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S__ll, Charles, S___ll
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Charles S___ll, a porter in the Clarendon
hotel at Zanesville, had his life crashed out in the elevator Saturday morning.
Saffle, Isaac Saffle
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Saffle and family attended
the funeral of his brother Isaac Saffle of Round
Bottom Saturday.
Sander, Christian Sander
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Sunday, April 29th
the people of Brownsville were plunged into profound sorrow by the news of the
sudden death of Christian Sander one of the oldest and best citizens of that
place. He had been in his usual health
up to the morning of his death, though his general health had not been
good. He was born in Germany in 1825 and
came to this country at an early age.
The wife, four sons and two daughters are left to mourn the sad
departure of this pillar of the church, this noble Christian citizen.
Scarbrough, W. T. Scarbrough (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
(Full page article) Farmers’ Institute at Woodsfield – this notice was
included in article.
Your committee and resolutions begs leave to submit the following
preamble and resolutions:
Since our appointment on this committee we have learned with deep
regret of the death of a beloved brother farmer, Mr. W. T. Scarbrough,
which occurred on the 11th day of February, 1900. He was an active member of this society and
so highly respected by its members that at its last session he was made a
member of our executive committee. On
account of his standing in this society and his worth as a farmer, citizen and
Christian gentleman, we feel that we can honor ourselves no more than by giving
him mention in our first resolution as follows:
“Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of the Supreme
Ruler, and that we hereby express our sincere sympathy for the family in their
sad bereavement.”
Scarbrough, W. T. Scarbrough (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Sunday, February 11, occurred the death of one of Graysville’s highly
respected citizens, W. T. Scarbrough. The funeral took place Monday at the Connor
ridge cemetery.
Scarbrough, W. T. Scarbrough (Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
John W. McHugh of Steubenville attended the funeral of his
brother-in-law, W. T. Scarbrough, Monday.
Schafferling, Miss Anna Schafferling
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
At Piqua last week Miss Anna Schafferling,
aged 23, died as the result of excessive laughing. Miss Schafferling
with several other ladies played a joke on a friend and commenced
laughing. Suddenly she clasped her side
and said, “I am dying.” She was taken to
her home where she died in a short time.
This is the second case of this kind to happen in that city.
Schenck, Louis Schenck (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Louis Schenck was born in Summit township,
Monroe county, about 44 years ago. He
was a son of David and Elizabeth Schenck and lived in
this county all his life except about 6 years spent in Missouri. He was unmarried and lived with his sister
and her husband, William Wheeler until his death, which occurred March 10th. He was buried March 18th in the
German M. E. church cemetery near Monroefield. The funeral services were conducted by Mr.
Henry Hines.
Schenk, Lewis Schenk (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Owl Creek – March 16th occurred the death of Lewis Schenk,
who has been very ill with lung fever for the last week. He was 45 years of age. He died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler
of near this place. His remains were
laid to rest Sunday afternoon in the M. E. church cemetery. The funeral services will be held at the M.
E. Church next Sunday morning at ten o’clock.
Schenk, Lewis Schenk (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Quite a number of our people attended the funeral of Lewis Schenk
Sunday.
Schmidt, George Schmidt
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
George Schmidt of Brownsville died very suddenly Wednesday evening,
July 11th. He had been in his
usual health until the day before when he was stricken with paralysis. He was born in Vallkerchen,
Germany, and was about 80 years old. He
came to America in 1855. Deceased leaves
an aged widow, two sons and three daughters.
Mr. Schmidt was a member of the German Luthern
[sic] church. His remains were interred
in the Luthern [sic] cemetery. Revs. Brendle and
Petty officiating.
Schultz, Herman Schultz
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Mrs. L. M. Smith was called to Cambridge Monday on account of the death
of Herman Schultz, a relative. Mr.
Schultz formerly resided at Miltonsburg this county.
Schultz, Willie Schultz
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
Willie Schultz, aged 6, died of fatal burns, West Overton, Pa.
Scott, Hannibal Scott
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
Hannibal Scott, a well known gentleman of Byesville, was kicked in the
stomach by a horse one day last week and died from the injuries. His age was about 50 years. He is survived by a wife and three
children. He was held in high esteem by
all in that neighborhood. He was a
brother of Tim Scott of Jackson Ridge, this county.
Seven Unknown Victims
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Seven of the victims of the Whipple nitroglycerine explosion have died.
Seven Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 23, 1900
The drowsiness of the telegraph operator caused a collision and wreck
of two of the heaviest and finest trains on the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad, the loss of seven lives and the injury of a dozen other.
Shaber, William Shaber
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
William Shaber, city marshal of Tippecanoe
City, while riding on a dray, had a sudden attack of
heart trouble and fell off, breaking his neck.
Shafer, Frederick Shafer (Obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
Frederick Shafer, a
resident of Ohio township, suicide, April 12th, by shooting himself
through the head. The ball which entered
his temple came out his ear on the opposite side of his head.
Shafer, Frek
Shafer (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 19, 1900
Buckhill Bottom – A number of people from this place attended
the funeral of Frek Shafer at Mt. Union, Saturday
afternoon.
Shafer, Myrtle E. Shafer
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Myrtle E. Shafer, a little daughter of John C. and E. C. Shafer, died
Thursday, November 22, of croup. This
child was an exceptionally bright one, about two years old and had suffered
about one week before death relieved her and she went to live with Him who
said: “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such
is the kingdom of Heaven.” Interment
took place Friday, November 23, at the Moose Ridge cemetery.
Shaw, Mrs. Lydia Shaw
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 20, 1900
Mrs. Lydia Shaw died at her home near this place Saturday morning,
September 15. Interment at the Goudy
cemetery.
Shepler, John I. Shepler
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
John I. Shepler of Noble county was killed one evening last week
while driving home with his family near Ava.
His team became frightened at a cow by the roadside and ran away,
killing him and probably fatally injuring one of his daughters besides
painfully injuring another.
Sherman, Mrs. Sherman
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Mrs. Sherman, wife of Ex-Senator John Sherman, died at their home in
Mansfield, Monday night.
Shutts, Peter Shutts
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
It is with the deepest
sorrow that we chronicle the death from paralysis of Peter Shutts
who departed this life on the 24th day of May, 1900, at his home at
Mr. Vernon, Ky.
The subject of this
sketch was born and raised near Graysville, Monroe county. At the breaking out of the civil war he
enlisted in Company D, 116th O.V.I.
He was wounded at the battle of Piedmont, W.Va., June 5th,
1864, and mustered out with his company June 14th, 1865. He returned to this county and was married in
1867 to Miss Margaret Powell, who still survives. To this union two sons and one daughter were
born. He was converted to God and joined
the M.E. church years ago and lived in love and sympathy with his neighbors and
in faithful devotion and obedience to Iris Master. Peter Shutts was a
noble, good man. None knew him but to
love him, nor named him but to praise. A
faithful husband, a loving father and a true friend. The family have the sympathy of their many
friends in this county in this their sad bereavement. May they look forward in blessed anticipation
and glorious hope of a coming day when they shall meet father in that blissful
land where sad farewells never come and parting is no more.
A Friend
Simons, Hollie
Simons
Unknown, Three Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
Three colored men were lynched at Rockport, Ind., for the murder of Hollie Simons, a white barber.
Slack, Mrs. Sarah F. Slack
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
Mrs. Sarah F. Slack was found dead in her room in a hotel at Pittsburg
last week.
Smith, (two sons) Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
A few days ago two lads,
sons of William Smith two miles up Fishing creek above New Martinsville, were
blown to pieces by nitroglycerin.
Smith, Claude Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
At Flushing, Belmont
county, last week Claude Smith had his leg broken by having it caught in a
buggy wheel. The fracture caused a
rupture in the artery and the boy died at the Wheeling hospital the following
day.
Smith, Dorothy Smith
Hickenbothem, John Hickenbothem.
Faber, Henry Faber
Reeves, Mary Reeves
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1900
Octogenarians – Who Died In Monroe County During the Year Ending April
1, 1900.
By returns made by the
assessors we learn that 26 persons over 80 years of age died in Monroe county
during the year ending April 1, 1900.
They were as follows:
Adams Township – Mary Gibbons, died June 17,
1899, aged 84 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Benton – Lydia A. Fawcett, died Jan.
14, 1900, aged 91 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Center – Taylor Jeffers, died March
20, 1900, aged 81 years 5 months and 8 days.
Catharine Bauman,
died Sept. 30, 1899, aged 81 years 8 months and 20 days.
George Gates, died
April 7, 1899, aged 84 years.
John Obrecht, died May 7, 1899, aged 85 years.
Isaac Winland, died May __, 1899, aged 82 years.
Franklin – Catharine Zwick, died Feb. 12, 1900, aged 85 years and 28 days.
Lee – Thekla
Holtzworth, died May 12, 1899, aged 85 years, 9
months and 23 days.
Dorotha
Merckle, died Oct. 6, 1899, aged 84 years, 8 months
and 10 days.
William Price, died
Jan. 3, 1900, aged 80 years and 10 days.
Ohio – Elizabeth Gasser, died
March 3, 1900, aged 88 years, 1 month and 19 days.
Benj. Harman died
Jan. 21, 1900, aged 84 years and 1 month.
Salem – Margaret Kirkbride, died Feb. 25, 1900, aged 85 years, 4 months and
25 days.
William Lehner, died May 10, 1899, aged 88 years, 10 months and 25
days.
Summit – Michael Neuhardt,
died August 7, 1899, aged 82 years, 4 months and 18 days.
Barbara Peiffer, died Oct. 6, 1899, aged 92 years, 1 month and 21
days.
Sunsbury – J.
W. Block, died Sept. 19, 1899, aged 83 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Rev.
Washington Darby, died July 7, 1900, aged 81 years, 3 months and 6 days.
Catharine
King, died July 15, 1899, aged 92 years.
