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1876
Agin, Jacob Agin
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Agin of Green township died
on the 16th
ult, in his 66th year, of
Spinal disease.
Alexander, Andrew A. Alexander
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In
Alexander, Jeffie Alexander
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sabbath, the 18th
inst, of brain disease, Jeffie Alexander, infant
child of W. M. and Oletta Alexander, of Woodsfield,
aged 1 year, 1 month and 21 days.
Amos, Mrs. McComas Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of McComas Amos, of
Burr’s Mills, died on Thursday of last week of pneumonia, and her remains were
interred in the cemetery at
Archibald, John Archibald
Spirit of Democracy,
John Archibald, aged eighty-four years, a well known
citizen of
He was buried on Monday, with the honors of Masonry, of
which fraternity he was a valued member.—Noble County Republican, 1st
inst
Atkinson, C. S. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died at his residence on
The deceased was born in
When thirty-six years of age he removed to Owen County,
Indiana, where he resided eighteen years; from thence he removed to Edgar
County, Illinois. He remained there three years.
Having reared a large and healthy family, he decided to
remove to a country where land was cheap, so that his children could procure
homes and make an honest living. He removed with his family to this state in
1858, opened and improved a farm and hast accumulated
considerable property.
The deceased was a man full of energy and perserverance, a kind neighbor and an excellent citizen.
About two years ago the deceased was taken with a dangerous malady. While in
his moods he would greatly misuse himself and was a great anxiety to his
children who kept a vigilant watch over him. He was confined to his bed about
five weeks and had every attention and care possible. On the 14th of
December he departed from this life, and took on that sleep that knows no
waking.
The community has lost an honest worker, a true and tired
citizen, and his family a dearly beloved member. His aged wife has in her
bereavement the sincere condolence of the entire community.
Baker, Isaac Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Isaac Baker, who resided on Cranes nest Creek, two miles
South of this place, was struck with palsy one day
last week and died the evening of the 23d. inst.
Baker, Sarah Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
On the 12th inst, Mrs. Sarah Baker, relict of
Isaac Baker, deceased, aged about 51 years.
Barnard, James Barnard
Barnard, Henry Barnard
Spirit of Democracy,
James and Henry Barnard, killed by the boiler explosion
were buried on the 28th ult.
The funeral was largely attended.
Barnes, Abel Barnes
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Abel Barnes of Barnesville, died on the 20th
inst, aged 81 years
He located in that neighborhood 60 years ago and helped
clear some of the land on which the town stands.
Barnes, Vachel Barnes
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Vachel Barnes, formerly a
resident of this county, died in
His remains were interred with the honors of Masonry at
Barnesville, this county, 23d ult.
Barnum, Frank Barnum
Spirit of Democracy,
Strange Fullfiment
of A Dream
Mr. Frank Barnum, of Barnum’s
Hotel,
He dreamed of being attacked
by two men, who struck him savagely on the head. Then the phantom of a young
Spanish lady whom he had known in
He arose, he thought, and
attempted to pick up the blood-stained picture, but as he approached it also
vanished.
The strange dream so
impressed him that he wrote about it to his wife.
The letter was dated the 6th
of October and between that day and the next he was killed. His murder was
effected by repeated blows on the head—a strange fulfillment of his dream.—
Mr. Barnum was born in
Beardmore, John Beardmore
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Beardmore of
Barnesville, died the 25th ult, aged 90
years.
His remains were interred at
Belt, Nancy Belt
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday evening, the 9th inst, of
Consumption, Mrs. Nancy Belt, of this township, Center, aged 62 years, 8 months
and 22 days.
The funeral took place on Sunday the 11th inst.
Bishop,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nancy Bishop of Somerton,
Bishop, Nathaniel Bishop
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In
Blattler, Christian Blattler
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Christian Blattler, of
Bloss, G. M. D. Bloss
Spirit of Democracy,
The engineer of the train saw him on the track and blew the
whistle, but Mr. Bloss apparently not hearing the
signal, remained on the track. The air brake was used ineffectually. Mr. Bloss’s skull was crushed, and both legs broken. The
accident occurred near his own house, and he was recognized by the railroad men
and carried home.
The deceased had been connected with the Cincinnati
Enquirer for 22 years, and was prominent authority among Democratic politicians
for his statistics. He was a warm personal friend and admirer of Hon.
Pendleton, and although a steadfast supporter of the Democratic Party and an
earnest worker in its behalf, he never held office. Five years ago he was a
candidate for Congress, but failed to be elected owing to the lukewarmness of his partisans.
He was in his fiftieth year, and was born in
He leaves a wife and four children.
Bottenfield, Isaac Bottenfield 2nd obit
Barnard, James Barnard 2nd obit
Barnard, Henry Barnard 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Three Killed and Five Wounded
Frightful Mangling of Their Bodies
The Mill and Machinery Blown To Fragments
Full Particulars of The
Shocking Accident
On Thursday last our people were startled from their usual
quietness by the news that the boiler of the Portable Mill of Isaac Bottenfield and others had exploded and killed and wounded
a number of people.
Thursday afternoon, in company with Mr. William F. Okey, we repaired to the scene of the disaster on the farm
of Mr. James Barnard, Sr., on Little Muskingum creek, eight miles from
Woodsfield.
AT MRS. BARNARDS
Before reaching the creek we came to the house of Mrs. Delila Barnard, the fond mother of two boys, James and
Henry, who had been almost instantly killed by the explosion. Fully one hundred
of the neighbors from miles around had gathered there to mingle their tears
with hers and to try to console her in some way in the hour of her overwhelming
trouble. In the house lay her two boys, mangled, bruised, scalded and cold in
death.
From there we proceed to the ground one fourth of a mile
further and learned the following particulars concerning
THE EXPLOSION
At
The following comprises a list of
THE KILLED
Isaac Bottenfield, of
James Barnard,
aged 16 years, son of Mrs. Delila Barnard, was
carrying water and was close to the boiler, was blown fully 10 rods across a
deep gully into a corn field where he was found dead.
Henry Barnard,
aged 14 years, son of Mrs. Delila Barnard, engaged in
carrying water, was about 30 feet from the boiler when it blew up; one of his
legs was broken, a piece of iron cut a deep gash on the left side of his nose
into his head; another piece struck him in the back cutting almost through, also
badly scalded. He survived 2 ½ hours and remained conscious to the last.
THE WOUNDED
James Barnard, Sr., near whose house the mill was set, had
been to supper and, on his way back up the run to his tobacco patch, stopped at
the mill to converse a few moments, and had just taken a seat on some lumber in
front of the boiler when it exploded. He was thrown about 10 feet against a
pile of lumber; received a deep cut in the back of his head, was terribly
scalded on the left side of his face and body and had both legs broken and
mashed between the knee and ankle and the other about the ankle joint. When we
saw him he was sleeping, and had informed friends about him a short time before
that he was not suffering. His recovery is considered doubtful.
His son James Barnard, Jr., who was with him at the mill,
lay in the same room. He had been severely scalded on his face and body, and
injured by being struck on the body, but was able, for a few moments at a time,
to rise and walk about the house.
John T. Hendricks was knocked off a pile of lumber across a
run and was found with his head sticking in the bank; was also considerably
scalded about the face, but was able to walk home the same evening.
Samuel Roth, off bearer, was scalded considerably about the
face and shoulders.
