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1890
Ackerman, Martha Elizabeth Ackerman
Source: Monroe County courthouse records
Woodsfield, Ohio, July 18, 1890
Martha Elizabeth Ackerman died July 18, 1890, age 1 month and 24 days in Center
township of brain tumor.
Adams, Mrs. Adams
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Adams, of near Coats,
this county, died suddenly on Tuesday of this week. [July 1, 1890]. She is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine
Schumacher.
Albert, Marx Albert
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Marx Albert, proprietor of
the Albert House, Barnesville, died on Saturday the 12th inst., of
pneumonia.
He formerly resided in
Amos, Thomas Kerr Amos 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Thomas Kerr Amos, died at
his home near Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, January 27th, 1890.
He was born in
He enlisted in Co. D., 92nd
He married Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Geo. W. Brown, in 1867, and after
Mrs. Brown’s death purchased the Brown homestead and made that his home ever
afterward.
For many years he had been a great sufferer from diseases contracted in the
army, for which aggravated his former illness and developing into Acute
Pneumonia, death soon followed.
He leaves a wife and two
children, a daughter, aged 13 years and a son aged 11 years.
He was a member of the M. E.
Church, lived the life and died the death of a Christian man, we believe in the
highest sense of that strong expression.
During his illness he was
constantly attended by his old army comrades, whose names in his illness he
often called and who bore for him the most profound respect and admiration.
Short exercises were
conducted at the residence, and more extended services at the Church led by his
pastor, Rev. Moen, assisted by his neighbor and friend Uriah Cleary. The G. A.
R. of which deceased was a member, took charge of the funeral rites and amid a
storm of snow and sleet his mortal remains were interred with the beautiful
burial services of the fraternity. No man in the community had more earnest,
sincere friends; no man was more deserving of the closest, sweetest ties of
friendship; he was an unselfish, broad minded, great hearted, noble, manly man.
He will be greatly missed in business, fraternal and social circles, and except
his devoted wife and children, by no one more than by the writer, HIS BROTHER.
Amos, Thos. K. Amos
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30
1890
Died – Thos. K. Amos, of Summerfield, at his home Monday night of
pneumonia. Interment yesterday at
Summerfield.
Amos, Thos. K. Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Thos. K. Amos, of Summerfield, at his home Monday night [January 27, 1890]
of pneumonia. Interment yesterday at
Summerfield.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Jas. Anderson of near
Mr. Anderson was one of the
most respectable citizens of this county.
He was walking on the track and did not notice the train coming when it
struck him and passed over him.
Arnett, Charles Arnett
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Arnett, the 15 year
old son of Colonel Arnett, the well known Wheeling Attorney, fell from a three
story window to the pavement on Wednesday of last week [
Astor, John Jacob Astor 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Astor expired suddenly
at
Astor, John Jacob Astor
Spirit of Democracy,
On February 22nd
John Jacob Astor, the richest man in
Atkinson, Lottie M. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of diphtheria, at her
home 3 miles north of Cameron, Monroe Co.,
She always had a kind word
and smile for her schoolmates, disregarding their adversity or prosperity, and
they in return loved and almost worshipped her. She was a great lover of good and useful books, and had in her
possession all of each that one of her age could desire. During her sickness
until within a few minutes of her death, the whole subject of her talk was her
books, school and the longing to be among her schoolmates again.
On Thursday after death, she
was born back to
She was always joyful and
pleasant and hardly knew what sorrow was.
The family looses a loving
daughter, and the community a loving friend. She leaves a father, mother, two
sisters and a vast number of friends to mourn her loss. But our loss is her
eternal gain.
Interment in
At
school we find a vacant seat,
At home an empty chair;
Around
us a sad stillness reigns,
Lottie is not there.
.
`Twas
the Father called to her,
To leave this world of care.
A
higher seat she now doth hold,
A brighter home she shares.
.
Although
our loss, its her gain;
And may it our aim be,
Father,
Mother, Sister, all,
With her to spend eternally. A FRIEND
[Clarington Independent]
Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong 2nd obit
Ault, Mandaville Ault 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Mandaville
and Flora Ault, of Centreville,
Ault, Mandaville Ault
3rd obit
Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong 3rd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mandaville Ault, deputy
recorder of
Mental and physical
depression for nearly a year is assigned the cause.
Ault, Manderville Ault
Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong
Spirit of Democracy,
At
Ault was deputy Recorder of
Belmont County and has been ill for some weeks but not thought dangerous.
[submitter’s note**Mrs. Ault’s first name was Flora]
Bach, Christina Bach
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Christina Bach was born
June 3, 1817, at
Her remains were interred in
the
While health permitted she
was always found at her post in the house of worship, a noble example to the
survivors of her family.
May her children follow her
footsteps and meet with father, mother, brother and sister where parting is no
more. She was a kind and affectionate mother, a good mother, a good neighbor
and dearly beloved by all who knew her. Her loss is deeply felt in the entire
community but we mourn not as those who
have no comfort, we have a blest assurance of meeting above.
CARD OF THANKS—The children wish to extend their sincere thanks to the
neighbors for their kindness during the recent illness of Mrs. Christian Bach,
now deceased. L.
Bach, Mrs. Christian Bach
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Christian Bach, of near
Interment in the
Baker, Samantha Baker
Baker, Young son Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Spirit of Democracy,
Sarah Baldwin, wife of A.A.
Baldwin of Ciarington [sic-Clarington], died Saturday evening [
Barker, Clifford Barker
Spirit of Democracy,
Clifford Barker, of
Avondale, was drowned the other afternoon in
Barnett, Nathan C. Barnett
Spirit of Democracy,
Barton, John P. Barton
Spirit of Democracy,
John P. Barton, eldest son
of the late Judge Jesse Barton, of Colerain, Belmont Co., died recently in the
61st year of his age. He was
stricken with paralysis.
Beardmore, W. D. Beardmore
Spirit of Democracy,
W. D. Beardmore met with a
fatal accident
He was taken to Mayor
Coykendall’s house and Dr’s Coleman and Stradley did all they could to revive
him, but he died in about two hours. He
was a young man of sober, industrious habits and highly respected by all who
knew him. His brother, in
He will be buried
today.—Plattsville Star
Bebois, Annie Lee Bebois
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
dated, January 2, 1890
The other morning, Mrs.
Annie Lee Bebois, of
Beck, Senator Beck
Spirit of Democracy,
Senator Beck, of
In the death of Mr. Beck,
Beesby, Gertie Beesby
Spirit of Democracy,
The boy and girl, with some
other children had gathered at the residence of Mrs. Mary Eveland. While Mrs.
Eveland and Gertie were in the kitchen, Claude stepped to the door, and
uttering words that were not understood, fired the fatal shot. The ball passed
through the little girl’s head. The boy says he shot her for fun.
Bevans, Mrs. Wm. Bevans
Spirit of Democracy,
Bever, Elizabeth Bever
Dye, Ary Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bever, of our
village, died Feb. 12; interment took place at
Mrs. Ary Dye, of Mechanicsburg,
died February 15. She was the mother of Mrs. Bazil Dye, and at the time of her
death was 87 years old. Obsequies were held at the house by Rev. Finch, of this
place. Her remains were interred in the
Bintz, George Jacob Bintz
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
George Jacob Bintz died Friday, July
11, 1890, at age of 86 years. He was born March 25, 1804, in
Spirit of Democracy,
Walker Blaine, eldest son of Jas. G. Blaine, died on last Thursday, 16th
inst., of pneumonia, caused by an attack of LaGrippe. He was ill but a few
days.
Blout, S. W. Blout
Spirit of Democracy,
The last surviving signer of
the Texan Declaration of Independence, Colonel S. W. Blout, died at his home in
Bolden, Jesse Bolden
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram from
Mr. Bolden was much
respected and has many friends and acquaintances in this vicinity who will be
shocked to hear of his demise.
Mr. Rucker, who is a
brother-in-law went to attend the funeral on Saturday.
Bolen, Wm. E. Bolen
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. E. Bolen, mayor of
Circleville, died the other morning of acute pneumonia, aged fifty-eight
years. He was probably the best known
person in this county.
Boles, Wm. Boles
Spirit of Democracy,
Bonar, Joseph Bonar
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Sabbath at
Interment on Monday.
[Submitter’s note—Joseph died
Bottenfield, Flode Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Saturday, Miss
Flode Bottenfield, of
[Date of death—
Bottenfield, Flode Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram came to our
village (Antioch) on last Wednesday, from Nelson, Nebraska, announcing that
Miss Flode Bottenfield, whose home was in this place, and who had been recently
teaching school in that immediate vicinity was at the point of death the result
of “Nervous Prostration.” Immediately after receiving this dispatch her mother,
Mrs. Bottenfield, obeyed the hasty unexpected summons and took her departure to
the far West where her daughter lay sick. She reached her destination at
But on Sunday morning
another telegram came stating she died at
Her remains will be interred
today, Monday at Nelson,
Brintz, George Jacob Brintz 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
[submitter’s note** Brintz should be “Bintz”—Printer’s error]
Died—George Jacob Brintz
[sic-Bintz], of
Interment at
Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
John Brown, a noted
counterfeiter, died at the Ohio Penitentiary some days since, at the age of
81. He was serving his seventh term,
all for the same crime.
He was born in
Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Brown, Josias Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Josias Brown, was born near
On the 15th day of June, 1827, he was married to Mary Daily of
Coming to
Rev. Wm. Stevenson, of
Farewell dear
father, thou art gone,
We’ll meet
thee here no more;
Thy welcome
we will not hear again,
Until we
greet thee on the other shore.
Thy work is
done, thou art at rest
With Jesus,
upon high;
We wait, but
our faces are towards heaven,
We are coming
by and by. W.
F. B.
Brown, Valentine Brown 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—at the residence of his
sister, on Greenbrier Ridge, Perry Tp. On May 23d, 1890, Valentine Brown, in
the 28th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Washington Tp., this county, and was married to
Sarah E. Cline.
He leaves a wife, one child,
an aged mother and other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
On the following day he was
followed to his last resting place in the
.
The
family ring is broken,
A
loved one has gone to rest,
His
spirit now is dwelling
With
the spirits of the blest.
.
And
when this life is over
And
death for us has come
Thrice
welcome be the message
That
calls us to thy home.
.
We
will forget thee, never,
Though
we were doomed to part,
Thy
image bright forever,
Dwells
in our faithful hearts. A
FRIEND
Brown, Valentine Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Valentine Brown, of Greenbrier
Ridge, died last Friday evening [May 23, 1890]. Remains were interred at Green Brier cemetery on Sunday
following.
Browne, Emma Allice Browne
Spirit of Democracy,
Her remains will be conveyed
for interment at
Brownfield, Samuel Brownfield 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Brownfield, son of
Alex Brownfield, of this place, aged 18 years, died of Consumption on last
Thursday morning [
Interment took place the
following day in town cemetery.
Brownfield, Samuel Brownfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Thursday [
Interment in
Buchanan, Mrs. John Buchanan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Buchanan, wife of Hon.
John A. Buchanan, died at her home in
Budd, Cora Budd
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Friday morning August 1st
at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Budd, of near Pilcher, Cora,
aged 18 years, 8 months and 22 days.
Deceased was a general favorite with old and young, by her sweet
disposition she had won the love of all who knew her. Cora will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends who extend
their sympathy to the bereaved friends and relatives.
The remains were laid to
rest in the
Rev. Shryock conducted the
services.
Burkhead, John Burkhead
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Burkhead of near
Miltonsburg was kicked by a two year old colt on Monday of this week, on______
stomach and on Tuesday evening died from the effects of the injury.
Burkhard formerly lived in
Spirit of Democracy,
During their married life of
twenty-four years, Thos. Butler, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Rachel Butler was found
dead in her bed at the Infirmary on last Sunday morning [
Butt, Infant Butt
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Thursday [
Butt, W. O. H. Butt
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
W.O.H. Butt, the subject of
this memoir, was born in Summit Tp., Monroe county, Ohio, on November 19th
A.D. 1861, and died April 8th A.D., 1890, his age being 28 years, 4
months and 19 days. When at the age of
23 years he went to the College at
Arriving at home, he
followed school teaching up to the year 1885, always giving entire satisfaction
to his pupils and to the districts he taught in.
In the year 1886 went into
the Merchantile business in the town of
Will as he was called, by
all who knew him, was very generous and kind towards his parents, and family
affection were always kind and loving.
A few moments before he died
he bade his parents and surrounding friends farewell.
The deceased was engaged to
be married in May next, to one Miss Josie M. Gibson of near
Miss Gibson remained a sad
lady by his bed-side quite a while before he died, and the last words Will ever spoke just before he expired were to
his intended wife, Miss Gibson, he said to her: “Now, Josie I want you to mark
me on your paper.” Those were the last words he ever spoke except “good by
mother.”
Miss Josie M. Gibson is a very estimable and kind young lady and respected by
all who knew her.
The deceased remained
conscious and was in his right mind up to the last moments.
Farewell,
dear son, thou art gone
We’ll meet
thee here no more,
Thy welcome
we will not hear again
Until we
greet thee on the other shore.
Thy work is
done, thou art at rest.
With Jesus,
upon high.
We wait, but
our faces are toward heaven,
We are coming
by and by. J.
W. G.
Butt, W. O. H. Butt
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on last Tuesday
morning [April 8, 1890], in
Interment at
CARD OF THANKS—I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks, and that of my family, to
all who so nobly assisted us during the sickness of my son; also all who so
nobly came forward to our assistance while in distress.
JOHN
BUTT
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Minnie L. Caldwell was
born January 18th, 1874 and died April 15th, 1890. She united with the M. E. Church at
Fletcher’s Chapel,
Her body was laid to rest in
the cemetery at
She leaves a father and
mother, well stricken in years and weighed down by the hand of affliction, four
brothers and four sisters and a number of associates to mourn her loss.
The following lines seem
well suited to express the feeling of the bereaved ones.
Minnie, thou
art gone to the grave—we no longer deplore thee,
Though
sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has
passed through its portals before thee,
And the lamp
of his love is thy guide through the gloom.
.
Thou art gone
to the grave—but `twere wrong to deplore thee,
When God was
thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide;
He gave thee,
and took thee, and soon will restore thee,
Where death
has no sting, since the Savior hath died.
A. K. C.
Calland, Mrs. Willis Calland
Calland, Young child Calland
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday evening
the 23d, Mrs. Willis Calland of Summerfield. She had been ill but a short time
and her death was unexpected. She left three small children—the youngest died
on Saturday [
The funeral of Mrs. Calland
was held on Thursday the 24.
Carpenter, Mrs. Wm. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wm. Carpenter, of
Seneca Tp., died of pneumonia on the 24th inst. Interment in
Carr, Philip Carr
Spirit of Democracy,
At Freedom Station, near
Kent, Engineer, Philip Carr, of Freight No. 81,
Carrel, Hercules Carrel
Spirit of Democracy,
Hercules Carrell, president
of the Cincinnati Dry Dock Company, died at his home in
Case, S. P. Case
Spirit of Democracy,
The one about whom the
following lines have been written, was at one time a student of one of the
editors and also a schoolmate of the other:
Mr. S. P. Case, the subject
of this sketch was born in
His parents, four brothers and
one sister survive him.
The deceased was well known,
especially among the teachers of this county, having followed that profession
since his boyhood. He is not dead, this loved one of our affection, but gone
unto that school where he no longer needs our poor protection, and Christ
himself doth rule. As a fair beloved we shall again behold him clothed we shall
again behold him clothed in celestial grace, with all the beauties of his soul
expanded, standing before his father’s face.
