Obituaries

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Monroe County Obituaries

1894

Agin, J. N. Agin
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1894

J. N. Agin of Cranes Nest died Tuesday evening from Bright’s Disease of the kidneys. He was aged about 35 years and unmarried.

Agin, James N. Agin
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
James N., son of James and Maria J. Agin, died at the home of his parents, August 7, 1894, aged thirty years. He was a young man of good principles and high aspirations, and greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Those who knew him best loved him most. In very early life he gave evidence of possessing rare musical talents and had circumstances been favorable to their highest development, his name might have been enrolled with the great musicians of this age. He was a sweet singer and the music of his voice will be sadly missed in the church, in the Sabbath school and in the home of his many friends. Why it was that he was called away in his manhood’s prime is one of the mysteries too deep for time to unfold, “but death loves a shining mark.” It was with feelings of deepest sorrow that we looked on our dear young friend so pale and cold with the seal of Death upon his youthful brow. How peaceful he looked, and a beautiful smile still lingered on the dear face as though some sweet strains of celestial music had been wafted across the mystic river to cheer him in the dark valley. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. L. Ward, who preached a very impressive sermon to a large and appreciative audience. A Friend.

Albrittan, Mrs. William Albrittan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 18, 1894
Mrs. William Albrittan, residing near Cumberland, was instantly killed Sunday by being thrown from a horse and dragged to death. She leaves a husband and five small children.

Allen, Mrs. Katy Allen
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1894
Died, July 6, Mrs. Katy Allen, an aged and respected lady of near this place. She was a devoted christian and died in the full triumph of a living faith. Interment the 7^th at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.

Allen, Mrs. Reuben Allen
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
              With hearts overflowing with sadness we endeavor to chronicle the departure of our mother, Mrs. Reuben Allen. She was a daughter of Robert and Nancy Cree, was born March 4, 1843, and in 1870 was united in marriage to Mr. Reuben Allen who preceded her to the better world two years ago. She suffered six long months with a cancerous tumor of the stomach, when God said, “It is enough; come up higher,” and on March 27, 1894, she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus to await the resurrection of the just. Her sufferings were of the most painful kind, yet were borne without a murmur or complaint. Those of us who stood by her bedside and cared for her during her sickness will never forget mother’s kind words, her gentle touch and affectionate smile. How often have we heard neighbor speak to neighbor concerning her remarkable patience. She was so resigned to the will of God that he seemed to share her sufferings with her. She gave her heart to God when young and at the time of her death belonged to the M. E. church, of which she was a consistent member. In personal character she was submissive and humble, always ready as far as she was able to administer to the wants of the sick or needy. Her private life was one worthy of imitation. We children can rise up and call her blessed.
              Interment at the Moffett cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. L. Ward. His discourse was founded upon the scripture “Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them.”
              She leaves seven children, three of whom are step-children, an aged mother, brothers, and sister, and other relatives and friends to mourn her departure, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.
Dearest mother, how we miss thee,
Miss thy love and miss thy care;
Miss thy voice and kind entreaties,
Oh! We miss thee everywhere.

Our humble home is desolate
For there’s no mother there;
No mother’s voice to consulate
No mother’s love to share.

Our dear father and mother have gone
Where sickness and sorrow are sounds unknown.
God omnipotent called them home
And now they are singing around the throne.

Dear father and mother fare thee well,
Thou art gone with Christ forever to dwell;
Thy work is done, thy troubles are o’er,
And may we meet on the golden shore.
A DAUGHTER.

Allen, Mrs. Reuben Allen
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
Mrs. Reuben Allen, a highly respected lady near Agins, died last Tuesday morning of a cancerous tumor of the stomach.

Amos, Eunice Anne Amos nee Cisne
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
     Died, at her home near New Matamoras, Ohio, April 26, 1894, after a lingering illness, Eunice Anne, wife of F. M. Amos, in the 49^th year of her age. Mr. Amos, daughter of Emanuel Cisne, was born near Woodsfield, Ohio, September 26, 1845; was united in marriage to Mr. F. M. Amos, a prominent merchant of Antioch, April 8, 1865.
     Mr. and Mrs. Amos resided in Antioch a number of years, moving thence to Washington county, where the last nine years of her life were spent. She early became a follower of Christ, and was a faithful member of the church for thirty years.
     Her remains were interred in the Christian cemetery at Antioch, and were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. This estimable lady was highly respected and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Gentle and kind alike to high and low, she had many friends, and will be sadly missed from the home circle and the community in which she lived. Mrs. Amos was the mother of ten children, eight boys and two girls, all of whom are living, the youngest being but five years old and the eldest twenty-eight. Four of her sons are married, two of whom, Oliver and Henry, reside in Fairfield, Ill. Ernest, who has been a traveling salesman in Kentucky, spent a month at the bedside of his mother, a loving and devoted attendant.
     Mrs. Amos was remarkable for her love and devotion to her family, being a kind and affectionate mother, a loving and faithful companion. She had only kind words and smiles for all and her children were alike devoted to her. Though a sufferer for so long she never complained but bore all her trails with the fortitude of a Christian heroine. Everything possible was done to relieve and comfort her during her last illness, but human help was unavailing to stay the progress of the disease, and the silver cord was at last loosened and angels bore away the pure and gentle spirit to realms of heavenly bliss, where suffering and death can never come. Mrs. Amos, though anxious to live for the sake of her children, was willing and ready to die it is was the Lord’s will to call her home.
     Mother! Mother! Name most sweet,
     Heaven guide our weary feet
     Home, where mother is,
     Safe on heaven’s shining shore
     May we meet to part no more,
     There, where mother is.
                                        Will Wilson.

Baker, Nancy Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

Died, December 30^th, Mrs. Nancy Baker at the residence of her son-in-law W. J. Adair. The funeral took place the 31^st.

Baker, Nancy Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

A sad occurrence was the death of our mother, Mrs. Nancy Baker, who departed this life Saturday morning, December 30, 1893, at 20 minutes after 8 o’clock, being 70 years, 6 months and 14 days of age. Mother went to visit her daughter of Ozark early last fall and was not there long till she took sick and after a severe illness of eleven weeks died. It is hard to part with a mother, especially one so good and kind. Just a little while before her death she said that her two little children which had gone before came to her and said that there was room for her in Heaven. She was a member of the Christian church but had not been able to attend for a few years on account of old age and afflictions. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. D. B. Cope. I write this sad article my eyes beclouded with tears and wonder why our mother was taken from our midst but we can only console ourselves with the expectation of meeting her if faithful where parting will be no more. She was one of the sweetest of mothers. We laid her to rest in the beautiful little cemetery at Ozark.

Mother, dear, she was our guide,

And is lying now by father’s side;

Our parents both have gone before

To wait for us on the other shore.

Then brothers, sisters, let us prepare

That we may meet our parents there

In Heaven above, the land of peace,

For there our trouble and sorrow cease.

Then, one by one our little band

Will meet together in that land,

Where our dear Father he is King

Then songs of Jesus we shall sing.

E.A.B.

Sloane, Philip Sloane

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

Tuesday morning, December 19, Philip Sloane, son of John and Caroline Sloane, departed this life after an illness of long duration from consumption. He was born October 3, 1869, and was therefore at the time of his death 24 years, 2 months and 16 days old. He came to Toronto about five years ago, working three years in the brickyard, then owing to failing health going into the grocery business, which he continued until last May, when he was compelled to take his bed. He was a patient sufferer and will be remembered by his acquaintances as a kind-hearted young man of commendable energy. He leaves a father and mother, two brothers, Frank and Charles, to mourn his loss, besides two half-brothers, John and William, three half-sisters, Mrs. T. M. Hamilton, Mrs. J. W. Hamilton of Beallsville and Mrs. Willis of Belmont county. His funeral took place the following Wednesday. Interment in the Toronto cemetery. Rev. Mr. Thrapp officiated. J.

Toronto, Ohio

Barber, Miss Clara Barber
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 25, 1894
Miss Clara Barber, who has been living in Wheeling for a few months past, died Sunday of typhoid fever. The remains were brought to this place for interment, the services being held Monday afternoon in the Presbyterian church.

Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnes

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnes, an aged couple who resided near Somerton, died last week within a few days of one another.

Barnhouse, Laura Bell Barnhouse
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894
              The death of Miss Laura Bell Barnhouse occurred the 12^th of February, 1894. She was born Nov. 27, 1876, and at her death was 17 years, 2 months, 12 days old. She leaves a father, one sister, one brother, besides other friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She came into the Christian church at a very early age and lived a true christian. The funeral took place the 13^th of February.
       Sleep on, loved one, none disturb you,
       Sleep till Jesus bids you rise,
       Then with all God’s ransomed people
       We will meet you in the skies.

We hope again to meet thee,
At our life’s journey’s close;
Across the river, we’ll greet thee
After death, our last repose.

Thy smiles shall be remembered,
Thy words of comfort too:
Thy kindness be remembered,
Till out pilgrimage is through.
A COUSIN

Barnhouse, Mathias Barnhouse
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 26, 1894
Mathias Barnhouse died at his father’s house near Burkhart station, Friday, April 13, aged 48 years, 1 month and 11 days. He was very ill for over a year with consumption. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers, three sisters, one son, one daughter, and other friends and relatives to mourn his departure. Mr. Barnhouse was the fifth one out of his family to die in about six years, all with the same disease except one little son who died with brain fever. He was a member of the Christian church. He was laid away to rest on the 15^th in the Calais cemetery and was followed to his resting place by a large concourse.

A precious one from us has gone,
A voice that was so sweet is stilled;
A vacant place is to our home
That never can be filled.

Death our dearest ties can sever,
Take our loved ones from our side,
Bear them from our homes forever,
O’er the dark cold river’s tide.

In that happy land we’ll meet them,
With those loved and gone before,
And again with joy we’ll greet them,
There where parting is no more.

Uncle, thou hast left us,
Thou wast always kind and true;
God, thou hast bereft us,
Thou made our number few.

We hope again to meet thee,
When our life’s journey close;
Across the river we’ll greet thee,
After death, our last repose.

Thy smile shall be remembered,
Thy words of comfort too;
Thy kindness be remembered,
Till our pilgrimage is through.
A Niece.

Becket, Martha Louisa Becket

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Martha Louisa, daughter of W.F. and Delila Becket, died January 11, 1894, aged 17 years, 6 months, 17 days, at the home of her parents in Perry township. For about eight months she battled with the dreaded disease consumption but finally had to submit to its consuming power. She obeyed the Gospel August 3, 1889, under the preaching of Elder A. Ellmore, having therefore only a few short years in the service of her Divine Master. During all her sickness she never murmured or complained but bore it all patiently, and when she found that she must die submitted gently to the summons and passed away like a summer’s evening. She was a good, obedient daughter, a kind confidential sister, and beloved by all who knew her. She was a christian in deed and in truth, devoting her leisure hours in reading and studying God’s word and entreated her parents, brothers and sisters to always be and do good. Thus has she given a grand example for her friends to follow. A lovely flower has faded from our sight to bloom in the fields of eternal felicity.

“How sweet it will be in that beautiful land

To meet one another again.”

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.” Her remains were interred in the West Union cemetery where they will await the summons – come [illegible] and this mortal must put on [illegible]mortality.

Belt, William O. Belt
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
Mrs. William O. Belt, and Mrs. Sarah E. Eddy and family desire in this way to express their sincere thanks to Gen. W.P. Richardson post G.A. R., Commander M.D. Baker and other friends, for various acts of kindness at and prior to the funeral of William O. Belt, deceased.

Belt, William O. Belt
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
On April 30^th occurred the death of William O. Belt at Washington city. He had been in failing health for some time past being afflicted with asthma and heart trouble. Mr. Belt was born near Woodsfield May 14, 1840, and was a citizen of this county almost all of his life. In August, 1862, he enlisted in company D, 116^th regiment, O.V. I., and served until May 30, 1865, at which time he was discharged on account of wounds received in the assault of Fort Gregg, Va. On May 6, 1866, he married Miss M. J. Coates of near this place. For the past five or six years he has been in the employment of the government, holding a position in the office of the sixth auditor of the treasury. Mr. Belt was an honest, upright citizen, noted for his kindness; never too busy to stop and oblige a friend or neighbor. He leaves a kind and devoted wife who has spared no pains to assist in making his life comfortable and render every needed aid to prolong it. She has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Wednesday, being conducted by Rev. R. F. Sears. The internment was in the family burying ground near Woodsfield, to which place the remains were accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends and by the members of W. P. Richardson G. A. R. post, to which order he was greatly devoted.

Berry, John A. Berry

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

John A. Berry was born May 19, 1829, in Monongalia county, W. Va. He went to Monroe county, Ohio, in 1851, where he resided for more than thirty years. In 1882 he removed to Iowa, and the following year to Putnam county, Mo., where he resided until his death, which occurred on December 23, 1893. He was 64 years, 7 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Berry was converted in 1853 and joined the M.E. church, of which he remained an acceptable member through the years that followed to his departure from earth.

In 1854 he was married to Deborah J. Adamson, who survives to mourn his death. To them were born six sons, and three daughters, all of whom were present during the last days of the father. Also Mr. Frank Berry, a brother of deceased, came down from Iowa county, Iowa.

Mr. Berry was an industrious, upright, benevolent citizen and christian, and enjoyed the unbounded confidence and respect of the entire community, who now join in the most profound sympathy with the bereft family.

Powersville, Mo.

Bertram, Infant Child
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bertram died Monday morning. The funeral took place Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram have the sympathy of their many friends.

Boettner, Mrs. B. Boettner

Duerr, Michael Duerr
Gillmore, Benjamin N. Gillmore
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
Michael Duerr who has been ailing for some time, died Thursday night, and was buried on Sunday. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Also, Mrs. B. Boettner of Wheeling died Wednesday night. She was buried in the cemetery here (Clarington) on Sunday following. Benjamin N. Gillmore, quite an old man, living on the hill south of this place, died Saturday night. Mr. Duerr and Mrs. Boettner were past middle age.

Boice, John Reamy Boice
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1894
John Reamy, little son of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Boice of Hannibal, this county, died of cholera infantum Sunday night, June 17, aged 6 months and 20 days. It was their only son, they having lost a little son 14 years before in the month of June, aged 6 months and 24 days. This makes the loss of this one peculiarly afflicting, reviving the memory afresh of the loss 14 years ago, and re-emphasizing the loss in this new anguish. The little one was a very bright, winsome child promising in every way. It took sick Friday and lived until Sunday night, thus so suddenly snatched away. The funeral was largely attended and in their adieus many paused a moment to shed a tear as they looked upon the beautiful form with hands folded upon its little breast, lying as though in a sweet refreshing slumber. May the hope of a happy meeting in the sweet bye and bye comfort the hearts of the parents, the three children left, and all who mourn.

Booth, George Booth
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1894
     The Milan, Mo., Standard publishes the following obituary of George Booth, who was recently killed by lightning:
     George Booth was born February 21, A.D. 1843, in Belmont county, Ohio; moved with his parents to Greenbrier, Monroe county, Ohio, in the year of 1851. He resided on the farm until he was 22 years old, doing farm work in the summer and attending school in the winter months, received a liberal education. From 1865 for several years he employed his time in doing farm work, packing tobacco, etc. In the fall of 1874 he was appointed guard in the Ohio penitentiary on the recommendation of Capt. James Watson, then a member of the Ohio legislature. He served in that position for nearly two years. After his return home he went to Colorado and stayed three years, returned to Ohio in ’79, clerked in the store of Booth and Harmon one year and then made up his mind to go west and buy a farm. After traveling over Kansas and other western states came to Sullivan county, Missouri, and bought the farm on which he so recently met his sad death.
     In the fall of ’85 he married Maggie Shutts of near Graysville, Monroe county, Ohio. From that union three children have been born, two of whom are living, a boy and a girl.
    The deceased was a kind husband and father, a good citizen and worker. By his persistent efforts had accumulated considerable property, had just completed a comfortable house on his farm and shaped himself for enjoying the fruits of his labor. But the poet has reminded us that “Man wants but little here below, nor wants that little long.” And that the cradle and grave stand in juxtaposition, that we scarcely begin to live until we begin to die. He had passed the morning and had scarcely reached the noon of life when the golden bowl was broken. We realize that he is just a little ahead of us.
     The deceased leaves a loving family, a wife and two children, his aged parents, five brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely departure. His remains were interred at Milan on the 27^th, Rev. Stewart, officiating.

Booth, George Booth
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1894
Word came Wednesday morning to W. H. Booth of Graysville that his brother, George Booth, well known in this county, had been struck by lightning at his home in Iowa, and was instantly killed.

Boughner, Michael Boughner

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

Resolutions of Respect

Council Chamber, Cameron Council, No. 291, Jr., O.U.A.M., Cameron, Ohio, January 22, 1894.

Whereas, Recognizing the universal brotherhood of mankind and the social and moralities that unite us in a common band of virtue, liberty, and patriotism, and

Whereas, It has pleased the Almigty [sic] in His infinite mercy and wisdom to visit our council with the cold, icy hand of Death and taken from us our beloved brother, Michael Boughner, our council has lost a worthy and upright member, which leaves a vacancy in our source of advise and counsel, which will perhaps never be as well filled, his family an affectionate father, and the community an honest, virtuous, and well respected citizen, therefore be it

Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him that doeth all things well, knowing that all such demands from Him are made for the common good of all, yet we feel sore at heart and deeply deplore the sad loss that we sustain in his death, and can only find consolation in the belief that our loss is his gain.

Resolved, That we tender our sincere and heart-felt sympathy to the brothers of Cameron council, No. 291, Jr., O.U.A.M.; also to the family and friends of our deceased brother, and that we in this time of their great affliction recommend them to look for consolation to that Great Councilor in Heaven, where our deceased brother has gone to occupy his allotted space in that Great Lodge on high, whose Councilor is God.

Resolved, That the members of Cameron council, No. 291, Jr., O.U.A.M., show their sympathy for their deceased brother by wearing the proper emblem for such an occasion for the period of 30 days; also that our charter be draped in morning [sic] for the same period of time.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this council, a copy forwarded to each member of the family of the deceased, also that a copy of the same be forwarded to the Monroe Gazette, THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY and the Clarington Independent for publication.

A.I. WARD

U.G. ROSS

JOHN PONTIUS

Committee.

Boughner, Michael Boughner

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 15, 1894

Resolutions of Respect

HALL OF CAMERON ALLIANCE,

No. 410, F.A. and I.U.

Cameron, Ohio, January 30, 1894

Profoundly impressed are we while recognizing the universal brotherhood of mankind and the moral and social ties that unite us in a common band of F.A. and I. U., therefore,

Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom and mercy to take from our midst our well beloved brother, Michael Boughner:

Whereas, In the death of our beloved brother, Michael Boughner, our order has lost a worthy and upright member, his family an affectionate father, and the community a very highly respected citizen, therefore, be it

Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet we feel sore at heart and deeply deplore the sad loss that we sustain in his death, and can only find consolation in the belief that our loss is his gain.

Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the brothers of Cameron Alliance, No. 410, also to the family and friends of our deceased brother, and recommend them to look for consolation from Him who rules that bourne from which no traveler ever returns.

Resolved, That the members of Cameron Alliance, No. 410, show their sympathy by wearing the proper emblem for such an occasion, and that our charter be draped in mourning for the period of 30 days.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Alliance and a copy forwarded to each member of the family of the deceased; also, that a copy of the same be forwarded to the Monroe Gazette, SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY, and Clarington Independent for publication.

G.W. Ross

Jas. A. Mellott

A.I. Ward,

Committee.

Boughner, Michael Boughner

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Michael Bougner. esq., a well known and highly respected citizen of Salem township, near Cameron, died Monday from an attack of the grip. The funeral took place Wednesday, Elder D. W. Harkins of Woodsfield officiating. ‘Squire Boughner was a justice of the peace in Salem township for about 30 years, and a trustee for probably the same length of time. He has eight children living. His wife died many years ago. He was about 70 years of age, and was a member of the Christian congregation at Salem church in Salem township. He was a member of the old Clarington lodge of Masons, and also a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. The latter organization assisted in his burial.

Briesach, Bridget Briesach
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 18, 1894
Mrs. Bridget Briesach was beaten to death by her husband in Wheeling last Saturday. Briesach brought home a quart of whiskey and both drank it. A fight ensued and in a drunken frenzy the brutal husband lashed the wife with a whip and beat her with a club, only stopping when life was extinct. The murderer was arrested.

Brister, James Brister

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 15, 1894

On August 16, 1893, James Brister of Brister, Ohio, departed this life to the great unknown. The subject of this sketch was born in Seneca township May 30, 1838, and at the time of his death was aged 55 years, 2 months and 17 days. At the age of 15 he moved to Summit township, lived there 4 years, and at the age of 19 was united in matrimony to Hannah M. Hinds; to this union was born five children, three still survive the father, two boys and a daughter. One son and daughter died a number of years ago. After marriage he moved to Seneca township, where he lived 19 years, then he moved back to Summit township and lived there until his death. Mr. Brister was a kind husband and loving father. He made no profession of christianity, but was ever ready to lend a helpful hand to the needful and has given at different times to the support of the gospel. He was a jovial, industrious man and accommodating neighbor. He was kind and loving to his family, always willing to sacrifice his own interests for the good of his children. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. W. Gardiner. After paying the last respect to one we dearly loved the remains were followed by a large concourse of friends and laid to rest in the Bracken cemetery.

