agnes, who died of consumption, at the age of nineteen. She bore all these trials with Christian patience and trusted in the living God. For years past, she was suffering from bodily infirmaties. On Monday, the 24^th of last month, she had a stroke of paralysis and died a few days after in the hopes of a glorious immortality. She was buried in Miltonsburg.

“There parted hearts again shall meet

In union holy, calm and sweet

Their grief find rest and never more

Shall sorrow call them to deplore.”

Albert J. Winterick

Enlow, Michael Enlow

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 10, 1883

Michael Enlow was born June 12, 1814, in Washington county, Pa., and died at his home in New Martinsville, W. Va., on the 29^th day of March, 1883, aged sixty eight years, nine months and seventeen days.

Mr. Enlow was married March 2, 1874, to Miss Lidia A. Miner, and settled near Woodsfield, Monroe County, O., where he spent the greater part of his life. He moved to New Martinsville in the year 1880, where he lived with his kind family, surrounded with many friends until the day of his death.

Erlewine, Jacob Erlewine Sr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

Jacob Erlewine, Sr., of Adams township, died on Wednesday, 10^th inst., of heart disease.

Fankhauser, Nicholas Fankhauser

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1883

Nicholas Fankhauser an aged and much esteemed citizen of Switzer township, died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1883, and his remains were interred in the cemetery at the Brick Church in Switzer township on Friday. Mr. Fankhauser was one of the first settlers of Monroe County. He came to Buckhill, near Baresville, in 1819 and remained one year, when he moved to Belmont County, where he only remained a short time. Leaving Belmont the purchased the farm in Switzer township, upon which he has resided ever since. He raised a family of twelve children, seven of whom survive him, as also does his aged and much bereaved companion. He was born in Switzerland and came to this country when 19 years old.

Felster, John U. Felster

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

John U. Felster, the well known temperance lecturer, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Westchester, Guernsey County, one night last week. He was 73 years old, and was known when lecturing as the “Self Sharpener.” [sic]

Fitzhugh, Unknown Fitzhugh

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 14, 1883

The body of Fitzhugh, a young man who had been in the employ of Sheih, the Wheeling music dealer, and who was drowned off the Courier one day last week, was found floating in the river at the mouth of Pipe creek on Saturday, the 14^th inst.

Fleahman, Mrs. Lena Fleahman

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Mrs. Lena Fleahman, wife of John Fleahman, died on last Monday; she had suffered for a number of years from a cancer.

Folger, Philip Folger

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

Died of Paralysis, March 2, Philip Folger, an old resident of Seneca township and one of its best citizens. A kind and affectionate husband and father has gone to the silent chambers of the dead. His death has brought sorrow and grief to those who are near and dear to him by the ties of nature. Dear friends of the departed, sorrow not as those who have no hope, for you have the blessed hope of meeting him again in that upper and better world, where sickness, sorrow and death must never enter. God bless the bereaved ones and keep them faithful, is my prayer. The funeral services were convicted by A. A. Banner, of Fair Pleasant, Monroe County. The deceased was interred in Boston Cemetery. Farewell, Bro. Folger. We long to meet you on the banks of sweet deliverance, where parting will be no more.

Fowler, Mason Magee Fowler

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 13, 1883

Mason Magee, son of John and Levina C. Fowler, was taken January 13, 1883, in the 2d year of his age.

The reapers have done their work; the family wreath has been broken; but the Bible says that it is well with the child Little Macey wait’s the reunion on the other shore.

“Put away the little playthings

That the darling used to wear.

He will need them on earth never-

He has climbed the golden stair;

He is with the happy angels,

And I long for his sweet kiss,

Where his little feet are waiting

In the realm of perfect bliss.

“Lay aside his little playthings,

Wet with mother’s pearly tears-

How we shall miss little Macie

All the coming weary years!

Fold the dainty little dresses

That he never more shall wear,

For his little feet are waiting

Up above the golden stair.

“Kiss the little curly tresses

Out from his bright golden hair -

Do the angels kiss our darling

In the realms so bright and fair?

Oh! We pray to meet our darling

For a long, long, sweet embrace,

Where the little feet are waiting -

And we meet him face to face.”

Fowler, Robert Fowler

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 27, 1883

Robert Fowler was born Nov. 15^th, 1852, in Seneca township, Monroe county, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Margaret A. Givens, Sept. 6^th, 1876. Not a year ago she died leaving two children motherless, now fatherless. Bro. Fowler’s death occurred Nov. 10^th, 1883.

Two years ago in the month of February at Bracken Chapel he was happily converted and joined the M. E. Church under the Pastoral labors of the writer. His communion with God was of that clear satisfying type so that throughout his sickness to his death by consumption, he frequently exclaimed “I know I am ready to go when Jesus calls me.” His sickness was protracted but he bore it with Christian patience. He in the last hour sang and praised God, facing death heroicly [sic], triumphantly. Absent to his friends here but present with the Lord and wife and child and angels at home. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord for they rest from their labors.” Rev. A. W. Gruber

Franklin, William Franklin

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

Dropped Dead – William Franklin, Master of Transportation of the Trans Ohio divisions of the B. & O., dropped dead on the streets of Newark on Friday night. He was one of the oldest general officers of the company in the west.

Frizzell, Robert Frizzell

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

Robert Frizzell, of near Sewellsville, Belmont county, died on Sunday, aged over ninety years. Though he was a well to do farmer he lived and died in the same log cabin into which he moved in 1818. He was remarkable for strict attention to his business and faithfulness to the church. Rev. W. D. Starkey, of Fairview, conducted the funeral services on Monday.

Gambells, M. Gambells

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 9, 1883

The autopsy of the remains of M. Gambells has proved that the pistol wound inflicted on November 27 had no connection with the cause of death.

Garden, Peter Garden

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 22, 1883

Peter Garden, son of Nicklin Garden, of Jackson township, aged 17 years, died of typhoid fever on the 16^th inst.

Garden, Peter Garden

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 29, 1883

Died – On the evening of the 16^th, Peter Garden, aged 17 years. His death was sorely regretted by his many associates who parted with him at the grave.

Good, Hon. J. H. Good

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 18, 1883

Hon. J. H. Good, a prominent lawyer of Wheeling, died last week.

Gray, William S. Gray

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 18, 1883

Died September 2, 1883, at his home in Pleasants County, W. Va., William S., son of Merriman and Martha M. Gray, aged 17 years, 5 months and 16 days, of typhoid fever.

The subject of this sketch was born March 16, 1866, and with his parents moved from Monroe County, Ohio, to this county about three years ago. Last December, he was converted at a meeting held in Raven Rock and united with the M. E. Church at that place. His walk and conversation after his conversion was as consistent as his conversion was bright. His life was a standing proof that “Jesus hath power on earth to forgive sins,” and that these who put their trust in the Lord shall not be confounded. He was a faithful attendant on divine service and took an active part in the Sabbath School and prayer and class meetings. The estimation in which he was held by the community was attested by the great number of friends who visited him in his last illness and when death laid his icy hand upon him by the number who followed his mortal body to his last resting place on earth. His remains were interred in the Bethesda Grove graveyard, near St. Mary’s, in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends.

