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Monroe County Obituaries

1907 A-D

 

 

Adams, Cecil Adams

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          LIMA, O., Nov. 19—Running to greet her papa, Cecil, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, climbed on a big farm wagon loaded with wood, missed her footing and fell between the wheels.

          Her head was crushed to a pulp before the eyes of her parents.

 

Agin, Unnamed Infant Agin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

          An infant son of Charles Agin was buried at Moffett’s cemetery Sunday afternoon. [d. March 7, 1907, age 3 days]

 

Alexander, Silas G. Alexander

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

          Silas G. Alexander, aged 65 years, died at his home in Clay City, Illinois, November 7, 1907. Mr. Alexander formerly resided in Monroe county. He was a member of Company A  77th O.V.I. and served over four years during the late rebellion. He was a good soldier and a good citizen.

 

Alger, Russell Alexander Alger

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January31, 1907

          United States Senator Russell A. Alger, of Michigan, died suddenly at his residence in Washington city at 8:45 o’clock on the morning of Jan. 24. He was born in Medina county, Ohio, in 1836, and spent his early days on a farm. He studied law and was admitted to the bar at the age of 23.

          He served in the Civil War, becoming major-general of volunteers and was in 66 engagements. After the war he was engaged largely in the Michigan lumber business. He was governor of Michigan in 1885-1886, and secretary of war in 1897-1899. He retired in consequence of adverse criticism of his management during the Spanish-American war. He has served in the United States senate over four years.

 

Allen, Hulda Allen

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

          Hulda Allen, aged 84 years died at the county infirmary February 22, 1907.

          Funeral was held Sunday conducted by Rev. Ault of Berne; interment in the Sutherland cemetery.

 

Allen, Young Child Allen

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1907

          On Saturday evening, December 22, the six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, living three miles north of Cumberland, was burned to death.

          The child, which had never crawled before, was left alone on the floor of a room in which was an open grate, and when Mr. Allen, returned, she found the child lying under the grate with its limbs burned to a crisp. The child lived about six hours.

 

Alton, William Alton  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

          A telegram was received Sunday by Jesse A. Keyser, conveying the intelligence that William Alton, of Chicago, an old soldier of the Civil War and a former citizen of Belmont Co., this state, died at the home of his son-in-law, S. A. Keyser, in Chicago, Sunday morning, Dec. 8.

          His remains were brought to Beallsville on the noon train Wednesday, where he was laid to rest by the side of his wife and son.

 

Anderson, Walter Thomas Anderson

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

          COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 13—Walter Thomas Anderson, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. T. Anderson, this city, was drowned in Buckeye Lake by falling out of a canoe, on account of an attack of heart failure.

          The body was recovered.

 

Andrea, Vincent Andrea

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

          STEUBENVILLE, O., Sept. 3—Vincent Andrea, 28, a track walker, stepped out of the road of a Panhandle freight and was struck and killed by a passenger train.

 

Andrews, Hannah Andrews

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1907

          Mrs. Hannah Andrews, widow of James Andrews, of near Beallsville, died Jan. 4, 1907, in the 96th year of her age.

          She was a member of the Christian Church of Beallsville.

          The farm on which she lived was entered by her husband in the early history of the county, and had been their home continuously since that time.

          Her husband died some years ago.

          Interment in East Sunsbury Baptist Cemetery, Jan. 6.

          She leaves surviving her, four sons; Dr. John T. Andrews, of De Moines City, Iowa; Chas. H. Andrews, of DeHaven, Pa.; W. H. Andrews, of Coates, and G. V. Andrews of Beallsville.

 

Andrews, Mary Andrews nee Stimpert

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 1907

          Mary Andrews, aged 38 years, wife of George Andrews of Cleveland, died June 18, 1907, after an operation for appendicitis. She was operated on June 12 and to appearances was getting along nicely until within a few minutes before her death.

          Deceased was a daughter of Jacob Stimpert of near Woodsfield. She was married to Mr. Andrews in 1890. Her husband and six children survive her.

 

Ankrom, David Ankrom

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          Charles Ankrom of Ben’s Run, W.Va. got up before daylight and went out on his porch where he stumbled over a coal bucket causing him to fall against the window, breaking it. A piece of the glass penetrated his arm near the shoulder severing a blood vessel causing him to bleed to death in a few moments. He was seventy-one years of age.

 

Anshutz, Phil Anshutz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

          Phil, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Anshutz of Moscow, Ohio, was drowned a few days ago. He was with his father in a ferry boat and accidentally fell overboard. Mr. Anshutz formerly resided at Buckhill Bottom, this county.

 

Antil, Mrs. Ed Antil

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

          Mrs. Ed. Antil of Quarry died Monday of last week. A husband, seven children and an aged grandmother are left. [d. August 12, 1907]

 

Armstrong, Minnie Armstrong  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

          Miss Minnie Armstrong, daughter of the late Dr. T. H. Armstrong, died at her home at Bellaire last Sunday.

          The remains were brought to Woodsfield Tuesday and interred in the family lot.

She was a cousin of E. W. Armstrong, of this city.

 

Armstrong, Minnie Armstrong

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

          Miss Minnie Armstrong, aged forty years, daughter of the late Dr. T.H. Armstrong, died at her home in Bellaire Sunday evening. Deceased had been a sufferer for many months.

          The remains were brought to Woodsfield on the noon train Tuesday and interred in the family lot.

          Miss Armstrong was a cousin of Mr. E.W. Armstrong of this place. Dr. R.C. Wiestenberg had charge of the services here

          [Minnie died November 3, 1907]     

 

Atkinson, Earl Atkinson

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

          Earl Atkinson, who had been ill for some time with pneumonia and other complications, died at his home at Calais Sunday afternoon.

          He was in our city only a short time but made many friends here who regret to hear of his death.

 

Aulton, William Aulton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

          William Aulton, aged 70 years, died at his home in Chicago Sunday. The remains were brought to Beallsville Wednesday for interment. Mr. Aulton formerly resided at Crabapple. Three children are left.   [William died December 8, 1907]

 

Avery, Lillian Avery  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

          CLEVELAND, O., March 26—Mrs. Lillian Avery, who shot her husband Sunday evening, knowing that she was slowly dying of malignant cancer, said to have been caused by her husband striking her while they lived in Chicago, died Tuesday.

          Her husband is at a hospital in a precarious condition. Mrs. Avery died praying for his recovery.

 

Avery, Mrs. Charles Avery

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

                             INVALID SHOOTS HUSBAND

          CLEVELAND, O. March 26—Believing she had only three days to live and wishing her husband to die with her, Mrs. Charles Avery shot and fatally wounded him at their home.

          Mrs. Avery had been informed by two specialists that she would die of cancer from which she had suffered a number of years.

          Avery was a salesman for a New York tea company.

 

Bacon, Will Bacon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

          Word was received here Wednesday by Mrs. S.V. Steward to the effect that the death of Mr. Will Bacon occurred on Monday last at 11 o’clock p.m. Mr. Bacon was formerly principal of the Woodsfield schools and was well known and liked by all its patrons. His illness was occasioned by a shattering of the nervous system brought on by over work and study.

[Will died December 2, 1907]

 

Bacon, Will H. Bacon  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

          The people of our little city were lately saddened by the news of the death of Will H. Bacon, which occurred at his home in Clyde, O., Dec. 9, 1907.

          Prof. Bacon, it will be remembered, was the principal of the Woodsfield High School during the year of 1901-2, and was well and favorably known by Woodsfield people.

          Prof. Bacon became a member of the M. E. church at the age of eleven, and during all his busy life as a student, he found time to engage actively in church work, filling with ability many positions in the church, the Epworth League and the Sunday School. At the age of eighteen he graduated with honor from Clyde High School, and in 1903, from the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and in 1905 was admitted to the bar. Last spring he was made a Master Mason in Monticello Lodge, No. 244, F. & A. M., Clyde, O.

          He was about thirty years old at the time of his death.

          He leaves, besides his many friends, a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure.

 

Baker, Isabella Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

          Sister Isabella Baker was born October 22, 1860, and departed this life October 30, 1907, aged forty-seven years and seven days. Deceased was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Baker who formerly resided near Woodsfield, both of whom preceded her to the better land.

          She leaves to mourn her loss a brother Frank Baker, who resides near Woodsfield, and her sister Mrs. Arch Bonham with whom she resided at the time of her decease.

          Sister Baker became a member of the Church of Christ at the age of seventeen years and lived in the faith until God called her home. Although a great sufferer she never complained and bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and now she having proved faithful until death has the promise of the crown of life.

          The funeral services were held last Friday from the residence of her sister Mrs. Arch Bonham, Woodsfield, Ohio, and laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery to await the resurrection of the just, services being conducted by Elder A.E. Harper of Beallsville, Ohio, and J.A. Bachman of West Union, Ohio.

                   ‘Tis hard to break the tender cord

                        When love has bound the heart,

                   ‘Tis hard, so hard to speak the words.

                       “We must forever part.”

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                   Dearest loved one we must lay thee

                         In the peaceful graves embrace,

                   But thy memory will be cherished

                        ‘Till we see thy heavenly face.

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                   We have lost our darling sister,

                         She has bid us all adieu,

                   She has gone to live in heaven

                         And her person is lost to view.

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                   Oh, that darling, how we loved her,

                         Oh, how hard to give her up!

                   But an angel came down for her

                          And removed her from our flock.

Card of Thanks-The sincere thanks of the relatives of the deceased are hereby extended to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the illness and at the death of Isabella Baker.

 

Baker, Isabelle Baker  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

          Mrs. Isabelle Baker, aged 48 years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Arch Boman in the south end of town Tuesday night, about 11 o’clock. She had been ill for some time. The immediate cause of her death being dropsy.

          Deceased was a member of the Christian church.

          The funeral will take place Thursday.

 

Baker, J.N. Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

          Death has again been in our midst and called to his eternal home in heaven one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, J.N. Baker. His death occurred at his home on Straight Fork creek, about two miles south of Graysville, May 1. Such a gift had nature in her bounty bestowed on the subject of this sketch that he was universally loved by all and although his earthy destiny was sunk to the dust and his glorious faculties trodden under earth, yet the full of inborn riches of love to all living will never, never fade away as long as his acquaintances and friends retain the faculty of remeberance, until all should be confined within the bounds which nature hath assigned. The deceased was born in Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio, March 8, 1823, and therefore at the time of his death aged 84 years, one month and 23 days. He has been a resident on Monroe County all this time except a few years in Noble county.

          In 1876 he united with the Christian Union church of Low Gap and for thirty-one years of joy and sorrow, prosperity and adversity, lived a consistent Christian life. He was a good man and careful in training his children. He was always at the post of duty in family care. He did faithfully whatsoever duties were enjoined upon him in life and retained his reasoning faculties to the last when he valiantly passed the threshold of his existence.

          Mr. Baker had been ailing for some years but his friends did not think he was seriously ill, neither was he until a few days before he expired, when they began to fear that his disease was reaching a dangerous degree. Just before he died he expressed his willingness to go, as his future prospects were bright. But after it was evident that he must die, his friends seemed reluctant about giving him up; even knowing that he would be better off by far than if he was permitted to remain with us. Of coarse it is hard to give him up, hard to part with him, knowing that we shall meet him no more on this side of the grave; but it is consoling to know that if we live a righteous life we will meet him at God’s right hand in heaven.

          In 1844 he was married to Nancy Pringle. To this union were born six children, three boys and three girls. The wife and one daughter have preceded him across the cold, chilling waves of death. On October 24, 1869, he was married to Sarah A. Cline nee Powell. To this union was born one son, S.F. Baker, now residing in Woodsfield.

          He leaves a wife, four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. May God sustain the bereft and aged wife and give her the strength and courage to bear this great sorrow for a few years, perhaps months, when the earthly companions of thirty-eight years will be reunited to part no more.

          The remains were taken to Low Gap where they were laid to rest, after services conducted by Rev. John Cooper.

          Farewell, dear father, sweet thy rest,

Weary with years and worn with pain,

Farewell, “till in some happy place

We shall behold thy face again.

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‘Tis ours to miss thee, all our years,

And tender memories of the keep

 Thine in the Lord to rest, for so,

He giveth His beloved sleep.

 

Baker, John Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated May 23, 1907

          John Baker, aged forty-eight years, died at his home near Cameron Friday.[d. May 17, 1907]

          A wife and two children are left.

 

Baker, John Baker

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 9, 1905

          BOWLING GREEN, O. May 7—John Baker, of McComb, O., who was injured in the wreck Sunday night when a southbound limited on the Toledo Urban &Interurban crashed into a local while going at full speed, is dead.

          The unknown woman who was fatally injured has been identified as Mrs. Ella McCoy of Findlay, O. She is a widow and a sister of Frank Maschke, superintendent of the oil department of the National Supply company. Her condition is critical.

          The other persons who sustained injuries are improving.

 

Baker, Malinda Baker  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1907

Mrs. Malinda Baker, widow of John Baker, lately deceased, died at

her home on East Church Street, Monday morning after a brief illness.

          Deceased leaves four sons, John, Fred, and Clem, of Woodsfield, and Charles of Lewisville, and one daughter, Miss Temp Baker, also of this place, besides other relatives.

          The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at Lewisville, the body being taken to that place on the noon train.

          Services will be conducted by Rev. Pennel, of the Christian church, of which the deceased was a consistent member.

          Interment will then be made in the Lewisville cemetery.

          The bereaved have the sympathy of many friends.

 

Baker, Malinda Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1907

          Mrs. Malinda Baker, widow of John Baker, Sr., of Church street died last Monday morning at eight o’clock [October 7, 1907] of typhoid or nervous fever. Mrs. Baker would have been sixty years old had she lived until next Saturday. She was born near Woodsfield, October 12, 1847, and spent the most of her life here and at Lewisville.

          Her husband departed this life in May 1906. She was a member of the Christian church of this place and after short services at the home conducted by Rev. J.H. Pennell of Benwood, the remains were taken to Lewisville, where a very impressive funeral sermon was preached and where interment took place Wednesday afternoon.

          She leaves to mourn her departure four sons and one daughter, Charles A. of Lewisville, John M., Fred, Clem and Tempie of Woodsfield; also five brothers and two sisters, Frank, Jacob, and Zinc Keylor of Woodsfield; Samuel and Edward Keylor of Lewisville, Mrs. John Williams of Dilles Bottom, and Mrs. Sibbey Bowman of Sistersville, W.Va., and a host of other relatives and friends

                   After the toil and trouble,

                     There cometh a day of rest;

                   After the weary conflict,

                      Peace on the Savior’ breast.

                   After the care and sorrow,      

                      The glory and light of love;

                   After the wilderness journey,

                      The Father’s bright home above.

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                   After the pain and sickness,

                      The tears are all wiped away;

                   After the flowers are gathered,

                      No more of Earth’s decay,

                   After the deep heart sorrow,

                      An end of every strife;

                   After the daily crosses,

                      A glorious crown of life.

Card of Thanks-We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and good neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother; also to the friends for beautiful floral offerings, also the choir of the Christain church for the beautiful songs rendered.  FROM THE FAMILY

 

Baker, Nelson Baker

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 9, 1907

          Nelson Baker, an aged citizen of our community died on the 2d. inst.

          Interment at the Low Gap Cemetery.

 

Ballmer, Frank Ballmer

Felix, Frank Felix

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          TOLEDO, O., Dec. 23—Frank Ballmar, 13, and Frank Felix, 12, were drowned while skating in a slip along the river.

          Their bodies were recovered.

 

Bard, George Bard

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 30, 1907

          COLUMBUS, O. May 28—The body of little George Bard, the 6½ year old son of H. E. bard, was found by the police who had been dragging the river. It is probable that the boy fell over the bank into the water while playing with toads, and not being able to swim, drifted down the river.

 

Barkes, Elizabeth Barkes

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

          ROUND BOTTOM—Mr. Barkes, an aged lady living at Walnut Camp died suddenly at the home of her son Nicholas Barkas, last Saturday.

          Interment at West Union Monday.

                   [submitter’s notes—First name—Elizabeth         died—Dec. 8, 1907—age 55 years, 1 month and 10 days.]

 

Barnes, Mrs. Charles Barnes

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          SANDUSKY, O., Nov. 26—Mrs. Charles Barnes, 55, died from the effects of a gunshot wound, received while sweeping her back porch.

          Roy Wood, 16, was fooling with a shotgun when it was discharged when it was discharged, the entire load striking Mrs. Barnes, the wife of his guardian. The boy is frantic and threatens to kill himself.

          “Don’t blame the boy,” were the last words of Mrs. Barnes.

 

Barnes, W. J. Barnes  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 14, 1907

          And now comes the report that W. J. Barnes, of Jolly, Monroe county, Ohio, a patient in the Asylum for the Insane at Athens, Ohio, has been murdered by the brutal attendants who had him in charge.

          The “punishment” administered to “unruly” patients is called “stamping out;” it consists in holding the patient on his back on the floor by two attendants, one holding his arms while another holds his legs. A third attendant jumps on the patient’s chest and stomach with his knees until the victim becomes unconscious. Cold water is then dashed in his face till he revives. Barnes did not revive. Fifteen of his ribs were caved in by the brutal assault.

          Can the great State of Ohio not provide more humane treatment for our unfortunate insane? Are our people to maintain these institutions with their hard earned dollars only to have their unfortunate brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers murdered by the brutal attendants? Is not the Superintendent as well as all others who have the institution in charge equally guilty of manslaughter? Is a crazy man to be held responsible for his conduct to the extent of the death penalty administered by brutal attendants without a hearing or an opportunity to defend himself ?

