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1884
Albus, Charles
Spirit of Democracy,
Chas. Albus Drowns Himself in a Well on Monday Morning.
It is our lot this week to record another of those sad
events which have been so prevalent in this vicinity of late. Charles Albus,
who lives some three miles up the creek from this place, drowned himself in the
well near his house, on Monday morning of this week. The facts, so far as could
be obtained at the inquest, were about as follows: Mr. Albus had had a severe
attack of typhoid fever, and at the time of the commission of the rash deed,
was pronounced by the doctor, to be convalescent. On Monday morning Mrs. Albus,
his wife, went out to the garden, which was some distance from the house, to
get some vegetables and pick some berries, for dinner, leaving him at the house
in bed. He advised her to send the children over to the neighbor’s house so
they would not make a noise to disturb him in her absence. She said that she
would take them with her.
She accordingly started on her errand, accompanied by the
children. She was absent some half an hour, or probably a little more, and on
her return found his bed empty and nowhere to be seen. She became alarmed and
sent for some of the nearest neighbors, who came and searched the premises for
the missing man, but to no effect. As a last resort they turned their attention
to the well. The well was about twenty feet deep and contained about ten or
twelve feet of water in it. They procured a grab hook and began to grapple
around in the well. The hooks soon caught in his clothing and they hauled him
to the surface. He had, apparently, gone into the fell feet foremost, as his
feet were downward when they hauled him up.
They laid him out on the porch and sent for an officer to hold
an inquest. R. E. Tilford, by whose kindness we were made acquainted with the
facts, was accordingly summoned and an inquest held, but nothing further was
developed than what is above stated. He was a young man, only about 26 years of
age, and had been married about five or six years. He leaves a wife and two
small children to mourn his untimely death. His remains were interred in the
Rutter burying ground on Tuesday morning at 10 o‘clock.
Allen, Sarah A.
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this notice is Sarah A. Allen wife of Wesley
Allen, who departed this life February 9, 1884, at her home in Seneca township,
She was the daughter of James R. And Maria Reed. At the age of
13 she experienced religion at a meeting held at Beech Chapel, on Wills Creek,
under the preaching of Rev. Butt and joined the M.E. church, and remained a
consistent member until about 7 years ago, when she with her husband moved to
West Virginia, where she joined the Protestant Methodist church, of which she
remained a member until removed to the church above. In her 20th
year she was married to Wesley Allen, with whom she hared the conflicts and
joys of life till death severed the nuptial tie which had held them in blessed
union for nearly 18 years. She was the mother of 4 boys and 3 girls, who are
left, with their father, to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother.
For three years sister Allen had been a great sufferer of
consumption. In October last she moved back to where she died, and from then on
she went down very fast, but it may be truly said of her that while heart and
flesh failed God became her strength and portion forever. Toward the last she
triumphed most gloriously. When she found out there was no hope for recovery
she shouted and praised God almost continually. She sent for her friends to
come and sing and pray with her, and Jesus was all her theme. When she thought
her time had come she called her family around her, gave them her last
farewell, left them in the hands of the Lord and said she was ready to go. Your
writer was present the day she crossed the river into the promised land, and
after we thought she was almost over she revived and wanted us to sing, and
while singing a verse of “All is well,” she raised her hand toward heaven and
smiled, as much as to say, “All is well; meet me in heaven,” and thus she
passed away, Her end was peaceful. On the following day she was followed by a
large procession of friends and neighbors to her last resting place, in the
cemetery at Summerfield, to await the coming of the son of God, when the grave
shall give up its dead.
The funeral service was held at Union Chapel, on the 24th
inst., conducted by Rev. Wm. Danford, of the M.E. church, from Timothy 1st
chapter and part of 10th verse, “Who hath abolished death?” followed
by Rev. B. F. Danford, of the Wesleyan church, who gave a beautiful description
of the christian character of Sister Allen. We would say to father, mother,
husband, children and friends, Try to meet Sarah in heaven.
Angus, Emma
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated November 4, 1884
Miss Emma Angus, daughter of Mr. Richard Angus, of Green
township, this county, died on Tuesday morning of last week, aged about 16 or
17 years. Interment took place at
Archer, Ella V.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died. Of consumption, on the 18th of February,
1884, at the residence of her father, G. W. Topp, near Stafford, Monroe county,
Ohio, Ella V., wife of Harvey Archer, in the 29th year of her age.
The subject of this notice formerly resided near Macksburgh,
Noble County, but a few weeks previous to her death she was taken to her
father’s, where her suffering were ministered to by kind friends. She was
converted to God and joined the Methodist church when quite young, being a
faithful member. On being asked how it was with her, replied, “Jesus is with
me?” A few moments before she died she called her friends around her and
exhorted them to meet her on the other shore, and then her spirit followed that
of her mother’s, in the full assurance of faith into that world.
“Where friends shall meet
again,
Shall meet to part no more;
and with celestial welcome
greet
On an immortal shore.”
She leaves an interesting little girl and a large circle of
friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Alfred
Walls from the following text: “Be thou faithful until death and I will give
tee a crown of life.”
Sopha
Armstrong, Alexander
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander Armstrong, of Armstrong’s Mills, died this morning
at his home and surrounded by his friends. He was the son of Thomas and Ruth
Armstrong, and was born on Captina, about five miles west of Powhatan, March
11, 1813. His early years were spent with his father in the tanning business,
on the old homestead, now occupied by his brother, Wm. Armstrong. In 1834 he
commenced the mercantile business at Armstrong’s Mills, inheriting the store
and mills from his father, and has remained there during his life. He was the
first and only postmaster at that office. In addition to the milling and
mercantile business, he was also engaged in farming, and accumulated a large
tract of very fine land, upon which he had erected a number of excellent
houses. He will be greatly missed in that community, as he was a large hearted,
liberal Christian gentleman, who was loved and respected by all who knew him.
On New Years day, 1839, he was married to Elizabeth Welsh,
with whom he lived for over forty years, and raised a family of eight children
-seven sons and one daughter-all of whom are still living. In December, 1881,
his beloved and truly christian wife died, and since then his life has been a
lonely one to him, because nothing could compensate for the absence of that
devoted companion. Now they are joined together, nevermore to be separated.
Ault, Peter
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Ault, a resident of Cameron,
Baker, John
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Baker, an old resident of
Baldwin, Fayette
Spirit of Democracy,
Fayette Baldwin, of
Barkhimmer, Rachel
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in
A.P.
Bates, David
Spirit of Democracy,
David Bates, an old and respected citizen of
Beck, Mary
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Beck, mother of Chas. Beck, Sr., of Switzer
township, died at her home on Friday, July 18th, aged 90 years, 6
months and 18 days. She was buried in Zinker’s graveyard on Sunday, 20th.
Bonham, Samuel
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Bonham, an old citizen of this place, died on Sunday,
the 16th inst. His age was 65 years. (
Boughner, May
Spirit of Democracy,
Boughner, Died, at the city of Brilliant, Jefferson Co., Ohio,
on August 21st, 1884, of cancer of the face, May, second wife and
widow of Andrew W. Boughner, aged 62 years. Her maiden name was Hurd. She was
born and raised near Cameron, in this county, and at an early age obeyed the gospel
and was, until her marriage, connected with the Christian church at that place,
and afterwards here.
Her husband died a number of years ago, who, while living took
an abiding interest in the church at this place and beheld the office of Elder.
His first wife was Mary Barton, whose redeeming qualities were well remembered.