Cazey, Nancy Cazey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Nancy Cazey, of
near Swazey, on Friday of last week [August 15, 1890] of dropsy.
Interment in Swazey cemetery
on Saturday.
She was an old resident and
respected by everybody who knew her.
Chapman, Jas. Chapman
Spirit of Democracy,
Jas. Chapman, aged 89 years,
died at
Christman, Geo. J. Christman
Spirit of Democracy,
Commissioner Pfalzgraf was
called away from his duties on Tuesday last by the death of his father-in-law,
Mr. Geo. J. Christman, an aged and respected citizen of Seneca township.
Christman, George J. Christman 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
One of the oldest citizens
in
He was born in
In 1832 accompanied by his
wife and two children, he emigrated to
The funeral occurred on Wednesday, the remains being laid to rest in the
He leaves an aged wife of 87
years, and who is active and hearty, also 3 children; 70 grandchildren, and 41
great-grandchildren to mourn his loss.
The deceased never accepted
the attention of any physician nor took any medicine. His descendants are heart
and robust and heavy tax payers. They all live within the borders of
Christy, J. Finley Christy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Mr. Christy was a kind
husband and father and one of
Clary, John Clary
Spirit of Democracy,
John Clary, who had been on
a spree was found frozen to death on the street at
Clegg, Hulda Clegg
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At her residence in
Green township, this county,
She kept her bed lacking 15
days of five years. Deceased was a member of the Disciple’s Church and lived a
consistent Christian life. She bore all her sufferings with Christian
fortitude, never murmuring or complaining.
Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss, of which the
youngest daughter, who is afflicted with the same dread disease, cannot survive
her many days. Interment was at
Clegg, Hulda Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Jan. 27, Mrs. Hulda
Clegg after a lingering illness of five years.
Interment in the
Clegg, Samuel Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Samuel Clegg, the
subject of this sketch, was one of the best known and most widely respected
citizens of Green Tp., this County. He was born in Washington Co.,
He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church for 35 years and an Elder in the same for a number of
years. The remains were interred in the
Services were conducted by
Elder Geo. Neff. The funeral discourse will be delivered at some future date by
Rev. Armstrong.
Cline, McLellen Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
We are called upon to
chronicle the death of our esteemed friend and neighbor, McLellen Cline who
died
The deceased was born in the
same house where he died,
Funeral was conducted by Elder Thos. Cline.
O Savior be
our constant guide,
Then when the
word is given,
We’ll
And land us
safe in heaven. A.P.
Clouse, Frank Clouse
Spirit of Democracy,
A mile north of
Copeland, Anna Copeland
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Thursday [
Copeland, G. R. Copeland
Spirit of Democracy,
Wire
Copeland, George R. Copeland 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday of last
week August 29 [sic-20], at home, Old Hundred,
He leaves a devoted wife, two children,
a daughter and a son and a host of friends to mourn his departure.
His funeral and interment
took place at
The people of Old Hundred
and
Cowden, Mary Cowden
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Cowden, of Otsego,
supposed to have been the oldest woman in
Cowles, Edwin Cowles
Spirit of Democracy,
Edwin Cowles, editor and
proprietor of the Cleveland Leader, died the other morning. He had been
suffering from a complication of diseases for five or six years past.
Crandal, Mrs. Richard Crandal
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Richard Crandal, of
this place, died on the 3d inst.—
Interment on the 4th.
Crawford, E. J. Crawford
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss E. J. Crawford,
daughter of Squire Crawford, of Graysville, this county, was one of the
unfortunate passengers of the “Sea Wing” which was capsized on
Miss Crawford was teaching
at Holden and lost her life in this terrible disaster. A telegram Wednesday of
last week brought the news of her death. The Spirit joins the numerous friends
in sympathy for the parents and other relatives in this, their sad bereavement.
Crawford, Eliza Crawford 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Our little village was
shocked by receiving a telegram stating that Miss Eliza Crawford had been
drowned. Eliza was a bright and
intelligent girl, loved by all who knew her.
She had been a consistent member of the M. E. Church for several years.
She had just finished a three month term of school at Clay Pitt,
She was an energetic teacher
and had been teaching for several years. She had made many new friends who
loved and respected her very highly. She has left many, many friends here to
mourn her loss.
Call not back
our dear Eliza,
Anchored safe
where storms are o`er
On the border
land we left her,
Soon to meet
and part no more.
.
When we leave
this world of changes,
When we leave
this world of care,
We shall find
our missing loved one,
In our
Father’s mansion fair. ONE WHO
LOVED HER
Crawford, Eliza Crawford 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The Deprived Life of the
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.---- Crawford
Eliza
Crawford
Death has been among us, friends,
And taken away the daughter,
Who went from Graysville, Monroe,
And was drowned in the water.
.
She has cloven down her victim,
In the prime of life death struggle,
Has taken her away to heaven above,
Awaiting her friends and mother.
.
She has gone `tis the Lord’s command,
Her prayers no more is offered.
Her grave is in the distant land
The grave of Eliza Crawford.
.
Mother, mother, see she’s waiting,
There across you silvery strand,
Daughter, daughter, wait I’m coming.
I too must gain the better land.
.
Farewell daughter death has torn you,
From a mother’s fond embrace,
I am left alone in sorrow,
Never more to see your face.
.
From this world of pain and anguish,
You have fled for joys above,
All your sorrows now are ended,
You are blest with Jesus’ love.
.
Hark! `tis the voice of Jesus calls you,
Bid you banish all your fears,
Those you grieve are only sleeping,
Weeping mother dry your tears.
.
Sleep on daughter, none disturb you,
Sleep `till Jesus bids you rise,
Then with all God’s ransom people,
I will meet you in the skies.
.
In that blissfull world I’ll meet you,
Where the storms of life are past,
There to range the groves of pleasure,
While eternal ages last.
.
Written by Louisa Blazer, Jolly,
Crawford, Howard Crawford
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday, April 20th,
Howard, aged 3 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Crawford, of near
Danford, Ellen Danford
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ellen Danford, wife of
Samuel Danford and mother of Hon. Lorenzo Danford, died at her home at
Crabapple, last Saturday morning [
Danford, Mrs. Danford
Shipman, Mrs. Shipman
Spirit of Democracy,
Ephraim Williams, aged 92,
and a resident of the Alledonia neighborhood, said a month or two ago that Mrs.
Danford, aged 90 would die first; Mrs. Shipman, aged 90, would next die, and
then it would be his turn.
Mrs. D. died on the 15th;
Mrs. S. on the 18th, and according to his own prediction Mr. W.s
case is reaching an interesting stage.
Darling, Benjamin Darling
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Darling, who died
in the city asylum at
He manufactured the arms at
It is the same principle
which made Samuel Colt of
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarington Independent—Lewis
Davis, Jr., son of Lewis Davis, died of Consumption at his home a mile or so
south of here, at
Deceased was a young man of
good habits and well liked by all who knew him.
The funeral took place at
Spirit of Democracy,
Smith’s Ferry,
Ford M. Dawson, a tool
dresser, was standing near, and his body was found nearly a mile away in a corn
field, with the top of his head blown off.
Dearth, Isaac Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On February 24th,
Mr. Isaac Dearth of
Interment at Bracken Chapel
on Tuesday 25th. Funeral
services conducted by Rev. Silas Farly, of Summerfield.
Dearth, Mrs. Mordicai Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday August 13th,
Mrs. Mordicai Dearth, an aged and respected lady of near
Interment at
Dennis, John C. Dennis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Nov. 11th
of typhoid fever, John C. Dennis, of
Devoe, William A. Devoe
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his home near
For many years he had been
afflicted with rheumatism and heart trouble, which he bore with patience never
complaining.
He united with the M. P.
church in the winter of 1887. His life was short, but well spent, and his
friends remember him as a bright sociable, and upright young man who possessed
the power to please, and use it so well that his loss is deeply felt. And the
But to the family of which
he was a member the loss is greatest, as they miss his companionship and see
the places vacant he once occupied; and they realize as never before that
A precious
one from us is gone,
A
voice we loved is stilled;
A place is
vacant in our home
Which never
can be filled.
The funeral took place on
Saturday, the 22d. After a brief service at the residence the remains were
taken to the Bracken cemetery for interment, and were followed by the relatives
and many faithful friends. A large congregation of people were assembled at the
church to pay their last respects to the one whom they so greatly loved and
highly esteemed, and to mingle their tears of sympathy with those of the
sorrowing friends.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. England, of Woodsfield, and were very impressive.
The community extends to the
bereaved friends and relatives deep sympathy in their dark hours of grief.
Farewell, dear
friends! A long farewell!
For we shall
meet no more,
Till we are
raised with thee to dwell
On
.
Farewell,
dear friend, again farewell,--
Soon we shall
rise to thee;
And when we
meet no tongue can tell
How great our
joy shall be. E.
I. H.
Dougherty, James Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—James Dougherty of
Interment Sunday in the
He was one of the oldest and
most respected Citizen in the county.
Father of Mr. Taylor
Dougherty of Woodsfield.
Dougherty, Lizzie Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lizzie Dougherty, a
bright and pleasant daughter of Mr. Patrick Dougherty, died last Thursday [
Her remains were laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery at Woodsfield, Saturday following.
Death resulted from typhoid
fever.
Dougherty, Mary E. Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Death, which will sooner or
later come to us all, has stealthily entered the home of Mr. Patrick Dougherty,
of Antioch, and taken from it one of its most valued occupants, Mary E.
Dougherty. Her disease, which was typhoid fever, was of short duration and
showed only too clearly that death alone would check its course.
She had almost reached the
age of womanhood, being fifteen years old at the time of her death. She had
been attending school up to her late illness and showed unmistakable industry
and ability. She was a loveable pupil, sympathizing and obedient, at home and
abroad and will ever be remembered as one who tried hard to do her duty.
The funeral took place from
St. Sylvester’s R. C. Church, Saturday, November 8th, conducted by
Rev. E. L. Fladung. The young Ladies Sodality of which she was a member, acted
as a guard of honor. She had received the last rites of the church.
The bereaved parents have
the sympathy of the entire community and if we did but know the gift of God,
the everlasting peace which awaits to elect, with what energy would we spurn
the poisonous waters with which the worldling attempts to stanch the thirst of
his immortal soul and eagerly quaff the limpid stream of pure love which continually
flows from Heaven on the earth. May her soul rest in peace. T.
Drake, Anthony Drake
Spirit of Democracy,
Anthony Drake, living six
miles west of Spencersville, was struck by lightning and instantly killed.
Draper, C. Draper
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. C. Draper, a prominent
young doctor of
Drum, Jacob Drum
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sunday last, Mr.
Jacob Drum, of Perry township, this county. His age was about 71 years. He was
one of
Has been ill for several
months. [Died-February 16, 1890]
Drumm, Mrs. Wm. Drumm
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Saturday [
Interment at Moffatt’s Cemetery on Sunday.
Duff, Lucy Duff
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lucy Duff, of Freedom,
Duffield, Upton J. Duffield
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Sunday evening [
His remains were laid to
rest in
Dye, Laura V. Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—of Consumption, at her
home near Rinard’s Mills,
She leaves a mother, two
sisters, two brothers and a large number of friends and relatives to mourn her
loss, but we mourn not as those having no hope.
Her remains were followed by
a large number of friends to the
The departed one,
notwithstanding her short stay on earth, she had endeared herself to many warm
friends and loved by all who knew her. She united with the U. B. Church about
six years ago, and lived a consistent Christian until her Savior called her
home to dwell with the redeemer in Heaven. She bore her illness with such
patience as none but a Christian can do. Her last words were: “The good Lord is
going to take care of me now.”
The bereaved family have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire sympathy of the entire community, in this
their hour of trouble, for it is the fourth time the destroying angel has
visited their home in the past four years.
Farewell, dear
Laura, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss
we sadly feel;
But `tis God
that has bereft us,
He can all
our sorrow heal.
.
Then, dearest
Laura, fare thee well,
Our loss to
you is gain
You left this
earth esteemed by all,
Without one
blot or stain. J.
H. M.
Dye, Mathias Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, June 16th,
Mr. Mathias Dye, a respected citizen of
Eaton, Frederick Eaton
Spirit of Democracy,
Frederick Eaton, a leading
merchant and prominent citizen of
Eddy, Peter Eddy
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Peter Eddy, of Perry
township, while cutting a tree down on Monday of this week was struck on the
head with a portion of the timber from the effects of which he died the same
evening. [
Interment on Tuesday.
Egger, Margaret
Egger
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jacob Egger, of Malaga
Tp., died on last Saturday [
She was born in
She was a member of the
Interment Tuesday in the
[submitter’s note**Mrs.
Egger’s first name was Margaret]
Egger, Mary Egger
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Died, on the 20th inst, Miss Mary Egger, daughter of Jacob Egger, of
Summit Tp. She had been suffering with
Consumption for about a year. Interment
at Miltonsburg on Thursday at 10 o’clock.
Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At her home near
Miltonsburg,
Miss Mary, the daughter of
Jacob and Margaret Egger, was born
She entered the
Her life was short, but in the service of her Master she made it well spent,
and her friends remember her as a bright, sociable, and attractive young lady
who possessed the power to please, and used it so well that her loss is deeply
felt.
But to the family of which she was a member the loss is greatest, as they miss
her companionship and see the places vacant which she once occupied; and they
realize as never before that,
A precious
one from us is gone
A voice we
loved is stilled;
A place is
vacant in our home
Which never
can be filled.
In her last illness, which she bore patiently, she said, “I am willing to leave
this world that I may be in a far better one.” And now the veil which hid
heaven from her view has been drawn aside, and with earth and its cares forever
behind, she has been permitted to enter in and join in the song of the
redeemed. On the 23d her body was laid to rest in the
Asleep in
Jesus! O, how sweet
To be fer
such a slumber meet. J.
F. G.
Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy,
-Died, on the 20th
inst., Miss Mary Egger, daughter of Jacob Egger of
Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy,
The Egger families of this
County, consisting of three brothers, John, Jacob and Samuel, makes a combined
family of thirty-seven people, thirty-one children.
The families have at last
been broken for the first time in forty years, by the recent death of Mary,
daughter of Jacob in the 25th year of her age. The three families
have lived on the same adjoining farms for 40 years—within one mile of each
other. They each live in different townships—Center,
Ellison, Alfred Ellison
Spirit of Democracy,
Alfred Ellison, a dwarf,
aged nineteen years and weighing twenty pounds, died at Big Plain, on the 12th
inst.
Farmer, Maria J. Farmer
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Maria J. Farmer,
daughter of F. M. and Lizzie J. Farmer, who, until recently resides in
Finley, Earl Finley
Spirit of Democracy,
Earl, son of Hon. Levi
Finley, of Noble county, died on Sunday [
Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher nee Denbow
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Fisher was born in
She was the daughter of John
and Martha Denbow, and was married to Hamilton Dillon, in 1847, unto them was
given one son, Vincent E. Dillon. And again in 1851 was married to John Wise,
unto them was born one daughter, Susan Wise. She was again married to Joseph
Fisher in 1853, unto them was given five children, two sons, Levi and Joseph
Richard, and three daughters, Martha Ann, Rebecca Jane and Annie M. Of these
five live to mourn the loss of a mother. Martha Ann died in infancy. Joseph
Richard died at the age of five years.
The deceased had been left a
widow three times and the last time for 22 years.
