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Monroe County Obituaries
1908
Abruzzo, Joseph Abruzzo
The Sentinel,
CHILD CREMATED
By Expolsion and Woman and Baby Fatally Injured
Mrs. Abruzzo threw the baby from the third-story window and
leaped after it. The boy Joseph, left in the apartment, was burned to death,
and Mrs. Abruzzo and her baby were mortally injured in the fall. Firemen
quickly extinguished the blaze.
Adams, J. F. Adams
The Sentinel,
Ady, Beulah Ady
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Beulah Ady, daughter of James Ady, of Cameron, was born
The sudden transition from apparently the best of health to
the coldness of death was a terrible shock to her relatives and friends. Miss
Ady was a young woman of noble Christian character and pleasant disposition.
For a number of years she was a consistent member of the
Besides other relatives and
friends she is survived by her father and two brothers, Roy and Everett, of
Cameron, and three sisters, Mrs. A. G. Milligan, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Alonzo
Mobley, of Near Clarington, and Miss Sadie Ady, of Wellsville.
Short services were held at the Milligan residence Monday
morning, conducted by Elder J. H. Pennell. Interment was made at Cameron where
the funeral was held from the Christian church, the services being conducted by
Elder Fred Maury. May the memory of her noble life long remain an inspiration
to those who mourn the loss of a dear relative and friend.
Card of Thanks—We
extend our sincere thanks to our friends both in Woodsfield and Cameron for the
many kindnesses shown us in the recent illness and death of our beloved sister,
Miss Beulah Ady.
A. G. MILLIGAN AND WIFE
Ady, Beulah Ady
The Sentinel,
Miss Beulah Ady, of Wellsville, came in Thursday evening to
visit her sister, Mrs. A. G. Milligan. Friday morning she suffered from a
severe pain in her head which grew gradually worse, finally resulting in
unconsciousness and her death occurred early Sunday morning. She had been in
the best of health and her sudden death came as a severe shock to her sister
and friends.
Short funeral services were held at the Milligan residence Monday
morning. Interment was made in the Cameron cemetery and funeral services were
conducted in the Christian church at Cameron, by Elder F. Maury.
Allen,
Eliza A. Allen, nee Kincade (Kinkade)
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Democrat; 27 Aug
1908 From Friday's Daily* [probably 21 Aug 1908]
Mrs. Eliza A. Allen, of Waldron, died at seven o'clock
Thursday evening of senility. The heat
of the first of the week prostrated Mrs. Allen and her decline was rapid. She was seventy-six years, seven months and
sixteen days of age. Mrs. Allen during
her lifetime enjoyed the respect and esteem of a legion of friends. She was a dominant figure in the early
growth of Waldron and Liberty township.
Mrs. Allen is survived by five daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. Anna Bean of St.
Paul; Mrs. Harriet Pope, of Washington township; Mrs. Alice Banta, of Ripley
county; Mrs. Ida Vawter, of Noble township; and Mrs. Belle Green of Washington
township. The sons are Morton, of Waldron,
and Geroge of Oklahoma. Several
grandchildren are numbered among those surviving.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock. The place and further
particulars will be given later by Stewart & Fix.
Submitter’s Note:
In 1908 August 27th was a Thursday.
I do not know for sure if “From Friday’s Daily” means the article was
from the previous Friday's newspaper which would have been August 21st. Since she died 20 Aug 1908, an August 21st
publication might have been the case.
Allison, Mr. Allison
The Sentinel,
United States Senator Allison of
Governor Albert B. Cummins is a candidate for the vacant
seat.
Amehein Aloys Amehein
The Sentinel,
Andrews, John Andrews
The Sentinel,
Andrews was a member of the fire department 33 years. He
retired from the position of chief
Angus, Robert Angus
The Sentinel,
The body of Robert Angus who was drowned at Paden City last
week, was found floating near Cochransville, Saturday and was brought here and
taken to Mt. Olive for interment.
Arn, Mrs. Felix Arn
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Felix Arn, of near town, died Sunday night after a weeks
illness. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Arns, A. L. Arns
The Sentinel,
Ashley, Edith M. Ashley
Stetson, Samuel Stetson
The Sentinel,
ABINGTON, MASS., Dec. 30—Miss Edith M. Ashley, 18, died from
a bullet wound inflicted by her lover, Samuel H. Stetson, 24, who killed
himself immediately after shooting her. Just after the shooting, the girl said
she told her lover that he must give her up and that he had then shot her.
Babbington, Robert Babbington
The Sentinel,
When picked up he was dead.
Bailey, George Bailey
The Sentinel,
Several weeks ago Bailey, suffering from temporary insanity
was brought to a local sanitarium for treatment.
Two weeks ago he eluded his nurse and breaking a pitcher to
pieces he took a jagged piece of china and cut his throat, making a number of
bad gashes. He was transferred to a hospital, where he gradually grew worse
until death resulted.
Bailey, Wilbur C. Bailey
The Sentinel,
On
The remains were laid at rest in the
Mrs. Bailey is the esteemed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Neibch, of near Monroefield.
Mr. Bailey is the only son of Mr. Arthur S. Bailey, of
Their many friends mourn their loss with them.
Wilbur is no longer with us,
He has
gone to a brighter shore:
But in heaven he will meet us,
And
then we’ll part no more.
Baker, Bessie Baker
The Sentinel,
On Saturday morning,
Her clothing became ignited from an open grate. Everything
that loving hands and medical skill could do to alleviate the little sufferer
was done but to no avail. God called her to Him Saturday evening alleviating
her suffering. Bessie was 3 years old.
The remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery on Moose
Ridge Sunday afternoon, services being conducted by J. M. Gray.
She is sleeping, calmly sleeping,
In a new made grave to-day.
We are weeping, sadly weeping,
For the darling gone away.
One by one the gentle Shepherd
Gathers lambs from every fold,
Folds them to his loving bosom,
With a tenderness untold.
.
She is blooming, brightly blooming,
`Mid the fairest flowers of light.
In the garden of sweet
Where the flowers never blight.
One by one the father gathers
Choicest flowers rich and rare,
And transplants them in the garden.
They will bloom forever there.
WESTERN KOEHLER
Baker, David Baker
The Sentinel,
David Baker, a prominent farmer of near
Mr. Baker was brought to this city about six weeks ago and
has since been treated at the hospital. Though very ill at the time he came to
The body was shipped to
Baker, Milton Baker
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 20, 1908
Milton Baker, who had been
seriously ill for some time, died at his home last Thursday morning. He was about seventy years of age and a
member of the G.A.R. The funeral was held
Friday. Interment at Barber Ridge
cemetery.
Baker, Milton D. Baker 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Another old soldier has answered his last roll call.
Milton D. Baker was born on the 8th day of
November, 1838, died
In 1852, the deceased was married to Harriet Cronin. To this
union were born five children, three of whom preceded him to the grave. Addison
R. Baker, of
In 1870 he was united to the United Christian church and has
remained a consistent member.—Republican
Comrade Baker was a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson
Post No. 609 G. A. R., and held the offices of Commander S. V. C and J. V. C.
several times. He was a regular attendant at Post Meetings and his presence
will be greatly missed by his Comrades.
Funeral services were held at his late residence, February
14, at
Baker, Mrs. A. S. Baker
The Sentinel,
On
And when she who had given unselfishly, without stint, her
strength, time and means at command, whenever duty called, was brought to the
last and greatest trial, suffering helpless dependence upon the services of
others, she bore the awful burden with the Christian fortitude and resignation
of a saint.
Covered with the beautiful flowers she loved, tributes from
friends both old and new, she was brought to
The memory of her sweet patient spirit and conscientious
devotion to duty is a benediction to all who knew her—truly can the enconuim be
given, “She hath done what she could.”
May the four daughters left behind, who now realize so keenly
the void in a world without a mother’s love to turn to, be comforted in the
thought of her realease from dreadful pain, and that greater than any mortal
affection is the devine love over all. Tho it slay to save, reaching thro’ the
valley and the shadow, yet is the Easter morn assured.
“ Far, far beyond the vale and shadow,
Love
ones have passed;
We’ll meet
them in the many mansions
All
gathered home at last.
.
There shall
sorrow, pain and parting,
Grieve
our hearts no more.
Soon, soon
we’ll meet beyond the river.
Safe on
the Homeland shore.”
Baker, Mrs. J. M. Baker
The Sentinel,
A very sudden death occurred in Woodsfield Friday when Mrs.
J. M. Baker, of
Mr. and Mrs. Baker came here to attend the Soldier’s
The deceased had many friends here to whom the news of her
death, unexpected as it was, came as a severe shock.
The remains were taken to
Barackman, S. P. Barackman
The Sentinel,
S. P. Barackman, of Benwood died Tuesday evening at the
Barackman, Samuel P. Barackman
The Sentinel,
The merciless hand of Death, by taking our father, has left
another vacant place in our home.
Samuel P. Barackman was born
He was laid to rest in the Ott’s cemetery Sunday, Aug. 16.
His marriage to Amanda Hartline occurred
A wife, one daughter, three brothers, besides many other
relatives and friends are left behind.
He was a consistent member of the Methodist church at
Fletcher’s chapel.
Father is gone but much of what he has done for us remains.
Always industrious himself, he has implanted habits of industry that will stay
with us. We miss you, father, at home and on the farm, but we hope to meet you
again when we, too, must say good-bye and pass over the great valley of the
shadow of Death.
May he rest peacefully in the home of the happy and blest.
Sweet is the voice of the Savior,
As He tenderly whispers, Come:
Lay down thy burden of sorrow,
And dwell with the loved ones at home.
.
I will be with thee, to guide thee,
To love, to strengthen, to bless,
I am the light of the
Accompany me, soul, to thy rest.
.
Sing the new song of deliverance,
Freed from Earth’s sickness and pain:
Waiting and watching for loved ones,
To join in the glad refrain.
Card of Thanks—In
this way do we thank our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness
shown toward us in the death and burial of husband and father. MRS. AMANDA BARACKMAN & FAMILY
Barrow, John Barrow
The Sentinel,
Barrow was last seen Saturday night when he is known to have
had about $500.
Barrow was employed as an engineer on the steamboat W. T.
Smoot and lived at Hockingport, O.
Three members of the boat’s crew have been detained by the police.
Bauer, Freda Bauer
Bauer, August John Bauer
The Sentinel,
Bauer, pursued by the police shot himself through the head,
and is dying at St Alexis hospital. There had been trouble between the couple.
Mrs. Bauer went down town with her two daughters, 10 and 12, to bring divorce
suit, she accusing her husband of trying to poison her a week ago by putting
arsenic in her coffee.
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Morton: A message was received March 4th
of the death of Mrs. T. L. Bauman, of
In another section of the
paper: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bruny, of
Woodsfield R. 4, returned last Sunday from
Beaghler, L. E. Beaghler
The Sentinel,
VAN WERT, O., Jan. 28—Dr. L. E. Beaghler, 40, was instantly
killed by a westbound passenger train on the
He was a prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias.
He was driving in a closed carriage and failed to see the approaching
train.
Beall, William T. Beall
The Sentinel,
Eaton, O., Sept. 22—William T. Beall, a prominent Preble
county farmer, blew out his brains while seated in a rocking chair on the exact
spot where his wife was murdered by her son John 21 years ago. He first set
fire to the barn and outbuildings which were destroyed.
Beard, F. M. Beard
The Sentinel,
F. M. Beard died at his home on
Two children, John and Miss Dee Beard, survive him.
Funeral services will be held from the residence Thursday
morning.
Beckett, Rachael Beckett nee Fowler
The Sentinel,
Death is a sad pronunciation when it enters our home and
takes from our midst a near and dear one, yet it is but a transition, a change
from this state of existence to that of another, and death is the portal which
has, in this instance, claimed for its victim Mrs. Rachael Beckett, whose
maiden name was Fowler.
Deceased was born in
In 1839 she was united in
marriage to John Beckett, now deceased. They were the parents of four children,
two boys and two girls. The older son, Elijah, was a soldier in the rebellion,
25th O. V. I., was wounded in a battle in the
She was a member of the
Interment was made in the
Beckwith, Loucile Beckworth
The Sentinel,
Washington C. H., O., April 14—Little Loucile Beckwith,
living with her parents near Memphis, Clinton county, was waiting to get in the
school wagon which carries the children to and from the Centerville school,
when the wagon started off without her, the driver thinking the children were
all in the wagon. She ran after the wagon until she almost dropped dead with
exhaustion, as she had been ill with measles. When she was discovered she was
in a deplorable condition and died in a short time.
Benscusch, George Benscusch
The Sentinel,
Benscusch was 29 years old and was serving a sentence for
loitering. His home is in
Berdon, Adeline Berdon
Coleman, Rose Coleman
Coleman, John Coleman
Knight, Virginia Knight
The Sentinel,
FOUR ARE DROWNED
When Automobile Plunges Into the North River
The dead are: Adeline Berdon, 19; Mrs. Rose Coleman, 23; John
Coleman, 27; Virginia Knight, 8.
John Bauer, the chauffeur, was carried into the river with
the machine, but managed to free himself and swim to safety.
John Nolan, one of the party, jumped from the machine as it
neared the dock. Bauer was taken into custody
Berkheimer, Ellis Lreoy (sic) Berkheimer
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
Ellis Lreoy (sic) Berkheimer
was born May 14, 1906, died Dec. 27, 1907, aged 1 year, 7 months and 13
days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Berkheimer, of near
Best, Jacob Best
The Sentinel,
McConnelsville, O., Oct. 20—The body of Jacob Best was found
in the Muskingham river here.
Best had been missing since Friday, and owing to his queer actions
the relatives thought that he might have committed suicide.
The river was dragged at a spot near his home and his body
was found. He was 70 years old.
Bigler, Jacob Bigler
Hicks,
The Sentinel,
Several from this place attended the funeral of Jacob Bigler,
Saturday Feb. 28, and of Mrs. Isaac Hicks, Sunday, Feb. 29, both of Oak.
The cause of the latter’s death was a stroke of paralysis.
[Jacob Bigler’s full name was
John Jacob Bigler—died
Mrs. Hicks’s name was
Bigler, Jacob Bigler
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Round Bottom: Several from this place attended the funeral
of Jacob Bigler, Saturday Feb. 28, of Oak.
Bintz,
The Sentinel,
Caroline Bintz, nee Schaub,
was born
She married William Wihler in
1859, and shared the pleasures and sorrows of wedded life with him for
twenty-seven years. Her husband dying then, she remained a widow for fourteen
years.
The deceased became converted to God under the pastorate of
John Kuster, and joined the German M. E. church in 1877, of which she remained
a faithful member till her death. When she saw that death was near she
expressed a desire to go to her heavenly home and sang a Christian song.
Her husband, David Bintz, a
brother, sister, two sons and six daughters survive the departed.
One son and one daughter
preceded her to Eternity. Twenty-three grandchildren, one great grandchild and
a large circle of friends also live to mourn their loss.
The funeral services were held in the German M. E. church
near Monroefield, and her body interred in the graveyard there. Dr. Herman
Herzer, her former pastor, preached the funeral sermon from Matthew 5:6, and
Rev. Paul W. Plueddemann, the present pastor, gave a short address based on I
John 3:1-3. The church could not hold all the people who came to pay their
respects to the deceased.
Bintz, Caroline Bintz, (nee Schaub) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 5, 1908]
The deceased became converted to God under the pastorate of John Kuster, and
joined the German M. E. Church in 1877, of which she remained a faithful member
till her death. When she saw that death was near she expressed a desire to go
to her Heavenly home and sang a Christian song. Her husband, David Bintz, a
brother, sister, two sons, and six daughters survive the departed. One son and
one daughter preceded her to Eternity. Twenty-three grandchildren, one great
grandchild and a large circle of friends also live to mourn their loss.
The funeral services were held in the German M. E. Church near Monroefield, and
her body interred in the graveyard there. Dr. Herman Herzer, her former pastor,
preached the funeral sermon from Matthew 5:6, and Reverend Paul W. Plueddemann,
the present pastor gave a short address based on I John 3: 1-3. The Church
could not hold all the people who came to pay their respects to the deceased.
Bintz, Mrs. David Bintz
The Sentinel,
Mrs. David Bintz. of near Monroefield, died Monday morning at
Interment in German M. E. church cemetery near Monroefield
Wednesday.
Bischoff, Amy Bischoff nee Riley 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The sunshine of a
happy home gradually blended into twilight and a few short weeks later into the
darkness of death, when the beautiful mother-spirit of Mrs. Amy Bischoff, wife
of Fred Bischoff, of Laings, passed her brighter home on Monday, August 17.
Much of the past year she was afflicted with lung trouble which baffled both
medical science and the careful nursing of loving hands.
Mrs. Bischoff was born in
In the spring of 1900 she was
married to Mr. Fred Bischoff of this county and from then until her death they
lived near Laings. In those few short years her noble, womanly nature won her
the friendship and kindly regard of all who came within her acquaintance.
She was a consistent member
of the Ott’s M. E. church and her kindly, self-sacrificing disposition was a
daily confession of her faith in the Master, whose disciple she was. In her
death a devoted husband and two small children, Carroll Wilfert and Hazel
Gladys, are bereft of a wife and mother, and her friends a companion whose
beautiful life will be a sacred memory and an inspiration to attain to that
excellence of Christian character which receives that much coveted approval,
“Well done thou good and faithful servant.”
The funeral services were held at Ott’s M. E. church
Wednesday, Aug. 19 and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Brown, of
Bischoff, Mrs. Fritz Bischoff
The Sentinel,
The sad news of the death of Mrs. Fritz Bischoff, of near Laings,
came to us Monday morning.
Mrs. Bischoff had been in declining health for some time, but
no one thought the end so near.
Blow, Charles W. Blow
The Sentinel,
Boughner, Sarah Ann Boughner
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Sarah Ann Boughner, wife of ex-Recorder James M.
Boughner, died at her home on Sunfish Creek Thursday, April 30, 1908, aged 57
years, 6 months and 21 days. Deceased was born in
She was united in marriage to
James M. Boughner on
She has lived an exemplary
life, admired by all who know her, and will be greatly missed in the community.
She was always ready to help any one in need or distress and was a kind and
loving wife and mother.
The funeral services were
held Saturday at
The floral tributes were many
and beautiful. May the memory of her beautiful life ever remain a sacred
inspiration to those whose lives were made brighter by her presence. D.
F. S.
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 wife and mother.
JAS. M. BOUGHNER & FAMILY
Bowser, Mrs. Tillie Bowser
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Davy Kunkle left last
Thursday morning for Apollo, where he was called by the death of his sister,
Mrs. Tillie Bowser.
Boyer, Mrs. Boyer
Boyer, Young Child Boyer
The Sentinel,
McARTHUR, O., Dec. 30—Mrs. Boyer and one child were burned to
death and another child badly burned as the result of a fire that completely
destroyed their home, near
Bradfield, James Bradfield
The Sentinel,
James Bradfield was born
He leaves to mourn his departure four half brothers, and one
half sister.
For four long weeks his body was racked with pain, but on
Wednesday, May 27, at about
He gave his heart to God and was baptized about two years
ago, becoming a member of the Baptist church; and from that time he lived a
faithful member.
His father and mother preceded him to the better world a few
years ago.
A half hour before he died, he called his grandparents with
whom he was making his home and said, “ I am going to leave you; my way is
clear and I am ready to go. Goodbye, meet me in heaven.”
After short funeral services at the home, the remains were
taken to the Gravel Hill church near Sistersville where the final services were
conducted by Rev. F. C. Keager, of New Matamoras, and the remains were laid to
rest in our beautiful Tuel cemetery to await the Resurrection. N. J. M.
Bradshaw, John Bradshaw
The Sentinel,
Ironton, O., May 26—John Bradshaw, president of the Vesuvius
Coal company, committed suicide by jumping headforemost into a well which is
only two feet in diameter.
Mr. Bradshaw recently made an assignment, and his financial
troubles bore heavily on his mind.
Breinig,
The Sentinel,
Breining left a note saying he had ended his life to protect
friends.
Brooks, C. H. Brooks
The Sentinel,
Brown, Infant child Brown
The Sentinel,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Brown, of
Bruny, John Bruny
The Sentinel,
On Thursday of last week about
The funeral was held Sunday at
Mr. Bruny was one of our most valued friends and we feel
deeply a personal loss in his death. The sorrowing relatives and friends have
our sincere sympathy.
Bryan, Small Child Bryan
The Sentinel,
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bryan, of Laings, died
Monday morning after an illness of several weeks.
Interment in
Bryan, William James Bryan
Morgan, John T. Morgan
Pettus,
Mallory, Stephen R. Mallory
Latimer, Asbury C. Latimer
Proctor, Redfield Proctor
Whyte, William P. Whyte
The Sentinel,
Another
William James Bryan, youngest member of the U. S. Senate,
died at
Mr. Bryan was not quite 32 years old, was exceptionally
bright, and gave promise of a brilliant career.
He is the seventh member of the U. S. Senate that has died
since
John T. Morgan, of
Edmond W. Pettus,
of
Stephen R. Mallory,
of
Asbury C. Latimer,
of
Redfield Proctor,
of
William P. Whyte,
of
William James Bryan,
of
Buckingham, J. T. Buckingham
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Patience Rhider, only sister of the late J. T.
Buckingham, of Cincinnati, was on her way to see him when she received news of
his death, and accompanied by her young grand-daughter came to the attend the
funeral. They are spending some days here among old friends. They left here in the
early 70’s.
Burkhamer, Leroy Burkhamer 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The Death Angel has again visited this community and taken
the second son from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burkhamer. Little Leroy was about 19
months old and will be sadly missed from a hitherto happy home.
Father, mother, brother and sister are left to mourn his
death.
Funeral services were conducted by Mr. McFadden, Saturday
afternoon.
Interment in
Burkhamer, Leroy Burkhamer
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 9, 1908
Whitten: The Death Angel has
again visited this community and taken the second son from Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Burkhamer. Little Leroy was about 19 months
old and will be sadly missed from a hitherto happy home. Father, mother, brother and sister are left
to mourn his death. Funeral services
were conducted by Mr. McFadden, Saturday afternoon. Interment in the
Burkhart, Elizabeth Burkhart - 2nd obit
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 6, 1908
Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhart of
Burkhart Station, died last Thursday evening from cancer of the throat. She was sixty-six years of age. Interment at
Burkhart, Elizabeth Burkhart
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 6, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Staudt
attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Burkhart Saturday.
Burkhart, John Burkhart
The Sentinel,
John Burkhart, of Wills Creek, died suddenly this (Wed.)
morning at
As far as known he was in perfect health.
He was about thirty five years of age and is a nephew of Tony
Schumacher and Philip J. Schumacher.
The funeral will be Friday morning at
Burkhart, John Burkhart
The Sentinel,
John Caton received a telegram Monday from
The remains are to be brought to Woodsfield today (Tuesday)
for interment. The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Eagle
Lodge, of which he was a member, and will be held Thursday morning.
Interment in Roman Catholic cemetery here.
Burnett, Mason Burnett
The Sentinel,
Mason Burnett and Clarence
Patty, two boys of
He was 15 years old.
Buskirk, Samuel Buskirk
The Sentinel,
Samuel Buskirk died at his home here Wednesday evening, after
a lingering illness, of consumption.
Mr. Buskirk was thirty years of age and leaves a widow and
daughter to mourn his loss.
Interment in the Harter cemetery.
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Democrat; Thursday
January 30, 1908, Page 1 column 3
ROSCOE CAMPBELL
Roscoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Campbell, died at their
residence in Washington township, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 30, at the age
of fourteen months.
Funeral services will be held in the Lewis Creek Baptist
church at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Mr. Hawkins officiating. Interment in the
Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery in charge of M. G. Tindall.
Carle, Elizabeth Carle
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Elizabeth Carle was born
She had been married to D. W. Carle for 22 years, and had
been a member of the Presbyterian church for a number of years.
She leaves three children, four stepchildren, husband and a
host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
Interment in the
Carlos, King Carlos
Luis, Prince Luis
The Sentinel,
King Carlos, of
The younger son was proclaimed King of Portugal. He is
nineteen years old, and will be known as Manuel II. Do you inquire the cause?
It was the result of tyrannical and oppressive government, such as exists in a
greater or less degree in every country on the face of the earth. Happy is the
country that has passed beyond this stage of development, and contains in its
veins the elements of purification without bloodshed.
Carmack, Edward Ward Carmack 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
EX-UNITED STATES SENATOR,
EDWARD WARD CARMACK,
Shot
To Death In
While ex-Senator Carmack was walking from his office to his apartments
on the evening of Nov. 9, he met Colonel Duncan B. Cooper and his son, Robin
Cooper, and in the encounter which immediately followed, young Cooper fired
three shots at Carmack, each taking effect, causing instant death. Cooper
received two shots and was wounded, but not seriously. The immediate cause of
the unfortunate affair was an editorial which appeared in the Tennesseean, of
which Carmack was editor, and which referred to the elder Cooper in a sarcastic
way. The difficulty between them probably had its origin in the campaign last
spring in which Carmack was a candidate for governor against Patterson. In this
fight Carmack championed the cause of state-wide prohibition, but was defeated.
The Coopers were warm supporters of Patterson.
Carmack was born in 1858; three years later his father died,
leaving but little property. Young Carmack worked for a living, acquired an
academic education, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and immediately
entered the political arena. He was a member of the legislature of 1884,
delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1896, member of Congress in
1897-1901, United States Senator in 1901-1907, and was defeated last year for
re-election by Robert Taylor.
Mr. Carmack was a brilliant writer and an eloquent speaker.