Thomas Bever, of
NARROW ESCAPES
J. B. McGarry, head sawyer, was
some 50 feet distant from the mill handing up lumber to be piled. The
concussion knocked him down, and although pieces of iron, wood, boards and
posts flew thick about him he escaped uninjured.
Three young ladies, Samantha J. Hendricks, Lucinda Barnard
and Mary I. Hendricks, were sitting on a log about 25 feet from the mill when
the explosion took place. One half of the boiler, with the flue pipes attached,
passed over and within two or three feet of their heads, and struck about 25
feet below them, down the run.
THE WRECK
A more complete wreck never was seen in this part of the
country, and it would be a hard matter for any one to even imagine one nearer annililation.
The largest part of the boiler, weighing from 800 to 1000
pounds was carried fully 50 feet down the run in the direction of Mr. Barnard’s
house. The engine shaft was thrown 75 feet down the run, passed through a rail
fence and truck in a lane near the house. The fire-box, or ash pan, was thrown
50 feet up the run into a corn field. The engine was thrown about 40 feet West from the mill and struck between the ends of some logs.
It was broken and twisted into a hundred different shapes. The fly wheel was
completely destroyed. The furnace door, an oil can and the safety valve
weighing between two and three hundred pounds, were blown 75 yards in a
The shed over the mill, forty feet in length, was
completely demolished, not even a post was left except the log carriage and a
small lath saw, the latter standing there on a skeleton frame. The force of the
explosion was so terrific and swept the ground where the engine and boiler had
stood so completely and thoroughly, that one unacquainted with their location
was obliged to inquire where they had been. We heard the inquiry made a number
of times while we were there.
THE OWNERS
The mill was owned by Isaac Bottenfield,
J. B. McGarry, Philip Voegeler
and Frederick Tubaugh. It was purchased by them of
Mr. John Huth, of
CONDITIONS BEFORE THE EXPLOSION
There are reasons without number assigned for the
explosion, and we present them with other matters pertaining thereto for the
consideration of our readers.
About two weeks since the boiler had become partly filled
with sediment from the dirty water they were obliged to use, which became so
encrusted and hardened that the workmen could not loosen it. They put into the
boiler a quantity of oil and oak bark, started a fire and boiled the whole, but
failed to loosen the encrusted part.
The first of last week they filled the boiler and commenced
work. Some insist that the gas formed by the oil caused the explosion. Again,
it is claimed that the steam gauge could not be made to mark 100 pounds
pressure, fire up as much as they would, and that at one time the mill stopped
when the gauge marked 100 pounds was indicated, generally, there might have
been a pressure at the time of hundreds of pounds, and the safety valve not
being in good order, the only vent the confined steam had was through
explosion.—
Again the cold water pump was out of order and they had
been troubled with it considerably that day, and, possibly, while out of order,
the water in the boiler had dried up, and when the pump had been repaired and
cold water let in, that caused the explosion.
Let the cause be what it may, it has brought death and
sorrow to a number of worthy families and people in this county, and in their
bereavement and troubles they have the heart-felt sympathies of all.
Bottenfield, Isaac Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Isaac Bottenfield
took place at
of the 27th ult.
The religious services were conducted by Rev. Thomas West.
Friends from Woodsfield,
All places of business in
Boyer, Mrs. Boyer
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
[
A sudden death occurred in our neighborhood on
the 12th, Mrs. Boyer, and aged lady, of 76 years old, who had lost
her eye sight about five years ago, while getting out of bed, fell dead on the
floor. A little child in the room saw her fall, and ran immediately to inform
its parents what it had seen. But when they entered life was extinct.
Brock, Geo. Brock
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Geo. Brock, an inmate of the
His remains were taken to
Burkhalter, Mariah Burkhalter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, June 29th, in
In November 1871, Mrs. Burkhalter
had an apoplectic stroke and was helpless from that time to the date of her
decease.
Burkhead,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Magdalena Burkhead, of
Seneca township, died on Wednesday, the 8th
inst.
Buskirk, Samuel D. Buskirk
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 10th inst, Samuel D. Buskirk, of
The funeral took place on the 11th.
He had resided on the farm where he died for a period of 54
years.
Spirit of Democracy,
Gen. Butler’s wife, who died Saturday last, was warmly
esteemed by everyone who knew her as a most worthy wife, mother and friend.
Throughout her husband’s turbulent career she has been
followed by all of his friendships and touched by none of his enmities.—
Thousands who have never sympathized with Gen. Butler in
anything will unite to-day, when reading the account of her death, in sincere
sympathy for her loss.—N. Y. Tribune
Spirit of Democracy,
A two years old child of Joseph Butler, of Colerain
township, was choked to death on last Saturday by a grain of coffee
accidentally becoming lodged in its windpipe.—St. Clairsville
Gazette, 14th inst.
Spirit of Democracy,
Hiram Caldwell, an old pioneer of the
Campbell, James B. Campbell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. James B. Campbell, an attorney of the Belmont Bar, died
at his home in St. Clairsville, the 5th
inst. of pneumonia.
Caperton, Allen T. Caperton
Spirit of Democracy,
Carter, Infant Carter
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of David M. Carter of this place, died of diphtheria on Monday the 14th
inst.
Cline, David Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
David Cline, a resident of Low Gap,
Cline, Stacy Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—March 4th, in
In the person of the deceased the community
loose a highly esteemed friend, in whom was found an example of moral,
religious and charitable virtue.
Cline, Young daughter Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday, the 17th inst, a little daughter of
Mr. Charles Cline, of Cochranville, this county, aged about three years, fell
out of a wheel-barrow over the river bank. The bank was very steep where she
went over, but she did not complain of being hurt.
Monday morning, the 19th inst, she complained
some and about
Collins, Young son Collins
Spirit of Democracy,
A little son of Mr. Francis Collins, of
Cowgill, Isaac Cowgill
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac Cowgill, in the 37th
year of his age, and unmarried, died at the residence of his brother, Joseph,
near
Henderson, Mary Henderson
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mary, daughter of Merinda
Henderson (widow) died of typhoid fever, at the residence of her mother, near
She was about 26 years of age.
Cox, Lucinda B. Cox
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, the 21st day of May, 1876, at
her home in Gallia county,
Dearest sister, gone forever
From this
world of care and woe,
That which bound us death has severed,
Calm and
peaceful didst thou go
May’s sun and vernal flowers
Saw the
gently pass to rest,
Now the cause that friendship gathers,
Grows and
blossoms on thy breast. M. G.
Cox, Rebecca Cox
Spirit of Democracy,
On the 6th inst, of Consumprion,
Rebecca, wife of E. B. Cox, of Clarington, this county, aged about 56 years.
Curtis, Albert Curtis
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Curtis, son of Judge Curtis of
The shooting grew out of a difficulty about Curtis getting
on hay land.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Newport township,
Mr. Davenport formerly resided in
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sabbath day, the 13th inst, at his
residence in Woodsfield, of Bright’s disease of the
kidneys, George H. Davenport, aged 51 years 8 months and 6 days.
The funeral ceremonies took place yesterday, the 14th
inst.
Davis, Jenkens Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
Jenkens Davis, a coal miner in
the banks of Sunfish creek, died at the county infirmary on Friday, the 10th
inst.
