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Eakin, Infant Eakin
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Miller’s Run - An infant
child of Mr. and Mrs. Eakin died Thursday. Interment at
Trail Run Friday.
Echart, Charles Echart
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1900
Charles Echart was drowned at Bellaire
Sunday.
Eddy, Mrs. Eddy (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
Last Sunday occurred the
death of Mrs. Eddy at the home of her son George Eddy. She was eighty-five years old and very
feeble. The funeral services were
conducted at the house Monday. She was
laid to rest in the cemetery at Ozark.
Eddy, Mrs. Eddy (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
Mrs. Sadie McElfresh of Dorsey, Belmont
county, was up Monday attending the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Eddy.
Eddy, Mrs. Frank Eddy (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Laings - Mrs. I. McCurdy, accompanied by her son, George,
attended the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Frank Eddy, of Benwood,
Wednesday.
Egger, Mrs. George Egger
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
Mrs. George Egger of Monroefield died Monday, August 6th. Interment was had Wednesday in the Miltonsburg cemetery.
Many relatives and friends are left to mourn her death.
Eight Unknown Victims
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1900
Funeral services over the remains of the eight victims of the Salvation
Army nursery horror were held last Thursday at Wesley Chapel, Cincinnati. These persons met their death in a burning
building.
Elder, Amos Elder
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 5, 1900
Amos Elder’s Funeral Today – Oil City, Pa., March 31 – Amos Elder, the
wife murderer, who committed suicide, will be buried by the county today. His children say they will not attend the
funeral. It developed that Elder slept
at a local hotel Wednesday night. The
hotel is in the heart of the city, and he made no attempt to keep people from
seeing him. He went on the streets in
the business portion of the city the morning before he killed himself.
Elrod, John E. Elrod (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1900
John E. Elrod, the oldest resident of Antioch, died Sunday afternoon
and was buried Monday. He was 83 years
old and had worked at the cooper trade all his life.
Elrod, John F. Elrod (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1900
The subject of this sketch was born in Allegheny county, Pa., September
16th, 1817, and departed this life Sunday September 23rd,
1900, aged 83 years and 7 days. Mr.
Elrod left the scene of his boyhood days in the years 1840 coming to this state
where he was shortly afterwards married to Margaret Sloan. To this union seven children were born, all
of whom with one exception preceded their father to the spirit land. The surviving son Addison resides in Warren
county, Pa. After the death of his first
wife he was united in marriage to Drusilla Brownfield on April 21st,
1868. One child was born to them which
died in infancy. The aged and faithful
wife survives to spend the remaining years of her life in loneliness, except
for the strength and support that has been promised the widow and fatherless by
“Him who hath borne our sorrows and carried our griefs.” Mr. Elrod was a cooper by trade and continued
to follow that business until a short time ago when he was compelled to give it
up, owing to the infirmities of age. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Parsons of the Christian church
after which his remains were laid to rest in the quiet city of the dead until
the Archangel sounds the reveille on the resurrection morn.
Eyre, George E. Eyre
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1900
“Pinney” Pierce who was charged with the
murder of George E. Eyre, was acquitted in the Delawiare
county, court at Medin, Pa., by the district
attorney’s request.
Fankhouser, Mrs. Caroline Fankhouser
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1900
Laings – Early Sunday morning, November 4th,
occurred the death of Mrs. Caroline Fankhouser, a
highly respected old lady residing about one mile east of town. Paralysis was the cause of her death. Interment in the Chapel Hill cemetery.
Fawcet, Mrs. Benjamin Fawcet
(Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Mrs. Benjamin Fawcet, a former resident of
Brownsville, who was in her ninety-second year, died January 14, at the home of
her daughter Mrs. George Ring of Ring’s Mills.
Interment Tuesday in the Brownville M. E. cemetery.
Felder, Lawrence Frederick
Felder
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
Lawrence Frederick, son
of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Feldner was born July 4th
1897, and died March 11th, 1900, aged 2 years, 8 months and 7
days. Little Lawrence was an invalid
nearly all his life, but endeared himself to all by his bright and cheerful
disposition, ‘Tis sad to know that we shall meet him
here on earth no more, but it must be sweet in childhood to give up the spirit
to its maker ere the feet have grown familiar with the paths of sin and sown to
garner up it bitter fruits.
Verse unreadable.
Felock, Catharine Felock (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
Card of Thanks – We desire to express our deep appreciation of the many
kindnesses and sympathy shown by our many friends during the illness and demise
of our beloved wife and mother. Words
are but feeble efforts to speak the thanks we feel due our fellow beings.
George Felock and Family
Felock, Mrs. Catharine Felock (nee Bott) (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
Mrs. Catharine Felock, nee Bott, was born May 6, 1932, on the ocean. She was married April 19, 1849, to George Felock of near Lewisville, which place ____ ____ ____ _____
_____ ____ Felock and their children George, Henry,
John, Frank, Mike, Charley, Mrs. ____, Mrs. ______, Mrs. Elizabeth Hartline and
Mrs. Ada Reed survive her. Mrs. Felock had
been afflicted with different ailments for 20 years, but about five weeks ago
she received a stroke of paralysis on her way to church and continued to lose
strength till she passed away Thursday morning, November 1, at the age of 68
years, 5 months and 25 days. Interment
was had at Lewisville, the services being conducted by Rev. Rankin and Rev. Bracker of Woodsfield.
A large train of friends followed the family to pay the last tribute of
love and respect to their wife, mother, friend and fellow Christian that had
gone from them to that home in the great beyond.
Ferguson, Dr. J. K. Ferguson
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1900
Dr. J. K. Ferguson died very suddenly of heart disease at Sardis,
August 18th. He was about 39
years of age, and the youngest of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Ferguson now of New Matamoras. Mr.
Ferguson was raised on a farm, studied dentistry and practiced his profession
in Monroe and adjoining counties where he had a wide circle of friends. Interment was had in the Matamoras cemetery
Sunday afternoon. The body was followed
to its last resting place by many visitors from Marietta, Sardis, Baresville, Clarington and Wanamaker and a large concourse
of neighbors and friends in New Matamoras.
Ferguson, J. K. Ferguson (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1900
A.A.Howell
attended the funeral of J.K.Ferguson at New Matamoras
Sunday.
Fetters, Edna Fetters
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
Little Edna Fetters, killed at Hewitt, Pa. Tree father felled struck her.
Fleming, John Fleming
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
John Fleming, a rig builder of Pennsylvania, died at the Infirmary
Wednesday, December 5, of typhoid fever.
He was 21 years of age. The
remains were buried Thursday in the Infirmary burial grounds.
Fleming, Judson Fleming
Fleming, (son) Fleming
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1900
Judson Fleming and son Lawrence, while attempting to cross the railroad
track in a buggy at Ashley, Delaware county, were struck by an engine and
instantly killed.
Fleming, Wm. Fleming
Benedict, Harry Benedict
Campbell, A. C. Campbell
Parks, Unknown Male Parks
Unknown Woman Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 1, 1900
Two Horrible Accidents
Sistersville – On Tuesday, while Wm. Fleming shooter for Ed Dalton of
Sistersville on his way to shoot a well near that place stopped at the magazine
which is located about one mile and a half distant from Sistersville and from
some unknown cause, the 140 quarts of glycatine [sic]
with which he entended [sic] to shoot the well
exploded, killing Mr. Fleming and his team and wrecking the Marietta Torpedo companie’s [sic] magazine and also wicks magazine, which
are located about 100 feet distant. Mr.
Fleming was a married man, leaving a wife.
Elk Fork – Last Tuesday, about 11 o’clock on the Jacob’s farm in the
Elk Fork district of the W. Va., Oil field, occurred the explosion of a
quantity of glycatine [sic] which Harry Benedict,
shooter for James Hanks was thawing preparatory to shooting a well on the
Jacob’s farm. The explosion killed
Benedict and A. C. Campbell, supertindent [sic] of
the lease and injured Parks so as to cause death in a short time
afterwards. Messrs. Benedict and
Campbell were both married men. Mr.
Parks was a single man having a sweetheart at Sistersville who committed
suicide on learning of her lovers untimely death.