Probably the greatest effort of his life was his plea in his own behalf in the
U. S. Senate when his seat in that body was contested by Josiah Patterson,
father of the present governor. The famous speech closed with the following
beautiful peroration.
“I speak, sir, for my native state, for my native South. It
is a land that known sorrow; a land that has broken the ashen crust and
moistened it with her tears; a land scarred and riven by the plowshare of war
and billowed with the graves of her dead; but a land of legend, a land of song,
a land of hallowed and heroic memories. To that land every drop of my blood,
every fiber of my being, every pulsation of my heart is consecrated forever. I
was born of her womb, I was nurtured at her breast, and when my last hour shall
come I pray God that I may be pillowed upon her bosom and rocked to sleep
within her tender and encircling arms.”
The largely attended funeral gave evidence of the esteem in
which the distinguished ex-Senator was held, as the following, taken from a
special dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer, from which this article is
compiled will show:
“Only a few entered the old homestead. Outside the people of
Also,
“The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of every city and
town in the state has arranged memorial services for Senator Carmack to be held
next Sunday. At each the dead statesman will be proclaimed the martyr to the
cause of temperance. To-day the local W. C. T. U. held a meeting, and sent the
following request to every town in the state:
That at
Resolutions adopted at a mass meeting held in Washington
City, November 11, referred to Senator Carmack’s death as a “grievous loss to
the state and nation,” and spoke of him as “a shining honor to his state and a
credit to the highest type of American citizen, a champion for the right, ready
to stand or fall for honest conviction.”
Resolutions were also adopted by the conference of ministers
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South which were in part as follows: That
“Edward Ward Carmack, editor, scholar, statesman, gentleman, died a martyr to
his convictions of duty, to the cause of temperance and righteousness.” Also
“that Mrs. Carmack and her young son of the Martyr be recommended to the
righteous manhood of
The case was at once taken before the grand jury and an
indictment for murder was promptly found against Duncan B. Cooper and ex-county
sheriff, John D. Sharp, who is charged with being accessory before the fact.
Those connected with the unfortunate affair are among the
most popular people of
Carmack, Edward Ward Carmack
The Sentinel,
ATTORNEY
KILLS FORMER SENATOR
THREE SHOTS EXCHANGED
Robin Cooper Said to Have
Taken Offense at Caustic Editorials Referring to His Father, Colonel Duncan
Cooper—Parent Places Arm Around Son as Victim Falls to Sidewalk and Hurries Him
to Doctor’s Office, Where Slight Wound is Treated.
Mr. Carmack was going north
on Seventh avenue, in front of the Polk flats, and Colonel Cooper and his son
Robin were approaching Seventh avenue on Union street. Soon after they came in
sight of one another the shooting began, Robin Cooper, it is said, firing two
shots, and Senator Carmack one. Colonel Duncan B. Cooper, it is said, drew his
pistol, but it is said did not fire. Senator Carmack fell to the ground, dying
instantly. Robin Cooper was shot in the right shoulder, but was not badly hurt.
It is understood that the trouble is one of the results of
the recent Democratic gubernatorial primary, in which Carmack was defeated.
Carmack has, since he has been editor of the Tennesseean, has been quite
caustic in criticizing what he called the Democratic machine, and has had
several editorials about Colonel Cooper.
Within the past few days, it is said, Colonel Cooper notified
Carmack that these editorial criticisms must cease. Another editorial reference
to Colonial Cooper appeared in the Tennesseean, and this is supposed to have
been the immediate cause of the trouble.
As soon as Senator Carmack fell on the edge of the street
Colonel Duncan Cooper put his arm around Robin Cooper and both walked a few
feet down
Young Cooper later was carried to a hospital and Colonel
Cooper is held at police headquarters. He has made no statement. Robin Cooper
is a practicing attorney-at-law, 27 years old and single.
Carnes, Boardman Carnes
The Sentinel,
For many years he resided in
The body will be brought to this city for burial.
Source: Spirit of Democracy,
DEATH OF MAGGIE
CARPENTER In life we are constantly
reminded of this earthly existence. But
what seems to us most sad is when death visits a home and claims for its victim
a mother. Mrs. Carpenter was born
January 7, 1869 and died August 4, 1908.
She was married to Wilson Carpenter August 11, 1888. To this union was born eleven children, nine
of whom are still living. Although she
had been a sufferer for many months her friends hoped even against hope that
they might still win the dear one back to life but all was in vain. Oh! how deep was the sympathy of every one
for the little ones who were left without the kind care of mother.
.
The last farewell was spoken
And, at breaking of the dawn
She gently fell asleep to wait
The resurrection morn.
.
There remained the memory only
Of her sweet mother love
The only love of all the earth
Akin to that above.
ICEL.
Carpenter, Maggie Carpenter
The Sentinel,
On
Dropsy was the cause of her death. She leaves nine children.
Mrs. Carpenter had been sick for some time and suffered greatly. She was laid
to rest Wednesday forenoon by the side of two of her children who died some
years ago. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.
Source: Spirit of Democracy,
CALAIS---On Friday July 31,
William Carpenter, an aged and respected farmer living about three miles north
of
Carpenter, Young son Carpenter
The Sentinel,
Barnesville, O., Nov. 2—The 12-year-old son of Chancy Carpenter,
living in the outskirts of this city, who was attempting to steal a ride on a
B. & O. freight train, was run over by a train and instantly killed.
Carter, Dianna Carter
The Sentinel,
She remembered distinctly the
first steamboat that landed here when this city was but a small hamlet. She
retained her mental faculties until the last. She was never on a railroad train
and never rode on a streetcar but once.
Cassil, Carrie Cassil
The Sentinel,
Miss Carrie Cassil died at her home on
She was the eldest daughter of the late J. G. Cassil and
wife, and a refined and Christian lady, who commanded the confidence and regard
of all her acquaintances.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church from youth and
her daily life was a confession of the faith in the Master.
The funeral was held Monday morning, services being conducted
by Rev. Bogle. Interment in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Chamberlain, Charles W. Chamberlain
The Sentinel,
Charleton, Mrs. Wm. Charleton
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Wm. Charleton died at
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Sunday evening and
taken to Graysville for interment.
She was a former resident of this county and a sister to
James Hall, of Woodsfield.
Clark, Lewis Clark
The Sentinel,
GALLIPOLIS, O., Jan. 28—Lewis Clark, a veteran river
engineer, and known from
Pilot Michael Davis narrowly escaped wrecking the packet, not
knowing that the engineer was dead and unable to answer the bell.
Clark resided in
Claugus, Henry Claugus 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
NEUHART RIDGE—On last Saturday, Feb. 22, occurred the death
of Henry Claugus, after an illness from the dreaded disease consumption. He was
32 years, 4 months and 6 days old.
He was a bright young man of
excellent character, loved and respected by all who knew him. His death was a
deep blow to his many relatives and friends. He was always kind and never
failed to greet his friends with a pleasant word and cheerful smile and they in
return could not but love him.
He has gone to join his
mother and brothers and sister in that bright world where there will be no more
parting.
His funeral services were held Monday by A. K. McCall, of
Claugus, Henry Claugus
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 27, 1908
Henry Claugus, aged about 28
years, son of Fritz Claugus, of near
Claugus, Henry Claugus
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 27, 1908
Neuhart Ridge: On last Saturday, Feb. 22, occurred the
death of Henry Claugus, after an illness from the dreaded disease
consumption. He was 32 years, 4 months
and 6 days old. He was a bright young
man of excellent character, loved and respected by all who knew him. His death was a deep blow to his many
relatives and friends. He was always
kind and never failed to greet his friends with a pleasant word and cheerful
smile and they in return could not but love him. He has gone to join his mother and brothers and sister in that
bright world where there will be no more parting. His funeral services were held Monday by A. K. McCall, of
Claugus, Henry Claugus
The Sentinel,
Henry Claugus, aged about 28 years, son of Fritz Claugus, of
near
He returned recently from
He was a young man of splendid character.
Interment Thursday at the cemetery of the Neuhart Ridge
Baptist church, Rev. McCall, of
Card of Thanks—
FRITZ CLAUGUS & FAMILY
Clency, John Clency
Bremer, Benjamin Bremer
Seachrist, Harry Seachrist
Puci, Paoli Puci
Struck, Alfred Struck
Slossman, John Slossman
Feger, Harry Feger
Fittler, Edward Fittler
The Sentinel,
EIGHT WORKMEN KILLED and a SCORE INJURED
VICTIMS MAKING REPAIRS
Boiler Blew Out Without the
Slighest Warning, Mangling the Unfortunate Men
At Work In The Plant—Shook So
Terrific That It Damaged Property on All Sides of the Mill—Head of the Boiler
Hurled Nearly a Block From the Scene.
The dead: John Clency,
York; Benjamin Bremer, Harry Seachrist, Paoli Puci, Alfred Struck,
John Slossman and Harry Feger, all of Columbia, Pa.; Edward Fittler, Marietta, Pa.
The boiler, which was located in the center of the mill,
exploded without a moment’s warning, thousands of persons being attracted to
the scene by the shock. A rescue party was quickly organized and search for the
bodies was instituted. Ambulances from the
The mill had been closed about a week, and
Cleveland, Grover
The Sentinel,
Grover
Grover
At one time Grover Cleveland was the idol of his party,
enjoying the unique distinction of being the only man who was nominated by his
party three times in succession; but during his last administration he was
accused of catering to the “interests,” and carrying out republican policies.
It is generally conceded that Grover Cleveland was honest in
his convictions; and in public affairs he boldly and fearlessly carried out the
policies which his judgement approved, regardless of consequences. He possessed
a strong character in which were to be found many elements of greatness, and
his name will find a permanent place in American history.
The funeral services were held Friday evening, June 26, and
were of the simplest nature. At the
Scripture, reading of a poem,
“Character of A. Happy Wadsworth, readings from the Presbyterian book of
Worship and prayer. The services at the home concluded at
Five minutes later the procession was on its way to the
cemetery. At
was lowered into its final
resting place, beside the grave of his favorite daughter, Ruth; then the simple
burial service of the Presbyterian church was read, which lasted less than five
minutes. No sermon was preached; nor was there any civic or military display.
The church bells of Princeton were tolled at intervals of half an hour all day
Friday and every half minute during the funeral procession; and every half hour
salutes were fired by every military post and station in the
Many distinguished person attended the funeral, including
President Roosevelt, Governor Hughes, of
Cleveland, Grover Cleveland
The Sentinel,
Just as we go to press, we are informed of the death of
ex-president Grover Cleveland at his home in
Cliff, John R. Cliff
The sentinel,
The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cliff, of Marr, whose
illness has been noted, died early Tuesday morning.
John R. was 1 year and 11 months old—just at the interesting
age when every word and act call forth the admiration and love of fond parents
and brothers and sisters. His bright, winning ways had so entwined the hearts
that loved him, that the breaking of the golden cord caused anguish such as
cannot be realized by those who have watched the life and light of the home go
out, leaving a darkness and stillness almost unbearable; and our tear-dimmed
eyes refuse to look beyond the pearly gates and see the baby arms beckoning us
to prepare to join them.
The funeral was especially sad, the mother not being able to
attend on account of the serious sickness of typhoid fever of the next youngest
child.
Elder W. B. McVey, of
Cline, Mrs. T. O. Cline
The Sentinel,
From the Wamego,
She was born near here in 1844; married in 1866 and went west
in 1883; had five children and two brothers—Ross, of
Cline, Samuel Cline
Hill, Irvin Hill
2nd obit
Hill, Jennie Hill
The Sentinel,
Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Mr. Samuel
Cline, at
Word was received here Monday morning announcing the death of
Jennie Hill, she being the second child who had died from Typhoid fever. There
are yet five of the family who are suffering from the same dread disease.
Jennie was buried Tuesday by the side of her brother Irvin,
who preceded her but a few days to the better world.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community
in their sad bereavement.
[Submitters notes: Samuel
Cline died Feb. 27 at the age of 43 years, 11 months.
Irvin Hill died Feb. 28, age being 10 years, 9 months &
16days.
Jennie—Name was Vilima Jane, died
Cline, Samuel Cline
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Jolly: Quite a number from here attended the
funeral of Mr. Samuel Cline, at
Clouse, Albert Clouse
The Sentinel,
Colvig, Wm. Colvig
The Sentinel,
Earl Ward and S. S. Atkinson attended the funeral of Wm.
Colvig Sr., at Clarington, Sunday afternoon.
Compton, David Compton
The Sentinel,
He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the state.
Conn, Arthur Conn
The Sentinel,
Conning, Annie Conning
The Sentinel,
Mabel Couzzie confessed that
a shot accidentally fired from a pistol in her muff killed “Queenie.” The
Couzzie woman had been held without bail to await the coroner’s inquest, and
Rose McGuire, who also was in the party, is being detained as a witness. The
story told by the Couzzie woman was a plausible one.
Conrad, H. N. Conrad
The Sentinel,
Conrad, Mrs. George Conrad
Conrad, Young child Conrad
The Sentinel,
Jealously is assigned as the cause. Conrad escaped.
Cooper, Samuel Cooper
The Sentinel,
He was brought to the pen
first on
He was at liberty about seven
months, when he was convicted of raising a bill and was returned to the
Corbin,
The Sentinel,
Cowen, Benjamin R. Cowen
The Sentinel,
Adjutant General Benjamin R. Cowen died at his home in
He was 77 years old, and had been clerk of the
He was assistant Secretary of the Interior under President
Grant. General Cowen was a past commander of the
Cox, Minnie Cox
The Sentinel,
Martins Ferry, O., April 28—Miss Minnie Cox, one of the most
prominent young ladies of this city, is dead after an illness of only two days
as a result of a spider bite.
She was in her room when she was bitten by a small spider.
The bite was of such a nature that very little attention was paid to it.
The following day she began to suffer pain and physicians
were called in, but they could not help her, and lockjaw finally set in.
Craft, August Craft
The Sentinel,
Culler, George Culler
The Sentinel,
He recently purchased a home and had been depressed for
several weeks over financial troubles.
He leaves his wife and three small children.
Cunningham, James Cunningham
The Sentinel,
Curry, H. W. Curry
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove
from among us Brother H. W. Curry, a faithful member of Monroe Rebekah Lodge
No. 645,
Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of
God, and while we mourn the departure of our brother let us realize that it is
the will of Him “Who doeth all things well”—
Resolved, that Monroe Rebekah Lodge has lost one of its most
worthy members—
Resolved, that this Lodge tender the bereaved father, sister
and brothers most sincere sympathy in their sorrow—
Resolved, that the charter of this Lodge be draped in
mourning for a period of thirty days and that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased, a copy placed upon the records of the
Lodge, and also a copy be furnished each of the county papers for publication.
BELLE
Curry, Homer W. Curry
The Sentinel,
Homer W. Curry was born on
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the residence
of James G. Rouse, where Mr. Curry had been rooming. Rev. A. A. Muller, of
Nearly one hundred members of the Encampment, Subordinate,
and Rebekah degrees accompanied the remains to their last resting place by the
side of his mother in the cemetery at Whigville; the members of the order
performed the last sad rites according to their ritual, after a short sermon by
Rev. Peoples.
We left brother Curry sweetly sleeping beneath the velvet
verdure of his native land. The song of birds, the lowing of kine, the busy
feet of men in mad pursuit of wealth or fame, the gentle breeze that whispers
through the branches of the trees, the howling storm that bends the giant oaks
about his resting place, will not disturb his peaceful slumber. The rays of
each succeeding sun, kissing the beautiful hill-tops that rise in majestic splendor
around his couch, now strewn with many tinted autumn leaves, now decked with
beautiful flowers of spring-time, now clothed in winter’s spotless garments of
snow,--as the seasons roll away,--will hold no charm for eyes now closed in
everlasting sleep.
Brother, sleep on. Sweet be thy rest. In due time God will
call thee forth to join thy fellows in a happier world. Brother, till then,
Farewell!
Curry, Mrs. John Curry
Curry, Mrs. Curry
The Sentinel,
In a family quarrel John Curry, living south of
Officers and a posse of citizens are in pursuit.
Daffin, Helen Daffin
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 16, 1908
Miss Helen Daffin, aged 18
years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Daffin, of Sistersville, died at the
Daniels, John Daniels
The Sentinel,
On April 21st, near the
Brother Daniels was born at Leigh,
Twenty-eight years before his death Brother Daniels bought a
half interest in a woolen mill at
The deceased was an active member of the M. E.
He was married three times and leaves a wife and two sons to
mourn his loss. One son preceded the father about a year ago.
Brother Daniels was a kind neighbor and a man of integrity
and honesty, and had a host of friends. He will be missed in the church and in
the community, but our loss is his eternal gain.
Funeral services were held in the
Daugherty, Lottie Daugherty
The Sentinel,
Nelsonville, O., Nov. 2—A tragic murder, occasioned by
jealously at the Blue Goose saloon, eight miles southeast of the city, when
Artie Daugherty, returning home crazed with drink, shot his wife, Lottie, aged
32. The couple have had trouble for some time on account of the woman’s alleged
attentions to other men.
Davis, Delphia Davis
The Sentinel,
The people of this community will be greatly shocked to learn
of the death of Miss Delphia, daughter of Wm. Davis, formerly of this place,
lately of Apache, Okla.
Death was due to consumption.
Deis, P. H. Deis
The Sentinel,
Messrs. A. W. and G. H. Urpman were called to
Denham, John Denham
The Sentinel,
John Denham, a fireman, was killed; Frank Brown fatally
injured and three other trainmen seriously hurt in a head-on collision on the
Queen & Crescent railroad between two freight trains at
Devore, Mocks Devore
Devore, Mrs. Mocks Devore
Devore, Charles Devore
The Sentinel,
Dickinson, Mrs. John Dickinson
The Spirit of Democracy,
Dierkes, George Dierkes
The Sentinel,
Word was received here announcing the death of George
Dierkes, of Oak.
The unfortunate young man had been employed as a telephone
lineman at
His death occurred on
His remains were brought home Saturday and on the following
day were laid to rest at the German Baptist church in
Donley, Alex Donley
The Sentinel,
Alex Donley, an old soldier of the civil war, died Sunday
morning at his home north of town. Mr. Donley was about 67 years of age.
He was in Captain Spangler’s company, the 7th
Virginia Infantry, and was afterward transferred to the 12th Ohio
Cavalry.
He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter.
Interment was made in the
Donnigan, William Donnigan
Delmore, Frank Delmore
The Sentinel,
WOUNDS PROVE FATAL TO TWO
GUARDSMEN IN CONTROL
Attempt to Cut Fire Alarm
Wires Frustrated by Prompt Arrival of Militia—Private Klien Exonerated For
Killing of Young Man at Kankakee—Negroes in Suburbs Spend Night at Arsenal on
Invitation of Governor Deneen.
The attempt to cut the telephone and fire alarm wires leading
into the city hall was not successful. A policeman saw three men on top of an
outbuilding, trying to reach the lines overhead. He turned in an alarm to the
headquarters of General Wells, commanding a provisional brigade, and the latter
dispatched a wagon-load of soldiers to the scene. They arrived before the trio
had done any damage. The would-be wire-cutters fled, leaving their nippers
behind. They escaped.
Private
Klien Exonerated
The court of inquiry which considered Private Klein’s case
was composed of Major James Miles, Captains Jacob Judson and S. F. High and
Lieutenant F. A. Guilford, all of the First Illinois. After sitting all day
they reported to Adjutant General Scott that Klein’s act was performed in the
strict line of duty. Klein had been placed as one of a guard of baggage car on
the first section of the Illinois Central train which brought the First
infantry to
Two Die In Hospital
Two deaths due to the violence of Friday and Saturday
occurred at
With the arrival here of the Second and Seventh infantry
regiments, I. N. G., and two squadrons of the First cavalry, all from Chicago,
the entire National Guard of Illinois, with the exception of the Sixth infantry
and the Eighth infantry (colored), is on duty in the riot-ridden districts. In
all, 4,200 guardsmen are in the city.
A council of war was held at the capitol by Governor Deneen,
Adjutant General Scott, General F. P. Wells and Colonel H. B. Sanborn.
Will Protect Negroes
At a conference in the governor’s office steps were taken to
notify the negro residents of the suburban districts to come in to the state
arsenal for the night. The scattered settlements extending around the outskirts
of the city present too great a field for even the big body of troops now here.
Another factor in this connection was the large number of
warnings of impending trouble. At all the principal stations word was received
that attacks were being organized by the lawless element who, with a complete
day of rest, were expected to make the night the time of supreme test between
the mob and troops. Several complaints were received from nearby villages and
hamlets of the existence of threatening conditions. The most insistent came
from Chatham, a village of 12 miles south of here. The negroes there had become
frightened at the attitude of their white neighbors and asked that troops be
sent. Their spokesman was told that the best plan would be for them to come to
Dougherty, James F. Dougherty
The Sentinel,
On
The remains were brought to this city Thursday evening,
accompanied by his parents and other friends. The funeral discourse was
preached Friday afternoon at
The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and
friends, indicating that Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty have the sympathy of a large
number of our citizens in their present season of grief.
Drietzler, Clem Drietzler
The Sentinel,
Domestic trouble is the alleged cause.
Drietzler was deaf and dumb
and the father of nine children.
Drum, Platt Drum – 2nd obit
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 9, 1908
Platt Drum, who died at the
Star lodging house Dec. 30, 1907, was born in
Drum, Pratt Drum
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
Pratt Drum, a soldier of the
late Spanish-American war, and a son of Asher Drum, of this place, died Monday
night at the Star lodging house here.
Consumption was the immediate cause of his death. Besides his father he leaves as other near
relatives, one brother and two sisters.
Interment took place this (Wednesday) afternoon in the city cemetery,
funeral services being conducted by Rev. Oliver.
Duffy, Small Child Duffy
The Sentinel,
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy died Tuesday from
pneumonia after an illness of only three days.
Interment at
Dull, George Dull
The Sentinel,
George Dull, who was on his way home from school, sought
shelter behind a barn. The barn was blown over and he was killed.
The Drunasky business block was unroofed, the high school
damaged, and a number of barns blown down.
Duncan, W. W. Duncan
The Sentinel,
Bishop W. W. Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal church south,
died at his home in Spartansburg, S. C.
Dyer,
The Sentinel,
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Dyer, W. C. Dyer, and Mrs. L. P. Lang
attended the funeral of Hamilton Dyer, one of the oldest and most highly respected
citizens of Barnesville, last Saturday.
Mr. Dryer was over 92 years of age, a farmer by occupation,
and lived a consistent Christian life as a member of the Methodist church. His
father, Philip G. Dryer, was one of the pioneers in that township, locating
there in 1811.
Mr. Dryer’s death came suddenly, probably from a stroke of
paralysis, and death ensued before a physician could come.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Patterson of the Bethesda
M. E. Church and was largely attended.
Earley, Alfred Earley
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 30, 1908
Alfred Earley, an aged and
highly respected citizen, died Monday morning at the home of Oliver Earley,
west of Woodsfield. Mr. Earley was
about 79 years of age, and was a veteran of the Civil War. His death was due to an attack of
grippe. The funeral was held Wednesday
morning under the auspices of the G. A. R.
Early, Young Child Early
The Sentinel,
The little three-year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Early,
of Halfway, died Saturday, of pneumonia.
Interment was made Monday in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Eckert, Louis Eckert
The Sentinel,
P. J. Weber and wife, of
While there her sister at that place contracted pneumonia and
died after a short illness. Funeral
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Weber will probably return the last of the week.
Eddington, Peter Eddington
The Sentinel,
Mr. and Mrs. Leander Hadsell, of
The funeral will be held Thursday morning. Interment at
Connor Ridge cemetery.
Edington, Harry Edington
The Sentinel,
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edington’s was buried at
Creighton’s Saturday. [submitters note**Harry Edington died
Edington, Peter Edington 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The death angel has again visited our community and taken away
Peter Edington, a very highly respected citizen. He was almost in his 80th
year.
He leaves to mourn his loss one son and five daughters and
many other relatives and friends.
His remains were laid to rest in the Connor cemetery
Thursday.
Edington, Peter Edington 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER GONE
Peter W. Edington was born in Hardie county, W. Va.,
In 1832 he moved with his parents to Fayette county,
He was married to Miss Sarah Scarbrough in 1856, she having
died several years ago. To this union were born ten children, six of whom are
living: Mrs. Ann Johnston, of
Houge, of
He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, as a member of
Company C, 65th O. V. I.
Funeral services were held March 5, conducted at the home of
Oliver West and at the church at Connor Ridge by Rev. Poulson, of
He was a man of good moral character, a good neighbor and a
kind, loving father and will be sadly missed. The children of the deceased
extend their sincere thanks to all the kind friends and neighbors who were so
kind and helpful in their time of need and bereavement.
Edington, Peter Edington 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Lee Hadsall and wife left Tuesday for their home at
While here Mrs. Hadsall had quinsy and Mr. Hadsall had the
grippe.
Edington, Peter Edington
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Greenbrier: The death angel has again visited our
community and taken away Peter Edington, a very highly respected citizen. He was almost in his 80th
year. He leaves to mourn his loss one
son and five daughters and many other relatives and friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Connor
cemetery Thursday.
Edington, Peter W. Edington
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 19, 1908
Peter W. Edington was born in
Hardie county, W. Va., June 12, 1828, and died at his home at
He was a man of good moral
character, a good neighbor and a kind, loving father and will be sadly
missed. The children of the deceased
extend their sincere thanks to all the king friends and neighbors who were so kind
and helpful in their time of need and bereavement.