Day, Edward Day
Spirit of Democracy,
In Memoriam—Of Mr. Edward Day,
who died
Mr. Day was born and grew up to manhood in
It would be a pleasing task to delineate the distinguished
traits of Mr. Day’s character; but space will not permit.
Suffice it to say, that they who knew him best, esteemed
him most.—Taking all the elements of his character, his patience, and indominitable perserverance, his
high aim as a Christian and his desire to advance society, made him an ornament
in the circle where he moved. The lessons of his life are still speaking in the
depths of many a spirit.
He leaves a widow and five children to mourn his
irreparable loss. But the bright assurance that he has joined the immortal land
beyond the river where they may meet him again, should soothe their sorrow and
reconcile them to their sad bereavement.
Day,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr.
Devine, Mr. James Devine
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
In March 1868 the body of an unknown man was
found in the Ohio River, near the mouth of Opossum creek, in
About ten days ago, nearly eight years since
the body was found, a son of the Probate Judge, of this county, was looking
over a lot of articles found upon persons upon whom inquests had been held, and
when examining the aforesaid pocket book found this ticket:
STEAMER ARGOSY
Trip No._______ Dec. 31st,
1867
Mr. Jas. Devine
HAS PAID ONE DECK PASSAGE
To Vicksburgh.
Scott, Clerk
.
There is nothing on the
ticket to show where the holder took passage.
Dillion, Mrs. John Dillion
Spirit of Democracy,
February 15, 1876
On Monday, the 7th, Mrs. Dillion, wife of Dr. John Dillion,
of Woodsfield, aged 34 years. The funeral ceremonies took place on the 9th
inst.
Dillon, Jacob Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Jacob Dillon, of
Dillon, Nannie R. Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Clarington, October 23, Nannie
R., daughter of Peter and Julia A. Dillon, aged 2 years and 8 months.
Dearest Nannie, thou
hast left us,
And your loss we deeply feel;
But `tis God that hath
bereft us—
He can all our sorrows heal.
.
Again we hope to meet our Nannie,
When the day of life is fled;
Then in Heaven with joy to greet her,
Where no farewell tear is
shed. ANNIE E. HOWELL
Dillon. Mr. Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
We learn that a man named Dillon was sun-struck on the 19th
inst, while hoeing corn near Greenbrier, this county, and died within two
hours.
Dyer, Young daughter Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Republican, 15th inst—Drowned—A
little four-year-old daughter of Covey Dyer was drowned at
She was playing along the banks of Wolf Run, near Jenning’s store, fell in, and was discovered and taken out
very shortly thereafter, but no intelligent effort made to resuscitate the
little darling until an hour after, when it was to late.
Eddy, Goin Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of the little boy, Goin
Eddy, who was drowned at Cochransville, the 7th
inst, was found about a mile and a half below that place on Saturday evening
the 8th.
Eddy, Nimrod Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
Nimrod Eddy, of Barnesville, the man who shot himself in
the head while out hunting a short time since, died the 7th inst.
Edwards, Michael Edwards Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Michael Edwards, Sr., who resided in Moundsville,
He had voted at every presidential election from the
formation of the Government to the present time.
Ensley, James Ensley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. James Ensley, a resident of Perry township,
died on the 1st inst.
Ensley, Levi Ensley
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 18th inst, of Consumption,
Levi Ensley, of Perry township, aged 30 years.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death
timely came with friendly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade
it bloom forever there.
Fearing, Mrs. Henry Fearing
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Henry Fearing, of Harmar,
died Sunday, and was buried Monday.—[d.
She was about 75 years of age and had been a citizen of Harmar for a great many years.—Marietta Times
Feiock, Adolphena Feiock
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Feiock, wife of Mr. George Feiock, of Miltonsburg, this
county, died on Saturday, the 25th inst.
The funeral took place on Monday, the 27th inst.
[submitters note*** Her first name
was Adolphena. She was born in
Finley, William Finley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Finley, who lived near
Ford, Oldest Child Ford
Spirit of Democracy,
We learn that the oldest child of William and Annie Ford of
Foster, Young Daughter Foster
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of Jacob Foster, of
A contusion in the back of her neck indicates that some
violence had been committed.—Barnesville Enterprise
Gibson, William E. Gibson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William E. Gibson, a merchant of
The act is attributed to recurrence of insanity caused by
loosing heavily on tobacco investments.
Giffen, William Giffen
Spirit of Democracy,
Departed this life in
The U. P. Church was his choice and he lived a consistent
member thereof.
His funeral was attended by numerous relations and
acquaintances.
He leaves a widow and four children to mourn his loss.
Peace to his ashes. S.S.
Gray, Sarah Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 19th inst, Mrs. Sarah Gray,
wife of Mr. Lewis Gray, of Green township, this
county.
Gregg, R. R. Gregg
Spirit of Democracy,
R. R. Gregg, a well known citizen of Barnesville, died
Tuesday after a long illness, of typhoid fever.
He leaves a wife and three children.—
Griffee, Young daughter Griffee
Spirit of Democracy,
Child Killed—Last Friday evening a little girl five years
old, daughter
of Frederick Griffee, living with William Catlett, of
Kennonsburg, was killed instantly by a pile of
fencing boards.
The boards were ricked up against
an outhouse in Catlett’s yard, and a little one while playing around them,
conceived the idea of climbing to the top of the building over the boards, and
in attempting to do this, pulled them over, and in their fall she was crushed
to death.
Hance, Kinsey Hance
Spirit of Democracy,
Kinsey Hance, brother of our
townsmen, George and Thomas Hance, died at Plymouth,
Washington county, Ohio, recently in the 65th year of his age.—
He was well known to many of our older readers in this
vicinity, having lived in the neighborhood about twenty years.—
Hanna, Young Children Hanna
Spirit of Democracy,
The family of Mr. Norton Hanna, of German
township, have met with a sad bereavement.
Five of their children have died of diphtheria within the
past few weeks, and one or two more are yet sick with this terrible disease.
The ages of the children deceased were respectively,
nineteen, seventeen, thirteen, eleven and four.—Cadiz Sentinel 8th inst
Hardesty, Mrs. Jas. Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Hardesty, wife of Mr. Jas. Hardesty, of
Hare, Richard Hare
Spirit of Democracy,
Richard Hare, in former years well known in Barnesville and
vicinity, died at the residence of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Hare, of
this place, Friday morning of last week. [
He was over seventy years of age.—
Havely, Jane Havely
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—January 25th, at her
residence, near
Mrs. Havely was respected by all
who knew her; she was a kind and affectionate mother. The influence of her good
council, will ever abide with her bereaved children. She was in feeble health
some two years, previous to her decease. Though her suffering was intense, she
bore it with great patience. A few days previous to her death she told her
friends she had faith in the Lord and was willing to consign herself to him.
About
Without a struggle her Spirit past from its tenement of
clay, into the chariot of
Heed, Abraham Heed
Spirit of Democracy,
Abraham Heed, a highly respected citizen of this county,
died at his home near
Hines, John Hines
Spirit of Democracy,
The night of the 16th inst, at Bellaire, an
Englishman named William Hardy shot and killed a fellow countryman by the name
of John Hines.
Hardy was taken to St. Clairsville
and confined in jail.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—George Hobbs, one of the oldest citizens of Sunsbury township, died the
morning of December 31st, of dropsy of the heart.
He was a man whom to know was to love, and the needy were
never allowed to pass his door unrelieved.