After his death the care of, not only her two children, but several of the
children of his former marriage, devolved upon her. To say she was patient
under the most trying ordeal is not saying too much, of which the writer of
this humble tribute was fully cognizant. She some time ago accepted the offer
of her son-in-law Mr. Bell, to spend the balance of her days with him, and the
evidence goes to say that she continued in the same frame of mind as formerly
until death ended her sufferings. She died, as she lived, in the full
confidence and hope of a blessed immortality. Her brother, John J. Hurd,
recently died of dropsy at
Booth, Charles H.
Spirit of Democracy,
Capt. Charles H. Booth, of
Bradshaw, John W.
Spirit of Democracy,
Major John W. Bradshaw, formerly of Barnesville, died in
Brown, Adaline
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on August 21, Adaline, wife of David Brown, Esq., of
Pierson, George W.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on Tuesday, the 12th inst., of cholera
infantum, George W., infant son of Allen and Louisa Pierson.
Bruen, Miss Lizzie Bruen
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 8, 1884
Miss Lizzie Bruen died last
Saturday morning. Her remains were
interred in the cemetery at the Presbyterian Church. The funeral ceremonies were performed by Rev. Wright.
Burkhardt, George
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of consumption on June 10th, Mr. George
Burkhardt, aged 30 years, a son of Francis Burkhardt of Wetzel Co., West Va.
Burkhart, Frederick J.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of consumption, on the 24th ult., Frederick
J. Burkhart, aged about 65 years. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery on May
26. (Miltonsburg)
Byers, Garret
Spirit of Democracy,
In our last issue we made mention of serious injury to Mr.
Garret Byers, of
Sanders, John W.
Spirit of Democracy,
John W. Sanders, a prominent citizen of Bellaire, died in
Carpenter, Eliza
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in Seneca township on the 2d inst, Eliza, wife of Mr.
John S. Carpenter. (Measles)
Carpenter, Estella
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in Seneca township on
the 1st inst, Estella, aged 9 years, daughter of Mr. Cookson
Carpenter. (Measles)
Carpenter, Infant
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in Seneca township on the 1st inst. the
infant child of Mr. John S. Carpenter. (Measles)
Carpenter, Stella M.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of brain fever, Stella M. daughter of Mr. Cookson
Carpenter, about 10 years.
Carrick, Elizabeth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on the 21st
inst.,
Carrick, Libbie
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Thursday morning February 21, 1884, Libbie Carrick,
daughter of Peter and Martha Carrick, in the nineth year of her age.
Cary, Unknown Cary
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 15, 1884
O’Connell’s Crime --
O’Donnell’s [sic] confession in regard to the murder of
Clark, Mary
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Wednesday, July 30, 1884, at her residence in Green
township,
Deceased was a member of the Christian church. She was the
mother of nine children living, most of them young in life, with no one but
their father to look to for counsel. May the Lord strengthen the husband and
father in this hour of sad bereavement. The family have the sympathy of friends
and neighbors.
Cline, Perry
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Perry Cline, of Baresville, this county, died on the 28th
ult, aged 63 years.
Coates, Eunice (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on August 9, 1884, Eunice Coates, at the residence of
her son-in-law, Norman Morris. The subject of this sketch was born August 9,
1793, in Fayette county,
Remember, dear friends, as you pass by,
As you are now, so once was I;
As I am now, so you must be;
Prepare, my friends, to come to me.
Yes, she crossed the river
Coates, Eunice
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Saturday, the 9th inst., at her residence
on Sunfish Creek, Mrs. Eunice Coates, aged 92 years.
Cowen,
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. D. D. T. Cowen, one of our most distinguished citizens,
died on Wednesday morning, April 9, 1884, at the residence of his son Frank M.
Cowen, of this place, after a protracted illness. Judge Cowen was well known to
the people of this county, and he had made for himself a name that gave him
fame throughout the State as a lawyer of eminence.–St. Clairsville Gazette, 10th
inst.
Davis, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 15, 1884
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, wife of William Davis, deceased, who
resided in Woodsfield, now of
Dennison, Leroy
Spirit of Democracy,
Leroy Dennison, aged about 35 years, residing a few miles west
of this place, died from an overdose of medication April 30, taken with
suicidal intent. His wife died about one year ago, since which time he has
manifested symptoms of insanity at times. (Caldwell, May 2)
Dick, Mr. John Dick
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 8, 1884
Mr. John Dick, a well known citizen of
In 1829 he was united in marriage to Ann Elizabeth Cook, who
preceded him to the grave by one year.
In his early life Mr. Dick was a sailor and lived the life of
a rover, but his wedding was the great epoch in his history to change some of
the habits of by-gone days. From that
hour he began to lay plans for a home.
For that purpose he left
Immediately after marriage Mr. Dick united with the M. E.
Church. He never faltered in the line
of duty, but lived the life of a true Christian, filing some of the most
responsible positions in the church he so much loved. His last days were full of hope, and as the end drew near his
faith grew stronger. He met death like
a hero, and he triumphed like a Saint.
No one could look into his face as he lay struggling with his last enemy
and not say, “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be
like his.” He leaves behind a clear
record and many friends, who will do well to emulate the virtues of such a
devoted Christian soldier. The life he
lived was beautiful and the crown he wears is glittering. H. D. Stauffer
Doughterty, George
Spirit of Democracy,
George Dougherty, son of Jacob Dougherty, of Bever township,
Noble county, died of rheumatic fever, at the Eagle House, in this place, on
Friday morning, the 5th ult. He was a resident of Temperanceville,
Dovie, Sarah
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at her home in La Valle,
The funeral services were held in the village church. Words of
comfort were spoken by Elder R. Fogle, of the
Tell my friends in far
That my faith in God was
strong,
That through all my pain and
suffering
I could sing salvation’s
song;
Tell them He’s fitting up a
home
IN that bright world for me,
Its golden gates are swinging
wide,
By faith my Lord I see.
May God’s blessing rest upon
you all,
and may you by His grace
Meet me inside the pearly
gates,
And see Him face to face.
Be good, be true, be faithful
To Christ you Heavenly
friend,
He’ll go with you through
life’s journey,
He’ll stand by you in the
end.
H. C. Palmer
Driggs, Emmet
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Monday the 18th inst., of cholera
infantum, Emmet Driggs, infant son of John and Oleta Schneider.
Early, Catharine
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on February 21,
Catharine Early aged 50 years. Her remains were interred in the Connor cemetery
on the 22. {All } died of measles.
Ehman, Mrs. Emma Ehman
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 1, 1884
Died in Perry township, on
the 12th ult., of consumption, Mrs. Emma Ehman, wife of Lazarus
Ehman. Her remains were interred in the
cemetery at the Lentz Grove, the 13th ult. The funeral services were conducted by Elder H. J. Baker.
Source: The Greensburg [Indiana] Standard; 25 Jan
1884
A child of Wm. Fishback, of Williamstown, died Saturday,
the 19th inst.
*Submitter's Note: I think this may be Luella who was born
around 1879 in Indiana. I have not been
able to find anything about her except the 1880 census in Anderson, Rush Co.,
Indiana.
Fisher, Mary
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at her residence in
She was interred in the cemetery at Graysville Dec. 8. She was
the mother of nine children, two of whom are still living, George and Mary. She
died of heart disease. She was a loving mother and kind neighbor and a
consistent member of the Baptist church. She showed by her every day life that
she was an heir of heaven, a joint heir of Jesus Christ. Her dying hours were
pleasant, Her last words were, “Meet me in heaven.”
Folger, Oliver Cromwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at Weston, W. Va., November 19, 1884, Oliver Cromwell
Folger, son of Henry and Margaret Folger, former residents of
Francis, Katie Francis
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 15, 1884
Died – Katie Francis, youngest
child of Thomas and Hannah Norris, aged 3 years and 4 months, Jan. 7, 1884.