Father, Husband! how we miss thee;

In our broken household band.

Miss thy voice so full of kindness

And thy ready helping hand.

Ah! the world knew not thy value,

The shady paths thy feet have trod;

Leading thee by quiet waters

Flowing from the throne of God.

The pale robed messenger of death,

Came with a summons sad and drear;

And called away with silent breath,

Our nearest friend, our husband dear.

With aching hearts and tearful eyes,

We laid him in the silent grave;

To wait the summons from the skies

Of Him who is mighty to save.

R.S.S.

Buegel, Frederick Buegel

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Frederick Buegel, a highly respected citizen of Brownsville, died at his home Sunday morning in his 92d year. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Buegel was the grandfather of Mrs. Jacob Reinherr of this place.

Burgbacher, John Burgbacher, sr.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
John Burgbacher, sr., whose illness had been mentioned several times in this paper, died Wednesday, April 25, at his home in Woodsfield. Mr. Burgbacher was born in Baden Baden, Germany, March 1, 1834. When 21 years of age he came to this country and located in New Jersey, where he remained for about three months, and then came on west to Woodsfield. Mr. Burgbacher was a good, honest, hardworking citizen. He was twice married, and leaves beside his wife a number of children, all of whom are residents of Woodsfield.

Buskirk, Mrs. Buskirk
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
Dennis Buskirk, assistant business manager of The Spirit of Democracy, received word Tuesday of the death of his mother at her home in Clarington. Mrs. Buskirk was over 81 years of age, and had been ---ble for some time, but no intima—n was given that the end was so ---r. Upon receipt of the news of ---mother’s death Mr. Buskirk left a- once for Clarington. The family ---e the deep sympathy of their friends in their sad affliction.

Buskirk, Sarah A. Buskirk
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 29, 1894
On November 19, 1894, at her home near Clarington, this county, occurred the death of Sarah A. Buskirk, relict of Dr. O. Buskirk, in the 82d year of her age. Mrs. Buskirk lived an exemplary christian and died with the full assurance of life everlasting. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. J. B. Manley7. Interment in the Clarington cemeter.

Butt, John Butt
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 13, 1894
     At a regular meeting of Lewisville lodge, No. 498, I. O. O. F., held December 8, 1894, a preamble and resolutions upon the death of Bro. John Butt were adopted as follows:
     Whereas, in the wise dispensation of Providence, it hath pleased God to call from among us an esteemed citizen as well as a faithful, honored, and well beloved brother, a true Oddfellow;
     Whereas, as his voice is silent on earth forever, and his chair vacant in our council, his services and usefulness in life will still live on in memory – an example to stimulate others in the path of devotion to humanity and the institutions under which we live. And in tribute to his memory we adopt the following resolutions:
     Resolved, that we as citizens as well as Oddfellows, deplore the loss sustained in the death of an honorable and venerable citizen and brother;
     Resolved, that we tender to his bereaved family our fullest sympathy and condolence in their afflictions;
     Resolved, that this preamble and resolutions be published in the county papers and a copy thereof presented to the family of the deceased brother;
     Resolved, that these resolutions be inscribed in the book of records of this lodge and that all members of said lodge wear the usual badge of mourning, and the charter of this lodge be also draped in mourning for the space of thirty days.
                                  William H. Distler
                                  Charles A. Baker
                                  Henry J. Bender
                                              Committee

The members of Lewisville lodge, No. 498, I.O.O.F., wish to thank the members of sister councils for their kindness during the funeral of our brother, John Butt, at Lewisville on Friday, December 7, 1894.

Butt, John Butt
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 6, 1894
John Butt of Lewisville died Wednesday morning from an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. Butt was about 60 years of age. He leaves a family. The funeral services will be held a [sic] 10 o’clock Friday morning. Mr. Butt was an Oddfellow, and the Woodsfield lodge is invited to attend the funeral.

There will be a special meeting of the members of Woodsfield lodge No. 377, I. O. O. F., on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of making arrangements to attend the funeral of John Butt at Lewisville.

Carpenter, Forrest O. Carpenter
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 1, 1894
With sadness it becomes our painful duty to record the fact that the death angel has again invaded our community and has borne hence a much beloved son of Cookson and Barbara E. Carpenter, Forrest O., with that fell destroyer typhoid fever. Forrest O. Carpenter was born February 12, 1880, and died September 30, 1894, aged 14 years, 7 months and 18 days. He was called upon to undergo three weeks of suffering before death released his weary spirit from its prison of clay. Forrest was an attentive and a dutiful son and a constant stay to his mother, but he has fled beyond death’s chilling river, and his voice she will not hear any more on earth. In looking over his selections I find the following beautiful lines which I present as a tribute to his memory which is entitled as follows:
“COME”
Oh, word of words the sweetest!
Oh word, in which there lie
All promise, all fulfillment,
And end of mystery!

Sorrowing or rejoicing,
With doubt or terror nigh,
I hear the “Come” of Jesus,
And to his cross I fly.

Sometimes so far I’ve wandered
So lost I seemed to be,
That faintly, like an echo,
I hear the “Come to me.”

“Where art thou, O Beloved?”
Bewildered, sad, I cry;
When follows that sweet summons,
Till at his feet I lie.

We are waiting by the river,
Strong and weak, and young and old,
Till the boatman comes to bear us,
To the far-off streets of gold.

We are waiting by the river,
We are waiting, you and I,
One by one our friends are crossing,
We shall join them by and by.
Calais, Ohio S.L.C.

Christy, Brady Christy
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
     In the forenoon of May 9, the angel of death entered the household of W. A. Pryor of Lower Salem, and carried away Brady, grandson of W. A. Pryor, and youngest son of Mrs. Mollie Christy, formerly of near Graysville. Master Brady Christy was aged 5 years and 3 days and was the pet of all who knew him. Sunday he took to his bed and it soon developed that he was afflicted with cramp and diphtheria. The child never complained and made a gallant fight. Everything in human power was done to alleviate his sufferings; but it was without avail, for after an illness of only three days he had to succumb to the grim Reaper. Master Brady Christy was the favorite among his playmates who now mourn his loss, for
     His sufferings ended with the day,
     Yet lived he at its close
     And breathed the long, long night away
     In statue-like repose.

     But when the sun in all its state
     Illumed the eastern skies
     He passed through Glory’s morning gate,
     And walked in paradise.

The remains were interred in the cemetery near Hartshorn postoffice last Thursday. His grief-stricken mother has the sympathy of friends and neighbors in this sad bereavement.

     We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during the illness of our son and grandchild, Brady Christy.
     Mrs. Mollie Christy, Mother.
     Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pryor, Grandparents.

Claus, Ed. Claus
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 13, 1894
Ed. Claus, the 17 or 18 year old son of William Claus of Miltonsburg, died Monday from pneumonia, which was preceded by diphtheria.

Cline, Ella Cline
Cline, Baby Cline
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Clerk E. L. Lynch received a telegram Wednesday morning from Amos Cline at New Cumberland, W. Va., stating that his wife, Ella Cline, and baby had been burned to death. Mrs. Cline is a daughter of Clarkson Mann of Graysville, and Amos Cline is a son of George W. Cline of this county. No particulars of the sad affair are known. The funeral was to take place Wednesday afternoon.

Coleman, William Coleman
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
William Coleman, one of our aged citizens, was buried last week.

Coleman, William Coleman
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
     William Coleman died on the 8^th day of April, 1894, of consumption. He was taken sick last fall and lingered through all his sickness patiently till the great and blessed Savior called him home. William Coleman, at the time of his death, was aged 72 years, 4 months and 21 days. He was born in Belmont county. In the year 1846 he was united in the holy matrimonial bonds with Hannah M. Huntsman who has passed over to welcome dear father home. In the year 1852 William Coleman and wife united with the Methodist church at Shepherdstown. Two years later they removed to Monroe county. He leaves three children, four having previously passed away.
     Farewell, father, thou hast left us,
     And your loss we deeply feel:
     But ‘tis God that hast bereft us,
     He can all our sorrows heal.

     Dearest father, God has called thee
     From this world of sin, above,
     To be beside our blest Redeemer
     In a home where all is love.

     Oh, how hard it is dear father,
     To realize you are no more;
     But have gone to meet your darlings,
     Who are on the other shore!

     Father and mother, fare you well;
     Peacefully slumber, take thy rest;
     You have left this earth to dwell,
     Soon thy spirit will be blest.

     Blest are they that die in the faith
     Into glory they shall come;
     Sleep, dear father, take thy rest,
     The Savior soon will call you home.
                                    A Friend.

Conger, Margaret Conger nee Campbell
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
Last Thursday, May 3, occurred the death of Mrs. Margaret Conger, wife of Daniel Conger. Mrs. Conger, whose maiden name was Campbell, was born December 15, 1824, at Harrisville, Harrison county, Ohio, being in her 71st year at the time of her death. Mrs. Conger was a member of the Christian church, and was a kind-hearted and generous lady. She is the mother of two children, both of whom are married – Mrs. William Fisher of Somerton, Ohio, and Mrs. Isaac Martin of this place.

Cooper, James Cooper
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1894
James Cooper, a highly respected citizen of Center township, died Monday night, in the 61^st year of his age. Mr. Cooper was a member of the Presbyterian church and a devoted christian. Funeral took place Wednesday, the services being conducted by Rev. R. F. Sears. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.

Coss, “Little Child” Coss
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. David Coss died Monday, March 26, with brain fever, and was laid to rest in the Craton cemetery the 27^th.

Coultas, George W. Coultas
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
George W. Coultas of Quaker City, formerly a resident of Calais this county, died September 21. Mr. Coultas was a man well respected by those who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children.

Curtis, Laura Curtis
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
Died, at the residence of her father near Stafford, Wednesday evening, April 25, Miss Laura Curtis, a respected and energetic young lady. She was about 17 years of age. She leaves a father, one sister and several brothers, besides a number of friends, to mourn her loss. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

Danford, Ann Danford nee Cowan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
              Died, March 18, 1894, in the 67^th year of her age, Mrs. Ann Danford, nee Cowan, wife of Benjamin F. Danford. She was born in Florence, Washington county, Pennsylvania, October 2, 1827. Removed with her parents when quite young to Cumberland, Guernsey county, Ohio, where she resided until her marriage June 28, 1854. There were three children – one son and two daughters, born to them, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of their best earthly friend. For several years prior to her marriage she was engaged in teaching school in Carlisle, Batesville and other places in Noble county. At the time of her marriage she was a member of the Presbyterian church, but soon after joined the M. E. church, remaining a faithful member of the same for a number of years, when at the request of her husband she asked for and obtained a certificate of membership, intending to unite with the Wesleyan Methodist church of which he was a member but was prevented by sickness from doing so. For several years and particularly during her last sickness she was a great sufferer but bore her afflictions with unusual fortitude and without a murmer. Hers was certainly a practical christian character. She was kind to all but especially so to the poor. None who were in need ever asked her in vain for assistance if she was able to render it. All who knew her loved her. Her life was an exemplification of the efficacy of the christian religion and her death was a testimony to the sufficiency of the grace of God even for this last and greatest trial. Almost her last words were, “I am fully trusting in Him.’ She leaves in addition to her husband and three children already mentioned, three step-children who loved her as a mother, three brothers and three sisters. She was laid to rest in the Glady cemetery, March 20, 1894, Rev. Shafer officiating.
              O, dear mother, how we miss thee:
              Yes, we miss thee everywhere:
              Miss thee when the morning dawneth,
              Miss thee at the evening prayer.

              But we know ‘tis God hath called thee
              To a home that’s bright and fair,
              Where no harm can ere befall thee
              And its glories thou dost share.

              Long thou suffered here with patience,
              Till God in mercy gave thee rest;
              But our hearts were sore at parting,
              Yet our Father knoweth best.

              We would not now recall thee,
              For thy sufferings are o’er;
              But in His own time we’ll meet thee
    Over on the other shore.

              Yes, dear mother, we will meet thee,
     When our day of life is o’er;
     And with joy we will greet thee,
    Where parting will be no more.

Danford, Mrs. B. F. Danford
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
Mrs. B. F. Danford of Doherty died March 18, after an illness of several months. The funeral took place March 20 at Galada. Rev. Mr. Shaffer of Summerfield preached the funeral sermon.

Daughtery, David Daughtery

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

David Daughtery, an old and respected citizen of our neighborhood, died at the residence of his son, January 26. Interment at the Daughtery cemetery.

Davies, John W. Davies
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 27, 1894
John W. Davies, the well known auctioneer of Jerusalem died very suddenly Monday from lung fever. His remains were buried on Tuesday by the honors of the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P. orders.

Davis, Miss Davis
Seals, Miss Minnie Seals
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Death still hovers about our town [Beallsville] like a cloud. During the past week two young ladies have been called away from their loved ones – a Miss Davis and Miss Minnie Seals. The funeral sermon of Miss Seals was preached by Rev. W. Darby.

Dearth, Hennie Dearth
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894
Hennie Dearth, son of J.W. and Jane Dearth, died of scarlet fever after a brief illness of five days, aged 8 months and 22 days. The remains were interred in the Bracken cemetery, Rev. Mr. Shafer conducting the exercises. Many kind and sympathetic words were spoken by him to the bereaved friends, that our loss is little Hennie’s eternal and infinite gain. We know that he has gone to possess that goodly land above where pain and fear are felt no more, but there is one blessed thought that we can live in this world so that we can meet him at the right hand of our Father who has gone to prepare a home for us on high.

Denbow, Susan A. Denbow
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
     Died, at her home in Lewisville, March 29, 1894, Susan A. Denbow, wife of Joseph Denbow, with dropsy. Susan was born in Wayne township March 2, 1863, and was married to Joseph Denbow January 25, 1880. She leaves a husband, a mother and two brothers and a number of friends to mourn her loss, but we hope their loss is her eternal gain. The funeral took place on Friday, March 30. 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. Mr. Shafer of Summerfield and were very impressive. The entire community extends to the bereaved friends and relatives deep sympathy in their dark hours of grief. “Tude,” as a great many called her, is greatly missed; she was always ready to feed the hungry and visit the sick.
     A precious one from us has gone
     A voice we loved is stilled,
     A vacant place is in our home,
     That never can be filled.

     Farewell, dear friends, farewell,
     For we shall meet no more,
     Till we are raised with thee to dwell,
     On Zion’s happy shore.

     Farewell, dear friends, again farewell,
     Soon we shall rise to thee,
     And when we meet no tongues can tell
     How great our joy will be           M.D.

Dennis, Hannah A. Dennis
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
              Died, at the home of her father, H. M. Hendershot, near Woodsfield, on March 4, Mrs. Hannah A. Dennis in her 31^st year, with that lingering disease consumption. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her departure, as well as parents, brothers and sisters and a number of friends. She was loved by all who knew her. She has been a member of the East Sunsbury Baptist church for a number of years, but at the time of her death was a member of the Woodsfield Baptist church. She was living to adorn the profession of a true follower of Christ. The funeral took place on the 5^th at the Woodsfield church; services conducted by the Rev. J. L. Cunningham.
              Sister, thou wast mild and lovely,
              Gentle as the summer breeze.
              Pleasant as the air of evening
              When it floats among the trees.

              Dearest sister, thou hast left us,
              Here thy loss we deeply feel;
              But ‘tis God that hath bereft us,
              He can all our sorrows heal.

              Yet again we hope to meet thee
              When the day of life is fled;
              Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
              Where no farewell tears are shed.
                                                                        HER SISTERS.

Denoon, Jessie Denoon
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 18, 1894
Not for a long time has this community been so much shocked and saddened as it was by the death of Miss Jessie Denoon, the thirteen-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Denoon. The cause of Jessie’s death was diabetes in an acute form. Her death occurred Friday morning, and up to a few days before, she was going about, bright and cheerful as usual, and not even her parents suspected the dread disease which so suddenly took her life. She had a pleasant disposition, and will be greatly missed by her schoolmates and friends, by whom she was much beloved. The funeral was held on Sunday morning, and was very largely attended. The services were conducted by the Rev. Alfred Walls. An obituary notice appears on the 5^th page.

Denoon, Jessie Denoon
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 18, 1894
     Inasmuch as it has pleased God to call from earth to her celestial abode, our beloved and esteemed sister and friend Jessie, daughter of S. and Maggie Denoon; be it resolved that we, her friends, will ever cherish in our breasts, a fond recollection of Jessie Denoon as a true sister, an earnest worker, and a devout christian, and one who was not ashamed to acknowledge Christ anywhere. Jessie gave her heart to Christ in childhood and has ever manifested by her daily walks, at school and elsewhere, that she was a child of the Father. She was a timid though bright little girl, attaining many honors among her teachers and classmates, with whom she was a special favorite. I, the writer of these few tear-stained words, knew her well, being almost continually in her society for the last two years, and can say with pleasure and in all candor, that truly she was a model little girl. She was but 13 years old, but her early attainments and marks of refinement indicated one of far more experienced years. Her many friends, the passer-by, and even those of short acquaintance knew her only to love her. I was, perhaps, among the last ones she knew here on earth, and when asked if she was ready to die, she whispered in low but distinctly audible accents, “Glory to God, I’m going home.” Jessie Denoon was interred most beautifully in the Woodsfield cemetery, October 14, 1894, where she will be “at home” to her many friends, to whom she will continue to repeat, perhaps on the monument that marks her last resting place here on earth:
     “As you are now, so once was I,
     As I am now, so you shall be;
     Prepare for death,
     And follow me.”

     “Why do we mourn, departing friends;
     Or shake at death’s alarm;
     ‘Tis but the voice that Jesus sends,
     To call us to his arms.”
                                                      J.M.H.

Devoe, Elizabeth Clarisa Devoe nee Green
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1894
     In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Clarisa Devoe, who departed this life May 25, 1894.
     It is with heartfelt sympathy that these lines are presented to the columns of THE SPIRIT, in memory of Mrs. Devoe, for indeed words cannot exemplify the many good traits of her life, for she was one who was always loved by all who knew her; always the same, always exact, and charitable to the poor. She was born in Harford county, Maryland, February 28, 1806, and at the age of 12 she was confirmed and taken into the Catholic church; since which time she has ever remained a faithful believer in the Catholic doctrine.
     She was married to Joseph Devoe February 11, 1830, and in the year 1835 moved to Scott’s ridge, Belmont county, Ohio. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Anna Green.
     In 1847 she moved to the vicinity of Swazey, Monore county, where she has since resided. Nearly four years ago she was so unfortunate as to be deprived of her eyesight, but was always patient in undergoing the unpleasantness of thus being shut out from the world. She was never known to complain because of such secluded life.
     She leaves a wide circle of loving friends and relatives who morn (sic) the loss of a beloved mother.
A loved one and mother has passed away,
To bask in the sunlight of endless day,
To sleep, gentle sleep, ‘neath the veering sod,
A spirit to rest in the arms of God.

A faithful, true and gentle mother,
Whose love was equaled by no other,
Has gone and left us with tearful eyes,
To join loved ones in brighter skies.

Though vanished from us by a little space,
She has gained a grander, nobler place,
In that bright world beyond the skies,
Where Love doth bloom and never dies.

But we hope to meet her on the other shore,
Our grandma, who has gone before,
In that bright land so sweet, so fair,
A land beyond this vale of care,

The misty future will soon give way,
As the sunset hour at the close of day,
And may be be ready one and all,
To respond when God does us call.
Swazey, Ohio W.

Dillon, Anna Dillon

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 8, 1894

Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dillon of Lewisville, was born January 20, 1887, and died January 29, 1894, aged 7 years and 9 days. She was stricken down with that dreaded disease, scarlet fever, which often visits our vicinity and does its fatal work, but through her entire sickness she endured her afflictions very patiently. Anna was a little girl of kind disposition, loved and esteemed by all who knew her, especially at her school, which she had been attending prior to her death. She was never known to speak an unkind word or to have the ill will of any of her associates. She expressed to her parents on the morning of the last day that she came to school that she was not feeling well. They told her that she need not go to school if she did not feel like going, but as she loved to go and always enjoyed herself, she went that morning; but, alas! she never came anymore: her seat is vacant now, that none can fill but her. But with bright prospects she has gone to accept a more durable seat that her Master has prepared for her around God’s throne on high. We extend our heartfelt sympathy towards her bereaved parents and friends. Interment Tuesday at the Buchanan cemetery.

A precious one from us has gone,

A voice that was so sweet is stilled.

A vacant place is in our home

That never can be filled.

Death our dearest ties can sever.

Take our loved ones from our side,

Bear them from our homes forever,

O’er the dark cold river’s tide.

In that happy land we’ll meet them

With those loved and gone before,

And again with joy we’ll greet them

There where parting is no more.

HER TEACHER.

