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1880
Affolter, Jacob Affolter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 9th inst, in
Arrick, Joseph P. Arrick
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph P. Arrick died at his home in Hendrysburgh last
week, aged sixty-seven years. He has lived in
He assisted in surveying and laying out the town of
Bailey, William Bailey
Spirit of Democracy,
The sad news reached here this week, through a letter from
John Sharon who recently moved to Kansas, that William Bailey, a former
resident of the neighborhood of Kimbolton, was recently murdered at Denver.
It appears that Bailey, who is a young man, a nephew, we
believe, of John Bailey, of this county had been the owner of a ranch somewhere
in Colorado, which he had sold and that he had then gone to Denver, since which
his fate was wrapped in mystery until within a short time when his dead body
was found in Piatte river near that city under circumstances that indicate a
foul murder.
Beyond this nothing is known, but his brother here, to whom
the shocking information was sent, is preparing to go to Denver and have a
thorough investigation of the matter.—Guernsey Jeffersonian, 19th
inst.
Barker, George Barker
Spirit of Democracy,
The Columbus Journal of the 31st, inst,
contained the following:
George Baker, a convict at the Penitentiary from
George Barker is up there from this county, not George
Baker.
Baron, Alfred Baron
Spirit of Democracy,
Alfred Baron, son of Col. C. S. Baron, of Bellaire, was run
over by a train on the C. & P. Railroad on the 8th inst and
almost instantly killed.
He was 16 years of age.
Barrett, Mrs. Barrett
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Barrett was born in
Sister Barrett has been a member of the M. E. Church for 37
years. She was faithful in the attendance on all the means of grace, and found
present at the Prayer and Class meetings while permitted to attend church.
After she was to feeble to go from her home, and while
there waiting the call of her Master, she enjoyed that sweet peace and
consolation which none but the true believer is permitted to enjoy. She was an
example of true piety; her religion was such as showed itself in every day
life. She was often heard to give expression of the power of God to save the
soul, and as the end drew nigh she seemed very anxious, and even wishing, for
her time to come, that she might pass over and be at rest. Her last words were,
“Jesus is mine.”
How blest the righteous when he dies,
When sinks a weary soul to rest;
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaven the expiring breath.
.
Life’s labor done as sinks the clay—
Light from its load the spirit flies,
While heaven and earth combine to say,
How blest this righteous when he dies.
Battin, John Battin
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Beardmore, Lucinda Beardmore nee Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Dropsy, at her residence in
Her remains were interred in the cemetery at
She leaves a husband and parents, three brothers, two
sisters and a number of friends to mourn her loss. While we mourn the loss of
dear Lucinda, we bow in humble, obedience to the will of our Father and rejoice
in the belief that she has entered a never ending rest.
‘Ere she we loved
And vainly strove with heaven to save,
Heard the low call of death and moved
With holy calmness to the grave,
Just at that brightest hour of youth
When life, spread out, before her lay,
And charmed as with its tosses of truth,
And colors radiant as the day.
Biedenbaugh, (Young child) Biedenbaugh
Stephens, Betsy Stephens
Stephens, (Young Son) Stephens
Spirit of Democracy,
Frances Biedenbaugh, wife and child were buried in one
grave on Monday, the 8th inst.
Mrs. Betsy Stephens and little son were buried in one grave
on the same day.
[Separate article but also
dated November 16, 1880
It is now asserted that Mrs. Biedenbaugh was in the house
when her husband (Casper Biedenbaugh) commenced his murderous work, that she
escaped and was pursued by her husband and overtaken 300 yards from the house
where her body was found.
The first blow was struck from behind and cut down through
the back of her head. Then a fierce struggle commenced, but the superior
strength of Biedenbaugh overcame that of his wife. She had long hair which he
must have caught repeatedly as bunches of it was found lying about on the
ground. ]
Bonham, Mrs. Bonham
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Bonham, wife of Samuel Bonham of the
Booth, Hannah Booth
Spirit of Democracy,
Hannah Booth, of
Bowery, Sebastian Bowery
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his residence in
Deceased settled here 42 years ago.
He was the father of a large family, the most of whom are
married and settled in life. He lived to see a number of great-grandchildren.
He was a quiet, industrious, peaceable, law-abiding
citizen—His knowledge of history and passing events were extraordinary. For
some time before his death and while still active in life, he was bent over
from toil and the weight of years, but always met his friends and acquaintances
with a smile, and was agreeable, entertaining and useful.
He leaves an aged companion, who feels weary and lonesome.
By their hard labor, prudence and economy, she is left with a sufficiency of
this world’s goods. As an exhibition of his judgement, nearly fifteen years ago
he arranged his worldly affairs, leaving all to his widow during her life, and
then to be equally divided among his children. J.
T. M.
Bowman, Fred Bowman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Fred Bowman, a brother-in-law of Mr. George Feiock, of
Mrs. Bowman awoke some time in the night of Tuesday and
discovered that her husband was dead.
On Thursday, four of their five children from
Bracey, Walter Bracey
Spirit of Democracy,
Walter Bracey, aged about 21 years, son of George Bracey,
Esq. of
Brinkerhoff, Jacob Brinkerhoff
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Jacob Brinkerhoff died at his residence in
He was a judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio from 1856 to
1871.
Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
John Brown, an aged citizen of Beallsville, died a few days
since.
Brown, Turner G. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Turner G. Brown, a prominent citizen of Londonderry
township,
He had been
Brownfield, Benjamin Brownfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Colonel Benjamin Brownfield, aged one hundred and one
years, six months and ten days, died at his home near
Cain, Laura M. Cain
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On
Caldwell, Freddie Caldwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Burned To Death—In Cowley county, Kansas, November 20th,
Freddie, a five year old son of Milton Caldwell, while standing in front of the
fireplace, caught fire, and was injured so badly that he died in twenty-four
hours after the accident.
His remains were brought to
Caldwell, Mrs. A. H. Caldwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. A. H. Caldwell, of
Christman, Ludwig Christman
Spirit of Democracy,
Ludwig Christman, of Seneca township, died December 21st,
1880, aged 83 years, 8 months and 21 days.—
He settled in the Seneca township in the year 1833.
Church,
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge Sanford E. Church, of
Clark, Lillie Venora Clark
Spirit of Democracy,
Resolution of Request Adopted by the M. E. Sunday School of
Jerusalem, Monroe County, Ohio, Respecting the Death of Lillie Venora Clark,
Daughter of I. R. and J. H. Clark.
Lillie Venora is Dead
WHEREAS,
the Supreme Being in his providence has seen proper to remove from our midst
our beloved sister and schoolmate, thereby severing the tie that has hitherto
bound us together as friends and Sunday School workers (but not the tie that
binds loved ones in all spheres) and we who survive her have assembled as a
school for the purpose of paying our last tribute of affection by participating
in the solemnities of her friends. As a further testimony of our esteem; and
whereas while we call to memory the pleasant associations of the past, her
labors of love performed among us in our school and her many virtues, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That it is with profound emotions and regret that
we receive intelligence of the death of our esteemed sister and school mate,
Lillie Venora Clark, and while we bow with unmurmuring resignation to this act
of our All-Wise and Beneficent Father, we cannot but feel that the home has
lost an important element of its joyfulness, the community an amiable citizen,
and our school a pleasant and faithful scholar, in all our loss is irreparable,
yet we believe it is eternal gain, and that we tender our warmest sympathies to
her devoted prayers before the throne of grace, that the blessing and peace of
God abide with them forever.
REV. J. E. GARRETT
WILSON BUCHANAN
M. B. SLAY (COMMITTEE)
Cook, Pardon Cook
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Cook was the 12th child of Joseph and
Elizabeth Cook who came west from
In 1797 the family moved over to
Pardon’s mother died in 1815, and his father, Capt. Cook,
in 1824.
Pardon became part owner of a part of his father’s farm,
and married
His three children were Selden Spencer, now of
Mr. Cook became a minister of the M. E. church in 1825,
traveling for upwards of 45 years over all parts of Western Virginia and
Since 1832 he has resided in
He has left behind the record of life faithfully spent in
the Master’s service, and the good that was in him will be long remembered by
the many who knew him well. Requiescut in peace.
Craig, Lizzie Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lizzie Craig, daughter of James Craig, who resides
near this place, died at the residence of her father on the 3d inst; of
consumption.
Creighton, Francis Creighton
Spirit of Democracy,
Francis Creighton, of
Mr. Creighton was a lawyer and was Prosecuting Attorney of
Guernsey County some years ago.
Crouse, Henry Crouse
Spirit of Democracy,
Found Dead—Henry Crouse, who resided one mile south of this
place was found dead on the 27th inst., near the new road leading
from town to Cranes Nest creek.
He attended service at the
Mr. John Hall, of this place found him lying by the road
side. He had fallen upon his face and died from the fit and suffocation.
Mayor Doherty held an inquest.
The remains were interred on the 28th inst.
Spirit of Democracy,
Intelligence was received here last week of the death of
Samuel Davenport, of
Mr. Davenport was for many years a resident of Woodsfield.
DeLong, Owen DeLong
Spirit of Democracy,
A farmer named Owen DeLong, living near Temperanceville, in
this county, while laboring under a fit of mental depression, caused by
financial embarrassment, went to his barn on Saturday morning, fastening one
end of a check strap to a beam and the other around his neck, swung himself
into the other world.
He leaves a wife and several children.
Dement, William Dement
Spirit of Democracy,
William Dement, aged 16 years, a son of William Dement, of
Barnesville, was run over and cut to pieces by a freight train on the B &
O.R.R., on the 10th inst. He tried to get off while the train was in
motion and was thrown underneath the wheels.
Mr. Dement Sr. formerly resided in
Dent, Rachel Dent
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Rachel Dent, of cancer, November 1, 1880
She was a kind mother to her children, and was loved by all
who knew her. She was a devoted Christian till death, and left bright evidence
behind that she was going home to die no more. Our loss is her great gain.
May the Lord bless her husband and children. F. P. H.