Ford, Charles Ford
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
Another Explosion – Another fatal glycerine
explosion occurred in the Wilson Run oil field last week. Charles Ford, a shooter for Edward Dalton of
Sistersville, was preparing to shoot No. 3 on the Gill farm for the Fisher Oil
Co., when from some cause unexplainable twenty quarts of the deadly glycerine was exploded, blowing the man and wagon to
atoms. C. C. Stover, superintendent for
the Fisher Oil company, and another man who was near by
were badly shaken up but not seriously injured.
The horses were unhitched from the wagon but were somewhat bruised. About five pounds of flesh was all that could
be found of Mr. Ford.
Fox, Alfred Fox
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1900
Sunday, September 23, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Fox of near Glass, Washington
county, returned home from a visit and found the body of their son, Alfred,
hanging in the barn. Deceased leaves a
wife and two children.
Fox, Charles Fox
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
Frank Mays of Sistersville, who is charged with killing Charles Fox at
Pine Grove, December 5, has been landed in the county jail at New Martinsville.
Friedel, John Friedel
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
John Friedel of Newell’s Run, Washington
county, suicide by shooting himself with a shot gun last Thursday morning. He was about 35 years, unmarried and lived
with his father.
Frownfelter, Mrs. Rebecca Frownfelter
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
Mrs. Rebecca Frownfelter, while doing the
family washing fell dead at Harrisburg.
Gardner, Brudder
Gardner
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Brudder
Gardner made famous by “M Quad” in the Limekiln Club sketches, is dead at
ninety-nine years of age.
Gasser, Mrs. Elizabeth Gasser
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
Mrs. Elizabeth Gasser,
wife of Nick Gasser, was born January 12, 1812 and died March 1st,
1900, aged 88 years, 1 month and 16 days.
She was married to Nick Gasser in 1839.
To this union was born 9 children, four of whom are living and 14 grand
children and 2 great grand-children. Her
married life extended over a period of 43 years. The deceased had been a member of the German
Baptist church for 54 years. The funeral
took place March 2d. The services were
conducted by Rev. Ingold. She was a woman loved by her family and
highly respected by all who knew her.
She was sick in bed 6 days. She
died from old age.
.
Mother, dear Mother, how
we miss you,
More and more than we
can tell,
But we know you’re with
the angels,
There forevermore to
dwell.
.
And when we are called
to join you,
Oh the meeting, oh the
love,
Then there’ll be up
there between us,
In our heavenly home
above.
From Her
Children
Gatchel, Charles Gatchel (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
We are sorry to learn of the death of Charles Gatchel
of Washington D. C., formerly of this place.
His many friends here extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Gatchell, Charles Oscar Gatchell (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
The many friends of
Charles Oscar Gatchell will be grieved to learn of
his sudden death on March 6th, 1900, at Washington, D.C. He was born October 12th, 1862,
at Graysville, Ohio. Early in life he
was afflicted with spinal disease which resisted all treatment, leaving him a
deformed, permanent cripple. He came to
Washington, D. C. in 1888, since which time he has lived with his mother and
his brother Dr. W. F. Gatchell, and despite his
afflictions, was ever a faithful, devoted, loving son and brother and endeared
himself to all his associates by his cheerful and kind disposition. He could not bear to see others suffer,
although himself a constant sufferer. He
was ever ready to do anything in his power to help those in trouble.
He had been a member of
the Junior Order of United American Mechanics for several years and was devoted
to the principles of that Order. On the
evening of his death he left home about 7 o’clock to attend the meeting of his
council, and was apparently as well as usual.
He found that he was too early for the meeting and as his heart troubled
him, left and returned home within an hour.
Calling his mother and sister-in-law, he told them that his heart pained
him so that he could hardly get home.
They assisted him into the room and before anyone could do anything to
relieve him, or a physician could be summoned, he passed away, after a few
words of conversation, conscious to the last gasp.
Charlie had been
faithful in attending his Bible Class in the Eastern Presbyterian church,
missing only one Sabbath in two years, and that on account of sickness.
He was devoted to the
little children of his brother and sister, and they loved him dearly. He was their constant companion and care-taker.
He was buried beside his
father in Congressional cemetery, his remains followed by loving friends and
relatives. The Order he loved so well
and members of his Bible Class acted as pall bearers. The Rev. Dr. T. C. Easton conducted the
funeral ceremonies.
On account of his affliction, his sphere of action was narrow and his
opportunities were few, but he was more faithful to his duties than many of us
whose lives are not restricted.
“Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy
Lord.” A Friend
Gatchell, James T. Gatchell
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
Jerusalem – James T., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gatchell, was brought home dead from Columbus Saturday night. He had been taken there to have a surgical
operation performed for hair-lip, which was very successfully done, but the
next day he was stricken with pneumonia and died Saturday morning. He was laid to rest on Sunday in the family
lot in the Presbyterian cemetery.
Gibbons, Mary Gibbons
Fawcett, Lydia A. Fawcett
Jeffers, Taylor Jeffers (obit
3)
Bauman, Catharine Bauman
Gates, George Gates
Obrecht, John Obrecht
Winland, Isaac Winland
Zwick, Catharine Zwick
Holtzworth, Thekla Holtzworth
Merckle, Dorotha Merckle
Price, William Price
Gasser, Elizabeth Gasser (obit
2)
Harman, Benj. Harman
Kirkbride, Margaret Kirkbride
Lehner, William Lehner
Neuhardt, Michael Neuhardt
Peiffer, Barbara Peiffer
Block, J. W. Block
Darby, Rev. Washington Darby
King, Catharine King
Wollenweber, Wilhelmina Wollenweber
McCoy, Ruth McCoy (obit 2)
Gilbert, Rev. Mahlon N. Gilbert
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 8, 1900
Bishop Gilbert Dead – St. Paul, March 3
Right Rev. Mahlon N. Gilbert, bishop condjutor [sic] of the diocese of Minnesota (Episcopal)
died here.
Goetsinger, James Goetsinger
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
Mental derangement
produced by sickness caused James Goetsinger of
Barnesville to sucide [sic] last week.
Gosnell, James Gosnell (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Quincy Cramblett, charged with the murder of
James Gosnell, in Jefferson county, was found guilty
of murder in the first degree, with a recommendation of clemency. Gosnell was shot
through a window while sitting in his house reading a paper. The people of Steubenville and Jefferson
county are indignant over the verdict, they think the state failed to make a
case.
Gosnell, James Gosnell (obit 2)
Horner, (wife) Horner (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
A bold attempt to escape from the Jefferson county jail, at
Steubenville, was frustrated by the discovery of the plans by the sheriff. A bar had been sawed through and in a short
time several criminals would have escaped, among them the following: Quincey Cramblet, indicted for murder in the first degree, for the
killing of James Gosnell; Wm. Horner, indicted for
first degree murder for killing his wife; Chester Walters, who is charged with
forgery and Sig Waughman, charged with highway
robbery.
Gosnell, Unknown Gosnell
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Judge Mansfield at Steubenville, Saturday after noon,
set aside the verdict in the case of Quincy Cramlett
convicted of the murder of Gosnell and granted the
defendant a new trial.
Gosnell, Unknown Gosnell
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1900
The jury returned a verdict of “not guilty” at Steubenville Saturday,
in the case of Quincy Cramblett charged with the
murder of Gosnell.
Gosser, Mrs. Gosser
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Mrs. Gosser, the esteemed wife of Samuel Gosser died at her home in Switzerland township Wednesday
morning July 25. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon, July 26, at Brick church.
Gossett, William Gossett
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
William
Gossett, who was probably the oldest resident of Belmont county, died near
Bannock recently at the advanced ago of 98 years.
Provided by Deloris
Carmichael of
Sarah A. Grant died at the
home of her son Philo Morris in Burrton, March 13, 1900. She was born in Monroe Co. Ohio July 22, 1827
and in her 22nd year was married to John A. Morris. She moved to
Mrs. Grant was married to
Hiram Grant in 1890, who still survives her.
She was a member of the Christian church from early life to the time of
her death, always living a life of Christian fidelity and trust, having
unbounded confidence in the Redeemer’s love and promises. One of her highest ambitions was to live a
life that would be a blessing to her children, willing at all times to
sacrifice that they might be happy.
