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Monroe County Obituaries

1907 L-R

 

 

Lashley, Edna Lashley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 16, 1907

       Edna Lashley, aged two years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lashley, died Thursday night after a severe illness of several weeks.

       The funeral took place Saturday conducted by Rev. R.C. Wuestenberg. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery. [d. May 9, 1907]

       Card of Thanks-We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our daughter, Edna.

                                           Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lashley

 

Laughlin, Viola Laughlin

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       COLUMBUS, O., June 4—Taking advantage of the absence of a nurse from the room, Mrs. Viola Laughlin, a patient in a sanitarium at Shepard, near this city, removed the top of the oil lamp, and poured the contents over herself from heat to foot, and then set fire to her clothing with a match obtained from some unknown source. She died an hour later.

 

Leap, Adeline Leap

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907

       Thursday at noon, occurred the death of Mrs. Adeline Leap, after a lingering illness of several months.

       Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. W. Merril.

       Interment in the Emma Grove cemetery.

 

Leister, Irving A. Leister

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

       TIFFIN, O., Oct. 1—Irving A. Leister, aged 29 years, went into a closet and blew the top of his head off with a shotgun.

       The act was performed at his home before anyone had an idea that he was plotting to kill himself. Leister had been suffering with ill health for some time past.

 

Lemley, George Lemley  2nd obit

The Senteniel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       George Lemley, who departed this life May 14, 1907, was born in Switzer township, Oct. 20, 1823. At the time of his death he was 83 years, 6 months and 24 days of age.

       On December 25th, 1855 he was married to Miss Rebecca E. Bonar who still survives her companion. To this union were born three children—two sons and one daughter.

       One son died in infancy.

       He was a highly respected citizen of the neighborhood in which he lived and died. Was always known as a man of deep integrity and strict honesty.

       Funeral services were conducted by Elder A. E. Harper of Beallsville, Ohio, from his old home. His body was interred in the Beallsville cemetery.

 

Lemley, George Lemley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 16, 1907

       George Lemley, aged 84 years, died at his home two miles east of Beallsville Monday night.

         He is survived by his wife and two children, J.R. Lemley and Mrs. Emily Riley of Beallsville.

 

Lentz, Elizabeth Lentz

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

       Last Friday morning, at the old family homestead near Antioch, O., occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Lentz, after an illness lasting several weeks. Mrs. Lentz was born January 21, 1833, and at the time of her death was in her 74th year.

       In 1852 she was joined in marriage to Jonathan Lentz, of which union were born seven children—Almira E., Joseph W., George F., Lucinda A., Thomas D., Charles I., and Clement J.; Lucinda A. dying in infancy, and Charles I. dying in 1871, leaving five children surviving.

       On August 3, 1868, Mrs. Lentz was left a widow by the death of her husband, Jonathan Lentz, and the sole support of six children. She continued to reside at the old family home until a few years ago, when her daughter, Mrs. Fred Bachman.

       The funeral services were held Sunday morning from the old family homestead, and the esteem and respect in which the deceased was held was testified by the large concourse of relatives and friends that gathered to pay their last respects, and to follow the remains to their last resting place beside those of her husband in the family cemetery, on the Lentz farm. Mrs. Lentz was a kind parent and a good mother.

       She was a Christian from early life until the day of her death. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Monroe County, and there were relatives and friends present from Woodsfield, Sistersville, new Matamoras, Marietta, Sardis, Antioch and New Martinsville.—Wetzel Democrat

 

Lentz. Elizabeth Lentz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

       Mrs. Elizabeth Lentz, aged 74 years, relict of Jonathan Lentz, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Buchanan, October 18, 1907.

       Deceased was a Christian lady all through her life.

 

Levy, Louis M. Levy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

       LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Aug. 6—Despondent over financial troubles, Louis M. Levy, a retired prominent Hebrews in Little Rock, blew his brains out.

 

Lewis, Lula Lewis  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       Miss Lula Lewis, aged twenty-three years, died last Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wichterman, at Woodsfield, Ohio.

       She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lewis, of Flushing, Ohio, and is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Wichertman.

       Her mother died eighteen years ago and was buried eighteen years ago the day her daughter died. She was in splendid health until last Easter when she contracted pneumonia from which she never fully recovered. She came here for a couple of months ago to get the benefit of a change of climate but in vain.

       Deceased was a consistent member of the Evangelical church and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Muller of Woodsfield assisted by Rev. Hempleman, of Clarington of which church Rev. Hempleman is pastor.

       Interment Wednesday afternoon September 4. A father and one sister are left besides a large number of other relatives to mourn the loss of the departed. She died in the beauty of her youth and in their memory she will always be young and beautiful.

 

Lewis, Lulu Lewis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       Lulu Lewis, daughter of J.L. Lewis died Sunday evening at the home of her uncle C. Wichterman of Paull street. Deceased was 23 years old and a member of the Luthern church.

       Interment at St. Jacobs church cemetery near Clarington on Wednesday. Services were conducted by Rev. A. Muller.

       [Lulu died September 1, 1907]

 

 Lewman, Ethel Lewman

 Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       Ethel Lewman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Lewman of Zanesville, died Sunday. The deceased was one of the well-known triplets and a niece of Mr. J.M. Foreaker of Woodsfield.

 

Linche, Clements Linche

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 12, 1907

       ALLIANCE, O., Sept. 10—Clements Linche, a slater, aged 40, drank carbolic acid at his home in mistake for medicine and died an hour later in awful agony.

 

Litten, Mary A. Litten

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Mary A. Litten, wife of Noah Litten, deceased, one of the oldest and best known residents of Sardis, died Monday, November 4, 1907, at the home of her son Emmet Litten.

       Mary A. Litten nee Summers, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, February 28, 1829. Was baptized in infancy at historic Gnaddenhutten, Ohio, by rev. Samuel R. Huebener, pastor of the Moravian Society. Mrs. Litten was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Newport, Tuscarawas county, February 1, 1846, under the pastorate of Rev. G.A. Lowman at the age of 17 years. She was united in marriage with Noah Litten, March 19, 1848. To this union were born seven children, six of whom are living, two daughters and four sons.