The deceased a number of
years ago united with the
The deceased was always an
affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, loved and respected by all. She was followed by a large procession to
the Buchanan church and after funeral services conducted by the writer, her
body was consigned to the grave to await the resurrection morn. Wm. Danford
CARD OF THANKS—The brother
and children wish to extend their thanks to the people of
Fisher, Jacob Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
On
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher died
At his death Mr. Fisher had 67 grand children and 27 great grand children.
His remains were laid to rest in Otts cemetery Dec. 16, 1890.— Rev. R. H. Finch delivered the funeral
sermon.
Mr. Jacob Fisher was one of
Fisk,
Spirit of Democracy,
General Clinton B. Fisk died
at his residence,
Spirit of Democracy,
It was with a feeling of
great sorrow that THE OPTIC, last evening, chronicled the death of Judge O. F.
Flint, of the Central hotel and justice of the peace in
O. F. Flint needs no eulogy
at our hands. His firm integrity, his uprightness of thought and action, his
wisdom and sagacity; the behavior of his life and his happy qualities of mind
and heart are well known and will live while memory lasts. The death of such a
citizen is almost a calamity to a community. After a struggle with the many
trials which confront life, he had just reached that point where the future to
him was brilliant with the grand offices that attend success. His business
relations were at comparative ease; he had a contented home accompanied with
every comfort; a family whose surroundings were the hope and ideal of a
parent’s love, and in this haleyon of a pleasing hope, relentless Death invades
with its withering and unspeakable distress. `Tis life, yet it is the poignancy
of bitter grief.
Oliver Franklin Flint was
born
He was married to Miss
Rebecca Rinard, who survives him, on
In early life he united with
the Methodist church, though of recent years he had no connection with the
denomination.
Soon after his marriage at
Rinard’s Mills, and having distinguished himself while yet a young man in
improving and furthering every interest of the community in which he lived, he
was elected a justice of the peace, which position he held successively for
twenty-four years. In March, 1887, he removed to Pratt county,
He leaves behind him his
widowed wife and six children, three boys and three girls, the oldest, a son,
having attained the age of twenty years; the youngest a daughter, is nearly
five years old.
He became a Mason in 1863,
and an Odd Fellow in 1866.
The funeral took place this
afternoon at
Spirit of Democracy,
On going to press we
received a copy of the Las Vegas Daily Optic News announcing the death of O. F.
Flint, Esq., formerly of this county, on Thursday evening Sept. 24, of abcess
on the liver. His many old friends in
Will publish fuller account
of death next week.
Flowers, Webster Flowers
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Saturday at
Remains were interred at
Fordyce, Samuel Fordyce
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Fordyce, a well known
tobacco buyer, who formerly resided at Spencer’s Station, died at his home in
Foulke, Mary A. Foulke nee Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary A. Foulke, wife of
Sheriff Oliver Foulke died at the home of her brother, Mr. John Hill, of
Barnesville, on Friday, Nov. 28 from an overdose of morphine, which she had
taken with the hope of obtaining relief and rest from a severe attack of
neuralgia.
Mrs. Foulke was a woman of
exceptionally brilliant talents and her untimely death has cast a deep gloom
over the circle where the unfortunate lady was known.
Mrs. Foulke was born near Beallsville, this county,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—of lung fever, May 7th,
1890, son of Lewis and Lizzie France of
Funeral services were
conducted by C. Blatter. Many friends mourn his loss.
A
precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled
A
place is vacant in our house,
Which never can be filled.
.
When
we leave this world of chance,
When we leave this world of care,
We
shall find our missing loved ones,
In our Father’s mansion fair. A FRIEND
Frank,
Heinreich Ferdinand Oscar Frank
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Wednesday
evening, June 4th, Mr. Heinreich Ferdinand Oscar Frank, of
He was married to Miss
Mr. Frank joined the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1872 and has been a consistent member and
beloved by the order ever since his connection with the order.
He was buried by the Order
on Friday, June 6th, in
Franks, Ross Franks
Franks, Daisy Franks
Spirit of Democracy,
The deaths of two children
in the family of Lewis C. Franks, of Apple Creek,
The funeral of Ross was postponed
and both children were buried in one grave.
Franz, Mrs. John Franz
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer
and their daughter
Frazier, Wm. A. Frazier
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. A. Frazier, son of Judge
Frazier of
Freudiger, Mrs. John Freudiger
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Died – Mrs. John Freudiger, of Switzerland Tp, this County, on last Sunday
evening at her home. Aged about 70.
Freudiger, Mrs. John Freudiger
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. John Freudiger, of Switzerland Tp., this county, on last
Sunday evening [January 19, 1890] at her home. Aged about 80.
Gallagher, Edward Gallagher
Gallagher, Michael Gallagher
Stockhouse, Kate Stockhouse nee Gallagher
Spirit of Democracy,
Gatchell, John D. Gatchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Friday night, Feb. 7th,
John D. Gatchell was suddenly and unexpectedly called to his eternal rest.
He retired for the night in
his usual good health. About
Mr. Gatchell was born in
1842 near Graysville, this co., where he resided until he removed to Woodsfield
with his family about five months ago.—
He was a man noted for
uprightness of character and integrity of principle, and he won the affections
of all who knew him.
While serving in the army he received a wound which caused the loss of both
eyes and he has been totally blind for more than twenty years.
For many years he had been a devoted follower member and an active worker in
the
The funeral took place on
Sunday. After a brief service at the residence the remains were taken to
Graysville for interment. A large congregation of people were assembled at the
After a short service, the body was laid to rest to Await the resurrection day.
A number of the G. A. R. were present and participated in the service.
Thus ends the life of a good man, and with its sudden close comes to
admonition. Be ye also ready.
Gillett, Wm. Gillett
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. Gillett, head brakeman
on a
Gillis, Samp Gillis
Spirit of Democracy,
Died Nov. 21st of
Consumption, Mr. Samp Gillis, in his twentieth year.
Interment in the
Gooding, Charles Gooding
Spirit of Democracy,
Gooding, Charlie Gooding 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Charlie Gooding, who died at
Goudy, David F. Goudy
Spirit of Democracy,
We are called upon the
chronicle the death of our aged brother and citizen, David F. Goudy, who
departed this life
The deceased was born in
On
In 1832, uniting with the
Uncle David, as he was
called by many, was a man of strict integrity, and adhered closely to divine
teaching of the Bible. His uniform character, his gentleness as a Christian
man, won the affections of many friends wherever known. He was not easily
provoked, and with much earnestness on the part of his pious nature he rebuked
all things with a smile that he considered to be of a wicked nature. We regret
the thought very much of losing such a pious citizen as he was; but when we
think our loss is his gain, our sorrow turns to rejoicing, realizing that such
men have gone to reap a rich reward. During his illness he was conscious of all
things transacted in his presence.
He leaves many friends and
relatives to mourn his departure from earth to heaven. His remains were taken
and with careful hands lain in the
“Now
he has joined that anthem,
Far beyond the sky,
Jesus
became his ransom
Why should he fear to die?
Now
his eyes doeth behold Him,
Seated upon the bright throne,
Then,
O then will he see Him,
In that beautiful, beautiful home.” M.J.W.
Graham, Elmer Graham
Spirit of Democracy,
We are again called upon the
chronical another very sad accident occurring on last Monday [July 14, 1890] in
Woodsfield; the little six year old boy of E. J. Graham, in Mr. S. L. Mooney’s
cistern.
About
He was not missed until
about
Dr. Parry was called and
said he had been dead for a couple of hours.
He was one of the brightest
little boys in town and the pet of the family. It was a very hard stroke on Mr.
and Mrs. Graham and family and they have the deep sympathy of the entire
community in their sad bereavement.
Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Armstrong, at the M. E. Church at
Greenelch, Mrs. Greenelch
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Summerfield on last
Friday night [February 14, 1890], Mrs. Greenelch, mother of Mrs. Frank
Cleveland. Interment on last Sabbath at
10 o’clock.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Henry Griffith died on
the 8th inst.—
Her remains were interred in the
[Submitter’s note—Her name
was “Nancy Jane”]
Gross, Theodore Gross
Gross, Mrs. Theodore Gross
Gross, Catherine Gross
Gross, John Gross
Gross Toney Gross
Gross, Mary Gross
Gross, Lizzie Gross
Gross, Joseph Gross
Gross, Michael Gross
Gross, Lenie Gross
Erbst,
Spirit of Democracy,
A family named Gross, consisting
of the parents and eight children, with a visitor, were consumed in a burning
building.
Theodore Gross and wife
returned from a dance near by at
They reached the ground seriously cut by glass and in a semi-nude condition.
One attempted to enter the house on the ground floor, where the father, mother,
and two children slept, but was driven back by the flames that enveloped the
building. It was impossible for the spectators, who quickly gathered, to save
the inmates. They were compelled to stand by and hear their agonizing cries. In
the course of three hours a searching party went over the ruins and discovered
the charred remains of the eleven bodies, distinguishable only by the size of
the bones. They were gathered in a sleigh-box, and deposited in a public hall.
The victims, Theodore Gross,
aged 57, his wife, 47, Catherine, John, Toney, Mary, Lizzie, Joseph, Michael,
Lenie—all children of Mr. and Mrs. Gross and Lena Erbst, of Lake Linden, a
guest. The ages of the young people range from
There is no reliable
information as to how the fire started. Theodore Gross, jr. says that it might
have originated from the lamp that he supposed he estinguished before he went
to bed. There are rumors that the dreadful calamity occurred through the
carelessness of the parents, who are alleged to have returned home intoxicated
from the dance.
Hagerman, Louvina Hagerman
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Near
Funeral services were held
in the M. E. Church on the day of interment, conducted by Rev. Floyd, afterward
her remains were followed by a large funeral cortege to the cemetery, where all
that is mortal of her sleeps.
.
Blest mother! I remember
thee from youth’s fresh buoyant day;
A star thou wert, to guide
my feet, of pure and constant ray;
Thy love possessed a charm
beyond the light of pleasure’s beams,
And `twas thy counsel that
forbade my trust in earthly dreams. SOP
Hall, John P. Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
John P. Hall, a prominent
farmer of near
Hall, Lincoln Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of typhoid fever on
Wednesday, Lincoln Hall, he leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his
loss. [d. November 26, 1890]
Hall, Manda Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Manda Hall, daughter of
John Hall, now of
Hall, Sinclair Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Sinclair Hall, of Graysville
died Wednesday, the 12th inst., of typhoid fever, aged 25 years.
Interment on Friday
following day of death, at Graysville cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander Hamilton, grandson
of the first secretary of the treasury, died yesterday morning [
The immediate cause of Mr.
Hamilton’s death was heart failure.
Harden, Young child Harden
Spirit of Democracy,
While Mrs. John Harden,
living in Jackson Township, Vinton County was engaged in washing the other day,
and had poured a kettle of scalding water into a bucket, her five-year-old
daughter struck her foot against it and fell in, scalding her so badly that she
died in a short time.
Hardesty, Oliver A. Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy,
O. A. Hardesty, Postmaster
at Miltonsburg and a prominent citizen of that town, died on last Saturday
morning [
[Submitter’s note—His first name was Oliver]
Harmon, Hattie Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
Harper, Daniel Harper
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Barnesville, O., April
14—Daniel Harper, an old citizen of
Old age and poverty are given as the causes of self-destruction.
[Daniel died
Harper, Daniel Harper
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Harper, of
Hart, Samuel Hart
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Rev. Samuel Hart,
Presbyterian minister at
Hayes, Otho Hayes
Spirit of Democracy,
Otho Hayes, aged 80, died at
Heinlein, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 2
1890
Once more the angel of death has been here; once more we are called upon to
yield up a dear one to his cold embrace.
Departed this life on the night of Dec. 23d, Ellen Heinlein, nee
Haythorn, aged 26 years. She leaves a
husband and four children here, but in the realms above a little baby girl
awaits her coming. Oh, to those who
have had a merry Christmas, who are happy and light hearted to night, give one
pitying thought, and drop one tear of sympathy for the poor little motherless
ones who are crying for “Mamma” tonight, and give a thought and a tear for the
husband whose home is made desolate by the loss of his wife, and the mother of
his children. Who in the prime of his
manhood finds his life’s best treasure, snatched from him by the reaper,
Death? Yet, oh bereaved ones, look up;
for death is only a step upward; a lifting into the life beyond, and the body
which today you have seen lowered into the grave is only the chrysalis, from
which has burst the immortal soul, to bloom in beauty and infinite love
throughout eternity. When we remember
her long suffering of 11 months, of the pain and weakness, and finally of
death, ‘tis sweet to remember that “One moment in heaven will make up for all.” One Who Loved Her.
Heinlein, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the angel of death
has been here; once more we are called upon to yield up a dear one to his cold
embrace. Departed this life on the
night of 23d, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn, aged 26 years.
She leaves a husband and
four children here, but in the realms above a little baby girl awaits her
coming.
Oh, to those who have had a merry Christmas, who are happy and light hearted
to-night, give one pitying thought, and drop one tear of sympathy for the poor
little motherless ones who are crying for “Mamma” to-night and give a thought
and a tear for the husband whose home is made desolate by the loss of his wife,
and the mother of his children. Who in the prime of his manhood finds his
life’s best treasure snatched from him by the
reaper, Death?
Yet, oh, bereaved ones look
up; for death is only a step upward; a lifting into the life beyond, and the
body which today you have seen lowered into the grave is only the chrysalis,
from which has burst the immortal soul, to bloom in beauty and infinite love
throughout eternity.
When we remember her long
suffering for 11 months, of the pain and weakness, and finally of death, ‘tis
sweet to remember that “One moment in Heaven will make up for all.” ONE WHO LOVED HER
Heinlein, Louis D. Heinlein 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Again the grand Reaper,
Death, has entered the community of Trail Run. This time it has robbed them of
a bright and intelligent young business man. It was into the home of Mr.
Heinlein, that the sad, sorrowing friends were led, to see, for the last time,
their departed friend and schoolmate of boyhood days. The German M. E. Church,
from which he was interred, was not large enough to accommodate all who came,
and in consequence many were obliged to stand.
The departed was Mr. Louis
D. Heinlein. He was born on Trail Run, O.,
He was married on
The funeral services took
place, July 13th. Mr. Heinlein was respected by all who knew him,
and his loss will be sorely felt.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church from boyhood until his death and
today we firmly believe he has gone to the rest prepared for the children of
God.
God bless the fatherless
children and heal their sorrowing hearts. May God, who has taken him from her,
protect his mourning widow. B. E. F.
Heinlein, Louis Heinlein
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of consumption, Mr.
Louis Heinlein. Born in the year 1861,
June 2nd , and died July 12th, 1880[sic-1890]. He united with the church when quite young
and remained an active member until his death.
He leaves a father, wife,
two children, five brothers and one sister and a large circle of friends to
mourn his loss.
Interment in the German
cemetery, Sunday, July 13th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Fishbach of
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. John
Henderson was interred in our village cemetery last week.
Herdman, James H. Herdman
Spirit of Democracy,
James H. Herdman, formerly
of
Herlan, Maria Herlan, nee Carpenter
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Thursday Morning,
May 22, 1890
The wife of Peter Herlin [sic], of Newport township, died
on the 16th, of consumption, aged 47 years.
Hide,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—HIDE, Clarington, O. on
The dear child was more than ordinarily attractive and of superior ability for
her age and loved by adults and children of her acquaintances. Services by Rev. Holgate, a well adapted and
appreciative sermon, using the text 2nd Samuel xii 22, 23, Matthew
xviii, 2, 3 & xix 14. The funeral
took place on Sunday 7th. Interment at
Thanks are respectfully tendered to the very many friends and neighbors who so
actively and patiently rendered every assistance needful.
