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Sagerer,
Ignatius Sagerer
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Rev. Ignatius Sagerer, the former pastor of
Burkhart on Tuesday morning. Father Sagerer resigned his charge last January.
He went to St. Anthony’s hospital at
There was an immence attendance which overtaxed the capacity
of the church. The impressive ceremonies of the Catholic church were carried
out with the greatest solemnity. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hartly celebrated a pontifical
requiem
A special train brought about one hundred and fifty persons
from Woodsfield and way stations. The C.M.B.A. society of Woodsfield of which
Father Sagerer was a member attended the funeral in a body. Bishop Hartley
preached the sermon. He spoke in a most feeling manner of the office of the
priesthood and made many pathetic allusions to the deceased priest.
Father Sagerer was, by his request, buried at the side of the
church. Here his body will repose, being a constant reminder to his spiritual
children of the years of service and devotion spent for their welfare. May his
soul rest in peace.
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel S. Sanford of Clarington died Sunday of last week. He
was 81 years of age and had been a resident of Clarington for many years.
Deceased was a member of the
Spirit of Democracy,
The dark angel of death has visited our home and took from us
our beloved husband and father. [d. October 13, 1905]
Henry Schaffer was 75 years old; he leaves to mourn, a wife
and six children: Mrs. Barbara Mahoney, Mr. Adam Schaffer, Mrs. Louis Stoehr,
Mr. Philip Schaffer of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Cornelius Gallaher of Edwina, Mrs.
William Stoehr of New Martinsville, W.Va., and a large circle of relatives and
friends.
The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the entire
community, and hope they may find comfort and consolation in their sorrowing
moments, and hope that dear father is at rest and that as he has done with toil
and suffering on this earth, he has gone to meet his blessed Savior.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north;
And start to set,
But thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh death.
.
Farewell dear father, thou has left us,
We’ll meet thee here no more;
Thy welcome voice we will not hear
Until we meet on the other shore.
.
Busy were the
loving hands
Of the wife and mother dear
Trying to assuage thy suffering,
Fearing that the end was near.
.
Dear father how we miss thee
We miss thy kind and willing hands,
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
.
Sleep, father, sleep, thy work is done,
Life’s pilgrimage is o’er;
Thy new eternal life begun
On that bright and crystal shore. D. S.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ann Schell, aged 70 years, relict of Jacob Schell,
formerly of near Woodsfield, died at her home at__(can’t read), Kansas a few
days since.
Deceased was a member of the M.E. church.
Several children are left, besides many relatives in
Spirit of Democracy,
August Schneider, a much respected citizen, died at his home
near Morton April 27th. He had been ill for several weeks from
pneumonia.
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Jeurgen, were held at
the Salem Luthern church Saturday afternoon, April 29th . The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Schumacher,
Mary Schumacher nee Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Schumacher, aged 61 years, wife of Mr. George
Schumacher of near Woodsfield, died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Paulus of Eastern Row
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was conducted by
Rev. Father T.A. Goebel, interment in the Catholic church cemetery. The
attendance at the funeral was possibly the largest ever witnessed in
Woodsfield.
Spirit of Democracy,
James Scott, aged about 40 years, of Whitten, accidentally
shot himself Saturday while going through a wire fence. The hammer of the gun
caught and the charge was exploded, the ball striking him in the center of the
forehead.
He died in a few moments.
He leaves a wife and several children. One daughter, aged ten
years, who had been ill with diphtheria, died shortly after her father and both
laid dead in the home Sunday. [d. November 25, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
J.M. Seals, aged about 37 years, of Moundsville, died
He leaves a wife and four children. Deceased was a brother of
W.W. Seals of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Saturday; interment at Beallsville.
Spirit of Democracy,
Friday night October 13th occurred the death of
Henry Shaffer of near Woodsfield. He was born
He came to
In July 1855 he was married to Salomen, nee Wagonheim. To this
union nine children were given, three of whom died in youth.
Deceased is survived by his six children and widow.
His funeral took place Sunday from the Evangelical church,
Rev. H. M. Wiesecke officiating. Interment was made in the Woodsfield cemetery.
The number of his days were 75 years, 5
months and 7 days. Mr. Shaffer was formerly a resident of Woodsfield and will
be kindly remembered by all his old acquaintances. He was a quiet peaceable
citizen, an obliging neighbor and friend, always ready to assist anyone who was
in need. May he rest in peace.
