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1916
Abmyer, Isaac Abmyer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, June 15,
1916
Isaac Abmyer, aged 83 years, a former resident of Summerfield, was
instantly killed at Zanesville last week when he was struck by an Ohio electric
interurban car just west of the State Street bridge in that city.
Spouse: Mrs. Harriet A. Abmyer
Birth: about 1838
Children: Charles (~1864-)
Olive
H. (~1867-)
Alvin
P. (1876-)
Adams, W. H. Adams
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 2,
1916
W. H. Adams, aged 67 years, died at his home in Bellaire, Ohio February 21,
1916, from a complication of diseases. Deceased was a native of Woodsfield and
the father of Mr. Arch Adams and Miss Ella Adams and a brother of Mr. James
Adams and Mr. Thomas Adams. He also leaves a wife and several children by his
second marriage.
Adams, William Adams
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., March 2,
1916
William Adams, aged 27 years, son of Thomas Adams, was run over by a train at
Pittsburg on Saturday and instantly killed. The remains were brought to
Woodsfield on Tuesday and interred in the Woodsfield cemetery on Wednesday
forenoon. He leaves his father, one brother and one sister.
Allison, Young Child Allison
Spirit of Democracy,
The 22-months-old child of Mrs. Elizabeth Allison of
The child died Saturday.
The remains were taken to its home Sunday and funeral services
held Monday.
Archer, Anna Archer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1916
Mrs. Anna Archer, aged 74 years, died at Carlisle,
Arkle, Harry Vincent Arkle
Spirit of Democracy,
Harry Vincent Arkle, editor of the Wheeling Daily Register,
died suddenly Saturday afternoon on the steel bridge. Death was due to heart
disease.
Mr. Arkle was a brilliant newspaper man and in his 47th
year.
Barker,
Noah Barker
AGED VETERAN DEAD, Mr. Noah Barker died at his home near
Bauer, John Bauer
Spirit of Democracy,
John Bauer of
He is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters;
one brother Fred of Oak and one sister Mrs. William Lude of near
The deceased was an uncle of L. J. Bauer of this place.
Bauman,
Theophilus Levi Bauman
Source: The Rittman [Ohio] Press; 9 Nov 1916
Saturday morning at about 8 o'clock the Grim Reaper called
to rest Mr. T. L. Bauman who had been suffering from rheumatism for a number of
years, and the past five years he was confined to bed.
Mr. Bauman had been a resident of this vicinity for many
years and resided four miles south of Rittman.
He was born in Switzerland and died at the age of 69 years, ten months
and twelve days.
The funeral service was held at the house Monday at one
o'clock p.m.
Bonam, Mary Elizabeth Bonam nee Payne
Mary
E. Bonam was born March 10, 1846 and died March 23rd 1916 aged 70 y and 13 days
.She was married to wm. Bonam September 27, 1865. To this union were born eight
children. Three of these are dead: Those living are; B.F. Bonam, L.E. Bonam,
J.E. Bonam, I. H. Bonam ; L.E. Bonam.
She has twelve grandchildren, eleven of whom are living. About eleven
years ago she with her husband obeted the gospel at the Plainview Church of
Christ. And was baptized by elder A.E. Harper. She was a good wife and mother,
quiet and modest and always ready to help those in need of help. She will be sadly missed in her home and the
community in which she lived.
Her body was conveyed by undertaker Chauncey Mam, from her
home near Mechanicsburg to
Bracy,
Martha A. Bracy, (nee Henthorn) [The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Martha A. Bracy, daughter of John C. and Mary E. Henthorn was born
October 15, 1862, and died January 13, 1916, aged 53 years, 2 months and 28
days. She was married to A. S. Bracy August 29, 1883. To this union were born
six children, namely: Walter B., Clarrissa O., Washington D., Addison D.,
Celesta O. and Dora L. She obeyed the gospel when about 15 years of age.
She has been fighting off that dreaded disease tuberculosis for about 25 years.
