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Horace NORMAN Obituaries
John L. GREGG Obituary
Barney HAFERTEPEN Obituary
Anna Catharine ZOELLNER Obituary
Margaret CAWLEY Obituary
Andrew J. McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
Dennis McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
Dorothy Mae McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
James McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
Margaret McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
Louise McGLAUGHLIN Obituary
Louisa MAY Obituary
Bertha LAUBACH Obituary
Frances CRAIG Obituary
Lydia BILLS Obituary
Ollie BAILEY Death Card
Samuel and Amanda BEAUCHAMP Obituaries
Colonel Lou J. BEAUCHAMP Obituary
DENNY Obituaries
Horace, son of Horace & Sarah Norman was born April 5, 1851, in
Butler County, Ohio. He came to Indiana with his family in the early 60's & made their
home near Germantown. On August 18, 1872, he was united in marriage to Ethelinda
Dickerson, to this union eight children were born; Mrs. E.E. Hebble, Mrs.
James Ammerman, Mrs. E. S. Waddell, Mrs. Charles Deeble, Mrs. Andrew
Burgess, John M., Charley & William Norman. About one year ago he became
ill & had been in failing health until Friday evening March 8th sitting in his
chair, he calmly passed away, at the age of 77 years, 11 months, 3 days. He
had been a member of the Methodist Church for over 40 years. He was the
last of a family of nine children all preceding him in death. Besides the wife and children he
leaves to mourn his loss 22 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Horace Norman, age 77, retired farmer & lifelong resident of Wayne County, died this evening
at 6:00 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Waddell, north of Mt. Auburn,
following a short illness. He is survived by the widow, Ethelinda, 5 daughters; Mrs. James
Ammerman & Mrs. Andrew Burgess of Cambridge City, Mrs. Charles Deeble of
Straughn, Mrs. E. S. Waddell, & Mrs. Elmer Hebble of Binghampton, New York; 2
sons, John and William Norman of Richmond; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Sunday 2:00 PM at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Waddell, in charge the Rev. A. L. Stamper of Springport. Burial will be in
South Lawn Cemetery in Dublin. The deceased was a member of the Straughn
Methodist Church.
John L. GREGG, born March 27, 1839 passed away at his home in Milford, IN
November 6, 1930, aged 91 years, 7 months and 10 days. Although in failing
health for several years, he was only bedfast five days. He was one of two
children born to William and Tabitha (Leslie) Gregg near Miltonville,
Butler County, OH. He was united in marriage to Mary Magdalene Creager on
April 8, 1868 in Darke County, OH. After marriage he moved to Indiana on
the farm known as the Gregg farm south of Milford, where they lived until
1899. They then located in Milford where he lived until his death. His
wife preceded him in death March 7, 1906.
He was a member of the primitive Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are
one son, William Gregg of Mount Gilead, OH; two daughters, Emma (Mrs.
Norman J. Groves) and Martha (Mrs. John Tom) of Milford, ten grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Another son, Edward, died January 12, 1930.
Funeral services were held at the home, with interment made in the Milford
cemetery.
July 5, 1892: A telegram was received this afternoon at 2:30 from Aurora,
Indiana, that BARNEY HAFERTEPEN was dead. Mr. Hafertepen was the well known Court Street shoe man and has a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of his death.
July 6, 1892: As stated exclusively in the Democrat of yesterday, BARNEY
HAFERTEPEN, one of Hamilton's best known business men, died shortly after 12
o'clock yesterday, at the home of his daughter, MRS. CARRIE SHIPPER, of
Aurora, Ind., from the effects of a cancer.
Background: Anna Catharine nee Buebenheim Zoellner
An Aged Resident Dead
One of the very oldest citizens of our city passed away Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. Her death was very sudden and unexpected. When in the
forepart of the winter she lay seriously sick with pneumonia and heart
trouble, no one expected the aged lady to rally, the disease combined with
old age seemingly making all recovery impossible. Contrary to the
predictions of all, she rallied and once more regained her strength, until
on Tuesday morning after a brief attack of her old trouble she fell
peacefully asleep.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Cawley, 84, one of the oldest and best-loved of Middletown's oldest residents, who died last night at her home, 810 Eighth avenue, will be held at the Holy Trinity Church Thursday morning at 8 o'clock.