          The disgraceful conditions that exist in our State Hospitals cries aloud for speedily and thoroughly investigated, and one particular point of inquiry should receive especial prominence, and that is whether those who have these institutions in charge have been selected with reference to their special fitness for the care of insane patients or with reference to their “ability” as political heelers. That “there is something rotten in Denmark” is evident, and an indignant public should force the facts into the lime lights and bring the offenders to speedy and merited punishment.

 

Barnes, William Barnes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 14, 1907

Insane Patient Dead ,William Barnes of Jolly, this county-The Victim

          The daily newspapers of February 7th contained an account of the death of William Barnes, an inmate of the Athens Hospital for the insane. Mr. Barnes formerly resided at Jolly. The account reads as follows:

          “An alleged murder, paralleling that of two years ago, when Stephen Cain was killed and one of the participants sent to the penitentiary for 20 years, occurred at the Athens state hospital for the insane yesterday morning, the victim being William J. Barnes, of Jolly, Monroe county, Ohio, an inmate of ward 18, who was received at the institution in June 1906.

          The attendants implicated in the case are Herbert Ruder, of Zaleski; C.F. Bobo, Albany and Harry Harking of Vinton county. They claim the patient became unruly, and while they attempted to subdue him fell on the recently oiled floor, striking his head and side against a bed, after which he was locked in a strong room and a physician called. Death ensued by the time the doctor arrived.

          Coroner Lane of Nelsonville was at once notified and he called Drs. McDougal and Biddle of Athens, to hold a post-mortem examination. This revealed ten ribs caved in on the right side and seven on the left, a two inch slit in the lower lobe of the right lung; also three punctures in the same, and breast caved in.

          Hon. D.E. Yost at once sent the clipping to the Governor Harris and in his letter to the Governor said: “ I herewith enclose you a clipping from the Zanesville Signal of the issue of Thursday February 7, 1907, which fully explains itself, and I call your attention to the grave nature of the crime charged and the further statement made, that an attempt was made to suppress the facts in the same.

          I have always regarded you as being worthy of your high position and feel that it will only be necessary to bring the attention of the Executive Department to this outrage in order to have a complete investigation of the same and fix the blame, if any, where it justly belongs.

          To this Judge Harris responded as follows under date of February 9th;

Hon. D.E. Yost, Woodsfield, Ohio

          My dear sir:

                   The Governor directs me to assure you that he appreciates the conditions to which you refer to in your letter of yesterday and that he had already taken every step possible and will continue to make every effort for the prosecution of those responsible for the prosecution of those responsible for the death of W. J. Barnes of your county.

                   The Governor has not only communicated with the civil authorities of Athens county and the Trustees of the Hospital, but also others in regard to a thorough investigation. Yesterday he had a joint conference with Mr. H.H. Shirer of the Board of State Charities, Mr. Mauck of the Prosecuting Attorney of Athens county, and it was decided to have all agencies possible to collect information and submit the same directly to the grand jury without any intermediate processing. The Governor will be glad indeed for any information you or others may be able to give in this matter.

With kindest regards.                                           Yours very truly’ S.J. Flickinger

 

Barnhouse, Michael Barnhouse

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

          Michael Barnhouse was born December 14, 1818, and died June 2, 1907, being at the time of his death 88 years, five months and 18 days old.

He was married to Juliann Cramblit August 23, 1838. To this union there were born seven children, five boys and two girls, of which four are still living.

          With this wife he was permitted to live for thirteen years, when on February 17, 1851, the death angel came and called her home.

          He was again married to Nancy Lemley, January 18, 1852. To this union there were born four children, of which three are living.

          The deceased suffered greatly with a cancer on his face, but he bore it patiently until the end, and often said that he did not fear to die. He was baptized into the Church of Christ by Elder Joseph Dunn, of which church he has lived a consistent member for a number of years. He and his aged wife have lived most of the time for several years with their daughter, Elizabeth Willison of Edwina, their former home being near Burkhart.

          He leaves to mourn an aged companion, four sons, three daughters and a host of grandchildren and friends. Interment in the cemetery at Hartshorn; funeral services were conducted by Elder B.S. Bennet of Jerusalem.

 

Bartimus, Nellie Bartimus  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1907

                                                TORNADO

                   Passes through Monroe County Near Woodsfield

          One Person Killed—Several others Seriously Injured, And

          Fifteen Thousand Dollars Worth Of Property Almost Completely Destroyed

          The weather man scored again last Saturday afternoon, and brought “home” to us something near what a genuine tornado actually is.

          After witnessing the destruction caused by this one (and it was a comparatively mild one) much of the incredulity existing in the minds of our citizens concerning the storms of the western states, has disappeared. The person who will not believe only what he can think out for himself as reasonable will have to admit that his position is untenable when he observes the freaks of a tornado. Why the corn standing on the side of the hill against which the wind was coming directly, was only partly bent, while that on the opposite side which we would naturally think the wind would pass over, was flattened to the earth; why a hay stack remained standing while apple trees within 20 feet of it were torn up by the roots; why the limbs should be taken from one side of a tree, the other side being uninjured—these and other similar freaks tax the credulity of those who have never witnessed the truth of the statements.

          The storm occurred about four o’clock Saturday afternoon. Quite a heavy part of the storm, principally of rain, went to the west and north of Woodsfield, while the destructive part of it passed to the south and east of the town and extended to New Castle and Round Bottom. The destructive effects of it began on John Sherman’s farm about two miles southwest of town, where it did considerable damage to corn, fruit trees, and twisted the limbs from a number of locust trees. Keeping an easterly direction from which it varied somewhat at times the storm passed over the farm of George Weisend, where considerable damage was done to fruit trees. Dropping down to lower ground it struck the farm of John Bishop (formerly known as the Dressler farm) tearing part of the roof off his house and uprooting about a dozen apple trees some of which it threw in exactly opposite directions. The wind seemed to gather force as it traveled, and from John Bishop’s it passed up over a ridge probably 300 feet above Bishop’s house where it dropped to the lower ground again, and met two other strong currents at the house of Joe Haren’s farm about a mile south of town on what is known as Wolf Pen Run. The path of the tornado shows that a strong wind was blowing from the southeast and one from the northwest, both of which destroyed timber standing in their path. The house was a two-story one, made out of hewed logs, weather-boarded, and was about 15x20 feet in size. It stood near a small run at the foot of a hillside facing the east, and practically at the base of three hills, as the one at the rear and one at the front of the house extend nearly to a height of 300 feet, while there is quite a hill to the left of it.

          Whether the lay of the land caused it or whether it was a coincidence, it seems evident that the main current from the west or rear of the house was met by two other winds, one up the run on the right of the house and the other down the run, or to the left of the house, and formed the whirling motion of the wind, which kept on in an easterly direction. The house was occupied at the time by Mrs. Samuel Bartimus and four girls, ranging in age from three to twelve years. The mother realized the approach of the storm and after seeing that the children were safely inside, sat down and told two of the children to close the windows—a sudden crash and she realized no more until she found herself lying amongst the wreck of the house, which was not only torn from the foundation but was completely demolished and scattered in the path of the storm for a couple of miles. The youngest child was thrown against a large willow tree about thirty feet from where the house stood and instantly killed, its skull being fractured. The mother and two other children were badly bruised about the head and face and otherwise seriously injured. How any of them escaped with their lives is a miracle. The clothing was torn from their bodies and scattered along with the debris. Neighborly assistance was soon on the scene and that evening the injured persons were taken to the Woodsfield Hospital, after their wounds had been dressed by Dr. Huth, who arrived as soon as possible and did everything in his power to alleviate their suffering.

          After wrecking the house, a small log building filled with hay, a granary, moving the large barn a few inches and making it unsafe to use, the storm continued on its easterly direction, increasing in velocity as it went. Passing over Mr. Schwall’s farm, it destroyed part of his orchard. The next farm was John Norris’s. The barn was unroofed, and the property otherwise injured, the damage amounting in all close $500. Passing over John Craig’s farm with little damage it struck Louis Jackson’s property with double force. No description can picture the wreckage there. The front porch was blown out, a rail or other piece of timber is said to have been driven through the front door, a partition, thence through a rear door, after which it joined other flying timber. Parts of the window blinds were found in the trees. The building which served as a granary and wagon-shed, was completely demolished as well as its contents. Thirty bushels of wheat, fifty bushels of corn and twenty-five bushels of oats were scattered. The largest piece of the wagon found was a whole wheel, the axle remaining in it but broken square off. Some of the other wheels had their tires torn off, and the large stone pillars on which the building rested were thrown down the hillside. Mr. Jackson’s entire loss will probably reach $2500.

          It’s next onslaught was on Elias Stephen’s granary, containing thirty bushels of grain, which it demolished. Passing on to the Fritz Claugus farm it took a sample of Fritz’s property which will probably cost him over a thousand dollars. His residence was badly damaged as well as other buildings, fences, etc., and out of a fine large orchard only three trees were left. Not satisfied yet it dived into Joseph Paulus’s fine piece of timber containing 25 acres and damaged it heavely. Together with minor damages his loss will be upwards of $2000. Passing over John Brown’s farm and destroying a few hundred dollars worth of timber for him, the storm next went down Laurel Run and up over the farm owned by the late Wm. Brown and lifted a roof or two and then took a long leap, making its next descent on the Andrew McCaslin farm near Altitude, and, we are told, unroofed the large barn there.

          The ultimate extent of it we did not learn. Suffice it to say that it was probably the most destructive windstorms that ever visited the county, the two points suffering the most severely being the Haren and Jackson farms.

          A few facts relating to the sadder part of the occurrence might be mentioned.

          Mr. Bartimus and his eldest daughter were both away from home at the time and did not learn of the misfortune until one hour after it happened.

          One of the little girls, although badly hurt, insisted that the others be cared for first.

          A dresser which Mr. Bartimus purchased some time ago was found a mile from where the house stood.

          A subscription of several hundred dollars was raised in Woodsfield for the unfortunate family. The Producers & Refiners Oil Co. provided a home for them which they took possession of Monday evening. That company, of which Mr. Bartimus has been an employe for a number of years, is raising a handsome donation, as it always does under such circumstances.

          Over two thousand people viewed the destructive effects of the storm Sunday. Many had kodaks and took snapshots of the scene.

          Joe Haren’s boy was riding towards the Bartimus home when the storm struck it, and the horse, sensible of the danger, lay down flat on the ground.

          Several people in Woodsfield saw the debris from the storm flying in the air.

          Over 150 apple trees were destroyed in the path of the storm.

                   [Name of child killed was Nellie Bartimus]

 

Bartimus, Nellie Bartimus

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1907

Destructive Cyclone Destroys Dwelling and Other Buildings

Instantly Kills Three-Year-Old Daughter and Injures Four Others

          About 4:30 o’clock Saturday evening a cyclone passed just south of Woodsfield and destroyed the dwelling house occupied by Samuel Bartimus and family on the Joseph Haren farm, about 1½ miles from town, killing their youngest daughter, Nellie, aged three years, and considerably injuring Mrs. Bartimus and three other children. The mother’s shoulders and hips were badly bruised and a severe gash cut on her head. Emma, aged nine years, had one knee and one eye badly injured. Mary, aged twelve years, received painful cuts on face and leg; also several bad bruises. Inez, aged six years, was badly wounded on the head and face besides other slight injuries.

          Mrs. Bartimus and her four children were at home when the storm came. They did not expect more than an ordinary storm and the mother and two of the children were in the sitting room and two of the children were in the kitchen lowering the windows. Mrs. Bartimus’s first knowledge of the severity of the storm was when she observed boards passing the windows and felt the house quiver and heard the windows crushing in. Her next knowledge of the terrible calamity was when she aroused from unconsciouness and found herself lying in the yard with parts of the house and her furniture scattered around her and her children weeping. Notwithstanding her painful injuries she managed to gather up her children except the baby which she could not find. Inez was partially wrapped in some bedding lying under the headboard of a bedstead; Emma was standing in the open and Mary was found a short distance away. The distracted mother being unable to find her baby went to a barn near by for shelter.

          Wendell Burkhart, George Baker and Fred Burkhart, near neighbors who were watching the course of the storm, heard the cries of the unfortunate family and hastened to the scene of destruction. Search for the missing child was at once instituted and Wendell Burkhart found its lifeless body lying at the root of a large willow tree about one hundred feet from where the house stood. Its head was crushed and its body badly bruised. Death had evidently been instantaneous. The unfortunate ones were taken to the homes of these neighbors and tenderly cared for until help could be secured from town when they were removed to the Woodsfield hospital where Dr. F.C. Huth rendered medical aid placing them in as comfortable condition as possible.

          The news of the dreadful affair was first brought to town by Erben Haren, a boy of twelve years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haren of Western Row. The boy had gone to the field near the scene of destruction when the storm overtook him and the horse he was riding commenced to lie down. He dismounted and laid down on the ground but was able to see the house destroyed by the terrible force of wind. As soon as it was safe to start young Haren came to town as fast as his horse could run and told his parents of the calamity. In a few moments hundreds of people were on their way to the Bartimus home their hearts beating with anxiety that they might be able to render assistance to the distressed mother and children. The visitors on Sunday were estimated to be not less than fifteen hundred persons. The scene of disaster presented a spectical long to be remembered. The closest observe would require several days to see all the damage done and see the conditions they were left in.

          The house was built of heavy hewed logs, weatherboarded and sealed. It stood over a good cellar of rubal wall. The building was lifted and swept clean from the foundation stone and carried about twenty-five feet when it came to pieces and the floor fell to the ground, the heavy logs being carried on for some distance in the course of the storm; some of the lighter pieces of timber and the gable end of the house were found over a mile from the starting point. The contents of the house were scattered in every direction. One lounge, one bedspring and a part of a bedstead were found under the floor.

          The main course of the wind was from south to north, but it zig-zagged as it went and cut a devastating swarth about sixty feet in width. There are evidence of its approach for several miles but the greatest disaster was done at the Bartimus home which is located on the north fork of Wolfpen Run. Miles Davidson who resides on the Fran Schwall farm one-fourth mile south of the center of the disaster, had a patch of corn blown flat to the ground. A small orchard was also destroyed. Crossing the run it passed over a pasture field and struck a corn field on the north fork of the run and then turned east for enough to strip the large limbs from an old elm tree which stood near an old tobacco house. The tobacco house escaped uninjured. Then it returned to the corn field on the west side of the run and went north a few rods; thence northeast through the center of the orchard above the Bartimus home; thence across the south end of the garden to the house. At this point a small log house near the dwelling was partially destroyed, the roof being carried some distance and the house badly twisted; the well curb by the side of this building was also blown some distance. The granary and the hog pen located about two and three rods respectively south of the house were carried away with the dwelling. The barn, a few rods further south was only slightly damaged, indicating that it had been pushed from the top and made to lean southward. A large willow tree in a small run where the dead body of the baby was found, was stripped of its leaves and large limbs, with logs, lumber and household goods piled high against it. This tree stands about one hundred feet from where the dwelling house stood. Moving in an easterly direction to the east side of the north fork of the run it destroyed a log house in which a quantity of hay had been stored. A few logs and the floor were left in place and the hay carried up the hillside, indicating that the cyclone was rising from the ground. Other indications are that it traveled east almost to the top of the hill where considerable damage was done to the standing timber. Turning southward it twisted a large maple tree off about twenty feet above the ground. This tree was practically surrounded by other trees but they escaped injury because north and west they were on lower ground and the cyclone did not reach further south. From this point it traveled east over the top of the hill, striking the southwest corner of William Schwall’s orchard, which is only a few yards west of his residence and barb. Moving a short distance southwest it twisted off a hickory tree, and moving eastward it uprooted a number of trees south of Schwall’s house. Moving south a considerable distance, and high in the air, it dropped down and unroofed a barn belonging to John Norris, jr. Again turning easterly it passed between the homes of George Griffith and John Craig, doing but slight damage to them, but on reaching the farm of Lewis Jackson it destroyed a granary, carried away his carriage, blew down his verenda and tore part of the roof from his house. All the windows in his house were broken, but fortunately no one was hurt.

          The dwelling of Fritz Claugus north of Cranenest was badly twisted, the roof blown off his barn, and but two trees left standing in his orchard; also destroyed about ten acres of fine timber. Joseph Paulus, north of Cranenest, had several acres of fine timber blown down, making a loss to him of fully $2000. We are unable to give satisfactory details further along this line.

          Fred Burkhart, who resides half a mile east of the Bartimus home, saw the cyclone, and says it was no doubt a cyclone. When he first saw it, it was several hundred feet above ground and had the appearance of a mass of broken lumber, brush and rubbish, whirling around with great rapidity. The roar resembled that of a great mass of machinery and emitted a cloud of dust. It resembled a large balloon and was funnel-shaped. It expanded and contracted alternately, and in contracting the boards and timber could be crashing together. When it expanded pieces of timber would fall to the ground. He saw the gable end of the house and a medium-sized tree carried a considerable distance, whirling like a top.

          The Bartimus house was two stories high 20x40 feet, with frame addition 10x20, granary, corn crib and wagon shed 16x22, smokehouse 8x10, log hay building 18x18, frame hog pen 8x12. The buildings were owned by Joseph Haren of Woodsfield.  His loss will be about $2000.

          The remains of the dead child were buried in the Catholic cemetery Monday.

