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1900 A-D
Ackerman,
Martha Elizabeth Ackerman
Source: Monroe County courthouse records Woodsfield, Ohio, July 18, 1890
Martha Elizabeth Ackerman died July 18, 1890, age 1 month and 24 days in Center
township of brain tumor.
Adams, Mrs. Adams
Source:
Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Flint’s
Mills, Ohio – The death of Mrs. Adams occurred at her home at Wingert Run,
Ohio, Saturday, April 7th.
She was a Christian and a kind and affectionate mother; she was loved by
all who knew her. We extend our sympathy
to the entire family.
Adamson, W. J. Adamson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 4, 1900
Laings – W. J. Adamson, an aged and highly respected citizen died at
his home near this place Wednesday evening, September 27th. Funeral services were conducted by his
pastor Rev. W. E. Boettcher. Interment
in the family burying ground.
Agin, Mrs. Agin
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 4, 1900
Mrs. Agin, a highly respected old lady of Jackson Ridge, died at her
home Saturday, September 22. She was the
widow of David Agin and leaves four sons and five daughters. The funeral services were held Sunday at
Moffett’s church cemetery.
Alberts, A. M. Alberts
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 25, 1900
A. M. Alberts of Barnesville, died at Haskins’ Hospital, Wheeling,
October 16, of a carbuncle and erysipelas.
He was well known here.
Armbruster, Peter Armbruster
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 4, 1900
Death of Peter Armbruster – Words fail to convey the feelings of Sorrow
on receipt of the intelligence of the sudden death of Peter Armbruster which
occurred at his home at Temperanceville, Belmont county Friday evening December
29th, 1899. The deceased was
67 years old. He came from
Wittenberger, Germany, to Wheeling, W.Va., at the age of 18 years. After working at the Carpenter trade for a
short time he came to Miltonsburg, there he married Lena Haren, daughter of
Peter and Gertrude Haren of that place.
He is the father of nine children – four girls and five boys, who with
their mother lived to see the last sad rights performed over the remains of a
kind husband and indulgent father. Mr.
Armbruster was a man to whom many have come for advice and favor and were never
turned away. He was a member of the
Roman Catholic church and during his life in Temperanceville he has been a
substantial aid in his church, and in many other ways as a citizen. He was always ready to aid the poor. The funeral services took place on New
Year’s day at the Catholic Church, Rev. Father McCan of Barnesville being the officiating
minister. The remains were sent away in
a Mettalic [sic] casket to Urbanna, Ohio, and were intered [sic] in the
Catholic cemetery there. Mr. Armbruster
has left as a citizen who was respected and one who despite all his human
frailties, set many good examples and gave many lessons of good advice. Dear mother and children we know how futile
it is to address words, idle words, to you in this moment of supreme anguish
with which it has pleased God to visit you, and shall not say more than that the
loss of your kind father is a source of deep sorrow to the numerous friends who
had the privilege of knowing him, our own grief at the loss of a true friend
teaches us how crushing must be the children and mother’s affliction. May the Almighty in His goodness console
them in this dark hour of tribulation.
B. H.
Armstrong, Dr. A. C. Armstrong
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 5, 1900
Friday afternoon at his home at Calais occurred the death of Dr. A. C.
Armstrong. Deceased was one of the leading
doctors of that section of country, a man about 57 years old and well
liked. He was postmaster at Calais and
leaves a devoted wife to mourn his departure.
His remains were buried in the Calais cemetery Sunday afternoon and were
followed to the grave by a large number of friends.
Armstrong, Dr. A.C. Armstrong
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 12, 1900
Mrs. Anna Wisener attended the funeral of Dr. A. C. Armstrong at Calais
last week.
Armstrong, Dr. A.C. Armstrong
(obit 3)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 23, 1900
Chris Hodge has been appointed postmaster at Calais to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Dr. A.C.Armstrong.
Athey, (daughter) Athey
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 27, 1900
The 12 years old daughter of Charles Athey, of Newells Run, Washington
county, received burns from blazing oil which she innocently threw into the
fire that resulted in her death.
Atkinson, Colonel Matthew John
Atkinson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 8, 1900
Colonel Atkinson Dead – New York, March 3
Colonel Matthew John
Atkinson was born in Ohio in 1827. At
Steubenville, O., he studied law with Edwin M. Stanton, secretary of war under
President Lincoln. He also took an active
part in the Civil war, starting out as a captain of the Sixteenth Illinois
calvary [sic]. At the end of the war he
was mustered out as a brevet colonel.
Baker, Mary Baker
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 1, 1900
The dark angel of death visited the home of Mrs. _____ Baker and
reaching out his cold icy fingers took from them their kind and loving daughter
Mary who was a successful and influential school teacher of Seneca township,
Monroe county. She was born September
14, 1871, and departed this life October 15, 1900, aged 29 years, 1 month and 1
day. Her illness lasted but twelve days
but as the end approached she met it with Christian resignation. Just as the suns rays was glorifying this
earth, she passed from troubled slumbers to eternal sleep like one who wraps
the drapery of her couch about her and lies down to pleasant dreams and at the
end simply sank from living consciousness to her last long rest. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of
the entire community for none knew her but to love her, and hope that they may
find comfort and consolation in their sorrowful moments in the thought that
Mary is at rest and that she is done with the toils, sorrows and suffering of
this earth and has gone to meet her blessed Savior, who is standing with
outstretched hands to receive her in his bosom and she is there watching and
waiting to receive her dear friends as they go one by one. So let us live that when the summons comes
to call us to that great unknown that we will meet Mary on the other shore
where there will be no parting, pain nor woe.
After the sad leave was taken at the home of the deceased the immense
crowd followed her to the Calais cemetery where loving hands had prepared a
couch of flowers which tried to cheat the grave of its darkness and gloom. She leaves a mother, brother and three sisters
and a host of friends. But our loss was
her gain.
A precious one from us has
gone,
A voice we loved is
stilled,
A place is vacant in our
home,
Which never can be
filled.
G. E. Vanfosson
Baker, Mrs. George Baker (nee
Kuhn) (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 27, 1900
Mrs. George Baker whose maiden name was Kuhn and who formerly resided
at Kuhn station, this county, died at Wheeling Thursday morning and was buried
Saturday. Mrs. Baker was about 25 years
old and leaves a husband and two small children. Many friends in Monroe county were saddened by the news.
Baker, Mrs. George Baker (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 27, 1900
Joseph Spangler of Burkhart and quite a number of others from that place
and Kuhn attended the funeral of Mrs. George Baker at Wheeling Saturday.
Ballentine, William Ballentine
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 12, 1900
A cigarette has found another victim.
At Findlay, Ohio, recently William Ballentine, a prominent young man,
died of cigarette poisoning.
Bandi, Minnie Bandi
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Minnie Bandi, daughter of John and Katie Bandi, died Wednesday, and was
buried at St. Jacobs church Thursday.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Ulhorn. Minnie’s age was 3 years and 10 months.
Bane, Andrew Bane
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 6, 1900
Andrew Bane, a moulder [sic] at the Bellaire stove foundry, was found
dead in a B & O box car.
Bare, Albert A. Bare (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 17, 1900
Hannibal – Albert A. Bare, aged 27 years, son of William and Sophe
Bare, died at his home at this place on Friday evening after a two weeks
illness from typhoid fever. The
funeral, which was a very large one, took place Sunday morning at 10
o’clock. The services were conducted at
the English M. E. church by Rev. R. S. Strahl assisted by Rev. Hawkins of New
Martinsville. The deceased was a member
of the Masonic order and about sixty-five members of that organization from New
Matamoras, Sistersville, New Martinsville and Clarington were in attendance and
rendered the services of that order at the church and cemetery. The pall bearers were Dr. T. W. McKelvery,
Henry Neuenschwander, A. L. Bare, E. P. Anshutz, Marcellus Strain and Frank
Voegtly. Interment in the Harter
cemetery.
Bare, Albert Bare (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 24, 1900
Misses Edyth and Margarete Hofer attended the funeral of Albert Bare at
Hannibal Sunday.
Bargar, Jeptha Bargar
Source: Spirit of
Democracy June 21, 1900
Jeptha Bargar, a census enumerator in Harrison County, let his horse
escape from him while at his work as enumerator, and in trying to catch the
horse he overexerted himself and died of apoplexy.
Baughman, Mrs. Mary Baughman
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 13, 1900
A gasoline stove explosion at _hna, O., damaged a building to the
extent of $7,000 and burned to death Mrs. Mary Baughman.
Bean, Mary Bean
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 9, 1900
Mary Bean, aged 16, while
out rowing with her friend, Charles Gardener, was drowned Sunday _______ in the
Maumee river.
Beard Mrs. Jane Beard (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
An Unusually Sad Death – The quietude of the relatives and friends on
West Marietta street were intensified Thursday afternoon on account of the
death of one of its oldest as well as one of its best respected citizens, Mrs.
Jane Beard. She was taken ill with
pneumonia Monday which rapidly made its way to supremacy over her natural
strength and on Thursday afternoon she quietly and peacefully passed from this
life into the life beyond. She was 71
years of age lacking one day. She had
been a member of the M. E. church for many years.