Spirit of Democracy,
Josiah Shaw, aged 77 years, of Round Bottom, died
Deceased had been a member of the Christian church for many
years and was a veteran of the late Civil War.
His remains were laid to rest in the
Sheckles,
(Young Child) Sheckles
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of John Sheckles of Fifteen was buried at
Shockling,
(Young Child) Shockling
Spirit of Democracy,
A three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. August Shockling of___,
Noble county, fell into a
bucket of boiling water and died from the effects of the scalding in a few
moments.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday morning,
Little Doyce was not only a favorite in the home where he is
so sadly missed, but by all who knew his ever smiling face. He is survived by a
father, mother, and one little sister, a little brother having died a little
over a year ago.
The beautiful little white casket was borne to the
The Good Shepherd has taken a little lamb that the flock may
follow.
Little Doyce, we have lain thee
In the loving graves embrace;
But thy memory will be cherished,
‘Till we see thy heavenly
face.
.
Though cast down, we’re not
forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou dids’t give and thou has
taken,
Blessed Lord, Thy will be
done.
Spirit of Democracy,
Rodger, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simpson of
[ b.
Spirit of Democracy,
George Slater of
Spirit of Democracy,
Andrew Smith, aged 80 years, of Shadyside, died last week from
paralysis. He was a veteran of the late civil war and served as captain in the
77th regiment.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Smith, aged about seventy-five years, died
Sunday evening at her home in
The deceased was well and favorably known in that vicinity
where it was synonymous with the faith she professed. For fifty years she had
been a member of the Methodist church. She was the mother of a large family of
children all of whom are grown. At the time of her death she was living with
her daughter, Mrs. Amanda Hartline. Interment Wednesday in Jerusalem cemetery.
[d. February 5, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Louisa Smith, aged 51 years, wife of John Smith, died
Friday
[d. August 25, 1905] from
consumption. A husband and ten children are left.
The funeral took place Sunday, conducted by Rev. Hawk.
Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Mrs. Smith had been a sufferer for many years and the burdens
of life were sometime heavy to carry.
She had been a member of the Christian church for many years.
Source: The Geauga Republican, [Chardon, Ohio]; 6
Dec 1905
Last Monday, while Orlan Smith was at the barn caring for
his stock, he was stricken with paralysis of the right side. He failed steadily until death came on
Thursday, at 4 o'clock p. m. Funeral
was held at the home on Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. Moody, of Hiram,
officiating.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John P. Spriggs, who has been in feeble health for several
months, passed from this life into the life beyond Friday morning,
He was born in
In the death of John P. Spriggs,
As a lawyer Mr. Spriggs ranked with the very first and most
successful in eastern
Within the limits of human imperfection John P. Spriggs was a
model of all those noble virtues comprehended in the term “Honorable.” He was
true to his friends, true to the people, and true to every trust reposed in
him; and in his intercourse with his fellow men he was Truth himself.
To all our people his death carries a feeling of sorrow; while
those who knew him best, and were bound to him by ties of affection, realize
that a part of their lives has gone out of the world with him.
The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon under the
auspices of the Masonic Fraternity of Woodsfield of which Order he was a
member. He served as Master of Monroe Lodge No. 189 for a number of years. He
was also High Priest of Woodsfield Chapter when it existed. Rev. Hawk was the
officiating minister. The Masons from Sunbury Lodge of Beallsville attended in
a body while members of the Order from other places were also present. The
Masonic Fraternity led the procession and was followed by the members of the
Monroe County Bar. The floral tributes were never surpassed at this place.
A dutiful and loving wife and three children are left to
mourn. McClellan and Thurman of Woodsfield and Mrs. D.L. Spriggs of Joplin,
Missouri.
The writer joins the family in their sad bereavement and feels
that one of his best friends and advisors is no more. May he rest in peace and
may his good counsels and examples be remembered by all.
Those in attendance from a distance were: D.S. Spriggs, esq.,
of Bellaire; Miss Ethel Spriggs, teacher in the public schools of
Spriggs. John P. Spriggs 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Eulogy on the Life and Public
Services of Hon. John P. Spriggs, Delivered by Hon. D.E. Yost, Before the
Monroe County Bar Association, Sunday, May 14, 1905.
Mr. Chairman and Fellow
Members of the Monroe County Bar:
You have assigned me the difficult task of portraying the
matchless worth, unsullied character and rugged manhood of our fallen
chieftain, the Hon. John P. Spriggs.