          The citizens of Woodsfield subscribed liberally, and in a few hours several hundred dollars were raised for the relief of Mr. Bartimus and family. They are now occupying a residence in the Buckio addition, and are getting well as fast as could be expected. At the time of the storm Mr. Bartimus was absent, working on the pipe line, and one daughter was at her work in the Courier office, where she is learning the printer’s trade.

 

Bates, (Infant Child) Bates

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907.

          An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bates of Edwina was buried July 16 at the Conner cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Jacob Willison.         [d. July 16, 1907]

 

Bates, Eli Bates

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

          CALDWELL, O., July 9—During a game of baseball at Sarahsville, east of here, a fight occurred between William Camden, a young unmarried man, and Eli Bates, married, in which the former struck the latter a terrific blow across the head with a baseball bat, inflicting a fatal wound.

 

Baugher, Christena O. Baugher  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

          Today she sleeps neath the sod and the dew and her labors are over, her work is done, but she will live long in the memory of her acquaintance of her friends and schoolmates.

          Death exorable decree has again entered the chamber of life and called from the chamber to take her place in the silent chamber of the dead and so suddenly and unexpectedly was called to the cloud of the great hereafter when all may look and gather consolation in the blessed fact when time shall have merged into eternity. There will be glorious reunion in that place of eternal rest where parting shall be no more.

          The subject of this sketch, Christena O. Bougher, was born December 25, 1892 and died November 20, 1907. If she had lived one month and five days longer she would have been fifteen years old on Christmas day. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bougher of Decker Station. She leaves to mourn her death, father and mother, and one brother and a host of relatives and friends, and she also will be missed by her schoolmates and teacher.

          Christina has been sick for several months but no one knew her death was so close until a few days ago. The cause of her death was appendicitis. She was taken to the Woodsfield hospital where she underwent an operation. She was operated on last Wednesday morning, November 20, about nine o’clock and the angel of death called her away about three o’clock. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed at her home. She came into the house to cheer the father and mother for a brief time, then went up to dwell with the angels, where there is rejoicing over everyone born into the kingdom of God with her pure spirit be thoughtful of father and mother while they dwell into the flesh, or will she there know that once she was on earth? What we know not we shall know hereafter. God has taken Christena into that house not made with hands. Let us remember that there are many mansions in that house and they are not all made for sweet infants, but some are for father and mother, and as the child waits to welcome the parents coming to the home, will she not so wait to welcome to the eternal home? She was laid to rest in the Buchanan cemetery November 22, 1907, Dr. Wuestenberg of Woodsfield, assisted by Rev. Guitter of Lewisville, conducting the funeral services. May she rest in peace.

          She was true, good, kind and gentle,

            Loved by all who knew her best;

          But she now has gone and left us

            Eternal into perfect rest.

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          We may weep but we’ll remember,

            That her spirit is happy now;

          With the righteous she is dwelling

            With no care marks on her brow.

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          Dearest loved one, we have laid thee,

            In the peaceful grave’s embrace;

          But thy memory will be cherished

            ‘Til we see they heavenly face.        A Schoolmate

 

Baugher, Obera Christina Baugher  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          Death is seldom, if ever a welcome guest, and thrice unwelcome is he when he enters the home to claim an only daughter just at the threshold of a life of usefulness. Yet it may be well that the spirit ascend to Him who gave it, in all its youthful innocence, rather than undergo the many trials and temptations incident to a life-time lease of three score and ten years.

          On Tuesday, Nov. 19, after an illness of about ten days, Christina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baugher, of Decker Station underwent an operation for appendicitis, at the Woodsfield Hospital, in the vain hope of saving her life. She lingered until the afternoon of the next day, when her spirit left the frail body and returned to Him who gave it.

Always in delicate health, she possessed the refined spiritual nature usually characterizing such persons, and her daily life as well as a conversation with her mother previous to her death, showed a well developed consciousness of her relation to the Savior. During the time of her two weeks illness, she bore her intense suffering with a truly Christian fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining.

Had she lived until Christmas, she would have been fifteen years old. She leaves her father, mother, and one brother, besides a large number of friends to lament her untimely death.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Buchanan church, the services being conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg, of Woodsfield.

Six young lady friends acted as pall bearers and bore the precious body to its last resting place. A large number of sorrowing friends paid their last respects to the memory of the deceased.

The Sentinel regrets the loss of one of its most ardent readers and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Baugher in their sad bereavement.

 

Baugher, Obera Christine Baugher

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          Miss Obera Christine Baugher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baugher, of Decker Station died at the Woodsfield hospital Tuesday, November 19, 1907.

          The remains were taken for burial at Buchanan cemetery Friday.

Dr. R.C. Wuestenberg preached the funeral in the Presbyterian church at Buchanan Station

          Deceased would have been fifteen years old next Christmas Day.

 

Baumberger, Mrs. Samuel Baumberger  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 11, 1907

          Our community was greatly shocked Monday when the news came of the death of Mrs. Samuel Baumberger, an aged and respected lady of near Laings, her death being caused by a stroke of paralysis, it no doubt will be a sad disappointment to the bereaved family who are left to mourn the loss of a long and faithful companion, which were contemplating on moving to a new location.

We extend our sympathy to the family in their grief.

 

Baumberger, Mrs. Samuel Baumberger

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 18, 1907

          Mrs. Samuel Baumberger of near this place, died Sunday night, April 7, 1907, a stroke of paralysis being the cause of her death. She was eighty-two years of age and was a very highly respected lady. Interment Tuesday in the Chapel Hill cemetery.

 

Baumgartner, John Baumgartner  2nd obit

Luedy, Josephine Luedy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

          MORTON—Death entered our community and has taken away from our midst two of our best young people.

          The first was Mr. John Baumgartner, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baumgartner.

John was employed at Wheeling and when he came sick he was taken to the hospital, where he remained for six weeks suffering with typhoid fever, his friends thinking him getting better. When the message came he had expired, Jan. 23, his mother being with him at the time of his death.

He was brought home and interred at the German’s Baptist cemetery, January 27. He leaves a father, mother, eight sisters and a host of friends to mourn for him.

The other was Miss Josephine Luedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Luedy of this place.

She was employed at Pittsburg, Pa., where she was taken suddenly sick with pneumonia. She was taken to the hospital where she remained for a little over two weeks. She was also reported better and would be able to be out in a few days.

When the sad message came by wire that she had died January 25, her parents were communicated with and her body was promptly sent to New Martinsville, W. Va. where her relatives and friends were in waiting. She was taken to her home.

On Jan. 29 at one o’clock she was laid to rest in the German Luthern cemetery, at Salem. She was followed by one of the largest funerals that was ever witnessed at this place, Rev. Juergins officiating.

The deceased was 26 years, 7 months and 4 days old.

She leaves father, mother, four sisters, five brothers and a host of friends to mourn her departure.

 

Baumgartner, John Baumgartner

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

          Once more the angel of death has visited our community and taken from our midst the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baumgartner. John

Baumgartner was born October 26, 1883, and died January 23, 1907, being at the time of his death 23 years, two months and 28 days old. He was stricken with typhoid fever at Wheeling where he was employed, and grew weaker until God released him.

          He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and we fill sad to part with one so young and who had been so dear to us but God who has called so many of our dear friends to the other shore gives us the sweet promise that if we would be faithful until death we shall meet again our loved ones in that land where all is joy and parting is no more. All that loving hands could do was done to alleviate his suffering but to no avail, Jesus called and he was willing to go. He has gone to his long and happy home and the sorrowing ones can put their trust in Jesus.

          He leaves to mourn father and mother and eight sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends.

          God doeth all things well. The remains were brought from Wheeling to his home near Sardis, from where they were taken and laid to rest in the German Baptist church cemetery. Father Ingold conducted the funeral service.

                   He has served his time and is called away,

                     He has now lain down to rest;

                   God grant him a home in Heaven with Thee,

                      Where forever he may be blest.      A. FRIEND

 

Beard, Olive L. Beard nee Watson

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

          Few deeper sorrows is it our lot to experience than when the hand of death reaches into the home and takes from an unbroken family circle the one on whom the happiness of the home most depends. While much of the enjoyment of our home life is due to the strong will and careful material management of a father’s oversight, yet the mother’s never failing watchfulness and love is the fountain which never runs dry and from which we draw an inexhaustible supply of sympathy and affection, and all that makes our childhood the pleasant experience that it ought to be.

          The true mother-spirit is felt beyond her own family circle and blesses all with whom she comes in contact. Children of neighboring families can not fail to note the kindly spirit and it’s magic so like that of their own mother. That Mrs. Beard, like the true mother, that she was, lived her life for her home, and those about her is attested by all who came under the influence of her noble self-sacrificing character. During a number of years of her active life, she performed her daily tasks under the disadvantage of delicate health; and her kindly Christian spirit bore witness to the words of the apostle when he said, “Ye are made perfect through suffering.”

          Mrs. Olive L. Beard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Watson was born at Graysville, September 22, 1869.

She grew to womanhood with good educational advantages and on June 26, 1888, she united in marriage to John Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Beard, of Woodsfield. To this union were born two children, Lorena and Mary, both of whom survive her, and whose happiness and well being were the goal of their mother’s ambition.

She was at the time of her death and had been for a number of years a consistent member of the First M. E. Church of Woodsfield and during her last illness bore her sufferings with a truly Christian fortitude.

          She died Wednesday evening, July 31, at her mother’s home near Ozark where she had gone a few weeks previous, thinking a change might be for the better. All that medical skill and good nursing could do were not sufficient to stay the progress of disease.

          Impressive services were conducted by Rev. Wuestenburg at the residence on South Main Street, Friday afternoon and the remains, followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives, were laid to rest in the family lot in the Woodsfield cemetery.

          Besides her husband and two daughters she is survived by her mother and five brothers as well as a large number of friends, especially in this city where she spent the most of her life. Thus must we all bow to the will of Him who is all powerful and when our summons comes “to join that innumerable caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death,” may we be as pure in heart as she whose spirit so recently ascended to Him who gave it. F. L. W.

 

Becker, Harry Becker

Becker, Samuel Becker

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 19, 1907

          NEW YORK, O., Sept. 17—After Harry Becker had been killed and Samuel Becker, his brother, had been mortally wounded by Francesco Sicca, a young Italian, two detectives had a desperate fight with a mob led by the young men’s mother and bent on lynching the assailant of the two young men, before the three were rescued by the police reserves.

          The Becker brothers were proprietors of a hardware store in “Little Italy,”

          The police say Sicca purchased a revolver at the store. He returned and wanted his money back, saying the revolver was not satisfactory. His demand was refused and he opened fire.

 

Becker, Samuel Becker

Becker, Harry Becker

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 19, 1907

          NEW YORK, O., Sept. 17—After Harry Becker had been killed and Samuel Becker, his brother, had been mortally wounded by Francesco Sicca, a young Italian, two detectives had a desperate fight with a mob led by the young men’s mother and bent on lynching the assailant of the two young men, before the three were rescued by the police reserves.

          The Becker brothers were proprietors of a hardware store in “Little Italy,”

          The police say Sicca purchased a revolver at the store. He returned and wanted his money back, saying the revolver was not satisfactory. His demand was refused and he opened fire.

 

Beisel, Grace Beisel

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

          Grace, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Beisel died Tuesday morning.

          Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Merrell Thursday.

          Interment at Locust Grove cemetery. [d. January 29, 1907]

 

Bender, W. C. Bender

Lowe, Ervin Lowe

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

          A locomotive pulling a Pennsylvania railroad freight train exploded at Arcola, Ind., W. C. Bender, engineer and Ervin Lowe, fireman were killed.

 

Bennett, May Bennett

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

          BELLAIRE, O., June 4—May Bennett, 17, was killed when her dress was caught by a fly-wheel at the Raven Coal mine, west of Bellaire.

          Her body was whirled around the rapidly revolving wheel and horribly mangled. Death was instantaneous.

 

Bergman, John Bergman

Davis, Perry Davis

Mulligan, John Mulligan

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

          CINCINNATI, O., July 9—A heat wave that promises to continue has prevailed for the last three days, and three deaths, have resulted.

          The dead: John Bergman, 40,; Perry Davis, 40 and John Mulligan, 35.

Abe Davis, 40, colored is now at the city hospital in precarious condition from heat stroke.

 

Berry, J.A. Berry

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1907

          J.A. Berry of St. Clairsville dropped dead Friday night while chatting with friends in a business house in that town. He was apparently in the best of health just before his death. He was about 50 years of age, and engaged in the manufacture of carriages. [d. January11, 1907]

 

Berry, Mrs. S. Berry

Haren, Lena Haren

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

                                      BURNED TO DEATH

          Two very sad deaths occurred last week, one near Ozark and the other near Jerusalem; both were the result of burning and circumstances, so far as known, were very similar.

          Mrs. LENA HAREN, wife of Jacob Haren, of near Ozark, was alone at her home, Thursday, engaged in baking and washing while her husband, together with some other men were at work in the field. Hearing the bell ring, the men started for the house supposing it was a regular call to dinner. When they arrived at the house they failed to find Mrs. Haren, but soon discovered her charred body from which her clothing had been completely burned. Of coarse the particulars of the accident are a mere matter of conjecture; but it is supposed that her clothing accidentally caught fire, and that she ran to the bell to give the alarm, and then into the orchard where her body was found.

          She was 32 years of age, a consistent member of the Catholic Church.

          On Tuesday preceding MRS. S. BERRY of Jerusalem was burned to death in her home and her death was not known until noon when her husband came in to dinner. It is supposed that her clothing caught fire from the stove when she was building a fire preparatory to getting dinner.

 

Berry, Mrs. S. D. Berry  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

          Last Wednesday morning about 9 o’clock Mrs. S. D. Berry was found dead in the house, by her husband who came to the house from the field where he had been at work. Her clothing had caught fire some way and she being alone was unable to extinguish the flames which completely consumed her clothing. She was dead when found.

She leaves two children, husband and a host of other friends to mourn her sad death.

          Interment in Jerusalem cemetery, May 30, at 2 p.m., Rev. oliver of Woodsfield officiating.

 

Black, Christopher Black

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

          Christopher Black, formerly of this vicinity, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. H. Henceroth at Pleasant Valley, W.Va., Thursday afternoon at the age of 86 years. [d. February 14, 1907]

          He is survived by two daughters and four sons.

          The remains were brought to this place Saturday and taken to the county to the home of his son Samuel Black from which place the funeral took place Sunday, services being conducted by Rev. Rudin of the German M.E. church of which the deceased was a member.

 

Bonam, Infant Bonam

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

          An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bonam died at their home at Cochransville, January 29.

 

Bonar, Jane Bonar nee McDougal

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

          The funeral services for the remains of Mrs. Jane Bonar were held Thursday from her late home. Mrs. Bonar was a daughter of Mr. Thomas McDougal of this place and was married about one year ago to Albert Bonar of near town. She is survived by her father, seven brothers, one sister, husband and infant child. [b. March 23, 1873  d. January 29, 1907  md. March 27, 1906]

 

Bonnell, Albert Bonnell

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 1907

          CAMBRIDGE, O., June 25—Albert Bonnell, 17, dropped from a swing into the swimming hole. He failed to come up, and when rescued by companions was unconscious.

          He rallied, but died in 24 hours. A post-mortem examination revealed that his neck was dislocated.

 

Bowie, Martha Bowie  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 11, 1907

          Miss Martha Bowie departed this life March 30, 1907, at Atlantic City, N.J.

Her body was brought from that place to her old home near Coates, Ohio, and after appropriate services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Harper, she was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery, April 7.

Miss Bowie was born in 1888 and was therefore in her nineteenth year.

A mother, brother, sister, are left to mourn the departure of one so young and so beautiful. She obeyed the gospel and became a member of the Church of Christ in 1906.

She had been away from her old home for some time, yet her young associates lovingly remembered her and followed her sadly to her last resting place.   HARPER

 

Bowie, Martha Bowie  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 18, 1907

          Miss Martha Bowie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bowie, departed this life March 30, 1907. She was 18 years, 9 months and 30 days old.

          Deceased was a member of the Church of Christ.

She leaves a mother, brother and sister and a host of friends to mourn her departure.

The services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Harper; she was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

FRIENDS: How feeble are words to carry consolation to hearts to bereaved of a beloved daughter; a tender, clinging vine, interwoven in sweet memories, from the hour the angel first gave her to your home; a gentle spirit of life that fitted in and out like a gleam of sunshine; no one can fill her place in the vacant chair; no one will take her place in your hearts, and you would not have the void filled, even if you could. It will be a sacred thought in the years to come, to parents and friends, that she shed radiance in the home as long as she did. It will be a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and be loved by those who will ever so tenderly cherish her sweet and pure memory.          J. M. NORRIS,   ALTITUDE, O.

 

Bowie, Martha Bowie

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 11, 1907

          Miss Martha Bowie of Atlantic City, New Jersey, departed this life March 30.

          Her remains were shipped to her mother, Mrs. Wm. Andrews, of Altitude.

          Funeral took place April 7, conducted by Rev. Harper. The body was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

 

Bowrie, Martha Bowrie

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 18, 1907

          Miss Martha Bowrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bowrie. She was 18 years, nine months and thirty days old. She was a loving daughter, and had many friends far and near.