The sorely bereaved family have the warmest sympathies of the neighborhood in this their bitter bereavement.

He cannot come to us but we may go to him.

In his last illness he bore his sufferings without murmuring or complaining and seeming always to trust in the Lord for strength to bear his sufferings, and to the last expressed his willingness to go. N. N. Coffield

Hamilton, William Hamilton

Hamilton, Minerva Hamilton

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 18, 1883

The marble monument for William and Minerva Hamilton, deceased, purchased by their son, S. M. Hamilton, Esq., of New York, is a handsome piece of workmanship. It will be erected soon in the Cemetery here by Mr. J., M. Freble, the builder. Mr. F. has a right to be proud of this monument. The work is first-class in every particular.

Havely, W. M. Havely

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 20, 1883

W. H. Havely, of Sardis, this county, died suddenly the morning of the 12^th inst.

Hayden, Abram Hayden

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 24, 1883

Died on Saturday, the 21^st inst., of Consumption, Abram Hayden, aged 66 years. The funeral took place on Sunday, the 24^th inst.

Heck, Mrs. John Heck

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 30, 1883

Mrs. Heck, wife of Mr. John Heck of this place, died on Sunday, the 28^th inst.

Hobbs, Samantha V. Hobbs

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Samantha V. Hobbs, wife of Abner G. Hobbs, of Adams township, Monroe County, Ohio, died at her home July 24, 1883, aged 24 years.

Possessing an amiable disposition she endeared herself to all her acquaintances. She diffused a brightness and beauty over her home. She was a member of the M. E. Church at Asbury Chapel on the Beallsville charge. Her death was an attestation of the truth of Christianity and an assurance of her personal piety. The scenes of that occasion are imprinted indelibly on the memories of those who witnessed them and are worthy of a place in the list of the dying testimonials of Christians. Angels from the Heavenly world were in the room, smoothing her dying pillow, imparting resignation to the Divine will, irradiating the valley of the shadow of death, beckoning to the land beyond the river, and accompanying her across the separating stream. Her exhortations to her friends have made a deep impression on their minds, and her glorious, triumphant death a profound impression on the community. May prayers go up for her bereaved husband and three motherless children.

John A. Wright

Hosmer, Hon. Stephen R. Hosmer

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

A Prominent Ohio Man Dead – Zanesville, July 5 – Hon. Stephen R. Hosmer, member of the State Board of Public Works, died this morning at the age of 75 years.

Howell, Tommy Howell

Howell, Myrtle Howell

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

Died of Diptheria, July 30, Tommy, aged 8 years, 7 months and 2 days: Myrtle, aged 4 years, 6 months and 12 days, children of Wm. and Fannie Howell.

Many and strong were the ties that bound those pure little ones to you, sorrowing parents, but God, in his infinite wisdom and love, takes them to a fairer world for a more blessed employment. Be comforted, stricken ones, for a term few more fleeting years you shall meet your little ones face to face; no more to be separated; no more to give the good by kiss; no more to leave the presence of their Savior, but to dwell on through an endless eternity. You, father, mother, sisters, brothers, as you view the laid aside treasures, the little garments and toys, more valuable to you than costly pearls or shining gold think of that blessed reunion beyond the grave and pray to God for strength to hear this sad affliction. C. B.

Hunt, Jesse W. Hunt

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 1, 1883

Jesse W. Hunt, formerly a Barnesville merchant, a resident of Baltimore shot himself through the head Friday night, the 20^th ult.

Hutchinson, Charles Hutchinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

Died – June 29, 1883, Charles, son of Ebenezer and Rhoda Hutchinson, on Witten Creek, Bethel township, Monroe County, Ohio, of dropsical inflammatory rheumatism, aged 22 years, 3 months and 7 days.

The subject of this brief statement, previous to his long and painful illness, had all indications of health and long life, but as health is no bar to death, Charles was early in the spring prostrated with a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism from which he never recovered. Dropsy set in early with this which culminated in his much regretted and premature death. Charles had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. His manners were social friendly and always respectful. His education was that of the Presbyterian faith, and he manifested the same in that calm and reserved manner of life and conversation which always signified his deportment. A very large procession of the most respectable of our citizens accompanied his remains to the cemetery at Lebanon, where several hundred were already assembled and there the remains of this loved and honored young man were interred to rise only when many more with him, in the dawning of the morning, shall come to die no more. Constant care and attention were always manifested by Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson toward their son from the first hour of his illness and especially did the mother as an angel of mercy, lose many sleepful hours to care for that child who at last, by death’s embrace, was taken from her care to rest silently in the grave. As a family they ever feel grateful for the kindness and attention manifested toward them during sickness and this hour of bereavement.

“How mildly on the wondering cloud

The sunset beam is east!

Tis like the memory left behind,

When loved ones breathe their last.

And now, above the dews of night,

The yellow star appears

So faith springs in the heart of those

Whose eyes are bathed in tears.

But soon the early dawning light

Its beauty shall restore;

And eyelids that are sealed in death,

Shall wake to close no more.

Brother! Rest from sin and sorrow;

Death is o’er and suffering gone;

On thy slumber dawns no morrow;

Rest, thine earthly race is run.

Quarry, O. Nineteen,.

Goudy, John Goudy

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

John Goudy, one of the oldest residents of Monroe county, died at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Henthorn, in this place, on the 7^th inst., in the 85^th year of his age. The deceased was a respected citizen, and his kind face will be missed by our people.

Imhoff, Luly Imhoff

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Luly Imhoff Killed by Lightning in Switzerland Township.

On Saturday, the 28^th inst., at about 4 pm, a hail and thunder storm passed over the Switzer hills, in the northeast corner of this county, striking the river at Powhattan Point, lasting about thirty minutes. When some minutes after the rain and storm was over a thunderbolt struck Mr. Nich. Walther’s house, knocking down the old gentleman who was standing on the porch, throwing Miss Caroline, the daughter of the house, from the window of the upper story clear back on the bed, splitting the post of the bedstead, running down the corner to the room below where the son, Sam Waithert, was sitting on the lounge by the side of his niece, Miss Lucy Imhoff, the 14 years old daughter of John Imhoff, of Salem township. Sam was knocked out to the middle of the floor, but Luly kept her upright position in the corner of the settee, but was struck stark dead, never moving a muscle. The charge singed her hair over the left ear and entered her body on the back of her neck, is shown by two bloodshot marks the size of dime pieces. A large hole was torn in her dress over her shoulder. Old Mr. Waithert, his son and daughter recovered gradually from the physical shock, but the whole family were so deeply overcome with grief and woe over their visitation that they could hardly gather courage enough to send word to the parents of the child who was taken away from them by such an awe-striking visitation.