Wilhelmina Wollenweber, died March 21, 1900, aged 92 years.
Switzerland – Ruth McCoy died Feb 9,
1900, aged 83 years, 1 month and 10 days.
Dorothy
Smith, died Sept. 27, 1899, aged 82 years and 10 days.
Washington – John Hickenbothem,
died July 19, 1899, aged 83 years, and 23 days.
Wayne – Henry Faber, died August 5,
1899, aged 83 years and 7 months.
Mary Reeves, died
April 8, 1900, aged 86 years, 1 month and 19 days.
Smith, Dr. Charles Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Doctor Died of Injuries – Weston, W. Va., Feb 3 – Dr. Charles Smith, of
this city, a member of the state board of health, while at Lorentz attending a
case of smallpox, attempted to board a moving train, fell under the wheels and
had both legs cut off above the knees.
He was brought here, where he died.
Smith, Eunice S. Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Graysville – Today she sleeps “neath the sod
and the dew,” and her labors are over; her work is done, but she will live long
in the memory of her many acquaintances of Graysville and elsewhere who survive
her. Death, with its inexorable decree,
has again entered the chamber of life and called from this chamber to take her
place in the silent chamber of the dead, and so suddenly and unexpectedly was
called to the clouds of the great hereafter, where all may look and gather
consolation in the blessed fact when time shall have emerged into eternity
there will be a glorious reunion in that place of eternal rest where parting
shall be no more. The subject of this
sketch, Eunice S. Smith, was born in Monroe county February 9, 1878, and died
at this place April 26, 1900, being at the time of her death, 22 years, 2
months and 17 days old. She was the daughter
of N. T. and Sarah E. Smith of this place.
Miss Smith has been a consistent member of the M. P. church at Mt. Hope
for several years having been converted when quite young. The family have the sympathy of the community
in this their sad bereavement. May they
look forward in blessed anticipation and glorious hope of a coming day when
they shall meet sister in that blissful land where sad farewells never come and
parting is no more. A short service was
held at the house after which they went to Mt. Hope church where her funeral
was preached by Rev. John Cooper of this place.
The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Hope cemetery Friday, April 27.
She was true, good, kind
and gentle,
Loved by all who knew
her best,
But she now has gone and
left us –
Entered into perfect
rest.
.
We may weep, but will
remember
That the spirit is happy
now.
With the righteous she
is dwelling
With no care mark on her
brow.
.
Dearest loved one, we
have laid thee
In the peaceful grave’s
embrace;
But thy memory will be
cherished
Till we see they
heavenly face.
Smith, Garnet Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
Graysville – Garnet, aged 4 years, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Smith, died June 18th, after an illness of
two weeks from whooping cough and lung fever.
The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad
affliction. Garnet was the second
daughter of these loving parents, and her sudden call by the Heavenly father
caused a great loneliness in the home where she was so loved. She was of a sweet retiring disposition, and
endeared herself to many friends. In the
midst of the dark clouds overhanging the parents realize that Garnet has only
gone before – preceding them to the Heavenly land. The funeral took place Tuesday, conducted by
J. W. Jones. Interment in the Graysville
cemetery.
This lovely bud so young
and fair
Chilled hence by early
dawn,
Came to show how sweet a
flower
In paradise could bloom.
.
Ere sin could harm or
sorrow fade
Death came with friendly
care
The opening bud to
heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom
there.
Smith, Harry Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Last week, Harry, the
six year old son of William Smith, living four miles north west of Barnesville,
set fire to the hay in the barn and was burned to death. The mother was badly burned in an effort to
rescue him.
Smith, Joseph Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Beallsville – Joseph Smith, aged 79 years, died April 21st. He had lagrippe
which settled on his lungs causing his death.
He leaves a wife and two daughters.
Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 9, 1900
With contrite heart we chronicle the
death of Mrs. Lizzie Smith, which occurred at her home in Antioch Thursday,
August 2d. She was born January 26th,
1874, and was married August 1st, 1894, to Mr. O.O. Smith. Deceased was the last of three children of
Mr. and Mrs. David Dougherty. Mrs. Smith
was a devoted member of the M.E. church and a regular Sunday school attendant
when her health would permit. She died
in the prime of life and her death is the more sorrowful because she leaves a
happy home, an aged and loving grandmother, a kind and devoted husband and two
small boys, aged four and one years, either of which will scarcely remember
their mother’s loving look or gentle touch.
Her body was followed to the cemetery by a large number of friends, who
were moved to deep contrition as the mortal remains of her, whom they had loved
so well, was lowered beneath the sod there to await the coming of Him in whose
life and resurrection she had found peace and placed implicit confidence from
childhood. Interment Friday afternoon,
Rev. Boetticher officiating.
Blessed are they that do His commandments that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter through the gates into the city.
On
Friday morning, July 7, 1899 at two o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Mary A.
Smith, one of Woodsfield's oldest and mostly highly respected
citizens. Mrs. Smith was born at Buchanan Station December 12, 1829 and
was at the time of her death 69 years 6 months and 25 days old. She was a
member of the Presbyterian Church and a good Christian lady whose good works
will survive her many years. When but a child she joined the Presbyterian
Church and lived a consistent member throughout her life. During all her
sickness she never murmured or complained but bore it all patiently
and when . . . that she must die submitted gently to the summons and
passed away . . . a summer evening. Mrs. Smith's maiden name was
Mary Ann Buchanan. She was married to Jacob Smith who preceded her
to the grave about 14 years ago. Three children survive her: Mrs.
A. J. Dearth of
“Tis hard, so hard to break the
tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
Tis hard, so hard to speak the
words
We must forever part."
Lucy Smith
Smith, Otis Raymond Smith
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Otis Raymond, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith, died Thursday,
November 29, aged 5 months.
Smith, Otis Raymond Smith
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Griffin of Rinards Mills,
accompanied by his two sisters, attended the funeral of little Otis Smith
Friday.
Smith, W. Herman Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
W. Herman Smith, mayor of Charleston, W. Va., died in an insane asylum
at Cincinnati last week.
Solond, John Solond
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
John Solond, an octogenarian and ex-soldier,
died last week. Interment at St. John’s
Lutheran church. Rev Kettlehut
conducted the services.
Spangler, Mrs. Joseph Spangler
(Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
Henry Schumacher and Fred Burkhart of Woodsfield and Peter Haren of Ozark were at Burkhart Monday attending the
funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Joseph Spangler.
Spangler, Mrs. Mahala Spangler (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
Card of Thanks – We hereby extend our many thanks to the friends and
neighbors for the kind assistance rendered us during the illness and death of
my wife, Mrs. Mahala Spangler.
J. N. Spangler and Relatives
Spangler, Mrs. Mahala Spangler (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
The angel of death has
visited our community and taken for its victim Mrs. Mahala
Spangler, wife of J. N. Spangler. The
deceased was born April 30, 1874, and died February 16, 1900, aged 25 years, 9
months, and 16 days. She was married to
J. N. Spangler November 24, 1898. To
this union was born one child, a daughter, who is now nearly four months
old. Besides these she leaves a mother
and several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss. In her the husband loses an affectionate
companion and the daughter a loving mother.
Her remains, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends were
laid to rest in the R. C. church cemetery near Burkhart. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Father Sagerer. The bereaved
relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
.
Though seemingly short her lifetime,
She took in its joys as it passed;
But the ills of this life for Mahala
Have been changed for a bliss which will last.
.
Her hands are clasped forever,
Her voice no more we’ll hear,
Until we cross the mystic river
Where the skies are ever clear.
W. L. R.
Springer, Wesley Springer
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Corbin Little of near Glass west of Jolly this county, shot and killed
his brother-in-law, Wesley Springer, Tuesday.
No reason is given for the killing, except it is claimed by some that
Little has been queer for some time.
Staib, (daughter) Staib
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Staib
of Switzerland township died April 28th from brain fever.
Stallings, David Stallings
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Quite a number from this place attended the funeral of David Stallings
at Southerlands Saturday.
Stallings, David Stallings
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Ethel – David Stallings, Sr., one of the oldest citizens of Seneca
township, died on the 5th, inst.
Interment on the 6th at Franklin church.
Stanton, Peter Stanton
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
George Politz was found guilty of murder in
the second degree at Huntington, W. Va., charged with killing Peter
Stanton. ______ was recommended.
Staulfer, Mr. Staulfer
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
Oak – Mr. Staulfer, an old resident of this
place, died very suddenly last Saturday morning and was buried at the St.
Jacobs church Monday afternoon.
Stephens, Hulda
Stephens
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Hulda
Stephens was born Jan. 12th, 1817, and died at her home on Neuhart’s Ridge April 25th, 1900. She was joined to Abraham Griffith in the
holy bonds of matrimony August 6th, 1825. His departure from earth in 1850 only left
her to be united in marriage the second time to David Stephens in the year
1860. The transitory scenes of human
life closed with him April 11th, 1892, since which she lived with
her son. She was converted to God and
joined the M. E. church at the age of twenty-three years and lived in love and
sympathy with her neighbors and in faithful devotion and obedience to her
Master. She had not only the form of
godliness but she enjoyed the power and peace of His kingdom in the heart. She truly walked in the light which she
caused to shine that others might see her good works and glorify her Father in
Heaven. In her unostentations
[sic] life the hungry were not turned from her door nor the weary and oppressed
left without words of comfort and cheer.
Truly she was an “elect lady” and has gone where the Sun of
Righteousness shall never cease to shine and the stars of rejoicing shall never
grow dim. At the request of the deceased
the writer who was her pastor six years ago, was called to have charge of the
funeral services. Followed by the many
friends and relatives to Neuhart’s Baptist church April
27th she was given the usual obsequies, after which she was laid to
rest in the cemetery at the same church.