       Noah Litten died April 19, 1904. Mrs. Litten came to Sardis April 7, 1864, where she resided continuously until her death. Though the oldest member of the church she was a member of the Ladies Aid and Epworth League. She attended services of the church just as long as the infirmities of age and the suffering of her sickness would permit. It can be truly said of her, she was “made perfect through suffering” for her last illness was accompanied with intense pain. She bore it all with a Christian courage which spoke her abiding faith in Jesus. When she could no longer be present in body she was there in spirit and her inquiries concerning the progress of the Master’s work were a subject of comment. She lived happily and beautifully as only a Christian can. When she knew that death was not long inevitable she spoke of it without a tremor and calmly awaited the call of the Master.

       The funeral services were conducted Wednesday November 6 by Rev. W.S. Baker, assisted by Rev. C.E. Dally. A hymn and prayer at the home followed by services at the church; interment at Sardis cemetery. Beautiful floral emblems were given by church, Epworth League, Ladies’ Aid and friends. The new church was filled with people desiring to express their last regards of the beautiful life of Sister Litten. There are few lives in Sardis who have not been helped and made better by her loving hands and kindly Christian spirit.

 

Littman, Job Littman

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

       Job Littman, an aged and respected citizen of Ohio township, died at his home near Goodwin last Thursday, of cancer of the stomach.

       Interment at Mt. Union cemetery, Saturday, Oct. 26.

 

Lollathin, John Lollathin Sr.  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 1907

       John Lollathin, Sr., was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, February 28, 1817 and died Sept. 18, 1907, aged 90 years, 7 months and 18 days.

       He was united in marriage with Miss Frederica Netting on Sept. 13, 1844. To this union were born 13 children, 7 children and his wife preceding him to the spirit land.

       He leaves to mourn their loss, 6 children, 43 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was married in Germany and immigrated to America in 1847, and settled in Baresville, O.,  where they lived until 1867 when he moved his family to their home in Green township, where he and sister Lollathin both  died. They surrendered their lives to Jesus and were baptized into Christ the same day—December 8, 1887, under the preaching of Elder J. A. Harding.

       Brother Lollathin was a man of great native talent, and although limited in education he was shrewd and witty. For some years before the death of sister Lollathin they were cared for by their son William and his good wife, who resided with them. It was always a pleasure to me to visit this aged couple, which I did often when at West Union. In them was exhibited what the gospel of Christ can do in shaping the lives of the humble.

       The funeral services were conducted by the writer at West Union, Sept. 19th at 10:30 a.m., after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of his aged companion to wait the coming of the Lord. His one constant desire to sleep beside his dear wife is now gratified. Peace be to the spirit of our departed brother, and the comfort and consolation of hope to the bereaved family.

       The family has the sympathy and prayer of a faithful friend and brother in their bereavement.

              Father has gone to the land of the blest,

              His body and spirit are now at rest

              Sorrow, temptation and pain are o’er

For he shall live with Jesus forever more.

 

Lollathin, John Lollathin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 1907

       John Lollathan, sr., was born February 28, 1817, and died September 18, 1907, aged 90 years, seven months and eighteen days.

       He was married to Caroline Frederica Netting September 13, 1844. To this union were born thirteen children, seven of whom with his wife are gone to the spirit land. He leaves to mourn his departure six children, forty three grandchildren, and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

Brother and sister Lollathin were both born and married in Wurtenberg, Germany, but came to America in 1847 and settled at Baresville where they resided until 1867 when they moved to their home in Green township, where they died, sister Lollathin having died four years ago.

       They both surrendered their lives to Jesus, and was baptized into Christ the same day, December 8, 1887, under the preaching of Elder J.A. Harding. Brother Lollathin was a man of great native talent, although limited in education, he was shrewd and witty. For some years before the death of his Sister Lollathin they were taken care of by their son William and his good wife who lived in the same house with them. It was always a pleasure to me to visit them which I often did when at West Union. In them were exhibited what the gospel of Christ can do in shaping the lives of the humble.

       The funeral services were conducted by the writer at West Union September 19th at 10:30 a.m., after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of his life companion to await the Lord’s coming. His one constant desire to sleep beside his dear wife is now gratified.

       Peace be to the spirit of our departed brother and the comfort and consolation hope be to the bereaved family.

              Father has gone to the land of the blest,

             His body and spirit are now at rest,

              Sorrow, temptations and pain are o’er,

             For he shall live with Jesus forevermore.

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       The family have the sympathy and prayer of a faithful friend and brother in their sad bereavement.

 

Longfellow, Gray Longfellow

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

       Hamilton, O., Nov. 19—Gray Longfellow, a stock dealer, was found dead sitting in a chair in his stable.

       Officer Cameron made a search of the room and found over $1000 in greenbacks and “scrip’ in a bureau door.   

       A post-mortem examination showed that death resulted from hemorrhage of the brain.

 

Loving, Allen Loving

Campbell, William Campbell

Saunders, Walter Saunders

Vaught, Silas Vaught

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

                             COACHES OVERTURN

              Passenger Train On Chesapeake & Ohio Wrecked

                             Five Killed—Seventeen Hurt

       Accident Occurred Below Kanawha Falls In West Virginia, The Train, Local Number 6, Being Derailed. Spreading Of Rails Thought To Have Caused The Disaster.

       CHARLESTON, W. VA., Sept. 3—The Chesapeake & Ohio local passenger train No. 6 was derailed a mile and a quarter below Kanawha Falls, 31 miles from Charleston, Monday night, and as a result five are dead and 17 injured. One coach, combination express, mail car, and baggage car left the tracks and overturned, rolling towards the Kanawha river. Among the dead are Allen Loving, a Hinton law student at West Virginia university, serving as express agent during summer; C. S. Campbell, a telegraph operator, and a fireman, name unknown. Spreading of rails is supposed to have caused the accident.

       The dead: William Campbell of Veneta, W. Va.; Walter Saunders of Wendal, W. Va.; Silas Vaught of Gauley, W. Va.; Allen Loving, and expressman of Hinton, W. Va.; and one white man, unidentified.

       Injured: Robert Allen, colored, of Hawknest, W. Va., leg broken. Injuries to the others are so slight that they continued on their journey.

       The track was torn up for several hundred yards. The trains were delayed for several years.

 

Lowe, Mr. Lowe

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

       Dr. and Mrs. Lowe were called to Barnesville Thursday on account of the death of the Dr.’s father. Mr. Lowe was a highly respected former citizen of this place, and has never missed being here on Decoration day since he moved away which was five years ago.

       He will be greatly missed by his comrades and many friends this year.

 

Lucas, Alonzo Lucas  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 9, 1907

       The many friends of Alonzo Lucas, of Denver, Colorado, will regret to learn of his sudden death on the 27th ult.