He lives a consistent member of the M. E. Church and in
death evidenced to all that Christ was able to save unto the ultermost, even in the dying hour. C.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 2d inst, in
The funeral took place on the 4th inst. Some
time since Mr. Holland was struck on the nose by a stick of wood flying up
against it; afterwards his nose inflamed and he was taken with something like
lock jaw, accompanied by severe cramps, which caused his death.
Hopton, Edward Hopton
Spirit of Democracy,
In
The funeral took place on Sunday, the 23d ult.
Hoskinson, Mrs. Archibald Hoskinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, the 29th inst,
Mrs. Hoskinson, wife of Mr. Archibald Hoskinson, of Woodsfield.
Hubbard, C. S. Hubbard
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. C. S. Hubbard, a resident of
Huffman, Nancy Huffman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, the 12th inst, in Perry township, this county, Mrs. Nancy Huffman, wife of Jacob
Huffman, aged __ years. [age-76y, 2m, 19d]
Hummel, Elizabeth Hummel
Spirit of Democracy,
Death of a Centenarian—Mrs. Elizabeth Hummel, mother-in-law
of Martin Fink, of this place, died on Monday [
She was a native of
Jackson, Mrs. Samuel Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jackson, wife of Mr. Samuel Jackson, of Woodsfield,
died of typhoid fever on the 7th inst.
Jenkins, Adam Jenkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Jenkins, of
Johnson, Mrs. Andrew Johnson
Spirit of Democracy,
The widow of ex-president Andrew Johnson died here last
night [
She had never fully recovered from the shock caused by the
sudden death of her husband.
Johnson, Young daughter Johnson
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of George C. Johnson, of
The lighted [sic-lightening] struck her on the head, passed
down her body and right leg, completely tearing off the foot at the ankle.
Johnston, Mary C. Johnston
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At her residence in this
place on the 20th inst, Mrs. Mary C. Johnston, aged 34 years, 1
month and 20 days.
Johnston, Robert Johnston
Spirit of Democracy,
[
Robert Johnston died this morning at 4 o’clock, of cancer.—
The cancerous tumor was
located on the right breast, and began over twenty years ago, as a small tumor,
which grew little or none, for many years. About a year ago he consulted five
regular physicians of this and
Disappointed in his expectations of regular practice, he
did what so many do under similar circumstances—resorted to the empirical
practice for advice. For about six months past, he has been treated by Esquire Nalley who used caustics on the tumor. He will be buried
tomorrow in the M. E. cemetery here.
He has resided in Center township,
this county, for many years. He was about
70 years of age at time of death and a member of the M. E. Church.— He was a good
citizen and an agreeable neighbor. His
aged wife survives him.
Johnston, William Johnston Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Johnston, Sr., an old resident of this county,
died at his home in this place on Monday, the 3d inst.
Keast, John Keast
Spirit of Democracy,
John Keast, an old citizen of
Supposed to have been instant death of
heart disease. His age was 80 years.—
Kerr, Harriet Kerr
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, the 19th inst., Mrs. Harriet
Kerr, wife of Mr. Geo. Kerr aged about 32 years.
The funeral took place at
King,
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth King, wife of Nicholan King of near Sarahsville
has created an intense excitement in the community. Suspicions of foul play were entertained and
the body was exhumed and Coroner H. J. Downey held an inquest over the
remains. A large number of witnesses
were examined and the jury returned a verdict to the effects of a poisonous
dose of strychnine administered by her husband. The stomach was sent to
Mr. King was arrested and his examinations
is in progress as we go to press.
Koontz, Mattie Koontz
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 16th inst, at Somerton,
The death of Mattie Koontz, though long expected, will make
many sad hearts. For years she has been suffering from a painful affliction
which she has borne with a fortitude amounting to heroism.
Mattie was a beautiful lady; beautiful not only in the
symmetry and radiance of her features, but beautiful in a kind and loving
heart, a bright and cheerful disposition and in gentle and winning manners.
Her suffering was such that life must have been a grievous
burden to her, and yet we say the last “Farewell” with an aching heart.
Lacey, Garwood P. Lacey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 16th
inst of small pox, Garwood P. Lacey, son of James R. and Mary L. Lacey,
formerly of
These sad tidings fall with a heavy stroke on the waiting
hearts of his aged father, sister and brother. Agreeable in his manner, kind
and affection in his disposition, he was a favorite among his friends. `Tis sad to think that he died among
strangers, no loved one by his side.
He married in
His wife was not permitted to
be near him in his last hours.
Lane,
Spirit of Democracy,
He was catching drift rails in the Muskingum, and putting
his catch for safety, under the coal platform of G. W. Lyne’s
while under the platform, a coal switch running over it, gave way, and
precipitated nine loaded cars down on the little fellow, crushing him to death
in an inst.
Lantz, Alexander Lantz
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Mr. Lantz had resided in
Lash, Ann Lash
Spirit of Democracy,
Lasure,
Lasure, Ellen Lasure
Lasure, James Lasure
Spirit of Democracy,
One of the saddest occurrences we were ever called upon to
chronicle, happened in Belpre township, last Thursday
night [
The particulars as we learn them are as follows: About
Mrs. Lasure was absent spending
the night with a neighbor. Al-together this is one of the saddest affairs we
ever listened to, and Mr. and Mrs. Lasure in their
terrible affliction will have the sympathy of all good people whenever and
wherever their loss is heard. The three children compromised Mr. Lasure’s family.
Latch, John Latch – 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
January 18 1876
[From
Quite a distressing accident occurred on the 4th,
at what is known as the Wheeler School House, situated in the southern part of Sunsbury township. While a number
of boys were engaged in a game of ball, during recess, a boy about 18 years of
age, named John Latch, struck at a ball with all the force he could summon, and
broke a blood vessel. The blood commenced flowing profusely, when he and his
brother started for home, but he died a short distance from the school house.
Latch, John Latch
Spirit of Democracy,
Beallsville, Jan. 6,
1876—Quite a distressing accident occurred on the 4th inst, at what
is known as the Wheeler School House, situated in the Southern part of Sunsbury township.—
While a number of boys were
engaged in a game of ball, during recess, a boy about 18 years of age, named
John Latch, struck at a ball with all the force he could summon, and broke a
blood vessel.
The blood commenced flowing
profusely, when he and his brother started for home, but he died a short
distance from the school house.
Latch, John Latch
Spirit of Democracy,
January 11, 1876
[From
Ed Spirit: On last Wednesday quite a sudden
death occurred at what is known as the Wheeler school house, John Latch,
probably near 18 years of age, was attending school and at recess, with the
other boys, went out upon the play ground taking his bat struck the ball and
made his run. Returning he again took his bat, but before he could strike the
second time the blood suddenly gushed out of his mouth, flowing freely. An
effort was made to get him home but they only succeeded in getting a few
hundred years from the school house when he died by the road side. It is
thought that by some sudden effort a blood vessel had been ruptured. His
funeral was preached the next day in the school room where he had attended
school. – S.
Latch, John Latch – 3nd
Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
January 18, 1876
S. A. A. sends us an account of the death of
John Latch; having published two letters containing the same information, we
think it unnecessary to insert this one.