Mrs. Beard, whose maiden
name was Okey, was united in marriage to Francis M. Beard, December 17,
1857. To them were born two children –
one son and one daughter who with the father still remain. In their long married life of 43 years death
enters the family for the first time removing the dear wife and mother. Mrs. Beard was firmly attached to her home
and family and her family to her. Her
cares were of her home. No effort or
sacrifice was too great for her in their behalf. She loved them tenderly and with a devotion that spoke volumes of
goodness of heart. This heart that
throbbed for others woes and rejoiced with others happiness, beats no
more. The hands that never tired doing
acts of kindness and administering needs to the afflicted, are now folded for
the last time across the breast of this noble Christian lady friend and
neighbor. Her loss is irrepairable.
[sic] The family have the sympathy of
all, especially do we sympathize with the father and husband who for many years
has been sorely afflicted, having lost the use of his lower limbs. His companion in life is gone. The one on whom he leaned upon for special
help has passed into the beautiful beyond.
Be of good cheer; it may only be another slight affliction which will
make the future meeting and future life the brighter.
Go, sweet spirit, thy labor
done.
In the name of God’s dear
son;
Go, blessed spirit, thy
reward.
Awaits thee with the risen
Lord.
Ours the weeping,
tear-dimmed eyes.
Thine the peace of
paradise.
The funeral took place
Saturday afternoon from the residence, Rev. J. W. Wier, pastor of the M. E.
church, conducting the services. The
remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground near Woodsfield.
Beard, Mrs. Jane Beard (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
Misses Bell and Maggie Okey of Bellaire were here Saturday attending
the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Jane Beard.
Beebout, Nancy Beebout
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 2, 1900
J.H. Rainey, of Paris, Pa. and B. F. Abraham of Bellefountaine are
puzzled over the provisions of the will of Nancy Beebout, who died a few days
ago at Paris. She left a number of
bequests to relatives and missions of bequests to relatives and missions and to
Abraham she left the old fashioned clock.
In the clock was 34 pounds of gold and silver coins, and the
administrator has taken charge of it until it is settled whether it belongs to
Abraham or the estate. It is probable
the deceased was a novel reader and as is done in novels, by willing the clock
to Abraham she intended that he should have the more valuable contents as well.
Bennet, Mrs. Margaret Bennet
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 20, 1900
Mrs. Margaret Bennet, a former resident of this place but recently of
Jerusalem, died at her home at that place Wednesday. Her remains were brought to this place for burial Friday.
Bierie, Charles Bierie (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 6, 1900
Charles Bierie, while trying to drive a team through the deep backwater
that covered the road in the narrows just below the mouth of Fish Pot about a
mile above Clarington last week, was drowned as were also the horses. Young Bierie was a son of Mrs. J. E. Bierie
and was about 23 years old. The body
was recovered about noon Thursday.
Bierie, Chas. Bierie (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 6, 1900
Clarington – Sorrow _____the hearts of the people in and about
Clarington Wednesday afternoon when they heard of the sad drowning of Chas.
Bierie. The water was at its highest
oint and was backed up the creek for several miles. The road from Fish Pot to town in very low and consequently had
several feet of water over t. Mr.
Bierie drove his double team in expecting to swim them when ____ _____ ____
____ ___ was so great that he ____ ____ ____ ___ and also being upset his wagon
___on himself. The man and horses were
both lost. The ____were _____ and ____
____ many hours of current dragging to recover the body of Mr. Bierie. It was found however, ____ ____ Thursday and
taken to the home of his mother, where it was prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Saturday at ____
church; interment in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mr. Bierie was a pleasant young man twenty
years of age, ______ his mother and brother, an affectionate friend, the community
___ a worthy citizen whose life has gone out while it is yet day.
Bingham, Hon. John A. Bingham
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 22, 1900
Hon. John A. Bingham of Cadis, [sic] quietly passed away Friday. His death came about principally from the
effects of old age. He lived and was
most active in the most historic time of our country. He was a member of Congress for eighteen years; was a close
friend of President Lincoln; tried the assassin and those in the conspiracy for
the murder of the president; led in the impeachment proceedings against
President Johnson; was author of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution;
and later was minister to Japan. He was
85 years of age when he died.
Blackburn, Hon. B. C. Blackburn
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
Hon. B. C. Blackburn of Coshocton, died on the 15th of
injuries sustained in a runaway accident last Saturday. He had been prominent in the politics of his
county. In the early fifties he
represented Tuscarawas county in the legislature, and served the county in a like
capacity in the assembly of 1871, and again in 1891. In 1879 he was appointed by Governor Bishop a member of the board
of Directors of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ home at Xenia, Ohio. He was 72 years old, and leaves a widow and
one daughter.
Blackburn, Mel Blackburn
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
At Hendrysburg, Belmont
county, Mel Blackburn, aged 18 years, lighted a match to see what was the
matter with the acetylene gas plant, when an explosion followed which nearly
killed him. One eye was put out and the
other may be lost, besides other serious cuts and bruises.
Bobb, Homer Bobb (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 15, 1900
Sardis – Homer Bobb, who lived ___________ out of town, died at his
home Wednesday evening, February 7.
Interment Friday at Sardis cemetery.
Bobb, Homer Bobb (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 8, 1900
Died, February 7, from typhoid fever, Homer Bobb, in the 23rd
year of his life. He was a member of
the M. E. church at Mt. Moriah.
Faithful in his duties, a loving and kind son. He leaves a father, mother, one brother and three sisters, beside
a host of friends. Funeral services
were conducted by the writer at the M.E. church at Sardis. Interment in the Sardis cemetery.
J. M. Goddard
Boettner, John Boettner (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy June 21, 1900
About six o’clock last
Friday evening June 15th, the spirit of John Boettner returned to
the God who gave it. Mr. Boettner had
been ill for about eight months, yet through it all he was patient and bore his
affliction with Christian fortitude. He
was 52 years old, was born in Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio when a small boy,
where he resided till death came. He
was a member of the Methodist church.
During his illness he seemed to lose his desire for earthly things and
placed his trust in God and eternal things.
His body was laid to rest in the Chapel Hill cemetery. Rev. Wilson of Clarington preached the
funeral discourse. Being a Junior, the
order conducted the burial rites. The
funeral was one of the largest of this vicinity. Mr. Boettner was a good citizen, an honest man, a devoted
husband, a kind and affectionate father.
He leaves a father, a wife, six children, a brother, two sisters and a
large circle of friends to lament his demise.
The bereft ones have the sympathy of kind friends and neighbors. The family feel very grateful to those who
rendered assistance during their affliction and especially to the Juniors who
did more than their obligated duty demanded of them.
Boettner, John Boettner (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 12, 1900
Resolutions of Respect – Oak Council No. 294, Jr. O.U.A.M.
Whereas, death has again
visited our Lodge and taken from our midst our esteemed and much beloved brother,
John Boettner, who departed this life Friday, June 15th, 1900. Brother Boettner was born 53 years ago and
was initiated into the Oak Lodge August 11th, 1892. Oak Lodge feel the great loss which it has
sustained by the death of brother Boettner.
His manly and courteous bearing endeared him to all whilst his ardent
devotion to the Junior Order commanded universal admiration. He was a good husband, an indulgent father,
a good citizen and neighbor. Whilst we
shall miss his valuable councils and regret the loss of his earnest labor in
council, we have a consolation however in the hope that our loss is his
gain. Therefore, be it:
Resolved, that the brothers
wear the badge of mourning and that the charter of this lodge, be draped for a
period of thirty days in memory of our deceased brother. Also that a copy of these resolutions be
furnished the family of the deceased and that they be spread on the minutes of
our lodge.
G.W.Kraft, S.S. Pyles, W. H. Shaw, Committee
Bonnel, Mrs. Vache Bonnel
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 15, 1900
Wanamaker – Mrs. Vache Bonnel, an aged and former resident of
Brownsville, died at her daughter’s home in Wheeling a few days ago. The remains were interred in the Brownsville
M.E. cemetery.
Booth, Captain John K. Booth
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 27, 1900
Captain John K. Booth, a veteran Ohio river man, died at his home below
Clarington Thursday night. He died from
injuries received from falling down a flight of stairs. He was born in 1823. The funeral took place from his home
Saturday afternoon. Many friends were
in attendance. The sermon was preached
by Rev. J. H. Littell of Wheeling.
____ _______ and _ _ Jones of
this place attended the funeral.
Booth, Hon. W. H. Booth (Obit
2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 26, 1900
Hon. W. H. Booth returned
this week from Columbus where he has been since the death of his mother,
settling up business affairs pertaining to the last general assembly.
Booth, Mrs. Booth (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 19, 1900
There was no school in the advanced room Tuesday Mr. Millhoan being
called to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Booth at Graysville.
Booth, Mrs. John K. Booth
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 6, 1900
Monday night __ ___ ___ at the family home _____ _____ in Marshall
county, W.Va., occurred the death of Mrs. John K. Booth, widow of the ___ __
_____ ___, who died a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Booth left a peculiar request, but it was observed by the family –
that her remains be taken to Washington, Pa., and be cremated.
Bott, Maggie Bott
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 23, 1900
W.O. Menkel, marble worker of Miltonsburg, erected a fine granite
monument at the grave of Maggie Bott in the Lewisville cemetery.
Boughner, Samuel Boughner
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 23, 1900
A sad accident happened on
Jackson Ridge Monday morning. Samuel
Boughner, a rig builder from Cameron, was accidentally killed by the gin pole
falling from the top of the derrick and striking him, killing him almost
instantly. Mr. Boughner was a hard
working man, about 35 years of age and well liked. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of the
husband and father, besides many other relatives and friends. His remains were taken to his home at
Cameron where interment was had Tuesday.