Luly Imhoff was buried on Monday forenoon in the Lutheran churchyard, escorted by many hundreds of sympathizing friends of the mourning family.

P.S. – The lightning of the same storm killed a valuable horse of H. Grall, a neighbor of Mr. Waithert, and struck the new dwelling house of Wm. Brill, on Captina Creek, near Powhattan Point, tearing down the chimney. J. R.

Jackson, (Child) Jackson

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 1, 1883

Murder in the Second Degree - The Grand Jury returned an indictment against Alma Jackson, charged with causing the death of her two year old child by drowning, for murder in the second degree. The accused is in jail.

Jackson, Child Jackson

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 23, 1883

Alma Jackson, indicted at the April term of court for murder in the second degree for causing the death of her two year old child by drowning, was arraigned to Court on the 18^th inst., and entered a plea of guilty of manslaughter. The Court sentenced her to confinement in the Peniteniary [sic] for a term of ten years. Alma is not more than 19 years old and possessed of a very low order of intellket [sic].

Jackson, Harry Jackson

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 17, 1883

Alma Jackson Charged With Drowning her Two Year Old Child

Miss Alma Jackson, aged about 20 years, of Lee township, this county, was brought to jail last Sunday evening by Constable Gregg and Mr. Williamson, on a _____ charging her with “taking the life of her son. Harry Jackson, by drowning and other foul means.” We obtained the following particulars from the gentlemen named above:

The Jackson family had arranged to move from Sardis to New Martinsville, West Va., and were going up on the Steamer Courier last Friday evening. When the time came to go aboard the boat, Alma appeared without her boy, a child 2 years and 3 months old. Her brother, Joseph, insisted upon ascertaining the whereabouts of the child, but finally they departed. Samuel Suter then filed an affidavit and Constable Gregg went to New Martinsville and arrested her.

The citizens tracked Alma to Patton’s run, near Esq., Nesbitt’s, where she had been seen between 2 and 4 pm on the 13^th inst., where the child’s hat was found upon the bank and, after considerable search, the dead body of the child was found in the back water. The supposition is that she proposely [sic] threw the boy into the water, but her story is that it accidentally fell in, that she got aboard and tried to save it but could not, and gave as a reason for not making an outcry and calling some one, that she did not want her mother to know about the child’s death.

The fact that the mother made no mention of her child, or what had become of it, to her friends, and the further fact that they did not trouble themselves to remain in Sardis and ascertain the whereabouts, make the affair look like a deliberately planned, cold blooded murder. It might e ascertained, by further investigation, that there are other persons who ought to be in charge of Sheriff Lude.

May 8, 1883 – Court adjourned on Monday, the 30^th ult., to Tuesday, June 26^th, at which time the case of Alma Jackson, indicted for murder in the second degree, will be tried. A number of other indictment cases will be disposed of at the same time.

Kesser, John Kesser

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

John Kesser, a resident of this township, died on Sunday, the 26^th ult. The funeral took place on the 28^th ult., at the R. C. Church cemetery in this place.

Kirkbride, Cornelius Kirkbride

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 31, 1883

On Sunday morning, the 22d inst., the people and especially his relatives at this place, were sorrowfully surprised to learn of the death of Cornelius Kirkbride, of Bridgeport, Ohio, whose remains were brought here on that day for interment. He leaves a wife and three or four children, an aged mother, a brother and two sisters to mourn his unexpected death. – Clarington Independent, 27^th inst.

Kirkland, Mrs. David E. Kirkland

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

An Estimable Lady Killed by an Unknown Assassin – Massillon, O., July 5. –

A ball from a pistol in the hands of a person yet unknown, at an early hour Tuesday morning, ushered into eternity Mrs. David E. Kirkland, a most estimable lady, the wife of one of the most highly respected residents of this city.

Near the hour of two o’clock Mrs. Kirkland was awakened by a noise outside her window. She arose from her bed and went in the direction of the sounds to ascertain their cause, and when directly in front of the window, the lower sash of which was hoisted for ventilation, she was shot by someone standing on the roof of the porch outside. The members of the household were startled by the report of the weapon, and hastily gathered around the prostrate form of the stricken woman. She gasped with great effort that a man had shot her, and died in less than five minutes after the leaden missile struck her.

Knapp, Mr. Knapp

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 17, 1883

Mr. Knapp, of near Stafford, this county, died suddenly one day last week.

Kudeisch, Albert Kudeisch

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 9, 1883

Died - Of typhoid fever, Dec. 27, 1882, after an illness of ten or twelve days, Albert Kudeisch, of Ohio township, aged 21 years and 18 days. His remains were buried at the Evangelical (Mt. Zion) Cemetery. Both funerals were conducted by Rev. Schimmel of Bucklnd. [sic] [The other funeral referred to was that of Charlotte Mueller.]

Kuedseich, Albert Kuedseich (or Kuedeisch)*

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1883

Died - Near Baresville, Ohio, December 27^th, 1882, of Typhoid Fever. Albert K_edseich, born May 14, 1861, aged 21 years, 7 months and 18 days. He leaves father and mother, one brother and three sisters, besides many friends to mourn his loss. Albert was a good, true, and faithful son. He was converted in his 16^th year and ever since bore a clear testimony and was definite with reference to the blessings of holiness, and his life corresponded with his testimony.

Albert was greatly beloved by his schoolmates and friends and all who knew him. He was a great sufferer for a few days but he bore his suffering with christian fortitude and patience until the Father said it was enough, and he fell asleep in Jesus.

His remains were interred in the Mt. Zion cemetery where Rev. Schimel preached his funeral sermon.

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.”

John F. Zeil Hannibal, Ohio, Dec. 30

[Spelling of last name taken from Monroe Co. death record book]

Lawrence, William Lawrence

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 3, 1883

William Lawrence, an aged citizen of Sunsbury township, died last week.

Leisure, Ella Leisure

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 3, 1883

Died - Near Stafford, Ohio, March 15, after a brief illness, Ella, daughter of Israel and Sarah A. Leisure, in the 14^th year of her age.

The deceased was beloved by all who knew her, being naturally dutiful, mild, gentle and amiable. It was her pride to attend Church and Sabbath School. The Sabbath before her death she repaired with joy to the class-room and told the story of the Cross, and the next Thursday was taken suddenly ill of congestion of the brain, and in a few hours passed away to rest. Many friends are left to mourn their loss, but may the Lord sustain them in their sad bereavement by grace divine, and bring them finally to that rest where their beloved Ella has so recently gone.

Dear object of my love, my care,

My never ceasing, tender thought,

And art thou gone? No more to share

With me a world with sorrows fraught.

In His redeeming love I trust,

To Him I can thy soul resign;

I yield thy body to the dust,

Dear Ella ! Now no longer mine. Sopha

Louther, Henry M. Louther

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

Died on November 8^th, of measles Henry M., son of Elias and Louisa Louther, of near Antioch, this county.