Edington,
small child of Lee Edington
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Pleasant Ridge: A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edington’s
was buried at Creightons Saturday.
Elsey, Abram Elsey
The Sentinel,
His body was found hanging in the living apartments of the
millinery store owned by his wife. Life had departed several hours before. The
grewsome [sic-gruesome] discovery was made by the 14 year-old-daughter, who had
come in from the farm to attend school.
Erb, J. Clayton Erb
The Sentinel,
Erbe, Conrad Erbe
The Sentinel,
His body was stretched across the grave when found.
Erke, Mrs. Herman Erke
Rose, Mrs. William D. Rose
The Sentinel,
DEATH CENSUS NOT FINISHED
Forty-One Known to Be Dead in
Many Reported Missing
Nothing Has Been Heard from
Sixty Families Living Near Lake Huron In Pulaski Township—Region is
Inaccessible Owing to Burning of Bridges—Forest Fires Break Out In Adirondacks,
Berkshire and Green Mountains and in Pennsylvania.
At least 60 families were living near the
At
Some apprehension is felt for
Pathetic scenes marked the arrival of a carload of clothing
and provisions at
Evans, Eli Evans
The Sentinel,
Mrs. W. W. Scales left Monday morning for Columbus to attend
the funeral of her uncle,, Judge Eli P. Evans, who had been Judge of the
Franklin Common Pleas Court for twenty-five years and which occurred Tuesday at
ten o’clock, from the Courthouse at Columbus, attended by the Franklin County
Bar Association; and in respect to his memory, all Courts of Columbus adjourned
till Wednesday morning of this week.
Evans, Eli P. Evans
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Mrs. W. W. Scales left Monday
morning for
Evans, Jerry Evans
Johnson, Will Johnson
Spellman, Mose Spellman
Williams,
Manual, William Manual
Williams, Frank Williams
McCoy, William McCoy
Dean, Hugh Dean
Johnson, Aaron Johnson
The Sentinel,
RACE WAR THREATENED
As Result of Lynching of Nine
Negroes By
Houston,
The dead: Jerry Evans, 22;
Will Johnson, 24; Mose Spellman, 24; Cleveland Williams, 27; William Manual,
25; Frank Williams, 22; two unknown men; William McCoy. All the dead are
negroes.
The lynchings followed the killing of two white men by
negroes. Two weeks ago Hugh Dean and several other white men visited a negro
church and schoolhouse where a dance was in progress, presumably in quest of
liquor. During the evening Dean was killed, and six negroes were held for the
killing.
Saturday night last Aaron M. Johnson, a prominent farmer, was
assassinated while seated at the dining table with his child, the bullet being
fired through a window. For this crime Perry Price, a negro, was arrested and
it is stated, confessed, implicating Robert Wright, a relative of one of the
negroes held for Dean’s murder. Then followed the forming of the mob, the
overpowering of the jailor at Hemphill and the lynching of the six negroes held
for the murder of Dean. Five were hanged to the same tree, while another
attempted to escape and was shot to death. Later William McCoy, another negro
was shot and killed while standing at the gate of the Johnson home, and the
bodies of two more negroes were found in the creek bottom. Wright, the negro
who confessed to the killing of Johnson, and the man he implicated, were taken
to
Sabine county is situated in the most remote of the eastern
section of the state, with a lack of railroad and telegraph facilities, and
thickly timbered.
Evans, Thomas R. Evans
The Sentinel,
Fankhouser, Barbara Fankhouser
The Sentinel,
Miss Barbara Fankhouser, an aged lady who has been making her
home with her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Bruny, died Sunday, Nov. 29.
Interment at the
Fankhouser, Bessie Fankhouser
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Miss Bessie Fankhouser, who died at her home
in
Farmer, Reuben Farmer
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, April 9, 1908
Clarington: The funeral of Reuben Farmer, whose death
occurred Saturday at his residence in the north end, was held Monday afternoon
at the M. E. church. Mr. Farmer was an
upright, highly respected young man, and leaves, besides a wife and small son,
a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Fawcett, William Fawcett
The Sentinel,
He had been ill of the grip and leaves a family.
Feris, S. L. Feris
The Sentinel,
Feris, who was 27 years old,
came here from
Fisher, August Fisher
The Sentinel,
Fisher, Simon Fisher
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Simon Fisher, an aged and highly respected citizen of near
this place, died Monday, Feb. 17.
Interment Tuesday at
Fisher, Simon Fisher
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Simon Fisher was born
Deceased was married to Rebecca Devaul on
He leaves to mourn his departure 4 sons and 3 daughters, 31
grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren, 5 brothers and 4 sisters,
together with a host of relatives and friends.
Deceased was a member of the Masonic Lodge under the auspices
of which he was buried at the
Fisher, Simon Fisher
4th obit
The Sentinel,
RESOLUTIONS of
NO, 189, F. & A. M. ON THE
DEATH OF SIMON FISHER.
Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to
again enter our lodge and call from labor to refreshments—from time to
eternity,--our beloved brother, Simon Fisher; and
Whereas, Recognizing, as all Masons do, that the Lord hath
taken away, we can say: “Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Death is the universal heritage of humanity. It does away
with distinctions of every kind, and places all mankind on one common level.
On the 16th day of February the grim reaper
entered the lodge and demanded one of our most worthy brothers, Simon Fisher.
Oh, that we may profit by his example, and be constantly prepared to meet the
grim monster.
By his death the people of the county have lost a good
citizen; his neighbors and family a kind friend and a loving and indulgent parent;
and this lodge one of its most valued members.
“The will of God be accomplished.” So mote it be.
Resolved, That this report be spread upon the records of the
lodge; that a copy be furnished the county papers for publication, and that a
certified copy thereof be furnished the family of the deceased.
R. C. WUESTENBERG
CHAS. MOFFETT
F. M. HEWITT
Fisher, Simon Fisher
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 20, 1908
Simon Fisher, an aged and highly
respected citizen of Green township, died Monday at his home near Laings. Interment at
Fisher, Simon Fisher
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 20, 1908
Laings: Simon Fisher, an aged and highly respected
citizen of near this place, died Monday, Feb. 17. Interment Tuesday at
Fisher, Simon Fisher
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 27, 1908
Neuhart Ridge: Several from here attended the funeral of
Simon Fisher at
Fisher, Simon Fisher
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Simon Fisher was born
December 9, 1835, and died at his home near
Fonaw, Annie Fonaw
The Sentinel,
Forni, W. C. Forni
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
W. C. Forni, a young school-teacher of this township, was the
victim of a serious, and perhaps fatal accident on Sunday evening.
He had driven a spirited team
to Armstrong’s Mills to church. In the narrows near Armstrong’s he heard the
approach of the evening train and, alighting from the buggy he attempted to
hold the frightened horses by the bits. This he was unable to do, and the
unmanageable horses threw him from his feet and trampled him under their hoofs.
He was picked up unconscious and taken by special train to the Woodsfield
hospital. An examination showed a serious and complicated fracture of the skull
which makes recovery doubtful.
Forni, W. C. Forni
The Sentinel,
W. C. Forni, of R 3 Beallsville died Tuesday afternoon at the
Wednesday morning the remains were taken to his home near
Beallsville and the funeral will be held this afternoon. Mr. Forni was about
thirty years of age, a successful teacher and a young man of exemplary habits
and character.
We mourn his loss as a friend and extend our sincere sympathy
to the bereaved relatives.
Forni, William C. Forni 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
The subject of this sketch was born
We know that Will is gone yet it seems only a dream. It has
only been recently that we talked with him—a man in the prime of life and
evidently in perfect health. It is with the greatest of sadness that we think
and write of the untimely death—and such a death it was—of one with whom we
have been intimately connected for years—four years years [sic-double wording]
as pupil and teacher and for nearly sixteen years as brother in the profession
of teaching. Thus twenty years ago an acquaintance and friendship sprang up
that has and will last through life.
Nor have we waited (a fact of which we now feel proud) until
death claimed him, to speak of his nobleness as a pupil and fellow-man.
No time within his being a pupil did he ever manifest other
than a profound interest, not only in his own welfare but in that of teacher
and school.
This does not only speak of him but of his most excellent
home and the training of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Forni, of near
Beallsville.
He leaves to mourn him besides his parents, four sisters,
Emma, Louise, Clara and Mary, and three brothers, George, Edward and Oscar and
a host of friends.
He has been a faithful laborer in the field of education,
having spent much time in normal and college training for his noble calling.
Not only has he proven
himself a laborer in things
educational but as well in things spiritual, having been reared and remained
faithful, a member of the Methodist church, and we feel certain that a crown of
glory in his reward. But why feel sad if we could but realize as true the words
of that great Englishman, Shakespeare—“There is no death, what seems so is only
transition.”
Freudinger, Samuel Freudinger
The Sentinel,
Samuel Freudinger, aged about 60 years, died at his home
about three miles east of Beallsville, Saturday.
The funeral was held at Beallsville Sunday at
Of the immediate family, a wife, and two children, Edward and
Lucy, survive him.
He was an honest and upright
citizen and always enjoyed the confidence of the large number of friends his
noble nature won and retained.
[Submitter’s note* Samuel
died
Fuchs, Mrs. Christian Fuchs
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Christian Fuchs, of near Switzer,
Funeral services were held at the brick church near Switzer,
of which she was a member.
Gallagher, George Gallagher
Odum, Ben Odum
The Sentinel,
George Gallagher and Ben Odum, young farmers residing at
Gallaher, C. I. Gallaher
The Sentinel,
Mr. C. I. Gallaher, a well known and highly esteemed resident
of Ohio township, died at his home on Opossum Creek, two or three miles south
of town, at 4 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1st, after only a
few days illness. He was out at work on the Wednesday previous, but was
stricken at about that time, and sank rapidly until the end came. His death was
caused by obstruction of the bowels.
Deceased was in his 75th year and leaves a family
of grown-up children. He was a member of Co.__,___th Regiment O. V. I., served
through almost the entire war of the Rebellion, and received an honorable
discharge.
Mr. Gallaher was one of the county’s most respected citizens,
and his sudden demise was a severe shock to his family and friends. He was a
man of sterling integrity and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at
Gallaher, Emma Gallaher – 2nd obit
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
I ask the press to assist in
imparting to friends the death of Emma Gallaher, daughter of Cyrus and Louisa
Gallaher, which occurred December 23rd, 1907, at 8 o’clock p.m.,
Eastern time, at her beautiful little home near Coates P.O.,
Gallaher, Emma Gallaher
The Sentinel,
Poets may write volumes, artists paint pictures of the
parting of those who are near and dear, but to sit at the bedside of your dying
child is the scene that fades not away.
I desire not to paint on this welcome space the picture of a
broken heart, for those who have it alone can realize its bitter, bitter pain.
I ask the press to assist in imparting to friends the death of Emma Gallaher,
daughter of Cyrus and Louisa Gallaher, which occurred
The effects of diseased lungs was the cause of her death. She
was 15 years, 5 months and 13 days of age.
She remained quiet and pleasant to the end. She was reading
the Bible and had reached the tenth chapter of second Corinthians, inclusive.
She requested me to bury her where I thought best. Emma and I spent many happy
hours during the last two months of her life, talking of the soul’s sweet home.
When the end was near she called my attention to the
beautiful poem which appears below and asked, “Papa, will this kill me?” I
asked, “Are you ready?”
Her last two words were, “I am.”
I rejoice that I had such a precious jewel to give. The body
was laid to rest in the
CYRUS
W. GALLAHER
Gans, Mrs. Samuel Gans
The Sentinel,
Gantz, Mrs. Jacob Gantz
The Sentinel,
Jacob Gantz at
Gee, E. H. Gee
The Sentinel,
His buggy was splintered but the horse was uninjured.
The same passenger train was in a head-on collision exactly
two weeks ago. Two were seriously injured at that time.
Gibson, John Gibson
The Sentinel,
Nelsonville, O., Sept. 15—John Gibson, a miner, 43, was shot
and instantly killed by Vinton Young.
The two engaged in a quarrel and a bullet was fired by Young
in the presence of a large crow into the brain of Gibson. He fell to the ground
and died almost instantly. Young, who has twice before been charged with
murder, has escaped. Officers are searching for him, but he is probably hidden
in the mining camp where the trouble occurred, about two miles from the city.
Gilman, Dona Gilman
The Sentinel,
She has been seriously ill and unable to care for herself.
Glover, John Glover
The Sentinel,
Goddard, Will Goddard
Martin, Steve Martin
The Sentinel,
TWO MEN DROWNED
A special dispatch to the Wheeling Register from St. Mary’s. dated,
July 19, says that two oil workers, Will Goddard and Steve Martin, whose homes
are in
Martin was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and five small
children.
Goddard was about 21 years
old and single. He was no relation to Treasurer Goddard of Woodsfield.
Goff, Wm. Goff
The Sentinel,
O. T. Borham, former game warden of
Graham, Mrs. Virgie Graham
Russell, Amber Russell
Gay, Mrs. Robert M. Gay
The Sentinel,
FOUR DIE IN WRECK
Thirty Passengers and Trainman Are Injured
Running At High Speed
Jumps Track While Passing
Small Station In Mississippi, the Chair Car and One of the Passenger Coaches,
Filled With Travelers, Rolls Over Steep Embankment and Is Smashed to
Pieces—Dead Are Women, Two Being Unidentified.
The known dead: Mrs.
Virgie Graham,
Among those badly injured are John H. Perkins, a well-known
business man of
The train was running at a high rate of speed when it jumped
the track. The chair car and one of the passenger coaches, both filled with
people, turned over an embankment and were badly smashed.
Gramlich, Mrs. William Gramlich
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Wm. Gramlich, of
She was about thirty-five
years of age.
Gramlich, Mrs. Wm. Gramlich
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
Mrs. Wm. Gramlich, of
Griffith, Jackson Griffith
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 20, 1908
Jackson Griffith, aged about
ninety years, died at his home at
Griffith, Jackson Griffith
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 19, 1908
Jackson Griffith was born in
Center township,
Griffith, Jackson Griffith
The Sentinel,
Jackson Griffith, aged about ninety years, died at his home
at
Interment at Neuhart Baptist
church Sunday.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Fletcher.
[date of death—
Griffith, Jackson Griffith
The Sentinel,
Death, the grim monster that is dreaded by all, was again in
our midst and once more the funeral took up its solemn march to the
white-sheeted nation of the dead, the grave and the silent tomb. Death is
always doing his deadly work by robbing us of the sweetest ties of nature which
bound us with love and affection. But ties in this world must be severed.
Christ the Redeemer of mankind, snapped the jaws of death and delivered us from
the grave to the city of
Jackson Griffith was born in Center township,
He died
He was first married to Mary K. Mobley,
He married his second wife, Elizabeth Foreman,
On
His fourth and last wife was Mrs. Sarah A. Trigg, whom he
married
He was converted in 1853 and united with the Baptist church,
which was his choice, in a country schoolhouse near Cranenest creek, being a
member of that church for fifty-five years. He was a deacon of the church for
the past thirty-five years. He informed the writer that he struck the first
blow with his ax toward building the first Baptist church at Neuhart Ridge. He
was always faithful to the church, showing a good, Christian character and
living a life admired by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his
departure a loving companion, one daughter, Mrs. Hannah S. Griffith, one
step-son, Geo. E. Trigg, three grandchildren, one step-grandson, four great
grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
On Sunday, February 16, short
services were held at his home after which his remains were followed to the
Neuhart Baptist church by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends,
where the funeral services were held by Rev. W. E. Fletcher, of Jackson ridge,
after which his remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Neuhart cemetery to
await the resurrection of the just.
There is no death; the stars go down
To rise
upon some fairer shore.
And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown
They shine
forever more.
.
There is no death; an angel form
Walks o’er
the earth with silent tread.
He bears our best loved ones away
And then we
call them dead.
.
And ever near us though unseen,
The dear
immortal spirits tread,
For all the boundless universe
Is life;
there is no dead. A
GRANDSON
Griffith, Joseph Griffith
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
Neuhart Ridge: Word was received here Saturday that Rev.
Joseph Griffith, a Baptist minister, of
Grim, Margaret Grim
The Sentinel,
Guiler, Clarence Guiler
The Sentinel,
Clarence Guiler, aged 22 years, a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Guiler, died last Saturday afternoon after an illness of typhoid
fever.
The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at Allen’s Chapel.
Gundling, Mrs. Wm. Gundling
The Sentinel,
Mr. and Mrs. R. Z. Staudt returned Monday from
The funeral was held last Friday.
Haas, Morris Haas
The Sentinel,
FRANCIS J. HENEY SHOT DOWN IN OPEN COURT
Is Attorney for the Prosecution in the Famous
During a short recess on the afternoon of last Friday, the
13, in the trial of the famous Abe Ruef for bribery, in Judge Lawlors court in
San Francisco, Francis J. Heney, attorney for the prosecution, was shot down by
Morris Haas, an ex-convict and saloon keeper. Haas was placed in jail where he
committed suicide the following day.
On the 24th day of last April, when ten jurors had
been secured to try Abe Ruef in the Parkside bribery case, Attorney Heney
objected to one of the jurymen, Morris Haas, on the ground that he had been
convicted of a felony and asked him in open court if he had not served a term
in San Quentin, at the same time showing him a police identification photograph
which Haas had to acknowledge was a picture of himself. Humiliated by the
exposure Haas retired from the room vowing vengeance. It is thought that this
incident led to the shooting.
Heney was born in New York state 49 years ago, and went to
the far west three-years ago, and went to the far west three-years later, where
he has since had a taste of almost every possible phase of western life. He
acquired some education, taught school, studied law, and was admitted to the
bar. He defended Mrs. Dr. Handy in a divorce case when no other attorney dared
to take up the case for fear of her husband, whom he killed in self-defense;
fought municipal corruption in Arizona, led the Democratic party and was
appointed Attorney-General of Arizona by President Cleveland. On the
recommendation of Sec. Hitchcock was appointed by President Roosevelt to
prosecute the land thieves operating in
Heney is a man of reckless and indomitable courage, and if he
dies another name will be added to the list of martyrs to the cause of civic
righteousness.
The latest Press reports are to the effect that attending
physicians have extracted the ball which they found located in the fleshy part
of the jaw in front of the left ear, and that Mr. Heney is recovering. Also
that Ruef’s attorney’s have asked for a change of venue on account of having
received anonymous letters threatening their lives if if [ sic-double wording]
they persisted in defending Ruef.
Habermehl, F. Habermehl
The Sentinel,
Dr. H. Habermehl, a prominent physician and widely known and
highly respected citizen of this place, died at
The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at
Dr. Habermehl was nearly 74 years of age, and was born and raised
in or near Clarington.
He is survived by a widow and five children—Fred, John,
Imogene and Lucy, of this place, and Mrs. F. K. Beardslee, of
Habermehl, Fred Habermehl 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Dr. Fred Habermehl died last Wednesday at the age of 74.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the family residence
on Front-st.
Hale, J. E. Hale
Hale, Mrs. J. E. Hale
Howser, Dr. J. Howser
Sibell, Arthur Sibell
Hand, William Hand
Young, Mrs. Young
The Sentinel,
EIGHT PEOPLE KILLED
Tornado Inflicts
Heavy Damage On Section Of Oklahoma
The dead are: Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Hale, Little Robe; two unknown persons, Arnett; Dr. J. Howser, Vici; Arthur Sibell, Mutual; William Hand, Estelle; Mrs. Young, Selling.
No list of the injured is obtainable at this time, as
telephone communication is entirely cut off from the storm swept area and the
only other means of securing information is by stage.
The nearest point to Woodward that the storm struck is at
Mutual, five miles away. The most distant is Little Robe, in Ellis county,
which is fully 55 miles southwest of this place.
The disaster seems to have consisted of a succession of
tornadoes, occurring between 5 and
The most serious results were in the vicinity of Arnett,
where fully 30 persons are believed to have received broken limbs. Nearly all
of these victims are residents of the farming districts. The only town known to
have been destroyed is Vici, a post office in the southern part of Woodward
county, where it is said there is not a house left standing. Postmaster E. A.
Speck has asked that a postoffice inspector be sent to report on his office,
which was demolished and the contents scattered in all directions.
Hamilton, Ethyl Mae Hamilton nee Foraker 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Ethyl Mae Hamilton, nee Foraker, was born
Ethyl was a quiet, loving wife and was loved by all who knew
her.
She joined the M. E. Church at Greenbrier when but 14 years
of age and had ever since been a true and faithful Christian.
She was united in marriage to Carl Hamilton on
She leaves to mourn their loss, a kind and loving husband, an
infant son, a father, step-mother, one sister, one brother, three half brother
and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Brown, pastor
of the M. E. Church at
The remains were laid to rest in the Greenbrier cemetery
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and
friends. Ethyl is gone but not forgotten.
Sad was the hour of parting,
Bitter the tears we shed,
Laying her cold and silent
Down with the shrouded dead.
.
Her form is now resting in slumber,
And her life has made its last wave.
Her place in the home is now vacant,
While the rain falls gently on the
grave.
U. P. F.
& L. B. F.
Hamilton, Ethyl May Hamilton
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Carl Hamilton died
Tuesday morning, March 31.
She leaves a kind husband and
an infant son to mourn her death.
[Submitter’s note—Mrs.
Hamilton’s name was Ethyl May. She was 19 years, 8 months and 29 days of age at
her death]
Hamilton, Melissa M. Hamilton
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Melissa M. Hamilton, wife of John Hamilton, died
Saturday morning, February 1, at the home of her son, Frank Hamilton, near
Buchanan station, west of town.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at Macksburg, Rev.
McCauley, of
Mrs. Hamilton was 73 years of age. She was born at
She leaves one son, Frank Hamilton—who is an only child—to
mourn her sad departure.
She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Macksburg,
by the side of her husband, whose death occurred several years ago.
Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton
Broadwell, Mr. Broadwell
Moore, W. N. Moore
The Sentinel,
Goldfield,
The dead: Engineer
Hamilton, Fireman Broadwell, W. N. Moore, a passenger, supposed to
be from
Shortly before the train arrived at Shoshone a cloudburst
occurred, washing out over 100 feet of track. The train dashed into the cut
without warning, the engine turned over and the baggage and chair cars on their
sides, but the sleeping car remained on the track.
Hamilton, Mrs. Carl Hamilton
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, April 9, 1908
Antioch: Mrs. Carl Hamilton died Tuesday morning,
March 31. She leaves a kind husband and
an infant son to mourn her death.
Hardy, Roy Hardy
Hardy, Mrs. Roy Hardy
Hardy, Juanita Hardy
The Sentinel,
Haren, Simon Haren
The Sentinel,
Simon Haren, aged about 50 years, and a brother of Ben Haren,
of the Eagle Hotel, died in
He was born near Miltonsburg, this county, and spent his
youth here.
Haught, Rachel Tabitha Haught
The Sentinel,
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hensel Haught died last Sunday
and was laid to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery on Monday. [Child’s name was
Rachel Tabitha, died, May 29, 1908 at the age of 7 months and 22 days]
Hazel, Mrs. Hazel
The Sentinel,
The state has examined but four of the score or more of
witnesses to be heard.
Headilne, N. L. Headilne
Morrissey, H. C. Morrissey
Fuller, J. J. Fuller
Peterson, Charles Peterson
Beal, M. W. Beal
The Sentinel,
NINE KILLED IN WRECK
Work and
Freight Trains Crash On
The collision occurred at Mid-Canyon, about 40 miles south of
The dead so far are as known: N. L. Headilne, carpenter of
Hector, Nicholas Hector
The Sentinel,
Hector was killed by one of several hundred bullets which
riddles the house, and was dead when the door was opened.
His arrest had been ordered for assault upon a peddler. He
barricaded himself and made an effective show of resistance for perhaps an
hour, with one revolver and two boxes of cartridges as his only weapons. None
of the attacking party was hit by his bullets.
Heinlein, J. P. Heinlein
The Sentinel,
J. E. Heinlein returned from
Helgelein, Mr. Helgelein
Olsen, Miss Olsen
The Sentinel,
VICTIM DIED HARD
Bunch of Hair Found in Helgelein’s Clenched Hands
Both, the doctor declared, met unnatural death, but in the
case of the young woman, the condition of the corpse precluded any possibility
of determining the manner in which she was murdered. Decay, ensued largely by
lime or some similar substance, had destroyed the tissues so that the organs
are scarcely susceptible to chemical analysis, and there was of course not
enough flesh left to show evidence of wounds. The crumbling skull revealed
none.
Helgelein’s body, however, had been in the ground only a few
months, and it gave evidence of a terrific death struggle. The clenched hand
which contained the hair had been mutilated, and the other hand had been
severed at the wrist. On this body the official report says:
“From the finding, it is evident that the man died an
unnatural death, but at whose hands or how can not be determined by the
examination so far. The hair in the hands is likely from the head of the
murderer, or the stomach may show what poison, if any killed him.
The sheriff and other county officials were in conference for
several hours. At the conclusion of their deliberations it was announced that
the case of Ray Lamphere probably will be taken up by the grand jury Wednesday.
Some 30 witnesses are to be called before the inquisitorial body by Prosecutor
Smith.
Ralph N. Smith, the prosecuting attorney, denies an interview
credited to him and in which he is asserted to have said that the gold band
ring in the possession of the prosecution was found on the finger of Mrs.
Gunness’s left hand.
An other report which has gained credence was also disproved.
Miss Carrie Garwood, who taught the school attended by the Gunness children,
had been quoted as having said that on the morning preceding the fire at the
Gunness home the children had come to school crying bitterly and complaining
that their mother had beaten them because they had started to enter the cellar
of their home. Miss Garwood says that there is no truth in the report and that
she had never discussed the alleged circumstances with anyone.