He first saw the light of day in
In 1897 Mr. Spriggs was honored by the democrats of the state
as their candidate for Supreme Judge and his opponent had 2600 less votes than
the remainder of the republican ticket.
Although highly honored by his people in county, district and
state his illustrious public career was but a reflex of his many private
virtues and today the widow and the orphan in many a humble home nestling midst
the sun-lit hills of “Old Monroe” will vie with the rich and powerful in
placing an offering upon the altar of his memory.
As a lawyer and advocate he had few if any equals at this bar.
He always mastered the law of his case thoroughly and depended for success upon
the merits and justice of his own cause rather than upon the weakness of his
adversary. As a beginner I often sought his counsel and advice and I never
returned empty handed from my quest, always urbane and courteous he impressed
you at once as a man possessing pure motives and imbued with lofty ideals of
life.
No thought here expressed can add to or detract from his
position in the annals of the race. A few short months ago he was active,
alert, and vigorus in the practice of his profession, now after life’s fitful
fever canopied by the azure dome of heaven and surrounded by the opening buds
of springtime, he sleeps well.
It is but fitting that we should thus gather round the
counsel-table and receive lessons of hope and inspiration from an examination
of his well spent life. Whether in our homes by our firesides or in the sterner
conflicts of the forum, his voice will be heard no more, he has reached his
journey’s end. The house of mourning is ever set over against the house of
mirth. One by one swiftly and silently as the falling of the autumn leaves, the
angel reaper thrusts in his sickle and garners the golden grain. John P.
Spriggs has been called to practice before the judge of the living and the dead
and we pause a moment in the onward rush of a busy world to pay the passing
tribute of a sigh and drop a garland of forgetmenots upon his new made grave.
We write his virtues upon the rock and his vices if he
possessed any upon the sand, ever remembering that we too are moving upon the
level of time to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler
returns. We leave him upon the shining sand which marks the brink of the river
that flows through the valley of the shadow of death and commend his spirit to
Him who said: “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me
though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in
me shall never die.”
Weep not for him who dieth,
For he sleeps and is at rest;
And the couch whereon he lieth,
Is the green earth’s quiet
breast.
Spirit of Democracy,
William B. Starkey was born at Steinersville,
He was married
In the years of 1880 and 1881 he attended the Normal school at
Brother Starkey was a great reader, a deep thinker, and a
close observer.
He obeyed the gospel and became a member of the church at
Captina,
The funeral was conducted by Rev. D.W. Harkins of Woodsfield.
All was done that loving hands could do until we said our last
good-bye with sad hearts to meet no more on earth. His only living sister, Mrs.
Clara Pittman, was present. “Weep not dear friends, we will meet again, some
sweet day.”
A very large audience was
present to show their high regards for their neighbor and friend. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of the entire community. Sleep on dear brother in rest
and peace until Jesus comes then shall we awake in his likeness. H.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Louis Stegner of
Spirit of Democracy,
Ludwig Stegner was born
In 1847 he was married to
Miss Barbara Goertter. Ten children were born to this union—four sons and six
daughters.
He died
A host of friends gathered at
the church to do him the last honor. He was buried in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. W. D. Stephens, a veteran minister of the M.E. church
died at his late home at Scio last week.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday occurred the death of Willie Stidd, aged 3 years,
eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stidd of
Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at
Stoehr,
Louisa Stoehr nee Goetler
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louisa Stoehr, wife of Recorder Louis Stoehr, died at her
home on
Mrs. Stoehr’s maiden name was Goetler. She was born near
She was married to Mr. Louis Stoehr
Mrs. Stoehr was noted for her good qualities. She was a member
of the Luthern church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a devoted
wife, a kind mother and a good neighbor.
The funeral services were held Monday and were conducted
byRev. Theo Hafele. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Mrs. Stoehr and his children have the sympathy of many friends
in Woodsfield and throughout
Card of Thanks—We take this method of extending our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during the sickness
and death of our dear wife and mother. LOUIS
STOEHR, EMMA STOEHR AND WILLIAM STOEHR
Strickling,
Charles Strickling
Spirit of Democracy,
The Bellaire Independent of June 6, says: Charles Strickling,
aged 11 years, son of Joseph Strickling, a drayman, and Charles Linegar, aged 8
years, son of George Linegar, a plasterer, were drowned in Sunfish Creek, near
Clarington, Monday evening about
Strickling, Jacob Strickling 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Jacob Strickling Sunday, April 30, caused general
regret throughout this entire community. Mr. Strickling was a patient sufferer
but for a few days with inflammation of the bowels when death came peacefully
to him and the life of one who was a dutiful husband, a kind father, a good
neighbor and a genuine Christian was ended.