Dorr, Peter Dorr

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Death of Peter Dorr

On Wednesday evening of last week occurred the death of Mr. Peter Dorr, one of Woodsfield’s most prominent and valued citizens. He had been ailing somewhat for several days but the day before his death he seemed much improved and almost able to return to the duties of his business, but on Wednesday morning he had a stroke of paralysis from which he was unable to recover. Mr. Dorr was born in Remlingen, Lorain, France, November 1, 1827, and came to America in August, 1832. Coming direct to Monroe county he settled on a farm near Miltonsburg; in 1843 he learned the saddlery business in Somerton, Belmont county, and in 1850 returned to Miltonsburg and engaged in the mercantile business, which business he followed until his death, being perhaps one of the oldest merchants in the county, having continued constantly therein for forty-four years. In 1852, he married Miss Mary Ellen Read, who lived only a few years, dying in 1857. On April 25, 1861, he married Miss Ottilia F. Oblinger who still survives him. In September, 1884, he came to Woodsfield. Mr. Dorr lived through life a faithful member of the R. C. church, never failing to do all within his reach to advance the interests of the church, and while he loved his own religion and his own church he was always charitable and willing that every one else should have their choice. In the death of Mr. Dorr the home has been robbed of a loving husband and the town of a useful and generous citizen. THE SPIRIT unites in sympathy with Mrs. Dorr

Dougherty, David Dougherty

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

David Dougherty, a highly respected citizen of Washington township, died on Friday from heart trouble, aged about 65 years. The funeral took place Sunday, and the remains were interred in the old Catholic cemetery.

Dougherty, Edward E. Dougherty
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1894
     Whereas, It has pleased God in his infinite power and wisdom to call from among us our friend and brother, Edward E. Dougherty, an active member of the Rose Alliance, No. 434, in all his youth and vigor, on September 3, 1894, of typhoid fever, therefore, be it
     Resolved, that we have lost by the death of Bro. Dougherty, a valuable member of the order, a warm supporter of its principles; and his family a loving son and devoted brother.
     Resolved, that the said Alliance drape its charter in black for the next thirty days.
    Resolved, that we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family, and Miss Emma Turner, his fiancée.
     Resolved, that although we miss an active member and social brother, we console ourselves with the thought that Everett has ascended to a home especially prepared for him at God’s right hand in Heaven; and that by an upright life we may be permitted to meet him in the land beyond the river.
     Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be placed on the records of our order; that a copy be sent to Miss Emma Turner, and one to the bereaved family; that a copy be sent to THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRARY, the Monroe Gazette and the Monroe Republican for publication.
     L. A. Moffett
     A. B. Dougherty
     J. Willison.
           Committee.

Dougherty, Everett Dougherty
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Everett Dougherty, son of Edward Dougherty of Edwina, died Monday from typhoid fever. He was aged about 21 years.

Dougherty, George Dougherty
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
George Dougherty, who resided near Antioch, died Saturday, and was buried in the R.C. Church cemetery at Woodsfield Monday. Mr. Dougherty was a model young man, -mmanding the respect of all who –new him. He was aged 41 years and unmarried.

Driggs, Alfred D. Driggs
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 15, 1894
              Died, on Wednesday, the 14^th inst., at 1 o’clock, p.m., Alfred D. Driggs of this place, aged 83 years, 2 months and 11 days. The immediate cause of his death, we are informed, was pneumonia; but his age, coupled with his feeble health for some years past, left him with but little strength to resist the disease of which he died. He leaves, to mourn his departure from this world of trouble and affliction, his aged wife, one son, two daughters and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
              The deceased came to Woodsfield with his parents in 1817. Their residence was here until a house was built on his father’s farm adjoining the town on the north. After his marriage in January, 1837, with Elizabeth Morris, he made Woodsfield his permanent residence, until his death. Thus has passed away the oldest citizen of this town or its immediate vicinity. The wife of his father, Ezra Driggs, was a sister of Judge Ruggles of St. Clairsville.
              The deceased was noted for his active and laborious life—even on Monday last he was out in his garden, caring for his early plants and vegetables.
              Thus one by one are passing from our midst our oldest citizens, and soon names, formerly prominent in the business interests of the place will be known no longer.
              The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of all our people. “After life’s fitful fever he sleeps well.”

Driggs, Mr. A.D.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
The funeral of Mr. A.D. Driggs was held Friday afternoon, Rev. R. F. Sears conducting the services. A number of relatives and friends from a distance were present. The funeral was very largely attended.

Drum, Mrs. Leander Drum
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
The angel of death has again visited the family of Leander Drum, and taken from it the bosom companion and the mother. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Devore of Griffith. She was born November 23, 1858, and about nine years ago she married Leander Drum. To this union there was given two sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of their mother. Something like six months ago she lost the use of her voice, so she could not speak above a whisper, and she lingered along until March 13, when she departed this life and to reap the reward of the final faithful. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and died in the full triumph of living faith, bidding her friends and neighbors good-by and saying she was ready and willing to go. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. H. Conway of Agins. Her remains were followed by a large concourse of people and laid away in the Moffett cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. May the many near relatives and friends live so they may meet in that clime where parting shall be no more, where we can enjoy each other’s presence through the endless ages of a never-ending eternity. A FRIEND.

Duerr, Michael Duerr
Boettner, Mrs. B. Boettner
Gillmore, Benjamin N. Gillmore
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
Michael Duerr who has been ailing for some time, died Thursday night, and was buried on Sunday. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Also, Mrs. B. Boettner of Wheeling died Wednesday night. She was buried in the cemetery here (Clarington) on Sunday following. Benjamin N. Gillmore, quite an old man, living on the hill south of this place, died Saturday night. Mr. Duerr and Mrs. Boettner were past middle age.

Easly, Lewis Easly
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
Last Tuesday morning Lewis Easly, son of John Easly, of near New Martinsville, died of typhoid fever, aged 23 years, 9 months and 9 days. Several of the family are still very low with the same disease.

Eberle, Gotlieb Eberle

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

Gotlieb Eberle of Adams township, near Mt. Carrick, died Friday from an attack of the grip. He was buried Saturday.

Eckert, Christina Eckert
Christina Eckert of Woodsfield, Ohio, died August 28, 1894. She was born
October 20, 1813.

Shell, Daniel Schell

Source: Spirit of Democracy, 2 Aug 1894:

Daniel Schell, died at his home near Cortland Neb. about 2 weeks ago, well known in Morton area, news deferred from last week.

Edington, Mrs. Edington
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 15, 1894
Mrs. Edington died suddenly Sunday night at her home near Beallsville. She was apparently in her usual health Sabbath morning. We have no particulars in regard to her death. The funeral took place Wednesday.

Edington, Mrs. John Edington
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 20, 1894
Again the grim visage of death has visited our community and taken as its prey Mrs. Edington, wife of John Edington, deceased She departed this life December 12.

Egger, Jacob Egger
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
Jacob Egger of Miltonsburg died March 31 in his 75^th year. He was born in Lancaster county, Pa., but at two years of age was taken with the other members of the family to Cumberland county, N.J. At 9 years of age Mr. Egger removed to Monroe county, where he has since resided. His death was caused by a catarrhal affection, from which he was ill about ten weeks. The funeral took place Tuesday at Miltonsburg, Rev. J. R. Mueller officiating.

Egger, John Egger Sr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

On last Thursday, January 11th, 1894, John Egger, sr. (sic), of Miltonsburg, Ohio, departed this life to the Great Unknown. The circumstances connected with his death make it extremely sad. On the day of his death he was as well and hearty as at any time during the winter. He ate a hearty supper that evening, and before the family retired to take their night’s repose, as has been his custom, he read a chapter from the Bible closing with his favorite Psalm, “Oh Lord! Oh Lord! teach us to remember that we are one day nearer our grave,” after which he offered a prayer, surrounded by his family.

The family then went to bed while Mr. Egger took the lantern and went out to the barn to see if all the stock and everything was all right, as has always been his custom of doing. He not returning to the house as soon as usual, his wife became uneasy about him and rather than awake her boys to see about his unusual absence she got up and dressed and went out to the barn where she found her loving husband sitting down leaning against the wall with his hat on and his hands folded and the lantern burning by his side as brightly as when he started out and he seemed apparently asleep. Are you asleep, father,” asked his anxious wife, taking hold of his coat and shaking him at the same time, but no response came, but instead a silent echo of death was the reply. The shock to his devoted wife was a very severe one as can well be imagined. From the position he was in when found it is apparent that he never moved after sitting down and it is supposed heart disease was the immediate cause of death. His remains were followed to the cemetery at Miltonsburg Sunday morning by a large concourse of friends.

The subject of the sketch was born in Cumberland county, New Jersey, January 7, 1822, and was therefore 72 years and 4 days old at the time of his death. At the age of 7 years, he with his parents, three brothers and one sister, left New Jersey to come west in search of government land. There being no railroad stretching across the country in those days the family of seven drove all the way from New Jersey in a one horse wagon landing in Monroe county, Ohio, where his father entered 160 acres of government land which at that time was all timber. In 1849 he married Miss Elizabeth Bowman, to whom were born thirteen children – eight sons and five daughters, all of whom survive the departed husband and father. He lived on the farm that his father entered for sixty-five years and which farm with good improvements, he was the owner of at the time of his demise.

Mr. Egger was a kind husband and a loving father. He was a consistent christian all his life, having identified himself early in life with the Lutheran church. He was kind and loving to his family, always willing to sacrifice his own interest for the good of his children. All of his family were present at his funeral except one son in Colorado, who could not get home in time.

Eikelberry, Jacob Eikelberry
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1894
     Died, of scarlet fever, June 13, 1894, after an illness of nine days, Jacob, only son of William E. and Nannie J. Eikelberry, aged 7 years and 2 months.
     Dearest Jacob, how we loved thee,
     Loved that little form of thine;
     Loved to hear thy merry prattle;
     Loved that joyous laugh of thine.
     Farewell, Jacob, till we meet thee
     In those realms of heavenly bliss;
     Jesus, tune those golden harpstrings,
     For the angel that we miss.
   Oh, weep no more for Jacob,
     His sufferings now are o’er;
     He is free from storms and trials,
     His bark has reached the other shore.
                                                          His Mother.

Eikleberry, Jacob Eikleberry
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
Jacob Eikleberry, aged 7 years, an inmate of the children’s home, died June 13, of erysipelas fever.

Ellis, John Ellis, sr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

John Ellis, sr., died at Barnesville Saturday aged 91 years. He was the oldest Odd Fellow in the town.

Emmons, George L. Emmons
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 15, 1894
Word was received here Monday from Athens, Ohio, of the death on that day of George L. Emmons, recently of this place. Mr. Emmons was born at Jacobsburg, Belmont county, in the year 1834, and when quite young removed with his parents to Sharon, Noble, county. For thirty five years he has lived in Woodsfield. August 15, 1862, he enlisted as a private in company D, 116^th regiment, O. V. I., and was honorably discharged at Richmond, Va, and mustered out a Camp Dennison, Ohio, June 4, 1865, by order of the war department. Mr. Emmons’s wife died a few years ago, but he is survived by several children. His remains were brought to this place Wednesday, and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the G. A. R.

Enochs, Mrs. H. L. Enochs nee Stephen

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Died, at Calais, Ohio, December 9, Mrs. H. L. Enochs, daughter of E. S. Stephen; aged 31 years. Although her sufferings were great and of long duration she bore them with christian fortitude and fully resigned to her fate and died with high hopes. She has been a member of the M. E. church since her youth and lived a christian to the end. Her remains were laid to rest in the Calais cemetery, Monday, December 11, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The funeral ceremony was by Rev. Moan of Sarahsville, assisted by Revs. Shafer of Summerfield and Gamble of Batesville. Mrs. Enochs was married in June 1844. She leaves a husband, father, mother, three brothers, six sisters, besides more than one hundred other relatives.

Esaly, Lewis Esaly
Esaly, Esther Esaly
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1894
     On the morning of July 17, 1894, there was silence again in the home of John Esaly of Lee township.   Mr. Esaly has had sickness in his family for quite a long period; five at one time were attacked by fever. Last of all death came to one of his sons. Lewis was one of our bright young men, and in the bloom of youth, being 23 years, 6 months, 9 days of age at the time of his death, and promising to be one of Monroe’s model young men, but he yielded up to his Creator, and now rests in yonder world where pain and sickness shall ne’er be felt. Brother, though art gone; farewell. It may not be long till we too shall pass away, and around God’s throne may we meet again. While here on earth we often sit together in a family circle caring for thee, yet of all we did to keep thee here God’s power was the stronger, and now rest till the end be.
     While we still lamented for Lewis, we saw that dear sister had to go as brother did. The death angel again called and sister Esther responded just 17 days from brother’s call. Oh, how shocking for two bright and shining flowers to be plucked from our door so young in life! This daughter with whom the writer is so personally acquainted is of a noble heart and character, and by whom she was taught her first lessons in school. All who knew her loved her. She was in her 18^th year. She, like her brother, possessed many marks of kindness, she was humble in disposition, loved her Master, and was just beginning to labor in the duties assigned to her in God’s book. We hope others may take warning and work also while it is called day; after death no man can work. Sleep, dear sister, by brother’s side, till Jesus comes again.
Services were conducted by the German Baptist Officials. Their bodies lie side by side in the German cemetery.
                       P.P.

Ewing, Mrs. Comfort P. Ewing
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
     Died, at her home in Washington township, Monroe county, Ohio, August 8, 1894, Mrs. Comfort P. Ewing, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 3 days. Mrs. Ewing was born in Marion county, W. VA., November 5, 1813, and came to Monroe county, Ohio, in her twenty-first year. She was married to Absolom D. Ewing in 1841. To this happy union were born four daughters and one son, four of whom and her aged husband, still survive her. In 1880 Mrs. Ewing was afflicted with rheumatism and since that time has been unable to walk. She bore her affliction with great patience and during the last few days of her life, she was careful not to be of trouble to anyone.
     We were called to her bedside some days before her departure from this life, and while we sang for her, she raised her feeble hands in praise to Him who had been her consolation during those long years of suffering and who now bade her come up higher.
     A large concourse of friends and neighbors followed her to the Liberty cemetery where her remains were laid to rest.
     Will Grandmother be missed? Oh, yes. While she had been deprived of society at large for a long time, yet she had many friends who anxiously inquired after her, and many were the calls made especially to see her. To the bereaved friends we would say that you do not mourn as those that have no hope; but to you she has left a shining evidence that “all is well,” and she has gone home to enjoy the blessings laid up for the faithful. May the same wooing Spirit that supported Grandmother through the valley and shadow of death lead us on until we too may reach the portals of eternal bliss.
     Oh! Who would call her back again
     To this dark world of woe?
     Oh! Who would ever know the pain
     Which she did undergo.

     Now free from sorrow, pain and death,
     New light and love she’ll find,
     And waft glad tidings with sainted breath
     To those she leaves behind.

     Farewell! yes, for a little while,
     Till we our work have done
     Then we shall see the maternal smile
     Around our Father’s throne.
                       J.F. Whittington

Feeley, Mrs. Sarah Feeley
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1894
Mrs. Sarah Feeley, aged over one hundred years, died near Pasco, Belmont county, Saturday.

Fisher, Mrs. Albert “Vi” Fisher

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

While we think and talk of the pleasures of this life, sorrow springs up before us unavoidably. Our community has been wearing the cloak of sadness on account of the death of Mrs. Albert Fisher, who we stated last week was dangerously ill. Vi, as we always called her, was raised here and was one of our true and noble girls. She was a member of the Christian church and died with a christian’s hope. Her last words were “I’m going to glory.”

Froggett, Ann Froggett

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Ann Froggett, of near Graysville, died February 15, 1894, after a short illness, of paralysis, aged 81 years, 10 months and 22 days. She was born in Staffordshire, England, and came to the United States in the fall of 1856, with her brothers Thomas and William. She was a daughter of Samuel Beardmore who died some years ago near Lebanon, Monroe county, Ohio. She was the mother of three children, two daughters and a son. Marie, the oldest, is still living; the others died many years ago. She connected herself with the Pawpaw congregation of the Christian church about thirty-five years ago, of which denomination she remained a faithful member until her decease. She was always kind and ever ready to help the distressed. Elders Barker and Thomas conducted the funeral exercises which took place on the 16^th of February. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery about two miles south of Lebanon, this county.

The relatives extend their thanks to the friends who were so kind during her sickness. JOHN.

Gallaher, John Q. Gallaher
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 8, 1894
     At a regular meeting of Oak council, No. 294, Jr. O.U.A.M., held October 25, the following resolutions were adopted:
     Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst by death, our friend and brother, John Q. Gallaher, therefore be it
     Resolved, that we as a council extend to the bereaved family of the deceased, our heartfelt sympathy for the loss they have sustained.
     Resolved, that we will ever cherish the memory of our brother, and will hold his life a model worthy of imitation by all God-fearing and patriotic American citizens.
     Resolved, that these resolutions be published in the county papers, and that they be recorded in the minutes of this council; also that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased.
                                   James Wiggins,
                                   J. A. Buskirke,
                                   B. O. Pyles,
                                                  Committee.

George, Emily George

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

Mrs. Emily George of Moose Ridge died Wednesday of last week, aged about 90 years. The funeral took place Thursday. Interment in the Moose Ridge cemetery.

Gibbins, Olla Gibbins
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
Monday morning about 8 o’clock the people of our village and vicinity were shocked by hearing the sad news that Olla, the three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbins had been drowned. It was washday and the cistern door had been left open. There was no one at home but Mrs. Gibbins, and she, not thinking about the cistern being left open, had sent the children into the yard to play; fifteen or twenty minutes had passed when she missed the child; she then began search, looking in the cistern as well as other places, but could not find her. Not being satisfied she looked in the cistern the second time where she found the child which she removed. The child was probably in the water twenty-five minutes. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 o’clock. Interment at the Bush cemetery. The parents have many friends and relatives who sympathize with them in their loss.

Gillmore, Benjamin N. Gillmore

Duerr, Michael Duerr
Boettner, Mrs. B. Boettner
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
Michael Duerr who has been ailing for some time, died Thursday night, and was buried on Sunday. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Also, Mrs. B. Boettner of Wheeling died Wednesday night. She was buried in the cemetery here (Clarington) on Sunday following. Benjamin N. Gillmore, quite an old man, living on the hill south of this place, died Saturday night. Mr. Duerr and Mrs. Boettner were past middle age.

Gray, Dr. J. D. Gray

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Dr. J. D. Gray, a sketch of whom was given in our issue of November 23, 1893, died at his home in Chicago January 2 from kidney trouble. He had been failing since last summer, nevertheless his death was a shock to his many friends. At the time of his death he was 72 years, 2 months and 17 days old. Dr. Gray was born near Barnesville, but removed to Monroe county at an early age. For many years he has been a resident of Chicago, and was regarded as a citizen of prominence. His son, Charles A. Gray, is one of the leading artists in the west, and his work is familiar to the readers of several great city dailies.

Grisell, Edna Grisell
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1894
The sympathy of the citizens of Stafford and community goes out to those who have been called upon to part with a loved one. On Wednesday morning June 6, it was announced that Edna Grisell had, after a long and painful illness, passed from earth. Edna was born at Ozark, Monroe county, on the 27^th day of February, 1879. In the year 1884 she went to Hull, Iowa, where she has since resided. At the early age of 15 years, 3 months and 10 days her lifes [sic] work was completed. She had ever a conscientious child-like faith and trust in God, and her earnestness in all her efforts endeared her to all. She had already started in a Christian life having united with the M. E. church and seemed earnest and enthusiastic; was a member of the King’s Daughters and one of its most faithful and devoted workers. The deceased was well known in this community and was a general favorite among her young companions, for to know her was to love and appreciate her. She had an amiable disposition, modest and unassuming in her manner and was beloved by all, was a young girl of unusually bright mind and possessed a natural animation, good habits and spotless character. Her work on earth is done and she has entered upon her rest. During her long and tedious illness she bore her suffering without complaint, always cheerful, patient, and thoughtful, never forgetting to express her gratitude for the many tokens of love and esteem she received from the hands of her many friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Montgomery, pastor of the M. E. church of Hull, Iowa, after which her remains were borne to their final abode at that place where Edna will sleep the sleep that knows no waking until summoned by the Allwise Creator. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Grisell and grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Yockey of Stafford.

Grissel, Edna Grissel
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
----rd was received last week of ---eath of Miss Edna Grissel, ----child of Prof. Lon Grissel a -----resident, and granddaughter ------Charles Yockey of this place. ----ill be remembered and her -----regretted by those who met ------rned to love her during her ----sit among friends in Ohio. ------s an especially bright, inter------- girl, and gave promise of an -----ious, useful life. The saying ---eath loves a shining mark is verified in Edna’s case. The – ody succumbed to the tower ---ellect. The jewel was robbed –he casket to deck the crown. ----to her ashes. After life’s ---ever she sweetly sleeps while ----ng friends softly weeps.

Grosenbacher, Mrs. John Grosenbacher
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 8, 1894
Mrs. John Grosenbacher, a well known lady, died suddenly and was interred last Saturday. We sympathize with the dear ones left behind. May God bless them all, and when that final trumpet blast shall blow, and call earth’s multitudes before God’s judgment bar, may husband and children clasp glad hands on that eternal shore beyond the starry sky. Death to her was a gate of gladness, the entrance to felicity, the ------- of all blissfulness. What a grand and ------idea is that of death! Without this radiant idea, this delightful morning star, indicating that the illuminary of eternity is giving to rise, life would, to our view, die into mingiht and ---holy.