Earth is certainly made poorer and Heaven richer by the transition of
her immortal spirit. Yes, sorrowing,
stricken ones, be mindful that you “too must leave”, “your mirth and your
employment, and come and make your bed with her,” “Let me live the life of the righteous, and
let my last end by like his.” R.W.M.
Stevenson, John Stevenson
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
John Stevenson accidentally shot while cleaning a gun, preparatory to
going hunting, died at City hospital, New Castle, Pa.
Stewart, Albert Stewart
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 4, 1900
Albert Stewart of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died last week in New York city,
where he had gone to purchase goods for his large store. He was taken suddenly ill and passed away,
leaving a wife but no children. He was a
son of the late William Stewart, who owned the large oil farm at Stewart’s
landing, and a brother to Charles Stewart, well known in this county.
Stewart, William Stewart (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
William Stewart of
Stewart’s Landing 2 miles above Sistersville died Monday in the 85th
year of his age. He had formerly been a
river man, but later bought a large river farm of about 600 acres which proved
to be the best oil territory in the Sistersville field. The first well in that field was drilled on
his farm. He afterwards had fifty or
more good wells producing hundreds of barrels each day. He became the wealthiest man perhaps in the
Sistersville field. His farm has been
the subject of conversation for more people than any other farm in Ohio or West
Virginia. He leaves several children and
many friends to mourn his departure. Mr.
Stewart formerly lived in Bridgeport and always spoke of that place as
home. His body was taken there and
interment followed Wednesday at Wekks [sic]
cemetery. Mr. Stewart was a good
business man and a member of church for many years.
Stewart, William Stewart (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
William Stewart was born
at Burlington, Belmont county, Ohio, November 19, 1815, and died at Stewart’s
Landing, Monroe county, Ohio, April 30, 1900.
During the years of his early manhood he was a river man. Later in life he located in Bridgeport, Ohio,
and for many years was one of the active and successful business men of that
town. Prior to the development of the
great Sistersville oil field he purchased a section of land near the town which
proved to be the richest territory in that field. Here he resided the remainder of his life,
and was at the time of his death one of the wealthiest men, in the Ohio
Valley. On the 19th of
August, 1841 he was united in marriage with Miss Melinda Cox, who died in
1890. Five children are left to mourn
the loss of an affectionate father – Mrs. Mary Woodcock of New Martinsville,
West Va., Luther of Tennessee, Edwin M. of Cleveland, Ohio, Charles W. of
Stewart’s Landing, Ohio, Charles W. of Stewart’s Landing, Ohio, and Dr. W. F.
Stewart possessed rare ability as a business man, and in all his business
relations he was scrupulously exact and strictly, honest. As husband, father, neighbor, and citizen, he
possessed those traits of character that endeared him to a wide circle of
relatives and friends. As the time of
his departure drew near and friends inquired of him as to his hope of home and
heaven he replied, “I am ready.” On
Tuesday, May 1st, the remains were taken to Bridgeport where a large
concourse of people assembled in the M. E. church of which he had formerly been
a member, to pay the last tribute of respect to one loved and esteemed by all
who knew him. The services were
participated in by Rev. Secrest, pastor of the
church, Reb. J. A. Donahey,
Pastor of the Presbyterian church, R. S. Strahl of
Hannibal, Ohio and by members of the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a
member. At the close of these services
he was said to rest beside kindred and friends in the Weeks cemetery. As a shock of corn fully ripe he has been
gathered home. R. S. Strahl
Stewart, William Stewart (obit
3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
The late William
Stewart, of Stewart’s Landing, showed no favoritism in the disposition of his
rich estate which is valued at about $800,000.
The seven children – five boys and two girls – are willed equal shares
in the property. Dr. W. F. Stewart and
Luther Stewart are the administrators named in the will.
Stine, William Stine
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
William Stine died at
his home on the old Williamson farm near Jerico
Tuesday. He was 54 years of age, a
member of the 92d regiment and a member of the G.A.R. Post at Antioch. Mr. Stine was a good, honest farmer, an
exemplar citizen and a brave soldier. He
leaves a widow, a number of children and many other relatives and friends to
mourn his demise.
Stoneman, Reese Stoneman
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Reese Stoneman was whirled to death last week
by his clothing catching in revolving machinery at the Reeves’ iron works at
Canal Dover.
Stottler, Dawson Stottler
Six Unknown Dead
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Dawson Stottler injured at the oil well as
reported in The Spirit, died Tuesday and was buried at Pawpaw M. E. cemetery
Wednesday. Rev. Hawkins of this place
preached the funeral discourse. This
makes seven dead from that ill-fated explosion.
Two more of the wounded are not expected to live. We have been told that the father of the Stottler boys has lost his mind brooding over the calamity
which has befallen his family.
Streit, Thomas Streit
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1900
Thomas Streit, a miner, was killed by a B.
& O. train at Glencoe last week.
Sumption, Benj. Sumption
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 19, 1900
Jerusalem – On Tuesday, April 10th, occurred the death from
heart trouble and dropsy of Benj. Sumption. He has been ailing all winter and the greater
part of the time was unable to be out of the house. For some days prior to his death he had been
considerably worse and Sunday evening he dropped dead while sitting on his
chair eating supper. The funeral was
held Tuesday at the home of his son J. T. Sumption. The funeral was conducted by Rev. McVey and
Rev. Gibbins.
Suter, Mrs. Rosana Suter
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1900
Deferred from last week. – Mrs. Rosana Suter was born in Monroe county, Ohio, October 21, 1852,
and departed this life October 12, 1900, aged 47 years, 11 months and 21
days. The deceased was the wife of David
Suter to whom she was married December 4, 1871. To this happy union were given two sons who
with a kind and loving husband and many other friends are left to mourn. For weeks the departed wrestled with a
disease that baffled all medical skill, but as the end approached she met it
with Christian resignation. She loved
her home and made it the chief concern of her life to care for it and its
endearments. Early in life she became a
Christian and united with the German M. E. church of which she was a member at
the time of her death. During her
illness she spent much of her time in prayer and often expressed a desire to
depart and be with her Savior. The
bereaved family have the sympathy and prayers of kind friends. May they find comfort and consolation for
their loss in the thought that the absent one is at rest and free from pain and
suffering and that in the morning of eternity they shall awaken to be with
mother. The funeral services were held
in the M.E.church conducted by the writer assisted by
Rev. Kirk, after which all that was mortal of Sister Suter
was borne by loving hands to the beautiful Harter cemetery where it was
tenderly laid to rest. L.B.Dear
Suter, Rosana Suter
(obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1900
Card of Thanks – We tender our sincere thanks to our many friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement, in the
sickness and death of our mother.
David Suter Jr., Forrest Suter
Sweeney, Patrick Sweeney
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
It is said that Wheeling
police have rounded up the three men who were with Patrick Sweeney the night he
was killed in that city about two weeks ago.
They are all deck hands on river packets Burt Kelly, Jim Willis and Henry
Campbell. Kelly is the one who is said
to have quarreled with Sweeney and did the shooting.
Taple, Lawrence Taple
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Stafford – “Gone up in flames” was the thrilling answer made by the
father of little Lawrence Taple on last Friday
morning, as sympathetic friends enquired after the unfortunate sufferer. He was aged three and a half years, youngest
child of Albert and Annie Taple, and since his
mamma’s death two years ago he was the pet and pride of his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Cliff of Marr. On
Thursday evening he wished to go with his grandma to the barn to milk, but
fearing he would get cold, she bade him remain in
doors with his aunts and other inmates of the family; among whom was the wife
of one of the oil men with whom the little fellow was an especial
favorite. The two went upstairs
together, the lady going into one room the boy into another, both rooms had
grate fires. In a moment there was a
piercing scream and on opening the door the lady was met by the flame-enveloped
child who flew into her arms and tightly clasped her neck, in another moment
she too was on fire. The terrified cries
brought the oil men and others to the scene in an instant and before the lady
was seriously burned one of the men had thrown a comfort around the baby and
carried him down stairs smothering the flames.
Everything possible was done to save the precious life but all in vain;
out of the charred body the spirit went pure and unharmed to join its sainted
mamma, after eight hours of agonizing suffering. The remains were brought to the Christian
church at this place Saturday noon when appropriate services were conducted by
Elder Davis after which they were laid besides his mamma in Stafford
cemetery. Such deaths are more than sad,
yet the stricken ones have the consolation of knowing only the casket that held
their idol treasure was touched by the flames, the jewel is untarnished through
all eternity. What makes the accident
especially sad, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff suffered a similar bereavement some years
ago, when a little daughter was burned to death in much the same way while its
mother was absent in the hospital for treatment for her eyes.
Taylor, A. S. Taylor
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
A.S.Taylor, recorder of Belmont county, died Tuesday from cancer
of the throat. John K. McFarland has
been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Taylor, E. Taylor
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
On the 20th
occurred the death of E. Taylor, one of our aged citizens. He was born in Belmont county and moved to
Monroe county many years ago. He died at
the ripe age of eighty-seven years, three months and seventeen days.
Taylor, Ebenezer Taylor Sr.
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Ebenezer Taylor Sr.,
aged 87 years 3 months and 17 days, died in Beallsville July 20, 1900, from
paralysis. Deceased was born in Belmont
county, April 4, 1813. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Parison, Interment in
the Captins cemetery.
Mr. Taylor was a Christian gentleman and will be missed by many friends
in this community. He has been a good
citizen of Sunsbury township for many years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Sad it is to think
indeed
Life is passing quickly
by
Working hours and minutes
too
As they quickly by. T.B.T.
Taylor, Miss Sarah Taylor
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
Miss Sarah Taylor died at her home in Antioch Sunday evening. She was an elderly maiden lady and made her
home with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smyth. She
was a devoutly religious lady, a member of the M.E. church. Her remains were taken Tuesday to Boston,
Belmont county, where interment was made.