He was born in
On
Deceased became a member of
the Christian church when quite young and through all his life he never forgot
the sacred vows he made. He lived the true life of a Christian. He was not
loved by his relatives alone but commanded the respect and gained the affection
of all who knew him.
The funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon, May 2, and were
conducted by Rev. Bert McVay. The remains were followed to their last resting
place in the Barber cemetery by a large concourse of friends.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given;
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Strickling, aged 55 years, of near Woodsfield, died
Sunday from inflammation of the bowels.
Five children are left.
The funeral took place Tuesday; interment at Barber Ridge
cemetery. Rev. Bert McVey conducted the services. Deceased was a member of the
Christian church and an honest upright man. [d. April 30, 1905]
Strickling,
Selba Strickling 2nd obit
Linegar,
Charles Linegar 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
A double drowning took place here Monday evening, June 5. The
unfortunate victims of the sad accident were Selba Strickling, 10 year old son
of Joseph Strickling, and Charles Linegar the seven-year-old boy of George
Linegar. The two boys, together with two of their playmates were bathing in the
creek a short distance from town and it is supposed they ventured too far into
the deep water and drowned. Neither of the two boys could swim.
The funerals of both boys
were held Wednesday at the same time from the M.E. church. Interment in the Clarington
cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Suppes, aged 28 years, died at his home in Cameron
October 18th from consumption.
A wife and one child is left.
Deceased was a member of the Christian church and enjoyed the
respect of many friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jonathan Taylor, aged 55 years, who resided near Cameron, died
Monday morning from general debility. It will be remembered that Mr. Taylor
recently attempted suicide by cutting his throat.[d.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mollie O. Taylor, aged 21 years, five months and eighteen
days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Western and Catherine Taylor, died at
Miss Taylor had been visiting her sister at
Several physicians were present at the autopsy which was
performed by Dr. F.C. Huth assisted by Dr. W.E. Fulton.
The affair created considerable excitement and much
speculation as to when, where and by whom the operation had been performed. It
is hoped that the authorities will put forth every effort to ferret out the guilty
parties and bring them to justice.
The remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the Bracy
cemetery near Woodsfield Saturday, services being conducted by Rev. D.W.
Harkins.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Thomas of New Matamoras, relict of David Thomas,
died December 16th .
Three children are left.
Deceased was a sister of Mr. W.W. Glesenkamp of Woodsfield,
and was a lady who enjoyed the respect of a wide circle of friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Sunday at
Funeral services Tuesday. Interment in Sardis cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Bryon Tillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tillett, died at his
home at Baileys Mills,
Our hopes are shattered: he is dead. It is true. Yet it seems
like a dream for but a few days ago he was among his playmates. He seemed full
of hope and energy. He was their only child and naturally his parents love
centered in the brightest hopes of the future for their dear boy. May God
comfort the grief stricken father and the heart broken mother in their darkest
days of their lives. The Lord’s will be done and when life is over may we be
with our friend in heaven is our prayer.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which home ever wake to weep. D
and L.L.
Spirit of Democracy,
Seldom has our town been more thoroughly stirred to profound
regret than when it announced last Saturday evening that Clifton Tipton was
dead. While the end was not entirely unexpected yet its apparent suddenness was
a surprise.
Mr. Tipton was born in
His education was received in the public schools and after
teaching for a few years, he completed a course in business training at the
Leaving there he went to
For Cliff, as he was familiarly known, was felt the greatest
sympathy in his affliction. All that loving kindness could suggest or sympathetic
intelligence could devise, was done but to no avail. The grim destroyer had
marked him and after a noble struggle in which his manly fortitude sought
supremacy, he met defeat and death in the manner he had lived. A large
concourse of friends followed him to the cemetery, the older members of the
community, conjointly with the children, paying him tearful tribute. The
services conducted by Rev. Hawk of Woodsfield, were very impressive.
Standing beside the new made grave, looking beyond the shores
of time, we know, that he, though lost to mortal vision, is only waiting beyond
the river to welcome us to our eternal home. His faith in his convictions of
right, his obedience to the demands of
honor and integrity, his love for kindred and friends made it possible
for him to approach the Great unknowable like “one who lies down to pleasant
dreams,” and auger for him his reward.