Grossenbacher, Salena Grossenbacher, nee Fagert
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 15, 1894
Once again the girm-visaged Monster on his pale horse has come into our quiet vicinity, and has taken a shining mark, as he is wont to do. A mother, having only recently passed the noon mark of life, with a beloved and respected family of children about her, has succumbed to his relentless work, and Salena Grossenbacher, nee Fagert, wife of John Grossenbacher, is not on earth but in eternity. She was born October 14, 1851, and closed her eyes to earth October 25, 1894. She was a good kind friend and neighbor, cheerful at home or abroad, a faithful companion, a sympathetic mother, whose thoughts wandered not far from home. She leaves an aged father (nearly an octogenarian), two brothers, husband, five daughters, four sons and many kindred to mourn their irreparable loss. Her remains were conducted to Mt. Olive cemetery on Saturday, October 27, for interment. Obsequies at both home and church by Revs. R. W. Martin and J. M. Goddard.

Hagerman, John Hagerman
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1894

John Hagerman, one of Statford’s best citizens, died August 15. He was born July 28, 1853, and was at the time of his death in his 42d year. For a number of years he has been connected with the Christian church, and one of the last things he said before he passed away was: “I have won the greatest battle of my life, and have won through the blood of Jesus.” He leaves a wife and four children.

Handschumacher, Emma Handschumacher
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1894
Emma Handschumacher who has been suffering from consumption for the last six months, died Friday morning. Emma was born and raised in Lebanon, and was respected by all who knew her. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Henry Parker, Sunday.

Hardsock, Mr. Hardsock
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
Mrs. Hardsock, who lives near Scio, went on a drunken spree last week, and while in that condition gave poison to her husband, brother and another man named James Amos. The woman’s husband died in a short time after taking the poison. The other two are in a serious condition, but may recover.

Headley, Hon. Eliel Headley
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Hon. Eliel Headley, one of the best known and most highly respected men in Monroe county, died at his home in Cameron on Saturday, September 29, at the ripe old age of 83 years and 10 months. Mr. Headley has lived in Monroe county for eighty years. In his younger days he taught school and was afterwards admitted to the practice of law. He engaged in the mercantile business at Cameron until 1860. He was elected to the Ohio legislature in 1865 and again in 1867, and served with distinction. His later years have been quietly spent at his home in Cameron. He was a man who was loved by all. He always had a cheering word for each one he met, and was ever looking on the bright side of life. He will be greatly missed in Cameron. He was married three times and has four children to survive him.

Headley, Hon. Eliel Headley
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Mrs. C. Lude was at Cameron several days last week, aiding and comforting her father, Hon. E. Headley, in his last days.

Hill, Elias J. Hill

Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 29, 1894
Mrs. J. G. Rouse received word of the death of her uncle, Elias J. Hill of Washington city, which occurred November 22. Mr. Hill was a brother of the late H. B. Hill of this place. He was a good citizen and a devout christian man, beloved by all who knew him. His sickness was of long duration. The immediate cause of his death is supposed to have been dropsy.

Hobeusack, Dr. J. D. Hobeusack
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
Dr. J. D. Hobeusack of Martin’s Ferry died last Friday from Bright’s disease.

Hoffman, Edward Hoffman and Mrs. Hoffman nee Mann

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Murder and Suicide.

A terrible crime was committed at Sisterville last Saturday evening. Edward Hoffman shot his wife through the head and then shot himself. Mrs. Hoffman was the daughter of Clarkson Mann of Graysville. The report of the gun was heard by A. S. McCoy, who ascended the stairs of their home and found them both lying on the floor, Mrs. Hoffman dead and Hoffman dying.

Hoffman, who has been a cook at the Eagle restaurant for the past year, cut his finger off accidentally some four weeks ago, and has been laid off in consequence. He had been drinking considerable for the last two weeks and family quarrels have been frequent, owing to his jealousy. Hoffman seemed to be in bad spirits and exceedingly nervous. He said that his wife was going to leave him and get a divorce. He had been trying to prevail on her all morning not to go, but he could not get her to say that she would not go. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman [sic] had been separated once for a short time, but they had gone together again and were living apparently happy till he commenced drinking in the last two weeks. They had been married about three years. The funeral of Mrs. Huffman [sic] took place at Graysville on Monday.

Hoskinson, Archibald Hoskinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Mr. Archibald Hoskinson departed this life February 11, 1894. He was born November 14, 1814. During the space of 42 years he was an honored member of the United Brethren Church at Mt. Olive. He served for quite a number of years as the recorder of the county with great satisfaction. In all of his public duties he maintained his christian integrity. He was interred at Mt. Olive, at which place there was a full church of people to pay their last respects to the remains. The scripture used was the second chapter of Luke, verses 29-30. He died full of faith and trust in Jesus. He sleeps in Jesus. “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep.” The funeral was conducted by the Rev. William Clarke.

Huffman, Harry Huffman

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

Harry Huffman, son of Frank and Mosouri Huffman, was born October 10, 1889, and departed this life December 28, 1893, aged 4 years, 2 months and 18 days.

The circumstances of his death were rather peculiar: About three weeks ago in playing with some grains of corn he swallowed one which lodged in the windpipe; a surgical operation performed in Wheeling seemed to have removed the obstruction and he improved from that time with the exception of occasional spells of choking and coughing until the time of his sudden death on the above date referred to.

The death of this bright and beautiful child was a great shock not only to the parents but also to the grandfather of the boy (Mr. George Huffman) who visited the child regularly twice each day [illegible] of his liking for the boy. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in this community. The text used was Songs of Solomon vi chapter, part of 2d verse: “My beloved has gone down into his garden * * * to gather lilies.” God has taken another flower for the conservatory of Heaven, and added another tie to bind us to Heaven’s fair land.

“Gentle Harry how we miss thee

In our broken household band

Miss thy voice so full of kindness

And thy ready helping hand.

Ah! the world knew not thy value

The shady paths thy feet have trod;”

Leading “thee by quiet waters

Flowing from the throne of God.”

“We were loath to have thee leave us

All thy friends and loved one’s dear

And we know t’will sadly grieve us

That thy voice no more we’ll hear.

But the Lord who worketh ever

In his own, his righteous way,

In his good time he’ll call thee

From thy rest, to home, sweet home.”

WILLIAM CLARKE

Pastor of the Locust Grove U. B. Church

Huffman, Letecia Huffman

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Died, at her residence in Lee Township, Monroe county, Ohio, December 20, 1893, Letecia, wife of Philip Huffman, deceased, aged 94 years.

The subject of this sketch was born in Green county, Pa., about the year 1800, and she and her husband (who preceeded her in death about 27 years) moved to this county to the farm on which she died, sixty-nine years ago. She was a daughter of James Stewart, who lived and died in Green county, Pa. Also a sister to Richard Stewart, residing in Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio.

She was the mother of fourteen children, one half of whom are still living to mourn her loss. Nearly all of them lived to manhood and womanhood.

She has seventy-seven grandchildren, one hundred and forty-four great grandchildren, and forty great-great-grandchildren.

She was a generous and kind-hearted christian lady who did much to feed the hungry and make all about her comfortable and happy, much beloved by all. The Stewarts are noted for longevity. Her mother, Eleanor Stewart, lived to the age of ninety-six. W.

Hurd, Mrs. Hurd

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Memorial services will be held in the New Castle Presbyterian Church next Sabbath at 11 by Rev. Dr. Armstrong, pastor, in loving remembrance of Mrs. Hurd, deceased.

Hurd, Mrs. Hurd

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

Mrs. Hurd’s funeral was preached at the Presbyterian church at this place yesterday by Rev. Dr. Armstrong.

Hurd, Mrs. Sarah Hurd nee Gilmore

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

Mrs. Sarah Hurd, nee Gilmore, was born in Monroe county, August 5, 1817. She has always resided in the county – for many years at New Castle. Religiously inclined she united with the M.E. church while quite young. After her marriage she united with the Disciples church at Cameron. December 31, 1843, she was united meritally [sic] with John J. Hurd, esq. To these parents five children were born—the first three died in very early youth—the brothers, Elmer and Owen of New Castle, tried and efficient teachers in the public schools are the living children. After the death of her husband, June 26, 1884, Mrs. Hurd united with the Presbyterian church of New Castle and maintained in its connection a consistent life and character until her death, November 25, 1893. Mrs. Hurd through her marital life “looked well to the ways of her household and ate not the bread of idleness.” “Her children arise up and call her blessed—her husband also and he praised her.” “Her own good works praise her in the gates.”

Hutchison, Lemuel Hutchison
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1894
Lemuel Hutchison, one of the most wealthy and highly respected citizens of Noble county, died at his home at Dexter City Sunday morning of contraction of the liver, after about a month’s illness. He was sixty years of age, and worth about $50,000.

Jeffers, F. M. Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1894
Approved by the New Castle council, No. 62, Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Whereas, it hath pleased God to remove from among us our beloved brother St. P.C., F. M. Jeffers, therefore be it
     Resolved, That by his death this council has lost an energetic official and an ardent supporter of its principles, and his family a kind, dutiful, and affectionate husband and father.
     Resolved, That while we deeply mourn his loss and tender our heartfelt sympathies to his wife and children in their sad bereavement, realizing that sooner or later, we too shall be called upon to pass the same ordeal, trusting that when our time comes we may be enabled to say in the language of our deceased brother, “I am ready for the change.”
      Resolved, That the council procure a beautifully framed and enlarged photograph of Brother Jeffers and that it be placed on the wall of the council room just above his vacant seat.
     Resolved, That as a proper token of respect, our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be placed on our minutes, also a copy be given to the family of our deceased brother, and that they be published in THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY and Monroe Gazette.
     Farewell, dear brother, earth no more,
     Here claims thy presence or thy trust.
     Thy fleeting pilgrimage is o’er.
     And here we place thy crumbling dust.

     Thy manly form no more we’ll see.
     ‘Tis Heaven’s decree – its laws are just,
     Death claims its victim, thus t’will be,
     Earth given to earth and dust to dust.

     And yet, bright faith lights up the tomb,
     And bids us place in God our trust.
     Hope from above dispels the gloom,
     While here we place thy mould’ring dust.

Jeffers, F. M. Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1894
The Junior order of this place attended the funeral of F. M. Jeffers, a highly respected citizen of Agins, who was interred in the Ott cemetery on Decoration day.

Jeffers, Maggie Jeffers nee Craig
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
     We endeavor to chronicle the departure of our neighbor, Mrs. Maggie Jeffers. She was a daughter of John Craig and was born May 29, 1866. On July 13, 1886, she was united in marriage to Mr. Forrest Jeffers. She had been afflicted with consumption for the past year, when God said, “it is enough, come up higher,” and on May 2, 1894, she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, to await the resurrection of the just. She bore her sufferings without a murmur or complaint. She bade her friends and neighbors all good-by and wanted them to meet her in that better land. She was converted when sixteen years old to the M.E. church, of which she lived a consistent member. In personal character she was submissive and humble, always ready as far as she was able to administer to the wants of the sick or needy. Her private life is worthy of imitation. We can rise up and call her blessed. Interment at the Mt. Carrick cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin.
     She leaves a husband, two children, father, mother, one sister, three brothers, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.
Dear wife and mother, fare thee well,
Thou art gone with Christ forever to dwell;
Thy work is done, thy troubles are o’er,
And may we all meet together on the golden shore     C. M.

Jeffers, Marion Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1894
Marion Jeffers of Agins died Monday of this week, aged 40 years. He was a man of good report and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.

Jeffers, Mrs. Maggie Jeffers (nee Craig)

Source: Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, May 1894

We endeavor to chronicle the departure of our neighbor, Mrs. Maggie Jeffers. She was a daughter of John Craig and was born May 29, 1866. On July 13, 1886, she was united in marriage to Mr. Forrest Jeffers. She had been afflicted with consumption for the past year, when God said, " It is enough; come up higher," and on May 2, 1894 she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, to await the resurrection of the just. She bore her sufferings without a murmur or complaint. She bade her friends and neighbors all good-by and wanted them to meet her in that better land. She was converted when sixteen years old to the M.E. church, of which she lived a consistent member. In personal character she was submissive and humble, always ready to administer to the wants of the sick and needy. Her private life is worthy of imitation. We can rise up and call her blessed. Interment at the Mt. Carrick cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin.

She leaves a husband, two children, father, mother, one sister, three brothers, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope.

Dear wife and mother, fare thee well,

Thou are gone with Christ forever to dwell;

Thy work is done, thy troubles are o'er,

And may we all meet together on the golden shore. C.M.

Johnson, Dr. William Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
George Richner received a telegram Saturday announcing the death on that day of his brother-in-law, Dr. William Johnson of Senecaville, Guernsey county.

Johnson, Thomas S. Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
     With sadness we make mention of the death of our aged and respected neighbor, Thomas S. Johnson. He was born near Winchester, W. Va., July 26, 1817, and took for his life companion Mary Jane Marple; they were married December 1, 1853. To this union there were given five children – three sons and two daughters. Two of the sons preceded him to their future home. The other son lives near Wheeling. One of the daughters lives near Antioch; the other at this place (Griffith). Mr. Johnson was afflicted with rheumatism in such a manner that for many years he could only go about the house by the help of a cane. He once was a well-to-do-do farmer, until he was so afflicted that he was compelled to quit the farm and then he went into the mercantile business. He was a citizen of New Castle, this county, for a number of years, and the last 9 years they have been in the mercantile business at Griffith. He was appointed postmaster of the Griffith postoffice when it was first established. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church for forty-two years. During all those years of affliction he bore his sorrows without complaint, fully trusting in Him who doeth all things well. On April 30, 1894, he departed this life of sorrow and affliction, and went where the inhabitants never grow old, where they need no canes to walk with, where sickness, sorrow pain, and death are felt and feared no more. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the people in this community. And we do trust that the remainder of the family shall live so that as they fall one by one, they may fall in the arms of Jesus, and at last be so happy as to compose an unbroken family around the throne above.
     Peaceful by thy silent slumber,
     Peaceful in thy grave so low,
     Thou no more will join our number,
     Thou no more our song will know.

   Yet again we hope to meet thee,
     When the day of life is fled;
     And in heaven, with joy to greet thee,
     Where no farewell tears are shed.
                                                           S.P.J.

Keffer, Mrs. Aggie Keffer
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1894
Mrs. Aggie Keffer, of Reading, Pa., died July 2, of consumption. Mrs. Keffer formerly resided at Somerton, Belmont county, and was well known and highly respected by many of the citizens of this county.

Kinkade, Birdie Rozelle Kinkade, nee Sorenson

Source: The Stark County [Illinois] News; 26 Jul 1894

Birdie Rozelle (Sorenson) Kinkade was born near Castleton, Ill., Feb. 18, 1874, and her childhood for 11 years was spent near Wyoming, Ill. In the spring of 1885 her parents removed to Toulon and here she resided until her death. While still young, she accepted Christ as her Savior, and became a member of the Toulon Baptist church. A little over two years ago she was married to Ebon Kinkade. Early last spring they moved into town. It was about that time that her health began to fail. It was a great surprise to her when she first learned from her physician that she had consumption. But she took her sorrow to God, and was able to leave it with him. Thereafter her anchor of faith held firm. She rapidly failed, suffering at times severely from cough and prostration. On the morning of July 20, 1894, about 4 o'clock, she woke from sleep, apparently refreshed, and spoke cheerfully to the watchers. Then she closed her eyes, and in a few moments she was gone. Without pain or struggle or warning, so she passed away as quietly as did the evening zephyr. She leaves her husband and two little children, little Paul and Jennie, to mourn her loss.

It may be in the morning,

When the sun is bright and strong,

And the dew is glittering sharpely [sic]

Oer the little lawn.

When the waves are laughing loudly

Along the shore;

And the little birds are singing sweetly

About the door;

With the long day's work before you,

You rise up with the sun.

And the neighbors come in to talk a _____

Of all that needs be done.

But remember that I may be the next

To come in at the door.

To call you from all your busy work

Forevermore.

As you work, your heart must watch,

For the door is on the latch

In our room.

And it may be the morning

I will come.

---------------

We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted in the late illness and death of our beloved dasughter, Mrs. Birdie Sorenson Kinkade.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sorenson

*Submitter's Note: The poem on my copy of this obituary was very light. I think I have it correct but am making no promises.

Kinkade, Charles A. Kinkade

Source: The Paulding Co., Ohio Obituary File; 8 Mar 1894

Mr. C. A. Kinkade died at his residence one mile east of Grover Hill on Sunday night at 12 o'clock of inflamation [sic–inflammation] of the bowels. Mr. Kinkade was 25 years of age and leaves a wife, 1 son, 1 daughter and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. The deceased was a strictly moral and upright young man, was a kind husband and father and enjoyed the respect of all of his neighbors and friends. He was united in marriage to Miss Laura E. Tucker, eldest daughter of M. S. and T. J. Tucker, of Hedges, in the fall of 1898. The funeral obsequies were held at the Middle Creek B.B.* church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. John Hays, Elder of the Disciple church at Hedges, officiating. At the conclusion of the services at the church a large concourse of relatives and friends followed his remains to their last resting place in the Middle Church cemetery. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Hedges I.O.O.F. lodge.

CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. Laura E. Kinkade and family desire to return their sincere thanks to the members of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Hedges for their kind assistance during the sickness and death of a kind husband and father.

MRS. LAURA E. KINKADE

AND FAMILY

*Submitter’s Note: I am not positive about these initials.

Kinsey, James H. Kinsey
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1894
Again it has pleased the will of Almighty God to visit our community, on the 29^th day of July, 1894, and take from our midst James H. Kinsey. The deceased was born January 7, 1864, and met his sad fate on Sunday evening, July 29, by being struck by lightning. His parents removed from Noble county to Bethel township, this county, in 1853, where the deceased was born and has since resided. He united with the Church of Christ some years ago and has lived a true, faithful and earnest servant in the Master’s service until the voice of Almighty God who doeth all things well, called him from this earth of pain and sorrow to that Heavenly Kingdom above where all is joy and gladness. By his death the wife loses a loving husband, the children a lovable father and the community an affectionate and abiding citizen. He leaves a wife, four children, an aged father, two brothers and one sister besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss, but we can only console ourselves “that our loss is his eternal gain.” His mother and one brother have preceded him to the better land. The bereaved family have [sic] the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. The remains were borne to the Creighton church, where the many friends and relatives paid their last respects to the departed. Interment in Creighton cemetery on Monday at 2 p. m. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ezra Barker.

Resolutions of Respect
Adopted by Martha Washington Lodge No. 499, F. A. & I. U.;
     Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our brother, James H. Kinsey, therefore be it
     Resolved, That by his death this lodge has lost an energetic member and an ardent supporter of its principles, and his family a kind, dutiful and trustworthy husband and father;
     Resolved, That while we deeply mourn his loss and tender our heartfelt sympathies to his wife and children, his aged father, his brothers and sister in their sad bereavement, we submissively bow to the will of the Supreme Creator of the Universe, who doeth all things well. May this be a reminder to the living that in the midst of life we are in the midst of death and are speedily approaching the tomb, and that ere long our bodies will be laid in the silent grave to await the good pleasure of Him who is the resurrection and the life; but may each of us receive consolation from the words of the Gospel which assures us that though we be dead yet shall we live again.
     Resolved, That as a token of love and respect, our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be placed on our minutes, and that a copy be given to the family of our deceased brother and that they be published in the county papers.

Kinsey, James H. Kinsey
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1894
The dark pall of death has surrounded this entire community and settled down upon the once happy, but now sadly bereaved home, of James H. Kinsey, who by the death angel was called from an aged father, who looked to him for support in his declining years, and from a kind and affectionate wife and family, who looked upon him as a tender husband and a kind and affectionate father. On July 29 during a rainstorm while Mr. Kinsey and his father-in-law, Woodman Hines of Sprague, were standing in the door at the residence of the former they were struck by lightning, killing Mr. Kinsey instantly and hurting Mr. Hines badly, but he will probably get over the shock all right. Mr. Kinsey was born and raised in Bethel township near the small village of Sycamore Valley, and was a man of more than ordinary intellect and was a bright and shining light in society and well respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Christian church at Creighton congregation and always had a word of encouragement for his brothers and sisters in Christ when convened together at the house of the Lord. We will miss him there – his vacant seat and low mound is all that is left to point out to the passerby. He leaves a wife and four small children, an aged father, two brothers and one sister to mourn his loss. But we do not mourn as those who have no hope but have full confidence in Jesus who is the resurrection and the life. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Barker and Elder McFadden, and his remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and neighbors and laid to rest in the Creighton cemetery.

     How vain is all beneath the skies!
     How transient every earthly bliss!
     How slender are the fondest ties
     That binds us to a world like this!

     But though earth’s fairest blossoms die
     And all beneath the skies are vain,
     There is a brighter world on high,
     Beyond the reach of toil and pain.
                  J.C. Parsons

Kinsey, James Kinsey
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
The rain storm Sunday afternoon was quite heavy in the neighborhood of Sycamore Valley, and it was accompanied by frequent flashes of lightning and heavy thunder. James Kinsey, a farmer of that neighborhood, his father-in-law, Woodman Hines, and other members of the family, were sitting on the porch of Kinsey’s house during the storm when a bolt of lightning struck Kinsey and Hines who were sitting near together. The lightning ran down Kinsey’s left side tearing open his clothes and ripping off his left shoe; Hines’s right trousers’ leg was torn open and his right shoe torn to pieces. Kinsey was killed almost instantly, but Hines will probably recover.