       Mr. Lucas is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lucas of this place.

       Cause of death, appendicitis.

       The funeral services were held at Denver, Colorado.

 

Lucas, L.A. Lucas

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

       April 28, 1907, the sad news came across the wires to his parents and daughter of their dear son and father, L.A. Lucas, who had died on April 27 of appendicitis at his home in Denver, Colorado, after a short illness of only three days. It was indeed a sad blow, as we had just received a letter three days before stating that he was well and doing well. L.A. Lucas was born near Centersville, Belmont county, Ohio, September 4, 1856, and moved with his parents to Monroe county, March 1, 1866, and there went to school and finished his education so he could merit a teacher’s certificate, and went to work as a teacher in the district school in his eighteenth year. He followed this profession for a number of years with the very best of success, as quite a number of his scholars who are now men and women will well remember him as a teacher in days gone by.

       He was married to Hannah L. Jones, Christmas Day 1877, who now survives him with six children—three boys and three girls,--Forrest M., who is now married and living in Spokane, Washington; Minnie Highman, oldest daughter, is living in this county near Graysville; Lillian, Ethel, Guy and Paul are at home with their mother. His aged parents and three brothers near Graysville with many other friends and relatives are left to mourn.

 

Lyme. Lawrence Lyme

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

       MASSILLION, O., Aug. 20—Lawrence Lyme, 22, a hostler, and 62 horses were burned to death in a fire that destroyed William Bantz’s livery stable. Two adjoining dwellings also were burned. The total money loss is estimated at $100,000. Lyme was asleep in his room in the stable when the flames first started. He did not awaken until the only avenue of escape was aflame. Springing through the fire he was so badly burned that he died in the street within a few seconds.

 

Mack, John Mack

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

       John Mack, aged 76 years of Mt. Carrick, died Friday and was buried Monday at the Goudy cemetery. A wife and several children are left.

 

Mackey, Mathew Mackey

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

       Mathew Mackey, of Way, was buried last Friday.

       The cause of his death was infirmities incident to old age. He was about 82 years of age.

 

Madison, Frank Madison

Douglas, Edward Douglas

Killed by the Explosion of a Boiler

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 14, 1907

       About noon on Thursday of last week a twenty-five horse-power boiler, located on the Block farm, 1½ miles North of Woodsfield, exploded, killing Frank Madison and Edward Douglas, pumpers.

       There were two boilers located near each other and are the property of the Imperial Oil and Gas Co. One of the men was in the habit of passing these boilers about noon each day on his way to another well which he operated. For some unknown cause he stopped and was in the boiler house when the boiler let go.

       Douglas’s body was blown a considerable distance and was badly mangled with the top of his head blown off.

       Madison was blown a greater distance but was not so badly mangled.

       Francis Sulsberger had just delivered a load of coal and driven his team a short distance from the scene of disaster and was returning to the boiler house when the accident occurred. He was badly stunned, his face and eyes were filled with dirt. When he regained consciousness he went in search of the dead men and found them as above described. But one of the boilers exploded, the un-exploded boiler was thrown several feet off its foundation.

       As soon as the news of the sad accident reached town several persons hastened to the Block farm and the remains of the two men were taken to the undertaking rooms of A.J. Tubaugh and prepared for burial. After the preparation Mr. Madison was taken to his home near the depot and Mr. Douglas was tenderly cared for at the home of his brother-in-law Mr. Vanderlin on West Church street.

       The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Mr. Madison was interred at one o’clock, the services being conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Rev. W.L. Oliver, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The Woodsfield band led the procession and played “Onward Christian Soldiers,” with funeral marching time. After appropriate services at the Vanderlin residence by Rev. Oliver, the remains of Mr. Douglas were taken to the cemetery, followed by a large concourse of citizens whose genuine sympathy went to the dead and to those mourn departure.

       Both men were married, Mr. Madison living here and Mr. Douglas having his residence at Allegheny, Pa.

 

Mallet, Mrs. Miles Mallet

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       Mrs. Miles Mallet, aged seventy-six years, widow of Miles Mallet, one of Franklin township’s substantial farmers, died last week and was interred beside her husband at Sutherland, Rev. Ault, of Berne, conducting

the funeral. Deceased had been a sufferer for several years, but the morning of her death she had been no worse than usual.

       She had walked out on the porch and returning into the house, had eaten her breakfast. Soon afterward, she asked the members of the family, who were present, if they heard the explosion and immediately expired. It is supposed that the disease reached a vital point at that moment.

       We remember Mrs. Mallet as one of those quiet, unassuming women whose whole life is devoted to kindness and good deeds, not only to her own family, but to every one near her, and who strengthens our confidence in humanity by feeding it the milk of human kindness.

 

Mallett, Laura Mallett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Draper attended the funeral of their Aunt Laura Mallett at Curtis Ridge Monday.

 

Mallett, Olive J. Mallett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       On Thursday evening at six o’clock occurred the death of Miss Olive J. Mallett, oldest daughter of George Mallett, who resides about one and one-half miles northeast of Stafford. Deceased was in her twenty-seventh year and had been a patient sufferer for several months from consumption

       Her gentle disposition won for her a large circle of friends.

       Funeral services were held at the Sutherland M.E. church of which she was a devoted member, Saturday forenoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ault, and interment was made in the Sutherland cemetery. [d. February 7, 1907]

 

Mallett, Olive Jane Mallett  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       Death, that grim monster so much dreaded by the entire human race, has once more reached forth his icy fingers and claimed for his victim the spirit of Miss Olive Jane Mallett. She was born December 30, 1897 (sic 1879), and departed this life February 7, 1907.

 She had been a faithful member of the M.E. church at Sutherland ever since she was about sixteen years of age, having answered the call of her master when Rev. Patterson was pastor of the charge. She had always lived a noble life, full of deeds of kindness—a pattern for all.

 She leaves to mourn her early death, a grief stricken father, three sisters, Berth, Dora and Luna, two brothers, Ernest and Clyde and a large number of relatives besides a host of sorrowing friends.

 Her mother preceded her to that better land several years ago and Ollie being the oldest, the cares of the household fell upon her, and since she had taken a mother’s place in the hearts of the younger brothers and sisters, and oh, how sadly will she be missed in the home, and not only in the home but in the church, just a few steps from her home, where she has been working faithfully for several years, will her friends sadly feel her loss.