Hellrigle, John D. Hellrigle, Jr.
The Sentinel,
A shot fired by William Miller, Hellrigles companion had
inflicted a flesh wound over Dema’s right eye before he fired. Hellrigle was a
brakeman. The tragedy was the outcome of a quarrel.
Henthorn Elizabeth Henthorn nee Ward 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
CAMERON—The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Henthorn, wife of William
Henthorn, occurred at the family home near town at 6 o’clock, Thursday evening,
after a brief illness with pneumonia. The announcement of her death comes as a
severe shock to her friends and has cast a shadow of sorrow over all those who
knew her.
The deceased was about 43 years old. She was a devout member
of the Church here for many years. Besides her husband there survive her, one
daughter, Ethyl, and three sons, George, Frank and Everett, also her father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ward, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Boughner.
Funeral services were held at the home at
Henthorn, Elizabeth Henthorn nee Ward
The Sentinel,
MELLOTT RIDGE—Mrs. Elizabeth Henthorn, wife of Wm. Henthorn,
was born April 11, 1865, and departed this life February 13, 1908, after a few
days illness with pneumonia.
Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ward, and was
a member of the Christian church at Cameron for several years.
She leaves a husband, three sons, one daughter, father and
mother, one sister and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her sad
departure. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the neighbors in the sorrow
that has befallen them.
Interment at Cameron, Feb.15, services being conducted by
Rev. Harper, of
Henthorn, Jesse B. Henthorn
The Sentinel,
Elder Jesse B. Henthorn was born
Mr. Henthorn was born in
On
He leaves to mourn his
departure also an aged wife, besides a large circle of other relatives and
friends.
He united with the
Mr. Henthorn was an elder in
the
The funeral services were
conducted Friday afternoon, February 7, by Fred Maury and the writer, after
which he was laid to rest in the
“And I heard a voice from
heaven saying, “Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth;
yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do
follow them.” EARLE S. WARD
Herman, H. W. Herman
The Sentinel,
H. W. Herman, of Bellaire, died at his home in that city last
Thursday morning, aged about 46 years. Though in declining health for some time
he did not take seriously ill until Sunday, when he began to sink rapidly. He
was a splendid citizen and a good business man, being District Agent for the
John Hancock Insurance Co., for a number of years. He was well known and had
many friends in this county who will regret his death.
The funeral was held Saturday, the Bellaire Lodge of Elks
having charge, assisted by Rev. Hazlett, of the First Presbyterian church. It
was one of the largest funerals ever held in Bellaire.
Heywood, Mrs. Heywood
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Heywood, who has died at Little Leigh, near Northwitch,
at the age of 85, never rode in a railway train.
When the Northwestern line between Crewe and the north was
opened she, with others awaited the passing of the first train through
Her first impressions were such that she vowed she would
never travel by train, and she kept her word.—London Standard
Hicks, Mrs. Isaac Hicks
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Round Bottom: Several from this place attended the funeral
of Mrs. Isaac Hicks, Sunday, Feb. 29, of Oak.
The cause of death was a stroke of paralysis.
Highman, Infant son Highman
The Sentinel,
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Highman, of Graysville,
died last Thursday.
Interment at Connor’s cemetery Friday.
The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Hill, A. C. Hill
The Sentinel,
J. B. Hill, of Beallsville, and Mrs. G. W. Stewart, of
Jerusalem, were in the city Sunday, guests of Miller Booth and wife, with whom
they returned Saturday night from Zanesville, where they attended the funeral,
of the late A. C. Hill, of Dayton.
A. C. Hill was formerly engaged in the confectionery business
on Belmont-st, this city, and is remembered by many friends. Of late years he
had traveled for a wholesale candy house and dropped dead on the streets of
Hill, Avery Hill
2nd obit
Adams, Mrs. Kramer Adams
The Sentinel,
Quite a number of folks from here attended the funerals of
Mr. Avery Hill and Mrs. Kramer Adams at the Ring Mills cemetery Sunday.
Hill, Avery Hill
The Sentinel,
Mr. Avery Hill died at his home near Rinard’s Mill last week;
he was buried Sunday at the Hill burying ground near his home.
His daughter, Mrs. Cramer Adams, of
Five members of this family have been called away in the last
four months.
Hill, Irvin Hill
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Jolly: Quite a number from here attended the
funeral of little Irvin Hill, who died of typhoid fever. He was buried in the Ring cemetery, near
Ring’s Mill, on Saturday afternoon.
Hill, Irwin Hill
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Irwin Hill, aged about 12
years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Hill of Ring’s Mills, died last week from
typhoid fever. Six of the other members
of the family are ill with the same disease.
Mrs. Hill is a sister of Mrs. J. I. Stacy, of this city.
Hill, Irwin Hill
The Sentinel,
Irwin Hill, aged about 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Avery
Hill of Ring’s Mills, died last week from typhoid fever.
Six of the other members of the family are ill with the same
disease.
Mrs. Hill is a sister of Mrs. J. I. Stacy, of this city.
[ Age—10 years, 9 months and 16 days died—
Hill, Jennie Hill
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Jolly: Word was received here Monday morning
announcing the death of Jennie Hill, she being the second child who has died
from Typhoid fever. There are yet five
of the family who are suffering from the same dread disease. Jennie was buried Tuesday by the side of her
brother Irvin, who preceded her but a few days to the better world. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad bereavement.
Hill, Margaret Jane Hill
The Sentinel,
On Sunday evening,
Hine, Balzer Hine
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Balzer Hine, aged 73 years, and one of the pioneer citizens
of Woodsfield, died at his home about a mile west of town, Monday evening,
October 5. Death was due to kidney trouble, from which he had been a patient
sufferer for many months.
Mr. Hine was born in
On
The funeral was held from
in
Hine, Balzer Hine
The Sentinel,
Balzer Hine, an aged and highly respected citizen, died at
his home west of town Monday evening about
The funeral will be held from
Hoff, Elmer Henry Hoff 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
It was on Sunday
Elmer Henry Hoff was born
He was made a child of God
thru Holy Baptism, Oct. 4, of the same year. The seed of Divine life which had
been implanted in him thru the sacrament of Baptism had already begun to
sprout. It was his pleasure to attend the services of St. Peter’s Church with
his parents. In his short illness he requested his mamma to pray for him.
Shortly before his soul left the frail body he informed his parents he was
about to leave. He knew no fear, for he realized that he was going to Him who
had redeemed him and made him a child of God.
On account of the danger of
contagion, his little body was laid to rest in St. Peter’s cemetery at
Miltonsburg the following day, Oct. 19. The pastor Rev. Alexander J. J.
Gruetter, of St. Peter’s church,
Since the many friends and especially the members of St.
Peter’s had little opportunity to express their sympathy to the bereaved
parents, a memorial service will be held in St. Peter’s church, Lewisville,
Sunday morning, Nov. 15.
We commend the afflicted parents to Him who “striketh wounds,
but healeth them again,” to our God Jehovah.
Hoff, Elmer Hoff
The Sentinel,
John Schneider and wife attended the funeral of their nephew
Elmer Hoff, at Miltonsburg last Monday.
Hogue, Harry Hogue
The Sentinel,
Several from here attended the funeral of Harry Hogue at
Hogue, William Henry Hogue
The Sentinel,
William Henry Hogue, aged 36 years, a well known citizen of
this county, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. L. Barnes, of
Interment was made in the cemetery at
Horderwisch, Ed Horderwisch
The Sentinel,
His body was terribly mutilated.
Horderwisch was married only a few weeks ago.
Howell,
The Sentinel,
Ada Frances Howell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Howell, was born
Funeral services were conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins at the
Goudy church
We extend sympathy to the bereaved parents. D. W. HARKINS
Howell, Mary Howell
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Howell, widow of Joseph Howell, died of paralysis
last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Howell was over seventy-five years of age, and was well
known and respected.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. J. J. Rea.
Howell, Morgan Howell
The Sentinel,
Irwin, who is in jail, was charged with first degree murder.
Hsu, Kuang-Hsu
An, Tsze Hsi An
The Sentinel,
Press reports announce the death of Kuang-Hsu, Emperor of
China, on Nov. 14, and of the Dowgaer Empress, Tsze Hsi An, on Nov. 15.
Prince Pu-Yi, the three-year-old son of Prince Chun has been
placed upon the throne. The Dowager Empress has occupied the throne since 1861.
Hubbard, James Hubbard
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Trail Run: James Hubbard, an aged and respected citizen
of Barnes’ Run, died Sunday morning, Feb. 9th.
Hutchinson, Edward Hutchinson 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
CLARINGTON—One of the saddest tragedies Clarington has ever
known occurred Sunday night in connection with the burning of the B & O.
station at Welcome, opposite town. The charred body of the night operator,
Edward Hutchinson, of Senecaville, O., was found among the ruins, and all
indications point to the fact that the young man was foully murdered in an
attempt to defend the station from robbers.
Mr. Hutchinson was only about twenty years of age, and during the
few weeks he had been among Clarington people had become well known and highly
esteemed.
The body was removed at once to his home in Senecaville for
burial.
The station and the freight
and express matter stored there were a complete loss.
Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson
The Sentinel,
DISASTROUS
FIRE AT WELCOME, W.VA.
B. & O. Depot Destroyed
and Charred Remains of Operator Found in Ruins
About
After securing their booty the thief or thieves set fire to
the building and made their escape. How much money they got is somewhat of a
matter of conjecture, but they made a pretty thorough search, only two pennies
being found in the safe in the morning. The day operator is reported to have
said that there was about $15 in the safe when he left the office Saturday. The
station at Powhatan was burglarized the same night and the work is probably the
result of a well arranged plan. No clew has as yet been found as to who the
miscreants are.
The murdered operator was a
young man named
Hutchison, Edward Hutchison
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 9, 1908
Clarington: Last Sunday, J. W. Hutchison, accompanied by
his two sons-in-law, R. E. Glass and Louis Buckingham, of Senecaville, together
with T. T. Corcoran, a B. & O. official from Wheeling, were in town looking
after the final business details concerning the death of Edward Hutchison,
which occurred a week previous. Nothing
in recent years, if ever, has happened in or near our city that so enlisted the
sympathy of our citizens as the untimely death of the young operator. Though here only a few weeks he made friends
rapidly, being of a kindly and cheerful disposition. The news came as a terrible blow to his parents at Senecaville,
especially his mother. In an interview
with Mr. Hutchison, who is a very pleasant gentleman, he had much to say
concerning the young man and his short residence in Clarington. He expressed himself as being very grateful
to the many friends of the young man for their kindly interest in him. The sad visitors left Sunday evening at the same
hour Edward crossed the river for the last time.
Hutchisson, Louis Hutchisson
The Sentinel,
Marysville, O., Dec. 15—Louis, 5, son of William P. Hutchinson,
died from the effects of being burned by his clothing catching fire from the
stove while his mother was in the back yard.
Huth, John Huth, Sr.
The Sentinel,
John Huth Sr., one of the oldest residents of
Interment Monday morning at the
Mr. Huth was one of the
pioneers of
Isaacs, David Isaacs
The Sentinel,
Ischy, Jacob Ischy
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Jacob Ischy, the subject of this sketch, was born in
Oberbipp, Canton Berne, Switzerland,
Deceased was baptized
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Roth in 1863. This
union was blessed with fourteen children, one of whom died in infancy and
thirteen still living, namely, Mrs. J. M. Clegg, Round Bottom; Mrs. Chas. Ruby,
Hannibal; Mrs. Bertha Fernyak, Mansfield; Mrs. John Riggenbach, Sardis; Mrs. A.
G. Bauer, Lebanon, Pa.,; Jacob of Round Bottom; Peter P., of Ravenna; John W.,
student at Scio college, Scio; Tillie C., Nina L., Martha E., Samuel S. and
Henry F., who are still at home.
Besides the widow and thirteen children, he leaves to mourn
their loss, twenty-four grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother, one
sister, and other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was one of
His funeral services were held on Monday forenoon,
Ischy, Jacob Ischy Sr.
The Sentinel,
On last Friday afternoon Jacob Ischy Sr., aged 71 years, of
near Round Bottom, died suddenly, presumably from heart trouble. He was husking
corn in the barn, his health as good as usual, when he suddenly fell and was
carried to the house, where he died a half hour later.
Funeral services were held at the residence at
Mr. Ischy was one of
Jackson, Infant Child Jackson
The Sentinel,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jackson died Monday
morning.
Interment at Ott’s cemetery.
Jacobs, James Jacobs
The Sentinel,
He is supposed to have died from heart failure sometime
during the night. James Farley of
James, Link James
Kelley, Jim Kelley
The Sentinel,
When Jim Kelley met his sweetheart, Miss Eva Sleeter, and
Link James, a young butcher, driving near Metropolis, Ill.
Kelley killed James, shot the girl in the abdomen and blew
out his own brains.
Jepson, Eugene Jepson
The Sentinel,
No one was injured among the audience, as it filed out of the
building out of the building while the orchestra continued playing and the
actresses then upon the stage proceeded with their work. The flames are said to
have originated in the apartment where the moving picture was being worked. The
fire was extinguished after $5,000 damage had been done. Actor Jepson is said
to have been ill of heart disease for a long time.
Joannigman, Harry P. Joannigman
The Sentinel,
Johns, Mrs. Robert Johns
The Sentinel,
Washington C. H., O., March 3—Robert Johns, a negro, shot and
fatally wounded his wife and shot and seriously wounded his brother-in-law,
James Cole, and his wife, who came to Mrs. Johns’ assistance.
Johns had separated from his wife and went to her home to
attempt a reconciliation. A quarrel resulted and the shooting followed.
Johns was arrested.
Johnson, George L. Johnson
The Sentinel,
Johnson, Harry Johnson
The Sentinel,
Napoleon, O., June 23—While asleep on a
Johnson, Sam Johnson
The Sentinel,
The brothers were accused of numerous cattle raids in
Jones, Ilore Jones
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Woodsfield, O., March 31—Miss Ilore Jones, daughter of
Adelbert Jones of this city, killed herself by cutting her throat with a razor.
Her father caught her in the act was but too late to save her
life. She had been deranged by illness.
Card of Thanks—April
9, 1908—With hearts overflowing with gratitude for the many acts of kindness
and sympathy shown us on the occasion of the death and burial of our beloved
daughter and sister, we take this method of sincerely thanking our friends for
flowers and favors too numerous to mention.
W. A. JONES & FAMILY
Jones, Ilore Jones
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, April 2, 1908
The funeral of Miss Ilore
Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, of this place, was held Tuesday
afternoon at the residence, the services being conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg, of
the M. E. church, of which church Miss Jones was a consistent member. She was about 26 years of age. Her untimely death, which occurred Sunday
morning at 5:30 o’clock, came as a terrible shock to the family and her many
friends in this city, by whom she was held in high esteem, as was evidenced by
many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. Relatives from a distance in attendance at
the funeral were, Walter Booth and sister Elsie, of Clarington; Will Hammet, of
Jones, Ilore Jones
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Miss Ilore Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
A. Jones. Of this place, was held Tuesday afternoon at the residence, the
services being conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg, of the M. E. Church, of which
church Miss Jones was a consistent member.
She was about 26 years of age. Her untimely death, which occurred
Sunday morning at
Relatives from a distance in attendance at the funeral were.
Walter Booth and sister Elsie, of Clarington; Will Hammet, of
Joyce, Isaac W. Joyce
McCabe, Charles C. McCabe
Fitzgerald, James N. Fitzgerald
Andrews, Edward G. Andrews
Merrill, Samuel M. Merrill
Fowler, Charles H. Fowler
King, James M. King
The Sentinel,
HOLD MEMORIALS
_______
METHODIST Episcopal Conference Honors Its Dead
Bishops
Baltimore, May 19—Memorial
services in honor of the bishops and officers of the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church who have died in the past quadrennium occupied the
greater portion of the sitting of the general conference.
These were: Bishops Isaac W.
Joyce, Charles C. McCabe, James N. Fitzgerald, Edward G. Andrews, Samuel M.
Merrill and Charles H. Fowler, and Rev. Dr. James M. King, secretary of the
board of home missions and church extension.
Bishop D. A. Goodsell of
Before the memorial services
began a report from the committee on the state of the church on international
peace was read and adopted unanimously. It reviewed briefly the things
accomplished by the two conferences held at
Judcevic, Mijo Judcevic
The Sentinel,
The murder was the culmination of a love affair.
Stepichs is in jail.
Judkins, Joel T. Judkins 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS
On the life and character of Joel T. Judkins
_________
Hall of Woodsfield Lodge
No. 377,
Woodsfield,
O.,
We meet, alas! How often, in our hall to deplore the deaths
of those who have fallen. Brother Joel T. Judkins died
He was an ardent and faithful Odd Fellow, being one of the
charter members of Woodsfield Lodge, and in which he has since retained his
membership. We have lost a Brother who was imbued with the first great
principle of our order. His children have lost a father whose genial good
nature and tenderness were boundless.
Silence best becomes grief that we cannot express. We will
intrust our brother’s fate in the hands of his Creator. So be it.
LOUIS
STOEHR
L.P.
LANG
E. L.
LYNCH Committee
Judkins, Joel T. Judkins
The Sentinel,
Joel T. Judkins, of St, Clairsville, died at his home in that
city Tuesday, March 10, after a protracted illness.
The remains were brought here Thursday for interment.
Services were conducted by the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 377, of Woodsfield, of
which he was a charter member. Mr. Judkins was a former resident of this city
having been in the drug business here and was clerk of court for two terms.
Keefer, Henry Keefer
The Sentinel,
Henry Keefer departed this life at the Infirmary last Friday
morning, aged 50 years. The deceased was in his last illness attended by Rev.
Anton A. Muller, who also conducted the funeral services at the infirmary and
the committal in the Woodsfield cemetery.
The services were attended by the brothers of the deceased
and other friends. Returning from his wanderings of twenty-seven years he
preferred the Infirmary enviorment to the proffered hospitality. The pastor’s
funeral address was an expansion of the Johannine epigram, “God is greater than
our hearts,” which is apostrophized in Faber’s finest lines.
There is no place where earth’s sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There is no place where earth’s feelings
Have such kindly judgement given.
Keevert, Jesse Keevert
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 30, 1908
Jesse Keevert, the “Enoch
Arden” who made himself famous in the eastern part of the county last summer,
is no more. He died at the Infirmary
last Friday morning as a result of a stroke of paralysis.
Kehoe, James Kehoe
McClellan, William McClellan
Bailey, Wm. Bailey
The Sentinel,
SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS NEAR
Injured Have Broken Bones and
Were Terribly Lacerated by Splinters From the Demolished Cars. Wreck Said to
Have Been Caused by a Misunderstanding of Orders. Rescue Parties Rushed ti the
Scene of the Disaster.
The dead: James Kehoe,
The wreck is said to have been the result of the
misunderstanding of orders by the crew of the southbound limited car of the
ADD
With a crash that was heard three miles away, the two
speeding cars collided head-on immediately opposite the
Many automobiles from
The fatally injured: George Robinson, banker, Sidney, O.; C.
M. Hummelhauser, Detroit, Mich.; James Kohl, Detroit, Mich.; Charles McClure,
Sidney; Charles Hale, motorman, Wapakoneta; George A. Hax, Baltimore, Md.
Seriously injured; L. A. Hagenrod, Lockington; John Maher,
Many of the injured have broken bones and a number were terribly
lacerated by splinters from the demolished cars.
Kenney,
Leland "Harold" Kenney*
Kinney, Harold Kinney*
Source: The Wheeling, West Virginia, Sentinel; 17
Sep 1908
PLEASANT RIDGE
Harold, aged three and one-half years, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Maywood Kinney,* died Saturday morning about 9 o'clock. Interment at Pleasant Ridge Sunday
forenoon. Elder George McFadden
officiating. The parents have the
sympathy of the entire community.
*Submitter's Note:
Leland’s father, Maywood , can be seen with last name spelled as Kenney,
Kinney, and Smith:
1910 United States Federal Census about Maywood Kenney
Death Certificate for Albert Maywood Smith, #61748
Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio
Keylor, Mary A. Keylor
The Sentinel,
Mary A. Keylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Keylor,
departed this life
On
Deceased was a member of the Methodist Protestant church at
Richwood for years in which she has lived an upright, Christian life, doing good
to those about her until the day of her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Stine and family left Woodsfield in 1872,
locating in
She was laid to rest to await the resurrection morn in
Richwood cemetery, followed by a host of sorrowing friends.
How feeble are our words to carry consolation to hearts
bereaved of a beloved wife and mother, a tender and clinging vine, interwoven
with sweet memories, from the hour the angel first gave her to this earth, a gentle
spirit of life that flitted 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 husband and children, that she shed radiance
in the home as long as she did. It will be a blessed recollection that she grew
to love and be loved by those who will ever so tenderly cherish her sweet and
pure memory. She cannot come back but we all may go to her, so
“ Weep not for her who dieth.
For
she sleeps and is at rest,
And the couch whereon she lieth
Is
the green earth’s quiet breast.
.
Had he asked us well we know
We
should say, “O spare the blow!”
Yes, with streaming tears should pray,
“Lord, we love her, let her stay.”
In
love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was asked, but God denied. Adalade Paith
Keys,
The Sentinel,
Sherman Keys, section foreman, of the O. R. & W. Ry., at
The accident occurred near the depot at
He was formerly section foreman at
Killgalen, Adolph Killgalen
The Sentinel,
Kimple, Young Son Kimple
The Sentinel,
The twelve-year-old son of Samuel Kimple, of near town, died
Friday, of tonsillitis.
King, Mrs. E. E. King nee Beazel
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Mrs. E. E. King was held at the Methodist
church here on Friday last. Mrs. King had been a patient sufferer for over a
year and death came as a welcome release.
Her maiden name was Beazle
and she was a sister of Mrs. J. W. Reed and Mrs. George Seal.
Besides her husband, Rev. E.
E. King, she leaves one son, Clarence. Mrs. King was a consistent member of the
M. E. Church and her pure Christian life will remain an inspiration to all who
knew her.
King, Thomas King
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 9, 1908
Thomas King, formerly
residing near
Kinney, Harold Kinney
The Sentinel,
Harold, aged three and one-half years, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Maywood
Kinney, died Saturday morning
about
Interment at Pleasant Ridge Sunday forenoon, Elder George
McFadden officiating. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
Kirkbride, Marion Kirkbride
The Sentinel,
The subject of this sketch was born
On the 10th day of August, 1890, he was united in
marriage with Mary L. Ady, who preceded him to the world beyond seven years ago.
There were born to this union two daughters, Laura Alice and Ella May, both of
whom survive.
Kirkbridge, Marion Kirkbridge
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Jerusalem: Died Friday, Feb. 7, Marion Kirkbridge. Interment in
Kirkbridge, Marion Kirkbridge
The Sentinel,
Died Friday, Feb. 7, Marion Kirkbridge.
Interment in
Knight, Joe Knight
The Sentinel,
Kocher, Infant Child Kocher
The Sentinel,
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Everett F. Kocher, of near
Kochert, Elizabeth Kochert 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Elizabeth Kochert, widow of the late Louis Kochert, departed
this life at the home of her only son, east of town, on the morning of
The deceased came to
Her devoted husband preceded her in death eight years ago.
Five years ago sickness began to overtake her and for the two
years last past she was lovingly cared for by her daughter-in-law.
She was a devout member of the German Evangelical church.
Interment was made in the
Kochert, Mrs. Kochert
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Kochert died at the home of her son Lewis Kochert, east
of town Monday
Koontz, Elizabeth Koontz
The Sentinel,
The subject of this sketch was born in
She was united in marriage to Jacob Koontz in the year 1838,
and three years later embarked for
To this union two children were born, Anna, who died in
infancy and Jacob who preceded his mother several years, to the great beyond.
She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, having given
her highest ambition was to do the most good to the greatest number of people
and during the 91 years of her life she was an ideal Christian lady, always
making the home and lives of others happy by her gentle and loving disposition.
The funeral was held from her late home in Lee township, on
Monday, January 6th, the services being conducted by her pastor,
interment being made in the family burying ground.
She leaves a husband, two grandchildren, Frank, henry W. and
his daughter, Lucile, a great-grandchild and a host of sorrowing friends to
mourn her untimely death. May she rest in peace.
Card of Thanks—I
desire to express my sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown by the
friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Koontz. H. W. KOONTZ
Krets, Charles Krets
The Sentinel,
He died at the City hospital.
Krollevich, Aloise Krollevich
The Sentinel,
Krollevich is thought to have caught his foot in a crevice
and was held until the flames roasted him.
Kruger, Margaret Kruger
The Sentinel,
She was bitten by a pet dog a week ago and the stories told
by friends of the terrible suffering that comes with rabies caused her to kill
herself.
Kuhn, Nicholas Kuhn
The Sentinel,
Nicholas Kuhn, brother of Elias and John Kuhn, of Seneca tp,
died at his home in
He leaves a widow and five children.
Kuhns, Mrs. George Kuhns
Kuhns, Young child Kuhns
The Sentinel,
They were struck by a passenger train while attempting to
cross the Panhandle railroad tracks.
Landers, Agnes Landers
The Sentinel,
Fred Feldner received a telegram Monday from
Law, Jennie Law
The Sentinel,
The death angel has left another vacant chair in our
community. It has taken a loving wife and mother from the home of M. S. Law,
better known an [sic-as] “Dick” Law.