May the gentle breezes at even tide blow sweet requiem o’er
his manes and the twilight dew fall like an angel’s tears to moisten his turfy
bed. Tomorrow’s suns will scatter over his lowly resting place his gladsome
rays; in the hush of tomorrow’s nights the rays of countless stars will fall
athwart his grave, but when man’s eye no longer sees these manifestations of
God’s handiwork, the kindly influence of his life and character will live on
unaltered and unchanged amid the countless activities of human kind. As a
child, schoolmate, comrade, and man, we loved him.
[d. September 16, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
The community was terribly shocked Tuesday morning when they
learned of Prof. Charles Troy’s death which occurred at his home in
Mr. Troy had only been ill about eighteen days with typhoid
fever and while his condition did not seem serious and he was materially better
Monday evening; during the night there was a change for the worse, he having a
hemorrhage of the brain. This complication was more than he could stand and he
sank rapidly, the angel of death claiming him shortly after
Mr. Troy was one of
He was a consistent member of the M.E. church. He was also a
member of the I.O.O.F., K.of P., and O.V.A.M. lodges.
The I.O.O.F. assisted by the K. of P. lodge, had charge of the funeral services which were held from
the Evangelical church on account of repairs being made on the M.E. church,
Thursday forenoon. Rev. E.O. Morris officiated, assisted by Rev. Austin Wilson.
The services were very impressive. At their conclusion the remains were
conveyed to Clarington cemetery for interment. [d. July 18, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Prof. Charles Troy died at
his home at
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge and a faithful
member of the M.E. church.
The funeral will take place
to-day at Clarington. A wife and two children are left. [d. July 18, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Truax was born
A few months ago, he and his wife left their home at
Beallsville and went to
He leaves a wife, daughter and two sons, one son having
preceded him to the spirit land.
He united with the Baptist church in the year 1849.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott of the M.E.
church, assisted by Elder Hines of the Christian church. The remains were
followed to the beautiful village, city of the dead, and laid to rest until God
shall call him from that rest to “Home Sweet Home.”
Thro the dark valley and shadow of death
His spirit has passed to its home in the skie’s;
Soon to mingle with dust, low the green sod beneath
His body shall rest, till Christ bids it arise.
.
Thro’ the chill waters and across the dark flood,
The boatman has carried our neighbor and friend;
But ‘tis sweet to reflect that thro’ Christs precious
blood,
On banks of deliverance his joys never end. A FRIEND
Spirit of Democracy,
J. M. Truex, aged 19 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shell Truex,
died
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church
Friday following, conducted by Rev. J.H. Hawk. Interment was in Woodsfield
cemetery.
Deceased was born in Bellaire and was a young man who enjoyed
the respect of many acquaintances. The bereaved parents and family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Milton Turner, one of the best known men in Guernsey
county and a maimed veteran of the civil war, died at his home [d. Feb. 1,
1905] in
Deceased was prominent in politics, being a staunch Democrat,
and had filled various positions of trust, being at one time a member of the
State Board of Equalization, treasurer of Guernsey county, and custodian of the
flag room at the capital in
Underwood, Mrs. Albert Underwood
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Albert Underwood, aged 33 years, died
A husband and five children are left.
The funeral took place Friday conducted by Rev. J.A. Hines;
interment at
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Mrs. P.C. Urpman, which occurred Sunday
afternoon from the German Evangelical church was one of the largest ever seen
in Clarington. All Sunday forenoon scores of friends of the dead called at the
home to see the remains and dozens of floral offerings of the most handsome
designs were received. Friends and relatives were here from different parts of
the country.
The interment was made in family lot in Clarington cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant daughter of Thomas Vanness of near Twilight died
Wednesday night of last week. [d. May 10, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Probate Judge Hobbs received word from
Mr. Andrew Burgbacher, the guardian, went to
Deceased was about 46 years of age. A wife and children are
left.