 She had served as superintendent in the Sunday school for two years and was for several years a teacher in the school. She was always present at the church services and at the post of duty, always ready to do her Master’s bidding just as long as health permitted until that dread disease consumption laid claim upon her for its victim. Even after she was taken ill she would often express the wish to be with God’s people in their worship. Although Ollie is no more with us in the body her influence will be long in the hearts of those who knew her and no one could know her without loving her.

 Dear friends do not grieve, Ollie is not dead, only resting in peace with her Savior whom she loved so dearly. Never more will she know the pain and suffering experienced on earth. We have the blessed assurance that through the precious blood of Jesus Christ we will meet her on that bright shore to spend the endless eternity. O may we all be prepared to meet death as bravely as she. Never through her long illness was she heard to murmur or complain but was always bright and cheerful, always meeting those dear ones left behind with kind words and smiles. So to them we will say, do not think of her as lying in the cold grave but look through your tears on to that bright and happy home beyond the skies and think what she is enjoying compared to the enjoyments of this earth.

The funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, February 9 at the Sutherland M.E. church by her pastor Rev. Ault. The text chosen was a very appropriate one the words being taken from Revelations, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” After some very comforting words spoken by the pastor the mortal remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Sutherlands. The father, brothers and sisters have our heartfelt sympathy, and may look to Him who gave His only son that we might live for comfort.

 

Malley, Samuel Malley

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       Mrs. Mary Stewart returned home from Canton Sunday where she had been attending the funeral of Samuel Malley.

       She was accompanied home by her son, of Marietta. They will visit here among their many relatives and friends for several days.

 

Mallory, Amanda J. Mallory

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Amanda J. Mallory were held from the home of her daughter Mrs. W.T. Sims Monday November 25. Deceased was about 70 years of age and was well and favorably known.

 

Malone, Alex Malone

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       WHITTEN—The people of this community were shocked to learn of the death of their friend and neighbor, Alex Malone, of Quarry, who departed from this world for the Great Beyond on Friday, Nov. 1, 1907.

Mr. Malone was a member of the M. E. Church for more than 55 years.

He is survived by a wife, four sons and three daughters, two daughters having preceded him to the better land some few years ago; also forty-five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on the Sunday morning following. Services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Roach.

 

Malone, E. Malone

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

       Mrs. James Johnson, of Cumberland, Ohio, was called to the bedside of her father, E. Malone, of Quarry, who died Friday.

 

Mann, Isaac Mann

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 30, 1907

       Isaac Mann, aged 80 years died at Jerusalem Sunday night. He leaves a wife and daughter. [d. May 26, 1907]

 

Markle, Cora M. Markle

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       On May 27, 1907, the angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Markle and took away their loving daughter, Cora, aged 20 years, two months and two days. During the last days of her life her sufferings were great, but she never murmured or complained. We are bereft of one whose place can never be filled. Cora was good and kind to all. None knew her but to love her. Everything was done that father and mother and kind friends could do to restore her to health, but all to no avail. God called her and she was ready and willing to obey. Oh, she has gone from us. Sad indeed is our home without Cora. May we all live as she lived that we may meet Cora again where there is no pain, no suffering, no death.

       She leaves father and mother and a host of friends.

       Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Interment in the Beautiful cemetery at Calais. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Peoples of Summerfield.                A COUSIN   B.M.

 

Martin, Elisabeth Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

       Elisabeth Martin was born April 10, 1840, and died February 28, 1907. She was married to T.W. Martin March 11, 1858. To this union were born five children, three of whom have preceded her to that better land.

       She leaves a husband and two sons and a large circle of friends who will sadly miss her.

       She joined the M.E. church when quite young and lived a consistent Christian life. So her friends sorrow not as those without hope. Rev. Merrell of Hannibal conducted the funeral services. Interment at Mt. Olive cemetery.

 

Martin, Elizabeth Martin

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, of near Sardis, wife of Theodore, died Feb. 28. She was born April 10, 1840, and was married March 11, 1858.

       The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Merril, of the M. E. Church. Interment in Mt. Olive cemetery Saturday.

 

Martin, Frank Martin  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       STAFFORD—Word has just been received of the death at Columbus, of Frank Martin, son of the late Western Martin, of Marr. He was in his last year at the Sterling Medical College and it is said his sudden illness was due to over study.

       His mother and brother hastened to his bedside several days ago and on Sunday, Undertaker Flowers went to Warner to meet the body which was interred at Craiton, Monday. He was a splendid young man, with bright prospects of future usefulness.

 

Martin, Frank Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       Frank Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Western Martin of Bethel township, died in Columbus Friday from paralysis of the brain.

       Mr. Martin had been a student at the Starling medical college for three years and was one of the brightest students in the institution. [d.January 25, 1907]

 

Martin, Frank Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

       The death of Frank Martin, son of the late Western Martin of Marr, which occurred at Columbus, Saturday, January 26, was a shock to many friends here. Mr. Martin was in his twenty-fourth year, and was a bright energetic young man, just entering on his last year at the Ohio University.

       Paralysis of the brain was the cause of death.

       The funeral, which was conducted by Rev. William McVay of Jerusalem took place Tuesday at Creighton church, of which he was a member. Quite a number from here attended the funeral.

 

Martin, John Martin  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

       John Martin is at rest after a lingering illness of nearly two years. Our old friend and schoolmate fell asleep on June 27, 1907.

       Mr. Martin was a man of sterling qualities, one who lived in the world to make it better, and as an old citizen of Monroe county he will be greatly missed. For 71 years he has dwelt among the people of this county, and those who knew him best esteemed him most. In boyhood he was brave and true. In older years a good citizen and always ready to do his part in everything pertaining to the public good. Being of Irish descent his ready wit made him an agreeable associate in the church and at home or wherever he mingled with the people. Thus in the demise of John Martin there will be a vacancy in the home where the lonely widow resides.

       “Be kind to the fatherless and the widows in their afflictions.”

                                                          Emily Harris McIntosh

 

Martin, John N. Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

       John N. Martin departed this life Thursday morning, June 27, 1907, in his 71st year. He left surviving him his wife, Sarah A. Martin. Deceased was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church at Beallsville.

       John N. Martin was an honored and highly esteemed citizen of Beallsville, honored because of his wise counsel and long experience in business and high moral character. He was treasurer of Sunsbury township for many years. No word of evil or of criticism has been spoken of John N. Martin. This can be said of but few men. He was a man of sound judgment, of keen intellect, and always ready to lend a hand where help was needed.