Dew, (Young daughter) Dew
Spirit of Democracy,
The daughter of Joseph Dew, who died last week near here, was
the last but one of a family of thirteen children, all of whom were early
victims of that fell destroyer, consumption.
Full of life and apparent health, a few short months would
see them in their graves. “It is fearful to think that my turn may be next.”
Said the stout and hearty looking young lady just eight months ago, and it was.
Dickinson, Mary Ann Dickerson
Spirit of Democracy,
Suicide of Insane Woman—A special to the Enquirer of
Tuesday, says that Mrs. Mary Ann Dickinson, aged 50, of Belmont county, a
patient in the Athens Hospital for the Insane, suicided in bed at that
institution early yesterday (Sunday) morning, by strangling herself with a
strip of blanket, which she tied tightly around her throat, besides closely
enveloping her head with the bed clothing.
She had previously tied her feet together and securely
fastened them to the foot of the bed.
Deceased was sent to the Asylum from
Diehl, Mrs. Christian Diehl
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Diehl, wife of Mr. Christian Diehl of
Dorr, Young man Dorr
Spirit of Democracy,
A young man named Dorr, son of Francis Dorr, deceased, died
in
Doudore, Young daughter Doudore
Spirit of Democracy,
A little daughter of C. T. Doudore, of
Her mother discovered it in a few moments, but the deadly
drug had done its work, and the child died in a short time.
Dougherty, Catherine Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Lung disease, near
She received the Rites of the church from the hand of
Father Weisinger. A few moments before her death she called her father and
mother, brothers and sisters, kissed them, bid them good bye and told them to
be good Catholics.
Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at
Woodsfield on the 27th ult, followed by many friends.
She leaves a father, mother, ten brothers and two sisters
to mourn her loss.
Seek first the
Dyer, James Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
James Dyer was killed on Sunday the 3d inst, near
Graysville by his horse falling upon him.
Dyer, John Dyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Dyer, an old citizen of this township, Center,
fell dead on the evening of the 19th inst. while returning home from
work.
His age was 78 years.
Evans, Ruby G. Evans
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Ozark,
She was a great sufferer, being a very frail and weekly
child all her life. Her last sickness (inflammation of the bowels and stomach)
was characterized by intense suffering.
But the parents have the blest assurance that their Rubie
has gone to join the angelic host of heaven. For the Savior has said: “Suffer
little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom
of heaven.”
Oh, mournful thought, is Ruby dead!
Her days on earth so quickly fled!
Yes, angels have conveyed her home,
Where now she sings redemption sons!
High up in heaven where Jesus reigns
She lives and feasts on purest bliss. C. H. C.
Finney, Rachel Finney
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rachel Finney, residing four miles east of town,
mother of James Finney, aged 91 years, died on Monday morning from burns
received on Wednesday morning while poking the fire. Her clothes caught fire
and she was badly burned about the neck, face and arms and it is presumed
inhaled the fire, as she was unable to take nourishment.
Foreman, James F. Foreman
Spirit of Democracy,
Sudden Death—James F. Foreman, a prominent lawyer of Noble
county, died at his home in
Foster, Rose Foster
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Miss Rose Foster who died February 24th,
near Summerfield, Noble county, will be preached at that place on Sunday, May
30th, by Rev. W. B. Woodbury, of the Granville and McConnelsville
Universalist Circuit—
Services will be at
Gallagher, Mrs. Gallagher
Spirit of Democracy,
Died-On Sunday, the 29th ult Mrs. Gallagher, an
aged lady, resident in
The remains were interred on Tuesday.
Gates, Henry Gates
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Gates, of Sunsbury township, died on the 12th
inst, aged about 68 years.
Golden, W. Reed Golden
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Golden served two terms in the Ohio Senate from 1865 to
1869, and at one time Mayor of Athens.
He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
He was a prominent attorney at this bar and a noted
Democratic politician.
Goodwell, John Goodwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Suicide—John Goodwell, a man of family, about forty years
of age, committed suicide at Macksburg, on Tuesday morning.
He left the house before breakfast, telling his wife that
he was going to feed some stock. Shortly after, one of the children went to the
barn to call him to breakfast, and found him lying on a pile of straw with his
throat cut from ear to ear.
Examination revealed that he had committed the deed with an
ordinary pocket knife, and that several efforts were made before he consummated
success.
He was partially deranged. Noble Co. Republican 25th, inst.
Green, Wm. P. Green
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. P. Green, 28 years old, drowned himself in the
Susquehanna river at
Griffith, Charles Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles, son of T. J. Griffith, Esq. of Sunsbury township,
died of brain fever on the 19th inst.
Griffith, Mary Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Griffith, of this township, Center, died on the 29th
ult, aged 90 years.
Harris, Judge Harris
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge Harris, an old and highly esteemed citizen, died at his
home in Lloydsville, on Monday last.
Judge Harris served a longer term in the Probate office of
this county than any man since the office was established, and with acceptance
to all who had business in the court.
He had a host of friends and, perhaps, fewer enemies than
any prominent man in the county.