Gratigny, Elizabeth Gratigny
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
Beallsville – It is with sorrow we chronicle the death of Elizabeth Gratigny, wife of C. C. Gratigny. On Tuesday evening of last week she was
preparing supper and had it almost ready and asked Julia A. McCoy a lady
visitor to cut the pies and started, it is thought to some other part of the
house for something for the completion of the meal and fell down the stairs
into the cellar without the utterance of a word or groan. Her lady visitor, hearing the sound of the
fall ran to see what was wrong and found the old lady lying in the cellar
dead. Dr. Reed was called and after
carefully examining the case gave it as his opinion that she died from apoplexy
and that she was dead before she reached the stairway leading into the
cellar. Mrs. Gratigny
was 74 years of age and a noble woman.
She had been married for fifty-seven years and was the mother of eleven
children, four of whom with the husband survive her.
Gray, John Gray
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
A body was found
floating in Wills Creek, April 20th and has since been identified as
that of John Gray of Windsor, Ontario.
His death is still a mystery.
Green, Alonzo Green
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1900
Alonzo Green, a farmer
who lived near Amboy, has been dead for three months, and the body still
remains in the front room of the Green home in a sealed casket waiting for a
vault to be built, in obedience to his dying request.
Habermehl, Albert Habermehl
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Clarington – Albert Habermehl died last
Thursday night after a short illness.
Services were held Sunday at the home.
Interment in the family lot in Clarington cemetery.
Hagarman, Mrs. Mary Hagarman Obit 2
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Stafford – The death of Mrs. Mary Hagarman
occurred shortly after midnight Thursday.
Her illness, which has been noticed from time to time by the writer,
dates from injuries received by being run over by a horseman some fifteen
months ago, as she was returning from church at night. Through all her lingering and painful illness
she had the tenderest care from her three sons and
two daughters, young men and younger girls who are thus deprived of their only
remaining parent, their father John Hagarman, having
died several years since leaving the rearing of his family to a frail woman,
never strong, but well was she repaid for her motherly care, for never was tenderer care, or more unselfish devotion rendered a dying
mother as months and months she treaded silently and uncomplainingly the
winepress. But at last softly, peacefully,
gently as an infant rests upon it mother’s breast, her poor frail, weary bark
glided off into the silent sea. Mrs. Hagarman was extensively connected being a Miss Reed of Swazy, and notwithstanding the terrible condition of the
roads, there were a greater number attended her funeral than were ever present
here on a like occasion. The remains
were kept until Sunday when at 10 o’clock they were taken to the Christian
church where services were conducted by Elder Wade of Quaker City after which
they were laid in the Stafford cemetery by the side of her husband.
Hagerman Mrs. Mary Hagerman Obit
1
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Swazey – Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary
Hagerman at Stafford, Sunday.
Hagerman, Mary Hagerman Obit 5
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 25, 1900
Mary, a daughter of John ? and Kade Reed, was
born April (unreadable), died January 12, 1899.
(Unreadable) She was married to
John Hagerman, January (unreadable), to which union five children were born
namely: Charles, Frank, Fred, (?) and
Edna, all of whom are living. Mary was
left a widow by death of her husband August 15, 1894. She with her husband united with the
Clarington church December 29, 1890, under the Evangelist Rev. VanPelt. She (unreadable)
every day Christian and always (unreadable) as a mother to train her children
in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
As a wife, she was endeared to her husband by a love kindred to worship. As a Christian she adhered to the principles
To love God and serve him with (?) devotion and Thankfulness. She was loyal to her church. As a neighbor she was kind and forgiving and
when sickness or death occurred she was ready, willing and active to attend to
wants. To strangers she was kind and
charitable. Her associates will miss
Mary, but their loss is her gain. The
children over whom she spread the wings of a mother’s love can look back to the
many times that she gave them an encouraging word and remember that mother,
though absent in body, still lingers near them in Spirit and that the
separation is only for a time. That
mother and father will meet them on the verge of eternity, and welcome them
home to mansions beyond to make an unbroken family around that throne, made acessable [sic] by the death of Christ our Lord, Savior and
friend. Children so live that when the
summons comes for each of you to join that innumerable caravan, thou canst like
mother, go down to the Valley of Death in the full hope of one that has done
their duty to God, man and country and realize that though dead yet shall we
live again to join with mother and others in the Amaranthine bowers of spotless
purity and bliss:
“None knew her but to love,
None named but to praise…”
She gazed and listened, and then said;
“Turn me, smooth bed,” said mild.
I await until he comes, she ceased,
The light thrilled toward her, filled,
With Angels in strong level flight
Her eyes Prayed, and she smiled,
Such was the death -- Peaceful.
Rev. Wade of Quacker [sic] City officiated at
the funeral. Her remains were laid to
rest in the Stafford cemetery on January 14. A Neighbor.
Hagerman, Mrs. John Hagerman
Obit 4
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
J. R. Camden was at Stafford yesterday attending the funeral of Mrs.
John Hagerman.
Hagerman, Mrs. Mary Hagerman
Obit 3
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Quite a number of people of this neighborhood attended the funeral of
Mrs. Mary Hagerman at Stafford Sunday.
Hall, George Hall
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Cameron – George, little son of Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Hall, died Thursday
evening and was laid to rest in the new cemetery Friday. He was about one and one-half years old and
had been a sufferer almost from birth.
His twin brother, Charlie, preceded him over a year ago. The parents are left without any
children. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. Chase of the M. E. Church.
Hall, Joseph Hall
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Joseph Hall, formerly of this place and a brother of John M. and Forest
Hall, died at Sistersville Monday night.
Hall, Mrs. John Hall (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1900
Flint Mills – Mrs. John Hall of Wingett Run
died at her home October 4th and was buried October 5th
in Hopewell cemetery. She was a good
Christian woman and those who knew her best loved her most. A number of friends and relatives are left to
mourn her departure.
Hall, Mrs. John Hall (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1900
Misses Mollie and Belle Drum attended the funeral of Mrs. John Hall
Friday.
Hamilton, J. H. Hamilton
Unknown (Six others killed)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
At Parkersburg, the Fourth was changed from a day of jollification to a
day of gloom by a terrific explosion. A
car on the Ohio River road containing 6,000 gallons of oil, caught fire and
exploded, killing 7 and injuring 40 others.
The frightful accident was caused by the night yard crew being asleep
while on duty. J. H. Hamilton, general
superintendent of the Ohio River railroad was among the killed.
Hamilton, Patrolman John
Hamilton
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 3, 1901
Patrolman John Hamilton of East Liverpool, was instantly killed by an
electric shock which he received while trying to fix an arc street lamp.
Hammell, Miss Alice Hammell
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Mrs. Emma Van Liew of Van Wert, who was on
trail [sic] charged with causing the death of Miss Alice Hammell
by throwing vitrol in her face, plead guilty to
manslaughter and was sentenced by Judge Mooney to ten years in the
penitentiary.
Handschumacher, Myrtle Handschumacher
Handschumacher, Sadie Handschumacher
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Lebanon – Myrtle and Sadie Handschumacher,
two sisters, died February 17 and February 26 from consumption. They were born and raised to womanhood in our
village. Sadie was a graduate of Antioch
Norman school and spent part of her life as a teacher. Her mother died about twelve years ago
leaving her in charge of the family. She
was always assiduous in her duties, careful in her attendance upon the younger
members of the family, acted well her part in life, and no doubt is enjoying
that rest reserved for those who have faithfully discharged their earthly
duties. They were aged respectively 17
and 35 years.
Hanna, Charles M. Hanna (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
Found Dead – Early Saturday morning, December 8th, the body
of Charles M. Hanna was found in his room over Harry A. Willoughby’s bar room,
a room he had been occupying for some time.