Thou art gone to the grave
but we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrow and darkness
encompass the tomb.
The Savior has passed
through its portals before thee,
And the light of His lamb is
the guide to the tomb.
A
FRIEND
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
The body of John R. Hobbs, of Barnesville, who died last July, was again
quietly exhumed last Saturday evening under the direction of the Coroner and
Prosecuting Attorney. It will be
remembered that there were alleged suspicious circumstances connected with the
young man’s death. For satisfactory
reasons the body was at first exhumer in September, or about two months after
the burial. On this occasion the
stomach was removed and sent to a
Hofer, John C. Hofer
Spirit of Democracy,
John C. Hofer, formerly a
resident of Baresville, this county, died Sunday [September 21, 1890], at the
Cochrain farm in Mead township,
He was widely known and
leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. His remains were taken to
Baresville Tuesday for burial.
Hoffman, David Hoffman
Derr, Ezra Derr
Spirit of Democracy,
David Hoffman, aged
eighty-two, and Ezra Derr, aged eighty-four, pioneers of Seneca county died
near
Hogue, Wm. Hogue
Spirit of Democracy,
Wm. Hogue, of Wayne Tp.,
died last Thursday. [March 13, 1890]
Interment Friday in
Houghton, George Houghton
Spirit of Democracy,
Captain George Houghton, one
of the oldest river men in the West, died at
[d. September
7, 1890]
Howell, Geo. W. Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Geo. W. Howell, of
The deceased was 30 years of
age and leaves a wife, two children and many friends to mourn his loss.
Huffman, Ruth Huffman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ruth Huffman, of this
place, widow of Thomas Huffman, died last Thursday [
Rev. Finch conducted the
funeral obsequies. Interment in village cemetery.
Hughes, Mrs. John Hughes
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday, June 10th,
Mrs. John Hughes, and aged and respected lady of
Hunt, John Randolph Hunt
Spirit of Democracy,
Major John
Hutchinson, Alex Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday evening
last [
His remains were laid to
rest on Tuesday in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Hutchinson—At his residence
two miles west of Beallsville, Monroe County, Ohio, November 15th,
1890, Alexander C. Hutchinson, in the seventy ninth year of his age.
The deceased was born in
Washington Co.,
In the year 1840 he was
united in marriage to Rachel Nelson, who died in the year 1855 after a
lingering illness from that disease consumption. She died the death of a
Christian, having early in life united herself with the Presbyterian Church of
Beallsville, and lived a life that removed all the terrors of death, The union
was blessed with four sons and two daughters, two sons, James and Willie and
one daughter, Samantha, had crossed the river in advance of their mother. Two
sons, John Nelson and Chalmers A. and one daughter were left with the father to
mourn his loss.
In the year 1857 he was
again united in marriage to Eleanor Beardmore, an excellent Christian woman who
still survives to mourn his loss. Of this union there were born one son Ross L.
and one daughter, Clara H; both of whom remained with their father to bless and
cheer him in his declining years. In the spring time of life gave his heart
[sic-heart] to Christ
And united with the Presbyterian Church of Beallsville of which he remained a
member until his death.
He was known throughout the
county in which he lived as a God fearing man and one who under all
circumstances was ready and willing to give testimony of the faith that was in
him. He was a man of decided views and strong affections and fully manifested
the spirit of daily walk and conversation. He truly took his Lord as Shepherd
and in prayer often repeated the first two or three verses of the 23rd
Psalm, which was one of his favorite reference of the book which he took as his
daily guide. His early life was active and he was very successful in business
and accumulated a large amount of this world’s goods of which he freely gave to
support that Gospel to which he was a devoted believer.
He moved to the farm on
which he resided at his death in the year 1857 and continued in active control
of the same until about five years ago when he gave up the management to his
son. Since then he has spent his time enjoying a well earned rest and more
fully preparing himself for that change which he felt would soon come. He often
and cheerfully talked of death, not as one without hope but with that calm and
blessed assurance of a Christian who feels that all is well. He said that he
knew that to die was but to live and that it was far better to die and be with
Christ than to live beyond the allotted time for man and be filled with sorrow
and pain. He had all his life enjoyed unusual health, never having lain on a
sick bed an entire day during his long useful life, and death came to him in so
peaceful a manner that he passed away without a pain. Having arisen from his
chair and lay down upon his couch, he soon, surrounded by his family fell
asleep in Jesus. His life was an example of one who from youth to old age had
always gleaned from the Book of life it’s most precious treasures and retained
them as evidence of God’s goodness to those who love him and serve him. He had
passed through that dark valley and shadow of death of which he so often spoke.
His patriarchal face and form has gone from amongst us and his footsteps will
be heard no more in the church below, but we feel assured that he is now
singing the song of Moses and the Lamb in the church triumphant around the
throne of God where the redeemed sing praises evermore. Thus has passed from
time to eternity another of the Father’s in
The funeral services were
conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. B. W. Shryoc.
Call not back
the dear departed,
Anchored safe
where storms are o`er;
On the border
land we left them,
Soon to meet
to part no more.
.
When we leave
this world of changes,
When we leave
this world of care.
We shall find
our missing loved one
In our
Father’s mansion fair.
Irwin, William Irwin
Spirit of Democracy,
The lifeless body of William
Irwin, an iron molder, whose home is in Erie, was found the other morning at
the Phoenix Hotel, Youngstown, death having been caused by the accidental
inhalation of gas.
Spirit of Democracy,
Elizabeth Jackson, wife of
J. F. Jackson, was born October 22d, 1845, died near
A large funeral followed her
to Moffitt’s Church, where services were conducted by R. H. Finch assisted by
Rev. Reed.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Wife of Robert Jackson,
of Center Tp., Sunday evening [October 26, 1890] at 7 o’clock. Deceased was
taken suddenly ill a few hours before her death, which was due to old age.
Funeral Tuesday at
Johnson, Anna Johnson
Ellis, Young daughter Ellis
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ellis rushed into the
burning dwelling and succeeded in bringing out unharmed her babe, aged nine
months, that had been asleep upstairs. How the fire started is a mystery.
Jones, Beliva M. Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
The death angel visited our
friends Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jones,
A warning to all, except we
become as a little child we can not inherit the
We are told fathers and
mothers shall know their children; what comforting words. Take warning all. PHILIP POTTS
Judkins, Mary Judkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Judkins, of
Barnesville, widow of Dr. Judkins, died on Wednesday morning of last week. [
She was a sister to Mrs.
Isaac Hatcher, of
Interment in the Southern
Cemetery, Barnesville, on Friday afternoon.
Kackley, Jennie Kackley
Spirit of Democracy,
Jennie Kackley, born March
6, 1857, in
She had taken sick,
She leaves a bereaved
husband and two children to mourn her departure from earth. May God be with
them, for earth has no comfort for such a loss. A nobler, truer, lovelier
spirit than Jennie never graced the walks of life. The happiness of others was
her delight and her life was one of self-sacrifice.
Farewell, Jennie. Blessed
are the dead that die in the Lord. Yea, saith the spirit, from hence-forth they
rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Kauffman, Isaac Kauffman
Spirit of Democracy,
On last Wednesday afternoon [
The facts relating to his
death as nearly as can be obtained are as follows: A railroad bridge to be used
at or near Wegee was framed and set up on the Depot grounds at this place.
While taking it down preparatory to shipping, a heavy piece of oak timber used
as a brace fell and striking Mr. Kauffman on the head crushed him to the
ground. His head was horribly mutilated and neck broken which produced
immediate death.
Mr. Kauffman was a married
man about 42 years of age and leaves a wife.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs.
Interment yesterday at
Kestner, Catherine Kestner
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine Kestner, wife
of Michael Kestner, of Summit Tp., was born
A husband, 2 children, 2
brothers and 2 sisters, are the immediate relatives.
There was a large attendance
at the funeral which took place March 12th, at
Keyser, John A. Keyser
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Mr. John A. Keyser, the aged gentleman struck several days ago by a B.Z.&C.
train, died at his home on Wednesday morning of last week. A complication of diseases, together with
the injuries sustained in the accident, hastened his death. He was one of the oldest inhabitants of Mead
Tp, Belmont Co., and an honest, upright farmer. Interment took place on Thursday.
King, Albert King
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of Consumption, Monday,
Dec 1st, Albert King, of Irish Ridge, aged 28 years. Interment at the
King, Mrs. Peter King
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Tuesday night [
King, Sarah King
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
She was laid to rest in the
A precious one from us has
gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our
home,
Which never can be filled.
.
God in his wisdom, has
recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though the body molders
here,
Her soul is safe in Heaven. XX
Klunt, Mrs. Klunt
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Yesterday [February 19,
1890] Mrs. Klunt, of Woodsfield, at the home of Mr. Louis Stoehr.
Interment, at Miltonsburg
to-morrow, 21st.
Koehler, Fredrick Koehler
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 17, 1890 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
Mr. Fredrick Koehler died at Chicago on the 10th inst.
Deceased was well known to the people of this county, having resided in
Woodsfield for many years and served as county treasurer two terms. He was
about 75 years of age and leaves a large family to mourn his death.
Koehler, Lucy Koehler nee Strickling
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lucy Koehler, wife of
Chas. Koehler and daughter of Robinson and Louisa Strickling, died of
Consumption on Feb. 28th, aged 38 years.
Interment in the
Quite a number of friends
and relatives attended the remains.
Deceased was a member of the
Christian Church and was influential.
Koontz, Jacob Koontz
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Koontz, an inmate of
the
Lafflen, John Lafflen
Spirit of Democracy,
John Lafflen was found dying
on a road-side near
He was a cattle buyer from
Lang, William Lang
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral services of
William Lang was held at
After services at the church
the body was conveyed to its last resting place in the
[Submitter’s note** William
died
Lang, William Lang
Spirit of Democracy,
Yesterday morning [February
26, 1890] at about 9:30 o’clock the people of Woodsfield were shocked, as they
have not been for many a day, by the very sudden and accidental death of one of
her best citizens, Mr. William Lang.
Mr. Lang was a tinner and
roofer by trade and he and Mr. Wm. Read were putting up spouting on the Driggs
Hotel when the rope which held the ladder together suddenly broke, and Lang was
hurled, in an instant, from the eaves of the house to the stone pavement
beneath, lighting on his head and shoulders. The fall of about thirty feet
crushed the back of his skull and broke one arm, which caused his death almost
instantly.
He was carried into the
Hotel and Dr. Parry was called but nothing could be done to resuscitate him.
Mr. Lang was about 41 years of age, a member of the
He leaves a devoted wife,
four children, a number of relatives and numerous friends who sadly feel his
loss. We join the people of Woodsfield in extending our heartfelt sympathy to
his bereaved wife and family.
Interment in
Langeman, John Henry Langeman
Spirit of Democracy,
John Henry Langeman, one of
the oldest settlers, died the other night at New Bremen, aged 97. He fought at the age of 18 under Napolean I
in the War of 1812.
Sunday morning she had a stroke of paralysis from the effects she passed from
time into eternity. F.
Lapp, Mary Lapp
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At her home in
Clarington, Monroe Co.,
Her loss is keenly felt in
the circle of her relatives and acquaintances; but to the family direct,
consisting of husband and four children, the loss is not only keenly but deeply
felt.
She was united in marriage
to Mr. Henry Lapp,
The funeral took place
Saturday, 15th, at
“A precious
one from them is gone,
A voice they
loved is still.
A place is
vacant in their home
Which never
can be filled.”
Services were conducted by
Elder Strickling, of Clarington, and were quite impressive. C.S.
Letzelter, Mrs. Charles Letzelter
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday [
Interment at Woodsfield on Friday in
Spirit of Democracy,
Abraham Lincoln, only son of
our minister to
Lippencott, Nancy Lippencott
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nancy Lippencott, of
Clarington, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Brague, in that place,
on Sunday evening, January 26th. She was 55 years of age. Death was
caused by pneumonia preceded by an attack of the Grippe.
Funeral took place on
Tuesday; interment in the
Lippincott, John Lippincott
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
The deceased was the eldest
son of Eisha and Mary Lippincott, whose maiden name was Duvall; his parents
were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married and the subject of this
sketch was born, after which they emigrated to Ohio, settling on Sunfish Creek
in the county of Monroe, when John was but a small boy.—
The deceased was born in Green
Co. Pa.
The deceased died on the
farm near Cameron where he had lived nearly all his life. He had a large circle
of friends, and what might be said of few men, he had no enemies. The deceased
never married.
The funeral services were
conducted by Elder Michael Boughner, after which he was followed by a goodly
number of friends and laid to rest in the old Cemetery by the side of the
parents. For some time previous to his death he suffered rheumatism not being able
to do anything, and not having any means of support only a small legacy from
his step-mother which was entirely inadequate, his wants were provided for by
his friends during his last illness, everything was done for him that could be
done by kind hands and loving hearts, to make him comfortable.
Lively, Mary Lively
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Lively, wife of D.
H. Lively, of
Funeral services were by
Rev. Bowles, of New Martinsville, on the 5th.
In her last hours she
rejoiced to know that she had gained a home by obeying her Savior, dying in the
hope of an eternal life.
Farewell Mother
Mother is
gone we know full well,
Her sufferings here no one can tell;
We watched
her breathing through the night,
Her breathing soft and low,
As in her
breast the war of life
Kept heaving to and fro.
.
Mother had
talked of the other side,
Before death had called her over the tide,
Of the joy
and peace and love to know,
That her Savior died for her below,
And in that
land of bliss so fair,
I shall be blest when I am there.
.
When mother had passed from her home below,
We sent her friends the word to know
And gathering
`round her dear bed-side,
From father to bade all mourned and cried,
For mother
was dead to one and all,
But then we know God gave the call.
.
The summons
comes when all must go,
And leave our friends all here below;
Then
children, seven, please prepare,
That you may meet your mother there
In that land
where all is peace,
Where all grief and trouble cease.
.
Now, mother’s
face we’ll see no more;
Her loving smiles have gone before,
Sleep,
mother, sleep, beneath the sod,
`Til time shall be no more;
When all the
ransomed ones of God,
Shall roam the other shore. PHILIP POTTS
Longwell, Absolem Longwell 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The community is much
grieved over the death of Mr. Longwell caused by Acute Bright’s Disease. There
were three doctors in attendance and did everything that could be done or found
in medicine but death had come. JAMES
[submitters note*-Absolem Longwell died
Longwell, Absolem Longwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his home in
Resolved, That while we as a patriotic organization unite in expressing our
condolence and sympathy, we will cherish his memory and good name and we
sincerely recognize in him, the principles of V. L. & P. which
characterized a true brother of our order.
Resolved, That we, as one
order, tender our sincerest sympathy to his bereaved family, parents, brothers
and sisters, praying and hoping in this dark hour of affliction, that they may
be lead to exclaim Thy will, not mine, be done.
Resolved, That these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes or the Council and a copy be sent to the
family of our deceased brother and the same be published in the county papers. W.