Hartline, Christian Hartline
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—After an illness of four days, at his residence one
mile west of Cameron, Adams township,
The deceased was among the first settlers in the
The deceased was widely and well known for his hospitality;
no weary traveler, it mattered not how tattered his garments were, ever left
his door hungry. Hospitality was one of the prominent traits of his character,
and one that seemed to give him pleasure to attend to, and one to which his
many friends will remember with great gratitude, knowing that Christ has said,
“Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of these, the least of mine you have
done it unto me.” Having had a very limited education in his youthful days, he
fully appreciated the necessity of it, and his voice could be heard on all
necessary occasions in favor of our schools. About 40 years ago he identified
himself with the Christian Church by being buried with Christ in baptism, and
was one of the old pioneers that battled for the right.
So they are passing away, the old soldiers who have borne
the burden and heat of the day, leaving bright examples for us, who are
younger, to emulate.
Our brother has gone to a mansion of rest,
From a region of sorrow and pain,
To the glorious land by the Deity blest
Where he ne’er will suffer again. STEPHEN
BOUGHNER
Hathorn, Maggie Hathorn
Spirit of Democracy,
On December 10 our friend, Maggie Hathorn, who has been
lingering for some time, departed this life.
Our loss is her gain in a heavenly home.
Maggie was kind and affectionate and leaves many friends to
mourn her loss.
Henthorn, Elijah Henthorn
Henthorn, Mary Ann Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Elijah Henthorn died in Green township, this county, on
Friday, the 3d inst and Mary Ann, his wife, died in Sunsbury township on the
same day.
They were about 70 years of age. They were interred in the
same grave in the McIntire grave yard,
Hines, Aaron Hines
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 15th inst, of Dropsy and Lung Fever,
Aaron Hines of
Hobson, Captain Hobson
Spirit of Democracy,
The death is announced from London of Captain Hobson, who
discovered the relics of Sir John Franklin’s expedition in the Artic regions.
Spirit of Democracy,
Lydia Ann, wife of Thomas E. Hubbard, died at her home near
Graysville,
She was born (we believe) in
One of her sons, William Wesley Hubbard, who
died in 1873, at the early age of 20, was a zealous and promising minister in
the
Another one of her sons,
George E. Hubbard, is an active, esteemed and useful local preacher in the M.
E. Church at
She was a severe sufferer
during the last year of her life from a stroke of paralysis. She was a member of the
JOHN A.
WRIGHT
Hutchinson, David P. Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, the 12th inst. of consumption,
David P. Hutchinson, of Beallsville, this county.
Mr. Hutchinson was a member of the Presbyterian Church and
was one of this county’s best citizens
His loss will be deeply felt in the community in which he
lived.
Jones, Mary A. Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At
The deceased was a teacher in the Union Schools of this
place.
The funeral ceremonies will take place to-day, Tuesday.
Kennan, Louis Kennan
Spirit of Democracy,
Keenan is from
The coroners verdict is in accordance with the above, and attaching
no blame to any body.
Keysor, Carrie Josephine Keysor
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Carrie Josephine, daughter of Joshua and Maria Keysor,
of Sunsbury township, aged 17 months and 5 days, died on the 26th
ult. Carrie was a sweet little child. The parents have the heartfelt sympathies
of their friends in this, their sad bereavement.
A mound is in the graveyard,
A short and narrow bed;
No grass is growing on it,
And no marble at its head;
Ye may go and weep beside it,
Ye may kneel and kiss the sod,
But ye’ll find no balm for sorrow,
In the cold and silent clod.
Kinsley, Young son Kinsley
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral, which took place yesterday, was a very large
one. The body was deposited in a strong vault, and will be carefully guarded
against ghouls, who, it is reported are already in the neighborhood waiting for
an opportunity to steal it.
Kirchner, Charles Kirchner
Spirit of Democracy,
A Fearful Accident—At Harrietsville, on the 7th
, occurred a fearful accident by which Charles, a ten-year-old son of Herman
Kirchner, lost his life. It seems that the boys in Harrietsville had been in
the habit of going to the saw-mill run by water-power, and while one would
perch himself on the “bull-wheel,” on which the rope was wound up, when drawing
logs to the mill, and another would turn on the water and send the wheel
spinning around with its occupant riding on top.
Young Kirchner, and a companion about the same age, went to
the mill last Saturday morning about 7 o’clock, and took a position on the
wheel, while his companion turned on the water, the wheel was spinning round
and round at a rapid rate, and the limbs of the lad were thrown over the side
of the wheel and caught between a wire rope stretched across a corner of the
mill, and the partition wall. The lad feeling that he was slipping off, held on
the more firmly with his hands, and the result was that his leg was broken in
two places below the knee, and the flesh and muscles of the limbs between the
ankle and the knee joint completely dislocated, and the thigh bone broken loose
at the joint, and the flesh of the thigh completely stripped from the bone to
within a few inches of the hip joint.
Dr. Kraps of Caldwell, Hurd of Dexter, and Blake of Salem,
were summoned, and agreed with Dr. Martin, that amputation was the only hope,
and eighteen hours after the accident, the little sufferer’s limb was amputated
at the upper third of the thigh, but reaction never set in and the mutilated
lad, died at
The physicians deserve great credit for their efforts to
save the boy’s life, but as expected their efforts were in vain.