Kinsey, James Kinsey
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1894
Rev. Ezra Barker preached the funeral discourse of James Kinsey at Creighton Ridge Sunday. Quite a large crowd was present.

Kinsy, Hazel Alviry

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Hazel Alviry Kinsy died at Witten, Monroe county, Ohio, January 25, 1894, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 7 days. She leaves a father, mother, six sisters, and two brothers. Hazel has gone to Heaven. Funeral text: “My beloved is gone down into the garden to gather lillies [sic[.”

Head of flaxen ringlets;

Eyes of heaven’s blue;

Parted mouth – a rosebud—

Pearls just peeping through:

Soft arms, softly twining

Round her neck at eve;-

Little shoes and stockings.

These the dreams ye weave.

J.S.B.

Knight, John L. Knight

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

In Memoriam.

John L. Knight, the subject of this sketch, was born in Monroe county, Ohio. He died of paralysis at his home in St. Marys, W. Va., December 7, 1893, at the age of 46 years.

His health had been gradually failing for about two years until a week before his death when he grew suddenly worse. Everything that physician and loving friends could do proved fruitless; death claimed him for his own. His life for the past twenty years was spent in St. Marys where he filled the offices of clerk of county and circuit courts.

He was well known in the public mind as an able business man and politician, holding to the democratic faith. He was a prime factor in the several societies to which he belonged, viz., I.O.O.F., A.F.& A.M., and G.A.R. But it was in his private life where his magnanimous spirit shone brightest.

He was a friend to all and had everyone for his friend. Those in need never doubted his help, knowing that his hand was ever ready to relieve. His delight seemed to be in giving favors from those to whom he expected no return except good will. This he had in abundance for many times has it been said “he died without an enemy.” He took great interest in the the [sic] church and Sabbath school, having held the office of trustee in the former and secretary in the latter for many years. He was the son of William Knight of Sardis, Ohio.

He leaves a lonely, heart-broken wife, a loving son and daughter who were his all in all. No wish of theirs was left unsatisfied by this tender father. He was one of the “loving links” that bound a family of six children to earth. While his death calls out the full diapason of our sorrow and tenderness we know that

“When we’ve crossed the river’s brink

We shall find each broken link

Some sweet day bye and bye.”

A. SISTER

Koehler, Agnes J. Koehler nee Paith
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
Agnes J. Koehler, wife of Sinclair Koehler of Center township, died June 14, aged 28 years. Mrs. Koehler was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paith. She leaves a husband, five children and many friends to mourn her departure from this life. The remains were interred at the Buchanan church cemetery, Rev. S. Egger conducting the services.

Kuhn, Mr. Kuhn

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Mr. Kuhn, an aged and highly respected citizen of Baresville, died on Friday afternoon after an illness of several months. The interment took place on Sunday afternoon.

Landers, Finley E. Landers
Landers, Louisa
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
Died, July 21, 1894, Finley E., aged 5 years; and, also, on the 22^nd, Louisa, aged 3 years, being the son and daughter of Samuel and Lydia Landers of near Graysville. The cause of their deaths was whooping cough which developed into pneumonia, when Death, that grim monster, claimed them for its victim, and their spirits took their flight to the unknown world. Their little remains were laid to rest in one grave in the Graysville cemetery on the 22^nd to await to voice of Him who said “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” A large concourse of people was at the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Scott of Graysville.

Landers, Two Children of Samuel Landers
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1894
Died, at their home near this place, two children of Samuel Landers. Their remains were borne to their final abode, in the Graysville cemetery, Sunday afternoon.

Long, John Long

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

Mr. John Long, a highly respected citizen of Hope ridge (sic), died Friday, aged about 63 years. He had been sick for over a year. The funeral services were conducted on Sunday by Rev. R. F. Sears, of the M. E. church, of which organization Mr. Long was a member.

Lucas, James Lucas
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1894
     James Lucas, the son of Reson and Rachel Lucas, was born on the 2d day of June, 1833, near Barnesville, Belmont county, Ohio, where his parents resided at that time. The family removed from there and located near Somerton, Belmont county, in the year 1859, where his father died on the 14^th day of December, 1886, and his mother died on the 16^th day of September, 1889. He was happily united in marriage with Mary Jane Lowe, the daughter of David and Hannah Lowe, on the 16^thday of April, 1884, and by this union there were born to them two sons, John E. and James M., aged 8 and 5 years respectively, who with their mother survive the death of the father and husband, which took place at his late residence near Beallsville, Monroe county, on the 12^th day of September, 1894, from the effect of a complication of diseases superinduced by kidney disease. He was 61 years, 3 months and 10 days of age. He was an upright man, a good citizen, kind husband and father. He leaves a companion, a consistent member of the Church of Christ, to mourn the loss. Two brothers and seven sisters survive him, all of whom were at the funeral except two who are living in the west, Amanda D. Read and Matilda A. Lucas.
     His religious convictions being not forgotten, he connected himself with the Methodist church at Somerton in the month of August, 1889, being immersed by Rev. Mr. Petty, the pastor at that time, recognizing the fact that there was a God who was above all and the one only to be adored; hence his humble convictions led him to bow in humble submission to his divine will.
     Interment in the cemetery of the Disciples church at Malaga on the 13^th day of September. Funeral services conducted at the church by Elder D. W. Harkins assisted by Rev. Mr. Moore.

Mann, Mary A. Mann, nee Read
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
     Death of Mrs. Barnett Mann
     After a sickness of but a few days, our loving and lovable sister and friend, Mary A. Mann, nee Read, succumbed to the life-drain of a complication of diseases, and her exhausted energies yielded unresistingly to the summons that called her hence on the morning of Saturday, April 14, 1894, at the home of her son John, in the 81^st year of her age. Mary A. Mann was born in England, February 27, 1813. At the age of 12 years she came to this country with her father’s family. At the age of about 18 years she became a member of the Christian church, in which she lived a consistent member for more than 62 years. In the year 1833 she was married to Mr. Barnett Mann, they having traveled life’s pathway together for more than 60 years. She leaves her husband to mourn her departure, as well as four sons.
     She was laid to rest on Monday, April 16, in the Bush cemetery, by loving hands, amidst wreaths of beautiful flowers, and surrounded by grief stricken friends, to await the coming of the Lord.

Mann, William C. Mann
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 25, 1894
William C. Mann died Saturday, October 20, 1894, at his home one mile north of Malaga, aged about 53 years. His sickness was of short duration and his death sudden and unexpected, he being able to attend to his farm work the Monday preceding. The burial was at the Malaga cemetery. Services were conducted by Elder Lobingier. There were people present from the towns of Barnesville, Somerton, Boston, Beallsville, Jerusalem, Miltonsburg, and Woodsfield. The deceased leaves a widow and four children, one son and three daughters, who are grief stricken beyond description. One of the daughters is very low at this writing; for many hours her life was despaired of.

Matthess, Mrs. Minnie Matthess
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 15, 1894
Mrs. Minnie Matthess died Tuesday at her home near Beallsville. She attended the teachers’ examination at Woodsfield Saturday and having missed the train walked home. The exertion was too severe and she was taken sick and sank rapidly until death ensued. She was a bright young lady and had many friends, who will be grieved to hear of her death.

McCaslin, John McCaslin
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 29, 1894
Mr. John McCaslin, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Green township, died very suddenly Friday morning. Mr. McCaslin has been in poor health for a number of years, but for several days before his death seemed much better than usual.

McConnel, John McConnel
-ewart, John –ewart
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
There were two funerals last week –ged and highly respected men --- the near vicinity ----Mr. John –ewart and Mr. John McConnel. –he former we were not particularly –quainted with but hear him spo—n of as an exemplary citizen, an –rgetic hard-working man; but of ---- latter we can truly say he was ---noblest as well as rarest work ---God ---an honest man. Honest and ---norable in his dealing as well as --- his religion. He had the un---unded confidence of all who came --- contact with him. Sin and ----ocracy were abashed in his pres------ He was ever characterized ----is genial, joyous disposition ----happy, tender nature, and ---ugh dead his blessed memory is – gold chain, fragrant with ----est perfume of love and generous----nding the past with the present ----ver adding new links to run ---gh the future into the bound----sea of eternity. The remains ------h old pioneer was brought to ------E. church where the funderal -----rse was delivered by Rev. Mr. ----------s after which they were laid --------t in Stafford cemetery.

McCormick, Mamie McCormick

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894

Mamie, little daughter of Robbie and Haddie McCormick of Sisterville, died March 6 of scarlet fever, aged 3 years, 9 months and 8 days. The deceased was a neice [sic] of Mrs. James G. Rouse.

McKee, Albert McKee
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
Albert McKee died of pneumonia Sunday evening. He resided at Scott Town, Washington, county.

McPeek, Flora McPeek

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Mrs. Flora McPeek, wife of Charles McPeek, was buried at Liberty chapel Thursday.

McVay, Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McVay
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 8, 1894
We were sorry to hear of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McVay of Bloomfield, Ohio. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of this community.

Mellott, James Mellott
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
              James Mellott died March 3, 1894, in his 68^th year. He was a kind father, a loving husband, a good citizen, and a kind, good neighbor. To know him was to love him. He will be missed in the community in which he lived, but by none so much as by his companion and children, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. He was a member of the East Sunsbury church, having come in under the labors of Rev. J L. Cunningham about two years ago. He spent a great deal of time in reading the Bible; on the evening before he died he read the scriptures for some time. The funeral service was preached March 25^th by Rev. J. L. Cunningham.
              Yet must we part, and parting weep
              What else hath Earth for us in store;
              These farewell pangs, how sharp and deep!
              These farewell words, how sad and sore!

              Yet we shall meet again in peace
              To sing the songs of festal joy,
              Where none shall bid our gladness cease
              And none our fellowship destroy.

              There, hand to hand, firm linked at last,
              And heart to heart, enfolded all,
              We’ll smile upon the troubled past
              And wonder why we wept at all.

Mellott, James Mellott

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894

Sudden Death.

A sad event took place three miles south of Beallsvile on last Saturday evening. James Mellott, a highly esteemed citizen, was sitting in his chair by his own fireside and enjoying himself with his family when he suddenly fell from his chair a dead man. Disease of the heart was the cause of his death. His remains were interred in the East Sunsbury Baptist cemetery. He leaves a widow and three children with numerous grandchildren to mourn their irreparable loss. The death of Mr. Mellott makes the ninth death in the same family within the past seven years—the wife of his youth and mother of his family and seven of their children, all of whom had reached the years of maturity. Mr. Mellott will be sadly missed by his neighbors and those who knew him as well as by his family and friends.

Mellott, James Mellott

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894

James Mellott died at his home near Beallsville last Saturday, aged 69 years. He leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter in his immediate family. He was a member of the East Sunsbury Baptist church and was highly esteemed by all. The funeral services were held on Monday and were conducted by William McDougal.

Milhoan, Infant Daughter
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1894
Death entered the home of H. H. Milhoan of this place and took from them their infant daughter, who has been poorly for some time. On Thursday evening it quietly succumbed and calmly entered the heavenly portals, unto the One who has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me.”

Milhoan, Samuel C. Milhoan
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
     Adopted by Graysville Council, No. 205 Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our brother, Samuel C. Milhoan, therefore be it
     Resolved, That by his death this council has lost an energetic member and an ardent supporter of its principles, and his family a kind, dutiful and trustworthy husband and father:
     Resolved, That while we deeply mourn his loss and tender our heartfelt sympathies to his wife and children in their sad bereavement, we submissively bow to the will of the Supreme Grand Councillor of the Universe, who doeth all things well. May this be a reminder to the living that in the midst of life we are in death and are speedily approaching the tomb, and that ere long our bodies will be laid in the silent grave to await the good pleasure of Him who is the resurrection and the life; but may each of us receive consolation from the words of the Gospel which assures us that though we be dead yet shall we live again;
     Resolved, That as a proper token of respect, our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be placed on our minutes, also that a copy be given to the family of our deceased brother, and that they be published in THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY and Monroe Gazette,
      Farewell, dear brother, earth no more.
      Here claims thy presence or thy trust.
     Thy fleeting pilgrimage is o’er.
     And here we place thy crumbling dust.

     Thy manly form no more we’ll see.
     ‘Tis Heaven’s decree, its laws are just;
     Death claims its victim, thus ‘twill be
     Earth’s giv’n to earth and dust to dust.

     And yet, bright faith lights up the tomb
     And bids us place in God our trust
     Hope from above dispels the gloom
     While here we place thy mould’ring dust.

Milhoan, Samuel C. Milhoan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, May 3, 1894
Samuel C. Milhoan, the well known hotel-keeper of Graysville, died last Sunday morning. The cause of his death was pneumonia, which turned into quick consumption. He leaves a wife and family.

Milhorn, Samuel Milhorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
Several Junior men of this place attended the funeral of Mr. Samuel Milhorn at Graysville last Monday. His death was very sad news to this community.

Miller, A. P. Miller

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Miss Bert Jones received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death the previous evening of A. P. Miller. Mr. Miller is well known throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania as the agent of the Central Ohio Paper Company of Columbus. He was stationed at Woodsfield at one time as the agent of an insurance company, his family then residing at Belmont, Ohio. The funeral took place Wednesday. The cause of his death was la grippe.

Mitchell, Lucy Martha Mitchell
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Mrs. Lucy Martha Mitchell was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1825; died September 1, 1894, aged 69 years. Her maiden name was Kirkbride. She was one of a large and influential family, of which four sisters and one brother are still living: Mrs. Dr. James Smith of Woodsfield, Mrs. Isaac Booth of Bellaire, Mrs. Dr. Martin of Caldwell, Mrs. R. H. Whiting of Peoria, Ill., and John M. Kirkbride, McPherson, Kan. She was married to James Mitchell October 19, 1848. Her husband died in 1862. She had but one child, James K. Mitchell, now of Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Mitchell was one of the early members of the church of Christ in Woodsfield. Hearing Wesley Lamping’s earnest presentations of the claims of Christ she responded to the invitation of the gospel and was baptized by that consecrated preacher of the Word August 2, 1845. Being identified with the church in its early history, she shared its arduous labors and sacrifices for nearly half a century and was seldom absent from the Lord’s house and the Lord’s table. “A kind neighbor, an affectionate mother and sister,” is the testimany [sic] of those who knew her best. Her long christian life developed rich experiences in the service of Christ, and in “good old age she is gathered to her fathers in peace.” A beautiful tribute of flowers adorned the rich casket and a large concourse of people followed her to the grave. Elder R. G. White, pastor of the church of Christ at Bellaire, conducted the impressive services, assisted by Rev. R. F. Sears of the M. E. church. The memory of our christian dead is sacred and the glorious hope of a reunion of hearts beyond the grave is of priceless value.
A Friend.

Mitchell, Lucy Mitchell
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Mr. James K. Mitchell of Galesburg, Ills., arrived in Woodsfield Saturday evening, called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. Lucy Mitchell.

Moberly, “little girl” Moberly

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

A little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Moberly died February 11, aged about three years. She was laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery February 13.

Monroe, Viola Monroe, nee Pope

Source: 1894 OBITUARIES TAKEN FROM THE SHELBY DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER [Shelby County, Indiana];* 27 Dec 1894

NAME Viola Monroe

AGE 27 years & 11 months

DIED Sunday, December 23, 1894, Maplewood

wife of Sherman Monroe

BURIED Lewis Creek Baptist Church.

*Submitter's Note: This typed page found in the Shelbyville, Indiana, genealogy library listed the deaths of 9 people published on Dec. 27 with the same format for each.

Mooney, Abigail Mooney
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Col. S. L. Mooney and Mr. E. W. Armstrong were at Delaware Monday attending the funeral of Mrs. Abigail Mooney, mother of Colonel Mooney.

Moore, Dyson Moore
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Dyson Moore of Whigville, Noble county, committed suicide by shooting himself Wednesday of last week. He was 76 years of age, and gave as his reason for doing the rash act that he was old and could not live much longer and he wanted to die.

Moore, Infant Moore
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
An infant child of Thomas Moore died last Wednesday, and was buried Frieday in the Mooseridge cemetery.

Morris, Baby Girl Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 8, 1894

Our friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Morris, formerly of Monroe county, had their darling baby girl laid away to rest on February 5. Theirs was a sad bereavement, she being their only daughter and the pet of the household. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire neighborhood. The little child was stricken with whooping cough and lung fever and lingered for days at the point of death, suffering untold agony until released from her pain, and her angel spirit fled to dwell with Jesus. Her age was one year and about five months.

Morris, John D. Morris
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
John D. Morris died November 15, 1894, at St. Clairsville Junction, Belmont county, Ohio. The deceased was born near Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio, August 10, 1844, and was 50 years, 3 months and 5 days old. He was buried at Stumptown, Belmont county, Ohio, November 18, 1894. Funeral services were held by Rev. Lee Evans of the M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member. He was married to Sarah Okey about 25 years ago. He was a devoted husband, a kind father and an excellent neighbor. He was beloved by all his neighbors and friends. He leaves a bereaved wife, two sons, one daughter and one sister to mourn his loss.
Though our tears fell thick add fast,
And our hearts with grief are riven;
We would not call him back to earth,
But meet him there in heaven.
I. Sulsberger

Morris, Miss Rose Morris
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1894
Miss Rose Morris, a daughter of Westley Morris, of Beallsville, Ohio, who has been living at Farmer City, Illinois, died of typhoid malaria, and the remains were sent home and were taken to Beallsville on the B.Z. & C. railroad in charge of John Steele, the girl’s grandfather. –Bellaire Tribune

Morris, Mother of Andrew Morris
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
Mr. Andrew Morris and family attended the funeral of his mother at Beallsville last Saturday and returned home Sunday.

Morrison, W. P. Morrison
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 15, 1894
     We are called upon to chronicle the death of a highly respected and influential citizen. W. P. Morrison was born June 29, 1829, in Lewis county, W. Va., on a stream called Litttle [sic] Skin creek. He came to Mt. Ephraim, Noble county, Ohio, in 1851, where he resided for about 20 years. He then removed to near Sycamore Valley, Monroe county, Ohio, near the place where he died. His death occurred at 12:30 o’clock a. m. November 4, 1894, caused by complicated heart trouble, the result of an attack of la grippe about four years ago. He was confined to his bed about four weeks.
     He was twice married; first to Mary Johnson in 1852, and by this marriage there were five children – Mrs. Jessie Shafer and Mr. H. H. Morrison of Monroe county, Ohio; Mrs. John Lindemood of Gallia county, Ohio; Mrs. Addison Hamilton of West Virginia, and Mary Eve, who died at the age of two years. His first wife died in 1863. His second marriage occurred in 1864 with Elizabeth Groves, and by this marriage one child was born – Hiram E., who died before he was a year old.
     During his younger days Mr. Morrison followed the professions of teaching and law. He afterward engaged in merchandise and then in farming.
     He united with the Christian church about 16 years ago and has always been a consistent and influential member, always ready and willing to support any movement for the benefit of the church. During his last illness he was patient and kind to those around him and expressed no fears of death. He never wandered in his mind but once and that was when he said, “Isn’t that nice music; I hear them singing and playing the organ.”
     By request his remains were laid to rest in the Creighton Ridge cemetery November 5, services conducted by Elder Mc Fadden. His many friends showed their respect by decorating the church most beautifully. His grave was lined with white and strewn with flowers, beautiful tributes to him who had been their elder and leader in the church for many years and who always loved the good and beautiful.
     The relatives of the deceased desire to tender their thanks to the friends who waited upon him during his illness; also to those who decorated the church and grave, and the community in general for respect shown at his funeral.

Morrison, W. P. Morrison
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 8, 1894
W. P. Morrison of Creighton ridge died Sunday last of heart disease. He was one of the leading men of Bethel township and respected by those who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children.

Morrow, Letitia Morrow nee Adams

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Memorial.

Mrs. Letitia Morrow (nee Adams) was born in Wheeling in 1829. Her parents removed near Clarington in 1840. In 1866 she was united maritally (sic) with John Morrow. Soon thereafter, under a high sense of moral obligation, she identified herself with the Presbyterian church of New Castle. In church and social relations her life has been a benediction. Many are ready “to rise and call her blessed.” Little ministries of kindness and good will from her hands brought cheer and comfort to those in need of sympathy and help. The later years of her life were spent in Sardis, Ohio. The last year she became the victim of consumption. All medical means were unavailing. On the 25^th of December her christian life was ended and her spirit took its flight to God. Her remains rest in the Sykes cemetery till God shall bid them rise. Mary.

Morrow, Mrs. John Morrow
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
Rev. Dr. R. T. Armstrong of Woodsfield will preach the funeral sermon of Mrs. John Morrow at the Ambler church, Salem township, on Sunday, July 1.

Morrow, Mrs. John Morrow

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Mrs. John Morrow died on the morning of the 25^th and was buried at Sykes cemetery on the 27^th. She leaves a lonely companion who has the sympathy of many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Morrow was a noble woman, a good neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed in the town as well as in her own home but she has gone where none ever say, “I am sick,” where there are no pangs of death. May the heart of her companion be comforted in the hope of a reunion ere long.