The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
Thomas, Hezekiah Thomas
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
Hezekiah Thomas, supposed to be the oldest man in West Virginia, died
recently at his home near Morgantown at the age of 103. He was in good mental condition until the
time of his death.
Thomas, Walter Edison Thomas
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
Walter Edison Thomas, son of Jay Thomas and Philistia Thomas, was born
in Stafford April 12, 1897, and died of membraneous [sic] croup January 4, 1900. Medical skill and anxious friends did all
they could to relieve the little sufferer and _____ came, but the summons came
from above and little Walter who enjoyed the Christmas services in the church
went over to see the Christ and to join his small brother in that “home not
made with hands eternal in the heavens.”
Being the youngest child and of a vicacious
[sic] nature, he was much loved by his many friends who will sadly miss
him. _________ were held both at the
home and the D____ church. Interment in
Stafford cemetery. Last two sentences
were unreadable.
Thompson, E. D. Thompson
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
E. D. Thompson was at Alledonia, Tuesday and Wednesday attending the funeral of
his uncle Samuel Myers, who died very suddenly at his home near there Sunday
afternoon.
Thompson, Nellie Thompson
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Nellie Thompson, aged
about two years, of Pleasant City, was given carbolic acid in mistake for
medicine and died within an hour or two.
The child complained of being ill during the night and its grandmother,
it is said, went to a cupboard in the dark and got what she supposed was the
proper medicine and gave the child the fatal dose.
Thonen, Mrs. Cecelia Thonen
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Mrs. Cecelia Thonen, wife of Martin Thonen of Ohio township, died Monday, aged about 30
years. She was a highly respected lady
who leaves a husband and several children to mourn her demise.
Thonen, Mrs. Celia Thonen (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Hannibal – Mrs. Celia Thonen, wife of Martin Thonen, died at her home at Martins Ferry on Sunday,
February 4; after a lingering illness from consumption. Her remains were brought to this place on
Monday and taken to her old home in the country. The funeral took place on Tuesday service
being conducted at the Mt. Zion Lutheran church of which deceased was a
member. Interment in the Mt. Zion
cemetery.
Thornberry, Mr. T. J.
Thornberry
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 1, 1900
Jerusalem – Tuesday evening, February 20, occurred the death of one of
our oldest citizens, Mr. T. J. Thornberry.
He had been sick for three weeks with heart trouble and dropsy, from
which he could find no relief until death came.
He was born in 1826 and had made his home in different places until he
came here several years ago where he has been engaged in the saddler
business. He leaves two sons, Ianthus and Hammond both reside in Jerusalem; his brother
lives in Belmont County, and his sister is in Minnisota
[sic]. His remains were laid to rest in
the Presbyterian cemetery on Thursday.
Three Unknown Men
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 14, 1900
Three men were killed by gas explosion, in a mine at Glouster, Athens County last week.
Tipton, Mrs. Susan Tipton
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 8, 1900
Jerusalem – Mrs. Susan Tipton, who has been seriously ill for several
weeks, departed this life Monday, March 5.
The funeral took place Tuesday.
Interment at Bush cemetery.
Tipton, Samuel Tipton
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Jerusalem – Wednesday morning the news spread through town that Samuel
Tipton had passed away. He had a stroke
of paralysis about two or three weeks ago and had been gradually growing worse
until Tuesday night when the end came.
He had been lovingly cared for by his two sons, Arthur and Luther, who
came from Iowa when their father was taken sick. Mr. Tipton was a consistent member of the
Friends’ church and was laid to rest in the old Quaker cemetery at this place. He leaves several relatives and friends to
mourn the loss of a good neighbor and citizen.
Tipton, Susan Tipton (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
Jerusalem - S. V. Stewart was up last Tuesday to attend the funeral of
Susan Tipton.
Turner, (Richard) Turner (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
J. E. Turner of Stafford and brother, John R. Turner of Osawatomie,
Kan., who was called to his old home because of the death of his father, were
shaking hands with friends in town Monday.
Turner, Richard Turner (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
Richard Turner died at the ripe old age of four score years at his home
in Franklin township Friday. The remains
were buried at Southerland cemetery Saturday followed by a large concourse of
neighbors and friends.
Turner, Richard Turner (obit
3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
Richard Turner was born in Colvert county,
Maryland, August 31st, 1820, and died December 11th,
1900. He was united in marriage to
Rebecca Stallings in 1843. To them were
born five sons and three daughters. Two
of the sons were first called to their final home. They moved to Ohio in 1846, from here his
wife was called by death in 1859. He was
again married in 1860 to Elizabeth Mead who died in 1889. The deceased was a kind father, a good
neighbor and a faithful friend. During
his late illness he often expressed a desire to be released from his suffering
and go to his Eternal Rest.
Twelve Unknown Men
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
In Kanawha county, W. Va., a contractor was bothered a great deal by
thieves stealing his provisions. He
finally conceived the idea of placing poison on some of the supplies. A few days later a hunter came across the
bodies of twelve men, who, from all appearances had died from the effects of
poison.
Twinem, Mrs. Martha L. Twinem
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 4, 1900
Death of a Good Woman -- Mrs. Martha L. Twinem
was born October 6, 1820, in Harrison county, Ohio, and died December 25, 1899,
aged 79 years, 2 months and 19 days. She
was twice married. In her first union
there was born to her three sons, who are all living – two in Nebraska and one
in Ohio. In her second union there was
born to her seven children – five daughters and two sons. Two daughters are dead. She united with the United Presbyterian
church at the age of 15 years. On coming
to Monroe county she brought her certificate to the New Castle Presbyterian
church some forty-eight years ago. On
Christmas day, the anniversary of God’s unspeakable gift – her spirit went back
to the God who gave it. Beyond the
tempest sea, she rests on those blessed shores where storms never beat. Her remains were interred in the New Castle
cemetery December 27. Services were
conducted by Rev. B. H. Rankin of Woodsfield.
Twinem, Willie Twinem
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1900
Death of Willie Twinem – Willie Twinem who was taken to the Hospital for the Insane at
Athens two weeks ago Friday, was returned to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Twinem, of near Antioch, Saturday dead, having died at that
institution Friday. The remains were
taken from the train here Saturday evening by James Hartman and conveyed to the
home of the young man’s parents.
Interment was had Sunday afternoon in the cemetery at Moffett’s church,
Jackson Ridge. Mr. Twinem
was a fine young man, about 22 years of age, and leaves a father and mother,
one brother and one sister, who have the sympathy of their many friends in
their sad bereavement.
Twinen, Andrew Twinen
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
Andrew Twinen was born November 2, 1824, and
departed this life December 26, 1899, after an illness of several weeks. He was patient with all his suffering; was
never heard to complain. When he was
asked how he felt he would say, “reasonable well.” When the time came for him to go he passed
away very peacefully without a struggle.
His remains were laid to rest in the New Castle cemetery beside his
beloved wife who preceded him to the better world fourteen years ago last
March. Mr. Twinen
was born and raised in Belmont county, Ohio.
On the 12th of June, 1851, he married Miss Margaret Kinney, a
highly respected young lady of a noble family.
Mr. and Mrs. Twinem were born and raised close
neighbors. To this union was born five
children – two sons and three daughters.
The father, mother and two sons are sleeping side by side in the New
Castle cemetery. The three daughters,
Mrs. M. L. Garrison of Arizona, Mrs. G. W. Gray of Fairfield, Nebraska, and
Mrs. I. H. F__ of Benwood, Ohio, survive to mourn the
loss of a kind father. Five years after
Mr. Twinen was married, he with his family, then
consisting of himself, wife and two small children, came to their home near
Round Bottom, this county, where he lived until nearly four years ago when he
went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. I. H. Fox of Benwood. Mr. Twinen was a
respected and upright citizen, whose word was good as his bond. In former years he was a financial support to
the New Castle church, always ready to give bountifully of his means for a good
cause. Thus passed from our midst one
who set many good examples. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Rankin, pastor of the New Castle Presbyterian
church.
Two Unknown Children
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Near Napoleon, last week two little children at play in a barn, in some
way set it on fire and perished in the flames.
The mother was fatally burned trying to save them.
Two Unknown Men
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
Near North Benton, Ohio,
a cow fell in an unused well. The owner
and his nephew in trying to get the animal out were suffocated by the black
damp and died before they could be taken out.
Two Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
A lighted cigarette thrown into powder caused injury to ten person, two
fatal, at the Springfield national guard encampment.
Underwood, Mrs. Margaret
Underwood
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
Mrs. Margaret Underwood
was born December 15th, 1842, and died April 21, 1900. She died at her home at Somerton, Belmont
county, to which place she had lately moved from Ozark this county. She was married to Mr. John Underwood, March
22, 1859, to which union seven children were born, five of whom with the
husband survive her. Deceased was buried
at this place Monday, Rev. Dr. Wier officiating. Mrs. Underwood left many friends to mourn her
departure.
Unknown (Assyrian peddler )
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 31, 1900
At New Martinsville, W.
Va., Ireland Davis, charged with the murder of an Assyrian peddler, was found
guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced for life to the
penitentiary.
Unknown (Five lives)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
The most severe storm
for years passed over northern Belmont and part of Jefferson county last
Thursday. A number of houses were swept
away and five lives were lost in the raging flood. The storm center was about Mt. Pleasant, where
the rain assumed proportions of a cloud burst.
The streams were transformed into veritable rivers, the most damage
being done at the small mining town of Long Run, where much property was washed
away and the five lives lost.
Unknown (three) Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
At Philadelphia a boy fired his revolver into a bundle of fireworks on
the sidewalk. Three children were killed
and a number wounded. The boy with the
gun was killed.
Unknown Child
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Cambridge people are somewhat excited over finding the body of a dead
child in the closed window of a cellar.
Unknown Child
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Sensation at Stafford – A Dog Leads to the Discovery of a Child’s Body
Under a House.