Spirit of Democracy,
General Lew Wallace, the famous author of Ben Hur died at his
home in
Walter,
Louisa R. Hoffmeister Walter nee Hoff
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday morning,
Louisa R. Walter was the second daughter of Frederick and
Margaret Hoff. She was born
She was united in marriage to
Herman Hoffmeister
Five years later she married
Frederick Walter of Miltonsburg who departed this life
She had been in poor health
for several months, but no one thought her end was so near until a few days
previous to her departure, when she was stricken very ill, which continued to
grow worse until God released her of her home of eternal happiness, where no
sorrows or sufferings ever come. The cause of death was Grave’s disease and
nervousness. All that could be done was done with kind and willing hands, but
all to no avail. She bore her sickness patiently, and was never heard a word of
complaint. Before her death, she bade all around her bedside good-bye and
remarked: “I am going to Jesus to meet my dear husband Herman.” She leaves to
mourn her sad departure three daughters, Bessie, Louisa and Leona Hoffmeister,
a father, mother, one brother and three sisters, and a host of other relatives
and friends. She was a kind and loving mother, and loved by all who knew her.
She was laid to rest amid many beautiful flowers, in the German Evangelical
cemetery, at
She united with the Evangelical
church in 1877 and has been a faithful member of the Ladies’Aid Society at the
time of her death.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. F.A. Meusch.
Our once happy home is now
robed in mourning, and we realize the sorrow of desolation that rests over us
when such a dear one is called away, but can only say, “God’s will be done.”
The loss of such a dear one shall never be forgotten by us. But our only
consolation is that mamma is in heaven and if we live for our God, we shall
meet her in her eternal home, never more to part.
When we think of her cheerful face,
In this world of pain,
Then the heaven’s abiding place,
In the realm of gain;
Where no sorrows ever come,
That’s to be our home,
May we meet our dear mamma,
Never more to part. DAUGHTERS
Card of Thanks- We take this
opportunity of thanking the friends and neighbors for their kindly aid and
sympathy during the sickness and death and at the funeral of our beloved
mother. BESSIE, LOUISA AND LEONA HOFFMEISTER
Walter, Louisa R. Walter, (nee Hoff)
[Source:
Newspaper clipping Issue: 1905}
On Saturday morning July 29, 1905, at 4 o=clock, the death angel
entered our home and called our dear and beloved mother to her home of eternal
rest.
Louisa R. Walter was the second daughter of Frederick and Margaret Hoff. She
was born October 9, 1862, near
She has been in poor health for several months, but no one thought her end was
so near until a few days previous to her departure, when she was stricken very
ill, which continued to grow worse until God released her of her sufferings and
called her to her home of eternal happiness, where no sorrows or suffering ever
come. The cause of her death was Grave=s disease and nervousness. All
that could be done was done with kind and willing hands, but all to no avail.
She bore her sickness patiently and was never heard to utter a word of
complaint. Before her death, she bade all around her bedside good-bye and
remarked: AI=m going to Jesus to meet my dear husband
Herman.@ She leaves to mourn her sad departure three
daughters, Bessie, Louisa and Leona Hoffmeister, a father, mother, one brother
and three sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a kind
and loving mother, and loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest amid
many beautiful flowers, in this German Evangelical cemetery, at 10 o=clock Monday morning. She
united with the
Our once so happy home is now robbed in mourning, and we realize the sorrow of
desolation that rests over us when such a dear one is called away, but can only
say, AGod, we shall meet her in her eternal home, never more to part.
.
When
we think of her cheerful face,
In
this world of pain,
Then
of heaven=s abiding place,
In
the realm of gain;
Where
no sorrows ever come,
That=s to be our home.
May
we meet our dear mamma,
Never
more to part.
.
Daughters.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday, February 13 was laid to rest in the German Luthern cemetery,
the remains of little Harry, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walters. The
cause of his death was from being accidentally scalded, the burns being over
the chest and stomach. The deceased was five years old. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Schweickhardt. The words of the text were: “Suffer
little children to come unto me and forbid them not for so such is the
Mr. and Mrs. Walters have the sincere sympathy of the
neighborhood, for as his own sins were taken from him in tender years, in this
one Mr. Walters expected to be a staff to him in declining years. True, man
proposes and God disposes. While God’s ways are mysterious and past finding
out, let me ever be willing to acknowledge God as the supreme ruler of the
universe. [ We received an account of this terrible accident from another
correspondent but have not room to print both. We deeply sympathize with the
bereaved.—Editor-Spirit]
Spirit of Democracy,
Elmer Walton, aged about three years, an inmate of the
Children’s Home died Wednesday morning.