Morton, Mrs. B. Morton
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 29, 1894
Word was received last week of the death of Mrs. B. Morton, wife of a former prominent citizen of this place. Her death was sudden. No particulars were received.

Moser, Miss Lydia Moser
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 6, 1894
Miss Lydia Moser, an estimable young lady of near Baresville, died last Saturday night of typhoid fever. She was interred at Mt. Zion cemetery, to which place her remains were followed by a large concourse of friends and bereaved relatives. Services were conducted by Rev. J. J. B-dmer.

Muhleman, Henry R. Muhleman
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1894
Our people were much surprised last Thursday to hear of the sudden death of Henry R. Muhleman, which occurred at his home in Bellaire from something like cholera morbus. He had been sick only a day or two. Mr. Muhleman was well known throughout Monroe county, having removed to Bellaire from here less than a year ago. He was auditor of Monroe county for two terms, and was deputy auditor for one year under the present incumbent of that office, Mr. Wood. Before coming to Woodsfield he had lived in Salem and Ohio townships. Since his removal to Bellaire he has held a good position in the Crystal Glass works. He leaves a wife and seven children, who have the sincere sympathy of many friends. The funeral took place Friday at Buckhill Bottom, this county.

Mulbough, Mary Mulbough

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Miss Mary Mulbough, the young lady whose illness has been noted from time to time, died Monday morning. Her friends were greatly shocked, for although she was quite poorly, she still sat up and talked cheerfully to her many friends. Next week we will give particulars as we have not time to learn them now. She was a most estimable colored girl and a general favorite. Every one [sic] extends sympathy.

Munlix, Robert Munlix

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Robert Munlix, who lived near Flint’s Mills, Washington county, died last week and was buried at Liberty church near Lebanon. James Barnes preached the funeral sermon.

Myers, Davidson Myers
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1894
Davidson Myers, son of Andrew Myers of Lebanon, was buried at Harriettsville Thursday.

Myers, Joseph Myers
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
Our readers will remember the murder of ex Sheriff Joseph Myers out in Missouri, several months ago, an account of which was published in this paper at the time. Last week at Sedalia the case of the State of Missouri against Joseph Myers, jr., charged with murder in the first degree for the killing of his father, was brought to a sudden termination by the prisoner entering a plea of guilty to murder in the second degree. Ex Sheriff Myers is well remembered by many of the people of Monroe county; he lived in Green township and owned the farm now owned by I. McCurdy and Robert King.

Neisz, Elmer John Neisz
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
              On Friday, February 23, Elmer John, son of Henry and Magdalena Neisz, aged 1 year, 6 month and 18 days. Interment at the German M. E. cemetery Sunday, February 25, Rev. J.R. Mueller officiating.
              Through all his pains at times he smiled.
              A smile of heavenly birth,
              And when the angels called him home,
              He smiled farewell to earth.

              Though cast down, we’re not forsaken;
              Though afflicted, not alone,
              Thou hast given and Thou hast taken,
              Blessed Lord, Thy will be done.
                                                          MRS. JOHN HINES.

Noble, Mary Noble
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Mrs. Mary Nobel of Wheeling fell down steps leading to the cellar of her residence and received injuries resulting in her death in less than an hour.

Ogg, Mrs. Ogg

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 8, 1894

Mrs. Ogg died Sunday morning February 4 at 8 o’clock a.m. Interment in the Swazey cemetery Monday.

Okey, Mary J. Okey

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

Mary J. Okey, widow of the late John W. Okey, of the supreme court of Ohio, died in Columbus January 13 in her 69^th year. She was born in St. Clairsville and was married to Judge Okey in 1849. She was the mother of four children. A few years since she united with the Catholic church.

Parks, Katie Parks
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
Katie Parks, aged three years, an inmate of the children’s home, died Saturday last from pneumonia. The remains were interred in the Woodsfield cemetery Sunday, Rev. R. F. Sears conducting the services.

Pasco, Letetia Pasco
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1894
Died, at her home, Miss Letetia Pasco, daughter of William and Sarah Pasco on May 30, after an illness of several months of consumption. Interment in the Goudy cemetery.

Pasco, Letitia Pasco
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1894
Died of consumption, May 30, 1894, Letitia, daughter of William and Sarah Pasco, aged 19 years, 7 months, 16 days. Death, the dread enemy of life, has visited our family again and taken from our midst one more, whom we all loved with a kind and tender affection. Letitia was a young lady respected by all who knew her. After weeks of patient and intense suffering death at least relieved her. A few short months ago she was a picture of health and life. Before she expired she called the family to the bedside and bade them all good-bye, and asked them to meet her in Heaven. She joined the Christian church when quite young and lived a good christian life, always attending church until sickness prevented her from leaving her room. The bereaved and stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Her remains were removed to the Goudy cemetery to her last resting place to await the coming of the angels.

Penn, Mr. C. P. Penn
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 1, 1894
Mr. C. P. Penn of Graysville died Saturday morning of congestion of the bowels. The funeral took place Sunday at Connors, attended by a large concourse of people. Mr. Penn is survived by a wife and several children.

Penn, Mr. C. P. Penn
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 1, 1894
On Saturday morning, October 26, occurred the death of Mr. C. P. Penn of Graysville. Mr. Penn was 63 years of age. He was a devout and willing worker for the cause of Christ, having united with the M.P. church of Graysville years ago. From that time he was ever found at his post in all religious work, and is now called home to receive the reward of the just. The remains of the deceased were taken to the Connor ridge cemetery for interment. Eloquent and very appropriate services were held in the church by Rev. Mr. Scott. After the sermon the body was borne to its last resting place on earth and buried under orders of the G.A.R. of which he was an active member.
“No more shall he awake to the bugle,
His work it is finished below,
He has marched to his last field of battle,
And has conquered his last deadly foe.”
W.C.

Pennell, Mrs. William Pennell
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
Mrs. William Pennell of this township, died last Friday evening, the 23d inst, of pneumonia after a short illness. Mrs. Pennell was a highly respected and religious woman and her many friends will regret to learn of her death.

Pittman, Mrs. Pittman
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1894
Mrs. Pittman, widow of Theodore Pittman, of Sunsbury township, died June 27, aged 79 years. The funeral took place on the 28^th at the East Sunsbury Church.

Poehlman, Caroline E. C. Poehlman

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894

Miss Caroline E. C. Poehlman died at the residence of her father, John Poehlman, one mile south of town, last Saturday from typhoid fever. She lacked only a few days of being seventeen years old. Her remains were laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery on Monday. Rev. S. Egger conducted the services.

Poehlman, Miss Poehlman
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894
We note with sadness the death of Miss Poehlman, a fine young lady about 17 years of age, who two weeks ago bade fare for many years. We learn by this sad affliction that the strong young man or lady just in the bloom of youth is apt to be called to try the unchangeable laws of eternity. Our prayer is that all the young people may take warning, and prepare to meet with their innumerable multitude of friends that are safely housed in that clime where sickness and bereavements can not come. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends at this place.

Polen, Mrs. George Polen

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 1, 1894

Mrs. George Polen died suddenly on Saturday at 8 p.m. from neuralgia of the stomach. She was one of the most highly respected ladies of our little village of Mechanicsburg. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her unexpected death.

Polen, Sarah Polen nee Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 15, 1894

Sarah Polen, wife of George W. Polen of Mechanicsburg, Monroe county, Ohio, died January 27, after a brief illness of three days. The deceased was a daughter of Vincent and Margaret Baker of near Antioch, was born in Wayne township, Monroe county, Ohio, December 25, 1835, being 58 years, 1 month, and 2 days old at the time of her death. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom still survive her, six sons and one daughter. She united with the church of Christ at the age of sixteen and lived the life of a consistent member till the time of her death when she said, “I am ready to go.” What a consolation to the bereaved husband, children, aged parents, brothers and sisters! This is the first death that has occurred in the family of Vincent and Margaret Baker since January 16, 1865, when they buried Mary Elizabeth, their youngest child. The seven children of the Baker family, viz., Sarah Polen, James M., John M., Henry J., Margaret E., Vincent M. and George W. Baker, who have met each year on September 26, to celebrate the wedding of father and mother, and among whom the angel of death has not visited for so long a period, are now mourning the death of our dear sister Sarah, the oldest of the family, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we are consoled by the thought, “That if this earthly house, this tabernacle of clay be dissolved, she has a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.”

Sister, thou [sic] hast left us,

Thou wast always kind and true:

God, thou hast bereft us,

Thou mad’st at our number few.

We hope again to meet thee,

When our life’s journey close;

Across the river, we’ll greet thee,

After death our last repose.

Thy smiles shall be remembered,

Thy words of comfort too;

Thy kindness be remembered,

‘Til our pilgrimage is through.

G.W. Baker

Pool, George Pool

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Another parent takes his flight,

From earthly gloom to heavenly light,

From world’s below to world’s above,

Where all is joy and peace and love.

Again it has pleased the will of the Almighty God to visit our community, on the 10^th day of February, 1894, and take from our midst Mr. George Pool, aged about 47 years. The subject of the sketch was born in Monroe county and lived the greater part of his life therein. He united with the M. E. church some 20 odd years ago, and lived a true, faithful and earnest servant in the Master’s service, until the voice of Almighty God, who doeth all things well, called him from this earth of pain and sorrow to that Heavenly Kingdom above, where all is joy and gladness. By the death of the above mentioned person the wife loses a loving husband, the children a lovable father and the community an affectionate and abiding citizen. He leaves a wife, six children – four boys and two girls, one sister, two half-sisters, two grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss; but we can only console ourselves with the thought “that our loss is his eternal gain.” The bereaved family have [sic] the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. The remains were borne to Grandview school house, where the many friends and relatives paid their last respects of the departed. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bishop. Interment in Grandview cemetery on Sunday at 10 a. m.

Farewell, dear wife, and children all,

From you a father God hath called;

Weep not for me for it is vain,

To call me to your sight again.

He was true, good, kind and gentle,

Loved by all who knew him best;

But he now has gone and left us,

Entered into that haven of rest.

But again we’ll meet our father

Whom we never ceased to love;

Meet him where there’ll be no parting,

In those brighter realms above.

Earthly home, Adieu, Adieu

Earthly friends, farewell to you;

Softly breathe your last goodbye,

Angels call me, let me die.

Hallelujah, they have come,

Hallelujah, I’m most home;

Friends and loved ones weep no more,

Meet me on the other shore. W.F.

Clarington Independent please copy.

Pool, Julia Pool, nee Latta

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Mrs. Julia Pool, an aged resident of Woodsfield, died Saturday, February 17, 1894. She was born in Pennsylvania, near Huntington, in 1817. She was at the time of her death seventy-six years, five months and nine days old. She had been an invavid [sic] for a number of years. Miss Pool had been a member of the M.E. church for a great many years.

“One less at home!

The charmed circle broken – a dear face

Missed day by day from its usual place,

But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace,

One more in heaven!”

“One less on earth!

Its pain, its sorrow, its toil to share,

One less the pilgrims daily comes to bear,

One more the crown of the blessed to wear,

At home in heaven!”

Powell, “Grandmother” Powell

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

“Grandmother” Powell, residing near Hartshorn church, died Monday evening, aged 87 years. She was a lady well known over that region. The funeral took place Wednesday at Connor’s cemetery.

Pratt, Sarah M. Pratt
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Died – Sarah M. Pratt, wife of Elmer Pratt of Bellaire, and daughter of George and Lydia Huffman, aged 32 years, 6 months, 4 days. She died at the home of James Barker of Jackson Township, August 30, and was interred in the West Union cemetery August 21. Sister Pratt was the mother of two children, a boy and a girl. She has long been a victim of that dread disease consumption, but perfectly resigned she patiently waited for the summons to come that would call her from her sufferings to the “rest that remains for the people of God.” She leaves a father and mother, brothers and sisters, a husband and two children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her premature death. She was a kind obedient daughter, a loving wife, never once forgetting her plighted faith to the companion of her bosom; she was a kind and attentive mother, a true christian and a zealous worker in the cause of Christ. She was loved by all who knew her and it seemed that those who knew her best loved her most. A noble record was hers and I would say to sorrowing ones, “dry your tears; weep not for Sarah; she has gone to her rest in peace with God and mankind; she has gone, but not lost.” The funeral services were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. Mr. Ward of Antioch. I spoke to a large audience from Psalms 30:5. May Heaven’s blessings be with the bereaved companion and God’s watchful care and protection be over the motherless children.
D. W. Harkins

Rable, John Rable
Hook, Mrs. Charles Hook
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
A very sad accident is reported from the neighborhood of New Martinsville, W.Va. John Rable, his daughter, Mrs. Charles Hook of Bellaire, and her little girl four years old, were driving a pair of spirited colts last Friday. The team frightened and ran off, breaking up the spring wagon and throwing the occupants out. Mr. Rable’s neck was broken; Mrs. Hook was badly bruised about the head and her arm was fractured, from which injuries she died on Saturday evening; the child was also seriously hurt and is not expected to live. The father and daughter were buried together on Sunday. Many people in Ohio Township, this county, were well acquainted with the victims of this unfortunate affair.

Read, Harriett Read
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Driggs, Mr. Milton McKelvey, Miss Bessie Driggs, Mr. William Pierson, Miss Nan Read and Mr. Buz Pierson of Bellaire, and Judge J. B. Driggs and daughters, Miss Lucy and Gussie, of Bridgeport, and Mr. John H. Read and Mr. Charles Lynch of Wheeling, were in Woodsfield Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. Harriett Read.

Read, Harriett Read, nee Mann
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
The death of Mrs. Harriett Read, nee Mann, widow of William Read, occurred at her home in Woodsfield Sunday evening, June 17. Mrs. Read was in her 75^th year, was married when about 19 years of age to William Read, who was so well and favorably known to all our people. During her last sickness Mrs. Read was surrounded by her children who administered with loving solicitation and care to all her wants as far as it was possible for kind hearts and willing hands to do. Mrs. Read was a consistent member of the Christian church for nearly forty years, and to her Christian character and kindness and goodness of heart, many can testify. On Tuesday, June 19, she was laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery beside the friends that had preceded her, embalmed as it were, with wreaths of beautiful and fragrant flowers, there to await the resurrection morn. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. R. T. Armstrong and Rev. R.F. Sears. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends throughout the county and many from a distance.

Reed, William M. Reed
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
William M. Reed, brother of Dr. J. Reed of Beallsville, died at Barnesville Wednesday of last week of nervous prostration. He was brought to Barnesville in a dying condition from Dayton last week.

Reinherr, Margaret Reinherr
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1894
Miss Margaret Reinherr, sister of Jacob Reinherr of Woodsfield, died at her home in Pittsburg Saturday, from dropsy of the heart. The remains were taken to New Matamoras and buried at that place on Tuesday. She was aged 47 years. Mr. Reinherr and son William went to Pittsburg and accompanied the remains to their last resting place.

Richner, Lizzie Richner (nee Willis)

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

It is with sadness we note the death of Lizzie, the wife of S.W. Richner. She was the youngest daughter of Daniel and Anna Willis. But we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. She has a brother and three sisters that have been waiting to greet her on the other shore. She died in the full triumph of faith, trusting in the saving blood of Jesus, the One who doeth all things well. She died February 6, 1894, leaving a husband and two little boys, besides many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Her remains were laid to rest in the Goudy cemetery, there to await the time when the first trump shall sound.

Why should our tears in sorrow flow

When God recalls his own,

And bids her leave a world of woe,

For an immortal crown?

Is not e’en death again to her

Whose life to God was given?

Gladly to earth her eyes she closed,

To open them in heaven.

Her toils are past, her work is done,

And she is fully blest;

She fought the fight, the victory won,

And entered into rest.

Then let our sorrows cease to flow;

God has recalled his own;

But let our hearts, in every woe,

Still say, “Thy will be done.”

A. SISTER

Robinson, Philip W.
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
     Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call from our midst our worthy friend and brother, Philip W. Robinson; and
    Whereas, it is our duty to make public our sympathy and regret of the loss of so highly an esteemed brother,
     Resolved, that we, the brothers of Lewisville lodge, tender our heartfelt sympathy to the family of the bereaved; and

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of the county newspapers for publication and also a copy to the family of the bereaved.
L. P. Diehl
W. H. Distler
C. A. Baker
Committee
Lewisville, July 30, 1894

Robinson, Philip Weber Robinson
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1894
Philip Weber Robinson was born November 8, 1864, and died July 20, 1894, aged 29 years, 8 months, 12 days. For a number of years the deceased had been afflicted with consumption, also throat and lung trouble. He loved life, but said he was willing to die. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church at New Castle for more than three years, and said just before his death that he had abiding faith in Christ. Death to the righteous is a happy release from a world of tears to a world of bliss. Three brothers and one sister preceded Philip to the land of rest; and father, mother, four sisters and two brothers still survive. The deceased taught school a number of years, and recently graduated from the department of pharmacy of Scio college. He was a moral young man and will be greatly missed. Many express their sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. He was laid to rest in the New Castle cemetery July 21, the funeral services being conducted by the writer. P.U. Hawkins

Rodney, J. W. Rodney
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
Dr. Shaw and wife were called to Newcomerstown last Friday by a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Shaw’s father, Mr. J. W. Rodney. Dr. Shaw returned to Woodsfield Tuesday. Mrs. Shaw will remain for several days yet at her former home.

Rose, William Rose
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
William Rose, for many years a resident of Woodsfield, died at his home at Riverside, Iowa, May 10. He was born in Rumbach, Pfalz Bearne, Germany, in 1831. In 1835 his parents removed to this country and located in Summit township, this county. In 1856 Mr. Rose married Miss M. E. Lang, daughter of M. Lang. In 1870 they removed to Iowa where they have since made their home.

Rowles, Angeline Rowles nee Paine

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Angeline, wife of Benjamin Rowles and daughter of T. and S. Paine, was born August 19, 1836; died February 18, 1894, aged 57 years, and 6 months. She was married to Benjamin Rowles June 12, 1859. She was connected with the Baptist church in the year 1857, received and baptized by Rev. Mr. Cake. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, was loved by all who knew her. Her last words were “Glory, glory, hallelujah!” The dear Saviour, who had led her through life, was ready to take her home. She leaves a husband, five daughters, one son, with many friends, to mourn their loss.

Sleep on, loved one, none disturb you;

Sleep till Jesus bids you rise.

Then with all God’s ransomed people

We will meet you in the skies. J. E.

Rutter, Mrs. Rutter
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1894
The family of Louis Nisperly has been having a serious time in regard to sickness. About three weeks ago ten in the same house had the mumps, and when they were recovering eleven of them took the measles. Mrs. Nisperly also had an attack of lung fever. But the saddest of all was in regard to Mrs. Rutter, Mrs. Nisperly’s mother. She seemed to be in her usual health on Saturday morning when she arose and ate a hearty breakfast. Shortly afterwards she took sick, and before a physician could arrive she was dead. Heart disease was the cause.

Sample, Lewis Sample
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1894
Died on Thursday, of typhoid fever, Lewis Sample aged about 30 years. He leaves a wife and five children.

Schell, Daniel Schell
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1894
Mr. Daniel Schell, well known in this county, died at his home near Courtland, Nebraska, about two weeks ago.

Schell, Magdalina Schell, (nee Diehl)

[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. March 1, 1894]
Magdalina Diehl Schell died February 9, 1894, at the home of Jacob Christman, was born February 15, 1804, in Elsas, France, near Steinbach. She married W. L. Shell who died in 1878, at age of 83 years. She came to the US in 1833, and lived four years in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, also lived a number of years on Wills Creek and later lived on a farm between Miltonsburg and Woodsfield. After her husband’s death she lived a few years with her daughter in Washington County, Ohio, then the rest of her life near Lewisville. They had six children - - one son and one daughter survive: A son, Jacob Shell, lives in the west, a daughter Rosan Shell Faubel lives in Washington County, Ohio, two brothers, Christian and Peter Diehl, 21 grandchildren, a niece, Terrasia Hill lives in Washington County, Ohio. Her burial was made in Lutheran cemetery near

Miltonsburg.

Schoffer, Frederick Schoffer
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
Mr. and Mrs. William Faggert were summoned to attend the funeral of their grandfather, Mr. Frederick Schoffer, at Hannibal yesterday.

Scott, Dr. Charles A. Scott
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 29, 1894
Dr. Charles A. Scott died at Monongahela City, Pa., Sunday of last week from typhoid fever. He was a brother of Mrs. W. T. Moose of this township.

Scott, Jane Scott nee Kelly

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Mrs. Jane Scott was born in Randolph county, Va., January 22, 1827, and died December 25, 1893, age 63 years, 11 months and 3 days. She moved at the age of 7 years with her parents, Isaac and Lucinda Kelly, to Monroe county, Ohio, where she lived and died near Brister. On the 28^th of March, 1844, she was married to John Scott. To this union was born two children, a son and daughter. The son (Isaac) died 10 years ago, the 8^th of October last; the daughter and husband still survive her. It can be truthfully said of this good mother and kind companion that she was industrious and possessed with a submissive spirit. On Wednesday, December 20, at 6 p. m. she had a paralytic stroke (being the third one), from which she did not recover, and lingered in a comatose state until called from labor to reward.

Weep not, mourn not, do not cry!