Lawrence, John Lawrence
Spirit of Democracy,
John Lawrence, a prominent citizen of Guernsey county, died at his residence in
Lawrence, John Lawrence
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Lawrence, who resided at Martin’s Ferry,
Lloyd, Augustus Lloyd
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
The deceased was born in Green township,
His health failed and he came to his father’s, thinking
that a few months rest would restore his strength, but he grew worse, but he
bore his afflictions without murmuring. His death was caused from the wound
received in the arm.
He leaves a wife and one child.
He was an affectionate son, a kind husband, and beloved by
all who knew him. WILSON MARTIN
Lyons, Robert Lyons
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Lyons, of Perry township,
aged 94 years, died, the 10th inst.
Mr. Lyons was a native of
Lyons, Robert Lyons
Spirit of Democracy,
January 25, 1876
Robert Lyons, of Perry township,
aged 94 years, died the 10th. Mr. Lyons was a native of
Mann, Catherine Mann
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 21st ult,
in
Martin, Ebenezer Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Ebenezer Martin, the founder of the town of
Mason, Henry Mason
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At the residence of Mr.
Ramsey Gray, in Perry township, this county, on Friday, the 12th
inst, Mr. Henry Mason, aged 83 years.
Mr. Mason was born in 1793, and removed to this county from
Green county,
He was a good citizen and was respected by all men. The
remains were interred in the cemetery in this place on the 13th
inst.
May, Wm. H. May
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. H. May, of Clarington, died on
Monday, the 4th inst.
The deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F., by which
Order the funeral services were conducted.
McCandless, Annie McCandless
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 21st, inst,
in Clarinda, Mrs. Annie McCandless, in the 70th
year of her age. Mrs. McCandless was born in Allegheny county,
By the death of Mr. McCandless in
1848 she was left a childless widow, and henceforth she continued her lonely
pilgrimage towards the
(From the Clarinda (
McConshey, James McConshey
Spirit of Democracy,
Last August, James, son of the late Dr. McConshey,
of
Nothing was heard from him till a few days ago, when
information was sent his friends that a body was found near Sidney, Nebraska,
on which was found a photograph and letters, which were forwarded and
recognized as belonging to James.
The body had evidentally been
dead for some months, and bore marks of having been murdered, being almost
stripped, with watch and valuables gone.
McCoy, Jesse McCoy – 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
[Written for The
Spirit of Democracy- In Memoriam]
Resolutions adopted by Sheridan Grange No. 14,
P of H., on the death of Brother Jesse McCoy.
Whereas, The great reaper, Death, has again
invaded our mystic circle, and with his inexorable mandate summoned away our
well-beloved Brother, Jesse McCoy, who died at his home in Sheridan on the 3rd
day of January, 1876, in the prime of life, and surrounded by relatives and
friends; therefore be it.
Resolved, That in the
death of our worthy and faithful member, the community a good citizen, his wife
a kind and devoted husband and his children an affectionate and kind father.
Resolved, That we
hereby tender the wife and family of our deceased brother our heartfelt
sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement.
Resolved, That we freely mingle our tears with
the wife, children and relatives of the deceased; that we feel most keenly and
heavily this afflictive stroke and the irreparable loss which we have all
sustained in his death, and regrettable that we can only testify our
appreciation of his worth while living, by honoring his ashes and consecrating
his memory.
Resolved, That in honor of our brothers memory
our Charter be draped in mourning for thirty days; that these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes; that our Secretary be instructed to send a copy of the
same to the widow and family of the deceased, with assurance of our deep
sympathy and of our continued interest in their welfare, and a copy be sent to
the Montanian and Madisonian,
papters published in this (Madison) County and one to
the Rocky Mountain Hubandman, and one to The Spirit
of Democracy of Monroe County, Ohio for Publication. G. Cowell,
T. T. Taylor, A. Purdum, Committee.-
Sheridan,
McCoy, Jesse McCoy 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Resolutions adopted by Sheridan Grange No. 14 P. of H. on the death of
Brother Jesse McCoy.
WHEREAS, The great reaper, Death
has again invaded our mystic circle, and with his inexorable mandate summoned
away our well beloved Brother, Jesse McCoy, who died at his home in
RESOLVED, That in the death of our
worthy brother our order has lost an honest and faithful member, the community
a good citizen, his wife, a kind and devoted husband and his children an
affectionate and kind father.
RESOLVED, That we hereby tender
the wife and family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in this sad
hour of their bereavement.
RESOLVED, That we freely mingle
our tears with the wife, children, and relatives of the deceased; that we feel
most keenly and heavily this afflictive stroke and the irreparable loss which
we have all sustained in his death and regret that we can only testify our
appreciation of his worth while living; by honoring his ashes and consecrating
his memory.
RESOLVED, That in honor of our brothers memory our Charter
be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be spread upon
our minutes, that our Secretary be instructed to send a copy of the same to the
widow and family of the deceased, with assurance of our deep sympathy and our
continued interest in there welfare, and a copy be sent to the Montanian and Madisonian papers
published in this (Madison) county, and one to the Rocky Mountain Husbandman,
and one to the Spirit of Democracy, of Monroe County, Ohio, for publication.
G. COWGILL T.T.
(
McCoy, Jesse McCoy
Spirit of Democracy,
January 25, 1876
[From
Died, McCoy at Sheridan, January 3, 1876,
Jesse McCoy, son of David and Mary A. McCoy, of
Deceased leaves a family consisting of an
affectionate wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and
indulgent father. Respected and valued as a good man, a very large funeral
train of sympathizing friends and neighbors followed to the grave one whose
usefulness ended while in manhood’s best days. - WM. M. McCoy
McCoy, Thomas A. McCoy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—July 2d, 1876, Thomas A. McCoy, aged
sixty-nine years.
He was one of the oldest inhabitants of
He will be missed by his many relations and friends.
Indulgent and of a forgiving spirit to all, he leaves a wife and three children
to mourn his loss.
May they strive through life to imitate his virtues. A few years more at most they will lay as low as he, and following him to the tomb is but
another evidence to us that we will sooner or later be called.
He was interred in
McKee, Ezra McKee
Spirit of Democracy,
Republican, 6th inst—Hon Ezra McKee, an old and
widely known citizen of this vicinity, died at his residence quite suddenly,
last Tuesday evening.
McMichael, Mrs. McMichael
Trace, Daniel Trace
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. McMichael, aged 81 years, a
pioneer settler of
She had lived half a century in one house.
Daniel Trace, another pioneer of the same township, died a
few days before, aged 89.
McVicker, Laura Bell McVicker
Spirit of Democracy,
Republican, 14th inst.—Burned to Death—Laura
Bell, aged three years, daughter of Thomas McVicker, of Wayne township, while
playing around the stove, September 1st, caught her garments on
fire, and before assistance could be rendered, was burned so badly that she
died in a few hours.
Meek,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nancy Meek, of Glencoe,
Meeling, Charles E. Meeling
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
A Gazette’s
Later- The Offenders
Lynched.
January 23- The Gazette’s
special says that Edward Williams, who with Mrs. Meeling,
was arrested for the murder of the latter’s husband, was taken from jail last
night at
Mrs. Meeling was
then brought out, and placing her in front of the dead murderer, the crowd
called for her confession. She said Williams had been her paramour for three
years; that she had been trying for the last three months to poison her husband
without success; that Williams struck Meeling on the
head with an ax while he was asleep, Wednesday night, and afterwards cutting
his throat; she assisted in destroying the evidence of murder and of burying
Mr. Meeling. She accused herself of being the cause
of the murder, but begged piteously for life. Though the feeling was very
strong against her, and the crowd voted unanimously for her execution, no man
could be found who would put a rope around the woman’s neck, and so she
returned to jail. Williams’ body was left hanging until cut down by the
authorities this morning.