Andrew J. McGlaughlin, proprieteor of a general store on Route Four at Excello, that was as familiar to the life of that village as the man who conducted it, died Monday morning. An illness of six weeks from
pneumonia was fatal to the quaint character who was well past 91 years old and was in excellent health until the fatal siege.
Dennis O. McGlaughlin, 74, a lifelong resident of this vicinity,
died at his home, 1336 Manchester Ave at 3:45 p.m. yesterday. Mr.
McGlaughlin had been in failing health for a year.
Dorothy Mae McLaughlin, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
McLaughlin, who lives on the Corson farm, south of this city, died this
morning at 2:10 o'clock after a short illness, aged 8 months and 24
days. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. B. F. McKinnon will conduct the services. The interment
will be in the Middletown cemetery.
James McLaughlin, age 36 years, died Sunday night at his home in Amanda,
of consuption.
For half a century the McLaughlin family escaped the hand of death
until Saturday morning when the first sorrow of loss was experienced in
the passing of the mother, Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin of Excello. Mrs.
McLaughlin was 69 years old and her demise breaks the unusual record
that the family has held up for a long period. She was the wife of
Andrew McLaughlin, who survives.
Mrs. Louise McLaughlin, aged 81, the venerable mother of Andrew
McLaughlin, of Amanda, died this morning at 9 o'clock after a short
illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Glordon at Darrtown.
She was well known in this city. The funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the M.E. church at Amanda when
Rev. Philip Trout will conduct the services. The interment will be in
the Amanda cemetery.
Mrs. Louisa May, 83, born and educated in Amanda, was found dead
yesterday at her residence, 185 Whitaker Ave., New Miami.
Mrs. Bertha Laubach, 1301 First Avenue, died at a hospital in
Cincinnati Saturday afternoon. She is survived by five children, Mrs.
Harry Daly, James, Herman, Mark and Miss Madeline Laubach, all of this
city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock from
the Holy Trinity Church, Father McNary officiating. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery with W.N. McCoy in charge.
Death claimed the life of Mrs. Frances Louise Craig, 96, oldest
resident of South Excello and life long resident of this vicinity, at
6:05 p.m. Thursday at her residence. Mrs. Craig had been in failing
health for the past four months and seriously ill the last two weeks.
The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Bills, who met an untimely death by being
hit with an automobile last Friday night, took place this morning at 8
o'clock from the Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Father E.P. Hickey
officiting. It was a large funeral and a very sad one, relatives and
friends alike being deeply grieved at the demise of this old and
respected woman. The floral offerings were very beautiful.
In Memory of Ollie Bailey
October 20, 1906
After a useful career spanning almost a century, Amanda Beauchamp,
died at her home in this city today at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Beauchamp was 97 years of age and has been a resident of Middletown for 80 years. She was the widow of Samuel Beauchamp. Her maiden name was Amanda Loring.
November 22, 1884
Mr. Samuel Beauchamp, an old resident of this city, died at his
residence on Second Street yesterday morning. He was 84 years old.
Fatally Stricken While on Lecture Tour-His Wonderful Life Which was a
Message of Sunshine
Everything possible for the cheer and comfort of Colonel Beauchamp
had been done by his Hamilton friends. The Rotary Club, of which he was
an enthusiastic and honored member, had sent a comforting message and
cheering flowers; Hamilton Lodge, No. 83, B.P.O. Elks, the only
fraternal organization of which he was a member, had sent his messages
and its flowers and ordered that nothing had been left undone for his
care and comfort. Friends had sent their messages, and if the final
hours were spent in consciousness, he knew that the heart of Hamilton
had gone out to him in his fatal illness.
Lou J. Beauchamp was a native of Cincinnati. He was born there on
January 14, 1851, and received his early education in the public schools
of that city. As a boy he came to Hamilton with his parents, and his
education was finished in the public schools of this city. But at the
age of only 14 years, Col. Beauchamp, took up the work of the printing
trade in the office of a Hamilton weekly newspaper. His success was
instantaneous, and before he had attained his majority, Col. Beauchamp
was the telegraph and news editor of the Cincinnati Daily Star, later
merged with the Cincinnati Times as the Cincinnati Times-Star. For
five years he was connected to several newspapers, but then an
unfortunate episode in his life occurred -- an episode which he never
sought to conceal -- he became the victim of liquor. But in the meantime,
Col. Beauchamp had married Miss Mellie Gardner of Hamilton, becoming his
wife, and through her devotion and faith he was won back to a life of
usefulness. It was then that he entered upon his brilliant career which
ended only when God called him from life to his eternal reward. At
first Col. Beauchamp became a temperance lecturer and in nineteen years
traveled over 900,000 miles in the United States, British America,
Mexico, Great Britain and Europe, always accompanied by his wife,
presenting the message of total abstinence.