I am with my Savior on high.

Mrs. Scott was converted at the age of 14 years and joined the M.E. church, to which she belonged all her life, being a kind, generous, christian, ever ready to work for the Master. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Shafer. He first announced the hymn “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,” after which was preached a very interesting and impressive discourse from Numbers 23^rd chapter and a part of the 10^th verse. “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.”

Shudder not to pass the stream;

Venture all thy care on Him,-

Him, whose dying love and power

Stilled its tossings, hushed its roar.

Safe is the expanded wave,

Gentle as the summer’s eve;

Not one object of his care

Ever suffered shipwreck there.

See the heaven full in view;

Love divine shall bear thee through;

Trust to that propitious gale;

Weigh thine anchor, spread thy sail.

Saints in glory, perfect made,

Wait thy passage through the shade;

Ardent for thy coming o’er.

See, they throng the blissful shore.

R.S.S.

Scott, Mrs. John Scott

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Card of Thanks

I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindness during my wife’s sickness and burial.

John Scott [See Jane Scott nee Kelly obit below.]

Seal, Mintie Seal
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1894
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who were so kind to us, during the illness and death of our beloved daughter Mintie.
Richard Seal and Wife.

Seal, Miss Mintie Seal
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1894
In Memory of Miss Mintie Seal.
A rustle of the angel’s wings, a beckon of his hand, and Mintie’s pure spirit was suddenly freed, and taken to that beautiful home which the Savior went to prepare for her. She has left behind father and mother, four brothers and a host of friends who fondly loved her. The home is lonely now, for Mintie is no more. Never again will the patter of her feet be heard in the earth home, but we will hear them on the gold paved streets of the city of God. Father and mother will often listen for the sound of her well-known voice, and weep at the thought we are left alone. But do not think of Mintie as dead; she is not lost but gone before. She has only crossed the river, and is waiting on the other shore, with the other loved ones beckoning for us to come. We can not help but weep, when we think she could not stay with us, but we weep not as those that have no hope, for she often expressed herself as ready and willing to go whenever the Savior would call her. During her last illness, which was only a few days, she sang “There’s a land that is fairer than day,” with the refrain “In the sweet bye and bye, we shall meet on that beautiful shore,” and shortly passed away. She united with the Baptist church at the age of 20, and always lived a consistent christian life, until she fell asleep in Jesus, September 29, 1894, at the age of 25 years. She attended the Christian church and Sunday school, it being more convenient than her own church, and was a member of class No. 6, in the Sunday school. But her place is now vacant forever, but we will ever cherish her memory. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Darby of the M. E. church, assisted by Elder Roberts of the Christian church, in the presence of a very large and sympathizing audience, after which her classmates conveyed away to the beautiful village cemetery, near by, all that remained of sister Minnie, and there laid at rest to await the summons from on high, to occupy her heavenly home in the paradise of God, in that – “Sweet Bye and Bye.”
Gone to the grave is our classmate,
Gone with a youthful bloom!
Lowly we bend, classmate and friend,
Passing away to the tomb.

Oft we have mingled together,
Sometimes in prayer and song,
Now when we meet Mintie we greet,
Never again in our throng.

Sweetly thy form is sleeping,
In the cold and silent grave,
Sad though we be, fondly will we,
Cherish the name of the dead.

Never again shall thy storm beaten breast,
Sigh, deeply sigh, for the sweet land of rest,
Gone to the Savior’s bright mansion above,
Rest, ever rest, in the light of his love.

Classmate Mintie, thy journey is o’er,
Rest, sweetly rest, on the beautiful shore.
Danger, and trouble, shall harm thee no more,
Rest, sweetly rest, on the evergreen shore.
Teacher and classmates.

Seals, Miss Minnie Seals

Davis, Miss Davis
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Death still hovers about our town [Beallsville] like a cloud. During the past week two young ladies have been called away from their loved ones – a Miss Davis and Miss Minnie Seals. The funeral sermon of Miss Seals was preached by Rev. W. Darby.

Shell, Magdalina Shell nee Diehl

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

The death of Mrs. Magdalina Shell occurred the 9^th inst. She was born the 15^th of February, 1804, in Elsass near Steinbach. Her maiden name was Diehl. In 1822 she married W. L. Shell, who died in 1878 at the age of 83 years. In 1833 she came to this country, lived four years in Pittsburg, Pa.; then a number of years on Wills Creek, and later on a farm between Miltonsburg and Woodsfield. She was the mother of six children, but only one son and one daughter are yet living. After the death of her husband she lived some years with her daughter in Washington county, O., and the remainder of her life she spent with relatives and friends near Lewisville. She died in the house of Jacob Christman. She was a constant member of the Lutheran church. She was never sick in all her life until her death. She leaves a son Jacob who lives in the west, a daughter Rosan Faubel who lives in Washington county, Ohio, two brothers Christ. and Peter Diehl, twenty-one grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Her daughter Rosan Faubel and her neice [sic] Terrasia Hill of Washington county, O., attended her funeral, which took placee [sic] Tuesday, the 12^th inst. in the Lutheran cemetery at Miltonsburg. Services conducted by Rev. S. Egger.

Sheridan, Thomas Sheridan
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
Thomas Sheridan of Sistersville was drowned Monday in the Ohio river at Parkersburg.

Sloan, Charles Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
Charles Sloan died at his home in Toronto, Ohio, October 21, 1894, aged 20 years, 10 months, and 14 days. He was born in Antioch, Monroe county, in 1873, and spent nearly all his life in Monroe county until about two years ago when he removed to Toronto and engaged in the grocery business. He died of that dread disease consumption after an illness of four months. He was a consistent member of the Christian church at Toronto. He was fully aware of his approaching death and so informed his loved ones some weeks before, when he called them to his bedside and told them he was going to leave them; that his way was clear and he feared nothing, and his soul would rest safely in Heaven, and said to tell all his distant friends good-bye; that he was going to a better land and hoped to meet us all there some day. Just ten months ago poor Charles helped us to lay his brother away, four years older than himself. It’s little did Charles think he would lie beside him before another year passed by. He was held in high esteem by all with whom he became acquainted. His peaceful death is only in keeping with the moral and quiet manner of his life. But sad it is that one so young, so noble, generous and kind should be called away just in the bloom of his life; but God doeth all things for the best. He leaves both father and mother, John and Caroline Sloan; one brother, Frank; two half-brothers, John and William Sloan, all of Toronto; three half-sisters, Mrs. T. M. Hamilton and Mrs. J. W. Hamilton, both of Beallsville, and Mrs. Willis of Sewellsville, Ohio. The funeral services were held at the Christian church by Rev. Mr. Starkey of the M.E. church in the absence of Elder Baker. F.S.

Sloan, O. S. Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1894
Several from this place [Sprague] went to Southerland church Sunday to hear the funeral discourse of O.S. Sloan preached by Rev. W. O. Tomson.

Sloan, O. S. Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
O.S. Sloan, one of our most intelligent farmers, died at his home near town Saturday about 2 o’clock and will be laid to rest today (Monday). We have no particulars of his death but know he has been a great sufferer. He was about 67 years of age.

Sloan, O. S. Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
              In Memoriam.
“Such men die not, but on the arms of love
We who have felt their power and know their care,
Lift them to brighter skies and fairer scenes,
Beyond the reach of earthly hope and fear.”
              Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God in the exercise of his Divine will to call from our midst our beloved brother, O.S. Sloan, and
              Whereas, We desire to give public expression in an official form to the profound feelings of sorrow with which this sad event has filled out hearts, and thus bear witness to our love for the deceased and our esteem for his many virtues, therefore,
              Resolved, By the officers and members of Bright Eyes Lodge, No. 670 I.O.O.F., Stafford, O., that while our hearts are made to bleed and our heads are bowed in sorrow and sadness in the death of our worthy brother, we submit with humility to the will and dispensation of Him, who in the exercise of His Divine will doeth all things well.
              Resolved, That the announcement of the departure of our beloved brother from this world to a better one, is to us a new reminder not only of the certainty of death, but of the additional fact that none know the day nor the hour when the summons may come, “to join the innumerable caravan,” to go over to the majority.
              Resolved, That he was devoted to the principles of Odd Fellowship, and when health would permit, was always found at his post of duty; possessing a genial disposition he was a favorite with all who knew him. In his death, our order in Stafford loses one of its noblest members and the community a courteous christian gentleman.
              Resolved, That the sympathies of this lodge are hereby tendered to the family of the departed, whose loss we so deeply lament.
              Resolved, That the lodge room be draped in mourning for the ensuing thirty days and each member wear the appropriate badge.
              Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be spread upon the lodge minutes and sent to each of the county papers for publications.
              J.L. Mason
              B. C. Robinson
Chas. Yockey, Committee

Sloan, O.S. Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Dr. W. O. Tomson of Newcomerstown, will commence a meeting at Fairpleasant September 29^th. He will also deliver a funeral discourse at Southerland M. E. church, in honor of O. S. Sloan, at 10:30 a.m. on September 30^th.

Sloan, Oliver S. Sloan
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
With sorrow we are again called upon to chronicle the death of one of our most esteemed and highly respected citizens, Mr. Oliver S. Sloan, who departed this life Saturday, April 7. Mr. Sloan has been one of our most enterprising men and has accumulated a nice little fortune to leave to his surviving family – a wife, three sons and three daughters. By his death the community loses a good accommodating citizen who was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, the family a kind and loving husband and father. He has been a constant and patient sufferer of that dread disease consumption for the past six months but has now gone to rest to await the coming of the Savior. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

Smith, John M. Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
John M. Smith suicided [sic] last week at Clarington by taking laudanum. He had threatened a short time before to take his life. Domestic trouble is supposed to have led him to the deed. He was about 41 years of age and leaves a wife and three small children.

Smith, Lewis Smith
Allen, Theodore Allen
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1894
     Last Monday evening as freight train No. 9 going west passed onto the high trestle about one mile west of Woodsfield, the timbers gave way and dropped the engine, tender and one car to the bottom of the ravine below, a distance of some forty-five feet, fatally injuring the engineer and fireman and making a total wreck of the engine. Lewis Smith of Summerfield, the engineer, was crushed through the stomach and his back and head badly injured, but was found sitting on his seat in the cab. The fireman, Theodore Allen of Zanesville, was crushed through the abdomen and had one leg broken below the knee. He was caught between the engine and tender in such a position that it was impossible to extricate him until after he was dead.
     Medical aid was sent for at once and Drs. F. C. Huth, C. C. Hall and T. H. Armstrong were soon present and did all that was possible. Allen died in about two hours after the accident, remaining conscious to the last. Smith became unconscious and was brought to town and taken to the resident of Mrs. Rausch, near the depot, where he received all the attention that brother Knights and sympathizing friends could give. The sad news was telegraphed to his wife and during the night she and her children were brought to the bedside of her injured husband. During the forenoon Smith rallied and became conscious but suffered terribly until about 3:30 pm when death brought him relief. The Knights of Pythias took charge of the body and several members of the order accompanied the remains to Bellaire, Wednesday morning, where they were laid to rest. He was aged about 35 years. The sorrow-stricken wife and children have the sympathy of the entire community.
     ________ remains were tenderly ------- for and sent to Zanesville ----- for burial. He was about ------- of age and unmarried.
     _____trestle was undergoing re------ and some new timbers had ------in about one-third of the -----------the east end. It was at ----oint that the trestle gave way. ------ar humg perpendicularly with ----ng but the coupling to sustain ------ile the remainder of the train, ------sting of three or four cars, was –tanding on the track.
     ---soon as the news of the acci-----reached town large numbers of –itizens hastened to the scene. ---ne, unless he were present, can ---e its horrors. The height o------restle, the engine, tender and ----car at the bottom, the fireman ------nened between the engine and ---der and the engineer unable to move himself, although in his seat, made up the dreadful and heartrending scene.

Smith, Lizzie Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 22, 1894
Miss Lizzie Smith, daughter of John Smith of this place, died last Friday evening after an extended illness from rheumatism. She was about 19 years of age. The funeral took place Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. Alfred Walls.

Smith, William Smith, Sr.

[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Feb. 8, 1894]
William Smith, Sr., died at his home in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio on February 2, 1894, aged 92 years, 5 months and 11 days. His death was caused from a stroke. He was a farmer. William, Sr., was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1801, and moved to Monroe County, Ohio in 1816. He is the son of Robert Smith who was born on Muddy Creek - three miles above Peach Bottom and Elizabeth Hanley Smith who was born in Armagh, Ireland. William, Sr., married Sarah Emmons, a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in 1827 and she died on September 4, 1890. Their children were Rachel A. Smith Wise; Hester Smith Cashner; Sarah Smith married Simon Rose and are deceased; Robert H. Smith and James Smith live in Polk County, Missouri; Margaret Smith married John Underwood and lives at Coates’ Station; Catherine Smith of the home; William and Lewis Smith live in Woodsfield. The burial was made in Buchanan cemetery.

Smith, William Smith, Sr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 8, 1894

William Smith, sr., one of Monroe county’s oldest citizens, died at his home in Summit township Friday, February 2, aged 92 years, 5 months and 11 days. A few weeks prior to his death he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. The stroke and the infirmities of old age were no doubt the cause of his death. He was sitting in a chair when the summons came, and passed away without a struggle, as one going to sleep. His death was rather sudden and unexpected.

Mr. Smith was a farmer, and spent most of his life in Summit township, where he was well known and highly respected by everybody.

He was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, on the 22d day of August, 1801, and came to this county in 1816. His parents were Robert Smith, born at Muddy Creek, three miles above Peach Bottom Ferry, and Elizabeth Smith (nee Hanley), born in County Armagh, Ireland.

William Smith was married to Miss Sarah Emmons, a native of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1827. To them were born the following children: Rachel A., Sarah, Hester A., Robert H., Margaret, James, Catharine, William and Lewis. Rachel A., who married a Wise, Hester A., who married a Cashner and Sarah, wife of Simon Rose, are dead. Robert H. and James reside in Polk county, Missouri. Margaret, who married John Underwood, resides at Coates’ Station, a few miles east of Woodsfield. Catherine resides at the old home. William and Lewis are residents of Woodsfield. When the subject of this sketch came to Monroe county in 1816, the county had only been organized a year, and was a wilderness with no more than six families in the bounds of Summit township. He was therefore one of the oldest pioneers.

Mrs. Smith, his devoted wife, departed this life September 4, 1890. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and a good woman. Both Mr. and Mrs. William Smith were members of the Presbyterian church at Buchanan for many years, and were regarded as exemplary members.

This aged couple, who have now gone to their eternal reward in the better world, manifested a kind and charitable disposition during their long and useful career that is seldom if ever excelled—kind and attentive in sickness, liberal givers to the needy, courteous and kind to all who entered their home, they will be long remembered as good citizens and kind neighbors.

The remains of the deceased were laid to rest beside those of his wife in the Buchanan church cemetery on last Sunday at 10 o’clock. Rev. Dr. Armstrong, pastor of the church, conducted the funeral services in an impressive manner. The funeral was very largely attended by the relatives and many friends of the deceased.

We join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

There is no death! The stars go down

To rest upon some fairer shore;

And bright in heaven’s jeweled crown

They shine forevermore.

And ever near us though unseen,

The dear immortal spirits tread;

For all the boundless universe

Is life—there are no dead.

Soles, Jarret Soles

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 8, 1894

The subject of this obituary, Jarret Soles, died January 24 at half past 9 o’clock in the evening.

The deceased was born in Allegheny county, Pa., on April 6, in the year 1816. He was therefore 77 years, 9 months and 18 days old. He came to Monroe county, Ohio, in 1855, and lived in Jackson township to the close of his life. At the age of 21 years he was happily converted to God and lived in his service for 56 years, belonging for the most of the time to the United Brethern church. He was married twice. To the first union were born three children, one having already passed on before. To the second union were born six children, all still living. The family consists in addition to the above of 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

“Farewell, dear wife and children all.

From you a father God has called;

Weep not for me for it is vain

To call me to your sight again.”

It was determined by the friends to postpone the funeral sermon until spring. The remains were interred in the Locust Grove graveyard, the ceremonies being conducted by the pastor, Rev. William Clarke.

Soles, Jarrett Soles
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1894
Rev. William Clarke, pastor of Mt. Olive church, preached the funeral sermon of Mr. Jarrett Soles last Sunday.

Stallings, Mrs. Anne Stallings
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1894
Near Mero station, on September 19, Mrs. Anne Stallings. She was born in Colvert county, Maryland about 77 years ago. In the 24^th year of her age she joined the M. E. church, and remained a faithful and acceptable member until her death. She leaves an aged companion and four children – three sons and one daughter – to mourn her departure. Her remains were interred in Southerland cemetery.

Stallings, Mrs. David Stallings
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1894
Mr. David Stallings, of near Mero stations, wishes to return his thanks to his friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of his beloved wife.

Starkey, Lora Essie Starkey
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1894
     Died May 16, 1894, Lora Essie, only child of Edmond and Belle Starkey, aged one year, six months and seventeen days. Lora was a bright and lovable child, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but we know that “God doeth all things well,” and our darling is safe with him who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” She was laid to rest in the Buchanan cemetery on the 17^th, after appropriate ceremonies by Rev. R. F. Sears of Woodsfield.
     “The mother gave in tears and pain,
     The flower she most did love;
     She knew she should find them again,
     In the fields of light above.

     Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
     The Reaper came that day.
     ‘Twas an angel visited the green earth,
     And took the flowers away.”                       M.

Stephens, Maggie E. Stephens
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 1, 1894
     Inasmuch as it has pleased Almighty God to call out of time into eternity a beloved daughter, sister schoolmate and friend, it is with respect to her memory I chronicle the lamentable fact.
     Maggie E. Stephens was born June 14, 1878, and died, after protracted illness, at her home hear Crane’s Nest, October 20, 1894. When first brought to the writer’s notice she was in the affliction of which she died. Feeling unwilling and unfit to die as she then was the writer with other brethren were summoned to her home last Christmas, when she was happily and soundly converted. Being baptized she was received into the M.E. church at Carrick’s. From conversion to death she was bright and happy, dwelling in the sunshine of His presence, “trusting under the shadow of His wings.”
     She knew the hour of dissolution was near, and making requests concerning the funeral she passed away like a summer evening whose time on earth had been as fleeting. She has gone to that land in which “their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” Father, mother, brothers and sisters and a large concourse of friends followed her to Neuhart’s Baptist church, where services were conducted by Rev. John Craig and the writer. Remains interred in cemetery at that place. Be ye also ready for ----
     “Dangers stand thick in all the gloom
     To push us to the tomb;
     And fierce diseases wait around
     To hurry mortals home.                      R.W.M.

Stewart, Elisha Stewart
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1894
Elisha Stewart, a prominent stock buyer of Somerton, was found dead near Malaga Friday afternoon, lying by the roadside, with his foot entangled in the stirrup of his saddle. The surmise is that he was riding toward home and his horse became unmanageable, throwing the rider and dragging him along the ground. The horse coming home riderless caused no little excitement and a party sent out to ascertain the cause learned the above facts. Some have hinted at foul play as there were a number of deep gashes and cuts about the head and face, seemingly caused by a blunt instrument, and no money at all was found on his person – nothing but an empty pocketbook.

Stimpert, Magdalena Stimpert

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Mrs. Magdalena Stimpert, wife of Jacob Stimpert, sr., died Friday morning, January 12, at her home in Woodsfield. She was born in Switzerland, Canton Bern, Germany, August 28, 1820, and at the time of her death was in her seventy-fourth year. She was married three times. She came with her first husband, John Denler, and three children, to this country in 1851, and settled in Cleveland. There two of her children and her husband died. In 1868 she was married to Christian Blaettler and resided at Hannibal. About eight years after, Mr. Blaettler took sick and died, and in 1877 she was married to Jacob Stimpert, with whom she has lived a happy life of seventeen years. Mrs. Stimpert was an upright christian lady, faithful and true to her Redeemer. Her husband, who is in his 86^th year and who is very ill, and her daughter, Mrs. Adam Dietrick of Pittsburg, are the only near relatives. The funeral services took place Sunday morning in Buchanan cemetery, conducted by Rev. S. Egger of this place.

Stimpert, Mrs. Jacob Stimpert

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dietrick and two sons of Pittsburg arrived Saturday evening, called here by telegram on account of the death of Mrs. Jacob Stimpert, sr., mother of Mrs. Dietrick. They returned Tuesday morning.

Stimpert, Mrs. Stimpert

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

We were sorry to hear of the death of our old neighbor, Mrs. Stimpert. She was one that was highly respected by all that knew her.

Suppes, “Child of” Bern Suppes

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

A child of Bern Suppes was buried in the Cameron cemetery Sunday.

Suppes, child of Burn Suppes

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 11, 1894

A child of Burn Suppes died suddenly with spotted fever, pronounced such by the doctor.

Suppes, Tille Mae Suppes

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 18, 1894

Again the angel of death has visited our community on the 29^th day of December 1893, and taken for its prey Tillie Mae, daughter of Sylburn and Emma Suppes of Cameron. She was born December 3, 1892, being 1 year and 26 days old. Her death was brought on by spotted fever which in the action of only a few hours did its fatal work. Tillie was a bright and lovely child beloved by all who knew her and a bright jewel of the household, but the Reaper came at last and plucked the little flower from the loving embrace of its tender parents to be transplanted in that world of endless bliss and glory where all is joy and peace and love. She leaves a father and mother and a number of relatives to mourn her departure. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rankins and Rev. Pennell. The remains were laid to rest in Cameron cemetery on Saturday at 10 a. m.