Lucas, John Lucas

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 18, 1883

John Lucas, aged 14 years, of Centreville, Belmont county, fell from the loft of a barn on the 7^th inst., and was killed.

Ludwig, George Ludwig

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

Miltonsbur, Ohio Dec. 8, 1883 – It is with regret that we announce the death of George Ludwig, of Wheeling; he died on last Monday morning; his remains were brought to the home of his parents, who reside about three miles west of this place, he was buried on Wednesday, in the German Cemetery, south of town. He was an industrious young man, being 23 years of age; he leaves a wife and child, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The high esteem and respect in which he was held was shown by the large concourse of people that followed his remains to their last resting place. We tender our deepest sympathies to the afflicted.

Mann, Mrs. Mary Mann

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

Died at his residence in Malaga on Saturday, Dec. 1^st, Mrs. Mary Mann, wife of Sinclair Mann, aged 28 years.

Maring, Mr. Jacob Maring

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 26, 1883

Died – Near South Bethany, Indiana, on Thursday, May 17^th, 1883, Mr. Jacob Maring, aged 83 years, 3 months and 23 days.

Mr. Maring was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, January 25^th, 1800; removed with his father to Belmont county, Ohio, in 1808; was married to Miss Rebecca Bruce in 1824; removed to Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio, in 1837 and from thence to Appanoose county, Iowa, in 1857, where his home has been ever since. He had been visiting in Indiana with his son-in-law and daughter, Wm. P. and Mary A. Stull, and other friends, since last October, and was preparing to return to his home in Centerville, Iowa, when he was stricken with apoplexy on the morning of the 15^th, and his son, J. B. Maring, was telegraphed for but did not reach him until death had overtaken him. His remains was brought to Iowa and buried at Exline on Tuesday, the 22d, by the side of his wife who died in March, 1878. He was the father of four girls and two sons, all now living except one daughter who died in 1875, and all present at his funeral, J. B. Maring coming from his home in Nebraska, and Wm. P. and Mary A. Stull from Indiana. Mr. Maring was an excellent citizen, an humble and consistent Christian, having been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church since 1836. He will be missed by his many friends.

Martin, Mary Ethel Martin

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 23, 1883

Died: Nov. 22, 1882. Mary Ethel, daughter of T. W. and E. J. Martin, of Lee township, aged 5 months and 11 days. Mary was a sweet little child, but God in his wisdom has taken her from our embrace to a better world beyond this vale of tears where sorrow never comes.

Safe in the arms of Jesus,

Safe on his gentle breast,

There by his love ‘___ shadowed.

Rest, sweet Ethel, rest. T.W.

Martin, Mrs. Catherine Martin

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 5, 1883

Mrs. Catherine Martin, of Center township, died May 10^th, aged 83 years and 8 days. Mrs. M., was one of the first settlers of this county.

Mason, Mrs. Mary Mason

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

Died on Wednesday, February 14, in Jackson township, Green county, Pa., Mrs. Mary Mason, aged 98 years.

McCauley, Fred McCauley

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

Fred McCauley, son of John McCauley, formerly of the Scott House, died Tuesday morning of consumption. He was about 20 years old and was insane, having recently been brought from the Athens Asylum. His remains were taken to Lebanon, Monroe county, for burial. – Marietta Times, 10^th inst.

McHenry, J. McHenry

Luse, Unknown Luse

Hays, Unknown Hays

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 29, 1883

The Grand Jury of Guernsey County reported last Thursday morning Twenty-six indictments were found. Darius Davis, who killed J. McHenry with a billiard cue, was indicted for manslaughter; James Haun was indicted for perjury, and the rest of the indictments were against liquor sellers. The failed to indict Frazier, the school teacher, who killed young Luse and Hays. Judge Ball charged them especially on this matter as follows: “A school teacher has a right to control his school, but not to kill his pupils; but if, in the exercise of his lawful authority, the pupils should turn on him, and he should be placed in such circumstances as would warrant a reasonable man in believing that he was in great bodily danger, he would not be held to answer for taking life.” This is the second grand jury that has investigated this case with the same result.

McHenry, J. R. McHenry

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 8, 1883

Fatal Billiards – In a saloon row on Thursday afternoon, at Cambridge, Darius David struck J. R. McHenry over the head with a billiard cue, inflicting what was at the time supposed to be a scalp wound, about four inches long. McHenry was entirely conscious and walked to Dr. Moore’s office and had the wound dressed. He then walked home, and complained that he felt very badly from a lick with a club. At eight o’clock that evening he became unconscious, and remained in that state until about eleven o’clock on Saturday, when he died in the doctor’s arms.

McVey, Margaret McVey

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

Margaret McVey, of Bethel township, aged 86 years, died on the 30^th ult.

Merrill, Newton Merrill

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

Fatal Accident – Newton Merrill Crushed to Death by the Upsetting of a Wagon

Last Friday a dreadful accident occurred by which Newton Merrill, of this place, was instantly killed. The deceased and his brother William were engaged in hauling logs for John Gilliland, from the farm of Ellwood Phillips near Hendrysburg. On coming out of the woods to the pike, near the toll gate, there is a steep and siding hill, and Newton was on the upper side, applying the brakes, while his brother was driving. From some cause the wagon slipped and was upset, turning over and landing on the side that had been up hill. The unfortunate man was carried with it, the rubber bar resting on and crushing in his breast. The rim of the hind wheel was on his face and badly mashed one-half of his face and skull. His brother, unable to remove the wagon, went for his father, who was working near, and a physician in Hendrysburg was sent for, but the young man was beyond recovery, and in a few moments was dead. As the load struck him he gave a groan, but never spoke, being at once unconscious. He was placed on the wagon and brought to town. This sad accident deeply impresses us with the fact that in the midst of life we are in death, and no matter how full of sunshine the morning may be shadows are apt to come before the sunset. The deepest sympathy is felt for the relatives of Mr. Merrill, who in a moment, as it were, have lost a loved member of their home circle. Barnesville Enterprise, 6^th inst.

Miller, Jacob Miller

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Jacob Miller, died at his home near Beallsville, Ohio, June 10, 1883, aged 61 years.

He leaves a deeply afflicted companion and five children. Since December 26, 1879 – when he was struck with paralysis – he had been an invalid, but he bore his privations and sufferings with patience and fortitude. He was a member of the M. E. Church, of Beallsville, and highly esteemed in the community. A large concourse attended his funeral.

John A. Wright

Miller, Solomon Miller

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

Died – In Elk township, Noble County, Ohio, on the 3d inst., of dropsy, Solomon Miller, aged 73 years and 29 days.