       In social relations his character was brought out in strong relief and in the most favorable light. He lived for his family, a devoted husband, a faithful friend.

       John N. Martin was the oldest member of the Dexter lodge, No. 396, I.O.O.F. of Beallsville, Ohio and a charter member of Latent lodge, No. 402, Rebecker’s I.O.O.F. He was a past grand of Dexter lodge, and served as treasurer for many years until his health became impaired. No one was held in higher esteem than Brother John N. Martin. To his sorrowing ones we say of the departed brother: He has gone to his reward, and we know that it is good.

       Experience teaches us how vain it is to try to gild a grief with words. We know that, for the aching heart that is left behind, where the icy hand of death has closed in everlasting sleep the eyes of him whom she loved and honored, all the varied philosophy of life can offer but little consolation. Yet we counsel patient recognition of the work and will of the Inscrutable. The dream of immortality, born of human love, leads us to believe that ere a few brief, it may be only days, we shall meet and kiss again the lips we loved in life.

       The funeral ceremony was conducted by Rev. Alexander of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Scott and Rev. Schultz. The impressive ceremonies of the I.O.O.F. were held at the church and the grave. Nothing was more impressive, no tribute to his worth more stronger, than that large concourse of friends that followed Brother Martin to his last resting place. About ninety Oddfellows and Rebecka’s took part in the services. About thirty Oddfellows from Woodsfield attended the funeral.

                                                  A.C. McDOUGAL

 

Martin, John Newton Martin  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

       Was born Feb. 16, 1836 near Beallsville where he had lived his whole life, was married to Miss Sarah Ann Miller Oct. 16, 1863 with whom he spent 44 years of married bliss and only left her to answer the summons that bade him come up higher.

       He died in Beallsville on Thursday morning June 27, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, 11 days.

       After a short service at the house, the funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by his friend and former pastor. Rev. Alexander of Rock Hill, O. who gave a beautiful and impressive address; he was assisted by the Rev. Fred F. Schultz of the First Church of Christ, and the Rev. H. S. Scott of the M. E. Church of this place. He was buried in Beallsville beautiful new cemetery Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. His remains were followed by a very large concourse of friends.

       He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for the past fourteen years.

       The I. O. O. F. of which he was a member for about 40 years, had charge of the services at the grave which were conducted in a very solemn and impressive manner. He was also a Charter member of the Daughters of Rebekah of this place. The many Friends and Brothers that came from a distance attested to the high esteem in which he was held. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers as a tribute to his memory.

The City of which he was treasurer for many years, loses a true citizen and neighbor, the Church a staunch supporter and pillar, the Odd Fellows a true and faithful husband. He was treasurer of Dexter Lodge I. O. O. F. No. 396 for 30 years. We shall miss him because his unquestionable integrity. Like a father in Israel, he lived and walked in our midst and will ever live in the hearts of this people. He was a carpenter by trade having followed this occupation for over 30 years. The cause of his death was dropsy super-induced by creeping paralysis.

 

Martin, John Wesley Martin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

       DIED-of pneumonia, John Wesley Martin. Born January 21, 1830, and died February 15, 1907. He was born near Sardis, Monroe county, Ohio, and moved to Wood county, West Virginia a number of years ago. He was converted at the age of 18 years and has since that time been a faithful and consistent member of the M.E. Church. His conversion took place under the preaching of Rev. Garrot Jones. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Beckett at Simpson’s chapel near his residence at which church Mr. Martin was a member and of which class he has been leader for a number of years.

       Mr. Martin was a Christian of the highest type demonstrating in his life the true principles of Christianity. He has gone from the earth in the triumphs of living faith to the higher life and the presence of the giver of all good.                                    WORTH GODDARD

 

Martin, Mrs. Taylor Martin

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

       Mrs. Taylor Martin, an aged and respected lady, of near Sardis, died at her home last Saturday morning. The evening before, she retired in her usual health and the next morning was found dead in her room.

       Interment at Sardis Monday afternoon.

       The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Baker, of the Sardis M. E. Church.

 

Martindale, Charles Martindale

Butler, Edward E. Butler

Butler, Mrs. Edward Butler

Butler, Gertrude Butler

Butler, Dorothy Butler

Rockwell, Eli Rockwell

Rockwell, Mrs. Eli Rockwell

Martindale, Mrs. Charles Martindale

Martindale, Infant child Martindale

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

       PORTSMOUTH, O., July 23—Besides Edward E. Butler, his wife and children, Gertrude, 13, and Dorothy, 11, who were drowned on the steamer Columbia, others from here are thought to have perished.

       They are Eli Rockwell and wife and Charles Martindale and wife and baby.

       The women were sisters of Mrs. Butler.

Butler, who was head clerk in the Portsmouth post-office and a former newspaper man was on an extended vacation trip with his family.

 

Marty, Anna Barbara Marty

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1907

       The death angel silently visited our community and has taken from our midst our beloved mother, Anna Barbara Marty, Wednesday morning, January 9, 1907. She was born in Switzerland, January 24, 1822, therefore reaching the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 15 days.

 In 1847 she was united in matrimony to Mr. John Marty. To this union were born seven children of whom five survive her. In 1854 she emigrated from Switzerland to America and located in Monroe county of which she has been a prominent citizen until her death. She leaves to mourn two sons, three daughters, twenty-seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.  

She was a consistent member of the German Luthern church at Salem for over fifty years and there her remains were laid to rest Friday afternoon, January 11, to await the resurrection morn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Juergena. She heard the call of her Master and was ready to go. May she rest in peace.

One precious soul from us is gone,

  The voice we loved so well;

One place is vacant in our home

   Which never can be filled.             A.M.

 

Marty, Anna Barbara Marty

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       The death angel silently visited our community and has taken from our midst our beloved mother Anna Barbara Marty, Wednesday morning, January 9, 1907.

       She was born in Switzerland, January 24, 1822, therefore reaching the age of 84 years, 11 months and 15 days.

       In 1847 she was united in matrimony to Mr. John Marty. To this union were born seven children of whom five survive her.

       In 1854 she emigrated from Switzerland to America and located in Monroe county of which she has been a prominent citizen until her death. She leaves to mourn two sons, three daughters, twenty-seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and a large circle of friends.

       She was a consistent member of the German Luthern church at Salem for over fifty years and there her remains were laid to rest Friday afternoon, January 11, to await the resurrection morn.