W.F.

Suter, Mrs. John Suter
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 13, 1894
The Hannibal correspondent of the Register says: A dispatch was received here Friday morning that Mrs. John Suter, formerly of this place but now of Newport, Ky., had died in the hospital in Cincinnati Thursday evening. No later news has been as yet received, but it is supposed that her remains will be brought here for burial.

Tallman, James Tallman
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 29, 1894
James Tallman, aged 91, deaf, was killed Tuesday by a C.L. & W. train at Bellaire. He was the father of James C. Tallman, the attorney.

Taylor, Mrs. E. Taylor sr.
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 13, 1894
Died, September 30, 1984, the wife of E. Taylor sr., in her 73d year. She was the mother of fourteen children, nine of whom are still living. She was a member of the Christian church for forty-five years. She will be missed in our community. Mother has by the gardener been transplanted in the garden, where she does sing and worship around the throne, and as a light placed on the shining shore does bid you come. As a favorite flower on earth she has become one above. Weep not, dear friends, for her, but live so that when death comes you can pass through the cold waters of death as she did, asleep in the arms of Jesus. Mother will be a guardian angel to you. Although her body lies mouldering in the earth her spirit moves as one of the flowers that helps to compose the amaranthine bowers of spotless purity in her Creator’s kingdom. Then weave your chaplet of flowers and strew them on her grave and remember she has gone home to rest where sorrow never comes. “Blessed are they who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Harkins. T.B.T.

Tracy, Mr. T. W. Tracy
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 25, 1894
T. W. Tracy of Altitude died Tuesday from typhoid fever. The funeral took place Wednesday. Mr. Tracy was an unmarried man, and was about 55 years of age.

Tubaugh, Wesley Tubaugh
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 20, 1894
Wesley Tubaugh, son of John W. Tubaugh, who formerly lived near Morton, but now residing at Blakesburg, Iowa, died last week of typhoid fever. He was about 20 years of age.

Ullmann, George Ullmann
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 20, 1894
George Ullmann of Sycamore Valley died last week from an attack of typhoid fever. His widow is now down with the same disease.

Wait, Obed Wait
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1894
     Died. – June 5, 1894, Obed Wait of Jackson township, aged 65 years, 9 months and 24 days. He was afflicted with bright’s disease of the kidneys for about 4 years, yet bore his sufferings with patience. He was converted and joined the M. E. church about 33 years ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. M. Wilson of Hannibal. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his loss; yet their loss is his eternal gain. He died in the full triumph of faith.
     Farewell, husband, we shall miss thee,
     Miss thy coming; miss thee here,
     But ‘ere long we hope to meet thee
     In that land so bright and clear.

Webb, Juletta Webb
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1894
The small farm of Mrs. Juletta Webb, deceased, sold at administrator’s sale on April 21, to Mr. L. M. H. Carpenter for $836.

Weber, C.C. Weber

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Mrs. W.W. Morris, matron of the children’s home, was called to Lewisville Saturday to attend the funeral of her uncle, Mr. C.C. Weber.

Weber, Charles Christian Weber

[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., March 1, 1894]

Charles Christian Weber was born May 16, 1824, in Schanau Rhine Kries, Bayern, Germany and died near Lewisville, Ohio, February 22, 1894, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 6 days. In 1833, he came to the US with his parents, David and Margaret Schenk Weber, and settled in Summit township, Monroe County, near Lewisville, Ohio. C. C. married Salome Meckling on December 6, 1845. Salome died May 11,1879. Salome and C. C. are buried in St. John’s Middle Church cemetery, near Lewisville. They had four daughters and eight sons - - all survive but one son. Seven are married and live near the home farm, two sons and two daughters are still at home.

Weber, Charles Christian Weber

Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 1, 1894

Charles Christian Weber died at his home near Lewisville February 22, from paralysis. He was born in Schanau, Rhine Kries Bayern, Germany, and at the time of his death was 70 years, 9 months and 6 days old. In 1833, at the age of 10, he came to this country with his parents, and they settled in Summit township near Lewisville, where he has since resided. In December, 1845, he was united in marriage to Miss Salome Meckling, and to this couple were born four daughters and eight sons, all of whom are still living except one daughter. Seven of the children are married and living in the neighborhood of their father’s farm. The others, two sons and two daughters, still remain at home, and were a great comfort to their father in his sickness. Mrs. Weber died in 1879. Mr. Weber was a prominent resident of Summit township, and his death removes one of the landmarks of that region. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Rev. J.R. Mueller officiating. Interment in the Middle church cemetery.

Welch, William Welch
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
William Welch, so well known in the community as an oil man, recently died and was buried at public expense – one more fearful warning to inebriety.

Westbrook, William A. Westbrook
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 15, 1894
              Death has again been in our midst, and called to his eternal home in heaven one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, William A. Westbrook, his death occurring at the home of his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Gatchell, of Graysville, on March 6.
              The deceased was born in Norwalk county, Va., January 21, 1816, and was therefore at the time of his death aged 78 years, 1 month and 13 days. He came from his Virginia home to Belmont county, Ohio, in 1840, where he resided three years. In 1843 he came to this county and has been a resident here ever since. There was a family of five boys and four girls, the subject of this sketch being among the oldest. Two of the boys and two sisters have preceded him across the cold chilling waves of death, there to meet their beloved parents who have gone on before.
              On the 16^th day of March, 1842, while still in Belmont county, he led to the altar Miss Maria White, who shared his joys and sorrows through the days of his youth, on toward the autumn of life; but preceded him to the grave, a year before – about February 1, 1893.
              Mr. Westbrook had been ailing for some weeks, but his friends did not think he was seriously ill, neither was he until a few days before he expired, when they began to fear that his disease was reaching a dangerous degree. Just before he died he expressed his willingness to go, as his future prospects were bright. But after it was evident that he must die, his friends seemed reluctant about giving him up; even knowing that he would be better off by far than if he were permitted to remain with us. Of course it is hard to give him up, hard to part with him knowing that we shall meet him no more on this side of the grave; but it is consoling to know that if we live a righteous life we will meet him at God’s right hand in heaven. I can imagine I see grandpa standing just within the pearly gates with his left hand beckoning us on toward that haven of eternal rest, while his right hand is extended toward us as if to clasp hands and welcome us home.
              The funeral services took place from Winfield Gatchell’s at 10 a. m. on Thursday, being conducted by William Scarbrough, who read a portion of the 11^th chapter of St. John.
              He was a prominent member of the G.A.R. and was buried in the Baptist cemetery with the rites of that order. The funeral was attended by people far and near, by numerous relatives, some being the fourth generation.
              He leaves three children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. To him were born one boy and seven girls, and that son and four girls have ere this given him a glorious welcome, such as I hope he will be able to give us when we reach the new Jerusalem.

A.E. Everson.

Westbrook, William Westbrook
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 15, 1894
Graysville, O., March 9, - We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kind help and assistance that they rendered us, attending the sickness and death of our aged father, William Westbrook.
Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Gatchrell

Westbrooks, William A. Westbrooks
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
Mustered out at Graysville, Ohio, March 6, 1894, William A. Westbrooks of Co. G, 4^th W. Va. cavalry, aged 78 years, 1 month and 13 days. Comrade Westbrooks was born in Norwalk county, Va., January 1, 1816. He was a member of Jesse Hall post, No. 696, G. A. R., and was buried with the rites of that order. The funeral was attended by numerous relatives, some being of the fourth generation.
DAVID DILLION, RICHARD KINNEY, C. P. PENN, Committee

Wheeler, H. H. Wheeler
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
Mr. H. H. Wheeler, a most estimable citizen of near town, died on Sunday morning, after many long years of terrible suffering from bladder and kidney disease. Mr. Wheeler was a thorough christian and a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Wheeler, H. H. Wheeler
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1894
It becomes our painful duty to record the sudden death of one of our foremost citizens, Mr. H. H. Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler had been sick for many years and yet his death was very unexpected. On Sabbath morning while walking in his yard he suddenly said to his family, “Send all (his son) here quick,” but before his son or any other member of his family could reach him he fell over dead. He was about sixty-one years old at the time of his death. He was a consistent member of the Christian church. In his earlier life he devoted a goodly portion of his time to teaching school and was regarded as one of our foremost teachers. He died as he had lived, a noble man and beloved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed, especially by his wife and children who survive him.

Whitney, Mrs. Whitney
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1894
Mrs. Whitney died at her home at Tuel’s landing on June 4.

Wiley, Ross J. Wiley

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

Ross J. Wiley died Sunday night at Wheeling. His remains were brought to Jerusalem Tuesday and buried in the Presbyterian church cemetery. Rev. Mr. Cope conducted the services. Typhoid fever was the cause of his death.

Wiley, Ross Wiley

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 4, 1894

The sad news was received here Monday evening that Ross Wiley had died at the Wheeling Hospital of typhoid fever. The remains were shipped to relatives here for burial, which took place at the Presbyterian cemetery here Tuesday at 2 o’clock, p. m. The deceased was 18 years of age and leaves a a [sic] mother, two brothers, many friends and relatives to mourn his loss.

Williams, George Williams
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 22, 1894
George Williams, formerly a citizen of Monroe county, died at his residence in Middleburg Tuesday. Interment at Lebanon cemetery Friday.

Winters, John Winters

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

J.F. Merckle of Wittens was here Sunday to secure the services of a German minister to preach the funeral sermon of John Winters, who died on Friday from paralysis. The funeral took place Monday; interment in the Trail Run cemetery.

Witten, John E. Witten
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 12, 1894
John E. Witten, little son of Leander A. and Ruth J. of Wittens, Monroe county, Ohio, was born January 22, 1890, and died March 31, 1894, aged 4 years, 2 months and 9 days. He died of scarlet fever, after a brief illness lasting from Wednesday until Saturday morning. Everything was done that was possible to be done, but of no avail. He was a very bright and knowing child, full of boyish life and sunshine, the hope and pride of his parents and beloved by all who knew him. His funeral was conducted by George M. Wilson in the presence of a large company of neighbors and relatives whose weeping farewells spoke the strong hold that the dear boy had gained upon all who knew him.

Witten, little boy Wittem
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 5, 1894
L. A. Witten lost a little boy a few days ago of scarlet fever. Many friends here extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Workman, David Workman
Source: Spirit of Democracy, March 8, 1894
              On Monday, January 22, 1894, the people of this community were shocked to learn of the sad death of David Workman, son of the widow Urana Workman. In the morning he went out to his work as usual, he and his brother Charley to haul saw-logs; but before the hour of noon came he had departed this life to the God who gave it. His death was caused by a saw-log rolling on him. This very sad accident is a warning to us all of the uncertainty of life. The deceased was 17 years, 3 months and 28 days old – just in the bloom of youth. In the fall of 1888 God saw fit in his own providence to take the husband and father from this home, leaving the widow with several small children, David being the second son, then about 12 years of age. And since that time he and his older brother John have filled the place of a father in the way of providing for the family. David was a king and loving son, always cheerful and happy on entering the home from his work; he always came in with a smile on his face and cheerful word for each. It was not only a great shock to the mother and brothers and sisters but to all of the community. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and associates. The mother, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
              Son and brother how we miss thee
              In our broken household band,
              Miss thy voice so full of kindness
              And thy ready helping hand.

We were loath to have thee leave us
All thy friends and loved ones dear,
And we know ‘twill sadly grieve us
That thy voice no more we’ll hear.

‘Tis hard to break the tender chord
When love has bound the heart
‘Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words
We must forever part. A FRIEND

Workman, David Workman

Source: Spirit of Democracy, January 25, 1894

David Workman, a boy about 17 years old, living with his widowed mother near Agins, was killed about 11 o’clock Monday morning. He and his brother Charley were hauling logs on a sled when a large one, probably 18 feet long and 2 feet in diameter, rolled off, knocking Dave off the sled and pinning him down by the neck. Charley cried for help and Messrs. Higgins and Jeffers, two neighbors, hurried to the assistance of the poor boy. They found the boy dead, his neck having been broken by the fall of the log on it. The blow is a very hard one to Mrs. Workman. The funeral took place Wednesday at 10 o’clock; interment at Moffitts.

Wright, Alvin Leonidas Wright
Source: Spirit of Democracy, April 19, 1894
Alvin Leonidas Wright was born February 16, 1865, and died April 5, 1894 at his home in Lee township. He was an uncomplaining sufferer of the fell destroyer consumption for nearly two years. Like nearly all consumptives anticipating death as the only release from suffering, he looked to Him, who hath borne our sickness and carried our sorrows, to deliver him from the bitter pains of eternal death and thus realized that He can make a dying bed feel soft as downy pillows are. He leaves an aged father, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn the loss of one they dearly loved, while he joins his mother and several brothers in regions beyond. Funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin and Rev. J. M. Goddard.

Yantz, Mary Yantz
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 20, 1894
Died, December 13, 1894, Mrs. Mary Yantz, wife of Joseph Yantz, sr., in her 69^th year. She was the mother of fifteen children, fourteen of whom are still living. She was member of the Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Yantz was born in Rhain Pfaltz Beyran, and came to this country when she was but seven years old. Her maiden name was Weisend. She was married to a Mr. George Baker, had three children, two girls and one boy, (the boy was killed by a falling limb). Her husband shortly died. Then she was married to Joseph Yantz, who survives to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ignatius Sagerer. May she rest in peace! P.S. H.

Yantz, Mrs. Mary Yantz
Source: Spirit of Democracy, December 20, 1894
In the death of Mrs. Mary Yantz, the beloved wife of Joseph Yantz, the community has lost one of its most valued members, the church one of its most faithful communicants and the home circle, in which she ruled as queen and swayed a scepter of love, its guiding star. We do not believe in words of meaningless eulogy even for the dead, but those who knew the deceased as at all, knew that she was a woman of rare strength of character and fervor of piety. The community where she lived so long are witnesses to her rare fidelity as a woman, wife and mother. Quietly, modestly, she went about doing good – doing her duty, wherever she found duty to do. “She was a model woman.” To her husband, she was indeed an invaluable helpmate in all the long years of successful career, rendering him assistance in every way possible. The mother of fourteen living children, she bestowed upon them all a faithful, loving, mother’s care striving not only that they should grow up to be useful men and women, fitted for success in this life, but most anxious to train them up in that piety which should gain for them the success of life eternal. Of her it may be truly said that her children are her greatest monument. The church found in her a most earnest and devoted adherent. Her religion was her life, and her piety was most fervent. It was not a matter of formal ceremony with her but a matter of daily living. Her faith was simple and pure, and her trust in God and zeal for his church and cause were unbounded. In the world, and to those with whom she daily came in contact, she set a constant example of the holy faith she professed. In her death we have lost one of our best friends – a friend whose interest was not wasted in sympathy merely, but shown in practical help. Cut off from the activities of life in which she had taken so prominent a part, and confined to a bed of suffering and pain, it seemed to be the will of God that she should glorify him upon that sick bed, as she had done in active life. She bore her sufferings humbly and patiently, bowing trustfully to the Divine will. But she has gone from earth forever, leaving the once happy home desolate, and leaving sorrowing hearts whose wounds time can never heal. The years may come and go, but they cannot bring that beloved wife and mother back again. How she will be missed in the home circle, of which she was the light and joy; in the church to which she was so faithful and devoted, in the large circle of friends and the world, where so was ever so helpful and loving. The busy feet that have run on so many errands of love and mercy are quiet now, the tired hands are folded peacefully over the breast – those hands that always blessed the loving heart is still, and the faithful spirit is with its God. May God comfort the bereaved husband, thus bereft of the beloved companion. Heavy, indeed to him will be his loss. And may God comfort the sorrowing children who have lost one of the truest and best of mothers. Their only consolation in this dark hour is the sure hope of an unending reunion with the beloved wife and mother beyond the grave. Let them remember that she for whom they mourn is rejoicing with a joy unspeakable and full of glory, she has entered into rest, she has exchanged the cross for the crown. She has just begun to truly live. And there in that land of light and glory she awaits the coming of her loved ones to enjoy with her for all eternity the beautiful vision.
P.S. Haren Ozark O., December 17

Yeager, Luella Yeager

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 15, 1894

Again the angel of death has visited our community and taken as its prey Luella Yeager, daughter of David and Minerva Yeager. Luella was a kind and lovely girl, loved by all who knew her and though a darkness now surrounds us there is one far off star of hope gleaming through that mist of time and futurity that gives place to a sweet hope, and although it was hard to part from her we would not call her back again to this world of sin and pain but leave her in that land of rest, in that mansion of the just where we all hope to be ever blest. Luella was born December 20, 1890, and departed this life January 31, 1894, aged 3 years, 1 month and 11 days.

Again we mourn the loss of one

Who has left this mortal shore

And gone where brighter, sunnier skies

Will smile for evermore. R.S.

Yeagle, Mrs. Yeagle and two Children
Source: Spirit of Democracy, October 25, 1894
The residence of Sylvester Yeagle, near Carlisle, Noble county, was struck by lightning Monday evening and entirely consumed by fire. It is thought Mrs. Yeagle and two children were instantly killed and their bodies consumed by the flames, as they cannot be found.

Yoho, Child of Reuben P. Yoho
Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 1, 1894
A one-year-old child of Reuben P. Yoho (of Jacob) died Saturday of cholera infantum, and was buried Sunday at Buchanan Presbyterian church.

Yost, Mrs. Louisa Yost
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1894
Mrs. Louisa Yost, formerly of near Woodsfield, died Sunday evening at her home at Carlisle, Noble county. She was an aunt of Hon. R. P. Yoho of this place, who with his parents attended the funeral at Carlisle Tuesday.

Yunkes, Otto Yunkes
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1894
Otto, son of Mr. and Mr. (sic) B. A. Yunkes of Miltonsburg, died on Friday from heart disease. The funeral took place Sunday, the services being held by the Rev. Father Sagerer. Drs. Huth and Pugh held a post mortem examination, and found the heart enlarged to twice its natural size.

Zessiger, John Zessiger

Source: Spirit of Democracy, February 22, 1894

Asleep in Jesus.

I beg to announce to your readers the death of a resident of our community who was for sixty-nine years an honored and highly esteemed citizen of Switzerland township, Monroe county, Ohio. So with sadness today I must note the death of Mr. John Zessiger, sr., who died February 12, 1894, age 70 years, 5 months and a few days. While it was evident to all that he could not live many years longer, yet his death came suddenly and unexpectedly. He was sick but a couple of days and his death was a great shock to his family and friends. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral. His remains were laid to rest at the German Evangelical cemetery February 14. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.D. Berges, which was very impressive. He was a consistent member of the Evangelical church for many years and was a devoted christian. He was seldom absent from the Lord’s house on the first day of the week. He was willing at all times to assist in the Lord’s work. To the sorrowing mother, five sons and seven daughters, who loved him so tenderly, I tender my deepest sympathy; may they find solace in the thought that dear father has only gone before and by a faithful service to God they can be with him again in that happy place, where there will be no more death, neither sorrow, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Oh, beautiful death! Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

“Not the dead – there is no death,

He has only gone before;

Where he’ll wait to welcome us,

On the bright celestial shore.”

While in Jesus he slumbers sweet

Let us try to do our best,

To meet him there to part no more

In Heaven’s peaceful rest. M.O.T.F.

Zipf, Andrew Zipf
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1894
Died, August 11, 1894, Andrew Zipf, in his 85^th year. He was born in Kippenheine Baden in Germany. He entered the army in his 20^th year and served 6 years. At the age of 27 he was married to Elizabeth Heck. In the year 1840 he sailed for America, and after a voyage of 58 days on the ocean he arrived in New York. Thence he went to Pittsburg, where he settled and lived for 17 years. In the year 1858 he moved to Trail Run, Ohio. With a brief illness of seven days he died, leaving a wife, 6 children and 25 grandchildren to mourn his loss. He was a devoted christian.

Zwick, Clara Zwick
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1894
Died, near Lewisville, Ohio, June 28, 1894, of scarlet fever, Clara, daughter of Peter and Theresa Zwick, in the 13^th year of her age. Clara was meritoriously beloved by all who knew her, being naturally dutiful, affectionate, amiable, mild and gentle, and having a mind well developed and richly stored with useful knowledge. She was truly a brother’s delight, a sister’s joy, a father’s pride, a mother’s love. She was fond of school, and it was her highest pride to fulfill any request of her teacher. Her recitations were accurately performed with a cheerfulness characteristic of a mind thirsting after knowledge.
Her remains were interred in the R. C. cemetery at Wills Creek. Truly have these parents been sorely afflicted. Just one week ago their little son Gregory, aged 3 years, was taken away, of the same dread disease, and now their beloved Clara. But He who knoweth what is best for us takes our fairest flowers away to transplant in a more genial soil, on the banks of the river of Life.

     Sleep on in thy beauty,
     Dear Clara, thou sweet angel child;
     By sorrow unblighted
     By sin undefiled.

     Like a dove to the ark,
     Thou hast flown to thy rest;
     From the wild scene of strife,
     To the home of the blest.                            Sophia.

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