His body was discovered by his nephew, who slept in an adjoining
cot. He was seen about 12 o’clock Friday
night by several persons. He was
assisting in some instrumental music, himself playing the accompaniment on the
piano and seemed well and happy. He and
his nephew retired about 1:30. The young
man arise [sic} about 8:00 a.m. and on going to awaken his uncle found him cold
in death. There being no coroner within
ten miles, T. A. Way, J.P. of Washington township, acting as coroner, held an
inquest. Dr. Wittenbrook,
the acting physician made an examination and pronounced that death was due to
heart disease. This has cast a gloom
over the community, as Mr. Hanna was in the prime of life and a very
accommodating gentleman and always willing to do anything in his power for
those in need of help. Deceased was
formerly of Coraopolis, Pa., and has been a resident of Graysville for about
eight weeks. He was 43 years of age and
a large healthy looking man. After the
inquest his remains, accompanied by his nephew and L. Small, a contractor, were
sent to Franklin, Pa. Deceased was a
member of the Jr. O. U. A. M. and also of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Hanna, Charles M. Hanna (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
In our report of the death of Charles M. Hanna at Graysville last week
we said that the remains were sent to Franklin, Pa., accompanied by his nephew
and L. Small, a contractor. Mr. Small
did not accompany the remains, neither is he a relative of the dead man, but
what he did do was to help take care of the corpse, pay for having it prepared
for burial and taken to Franklin, Pa., which amounted to about $308, and all of
which Mr. Small did through his respect for mankind and because he was
acquainted with the man in former days.
Hardesty, Joseph Hardesty
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
Joseph Hardesty died recently at the home of his son, ex-Senator W. S.
Hardesty at Malaga. The deceased was
about ninety years of age and a pioneer in that section of the country.
Hardin, Burt Hardin
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
The jury in the case of Catherine Hardin, et al vs
the Wills Creek Coal company returned a verdict for plaintiff for $8,000. The suit was to recover damages for the death
of Burt Hardin, a driver killed in Walhonding Mine at
Pleasant City.
Haren, Peter Haren (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
J. F. Burkhard of McKees
Rock, Pa., was here Sunday attending the funeral of his father-in-law, Peter Haren, who
died at Pittsburgh Friday.
Haren, Peter Haren (Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Sylvester, Vincent, Lucetta and Isabella Haren of Pittsburg, were here Tuesday on their way home
from Miltonsburg where they had been attending the
funeral of their father Peter Haren.
Haren, Peter Haren (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Death of Peter Haren – Peter Haren, a well known citizen of this county, died at
Pittsburg at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Mary Burkhead
on Friday, January 18th, 1900, of heart disease. Mr. Haren came from
Germany with his parents in 1832. In
18_4, he was married to Catharine ______.
To them were born nine children – five boys and four girls. Mrs. Haren died in
18__. Mr. Haren
had afflicted with rheumatism for the past ___ years. His remains were taken to Miltonsburg
for burial. Rev. ___ ____ of Woodsfield
conducted the services. Eight children
are left fatherless and motherless. Mr.
George ___ and T____ Baker of Malaga, and ____Sylvester and Vince, Isabell _____ Haren and Mrs. Mary
Burkhead of Pittsburg. Deceased was a ____ of Fred Haren, A____ Haren _____ _____ of
Woodsfield.
Haren, Peter, Haren (Obit 4)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
George Haren of Malaga informs us that we
were incorrect in the statements made two weeks ago relating to the death of
Peter Haren.
Mr. Haren furnishes us the following:
Peter Haren died at McKees
Rocks, Pa., at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Mary F. Burkhard
on Friday, January 12, 1900, from dropsy.
His six children waited on him during his sickness, namely: Mary F., Sadie, Bella, Edward C., Sylvester
and Vincent P., all residing at and near McKees
Rocks. Those six took turn about two by
two, day and night until his death. Mr. Haren was born, September 16, 1828, in Obersteinbach,
Elsasz, and was married to Katharina Burger, February
4, 1856, in Brown county, Ohio. Mrs. Haren was born January 3, 1835, at Obersteinbach,
Elsasz and died July 9, 1877. To them were born eleven children – six boys
and five girls. Frank Joseph died March
18, 1861, born November 23, 1859; Ludwig died July 18, 1876, born October 30,
1863; Theresa died November 8,1877, born June 9, 1865, George and Matilda, wife
of Joseph Baker, reside at Malaga; Sadie and Bella, who are single, reside at
Allegheny, Pa.,; Mary F., Edward C. and Sylvester, who are married, reside at McKees Rocks; Vincent P., who is also single resides at McKees Rocks.
Dear brothers and sisters, our father and mother have gone over to the
other land. May the Lord have mercy on
thee and let them rest in peace.
Haudenschield, Mrs. Addie Haudenschield
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 11, 1900
Mrs. Addie Haudenschield, wife of A. E. Haudenschield, died at Wheeling, Sunday. The remains were brought to Woodsfield on the
B. Z. & C. Monday evening and interment was had at the Goudy cemetery
Tuesday. Mrs. Haudenschield
was about thirty years of age and leaves a husband, two or three small children
and many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Haught, Infant Son Haught
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
The infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Haught of Hartshorn
died January 2d. The child was about
four months old.
Hawkins, J. Will Hawkins
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
Death of J. Will Hawkins – Sunday at Atlanta, Ga., occurred the death
of J. Will Hawkins, formerly of this county.
He was born about 43 years ago, grew to manhood and taught school for a
number of years in this county, afterwards graduating at Scio college and
choosing pharmacy for a business started a drug store at Middlebourne, W.
Va. While there he married Miss Laura
Ingram of Georgia, where he soon went, engaging in the drug business at
Atlanta. He had been sick for a few
weeks with probably a fever. He is the
first to die of eleven children and four brothers and six sisters are left to
mourn his death. He was buried Tuesday
at Atlanta. His brother N. E. Hawkins
started for his bedside Monday morning not knowing that he was dead. His friends in Monroe county, shocked by his
sudden death in the zenith of his manhood and the ripeness of his powers, put
on the garb of sorrow.
Heddleston, George F. Heddleston
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
George F. Heddleston, of New Matamoras, was
killed by train No. 10 on the Ohio River railroad, Saturday night one mile
above Friendly. He had been walking on
the track and had evidently laid down to sleep.
He was about 27 years old and is survived by a widow.
Helmes, Mrs. Anna Helmes
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
We copy the following obituary notice from the Steubenville Daily
Gazette of June 14. The deceased has
many friends in Monroe county and especially at Miltonsburg
and vicinity, who will be pained to hear of her death.
Mrs. Anna, beloved wife
of John Helmes, died at the family homestead, South
Fifth street, Wednesday evening at 7:30.
She had been ailing for more than a year and during the past six months she had been very ill, lingering
between life and death. She was a most
estimable Christian woman, and those who knew her from childhood have nothing
but the kindest and highest praise to bestow upon her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and
a neighbor whose kindness of heart never wearied in doing good to all. Her friends and neighbors speak in the
highest terms of her generous deeds and self sacrifice in the time of sickness
and trouble. She could always be relied
upon and her kindness was a consolation to the sick and poor. She was a devout Catholic, always attentive
to her religious duties and generous in her support of the church and
schools. She was a member of the Holy
Name Parish, and one of the generous contributors to the new church. She will be missed most sadly in her own
happy home by her friends and neighbors to whom her kind heart made her
dear. Mrs. Helmes
was born in Monroe county thirty-seven years ago, and was the daughter of
Nicholas and Veronica Kuhn. She married
John Helmes of this city, and since that time has
been a resident of Steubenville. She
leaves behind her husband and daughter, Anna, to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place from Holy Name
church at 8:30 Saturday morning.
Henchrote, Infant Daughter Henchrote
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1900
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Henchrote
of Benwood died early Sunday morning. Interment in the cemetery at this place
Monday.
Hensel, Mrs. John Hensel
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Wanamaker – Mrs. John Hensel of near
Brownsville after a few days illness from pneumonia died Wednesday evening May
2d. She leaves a husband and six
children. The remains were interred in
the Presbyterian cemetery in Brownsville, Friday.
Henthorn, Bert Henthorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Hannibal – Bert Henthorn, aged 30 years, died
at his home near this place Monday evening April 23rd, after an
illness of two weeks. The funeral took
place Wednesday morning, services being conducted at the home by Rev.
Dear. Interment in the Herter cemetery.
Henthorn, Captain John C. Henthorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
The march of another
comrade is over and he lies down after it in the house appointed for all
living. Captain John C. Henthorn was born in Monroe county, April 24, 1830. He was commissioned 2nd Lieut. Of
Co. E. 116 Regiment O.V.I. in September 1862.