Froebisch, Maggie
Spirit of Democracy,
Died-at Trail Run,
Mrs. Froebisch was born in
She enjoyed the sacred peace and consolation which none but
the true believer enjoys. She was often heard to speak of the power of God to
save the soul, and as the end drew near, she felt that Jesus was her best
friend. Her last words were “O, how sweet.” She leaves three little children
and a husband t mourn her loss. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the
people of the entire vicinity.
How blast the righteous when he dies;
When sinks a weary soul to rest;
How mildly beam the closing eye;
How gently heaves the dying breast!
.
Life’s labor done, as sinks the clay.
Light from its load the spirit flies;
While heaven and earth combine to say;
“How blest the righteous when he dies!”
Gadd, Joseph
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Gadd, a workman under R. F. Huddleston on the C. &
M. Road, while at work repairing a trestle near Marietta last Sunday, was
struck on the head by a piece of falling timber and his skull smashed in. He
died almost instantly. His remains were brought to this place, his home, for
burial. (
Gano Susannah Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died. -Of Consumption, on December 23, 1883, at her home in
West Union, W. Va, Susannah Okey, wife of Phineas Gano.
The deceased was born in
She died in faith in the saving power of God, and had vouchsafed
unto her a full knowledge of her salvation before her departure, and when the
final summons arrived passed over the river as peacefully as if closing her
eyes in gentle slumber.
She was an affectionate wife and mother, and only those who
knew her best could in any degree appreciate her worth.
While we mourn, we also rejoice, that we too may go and see
her over there.
L.O.
Gano, Susannah Okey Gano
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 1, 1884
Died of Consumption, on
December 23d, 1883, at her home in West Union,
The deceased was born in
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and seven children.
She died in faith in the saving power of God, and had vouchsafed
unto her a full knowledge of her salvation before her departure, and when the
final summons arrived passed over the river as peacefully as if closing her
eyes in gentle slumber.
She was an affectionate wife and mother, and only those who
knew her best could in any degree appreciate her worth.
While we mourn, we also rejoice, that we too may go and see
her over there. L.O.
Garden, Charley
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, very suddenly, on the evening of the 2d inst., little
Garrett
Byers b. June 13, 1849, in
Gatch, Charles
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Gatch, a farmer who lived three miles from
Gattle, William
Spirit of Democracy,
One day last week William Gattle, while trimming an apple tree
in his garden, at
Gatts, Jasper
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with sorrow that we are
called upon to announce the death of Jasper Gatts, who died at his home in his
place on Thursday evening, March 13, 1884.
His ailment was consumption. His remains were interred in the
village cemetery on Saturday afternoon. He was 31 years of age and unmarried.
(Clarington Independent 21st inst.)
Gray, Martha
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Martha Gray, wife of Frank J. Gray, died near
Gray, Mrs.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Gray, wife of Rev. G. W. Gray, formerly residing Elder of
this District, died last week of heart disease, at Warten, Trumbull Co., Ohio
Gray, Samuel
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Gray, a resident of
Greenbank, Willie
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Saturday the 20 inst., of diphtheria, Willie, infant
son of Oliver and Elizabeth Greenbank.
Guthrie, Louisa R.
Spirit of Democracy,
Fallen Asleep
Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful
rest,
Whose making is supremely
blest!
No fear, no woe, shall dim
that hour
That manifest’s the Saviour’s
power.
During the quiet stillness of last Sabbat morning between
seven and eight o’clock, after a long and painful illness, Louisa R. Guthrie
passed from the clasp of loving friends to meet those on the other side. She
faded as the flower before the chilling blast of autumn, and Sunday morning the
silver chord was loosened, and without a struggle the soul went out to its
eternal destiny.
Now loving hands are preparing her lifeless form for the
grave. Mother Guthrie was in the 79th year of her age. The immediate
cause of her death was paralysis. She had been a consistent member of the M.E.
church since early childhood and was always a loving, kind and patient
christian mother.
Thus has passed from among us one whom to now was to honor and
esteem. The god she did will live after her in the memory of those who knew her
best. Her most endearing moments will be enshrined within the hearts of her
family and neighbors, whose children will point to her example of disinterested
kindness and good will.
The sympathy of all who knew her cluster around the daughters
now so sadly bereft of mother, and it is their hope that they may be comforted
by the memory of the years wherein they were blessed with the society and help
of her who has gone before them to that {illegible} whence no traveler returns.
Hagan, Herman
Spirit of Democracy,
Herman Hagan, a resident of Bever township, Noble county, was
killed on the 27th ult. By falling from an apple tree.
Hall, Daughter of John and
Manda
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of measles, a little daughter of John and Manda Hall,
aged 3 year. (Graysville, Ohio March 7, 1884)
Hamilton, Bertha
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in Seneca township on the 1st inst. Bertha,
aged 6 years, daughter of James H. Hamilton (measles).
Hart, Elizabeth
Spirit of Democracy,
Sister Elizabeth Hart, widow of Thomas Hart, deceased, died
January 17, 1884, of dropsy. After one year of suffering and confinement to her
room and to her bled, death came to her release, and in the triumph’s of the
christian’s hope she fell asleep in Jesus, leaving a son and daughter and many
relatives to mourn her loss. Sister Hart had been a member of the Christian
church for 30 years and lived and died in connection with the Goudy
congregation in
Blessed is they who died in the Lord;
they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Elder J. W. Arnold (Quaker City, Ohio May 10, 1884)
Haught, Tobias
Spirit of Democracy,
Two Hundred and Eighty-Nine
Tobias Haught, who died
February 1, 1884, was born May 30, 1790, in Monongahela county,
Levi Haught has not been heard from for 19 years.
Grandchildren 81 and 60 of them living. Great grandchildren 160, and 110 of
them living Great-great-grandchildren 25. Total heirs 289 and 226 living
descendants at death of ancestor.
Hine, Benjamin Hine
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 8, 1884
We are called upon to record the death of young Benjamin Hine,
who was recently so seriously injured at the Spangler tressel on the B.Z.&
C. Railroad. It was thought up to
within some two or three days, that he would recover, but, we understand,
lock-jaw supervened and death claimed him for its own on Saturday morning last
at about 8 o’clock. The family have our
heartfelt sympathy in this sorrowful bereavement.
Hobbs, John
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 1, 1884
John Hobbs, an old and respected resident of Center township,
died the morning of the 1st inst. He was in the harvest field the
previous day and was enjoying his usual health. It is supposed his death was
the result of becoming overheated.
Hogue, Suzy A.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Suzy A. Hogue, widow of Nelson Hogue, of
Hollister, Dora
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at
Hurd, John J.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, June 26, 1884, of valvular disease of the heart, John J.
Hurd, aged 65 years, 3 months and 16 days.
The deceased leaves an aged companion, two sons and a large
circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was an excellent man, and highly respected
by all who knew him. He devoted the greater part of his life to religion,
having joined the Disciple church over 40 years ago, and for 21 years held the
office of Elder of the church. Although belonging to the above named church he
was no sectarian. He was not held by any sectarian ties, but was a simple
christian, wholly in fellowship with all true christians.
Notwithstanding the last 2 years of his life were nearly one
continuous space of suffering from the disease which finally proved fatal, et
he bore his great affliction with that remarkable patience that is truly
characteristic of a child of God, and would often call his Brethren and Sisters
to his house to hold a brief service of reading and prayer. On several
occasions he told the writer that the hope of the Gospel was very precious to
him during his illness.