Friday evening the good
people of Stafford were greatly excited over what may prove to be the worst
crime in the history of that quiet little village. A dog belonging to James Prince was seen
chewing something on the street, which upon examination was found to be a
baby’s foot and lower limb. Excitement
soon ran high and searching parties were instituted. Suspicion was soon aroused and centered upon
May Carrick, for whom a warrant was issued by John Hawkins, J.P., and she was
arrested upon the charge of having murdered her own child. Upon the preliminary hearing she plead [sic]
“not guilty” and was bound over to court.
The constable brought her here Saturday night where she is now
incarcerated in the county jail. Dr.
Walter Mason took the infants limb and has it preserved in alcohol. Monday the same dog came out on the street
with the other foot, whereupon, the good citizens of that town resumed search,
and their endeavors were rewarded by finding the body of the child under the
house of James Prince, a blacksmith, where the girl was employed. This is a case that gives evidence of much
mystery and perhaps an awful crime.
Other arrests may soon be made.
Unknown Constable
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
Lew Atkins, supposed to
be a resident of Cleveland, was running a patent medicine sale on the street at
North Bloomfield, in this state. He got
into trouble with boys and when the township constable interfered, Atkins
struck him with a piece of iron pipe and shot him dead. Atkins was captured a little way out of town.
Unknown Man Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Who Was He? – William Hoskins and Frank Tanley
while getting ice out of the Ohio river last Thursday, found the body of a man
floating in the water. The body was
brought to shore and taken before Thomas M. Shores, J.P., acting coroner who
subpoenaed Dr. McAdoo and held an inquest, the finding of which was that the
man had accidently [sic] drowned as there were no marks to indicate that he had
come to his death on account of acts of violence. The body had evidently been in the water for
some time as the hair had fallen off and the flesh had commenced to decay. An examination of the pockets, revealed the
fact that the man was a civil war veteran and that his home was in Pennsylvania
near Pittsburg. He was commonly dressed
and was probably about 55 years of age.
The name was that of Leonard Sharp.
The body was interred Friday in the Witten cemetery.
Unknown Sister
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 8, 1900
James Koher was called to attend the funeral
of his sister near Barn’s Run last week.
Unknown Worker
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1900
Railroad hands working on the short line in Tyler county, W.Va., got
into a drunken row and the boss shot and killed one and wounded another. All are colored men.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Louis Woollenweber,ar an aged citizen of
Beallsville, died one day this week.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
At Washington, Pa.,
Oliver Wilson, who furnished the party of boys with six kegs of beer for the
Saturday night carouse which ended by one being killed and another loosing
[sic] both legs, is in jail on a charge
of furnishing liquors to minors.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
Three men near Delphos,
drank a keg of beer, shortly after they became sick, one is dead and the others
dangerously ill. The keg was found and
knocked to pieces and a dead rattlesnake was found in it.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 2, 1900
An unknown man was killed by an O.& L.K. train near Beverly. He had gone to sleep on the track. His head was entirely severed from the body.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1900
The body of a woman, aged about 25 years, was found in the river near Tiltonville. A deep
cut in the side of her neck suggests murder.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
There is nothing left to tell the tale of the nitroglycerine explosion
at Scio which occurred a few days ago but a pair of suspenders that are
supposed to belong to a pumper who is missing.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
At Sunbery,
Pa., a 19 year old boy was hung for the murder of a girl aged 16 years.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
A. Kiser and wife returned home Tuesday from Albion, Ind., where they
were attending the funeral of Mrs. Kiser’s mother.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Mr. Tine Scott and sister of Jackson Ridge attended the funeral of
their brother, who was buried in Noble county.
He was kicked by a horse, which caused his death.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
A farmer in the vicinity of Canal Dover fixed a shot gun so that it
would be discharged when the door of his chicken house was opened. About three o’clock that night he heard the
report of a gun and upon going to the chicken coop found the body of a man
about 30 years of age. The entire charge
took effect in the man’s head.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
A niece of Commodore Perry died a few days ago in the most squalid hut
in the vicinity of Newport, R. I. She
had lived for some years on what she picked from the garbage barrels, but her
estate is worth $30,000.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Lorenzo Stephens was called to Barnesville last week on account of the
death of his aunt.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Prof. Beck returned
Monday evening from Lancaster, where he had been attending the funeral of his
brother.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Mangled Corpse Found - Lancaster, Pa., May 12 – The mangled body of
an unknown man was found along the tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad, near Mauntville. He was
about 40 years of age. In his pocket was
found a book issued by the Longhill Cigarmaker’s union No. 139, and made but in the name of
Julius Mandel.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
A nine year old boy was
crushed to death in a lumber yard in Zanesville. He was playing with several other companions
when a pile of lumber fell upon him.
Every bone in the little body was crushed.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1900
Near Parkersburg, W. Va., a father and son quarreled about
politics. The son knocked the father
down and the father stabbed him so severely that he died.
Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
A Philadelphia girl who played ghost to frighten a crowd of negroes is
now the real thing. She was hit on the
head by a brick and killed.
Unknown, (Child)
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal ________ was buried in the new
cemetery Saturday.
Unknown, (Five) Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 15, 1900
Kentucky experienced a rather quiet election this year. Only five men were killed and one fatally
wounded. The number slightly wounded is
not mentioned.
Unknown, 59 Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
There were 390 casualties in the mines of Ohio during the past year, 59
of which were fatal, 204 of a serious nature and 127 minor injuries.
Unknown, Fifteen Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 16, 1900
Fifteen persons were
instantly killed and eleven others, several of whom will die, were seriously
injured Sunday night in an accident near Slatington, Pa., by a passenger train
on the Lehigh & New England railroad crashing into an omnibus containing
twenty-five people.
Unknown, Five Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
Two Missing, Others Burned – Hamilton, O., Jan. 6 – A barn on the Fox
farm, two miles south of Hamilton, burned to the ground. Eight tramps were sleeping in the barn. Only six have been found since the fire. Of these, John Burgers and Charles Gray are
fearfully burned and may die. James
Duncan of Chester, Pa., was slightly burned.
The names of the missing men are not known.
Unknown, Four boys Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
An accident occurred at Leazerville, W.Va.,
two miles north of Wellsburg last week whereby four boys were killed and
thirteen others badly injured by the explosion of an empty glycerine
can which they found floating in the river and threw in a fire which they had
kindled.
Unknown, Four Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 20, 1900
As a result of a mysterious case of poisoning at Forsythe Mines near
Marietta, four persons are dead and several other are dangerously ill. The poisoning is thought to have been done on
account of jealousy. The poison was put
in the food. They were all Hungarians.
Unknown, Thirteen Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
Thirteen people were killed and thirty or more wounded in the railroad
accident in eastern Pennsylvania Sunday.
Unknown, Three Men
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 3, 1901
At Keyser, W. Va., three men lost their lives and several others were
badly injured while thawing dynamite they were using in blasting rock.
Unknown, Three Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1900
The mystery concerning the poisoning case at Forsythe mine, in Guernsey
county, has been solved. The three
persons came to their death, by drinking essence of Jamaica ginger. The ginger was purchased at a store and the
proprietors will likely be prosecuted.
Unknown, Twelve Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 8, 1900
Twelve men were killed Saturday in a mine explosion at Philippi, W.Va.
Unknown, Two Unknown Officers
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 27, 1900
Marvin Kuhns, the escaped Ohio penitentiary
convict, has added a couple more victims to his list, having shot and killed
two officers who were in pursuit of him not far from Logansport, Indiana. He is still at large.
Unknown, Two Unknown
Source: Spirit of Democracy August 30, 1900
A black fiend of Akron confessed to having committed a criminal assault
upon a small child, and a mad mob thirsting for his blood was soon
organized. The scoundrel was secreted
away and landed safely in a Cleveland prison.
The mob in pursuit of revenge killed two, injured many and destroyed the
city hall and surrounding buildings by fire and dynamite. The state Militia was called out to quell the
mob.
W____, Cameron W_____
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
Cameron W_____, went to sleep on the Ohio River railroad at St. Mary’s,
W.Va. A freight train decapitated him.
Wahl, Margaret Wahl (nee Griner) (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
The relentless messenger
of death visited this place Friday evening about six o’clock, and bore a way
with him across the dark, mysterious flood, which divides this life from the
life eternal, the spirit of Margaret Wahl.
She was 82 years old,
having been born in France in 1818 and came to America 1836. Her maiden name was Margaret Griner. She married
Conrad Wahl, to which union ten children were born, one of which, a son,
preceded her to the better World about 28 years ago. Her husband, who had shared with her the joys
and sorrows incidental to human life preceded her to that better world about 43
years ago. The nine children living are
all in Monroe county except one, who resides in Braddock, Pa. Mrs. Wahl had been making her home with her
daughter Mrs. Philip Schumacher for the last 15 years, and for the last six or
seven months she had been helpless. She
was buried Sunday afternoon at two o’clock.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Cawley. Interment in the R. C. church cemetery at Miltonsburg.
Wahl, Margaret Wahl (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
Card of Thanks – We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their
kind assistance at the sickness and death of our mother. Children
of Margaret Wahl
Wahl, William P. Wahl
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Our community was greatly shocked and grieved by the sad intelligence
telegraphed from Pittsburg by Joseph Wahl who had gone there for the purpose of
attending his brother, William P. Wahl who was sick with typhoid fever, to the
effect that his brother was dead. He was
kindly cared for by his many warm friends and the sisters of St. Francis
hospital of Pittsburg until the summons came to a higher and holier life. The saddest news that can come to any home or
community is to hear of the death of one who only a few weeks ago left us in
the strength and vigor of young manhood with the hopes of life beating high in
his breast. Death has wrapped our loved
one in his cold embrace.