F. LITTEN E.D. THOMPSON CLEM
L. V. DUVAL
COMMITTEE
Lowe, Young child Lowe
Spirit of Democracy,
The youngest child of Samuel
Lowe, late of
Mann, St. Clair Mann
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—St.Clair Mann, an aged
and respected citizen of Malaga Tp., this county, on Monday of this week. [d. November 17, 1890]
Marble, Ezra Marble
Spirit of Democracy,
Ezra Marble, who died
recently at
Marden, Mrs. F. F. Marden
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Died, on the 8th inst, Mrs. F. F. Marden, of Elba, Washington
Co. A post mortem disclosed the fact that death had been caused by
intestinal obstruction. A section of
the small bowel becoming looped from some cause, a fibrous band was developed
across, in such manner as to prevent it from resuming its normal condition
again, thus giving rise to obstruction, which was quickly followed by
inflammation ending in death.
Marden, Mrs. F. F. Marden
Spirit of Democracy,
-Died, on the 8th
inst., Mrs. F. F. Marden, of Elba, Washington Co. A post mortem disclosed the fact of death had been caused by
intestional obstruction. A section of the small bowel becoming looped from some
cause, a fibrous band was developed across, in such manner as to prevent it
from resuming its normal condition again, thus giving rise to obstruction,
which was quickly followed by inflammation ending in death.
Martin, Roger Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Roger Martin, aged 101
years, died at his home in
Massie, Forrest W. Massie
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Of Peritonitis,
Rev. Bunner preached the
funeral discourse to a large and sympathizing concourse of people from the 15th
chapter of 1st Cor., and 12th verse.
Little Forry was a kind and
affectionate boy to his parents and all his playmates, and while we sympathize
with the bereaved parents we know that their loss is his gain.
Forry’s gone,
we know full well,
His suffering
here no one can tell,
We watched
him breathing through the night,
His breathing
soft and low.
As in his
breast the war of life kept heaving to and fro.
.
Now Forry’s
face we’ll see no more,
His loving
smiles have gone before
Sleep, Forry,
sleep, beneath the sod,
`Till time
shall be no more.
When all the
ransomed sons of God,
Shall roam
the other shore.
McAuliff, John McAuliff
Spirit of Democracy,
John McAuliff, aged sixty
years, and employed at the paper mills, Lima, was up in a chute repairing a
broken chain, when his coat was drawn into it and carried around half a dozen
times, his head striking the beams at the top of the building each time. He was dying when rescued, and lived only a
few minutes.
He leaves a family of eight
children.
McConnell, Henry McConnell 2nd obit
Robinson, Willie Robinson
Spirit of Democracy,
.
“So live that when the summons comes to you
To join the innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious real where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust approach the grave
Like one who draws the drapery of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
.
E`re the obsequies of this
sad funeral was over, the somber wings of the dread messenger darkened the door
of another home north of town, and out from F. M. Robinson’s two angels went
out where only one entered, and the tired gentle spirit of patient little
Willie was born from the pain-racked frame of mortality to Abram’s bosom. He
was a particular bright, winning little one of 6 years, and greatly beloved.
His terrible sufferings for many months had the more endeared him to the
parents, to whom our hearts go out in sincerest sympathy.
Funeral at 1 o’clock on
Sunday, conducted by Rev. Floyd, after which the remains were laid away in
McConnell, Henry McConnell – 2nd obit
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9 1890
McConnell, Henry McConnell
Robinson, Willie Robinson
Spirit of Democracy,
On Thursday morning, Henry McConnell, a well known farmer
living on the ridge south of town, and a young married man of perhaps 28 to 30
years, met his death at his own hand. [
The facts, so far as we have
learned, are as follows:
On the morning in question
he told his wife he guessed he would go to Ullman’s grocery at
His remains were brought
here at
“So live that
when the summons comes to you
To join the
innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious
realm where each shall take
His chamber
in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not
like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to
his dungeon, but sustained and soothed.
By an
unfaltering trust, approach the grave
Like one who
draws the drapery of his couch
About him and
lies down to pleasant dreams.
E`re the obsequies of this
sad funeral was over, the somber wings of the dread messenger darkened the door
of another home north of town, and out from F. M. Robinson’s two angels
entered, and the tired gentle spirit of patient little Willie was born from the pain-racked frame of mortality to Abram’s
bosom.
He was a particular bright,
winning little one of 6 years, and greatly beloved. His terrible sufferings for
many months had the more endeared him to the parents, to whom our hearts go out
in sincerest sympathy.
Funeral at 1 o’clock on
Sunday, conducted by Rev. Floyd, after which the remains were laid away in the
McConnell, Henry McConnell
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9
1890
Henry McConnell, of Franklin Tp, accidentally shot himself through the heart on
the 2nd inst. As no one was
with him at the time, the facts in the case are wanting, but it is supposed the
gun became discharged while in the act of crossing a fence. The inquest, which was held before ‘Squire
John Camden, found that the cause of his death was accidental. The remains were interred in the
McConnell, Henry McConnell
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry McConnell, of Franklin
Tp. accidentally shot himself through the heart on the 2nd, inst.
As no one was with him at
the time, the facts in the case are wanting, but it is supposed the gun became
discharged while in the act of crossing a fence.
The inquest, which was held
before `Squire John Camden, found that the cause of his death was accidental.
The remains were interred in
the
He was about 35 years of
age, was married, and leaves a wife and three children, who have the sympathies
of all acquainted with the sad affair.
McConnell, Mrs. Alex McConnell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Homer Umpleby was
called to Ravenswood a short time ago, by the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. Alex McConnell, but arrived too late, she was buried on Friday and Mrs.
Umpleby did not get there till Sunday.
McElroy, Louisa McElroy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—May 8th,
1890, Louisa McElroy, widow of Jesse McElroy and daughter of Jonathan
Stackhouse. Interment at Ashbury
Chappel on May 10th.
The deceased was an aged and
respected citizen of
McFarland, Mrs. Gracy McFarland
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—April 18, 1890, of
paralysis, Mrs. Gracy D. McFarland, at the age of 83 years 1 month and 16 days.
She was born in
She leaves two sons and a
large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her last words were, ”I am waiting
for the Master to call me home.”
Interment in Wittens
cemetery Sunday, April 20th.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fisher of
McFarland, Mrs. McFarland
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Saturday [
Interment on last Sabbath at
McGregor, Young daughter McGregor
Spirit of Democracy,
A nine-year-old daughter of
Hon. C. McGregor, Reading Clerk of the Ohio House, died at
About thirty persons, mostly
children have died there from diphtheria within a few weeks, the death of whom
can be traced in every instance directly to the corpse of the child brought
there from
McKee, Ellen McKee
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ellen McKee, died at
McKeener, James McKeener
Spirit of Democracy,
James McKeener, aged
thirty-five years, a farmer, residing at
He had been missing for several days. His body was completely covered with
earth that gave way.
McKelvey, Mahala McKelvey
Spirit of Democracy,
Mahala, wife of Geo.
McKelvey, was born in
She was married three times,
and had five children born to her, three of whom survive to mourn the loss of a
kind mother.
In her early life she
belonged to the M. E. Church. She afterwards joined the Presbyterian Church,
and for the last twenty five years she was a faithful member of the United
Presbyterian Church. A large procession followed her to her last resting place
at Pleasant Ridge, where she rests from labor.
Funeral services were
conducted by the writer. W. A. RUTLEDGE
McKinley, Annie McKinley
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Annie McKinley, sister
of Congressman McKinley, died on the 29th at her home in
McRight, James McRight 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—June 22d, 1890 of
Typhoid fever, James McRight, of near
He leaves a father, mother,
five sisters and two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Interment in
McRight, James McRight
Spirit of Democracy,
June 22—Mr. James McRight,
whom we reported sick, died Sunday morning.
His remains will be interred in the
McSweeny, John McSweeny
Spirit of Democracy,
The ablest criminal lawyer
in
He died at his home in
Gifted with the rarest of
rhetorical powers, as eloquent as the soul of poesy itself, as retiring as a
maiden, as strong in integrity as adamant, and an upright, honest man always,
he was a power in the court room and with the multitude whenever he appeared. A
democratic lender who ever refused office, his influence was widespread and
always for the right.—John McSweeny will be missed from the paths that have
known him so long.
McVey,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—on Thursday last [
Interment in Rinard Mills
cemetery on last Sunday.
McVey, Samuel McVey
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mr. Samuel McVey, a
prominent and respected citizen of
He had not been ill for some
time but had only been confined to the house for a few days.
Interment at Cratins cemetery
on Thursday Sept. 25. His age was seventy two and respected by all who knew
him.
McVicker, Harvey McVicker
Spirit of Democracy,
Harvey McVicker, a prominent
farmer and stock grower of Marion Tp.,
Meeker, George W. Meeker
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. George W. Meeker,
Secretary of the State Executive Committee, died at the home of his brother,
near Marysville, on the 25th. Mr. Meeker was a sufferer from la
grippe last January, since which time he has never seen a well day, although it
is thought the immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. He was
well known in
He leaves a widow and two
sons, the younger being Claud Meeker, Private Secretary to Governor Campbell.
Meeker, Infant child Meeker
Polen, Young child Polen
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr.
Meeker, of
Also a child of Jacob Polen,
near big run.
Mellott, Ellsworth Mellott
Mellott, Gilbert Mellott
Spirit of Democracy,
Ellsworth Mellott, of
Wileysville,
Menkle,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Henry Menkle, of
Miltonsburg, on Monday [April 7, 1890] of this week. Interment on Wednesday.
[Mrs. Menkle’s first name
was
Merse, Karl Merse
Spirit of Democracy,
Karl Merse, professor of
music in Wooster University, and who has a national reputation as a composer
and author of musical construction books, died suddenly at 4:20 o’clock, the
other evening of pneumonia.
He was attacked with la
grippe a few days before.
His son, Dr. Charles, at
Milhoan, E. Milhoan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. E. Milhoan, of Pilcher,
Belmont Co., died at his home Sunday morning. [d. June 29, 1890] Deceased leaves many relatives and friends
to mourn his loss.
Miller, Mony Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Mony Miller, daughter of
Jacob Miller, of Bethel Tp. Died on Tuesday 14th inst. of Typhoid
fever. Aged about 14 years.
Interment at McVey’s
cemetery on same day of death.
Miller, Mr. Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Justice Miller, of the U. S.
Supreme Court, died at
He was one of the best
judges on the Supreme bench.
Miller, Stella May Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday morning
[February 24, 1890], the four year old daughter of Ross Miller, of Beallsville
of Diptheria.
Interment in the
[Child’s name was Stella May Miller]
Milliman, William Milliman
Spirit of Democracy,
He was found several hours
afterward. Despondency on account of long ill health was the cause.
Milroy, Robert H. Milroy
Spirit of Democracy,
Minor, Levina Jane Minor nee McMahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, of Consumption,
October 29th, 1889, Sister Levina Jane Minor, wife of Solomon Minor,
of New Martinsville,
Mittendorf, Benjamin Mittendorf
Spirit of Democracy,
KILLED—Benjamin Mittendorf,
of
His remains were interred in
cemetery at Goodwin on Sunday.
Mobley, Stephen Mobley
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of Consumption,
Saturday Nov. 30th, Stephen, son of Nathan Mobley, of Cameron, aged
18 years.
Mobley, Stephen Mobley
Spirit of Democracy,
Stephen Mobley, son of
Nathan Mobley, of near this place died with lung trouble on
Morgan, John Morgan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Morgan, the oldest
man in Brown county and perhaps in Southern Ohio, died at his home in
Morris, Isaac Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Monday morning Isaac Morris,
an employee of the engineering corps of
[d. November 10, 1890]
Muhleman, Joseph Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Comrade
Joseph Muhleman, who died at Bellaire on the 26th ult, were interred
at
The funeral services were in
charge of the J. G. Riethmiller Post, No. 658, G. A. R. After the services at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Susan Monteith, had been conducted by the Rev. L. L. Fisher, the
remains were taken charge of by the Post, and buried according to the burial
service of the G. A. R.
The imposing services was beautifully administered by the Commander, J. F.
Thonen, and the Chaplin I. D. Boston. A number of his company and regiment were
present. J. H. O’NEILL, Adj’t
Mumford, Benjamin Mumford
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Mumford, one of the
pioneers of
Murphy, Mary T. Murphy 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary T. Murphy, born in
In 1832 she was married to
Benjamin Murphy, and they came to
Mrs. Murphy joined the M. E.
Church when 16 years of age, and was a faithful and devoted member of the
church at the time of her death.—She was a constant attender upon all the
services until sickness caused her absence. She had a firm and abiding trust in
Christ, her personal Savior.
The funeral took place from
the M. E. Church on Thursday, April 3d.
The remains were interred in the Cemetery where the body shall rest in peace
until the last day, when the trump shall sound and the dead shall rise; when we
all shall be changed and caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air,
and so be forever with the Lord.
Murphy, Mary T. Murphy
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, on Wednesday morning,
the 2d inst, at a quarter past 7 o’clock, of paralysis, Mrs. Mary T.
Murphy. The deceased had been a
resident of this place for more than half a century, and for all that time was
a member of the M. E. Church. She was noted for her devotion and contact
attendance upon the services of the Church.
Funeral services by Rev. J. B. England, at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
Myer, Hannah Myer
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Feb. 17th,
Miss Hannah Myer, after a lingering illness of three weeks.
Interment in the
Myers, Eunice Leota Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Hear the gentle Shepherd
Calling lambs like me,
In His sweet accents
Let them come to me.
.
He will bid us enter,
When our timid feet
Reach the golden city,
He will be there to great.
.
Thanks, dear Savior
For thy words of love,
Bidding children enter
Thy bright courts above.
.
May the blessed assurance, that their loss is her eternal gain, buoy them up in
this sad affliction. H.
J. W.
Myers, Hannah Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, at the residence of
her father, in Jackson Tp., Monroe Co. Ohio, of typhoid fever, Hannah Myers,
after a painful and lingering illness of five weeks. She was aged 20 years and 9 months. [d. February 17, 1890]
She was resigned and her
only hope was in the Lord. She sang the following stanza before she died.
Home, home, sweet home,
Prepare me
dear Savior, for glory, my home.
Nalley, Jemes L. Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Friday night,
February 7th, of
He has been a consistant
member of the U. B. Church for 35 years. He has been afflicted for nearly three
years.
Interment in
Naur, George Naur
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, April 10,
Mr. George Naur, of Seneca Tp., aged seventy years.
Interment in Catholic
cemetery on Wills Creek.
Nelson, G. W. Nelson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Saturday 15th
inst, Mr. G. W. Nelson, of
Nelson, Thomas Nelson
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Nelson, a well-to-do
farmer living near
Neuhart, Catharine Neuhart, (nee Schaub) [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield,
Mrs. Catharine Neuhart, nee Schaub, a native of
Okey, Arthur Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
In Memoriam
Time’s
scythe falls swiftly and surely,
In
the presence of Death all are kin.
Arthur Okey, son of
Cornelius Okey and brother of the late Chief Justice John W. Okey, of the
Supreme Court of Ohio and of Judge William Okey, recently deceased, died at
Bellaire, Dec. 1, 1890, at 5 o’clock p.m., aged 68 years and 28 days.
The deceased was born in
this county, Nov. 3, 1822 and lived here all his life until a few days since,
when the family removed to Bellaire—the
home of his daughters. He was in very feeble health when the change of
residence was made.
He married Nancy McLelland,
a native of
While Judges William and
John W. Okey were shining lights in their chosen profession, so was Arthur Okey
in his—that of a Surveyor—His whole
life seemed to be devoted to making himself acquainted with all the old land
marks of the county. No man knew better than he the duties of Surveyor—even
long before he was elected to fill the office of
“And this we
call a loss! O, selfish sorrow
of
selfish hearts; O, we of little faith!
Let us look
round, some arguments to borrow,
Why we in
patience should await the morrow
That surely must succeed the night of
death.