He was promoted to 1st Lieut. Of Co. H and again to Captain
of Co. E and discharged after the surrender of General Lee at the close of the
war, June 14, 1865, and died May 2nd, aged 79 years and was buried
Friday May 3, at the Goudy cemetery.
Services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Hines of the Christian church of
which church the deceased had been a faithful member for many years. He was carried to his last resting place by
six veternes [sic] of the Civil war. His record as a soldier and citizen was an
honorable one. He was loved and
respected by all the officers and men of his regiment. He was one of the bravest of the brave never
absent when called to duty; was during in battle and never missed one in which
his regiment was engaged. He was always
pleasant to his men and never punished without a cause. Deceased lost the use of his legs about 15
years ago and has not been able to walk since.
He bore his afflictions patiently and was always glad to meet his
soldier friends and talk of war and its consequences. He leaves a faithful wife, three sons and a
daughter to mourn his death. The
sympathy of the community is with the bereaved family. May we all so live as to be able to meet our
friend at the last roll call on the resurrection morning is the wish of your
friend. Louis Sulsberger
Late
member of Co. C. 116 O.V.I.
Henthorn, Charles Henthorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
Clarington - Charles Henthorn died Thursday
morning of heart disease after several weeks sickness. He leaves a wife and five small children to
mourn his loss. Interment Friday
afternoon in the Cameron burying ground.
Henthorn, Nancy Jane Henthorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Nancy Jane Henthorn, wife of Jackson Henthorn who resided with her husband about one mile west
of Cameron, committed suicide Friday night by drowning. She was found in the well with her feet down.
Hervey, James Hervey (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 8, 1900
Murdered by a Burglar – Two Masked Men Broke Into Farmer’s House, Near
Wheeling
Wheeling, March 3 – James Hervey, aged 65, a retired farmer, was killed
by two masked men at his home, near Elm Grove.
He was in the house at the time, with his brother, Henry, Mrs. Belle
McCarthy and Mrs. Bell Gillillian, when the door was
broken open by the burglars. Mr. Hervey
went to the door and made a protest and fought off one of the men.
The burglar at once drew
a revolver and fired a shot, which went wild, dodging in the ceiling of the
hall. The masked man fired a second
shot, which struck Hervey in the right temple, and he fell dead. The men escaped.
Hervey, James Hervey (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
John Mooney and Frank Friday were found guilty of the murder of James
Hervey at Elm Grove, W. Va., a few weeks ago.
Hervey, James Hervey (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
John Mooney and Frank
Friday received the death sentence at Wheeling by Judge T. J. Hervey, just
Friday for the murder of James Hervey.
Hile, J. C. Hile (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
J. C. Noland, an attorney of St. Mary’s, W. Va., shot and killed J. C. Hile, an oil man.
Nolan [sic] was arrested for murder and E. R. Riggs, a constable, as an
accessory. It being alleged that Riggs
furnished Noland with the revolver. The
Independent says that at the hearing Noland was discharged and Riggs was held
to court. This has the appearance of a
man being held as being an accessory to a crime that the justice admits, by his
action, was never committed. Noland
never denied the killing of Hile, and gave himself up
after the shooting. The fine point in
law which is now puzzling the public is, if Noland committed no crime in
shooting Hile, why should Riggs be held as an
accessory? It is the first decision of
the kind that has ever been brought to our notice.
Hile, James C. Hile (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Monday, J. C. Noland, a leading lawyer of St. Mary’s W.Va., shot and
instantly killed James C. Hile, lease boss for T. N.
Barnsdall in the Whiskey Run oil field.
The shooting was occasioned by Hile claiming
that Noland was too intimate with his wife.
Hill, George B. Hill
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
George B. Hill, founder of the brokerage firm of George B. Hill &
Co. of Pittsburg and one of the most prominent financiers in the country, died
early Saturday morning, November 3, at his home in Allegheny. George Burton Hill was the youngest of ten
children of Rev. John Hill, and was born in Wheeling, August 1, 1947. His early life was spent at Brownsville, this
county, where he had for his companion W. T. Koontz of Antioch. At an early age he went to Pittsburg and
found a situation with a commission firm, but within a short time he embarked
in business for himself as a broker.
Soon after he formed the firm of George B. Hill & Co., bankers and
brokers. He then devoted his attention
to railroad building. He built many
important branches and systems. He went
from a small Monroe county town and soon became one of the leading business men
of a great city. Mr. Hill was one of the
first to realize the possibilities of electric traction, and was the leader in
many of the largest companies of Pittsburg.
Within recent years he was the promoter and organizer of a number of
large corporations. He was perhaps the
wealthiest and most successful business man that was ever raised in Monroe
county. Many of the older citizens of
Jolly will remember him. He was an uncle
of Mrs. W. T. Koontz of Antioch. A man
who succeeded by his own determination and perserverance
[sic]. The success he attained reaches
the possibilities of every Monroe county boy.
Hilles, Samuel Hilles
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 5, 1900
Samuel Hilles, postmaster of Barnesville,
suddenly dropped dead while at work in his office Thursday afternoon. Mr. Hilles was
about 64 years old, a soldier of the Fifteenth Ohio, and had been sheriff also
representative of Belmont county.
Hobbs, Benjamin T. Hobbs
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
Benjamin T. Hobbs, aged
about 83 years, died at Somerton, Belmont county last week. Deceased was a brother-in-law of F. M. Beard
of this place and was well known to many of the older citizens of Monroe
county.
Hodge, Charles L. Hodge
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Charles L. Hodge, son of Joseph and H. R. Hodge of Calais, Ohio, died
November 17th, 1900, born May 25, 1880. Again it has pleased God to call from among
us another of His dear children. Again
we must remember that death is a brand in the land and sooner or later as the
case may be that each of us will be visited by the cold icy hand of death. We will ___ to remove from this ______of
clay, and when her _____ or not, will have to join the number who have gone
before us to try the realities of that unseen world. We know not the day nor the hour; but we do
know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him, for we shall see him as
He is. What a ___ ___ ______. Well worth ______ for _____ ____ _____. Of the sufferings of the present world he had
shaped largely. Of the glory that shall be revealed he has more knowledge than
we. He has heard the voice of God say,
come, and was eager to perpetuate the momentary foretaste of the glories of
immortality. Died to live. As stars, which glitter for a brief moment
through the darkness of the night but when we ___ again are invisible; ___
because they have fallen from heaven, but because they have melted away into
the light of a cloudless morning. Take
comfort that those of you in whose history the dearest charities of life, have
been served by the ____ hand of death; those whom you have thought _____as lost
are not lost except to present view.
Charles united with the M.E. church at Calais when quite a small boy and
remained a faithful and ______ member until death. He has lived an exemplary life. Always found in ___ society and highly
respected by all who knew him. As a son,
Charles was obedient and dutiful always trying to do the thing that would be
pleasing in the sight of his parents and make those about him happy. As a student he was a tireless worker and had
no superiors and but few equals in any branch.
The remains were laid to rest in the Calais cemetery followed by a very
large concourse of friends who desired to express their last respect. One sister preceded him to the grave and
there remains father, mother, three brothers and one sister. Besides a multitude of friends to mourn the
departure of his young life.
Hogue, Frank Hogue (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Frank, little son of James H. and Hannah Hogue, died Monday morning
Interment at Bracken chapel Tuesday.
Hogue, Frank Hogue (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
Defered [sic] from last week.
At 2 o’clock Monday
morning May 7, the Death Angel visited the home of James H. and Hannah Hogue
near Ethel and reaching forth his cold and icy hand claimed for its victim
their youngest son Frank. He was born
September 5, 1892, aged 7 years, 8 months and 2 days. Everything that the tenderest
[sic] care, devotion and medical skill could do was done to restore him to
health and strength but all to no avail.
He was called and there was no alternative; but our loss is God’s
gain. Think what earth is compared to
the world to which his young spirit has winged its early flight and oh, if one
deliberate wish expressed in solemn tones above his grave could call him back
to this life of trouble, trials and tribulations, who would utter it. The remains were laid to rest in Bracken
cemetery at 10 o’clock Tuesday. The
ceremonies were conducted by Rev. John Wright of the M.E. church.
Farewell Frankie,
farewell Frankie,
We must say our last
farewell
Till we meet beyond the
river;
Jesus called thee, all
is well. H. H. D.