It was this hope that consoled him in the long struggle with
death. It was this hope which was the crown of his patience as well as the
assurance of his eternal safety. It was this hope that made his life an
invaluable boon, his death an unspeakable loss, and his eternity to himself an
inheritance, incorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not away.
Realizing then that our father, husband, brother and friends
is a freed spirit, absent from te body but present with the Lord, that the
brave spirit which cried in its body, “I am tired,” is where the wicked cease
to trouble and the weary are at rest. That the patient soul, which groaned
under tis burden of suffering flesh. “O this pain!” is now in a world without
pain. In view of these facts we will not sorrow as those that have no hope.
Jackson, Ella
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Miss Ella Jackson, who died at
Jefferies, Deborah
Spirit of Democracy,
Another Old Settler Gone
Editor Spirit: As I have not
as yet seen any notice in either of the county papers of the death of Deborah
Jefferies, widow of Elias Jefferies, I desire to give to her many friends and
relatives, through the columns of your paper, not only an obituary notice, but
also to give a brief synopsis of her history, believing that it will be read
with deep interest by hundreds who have known her, and who have shred her
hospitality.
Mother Jefferies departed this life Jan. 29th,
1884. She was born in Fayette county,
Mother Jefferies was one of the pioneers of this county who
(with Elias Jeffers), to whom she was married March 3d, 1814) immigrated to
this county in Sept. 181, and settled down upon the farm on which she died.
The wagon transporting their household goods was the first
wagon passing over the
Their nearest neighbors were James Piatt on the farm on which
Leonard Piatt now lives, Thomas Buoy on the land where Christian Roth now
resides, and Elias Conger who then lived on the farm known as the Gashem Conger
place.
She was kind and hospitable, the latch string to her door was
always out. Many a weary traveler as well as many a hungry and belated hunter
has found rest within her door and shared her hospitality. Within a radius of
five miles from her old home, there is not one survivor of 1816.
She was the mother of 10 children, nine of whom are still
living. The grandchildren number 75, of this number 55 are living to day. Her
great grandchildren are 94 in all, 77 are still living. Her great great
grandchildren were 8 at her death. These composing a family numbering 179
persons all told 148 of whom are living today. The husbands and wives of the
children are not here counted.
Mother Jefferies was converted and joined the M.E. church
about the year 1844 and lived in all the ordinances of the house of God
blameless for forty years. The last ten years of her life on earth were years
of great affliction. During all these years she patiently waited till her
change came.
And now let me say to all her children and friends, as you
read these lines, remember that our mother is in Heaven, and resolve with me
that by the grace of God we will meet her in the “Sweet Bye and Bye.”
J. A. V.
Johnson, Robert C.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, April 7, 1884, at the residence of Mr. Joseph Carpenter,
Robert C. Johnson, son of William and Nancy Johnson, and adopted son of Joseph
and Matilda Carpenter, aged 14 years, 4 months and 26 days. He was a bright boy
far beyond his years, admired by all who knew him for his pleasant and dutiful
ways. During his days of sickness be manifested a patience seldom found among
the suffering, uttering no words of complaint, yet expressing an earnest desire
to become well again. But God who kneweth best seen fit to place him with his
Mother, who left him in early infancy. Funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. B. F. Danford who delivered a touching discourse from the 14th
verse of the 4th chapter of Thessalonians. The remains were interred
in the burial grounds of
Judkins, Elizabeth Jane
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Judkins was born in Woodsfield December,
1844, and lived here all her life; here she grew from girlhood to womanhood and
here her friendships and affections were, and here in the home of her childhood
she died Wednesday, September 3d, at one o’clock A.M., in the 40th
year of her age. Although an invalid for many years she was only confined to
her room a few days; her disease terminated finally in Catarrh of the stomach
which caused her death. She was a woman of rare usefulness, the poor, the
afflicted, the needy, found in her a devoted friend, and not a few of the
destitute and afflicted will rise up to call her blessed. In her home shw was a
faithful wife and an affectionate mother, here too, she was characterized by
singularly generous and gracious hospitality. She was an active member of the
M.E. church since the year 1860, always ready and willing to work for the
church, often when scarcely able to be out of her bed was she found at her
post. It is too painful to consider the good she might have done in the long
years of the future, but she has ended
a “fitful, fevered dream” and has begun a life of the possibilities of which
mortals can do no more than dream. She is dead.
Triumphantly she sleeps, careless of earth’s toils, free form
its pains, till the great awakening and reunion. She is missed, oh! So much, in
her earthly home; but “their loss is gain to Him and gain to Heaven.” She has
entered into “peaceful rest,” and that voice which so often joined with ours in
the social circle, in the
Keepers, George Jacob
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in
Keevert, William O.
Spirit of Democracy,
William O. Keevert, of
Kelley, S. C.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died. Jan. 27th, 1884, at the residence of his
sisters, near Rinard Mills,
One-half of his life was spent in the service of the Lord. He
was a member of the M.E. church, having been a class leader in the church about
20 years. He was also ordained Local Deacon last Fall at the Eastern Ohio
Conference, he leaves a widow and nine children with a large circle of friends
to mourn his loss. But we bless God they mourn not all those who have no hope,
for we believe he has gone to join the beloved ones on the other shore. He was
a highly respected citizen.
We feel he will be greatly missed in the working interests of
the church, for his last days were spent preaching and exhorting sinners to
come to Christ. The subject of his last sermon may be found in St. Luke, 15th
chapter and 17th verse, and the last hymn that he sang was : The
consecrated cross I’ll bear.
With chorus:
There’s a beautiful Crown in
Heaven to wear.
The following lines will give some idea of the state of mind
in his last moments:
.
On the banks beyond the
stream,
Where the trees are always
green
There’s no night, but endless
day,
There’s where the angels
stay.
.
There’s no sorrow, pain nor
fear,
There’s no parting farewell
tears.
There’s no cloud, no darkness
there,
All is bright and clear and
fair.
.
Hark! I hear an angel sing,
Heavenly harpers are on the
wing,
Through the air and bid me
rise
To join their music in the
skies.
.
Soon I’ll join the ransomed
throng,
Sing with them redemption’s
song,
Pearly gates stand open wide
Just beyond death’s chilling
tide.
.
Earthly home adieu, adieu;
Earthly friends, farewell to
you;
Softly breathe may last good
bye,
Angela call me, let me die.
.
Hallelujah! They have come;
Hallelujah! I’m most home,
Friends and love ones weep no
more,
Meet me on the other shore.
C.M.M.
Keylor, Emma
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, Nov. 21, Miss Emma Keylor, daughter of Mr. Isaac Keylor,
living near town. The deceased was buried in
Klunt, Mary M.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on April 26th, in the 69th year of
her age, Mary M. Klunt. Her illness was of long duration, yet she bore it
patiently until death relieved her of her sufferings. She was born at Nusdorf,
Landis, Mary Maggie
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this notice is Miss Mary Maggie Landis,
daughter of John and Elizabeth Landis, who departed this life Aril 18, 1884, at
her home in Clarington,
She leaves a father and mother, one little brother and many
devoted friends to mourn the loss of a beloved little daughter. She has gone to
meet her sister Martha in Heaven, who passed over the bright
The funeral service was conducted by Revs. Stockdale and Woods
at
Lang, Alice
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on Sunday, the 6th inst., at her residence
near Woodsfield, Alice, wife of Louis Lang, in the 22nd year of her
age.
She was victim of that terrible disease, consumption.
She has gone where the shadows falleth never,
Gone in her beauty, sweet and pale,
A star to gleam in that “forever,”
That lies beyond the mystic well.