.
Aye, look
upon this dreary, desert path,
The thorns and thistles whereso`er we
turn;
What trials
and what tears, what wrongs and wrath.
What
struggles and what strife the journey hath!
He has escaped from these! And lo! We
mourn.” M.
Okey, Mrs.
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Sept. 6th,
Mrs. Elam Okey at the residence of her father, Thomas Hubbard. Interment in the
Okey, William Okey
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
A meeting of the members of
the Bar and the officers of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Ohio,
was held at the office of the Probate Judge, on the 19th day of
Nov., 1890, to commemorate the death of our esteemed brother and friend, Judge
William Okey, who died at 1 o’clock on the 17th inst., at his residence
in Woodsfield.
On motion James R. Morris,
Esq., was called to preside, and E. L. Lynch, Esq., was chosen Secretary.
On taking the chair, Mr.
Morris paid a tribute to the memory of the deceased—giving a sketch of his life
and public services.
On motion it was resolved
that the members of the Bar attend the funeral of the deceased this afternoon,
in a body, as pall bearers.
On motion, a committee of
five was ordered to be appointed,--of which the Chairman of this meeting shall
be one,--to draft suitable resolutions as a testimonial of respect for the
deceased. The committee will consist of James R. Morris, A. J. Pearson, James
Watson, W. E. Mallory and W. H. Cooke, Esqrs.
The meeting then adjourned
to meet again at the court house, on Monday evening the 24th inst,
to receive the report of the committee.
The members of the Bar and
others met at the court house pursuant to adjournment. The meeting was called
to order by the chairman; after which the following resolutions were reported
by the committee, and unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to call from our midst, to the home of
eternal rest, our venerable and distinguished friend and brother, Judge William
Okey, who departed this life on the 17th day of Nov., 1890, full of
honors, at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months and 22 days. After having
filled the office of Clerk of Courts for some thirteen years, elected as
Presidential elector in 1856, served as a member of the Constitutional
Convention of 1872-3, and five years as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the 2d sub-division of the 8th Judicial District, it can be truly
said of him, in all these positions, “Well done, thou good and faithful
servant.”
Therefore
RESOLVED,That in the death of Judge Okey, his family has lost a kind and
indulgent father; the Church a worthy and consistent member; community a most
excellent and benevolent citizen, and the profession an able and distinguished
jurist.
“After life’s fitful fever he sleeps well.”
RESOLVED, That, deeply
sympathizing with the family and relatives of the deceased, and as a
testimonial of our respect, the Secretary of this meeting is directed to
furnish the family with a copy of these resolutions.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman
of this meeting shall present a copy of its proceedings to the Court of Common
Pleas at its next term, with a request that the same be entered at length upon
its journals; and that copies of the same be furnished the several papers of
this county for publication.
Interesting remarks were
made during the evening, upon the character and public services of the deceased
by James Watson, A. J. Pearson, J. R. Morris, G. G. Jennings, W. V. Walton and
W/ H. Cooke, Esqrs.
Okey, Wm. Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday [November 17,
1890] at 1 o’clock the long and useful life of one of
He was born in Belmont Co.,
and came to
He leaves one son, one
daughter and numerous relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
His remains were laid to
rest in the
Paden, Eddie Paden
Spirit of Democracy,
Little Eddie, son of Geo. E.
and Kate Paden, died on Saturday the 14th inst. The remains were interred in the
Pauel, Wm. Pauel
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Wm. Pauel, of
Summerfield, on last Sunday [August 10, 1890] of heart disease. He was one of
the most respected citizens of Summerfield and formerly a merchant there.
Previous to his sickness he
had been a traveling salesman for several years and is well known by the
merchants of this county.
Interment at Summerfield on
Tuesday.
Penington, Thomas Penington
Spirit of Democracy,
Died in Center township,
Monroe Co.,
In 1826 he was united in
marriage to Sarah Randolph, of Fayette county,
He leaves two sons and four
daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
Father Penington had been a
member of the M. E. Church about sixty years, and was one of the most mature
Christians this county ever knew. He was a true friend, an affectionate father
and an esteemed and honored citizen.
On the 10th inst, his remains were laid to rest beside his deceased
companion in the Moffett cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by R. H.
Finch assisted by the writer. A large number of sorrowing friends followed his
remains to their last earthly resting place.
I visited him several times before his death and was with him when he gave up
this for a better life and could not but think “How blest the righteous when he
died.” It was like the setting of a summer’s sun in a clear calm evening sky.
The deceased had not been off of his farm for about ten years and had been
confined to his room about six years but kind loving hands tired not in
administering to his wants. May they all at last meet their parents in the
great family reunion above. C.
H.
Pettay, Samuel Pettay
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Pettay, an old war
veteran of Company C. 2d, Reg., of W.Va. Calvary, died last week, his remains
were interred at
Phillips, Etta L. Phillips
Spirit of Democracy,
Pickens, Mrs. James Pickens
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30
1890
Died – Mrs. James Pickens, of
Pickens, Mrs. James Pickens
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. James Pickens of
Polen, Young daughter Polen
Spirit of Democracy,
A little girl named Polen,
daughter of Jacob Polen of
Her mother came down here on
a visit some two or three weeks ago, bringing the little girl with her. Shortly
after she came she got her ears pierced, so she could wear earrings. Soon
afterward her ears began to get very sore. A doctor was called and did all he
could for her, but she continued to grow worse until blood poisoning set in and
she died, as above mentioned. Before
death her ears literally rotted off, it is said, and the poor girl suffered
terribly before relief came—Clarington Independent
Poulton, John K. Poulton
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John K. Poulton, son of Joshua
and Eliza Poulton, of
He leaves a wife and four
children (three sons and a daughter) and a large circle of friends to mourn his
loss.
Interment in
Pratt, C. E. Pratt
Spirit of Democracy,
C. E. Pratt, proprietor of
the Shawhan House,
He was aged 52 years and leaves a widow, but no children. His weight was 342
pounds a few months ago.
Pratt, Eben Pratt
Spirit of Democracy,
Near
Prince, George A. Prince
Spirit of Democracy,
George A. Prince, the once
well-known manufacturer of organs, died at
Probert, William Probert
Spirit of Democracy,
William Probert, who died a
few days ago in
Pryor, Smily Pryor
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the death angel
has visited and taken from our community one of the oldest and best citizens,
who was respected by all who knew him, Smily Pryor, which occurred
Interment Sunday, Feb. 16,
1890 in the
He was the father of eleven
children, four of whom preceded him to the better land. He was a good neighbor,
an affectionate husband and a loving father, and leaves an aged widow to mourn
his demise.
Weep not for
the saint that ascends,
To partake of
the joys of the skies;
Weep not for
the seraph that bends
With the
worshipping chorus on high.
.
But weep for
the mourners who stand,
By the grave
of their father in tears;
And weep for
the people whose land
Still must
wait till the day-spring appears. J.
H. W.
Putman, W. C. Putman
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. W. C. Putman,
practitioner at Justus for many years, died a few days ago from heart failure.
Ramsay, Young child Ramsay
Spirit of Democracy,
A little child of Frank
Ramsay of
It fell into a pan of
boiling water with which the mother was scrubbing.
Redden, Milton C. Redden
Spirit of Democracy,
The
Fair Ended by a Singular Death
When the balloon was about
to ascend and the word was given for all to let loose, Milton C. Redden, an old
resident of Woodsfield was noticed still holding to the ring in the mouth of
the balloon, he descended the rope and caught the second ring, he was again
ordered to loose but still he clung with a death grip and seemed determined to
go up.—
After it had ascended about
30 feet the aeronaut seeing that Redden was not going to drop, cut the
parachute loose and let it go.
The Balloon with Redden
still clinging on ascended over three hundred feet in plain view of the vast
mass of people below when he let loose and dropped to the ground, a dead man. It
was a suicide as he had remarked to parties during the day that he was going up
in the balloon and it would be the last of Milt, but it was thought he was
joking—but he evidently meant it and decided on that plan to end his life.
It was the most thrilling
sight ever seen by anyone in this county—to see a man whom all knew dropping in
mid-air from a height of 300 feet above their heads.
He leaves a wife and four
children. No one is responsible for the death.
Redden, Milton Redden
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Milton C.
Redden were followed by a large concourse of people on last Saturday afternoon
to their last resting place in the
Mr. Redden was kind
indulgent parent and a man of good intentions who had a great many friends in
the vicinity of Woodsfield.
LATER ARTICLE—At Woodsfield,
Millon Redin [sic-Milton Redden] fell from a balloon a distance of three
hundred feet and was killed. Indications point to suicide..
Reef, Marin Reef nee Alleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Death, the Great Leveler,
has been reaping a rich harvest among the aged of our town and county the
present fall.
And now, in the person of
Marin Reef, mother of Mr. Fritz Reef, of the Monroe Journal, relatives and
acquaintances are called to mourn the loss of an estimable wife, mother and
friend.
Mrs. Reef was born
She was united in marriage
to Mr. John Reef, in the year 1841. Eight children were born to them, four of
whom died in
The two daughters were first
called to the home to which all are hastening. Next the father, Mr. John Reef,
in the spring of 1886, and is now the loving and loved mother, Mrs. Marin Reef,
who died Nov. 29, 1890, aged 79 years, 10 months and 16 days, at the home of
her son, Jacob, in Wetzel county, W.Va., with whom she had spent the last six
months of her life.
Our life, how
short! A groan, a sigh,
We live—and
then begin to die;
But oh! how
great a mercy this,
That death’s
a portal into bliss.
.
“Leaves have
their time to fall,
And flowers
to wither at the north wind’s breath;
And stars to
set, but all—
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh death.” M.
Reigle, Mrs. Reigle
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Reigle, a highly
respected German lady of Trail Run died last Saturday the result of a paralytic
stroke. The remains were laid to rest
in the German cemetery at that place on Sunday following. [d. October 18, 1890]
Rennell, Susan Rennell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Saturday [
Interment on Sunday in
Rhines, Wesley Rhines
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At Pittsburgh, July 10th,
of measles, Wesley, the only child of Christian and Mary Rhines, aged 10 months
and 8 days.
Dear Wesley,
how we miss thee,
Miss thy
little prattling tounge,
Miss thee
when the morning cometh,
And the
evening shade is gone.
.
I take these
little lambs, said he,
And lay them
in my breast;
Protection
they shall find in me,
In me be ever
blest. H.M.R.
Riddleberger, Harrison H. Riddleberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Harrison H. Riddleberger was
born in Edinberg,
Rinehart, Sam Rinehart
Spirit of Democracy,
Sam Rinehart, the famous
circus clown and head of the Rinehart family died in the city jail at
[d.October
27, 1890]
Ring, Mrs. John Ring
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ring, wife of John
Ring, died recently. Her remains were interred at
Roach, Mrs. Hanson Roach
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Roach, wife of
Rev. Hanson Roach, of Quarry, this county, at 9 o’clock on last Friday [January
31, 1890].
Interment at the
Robinson, Lizzie Robinson nee Hughes 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson, wife
of Geo. W. Robinson, of Stafford died Saturday night [
The deceased was 29 years
old.
Robinson, Mrs. G. W. Robinson nee Hughes
Spirit of Democracy,
It is seldom we are called
to chronicle so sad a death as that of Mrs. G. W. Robinson, which occurred at
about
The best medical aid and
everything that skill and love could suggest failed to turn aside the sword so
long suspended over the doomed victim and the only idolized daughter of Capt.
Hughes, the young lovely wife of G. W. Robinson, the devoted mother of six
children, the darling of innumerable friends and relatives, had to obey the
summons that sooner or later, comes
to all, and the luxurious home prepared at so much expense with the desire to
give her happiness is also robed so soon in mourning.
We know God is wise and good
and past erring yet, again and again in our grief we say why was not some other
even I, who has few to mourn, not taken and she left to those loving friends,
but watching by the bed-side of a stricken one ourselves we can not even spare
time to express our sorrow and how our hearts go out in sympathy to the
sorrowing family.
[Died—
Robinson, Willie Robinson
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9
1890
Rodecker, Wilber Rodecker
Spirit of Democracy,
Wilber Rodecker, son of
Frederick Rodecker, of Summerfield, was brought home dead from
His remains were interred at
Summerfield on Thursday.
Rosemeier, Fred Rosemeier
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—In Woodsfield Friday,
August 8th, of Consumption, Mr. Fred Rosemeier, of
His remains were taken to
the depot early Saturday morning by the K. P.’s of which order he was a member,
and forwarded to
The deceased was a
step-brother of Mrs. Jacob Reinherr, at whose home he was staying.
Rosenleib, Clara Edith Rosenleib
Spirit of Democracy,
Clara Edith, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Christ. Rosenleib, was born May 30th, 90 and died
July 11, 1890 of Cholera Infantum.
Funeral services were held in the German M. E. Church, of Trail Run,
July 13th, at 2 p.m.
The little white coffin was
profusely strewn with flowers and sad bowed hearts bid a last farewell to the
cold form they entwined. May the words
of Christ be their consolation, when he says, “Suffer little children to come
unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the
Rumbaugh, Young child Rumbaugh
Spirit of Democracy,
The three-year-old son of
Mrs. Nellie Rumbaugh, of Seven-Mile, was drowned on the 16th inst.
Rush, Slater B. Rush
3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. J. R. Hissom preached
the funeral of Slater B. Rush at the Locust Grove, Sunday, June 29th.
The text was taken from the 5th chapter and 24th verse of
Genesis.
Mr. Rush leaves his aged
wife, 1 brother, 10 children and 34 grandchildren to mourn his loss. A very large crowd attended. The house could
not accommodate the people.
Rush, Slater B. Rush died
of heart disease, March 19th, 1890. The
subject of this sketch embraced religion in the 16th year of his age and united
with the M. E. Church, in which he lived a faithful and devoted member until
death removed him. Brother Rush endured
his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, and passed to his
heavenly home in great triumph. He was
born in
.
"Our home
is sad and lonely now,
We view our
vacant chair.
We'll hear no
more thy welcome voice,
Nor see thy face so fair.
.
But dearest
father fare thee well,
Our loss to you
is gain.
You left the
earth esteemed by all
Without a blot
or shame."
.
Signed J. M.
Goddard
Rush, Slater Rush
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral Sermon of Slater
Rush of Jackson township will be preached on June 29th by Rev. J. R.
Hissom.
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Salisbury, of
Greenbrier Ridge, died Tuesday, April 8th. He was a veteran of the
late war, a well-to-do farmer, and, a well respected citizen.
His remains were interred in
the
Salsberry, Daniel Salsberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—April 7th,
Daniel Salsberry in the 78th year of his age. He was born in
Interment in
Saxton, Joshua Saxton
Spirit of Democracy,
Joshua Saxton, a veteran
journalist, died at
Schmidt, George Schmidt
Spirit of Democracy,
He leaves a large family.
Schooley, Mr. Schooley
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Schooley, of Somerton,
died Tuesday evening of last week.
[d. April 8,
1890]
Schwab, Emma Schwab
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Emma Schwab, of Trail
Run,
Death resulted from measles.
Schwall, Catherine Schwall 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine Schwall,
widow of Jacob Schwall, died suddenly with paralysis, at her home south of
Woodsfield, on the 24th of March, 1890. She was born in
The deceased died at the age of 65 years and 8 months, having lived to see 20
grandchildren. She, as a mother and
widow used her kind, motherly care to train her children to be respected
citizens. One verse of her favorite song, which she requested sung at her
funeral, reads in the original as follows:
Sie ist nicht
mehr, die treue seele!