Holmes, Lena Wittenbrook Holmes (nee Wittenbrook)
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
Death of Lena Holmes – Monday forenoon, occurred the death of Lena Wittenbrook Holmes, aged 49 years, wife of George
Holmes. The deceased had been ill for
several days from pneumonia and heart trouble but all perceivable indications
were that she would recover and be well again.
Just when this encouragement was the greatest the heart failed to do its
work longer and the spirit of Mrs. Holmes took its flight to the God who gave
it. Her death was a surprise not only to
her family but to the whole community.
Deceased was born in Summit township February 9, 1851. She was married to George Holmes February 34,
1882. To this union were born one
daughter and two sons, all of whom, together with an affectionate husband are
left. She was a member of the M.E.
church and enjoyed a saving acquaintance with her Savior. The funeral took place Wednesday. Rev. Wier, pastor
of the M.E. church conducted the services.
Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Mrs. Holmes was one of the best women of our town. She was a kind, devoted wife and neighbor and
one who set a Christian example. Sincere
sympathy by all are extended to the bereft family.
Holmes, Mrs. George Holmes
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1900
Dr. Wittenbrook and family of this place were
at Woodsfield Tuesday attending the funeral of his sister Mrs. George Holmes.
Holmes, Mrs. Mary Holmes
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
Mrs. Mary Holmes, aged 84 years, died at her home in Tyler county,
W.Va., Saturday morning, November 3. She
was born in Germany and came to this country in 1832. In 1834 she was married to Isaac Holmes and
settled near Middle Church, this county, where she resided until her removal to
where she died. She was the mother of
six children, one of whom is a successful business man and merchant, George
Holmes of this city. Deceased was a
member of the Lutheran church and died in the faith.
Homaker, J. M. Homaker
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
J. M. Homaker, brother of C. L. Homaker, proprietor of a large planing
[sic] mill at Sandstone, W. Va., died as a result of a pile of lumber falling
on him.
Horner, (wife) Horner (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1900
William Horner, of Steubenville, on trial for the murder of his wife,
was found guilty of murder in the first degree.
Horner, (wife) Horner (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1900
William Horner, who was found guilty of murder in the first degree at
Steubenville for the killing of his wife has been sentenced to the penitentiary
for life.
Horner, (wife) Horner (obit 4)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
William Horner was delivered at the penitentiary at Columbus last week
for the murder of his wife at Steubenville.
Before leaving Steubenville he made over about $10,000 worth of property
to his mother, which is to go to his children at her death. The State paid $862.70 for conviction.
Horner, Joseph Horner
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 25, 1900
Joseph Horner, one of the oldest pioneer citizens of Jewett, and
probably the oldest citizen of Harrison county, died Tuesday, aged 99 years and
eight months. Had he lived until May next he would have been 100
years old.
Horner, Mrs. Maud Horner
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Mrs. Maud Horner was shot and killed by her husband at Steubenville
Thursday night of last week. This
cold-blooded murder was the culmination of years of cruelty brought on by
drinking.
Hoskinson, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskinson
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 1, 1900
The Angel of death has again visited our community and called to her
eternal home, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskinson, wife of
Robert Hoskinson.
She was a kind and affectionate mother, loved and respected by all who
knew her. Deceased was born March 8,
1953, and died February 24, 1900. She
was married to Robert Hoskinson March 9, 1873. To this union were born six children, three
having preceded her to that eternal land.
She leaves to mourn the irreparable loss a husband, one son and two
daughters and many relatives and friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Goddard. The remains were laid to rest in the Mount
Olive cemetery.
.
Dearest Mother, we must lay thee
In thy peaceful grave’s embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
.
She is gone, to the land of the blessed,
Holy angels and glorified spirits to greet,
Where her spirit is ever at rest,
And the music of heave is sweet
.
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.
J.R.
Howell, Mrs. Barbara Howell
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
Mrs. Barbara Howell,
aged 77 years, died Wednesday, August 8th, and was buried Thursday
in the Woodsfield cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her to that
better world several years ago. She was
a consistent member of the Christian church and leaves six children besides
many friends to mourn her departure.
Rev. Brucker officiated.
Howell, Mrs. Iva Howell (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Dent Ridge – Mrs. Iva Howell, wife of Oliver Howell who lately resided
at Toronto, died at her home at that place.
The remains were brought here and interred in the Moffett cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
Brown. She leaves a husband and four children.
Howell, wife Howell (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 25, 1900
The wife of Oliver Howell of New Cumberland died at that place. Her remains were brought here, January 17th
and laid to rest in the M_______ cemetery.
The funeral services were ________ by Rev. _________________.
Huber, Mrs. Catharine J. Huber
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
Mrs. Catharine J. Huber
died at her home in Sistersville last week from consumption. She was born in Monroe county and was married
at Woodsfield in 1857 to Andrew Huber, whom she survived. Seven children are left.
Hunt, Philip W. Hunt
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
Philip W. Hunt, of near Hunter, Belmont county, took his life with a
razor Friday morning. He cut his throat
from ear to ear. No reason can be
assigned for the rash act.
Huntington, C.P. Huntington
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
C. P. Huntington, the
great railroad magnate, died Monday evening, leaving one hundred million
dollars.
Hyde, Scott Hyde
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
At Parkersburg, W. Va., Scott Hyde, a tank builder, got tired and
disgusted with himself and his surroundings, and ended his troubles by
swallowing an ounce of laudanum.
Irin, Annie Irin
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1900
Trail Run – Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walter of Trail Run went to Wirt county,
W. Va., Sunday. They visited Mrs.
Walter’s nephew Fred Irin. Mrs. Walter brought Mr. Irin’s
little boy back with her. The child’s
mother, Annie Irin, died February 7th,
1900, leaving a husband, two daughters, and one son. Mr. Irin’s mother
has the little girls with her and he has hired Mrs. Walter to care for the
little boy for one year, or until the father is in a position to care for him.
James, James James
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
James James, a mill man of Massillon entered his home and was
told by his wife that the attending physican [sic]
had pronounced their son hopelessly ill with appendicitis. James turned to his wife and said: “If my boy dies I shall die too,” and with
these words fell dead at her feet. James
was apparently strong and rugged up to the moment of his collapse.
Jeffers, Abraham Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1900
Abraham Jeffers, an esteemed farmer of Mt. Carrick, was born December
22, 1822 and died September 13, 1900. He
married Margaret Miner April 28, 1845.
She was born December 13, 1823, and died June 8, 1887. To them eight children were born, 2 sons and
4 daughters of which are living and 2 daughters are dead. Mr. Jeffers joined the M.E. church when 21
years of age and always lived an exemplary, Christian life. He lived his whole life and died on the same
farm on which he was born. Interment was
had Friday at the Mt. Carrick cemetery.
Jeffers, John Jeffers (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 1, 1900
Miss Freeda Jeffers, who is attending the
Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware came home Saturday to attend the funeral
of her grandfather, John Jeffers of Beallsville.
Jeffers, John Jeffers (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
Card of Thanks – We desire to express our sincerest appreciation and
gratitude to his old friends and neighbors and to the members of the K. of P.
lodge for their kindly help and sympathy during the illness and funeral of our
lamented husband and father, John Jeffers.
Sarah A. Jeffers
Mira Jeffers
F. A. Jeffers
J. H. Jeffers
W. M. Jeffers
J. A. Jeffers
Jeffers, John Jeffers (obit 4)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1900
Resolutions of Respect – Castle Hall, Beallsville Lodge No. 527, K of
P, Beallsville, Ohio
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in his all wise providence to take
out of this world by death our worthy brother and Past Chancellor John Jeffers. Our lodge has suffered a great and
irreparable loss.
Resolved, that as an officer of the lodge he faithfully and efficiently
performed his work, displaying administration qualities of a high order and
commanding our respects and confidence by his impartiality and fairness as a
brother knight.
Resolved, that he has endeared himself to us all by his genial open
hearted counselor in the lodge and that he was the ever kind and generous
friend and counselor, and that in his death each member of our lodge mourns a
personal friend.