          She leaves mother, one sister and one brother, and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Friends, how feeble are words to carry consolation to hearts bereft of a beloved daughter. A tender clinging vine interwoven in sweet memories from the hour the angels first gave her to your home; a gentle spirit of light that fitted in and out like a gleam of sunshine. No one can fill her place in the vacant chair; no one will take her place in your hearts, and you would not have the void filled even if you could. It will be a sacred thought in the years to come to parents and friends that she shed radiance in the home as long as she did. It will be a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and be loved by those who will always tenderly cherish her sweet and pure memory. The funeral services were conducted by Elder A.E. Harper.                                    J.M. Norris   Altitude, Ohio

 

Boxie, John Boxie

Rapafipieh, Frank Rapafipieh

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

          YOUNGSTOWN, O., Aug. 20—Two fatalities occurred at the steel mills of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company and one man was injured.

          John Boxie and Frank Rapafipieh were killed, the first by being run over by a train, of iron and the second by a fall from a high platform.

          A man fell with Rapafipieh and was badly hurt.

 

Boyd, John Boyd

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

          John Boyd was killed in the steel works at Cambridge last week. He was lacing a belt and was caught in the wheel and his body broken to pieces.

 

Boyers, Thomas Boyers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 1907

          It is with regret we announce the death of Thomas Boyers, a former respected citizen of Woodsfield, who died at his home in Bellaire, April 17, 1907 at the age of 78 years, three months and nineteen days.

          Mr. Boyers was born December 28, 1828, and was a citizen of Woodsfield for several years. While here he and his family made many friends who not only feel sad on account of his death, but extend sincere sympathy to the surviving members of his family.

          Deceased had been a member of the M.E. church for many years, temperate, kindhearted, inoffensive, and always mindful of the duties a Christian owes to his God, his family, his country and his friends. No one ever went to Thomas Boyers for advice, help or a favor but it was cheerfully granted if possible.

          Mrs. Boyers, his devoted wife, died April 1, 1903. Together they raised a family of seven daughters which were an honor to them and a help in their declining years. Mrs. Florence Eddy, deceased wife of J.H. Eddy of this place, and Mrs. Ada Unterzuber, deceased; also the following daughters who survive them; Mrs. Belle McCain of McMahon, W.Va., and Misses Mary, Clara, Lenora and Dora Boyers of Bellaire.

          Deceased was a valiant soldier in the War of 1861-5, a member of Company F. 52d. O.V.I., and a member of Spangler Post No.99 G.A.R. and was duly honored by that body of soldiers at his funeral as well as during life.

          The funeral, which occurred Friday afternoon, was conducted by Dr. S.B. Salmon, pastor of the First M.E. church of Bellaire, assisted by Rev. C.

P. Proudfit of the U.P. church. Another grand old man has gone to his reward after a long and useful Christian life.

 

Bradfield, James Bradfield

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

          He was born in Old Virginia, Loudoun county, September 15th 1814. He came to this country with his parents at the age of fourteen years.

          He was married twice, the first wife being Miss Lucinda Tuel. They were married in the year of 1834. To this union nine children were born, five have passed from this earth life and four are still surviving, Jacob, Caroline, Mary S. Mehrley of Monroe county, Ohio, Lewis C. of New Matamoras with whom he has made his home since January 1901.

          His first wife died April 5, 1886 and was buried in Tuel cemetery.

          In the year 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary S. Rowles. To this union three sons were born; James, George and David, Mrs. Bradfield took very sick at this point in life. She grew more and more weaker in body and mind and at last she was taken to the state hospital for treatment and in a few days she died, November 6, 1900. The remains were sent home and buried in Witten cemetery.

          He had in all twelve children, sixty-nine grandchildren and fifty-eight great grandchildren. He was a farmer and merchant all his life and worked hard to provide a nice home for each one of his children. Two weeks before he died he called his children around his bed, told them the time was drawing near when he would have to leave them and that he wanted them to be good boys and meet him in heaven. The way is clear and I am ready to go. He died January 22, 1907, being ninety-two years, four months and six days old.

          There was a short service held at the home from whence he was taken to Grave Hill church opposite Sistersville where the funeral took place, conducted by Rev. F.C. Kreager of New Matamoras First Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. A.S. Kelley, pastor of Sistersville First Baptist church. Interment in Tuel’s Hill cemetery. A large concourse of friends and relatives followed him to his last earthy resting place.

          The deceased was perhaps one of the oldest residents of Washington and Monroe counties wherein he has spent the greater part of his life and will be sadly missed.

                   A precious one from us has gone

                     A voice we love is still;

                   A place is vacant in our home,

                     Which never can be filled.

 

Brake, Clara Brake  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          Mrs. Clara Brake, wife of John Brake, died on last Saturday at her home near Clarington.

          Interment at St. Jacob’s church the following Monday.

          She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her sad departure.

 

Brake, Clara Brake

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          Clara Brake, wife of John Brake, died at her home near Oak Saturday. Interment at St. Jacobs Monday. A husband and two children are left to mourn her departure.

 

Breckenridge, Samuel F.Breckenridge

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

          SPRINGFIELD, O., Nov. 12—Rev. Dr. Samuel F. Breckenridge, 75,  one of the most prominent men in the Lutheran Church of the United States, dropped dead as he was going to the Wittenberg Theological seminary of which he has been a member of the faculty since 1875.

For the last 17 years he had been teacher of Hebrew and Greek in the seminary.

 

Brickner, Joseph Brickner

Steadman, W. G. Steadman

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

          COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 13—Joseph Brickner, 50, a white laborer was found dead by the railroad tracks near the East Columbus Panhandle yards.

          Near him was a little white dog which had probably been crushed to death by the man’s body, although there were no marks or bruises about it.

          W. G. Steadman, 29, a yard brakeman, was caught beneath a cut of cars. His leg was crushed off at the hip and his right was so badly mangled that he died.

 

Brown, Edward Brown

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

          XENIA, O., Oct. 29—John Robinette, a cement contractor, shot and killed Edward Brown, a negro. Brown became involved in a dispute with Robinette, claiming there was $30 due him as wages.

          He attempted to break down the door at Robinette’s residence, and upon refusing to leave when ordered away was shot. Robinette surrendered to the police, and is charged with murder in the second degree.

 

Brown, Mabel Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

          The grim monster death has again visited the home of Forrest B. Brown and claimed for its victim his daughter, Mabel J. Brown. She was born March 5, 1893 and departed this life June 27, 1907, being fourteen years, three months and twenty-two days old. She leaves to mourn father, step-mother, three brothers and three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. It was the first break in the family circle since the mother was taken five years ago. But the step-mother who came into the home soon won the love and affection of the entire family. Mabel was a loving and affectionate daughter and a kind sister and will be greatly missed in the home and community, but our loss is her gain for from her words and deeds she was prepared to meet her Saviour.

          The funeral was conducted in the Moffell Methodist Episcopal church in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends. The sermon was preached by Rev. W.E. Fletcher, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church on Jackson Ridge, assisted by Rev. A.R. Jackson. The remains were laid to rest in the Moffett cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. The friends have the sympathy of the entire community. It is said to have our darling children taken from our midst in the days of their youth, just blooming into the prime of life, but it is a debt we all must pay and we should submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well; and may the father, stepmother, brothers and sisters, all live so they may make an unbroken family in the home where there will be no more sad farewells. S.P.J.

 

Brown, William Brown  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

          William Brown, an aged and respected citizen of near Laings, Ohio, died Monday evening, after an illness of only a day or two.

 

Brown, William Brown  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

          William Brown, the subject of this sketch was born in Center township, Monroe County, Ohio, on the 28th day of June 1834 and died in Green township on the 15th day of July 1907, being at the time of his death 73 years and 17 days old.

In the days of his early manhood, he was united in marriage to Eliza J. Hawkins. To this union there were born six children, two sons and four daughters, five of whom preceded him to the world beyond. One son yet survives. On the 12th day of August 1894 his companion was called from labor to reward.

Shortly after the death of his companion he was married to Harriett Mahoney and for several years she was afflicted with cancer of the breast which has caused her a wonderful amount of suffering. She expected to be the first to leave the stage of action and was making arrangements to that effect but in this we are reminded that God’s way is not our way.

Therefore the deceased leaves to mourn his loss, an afflicted companion, one son and eleven grandchildren.

The funeral sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Fletcher, at the home near Laings, Ohio, from a passage of scripture beginning with these words; “Blessed are they who die in the Lord.” These words were very appropriate as the past life of the deceased has been spent in the service of the master.

In early life he gave his heart to God and his name to the Methodist Protestant church on Jackson Ridge near where he was born, and remained a faithful member until death. Though living at a distance from the church and on account of affliction in the home, he was deprived of the Church privileges to a great extent, yet he remained faithful to his master’s cause and was ever ready to help all that he could for the advancement of Christianity. He was a man that did not wear two faces. He would say to a man’s face just what he had to say; but he never would seek to do a neighbor any harm.

A large congregation listened to the fine sermon after which, they followed the remains to the Fairview church where a short service was held by A. R. Jackson and Enoch Craig. Mr. Craig had known the deceased and had associated with him for three score years. What a happy meeting that has been when he hailed his loved ones who have been waiting and watching for husband and father to come for so long a time.

 May they all live so they will make an unbroken band around our father’s throne.

 

Brown, William Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

          William Brown, and aged and highly respected man died at his home below town Monday evening after less than a weeks sickness. He has for many years been a steadfast member of the Methodist Protestant church.

 He is survived by a wife and son, James Brown, who is now in the Athens asylum. He also leaves eleven grandchildren.

 Interment Wednesday morning in the Jackson Ridge cemetery, services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fletcher. [d. July 17, 1907]

 

Buchwald, Margaret Buchwald

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

          Mrs. Margaret Buchwald, wife of John Buchwald, died Sunday afternoon at her home of heart failure. Although an invalid for several years suffering with that disease, the deceased was able to be around and attended church on the previous suddenly but was taken suddenly ill on Saturday morning.

          She leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Weichsel and Miss Maggie at home, and three sons, Charles, Will and Godfrey of San Francisco, California.

          The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.

[Margaret died August 18, 1907]

 

Burgbacher, Mathias Burgbacher

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          Mr. Mathias Burgbacher of New Matamoras died Wednesday of last week. Mr. Burgbacher resided at Woodsfield many years ago and was a brother of the late Jacob and John Burgbacher. He was in his eighty-second year. [d. March 13, 1907]

 

Burke, W. J. Burke

Thatcher, William J. Thatcher

Golthwaite, Faulkner Goldthwaite

Hamilton, G. G. Hamilton

Thomas, W. H. Thomas

Miller, George E. Miller

Goodrich, Caspar Goodrich

Pair, William Pair

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

                                      SPARK FROM STACK

                   Set Off a Case o Powder on Battleship Georgia

                             Eight Men Dead, Dozens Injured

Disaster Happened While The Men Of Battleship Were At Target Practice In Massachusett Bay

List Of Injured Includes Two Ohians

Story Of Catastrophe

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          BOSTON, July 16—By the explosion of a case of powder in the hands of a gunner in the after superimposed turret of the battleship Georgia, in Massachusetts Bay, eight men were killed and 12 injured. Not one of the persons in the turret escaped injury.

          Lieutenant Goodrich and Seaman Mallick jumped overboard right after the explosion, with the apparent motive of easing the terrible suffering from their burns. Both of the desperate men were quickly rescued by uninjured comrades.

          The accident happened while the battleship was several miles off Provincetown, and the men were engaged in target practice, together with other vessels of the battleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet. The powder had just been taken from the ammunition hoist to load an eight inch gun. It was seen to be burning, and in an instant it exploded in the face of the loader of the gun. No damage was done to the vessel, as the powder was not confined, and the Georgia sailed back for the target grounds of Provincetown.

          How the powder became ignited is not yet known, but the theory held at the navy yard is that it was set off by a spark from the smokestack of the warship. Immediately after the accident the Georgia headed for the Charleston navy yard. There the dead and injured were taken ashore, the wounded being conveyed to the naval hospital at Chelsea.

          The Georgia is one of the battleships of the second division of the second Atlantic fleet, which has been at target practice off Provincetown for the last three weeks. The Georgia is one of the newest battleships of the navy, having been in commission only about 10 months. She is commanded by Henry McRea.

          THE DEAD: William J. Thatcher, chief turret captain, Wilmington, Del.; Faulkner Goldthwaite, midshipman, Kentucky; W. J. Burke, ordinary seaman, Quincy, Mass.; G. G. Hamilton, ordinary seaman, South Farmington, Mass.; W. H. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Newport, R. I.; George E. Miller, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Lieutenant Goodrich, New York,; William Pair, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.

          INJURED: Midshipman J. T. Cruse, Nebraska; Frank Schlapp, boatswain’s mate, North Adams, Mass.; Charles Hassell, gunner’s mate, New York; Orley Tagland, chief yeoman, Richford, Minnesota; Samuel L. Rosenberger, ordinary seaman, Philadelphia; J. G. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Edward J. Walsh, ordinary seaman, Lynn, Mass.; John O. Malley, ordinary seaman, Cleveland, O.; John A. Bush, ordinary seaman, New York; L. O. Meese, ordinary seaman, Berea, O.; H. L. Gilbert, ordinary seaman, Southwick, Mass.; John A. Foni, ordinary seaman, Trenton, N. J.; Charles L. Rich, ordinary seaman, Frankfort, Ind.

          Lieutenant Caspar Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Goodrich, commandant of the New York navy yard, and midshipmen Faulkner Goldthwaite and John T. Cruse were operating the eight-inch guns. The guns in the forward turrets had finished eight rounds of practice and the guns of the after turret had fired one round. Two cases, as the big 100 pound bags of powder are called, had just been sent up through the ammunition hoist and were in the arms of the loader, whose name was withheld by the ships officers. The loader stood at the breech of one of the eight-inch guns, all ready to insert the charge. At this instant the turret was seen to be smoky, and two men who stood near the loader saw a black spot on the bag indicating that the charge had ignited and was smoldering. The loader discovered the spot at the same instant and threw himself forward on his face, at the same time shouting a warning to his turret mates. The other men who had seen the spot were Eich and Hansell, and they also threw themselves on the floor of the turret. Before the other men could understand what caused the loaders cry of warning, there was a blinding flash as the burning powder exploded. Flames, smoke and nauseous gases filled the little superstructure, in which more than a score of men were confined. As the powder was not confined there was no report, nor did the vessel suffer any injury, but every nook and cranny of the turret was filled with flame.

          When the Georgia arrived at the navy yard, the injured were removed to the naval hospital near by. Both the living and the dead were found to be terribly burned. Three of the men were burned beyond recognition. Eyes were burned out and faces, bodies, arms and legs blackened. Soon after the men had been placed in their cots in the ward it was seen that Lieutenant Goodrich, Pair, Walsh and Thomas had but a short time to live. The row of cots in the wards with their suffering, bandaged burdens bore silent testimony to the bravery of the men, who in almost every case, though conscious, uttered not a sound.

          Several incidents were told of the coolness and heroism of some of the men just after the explosion. Chaplain Charlton was the first officer to reach the turret. The first man he found was Midshipman Cruse, who was terribly injured. He would not allow the chaplain to do anything for him, but said: “Let me alone; I am all right. Look after those other fellows.” In one or two other cases also he met with the same spirit of self-sacrifice.

 

Burkhart, Barbara Burkhart

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

          Mrs. Barbara Burkhart, mother of Charles Burkhart, of this city, died last Saturday, at the home of her son, Frank at McKee’s Rock, Pa., after an illness of about ten weeks.

          Mrs. Burkhart was 84 years of age, mother of eight children and had spent 25 years of her life in Woodsfield, leaving here about twenty years ago.

          Deceased was a consistent member of the Catholic Church and funeral services were held at that church at McKee’s Rocks.

 

Burkhart, Frank Burkhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          Frank Burkhart, one of the oldest members of the Catholic church here died at his home in Summit township on Friday evening, November 22, 1907, of Bright’s disease, at the age of 72 years. He leaves a wife, two sons John C and Joseph S., and several grandchildren.

          Interment was had in St. Sylvester’s cemetery Monday forenoon, Father T.A. Goebel conducting the services.

 

Burkhart, Michael Burkhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

          Mrs. Michael Burkhart, aged 75 years of near Calais, died Thursday. A husband and five children are left.  [d. June13, 1907]

 

Butcher, Louisa Butcher  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

          Miss Louisa Butcher was born in 1824 and died July 30, 1907, being in her 83d year. About eight months ago she inherited about one quarter of a million dollars from her brother in West Virginia. Her mother preceded her to the spirit land seventeen years ago last April. She died at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. Tena Smith where she had made her home for about three months prior to her death.

          She obeyed the gospel about twenty-five years ago and united with the Christian church at Stafford, where she lived the greater part of her life.

Her remains were taken from the home of Mrs. Smith to the Christian chapel at Stafford where religious services were conducted by Elder D.W. Harkins at 2 p.m. August 1st in the presence of a large assembly. Her body was then laid to rest in the Stafford cemetery to await the coming of the Christ. The nearest relative left to mourn was Mrs. Smith, her sister-in-law. Peace be to her ashes. “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

 

Butcher, Louisa Butcher  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907

          Miss Louisa Butcher died Tuesday evening at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Tena Smith at Sycamore Valley.

          Funeral will be held at Stafford, Thursday, Aug. 1

          Rumor is current that she left a will in which are named about sixty legatees; among whom are thirty relatives living in West Virginia, and a number of people in Stafford as well as some prominent citizens of Woodsfield and Lewisville.