Ach, unsre
mutter ist nicht mehr
Wir fuehlen,
was mit uhr uns fehle,
Und blacken
wehmuthsvoll unber.
O Gott, wie
hast du uns betruebet
Du, der doch
sonst uns herzlich liebt.
Schwall, Catherine Schwall
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine Schwall died
at her residence in this township on the 24th inst; aged about 66
years. She arose in the morning in
apparent good health, but was suddenly stricken down with what was supposed to
be heart failure. She, with her
husband, the late Jacob Schwall, came to this neighborhood about thirty years ago,
and has lived in this vicinity ever since.
She was a worthy member of the
She leaves to survive her,
four sons and two daughters, all with families. The remains were interred in
the cemetery at this place on the 26th inst., after services in the
Later—
Schwob, Mena Schwob
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, April 3, 1890, Miss
Mena Schwob, of Trail Run, of measles.
Her remains were interred in the
Shaw, Geo. W. Shaw
Davis, John Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
The Methodist church at
Senecaville was struck by lightning during the storm of Sunday the 17 inst. and
two men, Geo. W. Shaw, and John Davis, were instantly killed. Two other persons
Leander Moorehead and Henry Secrest, were badly shocked but will recover.
Shaw, Ida Shaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Ida Shaw, aged six years was
struck by the engine of a passing train at
Sheppard, Henry Sheppard
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Sheppard, the
newly-appointed post-master of
Shipley, Mary Shipley
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Friday evening
the 22d. inst., Mrs. Mary Shipley, an aged and greatly respected Christian lady
of
Mrs. Shipley was a former resident of Woodsfield but has resided in
She leaves one child, Mrs. M. A. E. Hughes to mourn departure, who is her only
near relative living.
Shutts, Ellen Shutts
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Ellen Shutts, of
LaGrippe at
Shutts, Mrs. Ellen Shutts
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30
1890
Died – Mrs. Ellen Shutts of La Grippe at
Sights, John N. Sights
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. John N. Sights, of
Simeral, Young child Simeral
Spirit of Democracy,
A little child of Citizen
Simeral, of Ozark died recently from the effects of a bean lodging in its
windpipe.
Simms, Hattie Simms
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Hattie Simms, at
Interment on Monday at
Simpson, Eliza J. Simpson
Spirit of Democracy,
At McConnelsville, Mrs.
Eliza J. Simpson, an aged and wealthy widow, died of pneumonia after a very
short illness. She was very eccentric.
Sims, Harriet Maria Sims nee Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Interment in
The subject of this sketch
was a daughter of Christian Neuhart, of
She was united with the
She leaves a kind husband,
one child and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
Farewell,
Sister, thou art gone and left us,
And thy loss
we deeply feel,
But `tis God
that has bereft us,
He can all
our sorrows heal. A.
J. G.
Slack, Ida Slack
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of consumption at the
residence of W. H. Booth, Miss Ida Slack on Tuesday of last week. [October 28,
1890] She was a patient sufferer for
two years.
Interment in the Graysville
cemetery.
Slay, _ T. Slay
Spirit of Democracy,
The ___ E. Slay of
Byesville, died on the 17th inst. He was a brother of M. P. Slay of
Sloan, Carrie E. Sloan
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—
Carrie was a cheerful, and
kind girl; always ready to do a kindness for anyone and loved, by all who knew
her: during her short stay in Graysville she made many warm, and lasting
friends who will always cherish a fond remembrance of her. During her sickness
of 4 weeks, she never uttered a word of complaint; but bore it all patiently;
scarcely had the clock ceased proclaiming the hour of low 12, until the storm
tossed spirit took its flight to that sanctuary in the eternal Heaven where
lulled the slumber grief forgets to mourn.
Life’s fitful
fever with her is done,
She is lulled
to rest with the setting sun,
With friends
fondly loved who have gone before,
She is
singing sweet songs on that golden shore.
.
Though we
mourn that you have left us, we bid you adieu,
For in Heaven
we know they were waiting for you,
For Jesus has
broken the bars of the tomb,
And angels
stood waiting to welcome you home.
.
With sorrow
we part and tears fill our eyes,
But we’ll
meet you again in the sweet by and by,
On that
beautiful shore where no sickness can come,
We will meet
you dear Carrie with Jesus at home.
Smith, Albert R. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert R. Smith, son of
Samuel and N. J. Smith, died
He leaves four brothers,
three sisters and his parents to mourn his loss.
The eldest brother resides
in
A precious
one from us has gone,
A voice we love is stilled;
A place is
vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
.
God in his wisdom has
recalled,
The boon His love had given;
And though the body moulders
here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
.
We loved him. Yes, we loved
him,
But Angels loved him more;
And they have sweetly called
him
To yonder shining shore.
.
The golden gates were
opened,
A gentle voice said “Come!”
And with farewells unspoken,
He calmly entered home.
A memorial funeral service
was held at the Baptist house of worship,
Smith, Albert Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
In Memory of
Loved Ones, Four Miles South of Wooster, Wayne Co.,
Editor of Spirit: We have
recently been the recipients of kind favors and attention, both for ourselves
and our dear deceased, that we feel constrained to give expression by this
public mention.
A few weeks since we
received dispatches announcing the severe illness of our son Albert at the
point near
As the end drew near, and in the agony of death, a sweet smile was on his face,
as he said to his mother in answer to her question, as she held her face close
to his own., “Are you trusting in Jesus?” “All is well mother,” and so sweetly
“fell asleep.”
The body was carefully
prepared and embalmed by Mr. Landis and his partner undertaker, placed in a
casket beautifully decorated with flowers placed by kind hands, and then,
accompanied by many, although it was a rainy day, conveyed to Wooster, whence
we started by rail for our home near Graysville, Monroe Co.
Another wreath of
We came via
We will close this sketch by reference to Matthew 25:34 to 40 inclusive, and
Matthew 10:42 expressing the hope that those who have shown us so great
kindness may share at last all the heavenly blessings and rewards. SAMUEL
SMITH NANCY J. SMITH
Smith,
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Clinton R. Smith, at
The remains arrived at
Woodsfield on Tuesday and was taken to Graysville where the burial took place
the same day.
Smith, Matilda Smith nee Ford
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Matilda Ford-Smith,
wife of E. N. Smith, mayor of this city, was buried yesterday, Feb. 2d. The
funeral was from the residence on
Matilda Ford-Smith was born
She grew to womanhood at her
native place, received a liberal education and commenced her life work as a
teacher, was soon recognized for her worth and given a situation in the Union
Schools at Woodsfield, which position she held till 1872 when she declined
employment to become a wife.
She was married to E. N.
Smith, who now mourns her loss,
She united with the
Presbyterian Church at
She now rests in the east
cemetery in the spot selected by herself years ago.
Smith, Mrs. Jas. R. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram Tuesday from
Smith, Nicholas Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Nicholas Smith, for
fifty-eight years a resident of
Smith, Sarah Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—on Thursday, Sept 4th,
Sarah Smith, wife of William Smith, Sr., and aged and greatly respected
Presbyterian lady of
She leaves a husband and
seven children to mourn her loss—four sons and three daughters. They had nine
children. Two daughters have gone to rest before her. Her remains were followed
to their last resting place in the
Snyder, Mrs. Geo. Snyder
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Geo. Snyder, of Seneca
Tp., died of LaGrippe complications on Feb. 8th. Deceased was about 50 years of age.
Interment in the
Spriggs, Hilda Spriggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday, July 23d
of Cholera Infantum, Hilda Spriggs, daughter of McClellen Spriggs, of
Woodsfield, aged seven months.
Interment in Woodsfield
cemetery on Thursday, July 24th. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Egger.
Stake, Rose Stake
Spirit of Democracy,
Rose Stake, the little
daughter of a
Stallings, Emily Stallings
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this sketch
is the death of Emily Stallings, wife of David Stallings, Jr., who departed
this life on the 28th day of February, and was interred in the
During her single life she
was a model in the community which she lived, and was esteemed by all who knew
her; always kind, and courteous and ready to lend a helping hand to all that
needed assistance.
She was married to David
Stallings, jr., in 1869, and leaves a husband and 8 children to mourn her loss,
besides a large circle of friends and relatives. Her married life was one of
devotion and motherly love to her family, imparting that imitation of her
Savior that characterizes love to all. Her last hours were spent in praise to
God who kept her through life and gave her the victory in death. A large circle
of friends attended the last sad rites of deceased and deeply sympathized with
husband and children, and as the cold clods fell on the coffin lid we fully
believed that our great loss was her eternal gain.
.
We loved her,
yes, we loved her,
But Angels
loved her more,
And they have
sweetly called her
To yonder
shining shore.
.
The golden
gates were opened,
A gentle
voice said come!
And with
farewells unspoken
She calmly
entered home. FRIEND
CARD OF THANKS—I wish to
extend my heartfelt thanks, and that of my family, to all who so nobly assisted
us during the sickness of my wife; also, all who so nobly came forward to our
assistance afterwards. DAVID
STALLINGS, JR.
Steenrod, David Steenrod
Spirit of Democracy,
David, son of Wm. Steenrod,
died of consumption at his home on Opossum Creek, at
Stephen, Eliza Ann Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Stephen, wife of J. M.
Stephen, of Seneca Tp., died of pneumonia on the 3d inst. She was almost 30 years of age. Interment on the 5th inst, in the
[Submitters Note** Eliza Ann
was Mrs. Stephen’s name]
Stephen, Willie N. Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At his home in
He told his friends that he
was ready and willing to die. His last words were “Hello Chris!” addressing
Chris Hodge, one of his companions. Then turning on his side he quietly passed
away. 25 years have passed since death entered this family circle and took away
his two little brothers, Charles and Joseph.
The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. Wm. Danford, in the M. E. Church, where a large number of
relatives and friends were gathered to view the last remains of Willie.
The Rev. Danford touched
tender chords of the bereaved family and friends in his sermon based on “All
the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change comes.”—Job 14-14.
The remains were interred in
the
Gone
to Rest
The
family ring is broken;
A
loved one has gone to rest;
His
spirit now is dwelling
With
the spirits of the blest.
.
From
our midst he has been taken,
We
miss him everywhere;
And
at our table and fireside
There
is one vacant chair.
.
Oh,
Willie how we miss you;
But
yet we know that you’ve gone home;
And
if in life we are always true
We’ll
meet you at our Father’s throne.
.
And
we will forget thee, never;
Thy
face and form shall be
Like
to some white star; ever
Fixed
in our memory.
.
We
will forget thee, never;
Though
we were doomed to part;
Thy
image bright forever
Dwells
in our faithful hearts.
.
And
when this life is over
And death for us has come,
Thrice
welcome be the message
That
calls us to thy home.
.
And
now while we sit in comfort,
And
read His precious Word,
Oh!
may our hearts be thankful
That
thou art safe with God.
.
The deceased leaves a Father,
Mother, three Brothers, seven Sisters and many friends who loved him dearly, to
mourn his departure.—His friends extend their many thanks to those who visited
his bedside and lent a helping hand. A
FRIEND
Stine, Mrs. Frank Stine
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Frank Stine, of
Perry township, on Tuesday of this week, of Typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Stine
had only had only been married a few months.
Stine, Mrs. Wm. Stine
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wm. Stine of near
Her husband had just been
buried one week. Both died with typhoid fever and one of the children is now
very ill.
Stoffell, Mrs. Baltzer Stoffell
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mrs. Baltzer Stoffell
near
Interment at
She was a highly respected
german lady of that neighborhood.
Straight, Mrs. Alexander Straight
Spirit of Democracy,
The wife of Alexander
Straight was interred in the
Stratton, David Stratton
Spirit of Democracy,
One
of the McCoy Party Killed
A few rods from her door she
found the mangled remains of her husband. His head was split and breast badly
bruised. He was still alive but died soon afterward, never regaining
consciousness.
Stratton was a member of the
McCoy party in the noted feud between the McCoy’s and the Hatfields, and his
wife is a McCoy.
Strauch, Mrs. John Strauch
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Wednesday, July 25
[sic-June 25], Mrs. John Strauch of near Lewisville of Cancer. Interment at
Stuckeman, Nellie Stuckeman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wechter,
of near this place, was summoned to
Talbott, Temperance Talbott nee Witten
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—At the home of her
father, in
.
Thou hast
passed the shadowy portal;
Thou hast borne the mortal strife;
Thou hast
left this world of sorrow
For a world of heavenly life;
And our
hearts are grieving for thee-
Not that thou art freed from pain-
Grieving that
we shall not see thee-
Our sweet daughter, here again.
.
Blinding tears are `neath our eyelids;
Every lash contains a tear;
And our hearts are sad with weeping-
Weeping for thee Sister dear!
Weeping for thy loss, sweet angel-
Ah! Thou ‘rt with the angels now,
And their hands have smoothed the furrows
Pain drew sternly on thy brow.
.
How they love thee! Ah, we have loved thee-
Loved thee not we trust, too well.
Love thee, not we trust unwisely;
Lost one! No we trust, too well
Lost one! No, not lost-for near us,
In the spirit, still thou art,
And in all our best affections
Bearest still a precious part.
.
Calmer then shall be our feelings,
Better thoughts our minds will fill,
And our hearts bowed down, yet patient,
We will own our Father’s will,
As it was, `ere sickness touched thee,
Soon thy gentle face we’ll see,
In its mild and thoughtful beauty,
And its pure tranquility.
Taulbee, Mr. Taulbee
Spirit of Democracy,
Congressman Taulbee, who was
shot by Correspondent Kinkaid of Washington City, died Tuesday.
A personal hatred which had
existed for years, is thus ended by the hand of Death.
Thomas, Emma Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Emma Thomas, daughter
of Jacob Thomas died Saturday [
Remains were interred Sunday
in
Thomas, Henry Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Thomas, a convict in
the Ohio Penitentiary, fell into a vat of water and sulphric acid, used for
taking rust off wire, and was fatally wounded.
Thomas, Reuben Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On August 25, in his 78th
year, Mr. Reuben Thomas, of Clarington, this county, on of the oldest citizens
of that place. He had been ill for
several months before his death.
The funeral services were
held in the Christian Church at
Thornberry, Yearsley Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Monday, July 22nd,
Mr. Yearsley Thornberry at the home of his son John, of Beallsville, this
county. Interment in
Spirit of Democracy,
The
departed, the departed,
They
visit us in dreams,
And
they glide above our memories,
Like
shadows over streams.
Lela J,
The writer became personally
acquainted with this estimable young lady as a student. And because of her
honesty, aptness and good deportment, he could not but admire her as one whom
any true teacher would love.
Although young in years, she
had entered the teacher’s profession, having taught two successful terms.
Judging from the great ambition she possessed, and the love of the work, had
life and health been granted, we predict that ere long, there would not have
been a brighter light among the teachers of
Deceased was born at Irish
Ridge,
There is left behind to
mourn her death, a father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, for whom all
deeply sympathize in their sad bereavement.
But
where the cheerful light of home,
In
constant luster burn,
The
departed, the departed,
Can
never more return. A
FRIEND
VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
-Died, on Monday morning, 20th
inst., Miss Sadie VanLaw. The remains
were taken to Beallsville for interment on Tuesday. She had been ailing for
some time with that dread disease Consumption, and but few thought the end so
near.
In the death of Miss Sadie
VanLaw, Cameron loses a very estimable young lady, a lady of superior
attainments, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.