Resolved, that while we reverently bow to the will of our Heavenly
Father, we recognize the depth of sorrow into which his family is plunged and
we extend to them our heartfelt sympathy and commending them to the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe who maketh all things work
together for the good of those who love him; and that they with us be enabled
to look forward to the blessed reunion in the Christian’s future home. Be it further
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the county
papers for publication; and that a copy also be sent to the bereft family and
that a copy be placed on the minutes of our lodge.
J.H.Arnold, T.M.Hamilton, W.W.Blue, Committee
Jeffers, Judge G. W. Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Judge G. W. Jeffers was found dead in his apartments in Wheeling. Investigations revealed the fact that he had
died a few days previous.
Jeffers, Rev. John Jeffers
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 1, 1900
Rev. John Jeffers Dead – Rev. John Jeffers died suddenly of apoplexy at
his home at Beallsville, Friday evening, October 26. He was an aged, well known and highly
respected man, and was born in Belmont county in 1835, but has lived in Monroe county
since 1840. In 1854 he married Miss
Sarah A. Taylor, to which union six children were born, five of whom with their
mother survive him, these are F. A. Jeffers, Woodsfield, J. H. Jeffers,
Washington, C. H., Rev. W. M. Jeffers, Perry, J. A. Jeffers, Canton, and Miss
Mira Jeffers, Chagrin Falls. Mr. Jeffers
taught school for many years, had been Justice of the Peace for a period of 12
years and was for many years a local minister in the M.E.Church. Deceased was well and favorably known over
the county. He was a man of sincerity,
courtesy and industry, an indefatigable worker, patient, tireless and
methodical. He raised a family of which
he might well be proud. His last years
were devoted to the service of his people and his church.
John Jeffers is no
more. He fought a good fight; his race
is run. He has gone to his long
rest. The people of Beallsville, shocked
by his sudden death, put on the garb of sorrow, and with bowed head attended
the funeral which took place Monday afternoon under the auspices of the K of P
lodge, of which he had long been a faithful member. A large number of prominent members of that
fraternity attended from Woodsfield.
Mourn not the dead whose
lives declare
That they have nobly
borne their part,
For victory’s golden
crown they wear,
Reserved for every faithful
heart;
They rest with glory
wrapped around.
Immortals on the scroll
of fame;
Their works, their
praises shall resound,
Their name – an
everlasting name.
Jeffers, Taylor Jeffers (Obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Taylor Jeffers, an aged
and well known farmer of Mt. Carrick, died Tuesday night from the effects of a
cancer. Deceased was 89 years of age,
and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his departure, among whom is
James L. Jeffers of this place. Mr.
Jeffers was a consistant member of the Christian
church. His remains were followed to the
grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Interment at the Neuhart
cemetery.
Jeffers, Taylor Jeffers (Obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 5, 1900
Taylor Jeffers was born
October 12, 1818, at Mt. Carrick, Ohio, and died near the same place March 20,
1900. He was 81 years, 5 months and 8
days old. In 1839 he was united in
marriage with Nevina Miner, who died in 1857. To this union eight children were born. In 1858 he was again married to Lydia
Warfield. Four children were born of
this marriage. Grandpap
Jeffers, as he was sometimes called, enjoyed good physical health, was hale and
hearty until near a year ago when a small cancer appeared on his lower lip and
continued to grow larger and deeper, more alarming and dangerous. All that loving hearts could devise, and
willing hands could realize was done to check the course of the cancer, to
alleviate the suffering of the patient and to make as pleasant and peaceful as
possible his earth life’s closing scenes.
For thirty nine years prior to his death Grandfather Jeffers had been a
member of the church of Christ, twenty five years of which time he served the
church as a deacon. Both as a member and
as an official he labored for the good of mankind and for the glory of
God. He was honest and upright in all
his dealings with his fellowmen. At his
funeral it was remarked that “nothing too good could be said in his
behalf”. He had accumulated sufficient
of this world’s goods to beget in most men in similar circumstances a spirit of
independence, but not so with him. He
daily realized his dependence on the great Giver of all good. He recognized and admitted the fact that he
was but a steward and must some day stand before the
Judge of all the earth to give an account of his stewardship. He therefore did not forget nor fail to
entertain strangers and visit the afflicted; to feed the hungry and clothe the
poor; to offer a home to the bereft father and motherless children; to do good
as he had apportunity [sic] and especially to those
of his faith. He has gone the way of all
the earth but he yet speaketh [sic] by his influence
for good which has caused, in the sea of humanity, a ripple which will roll on
and on throughout time and into eternity’s shoreless
[sic] sea. On March 22nd at
nine o’clock a.m., quite a number of friends and neighbors congregated at the
home of the deceased to weep with those that weep, and pay the last sad rites
of respect to one they loved and honored.
The manifestations of the sorrow that seemed to enshroud the hearts of
all present that day bespoke the importance and worth of this father, friend
and neighbor; of this pioneer citizen and Christian. After the services were concluded at the home
of the departed the remains were tenderly borne to the Neuhart
cemetery and there intered [sic] to await the
resurrection of the just Then:
.
“The body through vile shall be fashioned aright
And robed in a costume of glory and light.
With songs of thanksgiving he’ll rise in the air,
To dwell with the Savior eternally there”
.
Truly he was a model
man. An affectionate husband and father,
an obliging friend and neighbor; and, while we mourn the loss we should find
consolation in the promise to those who fight a good fight, who finish their
course in joy, and who keep the faith, that a crown of life the Righteous Judge
shall give them. Let us all be impressed
with the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death
.
That youth in its beauty and bloom many decay,
Manhood and womanhood in vigor give way;
That old age on his staff will lean for support
But at last to the Angel of Death must report.
Jeffers, Tillie Jeffers
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1900
Tillie Jeffers, wife of Forest Jeffers of Mt. Carrick, died at their
home Saturday, September 29, from typhoid fever. She was a good woman, a kind mother and was
called to leave this world right in the prime of life. She leaves a loving husband and two beautiful
little children and many other relatives and friends to mourn her
departure. Interment was had Sunday in
the Mt. Carrick cemetery.
Johns, Mrs. Armstrong Johns
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Clarington – Mrs. Armstrong Johns died Sunday afternoon of stomach
trouble after several weeks sickness.
Johns, Mrs. Johns (Obit 2)
Clarington – M. Daugherty of Antioch is here attending the funeral of
Mrs. Johns.
Johnson, Clyde Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
Clyde Johnson, of Belmont county, was run over by a B & O freight
train near Barnesville last week and ground to pieces.
Johnson, James D. Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
James D. Johnson died May 28th after several weeks
sickness. He leaves a wife and one
child. He will be sadly missed by
parents and friends.
Johnson, Joseph Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
Joseph Johnson, a prosperous farmer of Tyler county, W.Va., suicided [sic] by hanging himself Saturday.
Johnson, little child Johnson
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 25, 1900
A little child of John Johnson died Tuesday from diphtheria.
Johnston, Isaac Johnston
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
In 1876, Isaac Johnston, a wealthy resident of East Springfield, died
and several years later his estate was settled up by his administrator. Last week a gray-haired man appeared in
probate court and demanded his share of his father’s estate. He proved to be a son, George T. Johnston,
who left home fifty-six years ago for New Zealand, and who was thought to be
dead.
Johnston, W. C. Johnston
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1900
Five men are in prison at Upper Sandusky charged with the murder of W.
C. Johnston at Carey, Ohio.
Jones, Alonzo Jones
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Alonzo Jones, aged eighty-seven, a great grandson of Benedict Arnold,
of Revolutionary fame, died Thursday near McConnellsville. He was a well respected farmer.
Jones, J. F. Jones
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
J. F. Jones, about 50 years old, a traveling man from Chicago, found
dead in room at Hollendon hotel, Cleveland.
Jones, Mrs. Judge Warren Jones
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
At Rest – We copy the following relative to the death of Mrs. Judge Warren
Jones from the Gallipolis Tribune of July 13.
Judge Jones is well and favorably known by mady
[sic] of the people of Monroe county who sympathize with him in his sad
bereavement. The Tribune says:
The funeral services of
the late Mrs. Laura S. Jones, occurred at her late residence on Front street,
in this city, at half past two o’clock this Tuesday afternoon.