May 11, 1929
Charles E. Denny, 77, native of this city and a member of one of the
pioneer families of the county, died at his home here, 220 South Main
Street, yesterday, after a short illness.
May 11, 1909
Death claimed another of our old and honored citizens when R. V. Denny, assistant superintendant of the southern division of the Miami and Erie answered the call to that better world this morning at his home
on East Second Street, just as the sun was peeping over the Eastern hills.
Middletown, Ohio, January 11, 1882
Miss Annie Denny, living east of the canal, died of consumption on
last Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the late home of
the deceased the day following, by the Rev. Warrington, and the remains
interred in the Middletown Cemetery. Miss Denny was beloved and
esteemed by all with whom she mingled in life, and their many friends
deeply sympathize with the family in this their great sorrow. She was
twenty years of age.
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Cambridge City, Indiana, March 8, 1927
Submitted byHelen Nichols Battleson
Submitted byKaren Anderson of Mesa, Arizona
BARNEY HAFERTEPEN was born in Hanover, Germany, November 21, 1836, and was the oldest son of D. HAFERTEPEN. His mother's maiden name was RUVE. The
deceased was educated in Germany, where he received a liberal education. With
his parents he came to America in 1848, the family settling in Cincinnati.
Here he served a two years' apprenticeship at the shoemaking trade, beginning
in his 13th year. He worked as a journeyman in Cincinnati until he came to
Hamilton in the year 1856.
On October 1, 1856, he commenced business on a small scale on Court street,
which business house he occupied up to the time of his death. In 1856 he married MISS PHILOMENA MAHLER. From this union nine children resulted, seven of whom, MRS. CARRIE SHIPPER, of Aurora, CHAS., W.G., E.B., GEORGE, IDA and LOUIS, all of this city, are living.
MRS. HAFERTEPEN died in 1880. In 1881 MR. HAFERTEPEN married BARBARA LEUS, daughter of WALTER LEUS, a well known citizen of this city. One child,
WALTER, the result of this marriage is living.
In 1871 the deceased was elected township treasurer filling that position for
two years. MR. HAFERTEPEN was never an office seeker and never cared for
political preferment. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church and a
member of the Catholic Knights of America and the Catholic Knights of Ohio. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Stephen's
Church.
As one of the pioneer business men of Hamilton, MR. HAFERTEPEN will ever be
remembered as an energetic, honest and capable business man. He always stood
high in business circles and all his life was considered one of our best
citizens. He had many good qualities of mind and heart and his death will be
sincerely regretted. He leaves behind him a record free from any blemish, as
he was invariably just and upright in all his acts and dealings.
Submitted by Susan Kellar Ratcliffe of
Delaware, Ohio
Born: May 1, 1814 in Kurchessen Cassill, Germany
Married: Henry Zoellner
Died: February 13, 1900 in Marysville, Ohio
Buried: Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Ohio
Anna Catharine Zoellner was born May 1st, 1814, in Halsdorf, Hessia,
Germany, where she was reared and educated, and where she lived most of her
life. There she was married to Henry Zoellner and there all her children,
ten in number, were born. In 1869, she and family emigrated for this
country and settled in Hamilton, Ohio, two years later her husband died and
left her to continue her pilgrimage alone. At Hamilton three of her
children died. In 1880 she came to this city and lived with her daughter,
Matilda Wagner, on South Chestnut Street. A little more than a year ago
her daughter, Mary Kandel, died, whom she now joins in the world beyond the
grave.
Mrs. Zoellner was a very robust and strong person, physically, far above
the average. She was during her whole life a constant and consistent
member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and lived in Christian peace and
harmony with all around her, doing many kind acts of Christian benevolence
and mercy quietly and unostentatiously. For years she has been resignedly
awaiting her end, and now at last she calmly passed over with sure hope of
a glorious resurrection and a never-ending life of unalloyed happiness in
her Savior's kingdom of glory.