Landis, Martha Ellen Landis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Salem township, near Clarington, with nervous
rheumatism, Martha Ellen, daughter of John and Elizabeth Landis
She departed this life
Our Martha is gone to a mansion of love,
She is
free from sorrow and pain;
In that glorious home, in heaven above,
Where she
will never suffer again.
.
Tis done, and death has struck the fatal blow;
Our
Martha’s body lies beneath the clay;
But far beyond this world of grief and woe,
Her
spirit rests today. MARGARET
Latzsch, Mary Latzsch
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At her residence in
She has lived an exemplary life through all her troubles
and trials.
Four years ago she identified herself with the Methodist
church and died in the full triumph of faith.
Sweet is the sleep our mother takes,
Till in Christ Jesus she awakes.
There will her happy soul rejoice,
To hear her blessed Saviors’ voice.
.
Oh! mother, dear a short farewell,
Then we may meet again above.
And knows where Angelic love to dwell,
Where trees of life bear fruits of love.
.
Our mother has gone to a maximum of rest,
From a region of sorrow and pain,
To the glorious land by the deity blest,
Where she never will suffer again. LESLIE LATZSCH
Lucas, Young child Lucas
Spirit of Democracy,
A distressing death occurred on Friday near the residence
of Daniel Lucas, who resides on the north fork of Captina Creek, in
The child had crossed the road, climbed a fence, and
followed a path which led to a pond of water near by. The little one waded out
into the pond, and, it is supposed, stumbled and fell face downward, and then
raising, fell
backward and was strangled.
It was not missing from the house more than twenty minutes before it was
discovered, lying upon its back, dead.
The father and mother were in Barnesville when the accident
occurred.—Belmont Chronicle 27th ult.
Marshall, James Marshall
Spirit of Democracy,
An Aged Citizen Killed—The week has been prolific in losses
of life, and the young and aged fall alike victims to the grim harvester,
Death.
On Tuesday morning about
He was eighty years of age
and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his untimely loss.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jesse Marshall, of Powhatan Point, died on the 22d inst.
His remains were interred in the
Martin, James Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on the 25th inst. Of a stroke of Palsy, at
his residence in Center township, James Martin, aged 81 years.
Martin, Jonathan Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 25th ult, in Sunsbury township, this
county, Mr. Jonathan Martin, aged about 70 years.
Masslander, Enoch Masslander
Spirit of Democracy,
Enoch Masslander, an old man of 77, who lived alone, three
miles from Bellaire, was burned to death by a lot of fiends on the night of the
10th for the purpose of compelling him to tell where his reputed
wealth was hid.
Three years ago he was shockingly burned by thieves, with
the same object, and $300 extracted from him.
McKee, Joseph McKee
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph McKee, of
Mehl, (3 young children) Mehl
Spirit of Democracy,
Three interesting children of Mr. M. Mehl, at Clarington,
died of diphtheria the past two weeks. His other children, two in number, are
down, with the same disease but the physicians hope for their recovery.
Miracle, Charlotte Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 21st day of July 1880, in
She was a member of the M. E. Church, and was a soldier for
Jesus 45 years; then He said, it is enough, come up higher, enter thou into the
joys of thy Lord; she now is happy with friends on that peaceful shore, singing
glory to God for ever more.
Is not e’en death again to those
When life to God was given,
Gladly to earth their eyes they close,
To open them in heaven.
Their toils are past, their work is done,
And they are fully blest,
They fought the fight, the victory won,
And entered into rest,
Then let, our tears cease to flow,
God has recalled his own,
But let our hearts in every woe,
Still say, thy will be done.
The funeral was preached by T. J. Baker accompanied by G.
Ebert the Converted Jew, from First Corinthians, 15th Chapter and
the first clause of the 23 verse and the first clause of the 24th
verse. Christ the first fruits, afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming,
then cometh the end.
Moffitt, Frank Moffitt
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Brannen of
Moffitt, Frank Moffitt
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Moffitt, a respected citizen of Lee township, died of
cancer of the stomach on Friday, the 9th inst.
Moore, Henry Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Mulhaney hanged herself from a tree in Coshocton,
because she had been deserted by her lover, Henry Moore.
That was fifteen years ago. Lately
The people of the neighborhood not only believe this was
just retribution, but some of them declare that the ghosts of the pair may be
seen walking there every night.—Cambridge News.
Muhleman, Catherine Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Catherine, wife of Jacob Muhleman, Sr., of Buckhill Bottom,
The funeral took place on Thursday, April 1st, at
1 o’clock p.m.
Muhleman, Miss Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Muhleman, daughter of Godfrey Muhleman, of
Norcross, Mary Norcross
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Norcross, wife of Rev. A. H. Norcross, Presiding
Elder of the Cambridge District M. E. Church, died last Wednesday evening of
puerperal fever.
Mrs. Norcross was possessed of social qualities that made
her hosts of friends, and of Christian virtues, that evoked respect and
admiration.
Oblinger, Mrs. Oblinger
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday, the 21st inst., at the
residence of her son-in-law, Mrs. George Ketterer, in this place, Mrs.