 

Butcher, Louisa Butcher  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

          STAFFORD--The funeral of Louisa Butcher, whose name became so familiar through her heirship to the fortune of her half-brother, Adolphus Armstrong of Grafton, W. Va., was held here last Thursday afternoon, conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins of Woodsfield after which the remains were laid to rest in our cemetery.

          She had been a resident among our people for near half a century, but during the litigation trouble, was taken to the home of Mrs. Tena Smith of Sycamore Valley where she received every tender care and every luxury was provided by her guardian, Mr. Matz and for a time she enjoyed life, but the dread disease had been making insidious progress, snapped the final cord on Tuesday evening and she was at rest from more discord.

          Elder Harkins spoke in his usual impressive manner to a crowded house.

          Solemn music was rendered by the Methodist choir with Minnie Bowen as organist.

          Directly the funeral was over and it was reported she remembered many of our citizens in her will. Attorney Lynch and Deputy Sheriff Wichterman, of Woodsfield attended the funeral. Elder McFadden, of Creighton, was also present.

 

Butcher, Louisa Butcher 5th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

          Miss Louisa Butcher was born in 1824, and died July 30, 1907. Being in her 83rd year when she died.

          About 8 months ago she fell heir to a quarter million dollars, from her brother’s estate in West Virginia.

          Her mother preceded her to the spirit land 17 years ago last April.

          She died at the home of Mrs. Tena Smith, where she had made her home for about three months prior to her death.

          She obeyed the gospel about 25 years ago and united with the Christian Church at Stafford, O., where religious services were conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins at 2 p.m. August 1st in the presence of a large assembly.

          Her body was then laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to await the coming of the Lord who shall reward everyone according to their works.

          The nearest relative left to mourn was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Smith.

          “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his Saints.”

          “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.”

 

Butcher, Louisa Butcher

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907

          Louisa Butcher, who a few months since inherited over a quarter of a million dollars from her brother Adolphus Armstrong of Grafton, W.Va., died July 30, at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. Tena Smith at Sycamore Valley.

          Funeral at Stafford, Thursday, August 1.

          The cause of her death as reported was cancer. It is rumored she left a will in which she provided for a number of her friends. The following being named as legatees: Mrs. Tena Smith, Margaret Tuttle, Melissa Okey, John Eaton, Dr. J.W. Weber, Clyde Robinson, Miles Okey, Virginia Okey, Lou Swarthwood, Willie Hogue, Catherine Sebach, Florence Carmichael, Elizabeth Driggs, Melissa V. Spriggs, George Meckling, Isaac Goodwin, Newton Steed, Mrs. T.C. Carmichael, L.E. Matz, E.J. Wichterman, Melissa Barnet, Phillip Mulbrough (colored man), Matt Bowen, Mattie Smith, William Barnet, Nancy Carmichael, Christian church at Stafford, and about thirty-four relatives living in West Virginia.

 

Butler, Dorothy Butler

Butler, Edward E. Butler

Butler, Mrs. Edward Butler

Butler, Gertrude Butler

Rockwell, Eli Rockwell

Rockwell, Mrs. Eli Rockwell

Martindale, Charles Martindale

Martindale, Mrs. Charles Martindale

Martindale, Infant child Martindale

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

          PORTSMOUTH, O., July 23—Besides Edward E. Butler, his wife and children, Gertrude, 13, and Dorothy, 11, who were drowned on the steamer Columbia, others from here are thought to have perished.

          They are Eli Rockwell and wife and Charles Martindale and wife and baby.

          The women were sisters of Mrs. Butler.

Butler, who was head clerk in the Portsmouth post-office and a former newspaper man was on an extended vacation trip with his family.

 

Butler, Edward E. Butler

Butler, Mrs. Edward Butler

Butler, Gertrude Butler

Butler, Dorothy Butler

Rockwell, Eli Rockwell

Rockwell, Mrs. Eli Rockwell

Martindale, Charles Martindale

Martindale, Mrs. Charles Martindale

Martindale, Infant child Martindale

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

          PORTSMOUTH, O., July 23—Besides Edward E. Butler, his wife and children, Gertrude, 13, and Dorothy, 11, who were drowned on the steamer Columbia, others from here are thought to have perished.

          They are Eli Rockwell and wife and Charles Martindale and wife and baby.

          The women were sisters of Mrs. Butler.

Butler, who was head clerk in the Portsmouth post-office and a former newspaper man was on an extended vacation trip with his family.

 

Butler, George Butler

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

          ASHTABULA, O., Feb. 6—George Butler of Buffalo, N. Y., a structural iron worker, was shot and killed at Ashtabula Harbor.

          When Butler was on his way to work he was stopped by three or four men. There was a fight, shots were fired and Butler fell dead. The men who did the shooting escaped.

          Police arrested a man they think is one of those who did the shooting. The murder is believed to be the result of trouble between union and non-union men, which has been on ever since a Pittsburg company began improvements for the Pennsylvania company at Ashtabula Harbor.

 

Butler, Gertrude Butler

Butler, Edward E. Butler

Butler, Mrs. Edward Butler

Butler, Dorothy Butler

Rockwell, Eli Rockwell

Rockwell, Mrs. Eli Rockwell

Martindale, Charles Martindale

Martindale, Mrs. Charles Martindale

Martindale, Infant child Martindale

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

          PORTSMOUTH, O., July 23—Besides Edward E. Butler, his wife and children, Gertrude, 13, and Dorothy, 11, who were drowned on the steamer Columbia, others from here are thought to have perished.

          They are Eli Rockwell and wife and Charles Martindale and wife and baby.

          The women were sisters of Mrs. Butler.

Butler, who was head clerk in the Portsmouth post-office and a former newspaper man was on an extended vacation trip with his family.

 

Byers, Charles H. Byers  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

          Another old soldier, 74 years of age, called to attend Roll Call on the other shore.

          Charles H. Byers, who served his country for three years in Company B, 3rd Ohio Infantry.

          He was a good soldier and good citizen and a member of the Presbyterian church, of which Rev. W. L. Oliver, is pastor.

          He was a worthy member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609

G. A. R., and was buried by his comrades in the Moose Ridge cemetery.                     E. M. Poulton, C. P.       Louis Sulsberger, Adjt.

 

Byers, Charles H. Byers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

          Charles H. Byers, aged 73 years, died Monday. He served three years in Company B, 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Two sons are left to mourn.

          Funeral  Tuesday conducted by Rev. Oliver and Gen. W.P. Richardson Post. Interment in Moose Ridge cemetery.

 

Campbell, Samuel Campbell

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          Samuel Campbell, aged 75 years, a well known man of St. Clairsville, dropped dead from heart disease at his home on Tuesday [November19, 1907]. With his wife, he had just returned from a visit to relatives at Shadyside, and the sudden end came just as he entered his home.

 

Caperillo, Benjamin Caperillo

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

          GRAFTON, O., Nov. 12—Benjamin Caperillo was murdered and robbed and his body laid upon the railway track to hide the crime.

          Although the body was mangled by a train, stiletto wounds were found in the man’s breast.

          Caperillo was on his way to Cleveland to send money to his wife and mother in Italy to pay their fare to this country.

 

Carducci, Giosue Carducci

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

          Giosue Carducci, Poet Laureate of Italy, died in Bologna, Feb. 16. He was a remarkable man in many ways.

          In 1906 he was awarded the Nobel prize for his literary work.

          His funeral was not preached, for he once became disgusted at the common-place eloquence of a pompous orator over a dead body, and remarks:

          “When I am dead I will ask the Almighty for only a single boon, that is to be able to lift for a moment my head from my grave and spit in the face of those who will be slandering me at my burial.”

 

Carpenter, Elijah Carpenter

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1907

          Death has again visited our community by taking one of our older people. Elijah Carpenter died at his home on Friday, Aug. 23rd, and was buried the following Sunday in the Calais cemetery.

 

Carr, Mrs. John Carr

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 1907

          TRAIL RUN—Mrs. John Carr of Sistersville, W. Va., formerly of this place, died at her home Wednesday, September 18th, leaving a husband, five children and three grandchildren.

          Remains were interred in the Locust Grove cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Westfall of Sistersville, W. Va.

 

Cassatt, Alexander J. Cassatt

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 3, 1907

          President Alexander J. Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania railroad, died Dec. 28 at his home in Philadelphia.

          He has been in the railroad business continuously since 1859.

          Henry C. Frick, the Pittsburg steel millionaire, will probably succeed him to the presidency.

 

Cassidy, Ellen Cassidy

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

          Ellen-aged one year, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Cassidy, died Friday from whooping cough.        

          The funeral took place Saturday and was conducted by Father Goebel of the Catholic church.

          [Ellen died August 30, 1907]

 

Cassidy, William Cassidy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

          CLEVELAND, O., July 2—The dead body of William Cassidy, 18, was found in a Lake Shore freight-car, and the authorities are convinced he was murdered. Cassidy, who was a moving picture operator, and lived in Chicago, entered the freight car endeavoring to make his way to Elyria.

          Five minutes later he was found dead, his skull being fractured, and a brick which was covered with blood was lying close to the body.

          No arrests have been made.

 

Cavanaugh, Mildred Leota Cavanaugh

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

          Mildred Leota Cavanaugh, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Cavanaugh, was born March 15, 1907, and died, after a lingering illness, Sept. 24, 1907.

          The funeral service was held at the home of the parents on Marietta street, at 10:30 Wednesday. The Rev. Oliver officiated and the interment was made in the Woodsfield cemetery.

 

Cecil, Henry Cecil

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 21, 1907

          Henry Cecil, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Curtis, died Wednesday evening.

          Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at the M.E. church by Rev. Hughgart and the remains laid to rest in the Stafford cemetery.

 

Chadwick, Cassie Chadwick

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

          Mrs. Cassie Chadwick, of bank-wrecking fame, died in the hospital at the state penitentiary at Columbus, Thursday, Oct. 10.

 

Checca, Gaetano Checca

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

STEUBENVILLE, O., Nov. 26—Gaetano Checca, 40, an Italian, was shot and instantly killed by Giovanni Iachifucci, who fled from the city.

Checca objected to the other mans attentions to Mrs. Checca, and struck him with his fist.

Liberatose Ciprianni tried to prevent the shooting and dodged barely in time to escape being shot.

 

Christman, Forest Christman  5th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated May 2, 1907

          A telegram was received Tuesday announcing the death of Forest Christman at Grand Junction, Col.

          He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christman of this place and has been in poor health for some time.

The body will be brought here for interment.

The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends.

 

Christman, Forrest Christman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

          Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Christman of Woodsfield, died at Grand Junction, Colorado, from typhoid fever April 30.

          The remains will be brought to Woodsfield for interment.

 

Christman, Forrest Christman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

          The remains of Forrest Christman, who died at Grand Junction, Colorado, arrived here Friday evening. They were accompanied by Glen and Celestia Christman, brother and sister of the deceased.

          The funeral services were held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Christman of Sycamore street Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Oliver, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended.

 

Christman, Forrest W. Christman  3rd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

          Forrest William Christman, was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, February 25, 1885. He died April 30, 1907, at Grand Junction, Colorado. At his bedside was his brother Glen and his sister Celestia with Colorado friends, who watched the departing, and with sorrow, not without hope, wept over broken ties.

          Forrest was a consistent member of the Grand Junction Presbyterian church having made profession of salvation soon after reaching Colorado. He was a member of the Bible class and also of the Christian Endeavor Society. He was a member of the “Woodmen of the World” and also the “Carpenters’ Union.”

          Flowers were sent by these societies and orders and also by other friends of the deceased from his Colorado home.

          The funeral service was conducted from the home of his parents Sunday afternoon, May 5th at 2 o’clock. The Rev. W. Loverridge Oliver of the Presbyterian church officiated. The songs used were especial of the deceased—“I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go”, “Saved By Grace”, and “Face To Face.” The funeral text was from 1st Corrinthians 15, 57, “ But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The body was carried to its resting place by twelve of his young friends—six of his girl friends carried flowers and preceded the casket in the funeral procession, which was one of the largest Woodsfield has ever seen. The open grave was surrounded by nearly if not fully a thousand persons, whose sympathy for the living, and honor of the dead was thus demonstrated.

          And words came from Colorado that are more comforting than legal apprisals of large inheritances—What he has he leaves behind him. And yet a paradox is here, for what he takes is more to those behind than what he leaves.

          The Daily Sentinel of April 30 says,”At an early hour this morning Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, a well known carpenter of this city, died at 5:35 Grand avenue where he has been boarding, after several weeks’ illness of typhoid fever. With him when he died were his sister, Miss Celestia and brother Glen, both of Woodsfield, Ohio. This evening on the Rio Grande No. 5 the remains will be shipped to the old home at Woodsfield where the interment will take place. The brother and sister accompanying the remains east.

          “The deceased has been a resident of Grand Junction about four years and had a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his death. He was an excellent young man and a capable and industrious worker.

          “The members of Book Cliff Camp, Woodmen of the World, of which he was a member will escort the remains this evening from the residence on Grand avenue to the union station. Undertaker Gourley is in charge of the funeral arrangements.”

          Daily Sentinel of May 1, says “The remains of Forrest Christman were shipped to the old home in Ohio last night over Rio Grande No.6. A large number of friends viewed the remains yesterday afternoon at the Rediker home. Thirty members of Book Cliff Camp, Woodmen of the World, and twenty members of the local carpenters’ union escorted the remains from the residence to Union Station.”

          The Church News” of May 4th says: “Not only the members of our church, but many others have sustained a sad loss in the death of Forrest Christman, who departed this life on last Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Rediker on Grand avenue. Mr. Christman was a carpenter by trade and an excellent workman. He was a splendid young man in every particular. He became a Christian several years ago and united with the church under the present pastorate. His brother Casper died in this city just a little more than three years ago of typhoid fever. Forrest’s brother Glen and sister Celestia left with the body last Tuesday evening for Woodsfield, Ohio, the home of their parents, where the body will rest beside that of his brother. The parent’s brother and sister have the sincere sympathy of our people.”

          The following letter of condolence was received by the family from the members of the Bible Class:

 Grand Junction, Colorado, April 30, 1907

To the Christman family:

          Since God in his divine providence has seen fit to call from our midst our loved fellow laborer, Forrest Christman, we bow in humble submission to His holy will, and wish thus to endeavor in a weak way to express our heartfelt sympathy to you in this sad hour of bereavement. In Forrest we found a faithful Sabbath school attendant and an excellent Christian young man, whose influence was for the help of the cause of his Savior. In this deep sorrow that must come to all it is most comforting to us to realize that some day we shall clasp hands in that heavenly land to be forever with Jesus. May God’s spirit dwell richly in your hearts to comfort you and heal the wounds of this affliction is the prayer of the young men’s Bible class of the Presbyterian Sabbath school of Grand Junction, of which Forrest was a member.      C.J. Barnett, Teacher   George White   Arthur Allen

        Bliss Baker   Walter Becket    Walter Leclere   Rodney Robinson

          It is sad to die-to break the tie that binds and watch our “plans” blown from our weary fingers, no more seen unless they are the “blue prints” of “God’s Plans for Future Building.”

          Solemn to die!-but when a Christian carpenter goes on to consult with the Carpenter Christ-when the apprentice passes on to higher plans and the workman is promoted to the side of the Foreman, who shall complain then and say that Romans 8, 28 is fiction?              W. L. OLIVER

 

Christman, Forrest William Christman

[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 23, 1907 Source: The Daily Sentinel of April 30, 1907, and   Issue:  May 1, 1907 Source: The Church news, Colorado Source: The Bible class in Grand Junction Issue:  Colorado, April 30, 1907]

    Forrest William Christman was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, February 25, 1885, he died April 30, 1907, at Grand Junction, Colorado. At his bedside was his brother, Glen Christman, and his sister, Celestia Christman, with Colorado friends, who watched the departing, and with sorrow, not without hope, wept over broken ties. Forrest was a consistent member of the Grand Junction Presbyterian Church having made profession of salvation soon after reaching Colorado. He was a member of the Bible class and also of the Christian Endeavor Society. He was a member of the AWoodmen of the World@, and also the Women of Woodcraft or Circle, and also the ACarpenter=s Union.@ Flowers were sent by those societies and orders and also by other friends of the deceased from his Colorado home.

     The funeral service was conducted from the home of his parents Sunday afternoon May 5th, at 2 o=clock. The Reverend W. Loveridge Oliver of the Presbyterian Church officiated. The songs used were the special favorites of the deceased - AI=ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,@ ASaved by Grace,@ and AFace to Face.@ The funeral text was from 1st. Corinthians, 15, 57, ABut thanks be to God who givith us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.@ The body was carried to its resting place by twelve of his young friends - six of his girl friends carried flowers and preceded the casket in the funeral procession which was one of the largest Woodsfield has ever seen. The open grave was surrounded by nearly in not fully a thousand persons, whose sympathy for the living, and honor of the dead was thus demonstrated.

     Words come from Colorado that are more comforting than legal appraisals of large inheritances - What a man is he takes with him. What he has he leaves behind him and yet a paradox is here, for what he takes is more to those behind than what he leaves.

     The Daily Sentinel of April 30 says: AAt an early hour this morning Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, a well known young carpenter of this city, died at 535 Grand Avenue where he has been boarding, after several weeks= illness of typhoid fever. With him when he died were his sister, Miss Celestia Christman and brother Glen Christman, both of Woodsfield, Ohio. This evening on Rio Grande No. 5, the remains will be shipped to the old home at Woodsfield where the interment will take place. The brother and sister accompanying the remains east.