       The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Juergena. She heard the call of her Master and was ready to go. May she rest in peace.

              One precious soul from us is gone,

                 The voice we loved so well;

              One place is vacant in our home

                  Which never can be filled.                  A.M.

 

Mason, Dr. Mason  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1907

       Word comes to us of the death of Dr. Mason, of Stafford, but to late to get any particulars.

 

Mason, G.W. Mason

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1907

       Dr. G.W. Mason, aged eighty years, died at his home in Stafford Monday night. Dr. Mason had been one of the leading physicians of Stafford and Monroe county for many years. He was recognized by his acquaintances as an honest, reliable man in every particular.

       He leaves a wife and five sons.

       The funeral services took place Wednesday forenoon and were conducted by Rev. Schultz of Beallsville and the F. & A.M.

 

Mason, George Waterman Mason

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 11, 1907

       On April 1, 1907, at his home in Stafford, Monroe county, Ohio, Dr. G.W. Mason passed quietly away. Fifty-eight years of his professional life was spent in our midst administering to the wants of the afflicted with rare skill and efficiency, and by his sterling honesty and real worth holding the merited love and esteem of his very large circle of friends. He leaves many to mourn. His advice and skill so highly prized and eagerly sought by the suffering was given without stint in his years of practice. In speaking of his fellow men he always found words of praise. In the many years of social and professional acquaintances how we learned to admire and love the man. His work is done. His body rests in our beautiful cemetery. His spirit has returned to God who gave it, but in the silent halls of memory, over and over, those long years of usefulness pass in living review, and they shall not cease. He was a near relative of the famous Rogers family of Pennsylvania, and a descendant of the colonial historic Mason family. His parents who came from Waynesburg, Pa., were among the early pioneers in Monroe County. They came to Woodsfield in 1820, traveling on horseback through the wilderness, each carrying a child. Here George was born, December 15, 1826; attended the Woodsfield acadamy in boyhood, finishing his education at Franklin college, New Athens, Harrison county, Ohio. He studied medicine with Dr. J.W. Warfield of Fairview, Ohio, from October 4, 1844, to October 4, 1847; attended Starling Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati; came to Stafford for the practice of his profession April 1, 1849, and died April 1, 1907. Was married to Miss Janet Park, September 12, 1852. To them five children were born; Dr. J.L. of Lowell, Ohio; W.P. civil engineer, Newark, Ohio; Frank, ex-recorder of Monroe county, of Nowata, I.T.; Dr. Walter of Stafford, and Dr. G.M., of Lower Salem, Ohio, all of whom were present except Frank. He became a member of Monroe lodge, F. & A.M. in 1850. Was a charter member and the first master of Stafford lodge, No. 300 F. & A.M. and filled said office for many years thereafter. Became a member of the Christian church in June 1873. He took great interest in education and the general welfare of the community. He filled several public places of honor and trust with such satisfaction to the people that marks the man of high attainments and unanswering honesty. All was done in his last illness that kind hands could do. His bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.

       The funeral on Wednesday was conducted by Elder Schultz of Beallsville and the Masonic order. Approopriate music was furnished by a ladies quartet.

 

Mason, Mary Mason nee McDonald

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

       Mary, third daughter of Archibald and Mary McDonald, was born near Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, January 1, 1831, and removed to Lewisville, Ohio, in 1839. The family again removed east of Woodsfield in 1852. She was married to George Mason in 1855 and lived in that vicinity until his death in 1888. Since that time she lived with her sisters Mrs. Jane McCammon and Mrs. Eliza Graham.

       She was a member of the Presbyterian churches of Woodsfield or Buchanan for 50 years. Her death occurred at Lewisville September 9, 1907, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 8 days.

       She leaves one brother and four sisters, Mr. Samuel F. McDonald and Mrs. Jane McCammon of Woodsfield, Mrs. Susannah F. Jones of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mrs. Agnes Moore of Ravenna, Ohio and Mrs. Margaret T. Williams of New Martinsville, W.Va.

 

Mason, William B. Mason   

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

       William B. Mason, of Marietta, afflicted with locomotor ataxia and realizing that the malady was incurable decided to end his life with a shot gun, arranging the gun so that the contents of the discharge took effect in the region of the heart. Death was almost instantaneous.

 

Massie, Young Child Massie

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1907

       An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Massie of near Sycamore Valley died Sunday morning.

       Interment Monday at Creighton Ridge.

 

Masters, Mary Masters

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

       Mrs. Mary Masters, aged 107 years, of Cambridge died Sunday.

       [Mary died November 17, 1907]

 

Matchett, Ellen E. Matchett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

       The death of Ellen E. Matchett, widow of the late J.B. Matchett, occurred at her home here last Thursday after having been a patient sufferer from lung trouble for many months. Of gentile, kindly disposition she endeared herself to all with whom she became acquainted, and of her it can truly be said “her children rise up and call her blessed.”

       Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.W. Burton of the M.E. Church, assisted by Rev. Jones. She is survived by two sons, Louis and Charles of Cleveland and three step-children, F.M. of this place, S.W. of Lancaster and Mrs. Ella Kennon of Belmont.

 

Matchett, Joe Matchett  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       Joe Matchett, one of the oldest residents of Malaga was found dead in bed Sunday morning.

       His death was presumably caused from heart trouble.

 

Matchett, Joseph, Matchett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       Joseph Matchett, aged 83 years was found dead in bed at his home in Malaga Sunday morning. The cause of his death is supposed to be heart failure.

       He leaves a wife and five children; S.W. of Lancaster; J.L. and Charles of Cleveland; F.M. of Malaga, and Mrs. Dr. M. Kennon of Belmont.

       Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for many years.

       [d. January 27, 1907]

 

Matchett, Mrs. J. B. Matchett

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 16, 1907

       It is with sorrow that we are compelled to announce the death of Mrs. J. B. Matchett, who died on the 25th of April. Mrs. Matchett was the third wife of J. B. Matchett who departed this life about three months prior to the death of his wife.

       Mrs. Matchett had been very ill for some time, and her death while not unexpected, came as a shock to the family.

       She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons besides a host of relatives and friends.

 

Matula, Francis Matula

Gyrus, John Gyrus

Pollomisky, Simon Pollomisky

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       ALLENTOWN, PA., Dec. 10—One of a battery of nine boilers in the drawing department of the local plant of the American Steel and Wire Company blew up, instantly killing two men and injuring two others, one of whom died three hours later.