Oblinger, widow of John B. Oblinger, deceased, aged 65 years.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, the 24th
inst.
Oden, Achaah Oden
Spirit of Democracy,
Achaah, wife of John Oden, died at her home in
The deceased was born in
She was connected with the M. E. Church for 25 years and
departed this life perfectly resigned to the will of her Maker. “Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit, that
they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.”
Oden, John Oden
Spirit of Democracy,
John Oden, an age resident of
Oden, William Oden
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—March the 26th, A. D. 1880, William Oden,
an aged farmer, resident of
The deceased was born in the state of
His parents died while he was yet a boy leaving him to seek
a home among strangers. He went to
In 1833, he came to
In 1839, he bought a small
farm, on Crooked Creek, Tuscarawas county, and removed thence with his family.
Finally he came to
He was for 44 years, a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church and his whole life was quiet and honest doing
and dealing only as a Christian should. He died with full assurance of eternal
happiness saying; “My career is ended and it’s all right with the Master.”
Ten children, five boys and
five girls, are left to mourn, all of whom reside in
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wilson, of
Okey, Catherine Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 18th inst, Mrs. Catherine Okey, of
The funeral took place on Monday, the 20th inst.
Mr. James Okey, husband of the deceased, died on the 26th
ult.
Okey, Henry Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his residence at
He was buried on the 18th inst, on the farm near
Woodsfield where he was born and raised.
The deceased at the time of his death was one of the oldest
residents of the county that was born in this county. He had been confined to his
bed most of the time for over a year past with disease of the stomach and
bowels, from which he had suffered more or less ever since his confinement in
Libby
Prison during the late war.
He was followed to the place
of burial by a large number of relatives and friends.
The writer visited him a
number of times especially during the latter part of his illness and found him
uniformly cheerful, said he would like to get well but was ready to die.
He leaves to survive him a
widow and five children and a large circle of relatives and many friends, for I
do not think he had an enemy.
The writer will ever remember
the kindness of the people of
Okey, James Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Friday, the 26th inst, James Okey, a
resident of
The funeral took place on Saturday, the 27th
inst.
Paulus, Ignatius Paulus
Spirit of Democracy,
Ignatius Paulus, Sr., a resident of this township, Center,
died last week.—
The funeral took place on Saturday, the 30th
ult.
Philips, Joshua Philips Sr.
Philips, Susannah Philips
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Crabapple,
For more than half a century they labored side by side, he
always an affectionate husband and father fulfilling all the duties which tend
to make a concerned and honorable citizen and neighbor; and she filling the
repletion the measure of a frugal, dutiful and loving wife and mother.
Piper,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Piper of Barnesville died on the 31st
ult, aged 82 years.
Pyles, Lucy Ann Pyles
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Wheeling Register,
Rockey, Matilda Rockey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Wheeling,
The older citizens of Woodsfield and in the county will
remember her as the wife of Rev. Philip Darby who at one time represented this
county in the State Legislature probably as far back as 1835. They lived a
number of years where Mr. Blowers now resides.
After the death of her husband and remaining a widow for a
series of years she married Thos. McCarty and moved to Clarington and was again
left a widow.
After the expiration of a number of years she married a Mr.
Rockey who has been dead for several years.
She was a hard working industrious woman and in the first
and middle parts of her life was not only able to toil but very willing. She by
her industry kept a large family of children together and provided for them.
She was either mother or grandmother to all the younger portion.
She brought her children up to know how to work. Those she
had confidence in, it was not-to-be destroyed by the mere passing remarks or
intimation of some would-be meddlesome person.
She was buried on the 13th in one of the
Ross, Franky Ross
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of diphtheria,
He was a lovely boy, filling his home with much joy and
happiness; but there is a void never to be filled—one that reaches beyond the
parental roof; a vacant chair; one who is missed around the family heartstone.
Alas, he has answered to the call of his Savior, “Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
[full name-Franklin Isaac Ross]
Dearest Franky, how we miss thee,
Miss thy little prattling tongue,
Miss them when the morning cometh,
And the evening shade is gone.
.
Dearest Franky, thou wast lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze;
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shalt know.
.
Dearest Franky, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But tis God that hath 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 tear is shed. M. C. A.
Rownd, Martha Rownd
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Martha Rownd, wife of Mr. John M. Rownd, of
Summerfield, Noble county, died on the 26th ult, aged sixty-five
years.
Schneider, George Schneider
Spirit of Democracy,
George Schneider, a resident of Center township, died on
the 25th ult of cancer of the stomach.
His age was about 55 years.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, the 27th ult.
Smith, Charles Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Smith, son of Mr. James R. Smith, of this place,
died on the 27th inst., age 19 years.
Smith, Mary Smith [Source:
The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, July 20, 1880]
Mary Smith, the subject of this sketch, was born in what is
now the state of West Virginia, near the city of Wheeling on the 9th day of
July 1799, and is therefore eighty-one years of age. Her parents moved to the
state of
Smith, William Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Smith of Wegee, died at his residence in Mead
township at
He was born in
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Lebanon, April 3d, Mrs. Caroline F., wife of Dr. E.