When one of the old pioneers, so full of years goes to his rest, the life he lived demands more than the simple announcement that it has ceased. The subject of this notice was born on the present site of Cambridge, Oio, on the 4^th of April, 1810, moving with the father’s family. In 1815 to what is now Elk township, Noble County, Ohio. At that time his nearest neighborhood was Barnesville and nearest postoffice Marietta. The whole of Noble County was in a dense wood untouched by man. No churches, no schools, no sign of the refinement or conveniences of life, not even a doctor within thirty miles. Two years before leaving Cambridge his father lost a leg in a fight with hostile Indians. Solomon was one of a family of 24 children, of which only five survive him, one in Ohio, three in Kansas, one in Wisconsin. He lived on the farm on which he died 54 years, and won a large circle of friends by his upright, honorable life. He leaves four children, two sons and two daughters, married and surrounded by intelligent, prosperous families, 29 grand-children, and ten great-grandchildren. Of his posterity only one has been claimed by the reaper, Death. His life was useful, his death peaceful. M.

Miller, Willie Miller

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

A telegram was received in St. Clairsville from Chicago on Tuesday evening, the 3d inst., announcing the drowning in Lake Michigan, of Willie Miller, eldest son of Allen Miller, formerly of Woodsfield. Willie is the grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth Kennon, of St. Clairsville. The body was recovered.

Moore, (son) Moore

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

Accident – The youngest son of Mr. Jackson Moore, living near Freedom, Noble County, aged about seventeen years, accidentally shot himself while out hunting last Friday. The shot took effect in his heart, killing him instantly.

Morris, George Herbert Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 23, 1883

Died – On Sunday morning the 21^st inst., at 6 o’clock, George Herbert, infant son of Everett K. and Louisa Morris, aged 7 weeks and 2 days.

Tender Shepherd, thou hast stilled

Now thy little lamb’s brief weeping

Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild

In its narrow bed ‘tis sleeping!

And no sigh of anguish sore

Heaves that little bosom more.

Mueller, Charlotte Mueller

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 9, 1883

Also, on the same day (December 27, 1882) and buried at the same place Evangelical (Mt. Zion) Cemetery , of dropsy, Charlotte Mueller, aged 71 years and 10 months. Both funerals were conducted by Rev. Schimmel of Bucklnd. [sic] [The other funeral referred to was that of Albert Kudeisch.]

-- Clarington Independent, 5^th inst.

Myers, Miss Ella Myers

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 1, 1883

Died - Of consumption, April 15, 1883, at her home in Bellaire, Ohio, Miss Ella Myers, aged 19 years, 1 month and 6 days. Her remains were interred at Beallsville, April 17, followed by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.

Deceased had lived nearly all of her life near Beallsville where she was born. Few young ladies were held in higher esteem, or were more beloved by either old or young than Ella; she was a firm friend to the right and ministered to the wants of the needy. The home circle is again invaded, another loved one has crossed the river and now blooms in immortal youth, where sickness never enters and death and farewells are unknown, and all tears shall be wiped away and life eternal shall be given. J.J.

Nelling, Unknown Nelling

Atkinson, Ada Atkinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 27, 1883

Old man Nelling, the murderer of Ada Atkinson, in Indiana, was taken from the jail last week by a mob and hanged.

Neuhart, Daniel Neuhart

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

Died – On Saturday, the 13^th inst., of Erysipelas fever, after an illness of one week, Daniel Neuhart Sr., of Woodsfield. The deceased was born in Ruppertsweiler, by Pirmasens, Rheinpfalz, Germany, October 28^th 1828. He located in Monroe county in 1852 and was twice elected Treasurer of the county. Mr. Neuhart was a good citizen. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday and were conducted by the Odd Fellows, of which Order deceased was a member. Members were present from the Lodges at Beallsville, Lewisville and Miltonsburg.

Paith, Three Children Paith

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 20, 1883

Since our last letter, death has reigned in our community and taken away three of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Paith’s children, all died of scarlet fever. The remains were interred in the Potts Cemetery. The unexpected death of these little loved ones who have gone across the Jordan of death, calls for a tribute to their memory from one who has known them well. They were bright and lovely children. The family conclave is broken, but Jesus has said, “suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven,” and now they are waiting the reunion on the celestrial shore.

Children, like the early flower

Often droop and lose their bloom

Pass away in childhood’s home,

To the dark and silent tomb

Bodies laid beneath the sod.

Spirits gone away to God.

God, will gather them again;

On his garden they will grow

On the green and lovely plain

Where the crystal waters flow,

Never more to lay their heads,

Faintly on the cold earth bed. GUY

Parry, Infant child Parry

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 22, 1883

An infant child of Dr. Parry, of Graysville, died last week.

Patton, Ex-Sheriff William D. Patton

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 18, 1883

Ex-Sheriff William D. Patton, for many years a resident of Woodsfield, died in Wheeling, West Va., on the 1^st. inst. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Moundsville on the 2d inst.

Pinkham, Lydia E. Pinkham

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 29, 1883

Lydia E. Pinkham, the medicine woman, died on Friday, the 18^th inst. Her own medicine failed to save her.

Pond, Col. Francis B. Pond

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

Death of Col. F. B. Pond

Col. Francis B. Pond died at his residence in Malta, Morgan County, on Friday, the 21^st inst., of a wound on his temple received on October 13, 1864, in an engagement on the north side of the James River, near Richmond.

The writer served three years with the deceased, who was Colonel of ????? Ohio Regiment, and knew him as a gallant soldier, a true friend, a wise counselor and an excellent gentleman. He was as kind and affectionate to those under his command as a father to his family, denying them nothing within his power to grant. His officers and men loved him and a ringing cheer always greeted him when he appeared on his white horse and announced, just before going into action, “Now, boys, is our time. Forward!”

Since the war Col. Pond has been a great sufferer, but his great talents were not permitted to lie idle. The people of the State elected him Attorney General, and his county sent him to the Legislature four years. Four years since he was elected to the State Senate from the 14^th District, a part of which belongs to this county, and was re-elected two years ago; and while he was a member of the opposite party, we favored his election, partly on the grounds of friendship, but more on account of his being the best qualified, in every particular, for the position.

He leaves a wife whose devotion to him was the admiration of the members of the Senate last Winter, and of all others who knew of her constant care and attention for his failing health. The sympathies of the 62d Ohio go out to her in this her time of great affliction.

A great and good man has fallen. His friends everywhere shed bitter tears of regret. May his soul rest in peace. H. R. W.