Deceased was a cousin of Recorder James M. Boughner and brotherof Frank
Boughner, who while building a rig on Jackson Ridge about three months ago,
fell nearly 45 feet and lighting on his feet on the derrick floor, so severely
injured himself that he is not able to walk yet.
Bowman,James Nelson Bowman
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 13, 1900
James Nelson Bowman, was
born in Belmont county, Ohio, in June __, _____ and died Sunday, September 2d,
1900. His childhood and youth were spent on the farm. He was married to Miss Plutea Smith in May,
18__, after which he moved to Wheeling and remained for a number of years. He moved from there to Bellaire and finally
to Woodsfield where he has made his home ever since. He was the father of eight children, six of whom, 3 sons and 3
daughters are still living, while the mother and 2 daughters have gone on
before. Mr. Bowman answered his
country’s call in 1851 and did good work as a soldier in the 25th
O.V.I. The long and tedious illness
which resulted in his death began with a complication of diseases about five
years ago. He was partially paralyzed
since last January. Mr. Bowman was
baptized in the Christian church in his youth.
His children and friends will greatly miss him.
Bownam, James Bownam
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 6, 1900
James Bownam, an old soldier, who resided just north of town, died
Sunday and was buried in the Woodsfield cemetery Monday.
Brackin, James Brackin
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 8, 1900
Bumblebees Prevent a Burial – Bumblebees created consternation at the
funeral of James Brackin, who was buried at Bradford the other afternoon. As the funeral cortege neared the grave the
horses attached to the hearse stepped into a nest of bumblebees. The bees swarmed out and attacked the
invaders of their home. The horses
became frantic from the stings and reared and plunged until the hearse was
nearly upset. The driver was stung so
badly that both eyes were closed in a few minutes, and he was forced to
flee. A number of the mourners were
stung, but courageously ran to the hearse and unhitched the horses which ran
away. The greatest excitement
prevailed. The horses were squealing in
pain and women and children were screaming from pain and fright. The hearse and corpse were abandoned, while
the crowd fled from the grave. --
Cincinnati Enquirer. –
Bracy, James R. Bracy
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 1, 1900
Coats – Words fail to convey our feelings of sorrow on receipt of the
intelligence of the death of our old and esteemed friend James R. Bracy. Mr. Bracy has made his home with William
Brown for the past year. He was taken
sick about the first of February and at midnight on the 14th of
February as he saw the power that separates mortal from immortal his
countenance seemed to say: “Farewell,
fellow workmen, I give you my blessing.
Work on till the Master in glory appear. Remember my message to cheer you in labor. The world is receeding [sic] and heaven is
near.” He attained the age of 63
years. His actions through life built a
beautiful monument for him. C. W. G.
Bradfield, Mrs. Mary S.
Bradfield
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 22, 1900
Mrs. Mary S. Bardfield, wife of James Bradfield, was eight weeks ago
placed in the insane asylum at Athens.
There, on the 7th day of November, 1900, she died. Her remains were sent to Sistersville on the
8th and on the 9th, at 2 o’clock, her body was laid to
rest in the Witten cemetery until the trump shall sound and the “dead in
Christ” shall rise. The deceased was a
daughter of Benjamin and Angeline Rowles.
She was born February 3d, 1861, being 39 years, 9 months and 4 days old
at her death. She was an obedient
child, an amiable associate, an exemplary wife, and an affectionate
mother. She leaves a husband, a father,
four sisters and three boys to mourn her loss.
Like David – though she can not come to us, we can go to her.
Bradfield, Mrs. Sarah
Bradfield (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 3, 1901
Mrs. Sarah Bradfield died at her home at this place December 21st. Interment at Teul’s cemetery.
Bradfield, Sarah Bradfield
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 3, 1901
Death is a solemn thing. That
grim monster which is abroad in our land slaying hundreds upon hundreds that
which often takes our nearest and dearest friend. We can imagine we hear the splashing of the oars while the
messenger is bearing them over the river.
It comes to the young as well as the old. Perhaps the young lady in the bloom of youth or the young man in
the prime of life, the aged father or mother or the little infant snatched from
its mother’s bosom. How careful then
ought we to be in remembering our Creator in the days of our youth. Near Centerview, Monroe county, Ohio,
December 24, 1900, Sarah Bradfield, wife of Louis Bradfield, departed this
life, aged 22 years, 2 months and 11 days.
She leaves a husband, two children, mother, one brother and two sisters
to mourn her loss. But the saddest
thing is her little infant only two weeks old.
Mrs. Bradfield always attended church when she could, always liked to be
in Sunday School and wanted to be in the house of the Lord. But God called her and she must go and cross
the dark valley of the shadow of death to taste of the joys and mingle in the
melody of Heaven.
Thou art gone from care and
sorrow
To the realms of endless
days
And in silence we are
mourning
Still our dear one seems to
say
“Husband, mother, brother,
sisters
Do not grieve nor shed a
tear,
For with Jesus blessed
Savior,
I am far more happy here.”
“Cease thy weeping and thy
sorrow,
Do not think of me as dead,
For I’ve gone to Him in
Heaven –
Care and pain forever fled.
Though the grave seems dark
and dreary
‘Tis but there my body
rests,
For my spirit lives with
Jesus,
With the ransomed ones and
blest.” J.M.H.
Bradley, (wife) Bradley
Bradley, James Bradley
Bingamon, Clifford G. Bingamon
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 23, 1900
A double murder and suicide occurred at Jamestown, Ohio, last
week. A.G.Bingamon slew his wife,
Clifford G. Bingamon, their son-in-law, James Bradley, the shot himself.
Brister, Genevea Brister nee
Stevens (Obit 2)
Brister, Infant Brister
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 26, 1900
At half past five o’clock
Wednesday morning, the Death Angel visited the home of F. M. Brister near Kuhn,
Ohio, and reaching out his cold and icy hand claimed for its victim his loving
companion Genevea. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wall Stevens of Elk, Noble county. She was born June 26, 1860, and died April 18, 1900, aged 39
years, 9 months, 22 days. She was
married to F.M. Brister June 10, 1879.
To this union was born ten children, of which number eight survive their
mother. The funeral services were
conducted at the house on Thursday at one o’clock by Rev. Barnhouse in an
impressive manner by speaking words of comfort and consolation to those bereft. Mrs. Brister with her infant babe in her
arms was laid to rest in the Calais cemetery followed by a large concourse of
friends. It was the largest funeral
ever witnessed in that community. For
about 21 years she shared with her husband the trials, troubles and turmoils of
this life. No one can lend a helping hand
or a listening ear like that of a companion.
No hand can sooth the pillow of the sick child like that of mother but
alas! Mother and wife is gone, never to return in this world. Never again. Never again can we hear her sweet voice. Her place can never be filled, no never, but
her words and deeds of kindness will last with us forever as a loving
remembrance. In the community she was
known as a kind-hearted woman doing deeds of kindness wherever the opportunity
was afforded. She was an affectionate mother
and a loving wife. We who have come in
contact with her in her everyday home life knew her to be a kind and
accommodating woman. Lively and
sociable sparing no pains to make everything pleasant for those around
her. After everything was done that a
loving husband, children and friends could do, she said to her husband: “I must die, and oh how I hate to leave you
and the children.” Now she is at rest
and left us in this world to roam and on our returning we will miss her at
home, but in peace let her rest! God
knoweth [sic] best.
For God hath marked each
sorrowing day,
And numbered every secret
tear,
And Heaven’s long age of
bliss shall pay
For all her suffering here.
.
To have her with me there
along,
‘Twas love and fear and
triumph blended,
At last we reached the foot
worn stone
Where that delicious
journey ended.
.
Farewell mother! Farewell mother!
We must say our last
farewell
Till we meet beyond the
river,
Jesus called thee, all is
well.
W. W. Marsh
Brister, Mrs. Frank Brister
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 19, 1900
Wednesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Frank Brister of near
Calais. She was buried in the cemetery
there Thursday.
Brock, Mrs. Capt. J.W.M. Brock
Source: Spirit of
Democracy June 28, 1900
S. E. Miracle of Stafford was in Woodsfield this week placing a fine
granite monument at the grave of Mrs. Capt. J.W.M. Brock.
Brothers, (Child) Brothers
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 15, 1900
A horrible accident occurred near Gibson’s Station on the B & O
road Saturday. The little two year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brothers ran onto the track and was ground to pieces
by the engine before the train could be stopped. The mother was an eye witness to the awful tragedy and is now
prostrated with grief.
Brown, John C. Brown
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 29, 1900
Former State Treasurer John C. Brown died at Columbus last week from a
cancerous growth which had its origin in the constant handling of money. During his several terms of office as
treasurer and deputy treasurer, millions of dollars of currency passed through
his hands, and the cause of his death is said to have been started by bacteria
on greenbacks.
Brown, Miss Edna Brown
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Miss Edna Brown of Zanesville, aged about twenty-two years, suicided
[sic] by drowning Thursday night or early Friday morning. Her body was found in the Muskingum river.
Brown, Mrs. John Brown
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 5, 1900
Mrs. Brown, aged 65 years, relict of John Brown, died at her home near
Beallsville Monday. The funeral took
place Tuesday. Four children are left.