League, Earl
Spirit of Democracy,
We are informed that a row occurred at Tuell’s Saloon, at
Tuell’s Landing,
Mason, Leslie Vanlew
Spirit of Democracy,
Leslie Vanlew Mason, aged 18 years, son of H. R. Mason, died
Monday night, April 21st, of catarrhal pneumonia following measles.
He was one of the brightest and best young men of our town. He was a general
favorite because of his manliness, purity, character, and rare intellectual
ability for one his age. He was scholarly, thoughtful and modest. His young
friends and associates sincerely lament his unexpected death. (Noble
Mason, Margaret Mason
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 15, 1884
Died – At the residence of
her son, Dr. G. W. Mason, Stafford,
Mother Mason was born March 2d, 1798, in Green county,
Pennsylvania, and about the year 1820, with her husband, William Mason, settled
in the town of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio, sharing, with the early
settlers of our county, all the hardships and privation incident to the
settlement of a new county; rearing an interesting family, which for culture
and intellectual attainments stand second to none in the county. She retained her mental powers unimpaired
almost to the close of life. About six
weeks ago she took her bed, called her son and family about her bedside, told
them that her work was done, and that she was going home, gave them her
blessing and exhorting them to meet her in the land where no shadows ever
come. Her vitality was something wonderful;
for 21 days prior to her departure, she never ate anything. At last her worn out tenement of clay
succumbed to the conquerer of all flesh, and on the morning of the 31st
of December, fell asleep in Jesus.
Mother Mason tasted many of the sorrows of this life. More than 20 years ago, her husband
preceeded [sic] her across the dark river, since which time she has had a home
in Stafford with her son Dr. Mason, who in connection with his family have
faithfully ministered unto her, soothing her sorrows and ministering to all her
necessities to the last; for which may God bless them. “For as much as you did it unto the least of
these my brethren, ye did it unto me.”
About sixty five years ago, the subject of this notice was
converted to God and joined the M. E. Church; for sixty five years she followed
the Master through storm and sunshine by a faithful life, a life hid with
Christ in God she preached Christ and him crucified. Through all these years she was seldom absent from the house of
God during the hours of worship; no matter how small the congregation, Mother
Mason was sure to constitute a part of the same; tottering and trembling on her
staff during the last years of her life, she wended [sic] her way to church
until she lay down on her sick bed for the last time. She was the best type of our early Methodism we have ever
known. Humble as a child, simple and
unaffected in manner and speech, strong as a giant in faith, she looked forward
with confidence to an inheritance that is incorruptible.
To the M. E. congregation, at
On New Year’s day we bore to the
Stafford Jan 5th,
1884
Mason, Margaret
Spirit of Democracy,
Died.-At the residence of her son, Dr. G. W. Mason, Stafford,
Monroe county, Ohio, Dec. 31st, 1883, Margaret Mason, in her 80th
year of her age.
Mother Mason was born March 2d, 1798, in Green County,
Pennsylvania, and about the year 1820, with her husband, William Mason, settled
in the town of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio, sharing, with the early
settlers of our county, all the hardships and privation incident to the
settlement of a new county; rearing an interesting family which for culture and
intellectual attainments stand second to none in the county. She retained her
mental powers unimpaired almost to the close of life–About six weeks ago she
took her bed, called her son and family about her bedside, told them that her
work was done, and that she was going home, gave them her blessing and
exhorting them to meet her in the land where no shadows ever come.
Her vitality was something wonderful; for 21 days prior to her
departure, she never ate any thing. At last her worn out tenement of clay
succumbed to the conqueror of all flesh, and on the morning of the 31st
of December fell asleep in Jesus.
Mother Mason tasted many of the sorrows of this life. More
than 20 years ago, her husband preceded her across the dark river, since which
time she has had a home in
About sixty five years ago, the subject of this notice was
converted to God and joined the M.E. church; for sixty-five years she followed
the Master through storm and sunshine by a faithful life, a life hid with
Christ in God she preached Christ and him crucified.---
Through all these years she was seldom absent from the house
of God during the hours of worship; no matter how small the congregation,
Mother Mason was sure to constitute a part of the scene; tottering, trembling
on her staff during the last years of her life, she wended her way to church
until she lay down on her sickbed for the last time.
She was the best type of our early Methodism we have ever
known. Humble as a child, simple and unaffected in manner and speech, strong as
a giant in faith. She looked forward while confidence to an inheritance that is
incorruptible.
To the M.E. congregation, at
On New Year’s day we bore to the
Mason, Mrs. Mary J. Mason
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 1, 1884
Died near
Mater, Elizabeth Katherina
Spirit of Democracy,
A resident of
Mayer, Elizabeth Katherina Mayer
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 1, 1884
Elizabeth Katherina Mayer, a resident of
McCullough, A. G.
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. A. G. McCullough, of Somerton,
McNutt, W. R.
Spirit of Democracy,
W. R. McNutt, of Adams township, Guernsey county, made a bad
bargain in the sale of his farm and in a fit of melancholy hanged himself on
Sunday, the 31st ult.
Mellott, Annie
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on October 23, 1883, of diphtheria, Annie, daughter of
Nathan and Jane Mellott, aged 4 years, 11 months, and 23 days.
Mellott, Mary L.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mary L. Mellott, of
Melott, Willey S.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died. In
He bore his sickness with patience till an angel came and
relieved him of his pain. His parents feel a deep sorrow over the loss of their
beloved son, but their loss will be his eternal gain. “Suffer the little
children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
heaven.”
How much love, how much joy,
We buried with our gentle boy.
A Friend.
Messerly, John
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Messerly, an aged citizen of Clarington, this county,
died o Tuesday, the 2d inst.
Miller, Ady L.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at the home of her sister, Mrs. James E. Morrill, of
Bellaire, Ohio, on Dec. 16th, 1884, Ady L., wife of E. Z. Miller,
nee Loring, born at Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, May 8, 1863, aged 21 years, 7 months
and 8 days. Was buried in Clarington cemetery on the 18th. Funeral
from the home of J. T. Morrill, services at M E church by Elder Thos.
McPheters.
In her early youth joined M.E. church at Martin’s Ferry. Was
always of reserved and pleasant disposition, hence for the few years she
resided at this place she was beloved by her associates as well as others. She
died in the hope of a blessed future and expressed a willingness to go and meet
her Master and babe who so recently died (the late Ethel died Nov. 25) and a
few minutes before her death said, “I am not afraid to die” And her dying words
in reply to a wish that she might live were, “let me go, let me go.” The thanks
of the relatives are extended to those who so kindly assisted.
J.T.M.
Miller, Child
Spirit of Democracy,
On the 22d inst., a little son aged four years of Mrs. Eliza
Miller, of Seneca township, this county, fell into a tub of boiling cider and
was injured so badly that death ensued within six hours.
Mobberly, Hulda K.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, Hulda K. Mobberly, on the 19th day of April,
1884, aged 21 years, 1 month, and 24 days. She was a daughter of A and M
Mobberly, Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers, Hulda has, by the gardener,
been transplanted in the garden, where as one she does sing and worship around
the throne, and as a light placed on the shining shore to bid you come. As a
favorite flower on earth, she has become one above. Weep not dear friends for
her but live so that when death comes you can pass through the cold waters of
death as who did “sleep in the arms of Jesus.” Hulda will be a guardian angel
to you. Although her body lies mouldering in the earth her spirit moves as one
of the flowers that helps to compose the amaranthine bowers of spotless purity
in her Creator’s kingdom. Then weave your chaplets, flowers and sinew them n
her grave and remember she is a saint.
J.W.N.