Priest, Joe Priest

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 28, 1883

Joe Priest, formerly of Martin’s Ferry, was killed a short time ago in Colorado, by his partner, a boy named Elmer Smith. The killing took place at the Upper Blue mine, near Quandary City on the McCullough Mountains. A Breckinridge, Col. Paper says, that Smith and Priest, who had the reputation of being a bad man, got into a quarrel in the mine tunnel, when both started to the cabin for a Winchester rifle. Smith secured the gun, when Priest attacked him with an ax, and Smith fired the contents of the rifle, some nine or ten shots, into Priest’s body and killed him – Smith gave himself up, and the Justice held him without bail, much to the dissatisfaction of the community, the general opinion being that the killing was justifiable. – St Clairsville Gazette

Robinson, Sol Robinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1883

Sol Robinson, of Sharon, Noble Co., was killed by the cars on Monday morning. He was walking over a trestle north of Belle Valley, when the north bound passenger train came around a curve behind him. The engineer reversed his engine but could not stop the train entirely. In his haste to get away, the old man slipped and fell between the ties and was caught by the engine and cut to pieces. The remains were gathered up and taken back to Caldwell. The unfortunate man was over seventy years of age, and was well known in Noble county. No blame attaches to any one for the accident. Guernsey Times, 11^th inst.

Rouse, Mrs. Nancy Rouse

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

Died on the 5^th inst. Mrs. Nancy Rouse, aged 82 years. Her remains were interred in the Methodist Cemetery at 11 o’clock last Tuesday.

Rubel, Mr. Jacob Rubel

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 17, 1883

Calais Items - Calais, Ohio April 10, 1883

The health of this community is not very good. Almost everybody is attacked with slight cold.

On the sick list this week are Mrs. Effie Atkinson, John H. Goodhart, Jas. W. Betts, Mr. and Mrs. John Stephen, and Mrs. Elizabeth Harshman, an old lady aged 94 years, also Mrs. Elizabeth Pfalzgraf, who is not expected to live. Death has again visited our community Mr. Jacob Rubel, a German citizen, died on Sunday, April 8, 1883, of Pneumonia. His remains were interred today at the German Lutheran Church, (otherwise called the Middle Church) near Lewisville.

Rucker, John Rucker (1)

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

Death of John Rucker - What Caused His Death?

Information was received here last Thursday that John Rucker, of Graysville, had been found dead in his house on Tuesday evening. The particulars of an affray between Rucker and Isaac A. Wilcox of Graysville, on Monday, were related to us as follows:

On Monday evening, Rucker went in to Wilcox’s store to purchase corn and was informed that they had none. Shortly afterwards Rucker saw some one carrying corn away from the store. He then went in and called Wilcox a liar, when Wilcox picked up a heavy poker and dealt him a blow across the fore head. Rucker went home and was not seen again until Tuesday evening when he was found dead at his home, his head and face being swollen and very much discolored.

Rucker was buried on Thursday at 10 o’clock, without any inquest having been held upon his body, or any investigation to ascertain the cause of his death.

The Spirit of Democracy printed a full column regarding the trial.

Rucker, John Rucker (2)

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 20, 1883

The Spirit of Democracy published a full article of the Coroner’s Inquest regarding the death of John Rucker.

Rutherford, E. J. Rutherford

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

A terrible mishap occurred by two freight trains colliding in the Glencoe tunnel near Bellaire, Sunday morning. A engineer, E. J. Rutherford, of Fostoria, was killed, and a fireman, J. N. Hines, of Martinsburg so badly scalded that it is thought he will died. William Graham, of Salenville, this county, was a brakeman on one of the trains and suffered a crushing of his right leg. His injuries it is feared will prove fatal.- Cambridge Herald, 22d inst.

Saxe, William Saxe

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

William Saxe, of Quaker City, aged about sixteen years, shot himself by the accidental discharge of a gun, while crossing a railroad bridge at that place. The gun dropped, striking the hammer, and discharged the whole load into his abdomen, with an unwary tendency. His injuries are supposed to be fatal. Guernsey Times.

Scheel, (twins) Scheel

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

The twin children of Rosana Scheel also died, one this week and the other last week.

Schumacher, Mrs. Schumacher

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 13, 1883

Mrs. Schumacher, wife of Mr. Joseph Schumacher Sr., who resides two miles north-east of Woodsfield, died on Monday, the 5^th inst. The funeral took place on the 7^th inst.

Scott, Isaac Scott

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 27, 1883

Isaac Scott was born in Summit township, Monroe county, Ohio, Jan. 1^st, 1845. He was united in marriage to Hannah J. Denbow in March 1866. In this conjugal relation two children who with the widowed wife still survive him and mourn his absence and untimely departure. By accident on the 8^th of Oct. 1883, he was suddenly called from labor to reward. Bro. Scott was converted in the 18^th year of his age under the labors of Rev. R. Cartwright and joined the M. E. Church which relation he loyaly [sic] sustained until his death. As a Christian he was earnest, steadfast, faithful and joyous. As a husband and father, kind, loving, faithful, spending the energies of his life for the maintenance and comfort of his family. He was ready to go, although, the summons came suddenly. Wife, son, daughter, friends, he waits on the sunny banks of deliverance to greet you in the good morning of Heaven. Be ye ready. Rev. A. W. Gruber

Scott, Isaac Scott

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

A man named Isaac Scott, employed on the B. Z. & C. Railroad, on Wills Creek, was killed on the 8^th inst., by a tree falling upon him.

Scott, James Scott

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

James Scott, of Middlebourne, Guernsey county, died on the 18^th inst, aged 93 years.

Segerser, (wife) Segerser

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

Mrs. Segerser, wife of Andrew Segerser, was buried on the same day, she was aged 63 and an invalid for a number of years.

Sherry, James Sherry

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1883

Mr. James Sherry, of Bellaire, formerly Engineer on No. 2 train, who has been quite ill for several months past, died on Friday the 12^th inst.

Shields, (little son) Shields

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 3, 1883

A little son of Mr. Shields, of this place, died on Thursday, the 29^th ult.

Shrody, Willie Shrody

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

Died - March 6^th, 1883, of scarlet fever, Willie, son of Geo. And Lena Shrody, of Summit township, aged 3 years.

Skillington, John Henry Skillington

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 6, 1883

John Henry Skillington the well known tramp printer, died in a Wheeling hospital, Friday of last week. He has often worked a few days at a time in this office. He was much addicted to strong drink, but was very well informed upon almost every subject. His early home was in Beverly. - Noble County Press, 1^st inst.

Smith, Lyde Smith

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 24, 1883

Pleasant Valley Items - Swasey P. O. Pleasant Valley, O April 16^th, 1883

Editor Spirit: Our community has been visited by death and taken from our midst Lyde Smith who has suffered for years with lung disease.

Smith, Mills Smith

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 28, 1883

Mills Smith, of Greene County, Va., dropped dead just as he was raising his hand to swear that his tax list was correct.

South, Mrs. South

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 25, 1883

Mrs. South, wife of William South, of Switzerland township died on the 14^th inst. Her remains were interred in the Ruble Cemetery on the 16^th inst.

Stauffer, N. Stauffer

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 15, 1883

N. Stauffer, an aged citizen of Salem township, died on the 27^th ult.

Steadman, General James B. Steadman

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 23, 1883

A Brave Soldier’s Funeral – Toledo, OH. – October 18 – The funeral of General James B. Steadman, will take place in Toledo on Monday, October 22d, at 2:30pm, under the suspices [sic] of the Forsyth Post Grand Army of the Republic.