She attained the high old age of 85 years, 9 months and 12 days, and
leaves six children; Valentine Zoellner, Mrs. John Coleman, Mrs. Horst and
Mrs. Wagner, of this city; Mrs. George Yeachle, of Hamilton; also two
step-sons, one at Hamilton, the other at Sandusky. She leaves also a
sister in St. Paul, Minn., 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral services take place on Friday as follows; 1:30 at the house,
2 at the church (sun time) and will be conducted by the pastor, F.W.
Abicht. All friends are cordially invited to attend.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
The body has been taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. John Kinder, 88 Eighth Avenue, where it will remain until the funeral hour. Mrs. Cawley died as a result of complications following a brief illness. She had been a resident of Middletown most of her life, coming here when a little girl.
She is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. John Kinder, Mrs. Margaret Fleming and Mrs. John Russell, all of Middletown; Mrs. Thomas Harmon, Mrs. Charles Scheu, Mrs. George Yeagle and James
Welch, all of Hamilton; Mrs. Richard Cawley of Michigan; James Cawley of Dayton and Thomas Graham of Franklin, and many other relatives and friends.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Andrew J. McGlaughlin, 91, Operated Store in Village Until Recent Illness
Born in Amanda, he often said he knew every inch of the ground in that vicinity and evry person who lived in the village during his long lifetime. By young and old, he was hailed as "Andy", and his personality made his store one of the popular spots in the village.
It was only in the last 16 years that he was a storekeeper, spending most of his life in the papermaking trade at the Harding Mill. In 1924, when he was boss finisher of the mill, he decided to retire, but he soon
became restless and within the year had opened his store along the highway across from the paper mill and at the foot of the hill where he lived 65 years. The McGlaughlin homestead, on top of the ridge
overlooking Dicks Creek, has been a landmark for several generations.
Named Andrew Jackson, after one of America's Democratic patriots, he was a staunch Democrat and enjoyed many an argument over politics. Reared in the Methodist Church, of Amanda, he was one of its faithful members.
Survivors are three daughters, Miss Anna McGlaughlin, who lived with her father, Mrs. Mary O'Donnell, of Franklin, and Mrs. Laura Youker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, eight sons Calvin, Truman and Austin McGlaughlin of Dayton; Hiram, Henry, Ebenezer, Perce and Richard McGlaughlin of this
city; 45 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs.
James Craig, of Excello.
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McGlaughlin, pioneers of
Butler County, he was born in Excello and had resided in Middletown for
36 years. He had been employed by the Barklow Electric Company for 35
years as a tool clerk. He worked until he became ill a month ago.
Survivors are the widow, May; a daughter. Mrs. Clara Louise
Endebrock of this city; a sister, Mrs. Lou May of New Miami and two
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Joseph R. Baker and sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup
officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at thhe
funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin Dies At Excello Leaves Thirteen Children
Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin reared a large family of thirteen children
and death has been absent during the years that the family has ben
increased by 36 grandchildren. The children who survive are Mrs. Esther
Huffman, Mrs. Laura Yuker, Mrs. Mary O'Donnell, Hiram, Annie, Truman,
John, Henry, Ebenezer, Percy and Richard.
Mrs. McLaughlin was a native of Ireland but had long made her
home in this section. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Preceding her in death were a daughter, Mrs. Lyda Kuntz; a brother,
Dennis McLaughlin and a sister, Mrs. BerthaLaubach, all of
Middletown. Her husband Herman, died in 1944.
Surviving are two sons, Arthur and Charles Berry, both of Dayton.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Webb Funeral Home in Hamilton.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Mrs. Craig was born in North Excello, November 15, 1855, the
daughter of John Thorton and Louisa Ruch McGlaughlin. Her father
built the Methodist Church in Amanda and Mrs. Craig, then a small child
carried water to the men during construction of the edifice. She was
the oldest member of the church and was active in all its activities
until her illness.