       The dead: John Gyrus, 27, married; Simon Pollomisky, 21, single; Francis Matula, 30, single.

 

Matz, Charles Matz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

       Charles Matz, aged 50 years died at his home in New York City June 17, from paralysis. He leaves a wife and many friends in Monroe County. Mr. Matz was a brother of Mrs. W.H. Reinherr of Pittsburg and formerly resided in Woodsfield.

 

McBroom, Alice McBroom nee Grim

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 2, 1907

       Alice Grim was born at Delphine, Pa., October 23, 1872. Her mother on her death bed, when little Alice was but two years of age, committed her to the care of her younger sister who is now Mrs. I.N. Houston of this city. She was married October 16, 1899, to J.M. McBroom of this city.  To this union one child, Edna was born.

       Mrs. McBroom became a Christian about 15 years ago, and has been a faithful, devoted member of Christian church ever since. Her noble Christ like character endeared her to all who knew her. Seldom has their been such universal praise accorded as has been accorded to her. She was quiet and unassuming in her life, yet her convictions of right and he moral courage were very strong. When it became necessary for her to submit to a very critical operation, and the question of life hung in the balances, her strong desire was to live for her child. When it was made known to her she could not recover she did not seem at all dismayed. After she had talked to Edna as only a mother could talk, and bid the sorrowing ones goodbye, she passed as peacefully into the presence of her Redeemer as a child goes to sleep in its mothers’ arms April 20, 1907. leaving a husband, a daughter, two brothers, a sister, a half sister and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

       Her remains were laid to rest in Mt. Rose cemetery April 22, 1907.

       Deceased was a daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McBroom of Jerusalem.

       [From the Moundsville (W.Va.) Echo

 

McBroom, Alice McBroom

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 1907

       Alice McBroom, aged about 36 years, wife of J.M. McBroom died in her home in Moundsville Friday. She was a member of the Christian church.      

       She was a member of the Christian church.

       A husband and one daughter are left. The funeral was held Monday.

 

McCabe, Bishop McCabe

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1907

       Bishop McCabe, of Philadelphia, known all over the country as Chaplain McCabe, died from apoplexy recently. He was one of the best known bishops of the M. E. church, and was well known throughout this section of Ohio.

 

McClearry, J. F. McClearry

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

       J. F. McClearry died at the home of Frank Hamilton, near Buchanan station, last Wednesday morning.

       Interment at Buchanan Friday afternoon, services being conducted by Evangelist Edgar, of New Philadelphia, assisted by Rev. Fletcher.

 

McCracken, Joseph McCracken  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       Mr. Joseph McCracken, aged 80 years, one of the oldest residents of the vicinity, died last Friday at his home near Jerusalem.

       Funeral services were conducted by Elder Lee Jones. Internment at Bush Cemetery last Saturday.

 

McCracken, Joseph McCracken

Eaton, George W. Eaton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       Jerusalem-Death has claimed two of our oldest citizens in the past few days. On Friday occurred the death of Joseph McCracken [d. February 22, 1907]

       Interment was held Sunday at the Bush cemetery, services conducted by Re. Lee Jones; and on that day George W. Eaton, who had been seriously ill for several weeks passed away. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Presbyterian church.[ d. February 24, 1907]

 

McCracken, Joseph McCracken

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       Joseph McCracken, aged 80 years died at his home at Jerusalem Friday. The funeral took place Sunday conducted by Rev. L.W. Jones. Interment at the Bush cemetery.[d. February 22, 1907]

 

McCullough, James McCullough

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 3, 1907

       James McCullough, aged 37, was burned to death at Clendennin, W. Va., December 26.

       An explosion of natural gas in McCullough’s room in the Hotel Young set fire to the building which was completely destroyed.

       It is supposed that McCullough was killed by the force of the explosion.

 

McDonald, Delaplaine McDonald

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       Delaplaine McDonald, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard McDonald of Wheeling, was buried Sunday; interment in the Delaplaine family lot at Greenwood cemetery.

       Deceased was a grandson of Mrs. Mary Delaplaine of Graysville.

       The floral tribute exceeded that of any like occasion in that city.

 

McDougal, Leonard McDougal  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       Leonard McDougal, a well known resident of this place was drowned in the Ohio River just opposite Ferry street at about 7:30 Friday morning. He had been employed on the steamer Royal for some time as regular deck hand and had arranged to take a vacation for a few days having secured a substitute to fill his place and had intended with his family to attend the Robinson circus show at New Martinsville Friday, but before leaving for that place had engaged to float a barge load of coal from the Glendale Coal works to Abersold’s landing on the West Virginia side of the river and a short distance below town. He arrived here Thursday night with the barge of coal and tied up at Messerly’s landing for the night, the river fell some and left the barge partly aground. The steamer Royal when starting on her regular trip was secured to pull the barge off and a safe distance out in the river so as to pass “Corney’s Bar” with safety. Mr. McDougal at once attempted to use the oar when he fell overboard, the barge partly passing over him. He came up and paddled around in the river for several minutes and just as the mate of the Royal, Charles Mozena, reached for him he sank to rise no more. Grab hooks were immediately used and the body recovered in less than an hour, and was taken to the wharf boat where the regular work was done to restore life. After working about an hour the task was abandoned as useless and the body was removed to his late home.

A wife and four-year-old son together with his aged father, several brothers, sister and a number of other relatives are left to mourn.

The funeral was held Sunday and was one among the largest ever seen here. Deceased was a past grand in Clarington Lodge No. 525 I.O.O.F. and the members of the order attended in a body. Interment was made at Rutter burying ground.

 

McDougal, Leonard McDougal  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

                             FELL OVERBOARD

       Leonard McDougal, A Deckhand, Drowned In The Ohio River

                                  At Clarington

       On last Friday morning, Aug. 30, Leonard McDougal of Clarington was drowned in the river above the wharf. He had been a deckhand on the steamer Royal for fifteen years and had gotten off for a couple of days to float a barge of coal to Hannibal.

       The steamer Royal towed the barge out to mid-stream and released it. While Mr. McDougal was adjusting the steering oar, the force of the boat waves or some other agency caused him to lose his balance and fall overboard. Efforts were made by those on board the Royal to reach him but they were fruitless. When he fell into the water, he sank and a little later came to the surface, swam a short distance and sank again to rise no more.

       His brother Joseph, and Edgar Riley jumped into a skiff and reached the spot where he sank a fraction of a minute too late to save him. Riley dived at the risk of his life and came up nearly strangled but did not find him. The body was recovered about half an hour later.