Moore, William
Spirit of Democracy,
William Moore, an aged citizen of
Moore, William
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Thursday evening, September 4th, 1884, at
the residence of his son Matthew Moore, near Ozark,
Deceased was born in
Moose, Rachael A.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on the 19 inst.,
Rachael A. Moose, wife of George R. Moose, aged 39 years. {All } died of measles.
Morris, Lewis
Spirit of Democracy,
Sad Suicide of Policeman Morris on Tuesday.
One of the saddest events occurred in this place on
Tuesday, 10th inst., that it has ever been our lot to relate. About
12 o’clock Lewis Morris, our town policeman, entered A. E. Michel’s saloon on
Main street, and, walking up to the counter, says: “Mr. Michel, did you ever
see a man take his own life?” at the same time raising his hand, in which he
held a revolver to his head. The only parties in the saloon at the time were
Mr. Michel and Geo Davis. When Mr. Morris raised the revolver to his head, Mr.
Michel says: “For God’s sake don’t do that in here, Lew.” Mr. Morris says “I
will,” and immediately fired the fatal shot, fell to the floor and expired
almost instantly. The ball entered about an inch and a half behind the right
ear, making a horrible wound, from which blood and brains issued profusely.
Blood also streamed out at both ears and at the nose. The revolver was a 32
caliber which he had purchased of Mr. Michel some time before. When examined it
was found that one chamber was entirely empty, two chambers contained empty
cartridges, and two contained loaded cartridges.
The authorities were notified and the body removed to his late
home, a short distance off. An inquest was held, eliciting the facts as above
stated.
No cause can be assigned for the rash deed, except domestic
troubles of some kind had unbalanced his mind. A lawsuit was also in progress, in
which he was the prosecuting witness, and this might have troubled him and
aided to derange his mind. He was about 63 years of age and had a family.
The bereaved family and relatives of the deceased have the
sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Mr. Morris was a
faithful and efficient officer, and it will be difficult to fill his place as
well and satisfactorily as he filled it.
The funeral took place from his late home on Wednesday
afternoon, the remains being interred in the village cemetery.
Morris, Louis
Spirit of Democracy,
Louis Morris, an old resident of Clarington, this county,
committed suicide on the 10th inst. by shooting himself through the
head. The particulars taken from the Independent will be found in another
column.
Muhleman, Frederick
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 18, 1884
We received the following on the 17th inst., after
The Spirit of last week had gone to press:
Wheeling, March 15 1884
Dr. Sir: Mr. Frederick
Muhleman, of Buckhill Bottom, died very suddenly of heart disease, at 101/2
o’clock this morning, immediately on gong aboard the Steamer Diurnal at this
wharf.
Respectfully, Daniel Walton.
Mr. Muhleman was about 72
years of age and was one of the oldest residents of
Neuhart, Leonard
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on the 16th inst, in
Norris, Katie Francis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died. Katie Francis, youngest child of Thomas and Hannah
Norris, aged 3 years and 4 months, January 7. 1884
Norris, Margaret E.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, July 14, 1884, of dropsy of the heart, Margaret E.
Norris, aged 30 years.
Norris, Nancy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on February 27, 1884, Nancy Norris wife of Jacob Norris,
aged 73 years and 5 months. The deceased was a daughter of George and Elizabeth
Steed and was born near Clarington, this county, September 27th,
1811. Her loss will be deeply felt by her friends as she was a true christian
and a devoted mother and wife.
Okey, Hessy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, October 20, 1884, at the residence of Judge William Okey,
in
She was born at Powhatan,
Some years ago there appeared on her breast what proved to be
a species of cancer, which continued to grow and spread and was at times very
painful. She continued to suffer until her death.
The deceased, in early life, joined the M.E. church and
remained a faithful member during her life. She was a consistent reader of the
Scriptures, especially the New Testament, and a firm believer in the doctrines
therein taught. She often expressed the desire to go to Jesus. During the last
month of her life she often spoke of her expectation and desire to meet her
mother. A private graveyard was set apart on the old farm, where her parents
and others of the family are buried and years ago she expressed a desire to be
buried by the side of her mother. This request was strictly complied with. Rev.
Stapler, of the M.E. church, officiated at the burial, and on Wednesday she was
followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends, who do not mourn
as those that have no hope.
Pasco, Clement C.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, May 12, 1884 Clement C. Pasco, son of Sarah and William
Pasco, aged 16 years, 7 months and 8 days. The deceased died with measles after
one months’ illness. He was a dutiful son, a kind and loving brother, respected
by all who knew him. He feared not to die. As death approached he bade his
parents and sisters farewell, hoping to meet them in a better world. He went
down into the valley of eternity leaning on Jesus, and he expressed himself as
ready to cross the river which severed all earthly ties and thus sweetly
breathed his life away.
Pickens, William
Spirit of Democracy,
William Pickens, of Scotch
Ridge, aged about 50 years, who was for years afflicted with heart disease,
died on Tuesday, the 5th inst, after an illness of only three or
four days duration. His funeral was appointed for Thursday, following, at 11
a.m., but at the hour his appearance was so lifelike, that the funeral was
postponed until Saturday, at 10 a.m. when no perceptible change having taken
place, the funeral was again postponed until the same hour on Monday, when his
remains were consigned to the tomb in
Our information is that until Sunday evening after his death,
although the room to which his body lay, was kept at an average temperature of
about 80 degrees, his appearance was perfectly lie-like and there was no appearance
of decomposition. In the neighborhood it is regarded as a most remarkable case.
Pierson, Minnie Clarrinda
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Thursday the 26th inst., of heart disease,
in the 8th year of her age, Minnie Clarrinda, daughter of Allen and
Louisa Pierson.
Rose, Henry J.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on July 5th, in
Rounds, John M.
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. John M. Rounds, of Summerfield, Noble county, died of
apoplexy at his home in that place on Tuesday, the 26th ult.
Saffle, William Ames
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, in
Sherry, Infant of Pat
Sherry
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. Pat
Sherry, engineer on the B.Z. & C Railroad, died in Bellaire last Sunday
morning. Mr. Sherry was at service in the R. C. Church here when the telegram
announcing the death of his child was delivered.
Sherry, Mrs. P.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. P. Sherry, of
Sines, Mary
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Mary Sines was found in a patch of woods eight
miles south of
Smith, Joseph
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Smith, a convict from
Smoutz, Mr. Smoutz
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 5, 1884
Died very suddenly on the
night of the 24th, Mr. Smoutz, of Stringtown. He went to bed in apparently good health
never to wake again.
Sourlander, Adolph
Spirit of Democracy,
An old man named Adolph Sourlander, of Jackson township was
found dead near Tuell’s Landing one day last week. Coroner
Steiger, Miss Louisa Steiger
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 5, 1884
Items from the Clarington
Independent, 1st, inst:
Died - On
Friday morning, Jan. 25, Miss Louisa Steiger, daughter of John U. Steiger, of
Switzer township, aged 30 years and 6 months.
Funeral took place on Monday, attended by a large number of relatives
and friends of the deceased.
Stephen, Julia A.
Spirit of Democracy,
Departed this life, Lord’s day, May 18th, of
paralysis, Mrs. Julia A. Stephen in her 88th year. Mother Stephen
has fallen asleep in Jesus who is her life and the hope of her resurrection
from the dead to an inheritance that is incorruptible and undefiled and that
fadeth not away reserved in heaven for her; blessed are the dead that die in
the Lord from henceforth; yea saveth the Spirit that they may rest from their
labors; and their works do follow them” Friends of the departed, weep not, this
was her consolation while suffering and her desire was that she might be safely
fathered home into the haven of eternal rest, where she would be free from
sorrow, pain and death; where she might bask in the sunbeams of ineffable joy,
and be permitted to enjoy the society of friends that have passed on before
her. This she labored for all along the journey of life, and is now permitted
to enjoy it’s befits. God said, it is enough come up higher. Shall we not take
fresh courage and press on that this may be the happy lot of each and every one
when life and its cares are brought to a close.