Mrs. Jennie Law had been a patient sufferer from lung trouble
for some time, until the summons came for her to leave this world of sin and
suffering,
A husband and four children,--three boys and one girl,--are
left to mourn.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Hopewell M. E.
church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. The services were
conducted by a friend and neighbor, Rev. A. H. Roach.
Law, Mrs. Jennie Law
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 27, 1908
Masterton: The death angel has left another vacant
chair in our community. It has taken a
loving wife and mother from the home of M. S. Law, better known as “Dick”
Law. Mrs. Jennie Law had been a patient
sufferer from lung trouble for some time, until the summons came for her to
leave this world of sin and suffering, Feb. 13, 1908. A husband and four children, - three boys and one girl, - are
left to mourn. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at
Lee, Ora Lee
The Sentinel,
TAKE BULLET FROM DEAD GIRL’S HEAD
Officer’s Find Bloody Finger
Marks in Rasor’s Pocket
A further examination of the overcoat taken by Marshall
Bricker, and which the latter says is Rasor’s, reveals prints of the hand of a
man in blood in the white lining inside the right pocket, the two first fingers
and thumb showing very plainly. The prints are in the inside of the pocket, on
the right side, where a spot resembling blood was formerly found. The coat will
be sent away to have the blood analyzed and Rasor’s fingers will probably be
compared with the mark. A bullet was taken from Ora Lee’s head. It passed
through from the right temple and was of 32-caliber.
Lemley, Peter Lemley
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
On Sunday July 26,
Mr. Lemley was born
In his youth Mr. Lemley
received a Common School education and together with his “book learning” acquired
industrious habits and developed a sterling character that afterward made him
the splendid citizen that he was.
On
The sons are all living, but
both daughters preceded their father to the better land some years ago.
Five of the boys are
prosperous citizens of the state of Washington and one of
Though not a member of any
denominational church, Mr. Lemley was one of that large and increasing number
of persons whose daily life is their confession of faith, and the kindly spirit
manifested in their dealings with their fellowmen, the unpretentious evidence
of the beautiful Christian character within.
Mr. Lemley had been in declining health for about a year but
no alarm was felt by his friends until a few days before his death when he was
stricken with paralysis.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. H. S. Scott were held at
the residence and interment was made in the Beallsville cemetery. A large
concourse of sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors paid their last mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased, whose noble life will long be an
inspiration to them.
The Sentinel sympathizes with
the sorrowing widow, brothers, and friends.
[Date of death—July 26, 1908]
Lemley, Peter Lemley
The Sentinel,
Peter Lemley, of near Beallsville, died Sunday evening, of
paralysis.
[date of death—
Lenkard, Sarah Lenkard
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Sarah Lenkard died on Thursday morning at her home here.
Deceased was seventy-eight years old and leaves two sons and three daughters to
mourn her loss.
Interment in the Harter cemetery Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs.
John Lenkard, of Williamstown: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lenkard and children, Maud, Guy
and Mignon, of
Lindlay, William M. Lindlay
Cheek, Thompkins Cheek
Hallers, W. B. Hallers
Hallers, Mrs. W. B. Hallers
Hallers, Young child Hallers
The Sentinel,
SEVEN DEAD IN OKLAHOMA
The dead are: William M. Lindlay, Anadarko; Thompkins Cheek,
Near
More than 700 houses in west Guthrie are submerged. The flood
has fallen, but the bottoms are still submerged and water knee deep is running
through the streets. Hundreds are homeless and transportation from one part of
town to another is by means of boats.
Along the valley of the North and South Canadian rivers, the
Cimarron, the
Lipscomb, John Lipscomb
The Sentinel,
At the coroner’s inquest Dr. J. M. O’Malley testified that
Lipscomb told him in confidence that his wife did the shooting.
Long, Mrs. Nancy Long
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
Mrs. Nancy Long died Tuesday
morning, March 24, 1908, and was buried at
Long,
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Nancy Long died Tuesday morning,
Mrs. Long and her husband, John Long, lived on
Three brothers survive her: John, Joshua, and Daniel Egger,
the two former residing in
Mrs. Long was a good, Christian woman, loved by all who knew
her.
Dr. R. C. Wuestenberg preached the funeral service this
(Wednesday) morning at the
Louis, Big Louis
Poud, Alexander Poud
The Sentinel,
Ludwig, Mary Ludwig
The Sentinel,
MOLL PITCHER
History of the Famous Heroine of the Revolution
“Moll Pitcher” was the daughter of a Pennsylvania German
family living in the vicinity of
Hayes died after the war was over, and she married a second husband
of the name of McCauley, and at her grave in the old cemetery at
Molly McCauley
Renowned in History as “Molly
Pitcher.” The Heroine of
Monmouth:
Died January, 1833.
Erected by the Citizens of Cumber-
land County,
On Washington’s birthday, 1822, when Molly was nearly
seventy-two years old, the legislature of
Lumbatis, Mrs. Lumbatis
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Lumbatis, mother of Steve Lumbatis, of R. 1,
The funeral was held Sunday forenoon, interment in
Luthy, Christian Luthy
Luthy, Mary A. Luthy
The Sentinel,
In Memoriam—In loving remembrance of our dear parents,
Christian Luthy, who died Jan. 17, 1908, and Mrs. Mary A. Luthy, who died Nov.
16, 1904.
Father and mother are gone but not forgotten,
Never
shall their memory fade.
Sweetest thought shall ever linger
Around the graves where they were laid.
.
Three years are passed since mother left us,
Friends may think the wound is healed.
Little do they know the sorrow
That
lies within my heart concealed.
.
Father and Mother both have left us,
Left
their children lonely here on earth,
But some day we hope to meet them
With
the angels and the blest.
From
their loving daughter,
LILLIE
Luthy, Christian Luthy
The Sentinel,
Christian Luthy was born in Monroe county, Ohio, July 14,
1838, and died in Richland county, near Mansfield, Ohio, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Blatter, January 17, 1908, being at the time of his death
69 years, 6 months and 3 days old,
He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Tisher on
He was a firm believer in the doctrines of the Bible as set
forth in the
He was a man of strong convictions for the right as he saw
and understood it, and was therefore a good patriotic citizen; but it was in
the home that he excelled. It was the writer’s privilege and pleasure to spend
two winters in his home, and can testify to the fact that the home life was
almost ideal. No harsh
or unkind words passed between
parents and children. It was indeed a home ruled by LOVE.
But he has gone from among us, and we lovingly cherish his
memory. He was brought to his old home in this county for burial, and laid to
rest beside the companion who was so dear to him, at St. Jacob’s church, in
Salem-tp.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hempleman of
Clarington, who preached a very impressive and comforting sermon from the
Scripture, “There remaineth, therefore, a rest to the people of God.” A NEPHEW
Mackay, F. L. Mackay
The Sentinel,
Chandler was arrested and
taken to police headquarters, where he made a statement declaring that Mackay
had struck and kicked him.
Marling, Flora Marling
The Sentinel,
Flora, young daughter of James W. Marling, departed this life
after a lingering illness, at her Bellaire home
The remains were brought here on Saturday, and funeral
services conducted at
Interment was made at the Woodsfield cemetery.
Marsh, T. E. Marsh
The Sentinel,
T. E. Marsh, of
The funeral was held at
Mr. Marsh was a cousin of Ross Wilson, clerk at the Hotel
Smith, of Woodsfield.
Marsh, Truman Marsh 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
With sadness we chronicle the death of Truman Marsh, which
occurred at his home on Tabor Ridge, Saturday evening. Death is sad, and brings
many heartaches at all times, but when the book of life is closed just as the
most interesting chapter has been reached, it is inexpressibly sad, and the
disappointed, crushed heart in vain seeks for a reason why it must be so; but
even in our overwhelming grief we dare not doubt but God dealt the blow in
loving kindness, that removed the young husband and father from the clinging
arms of loved ones.
The deceased was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marsh,
prosperous farmers near Tabor Ridge church, who, with one son and one
daughter—both married—are left to mourn.
Truman was married in 1899, we believe, not having the exact
date—to Miss Hattie Okey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Okey. To their union
were born two little daughters, Marie and Dorcas.
They lived at Jerles until his health failed, when he
exchanged homes with his brother Walter so that he might be near his parents,
who bestowed upon him every kindness and used every known method or routing
that insidious foe, tuberculosis, that was sapping the young life. He was aged
about 32 years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ault, of Summerfield,
and were pronounced unusually impressive.
Interment was made at Tabor Ridge cemetery. Many from here
attended the funeral, which was very large, attesting to the respect for the
deceased and sympathy for the bereaved ones.
Marshall, Lee Marshall
The Sentinel,
Martin, Charles Glen Martin 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Charles Glen, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, died
Monday, March 2nd.
Interment Wednesday at
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends and
neighbors.
Martin, Charles Glen Martin 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
The hearts and home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin were sad
by the death of their only son, Charles Glen, which occurred Monday, March 2.
He had been sick but a few days and his death was a sad surprise to every one.
The deceased was born August 13 and died March 2, making him
6 months and 17 days old.
Little Glen was a bright and loving baby, and will be sadly
missed. There will be a vacant cradle, a hushed silence in the home. But Jesus
said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is
the
His little body was laid to
rest in the beautiful cemetery at
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents.
We had a little treasure once,
He was our joy and pride;
We loved him, ah! Perhaps too well.
For soon he slept and died,
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts to-day,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
.
The little crib is empty now,
The little clothes laid by,
A mother’s hope, a father’s joy,
In death’s cold arms doth lie,
Farewell dear Glen, a lonely farewell,
Soon we shall rise to thee.
And when we meet no tongue can tell
How great our joy shall be.
Martin, Charles Glen Martin
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 19, 1908
The hearts and home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Martin were made sad by the death of their only son, Charles Glen,
which occurred Monday, March 2. He had
been sick but a few days and his death was a sad surprise to every one. The deceased was born August 13 and died
Mary 2, making him 6 months and 17 days old.
Little Glen was a bright and loving baby, and will be sadly missed. There will be a vacant cradle, a hushed
silence in the home. But Jesus said,
“Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the
Martin, Charles Martin
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Antioch: Charles Glen, little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Martin, died Monday, March 2nd. Interment Wednesday at
Martin, Glen Martin
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
Glen, the one year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, of near
Martin, Glen Martin
The Sentinel,
Glen, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, of
near
We did not learn the particulars. [Name—Charles Glen Martin,
died
Martin, Mrs. Martin
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Martin, an aged and respected lady of Indian Run, died
last Thursday.
Interment at Creighton’s Friday.
Mason, Andrew Mason
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
Antioch: Andrew Mason, an aged and highly respected
citizen of
Mason, James Mason
The Sentinel,
Matthews, Mr. Matthews
The Sentinel,
Fireman Matthews was killed. Engineer C. D. Litch, Express
Messenger Wilson and three passengers were injured.
May, Abner E. May
The Sentinel,
Eaton, O., Nov. 24—Abner E. May, 56, business man and
formerly superintendent of the Preble county children’s home, fell dead of
heart trouble in the Lewisburg Masonic temple when attending lodge.
May, James May
The Sentinel,
CORNING, O., Feb. 25—James May, 50, walked the T. & O. C.
tracks near Roundville until he was hit by a freight train and killed. He was employed
at a coal mine near Moxahahl and leaves a family.
McCabe, Jane McCabe
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Beallsville: The funeral of Mrs. Jane McCabe, who died at
her home near town, Thursday, was held Saturday. Interment at this place.
McCormick, Mrs. Thomas A. McCormick
McCormick, Clara McCormick
O’Brien, Robert G. O’Brien
O’Brien, Ira G. O’Brien
O’Brien, Mrs. Ira G. O’Brien
The Sentinel,
FIVE PERSONS KILLED WHEN HUGE
MACHINE IS DITCHED
The dead: Mrs. Thomas A. McCormick; Miss Clara McCormick, 18;
Robert T. O’Brien; Ira G. O’Brien, Jr.; Mrs. Ira G. O’Brien.
The injured: Mrs. E. G. McCauley, both arms broken; Miss
Ethel McCormick, shoulders sprained.
The party had been on a visit to the home of Prince
Poniatowski, in the hills near
McCurdy, Elizabeth McCurdy 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy, nee Straight, wife of I. McCurdy, of
Laings,
For more than four years she had been a patient sufferer from
paralysis, which caused her death.
For forty years she had lived a consistent Christian life,
having become a member of the Christian church at the age of eighteen, and on
her marriage a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
She was the mother of six children, one son, Benjamin F., and
one daughter, Mary L. preceded her to the grave.
Those living are: George B., of Hannibal, O.; Mattie E.
Norris, of Benwood, O.; Adda V., of
Laings, O., and Okey J., of Tunnelton,
The funeral services were conducted Thursday morning by her
pastor M. M. Brown, assisted by Rev. J. M. Goddard, after which her mortal remains
were bourne to the Fletcher’s Chapel cemetery by six of her nephews, followed
by her surviving husband, sons, daughters, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Dearest mother! How we miss you,
More, yes more, than we can tell;
But we know you’ve gone to Jesus
There forevermore to dwell.
.
And when we are called to join you
In that land where all is love
Then dear mother, there’ll be no parting
In that beautiful home above. C. W. N.
McCurdy, Elizabeth McCurdy 4th obit
The Sentinel,
Laings—The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy were
shocked to hear of her sudden death which occurred at her home at this place
Tuesday morning, March 3. She had been afflicted with paralysis for the past
five years.
She is survived by a husband, two sons, two daughters, three
grandchildren and a host of relative and friends.
The funeral was held at the Otts M. E. Church Thursday
forenoon. Services were conducted by Rev. Brown, of
McCurdy, Elizabeth McCurdy
The Sentinel,
It is with extreme sadness that we are called upon to
chronicle the death of our friend and neighbor, Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy, wife of
County Commissioner, Isaac McCurdy, of Laings, Ohio, which occurred Tuesday
morning, March 3.
Death was due to paralysis, from which she had been a patient
sufferer for some time.
The family has our sincerest sympathy.
McCurdy, Lib McCurdy
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
It is with a sad heart that we heard of the death of Mrs. Lib
McCurdy.
One more good woman gone to rest. We were girlhood friends
and I loved her always.
Sisters in faith were we, our home—
Many a time we have sat side by side, and partaken of the
Lord’s supper. Now she is dead. Yet death is not much—‘tis only shutting our
eyes here and opening them in heaven.
She has suffered long, yet one moment in heaven will make up
for all.
McCurdy, Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Laings: The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy
were shocked to hear of her sudden death which occurred at her home at this
place Tuesday morning, March 3. She had
been afflicted with paralysis for the past five years. She is survived by a husband, two sons, two
daughters, three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Otts M. E.
church Thursday forenoon. Services were
conducted by Rev. Brown, of
Mr. and Mrs. Okey McCurdy, of
Tunnelton, W.
Benwood: Tuesday of last week we received news of the
death of Mrs. McCurdy, wife of Commissioner Isaac McCurdy. Her death was very sudden being caused by
paralysis. Interment at the Ott’s
cemetery Thursday, Rev. Brown officiating.
The relatives have the sympathy of the community.
McCurdy, Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 5, 1908
It is with extreme sadness
that we are called upon to chronicle the death of our friend and neighbor, Mrs.
Elizabeth McCurdy, wife of County Commissioner, Isaac McCurdy, of Laings, Ohio,
which occurred Tuesday morning, March 3.
Death was due to paralysis, from which she had been a patient sufferer
for some time. The family has our
sincerest sympathy.
McCurdy, Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy, nee Straight
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy, nee
Straight, wife of I. McCurdy, of Laings,
For forty years she had lived
a consistent Christian life, having become a member of the Christian church at
the age of eighteen, and on her marriage a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
She was the mother of six
children, one son, Benjamin F., and one daughter, Mary L., preceding her to the
grave. Those living are: George B., of Hannibal, O.; Mattie E.
Norris, of Benwood, O.; Adda V., of Laings, O., and Okey J., of Tunnelton,
The funeral services were
conducted Thursday morning by her pastor, M. M. Brown, assister by Rev. J. M.
Goddard, after which her mortal remains were bourne to the Fletcher’s Chapel
cemetery by six of her nephews, followed by her surviving husband, sons,
daughters, and a host of other relatives and friends.
McDermott, Fred McDermott
The Sentinel,
Cincinnati, O., March
10—Frank M. Couden, deputy collector and cashier in the custom house here ,
shot and killed Fred McDermott, whom he says he caught in his henhouse at
Morrow, O., a suburban village.
Couden was aroused by a commotion among his hens and, going
out, revolver in hand, saw the marauder making away with a bag of pullets. The
fellow woud [sic-would] not stop when hailed and the collector fired two shots,
one of which struck him in the back.
The young man was brought to a hospital here but died soon
after his arrival.
Couden submitted to arrest, but was released on bond.
McElfresh, Charles McElfresh
The Sentinel,
Several of our people attended the funeral of Charles
McElfresh at Summerfield last Sunday.
McElfresh, Violin McElfresh
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Violin McElfresh, of near Sycamore Valley, died Tuesday,
April 14, 1908, aged about 58 years.
Interment at Pleasant Ridge on Wednesday, Elder G. B.
McFadden officiating.
McGuire, Elizabeth McGuire
The Sentinel,
LITTLE GIRL IS KILLED
Was Playing In Father’s Yard
Near Track and Is Struck on Head by Piece of Flying Wreckage—Coaches Leave
Track, but Passengers escape Uninjured—Ethel Barrymore Has Close Call and Is
Removed by Porter Through Window.
Elizabeth McGuire, seven-year-old daughter of Charles
McGuire, was playing in a yard near the tracks, when fragments of the
demolished engine struck and instantly killed her.
Engineer Shell’s hand was crushed and two fingers cut off. He
was also bruised about the body. Fireman
Ethel Barrymore, the well-known actress, who was on board the
train, had a narrow escape from being injured. The car in which she was
traveling was damaged so that the door would no [sic-not] open. The porter
broke a window and helped Miss Barrymore safely out of the car. She was
scheduled to fill an engagement at
McKee, James McKee
The Sentinel,
Plant of the National Rendering company, near
McKenzie, John McKenzie
The Sentinel,
The accident occurred after the man had returned from
McKibbin , Charles Leslie child McKibbin
The Sentinel,
A number of the Pythian Sisters went to
[Submitter’s notes—Name of
child was Charles Leslie McKibbin. He died on March 15, 1908 at the age of 20
days.]
McKinnon, W. S. McKinnon
The Sentinel,
Charles C. Green, Deputy State Treasurer, was appointed by
Governor Harris to fill the vacancy in the State Treasurer’s office caused by
the death of W. S. McKinnon.
McVey, Harriet L. McVey
The Sentinel,
The saddest event that has occurred in this neighborhood for
many a day was that on Friday morning when the sudden death of Harriet L. McVey
was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McVey, of this place, and was
born
She died just before
She had been in poor health for several months, but was able
to be up and do most of the work, for her mother has been an invalid too for
several months; and being such a good, kind-hearted girl, no doubt she worked
when she was not able.
She seemed to be in her usual health until Thursday morning
before she died, at
Her father picked her up and placed her on a bed where all
that medical aid and tender care could do was done, but Harriet’s time had come.
God had seen fit in all his wisdom to take her from her
parents, her brothers and sisters, her friends and take her to that upper and
better world.
It seems so hard to see one so young, so beautiful, so good,
taken from us.
She remained unconscious until Friday at
She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Pleasant
Ridge on Easter
The floral tribute was beautiful. Elder George B. McFadden
officiated.
McVey, James McVey
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
Stafford: Mr. and Mrs. Forest Flowers, of
McVey, James McVey
The Sentinel,
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Flowers, of
Their many friends were pleased to learn of their prosperity.
McVey, Mrs. Charles McVey nee Windland
The Sentinel,
Sam King was down from
Mehl, Charles W. Mehl
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, while at Park View sanitarium, of
Charles W. Mehl was born in Switzerland-tp,
On
R. H. Mehl has a good
position at Bellaire, O. The other two sons and three daughters are at home.
Besides his immediate family, Mr. Mehl leaves two brothers,
three sisters and seven grandchildren, as well as a large number of friends to
mourn his demise.
The funeral was held at
Most of his active life was spent on the farm near Round
Bottom, to which he moved in 1884, and later built a beautiful country home.
Mr. Mehl was one of our best citizens, an upright Christian,
a kind and indulgent husband and father, an indefatigable worker and his death
is a distinct loss not only to his family but the entire community in which he
lived.
The Sentinel extends our sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.
Card of Thanks—To
our friends and neighbors. We desire to extend our heart-felt thanks for the
kindness and sympathy shown us during the sad bereavement of our husband and
father.—MRS. C. W. MEHL AND FAMILY.
Mehl, Charles W. Mehl
The Sentinel,
Charles W. Mehl, who resided near Round Bottom, this county,
died at the sanitarium in
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Interment at
The family of the deceased
have the sympathy of many friends.
Mehl, Lucinda Mehl
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Lucinda Mehl, an aged and highly respected lady, died at
her home here early Tuesday morning.
Interment in the
Mehl, Lucinda Mehl nee Clegg 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
On Tuesday, August 25, the angel of Death laid a heavy sorrow
upon a happy home in removing there from the aged mother in the person of Mrs.
Lucinda Mehl. Being born
Mrs. Mehl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clegg, and
was born and spent her life in this county.
When quite young she became a member of the Christian church and
through her whole life was a humble follower of the Master, and during her last
days she frequently spoke of her implicit faith and trust in Him and her
readiness to lay down her work at his command.
On
The two sisters are, Mrs. Robert Echols, of Round Bottom, and
Mrs. Hester A. Dearth of Holiday’s Cove, W. Va.
Her husband preceded her to the better land about nine years
ago, his death occurring
Mr. and Mrs. Mehl spent their early married life on Wills
creek in this county, but for more than a quarter of a century they were
residents of Green township and during that time enjoyed the respect and
confidence of all who
knew them.
The funeral was held at
Interment in the
Mehl, Lucinda Mehl
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Lucinda Mehl, an aged and highly respected lady, the
widow of Valentine C. Mehl, deceased, died at her home in
Mellott, Irma Mellott
The Sentinel,
Late Friday evening, after months of patient suffering,
occurred the death of Miss Irma Mellott, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L.
Mellott.
Consumption, complicated with an affection of the heart, is
given as the cause of her death. For over a year she had been in declining
health, and in search of relief spent several months at
Irma was 19 years of age on the day just preceding her death.
Toward the latter part of her illness she remained
unconscious much of the time; but when conscious, her mind was clear and
bright. During one of these intervals of consciousness a few days prior to her
death she made complete arrangements for the funeral, naming those she wished
to act as pall bearers, and selecting the passages of scripture to be read and
the songs to be sung. In accordance with her desire, also, the funeral services
were conducted by Revs. McVey and Pennell.
The funeral was held from the residence Sunday afternoon at
The family have the sympathy of all in the loss of an only
daughter and sister.
Card of Thanks—To the many, many friends and neighbors who
were so very kind and good to Irma and all of us during her sickness and death
we take this means of thanking you one and all, and sincerely hope and pray
that He who doeth all things well will reward you each and every one in
eternity, for we feel that we will never be able to do so in this world. Again
thanking you and wishing you well in this world and the next, we remain
Yours
truly,
C. L. MELLOTT
and FAMILY
Milam, John H. Milam
The Sentinel,
The shooting occurred in
Seward’s store.
Milam was a Republican. The men
became engaged in a heated political debate. Suddenly Seward drew his revolver
and fired five shots into Milam’s head. Milam had been prominent in Osage
Indian arrangements for years.
Miller, A. G. Miller
The Sentinel,
Miller, Mary Miller nee King
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Miller, formerly Mary King, was born
In 1852 she was united in marriage to W. S. Miller, who
preceded her to the better land two years ago the 23rd of this
month. To this union were born five girls and six boys. Four of the children
departed this life before the mother, two of them in infancy.
She united with the M. E.
Church when a girl and lived a faithful member until her death.
The funeral services were
held at the M. E. Church of Beallsville Feb. 3, conducted by Rev. H. E. Scott.
She was laid to rest in the Beallsville cemetery beside her husband to await
the Resurrection.
She leaves to mourn her loss
four sons, three daughters, three brothers and several grandchildren. In this
our sad bereavement, we humbly submit to His will knowing, “That all things
work together for good to them that love God.”
Miller, Mrs. Alvin Miller
The Sentinel,
Miracle, J. A. Miracle
The Sentinel,
In his pocket was found an order for his admittance to the
county infirmary.
It is supposed he started on foot for that institution and
being weak from lack of nourishment, sat down under the bushes, where he died.
He told the clerk at the office of the of the infirmary
directors when applying for admission to the infirmary that drink caused his
downfall.
Mitchell, Donald Grant Mitchell
The Sentinel,
Donald Grant Mitchell, popular novelist and essayist, writing
under the pseudonym of “Ik Marvel,”
died at his home near new Haven December 15, at the advanced age of 86 years.
His best known book is “Reveries of a Bachelor.”
Moller, J. M. Moller
The Sentinel,
Papers found on the body indicated that the suicide was J. M.
Moller.
Mrs. Young entered the thicket to drive home the cows. The
body was in such a position that it appeared to be standing partly behind a
tree. The blackened flesh made the face look like that of a negro, and Mrs.
Young, terribly frightened, hastened home and told her husband that she had
seen a negro in the woods.
Investigation revealed the suicide’s body. It had been there
for at least 10 days.