     The Daily Sentinel of May 1, says: AThe remains of Forrest Christman were shipped to the old home in Ohio last night over Rio Grande No. 6. A large number of friends viewed the remains yesterday afternoon at the Rediker home. Thirty members of Book Cliff camp, Woodmen of the World, and 20 members of the loyal Carpenter=s Union escorted the remains from the residence to the union station.@

     The Church news, in Colorado, of May 4th says; ANot only the members of our church but many others have sustained a sad loss in the death of Forrest Christman who departed this life on last Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Rediker on Grand Avenue. Mr. Christman was a carpenter by trade and an excellent workman. He was a splendid young man in very particular. He became a Christian several years ago and united with the church under the present pastorate. His brother Casper Christman died in this city just a little more than three years ago of typhoid fever. Forrest=s brother Glen Christman and sister Celestia Christman left with the body last Tuesday evening for Woodsfield, Ohio, the home of their parents, where the body will rest beside that of the brother. The parents, brother, and sister have the sincere sympathy of our people.@

     The Bible class in Grand Junction, Colorado, April 30, 1907. To the Christman family: ASince God in his divine providence has seen fit to call from our midst our loved fellow laborer, Forrest Christman, we bow in humble submission to His holy will, and wish thus to endeavor in a weak way to express our heartfelt sympathy to you in this sad hour of bereavement.

     In Forrest, we found a faithful Sabbath school attendant and an excellent Christian young man, whose influence was for the help of the cause of his Savior. In this deep sorrow, that must come to all it is most comforting to us to realize that some day we shall clasp glad hands in the heavenly land to be forever with Jesus. May God=s spirit dwell richly in your hearts to comfort you and heal the wounds of this affliction in the prayer of the young men=s Bible class of the Presbyterian Sabbath school of Grand Junction, of which Forrest was a member. Signed, C. J. Barnett, teacher; George White; Arthur Allen; Bliss Baker; Luther White; Walter Becket; Walter Leclere; and Rodney Robinson.

     It is sad to die - to break the tie that binds and watch our Aplans@ blown from our weary fingers, no more seen unless they are the Ablue prints@ of God=s plans for future building.

     Solemn to die! - but when Christian carpenter goes on to consult with the carpenter Christian - when the apprentice passes on to higher plans and the workman is promoted to the side of the foreman, who shall complain then and say that Romans 8, 28 is fiction?@

     W. L. Oliver

 

Clark, Annie W. Clark

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

          Mrs. Annie W. Clark, who for many years has been president of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Ohio, died at her home in Columbus on July 4. The immediate cause of her death was pneumonia.

          By her sweet, gentle, loving disposition and deep devotion to the cause of right she endeared herself to all her friends—enemies she had none.

          Mrs. Clark has done more to elevate the standard of womanhood in Ohio than any other woman. She will be remembered by many of our citizens as she visited Woodsfield a year ago in the interest of the W. C. T. U. Her place will be hard to fill, but some good woman who has been inspired by her noble life will take her place and the work will go on.

 

Clark, Bertha Clark

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

          CLEVELAND, O., July 9—Despondent because her husband refused to become reconciled to her, Mrs. Bertha Clark, 36, swallowed carbolic acid and died in terrible agony.

          A year ago, Clark and his wife separated. Twice since, they become reconciled but each time they parted. A few days ago Clark refused to take his wife back the third time and she became convinced that further reconciliation was impossible.

 

Clark, Margaret Clark

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          JUNCTION CITY, O., Nov. 19—Margaret, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clark, was burned to death.

          While playing with several children on the schoolhouse hill, near her home, one of her playmates set fire to some dry grass. The flames spread to where the little girl stood igniting her clothing, and she was a mass of flames before assistance could reach her.

          She died in a few hours.

 

Claypool, Jesse Claypool

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          BELLFONTAINE, O., Nov. 26—Following the death of his wife two weeks ago, Jesse Claypool, 85, would get up in the night to visit her grave and sit for hours beside the little dirt mound.

          He contracted pneumonia and died.

 

Cleary, Lizzie Cleary

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          Lizzie Cleary was born July 13, 1872, and died December 2, 1907, aged 35 years, four months and nineteen days, after a few brief days illness with pneumonia. Even before her most intimate friends were aware of her sickness, she was gone. She went to spend the day with her mother and on the same afternoon was stricken with the disease that ended her life. On Christmas Eve 1902, she was united in marriage with J.W. Swearengen, from this union there remains one little son Foster, who will never realize what a great loss he has suffered in the death of his mamma. Sister Swearengen was for many years a consistent member of the M.E. church at Beallsville and identified with the W.C.T.U. She was a Charter Member of, and an officer in the Pythian Sisters Lodge. She will be greatly missed in all the circles, but most of all in the home where she was a devoted wife and patient, loving mother. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband, son, father, mother, brother and sister.

          Funeral services were held in the M.E. Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Harry S. Scott. The impressive funeral service of the Pythian Sisters was observed by the lodge of which she was a member.

 

Clegg, Samuel Clegg  2nd obit

The  Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

          J. W. Mehl and son Melvin, of Stewartsville, Belmont county, attended the funeral of their uncle, Samuel Clegg, at Laings, last Friday.

 

Clegg, Samuel Clegg, Sr.

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

          The many friends here of Samuel Clegg, sr., regretted to learn of his death at his home near New Castle last week. He had a stroke of paralysis December 10th and death resulted December 12. Mr. Clegg, former resident of this vicinity where he resided for many years. He was a quiet an inoffensive citizen and cast an influence for good wherever known, always for the upbuilding of the country.

 

Cline, Nelson Cline

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

          Nelson Cline, aged 75 years, died October 29 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jacob Utsinger near Antioch. Two sons and three daughters are left.

          Deceased served through the late Civil War.

          His funeral was largely attended. Interment in the Daugherty cemetery.

 

Cochran, Jason M. Cochran

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1907

TRIBUTE AND ELABORATION OF PATERNAL AND  FRATERNAL  PRINCIPLES

                   (By Dr. R. L. Cochran, Woodsfield, Ohio)

          In behalf of the inquiries and sympathies shown by my friends and those of Jason M. Cochran, I offer the following letter, which explains all—

                                                                   La Jara, Colorado

Dear Papa—

          I am most too full to write but I must tell you how poor dear Jason was killed.

          He was down in front of his store about ten o’clock Sunday evening and there were some young boys drunk and some of the men were trying to get one of the boys on his horse to go home and Jason was afraid maybe, the horse wasn’t quiet and said:

          “Boys, I’ll get on him and try him to see if he is gentle before starting him home.” No sooner had he gotten in the saddle than the horse lunged forward and ran a short distance and fell, throwing poor Jason under him, crushing his skull and body and was unconscious.

          They called two doctors, but was hopeless. He never gained consciousness and passed away at 9 o’clock last night (Monday).

          We got in this morning and are all heart-broken, can’t write. He looks so natural and has a smile on his dear face. He didn’t suffer—died so easy. He is to be buried tomorrow at 1:30 by the Woodman. Can’t write more now. Write to us.                                        BEULAH

.

          To those who were near and dear to him, neighbors of the Modern Woodmen of America and friends: A broken column most fittingly represents the untimely death of a man thus in middle life, such as our son and neighbor, who has gone before and whose memory I am here tonight to honor.

          He was a man, as we are taught to understand, created like his Maker and subject to all the trials and tribulation of this world. Our Father has decreed that we shall die, and we know not the day, the hour nor the minute when we shall be called hence. Some may be stricken suddenly, but others may be afflicted with some dread disease which will linger, yet slowly but surely eating its way until our strength has departed, and we become its victim and die, leaving our friends and those we love to mourn. The man whose death is slow may have time in which to prepare himself for the after life, but those that are taken suddenly have not.

          We know not when the angel of death may appear, and yet we should at all times be prepared to answer the final summons. But how many are? We are here today and gone tomorrow. The future may look bright enough, but we can never tell when the cloud of misfortune may come to our lot or some cruel monster blot out our lives just as dawn of Christianity is breaking. When we begin to see the mistakes we have made, all too late to remedy them.

          Let us remember that we have duties and obligations to perform corresponding to the blessings which we enjoy. Let us remember the trust, the sacred trusts attached to the obligation we have taken. Let us feel our personal responsibilities to the full extent of our power and influence for the preservation of our immortal soul. We should be just too every man, our family and our God; for the best friend we have many turn against us and become our enemy. Our son and daughters that we have reared with loving care may prove ungrateful; some evil doer with evil designs may poison the minds of those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, and may become traitors to their faith; but when the last scene of all comes, and death takes us in its embrace, let us be found true.

          Fully understanding the obligation he has taken in the greatest development and benefit fraternity in the world, and being such his virtues are known, while his faults will be buried with him in the silent tomb there to remain forever.

          His life was a model one. He was a kind son and husband, a loving father, and a gentleman, and let it be our prayer, that God, in his wisdom saw fit to give him that which we all seek—Heaven.

          While he has been many miles distant and years without the compelling influence of a father, he was not found wanting. He had all that heart could wish for. So sad that he has been called away when life is so desirable—when the work to be done had just commenced. It is doubly painful to bid adieu to the idol of so many hearts who has passed into the unknown; and yet in the mysterious way in which great blessings are wrought, we are compelled to admit that possibly in this great dispensation some good will come to those mourning ones which cannot now be seen.

          He has laid his burdens suddenly down. We can hardly realize or reconcile ourselves to the thought that others should take them up, and yet the future may reveal the good there is in this. He goes out into the unknown, and all is blank. He leaves his labors here unfinished, and unskilled hands must carry to completion the work which he began. All seems wrong, and we refuse to be comforted; and yet who shall say that it is not best.

                   “There is no such thing as death—

                     In nature nothing dies;

                     From each sad remnant of decay,

                     Some forms of life arise.

                     The little leaf that falls

                     All brown and scar to earth,

                     Ere-long will mingle with the buds,

                     That gives the flower it’s birth.—’’

          And as in nature, nothing dies; man does not. The life here is but the budding of a life beyond. Between him and where we stand there is a curtain beyond which we rightfully cannot see; yet faith tells us that our son and neighbor is not dead, but living—wiser, greater, grander than before.

          God forbid that we should not recognize and acknowledge in all sincerity that His will be done, and what He does is good and right. If our grand fraternity was not one whose chief principle was not a perfect faith in a hereafter and an Almighty God his visitation upon us at this time might crush our hearts and cause our heads to bow low in the dust with woe.

          Hence the soul of the departed, borne by angel wings, took flight into the skies, and there emblazoned, show all the world that man has not lived in vain, but that his influence for good is more potent than it ever has been, and our chiefest pride lies in memories.

          Cease, then, to prate about your creed, and the ways that wind and wind, when only kind thoughts, kind acts and noble deeds are all this world needs.

 

Colvig, Lavina Colvig

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

          CLARINGTON, O.—Mrs. Lavina Colvig, an aged and respected lady, died at her home here Friday.

The funeral was held Sunday from the Christian Church.

          Dr. T. S. Ward of Marietta, attended the funeral of Mrs. Colvig Sunday.

 

Colvin, Rosa Colvin  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          PLAINVIEW—Sad indeed was the news that spread through this community Monday evening when the death of our friend, Rosa Colvin, was announced.

          She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Colvin, of near Mulberry Knob. She was taken suddenly ill with brain fever, and lived but a few days. How sad it is for one so young, just in the prime of life, to be taken from us. But the young and old, one and all, must submit to Him, who doeth all things well. She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Plainview, Wednesday. Services were conducted by Oliver West.

 

Colvin, Rosa Colvin

Source:  The Sentinel – Thursday, December 26, 1907

Plainview:  Sad indeed was the news that spread through this community Monday evening when the death of our friend, Rosa Colvin, was announced.  She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Colvin, of near Mulberry Knob.  She was taken suddenly ill with brain fever, and lived but a few days.  How sad it is for one so young, just in the prime of life, to be taken from us.  But the young and old, one and all, must submit to Him, who doeth all things well.  She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Plainview, Wednesday.  Services were conducted by Oliver West.

 

Colvin, Rosa Colvin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          Rosa Colvin, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Colvin, of Plainview, died December 16, 1907, from brain fever.

 

Cominsky, Elizabeth Cominsky nee Wagner  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

          Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner Cominsky died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Haren, of High street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, aged 63 years.

          Four daughters are left to mourn.

          Funeral services were held in the Catholic church at Batesville, Noble county, Tuesday and interment made there.

          Furthur particulars later.

 

Comisky, Elizabeth Comisky

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

          Mrs. Elizabeth Comisky died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Haren of High Street Tuesday afternoon. [d. May 21, 1907]

 

Connett, Margaret Connett

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

          COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 20—A bonfire which Margaret Connett, the four-year-old daughter of M. D. Connett, started for the entertainment of her little friends, caused her death, and her father, mother, and brother Harry were painfully burned in their efforts to save the life of the little girl.

 

Cooper, Ida A. Cooper

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

          NORWALK, O., March 22—The body of Miss Ida A. Cooper, who came here with her family from Connecticut two years ago, was found in Norwalk Creek.

          She was well known socially.

          She is said to have become despondent owing to a longing for her former home.

 

Coss, Bertha Coss  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

          Bertha Coss was born February 12, 1886 and died January 15, 1907, being twenty years, eleven months and three days old at the time of her death. It is with sad heart that we write these lines. Bertha was loved by all who knew her. She at the time of her death was stricken down with typhoid fever from which she never recovered. Her mother was summoned to her bedside which she never left. She bore her sickness with Christian patience. Everything that could be done to prolong her time on earth was at an end.

She obeyed the Savior in the days of her youth. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was immersed into the one body by Elder White at Parkersburg, W.Va. She died in triumph of a living faith. She said she was ready to go. Oh how sad when the word was sent ringing over the phone to friends and loved ones at home. She leaves a mother, three sisters and a brother to mourn her departure but none felt her loss to compare with her espouse to whom she had plited her heart and was to be a bride on New Year’s Day, who was with her to the end of her earthly life. Mr. Carl Whitacre has the sympathy of the entire community. Her remains were brought to Graysville near her home and after brief services by Rev. Cooper and friends had taken their leave of all that was mortal, her body was laid away in the Graysville cemetery to await judgement day.

          Sad was the hour of parting,

          Better the tears we shed;

          Laying her cold and silent

          Down with the shrouded dead.

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          Her form is now resting in slumber

          And her life has made its last wave;

          Her place in the room is now vacant,

          While the rain gently falls on her grave.

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          Farewell, dear Bertha, life’s battle is won,

          While the bridal robe was laid aside;

          The robe of righteousness was supplied,

          That will shine in the city of God.    

 

Coss, Bertha Coss

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

          Today she sleeps beneath the sod; her labors are over; her work is done, but she will live long in the memory of her many acquaintances at Pleasant Ridge, Graysville and elsewhere. Death with its inexorable degree has given again entered the chamber of life and called another one of our loved ones away, so suddenly and so unexpectedly was called to the great hereafter where all may look and gather consolation in the past fact, where time shall have merged into eternity. There will be a glorious reunion in that place of eternal rest where parting shall be no more.

          This is written in memory of Bertha Coss who was born February 14, 1885 and died January 15, 1907, at Sistersville, W.Va., of typhoid fever. She was a consistent member of the Christian church since she was very young and remained so at the time of her death. She lived a life which would be profitable for all to pattern after. Her father, having preceded her to the grave. She leaves to mourn her loss, a step-father, mother, one brother, one sister, two half-sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. But our loss is her eternal gain. May they look forward in blessed anticipation of a coming day when they shall meet Bertha where parting is no more.

          After paying the last respect to one so dearly loved the remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery to await the resurrection morn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cooper. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Costello, Susan Costello

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

          Death has reached its icy fingers and taken from us our loving mother, Mrs. Susan Costello. She was born near Cameron, Ohio, July 17, 1841. For nearly two weeks mother suffered with the grip and on the 19th day of February she was called from us. Mrs. Susan Costello was the wife of George W. Costello who died January 21, 1891. She was a believer in the Lord, having united with the Christian church. She leaves to mourn three daughters, one son and one sister; Mrs. F.C.Higgins of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. J.D. Boswell of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Homer Petly of Wellsville, Ohio and son, Frank of Wellsville, Ohio, her sister, Mrs. Amanda A. Lude of Woodsfield.

          The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the Christian church Rev. W.C. Prewit, after which she was laid to rest in the Wellsville cemetery.

                   Our dear mother from us has gone

                   Her voice we loved is still;

                   A place is vacant in our home

                   Which never can be filled.          F.

 

Cox, Henry Cox

Miller, John Miller

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

                             EXPLOSION AT POWDER MILL

          CLEVELAND, O., March 26—The glaze mill of the Austin Powder company, at Fall Junction, 20 miles from here, exploded Tuesday.

Henry Cox and John Miller were working in the building and their bodies were blown to pieces.

The plant covers eight acres of ground. Windows were shattered for miles around. The building took fire and considerable damage resulted from both explosion and fire.

 

Craig, Joseph Craig  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

          The funeral of Joseph Craig, whose death occurred Tuesday night, Sept. 24th, at the home of his son, on 19th street, Bellaire, took place at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.

          The service was in charge of Rev. Van Voorhis and interment was made at the Rose Hill Cemetery.

The deceased was 76 years old and his death was due to an attack of pneumonia.