Bryan, Mrs. Mary L. Bryan
(Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 1, 1900
Laings – One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in our community,
was that of Mrs. Mary L. Bryan. The
deceased was born September 5, 1869, and died February 19, 1900, aged 31 years,
5 months and 14 days. She was united in
marriage to W. H. Bryan, October 23, 1886.
To this union was born five children, all of whom survive her. She united with the M. E. church at
Fletcher’s Chapel, at the age of fourteen years, under the pastorate of Rev.
Westwood. During her sickness her
suffering was borne with Christian fortitude.
Just before the end came she called her husband and children to her
bedside; after kissing them and saying good-bye, and telling them to be good
children, she said she was ready to go when the Lord called her. She prayed all through her sickness and
asked her Father in Heaven to take care of her little children. She was a kind and affectionate wife, a
loving mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, five children, father, mother, one sister,
and four brothers to mourn her departure.
Her remains were intered [sic] in the Fletcher Chapel cemetery. Rev. Boetticher conducted the funeral
services. The bereaved relatives have
the sympathy of many friends.
.
‘Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart,
‘Tis hard, so hard to speak the words
Must we forever part?
.
Dearest loved one, we have lain thee
In the peaceful grave’s embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavely [sic] face.
Bryan, Mrs. Mollie Bryan (Obit
1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 22, 1900
Mrs. Mollie Bryan, wife of W. H. Bryan of Laings, died Monday after an
illness of several weeks. Her remains
were laid to rest in the Fletcher Chapel cemetery Tuesday. Rev. Boetticher officiating.
Bryan, Mrs. W. H. Bryan (Obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 1, 1900
Oath Simmons, who was called to this place at the death of his sister,
Mrs. W. H. Bryan, returned to Wheeling Thursday. He was accompanied by his father.
Buckingham, Miss Ada
Buckingham
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 17, 1900
Miss Ada, the only daughter
of G. F. and Mary Buckingham of Bellaire, died Sunday of consumption. Deceased was only 18 years of age, a bright
girl and a graduate of the Wheeling business college. The remains were taken to Calais where interment was made. The parents have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Burkhard, Michael Burkhard
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 5, 1900
A sadness has been cast
over our community by the death of Michael Burkhard. At his home Friday afternoon, March 23, at 1 o’clock his spirit
relieved from all pain and suffering, took its flight into the great and
mysterious beyond. Mr. Burkhard was a
young man aged 33 years, of good moral character and loved by all with whom he
came in contact. All that medical skill
and loving care of wife and parents was done to make his lot pleasant while on
earth. He had been a great sufferer the
past six months but he bore his afflictions with the same gentle patience that
always marked his life and when death set his icy seal upon his brow he was
willing to go and died in the full assurance that he was going to that
beautiful home where neither sorrow, suffering, nor death can ever enter. He was hopeful to the last and clung to life
with a fortitude that was characteristic of the man. He was married to Miss Rosa Smithberger in April, 1894 and for
six short years he brightened the life and home of his loving wife who is now
bowed down in deepest sorrow. Three
children have blessed this union, one of whom died in infancy. Man born of woman is of few days for
They are slipping away
these sweet swift years
Like a leaf on the ocean
cast,
With never a break in their
rapid flow,
We watch them as one by one
they go
Into the beautiful past.
Mr. Burkhard united with
the Catholic church at an early age and remained a consistant member. His remains were laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery, services conducted by Father Cawley of Woodsfield. During the hours of sorrow we recall the
image of departed joys and in weeping over tender recollections, tears softly
shed, embalm the wounds of grief.
When forced to part with
those we love,
Though sure to meet
tomorrow
We still a kind of anguish
prove
And feel a touch a sorrow.
But, Oh! what words can
paint the fears
When from those friends we
sever
To part for months, perhaps
for years,
To part perhaps forever.
.
Yet he rests forever and
forever
All in a blessed home
And there to wait a little
Till wife and children come
To lie within the light of
God
As we lie upon thy breast
Where the wicked cease from
troubling
And the weary are at rest.
Laura Hardesty – Miltonsburg, Ohio
Burkhardt, Michael Burkhardt
(Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 5, 1900
Card of Thanks – I desire to thank my friends and neighbors of
Miltonsburg and vicinity for their kind acts and help in caring for my beloved
husband Michael Burkhardt, during his long sufferings of untold miseries. Also, for the respect shown at the time of
his death and burial.
Mrs. Michael Burkhardt – Miltonsburg, Ohio
Burkhart, Clarence Burkhart
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 22, 1900
Miltonsburg – Clarence Burkhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burkhart,
died Wednesday March 14th after an illness of three months. Clarence was 7 months and 7 days old. He was the idol of the home and had merely.
Blossomed on earth
To bloom in heaven.
He filled his mission in this world early in life. Jesus sent his angels to waft his spirit to
the glorious world where he adds another member to the innumerable company of
the angelic throng that surrounded the throne of God forever. The funeral took place Thursday. Interred in the Catholic cemetery.
Burkhart, Mary Burkhart (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 25, 1900
Mary Burkhart, wife of George Burkhart of near Ozark, died Saturday night from asthma. Mrs. Burkhart leaves a husband and several
children. The funeral took place
Tuesday. Rev. Father J. S. Cawley
conducted the services. Interment at
the R. C. church cemetery at Ozark.
Burkhart, Mrs. George Burkhart (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democray January 25, 1900
Miss Lizzie Rose attended the funeral of Mrs. George Burkhart at Ozark
Tuesday. She was accomplainied by Mrs.
George Ketterer. Mrs. Burkhart was a half-sister
of Mrs. W. W. Morris of this place.
Burson, Frank Burson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
The Herald-Tribune says: Frank
Burson, aged 10 years, son of James A. Burson, supterintendent of the Belmont
county infirmary, attempted to board a freight train at Barnesville to go to
Belmont, Sunday evening, when he was thrown under the wheels. He was found dead on the tracks soon after
the train passed.
Cain, Julius Cain
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 26, 1900
Julius Cain suicided Easter
Sunday by drowning himself in a shallow pool of water. Deceased lived a short distance east of
Marietta and had only been married about four months.
Carmicheal, Wood Carmicheal
Thomas, Jas Thomas
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 18, 1900
Stafford – A body of Wood Carmicheal and one of Jay Thomas was recently
buried in the Stafford cemetery. The
going hence of our little ones are always sources of deepest grief, but in each
of these desolated homes it is the second visit of the dark angel within two
years, each time bearing in his icy grasp a tiny bud of promise.
Carnahan, Mrs. Emily Carnahan
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 13, 1900
A Narrow Escape – Monday afternoon W. I. Womer received a telegram
bearing the sad news of the death of his mother, Mrs. Emily Carnahan of
Foxburg, Pa. As there were no evening
trains on the B.Z. & C. Mr. Womer and wife concluded to drive to
Barnesville. He secured a team and a
boy for a driver from Watson’s livery and about 7 o’clock started from their
home on South Main street, but they had driven but a short distance when the
buggy dropped into a deep hole in the street and Mr. and Mrs. Womer were both
thrown out of the buggy and the team with the boy in ran on up the street
dragging Mrs. Womer for some distance.
Mr. and Mrs. Womer were both carried into Mr. Ketterer’s house and Dr.
Kehner summoned. He found no bones
broken but both the unfortunates were badly bruised. They were taken to their home later and tenderly cared for, but
neither one was able to go and attend the funeral of Mr. Womer’s mother at
Foxburg.
Carpenter, Libby Carpenter
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 12, 1900
The __________ of Death came on March ____ to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Carpenter and took from them their little daughter, Libby, aged 7
years. She was ill for eight days. She passed into the summer land. Although her suffering was great she bore it
with patience until the death warrior came and called from our _______ a loved
one. She is now roaming in fields of
flowers ever blooming, ever fragrant.
Yes, dear friends, solemn indeed was the evening when death knocked at
our door and dreary was the morrow. But
our loss was her gain. She was only a
bud taken from this earth to bloom in heaven.
She is at rest; she has finished her journey and she is safe in her
father’s house above. It was indeed a
sad parting, for none knew her but to love her. But we have a bright hope that by and by when we are done with
the sorrows of this life we will meet little Libby over on the other shore
where there is no sorrow, pain nor woe.
She leaves a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn
her death and also a host of friends by whom she is sadly missed. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of
the entire community. All know that she
is sweetly at rest.
Yes, loving parents, she is at rest
In pure white garments her soul is dressed,
And with the angels all spotless now,
With the crown she merited on her brow,
Would you call her back to this world of ours,
So filled with thorns, so devoid of flowers,
Oh no, for the summons will shortly come,
That will call your spirits to her bright home.
.
We miss thee from our home, dear Libby,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o’er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
Dear Libby, we miss thee everywhere.
G. B. VanFossen
Carpenter, Miss Ida Carpenter
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 17, 1900
Miss Ida Carpenter, who was
employed at the Exchange hotel, died there Thursday, May 10th of
typhoid fever. She was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. H. Carpenter of Calais, where she was taken for burial
Friday. Miss Carpenter was 21 years of
age, loved and admired by many friends who sympathize with the parents and
other relatives in their sore bereavement.
Carpenter, Mrs. Carpenter
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 4, 1900
Swazey – Saturday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Carpenter, wife of
Elza Carpenter who resides near here.
She had been sick for quite a long time and suffered greatly. She leaves in loneliness and sorrow a husband
and three small children. Her remains
were intered [sic] in Brachen cemetery Sunday morning.
Carpenter, Mrs. J. E. Carpenter
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 4, 1900
On the 30th of December occurred the death of Mrs. J. E.