Miller, Daughter of Mr. August Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
January 4, 1876
On Sunday night the 26th, a
daughter of Mr. August Miller, of
Miller, Mary A. G. Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 11th inst,
at the resident of Mr. Joseph Rodgers, in Clarington, this county, Mrs. Mary A.
G. Miller, aged 88 years, 11 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Miller was born
The remains were interred in
Miller, Mary Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Miller, for many years a resident of St. Clairsville died on the 12th inst., at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah J. Barnes, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Miller was the widow of Robert H. Miller, who was the
editor of this paper about fifty years ago. She was about 70 years of age at
the time of her death.
The remains were brought here for interment, and on Tuesday
afternoon the funeral took place from the Presbyterian church,
of which the deceased was a member.
Interment in the Union cemetery.
Mrs. Miller’s husband died about 26 years ago.
Miller, Three Family Members of the(Conrad)
Millers – 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
January 11, 1876
There have been five cases of small pox in the
Miller family at
Miller, Three Members of the (Conrad) Miller Family
Spirit of Democracy,
January 11, 1876
[From
I suppose you have heard about the Miller
family having the small pox. There has been five cases
of it in the family and three deaths. No cases outside of the Miller family
that I know of. They live one and a half miles below
Mitchell, Maud Leslie Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Brownsville, this county, on the
17th day of April, 1876, of Broncitis,
Maud Leslie Mitchell, daughter of Joseph M. and Ella M. Mitchell, in the 7th
year of her age.
She has gone where the shadows falleth
never,
Gone from the loved ones of our band,
The Angel whispered to our darling,
Then laid upon her brow his
hand.
Miller, Three Children of Conrad Miller- 3rd
Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
[From
I suppose from the reports that come in here,
and the published reports, that every person knows we have been afflicted with
some cases of small pox.
As it has injured the business of this place
for the last month, I will say in all candor, that
to-day we, as a community, are entirely clear of any cases or prospects of any
more cases.
Our Township Trustees, on the introduction of
that disease in this part of the county, with commendable zeal, employed
competent persons to take charge of the persons afflicted, and by that means
have prevented the spread of it. I think our officials, ie,
the Township Trustees, are entitled to credit for their action in the matter.
The facts in the case are these: Mr. Conrad Miller, who lives at what is called
Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Thomas Mitchell, formerly of Pease township,
this county, died Feb. 3d, at his home in Sangamon county,
He was born in Pease township in
1808 and resided there until 1866, when he removed to
Monroe, Miller Monroe
Spirit of Democracy,
Miller Monroe, an aged citizen and long known in
About
She supposes he died without a struggle and that she was
aroused by his last breath. He was in the sixty-seventh year of his age. About
two years ago he was received as a seeker in the church of the United Brethern in Christ, by the writer. About three months ago
the Lord met him at a prayer meeting on Miller Run and quelled the throbbings of his aching heart and lifted his feet out of
the mire and clay and placed them on the Rock of ages. Since that time he
enjoyed a season of calm and submission until he crossed the stream to go and
drink out of the head of the fountain.
Peace to his dust. He leaves a companion, two sons and four
daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. But their loss is
his eternal gain. May the Lord sustain them in their affliction and
bereavement, and prepare them to meet in a world that has no death.
Monteith, James Monteith
Spirit of Democracy,
James Monteith, of
His remains were brought back and interred at Baresville on the 17th inst.
Morris, Ann Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ann Morris, relict of Thomas Morris, deceased, who resided ____ north of Woodsfield died the ____
of the 29th ult, aged about 60 years.
Mrs. Morris was a member of the
Morris, Ann Morris 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ann Morris who died near this
place on April 30, was aged 66 years, 2 months and 8 days.
Mott, Menander Mott
Spirit of Democracy,
Meander Mott, who resided near Temperanceville,
Niebch, Frederick Niebch
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 3d inst, in Woodsfield, of typhoid
fever, Frederick Niebch, aged 35 years.
He was a useful citizen and a good man.
Ogleby, Crispin Ogleby Esq.
Spirit of Democracy,
Crispin Ogleby, esq., wholesale
grocer of
Okey, Sophia Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday, the 17th inst, at
Okey,
Sophia Okey nee Hollister
Source: Barnesville (OH)
Okey, Sophia died on Tuesday last. 87 years old. Relict of Arthur Okey. Mother of F. G. and Woodman Okay.
Ollom, John Ollom
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Ollom, of
Parr, Child of Vachel Parr
Spirit of Democracy,
January 4, 1876
A little child of Mr. Vachel
Parr, of
Patton, Harry Nathan Patton
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 1st inst,
of typhoid fever, Harry Nathan Patton, son of J. N. and I. E. Patton, aged 5
years, 3 months and fifteen days.
The funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday,
the 3d inst. Rev. Crouse performed the religious services at the M. E. Church
and at the grave. Harry was a bright manly little fellow and was beloved by all
our people. The following from a Sunday Lesson Paper was his favorite.
“Daisies”
Where do the daisies stay
The winter through?
Shut from the light of day,
And heaven’s bright blue?
They, underneath the snow,
Quietly rest—
And when they shall wake, or
no,
God knoweth best.
.
Thus with our daisies white
Under the sod—
We leave them out of sight
And trust in God.
Knowing that he will bring,
In his own time,
Far lovlier
blossoming
In fairer clime.
Aunt Edna
The subject of this brief notice was a boy of many
excellent qualities both of head and heart. Mild affable, generous; he won the
esteem of his young companions while he was the idol of the home circle.
Another chair is vacant, another voice is still, hearts are sad, and earth
seems more dark to sorrowing ones than before, but they are able to look up
through their blinding tears with the hope that in that sunbright
clime where death, pain, tears, separation are never known they shall meet with
little Harry, gone on before.
Patton, Harry Patton 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
To the Memory of Harry N. Patton
.
Sweet Harry! Thou wert not
for earth,
Too bright thy soul lit eye,
Too strong thy mind for
infant years,
Thy HOME was in the sky.
.
Sweet symmetry thy little
form,
Framed with each loving
grace,
Fit casket for the gentle
soul,
Which
beamed upon thy face.
.
We might have been, child of our
love,
Thee binding Angel garment on
For the sigust
seal of Heaven shone,
Upon thy brow ere thou wert
gone.
.
From afar thy, beautiful home
was seen
And thither hastened thy
little feet,
To finish thy song at the
foot of the throne,
And thy
work, in the land of the blest complete.
.
Thou art gone sweet darling,
yet each heart
Thou bounteous image shall
retain,
Till we shall see thee as
thou art,
And claim thee as our own
again.
.
Then, Then,
in joy we shall rejoice
When we meet thee beyond the
tide
When the battle we’ve fought
the victory won
And like thee, we are
satisfied. LOVE
Patton, John Patton
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. John Patton, one of the most prominent citizens of
He was born
The wife and two sons of Mr. Patton are dead. His two
daughters, Mrs. James Frazier, of this place, and Mrs. William Askew, of
Pearce, Isaac N. Pearce
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, the 30th ult,
of Consumption, Isaac N. Pearce of this township, Center, aged about 23 years.