[d. February 22, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Nelson D. Warren, aged 28 years was blown to atoms near Wolf
Center, Washington county, March 16th by the explosion of__quarts of
nitro-glycerine. He was in the employ of Marietta Torpedo Company.
Watkins,
(Young Child) Watkins
Spirit of Democracy,
A seven year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins of
Martins Ferry was struck by a street car and had both legs cut off. The child
died within an hour after the accident.
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains were brought to Bellaire and interred in Rose Hill
cemetery. [d. August 28, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
David L. Weems, aged 74 years, father of Congressman Weems,
died at
The remains were brought to St. Clairsville for burial.
He leaves a wife and three sons.
He had been at
Deceased was a member of the M.E. church.
Spirit of Democracy,
George Wegemer of Barnesville, formerly of Miltonsburg, who
has been blind for many years, fell down several steps in the rear of his
daughter’s residence and broke his neck.
His remains were brought to Miltonsburg and interred in the
Catholic cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Anthony Weisend, aged 21 years, son of Adam Weisend of
Burkhart, suicided Sunday morning by hanging himself in his father;s barn.
Nothing unusual was noticed in the actions of the young man when he left the
house and in a short time his father went to the barn and found his lifeless
body hanging.
Coroner Muhleman was sent for and after taking the testimony
of the young man’s father, decided that death was caused by deceased hanging
himself.
Wharton, May E. Wharton 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
On
Little May was the pet and pride of the household, the light
and joy of the home of her parents; loved by the young and the old of all the
neighborhood, and the patter of her little feet and music of her little tongue
will be heard no more, but will be missed more than we can tell.
The remains, accompanied by John Gramlich and Miss May Mann,
were brought to Woodsfield and taken to the home of her parents. After a short
service at the home, held on Tuesday afternoon, they were taken to the Moffett
church where services were held by Rev. John Holden, after which all that was
mortal of little May Elizabeth Wharton was tenderly laid to rest in the Moffett
cemetery. The floral tributes were many and beautiful coming from Barnesville,
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr.
Horton Gramlich of
Card of Thanks—We take this means to thank the many kind
relatives and friends who so nobly assisted us during the sickness and at the
time of death and burial of our little daughter May.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wharton
Spirit of Democracy,
May Wharton, aged seven years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
A. Wharton of Griffith, died at a Wheeling hospital Sunday after an operation
for appendicitis. The remains were brought home Monday and interred in the
Moffett church cemetery Tuesday.
Deceased was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L J. Mann of this
place.
Wheeler, Nancy Wheeler nee Lemley
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. Nancy Wheeler, widow of the late Henry H.
Wheeler, occurred at the home of her son, C.A. Wheeler of near Beallsville on
Mother Wheeler was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane
Lemley. She was married to Henry H. Wheeler,
Mother Wheeler was tenderly cared for in her last sickness by
her son, C.A. Wheeler and his wife from whose home she was taken on March 14th
to
Funeral services both at the home and church were conducted by
Rev. L.W. Jones of
Spirit of Democracy,
Nancy Wheeler, relict of Mr. H. H. Wheeler, died Saturday,
from a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Wheeler was an exemplary lady. She leaves to mourn five
daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Frank A. Jeffers of Woodsfield.
[d. March 11, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Harmon Wichterman of Pine Grove, W,Va., was found near his
home July 29th having been run over by a railway train. He had been
at Pine Grove in company with a friend and a short distance from where they
separated, his body was found. His coat was thrown to one side and his pants
pockets turned wrong side out and all his money except ten cents taken
indicating that there had been foul dealings.
Deceased was a nephew of Mr. Chris Wichterman of Woodsfield.
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the futility of human hope against the stern decree
of fate was made manifest last Thursday afternoon when death entered the home
of C. Wichterman and took from there his daughter.
Ida Caroline Wichterman was born at Oak,
The deceased was for several years a consistent member of the
Luthern church exemplifying by her daily life the teachings of Him, who has
promised to be the strong
support.
The immediate cause of her death was tuberculosis. When it was
reasonably felt that this ailment and that the only relief would be death,
there was no shrinking from the prospect, but rather a cheerful acquieacence to
the decree stern as it was.
The deceased was laid away in the Woodsfield cemetery and
leaves to mourn her parents, five brothers and five sisters, whose grief,
though deep is softened by the prospects of the eternal happiness she enjoyed.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.M. Wiesecke,
pastor of the Evangelical church.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Louis
Wichterman of
[d. October 26, 1905]
Card of Thanks—We wish to express our sincere thanks to all
who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister.