Carpenter of whose illness we wrote in our last communication. Funeral at Bracken Chapel on Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev. Wright
assisted by Rev. Barnhouse.
Carrothers, Adaline Pennington
Carrothers (nee Pennington)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 12, 1900
Formerly Resided Here – Through the kindness of Miss Annie Carrothers of
Woodsfield we were furnished the following which was taken from the Record
published at San Jose, Illinois. The
deceased formerly resided here and will be remembered by our older citizens and
by many who reside at Antioch and vicinity:
Adaline Pennington
Carrothers, daughter of William Boyer and Elizabeth Pennington, was born in
Wellsburg, W. Va., January 6, 1823; died at San Jose, March 7, 1900, at about 1
o’clock a.m., aged 77 years, 2 months and 1 day. While still a child she removed with her parents to Belmont
county, Ohio, then to Monroe county, Ohio, in 1837, settling near
Woodsfield. When between 14 and 15
years of age, she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church,
under the pastorate of Rev. Leeper, of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio.
She was married to E. D.
Carrothers, April 22, 1841. Together
they came to Illinois, landing in Pekin, Tazewell county, in 1854; and settled
in Boynton township, having remained there twelve years they moved to this
place where they have lived thirty-four years.
During all those early years their home was ever known as “The home of
the minister.” In her religious life
she was simple in faith and full of trust, patient, unselfish, hopeful,
confident.
She leaves a husband, five
daughters and one son to mourn her loss.
Cassatt, George W. Cassatt
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 29, 1900
While riding between two cars loaded with lumber George W. Cassett, of
Sunbury, Pa., brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, was killed by wet lumber
slipping from a sudden jolt of train.
Castle, Clara Castle (nee
Wiley) (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 29, 1900
G.O. Castle, who was a clerk in a store at Eldorado, Kansas, was
married last summer to Miss Clara Wiley, but he had had another sweetheart,
Miss Jessie Morrison, who had been a clerk in the same store with him. In less than two weeks after he married Miss
Wiley, the Morrison girl called and with a razor cut his wife’s throat from ear
to ear. Olin Castle, as everybody
called him, will be remembered here, for his father Theodore Castle formerly
lived here, where he was in business at one time.
Castle, Mrs. Olin Castle (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
The trial of Miss Jessie Morrison at Eldorado, Kan., for the murder of
Mrs. Olin Castle, has ended in a hung jury.
Olin Castle, the husband of the dead woman was born and partly reared
here, his father being in the drug business with R. W. Pope at one time.
Christie, James Christie
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1900
A fatal street car accident recently happened in East Liverpool. The car was going down a hill when it
commenced to slide and jumping the track went through the house of John Strand,
stopping in the sitting room. James
Christie, motorman, was instantly killed, and the injured were James Morgan,
conductor, Mrs. Riley M. Kinnor, Mrs. Harry Smith, and Mrs. Charles McKee. Mr. Morgan formerly lived in Monroe county
and will be remembered about Antioch.
Christman, Clara L. Christman
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 15, 1900
Card of Thanks – The undersigned desire to extend thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their kind aid and assistance during the illness and
the death of our daughter Clara L. Christman.
Henry Christman and Wife
Christman, Miss Clara
Elizabeth Christman (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 15, 1900
Jesus said unto them. “Give
place for the Little Maid is not dead but sleeping” – Matthew 9, 24.
The angel of death has called – away one of our beloved little maidens
Miss Clara Elizabeth Christman, aged 11 years and 28 days, daughter of Henry
and Ella Christman. She was born
January 9, 1889, and baptized May 12, 1889.
January 30th she was at school and came home well and did her
work as usual. At supper she said she
was sick. Her sickness was
appendicitis. She was called away the
morning of February 7, 1900. She was
patient through all her sickness and took everything calm. She wanted her father and mother to stay by
her bed and not to leave. She was laid
to rest at Ozark church cemetery to rest until the great resurrection day. Rev. W. Brucker conducted the funeral
services. She leaves a father, mother,
one brother eight years old and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
Dear Clara is gone,
a voice is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given;
The soul is safe in heaven.
We hope we will meet her by and by,
We loved her, yes, we loved her,
But the angels loved her more,
And they sweetly called her.
The golden gates were opened
A gentle voice said come
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home.
Death will come sooner or later to every one. Death is swallowed up in victories and there is no loss but
gain. Death called and Rest laid down
her head upon her savior’s breast. We
love thee well but Jesus loves thee best.
An Uncle
Clark, Valentine Clark
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 5, 1900
Miles Harper, who shot and killed Valentine Clark at Chesterhill,
Morgan county, some months ago for being too intimate with his (Harper’s) wife,
was acquitted of the charge of murder by the Morgan county courts.
Cline, Robert Cline
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 19, 1900
Sunday, July 8th
the spirit of Robert Cline returned to the God who gave it. Mr. Cline had been sick for about eight
months. Through it all he was patient
and bore his affliction with Christian fortitude. Robert was in the 26th year of his age. He was born in Perry township, this
county. He was married to Sady
Pane. To this union two children were
born. He was a member of the Christian
Union church. During his illness he
lost his desire for earthly things and put his trust in God and eternal
things. His remains were laid to rest
in Jerico cemetery. Rev. L. L. Weddle
preached the funeral discourse.
Deceased was a good citizen, an honest man, a devoted husband and a kind
and affectionate father. He leaves a
wife and two children, an aged father, four brothers and four sisters.
Clutter, Clarence Clutter
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 3, 1901
A Loved One Gone – Clarence, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Clutter
of Round Bottom, died of membranous croup, December 7, 1900, aged 3 years,
7months and 3 days. He was a bright
boy, the flower of the family, loved and worshiped by all who knew him.
We loved him, yes, we loved
him,
But angels loved him more,
And they have sweetly
called him
To yonder shining shore.
.
The golden gates were
opened,
A gentle voice said come,
And with farewells
unspoken,
He calmly entered
home. A Friend
Coats, Benjamin Craft Coats
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1900
On Thursday morning, the 24th
day of May, after an illness of about two years, the spirit of Benjamin Craft
Coats took its flight to the God who gave it.
He was born May 16th, 1819, being 81 years and 8 days
old. He was united in marriage to Miss
Louisa Elinor Minor, daughter of Judge Minor, March 15th, 1842, who
preceded him to that better land December 25th, 1891. To them were born 9 children of whom 6 still
survive. As he journeyed through life
his acquaintances learned to love him as they found him to be an honest and
honorable man, always striving to do what was right and to do unto others as he
wished to be done by. The night was not
too dark, nor the day too cold to lend a helping hand to those in need. Only a few days before his death while
looking out of his window at spring pushing forth her foliage he expressed a
desire to live, as all seemed too beautiful and friends too kind for him to
part with. But alas! How sure is death. On the following Saturday after the reading of the 14th
chapter of Job by Elder I. J. Baker and calling special attention to the 14th
verse, “If a man die shall he live again.
All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change
comes.” And speaking a few words of
comfort and council to friends and relatives, he was laid to rest by the side
of his companion in Mt. Zion cemetery, there to await the coming of Christ in
that awful day when all shall hear his voice.
At his request before death, “Jesus Lover of My Soul” was sung at the
grave. The relatives have the sympathy
of the entire community. We can say no
more but pen the following:
To Zion’s peaceful courts
above,
In faith triumphant may
soar,
Embracing in the arms of
love,
The friends not lost but
gone before.
.
To Jordan’s bank whenever
we come,
And hear the swelling
waters roar,
Jesus, convey us safely
home,
To friends not lost but
gone before.
The family desire to thank
the friends in the vicinity for their sympathy and assistance tendered in the
sad days of sickness and bereavement.
A. O. M.
Cochran, Samuel Cochran
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 20, 1900
Robert Cochran was called to Bellaire Thursday to attend the funeral of
his brother Samuel Cochran of Martins Ferry, who was struck by a train on the C
& P road south of Burlington, Ohio, Wednesday, and killed almost instantly.
Conaway, Earl Conaway
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 2, 1900
Earl Conaway, a six year
old boy of Bellaire, was drowned last week while bathing in the river.
Coon, Mrs. Angeline Coon nee
Crawford
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 19, 1900
Lebanon – Mrs. Angeline Coon, who was here in March, died shortly after
her return to her home in Iowa. On the
night of April 9th her dwelling caught fire and in removing her
household effects over-worked herself, and died in twelve hours
thereafter. Mrs. Coon, nee Crawford,
was born in Lebanon fifty-three years ago, and was raised to womanhood in her
native village. She is a sister to
Alex. Crawford, well known throughout our county, who was greatly shocked at
the sad intelligence. Mrs. Coon was a
lady of more than ordinary worth; ever attentive to the sick – a woman of that
good, motherly disposition loved by all who met her. She is missed here as well as at her home in Iowa. We can truly say that a good and noble woman
has gone to rest; though parting from friends here, her awakening to the new
birth will be in the midst of a father, mother, six sisters and a brother who
have preceded her to that kingdom not built of hands.
Covan, (daughter) Covan
Source: Spirit of
Democracy June 28, 1900
Card of Thanks – The undersigned desires to thank most cordially the
many friends who were so attentive and helpful to their daughter during her
late illness and to themselves at and before the funeral.
Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. John Covan, Sardis, Ohio
Covan, Miss Mary S. Covan
Covan, Ethel Covan
Source: Spirit of
Democracy June 7, 1900
In the life of Heaven there
are no sorrowful partings, no severance of pleasant fellowship, no shutting up
of sweet and holy chapters of life. In
the Father’s house friend has never said to friend “farewell”. How different upon earth: Friend after
friend departs. Today we report the
death of Miss Mary S., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Covan who died Monday May
28th at 2:30 am. She died
from a complication of diseases. Her
age was 30 years and 9 days. She had
been patiently suffering for several years.
Her life was filled with love for all.
She was always ready to perform some deed of kindness for another. Was greatly loved by all. Just one short year ago her sister Ethel was
called to our heavenly father. Mary
leaves to mourn her loss devoted parents, two sisters and four brothers and a
host of friends. There was an eclipse
of the sun at the time of her birth and one at the time of her death. Her remains were covered with beautiful
flowers. The services were conducted by
Rev. Strahl who baptized her. The
remains were followed to their resting place in Sardis cemetery by a large concourse
of relatives and friends.
Dear Mary, thou hast left
us,
Oh! how lonely we will be,
But we will ever try to
live,
So we may meet thee in that
better land. E. C. S.
Cox, Ex. Governor Jacob D. Cox
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 16, 1900
Ex-Governor Jacob D. Cox of
Oberlin died suddenly last week in Massachusetts, aged 72 years. He was elected governor in 1865.
Craig, Sarah Craig
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 19, 1900
Sarah Craig was born
September 25th, at Mt. Carrick.
She was the first white child born in Center township. She died near Sprague, June 25th,
1900. She was 83 years and 9 months
old. She was united in marriage to John
Craig December 31, 1835. He preceded
her to the better land March 7th, 1854. To this union 8 children were born – 4 boys and 4 girls. Two boys and one girl have preceded her to
the tomb. She was once a member of the
M.E. church and for a short time a member of the Baptist church. Afterwards she joined herself to the Church
of Christ of which she has been a devoted member for about eight years. Mrs. Craig enjoyed good health until about
two years ago when her eyesight failed so that she could not recognize any
thing. Stomach trouble and old age
helped to bring her life to a close. No
kind word or loving hand could avert the time of her departure. She was honest and upright in all her
dealings. At the funeral it was
remarked that nothing too good could be said in her behalf. She has gone the way of all the earth but
she yet speaketh [sic] by her influence.
Truly this was a model woman, an affectionate wife and mother and
obliging friend and neighbor.
Crow, Mrs. Arissa Crow (nee
Shutts)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 4, 1900
Bingham – Mrs. Arissa Crow (nee Shutts) died from dropsy and heart
trouble. She had not had good health
for some time but the end was not expected to be so near. She was married to Walter Crow and a
daughter was born to them about three weeks ago. Mrs. Crow was about 21 years of age and a member of the Church of
Christ for the past six years. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Parsons, of Beallsville, interment in Captina
cemetery. The bereaved have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Curtis, Elizabeth Curtis nee
Smith nee Smith (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 3, 1900
Elizabeth Curtis, nee
Smith, died at her residence near Jerles, April 7, 1900, in the 69th
year of her age. She was born near
Barnesville, Belmont county, in 1831, and was married in 1849 to Amos Curtis,
who died in 1879. To this union seven
sons and five daughters were born. Five
sons and three daughters still survive her.
She had been a great sufferer for many years but bore her sufferings
patiently and expressed her willingness to leave this world of pain to enter into
the joy and happiness of a better world.
She was a member of the M. E. church, a kind and affectionate mother and
was tenderly cared for by her two sons, Emmet O. and Joseph L. who obeyed the
command of Him who said, “Honor thy father and thy mother.” The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Sullivan of Berne, Noble county, after which the remains were laid to rest in
the Mt. Tabor cemetery.
The summons comes when all
must go,
And leave our friends all
here below;
Then children, eight,
please prepare,
That you may meet your
mother there
In that land where all is
peace,
Where all our grief and
trouble cease.
Now, mother’s face we’ll
see no more,
Her loving smiles have gone
before
Sleep, mother, sleep,
beneath the sod,
Till time shall be no more,
When all the ransomed ones
of God,
Shall roam the other
shore. Lydia H.
Curtis, Harry Curtis
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 22, 1900
Stafford – On Thursday at mid-night the spirit of little Harry Curtis
was freed from the weary worn body that had battled with the grim reaper for
three long weeks. He was the only son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Curtis, colored, who live south of town and as he was
especially bright, was a great favorite among his many relatives and an idol in
the home of the heart broken parents where an only and older sister is all that
is left. He was aged 6 years, 11
months, and 11 days, and had attended school until stricken with his fatal
illness – some complication of brain disease.
His remains were brought to the M.E. church Saturday afternoon where an
impressive discourse was delivered by Rev. Martin after which they were laid
tenderly to rest in the Stafford cemetery.
Curtis, James Curtis (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 12, 1900
Stafford – On July 4th occurred the death of James Curtis,
aged 15 years, after a short illness.
He was the son of John Curtis of this place. The funeral was conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin. Interment in the Stafford cemetery.
Curtis, James Curtis (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy July 19, 1900
James Curtis, colored, was
born near Stafford, June 12, 1885, and died at his home July 1st,
1900. He was a quiet inoffensive boy
engaged on his father’s farm. He was a
very large boy, of quick and unhealthy growth.
He loved life and home and friends.
In the month of May he contracted a severe cold from which he never
recovered, but steadily declined until he passed from earthly scenes of joy and
sorrow to the eternal regions beyond the river. His mother and two sisters have gone before him and father and
five brothers are left to mourn for him whom they loved. His funeral took place in the M. E. church
Thursday afternoon, after which his remains were interred in Stafford cemetery
to await the trumpet blast of Gabriel.
Curtis, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 12, 1900
J.W. Eaton attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis at Mt. Tabor
Sunday.
Dally, Infant Dally
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 19, 1900
Sardis – The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dally died Sunday
evening. Interment Monday in Sardis
cemetery.
Danford, Robert R. Danford
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 25, 1900
Robert R. Danford, who formerly resided near Summerfield, died at
Caldwell Sunday of last week from heart trouble. Mr. Danford served in the 61st regiment a greater part
of the late rebellion.
Darby, William Darby
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 6, 1900
At Uniontown, Pa., William Darby, son of ex-Recorder, John W. Darby,
died from injuries received in an explosion of powder in a quarry several
months ago.
Daugherty, Gladys Mabel
Daugherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Gladys Mabel, daughter of Thomas A. and Lillian Daugherty, was born at
Graysville, Monroe county, Ohio, July 7, 1899 and died December 14, 1900. While the sunshine of the home seems to be
gone the loving parents have the assurance that she is not dead but gone to be
with Him who said, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me and forbid them
not for such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Daugherty, John Daugherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
John Daugherty, a well known farmer died at his home in Summit township
Tuesday evening. Interment will take
place Thursday at the Moose Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Daugherty had many relatives and a host of friends that will be
sorry to learn of his demise.
Davis, Harry Davis
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 30, 1900
At Delphos, Ohio, Harry Davis, an aeronaut, fell 800 feet, the parachute
lighting on him. He died almost
instantly.
Davis, Mrs. Ora Davis
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 19, 1900
Mrs. Ora Davis, wife of
Everet Davis, died April 5. She was
interred in the Summerfield cemetery April 6.
Dawson, Miss Cecelia Dawson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 17, 1900
The body of Miss Cecelia
Dawson, who drowned herself in the river at Wheeling three months ago was found
and recognized by the clothing.
Deffinbaugh, Harry Deffinbaugh
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 26, 1900
In the Tyler county, W.Va.,
court last week Anna Bowen, who shot and killed Harry Deffinbaugh in
Sistersville, in February 1899, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
and sentenced to six months imprisonment and fined $25 and costs of prosecution. Miss Bowen’s home is near Sardis this
county.
DeGroote, Fred DeGroote
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 12, 1900
Fred DeGroote, aged 38 years, junior member of the firm of Mayor &
DeGroote dry goods merchants of Bellaire, suicided [sic] last Saturday. A revolver was used, the ball entering the
right temple. No cause is known for the
rash act.
Dement, Jane Dement
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 27, 1900
Death is a solemn thing. That
grim monster which is abroad in our land slaying hundreds upon hundreds, that
which often takes our nearest and dearest friend. We can imagine we hear the splashing of the oars while the
messenger is bearing them over the river.
It comes to the young as well as the old. Perhaps the young lady in the bloom of life, the aged father or
mother or the little infant snatched from its mother’s bosom. How careful then ought we to be in
remembering our Creator in the days of our youth. At Twilight, Monroe county, Ohio, Jane, wife of William A.
Dement, was born March 11, 1864, and died December 15, 1900. She was well respected by all who knew
her. She was in the prime of life when
she was brought down to the bed of affliction where she lay till God through
His infinite wisdom saw fit to send the messenger and release the dove like
spirit from the prison house of pain to taste of the joys and mingle in the
melody of Heaven.
Thou art gone from care and
sorrow
To the realms of endless
day;
And in Silence we are
mourning
Still our dear one seems to
say;
“Husband, mother, brother,
sister,
Do not grieve nor shed a
tear,
For with Jesus, blessed
Savior,
I am far more happy here.
.
“Cause thy weeping and thy
sorrow;
Do not think of me as dead,
For I’ve gone to Him in
Heaven –
Care and pain forever fled.