And her last sickness of about 13 months has been a heroic struggle, but she
had to surrender for the time to that grim monster- death. But being Christ=s
she went into the channel house of death, with full confidence and hope
of His deliverance when He comes. She was a faithful and good christian wife, a
loving mother. By her death Brother Bracy has lost a companion; the children a
dear mother, the Church a good member and village a good neighbor. But what is
our loss is her eternal gain. Let us all imitate her virtues and profit by her
mistakes and make sure to meet her in that Asweet bye and bye@ where God will
wipe away all tears from all eyes.
Funeral was conducted at the home by the writer assisted by Elder F. W. Smith.
After the services the body was conveyed to the new Woodsfield cemetery where
it was nicely laid to rest on January 15 at 2:30 p.m. there to await the coming
of the Lord. May God bless the grief-stricken family.
D. Wayne Harkins.
Breenbank,
Mary Greenbank
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb.17,
1916]
Mrs. Mary Greenbank, widow of Richard Greenbank, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George Weber, of Oak Lawn Avenue, Woodsfield Sunday, February
13, 1916, after a week=s illness from pleuropneumonia, aged 76 years and 25
days. She was born near Summerfield,
Brown, Jane Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Brown, aged 78 years, relict of Joseph W. Brown,
died at her home on
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. She leaves
six children and one brother and sister.
Buskirk,
Joseph H. Buskirk [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs., May 4, 1916]
Joseph H. Buskirk, aged 76 years, five months, and twenty-nine
days, died at his home in Clarington, Ohio, Friday, April 28, 1916, from dropsy
and diseases contracted while serving his country as a soldier in the late
Civil War. Mr. Buskirk was born in Adams township,
was born who preceded him to the world of rest several years ago. He leaves a
wife, one grandson, three brothers, Dr. N. P. Buskirk of Round Bottom, V. B.
Buskirk of Bellaire, and Dennis Buskirk of Woodsfield. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon conducted by the Reverend King of the Methodist
Episcopal Church; interment in Clarington cemetery. Members of the G. A. R.
Post of Clarington acted as pallbearers
Buskirk, Van B. Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Van B. Buskirk, aged fifty-five years, died at his home in
Bellaire
Deceased was born at Cameron and resided in this county until
a few years ago when he went to Bellaire and engaged in contracting and
building being and exceptionally fine workman himself.
He leaves a wife and several children and two brothers, Dr. N.
P. Buskirk of Round Bottom and Dennis Buskirk of Woodsfield.
Interment at Clarington today.
Cline,
Florence Cline [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916]
Miss Florence Cline, 23, and resident of Jolly, Monroe
County, Ohio, drank strychnine after she returned home Sunday night from a
young peoples meeting at the M. E. Church in the village and died shortly
before midnight.
No motive could be learned. Members of the family say she was in good health
and spirits. During the day she sang and played the piano at her home. Going to
the Church in the evening she sang in the choir and in her demeanor there was
nothing to indicate that she contemplated suicide. Returning home with other
members of the family the young lady remained downstairs reading after the
others had retired. About eleven o’clock she went to her mother’s bed and
remarked, “I feel queer.” Asked what the trouble was she is said to have
answered, “I took strychnine,” A bottle containing the poison had been left in
a downstairs cupboard. “Do something for me or I’ll die,” she is said to have
urged. F. E. Cline, father of the girl, hurried for Dr. Edwards.
Two minutes after he arrived at the home the young lady expired. The father is
a stonemason and carpenter. The dead girl is survived by three sisters and four
brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Miss Cline formerly
worked here in town and was well liked by everybody who knew her.
Cline, Leonard Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Leonard Cline of Greenbrier died
Mr. Cline was a veteran of the civil war and a member of
Company A., 116th regiment, and served his country nearly three
years. He was wounded at
Several children are left besides many other friends.
Source: The Pleasants County [West Virginia] Leader;
14 Jul 1916
Daniel Cronin died at his home near Calcutta on Sunday
evening July the 9th., aged 61 years, 6
months add [sic--and] 9 days.
The funeral was held on Wednesday at Wiley church conducted by Rev.
Chas. E. Fogle. Burial at the Cronin
graveyard.