Steedman, Gen. James B. Steedman

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 30, 1883

Gen. James B. Steedman, “the hero of Chickamauga” died at his residence in Toledo, O., on Thursday, the 18^th inst., and was buried with military honors on Monday.

November 13, 1883 – Gen. Steedman’s oldest son by his last wife is named Samuel Jones Tilden Steedman. Mr. Tilden will take charge of the four-year-old lad and educate him.

Steel, Sela Steel

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Sela Steel died at the home of her son, Alfred Steel, near Cameron, Monroe County, Ohio, May 27, 1883, aged 80 years or more.

Her husband, Samuel Steel, died in 1874. Seven of their twelve children survive them. “Mother Steel”, as she was familiarly termed, was a member of the M. E. Church between 60 and 65 years. For about a year preceding her death she was confined to her bed. Her pathway to the tomb was smoothed by the consolations of religion. Like a ripe shock of corn she was gathered into the Heavenly garner. John A. Wright

Stephen, Infant son Stephen

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 22, 1883

Died – May 9, an infant son of J. R. and M. L. Stephen, aged 5 months.

Strahl, Jesse Strahl

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 22, 1883

Jesse Strahl, aged about 70 years, who resided two miles south of Barnesville, was found dead in the public road on Tuesday. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of his death. He complained to his wife in the morning of a pain in the region of the heart, but continued to go about as usual. He was met in the road and talked with by John Bailey, a neighbor, probably not more than fifteen minutes before his death. He was then quite talkative and lively, and seemingly in his usual health. - St. Clairsville Gazette, 17^th inst.

Stubbs, R. W. Stubbs

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

One of the three men in jail at Des Moines, charged with the murder of R. W. Stubbs at Polk City, Iowa, has made a confession, implicating himself and both the others, and charging one of his associates with direct commission of the deed. The murdered man was a cousin of Ault or Coffland of this place. - St. Clairsville Gazette

Teats, David Teats

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

Horrible Affair – Columbus, Nov. 29 –

Isaac White aged 28, only son of Mrs. White residing at Pharisburg Union County, on returning home at a late hour Tuesday night, found a neighbor named David Teats occupying the bed with his mother. Without a word of warning White got his revolver, went into the room, shot Teats three times, killing him instantly. He then departed for Marysville where he surrendered to the authorities. Great excitement exists. Mrs. White is aged 55 and has all her life borne a good character. Teats, the man killed, does not stand very high in the community. Isaac White is a well behaved young man, and declares he killed Teats deliberately and does not regret the act.

Some of our exchanges say that young White has the sympathy of the community. It may be so. But to the outside world it would seem one, at least, of the shots would not have gone astray had it lodged in the breast of the abandoned and disgraced mother. And the young and helpless children of Teats – if he have any – and who may be dependent on him for the necessaries of life, will not be able to see the reason why Mrs. White should be spared.

Later information discloses the fact that Teats leaves a wife with eight young children.

Teeman, Wm. Teeman

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 30, 1883

Tillie Teeman, widow of Wm. Teeman, deceased, has sold off her household goods &c, and will make her home with her father, Geo. Smith.

Thomas, Jerod Thomas

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

Miss Mary Thomas, of Woodsfield, was here this week, attending the funeral services of her uncle, (Jerod Thomas), who died Nov. 26^th, aged 53 years. He had been suffering for some time in the past, with a disease of the Lungs. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Crum’s Ridge Church, on Wednesday. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his loss. He died about six o’clock in the evening after having twice been to his grocery during the day. Carlisle Cor. Caldwell Journal.

Unknown, Man Unknown

Unknown, Wife Unknown

Unknown, Three Children Unknown

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 30, 1883

At Newcomerstown, Ohio, a man killed his wife, three children and himself.

Unknown, Two unknown students

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 27, 1883

Frazier, the school teacher, who stabbed two of his pupils to death at Cumberland, Guernsey county, some time ago, has been indicted for carrying concealed weapons.

Unknown

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 17, 1883

An Italian, working on the B. Z. & C. Railroad, under Sulesberger & Stoehr, near Cumberland, Guernsey county, was killed one day last week by a cart upsetting and falling upon him.

Unknown

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 16, 1883

An old lady, (whose name we could not learn), an aunt of Mr. Geo. Lude’s, died at his house on Monday night -. Funeral took place on Wednesday.

Unknown

West, George West

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 7, 1883

Bellaire Tribune, 30^th ult. – Murder Will Out – A Crime Hidden for Seventeen Years Come To Light at Last.

Seventeen years ago a man whose name cannot now be recalled, came to Washington county and made his headquarters at Matamoras, going from there into the surrounding country, being interested in the purchase of oil lands. – He seemed to have plenty of money, drove good horses, and became generally well known. Suddenly he disappeared as completely as though the earth had opened and swallowed him up. – His horses, wagon and gold watch were found in the possession of a man named Ward, who claimed to have purchased them from their owner; but many persons suspected that he had murdered the speculator, and this suspicion was strengthened when afterwards Ward, who had hitherto been a poor farmer, sold out and came to Matamoras, where he purchased a hotel and made a display of money altogether out of place when his previous poverty was considered. – However, the matter was never pressed, and about four years ago the suspected man died.

Now comes the strange part of the story. Living about four miles from Matamoras, in what is known through out the county as the “Yellow House,” was one George West, a leading merchant and highly respected businessman. About the first of April he took sick, and on his death bed he confessed to the murder of the oil speculator. He said that he could not die until he had divulged his guilty secret. His story was that he and Ward with a man named Kirkbride, who now runs a butcher shop in Matamoras, were the murderers. - Ward and he holding the victim while Kirkbride cut his throat. The body was then thrown into a well the location of which the dying man disclosed. He spoke of a ring upon the victim’s finger, which they had not removed. The well was searched, and a human skull brought to light. The search is still in progress.

The excitement in the neighborhood is intense, and Kirkbride will undoubtedly be arrested as soon as discovered. He has not been in his shop for several weeks, and his whereabouts are not definitely known. This is another and striking instance of the truth of the old adage that “Murder will out”. Our information was gleaned from a private letter from Matamoras, and is entirely reliable.

It is a fact, that an oil speculator disappeared back of Matamoras about the time stated, that Jesse Ward, now dead, afterwards opened a hotel in Matamoras, that George West, deceased, lived at the “Yellow House,” and that Ward was in possession of the horses, carriage and watch of the missing oil speculator.

But it is a mistake, that West, when on his death-bed, or at any other time, confessed any knowledge or participation in the murder, if a murder was committed.

There is an old, unused well on the Ward farm, but no skull had been discovered in it to Monday, the 30^th ult. In fact, no search had been made. Mr. Josiah Davis, of Woodsfield, informed us last week that Ward’s son, who resides on the farm, intends to have the well cleaned out to satisfy himself as to the truth or falsehood of the many reports in circulation.