Mr. Craig was born in Woodsfield in the year 1830, his father, Wm. Craig, being one of the earliest settlers of the town. Mr. Craig spent all his life in Woodsfield, excepting the last 20 years, which were spent in Bellaire. While here he was engaged in the tannery business for a number of years.

He has one brother and one sister in this city, Mr. Ezra Craig and Mrs. Hugh Crawford. Three other sisters also survive him, Mrs. Agnes Monroe, of Lockington, and Mrs. J. O. Amos of Sidney, and Mrs. David Crawford of Cranenest.

Mr. Craig was a good citizen, neighbor and friend, and esteemed by all who knew him.

 

Craig, Joseph Craig

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

          Joseph Craig, aged 76 years, of Bellaire, died Tuesday of last week from pneumonia.

          Deceased formerly resided at Woodsfield and was a brother of Mrs. Hugh Crawford and E.D. Craig. [Joseph died September 30, 1907]

 

Cramblett, Nathan W. Cramblett  2nd obit 

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

          Nathan W. Cramblett died Friday at his home at Newscomerstown, O., aged 71 years. His death was caused by infirmities incident to old age.

          Rev. Cramblett was a former minister of the Church of Christ in this county and will be remembered by a large number of our citizens who will feel a personal loss in his death.

 

Cramblett, W.N. Cramblett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

          I received word July 13th that Brother W.N. Cramblett of Newcomerstown, Ohio, one of the pioneer preachers of the Church of Christ in Monroe County, was buried July 12. He was one of the tried and true men, a noted preacher and defender of the faith. His work on earth is done and he has gone to his reward. His influence will live for many years to come. “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints.”                   D. Wayne Harkins

 

Cronin, Hensen Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Hensen Cronin-aged eighty-seven years, died from pneumonia Monday night. Mr. Cronin had been a resident of Woodsfield for many years. [d. March 4, 1907]

 

Cronin, Hensen Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

          Hensen Cronin was born October 7th 1820, and died March 4, 1907, aged 86 years, five months and twenty seven days. He was married to Martha Martin and to this union were born seven children, two of whom are living; Mrs. Burkhart and Mrs. Davidson.

His companion and five children preceded him to the spirit land.

Mr. Cronin had been for many years a resident of Woodsfield where the funeral was conducted by Elder D.W. Harkins. His body was taken to the Baker cemetery, and laid beside that of his departed wife, March 6, 1907. He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, a number of grandchildren and other relatives. The relatives have our heartfelt sympathy.

 

Cronin, Henson Cronin  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Henson Cronin, one of Woodsfield’s oldest citizens, died Monday night.

 

Culverhouse, J.T. Culverhouse  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          Mr. J.T. Culverhouse, for many years a resident of this place but who had of late made his home with his son James Culverhouse of Cadiz, Ohio, died December 19, 1907, and the remains were brought back to the Ott’s M.E. church for burial.

          Mr. Culverhouse was an honest upright citizen and had been a steadfast member of the Methodist church for many years. Rev. Brown of Antioch had charge of the services.

 

Culverhouse, John Thomas Culverhouse

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

          John Thomas Culverhouse was born near Powhatan, Belmont County, Ohio, April 18, 1828, and died near Cadiz, Ohio, December 18, 1907.

In 1854 he was married to Rachel Eddy of Laings, Ohio. To this union were born six children, Mary A. McCurdy of Hannibal, Ethalinda F. Null of Washington, Pa., Forrest A., Crane Nest, William A. who died in 1879, I. Fred of Tulsa, Oklahoma, James S. of Cadiz, Ohio with whom he made his home for the past eight years.

He was a member of the M.E. Church for over sixty years. He was a Class leader at the Fletcher church for over forty years, at which place he was laid to rest Thursday evening, December 19, 1907.

 

Cummings, Jane Cummings

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

          Mrs. Jane Cummings died Wednesday evening June 12, from a stroke of paralysis. Deceased was in her 88th year. Her four children who are left to mourn are Rev. W.S. Cummings of Homestead, Pa., Mrs. James Calvert of Jamestown, N.D., Mrs. William Parcell of Little Falls, W.Va., and John Cummings of near Stafford. Her husband died several years ago.

          Funeral services were held Friday forenoon at the home residence, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Hughgart. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Ebenezer.

 

Cumpson, Daniel Cumpson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

          Daniel Cumpson was born in Harrison county, November 25, 1849 and departed this life January 16, 1907, at his home near Griffith, Ohio.

          He was married to Nancy C. Byers in 1873; to this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters. Two sons died in infancy and one daughter, Miss Aldona Cumpson, died of consumption almost a year ago, and shortly after her death he had a severe case of pneumonia which led to consumption causing his death. Thus in his death we have sustained a loss which can never be replaced. Our community has lost one of its’ best men. “Death loves a shining mark,” and this he was among his fellow men. He was always an honest, upright, conscienious man, studied well what was right and did it to the very letter. How sad the home! No father there. How lonely the widow. How sad the children, because there is no father’s sympathy, no father’s love, that beautiful, cheerful smile is gone. He had been a constant labor all his life, looking well to his own household, believing charity began at home, and then was ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, those in need of assistance. He had accumulated sufficient of this worlds goods “to live easy” as we term it. But Jesus said,  Well done, enter into the joys of thy Lord.” Rev. Allen had visited him occasionally during his short pastorate here and on December 26, 1806 [sic 1906], he visited him and received him into the church; previous to this he had not made any public confession, but before the pastor’s arrival that day, he confessed the Savior’s love. He had already found that sweet peace which passeth understanding. The Comforter had come. He remarked ‘that he would not be with us long; but he felt that it was all right with him; that he was ready and willing to go.” His brilliant countenance was a bright testimony of his faith in God. He thought of his family left behind but admonished them to prepare to meet him in Heaven. During his last hours he would tell his friends that he would meet them in Heaven; thus he died shouting the praises of Him who so recently became his Comforter. What a consolation to the family, friends and neighbors to know that we shall meet him again. Whom to know was to love. His mild, gentle, and kind disposition won friends for him everywhere. Words will not express our irreplaceable loss; but we can truly say our loss is his gain. His companion, two sons and two daughters, two grandchildren; two sisters are left, besides a host of other friends to mourn his demise.

          Interment at the Moffett cemetery, January 18, where his body was laid to rest, followed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. Services were conducted by Rev. Allen, assisted by Rev. Fletcher.

 

Curtis, Dorethea Curtis

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1907

          SWAZEY—On Thursday morning a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Curtis was fatally burned.

          Mrs. Curtis had gone out of the house and was returning when she was met at the door by the oldest little girl screaming. She soon saw what was the matter.

          The second child, a little girl, Dorethea, about two years of age, had in some unknown manner caught fire. Mrs. Curtis succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not until it was badly burned, and the following night the spirit of the suffering child winged its early flight back to the God who gave it.

          The parents are grief stricken over the sad loss of their little darling. But  parents, do not grieve, little Dorethea is with the angels, where pain and suffering will never be known.

          The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Tabor, Friday afternoon.

 

Curtis, Dortha Curtis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1907

          On Thursday morning a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Curtis was fatally burned. Mrs. Curtis had gone out of the house and was returning when she was met at the door by the oldest little girl screaming. She soon saw what was the matter. The second child, a little girl, Dortha, about two years of age had in some unknown manner caught fire. Mrs. Curtis succeded in extinguishing the flames but not until it was badly burned and the following night the spirit of the suffering child winged its early flight back to the God who gave it. The parents are grief-stricken over the sad loss of their little darling. But parents, do not grieve, little Dortha is with the angels where she will never experience the pain and suffering of this world. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Tabor, Friday afternoon.

 

Curtis, Harrison Curtis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Harrison Curtis, a highly respected citizen, who resided about one mile southwest of town, died Thursday evening after a few days illness, aged 84 years. He leaves a wife and seven children.    

          Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Christian church, of which deceased was a member, conducted by Rev. Hughgart. Interment was made in the Stafford cemetery. [d. February 28, 1907]

 

Dahringer, Frederick Dahringer

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

          SHARON, PA., Oct. 1—Frederick Dahringer, engineer at the Sharon plant of the American Steel Foundry Company, was murdered by being shot in the head with a rifle. The shot was fired through an open window, while Dahringer was sitting in a chair.

Two foreigners, George Shinno and John Bola, have been arrested and will be held pending an investigation. It is said Bola, one of the men under arrest, was recently discharged by Dahringer. He disclaims knowledge of the murder.

 

Dallas, Wayne Dallas

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 3, 1907

          Wayne Dallas, a young man of Morristown, fifteen years old, accidentally shot himself while out hunting recently. When found his body was frozen stiff in the snow, with a gun shot through the left side near the heart. There was no evidence of any struggle, and his death must have been instantaneous.

 

Daniels, Joe Daniels  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

          STAFFORD—Our people were saddened by the death of Joe Daniels, at Cripple Creek, Col.

He was the son of John Daniels, sr., of this place and is remembered as a courteous, bright boy who left several years ago and went to Idaho to his uncle, a wealthy mining man. Later he came to Cripple Creek and entered a jewelry firm as watch maker where he was being very successful at the time his fatal illness seized him on the morning of January 10.

He had been complaining of not being in usual health for a month previous, but nothing serious was anticipated; but on that morning he quit work and securing a room in the Ducey block, took his bed and summoned a physician, but in a short time was unable to speak, he trying repeatedly to do so. Dispatches were sent by long distance phone to his uncle in Idaho and to his father and brother at this place and at 8 o’clock that night he passed away without being able to communicate to friends who were giving him the kindest care. The cause of his death will not be known until the result of post mortem is received.

          Deceased was 37 years of age, single and was born in Ellensborough, Va. He leaves father, brother, step-mother and half brother who were greatly attached to him and are deeply grieved over his untimely death.

 

Daniels, Joseph W. Daniels

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

          A telegram was received here last week by John W. Daniels from Victor, Colorado, leaving the intelligence of the death of his son, Joseph W. Daniels, who died suddenly at 8:30 o’clock p.m. January 10, 1907. The cause of his death is thought to have been heart disease, with other complications.

          The deceased was about 37 years of age. He resided here with his father until 18 years of age, where he went west and located first with his uncle John Warde, a wealthy mining man of Idaho Springs. After a number of prosperous years he accepted a very lucrative position in the jewelry store in Cripple Creek, Colorado, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of the Sylvanite Lodge No. 93, Knights of Pythias of that place. “Joe” as he was familiarly known, during his residence in this vicinity was a general favorite among his friends and acquaintances, and his visits to his old home were looking forward to with pleasure. His many friends were sorely shocked to learn of his untimely death. He is survived by a father, John W. Daniels, and two brothers, John M. and Lancere.

 

Davidson, A. D. Davidson

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

          ARKANSAS CITY, KAN., Oct. 15—A. D. Davidson, and oil contractor, well known in the south-west, was found dead in his room in a local hotel. He had swallowed laudanum with suicidal intent and left a note saying he was in financial straits, and he believed his mind was failing.

          Davidson was 36 years old and left a family.

 

Davis, David Davis

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

          CLARINGTON—The funeral of David Davis, who died at his home at Paden City, Saturday morning, was held Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. L. Case of this place.

          Rev. Stewart, of the M. E. Church, conducted the services. 

 

Davis, Elizabeth Lavada Davis  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          Elizabeth Lavada, the two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, died last Wednesday from pneumonia.

          Funeral services were held in the Christian church, Friday, conducted by Elder Harkins and Rev. Oliver. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends and neighbors.

 

Davis, Lee Davis

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

          MINGO JUNCTION, O., Aug. 13—Lee Davis of Bellaire was killed here while returning home from an excursion to Canton. While the train was stopping he stepped off and was run down by a freight on another track.

 

Davis, Perry Davis

Bergman, John Bergman

Mulligan, John Mulligan

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

          CINCINNATI, O., July 9—A heat wave that promises to continue has prevailed for the last three days, and three deaths, have resulted.

          The dead: John Bergman, 40,; Perry Davis, 40 and John Mulligan, 35.

Abe Davis, 40, colored is now at the city hospital in precarious condition from heat stroke.

 

Davis, Silkirk Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Silkirk Davis, aged 63 years, who formerly resided at Oak, this county, died at his home in Wood county, W.Va., a few days ago.

 

Davis, Vada Elizabeth Davis  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          Vada Elizabeth Davis, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, of Church st., died November 13, 1907, of pneumonia after suffering for a week or more with congestion of the lungs.

          Vada was one year, seven months and twenty-five days old. She was a sweet loveable child; the pride and joy of the family and a favorite of the neighbors.

          The mother is almost prostrated with grief.

          The lines have certainly fallen hard upon Roy in the last three years on account of much sickness and death.

          The funeral was conducted at the Christian’s house of worship on Church st. by Elder D. W. Harkins.

Mr. and Mrs. Walters of Trail Run, were present at the funeral. Mrs. Walters is the mother of Mrs. Davis.

After the services the little body was taken by undertaker Bauer to the Woodsfield cemetery and interred.

The neighbors showed their sympathy by their presence and help and words of condolence.

Vada has gone to dwell with Jesus and all the pure and holy, while the bereaved friends and relatives are left to mourn their loss.

 

Davis, Vada Elizabeth Davis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          Vada Elizabeth Davis, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis of Church street, died November 13, 1907, at the age of one year, seven months and twenty-five days. After little Vada had suffered for a week or more with congestion of the lungs she finally died with pneumonia. She was a sweet loveable child, and again a home has been entered by the messenger of death. The lines have fallen hard upon Roy in the last three years and we all feel sad for him and his wife. The funeral services were conducted by Elder D.W. Harkins at the Church of Christ at Woodsfield November 15, and the little body was interred in the Woodsfield cemetery.

          Mr. and Mrs. Walters of Trail Run attended the funeral. Mrs. Walters is the mother of Mrs. Davis. Quite a number of neighbors showed their sympathy in a helpful way toward the bereaved parents. Little Vada has gone to be with Jesus in the land of the pure and holy, while the bereaved ones mourn their loss.

 

Day, F.M. Day

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

          F.M. Day, aged 47 years, died at Davenport, Iowa, January 12, 1907.

          Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Day of Lebanon, this county.

          He was a division freight agent for the Rock___ and railroad at the time of his death.

 

Dayton, Gertrude Dayton

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

          DENVER, COLO., Oct. 1—Word of the murder in China of Gertrude Dayton, the beautiful actress of Cincinnati, was received by her brother, J. F. McKelvey, manager of a local theatre, from A. P. Wilder, American consul at Hong Kong.

          Miss Dayton had been missing for several weeks. Mr. McKelvey’s  first intimation that she had been murdered was through an item published under a Hong Kong date, saying a young woman had been found dead there; that murder was suspected and that her supposed slayer, a Chinaman, when arrested had in his possession a silver toilet set engraved “Gertrude.”

 

Dean, Joe Dean  2nd obit

Johnson, Julia Johnson  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

          NORFOLK, VA., Nov. 5—Joe Dean, 18, called Julia Johnson, a girl also in her teens, to the door of her boarding house and shot her through the abdomen. He then shot himself in the temple. Both will die. Jealousy is said to have been the cause. [submitter’s note—both Dean & Johnson did die]

 

Deans, Joe Deans  3rd obit

Johnson, Luella Johnson  5th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

          The funeral of Miss Luella Johnson, whose tragic death occurred at Norfolk, Va., on Monday evening, Nov. 4, was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Johnson, of High st. The services were conducted by Dr. R. C. Wuestenberg, and an unusually large number of people paid their last respects to the memory of the deceased.

          It was Miss Johnson’s good fortune to possess a disposition which wins friends everywhere, and in the short nine months which she spent in Norfolk she had made many warm friends who deeply regretted her untimely death.

          She had a splendid position as cashier in the Law Building Pharmacy at that place and in a conversation with W. S. Wims, who went from here to bring the body to this place, the proprietor, E. B. Cootes, complimented highly her efficiency and said that her place would be hard to fill.

In a popularity contest for the benefit of the Confederate Choir No. 1, she received the largest number of votes, the prize being a grand piano.

On the evening of the tragedy, she walked from the store to her boarding place with a friend who lived on the same street. It seems that they were followed by the jealous lover, for she had just reached her room when the door bell rang. On it being answered, the young man, Joe Deans, asked for Miss Johnson. When she reached the door she said, “Why, Joe is it you? Come in.” Without a word he shot her twice and then, putting the gun to his temple, shot himself. Miss Johnson fell backward crying, “My God, he has shot me!”

Deans died without regaining consciousness, but Miss Johnson was conscious for some time and conversed freely with those about her as to her funeral arrangements and giving messages of love to be sent to her people here, and to friends at Norfolk.

Her death was caused by internal hemmorage.

Her relatives here were telegraphed at once, and in response W. S. Wims left immediately for Norfolk. Mr. Wims says words could not express his gratitude to his brother Elks, and other friends of Miss Johnson for their open hearted kindness, courtesy and sympathy. These are some of the noble characteristics which mark the Southern character.      

Card of Thanks—We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Woodsfield for the tender sympathy shown us in the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Luella Johnson, whose untimely death occurred just on the threshold of a happy and useful life. Mrs. M. J. Johnson

L. M. Johnson     W. E. Wims

 

Dearth, Lavina Dearth

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Mrs. Lavina Dearth, aged seventy years, relict of Isaac Dearth, died at her home in Seneca township Monday.

          Deceased was the mother of H.H. Dearth, ex-school examiner of this county.