William P. Wahl, son of George and Otilla
Wahl, was born August 6, 1874, and died January 29, 1900. He leaves father, mother, one sister and
seven brothers. The immediate cause of
his death was hemorrhage of the lungs.
His remains were accompanied home to his father’s residence near Monroefield by Joseph F. Wahl. The funeral took place at Miltonsburg
on Wednesday, January 31. Services were
conducted by Rev. Father J. S. Cawley of
Woodsfield. Interment in the R. C.
church cemetery of St. John’s church.
“Life is like a leaf of
light,
Whereon each one of us
may write
A word or two, and then
comes night.” A Brother
Walters, Mrs. Harriett Walters
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
Stafford – We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Harriett Walters,
who died at the home of her daughter in Chicago, March 6. Her remains were brought to Warren, Ohio for
interment. Mrs. Walters was the wife of
Rev. George Walters who was a member of the E. O. conference of the M. E.
church. She was a sister of Mrs. Dr. J.
B. Williams and George Reed of Swazey. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives.
Warrick (boy) Warrick (obit 9)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 3, 1901
In the case of Leonard Stevens, at St. Clairsville,
charged with the murder of the Warrick boy at Somerton, the jury returned a
verdict Tuesday morning of “guilty of murder in the first degree,” but
recommended the prisoner to the mercy of the court, which will probably mean a
sentence of life imprisonment. The trial
of Divine, indicted with Stevens was set for Wednesday.
Warrick, (boy) Warrick (Obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
The rumor that they have captured the culprits that murdered the
Warrick boy at Somerton is a mistake.
Two men were arrested at Cambridge and taken to St. Clairsville
and put in jail, but they soon proved an alibi and were released. A reward of $1,000 is offered for the capture
of the right parties.
Warrick, (young) Warrick (obit
8)
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
Judge J.B. Driggs, of Bridgeport, will assist
prosecuting attorney Hunter Armstrong of Belmont county, in the murder cases of
Stevens and Devine, charged with the murder of young Warrick.
Warrick, Clarence Warrick
(Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 12, 1900
Atrocious Murder – About midnight Saturday night two men, masked by red
handkerchiefs being tied over their faces from the eyes down, entered the house
of Mrs. Elenor Warrick of near Somerton. They first tried to gain entrance from an
upper window having climbed upon the veranda roof from a ladder which they
brought with them from a neighboring house, but finding the window securely
fastened they then made their entrance through a window of the sitting room,
passing through the room where an old lady was sleeping, who being nearly deaf
did not hear them ascend the stairs to the room occupied by Mrs. Warrick and a
young lady named Addie Markley.
The men armed, one with
a revolver and the other with a club, not only demanded money but asked if
there were any men about the house. They
were informed that a boy was in an adjoining room. They entered the room when they were faced by
Clarence Warrick, a boy 16 years old.
The man with the revolver fired at once and sent a bullet piercing
through the boy’s body just below the heart.
This was not sufficient to satiate their hellish desires and the other
man struck the boy with the club causing a flesh wound. The boy staggered to the room of his aunt and
dropped dead.
The men then proceeded
with the use of a sheet and a chord which they had with them, and a veil to
bind the women. After binding them they
searched the large house all over twice, never asking where the money was. The culprits secured 6 cents but failed to
find $20, that was in a stand drawer.
Mrs. Warrick said to
them – “I would not have cared for the money if you had not killed my
boy.” The man with the revolver who did
all the talking replied: “He is not your
boy and I am sorry I did it.” Thinking
the ladies were firmly bound, after many threats the men left the house without
waking the old lady who slept down stairs.
The young lady succeeded
in loosing herself and Mrs. Warrick, but being afraid to go out, they sat in
the house with the dead boy till morning.
On alarming the citizens
of Somerton, blood hounds were secured, but as usual found no trail.
Miss Markley, described
the men as medium size, one a little taller.
The heavier one she thinks is part negro. His neck and forehead indicating as much.
Two men named Farrell
and Letsger of Barnesville were suspected and held in
custody, but on being viewed by the young lady who testified that they were not
the men they were released. So far no
one has been identified of the dastardly deed.
It is hoped the guilty ones will soon be secured and punishment meted
out to them as the atrocity of their crime demands.
The murdered boy was a
cousin of Warrick Bros., who drilled water wells in this county.
Warrick, Clarence Warrick
(obit 4)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 19, 1900
The Barnesville Whetstone says that after a long and intricate chase,
Detective McCoy, of Chicago and Marshal Wilkins of Cambridge have succeeded in
landing two of the alleged murderers of Clarence Warrick, the crime being
committed last April. One of the men,
said to be Barney DeVine of Zanesville, is now in
jail under a guard at this place and the other named Stevens is confined in
jail at Cambridge. There is a third
person implicated in the crime but the party is not under arrest but his
capture is expected soon. For this
reason Detective McCoy positively declines to make any statement whatever
concerning the men, under arrest, further than to say he has them dead to
rights and there will be no difficulty in fastening the crime upon them. Detective McCoy has been following the trail
of the murderers for more than two months, and in the chaos “hoboed” with the men several hundred miles in the western
country, cornering one of them at St. Paul, Mn. He gives Marshal Wilkins of Cambridge great
credit for his assistance in the capture, saying that Cambridge’s popular
officer’s activity and shrewdness in the case was of the utmost value.
Later – DeVine and Stevens have been bound
over to court on the charge of murder.
Warrick, Clarence Warrick
(obit 5)
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
The Warrick Murder – The preliminary trial of the two men arrested for
the murder of Clarence Warrick was held Wednesday of last week and attracted
considerable attention. Leonard Stephens
and Barney Devine were bound over to court and will be tried for the
murder. Devine was arrested at
Zanesville and Stephens was captured in Cambridge. Both men acknowledged that burglary and
robbery was their business. Burglar saws
were found on Stephens after he was brought to Barnesville. Damaging letters and a slip of paper
containing the advise [sic], “You had better turn state’s evidence and save
your neck,” was found on him. A
detective named McCoy worked up the case but was assisted in making the arrests
by Marshal Wilkins of Cambridge and Marshal Blowers of Barnesville.
Warrick, Clarence Warrick
(obit 6)
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
A warrant has been issued at Wheeling for the arrest of Mat Taylor
charged with complicity in the murder of Clarence Warrick, near Somerton, some
months ago. The affidavit was made by
Detective M. O. McCoy.
Warrick, Clarence Warrick
(obit 7)
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
The grand jury at St. Clairsville, has found
bills against Leonard Stevens and Barney Devine for the murder of Clarence
Warrick near Somerton last summer.
Warrick, Unknown Warrick (obit
3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Bellaire papers think
that town a rendezvous for thieves who make excursions into the surrounding
country for fifty or an hundred miles around.
One of the papers says there is reason to think that the men who murdered
young Warrick, near Somerton, went straight from Bellaire to that place.
Wasson, Albert Wasson
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
Albert Wasson, aged 53, of Oil City, Pa., was drowned in the Allegheny
river and his 13 year old son had a narrow escape by the boat running against
the piers of the Foxburg bridge.
Watkins, L. D. Watkins
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
Horrible Suicide – L. D. Watkins, a Boarder of the St. Cloud Hotel
Takes His Own Life
About eight o’clock
Tuesday morning the sad news of the suicide of a boarder of the St. Cloud hotel
was heralded over town. The news spread
like wildfire and the business of the city was disturbed for a short time. The terrible tragedy was committed in the
closet of the hotel. Mr. Poulton, the proprietor seeing smoke coming from the
building went to investigate and to his amazement found L. D. Watkins pale in
death with a bullet hole in his breast and his clothes all ablaze. The ball fired by his own hand pierced his
heart. It was from a new .32 calibre American Bull Dog revolver purchased that morning
of C. Lude.
Watkins was a harness maker and came here a short time before from Glouster, Athens county, and was in the employe
[sic] of Moffett & Mooney in their harness department. He was led to commit the rash act from the
effects of the grippe, perhaps, from which he had been suffering for some
time. The body was taken to the
undertaking establishment of A. J. Tubaugh and after
an inquest was held by D. E. Yost, esq., was prepared
for burial. The deceased was a sober,
industrious man, about 48 years of age.
He was divorced from his wife about seven years ago and has two sons in
Zanesville, who were telegraphed the sad news.
Harry H. Watkins who conducts a cigar and fruit stand in Zanesville came
over on the evening train and left on the early morning train Wednesday with
the remains for McConnellsville where they were
buried Thursday.
Watson, William Watson (obit
1)
Daniels, Thomas Daniels (obit
1)
Spears, Hazelton Spears (obit
1)
Spears, Herman Spears (obit 1)
Carpenter, William Carpenter
(obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Nitro-Glycerine Explosion Followed by Awful
Death
The Humes-Torpedo
company was putting a shot in an oil well on the Kelly farm near Whipple, about
six miles from Marietta, last Thursday evening.
The glycerine failed to explode when the “go
devil” was dropped. The shooter, Dave
Brown, thereupon made a jack squib and dropped into the hole. The shot went off but not in the manner calculated. The squib, “go devil”, sand and all rattled
on the derrick floor. The crowd of
spectators thinking every thing over and all safe
rushed into the rig, when there was a terrific explosion as if some one had cast a bomb shell in their midst. The squib exploded and not a single man
escaped uninjured. William Watson,
Thomas Daniels, Hazelton Spears, Herman Spears and William Carpenter were
killed. James Spears, Daniel Stotlar and Henry Stotlar were
fatally injured and lingered a short time with their lives. John Stothar and
Walter Daniels escaped but with mangled forms wrecked and bleeding. The shooter Mr. Brown who did not go in the
rig escaped uninjured. All except Watson
were farmers living near by and were only
spectators. William Watson was born and
raised in Monroe county where he has many relatives and friends, to whom the
news of his sudden death was a sad shock.