L. St. John, aged 39 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Starkey, Mrs. Sidnor Starkey
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sidnor Starkey, of
Steel, Phebe C. Steel
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of consumption, January 13, Phebe C. Steel, eldest
daughter of Wm. and Deborah Steel.
Her conversation during her sickness is a living testimony of
her peaceful rest in Jesus. She desired to be released from the earthly
tabernacle. To a friend standing by her bed she said, “do you think I have long
to stay?”
And being told she was just on the shore and would soon
cross the river, she said, “wish I could go home today.” Her request was
granted, for about
Speak of it tearfully,
Silently tread;
Think of it tearfully,
Eva is dead.
.
One of the loved and good
Shrouded now lies,
Gone is her maidenhood,
Gone to the skies.
.
O, think of it tearfully
Silently tread;
Speak of her tearfully
Eva is dead.
Steigner, Emily L. Steigner
Steigner,
Spirit of Democracy,
A son and a daughter of Louis Steigner of
Three members of the family are down with the same disease.
[Emily died
Taylor, Thomas Taylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Thomas Taylor, died at his home in
He was an able preacher and most highly intellectual man.
He was justly regarded one of the best thinkers and most profound scholars in
many departments of learning that ever lived in this country.
He removed to
Thornberry, Alice Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Alice Thornberry, wife of Yearsley Thornberry, died of
heart diseases at Beallsville, on the 28th of April.
She was 70 years of age at the time of her death.
She became a member of the Christian Church in 1835 and
lived and died in the faith.
Thornton, Mary Thornton
Spirit of Democracy,
An old lady named Mary Thornton died at the residence of
her son near Warnock, last Friday, aged 102 years.
She was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Bellaire.—St
Calirsville Gazette.
Truax, Benjamin Truax
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Truax of Sunsbury township, died the first week in
this month.
He settled on the farm where he died in the year 1816.
Truex, Margaret Truex
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On the 10th day of June 1880, on
She leaves a great number of relatives and friends.
She was a member of the
Sweetly she sleeps among the dead,
Humbly she rests her weary head,
Wrapt in the fields of earth she lies
Awaiting the summons to arise.
.
Rest, Grandmother, thy labor’s done,
Saved through the love of God’s dear Son,
Revel in the
sunshine of love,
Rest in thy heavenly home above. W. A. T.
Twinem, John Twinem
Spirit of Democracy,
John Twinem, Esq., of
Mr. Twinem was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was
one of our best known and most respected citizens.
He was Treasurer of this county from 1857 to 1861.
At the time of his death he held the office of justice of
the peace.
Interment at
Twinem, Mary A. Twinem
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday, November 27th, at her home in
Center township, Mrs. Mary A. Twinem, aged 71 years, 8 months and 5 days.
Mrs. Twinem was born in
Mrs. Twinem became a member of the Episcopalion
denomination in
A husband, four sons and three daughters are left to mourn
her loss.
Ultchey, Henry Ultchey
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Ultchey, of
Walton, Mary E. Walton nee Harrison
Spirit of Democracy,
Walton—On
Funeral this Monday afternoon at
Wheeling Intelligencer, 6th inst
Ward, Laura May Ward
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Cameron,
The “gates came ajar” to receive her Friday, November 12,
1880, aged 9 years, 6 months and 25 days.
Laura was a very intelligent little girl, loved by all who
knew her.
She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to
deplore her loss. Our loss is her eternal gain.
Warne, John Warne
Spirit of Democracy,
Killed in the Mines—John
Warne, an unmarried man aged 26 was killed in the coal mines of the Cambridge
Mining Company, last Friday. Warne was an assistant boss of the mine and was
engaged with Mr. Gilpin, the boss, in taking down a large piece of slate—6 or 7
feet in width and 2 inches in thickness. When the slate started to fall,
Warne’s feet slipped, and he was caught under it. His head was crushed. The
skull was fractured and the upper part of his jaw driven down into the mouth.
He never spoke after the accident and life was extinct in less than an hour.
Cambridge News, 29th ult
Warren, Robert Warren
Spirit of Democracy,
The little village of Captina,
Robert Warren was a farmer, who with his wife, lived in the
country, a short distance back of Captina, or Powhatan. Their life for the past
few months has not been as harmonious as it might from a habit Robert had of
come in an intoxicated condition and attempting to demolish things. His
quarrels with his wife, on this account, had become known to the neighbors, and
was a matter of gossip in the vicinity.
These frequent bickerings cumulated on Wednesday evening in
a dreadful tragedy, the result of which was that
The story further says that Mrs. Warren made no attempt to
escape when the officers arrived to apprehend her, but quietly gave herself up.
The only explanation she vouchsafed that her husband was trying to break the
door down. She was taken to Captina and arrainged before a Justice for
examination. The case had not been concluded when our informant left.
Washborn, Job Washborn
Spirit of Democracy,
The Rev. Job Washborn, the oldest Baptist minister in
He was ordained in 1822.
Webber, John U. Webber
Spirit of Democracy,
John U. Webber, an inmate of the
He was a native of
Weber, Young son Weber
Spirit of Democracy,
A son of Philip Weber, Tailor, of
His remains were brought home for burial.