Though the grave seems dark
and dreary
‘Tis but there my body
rests,
For my spirit lives with
Jesus,
With the ransomed one sand
blest. J.C.S.
Dement, Miram J. Dement
Source: Spirit of
Democracy January 3, 1901
Died at her home at Twilight, Monroe county, Ohio, Saturday morning,
December 15, 1900. Miram J. Dement,
wife of William A. Dement. She were
born on Piney Fork, Belmont county, March 11, 1864. She was the daughter of Lewis and Emily Elliott, and was united
in marriage on the 24th of April, 1894, to W. A. Dement. To this union was born two sons, Frank E.
and Clarence B., who still survive her.
Jennie, as I always called her, was a loving wife, a kind and affectionate
mother, always trying to make her home and all those about her happy. Jennie was a good Christian wife and
mother. She united with the Christian
church at Goudy Ridge in the winter of 1892 in which faith she remained
steadfast, always discharging her duty and doing good for all those around
her. But the grim monster of death has
taken the flower and mainstay from our home never to be returned. But the Master said her work was finished
here below and called her to Him to possess the mansion prepared for all his
faithful children. It is hard to say
good-bye to meet no more on earth. But
this earth is not our abiding place and we must prepare to meet our loved ones
in the new Jerusalem. The deceased
leaves a husband, two sons, mother, sister, two brothers and a number of
relatives and friends to mourn. Her
remains were laid in their last resting place on Sunday in the East Sunsbury
Baptist cemetery by the side of her father and two sisters who preceded her to
the better land, there to await the coming of Christ on the resurrection morn
when he will take her into his kingdom prepared for the ones that are faithful
unto the end.
Good-by, dear Jennie, we
shall miss thee,
Here to see thy smiling
face no more;
But in Heaven we hope to
greet thee,
When the toils of life are
o’er. W.A.D.
Dement, Mrs. Dement
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Mrs. Dement, wife of William Dement, who is confined in the county jail
charged with poisoning William Dixon on Jackson Ridge, died in Adams township
Saturday morning of consumption, leaving two small boys. Mrs. Dement’s remains were laid to rest
Sunday in the Presbyterian cemetery near Beallsville.
Denoon, Mrs. Mary Denoon
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Death of Mrs. Denoon – The death of Mrs. Mary Denoon, wife of Elias
Denoon, occurred at their home in Barnesville Saturday, December 8. Her remains were interred Monday afternoon,
Rev. A. J. Hiatt officiating. The
deceased was born March 19, 1830, in Fayette county, Pa., and was married there
in 1850 to Elias Denoon. They came at
once to Ohio, living at Batesville for some time, later in Guernsey county and
then at Woodsfield, where they remained for twenty-one years, when they removed
to Barnesville seven years ago. Mrs.
Denoon is survived by her husband and six children – Samuel Denoon, Mrs. Jacob
Neuhart and Miss Emma Denoon and Mrs. H. K. Watson, of Pittsburg. Mrs. Denoon will be remembered by many of
the citizens of Woodsfield.
Derby, Hanson Derby
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 1, 1900
Hanson Derby and wife of Macksburg drove over to Jackson Ridge Sunday
to visit their son William Derby. In
the after part of the night they heard a noise in Mr. Derby’s bed room and on
investigation found the old gentleman dead in bed. The body was prepared for burial by A. J. Tubaugh Monday and
taken to Macksburg where interment was had.
Devaul, Alice Ophelia Devaul
(obit 3)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 31, 1900
Although this notice has been kindly mentioned in the county papers, a
more extended notice is desired by the friends of the deceased.
Alice Ophelia Devaul was
born December 16, 1877, and died May 16, 1900, aged 22 years and 5 months. At the age of 16 years she obeyed her Savior
and was immersed by Elder Okey and united with the Christian church at Goudy’s
near Mt. Carrick. Situated at a
considerable distance from the church she had not the opportunity of attending
as often as she desired, yet her heart was there, as she often expressed
it. From early childhood she was of a
pious disposition, and was for many years a regular attendant at the Sunday
school near her home and preserved many beautiful cards and rewards of merit
given by her teacher. She was also a
member of the Christian Endeavor Society of New Castle. During her long sickness, which was of more
than a years duration, she was very patient and cheerful to the last. She had long since forgiven those whom she
thought had wronged her and trusted that she was forgiven for any fancied or
real wrong she had done any one. Her
faith in God was strong and she prayed daily that she might have strength to
endure the trying ordeal of death. She
often said: “Mother, don’t cry.” The world and all its pleasures were given
up by her and all the desire she had to live was to be a comfort to those who
were near and dear to her. She had
become as a child in innocency [sic]; yet her intellect was bright to the last
moment. During the last night of her
life, when her suffering was intense, she would cast a pleasant smile on those
around her. The night of agonizing
seemed long and when told that it was daylight she said: “How glad I am; mother
turn down the ligh.” [sic] And just as
the sun was lighting up the distant hilltops on that beautiful May morning: her
pure spirit took its flight from this pain wracked __________ if clay and was
borne on Angel’s wings away to the paradise of God. The funeral which took place on the 17th at Fletcher’s
chapel, was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Elder J. A. Hines of the Christian church. But, oh the loneliness that enshrouds our
home when we think of the kind and gentle one that has left us never more to
return. But we can say with the poet as
exemplified ___ her case.
‘Tis religion that can give
Sweetest pleasures while we
live,
‘Tis religion must supply
Solid comfort when we die.”
Farewell dear Alice ‘til we meet in the morning. S. J. D.
Devaul, Miss Alice Devaul
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 17, 1900
Miss Alice Devaul, daughter
of Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Devaul of Laings, died early Wednesday morning. She was a beautiful girl only 22 years of
age. She died from consumption. She was a sister of John G. Devaul. The funeral took place Thursday at
Fletcher’s chapel at 2 o’clock. Rev. J.
A. Hines conducted the obsequies. The
many friends of the bereaved family extend their most heartfelt sympathy.
Devaul, Miss Alice Ophelia
Devaul (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 24, 1900
Laings – Miss Alice Ophelia Devaul was born December 16, 1877, and died
at her home at this place Wednesday morning, May 16, 1900. She was the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
S.J. Devaul. Miss Alice joined the
Christian church when about 16 years of age.
During the last year of her life her health was very poor but she
manifested much patience and a lovely Christian spirit. Her life, to those who knew her best, was a
brilliant demonstration of the Christian religion. She died in the triumphs of a living faith. The family and community has sustained a
loss which will be deeply realized by all who knew her. She leaves a father, mother and two
brothers. Interment in the Fletcher
M.E. cemetery. The services were
conducted by her pastor Rev. Hines.
‘Tis hard to break the
tender cord
When love has bound the
heart,
‘Tis hard, so hard, to
speak the words,
Must we forever part.
.
Dearest Alice we have ____
thee
In the peaceful grave’s
embrace,
But thy memory will be
cherished,
‘Til we see thy heavenly
face.
Dice, Amos Dice
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 22, 1900
At Galion, Amos Dice shot his wife and then killed himself because his
wife had sued him for divorce.
Dickinson, Wood Dickinson
Wilkinson, Miss Wilkinson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy May 3, 1900
At Olive Green six miles
from Caldwell, Wood Dickinson shot his sweetheart, Miss Wilkinson Saturday
night and then sent a ball crashing through his own brain. They were engaged to be married but lately
she refused to go with him.
Diss, Frank Diss
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 20, 1900
Emmet Valentine of Kings Mine and Frank Diss of Cambridge had an
altercation over a keg of beer when Valentine shot Diss in the stomach with a
shotgun, killing him almost instantly.
Source:
KILLED BY ACCIDENT
P.N.
This
community received a terrible shock Thursday evening of last week, in the
announcement of the accidental death of P.N. Dixon in a stone quarry near
It
appears that Mr. Dixon, who was an expert marble and stone cutter, was
superintending some work at the quarry on the east side of the
In
compliance with his request they had crossed the cable, when what is known as
the tail block gave way. The cable
struck both men. Mr. Schafer being
nearest the block was caught low down and thrown but escaped injury. Mr. Dixon was not so fortunate. The cable struck him across the back,
throwing him face forward and onto a post about eight inches in diameter which
projected above the ground about the same distance. He struck on the post with the pit of his stomach and rolled to
one side, stunned into insensibility.
Workman
ran to his aid, and by a liberal use of cold water restored consciousness. He told the men that he was hurt beyond
recovery, but notwithstanding, he gave directions about the work, asked that
his wife be sent for, and expressed regret that he was called so suddenly from
his dear family. Messengers were sent
in haste for physicians, while those remaining with him used every means at
their command to restore the suspended circulation, but to no avail. At the end of half an hour, and before
medical aid had arrived, he had ceased to breathe. When the physicians arrived and made an examination, they gave it
as their opinion that they could not have saved him had they been present when
the accident occurred. A coroner's jury
which was impannelled [sic] returned a verdict in accordance with the foregoing
facts.
The
body was taken from the quarry to
The
deceased, who was 50 years, 4 months, and 26 days old, at the time of his death,
is survived by a wife and seven children who are illy prepared to battle with
the stern realities of life since bereft of the aid and counsel of their loving
husband and father. An aged mother also
mourns the loss of a dutiful son. The
sincere and practical sympathy of the entire community should go out to the
family in its sore bereavement.