We also thank our friends for the many floral tributes that were presented.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wichterman and Family
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here last week of the death of Mrs. John
Wilcox of
Mr. Wilcox was formerly of this place but of late years of
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wile of
Spirit of Democracy,
Claude Wiley, age 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wiley
of
Wiley and Clinton Callender went to the river together and had
been in the water for some time when the latter started from the shore and was
attracted by the cries of his companion. He returned but before he could reach
him he had gone down for the last time.
Wiley’s body was recovered late Saturday evening near
Shadyside and brought to
The funeral services were held Sunday evening.
The parents and relatives have the sympathy of the community
in which they reside and the sympathy of many friends and acquaintances at
Woodsfield. [d. June 15, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
David Wilhelm, aged 88 years, died December 15.
He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday, interment in
Williams,
Flora A. Williams nee West
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Flora A. Williams, wife of Col. Jere Williams of
She was a kind hearted Christian lady and the announcement of
her death will shock many of our older citizens who have always held her in the
highest esteem.
A kind and affectionate husband, one son and two daughters,
are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother.
The funeral services took place Monday afternoon; interment in
the
May she rest in peace and may the blessings of Him who doeth
all things well be specially directed to the bereaved husband and children.
Wilson,
Rachel Wilson nee Hannahs
Spirit of Democracy,
The people of this community were pained to learn of the death
of Mrs. Rachel Wilson, wife of Capt. Thomas Wilson, who died at her late home
in
Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Rachel Hannahs and was born near
Hers was a noble Christian character. Her sweet and gentle
disposition won for her a large circle of friends. She was an active member of
the M.E. church.
She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her death.
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Wilson of Somerton, father of Mrs. Dr. C. H.
Wittenbrook of Beallsville, died Thursday. [d. November 30, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wise, aged 36 years, died at his home at Morton Thursday
of last week.
The funeral services were held Saturday conducted by Rev.
Jergens;
interment in the Salem
Evangelical church cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Nicholas Witten, aged 82 years, died at his home at
Wittens
Spirit of Democracy,
Of all the sad things that mankind must endure while
sojourning in this vale of tears, death is the saddest.
Before many years have come and gone, everyone who now
inhabits this realm of sorrow shall have fallen before the grim reaper and will
lay in his narrow bed beneath the sod awaiting the judgement day.
Often at death we are led to exclaim, “Oh! what a pity,” and
yet, if we believe in the supreme, we must know that whatever befalls us here
below is for the best. Oft times we cannot see the reason and indeed many times
we will never be able to comprehend why, but we should remember that the
rulings of the Omnipotent are unquestionable.
It is with sorrow that we chronical the death of one of our
best and most highly esteemed young ladies, Miss Edna Wittenbrook, who died
Thursday morning, June 1, 1905.
Edna was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Wittenbrook of this
place. She was born in 1882 making her 23 years of age at the time of her
death.
On Sunday morning May 28, Miss Wittenbrook, who was sleeping
in an upper room at the home of her brother-in-law, A. L. Poulton of
Woodsfield, was badly burned as the result of a gas explosion. Her parents were
immediately notified and were at once hastening to the bedside of their loved
one. From the very first no hopes were entertained for the girls recovery. She
remained conscious until Monday
On behalf of the community we extend the sincerest sympathies
to the bereaved family. “To know her was to love her and ‘twas true.
The funeral took place Friday at
The parents of the unfortunate girl extend to the friends
their sincere thanks for the kindness shown and assistance rendered during the
sickness and death of their daughter. G.D.S.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Magdalena Letzelter of South Main Street returned
Thursday from
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Black of near
She leaves a husband and many relatives to mourn.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Henry Zerger who died Thursday of last week
took place Sunday afternoon at
Mr. Zerger was well known in the community and his sudden
death was unexpected. He was born
In 1891 he was married to Katherine Ripper. Two children,
Walter and Emma, were born to this union.
His health was undetermined by a sunstroke which he received
about four years ago and since that he had at times been subject to great
suffering. In the hope of alleviating his sufferings he was taken to
The funeral was largely attended by his many friends and
relatives. His remains were interred in the
Spirit of Democracy,
John Zesiger, an aged and well respected citizen of
He leaves to mourn two
brothers and one sister, sons and daughters and grandchildren, who have the
sympathy of many friends in their sad loss.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at
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