Mooney, Frank L. Mooney 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Frank L. Mooney, mention of whose death was made in last
week’s issue, was born in Woodsfield in December 1874 and died Tuesday afternoon,
He was the youngest son of
Col. S. L. Mooney and inherited much of his father’s business ability. In his
youth he attended the Woodsfield public schools but was early attracted to
business and did not graduate. At about the age of 21 he began his oil
operations and became one of the most successful in the county. Besides his oil
interests, he was a director and stockholder in both the Monroe Bank and O. R.
& W. R’y.
In the fall of 1905 he
married Miss Meta West, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. L. West, of
Sistersville. They made their home in Woodsfield, of which
town Frank thought more than
of any place in the
About a year ago his health failed and he was forced to give
up business interests in the hope of its recovery, but in vain. During his
illness he received the most proficient medical treatment and nursing that
could be obtained but science and loving hands could not stay the progress of
the fatal malady.
Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday morning,
conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg and interment made in the new cemetery. Among the
beautiful floral tributes was that of the oil fraternity here, being a
miniature derrick and engine house completely covered with flowers and
apparently made of them.
Being of a generous, open-hearted disposition, he made
friends everywhere who, together with his aged father, his wife, two brothers
and three sisters, are left to mourn his departure. The bereaved relatives and
friends have the sympathy of the entire community.
Mooney, Frank L. Mooney
The Sentinel,
Frank L. Mooney died at his home on
Funeral services will be held at the residence at
Moore, F. C. Moore
The Sentinel,
Morgan, W. C. Morgan
The Sentinel,
Van Wert, O., Sept. 1—W. C. Morgan, rural route carrier of
Venedocia, was instantly killed on a road crossing of the
Morgian, Rebecca Morgian nee Hall
The Sentinel,
Rebecca Morgian, widow of Willoughby Morgian, died at the
home of her son-in-law at Mechanicsburg,
The funeral services were conducted by Elder O. S. Havener
and Rev. F. R. Bever, and her body was laid to rest beside that of her husband
in the cemetery at
Rebecca Hall, daughter of William Hall, was born on Dismal
Creek. At the age of 18 she entered the United Brethren church.
At the age of 25 she was
married to Willoughby Morgian. To them were born seven children—four daughters
and three sons. During the last 18 years of her life Mrs. Morgian was totally
blind. Though unable to take part in the church services, she did not lose
sight of the invisible or the hope of immortality, and her faith was undimmed by
doubt. That she was good was manifested by the fact that during the long years
of darkness she bore her affliction with unmurmuring patience, waiting for the
summons to come home. She fell asleep in the arms of Jesus like a weary child
in its mother’s arms.
Four children, one sister and
a host of friends mourn her departure. F.
R. BEVER
Morris, Mattie Morris
The Sentinel,
Miss Mattie Morris, daughter of Stephen Morris, of town, died
Monday evening of Consumption. Mrs. Morris was well known and respected in this
vicinity.
Morrison, Thomas Morrison
The Sentinel,
Mr. Morrison was president of the board of trustees and was
to preside over the annual meeting. He was a member of the firm of Thomas
Morrison & Company, meat packers, a trustee of the
Motter, Elizabeth Motter nee Klay
The Sentinel,
Elizabeth Motter, nee Klay, was called from the church on
earth to the church in paradise Friday, May 22.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at St.
Paul’s Evangelical church, the deceased being one of the few surviving members
from the days of early struggle, and one who was indeed found “faithful until
death.”
It was in 1853 that she came from her home, Bern,
Switzerland, to Woodsfield, where she was united to her beloved husband, who
passed within the veil February 7, 1892, and to whom she bore three children:
Elizabeth, wife of Henry Weber, at whose home she was cared for most tenderly
till death;
The deceased reached the great age of seventy-eight years,
eight months and ten days.
The grandchildren, relatives from neighboring communities,
and a large concourse of friends evidenced their grief at the loss of Mother
Motter.
Rev. Anton A. Muller, the pastor of the church, officiated,
Interment was made in the Woodsfield cemetery.
“Wenn unser Lauf voliendet ist
Sei uns nah, Herr Jesu Christ!
Mach uns das Sterben zum Gewion,
Zeuch unsre Sesten zu Dir hin!”
Muessig, Otto Muessig
The Sentinel,
He leaves a wife to care for six children.
Murray, A. K. Murray
The Sentinel,
One of the men, who was questioned by them was A. K. Murray,
who committed suicide in the Commercial Tribune building here by cutting his
throat with a razor. He was closely questioned by the fire marshals as to his
knowledge of certain acts in connection with fires of recent date and the
collection of alleged fraudulent written insurance. He was never actually
placed under arrest, but appeared to be greatly worried over the matter. The
news of his suicide came just before the arrest of Kohn and Levison. The extent
of the alleged conspiracy is as yet not fully known, but it is said that more
arrests will follow.
Myers, Jerry Myers
The Sentinel,
Myers. Mrs. Harvey Myers
The Sentinel,
Miss Zella and Charles Myers attended the funeral of their
aunt, Mrs. Harvey Myers, last week.
Nagel, Thomas Nagel
Johnson, Charles Johnson
The body of Nagel was taken from the river at New Cumberland,
W. Va.
Johnson’s was picked up by
the crew of the packet
Neidlander, Arthur Neidlander
Neidlander, Mrs. Arthur Neidlander
The Sentinel,
Man and Woman Killed in Grocery Store.
CRIME BAFFLES POLICE
Husband Is Found In Bed With
Bullet and Knife Wounds in Body—Wife’s Lifeless Body Discovered In Street In
Front of Building—Police Arrest Young Man Who Had Threatened to Kill the
Couple, but Parents Establish Alibi.
Neighbors hear Commotion
Although neighbors heard a commotion in the building between
1 and
The police have made one arrest, that of John Newkirk, 30, a
painter, who lives with his parents not far from the Neidlander grocery. He is
said to have threatened to kill the couple because their dog bit his mother in
the hand recently. The police say a section of a painter’s ladder found at his
home fits a section of a similar ladder found leaning against the store
building. The police are by no means sure they have the mystery solved, not
only because Newkirk and his parents maintain he was at home all night, but
because of various puzzling phases of the case. One of these is the fact that
the cash drawer had been rifled. Neidlander was married twice. His first wife
secured a divorce after much domestic trouble, and he and his second wife are
said not to have gotten along well together.
Neiland, Peter Neiland
The Sentinel,
Nelson, Earl Nelson
The Sentinel,
Kankakee,
Nelson, Gertrude Nelson
The Sentinel,
Grandmother Nelson was born
She was the mother of seven children, four of whom survive
her.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church for 66 years.
Interment in the
Those from a distance attending the funeral were T. G.
Nelson, of
[Grandmother Nelson’s first name was Gertrude]
Nelson, Grandmother Nelson
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, April 9, 1908
Jerusalem: Grandmother Nelson was born July 30, 1819,
and departed this left at
Neuhart, Christian Neuhart
The Sentinel,
On Sunday evening, Dec. 6, at his late residence,
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Tuesday, and on
Wednesday afternoon he was laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery. A widow,
five sons, two daughters, two sisters and two brothers survive him, one of his
daughters being Mrs. L. P. Neuhart, of this city. He was an affectionate
husband, a kind father and a faithful friend. He was 78 years of age.
Newman, J. H. Newman
The Sentinel,
The well has been located and is now being opened up. If the
body is found the man who confessed, and who is now recovering, will be
arrested.
Nolan, John L. Nolan
The Sentinel,
Norris, Josiah Norris
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 23, 1908
Josiah Norris was born in
A little over a month ago our
dear father passed away. One so
precious to our hearts is gone. The
voice we all loved is stilled and the place made vacant in our home can never
more be filled. The depth of our sorrow
we cannot tell, for the loss of the one we loved so well. Time was too short to say farewell to those
he thought of and loved so well. How
sad is our home since his spirit fled, how sad the summons, “Father’s dead.” J. M. Norris, Altitude, O.
Norris, Josiah Norris
The Sentinel,
Josiah Norris was born in
He was married in 1866 to Elizabeth Kepper. To this union
were born four children, two daughters and two sons, all of whom are living to
mourn his departure.
He was a member of the
Christian church and for the last fifteen years he lived a faithful life.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Oliver, of Woodsfield.
Deceased was a soldier in
Company D., 116th regiment.
A little over a month ago our
dear father passed away. One so precious to our hearts is gone. The voice we
all loved is stilled and the place made vacant in our home can never be filled.
The depth of our sorrow we cannot tell, for the loss of the one we loved so
well. Time was too short to say farewell to those he thought of and loved so
well. How sad is our home since his spirit fled, how sad the summons, “Father’s
dead.” In silence he suffered, in patience he bore, till God called him home to
suffer no more. One by one the roses fall; and we should carefully remember
that pain and sorrow come to all. ‘Tis hard to break the tender cord where love
has bound the heart, ‘tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, “We must forever
part.”
Friends may think the wound
is healed, little do they know the sorrow that lies within our hearts
concealed. Never shall his memory fade; sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
around the grave where he is laid; a little time ago we laid him to rest and
folded his hands upon his breast. Father is gone but not forgotten. Oh, it was
sad that Autumn eve to see dear father pass away; the angels hovering about his
room at evening, “Father, come.”
On the 29th of
November the angels called dear father home; that sweet voice we will never
more hear. His loving heart is now at rest: God called him. He thought it best.
When we are done with toil and care we shall meet our father on the golden
shore. Weary days and nights have we, since his dear face we can not see. Sad
and lonely is our home where dear father used to be.
J. M. NORRIS
ALTITUDE, O.
O’Malley, Andrew O’Malley
Clark, Charles Clark
Graham, James Graham
The Sentinel,
DASHED TO DEATH
Third Is Fatally Injured by Parting of Steel Cables,
New York, Sept. 1—Three carpenters working on a
temporary scaffold suspended on wire
cables under the dome of the old custom house building on Wall street, now
being remodeled for the National City bank, were hurled through the air to a
skylight 80 feet below when one of the supporting cables parted.
Andrew O’Malley, 27, was dead when picked up. Charles Clark,
30, died a few minutes later. The third man, James Graham, 30, received a
fracture of the skull and internal injuries, and was taken to a hospital in a
dying condition.
O’Malley’s body tore through the skylight and fell to the
stone pavement on the ground floor, eight stories below the scaffold, a
distance of 125 feet. The bodies of Graham and Clark struck the iron frame of
the skylight and were caught there.
Ochsenderf, Frank Ochsenderf
The Sentinel,
Oliver, James Oliver
The Sentinel,
James Oliver, inventor and manufacturer of the famous Oliver
Chilled Plows, died at
Olsen, Jennie Olsen
2nd obit
Budsberg, Ole Budsberg
The Sentinel,
WOMAN MURDERED
One Unidentified Body at Laporte is That of a Female
CORROBORATES SERVANT’S STORY
Says Mrs. Gunness Requested Him
to Sleep in the Barn in Order That Professor and Wife Might Occupy His
Room—Were Never Seen After Night Jennie Olsen Disappeared
This has aroused new interest
in the story of Emil Greening of
All the bodies were dismembered but the trunks of the four
were such that it was possible to identify the bodies of Jennie Olsen and
Budsberg, and it made it possible by the autopsies to determine that one of the
other two was a female.
The theory now advanced is that Mrs. Gunness may have on the
same night, the night that Greening slept in the barn, murdered not only jennie
Olsen but also the man and woman.
The stomach’s of the four victims in this hole have been
removed and the contents will be analyzed for traces of poison. The
disappearance of Jennie Olsen, as well as the couple, occurred in September,
1906, while Budsberg was disposed of in May, 1907.
Ott, Jacob Ott
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
It is sometimes hard to say good-bye here on earth but we
will never say good-by in Heaven. It has pleased the Almighty Father to take
home the spirit of Jacob Ott. He was born
He joined the M. E. church when quite young.
He was married to Sarah Jane Barackman
He leaves to mourn his death his aged wife two sons and other
relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
He hardly ever knew sickness until last December, when he was
taken ill, remaining so until the death angel relieved him from suffering.
Rev. Fletcher, of
Ott, Jacob Ott
The Sentinel,
Jacob Ott, an aged and highly respected citizen of Green
township, died at his home Monday evening, Sept. 7, after a protracted illness.
Oudra, Steve Oudra Jr.
The Sentinel,
Paden, Charles Paden
The Sentinel,
Miss Lillian Paden and brother Orien, of
Funeral services were held Thursday. Interment at the Paden
cemetery.
Palmer, Mrs. Victoria Palmer
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
In memory of Mrs. Victoria
Palmer, who departed this life March 10, 1908.
She gave her last smile to her many loving friends Tuesday morning, to
meet her Savior far beyond the sunny sky.
The deceased was born Feb. 7, 1857, being at the time of her death 51
years, 1 month and 3 days old. Her
death was due to consumption. She had
been seriously ill for only about two weeks when God released her from
Pain. She was a member of the Methodist
church at Asbury Chapel and a true Christian.
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and one daughter, three
children having preceded her to that heavenly home. She was laid to rest at the East Sunbury Baptist church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Bennett, of Cameron. We extend our
sympathy to the sorrowing family, who have lost a kind and loving wife and
mother.
Palmer, Victoria Palmer
The Sentinel,
In memory of Mrs. Victoria Palmer, who departed this life
The deceased was born
Her death was due to consumption. She had been seriously ill
for only about two weeks when God released her from pain.
She was a member of the Methodist church at Asbury Chapel and
a true Christian.
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and one daughter,
three children having preceded her to that heavenly home.
She was laid to rest at the East Sunbury Baptist church.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bennett, of
Cameron.
We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family who have lost
a kind and loving wife and mother.
Paris, Henry Paris
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
A horrible accident occurred about a mile east of here on the
James Winland farm, last Monday evening.
Mr. Henry Paris was assisting
the pumper to pull a string of tubing, after which they were taking the blocks
down, Mr. Paris being just at the top of the ladder and it being an old rig a
board to which he was holding pulled loose letting him fall to the ground,
killing him instantly.
He was taken to Graysville
where undertaker, C. R. Mann prepared the body for burial, before taking him to
his home.
Mr. Paris leaves a wife, two
small children, on brother and a host of friends to mourn his untimely death.
Interment at Graysville,
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
[date of death—
Paris, Henry Paris
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 13, 1908
Pleasant Ridge: A horrible accident occurred about a mile
east of here on the James Winland farm, last Monday evening. Mr. Henry Paris was assisting the pumper to
pull a string of tubing, after which they were taking the blocks down, Mr.
Paris being just at the top of the ladder and it being an old rig a board to
which he was holding pulled loose letting him fall to the ground, killing him
instantly. He was taken to Graysville
where undertaker, C. R. Mann prepared the body for burial, before taking him to
his home. Mr. Paris leaves a wife, two
small children, one brother and a host of friends to mourn his untimely
death. Interment at Graysville, Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Parish, Archie Parish
The Sentinel,
On the 9th [sic-6th ] inst. occurred
the death of the little one-year-old child of James Parish, south of town.
Interment on the 7th inst. at this place.
[Submitter’s note—Child’s name was Archie Parish and he died
on the 6th of
March at the age of 10 months
and 2 days]
Parish, child of James Parish
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 19, 1908
Graysville: On the 9th inst. occurred the
death of the little one-year-old child of James Parish, south of town. Interment on the 7th inst., at
this place.
Parish, Henry Parish
The Sentinel,
On Monday, February 3, Henry Parish, of Graysville, fell from
the top of a derrick ladder and was instantly killed.
He and others were pulling tubing on a well on the McNiece
farm. Parish was standing on the ladder with his arm over the next crosspiece
which he was holding to support himself. It seems to have been insecurely
fastened and pulled loose, precipitating him backwards. Death was
instantaneous.
Mr. Parish was about 28 years of age and leaves a wife and
two children.
Funeral was held Wednesday at Graysville. We extend sympathy
to the bereaved ones.
Parks, Mary A. Parks nee McFadden
The Sentinel,
On
She was married to Thomas Parks
She leaves a husband, her children, a number of relatives and
a host of friends to morn [sic-mourn] her loss, but our loss is her eternal
gain.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 26, by Elder W.
B. McVay, of
Parks, Mary Parks nee McFadden 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Parks, whose maiden name was McFadden, was born
She was married to Thomas Parks,
Mr. Parks and all of the children are left to mourn the loss
of a faithful and a kind and loving mother.
The deceased was baptized in Christ,
A large concourse of sorrowing friends accompanied the
remains to Masterson. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at this
place. Interment in the
Paul Truman Paul
The Sentinel,
Penn, Mary Penn
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Penn died Friday evening at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. A. S. Baker, of
Pennock, Thomaas Elwood Pennock
The Sentinel,
Bellefontaine, O., Nov. 2—Thomas Elwood Pennock, well known
farmer, residing at Zanesfield, this county, had his brains dashed out in a
run-away accident. His son found his lifeless body lying by the roadside.
Pennock formerly resided in
Perkins, Wm. Perkins
The Sentinel,
Monday evening Wm. Perkins, aged about forty years, while
taking honey from a hive of bees, was stung on the right side of his neck and
died about ten minutes afterward, being thrown at once into convulsions.
About a year ago, on a similar occasion, he was stung and
nearly lost his life. He lived near
Philips, Alfred Edward Philips
The Sentinel,
An infant child, Alfred Edward Philips, son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. J. Philips, of Ozark, died last Friday.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. S. Scott, of
Beallsville. Interment in the Ozark cemetery.
Card of Thanks—May
14, 1908—We desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our relatives,
kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindness shown us in our sad
bereavement—in the loss of our little son, Albert Alfred. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Philips
Piatt, A. Saunders Piatt
The Sentinel,
Bellefontaine, O., March 17—General A. Saunders Piatt, 86,
died at his home near this city. He was the last of the famous family of
Piatt’s, being a brother of the late Don Piatt. He served throughout the civil
war, organizing the first company of zouaves from
Piazel, William Piazel
The Sentinel,
While a party of children were playing in the yard of a
public school at
William Piazel, 14, was caught under the debris and crushed
to death.
Hugh Doherty, 6, has a
fractured skull.
Polen,
The Sentinel,
Everett Polen, of Clarington,
dropped dead Monday evening at Sistersville where he was working in the employ
of Contractor, J. J. Rea, of Clarington.
Heart disease is supposed to
have been the cause of his death as he was subject to attacks of that malady.
The remains were brought to
Clarington, Tuesday, in Mr. Rea’s yacht, the “Jarret.”
Mr. Polen was about 35 years
of age, an industrious and much respected citizen.
He leaves a wife and two
children, besides a large number of friends to mourn his death.
[Submitter’s note* Everett
Jacob Polen died
Polk, Wallace Polk
Polk, Mrs. Wallace Polk
The Sentinel,
He then secured a revolver and sent a bullet through his
wife’s heart as she lay bleeding on the floor. She died instantly.
Neighbors found his dead body and that of his daughter in an
orchard near the house. The daughter is still living, but can not recover.
Potter, Bishop Potter
The Sentinel,
Bishop Potter, the noted Preslate of the Protestant Episcopal
church, died at his summer home at Fernleigh Tuesday nignt [sic-night] July 21.
Poulton, Oswald Poulton
The Sentinel,
Tuesday morning about 9 o’clock, while seated in his chair
conversing with those about him, Oswald Poulton, aged about 65 years was
stricken with sudden heart trouble for several years, and while his death came
not as a surprise, yet it was unexpected, as he had seemed much better for
several days prior to his death.
Mr. Poulton had many friends throughout Monroe and adjoining
counties, and news of his death was received with sadness by all.
As immediate relatives he leaves a widow and five children:
One son, Charles Poulton, and four daughters: Mrs. Otto Weisend, Mrs. Wm. Matz,
Mrs. Forrest Diehl and Miss Estella Poulton, all of whom reside in Woodsfield.
He leaves the following brothers and sisters: Michael, of
Woodsfield; William, of
The funeral will be held at
Interment in the Catholic cemetery at this place.
Pratt, Frank Pratt
The Sentinel,
Pratt had retired leaving the gas burning and all of the
oxygen in the closed room was consumed, converting the air tight apartment into
a veritable oven.
The coroner is investigating.
Pryor, Mrs. Pryor
The Sentinel,
Grandmother Pryor, widow of
Interment at Hartshorn church Friday afternoon.
Her obituary will appear
later.
Pryor, Nancy Pryor
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Nancy Pryor, widow of George Pryor, died at her home in
Interment took place at Summerfield Tuesday of this week.
Pryor, Susanna Pryor
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 23, 1908
Mr. John Ruble and daughter
Hilda, of Powhattan, attended the funeral of Mr. Ruble’s sister, Mrs. Susanna
Pryor, Friday. They returned to their
home Saturday.
Pryor, Susannah Pryor
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Susannah Pryor was born
She was the widow of E. Pryor, who died
After the death of her
husband she, with her daughter, Elizabeth Pryor, moved to Woodsfield. She was
the mother of eight children, three of whom preceded her to the spirit land.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, John, Isaac and
Samuel, and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Farnsworth, of
She obeyed the gospel in early life and has been a devoted
child of God ever since. For the past four years she has been afflicted with
trouble of a rheumatic nature, from which she has been a great sufferer, but
she bore her affliction without a murmur, often saying: “Maybe it will be
better after while.” She passed away quietly and peacefully while sitting in
her chair, without a moment’s warming or the moving of a muscle.
Sister Pryor was a woman of a quiet unexcitable nature. Her
life was an open book from which we can glean many good and noble examples
worthy of our imitation. She served her family well and truly, and while the
children will miss her sadly, still her life of usefulness was already spent,
and she has gone to her reward. On the morning of January 17th the
friends and neighbors of Woodsfield assembled at her home, where brief services
were held, and after viewing the remains for the last time, the procession
followed her body to the Hartshorn chapel where a short sermon was preached by
Elder D. W. Harkins, at her old church home, to her brothers and sisters in
Christ and old friends and neighbors after which her body was laid to rest
beside her beloved companion to await the coming of the Lord.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. H.
OUR MOTHER
By Mrs. Helen Miller Frith
“Worn was her heart and weary
With this rhythm of ceaseless strife
And at even her soul took departure
For the realms of Elysian life.
.
At rest are the hands that were ever busy,
The hands that have succored distress;
Well looked she unto her household
And her children arise up to bless.
.
Oft while the night shades yet lingered
She rose and strengthened her arm
For warfare against every evil
That threatened her little ones harm.
.
Hers not a life for earth’s pleasures
Nor vain glorious pomp and display;
Hers was the straight path of duty,
And often the hard, thorny way.
.
Her pleasures was found in her loved ones,
Yet she stretched forth her hand from her door,
To assist in her loved Master’s vineyard,
And to share with the needy her store.
.
Far was her price above rubies;
Her works live in mem`ry to praise;
We will lift up your eyes blind with weeping
To the Light that illuminated her days.
.
`Twas just as the sun from our vision
Sank far in the glorious west
That her life, which its full course had finished,
Passed out into infinite rest.
.
And just as the sun passed to morning
`Mid scenes in a far distant land,
Her soul passed to greet her loved Savior,
Who stretched forth a welcoming hand.
Card of Thanks—We
desire to express our sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown by our
neighbors and friends during the recent illness and death of our beloved
mother, Mrs. Susannah Pryor. THE CHILDREN
Pryor, Susannah Pryor
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 23, 1908
Susannah Pryor was born
October 30, 1820 and departed this life January 14, 1908, aged 87 years, two months
and fourteen days. She was the widow of
E. Pryor, who died January 15, 1953 (sic).
After the death of her husband she, with her daughter Elizabeth Pryor,
moved to Woodsfield. She was the mother
of eight children, three of whom preceded her to the spirit land. She leaves to mourn her departure three
sons, John, Isaac and Samuel, and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Farnsworth, of
Race, ‘Doc” Race
The Sentinel,
“Doc” Race died at the Good Samaritan Hospital at
Raisuli, Mr. Raisuli
The Sentinel,
Reports are in circulation at Tangier that Raisuli the
bandit, has been assassinated.
He was ambushed by a band of Leymes while journeying towards
Tazrant.
Randall, James Ryder Randall
The Sentinel,
James Ryder Randall, author of “
With his death, one of the few remaining writers of wartime
songs is removed. EX
Reed, William L. Reed
The Sentinel,
Reed, Wm. Reed
The Sentinel,
Wm. Reed, of the firm of Reed & Tipton,
Funeral was held Tuesday under the auspices of Sunsbury Lodge
No. 362 F. & A. M. assisted by
Reef, Mrs. Reef
The Sentinel,
Arnold Reef received a telegram Saturday announcing his
mother’s death, which occurred on the previous day at
She was about 70 years of age and lived with her daughter,
Mrs. Dan Egger.
The older residents of the city will remember Mrs. Reef as
one of their former neighbors.
Owing to delay in receiving the telegram and the great
distance to be traveled, Mr. Reef could not have attended the funeral.
He has our deepest sympathy in his bereavement.
Reigle, John Reigle
Reigle, Mrs. John Reigle
The Sentinel,
Rhymindsnider, Henry Rhymindsnider
Rhymindsnider, Henry Rhymindsnider (the son)
Another son, Charles, was overcome by the fumes also, but was
taken from the well before the gas had killed him. The sons were digging the
well under their father’s direction and had been overcome by the gas, when
their father went to their assistance and was himself overcome. Rescuers
managed to save Charles, but death had come before the others were removed from
the well.
Rice, Marion Rice
The Sentinel,
St. Mary’s, O., Dec. 15—Marion Rice was instantly killed by
being struck by a derrick boom while working on a new concrete lock being built
by the state on the Miami and Erie canal.
Riley, William Riley
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
Beallsville: William Riley, who has been suffering for
almost a year with a cancer, died Saturday morning and was buried Monday.