Weisend, Mattie Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, the 9th inst Mattie, infant
daughter of George and Mary Weisend, aged 5 months.
West, B. F. West
Spirit of Democracy,
B. F. West Jr., son of Dr. Henry West, of St. Clairsville,
was found dead in his room at the Globe House, in Bellaire, Tuesday morning,
the 31st ult.
His remains were taken to St. Clairsville for interment.
Wetiner, Isaac Wetiner
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac Wetiner, of Beallsville, died on the 20th
inst. of Bright’s disease of the kidneys.
He was about 68 years of age.
White, John White
Spirit of Democracy,
John White, one of the most widely known citizens of
Colerain township, residing two miles north of Farmington on the Cadiz Pike,
was stricken with apoplexy early on Saturday morning, from the effects of which
he died at nine o’clock on Monday evening.
On Saturday morning he arose early and at
Mr. White was born
Williamson, William S. Williamson
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. William S. Williamson of Sistersville, who has
practiced in this part of the country for about 30 years died a short time
since of pneumonia.
He was born at Harper’s Ferry and received his medical
education at
He is succeded in his practice by Dr. J. S. Henderson, who
had been his partner for some time.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of diarrhora,
Mother Windham had passed into her 87th year,
and during that time had many troubles and trials to endure. She was the mother
of 14 children, and followed 7 of them to the grave many years ago.
You published in The Spirit of Nov. 30 the death of her
husband and son, whom she was not able to follow to the grave; but we believed
she has joined them on the other shore, where parting will be no more.
She joined the M. E. Church over 65 years ago and remained
a member until the Lord called her home to join the church above. Her last
hours were spent in prayer to God. The last words she said were: “Come Lord
Jesus and take me now; take me quick;” and in a few moments fell asleep in
Jesus.
She was followed by her friends and neighbors to her last
resting place in the cemetery, at Summerfield, beside her husband. And thus one
by one we are passing away. Time, like an ever rolling stream, bears all its
sons away. But
There is a land far away’ mid
the stars, we are told.
Where they know not the
sorrows of time;
Where the pure waters flow
through the valleys of gold,
And where life is a treasure
sublime.
.
‘Tis the land of our God,
‘tis the home of the soul,
Where the ages of splender
eternally roll;
Where the weary travel
reaches his goal
On the ever green mountains
of life.
.
Oh, the stars never tread the
blue heavens at night,
But we think where the
ransomed have trod;
And the day never smiles from
his palace of light,
But we feel the bright smiles
of our God.
.
We are traveling home through
earths changes and gloom,
To a region where pleasure
unchangingly bloom;
And our guide is the glory
that shines from the tomb,
From the ever green mountains
of life.
.
[
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this notice is George Windham. He was born
in the State of Maryland, April 23, 1791; resided there with his parents until
he was two years old; they then came to the State of Virginia, where he
remained until the year 1811; then came to Belmont county, Ohio, near the town
of Barnesville, and in the year 1846 removed to this county (Monroe), where he
resided until the Lord called him home to Glory. He died
He was married in 1812, and there were 14 children
committed to his care—seven of them passed on before him, and he leaves 7 and
an aged companion, 62 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren, to mourn his
loss. But we are glad to believe that their loss is his eternal gain.
Father Windham joined the M. E. Church in the year 1839,
and remained a member until the day of his death, and we believe he lived the
life of a real Christian.
He had to endure many trials and hardships, but he was
always contented and happy, and loved and respected by all who knew him. His
last illness was very short, but of great suffering. He had a light stroke of
paralysis in the evening and lost the use of one side, and the next day he
suffered extremely, but was calmly resigned to the will of his Father. He said
he was ready to go at any time the Lord wanted him. About the time he had a
second stroke, the next evening, he said his work was done and soon after
became unconscious to all surroundings, but appeared to be in great pain until
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Danford,
who addressed the attendants from the 14th verse of the 14th
chapter of 2d Samuel, “For __must needs die are as water spilt on the ground,
which cannot be gathered up again.”, Father Windham had selected the 1096th
hymn of old M. E. selections which reads,
“And must this body die,
And this well-wrought frame decay?
And must these active limbs of mine
Lie mouldering in the clay.” D__,
Which was used, and after a very
appropriate discourse to a large concourse of friends and neighbors—the most
affecting scene your writer ever witnessed—there were grayheaded children to
pay a last farewell to the aged father that had been with them so long; but
that was not the saddest! There came the bereaved mother, not able to stand
alone, assisted to the corpse, and laying her hand upon the brow of her
departed companion, with whom she had shared so many sorrows as well as
blessings, she raised her eyes to heaven and said: “Glory to God!” it won’t be
long until we meet where parting is no more,” and exhorted her children to
follow Christ, as their father had done, so that they all might meet in Heaven.
The Lord grant that the prayer of that aged mother may be regarded.
He was followed by a long procession of friends and
neighbors to his last resting place in the cemetery at Summerfield, there to
await the coming of the Son of God, when the graves shall all give up their
dead.
We all feel the loss of father
[October 18, 1880 N.
B. by request of the friends, will the Monroe Gazette and
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his residence in
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