Source: The St. Marys [West Virginia] Oracle; 13 Jul
1916
Daniel Cronin died at his home on the Left Fork of French
Creek on Sunday evening, aged 61 years, 6 months and 9 days, and was buried in
the Cronin Cemetery on the Old State Road on Wednesday, after services at Wiley
Church by Rev. C. E. Fogle.
*Submitter's Note: Below is another obituary.
Dunn, Jonathan Dunn
Spirit of Democracy,
Jonathan Dunn, aged 88 years, died at the home of his son,
The funeral was held at Beallsville Monday.
Four sons and two daughters are left. Deceased was the father of
Mr. Will Dunn of Woodsfield.
Frank,
August Herman Frank -- Once more the death angel has visited this vicinity and claimed for
its victim a beloved husband and father, August Frank. Although he had been failing in health for
the past year or more, nothing seemed more serious until on Wednesday evening
when he was stricken ill while at work in the field. Death came the following Saturday morning. All that loving hands and medical skill
could was done but death had gained its way.
Deceased was born September 3, 1854, and departed this life October 7,
1916, being at the time of his death 62 years, one month and four days
old. He was united in marriage to
Matilda Keeyser April 6, 1884. To this
union ten children were born, three of them dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, six
sons and one daughter and three grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and
friends. He will not only be missed by
his family but by everyone that knew him.
He was a kind and loving father and neighbor, none knew him but to love
him. In early manhood he united with
the Lutheran church at
Griffith, Asher Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Asher Griffith, a well known citizen of Green township, was
killed by a horse at his home on Agin Ridge Friday forenoon. In just what
manner he met his death will never be known as there were no witnesses to the
tragedy.
Mr. Griffith who was about sixty-eight years old, has made his
home with his son John at the old home since the death of his wife three years
ago.
About half-past ten Friday morning the son said he would dig
some potatoes, and the father went to the barn to lead a horse to water at the
house. The horse was vicious, it is said, and the son saw the father start from
the barn. In a very short time he noticed the horse running loose, and at once
went to investigate, finding his father dead.
An inquest was held by H. J. Griffith, J.P. A bruise just over
the heart and a broken rib were found. There was a small cut in the back of the
head, which is supposed to have been caused by the fall to the ground. The
coroner’s verdict was instantaneous death in accordance with the above stated
facts.
Deceased leaves two sons, both of whom are married, Charles,
of
The funeral was held Sunday and was largely attended.
Interment at Moffett’s cemetery.
Hall, Mrs. Charles Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Charles Hall, aged 72 years, dropped dead in church at
Hamilton, Mary E. Hamilton
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Hamilton, aged 67 years, died from blood poisoning
at her home on
Four sons and two daughters survive.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. A. Hines;
interment in Moffett cemetery.
Harman, Mrs. E. Harman
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mrs. E. Harman were brought from
Hartshorn, Samuel Hartshorn 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Hartshorn, aged 62 years, died Sunday at his home on
Hartshorn ridge.
Deceased had underwent an operation and was unable to recover.
He leaves a wife and several children.
[d.
Hartshorn,
Samuel M.Hartshorn
Source: Newspaper clipping, 1916
Samuel M. Hartshorn, died October 30, 1916, the youngest child of Samuel
and Susan. He was born September 26 1853. Married Nancy A. Dillon on April 9,
1874. Two children died previously: Charley and Guy. Surviving are two sons and
five daughters: Ernest, Grace, Gertrude, Jennie, Ollie, Ray, and Rose Bell.
Heald, John S. Heald
Spirit of Democracy,
John S. Heald, aged 78 years, died at his home in
Deceased enlisted at
He was also a member of the G.A.R. and Independent Order of
Oddfellows.
He was a prominent citizen in his home town and leaves a wife
and three daughters.
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Journal; Saturday,
May 6, 1916
After a year's illness with complications, Jacob G. Herlan,
aged 73, of near Dell Post Office, passed away at his home, Saturday morning,
at one* o'clock. Mr. Herlan is one of
Washington County's well known farmers and his death will be regretted by his
many friends.
He was born in Monroe County, near Summerfield, and there
spent his earlier life coming to Washington county and settling near Dell, when
a young man. Some fifty years ago he
was married to Sarah McCoy, of Dell, and to this union nine children were born,
eight of whom survive. They are Mrs.