Dixon, William Dixon (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 11, 1900
Another Poisoning Affair – Monday evening William Dement and William Dixon
of Jackson Ridge purchased a half pint of whiskey at Bittner’s saloon and as
the result of drinking it, Dixon is dead and Dement has suffered untold misery
but is still living. They had not gone
far from the saloon until they opened the flask and both drank from it, and
both remarked concerning the peculiar taste and feeling produced. They started on out the road together and
had not gone fifty yards until Dixon fell in the road, in a fit of convulsions,
which continued with him until the after part of the night, when death relieved
him from the awful misery. Mr. Dement
fell soon after Dixon and experienced the same suffering, which was one
continuous fit of convulsions, yet they were both conscious all the time. Drs. Norris and Parry were summoned but it
was impossible for the most skillful physicians to save the life of Mr.
Dixon. Mr. Dixon was born and raised in
this county where he has many friends.
He was married and leaves a loving wife and two small children. Mr. Dement is an oil man and was employed as
blacksmith for the Fisher Oil company.
He is also a married man, and well known among the oil fraternity. Two hundred or more people were soon
gathered at the office of the Consolidated Oil company where the men had been
carried and were greatly excited over the affair. This is the greatest tragedy of the kind that has happened since
the terrible poisoning at Benwood about three years ago. A post mortem examination will likely be
held over the body of Mr. Dixon before burial takes place.
Dixon, William Dixon (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 18, 1900
Friday the doctors sent the stomach of William Dixon, who was poisoned
last week on Jackson Ridge, to Prof. Weber, one of the leading chemists of
Columbus, for examination. Monday Dr.
Norris received a telegram from Dr. Weber stating that he found large
quantities of strychnine in the stomach.
Saturday J. W. Henthorn, who runs a boarding house and livery barn on
Jackson Ridge, brought a small vial of strychnine to town, which was found
about 65 feet from where Dixon lay. But
before the stomach was sent away or the strychnine found suspicion was so
strong against Dement for having poisoned Dixon that he was arrested and placed
in the county jail where he was given a hearing before Mayor Walton Wednesday.
Dixon, William Dixon (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 25, 1900
The state’s chemist reported Monday to State Food and Dairy
Commissioner Blackburn that the whisky sold to Dement and drank by him and
Dixon on Jackson Ridge contained no trace of strychnine.
Dixon, William Dixon (obit 4)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy October 25, 1900
William Dement charged with poisoning William Dixon, on Jackson Ridge
some time since, was given a preliminary hearing before Mayor Walton, October
17. Quite a large crowd of interested
listeners heard the testimony. Mr.
Dement was bound over to the January term of court and is now in the custody of
sheriff Wright.
Dixon, William Dixon (obit 5)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 22, 1900
William Dixon, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, May 30th,
1861, and died October 10th, 1900.
The deceased was a son of Scott and Hanna Dixon. His father was a soldier in the Union army
of the rebellion and died in the service of his country. Willie, as we called him, in early life
joined the M. E. church at the Fletcher chapel appointment and was a member at
the time of his death. He was a quiet,
inoffensive man, sociable and kind, and friendly, always ready to do good to
others. But he is gone, cut down in the
strength of manhood, he has passed after a night of excruciating pain to the
Paradise of God. He was tenderly cared
for in his last hours by his brother and kind friends and was laid to rest in
the Moffett cemetery. His mother,
brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the community.
Good-bye Willie, we shall
miss thee,
Here, to see thy face no
more,
But in Heaven we hope to
greet thee
When the tolls of life are
o’er.
Friend
Dodds, Miss Maggie Dodds (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Thomas Dodds of Roney’s Point, W. Va., was here attending the funeral
of his sister.
Dodds, Miss Maggie Dodds (Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of
Democracy February 1, 1900
Miss Maggie Dodds of Brownsville who for some months had been suffering
from the effects of a paralytic stroke died last week. During the latter part of her sickness she
suffered greatly. She realized the
briefness of her time on earth and with joy talked of her future home. She was fifty years of age.
Doherty, W. S. Doherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 20, 1900
W.S. Doherty died at his home on south Main street Wednesday evening
from yellow jaundice from which he had been suffering all summer. He was 49 years old and leaves a wife and
three children besides other relatives.
Interment Thursday afternoon in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Donaldson, Alva J. Donaldson
Source: Spirit of
Democracy November 29, 1900
Alva J. Donaldson, aged 21, Frazeyburg, O., struck and killed by a
Panhandle express train near Newark, O.
Dorr (child) Dorr
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 2, 1900
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Dorr died Thursday and was
buried in the Woodsfield cemetery Friday afternoon.
Dorr, Mrs. Elizabeth Dorr nee
Helbling
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 12, 1900
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Dorr – Elizabeth Dorr was born March 4th,
1860, and died April 6th, 1900.
She was the daughter of Christian and Barbara Helbling, who preceeded
[sic] her in death. She was married to
S. P. Dorr in 1883, to which union two bright boys were born, Harry G. aged 16
and Homer C. aged 14. Besides a husband
and two children. Mrs. Dorr leaves 3
brothers Gusta, Louis and Wm. Helbling and Mrs. Dora Graham, and many other
relatives and friends, who sadly deplore her death which occurred in the very
prime of life. Mrs. Dorr had been
sorely afflicted for many months and bore up under it in a manner that
portrayed the noble character that she was.
She dies and leaves her two young sons right when they are springing
into manhood, in the very time of life they so badly need the admonition, the
directing hand and care of a mother. It
was an extremely sad occasion for a beautiful Sunday afternoon, when all that
was mortal of Mrs. Dorr was born from their home on Eastern Row to the
cemetery, followed by many contrite hearts and there deposited with the clods
of the earth, to await the resurrection morn.
Mrs. Dorr was a member of the Lutheran church. Rev. W. Rucker and Dr. Wier officiating.
Dorsey, Darius Dorsey
Source: Spirit of
Democracy August 2, 1900
Dr. and Mrs. Korner were at Powhatan, Belmont county, Thursday
attending the funeral of Darius Dorsey, father of Mrs. Korner.
Dougherty, John Dougherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 27, 1900
John Dougherty, died at his home in Summit township Tuesday evening
December 18th of paralysis, by which he was stricken while chopping
wood Friday. Mr. Dougherty was a
farmer, 71 years old, well known and highly esteemed. He leaves a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Burkhart of
Woodsfield and Mrs. James Strickling of Edwina, besides many other relatives
and friends. His remains were laid to
rest in the Moose Ridge cemetery Thursday forenoon. Rev. D. C. Grover officiated at the obsequies.
Dougherty, Miss Minnie
Dougherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy September 13, 1900
Miss Minnie Dougherty,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Dougherty of Edwina, died early Sunday morning
from appendicitis. She was operated on by
Dr. T. C. Hoover of Columbus, of which we gave an account last week; but with
all the medical skill and tender nursing available they were unable to save her
young life. She was a beautiful girl
only 15 years old and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Interment was had Monday morning at the
Roman Catholic cemetery at this place.
Dougherty, Roy Dougherty
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 22, 1900
Graysville – March 9, 1900, the spirit of Roy, son of Edward and Mrs.
Dougherty, took its flight to the God that gave it. He was born in 1892, being at the time of his death about 8 years
old. Although his stay on earth was
short and the home that he has left will be lonely to father and mother and
many a sad and bitter tear will unbidden fall because of a sad remembrance of
this beautiful and affectionate life, yet they have the assurance of Him, who
said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such
is the Kingdom of God,” that he is asleep in the arms of Jesus. The funeral services were conducted by J.W.
Jones. The remains were laid to rest in
the Daugherty cemetery on Muskington creek.
.
“Oh what do you think the angels say,”
Said the little children up in heaven,
“There’s a dear little boy coming home today.
He’s almost ready to fly away
From the earth we used to live in.
Let’s go and open the gates of joy –
Open them wide for the new little boy,”
Said the little children up in heaven.
Dowell, (daughter) Dowell
Source: Spirit of
Democracy December 27, 1900
Sunday evening occurred the death of the three year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Emmet Dowell of Woodsfield.
The remains were taken to Summerfield, Monday for burial.
Downey, Charles Downey
Stewart, C. C. Stewart
48 Dead
Source: Spirit of
Democracy March 15, 1900
28 Bodies Recovered – Twenty More Thought To Be In Red Ash Mine – Three
Living Rescued
Thurmond, W.Va. March 10 – The total number of those taken out of the
Red Ash mine was 31. Of these William
Robinson, Elisha Bruce and a boy named Tem, all colored, are living and may
recover. The total number of dead taken
out is 28 and the number thought to be in the mine is 29.
This makes 48 killed and
three injured. The body taken out
Thursday, supposed to be that of Charles Downey, was found to be that of C.C.
Stewart, Downey’s body being recovered Friday.
Six other bodies were found, but they were so badly decomposed that they
have not been recognized.
Coroner Montgomery and
Prosecuting Attorney Dillon came to hold the inquest, but adjourned the hearing
to next Monday when, it is hoped, the work of removing the bodies will have
been completed.
Drayer, Miss Bertie Drayer
Source: Spirit of
Democracy April 5, 1900
Antioch – Last Friday morning at the Wheeling hospital occurred the death
of Miss Bertie Drayer, aged 20 years and 4 months. She leaves a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters and
a host of friends to mourn her loss.
She was a member of the Unity Baptist church and showed by her daily
manner and walk that she was a Christian lady.
Interment Sunday afternoon at the Unity cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Boetticher
and Rev. Brendle.
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