Roby, A. I. Roby
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Word was received here Monday announcing the death of A. I.
Roby, of Holden,
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Roby was well known in
His untimely death is greatly to be regretted.
Roby, A.
The Sentinel,
Prof. W. G. Wolff went to Cameron Wednesday afternoon to
attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, A. I. Roby.
Rodecker, Cap Rodecker
The Sentinel,
From a
He was well known in Monroe and Noble counties, especially in
Woodsfield and Summerfield.
He was a student in the former place when
In private life he bore the reputation of an upright citizen,
genial neighbor and devoted to wife and family.
He was a gifted orator.
At the time of his death he was 73 years old.
Rothacher, Mrs. Wm. Rothacher
The Sentinel,
Quite a number of people attended the funeral of Mrs. Wm.
Rothacher at
Rothenberg, Mrs. A. Rothenberg
The Sentinel,
Rowden, Mary Rowden
Beckwith, Rose Beckwith
The Sentinel,
Ryan, James Ryan
The Sentinel,
The helper saw him in convulsions and ran at once to turn the
current off. When he returned he found Ryan dead.
Sager, John Sager
The Sentinel,
Sands, Lee Sands
Sands, Mrs. Lee Sands
Sands, Young Daughter Sands
The Sentinel,
“TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN
“The Most Prominent Citizen of
the State, ex-United States Senator and Ex-Governor, Judge Lee Sands of Sands
Landing, While Temporarily Insane from the Loss of His Fortune and Millions of
the Funds for Which He Was Trustee, Cut the Throat of His Invalid Wife, His
Daughter’s, and Then His Own. All Three Died Instantly.”
Sankey, Ira D. Sankey
The Sentinel,
Ira D. Sankey, the great singer, died at his home in
Sawyers, Agnes Sawyers nee Kirker 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. William Orr Sawyers, whose death has been hourly
expected, passed quietly and peacefully away Thanksgiving afternoon at
A few months before the same company had gathered to make
merry and celebrate the wedding anniversary of the parents that had taken place
fifty golden years ago. And now on Thanksgiving Day, the great national family
reunion day of the year, they met again to stand by the bedside of her who had
filled in full measure, “pressed down and running over,” her place in the home,
and watched as God gently touched her while she was talking to them, as if He
had said: “It is enough; come up higher.” And she was gone. It was a good
Thanksgiving Day, after all, thought the dear, familiar face and kind, loving
voice had left the old home: for a psalm of thanksgiving and praise could be
sung that one so true and faithful had lived to rear a family in ways of
righteousness.
Agnes Kirker Sawyers was born on an old family homestead near
On
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sawyers was
celebrated on the 22nd of last April, in their home with their
children, eighteen grandchildren and many friends, and in her sickness and
death she was surrounded in the same way. Not a thing or ministry was left undone
to try to prolong life or give ease. She was a woman of strong, positive
character and conviction. For generations her ancestors in
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church
Saturday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles P. Luce. It was a
tender service and largely attended. Burial took place in Miriam cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Dr. W. H. Brown, Charles Wadley,
Albert Watson, J. L. Scott, J. C. Donnell and Martin Lewis.
Sawyers, Mrs. William O. Sawyers
The Sentinel,
On the afternoon of Thanksgiving day occurred the death of
Mrs. William O. Sawyers at her home near
Mrs. Sawyers was aged about 71 years. She leaves as immediate
relatives, husband, ten children and two sisters, all of whom were present at
her bedside in her last sickness. Mrs. Sawyers was a model Christian woman, and
her death will be sincerely mourned by hundreds of friends in
Funeral services were held on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov.
28, at the First Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Sawyers had been a faithful
member during the fourteen years she resided at
Interment was made in Miriam cemetery at
Schafer, John Schafer
The Sentinel,
Wellston, O., March 31—John Schafer, 21, a miner, is thought
to have received his death wound as the result of a fight at a protracted meeting
at Glen Roy, a mining town three miles west of this city. Schafer declares he
was soliciting a new convert when ordered from the place by the church janitor,
Henry Deverse.
The janitor claims the victim was disturbing the meeting. A
general fight followed in which Schafer received three ugly knife thrusts. No
one, not even the victim acknowledged having seen a knife during the trouble.
Scherer, Jacob Scherer
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Fred Feldner left Saturday
noon for
Schindler, William Schindler
The Sentinel,
Chicago, Dec. 22—One man was killed and four other people,
including two women, were injured, when a
The man killed was William Schindler, 23.
A misunderstanding of signals is said to have caused the
accident.
Schlabach, David N. Schlabach
The Sentinel,
David N. Schlabach, son of Daniel and N. Schlabach, died at
his Woodsfield home early Friday morning, after a long illness. He was 25 years
of age.
The funeral services were held from the home Saturday
afternoon, Rev. Muller officiating. Interment was made at the Woodsfield
cemetery.
Schneider, Catherine Schneider (nee Stoffel)
Source:
Newspaper clipping,
Catherine Schneider was born May 1, 1843 and died January 1, 1908, aged 64
years and 8 months. She was married to Fred Schneider [correct is Frederick R.]
about 45 years ago. To this union were born two children, Katie A.[correct is
Catherine Ann], who died at the age of 35 years, and Wm. [correct is Frederick
William] with whom she made her home recently, and where she was cared for
in her last sickness. She was a lifelong member of the Evangelical church. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.W. Jones of Somerton. Mrs.
Schneider's maiden name was Stoffel, and she came to this country from
she
was a young girl. [Catherine Stoffel was the second wife of Frederick R.
Schneider and was born at
Schumacher, Frank Schumacher
The Sentinel,
Frank Schumacher died last Thursday at his home northeast of
town, after a brief illness of only a few days.
He was born in
He was the third oldest in a family of ten brothers, and the
first to respond to the call of the Reaper.
He leaves a widow and eight children—seven sons and one
daughter, to mourn his sad departure.
He was a kind father, an affectionate husband and an exemplary
citizen, and will be greatly missed by his family, the church and the entire
neighborhood.
Interment was made in the R. C. cemetery Saturday morning,
Rev. T. A. Goebel conducting the funeral services.
Schumacher, John Schumacher
The Sentinel,
John Schumacher, who resided at Moundsville, died at his home
at that place last Monday, aged about 60 years.
He was a former
and immediate family—a wife,
two daughters and one son—he leaves two sisters, Mrs. W. E. Mallory and Mrs.
Fred Diehl, and three brothers, Frank, Philip and Louis of Woodsfield, to
survive him.
Interment at Moundsville cemetery Wednesday morning.
Schwab, Edward Schwab
The Sentinel,
Urichsville, O., July 14—Edward Schwab, shoe merchant, 40,
was overcome by heat and was later struck by a train on the Panhandle track. He
was evidently dead when the train hit him.
His body was cut to pieces.
Schwaben, Mr. Schwaben
The Sentinel,
Mr. Schwaben, an aged citizen of this place, passed to his
eternal home Sunday.
Schwartz, Eugene Schwartz
The Sentinel,
Death ensued in a few minutes. Schwartz had been out of work
for several months and was despondent.
Scith, Frank Scith
The Sentinel,
Despondency over partial blindness with which he has been
afflicted since infancy is thought to have been the reason.
Scott, Harrietta Scott
The Sentinel,
Resolutions of Respect
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Almighty God in His infinite
wisdom to visit our temple and remove from our midst Harrietta Scott, M. of R.
and C., therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the entire membership of Beallsville
Temple No. 339, Pythian Sisters, do sincerely extend our sympathy to the
bereaved husband and relatives of the deceased. For while the husband mourns
the loss of a faithful wife the children a kind and indulgent mother, our
RESOLVED, That we drape the Charter of our Temple for a
period of thirty days, and that a copy of these Resolutions be sent to the
husband and each of the children, also to the county papers for publication and
the same be recorded in our permanent records.
MRS. IZINIA
FOGLE.
MRS. MARTHA
MOBLEY
MRS. LUCINDA
SWEARINGEN
[Harrietta , known as “Hattie” died
Scott, J. W. Scott
Paine, Young Child Paine
The Sentinel,
MOB
SPIRIT IS NOT BANISHED
Militia Has
Several Encounters With Rioters
GOVERNOR OFFERS REWARD
Seeks to Secure Conviction of
Persons Responsible For Springfield’s Race War—Also Calls Upon All Good
Citizens to Come Forward With Evidence to Convict Murderers of Six
Citizens—Colored Child Dies From Exposure.
Governor Deneen also issued an address to the citizens of
Two More Are Dead
The two new victims were J. W. Scott and a three-weeks-old
negro girl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Paine of Springfield. The
baby succumbed to exposure when its
parents started to walk from
Several scattered sections were in an uproar at different
times during the early part of the night. The storm center was
W. H. Bowe, clerk in the county treasurer’s office and one of
the most popular citizens of
Scott, Mrs. Scott
The Sentinel,
Rev. H. S. Scott, of Beallsville, has the sympathy of many
friends in this county by reason of the loss of his mother, whose death
occurred on last Monday morning. She was about sixty years of age, heart
trouble being the immediate cause of her death. She was a noble woman, having
lived a beautiful Christian life, and her kindly spirit will be greatly missed
by those with whom she was associated.
The funeral was held at Beallsville Wednesday afternoon.
Sears, J. W. Sears
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, April 2, 1908
J. W. Sears, father of Atty.
R. F. Sears, of this city, died at his home near
Sears, J. W. Sears
The Sentinel,
J. W. Sears, father of Atty. R. F. Sears, of this city, died
at his home near
He was about 75 years of age, a good man and a kind neighbor,
leaving behind him the legacy of a noble life well lived.
The funeral was held at the Oak Grove M. P. church of which
he had long been a faithful member.
Sebring, Homer Sebring
The Sentinel,
Selvistri, Angelo Selvistri
Selvistri, Tony Selvistri
Dagnannon, Bernardo Dagnannon
The Sentinel,
The Selvistri brothers and Dagnannon were found dead.
George can not be located.
Sharp, Hulbert Sharp
The Sentinel,
McArthur, O., May 19—Hulbert Sharp, 18, son of T. D. Sharp,
former clerk of courts of Vinton county, was instantly killed at Vinton, Gallia
county, while standing under a tree which was struck by lightning during a
shower.
Four other members of the McArthur baseball club, who were
with him at the time, were badly stunned.
Shaw, Cornelia Shaw
The Sentinel,
In memory of Mrs. Cornelia Shaw who departed this life
She united with the
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and twelve
children, of which four preceded her to the heavenly home.
Those who still survive are: Miss Lou Shaw of Woodsfield,
Mrs. George Ricer of Ozark, Mrs. John Starr of Macksburg and Miss Mary Shaw,
Mrs. Edward, Frank and Grover Shaw of this place.
The funeral services were held at
We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family who have lost
a kind and loving mother.
Earth has lost its look of gladness,
Heaven seems to us more bright,
Since the spirit of our dear one
Took
her happy, homeward flight.
.
And we long to cross that river.
Long
to rest upon that shore;
There to see, and know, and love her,
With
the Savior, evermore. A
FRIEND
C. C. Roth, of Laings, conducted the funeral of Mrs. J. R.
Shaw, of this plack. [sic-place]
Shook, Jesse E. Shook
The Sentinel,
Jesse E. Shook, little son of Elvin and Mary Shook, was born
Oct. 3, 1906, and departed this life March 19, 1908, aged 1 year, 5 months and
16 days.
He had been ill but a short time when the grim monster Death
swept him from our midst without much warning. Jesse was a very bright little
boy and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his father,
mother, brother and relatives.
There will be a vacant cradle, a hushed silence in the home,
but Jesus said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for
such is the
He never knew what sin was. His life was as pure as a lamb.
Services were conducted at the U. B. Allen chapel by Rev.
Geo. Roby.
His little body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents. Jesse
is gone but not forgotten.
Sad was the hour of parting,
Bitter the tears we shed;
Laying him cold and silent
Down with the shrouded dead.
.
His form is now resting in slumber
And his life has made its last wave.
His place in the home is now vacant,
While the rain gently falls on his grave.
N.
J. M.
Simmons, Brice Simmons
The Sentinel,
Brice Simmons, an aged and respected citizen of this county,
died at his home at Laings on Christmas Day, after a several weeks illness from
cancer of the stomach.
He was about seventy years of age and one of the veterans of
the Civil War.
A widow and four sons survive the aged father.
Interment in the
Simmons, Mr. Simmons
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
Round Bottom: James Pyles, Alex Smith, C. C. Roth and Geo.
Davis attended the funeral of Mr. Simmons, of Laings.
Simpson, Albert Simpson
O’Keefe, Hugh O’Keefe
Cropper, George Cropper
The Sentinel,
Simpson, James Weddell Simpson
Horner, Bartley T. Horner
The Sentinel,
WIFE REFUSES AID
Man Mortally Wounded Crawls to Neighbor’s For Assistance
IS
SHOT BY MOTHER-IN-LAW
Shooting Takes Place Within a Few feet of Spot Where He
Recently Shot and Killed His Wife’s Father. Was Acquitted of Murder Charge and
Sought Reconciliation.
Northport, N. Y., July 14—Standing within a few feet of the
spot where, a little more than two years ago, he shot and killed his
father-in-law, Dr. James Weddell Simpson, a dentist of
Dr. Simpson’s wife from whom he has been estranged for many
months, was near when the shot was fired, but she did not witness the shooting.
Upon learning that it was her husband who had been wounded,
she refused to go near him, and Dr. Simpson had to crawl to a house 200 feet
away to have his wound attended to. Mrs. Horner was later arrested and held in
$5,000 bail, while Dr. Simpson, with the assistance of two friends, made his
way to Roosevelt hospital in
Statements from Dr. Simpson and from Mrs. Horner as to the
circumstances attending the shooting disagree. The dentist says that he had
received word that his wife intended to sue to him for a divorce, and that he
went to the Horner home to talk to her about it. He says he rang the door bell
and, upon receiving no reply, peeped through the door pane. He saws Mrs.
Horner, he says, and called to her to open the door. Then, Dr. Simpson says,
Mrs. Horner grapped [sic-grabbed] up a revolver and shot him. The bullet
entered his body above the abdomen and he fell back against the door-sill. A
second shot was fired at him, he claims, but the bullet went wild.
Mrs. Horner does not deny that she did the shooting, but she
claims justification. Through her lawyer, Rowland Mills, she said that Dr.
Simpson had several times called at the house and that his visits were
unwelcome. When he came, she says, she ordered him away, and when he refused to
go she took up a revolver and shot at him. Constable Hanson, who arrested
Simpson in 1905, when the dentist shot Mrs. Horner’s husband arrested Mrs.
Horner. She was charged with felonious assault. After Justice Hawkins had fixed
bail at $5,000 Mrs. Simpson, the prisoner’s daughter, qualified as bondsman and
secured the release of her mother. Justice Hawkins set the hearing for next
Wednesday.
This second tragedy at the Horner homestead is only another
chapter in a series of unhappy domestic events of the last few years. The
shooting of Bartley T. Horner by Dr. Simpson aroused the countryside in
December, 1905, and when the dentist was put on trial his wife took the witness
stand against him. Mrs. Horner also gave damaging testimony against her
son-in-law. Dr. Simpson was going through the manual of arms with a shotgun
when he accidentally shot his father-in-law.
After the verdict of acquittal Dr. Simpson resumed the
practice of dentistry. He opened a suite of offices in
Mrs. Simpson said that while she was not present her mother
fired a shot at Dr. Simpson, she believed here [sic-her] mother was absolutely
justified and said Dr. Simpson got what he deserved. She says she was in a rear
room of the house at the time, but upon hearing a shot she ran to see if her
mother had been shot. When she found that it was her husband she was relieved.
“When my mother ordered Dr. Simpson off the place he made as
though to put his hand in his pistol pocket,” said Mrs. Simpson. “Mother
believed he was going to shoot her, so she shot him.”
Sinclair, Tirza Sinclair nee Driggs
The Sentinel,
Just before going to press news came of the death of Mrs.
Tirza Sinclair of
Sloan, George W. Sloan
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
The subject of this sketch
was born in
Sloan, Mr. Sloan
The Sentinel,
The subject of this sketch was born in
He was married to Hannah R. Hartshorn in the year 1847. Mrs.
Sloan preceded her husband to the grave one year less one week. She was buried
the first day of January, 1907, and Mr. Sloan followed her to the grave on
December 25 of the same year. To this union there was born ten children, of
whom two sons and five daughters are living. Seven children, several
grandchildren and great grandchildren are left to mourn.
Brother Sloan united with the
Sloan, Washington Sloan
The Sentinel,
Washington Sloan, an aged citizen north of town, who has been
poorly for some time, died on the 23rd, inst.
Interment on Christmas Day in the Sloan cemetery.
Smith, Barbara Smith, (nee Christman) [Source:
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Aug. 6, 1908]
Barbara Christman Smith was born in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, on the
14th day of February 1847, the daughter of George Jacob Christman and Eva
Ullman, she being a member of a family of ten children, of which three sisters
are still living, Mrs. Samuel (Magdalena Christman) Egger, Mrs. Jacob (Eva
Christman) Schneider, and Mrs. John (Katherine Christman) Pfalzgraf who live in
Monroe County, Ohio.
She united with the
She was united in marriage to Philip Smith, March 28th, 1866, at the age of 19
years. To this union was born 11 children.
They moved to
The funeral service were held at Climbing Hill, last Monday, the Reverend
Metcalf, assisted by the Reverend Bratzel, officiating.
All the family including Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. William
Grubb of
Smith, Charles Emory Smith
The Sentinel,
Charles Emory Smith died at his home in
Mr. Smith spent much of his life in the service of his
country. He was a soldier in the late civil war, Minister to
Smith, Ella Lulu Smith nee Dierkes
The Sentinel,
Ella Lulu Smith, only daughter of Fred J. and
She was united in marriage with Charles E. Smith
She leaves a husband, a little daughter, a father and mother,
four brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her absence.
May she rest in peace!
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the neighbors in this
their sad bereavement.
An appropriate verse of her own selection, only a week before
her death, and which seems almost prophetic, is the following:
Earth has lost its look of gladness.
Heaven seems to us more bright,
Since the spirit of our dear one
Took
his happy homeward flight,
And we long to cross that river,
Long
to rest upon that shore.
There to SEE, and KNOW, and LOVE him,
With
the Saviour evermore. A
FRIEND
.
Dearest Ella, thou hast left us
Lonely through this road to roam.
Never again shall we hear your sweet voice
In our dreary lonesome home!
Is it real? Oh, how it grieves us
That you, dear one, had to part
From your friends left so lonely
In this world of aching hearts!
.
Dearest Ella, how we miss you.
For you were so precious here!
God has called you home to heaven,
And your beauty we must spare,
We must give you to the Father
For He knoweth all things best.
But some day we hope to meet you
With the angels and the blest. C. E. S.
Smith, George F. Smith
The Sentinel,
Funeral services according to the rite of the Evangelical
church were conducted over the remains of George F. Smith, son of the late
Michael Smith, at
He is survives by his mother, his brother Henry, and his
sisters, Mrs. Christina Steed and Mrs. Mary E. Dougherty.
A large number of sympathizing friends assisted at the funeral.
Smith, Jane Smith
Phillips, J. M. Phillips
The Sentinel,
Surrounded by a posse 20 miles southwest of
Smith, Jerry Smith
The Sentinel,
Smith, John W. Smith
The Sentinel,
John W. Smith, born
A large crowd of relatives and friends evidenced their
sympathy with the mourners. Interment was made at the Woodsfield cemetery.
“ For a space the weary body
Lies
with feet toward the dawn
Till there breaks the last, the brightest
Eastern morn.
.
On that happy Easter morning
All
the graves their dead return
Father, sister, child and mother
Meet once more.” A. A. M.
Smith, O. Warren Smith
The Sentinel,
Snyder, Evelyn Snyder
The Sentinel,
She was young, she was fair,
And for awhile was given,
An angel came and claimed his own,
And bore her home to heaven.
Eva was born
Worker. To one and all she
said, “beware of strong drink.” To know her was to love her. She selected the
hymns for her funeral, bade us “good-bye” and asked us to meet her in heaven.”
Closed her eyes to wait the death angel, and when he came she said “ I am
ready, take my hand,” and so she passed away to the great beyond at the
beckoning of her Savior.
Gone to the grave is our loved one.
Gone
with the youthful bloom,
Lowly we bend, schoolmates and friends,
Passing away to the tomb.
.
She has gone down the valley, the deep, dark
valley,
We
shall never see her anymore.
Till we pass down the valley, the death, dark
valley,
And
meet her on the other shore. MYRTLE
SNYDER
Soboda, Michael Soboda
The Sentinel,
Saboda, with $900 in cash left
He never called for the ticket and the police surmise he was
killed and robbed and his body thrown into the river.
Spangler, Mrs. Jane Spangler, nee Morrow
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 26, 1908
Mrs. Jane Spangler, nee
Morrow, was born at Altitude,
On August 25, 1864 she was
married to Captain Solomon Spangler, who preceded her to the better land a few
years ago. Mrs. Spangler, during her
entire life, was a true Christian, having joined the Presbyterian church at
She made friends of all the
persons who came into her acquaintance and a large number paid their respects
to her memory by their presence, by words of sympathy to the bereaved
relatives, and by beautiful floral tributes, in honor of her upon whom they
looked for the last time during the impressive services, which were conducted
the residence Saturday afternoon by Rev. Morledge, of Cumberland, who was not
only her personal friend, but also officiated at the funeral of Capt.
Spangler. Interment was made in the
Woodsfield cemetery.
Besides a large number of relatives
and friends, Mrs. Spangler is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Bertram and
Miss Mary Spangler, both of this city; also two brothers, Thomas Morrow, of
this city, and John Morrow, of Ozark, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Pasco, of
Triadelphia, W. Va.
May the memory of her pure
life ever remain as an inspiration to those who survive her and are trying to
win the truly great rewards of life; those which count in the final reckoning.
Spriggs, Mrs. J. P. Spriggs
The Sentinel,
Mrs. J. P. Spriggs, who was stricken with paralysis a few
weeks ago, died Tuesday afternoon at
The funeral will be held from the residence this (Thurs.)
afternoon.
Steed, James Steed
The Sentinel,
James Steed, one of the oldest residents of the county, died
at his home on
In 1843, he was married to Mary Winland; to this union twelve
children were born, seven boys and five girls, five of the children preceding
their father to the better land.
Mrs. Steed died about sixteen years ago.
In 1900 Mr. Steed was again
married and to this second union were born one child, a son who is six years of
age.
For the past fifty years he had a faithful member of the
His body was laid to rest in the Steed cemetery Feb. 6, to
await the Resurrection.
The Sentinel,
O. L. Steed was born
He was united in marriage to Miss N. O. Gray on
He leaves a father, five brothers and three sisters, a wife
and little babe to mourn his departure.
His mother, two brothers and one sister preceded him to the
spirit land.
He was buried in the Steed
cemetery January 24, funeral services being conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the weeping family and pray
that God may sustain and comfort them. D.
W. HARKINS
Stein, Morris B. Stein
Porter, Hester Porter
The Sentinel,
Stethen, Young Child Stethen
The Sentinel,
The mother and a sister of the girl were so severely burned
in an effort to extinguish the flames that their recovery is considered
doubtful.
Steward, S. L. Steward
The Sentinel,
Dr. S. L. Steward, of
He had gone to Stringtown to
visit a patient, and was waiting at the wharf for the ferryboat to come across
from the
The remains were taken to
Dr. S. L. Steward was a brother of Dr. G. W. Steward, of
Stobert, James R. Stobert
Young, Albert Young
The Sentinel,
TWO MINERS BURIED
By Fall of Slate at Kerr’s
Run, Near
Pomeroy, O., Nov. 17—Two men were killed in a domestic coal
mine at Kerr’s Run, being crushed to death by a large block of slate.
The killed are: James R. Stobart, 70, and Albert Young, 27.
A large force of men are working in relays to recover the
bodies, and it is not thought possible to reach them until late night.
Stupanyk, John Stupanyk
The Sentinel,
He was found with a bullet hole in his head.
Sweasy, Charles J. Sweasy
The Sentinel,
Sweasy also played with the Olympics of Washington, the
Switzer, V. P. Switzer
The Sentinel,
Gallipolis, O., Nov. 3—Former Sheriff V. P. Switzer, a
veteran of the civil war, fell dead at the age of 62 years.
Sheriff Switzer has been active in state politics.
Talbot, Roderick Talbot
The Sentinel,
Mr. Roderick Talbot, a highly respected citizen of the Opossum
creek district, died at his home Sunday morning after a short of illness.
Taylor, Olevia Taylor
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
“All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts today;
For
the one we loved so dearly
Has
forever passed away.
Mrs. Olevia Taylor was born
On the evening of the day preceding her death, at about
“Twas hard to give her up, but when we know she was ready to
die, it was much easier than if she had not been prepared to go.
She leaves to mourn her, one daughter and four sons, her
husband and two sons having preceded her to the better world. Her daughter and
one son are single and left without a home. A.
B. T.
Taylor, Ollie Taylor
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Ollie Taylor, widow of Johnson Taylor, died last
Thursday night at her home near Altitude aged about 50 years. She had been in
rather delicate health
for some time before her
death she was stricken with paralysis. Of her immediate relatives, she leaves a
daughter, Miss Bell Taylor and four sons, Murwood, Wallace, Emmet and Harry.
She was a good Christian woman and her loss is deeply mourned
by those who enjoyed her acquaintance. She was a consistent member of the U. P.
church at Pleasant Ridge at which place the funeral was held Sunday, Rev.