Chris Morgenstern and Mrs. Sherman Dye, of Moss Run; Mrs. Frank Barth and Mrs.
Cleveland Richey,* of Dell; Mrs. Sadie Hughes, Mrs. Joe Henderhand, Mrs. Mary
Day, of Marietta, and Miss Effie Herlan, of near Dell.
Besides the foregoing relatives he leaves two brothers,
Peter Herlan, of Dell, and John Herlan, of Monroe county, and two sisters, Mrs.
Anna Everett, and Mrs. Lyda Steen,* both of near Dell Post Office.
Funeral services will be held from the Hills church, Monday
morning, at 9:30 o'clock, and interment will be made in Hills cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: The
time of death and some of the family names were recorded differently in the preceding obituary.
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 6 May 1916
J. G. HERLAN CALLED
Mr. Jacob G. Herlan, well known aged resident in this
vicinity, died Friday evening at 12* o'clock, at his residence near Dell. He had been in ill health since last July.
The deceased was born in Monroe county, near Summerfield,
Jan. 15, 1843. He spent all of his
early life at this birthplace, moving to Dell about forty years ago. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herlan.
Mr. Herlan was united in marriage to Miss Sarah McCoy at
Dell over fifty years ago. He was a
member of the Presbyterian Church and was a farmer by occupation. He is survived by his wife and eight daughters
as follows: Mrs. Chris Morgenstern and
Mrs. Sherman Dye, of Moss Run; Mrs. Frank Barth, Mrs. Cleveland Ritchie* and
Miss Effie Herlan, of Dell; Mrs. Sadie
Hughes, Mrs. Joseph Henderhand, and Mrs. Mary Day, of this city. The deceased is also survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Everett and Mrs. Lydia Stein,* who reside in Monroe county,
and two brothers, Peter Herlan of Dell and John Herlan of Monroe county.
Funeral services will be held, on Monday morning, at 9:30 o'clock
at Hill's church near Dell, and burial will be made in Hill's cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: The
time of death and some of the family names were recorded differently in the following obituary.
Source: Obituaries of Monroe
County, Ohio, Volume 2, p 23; May 1916
Jacob G. Herlan, 73 years died at home near Marietta, Ohio,
6 May 1916.
Is survived by wife and six
daughters. Was born near Kuhn, Monroe
County, Ohio.
Hill, J. B. Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. J. B. Hill, a prominent citizen and business of
Mr. Hill was an active member of the
He was a brother of Mrs. Dr. Steward of
Hill, Margaret Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Margaret Hill, aged 77 years, died at her home at Low Gap
She was a member of the Christian Union church and was the
last of a family of ten children.
She lived a good life and left many friends.
Howe, Annie M. Howe nee Wilson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Annie M. Howe, only sister of President Woodrow Wilson,
died at
Jackson, Oliver Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Oliver Jackson, aged 37 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerre
Jackson, died from consumption
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at
Jackson,
Oliver L. Jackson [Source:
Oliver L. Jackson, son of Jeremiah and Ellen Jackson, was born June 21, 1879,
and died November 29, 1916, aged thirty-seven years, five months and eight
days. The last sixteen years of his life was spent in extensive travel. During
his travels he contracted that dreaded disease tuberculosis. Last August he
returned with the thought that a change of climate might restore his health.
But in spite of all that loving hands could do to alleviate his suffering, he
passed to his reward. He bore his suffering with remarkable strength and
fortitude, and a short time before the end remarked, that having witnessed a
good portion of what this old world contained, he was ready to pass over and
learn what was on the other side. He leaves to mourn his departure, father,
mother and one brother and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the
home Friday, December 1, with Brother D. W. Harkins officiating, after which he
was laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 18 Feb 1916
YEAR-OLD BOY
DIES.
Wayne Joseph, year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph,
of 2627 Market avenue S. died* at the family home Thursday night. No funeral arrangements have been completed.
*Submitter's Note: Wayne's death certificate stated that he
died of lobar pneumonia and listed La grippe as a contributory cause.