Card of Thanks—To the many
kind and sympathetic friends in Cameron and vicinity, who so generously
assisted during the illness and subsequent to the death of Miss Sadie Van Law,
the members of the family desire to tender their warmest thanks.
VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw – 2nd obit
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Cameron: Died, on Monday morning, 20th
inst, Miss Sadie VanLaw. The remains
were taken to Beallsville for interment on Tuesday. She had been ailing for some time with that dreaded disease,
consumption, and but few thought the end so near. In the death of Miss Sadie VanLaw, Cameron loses a very estimable
young lady, a lady of superior attainments, highly esteemed and respected by
all who knew her. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.
VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23
1890
Died, on Monday morning, 20th inst, Miss Sadie VanLaw, daughter of
R. VanLaw, of Cameron. She had been
sick for several months with Consumption.
Interment in the
VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy,
-Died, on Monday morning, 20th
inst., Miss Sadie VanLaw, of Cameron. She had been sick for several months with
Consumption. Interment in the
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of their many friends.
VanLaw, Sarah Isabella VanLaw 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the angel reaper
of death has visited our little village and took for its prey, Sarah Isabella,
daughter of Reason and Eliza VanLaw. The deceased was born in Cameron,
The funeral services at the
home of the deceased were ably conducted by Rev. Darby, of Beallsville, in the
presence of a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors, who had
assembled to pay their last sad tributes to the departed one, and after
services, and when the friends had taken their farewell leave, the pall bearers
took up and conveyed the corpse to the hearse, which was to receive and convey
the same to Beallsville, where her remains were consigned to the narrow limits
of the tomb.
A lovely daughter just grown
up into the most charming womanhood, sickened and died, leaving the mother
shrowded in a gloom of sorrow and grief that well-nigh crushed out her life.
But the light of the star of Bethleham penetrated the darkness of the vale, and
still lighted up her pathway and beckoned her onward and upward, and through
many long sorrowful years she leaned upon the strong arm of her Savior for comfort
and consolation. She was possessed of a clear head and pure heart; of an
intellect far above mediocrity, well stored with useful knowledge, of quick
perception and prompt decision; dignified and courtly in manners; attractive in
conversation. She had long suffered from an incurable affliction, and knew that
death was at the door of the citadel of life. She died without an intervening
cloud, the spirit had gone out to God who gave it. A few more years of service
and the dear ones left behind will meet her in the Father’s home above.
.
How blest the righteous when he dies—
When sinks a weary soul to rest;
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast.
.
Life’s duty 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.
.
Yes, Sadie is gone; how sweet is the sleep,
Of the pure and faithful, then why should we weep?
The Saviour hath promised, he’s faithful and true,
To care for and protect us, that promise is sure.
.
A few more sad tears, bereavements and pain,
Will carry us home to a lamb that was slain;
Then troubles will end, all parting will cease,
We’ll be forever united with loved ones in peace.
.
Then hushed be the cravings for loved ones that’s gone,
For by faith in the Savior we will meet them at home-
In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare,
In that blissful abode, free forever from care. J.
B. H.
VanLaw, W. S. VanLaw
3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
To the Memory
of W. S. VanLaw
.
Thy pen is hushed, and in the grave,
Thy youthful form is laid, where—save
Thy Spirit which above has flown—
It needs must linger, till the morn
Of judgment, when the Angel herald
From out this low and sinful world,
Will call the dead both great and small,
To come unto the judgement—all.
.
In thee we loose a brilliant light,
Whose flame is quenched before thy night
Of time had dawned; yea in the morn,
Before thy
Thy God, has called thee home—
No more with those that love to roam
This world. It may be best. God knows,
Our loss has filled our hearts with woes.
.
Thy voice was ever heard upon
The side of right, and now though gone
Thy work will live and never die,
Nor from our mem’ries fade, until they lie,
In dreamless sleep, beneath the senseless clod
Whereon the mighty who before have trod,
Like thee, have sought their narrow bed,
Within the silent chambers of the dead.
.
And thou most loved? Yea loved as one
Who was reveared by all, But there was one
Whose love was adoration, and to thee
Had clung, as does the vine cling to the tree.
E`n while thou labored in the throes of death,
She sat by thee, to catch thy latest breath
Of whispered word; until thy Spirit rose sublime
Beyond the confines of divided time.
.
Here is a loss that time alone can heal,
Or fill that aching void, or seal,
Forgetfulness o`er her memory of thee,
Who was to her what no one else can be,
Her first and early love. But thou art gone.
No more we’ll meet thee here; within the tome
Of Heaven’s register, thy name appears,
Writ in the blood of Him, who dries our tears.
R.
G. McGAUGHY
VanLaw, Walter J. VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Gone
To Rest
It becomes our very
sorrowful duty this week to chronicle the death of our partner and one of the
editors of the Spirit—one who next to our own family stood nearer and dearer to
us than any other one of our many friends.
Bro. Walter J. VanLaw
departed this life at
He had been ailing since
last February when he had an attack of La Grippe. On recovering from that dread
disease he caught cold, causing an attack of pneumonia which resulted in
consumption causing his death. He made every effort to save his life but all in
vain—it seemed that the fates were against him and the reaper—death—must cut
him down in the bloom of his manhood. Although for the past two months or more,
almost all his friends, had given up hopes of his recovery, his death was a
sorrowful pang to the hearts of all. We first became acquainted with Walter
VanLaw as a brother teacher in this county, then as a pupil when teaching a
select school at Clarington when we recognized his marked ability and learned
to love him for his manliness, energy, honesty, intelligence, true goodness.
From that time we have been bosom friends. When we purchased the Spirit,
knowing the ability of Mr. Van Law, he was sought for a partner and secured an
interest with us
His popularity was not limited to
Bro. VanLaw was born at
Cameron, this county,
The funeral services were
held at his father’s home in Cameron Tuesday morning,
He was buried with the
honors of the order of Knights of Pythias to which he belonged—the Woodsfield
and Clarington lodges officiating. He was also a consistent member of the M. E.
Church at Woodsfield and died without any fears of the hereafter.
He was followed to the grave
by a large concourse of people from many parts of the country who knew him, and
were present to witness the last rites of one whom they respected and loved.
He leaves to mourn his death
a father, mother, one sister, a brother and a betrothed, Miss Laura Hill, of
Beallsville, one as dear to him as any, who visited him many times during his
illness and was with him and near his bedside the last week of his sickness,
administering to him with loving hands
and assisting in making his last days and hours on earth the most comfortable
and pleasant as possible. Miss Hill with his parents, only sister and brother
have the sympathy of all.
We write this sad article,
our eyes beclouded with tears and wonder why one so brilliant and promising was
taken from our midst—but can only console ourselves with the thought that—We
are born, but to die—and __the Allwise knows best, Walter, we loved thee here
and, our remembrance of thee shall always be pleasant. While we mourn thy loss,
we will strive to emulate thy virtues.
Your true friend and bereft
partner in business.
WIRE HAMILTON
VanLaw, Walter VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Walter S. VanLaw was born at
Cameron,
In the parental home he was
courteous and dutiful, in the community in which he reared, was gentle and kind
alike to all persons. As a student he
was diligent, and at quite an early age he became a useful and popular teacher
of common schools.
By inheritance he possessed
the best elements of a noble manhood, and the character, early shaped and
firmly established, was strange symmetrical, and attractive. Mental discipline
and knowledge fitted him for good citizenship and usefulness in life. His
partner in business makes the following record concern him.—His unquestionable
ability connected with his business tact and unlimited social qualifications
won for him distinction as the best of his chosen profession in South Eastern
Ohio and had his life been spared, his untiring efforts would have surely made
him peer of any as an editor and newspaper manager.
“The writer had the
privilege of meeting him at his father’s house, at his place of boarding, at
Church, and on the street and always found him the same courteous gentlemanly
young man. About two years ago he united with the M. E. Church at Woodsfield,
and we have no doubt he went from the church miditant to the church triumphant.
The great excellence of his manly well rounded character and the enduring
record made in his eminently useful, but short life will remain a treasure for
his stricken parents, the church, and the community in which he lived.
The large number of persons
attending the funeral was some expression of the esteem in which he was held.
The funeral service was
conducted by the writer at the home of his parents and the body laid to rest in
the Presbyterian cemetery at Beallsville
According to the Order of the Knights of Pythias of which he was a member.
W.
DARBY
Wagner, Isaiah Wagner
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On 23d inst, Isaiah
Wagner, of near
Walton, Mrs. Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Walton received a
dispatch this forenoon announcing the death of his mother, which took place in
Mrs. Walton will be
remembered by many of the citizens of Woodsfield.
Walton, Wm. Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Wm. Walton, of
Clarington, was found dead in his office on Tuesday morning, the 11th
inst. He was found lying in his chair,
his head resting against the wall.
Death caused from heart trouble, with which he had been afflicted for
some time.
He had not been seen by
anyone since
Dr. Walton was born at
Clarington where he died and was a prominent physician at that place. His age
was 56. He was assistant surgeon of the 25th
He leaves a wife, five
children and many friends who have the sympathy of all.
Watson, Mary Georgia Watson
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—Mary Georgia Watson,
daughter of A. J. and Anna Watson, of Bloomfield, Washington Co.,
As the parents are called to
mourn; they have many friends to sympathize with them. The lamp of life of the
little one has gone out to burn brighter in the world beyond where there is no
death. And would say to the bereaved parents in the language of David: “I shall
go to him, but he shall not return to me.”
The funeral services were
conducted by the writer and the remains laid away in the Cemetery at
Webb, Clara Webb
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday evening,
Funeral services were ably
conducted by Eld. B. S. Bennett, after which her remains were followed by a
large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives to the New Cemetery
grounds, where her remains were consigned to the narrow limits of the tomb,
there to await the coming of the Lord.
Sister Clara was just
budding into womanhood, and beginning to feel the responsibilities of life. She
was a young lady of much promise of usefulness to the world, that she might
qualify herself for greater usefulness, she attended
Her father, mother, sisters
and brothers were all with her and had been faithfully ministering to her every
want all of whom feel deeply affected by this their great bereavement. She also
leaves a large number of relatives with brethren and sisters, neighbors and
friends to mourn; but not without hope, for if we believe that Jesus died and
rose again, even so them also, which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him.
Blest
be the tie that binds,
Our
hearts in Christian love,
The fellowship of kindred minds,
Is
like to that above.
.
Before
our Father’s throne,
We
pour our ardent prayers,
Our
fears, our hopes, our aims, are one,
Our
comforts and our cares.
.
Here
we must often part,
In
sorrow and in pain,
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And
hope to meet again.
Webb, Susanna Webb nee Suppes
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Susanna Webb, wife of
Chas. Webb of Cameron, died of typhoid fever, at the home of her father, Mr.
Geo, Suppes, in Cameron, at
The funeral took place on
Monday, interment in the cemetery at Cameron. The bereaved relatives have the
sympathy of the entire community as this is the entire community as this is the second time that death has
invaded the family in the past few years.
Weisend, Michael Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Michael Weisend of
Malaga Tp., died of heart disease, April 11th, aged 70 years. He had
been a resident of
He was the father of 13
children, 11 of whom were present at his funeral. He lived an honorable and
upright life and many friends regret his death.
Weisener, Benjamin Weisener
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Benjamin Weisener, who
died at
The deceased was buried at
Weiskettle, Charles Weiskettle
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Weiskettle, a young
bartender of
He had been ill three weeks
with pneumonia.
West, Mrs. H. R. West
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral and interment of
Mrs. H. R. West was held in
Mrs. West was well and
favorably known by all
West, Mrs. H. R. West
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday last a telegram
was received from
Her sister Miss Mattie Okey
immediately left to join her and on Monday morning dispatched her father, Judge
Okey of Mrs. West’s death that morning at
Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler
Spirit of Democracy,
Died on Thursday, December
11th of typhoid fever, Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, of Cameron, aged
about 90 years. Interment at
Wilhelm, Anna Wilhelm
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of diphtheria, Anna
Wilhelm, daughter of David Wilhelm, of Franklin Tp. On December 17th,
aged 22 years.
Williams Ephraim Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Ephraim Williams an aged
and respected citizen residing near Beallsville, died on Tuesday [
Remains were interred at the
Williams, Ephraim Williams 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has visited this
community once more. Ephraim Williams died at his home on Belmont Ridge, one
half mile north of this place, Oct. 7th at 9 p.m. He was the father of W. A. Williams,
president of
He had been a faithful
member of the M. E. Church for about 60 years.
Williams, Harrison Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
News was received here on last Monday of the death of Capt.
Harrison Williams which occurred at his home in Cumminsville, near
He was an uncle to Mr. W. M.
Cocheran and Mrs. V. R. Walton, of this place, and will be remembered by many
old river men.—Clarington Independent
Spirit of Democracy,
The friends and associates
of Miss Adda Wilson, late of this place were pained to hear of her death, “
though not unexpected.”
Winland, Henry M. Winland
Spirit of Democracy,
Again the angel of death has
come into our midst and taken from us our esteemed friend and neighbor, Henry
M. Winland. He was born Dec. 14th,
1856, in _____ Tp., Monroe Co.,
He leaves a widow, 4
children, 3 brothers, a father and mother to mourn his demise.
His remains followed by a
large concourse of friends and relatives, were laid to rest in the Hartshorn
cemetery on Saturday the 2nd inst.
Weep not for
me, dear parents now,
No more on
earth I’ll meet you,
But when on
earth your work is done,
At Heaven’s
gate, I’ll greet you. A FRIEND
Winland, Madison Winland
Spirit of Democracy,
Wise, Wm. Wise
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Wm. Wise, of
Wright, Rebecca Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
Died, March 20th,
1890, of brain fever, Mrs. Rebecca Wright, aged 48 years. Her death was caused
by a fall about ten years ago. She has
been a constant member of church for 26 years.
She leaves a daughter and five sons, and a large circle of friends to mourn her
loss. The funeral took place at
Wright, Samuel Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On Thursday, September
11th, Mr. Samuel Wright, an aged and respected citizen of Center
Tp. Interment at Hess’s burying ground.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Jones of
Wright, Wm. G. Wright
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Thursday, Aug.
28th Wm. G. Wright, of Beallsville, from inflammation of the bowels
caused by eating ice cream. His
daughter had a birthday party on Tuesday when Mr. Wright ate the ice cream
causing his death.
His funeral took place on
Saturday.
Wriscon, Albert Wriscon
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Wriscon, a young man
20 years of age, who resides west of Bridgeport on the Cadiz Pike, committed
suicide by shooting himself through the right temple, Saturday last.
A week ago last Saturday, he
eloped to
His father notified the bank
not to give the young man the money he had put by for the occasion, and he
became mad and despondent, and told his new wife that he would either kill his
father or himself if they did not allow him to draw his money.
On Saturday his body was
found behind the power house of the
Yeager, John Yeager
Spirit of Democracy,
Died of heart disease, John
Yeager, in his 80th year.
He was born in
Interment in Locust Grove
cemetery, July 10th.
Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Barnes, of
Yoss, J. Yoss
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has visited this
community once more and called away one of our age fathers, Mr. J. Yoss on the
11th inst. He was perhaps
born in 1808 thus he spent 82 years in this world of trouble and sorrow, and
was esteemed by all who knew him.
Young, Barbara Young
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this sketch,
Mrs. Barbara Young, mother of Fred K. Young of near
Two children, 13
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.
The interment at
Zwick, Matilda Zwick
Spirit of Democracy,
Died—On last Thursday, Mrs.
John Zwick, of
Interment on Saturday at
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