Pearce, Mrs. Lucira Pearce
Spirit of Democracy,
February 8, 1876
Mrs. Lucira Pearce,
of
Piper, John H. Piper
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John H. Piper, of Barnesville, died
on Friday, the 28th ult, aged 68 years.
Pyles, Minnie May Pyles
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Round Bottom, September 28th,
1876, Minnie May, only daughter of Jas. And Jane Pyles,
aged 18 months and 17 days.
As the sweet flower that scents the morn,
But withers
in the rising day
Thus lovely seemed the infant dawn
Thus swiftly fled her life away.
Raper, William Raper
Spirit of Democracy,
William Raper, a resident of
He had never lived outside
This was one of the few families not disturbed by death for
a period of 25 or 30 years, but the circle is broken at last. But the sorely
bereaved family mourn not as those who have no hope.
A large number of friends followed the deceased to his last
earthly resting place.
Rauck, Jacob Rauck
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Jacob Rauck, aged sixty-five
years, a highly respected farmer of Paradise township,
Ray, Elizabeth Ray
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Ray died at the residence of her son-in-law David
Greenlee,
At the age of one and a half years her mother was taken from
her by death and she was cast upon the charities of the world.
She was reared in
The deceased was a Presbyterian in faith and had lost the
fear of death.
Although her afflictions for a number of years last passed
were grievous, yet she passed through them all in hope of a better day yet to
come. She rests well. May God console those who mourn her departure.
A. G. ROBBS
Riggs, Mrs. Daniel Riggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Republicas, 27th ult—The wife of Daniel Riggs of
Seneca township, died on the 14th.
She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for forty
years.
Riggs, Mrs. Daniel Riggs
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
[Noble
The wife of Daniel Riggs, of Seneca township, died on the 14th. She had been a member
of the Presbyterian Church forty years.
Ross, A. F. Ross
Spirit of Democracy,
February 15, 1876
A. F. Ross, President of Franklin College at New Athens, Ohio, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning the 8th. He was enjoying his good health when he retired the previous evening.
Rownd, John G. Rownd
Spirit of Democracy,
John G. Rownd, son of John M. Rownd, of Summerfield, Noble county,
died at the residence of his father, in that place on Thursday, the 10th
inst.
Some time since Mr. Rownd was
knocked down and robbed in
Rutter, Amelia A. Rutter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Amelia A. Rutter, of this
township, Center, died last week.
Her disease was typhoid fever.
Sawyers, Infant Sawyers
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Adams township, this
county, on the 2d day of May, 1876, of acute catarrh, an infant child of
William and Agnes Sawyers, aged one year and 18 days.
It has left this world in pardon sin,
To dwell
with the heavenly saints above;
It has gone where the shadows falleth
never,
Gone from the loved ones of our band,
The angel whispered to our darling
Then laid upon its brow his
hand.
Sawyers, William W. Sawyers
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Adams township, this
county, on the 2d day of May, 1876, of acute catarrh, William W. Sawyers, an
infant child of Willison and Agnes Sawyers, aged 1
month and 18 days.
It has left this world in pardon sin,
To dwell with the heavenly saints above,
It has gone where the shadow’s falleth
never;
Gone from the loved ones of our
band.
The angel whispered to our darling,
Then laid upon its brow his
hand.
Schank, Mrs. David Schank
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Schank, wife of Mr. David Schank, of
Scott, Alex Scott
Spirit of Democracy,
Alex Scott, a farmer who lived near
Mr. Scott’s hands began to inflame from a slight wound on
the back of it, and became in a few days a very ugly ulcer, giving him a great
deal of pain.
Last week Dr. Carter found him suffering from fever, and a
day or two later Mr. Scott had a raging fever, and was covered with “button farcy.”
The disease was unmistakably
“glanders,” and had communicated from the glandered
horse through the break of skin of the hand.
Mr. Scott died on Sunday night [
A horse may have chronic glanders
and live a long time, keep fat, and work without difficulty, yet inoculate man
and beast with the deadly virus that is slowly sapping its existence.—Cecil
Democrat
Sharp, Mrs. Charles Sharp
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of Mr. Chas. Sharp, of Harmar,
last Thursday morning while engaged in cooking dinner fell to the floor and
died in a few moments of apoplexy of the heart.
She was quite an aged lady, probably 70 years old.
[d. March 2, 1876]
Shaw, Young child Shaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—A child of James R. Shaw, who
resides near Round Bottom, this county, died on the 5th inst.
She died to sin and all its ways
But for a
moment felt the rod
On leaves triumphant wing she rose
To rest forever with her God. J. P.
Shouse, Jennie Shouse
nee Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Jennie
Shouse, wife of Mr. C. A. Shouse,
which occurred at the residence of her father Dr. J. M. Mitchell, one-half mile
south of St. Clairsville, on Tuesday morning at
Her death was rather unexpected, although she had been
quite unwell for some time past.—Gazette, 25th inst
Sley, Peter Sley
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Sley, an inmate of the
Smith, Peter Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Smith died at his residence in
Brother Smith was one of the old fashioned Methodists; he
joined the M. E. Church about 35 years ago at the Wise Appointment on Wills
Creek and lived a consistent Christian until the close of life, and when death
came it found him ready. He died as he lived, trusting in the Lord.
The writer conversed with him frequently during his
sickness and he always said that the grace of God was sufficient in that hour.
His funeral sermon was preached on Sunday the 2d of July by
Rev. H. M. Rader, from the language of the Apostle Paul, “for
me to live in Christ, but to die is Gain.”
May the Lord bless his many sorrowing friends and finally
bring them to meet him in the better world. S.
C. Kelly
Smith, Viola Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Viola Smith, of Noble county,
who was found dead in the woods, two weeks since, died of congestive apoplexy.
Sollberger, Young son Sollberger
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday, the 9th inst, a son of Mr. Jacob Sollberger, of
The little fellow could not render him assistance, but ran
to Mr. William Rutter’s for aid. Mr. Rutter went to the dam and plunged in but failed to find
the body. In the evening the same day the body was recovered.
Spencer, Asa Spencer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Asa Spencer, aged 70 years, died
at Spencer’s Station,
Steiger, Bonifacius Steiger
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Bonifacius Steiger, a resident of
He was missed from home at an early hour that morning and
search was immediately made to ascertain his where abouts.
His wife found him hanging in the stable, dead.
Mr. S. is highly spoken of by his neighbors, as being a
kind and very accommodating man—He had been subject to melancholy spells for
some time past. He was aged 41 years.
Stewart, Susan Stewart
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Dearest mother, thou hast left us
Here thy loss we deeply feel
But `tis God that hast bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal.
.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled,
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are
shed.
Stewart, William Stewart
Spirit of Democracy,
William Stewart, a resident of
His age was 73 years, 6 months and 5 days.
Stillwell, Young Child Stillwell
Spirit of Democracy,
A very sad accident in the family of Mr. Jas. Stillwell,
residing about 3 miles north of St. Clairsville, on
Wheeling Creek, on Saturday, which resulted in the death of his little child,
aged about fourteen months.
The mother of the child came to St. Clairsville
to shop in the afternoon, leaving it in the care of a girl in her employ, and
during the temporary absence of it’s nurse, in some portion of the house, it
went out of the house, and was found on the girl’s return, with it’s head
submerged in a kettle of rain water, into which it had fallen, drowned.