Kurtzman, Grace Kurtzman, nee Olds or Braman
Source: The Pasco [Washington] Express; 24 Nov 1916
PIONEER PASSES
On Thursday, November the 16, one of Pasco's pioneer women
was called by death, Mrs. Fred Kurtzman passing away at the family residence on
the East side after an illness of several months, the immeediate cause of death
being pneumonia. Mrs. Kurtzman has been
a resident of Franklin county for twenty years, born in Vermont and coming here
from Oshkosh, Wis., and before her marriage to Mr. Kurtzman was Miss Grace Olds.* She was a member of the Episcopal church, a
woman loved by her friends and neighbors and will by mourned by everyone who
knew her. She leaves beside her
widower, one son, Allen, a Senior in the Pasco High School, and a sister, Mrs.
Fred Henry of Seattle. The funeral
services were held in Seattle, Mr. Kurtzman and Allen accompanying the remains
to that city.
*Submitter's Note: Wisconsin
Marriages, 1836-1930, lists the parents of Grace as Henry and Elizabeth
Braman.
Lee, Daniel M. Lee
Spirit of Democracy,
Captain Daniel M. Lee, brother of the late General Fitzhugh
Lee and nephew of General Robert E. Lee, died at
He served in the Confederate army.
Letzelter, Mollie Letzelter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mollie Letzelter, aged 35 years, wife of Michael
Letzelter, died from pneumonia at
She leaves a husband and three children.
The remains were brought to Woodsfield and interred in the
Catholic cemetery.
Father Seeber conducted the services.
Littleton, Ann Littleton
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ann Littleton, aged 95 years, died
Deceased was a member of the
Interment in Oaklawn cemetery, services being conducted by Elder
Mobberly.
Lyons, Clifford Lyons
Spirit of Democracy,
Clifford Lyons, merchant at Renrock, Noble county, was killed
in an automobile accident last Sunday when near the
In the machine at the time
were Mr. and Mrs. Lyons and Mr. and Mrs. Dickson with Dickson as the chauffeur.
They were going up grade at a moderate rate of speed and it is supposed that
Dickson lost control of the car which plunged over a steep bank, throwing out
the occupants before reaching the bottom.
The other members of the
party were bruised and scratched but were not seriously hurt.
Mackey, H. Mackey
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge H. Mackey died at his home in
Judge Mackey was a well known attorney in this part of the
state. For six years he was prosecuting attorney of
Mackey, Henry Mackey
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Mackey, aged 68 years, died at the county infirmary
He was buried at the infirmary cemetery Tuesday, Rev. E.
Seybold conducted the services.
McCurdy, Clara Belle
McCurdy nee Medley
Source:
Mrs. Clara Belle McCurdy, aged 41, wife of Douglas McCurdy,
of Lancaster Street Extension, died at her home, Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock
following a short illness with grip.
Mrs. McCurdy was in the best of health a week ago, when she suffered a
cold, which finally developed into a severe attack of grip and caused her death
Sunday morning.
The deceased, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Medley, of Stockport, has made her home in this city for the past twenty years
and had a host of friends who will be pained to hear of her demise. She was born in
Besides her husband she is survived by the following eight
children: Goldie,
Funeral services will be held from the home, Tuesday
afternoon, at two o'clock, and burial will be made in the Harmar cemetery.
Mooney, S. L. Mooney [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
A telegram received here Sunday announced the death of Col. S. L. Mooney who
was fatally injured in an auto accident near
Morris, David C Morris
Mr. David C Morris,
ninety-two years past, died at his home at Ranger, Friday morning, Jan 21st,
after an illness of less than two weeks with lagrippe. He had been a continuous resident of the
county for a half century and always commanded the respect of his neighbors and
acquaintances. He made his home with
his daughter, Miss Jane, at the old Morris homestead.
He leaves six children, four
sons and two girls. Thomas of
The funeral will be held
Sunday morning at ten o’clock burial in Ranger cemetery. (Source: The Cannelton IN or Tell City IN
newspaper from the collection of Elizabeth Hinton)
Morris, Infant Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris of Graysville
was buried Monday.
Naylor, John S. Naylor
Spirit of Democracy,
John S. Naylor, aged 70 years, senior member of the John S.