I would not live always, I ask not to stay
Where storm after storm rises dark o’er the way;
The few cloudy mornings that dawn on us here
Are enough for life’s woes, full enough for its cheer.
Uncle Fuller.
Stephen, Samuel
Spirit of Democracy,
Died-Susanna, daughter of Mr. Samuel Stephen, with measles and
lung fever. (
Stoehr, Magdalena
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, Mrs. Magdalena Stoehr, of Woodsfield, widow of Henry J.
Stoehr, died on Sunday, 3d inst., aged 73 years and 1 month. Funeral services
at 9 o’clock on the 6th inst.
Swansen, B. Swansen
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 22, 1884
B. Swansen a contractor on the B. Z. & C., died at
Swansen, B.
Spirit of Democracy,
B. Swansen, a contractor on the BZ & C, died at
Thomas, Rachel
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rachel Thomas wife of Dr. J. W. Thomas, of Weeping Water,
Thompson, Hannah J.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died- March 6th, 1884, near
She leaves a husband, four children and father and mother to
mourn her loss.
“To those who for her loss is
grieved,
This consolation’s given–
She’s from a world of woe
relieved,
And rests at home in Heaven.”
A Friend
Thompson, John
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. John Thompson, of St. Clairsville, was found dead in his
bed one morning last week.
Tinker, Shep
Spirit of Democracy,
Shep Tinker, the scholar and horse thief, died at
Trembly, Sarah A.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 26, of consumption, Mrs. Sarah A. Trembly, wife of
Samuel Trembly, Jr., of
The deceased was a member of the Christian church for fourteen
years, and while her relatives and friends deplore her loss consolation
whispers that she has safely crossed the river over which sooner or later, we
must all pass. She bor her protracted illness with that fortitude and patience
which distinguishes the christian everywhere and is occasioned by thoughts of
bliss to come. She leaves a kind husband and four small children to mourn her
loss. But their loss is her eternal gain.
Farewell, loved one, thou has gone
To join the seraph band,
And with they angel plumage
To range the heavenly land.
.
Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond the reign of death,
She has gone to the blessed clims
Where life is not a breath.
W. H. M.
Tuber, (Child) Tuber
Scott, (Two Children) Scott
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 5, 1884
A New and Fearful Disease Making
Many Graves in
Newcomerstown, O., January 27
–
A very strange and peculiar disease has appeared among the
children about ten miles south of here, in
The disease makes its appearance very suddenly and the symptoms
are from the first very alarming. The
victim’s throat begins swelling and fills up with mucus, and the face assumes a
dark purplish hue. A high fever at once
results, and the eyes of the victim contract as terrible vomiting spells set
in. The vomiting continues, giving the
little sufferer great distress, and kills it inside of two days unless it can
be checked. The citizens of the
community are becoming alarmed, and four of the district schools have been
suspended on account of the epidemic.
Twinem, Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Twinem, son of Andrew Twinem Esq., died at his home
near Round Bottom, on Tuesday evening 22 inst. His disease was consumption. He
was married and leaves a family. The funeral took place on Thursday 24th.
(Clarington Independent 25th inst.)
Twinem, Thomas Jefferson (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, April 23d, 1884, at half past five a.m., Thomas
Jefferson Twinem. Deceased was born in
Thomas was a meek, gentle disposition, a kind husband and
faithful friend, a fervent christian. He connected with the Presbyterian church
of
Though apparently a dark cloud of sadness has come over the
family and loved ones who are left to mourn, yet behind the cloud beams the
Fathers love and glory. In human weakness the burden is heavy, but the grace of
a sympathizing Saviour will lighten it. He knows what is best and does what is
best making all things work together for good to those who love him. “Blessed
are the dead who died in the Lord.”
W.T.G
Unknown, Four Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 8, 1884
The towboat I. N. Bunton struck a pier at
Wagoner, Mrs. George
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. George Wagoner, of Barnesville, formerly of this place,
was buried in the Catholic cemetery yesterday. (Miltonsburg)
Walters, Mr. George Walters
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 5, 1884
Ozark,
Died at his residence in
Ozark, January 12th, 1884, Mr. George Walters, aged 27 years.
The subject of this sketch was a man highly respected by all
who knew him as being an honorable and upright man in all his dealings with his
fellow man. Being a member of the
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, near
November 30th, 1884, Sarah Jane Weber, aged 5 years
7 months and 10 days, and Peter Weber, aged 16 years, 2 months and 2 days.
December 4th, 1884, George Franklin Weber, aged 10
years and 1 day, children of Frederick and Jane Weber.
Thus within a week four members of this family circle have
passed over the river of death “into the silent land.”
Lovely, modest and affectionate children endeared to parents,
beloved by brother and sisters whose hearts are saddened by their death. A
cloud of sadness hovers over the Sabbath school at Buchanan church as we look
over the vacant seats and view the new made graves. Two sleep in one grave as
they slept together in life; together they sleep in the tomb until the
resurrection morning.
Eva was the first to cross the stream and she sleeps
underneath the spot she selected and desired to be laid when she died. She
spoke of this when attending Sabbath school when her little feet trod the paths
of the old graveyard.
God places children in our homes to be teachers as well as to
be taught themselves. They show us our grace b seeking Jesus, talking of death,
the grave and heaven. Many a spring of tenderness has been opened by a children
which every other influence has seemed powerless to open. God often calls these
children home but even their departure makes the world assume something of that
true aspect which God has given in this word and heaven is anchored to many a
heart more peacefully and hopefully because of the children that are there.
Many a time has the Great Shepherd led his children nearer the eternal home in
the “many mansions by carrying a lamb or two ahead as fresh challenges to the
parents to follow after” “A little child shall lead them”
The keeper of the vineyard takes away the twig for the deeper
rooting and fruitfulness of the vine and we know his wisdom and answer not a
word. To our finite view a dark cloud of sadness has come suddenly over this
family yet beyond that cloud beams the Father’s love and glory.
In human weakness the burden is heavy but the grace of a
sympathizing Saviour will lighten it. Now we are sad and weary for we dwell
apart: but Jesus has compassion on us as he had upon the widow at “Nain.” He
leads us, greatly longing, forward to a day when He shall give back our beloved
to our eternal embrace and us also to theirs the glorified to the glorified to
be forever one.
Then He shall wipe all tears form our eyes and say otherwise
ad more effect [illegible] than He did at Nain. “Weep not.”
W. T. Garroway
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, near
November 30th, 1884, Sarah Jane Weber, aged 5 years
7 months and 10 days, and Peter Weber, aged 16 years, 2 months and 2 days.
December 4th, 1884, George Franklin Weber, aged 10
years and 1 day, children of Frederick and Jane Weber.
Thus within a week four members of this family circle have
passed over the river of death “into the silent land.”
Lovely, modest and affectionate children endeared to parents,
beloved by brother and sisters whose hearts are saddened by their death. A
cloud of sadness hovers over the Sabbath school at Buchanan church as we look
over the vacant seats and view the new made graves. Two sleep in one grave as
they slept together in life; together they sleep in the tomb until the
resurrection morning.
Eva was the first to cross the stream and she sleeps
underneath the spot she selected and desired to be laid when she died. She
spoke of this when attending Sabbath school when her little feet trod the paths
of the old graveyard.