Douds, of Jolly, conducting the services. A large number of relatives and
friends paid their respects to the memory of the deceased.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved friends and
relatives.
Taylor, Ralph Taylor
The Sentinel,
The Cincinnati Enquirer of January 20 gives an account of the
death of Ralph Taylor, a sixteen-year-old pupil of the
Are we still on the border land of savagery? And must our
boys still run the gauntlet of the barbarous conditions of the American
frontier of the fifteenth century in order to obtain an education? We are
constitutionally opposed to the Lynch Law; but if our authorities remain silent
and wink at the savage crimes committed upon helpless students in our schools,
we should not object to seeing these murderers strung up to the nearest
lamp-post.
Taylor, Sam Taylor
The Sentinel,
Thomas, Reuben Thomas
The Sentinel,
Just as we go to press, we are informed of the death of
Captain Reuben Thomas, of Clarington.
For the last fifty years he has been prominent in river
circles enjoying the highest esteem and confidence of all who knew him. He died
Tuesday morning and the funeral services will be held at the residence at
Thomas. R. M. Thomas
The Sentinel,
Last Thursday afternoon occurred the funeral of Captain R. M.
Thomas, who died very suddenly Tuesday night.
Funeral services were held at the family residence, Rev. A.
E. Harper, of Beallsville, delivering the sermon.
[Reuben M. Thomas died
Tisher, Abraham Tisher 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Whereas: It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom
to remove from our midst our comrade, Abraham Tisher, who enlisted in the army
of the rebellion on April 29, 1861, in Company C, 25th O. V. I., and
was discharged on July 27, 1864:
And Whereas, The members of John G. Rethmiller Post No. 658 G.
A. R. has lost an honored comrade and Ohio township one of its best citizens,
and his wife and family a devoted and loving husband and father; and we all
deeply mourn his loss and therefore be it
Resolved, That the post extend to the bereaved wife and family
their heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow and grief; and be it
further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the
widow of the deceased comrade, one copy to the county papers and a copy to be
spread on the Journal of our Post.
BY
COMMITTEE
Tisher, Abraham Tisher
The Sentinel,
Abraham Tisher, an aged and highly respected citizen of
Ohio-tp, and a soldier of the late civil war, died at his home last Saturday
evening.
Interment in
Tissot, Adolph Tissot
The Sentinel,
Tissot choked and beat his son and was with the greatest
difficulty subdued.
His wife applied for a divorce Thursday and the assault
occurred Friday.
Tissot had seven children, and it is said that he proposed
that the whole family taken [sic-take] poison and die together.
Tod, George Tod
The Sentinel,
He was a son of David Tod,
He was prominent in iron and steel industries.
Tomlinson, Isaac Tomlinson
The Sentinel,
Isaac Tomlinson was born
He was married to Tacy A. Tipton in early life to which union
was born three children, two daughters and one son, all of whom survive; his
wife and two
Brothers also still survive.
He enlisted in the service of his country in Co. C, 116 Reg.
O. V. I
He joined the Christian church in early life of which church
he lived a consistent member until death.
Treese,
The Sentinel,
Trembly, Mary Trembly
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 30, 1908
Benwood: On Friday occurred the death of Mrs. Mary
Trembly, wife of Thomas Trembly, mail carrier of this place. She passed away very suddenly, her death
being caused by pneumonia. We extend
our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Trembly, Mary Trembly
The Sentinel,
The angel of death has again appeared in our midst and taken
from us another of our loved ones. Mrs. Mary Trembly, wife of Thomas Trembly,
departed this life
She leaves a husband, an aged mother and two sisters to mourn
the loss of one so dear. The cause of her death was pneumonia.
She united with the
`Tis hard to break the tender cord when love has bound the
heart. `Tis hard to speak the words, We must forever part. And yet we do not
sorrow as those who have no hope, for we feel assured that our loved one is now
in that land where the weary are at rest. The poor, worn frame will never more
be racked with the agonies of pain. Suffering is at an end. ` Twill only be a
little while until we will cross the dark river and join our loved ones among
the hosts of the saved on the other shore where parting will be no more. Her
body was laid to rest in the
Sister Mary, she has left us,
Left us, yes,
for evermore.
But we hope to meet our loved one
On that
bright and happy shore.
.
The Golden Gates were opened wide,
A gentle
voice said “Come,”
And angels from the other side
Welcomed our
loved one home.
.
Earth has lost its look of gladness.
Heaven seems
to us more bright
Since the spirit of our dear ones
Took their
happy, homeward flight.
.
And we long to cross that river,
Long to rest
upon that shore,
There to see, and know, and love them.
With the Savior
evermore. SISTER EMMA
Trimble, Chalmer Trimble
The Sentinel,
On Wednesday evening Mar. 4, Chalmer Trimble, a prominent
citizen and business man of Powhatan, committed suicide by hanging himself in
his room with a towel. Insanity is supposed to have been the cause of the
unfortunate act of self destruction.
Truax, Margaret Truax
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The remains of Mrs. Margaret Truax were interred in the cemetery
here on Saturday last.
Mrs. Truax was the widow of the late Daniel Truax, who died
at his home here several years since. She was a sister of Mrs. William
Thornberry and an aunt of George Seal. She leaves one son, E. W. Truax, of
Columbus, and one daughter, Mrs. Ina Neff, of
Mrs. Truax was of a kindly,
lovable disposition; she had a smile for everyone, and leaves a host of good
friends, who sincerely mourn her loss.
Truax, Margaret Truax
The Sentinel,
Monday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Margaret Truax at
her home on North Main-st. For some time she had been in poor health and in the
last few days failed rapidly, neither medical aid nor the best of nursing being
able to stay the progress of disease. She was about sixty-five years of age, a
devout Christian woman, having been for many years a member of the
Short funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday
forenoon and at
Truex, Alfred Truex
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Herbert Huffman and son Eugene, of Woodsfield, and Ralph
Thomson, of Sistersville, W.
Truex, H. C. Truex
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The funeral of H. C. Truex, mention of whose death at
About 75 of the members of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, of
Beautiful floral tributes by the different lodges marked the
esteem in which their brother was held.
Truex, Henry C. Truex
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, February 27, 1908
Henry C. Truex, son of Shell
Truex, died Saturday at
Truex, Henry C. Truex
The Sentinel,
Henry C. Truex, son of Shell Truex, died Saturday at
His brother Ed. of this city on receiving word of his serious
illness started for his bedside but when he reached
The body will be brought here for interment this week.
Truex, John A. Truex
The Sentinel,
It is with a sorrowful heart we write the account of the
death of our friend and neighbor, John A. Truex. It finished, we begin to think
of the pleasures of the day. The principal one was the big Thanksgiving
birthday dinner given at the home of J. W. Brown in honor of “Comrade’s” 65th
birthday. The guests arrived early and spent a very pleasant and thankful day.
The dinner consisted of the usual Thanksgiving turkey,
cranberry sauce and all the other delicacies that go to make up a delicious
dinner.
Truex, John Alfred Truex 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
He married Mary J. Crawford,
Joseph and William reside in
Not only can we tell of Mr. Truex as being a good husband;
parent, neighbor and friend, but also for his bravery, for when the war was
raging he knew of the hardships of the soldiers. He had heard of the many
killed, wounded, starving, freezing; also of Libby prison. He thought not of
these, but of freedom, and on Dec. 23, 1863, he bade his wife and little ones
farewell and enlisted in the service of his country as private in Company A, 77th
Regiment, Ohio Volunteers. He was discharged at
He also enlisted in service for the Lord fifty years ago,
uniting with the
Funeral services were conducted in the Christian church by
Elder West of the Plainview Church of Christ, and Rev. Forest beaver, of the M.
E. church here.
Besides the eight children, two sisters, Mrs. C. Thompson and
Mrs. Jennie Huffman are left to mourn his departure. The entire community join
in sympathy for them.
Tubaugh, Fred Tubaugh
The Sentinel,
The remains of Fred Tubaugh, of Means, O., were brought here
last week for interment. They were accompanied by Mrs. Tubaugh and her four
sons.
Mr. Tubaugh was formerly a
resident of our town and is the father of George Tubaugh, who resided here.
A. J. Tubaugh and wife, of
Woodsfield, were present at the funeral.
Tyler, Mrs. G. L. Tyler
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Mrs. G. L. Tyler died at her
home in Clarington last Thursday afternoon, at the advanced age of 81
years. Her two sons, Charles and Frank,
besides several brothers and sisters and a number of other relatives survive
her. Interment in the family lot in the
Clarington cemetery.
Tyler, Mrs. G. L. Tyler
The Sentinel,
Mrs. G. L. Tyler died at her home in Clarington last Thursday
afternoon, at the advanced age of 81 years.
Her two sons, Charles and Frank, besides several brothers and
sisters and a number of other relatives survive her.
Interment in the family lot in the Clarington cemetery.
Ullom, Pearl Ullom nee Howell
The Sentinel,
At the
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howell, of near
Clarington, and from their residence the funeral was held on August 11. Funeral
sermon by Rev. J. R. Stewart, of Clarington, who took his text from Luke’s
Gospel, Chap. 24, part verse51: “He was taken from them, and carried up into
heaven.”
Interment in Clarington cemetery.
Urpman, Louis Urpman
The Sentinel,
Clarington lost one of her best citizens last Tuesday in the
person of Louis Urpman. For a number of years he had been in poor health, being
afflicted with rheumatism. Though his death was not wholly unexpected, it came
as a severe shock to his many friends. He was about 50 years of age and is
survived by a wife and two daughters, Miss Gertrude, and Mrs. Frank B. Taylor,
both of Clarington, besides a number of relatives.
Mr. Urpman during most of his active life and even at the
time of his death was prominent in Clarington, both in a business and official
capacity. Besides his spldndid [ sic-splendid] character as a private citizen,
he was also a public spirited citizen, standing for civic improvements, good
schools and taking an active interest in both Lodge and Church circles. He was
a charter member of Clarington Lodge No. 346 K of P, and also a member of the
Evangelical church at that place.
The funeral was held on last Thursday at the residence, the
services being conducted by Rev. J. L. Ernst. Interment in the
VanLaw, Eliza VanLaw
The Sentinel,
Monday evening at
She was a highly respected Christian lady, and her death,
though not wholly unexpected, cast a shadow of sorrow over her many friends
over the county.
The funeral was held at Beallsville this (Wednesday) morning
at
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.
Vickers, Allin Vickers
The Sentinel,
Allin Vickers, of
Voet, Louise Voet
The Sentinel,
Walkers, Mrs. Fred Walkers
The Sentinel,
A search of the house failed to locate her. The barn was then
investigated and her dead body was found swinging from the end of a rope.
She was 40, and feared she was to be sentenced to
Walls, William Walls
The Sentinel,
The many friends of Rev. Alfred Walls will sympathize with
him in his recent sorrow occasioned by the death of his brother Prof. William
Walls, which occurred at
Prof. Walls was prominent in both business and social circles
and was a talented musician.
His death will be deeply mourned by all who knew him.
Walton, Elizabeth Walton
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, of
She and her husband, the late Daniel Walton, were former
residents of this county, having spent their youth here.
Her remains were brought here for interment last Thursday.
Ward, J. W. Ward
Madison, Frank Madison
The Sentinel,
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Woodsfield Aerie
No. 461
_________
Fraternal Order Eagles
_________
Seldom if ever were more beautiful and touching memorial
services held in Woodsfield than those of the eagles Sunday afternoon in the
Opera house in memory of their two deceased members, J. W. Ward and Frank
Madison.
The stage was made a temporary lodge room adorned with the
emblems and insignia of the lodge, their fundamental principles of
Previous to the services in the Opera house, the lodge,
numbering about ninety members, in line and headed by the band, marched through
the principle streets of the city and halting at the entrance to the Opera
house, and with bared and bowed heads they countermarched into the building.
The following program was carried out:
Selection………………………………Orchestra
Prayer…………………………………Dr. E. P.
Edmonds
“Vacant
Chair”………………………..Quartette
Opening
Services……………………..Aerie
Solo…………………………………...Miss
Arabella Smith
Eulogy………………………………...Hon.
Chas. A. Shuck
Duet…………………………………...Mrs.
Carroll and Miss Arabella Smith
Address………………………………..Dr. R.
C. Wuestenberg
Duet…………………………………...Miss
Grace Harper and H. S. Shaffer
Selection………………………………Orchestra
Closing Services
Benediction……………………………Rev. J.
M. Goddard
Each brother wore a carnation and as a part of the opening
exercises the members marched through the room and placed their flowers upon
the mound representing the graves of the deceased brethren.
Two vacant chairs covered with wreaths of myrtle and bouquets
of forget-me-nots marked the absence of the two deceased members.
The able address of Hon. Chas. A. Shuck of
Weber, Elizabeth Weber
The Sentinel,
Word was received here a few days ago that Mrs. Elizabeth
Weber, a former resident of this place, has passed away to a better land beyond
the blue.
Wengert, Philip Wengert 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Philip Wengert, one of the oldest and most highly respected
citizens of the county, died at his home at Miltonsburg,
Mr. Wengert was born in Dimbach, Kanton Aurveiler,
In 1862 he was married to Elizabeth Stenzel, who, together
with their seven children, survive him.
Mr. Wengert was an upright, Christian citizen, a kind
neighbor and friend.
He was a prominent and faithful worker in the Evangelical
church at Miltonsburg and was one of the oldest Sunday school teachers in the
county, if not in the state.
As his body grew weaker his spirit seemed stronger, until the
final separation, when he passed to his reward.
The funeral services were held at St. Peter’s Evangelical
church at Miltonsburg on the Tuesday following his death and were conducted by
his pastor, Rev. F. A. Meusch. Interment in the Miltonsburg cemetery.
Though with us no more in the flesh, the memory of his good
deeds remains as a constant inspiration to the higher and nobler life.
Wengert, Philip Wengert
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 12, 1908
Philip Wengert, an aged and
highly respected citizen of Miltonsburg died last Saturday after a few weeks’
illness. Interment at Miltonsburg
Tuesday. We expect to give more
particulars next week.
Westbrook, Mrs. Westbrook 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
I. F. Flowers, undertaker, attended the funeral of Mrs.
Westbrook, an aged lady who died of cancer after years of suffering, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Lindemood, at Sycamore last Saturday.
Interment in Creighton cemetery Sunday.
Westbrooks, Mrs. Westbrooks
The Sentinel,
Pleasant Ridge—Mrs. Westbrooks, an aged lady of near
Interment Sunday at Creighton’s.
Several from here attended the funeral.
[Submitter’s note—First name was
White, Calvin White
The Sentinel,
Circleville, O., April 14—The body of Calvin White, a farmer
of Adelphia, was found by some of his neighbors who were driving along a public
road.
The body was hanging from the girders of a bridge over
Mineral Springs. He had used an old rope halter to make the noose. He had been
despondent for some time.
White, Robert White
The Sentinel,
Widcisz, Blarei Widcisz
The Sentinel,
The prisoners are Joseph Sovinski, 20, and John Byzup, 21.
The police claim that Sovinski confessed that he and Byzup had been detected
robbing the saloon by the proprietor and that in the fight ensued Sovinski
wrested Wideisz’s revolver from him and shot the saloon keeper.
Wiggins, George Wiggins
The Sentinel,
George Wiggins, aged about 65, a respected citizen of Round
Bottom, died Friday, Nov. 13.
Interment was made Sunday at
Wiley, Mrs. Etta Wiley
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, March 19, 1908
Mrs. Etta Wiley, widow of the
late W. S. Wiley, of New Martinsville,
Willard,
The Sentinel,
The W. C. T. U. of Woodsfield celebrated the tenth
anniversary of the death of Frances E. Willard, the founder of the
organization, on Monday evening at the
M. E. church. Mrs. E. W. Dryer presided. The exercises opened with the
son, “Blest be the Tie”; then followed the reading of the 37th psalm
by the president. Invocation by Mrs. Rev. W. L. Oliver. Miss Arabella Smith
then entertained the audience with one of her charming solos. The president
then stated the object of the meeting; that their usual program for the annual
celebration of this day consisted of songs, recitations, and short talks by the
members and others; but that they had a better program than than usual this
time, and was glad to be able to introduce Mrs. Florence D. Richards, of
Leipsic, Ohio, the national lecturer and organizer of the union, who was a lady
of ability, and whose fame was scarcely less brilliant than that of her whose
memory they had met to commemorate.
Mrs. Richards then began a most interesting lecture which
commanded the closest attention of the audience for more than two hours. She
did not think it best to consume the time of the meeting in rehearsing the
magnificent character and noble deeds of her, the tenth anniversary of whose
death they had assembled to celebrate; but she plunged at once into the living
issues involved in her subject.
Mrs. Richards is an optimist; she believes that the world is
better today than it has ever been before. She praised the hundreds and
thousands of noble men and women who are battling for the right against all
opposition and against fearful odds. She had special words of commendation for
President Roosevelt, Hon. Robert LaFollette, of
The incidents and experiences in her travels, especially in
foreign countries, were graphically told and were exceptionally interesting and
instructive. Altogether it was a remarkably strong lecture and bore
unmistakable evidence of careful thought and wide experience, and easily
indicates that she is among the foremost of lady lecturers now upon the
platform.
It is to be regretted that not more of the good people of
Woodsfield were present. Those that were there, however, were highly
entertained, and will certainly hear Mrs. Richards again if an opportunity
occurs. An offering was taken to help defray the expense of the lecturer. The
audience seng [sic-sang] “
The National Women’s Christian Temperance Union was first
organized in 1874, at
The World’s W. C. T. U. was founded by Frances E. Willard in
1883, and now has organizations in more than fifty countries.
Source: The Courier [
William H. Hogue of Lewisville, Ohio died at the home of
his sister, Mrs. D. L. Barnes of North Second street (Zanesville, Ohio) at 9
o'clock Sunday morning after an illness of about three months.
The deceased was 36 years of age and was the son of Hannah
Hogue of
Williams, J. B. Williams
The Sentinel,
Ex-Senator Dr. J. B. Williams, of Ethel, R. 1, died last
Friday evening at the home of his son Reed Williams. He had been in rather poor
health for some time and was about eighty-five years of age.
Dr. Williams was one of the few survivors of the Mexican War
and the only one in this county.
He was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge, having
received the thirty-second degree.
We expect to publish an obituary later.
Williams, John B. Williams
The Sentinel,
Bellefontaine, O., Nov. 2—Captain John B. Williams, president
of the People’s National bank, prominent in Masonic, church and Republican
circles, died here.
Williams, Joseph Bigg Williams
The Sentinel,
Joseph Biggs Williams was born
When eight years old he came with his parents from
He attended the common school and while quite young began
teaching and attended the
He was united in marriage Miss Mary Reed,
After leaving the army he began the study of medicine and was
in active practice for thirty years. He was a member of the State Senate in the
62nd and 63 General Assembly.
Willison, Mary Willison nee Scott
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Mary Willison, nee Scott, wife of Othy L. Willison,
departed this life Saturday morning about
Interment Monday afternoon at Pleasant Ridge, George McFadden
officiating.
Willmore, Alma Willmore
The Sentinel,
Alma Willmore was murdered at the time and place indicated by
the prisoner, and the crime was committed in the manner described by him.
Clayton was arrested in this city for horse-stealing and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for four years. Authorities of
Wilson, William Wilson
The Sentinel,
Coshocton, O., Aug. 4—William Wilson was instantly killed in
theater here when he tried a new kind of “loop the loop,” known as the “whirl
of death,” on a bicycle. The theater was crowded with women and children, who
became panic-stricken and rushed to the exits. Many fainted and were trampled
in the rush. None was seriously hurt.
Winland, Olive Grace Winland
The Sentinel,
On the 27th day of August, 1908, at Graysville,
O., occurred the death of Olive Grace, daughter of George and Jane Winland and
aged 23 years, 10 months and 17 days.
The unexpected death of this dear departed one calls for a
passing tribute to her memory from one who has known and loved her well.
“Gracie,” as we always called her, was a very intelligent little girl, loved by
all who knew her.
Her mother died when Grace
was about nine years old. She had one brother, who departed this life to be
with Jesus in the year 1890. She leaves a father, stepmother, one half-sister
and brother and a little daughter,--Mamie, two aged grandmothers and a host of
relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Deceased had been afflicted for
about eight years with a complication of diseases, which terminated in hasty
consumption. “ The silver chord was broken; the gates came ajar,” and the
angels bore her spirit home to the land of light and love. And though her
earthly part, her tabernacle of clay returns to its original dust, our joy, our
consolation, our confidence is that she has a “building of God, an house not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
May the relatives of the
deceased not sorrow as those who have no hope but wisely submit to the gracious
will of Him who doeth all things well.
Interment August 28 in the
Creighton cemetery, services conducted by Elders George and James McFadden.
Scriptures lesson, St. Matthew, chapter 21.
“O come not in tears to my tomb,
Nor plant
with frail flowers the sod.
There is
rest among roses—too sweet for its gloom,
And life
where the lilies eternally bloom,
In the
balm-breathing gardens of God. H.
W. W.
Wirick, Ermus C. Wirick
The Sentinel,
Witt, Frank Witt
The Sentinel,
Woods, Harry S. Woods
The Sentinel,
Wooduff, Oren Wooduff
The Sentinel,
Workman, James L. Workman
The Sentinel,
James L. Workman was born
Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Workman, Martin Workman
Source: The Sentinel – Thursday, January 2, 1908
On Christmas eve, at his home
near St. Clairsville, occurred the death of Martin Workman, aged about forty
years. For some time he had been in
rather delicate health and an attack of pneumonia was more than his weakened
constitution could stand. Funeral
services were held the following Friday at Rock Hill and were conducted by Rev.
Graham of the U. P. church. A large
number of friends and relatives paid their last respects to the memory of the
deceased, among whom were his brothers, Charles, of Woodsfield, and C. B.
Workman, of Cranenest.
Mr. Workman was born in this
county, near Cranenest, and spent his youth on the home farm. At the age of 25 he moved to the farm where
he resided until his death. Before he
moved to
Workman, Martin Workman
The Sentinel,
On Christmas eve, at his home near St. Clairsville, occurred
the death of Martin Workman, aged about forty years. For some time he had been
in rather delicate health and an attack of pneumonia was more than his weakened
constitution could stand.
Funeral services were held the following Friday at Rock Hill
and were conducted by Rev. Graham of the U. P. church. A large number of
friends and relatives paid their last respects to the memory of the deceased,
among whom were his brothers, Charles, of Woodsfield, and C. B. Workman of
Cranenest.
Mr. Workman was born in this county, near Cranenest, and
spent his youth
on the home farm. At the age
of 25 he moved to the farm where he resided until his death. Before he moved to
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.
Wright, Homer L. Wright 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Homer L. Wright was born
The deceased was a favorite among his many friends and
relatives. By his kind disposition he had won many friends whom he leaves to
mourn his loss. Once more this family chain of love has been severed, and may
God bless the survivors in their bereavement.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and were
largely attended. Elder Harkins of the Christian church, conducted the
services. Interment in the
There is no death! What seems so is transition
This life of Mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian,
Whose portal we call Death. M. E. W.
Wright, Homer Wright
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
This life is a compound of joys and sorrows, both great and
small. Throughout our whole course of life run the threads of sorrows and
disappointments, but God has so arranged that our joys may be brighter by
contrast and hope. One of the very sad things in the life of Sister Clara
Wright and family was the death of brother Homer L. Wright, oldest son of A. M.
and Clara B. Wright. He was born
Homer was an exceedingly bright and promising young man. He
followed the teacher’s profession four years, having taught his first school in
his 18th year. Within the last year he began the study of law; but
pulmonary consumption, inherited from his father, brought, in premature age,
that grim monster Death, that shatters many of our prospects and purposes in
life. Yet Homer had also laid up in store for himself a good foundation against
the time to come, that he might lay hold on life which is LIFE indeed. He
confessed his faith in Christ and gave his life to Jesus about seven years ago,
under the ministry of James L. Gregg, of
I was called upon to speak a few words of comfort to the
bereft relatives, and warning and instruction to the neighbors, and friends of
the deceased. The audience which assembled at
He leaves here to mourn, his mother, three brothers, and a
host of other relatives and friends. We truly sympathize with sister Wright in
her bereavement, for the lines of sorrow have surely fallen heavily upon her;
within the last two years death has taken from her, a baby girl, her husband,
and now her oldest son.
May the God who comforts and protects the widows and orphans,
comfort and console her poor bleeding heart. May this providence of God be a
lesson to all, of the brevity of life, and the certainty of life, and the
necessity of always being ready when the summons comes. D. WAYNE HARKINS
Wright, Homer Wright
The Sentinel,
He had taught school for several terms and was studying law
when his health failed.
He was an exemplary, Christian young man and his death just
at the threshold of active life is much to be regretted. We extend our sympathy
to the bereaved relatives and friends.
Wullkotte, John Wullkotte
The Sentinel,
Wundo, Long Wundo
The Sentinel,
Despondent because of financial troubles, Long Wundo, 40, a
Chinaman prominent among his countrymen in
Wygum, George Wygum
The Sentinel,
Wygum was shot by Louis Marks, his neighbor.
Marks claims that Wygum was intoxicated and tried to break
into his house.
Zipfel, John Zipfel
The Sentinel,
The corpse was discovered by James Black, Clayton Furrey and
George Gowjer, who were picking blackberries.
Zipfel’s neck was broken, indicating that after he had
fastened the rope to the limb he had jumped out of the tree.
His family believes the heat affected his mind.
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