Naylor dry goods company of
Norris,
Catherine (Kate) Norris nee Miller
Source: Transcribed from a Norris Family Tree
booklet prepared by Norris Whitakker – Taken from the Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Kate Norris, aged 83 years, relict
of John Norris, died in
Norris, Kate Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Kate Norris, aged 83 years, relict of John Norris, died
at
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Monday evening and
taken to her late home on Neuhart Ridge where she spent most of her life and on
Tuesday were buried in the Neuhart Baptist church cemetery, Rev. Cofer
officiating.
Several children are left.
Norris, Mrs. J. W. Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. J. W. Norris, aged 60 years, died at her home at Laings
January
20, 1916. The cause of her
death was pneumonia following measles.
Piatt, Mary Piatt
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Piatt, aged 70 years, died at her home at
Funeral services were held Friday at
Powless, Vella Maude Powless, nee Hilliard
Source: The Wayne Co. [Illinois] Press; 2 Mar 1916
Vella Maude Hilliard, daughter of David and Lucinda
Hilliard, was born in Wayne county, Illinois on December 12th, 1887 and
departed this life at her home near Johnsonville on Feb. 21, 1916, aged 29
years, 2 months and 9 days. She was
united in marriage to Charlie Powless on Jan. 1st, 1908 and to this union were
born three children, Bertha, Herbert and Oakley. Vella was converted in Christ December 9, 1912 and lived a
faithful christian until death. She
told them how she wanted to be buried, and when death called, she smiled as it
was her custom during her illness and waved a good bye to those around her
bedside. She leaves to mourn her
departure a husband, three children, a father, mother, four sisters, six
brothers, (one brother who preceded her in 1904) and a host of friends and
relatives.
Funeral services were conducted at the General Baptist
church at Round Prairie on Tuesday evening, February 22nd, by Rev. Alex
Pennington, after which the remains were taken by undertaker DeSelms to the
Hale cemetery and laid to rest. The
floral offerings and music were grand.
Rausenberger, George Rausenberger
Spirit of Democracy,
George Rausenberger, aged about 45 years, died suddenly in
Bellaire Tuesday.
The remains were brought to this place on the
Righter, Hazel Grinell* Righter, nee Thompson
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Citizen; 16 Nov 1916, p
10
MRS. JOHN
RIGHTER.
Mrs. Hazel Grinell* Righter, 29, wife of John Righter, died
of complications Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah
Thompson, 215 E. Beck-st. Besides her
parents and husband, one daughter and two brothers survive. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
residence. Burial in Union cemetery by
the Egan Co.
*Submitter's Note: On the death certificate this name was
spelled GRINNELL.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 11 Apr
1916
Word has been received by Cambridge friends of the death of
Frank Roe, age 4?,* at his home in Noble County, two miles south of Batesville
Monday morning after a lingering illness.
The funeral will be held Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, three brothers,
two daughters, and four sisters.
*Submitter’s Note: This ? digit was not readable in my copy of
the obituary. However on his death
certificate, the age is listed as 46 years 9 months and 15 days.
Schneider,
George Schneider
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, March 1916
Once again the Angel of Death has visited our midst and claimed one of our dear
ones. George Schneider was born August 12th, 1857 in
At the age of 15 years he united with
On September 25th, 1884, he was married to Letetia Jeffers. To this union were
born two sons, Everette A., at home and Walter G. who preceded him to the Great
Beyond 15 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving wife, one son,
an aged mother, one brother, 4 sisters: Mrs. Theodore Muelbach of
He was a kind and loving husband and father and ever ready to lend a helping
hand to his neighbors and friends.
Funeral was held Saturday morning. Short services were held at the home by Rev.
Gilmore of
It is hard to part with loved ones here on earth but we realize there will be
no separation in Heaven. Only a few short years and we will all be called to
meet him and form an unbroken family around the throne of God.
.
Call
not back the dear departed
Anchored
scfe where storme are o'er.
On
the border land we left him.
Soon
to meet and part no more
When
we leave this world of changes
When
we leave this world of care,
We
shall find our missing loved one
In
our Father's mansion fair.