 

Dearth, Levina Dearth

Hogue, Isaac Hogue

Hogue, Mrs. Isaac Hogue

Hogue, John M. T. Hogue

Hogue, Jacob Hogue

Hogue, Hannah J. Hogue

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

          Mr. Hogue (J. H. Hogue) tells us that during the last ten months, death has been a frequent visitor in his family, and has claimed for his victim, his brother, Isaac Hogue and his wife of Stafford, his brother, John M. T. Hogue, of Ethel, another brother, Jacob Hogue, of Caldwell, a sister Levina Dearth, of Ethel, and a sister-in-law Hannah J. Hogue, of Kansas City, Missouri.

          Only one sister, Lydia A. McMullen and one brother, Stephen W. Hogue, remain. Both reside in Kansas City.

 

Dearth, Levina Dearth

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

          Levina Dearth was born December 24, 1836, and died March 5, 1907, aged 71 years, two months and ten days. She was sick two months with stomach and heart trouble. She was a member at Bracken M.E. church for a number of years. She was a kind and loving mother and kind and loving mother and kind to her neighbors and friends. Her husband and two children, Susan Denbow and John Dearth preceded her to that better world. She leaves one child, Homer Dearth of Summerfield and four grandchildren to mourn her loss.                                       A FRIEND

 

Dearth, Reuben Dearth

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          Husband of Hester A. Dearth, nee Clegg, died at the home of his daughter in Holliday’s Cove., W.Va., August 27, 1907, after a lingering illness of several months.

          Deceased was born in Summit Township, Monroe county, Ohio, November 17, 1826, where he lived nearly all his life until a few years ago he moved to the above named place where his three daughters live, (Emily J. Smith, Mary Johnson and Ida F. Smith).

          He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over sixty-five years at Bracken Chapel, Summerfield charge. He was an earnest, devoted faithful Christian, of which the writer has a personal knowledge.

As a citizen we doubt whether there were any better. There was no one more ready to accommodate and oblige than he. Surely this Christian man could exclaim with the Apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith,” & c.                    S.

 

Debold, James Debold

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

          EAST LIVERPOOL, O., Aug. 20—While James, the 10-year-old son of  F. F. Debold, was holding a collar button in his mouth he accidentally swallowed it. The button stuck fast in his windpipe and the youth was dead inside of five minutes.

 

Dennis, Theodore Dennis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfiled, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          The dark angel of death has visited our home and took from us our kind and loving husband and father. He leaves to mourn, a wife, three sons and an infant daughter. He departed this life Friday, March 8, 1907. He was forty-six years, eight months and twenty-four days old.

          We now will have to say goodbye,

          For your toiling here is past,

          And the love that was in your eye

          Now is gone and of the past.

Card of Thanks-We take this method of sincerely thanking our kind friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our dear loving husband and father.

                             Mrs. Mary Dennis and Family

 

Dent, George Dent

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

          From our midst the Death Angel has also removed another of our citizens, Mr. George Dent, whose death occurred Dec. 7.

          Mr. Dent had suffered for the past two years from cancer of the lower lip. His suffering was very painful, yet he bore it with great patience.

          Mr. Dent was born near New Castle, Monroe Co., O., in April, 1837. He spent most of his life at this place and seemed to be a good Christian man.

          A widow and eight children are left to mourn the loss of a good husband and father.

          Two children and his first wife have preceded him to the Great Beyond.

          Funeral services were held at Hopewell M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8, and were conducted by Rev. A. H. Roach.

 

Dermott, Evans Dermott

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

          Evans Dermott, who had been in poor health for more than a year, died at his home at Chestnut level, Belmont county, Ohio, Thursday, October 3, 1907, from pneumonia. He was 58 years of age and is survived by his wife and three children; Wilber Dermott of Louisville, Ky., Charles E. Dermott of Belmont, Ohio, and Lillie Fay Dermott also of Belmont, Ohio.

          The deceased was a member of the Christian church at Chestnut level at which place he was buried Sunday, October 6th. He led a quiet uneventful life enjoying each day as it brought good cheer, or reflected the more somber aspects of life. He was a kind and indulgent husband and parent and was generally esteemed as an honest and upright man. His funeral was one of the largest that has taken place in that vicinity of recent years. The services were conducted by Rev. James Gregg of the Belmont Christian church and were solemn and impressive.

 

Deshler, J. F. Deshler

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          MARIETTA, O., Nov. 26—While starting a fire Mrs. J. F. Deshler, 53, of Murphy, this county, set fire to her clothing and burned to death.

          The fire destroyed the house and contents. Four members of her family were rescued from the burning building.

 

Detwiler, James Detwiler

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated March 14, 1907

Death Closely Follows That of Brother Robert  

          After a long period of suffering, James Detwiler died at his home at 724 King street, about 4:30 yesterday afternoon. Death had been expected for many days and all the members of the family in the city were present when the end came. Mr. Detwiler suffered from cancer.

          James Detwiler followed closely his brother, Robert Detwiler, whose death occurred week before last. James Detwiler came to Ottawa from Ohio, in November 1880. He purchased the restaurant business of his brother, Robert, and continued in that business up to four years ago when he retired. He was successful in business and his retirement was caused by ill health.

          Mr. Detwiler was born in Belmont county, Ohio, June 20, 1835, and therefore nearly seventy-two years old. On November 11, 1858, he was married to Miss Margaret Hamilton who survives him. In 1861, responding to the call for volunteers, he enlisted as a private in Company A, 77th Ohio volunteer infantry, and served until the following year when he was discharged because of disabilities.

          Mr. and Mrs. Detwiler were the parents of ten children, all of whom are living and all of whom will be here this evening. They are: J.W. Detwiler of Paola, Thomas Detwiler, of Imes, Mrs. Mary Beaman of Omaha, Nebraska, Mrs. Frances Cronin of Kansas City, Mrs. Otie Cramer of Kansas, Mrs. Pearl Hill of Ottawa, Mrs. Maud Ward of Hoisington, Fred Detwiler of Ottawa and Frank Detwiler of Campbell, Neb. All the children were here at the death of their father except Frank and Mrs. Beaman.

          Mr. Detwiler was a member of George H. Thomas post. He was also a member of the Christian church and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at the residence, conducted by Rev. Setliff.

          Friends of the family will be welcome. Members of the post will act as pall bearers.  Daily News, Ottowa, Kansas

 

Devine, Blayney Devine

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

          JUNCTION CITY, KAN., June 18—In a scuffle between Privates James Force and Blayney Devine, both of Battery D., Sixth field artillery, and both garrison prisoners at Fort Riley, Private Devine’s neck was broken and he died instantly.

 

Devolid, Clara Devolid

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1907

          Mrs. Clara Devolid died at her home three miles east of Caldwell some time during last Thursday night, and on Friday morning her lifeless body was found in her bed. She was eighty-two years old and her death was due to heart trouble. [d. January 3, 1907]

 

Devore, David S. Devore

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 18, 1907

          The grim monster death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim an old and well respected citizen in the person of D.S. Devore.

The deceased had been a patient sufferer; he was confined to his bed for fourteen months, and about all the complaining he did was because he was so much trouble to his grandchildren who tenderly cared for him. Everything that could be done was done for his comfort and to make his last days as easy and pleasant as possible.

          The deceased was afflicted with something like paralysis that affected his speech to such an extent that people could not understand what he said only at certain times which made it very unpleasant for the friends to wait on him and to supply his needs. He will be greatly missed in the home and in the neighborhood as well as in the church.

He spent sixty-seven years in the service of his Master of the Methodist Protestant church, and told his friends before the time was fully come for his departure that he was waiting for Jesus to come and take him from labor to reward and from a life of pain and sorrow to one of joy and peace.

He was born October 27, 1821, and died April 3, 1907. aged 85 years, five months and six days. In 1842 he married Rebecca Cummings. To this union were born one son and four daughters.

His companion, one daughter and the son preceded him to the future state.

Later in life he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Cooper. To this union there were born three daughters. His second companion and two daughters had preceded him to the world beyond.

Seven of his family have gone and four are still here to mourn the loss of a good, kind father. There are several grandchildren and great grandchildren left; also a host of other relatives and friends. A few years longer and there will be a great family reunion over there, where there will be no more goodbyes.

The funeral took place Friday, April 5, conducted by his pastor, rev. W.E. Fletcher, assisted by A.R. Jackson. The funeral test was Ephesiaus 8 and 15. It was very ably handled and listened to by a house filled with sorrowing friends after which his body was laid to rest in the Fairview cemetery on Jackson ridge, there to await the resurrection of the just.

 

Dew, Grandmother [Sarah] Dew

Nelson, Gertrude Nelson

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

          Last week was a scene of funerals to our little village and neighborhood. On Saturday, February 23, occurred the death of Grandmother Dew,[Sarah] aged about eighty six years.

          Funeral took place Monday, February 24[sic-25], appropriate services being conducted by Rev. Harry Scott of Beallsville. Interment in Grove cemetery.

          On Wednesday, February 27, Mrs. Gertrude Nelson, who had been a patient sufferer for over two years from complications incident to a stroke of paralysis, departed this life.

          Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Goebel of Woodsfield. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

 

Dew, Infant Child Dew

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          We extend our sympathy to Editor Dew of the Summerfield News in the loss of his two year old daughter. It died from membraneous croup.

 

Dew, Joseph Dew

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          Last Thursday evening occurred the death of Grandfather Dew, age about 88 years.

          Funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Harry Scott of Beallsville. Interment was made in the Grove cemetery.

          [Joseph Dew died March 14, 1907]

 

Dew, Sarah E. Dew  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

          Mrs. Sarah E. Dew, wife of Joseph Dew, of near Jerusalem, died last Saturday, being at the time of her death over 87 years of age.

            Interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Scott of Beallsville.

 

Dietrich, John Dietrich  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          The funeral of Mr. John Dietrich, who died at his home on Buckhill Bottom Wednesday was held Friday afternoon.

          Besides the four sons and one daughter of the deceased who reside here, a large number of friends went to Hannibal to attend the funeral.

 

Dietrich, John Dietrich

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

          John Dietrich died at his home at Buckhill Bottom Wednesday evening, November 13, 1907, aged 70 years. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis which he received on Sunday morning. The news of this sad and sudden death spread rapidly through the community and created a shock and felling of sorrow among his many friends which were legion.

          The deceased was a member of the German M.E. church at that place and an honest upright Christian man.

          He leaves twelve children, six sons and six daughters, two brothers and one sister and a host of friends.

          His funeral which was the largest ever held at Buckhill Bottom, took place Friday afternoon and the services were conducted at the church by his pastor, Rev. Rudin, assisted by Rev. Juergens of Goodwin, Rev. J.R. Stewart of Clarington and Rev. W.S. Baker of Hannibal. His six sons acted as pall bearers. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. The interment was made in the cemetery at that place.

 

Dillon, Henry Dillon

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

          Henry Dillon, and aged veteran and citizen died suddenly on Saturday evening.

          Interment at the Greenbrier Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday.

 

Dossett, James Dossett

Dossett, Mrs. James Dossett

Dossett, Infant Child Dossett

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 1907

          OAKLAND CITY, IND., Sept 24—The home of James Dossett near this place was burned to the ground and Dossett’s two months old child perished in the flames.

          Dossett and his wife were carried from the flames badly burned and died later. The three will be buried in one grave.

 

Douglas, Edward Douglas  2nd obit

Madison, Frank Madison  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

                             BOILER EXPLOSION

          Last Thursday afternoon a terrific explosion occurred on the Block farm about 1½ miles east of Woodsfield in which two men lost their lives and a third was slightly injured.

          Edward Douglas was the pumper at that station and had one of the best equipped pumping outfits in the state, and the lease is the property of the Imperial Oil & Gas Co.

          The exact cause of the explosion will probably never be known but the most reasonable theory seems to be that it was caused by a high pressure of steam.

          Frank Madison, pumper on an adjoining lease was going from his wells to the other and stopped at this boiler house for a few minutes and in the explosion which took place while he was there, both men were killed outright and horribly mangled.

          Francis Sulsberger had left a load of coal there, gone a short distance, fed his team and was returning to the boiler house when the explosion took place. The force of the explosion threw him to the ground and the fact that there was another boiler between him and the one that exploded probably saved his life. Both boilers were 25 horsepower.

          The two men were well known here, both were married and leave small families and both carried life insurance.

          The funerals were held Saturday afternoon and were well attended. Mr. Madison being a member of the Eagles Lodge they had charge of his funeral and were led by the Woodsfield band which played a funeral dirge and added to the impressiveness of the services.

 

Douglas, Infant Child Douglas

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

          An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Douglas, of Wheeling, died last Friday morning and was brought here Saturday for burial.

          Interment was made by the side of its father who was killed in a boiler explosion near here last March.

          Mr. Douglas was a brother of Mrs. C. M. Vanderlin of this city.

 

Dowie, John Alexander Dowie

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

          John Alexander Dowie, self styled prophet, Elijah III, died Saturday, Mar. 9th, rather unexpectedly after a fit of insanity in which he manifested all the characteristics of his most active life.

          He had been dying for a year from a complication of diseases and this together with mental worry over recent litigation which practically gave his place to another man, Voliva, brought him to his death bed.

          Dowie was born in Scotland, began preaching in Sydney, Australia, and later came to San Francisco. He traveled about preaching and begging until 1893 when the World’s Fair gave him an inspiration. He set up a little chapel near the entrance and proclaimed himself a divine healer. Back of his pulpit, he soon had a tower of canes and crutches and people testified to his healing ability.

          He soon amassed a fortune of $15,000,000 and had a following of 150,000 people. He proclaimed himself  Elijah the restorer” and attempted to evangelize New York, which was the beginning of his downfall. He came to that city with a host of 3,000 followers and hired Madison Square Garden. People were amused awhile but soon became disgusted. The first Sunday he preached thousands came to hear him and when some of the audience began to leave he hurled vile epithets at them and increased to the extreme in bitterness of language. This failure cost him $250,000 and also showed him in a new light to his followers and made him the laughing stock of the country. He died a comparatively poor man after having traveled about the world living at the rate of $500,000 a year.

 

Dowling, W. D. Dowling

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          KENTON, O., Nov. 26—W. D. Dowling, superintendent of the Kenton waterworks, committed suicide in this city by blowing off the back of his head with a shot-gun.

          The city administration changes from Republican to Democratic on Jan. 1 and Dowling, fearing the loss of his position, together with the news he had just received that his son had lost a fine position on a western railroad, concluded it was more than he could endure.

 

Drake, Mary Drake nee Burkhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

          Mrs. Mary Drake, aged 22 years, wife of Garfield Drake died October 18, 1907, at her home in Woodsfield.

          Deceased had been in feeble health for several years.

          She was a Christian lady and leaves a husband and many friends to mourn.

          The funeral took place Sunday; interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.

 

Dueffler, Alberta Dueffler

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

          CINCINNATI, O., Nov. 26—One person was killed, two injured and heavy property loss was caused by the fire in the six-story brick block at Twelfth and Main streets occupied by the William Windhorst Company, a retail dry goods firm. Located in a crowded retail section, the fire caused much excitement.

          Several of the employees leaped from windows of the upper stories and escaped with bruises.

          Dead: Alberta Dueffler, 24, saleswoman.

          Injured: Julia Hagedorn, saleswoman, skull fractured; Bertha Kelch, bruised and cut.

          The property loss will exceed $100,000.

 

Duncan Highman

   Duncan Highman was born January 18, 1837, and died May 28, 1907 aged 70 years and four months.  He was united in marriage to Sarah M. Byers, daughter of Abner Byers, April 27, 1865.  To this union was born nine children, eight sons and one daughter, all of whom survived him except two sons.  His wife and children were at his bedside and watched the departing and with sorrow not without hope wept over broken ties so near to them. 

   He was a member of the Connor M.E. Church at the time of his death and during his last days of suffering entered into a deeper religious experience and spoke joyfully of his hope in heaven. 

   He served his country faithfully for three years in the war of the rebellion.  He was a member of Co. B., 25th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  He was wounded July 1, 1863, at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., and was mustered out July 16, 1864 on expiration of term of service.  The deceased has been a lifelong citizen of Monroe County and will be greatly missed by his many friends.  The funeral services were conducted at his home by Joseph L. Oden assisted by Jacob Willison, after which his remains were taken to the Connor Ridge cemetery where it was laid to rest, there "to await the resurrection of the just."

 

Durose, Arthur W. Durose

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

          WHITTEN—On the morning of Dec. 5, 1907, the people of this community were greatly shocked to learn that the Grim Reaper had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Durose and taken from them their second son, Arthur W.

          Arthur was born May 5, 1889, at Masterson, Ohio, being at the time of his death, 18 years and 9 months old. The exact cause of his death is unknown to the writer.

          He was a bright, energetic young man and was loved by all who knew him.

          Father, mother, two brothers and two sisters, besides a host of friends are left to mourn his departure.

          Funeral services were conducted by a Mr. Griffon, of Dalzell. Interment was made at Liberty cemetery, Dec. 7.

          The sorrowing family has the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Dwyler, Mrs. John J. Dwyler

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 1907

          COLUMBUS, O., June 25—Mrs. John J. Dwyler, wife of a local mail carrier, committed suicide at the home of her uncle, David Showalter, at Carroll, Fairfield county, by drinking carbolic acid.

          Mrs. Dwyler had been ill for some weeks and had been taken to Carroll by her husband in hope of recuperation among the scenes of her childhood.

 

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