God places children in our homes to be teachers as well as to
be taught themselves. They show us our grace b seeking Jesus, talking of death,
the grave and heaven. Many a spring of tenderness has been opened by a children
which every other influence has seemed powerless to open. God often calls these
children home but even their departure makes the world assume something of that
true aspect which God has given in this word and heaven is anchored to many a
heart more peacefully and hopefully because of the children that are there.
Many a time has the Great Shepherd led his children nearer the eternal home in
the “many mansions by carrying a lamb or two ahead as fresh challenges to the
parents to follow after” “A little child shall lead them”
The keeper of the vineyard takes away the twig for the deeper
rooting and fruitfulness of the vine and we know his wisdom and answer not a
word. To our finite view a dark cloud of sadness has come suddenly over this
family yet beyond that cloud beams the Father’s love and glory.
In human weakness the burden is heavy but the grace of a
sympathizing Saviour will lighten it. Now we are sad and weary for we dwell
apart: but Jesus has compassion on us as he had upon the widow at “Nain.” He
leads us, greatly longing, forward to a day when He shall give back our beloved
to our eternal embrace and us also to theirs the glorified to the glorified to
be forever one.
Then He shall wipe all tears form our eyes and say otherwise
ad more effect [illegible] than He did at Nain. “Weep not.”
W. T. Garroway
Weber, Mrs.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Weber, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Margaret E. Weber, wife of F. P. Weber, deceased, was born at
Farewell Mother, we shall
miss thee,
Miss thy counsels, good and
wise,
But in Heaven we hope to meet
there
In that land above the skies.
There we hope to meet thee
Mother,
When the toils of life are
o’er,
Children, friends and
brothers,
There we’ll meet to part no
more.
Halena M. Rhines
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 9, 1884
Died, near Buchanan Church, Monroe county, Ohio, of
diphtheria, November 26th, 1884, Eva Rosetta Weber, aged 7 years, 8
months and 28 days.
November 30th, 1884, Sarah Jane Weber, aged 5 years
7 months and 10 days, and Peter Weber, aged 16 years, 2 months and 2 days.
December 4th, 1884, George Franklin Weber, aged 10
years and 1 day, children of Frederick and Jane Weber.
Thus within a week four members of this family circle have
passed over the river of death “into the silent land.”
Lovely, modest and affectionate children endeared to parents,
beloved by brother and sisters whose hearts are saddened by their death. A
cloud of sadness hovers over the Sabbath school at Buchanan church as we look
over the vacant seats and view the new made graves. Two sleep in one grave as
they slept together in life; together they sleep in the tomb until the
resurrection morning.
Eva was the first to cross the stream and she sleeps
underneath the spot she selected and desired to be laid when she died. She
spoke of this when attending Sabbath school when her little feet trod the paths
of the old graveyard.
God places children in our homes to be teachers as well as to
be taught themselves. They show us our grace b seeking Jesus, talking of death,
the grave and heaven. Many a spring of tenderness has been opened by a children
which every other influence has seemed powerless to open. God often calls these
children home but even their departure makes the world assume something of that
true aspect which God has given in this word and heaven is anchored to many a
heart more peacefully and hopefully because of the children that are there.
Many a time has the Great Shepherd led his children nearer the eternal home in the
“many mansions by carrying a lamb or two ahead as fresh challenges to the
parents to follow after” “A little child shall lead them”
The keeper of the vineyard takes away the twig for the deeper
rooting and fruitfulness of the vine and we know his wisdom and answer not a
word. To our finite view a dark cloud of sadness has come suddenly over this
family yet beyond that cloud beams the Father’s love and glory.
In human weakness the burden is heavy but the grace of a
sympathizing Saviour will lighten it. Now we are sad and weary for we dwell
apart: but Jesus has compassion on us as he had upon the widow at “Nain.” He
leads us, greatly longing, forward to a day when He shall give back our beloved
to our eternal embrace and us also to theirs the glorified to the glorified to
be forever one.
Then He shall wipe all tears form our eyes and say otherwise
ad more effect [illegible] than He did at Nain. “Weep not.”
W. T. Garroway
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, near
November 30th, 1884, Sarah Jane Weber, aged 5 years
7 months and 10 days, and Peter Weber, aged 16 years, 2 months and 2 days.
December 4th, 1884, George Franklin Weber, aged 10
years and 1 day, children of Frederick and Jane Weber.
Thus within a week four members of this family circle have
passed over the river of death “into the silent land.”
Lovely, modest and affectionate children endeared to parents,
beloved by brother and sisters whose hearts are saddened by their death. A
cloud of sadness hovers over the Sabbath school at Buchanan church as we look
over the vacant seats and view the new made graves. Two sleep in one grave as
they slept together in life; together they sleep in the tomb until the
resurrection morning.
Eva was the first to cross the stream and she sleeps
underneath the spot she selected and desired to be laid when she died. She
spoke of this when attending Sabbath school when her little feet trod the paths
of the old graveyard.
God places children in our homes to be teachers as well as to
be taught themselves. They show us our grace b seeking Jesus, talking of death,
the grave and heaven. Many a spring of tenderness has been opened by a children
which every other influence has seemed powerless to open. God often calls these
children home but even their departure makes the world assume something of that
true aspect which God has given in this word and heaven is anchored to many a
heart more peacefully and hopefully because of the children that are there.
Many a time has the Great Shepherd led his children nearer the eternal home in
the “many mansions by carrying a lamb or two ahead as fresh challenges to the
parents to follow after” “A little child shall lead them”
The keeper of the vineyard takes away the twig for the deeper
rooting and fruitfulness of the vine and we know his wisdom and answer not a
word. To our finite view a dark cloud of sadness has come suddenly over this
family yet beyond that cloud beams the Father’s love and glory.
In human weakness the burden is heavy but the grace of a
sympathizing Saviour will lighten it. Now we are sad and weary for we dwell
apart: but Jesus has compassion on us as he had upon the widow at “Nain.” He
leads us, greatly longing, forward to a day when He shall give back our beloved
to our eternal embrace and us also to theirs the glorified to the glorified to
be forever one.
Then He shall wipe all tears form our eyes and say otherwise
ad more effect [illegible] than He did at Nain. “Weep not.”
W. T. Garroway
Wells, Martha F.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at her residence in
Wells, Martha (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 31, 1884, Mrs. Martha Wells, aged 55 years, 8
months and 11 days. The deceased was a member of the
She leaves a husband and three children and a large circle of
devoted friends to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother. She went down
into the valley leaning on Jesus. Her mind was clear to the last, and she
repeatedly expressed herself as ready to die, and thus sweetly breathed her
life away.
Wiley, John
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 15, 1884
Died, at his home in Cameron, this county, John Wiley, on
Sabbath, the 6th inst. At 4 o’clock. He was born December 26, 1797,
and was in his 87th year at the time of his death. He became a
member of the
Yost, Alice
Spirit of Democracy,
Alice, little daughter of Jacob Yost, Jr., who lives about two
and a half miles out of town, died, of tumor of the abdomen, on Wednesday
morning, July 30th, aged 1 year and 4 months. The funeral will take
place today, Thursday, at the burying ground near Care’s school house.
Yost, Lottie
Spirit of Democracy,
The mangled remains of Miss Lottie Yost, who so mysteriously
disappeared from her home near Clarington, O., last December, were discovered
in a drift-pile on the river bank near Raven Rock one day last week. From the
jewelry clothing etc, contained on the body the friends of the missing girl had
no trouble identifying the body as that of Miss Yost. How the unfortunately
girl came to her death, will perhaps never be known. --Tyler Co., (
Independent, 3d inst.
Zinker, John
Spirit of Democracy,
John Zinker, an old resident of
Zwick, Michael
Spirit of Democracy,
Michael Zwick, of
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