.
We
miss thee from our home dear father
We
miss thee from thy place
A
shadow o'er our life is cast.
We
miss the sunshine of thy fcce
We
miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy
fond and earnest care
Our home
is dark without thee
We
miss thee everywhere.
.
Earth
has lost its look of gladness
Heaven
seems to us more bright
Since
the spirit of our dear one
Took
its 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 Savior, evermore.
A Niece, K. C. S.
.
CARD OF THANKS
.
We desire to thank all our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy
shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.
MRS.
GEORGE SCHNEIDER AND FAMILY
Schumacher,
Charles Schumacher [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., April 27,
1916]
Charles Schumacher, aged 66 years, died at his home on Maple
Avenue Tuesday night, April 18, 1916. Mr. Schumacher had been in bad
health with dropsy and heart trouble for some time. He was born in
In 1878 he was united in marriage to Margaret Glaser.
He leaves a wife and five children - Clement, Sylvester, Margaret Riesbeck, Leo
and Mary Schumacher and seven brothers. Deceased was a member of the Catholic
Church and an upright citizen. He resided in this community all his life. The
funeral will take place at the Catholic Church Saturday morning at 9:30
standard time with the interment being in the Church cemetery. Reverend
Francis Seeber will officiate.
Shafer, Isaac W. Shafer
Source: The
SHAFER, Isaac W., children
John C. Shafer and Mrs. P.L. Schaffer of
Smith, John Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
John Smith, aged 54 years, died at the infirmary Jan. 17, and
was removed by his friends and buried at the Woodsfield cemetery,
This leaves 16 inmates at
that institution, 7 men, 6 of whom are 70 years old and past, and 9 women, 5 of
whom are 70 and past.
Card of Thanks—We thank our
friends and the minister for the kindness and assistance rendered us during the
illness and death of our brother John Smith, who died
Sulsberger,
John Jacob Sulsberger [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio Thurs. , Oct. 5, 1916]
Dr. John Jacob Sulsberger, aged 44 years, died at his home
on Eastern Avenue Tuesday morning, September 26, 1916, at 9:30 o’clock after a
serious illness of a little over two weeks. He had been in rather indifferent
health for the past year or more, yet no serious alarm was felt until quite
recently, when spasmodic neuritis in a form baffling all medical skill attacked
his weakened constitution. He was born at
In early manhood he taught public school for a number of
years, but latter entered the Dental College of Northwestern University of
On December 29, 1901, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Diehl, with whom he established
and maintained a Christian home. To this home came two children, Diehl and
Harry.
Not only as a successful dentist but in Church and Sunday
school work, in politics and education, he was well known throughout the
County. He was at the time of his death president of the Woodsfield Board of
Education and Tuesday afternoon the schools were dismissed for the day out of
respect to him.
He leaves a wife and two sons, father and mother and several
brothers.
The funeral services were conducted at the home on
The procession, the largest in the history of our town,
passed between two rows of school children who assembled on Easter Avenue,
scattering flowers as a tribute to one who had proven his friendship for them
in life.
Interment in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Taylor, Carrie Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. R. W. Applegate was notified Friday evening of the death
of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Taylor who died at
Mrs. Applegate left Saturday morning for Swissvale where the funeral
would be held. After leaving
home word was received by Mr. Applegate that a brother of Mrs. Applegate had
also died.
Thompson, James Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of James Thompson who was drowned at
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Thompson of Laings
and was 32 years of age.
The parents and relatives have the sympathy of many friends in
Thornberry, Thomas E. Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas E. Thornberry of Beallsville died
He returned from his barn where he had been feeding his cow
and sat down in a chair and expired.
Deceased was an honest and upright man and a faithful member
of the
He leaves an aged companion and two daughters.
Tuttle, Willa Ann Burris, nee Tuttle
Source: Newspaper obituary dated October 1916
Died Sunday Mrs. Luther
Burris, aged 66, died at her home near Calais Sunday afternoon after a
lingering illness. Besides the husband
she is survived by two sons, Charles and William Burris, of Toronto, O., and
three daughters, Mrs. Tom Latta of Calais, Mrs. Lindsey Stallings of Sutherland
and Mrs. Forest Johnson of Tabor.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hines of Woodsfield, were
from the home Tuesday morning and burial was made in Calais Cemetery.