The following letter is published to clear away the cloud that is over the reputation of the deceased man, West:

There is a report in circulation that George West, who died last winter at his residence, near Matamoras, did, on his death bed, make confession to Rev. Thomas Cline, his spiritual adviser, and his brother in-law, Mr. Graham, that he, George West, J. Ward, deceased, and Andrew Kirkbride, of Matamoras, did about seventeen years ago kill an oil speculator near Cow Run. Through the request of friends, I, Josiah Davis of Woodsfield, formerly of Matamoras, went and interviewed the parties, Cline and Graham, and they said it was a base lie and that there was no truth in the report as far as Mr. West was concerned. The reliable Matamoras correspondent was evidently not well posted regarding Mr. West’s illness, date of death and so forth. We are positive that Mr. West died in December, 1882, and that he made no statement whatever in relation to the murdered oil speculator.

Josiah Davis

Woodsfield, Ohio

Ward, Jesse Ward

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 28, 1883

We were informed last week that two wells on the farm of Jesse Ward deceased, back of Matamoras, Washington county, had been opened in the search for the missing oil speculator, said to have been murdered there in 1864, but no remains were found. There is a terrible mystery connected with the affair that no one seems able to fathom.

Weisend, Jacob Weisend (1)

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 29, 1883

Jacob Weisend, who resided on Wills Creek, this county, died on the 27^th inst.

Weisend, Jacob Weisend Sr. (2)

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 5, 1883

Died – Sunday, May 27, Jacob Weisend Sr., with cancer of the stomach. The deceased was interred to-day at the Wills Creek Cemetery.

Williams, Bessie May Williams

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 11, 1883

Died near Rinard’s Mill, Ohio, November 28, 1883, with spinal affection of the back and neck, Bessie May, only child of John W. and Hannah E. Williams, aged 4 months and 18 days.

Williams, Mr. Williams

Fowler, Robert Fowler

Harshman, Mrs. Elizabeth Harshman

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 4, 1883

Seneca Township Items

Three of our aged citizens have been called to try the unalterable laws of a never-ending eternity: Mr. Williams, father of ex-Senator Williams, Mr. Robert Fowler and Mrs. Elizabeth Harshman. The last named died to-day. Thus it is they are passing away to join the company of their departed friends in the glorious spirit land.

Witten, (little daughter) Witten

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 13, 1883

A little daughter of Joseph and Kate Witten, died March 6^th. Funeral services took place on the 7^th. A large number of friends and relatives were present.

Witten, Infant Daughter Witten

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 20, 1883

Died – On March 5^th, infant daughter of Joseph and Kate Witten, age 7 months and 5 days.

God has called our little Sallie;

Lonely are our hearts to-day;

For the one we loved so dearly,

Has forever passed away.

Workman, Harrison Workman

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 13, 1883

Murdered by Indians -- The following account of the murder of Harrison Workman, an old Wheeling boy, is taken from Saturday’s Steubenville Herald: “Harrison Workman, a former resident of this city, was found murdered by Indians in Wyoming a few weeks ago. He was a son of James and Mary Workman and was born on Wheeling Island, in September, 1852. In the spring of 1869 he moved with his parents to Wood County, W. Va., and then he came to Steubenville and learned the plastering trade with Jacob Ault. With his parents he moved to Stafford county, Kansas, about six years ago, and left Kansas about three years ago for Wyoming Territory. He took a trip upon the Yellowstone river in Montana on his was back, and he and his partner came to Shell Creek, Wyoming, about November 1^st, last, and said they were going to Fort Washakie to sell some furs. They had five good horses, two good riding stallions, two pack saddles, a Colt’s revolver and a field glass. They were found by a party of surveyors on November 17, 1882, about twenty five miles from Shell Creek Ranch. They were supposed to have been killed by Indians. There were about fifteen Indians from Montana in that section at the time, who had no permission from their agent to be absent from their reservation. They were ordered by the officers to return at once, and the supposition is that these Indians were angry at being ordered away, and while in that temper met these two men and killed them. Both were shot in the head, and Mr. Workman’s partner had been shot in the body also. When found his partner had been badly torn by wolves. From four to six inches of snow had fallen and melted away, and it being a range where hundreds of cattle grazed up and down the river, no trail of the murderers could be discovered. Everything was taken except their clothing.

Workman, Jesse H. Workman

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 10, 1883

Jesse H. Workman, a young married man of Coshocton, committed suicide Monday night, by taking Paris Green. He has been drinking heavily for several years, but leaves $12,000 in money, having inherited a large fortune from his father.

Yost, Mrs. Elizabeth Yost

Source: Spirit of Democracy February 13, 1883

Mrs. Elizabeth Yost, wife of Jacob Yost Sr., of this place, died very suddenly on Wednesday evening, the 24^th ult. She was at home all alone when death suddenly came to her. She was found lying on the kitchen floor about 8 o’clock, and had been dead but an hour or so, as she had just been across the street to her daughter’s Mrs. Scherzinger a short time before. The cause of her death is attributed to apoplexy. She had lived her three score and three years, three months and five days. The funeral took place on Saturday. Rev. A. J. Bartels, of Baresville, preached the funeral discourse in the German Church to a large crowd. Her remains were deposited in the Woodland Cemetery of this township. Mrs. Yost was the mother of eleven children, - four girls and seven boys, nine of whom survive her and all but one live in or near this county. - Clarington Independent, 2d inst.

Young, William Young

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 4, 1883

William Young, an aged and well-known farmer residing near South Olive, Noble County, while returning from Caldwell Tuesday night lost his way and fell over a ledge of rocks, about thirty feet, crushing his skull and killing him instantly. He was noticed to be intoxicated during the day.

Zeisiger, Jacob Zeisiger

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 30, 1883

Ohio v. Samuel Zonker

Indictment--Murder in the Second Degree

Plea--Not Guilty

The case of Ohio vs. Samuel Zonker, indicted for murder in the second degree was called in Court on Monday, the 22d inst.

On the 22d of April, 1882 in the town of Cameron, Adams township, this county, Samuel Zonker and Jacob Zeisiger had a difficulty in which it is alleged in the indictment that Zonker stabbed and cut Zeisiger and that he died from the wounds then and there inflicted, four days afterward, on the 26^th day of April.

On this day, the Spirit of Democracy, featured two full pages regarding the trial. The end of the second page finishes with:

The Jury returned into Court at 4 ½ o’clock.

Clerk - Gentlemen, have you agreed upon a verdict?

Foreman - We have.

Deputy Clerk Okey then read the verdict which was that the defendant was Not Guilty as he stood charged in the indictment.

Immediately upon the reading of the verdict Zonker’s lawyers and others surrounded and congratulated him, and the Court, upon motion of A.J. Pearson, Esq., ordered that he be released from his recognizance and discharged.

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