She was the widow of James, who with a daughter, Mrs. Irene Stevens,
preceded her in death. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ora Ward of this city, Mrs. Jess
Shreve and Mrs. Margaret Miller, both of Excello, and Mrs. Robert Baxter
and Mrs. Milton Hiteshue, both of Hamilton; four sons, John Thorton and
Raymond Elwood Craig , both of Excello, Paul of this city, and William
Henry Craig of Hamilton, 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and
four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Riggs Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7
to 10 p.m., Sunday. Afternoon Monday the body will be aken to the Amanda
Methodist Church to lie in state until time of service at 2:30 p.m. The
Rev. William Ballinger will officiate and burial willbe in Woodside Cemetery.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Submitted by [email protected]
Date of Birth September 2,1904
Date of Death June 30, 1959
Clergyman officiating Rev. Edward Treadway
Final resting place Millville Cemetery in Millville, Ohio
Funeral conducted at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
After Ninety-Seven Years Mrs. Amanda Beauchamp Gives Up Life's Struggle
She was the oldest resident in Butler County
She came here a sprightly young lady and has lived to see Middletown
grow from a struggling hamlet on the banks of the turbid Miami to a
flourishing and populous city.
Those who knew her in her early days have long been laid in their
graves. The incidents of other years clustered around memor's wreath as
she traveled the last span of life, and the contrasts between then and
now caused her to realize that the world was indeed progressing.
For ten years she has been alone in her home cared for by Mrs.
Myers. She lived to bury all her children save Mrs. Meserole, who
resides in New York.
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
LIFE'S END CAME FOR HIM IN MILFORD FRIDAY NIGHT
As the result of Col. Beauchamp's trip to Europe he wrote his first
book, "What the Duchess and I saw in Europe", written in his quaint
style, and which attained a large sale.
From the start, Col. Beauchamp became one of the pioneers of the
chautauqua movement in the United States, and as this movement increased
in scope and influence, Col. Beauchamp became a leading factor in the
progress. The organization which sprang up in support of the chautaqua
movement elicited the earnest support of Col. Beauchamp, and his
counsel was often sought.......(additional page of information continues)
Submitted by Carolyn Lacey
Since his early childhood Mr. Denny was a worker and leader in
business, financial, civic and fraternal affairs of this section and
served his city in public office and as an outstanding citizen. He was actively interested in the management of the Denny Lumber Company, on First Avenue, until a few days before his death and was not
considered in critical condition until a short time before the end came.
Mr. Denny was born November 19, 1852, the son of John and Peggy
Denny, in the old home of the family, then standing on the ground now
occupied by the Middletown Public Library.
In November, 1877, he married Augusta Wampler, daughter of the late
Dr. and Mrs. G.A. Wampler. To this union the following children, all
whom survive him were born: Charles Wampler Denny, president of the Barkelew Electric Company;
Mrs. John B. Tytus, Mark E. Denny, and George E. Denny. The last sons were associated with their father for years in the conduct of the Denny Lumber Company.
Mr. Denny's first connection in Middletown was a clerical one with W.B. Ogelsby Paper company. Later he entered the service of the Oglesby-Barnitz Bank and remained with that institution for 15 years, most of that time as cashier. In 1855 (sic), Mr. Denny and George C. Jacoby, now deceased , founded the lumber company which was Mr. Denny's vital interest until his death. Some years later Mr. Denny purchased his partner's interest and later his sons became members of the firm.
In his earlier career Mr. Denny was active as an officer of the Middletown Gas and Electric Company. He served the community as a member of the city council in earlier years and also served for a lengthy period as a clerk and president of the Middletown Cemetery Association. He held the latter position at the
time of his death.
Mr. Denny had been a Mason for more than half a century. It was with keen regret that he was unable to attend a meeting of the local lodge last week, when six Middletown men who had been Masons for fifty
years or more, were presented medals by Ohio Masonry. Mr. Denny's medal was taken to him at his home, where he was ill. He was a member of the board of trustees under whose administration the present Masonic temple was constructed here.
In his later life Mr. Denny gave the management of his affairs to others to some extent and used what time he felt he could spare in travelling. Three weeks ago he returned from a trip to the Pacific coast and other points.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery.
Old and Honored Resident of This City Passes Away
The deceased was born, reared and educated in this city where he spent his whole life, he being identified with the Miami and Erie canal for the past 50 years, and was known and respected by a majority of the
people of this city.
Mr. Denny was a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father. His home was his happiness and he was with his family every possible moment he could. He was a splendid neighbor, a good citizen and a booster for
Middletown at all times.
He has been ailing for some time. His strong and rugged constitution always bore him well in hand. He knew little sickness and never complained. When the time came for him to depart he was ready
and passed away as quietly as though he was going into a sound sleep.
Four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father.
The funeral services will be held from the residence on East Second
Street at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. The interment will be made in the
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