Source: The Telegraph [Bloomington, Indiana]; 14 Sep
1916
DEATHS OVER
IN BROWN COUNTY
Robert Voland, 25, a son of County Surveyor John Voland, is
dead of typhoid fever. He leaves a
widow and one child.
Weber, Barbara Weber nee Eckard
Spirit of Democracy,
Barbara Eckard was born in
About eighteen years ago she had her membership transferred to
the Buchanan Presbyterian church.
On
After a few days illness from pneumonia she passed away at her
home in Woodsfield on
Resides the husband there remains to mourn there are four
children—George W. and Charles E. of Woodsfield, Mrs. Clara Greenbank of
Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon
by the pastor, Rev. R. L. Ryall and the remains were laid to rest in
Weber,
Barbara Weber, (nee Eckard) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig]
Barbara Eckard was born in
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eckerd of
The funeral services were held in the home on Thursday at
one o’clock p.m. and was conducted by the Reverend R. L. Ryall, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, of which Church Mrs. Weber was a consistent member. The
remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Source: Sarah Mae Wilson’s obituary and Charles Wilson’s death certificate
An obituary for Charles was not found in the library
at Steubenville, Ohio, although in 2017 librarian Erika Grubbs noted: "We
are missing that time period for the daily and the other weekly."
The obituary for little Sarah Mae Wilson says:
Wilson, Sarah Mae Wilson
Source: The
Steubenville [Ohio] Weekly Gazette; Thursday, 8 Jun 1916
Sarah
Mae, six years [sic--year] old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson,
died Friday morning at 12:30 after several weeks of illness with measles and
pneumonia. The grief stricken family
have the deepest sympathy of the community, thus being the second death in the
family in the past three weeks, a brother Charles, having died of the same disease.
CHARLES WILSON
- DEATH CERTIFICATE
Ohio Deaths 1908-1953
Name Charles
Wilson
Event Type Death
Cause: Measles
Event Date 08
May 1916
Event Place Toronto,
Jefferson, Ohio
Residence Place Ohio
Gender Male
Age 2
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 07
Aug 1913
Birthplace Toronto,
Ohio
Burial Date 09
May 1916
Burial Place Toronto,
O.
Father's Name John
Griemm -- sic -- Grimm
Father's Birthplace Ohio
Mother's Name Emma
Wilson
Mother's Birthplace West
Virginia
Informant:
W.J. Wilson, Toronto, OH --- [THIS WOULD
BE HIS GRANDFATHER also seen as
William J. and as J. William Wilson]
Burial: 9 May
1916, Toronto, OH
Source: The
Steubenville [Ohio] Weekly Gazette; Thursday, 8 Jun 1916
Sarah
Mae, six years [sic--year] old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson,
died Friday morning at 12:30 after several weeks of illness with measles and
pneumonia. The grief stricken family
have the deepest sympathy of the community, thus being the second death in the
family in the past three weeks, a brother Charles,* having died of the same
disease.
*Submitter’s Note: An obituary for Charles Wilson (see
above) was not found in the library at
Steubenville. His death certificate
showed his parents as Emma Wilson and John Grimm. The informant was listed as W. J. Wilson of Toronto, Ohio, who I
believe would have been his grandfather William J. Wilson aka J. William
Wilson.
Wood, Bert Wood
Spirit of Democracy,
We were in error last week in stating that Bert Wood who died
We since learn that he leaves a wife but no children.
Yockey, Louis Yockey
Spirit of Democracy,
Louis Yockey, aged 85 years, a former resident of this county,
died at
A wife and several children are left.
Yoho, Jane Yoho nee Keylor
Source: The Spirit of
Democracy [
Mrs. Jane Keylor Yoho was born October 27, 1858, at
The funeral services were held in the Buchanan
Presbyterian Church at 11 o'clock Saturday February 5, 1916, the services were
conducted by the Rev. V.E. Willigs, of the First M. E. Church of Woodsfield,
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