The religious exercises
were conducted by Rev. F. J. Walton, of St. Peter’s Episcopal church. There was a large assemblage of relatives and
friends and touched by the untimely death of the sweet lady that most had known
from earliest childhood, and known only to regard with the highest esteem, the
occasion was one of the most solemn and impressive character.
The casket which
contained the remains of one lovely in life and still more lovely in death, was
of the most beautiful workmanship of black broadcloth, _____ draped with silk
chenille fringe, electro-copper lining, upholstered with satin, silver handled
with silk bars.
It stood in the house of
mourning amid profusion of flowers rarely seen.
There were anchors, stars, triangles, Gates Ajar, horse shoes, wreaths,
broken wreaths and bouquets wrought in beautiful designs and composed of
carnations and roses of the most exquisite varieties.
Among the contributors
were Mrs. T. E. Braebury, Mrs. Hollis G. Johnston,
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Shaw, Mrs. T. B. Bancroft, Miss Bancroft, Mrs. Ben Aiken,
Mrs. Joseph Mullineux, Mrs. W. G. Sibley, Mrs. C. M.
Keyes, Mrs. H. C. Rutter, Mrs. E.S. Aleshire, Mrs. Rockhold, Miss
Helen McGath, The I Serve Society, the Rathbone Sisters, the Journal employes
[sic], the Vestry of St. Peter’s church, the county officials, the attorneys of
the Gallipolis bar, and others.
Under these last
tributes of love and affection, she was laid away on beautiful Mound Hill, to
await the coming of Him who doeth all things well.
Jones, Mrs. Laura Jones
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
The members of the bar and the friends of Judge Jones here were deeply
sorrowed Monday evening on learning of the sudden death of his wife Mrs. Laura
Jones of Gallipolis. Judge Jones has the
sympathy of the entire town.
Jordan, Cal Jordan
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
Last Friday, G. C. Seckman, general merchant of Conaway, and a representative
citizen of Tyler county, W. Va., shot and instantly killed Cal Jordan, a
driller, near the latters home. Enmity existed between the two men, caused,
it is alleged, by Seckman’s undue attention to
Jordan’s wife. They are both said to be
of good families.
Justice, Frank Justice
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Frank Justice an
engineer of Mingo Junction was killed by his own engine Friday.
Keeser, Ella M. Keeser (nee Conner)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1900
Ella M. Keeser, nee Conner, was born November
4th, 1871. In her fifteenth
year she was converted to God and became a member of the M. E. church on Connor
Ridge. She was united in holy connubial
ties to Amos Keeser, September 21st,
1891. She was a kind, cheerful friend, a
true devoted companion, a loving, indulgent mother, and a congruous member of
her church and a loyal follower of the lowly though risen, Nazarene. Her affliction was of long duration, yet,
Christian fortitude was a marked element of her character. She was charitable: had already paid her dues
to the church for this year. Unheard by
us may the Master not have said to her, “She hath done what she could. Her labor is done and her works will follow
her.” “She is not dead, but sleepeth,” the sleep that
shall terminate with the grand awaking to immortality. The second stroke of paralysis rendered her
speechless in her last few days. She
could not, like many, as she passed into Jordan’s waves, give the parting “good
night,” but in yonder homeland of the sould she will
be able to greet you husband, daughter, sister and brothers, with a most joyful
“good morning.” The time of her
departure came with the closing hour of June 9th, 1900, and he was
not for we believe God had taken her.
The customary obsequies were conducted by the writer in Connor church
Sabbath evening, June 10th.
The community joins in sympathy with the husband and dear little girl
and the sister and brothers. “In my
father’s house are many mansions,” shall we allow ours to go through eternal
ages without their occupants. R. W.
M.
Kette, Mrs. Julia Kette (nee Tisher)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Hannibal – Mrs. Julia Kette nee Tisher, aged 46 years, wife of Fred Kette,
died at her home at this place on Thursday afternoon after an illness of three
weeks from typhoid fever and heart failure.
She leaves a husband and four children.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon; services being conducted
by Rev. R. S. Strahl assisted by L.B. Deer, at the
M.E. church. Interment in the Harter
cemetery. There were many beautiful
floral tributes. Those attending the
funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moore of Washington D.C., Mr.
and Mrs. Logan Noll and daughter of Marietta, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Haught of New Martinsville, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tisher of Steubenville, Mrs. Willa Canfield of Pittsburg,
Mrs. Herman Hess of Moundsville, Mrs. Tom Funk of New Martinsville, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Kette, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kette and Mrs. Mart Suter.
Ketzel, Anna Ketzel
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 3, 1901
Anna Ketzel, aged 2 years, daughter of
Godfrey and Mary Ketzel, died December 28, 1900. Anna was a bright little girl, the joy of the
home. God in his goodness took her to
Himself. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. M. Goddard.
Interment in the Sardis cemetery.
Keyser, Miss Penelope Keyser
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
Dies Suddenly – We copy the following account of the sudden death of
Miss Penelope Keyser from the Bluffton, Ind., News:
The home of John Keyser and wife on West Wiley Avenue is a saddened
one, the first death in the experience of the family occurring when their
daughter, Penelope, was suddenly called away.
Her death came Saturday night at nine o’clock. She had been up town and had gone home but an
hour previous to her death. The young
lady had retired at nine o’clock after spending the evening with her brother,
Clement, and five minutes later, Mrs. Keyser was aroused by the sounds of
groans, and hurrying to her bedside found her dying. She had been subject to slight attacks of
heart trouble and hemmorrages.
Miss Penelope was born in Monroe county, Ohio, July 20, 1881. She came with her parents to Bluffton nine
years ago. During the pastorate of Rev.
Light, three years ago she became a member of the Methodist church and was a
devout Christian follower, a member of the Luagne and
of Miss Laura Conklin’s class.
Resolution, were read to her memory by the class at the Sunday school
hour.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church at two o’clock this
afternoon, with Rev. Light in charge and interment followed in Fairview
cemetery.
Kieser, Mrs. Kieser
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Mrs. Kieser, relict of John Keiser, died
Tuesday evening at the home of her son-in-law Isaac Windland
who lives in Center township. She was a
highly esteemed lady about 70 years of age.
She died from paralysis. It was
the second stroke she had suffered in about a year. She was buried Thursday morning in the R. C.
church cemetery. Rev. Father Cawley officiating.
The bereaved have the sympathy of all friends and neighbors.
King, (Child) King
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
A small child of Thomas King died Monday night.
King, Miss Grace King
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Miss Grace King, the twelve year old daughter of Mrs. M. A. King of
Sistersville, W.Va., was burned to death Saturday afternoon. She was working about the stove when her
dress caught fire. She was so badly
burned that she only lived about 12 hours.
They had lived at Griffith, only moving from there to Sistersville a few
months ago. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of many friends at Griffth.
Kinney, Walter Kinney
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Walter Kinney suicide in a Marietta hotel one day last week.
Kirkbride, Mrs. Marion Kirkbride
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Clarington – Mrs. Marion Kirkbride died
Monday morning at 2 o’clock after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Interment in Cameron burial ground.
Kiser, Mrs. James Kiser
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Mrs. James Kiser, aged 70 years, of Edwina died Tuesday from
dropsy. She leaves a husband and two
children.
Knight, James Knight
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Wednesday, May 2d, James Knight was found dead at the home of W. D.
Sole in Lee township. An inquest was
held by James M. Goddard, acting coroner, and upon the testimony of Dr. L. S.
Steward found that death resulted from heart failure. Deceased was 70 years of age.
Knoch, Nicholas Knoch
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Nicholas Knoch, aged two years, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Knoch who reside in town, died
Saturday from consumption. The remains
were laid to rest in the R. C. church cemetery Monday morning. Rev. Father J. S. Cawley
conducted the services.
Kochert, Jacob Kochert
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 5, 1900
Card of Thanks – We take this method of thanking the neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our father
Jacob Kochert.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kochert
Kreiger, Miss Tillie Kreiger
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Switzer – Miss Tillie Kreiger, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Kreiger, died January 8th. She was 18 years old and highly esteemed by
all who knew her. She was taken ill but
one week before her death, with typhoid fever.
Interment in Bethel cemetery January 10.
Kulp, John Kulp
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
During a shooting march at Darrtown, John Kulp was killed by John Willoughby, of Hamilton, O.
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