About a well while it is being shot is a very dangerous place. Nitro-glycerine is
a terrible explosive and many lives are lost by it. As much as is now used in Monroe county, out
readers can not be too careful while attending the
shooting of wells.
Watson, William Watson (obit
2)
Spears, Hog Spears (obit 2)
Spears, Herman Spears (obit 2)
Carpenter, aged man Carpenter
(obit 2)
Daniels, Mr. Daniels (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Lebanon – A fearful accident happened west of Lebanon on the Kelly farm
in Washington county, which resulted in the killing of five persons and the
wounding of seven others. Amone the killed was a former resident of our village,
William Watson, who for a number of years clerked for Charley Oblinger at Lewisville.
Mr. Watson was held in great esteem by our citizens who deeply mourn his
death and sympathize with the noble lady who has shared his joys and sorrows
thus far in life’s journey. The others
killed were Hog and Herman Spears, an aged man by the name of Carpenter and a
Mr. Daniels. The wounded were James
Spears, Henry Stotlar and two sons, John and Doss
(Doss is mortally wounded) a young son of David Daniels and two others whose
names we failed to learn. The accident
happened in shooting an oil well. They
had put down the glycerine and it failing to explode,
they put down a squib. The glycerine exploded,
blowing the squib out of the well on the derrick floor when the by
standers rushed in, the squib exploded with results as given. Two of the wounded have since died.
Watt, W. W. Watt
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
Brute Shot to Death – Woman’s Assailant Tied to a Tree and Killed by
Mob – Identified by Victim
Newport News, Va., Jan. 6. – W. W. Watt, who was from Lynchburg, and
had been in this city several weeks, went to the house of T. M. Simpson, a shipjoiner, and in his absence criminally assaulted Mrs.
Simpson. She had previously given the
man something to eat, and he came ostensibly to thank her for her
kindness. After the assault Watt took a
train for Richmond, but a special local officer jumped the train as it was
moving out, handcuffed the man and brought him back on the next train.
Watt was locked up. A mob of armed masked men came to the
station, disarmed the sergeant and at the point of revolvers made him unlock
the cell where the wretch was crouching, pleading for his life. The prisoner was taken out to a strip of
woods on the edge of the city, about three-quarters of a mile from the
stationhouse, tied by the hands to a tree and shot to death. Probably as many as 40 bullets entered the
body.
Watt was identified by
the woman twice.
Watters, Mrs. H. R. Watters
nee Reed
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Ethel – On March 4th, Mrs. Dr. Williams received a dispatch
announcing the sudden death from heart failure of her sister Mrs. H. R. Watters
which occurred at the residence of her son E. R. Watters of Kansas City, Mo.,
on March 3rd. The remains
were accompanied by several of her children, residents of Kansas City and
Chicago to Warren, Ohio, where the funeral services were held then taken or
Orwell, Ohio, and interred by the side of her husband. Mrs. Watters’ maiden name was Reed. She was born and raised in this county. She was the wife of Rev. G. G. Watters for
many years, a prominent Methodist clergyman of the Pittsburg and East Ohio
conference, also the Iowa conference. He
died in Chicago several years ago.
Way, William T. Way
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 12, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Way of Alleghany buried their infant son William T.
Way at Bellaire Saturday.
Weaver, George Weaver
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 5, 1900
George Weaver, an honest and well respected farmer died at his home
about two miles east of here Sunday. Mr.
Weaver was born in Germany in 1822, and was married there in 1854 and came to
this country two years later. He first
stopped in Pittsburg but later removed to Lewisville where he resided until he
moved to his late residence. Deceased
was about 78 years of age and had been sick for some time. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn
his departure. The two sons John and
Fred and the daughter Mrs. Caroline Heitz who live in
Pittsburg, attended the funeral, which took place Tuesday at the Woodsfield
cemetery. Rev. W. Brucker
officiated.
Weber, Caroline Weber (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
The will of the late Caroline Weber was admitted to probate
Monday. It provides that after the
payment of just debts, funeral expenses, $500 to W. C. Mooney and $500 for
monuments, that the remainder shall be divided equally between the Monroe
county’s children’s home and infirmary, to be used for the support of the
inmates therein. The debts and funeral
expenses will amount to about $1700. The
estate is valued at $7200, which will leave about $2700 for each institution.
Weber, Caroline Weber (obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 28, 1900
Saturday, the land belonging to the estate of Caroline Weber, deceased,
was sold, at public auction by W. C. Mooney, the executor. There are 227 acres in the farm. It sold for $7100 to Mary E. Cooke.
Weber, Mrs. Caroline Weber (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
E. Skipton and J. L. Skipton,
a brother and nephew of Mrs. Caroline Weber, deceased, are here from Salem,
Oregon, looking after the property of the deceased.
Weber, Mrs. Weber
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 4, 1900
______ Weber, an aged lady of
_______ was found at her home _______ to death on last Sunday about eleven
o’clock.
Unable to read the rest of the article.
Welsh, Mrs. Walter Welsh
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
A Columbus man and his
wife had such a hot old time in a family row that the wife’s sister, Mrs.
Walter Welsh, fell dead through excitement producing heart trouble.
West, Mrs. Algotha West
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 18, 1900
Mrs. Algotha West, who was born in 1800, died
at Williamsburg, Ohio, last week. It is
said of her that she taught school 78 years in succession, and was held to be
one of the best country school teachers in her day in the state.
Wichterman, A. W. Wichterman
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 27, 1900
A. W. Wichterman died at his home at Ravenna,
Portage county, Friday morning. He was a
brother of Christ Wichterman and worked for him here
a few years ago. Mr. Wichterman
was a hard working farmer and had built a new house and barn this summer
preparatory to enjoying life. He died of
malarial fever and the remains were brought to his old home near Clarington and
interment took place in the Rutter cemetery
Saturday. Deceased was about 40 years of
age and leaves a wife and one child besides many relatives and friends here in
Monroe county to mourn his death.
Wiley, Glen Wiley
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Jerusalem – On Sunday, March 18, occurred the death of Glen Wiley, son
of C. H. and Lucinda Wiley. He was ill
only a few days with pneumonia. Glen was
a bright, interesting little fellow, the idol of his loving father and mother,
and was loved by all who knew him. The
bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends.
.
When sunset is closing the gateways of gold
That hide the bright fountain of light,
The Good Shepherd gathers his sheep in the fold,
And shields them through all the dark night.
Wiley, William Wiley
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 8, 1900
William Wiley – On Saturday, March third occurred the death of an
esteemed young man who has been in our midst for more than a year, coming from
Barnesville to this place and served in the employ of W. M. Matz
as baker in Mr. Matz’s bakery until his vitality was
exhausted by that dreaded disease consumption.
Mr. Wiley was an exemplary young man who made many friends while
here. He was sick for about five months
and everything was done for him that could be, but to no avail. His remains was interred in the Woodsfield
cemetery on Sunday March the 4th to await the resurrection day. The services were conducted by Revs. Wier and Brucker.
Wilhelm, Infant Wilhelm
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
An infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilhelm died April 28th. Interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Revs. Martin and William Denbow
conducted the services.
Williams, General E. C.
Williams
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
Harrisburg – Feb 17 – General E. C. Williams, who served with
distinction in the Mexican and Civil wars, and had the honor of raising the
flag on the citadels of Chepultepee and City of
Mexico, died at his home in Chapman, Snyder county, aged 88 years.
Wilson, George W. Wilson
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 6, 1900
George W. Wilson, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, died last
week. The funeral occurred Thanksgiving
day at Hamilton, Ohio.
Wilson, Mrs. Jennie Wilson
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Mrs. Jennie Wilson, of Indianapolis, Ind., died January 31. Interment in Indianapolis cemetery. Mrs. Wilson was a sister of Hon. James H.
Hamilton of Calais. Mrs. Hamilton has
been sick for several months and was not able to attend the funeral. There are but two of this family now left,
Mr. Hamilton and a sister.
Wilson, William L. Wilson
Source: Spirit of Democracy October 25, 1900
Ex-Postmaster General William L. Wilson died October 17. He was president of Washington and Lee
university at the time of his death. He
was a gentleman and a scholar and known principally as the author of the Wilson
tariff bill.
Winnock, Miss Virginia Winnock
Smith, D. Smith
Smith, Mrs. Arthur Smith
Source: Spirit of Democracy July 26, 1900
In a list of Ohio people
killed in Pekin, appears the names of Miss Virginia Winnock, IL, D. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, both of Zanesville.
Wirts, Lewis E. Wirts
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 11, 1900
Suicide’s Frozen Body Found – Huntingdon, Pa., Jan. 6. – Kneeling
against a tree, in an attitude of prayer, the frozen body of Lewis E. Wirts, a prominent engineer on the Huntingdon and Broadtop railroad, was found near his home with a bullet
hole in the right temple. A revolver,
with one cartridge exploded, was found lying at his side. Domestic trouble, it was said, was the cause
of suicide. He left a widow and eight
children.
Wittemeyer, Mrs. Annie Wittemeyer
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 8, 1900
Mrs. Annie Wittemeyer Dead – Philadelphia,
Feb. 3 – Mrs. Annie Wittemeyer, who became famous as
an army nurse during the Civil war, and is known throughout the country as an
authoress and lecturer, died at her home at Saratoga, Pa., near here. Mrs. Wittemeyer was
born in Kentucky 72 years ago.
Witten, Jane Witten (obit 4)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 24, 1900
Jane Witten was born January 27, 1820, and died at the place of her
birth, Wittens, Monroe county, Ohio, May 6,
1900. For nearly forty years she was a
faithful member of the M.E.church, supporting it
willingly and liberally. Her kindness to
the sick, the poor and needy was one of the many redeeming traits of her
character. She seemed to live for others
rather than herself. In her sickness she
was resigned to the will of God and said to her friends: “I began the work of preparation, for the
life beyond many years ago.” A son, one
brother, four sisters and many relatives and friends mourn the loss of this
noble woman, but their loss is her gain.