Stillwell, Young child Stillwell 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
A little child of Mr. James Stillwell, three miles north of
St. Clairsville, aged 14 months, was drowned in a
kettle of water a few days since.
Stimpert, Susan E. Stimpert
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 18th inst, of consumption,
Mrs. Susan E. Stimpert, wife of Jacob Stimpert, Sr. of this township, Center, aged 70 years and 9
months.
The funeral ceremonies were observed on Saturday, the 20th
inst, at Buchanan’s church, four miles West of Woodsfield. Rev. Crouse of the
M. E. Church conducted the services.
Swartz, Lizzie F. Swartz
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At the residence of her
mother in
She has gone where the shadow falleth
never,
Gone in her beauty sweet and pale,
A star to gleam in that “forever”
That lies beyond the mystic veil.
Swiser, Phebe Swiser
Spirit of Democracy,
Phebe Swiser,
of
Tallman, John C. Tallman
Spirit of Democracy,
John C. Tallman, Esq., for many years cashier of the Bank of
Bridgeport, Belmont county, died at his residence in that place on Monday, the
6th inst.
Thomas, Sarah A. Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 1st day of
December [sic-November] 1876, near Baresville, of old
age, Sarah A. Thomas, in her 76th year.
She leaves a husband and eight children.
She was a member of the
Sweetly she sleeps among the dead,
Humbly she rests her weary head.
Wrapt in the
folds of earth she lies
Awaiting
the summons to arise.
.
Rest dear mother, thy labor’s
done,
Saved through the love of
God’s dear Son,
Raved in the sunshine of
love,
Rest in thy
heavenly home above. A. J. THOMAS
Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Elizabeth Thompson, the “fat girl,” aged 10 years, of
Thompson, Phoeba Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Phoeba Thompson, of St. Clairsville, died on the 29th inst, aged 63
years.
Tipton, Mrs. Hannah Tipton
Spirit of Democracy,
February 1, 1876
[From
We
are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Hannah Tipton, wife of L.L. Tipton. She had
been suffering all Summer and Fall from consumption,
until the morning of the 15th, when the angel of death called her
away. She was interred in the
While at the graveyeard
we noticed a set of grave stones belonging to Mark Carleton, which have been
lying, so we are informed, against the fence for six years. We think some
person should feel interested enough to have those stones placed at his grave,
and not allow them to be thrown about and broken.
Tisher, Louisa Tisher
Monroe, Mr. Monroe
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. David Tisher buried his daughter,
Louisa last week and Mr. Monroe also was buried with the honors of Masonry the
following day (Wednesday).
Rev. Starkey preached the funeral of each at the church
before repairing to the Graveyard.
Tressler, Jacob Tressler
Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Tressler, Sr., a resident
of this township, Center, died on Friday the 15th inst.
He was afflicted with paralysis.
Tuel, Young Son Tuel
Spirit of Democracy,
Drowned—A son of Jacob Tuel, living just above the town of
For a number of years he had been subject to fits. He was
missed from the house some time Saturday morning and search being made he was
found in a hole of water in a run, a few hundred yards from the house, by one
of the other children. It is supposed he had a fit and fell over a little bank
into the water, which was hardly deep enough to cover him.
Walters, Joseph Walters
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Joseph Walters, an aged resident of the Eastern part of
this township, Center died suddenly the morning of the 22d inst.
Walters, Mr. Joseph Walters
Spirit of Democracy,
January 25, 1876
Mr. Joseph Walters, an aged resident of the
Eastern part of this township, Center, died suddenly the morning of the 22nd.
Ward, Nancy Ward
Spirit of Democracy,
Nancy Ward, an old lady of 70 years, residing in
Way,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near Graysville,
Little Wylie was a child of great promise, having in his
brief life given evidence that he possessed more than common intellect.
Although a child of only two summers he had endeared himself to many hearts. To
this fact there was abundant evidence given through the tears of friends and
neighbors, as for the last time they looked upon that once bright and happy
little face, but now cold, yet beautiful in death. A weight of sorrow rests
upon those fond parents, grand parents and relatives. In their afflictions they
have the sympathies of the entire community. May they realize the saving power
of the blood of Him who said: “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to
come unto me, for of such is the
That when the sorrows of this life are past with them, they
may enjoy a happy future with little Wylie Herbert in that bright world beyond
the River, where sickness, sorrow and pain are unknown, and where death can
never separate loved and loving ones again. D.
G. Shirer
Way, Young child Way
Spirit of Democracy,
The only child of
Weir, Elizabeth Weir
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Weir, wife of General James Weir, of this
place, died on last Friday night [
The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and the remains were
interred at the
Spirit of Democracy,
Weisend, C. A. Weisend, infant daughter of George and Mary Weisend of
Wickham, Natham Wickham
Spirit of Democracy,
Nathan Wickham, of
Born in
Wilkinson, John Wilkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
SUDDEN DEATH --yesterday
morning just after Mr. John Wilkinson, of Gravel Hill, had eaten his breakfast,
he was taken with a smothering spell, and fell from his chair and through a
trap door into the cellar, breaking his neck and killing him almost instantly.
It is not known however, whether the fall killed him, or whether it was heart
disease. It is the opinion of the physician that he was dead or nearly so
before he fell, but of course he cannot tell certainly.
Mr. Wilkinson was a heater in the Bellaire Nail Works, and
was well respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and one or two
children to mourn his sudden taking off.
( Bellaire Cor.—
Wilson, Mollie
Spirit of Democracy,
In memory of Mollie Wilson, who died
They say that thou hast gone, my child,
While I so far away.
To dwell with Jesus Christ above
In realms of endless day.
.
Gone to that world above,
All
beautiful and bright,
To those who love and serve the Lord
In that glorious world of light.
.
Where sin is known no more
Nor
tears, nor want, nor care;
Where good and happy beings dwell,
And all
is holy there.
.
Gone to that happy land,
All pain and sorrow oe`r.
To sing and praise our Savior’s name
With
saints who’ve gone before.
.
They say that thou hast gone, my child;
Oh God!
And must I say
Where I thy sweet angelic form,
No more on earth shall see?
Oh, take me to that happy
land,
Then I will cease to grieve. WM. B. WILSON
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday, the 2d inst, of Dropsy, Philip Witten, of Wetzel county,
Wood, Lewis Wood
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Lewis Wood, a resident of Martin’s Ferry,
Wright, Emmet Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
Emmet Wright, of
Yoho, Young son Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
A little son of Mr. Peter Yoho of
Lewisville, this county, aged two years, drank a quantity of concentrated lye
on Friday, the 28th, and died from its effects the evening of the 29th
ult.
Young, Young daughter Young
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter of David Young’s who resides in Olive township,
aged about fifteen years, last Thursday, fell from a horse which she was
riding, and when assistance reached the ground, it was found she was dead.
A physician being called, heart disease was pronounced the
cause of her early demise.
Zessiger, Mary Zessiger
Spirit of Democracy,
Sudden Death—Mrs. Zessiger, of
Salem township, complained of feeling unwell on Sunday morning the 27th
ult, and fell dead between 11 and 12 o’clock; her
disease was supposed to be of the heart.
The funeral took place on Monday, the 28th ult.
[First name of Mrs. Zessiger—Mary—age
62]
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