R. S. Strahl
Witten, Miss Jane Witten (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
Mrs. Temperance Morris
and daughter, Mrs. Pope, attended the funeral of their sister and aunt, Miss
Jane Witten of Witten last week.
Witten, Miss Jane Witten (obit
3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 17, 1900
C. H. Huffman and Miss Grace Lentz attended the funeral of Miss Jane
Witten last week.
Witten, Mrs. Jane Witten (obit
1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 10, 1900
Mrs. Jane Witten, an aged lady of Witten, died Sunday evening. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Witten, Son Witten
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 26, 1900
A little son of L.A. and
Ruth Witten, aged one month and twenty-six days, died suddenly April 13,
1900. The funeral services were held at
the home of the parents on Saturday April 14th after which the
remains were followed by relatives and neighbors to the Witten cemetery where
the little body was committed to the earth whence it came, the Spirit have gone
to God who gave it. The sorrowing
parents have the sympathy of the entire community. R. S. Strahl
Wollenweber, Lewis Wollenweber (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Card of Thanks – We wish to extend to our friends and neighbors our
heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses in our sad bereavement in the death of
Mr. Lewis Wollenweber.
Mrs. Anna Wisener – Mrs. Dr. A. C. Armstrong
Wollenweber, Louis Wollenweber (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy May 3, 1900
Beallsville – Louis Wollenweber was born in
Germany, November 11th, 1818.
He was confirmed in the Lutheran church at the early age of fourteen of
which he remained a member until his death, which occurred on the 16th
day of April, 1900. He emigrated to the
United States in the year 1833 and was married to his wife in 1834. She preceded him in death only five
weeks. He has been engaged in the hotel
business for many years and will be sadly missed by many of the traveling
public. He was a genial and kind hearted
man, having friends in whose minds and hearts his place will be hard to fill.
Wollenweber, Mrs. Lewis Wollenweber (Obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Card of Thanks – We wish to extend to our Friends and Neighbors our
heartfelt thanks for the many kindness in our sad bereavement in the death of
Mrs. Lewis Wollenweber.
Mrs. Anna Wesiner, Mrs. Dr. A. C. Armstrong
Wood, Miss Flora Wood
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 1, 1900
Horeb, Belmont County – Miss Flora Wood died January 19,
from consumption. She leaves two
brothers. Interment in the Mt. Horeb cemetery Sunday.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Lee Evans.
Woodford, Allan Woodford
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 22, 1900
An accidental shooting occurred near Dudley, Noble county, last week
which resulted in the death of Allan Woodford a prominent citizen. It occurred while shooting a well on the Ogle
farm. The crowd started to run when the
“go devil” was being dropped, and a gun in the hands of a young man named George
Dilley from Macksburg was accidentally discharged,
the contents of which took effect in Mr. Woodford’s leg, killing him in a few
hours.
Woollenweber, Mrs. Wilhelmine Woollenweber
(Obit 3)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
The death of Mrs. Wilhelmine Woollenweber, aged 92
years, of Beallsville, occurred March 18th from old age. She had been helpless for more than a year
prior to her death. During her helpless
condition, she was cared for as though she was an infant by Mrs. Anna Wisener, one of her adopted daughters. Mother Woollenweber
was a native of Greeneplan, Brunswick, where she
continued to live until she was a young woman, when she with her parents and
her now bereaved husband, emigrated to this country where she was afterward married. They lived a pleasant and happy life. She united with the church in Greeneplan, Brunswick at the early age of fourteen years
and was a member of the Presbyterian church in Beallsville for the past fifty
years. She died childless but left the
husband of her youth and and two adopted daughters,
Mrs. Dr. Armstrong of Calais and Mrs. Anna Wisener
who resided with her, to mourn their irreparable loss. The deceased was well known to the traveling
public who, with all who knew her, will sadly miss (this noble, generous and
kind hearted woman. She was beloved by
all. She always had a kind word. God has taken her unto himself. She did not suffer any pain but slept her
life away by falling asleep in Jesus.
Rev. Kennedy conducted the funeral services assisted by Rev. John
Jeffers.
Woollenweber, Mrs. Woollenweber (Obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 22, 1900
Mrs. Dr. A. C. Armstrong of Calais has been here for several days. She attended the funeral of her adopted
mother Mrs. Woollenweber.
Workman, Fin Workman (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy January 4, 1900
Just as we go to press, we received the sad intelligence over the phone
that Fin Workman, a highly respected citizen of Laings,
dropped dead while shoeing a horse at his shop at that place.
Workman, Finley Workman (obit
2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 1, 1900
Resolutions of Respect on the Death of Finley Workman – Hall of Oak
Council No. 294 – Jr. O. U. A. M., February 18, 1900
Whereas, Death has again
entered our council and taken from our midst our beloved brother, Finley
Workman, who departed this life January 3, 1900.
Brother Workman was a
member of Laings Council Jr. O. U. A. M. until that
Council was united with Oak Council No. 294 Jr. O. U. A. M. and has since been
a faithful member of the latter Council until his death.
Oak Council deeply feels
the loss it has sustained by the death of Brother Workman. His manly and honest conduct which
characterized his intercourse with his fellowmen made him beloved and respected
by all.
He was a true husband,
an indulgent father, a good citizen, a warm friend, a faithful Christian.
While we deeply regret
the loss of our beloved brother we humbly bow to the dictates of our Heavenly
Father who doeth all things well.
Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the
charter and flag of the council be draped and the brothers wear the badge of
mourning for 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 the council and published in the county papers.
J.W. Imhoff, Franklin Rutter,
S. S. Pyles, Committee
Workman, Mrs. Amos Workman
Source: Spirit of Democracy November 29, 1900
Mrs. Amos Workman, aged 76 years, of Ozark died in Newark, Ohio,
November 17th. Mrs. Workman
was born in Philadelphia county, Pa., May 1, 1824.
Worthington, Rev. N. C.
Worthington
Source: Spirit of Democracy April 5, 1900
Rev. N. C. Worthington, aged 88 years, a retired Methodist minister and
at one time pastor of the M. E. church at this place, died at his home in
Bridgeport Friday of last week.
Wright, William Wright
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 22, 1900
William Wright, an aged and prominent citizen of Jackson township, died
Sunday and was buried Monday.
Yockey, Arabelle Yockey
(nee Devoe) (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Lewisville – Last Friday after a few days of serious illness occurred
the death of Mrs. Arabelle Yockey
nee Devoe of this place. She was about 25 years of age. It was a sad blow for one so young to be
taken from their new and happy home.
Interment was made Sabbath morning at 10 o’clock at the Brackens
cemetery, Rev. H. D. Barnhouse officiating assisted
by Rev. Palmer and Rev. Brucker. Deceased was an active member of the M. P.
church. The sorrowing husband and
relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
Yockey, Mrs. John Yockey (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 7, 1900
Card of Thanks – We wish to heartily thank our many friends for their
kind aid and assistance during the late illness and disease of our beloved wife
and daughter, Mrs. John Yockey. --- John Yockey,
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Devoe and Family
Yoho, R. P. Yoho (obit 1)
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
R. P. Yoho, father of Probate Judge Yoho, died at his home on Jackson
Ridge Sunday and was buried at Carlisle, Noble county, Tuesday. He was nearly 97 years old.
Yoho, Reuben P. Yoho (obit 2)
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 13, 1900
Reuben P. Yoho was born
in Tyler county, W. Va., December 12, 1810, and died at his home on Jackson
Ridge September 2d, 1900, thus arriving at the ripe old age of 90 years when
death claimed him. He came with his
parents to Monroe county when but three years old and has lived in the county
ever since, except when Noble was formed, he was cut off in Noble and there
resided until his removal to Jackson Ridge.
In 1836 he married Miss Emaline Mills, and to
them were born 6 children, one son, Judge R. P. Yoho and two daughters Mrs.
Emily Smith of Carlisle and Mrs. Sarah Shaffer of Bellville, W. Va., are still
living. Mr. Yoho was always an honest,
_________ farmer, a member of the Methodist church and generous to a fault. The funeral rites were observed Tuesday,
September 3d at Carlisle, Noble county.
Yost, Carroll Yost
Source: Spirit of Democracy December 13, 1900
Carroll Yost died Tuesday morning after an illness of several years,
during which time he has been confined to his home north of town. Funeral services were held at the home
Wednesday afternoon. Burial in Walton
burial ground.
Young, Nathan Young
Source: Spirit of Democracy June 21, 1900
Nathan Young, 19 years old, son of William Young of Barnesville, was
drowned in the Ohio River at Pittsburg last week.
Zink, Felix Zink
Source: Spirit of Democracy September 6, 1900
Felix Zink, aged 71 years, of Switzerland township, died August
26. Mr. Zink was one of the oldest
citizens of that township and while living enjoyed the respect of many friends.
Zipf, John Early Zipf
Source: Spirit of Democracy March 15, 1900
Our friends will be
pained to learn of the bereavement of the family of John Zipf,
former residents of this place but now living in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Death entered the home on March 2 and took
the little son, John Early Zipf, who came to gladden
the home on July 6th last. As
a breath from heaven he faded away. On
that morning ‘Twas an angel visited the green earth
and took the flower away. The stricken
ones were comforted by the many friends who showed their esteem and regard for
the family by acts of kindest sympathy.
A large concourse of friends gathered at the funeral held at the home
March 4th. Baby, sweet
darling, is at rest with the Savior who said, “Suffer the children to come unto
me and forbid them not.” L.C.H.
Zwick, Grandma Zwick
Source: Spirit of Democracy February 15, 1900
Lewisville – Grandma Zwick of near here,
after an illness of four weeks, passed away, Monday. She was one of our oldest citizens of the
western part of our county being 85 years of age.
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