       Funeral services were held Sunday in the M. E. Church at Clarington, of which church Mr. McDougal was a member. Services were conducted by Rev. Stewart, of that church, and at the cemetery the I. O. O. F. Lodge of which he was a member, had charge of the services.

       Mr. McDougal was born April 3rd, 1878, being at the time of his death past twenty-nine years of age. Some years ago he was married to Sarah Steenrod, who with one child, survives him, as well as his three brothers, John, Joseph and Thomas, who reside at Clarington. He was a good, industrious citizen and a kind husband and father.

       The Sentinel extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.

 

McDougal, Robert Leonard McDougal

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       Robert Leonard McDougal of Clarington met with a fatal accident Friday morning, August 30. He was floating a barge load of coal to Buckhill Bottom and had just had his barge pulled out into the channel at Clarington. While he was in the act of placing his oar in position the rocking of the barge caused by the waves from the steamboat threw him into the river. His body was recovered in about a half hour.

       Deceased was the son of Thomas McDougal of Clarington and leaves a wife and one child. Rev. Stewart of the M.E. Church conducted the funeral services at the graveyard on Sunfish Creek. Attorney A.C. McDougal of Woodsfield, a cousin of the deceased, attended the funeral.

 

McEldowney, Mrs. John C. McEldowney

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       Mrs. John C. McEldowney died at her home at New Martinsville Monday. The funeral took place Wednesday.

       Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Rouse of this place attended the funeral. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Rouse. [d. August 12, 1907]

 

McEldowney, Susan V. McEldowney nee Hill  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

       Susan V. McEldowney of New Martinsville, W.Va., was born May 23, 1846 and died August 12, 1907. She was the daughter of the late H.B. Hill of Woodsfield.

       She was married to John C. McEldowney, December 30, 1868. There were born them seven children, five sons and two daughters.

       One son died six years ago.

       The funeral took place from her late home at New Martinsville, August 14, at 2 p.m. and was conducted by Rev. Reed of the Methodist church. The floral tribute was magnificient. She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at William’s to await the the resurrection morn.

       Mr. and Mrs. James G. Rouse and Mrs. Ella Beardmore and Miss Ruth McCormick attended the funeral from this place.

 

McElldowney, Mrs. John McElldowney  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rouse left this (Wednesday) morning for New Martinsville where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. Rouse’s sister, Mrs. John McElldowney, who died Monday at 2 o’clock.

 

McGee, George McGee  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       George McGee died at his home in Beallsville last Friday afternoon at one o’clock. He was laid to rest Sunday afternoon by Woodsfield K. of  P. Lodge, of which he was a member. A special train of four coaches carried the members of the order and other friends of the deceased to Beallsville to attend the funeral.

Mr. McGee was formerly a resident of Woodsfield, but had been living at Beallsville for about two years.

       He leaves a wife and four small children.

 

McGee, George McGee

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       The death of Brother George McGee occurred at his home in Beallsville June 13, 1907, death being caused by an enlargement of the liver and kidney trouble. His sickness was of short duration, lasting only one week, and when nearing the last few hours of his life which he seemed to realize was at hand, he called his family to his bedside and informed them that he was going to leave them, and that he was willing and ready to die, that he was prepared to meet his God, and after caressing them and telling them to be good children and to live an honorable life, and that he would meet them on the other shore, he passed away into the sleep that knoweth no awakening. Brother McGee was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Woodsfield and was a consistent member of the M.E. Church at Beallsville. Sunday afternoon his remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Beallsville, conducted by Rev. Harry Scott, his pastor, assisted by Rev. Schultz of the Christian church, and Woodsfield Lodge Knights of Pythias, assisted by sister lodges of Beallsville, Jerusalem and Ozark and a host of brother Knights from a distance. The O.R.&W. ran a special train and 125 tickets were sold from Woodsfield, among which were 65 Royal Knights. In the parade which was probably one of the largest at any one funeral in the county, there being 165 members of this grand organization in line. The immense throng of people that were there was estimated to be from 500 to 600 which showed their love and respect toward Brother McGee. He was an honest and upright citizen and won the friendship of everyone he met.

       He leaves to mourn his departure, wife, three daughters and one son, father and mother, the father not being able to attend on account of poor health.

       Brother McGee sits now in the Castle Hall in the world beyond, and may we so live until the judgement day that we may all meet him and clasp his hand in friendship to never part again.

       At the time of his death Brother McGee was 38 years of age.

 

McIllyear, James J. McIllyear

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

       A dispatch from Franklin, Pa., dated December 15, says that Rev. James J. McIllyear, who is said to have been the first Protestant clergyman to deliver a sermon in Rome, died here today.

       He was born at Washington, Guersney county, Ohio, October 11, 1816, and was ordained a Methodist Episcopal minister in 1844. Since 1848, he has been a member of the Pittsburg conference. Rev. McIllyear was said to have been the oldest Odd Fellow in the state, having joined the order in 1853. He was also a Knight Templar. In 1871 while making a tour of Europe, he preached the Methodist Episcopal faith in Rome. Rev. Illyear was pastor of the Methodist church of Woodsfield at one time and is kindly remembered by our older citizens.

 

McIlravy, Thomas C. McIlravy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       Capt. Thomas C. McIlravy, a veteran of the Civil War, was struck by a train and killed, near Unionvale Saturday night last. His remains were found Sunday morning. Capt. McIlravy was a gallant soldier of the Civil War. He first volunteered in the first company raised at Cadiz, in April, 1861.

       For the reason he was minus a finger he was not accepted, but remained with the company for some time though not mustered. February 18, 1862, he was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the 74th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On February 10, 1863, he was promoted to Captain, which he resigned September 20, 1864, serving over two and a half years as an officer in the 74th. He was a bluff soldier and a good fighter, and was esteemed by his comrades, who are shocked at his untimely death. He was perhaps about 73 years of age.              EX

 

McIniney, John McIniney

The Senteniel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       ZANESVILLE, O., Dec. 10—John McIniney, mine boss of the Zanesville Coal Company’s mine No. 1, and Guy Rayhill, a miner, were instantly killed in the mine at Crooksville by a fall of slate.

They were sounding the roof when it fell.

Both were married and leave families.

 

McKelvey, Rob’t McKelvey  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

       Rob’t McKelvey, an aged and respected citizen of Green township, died at his home near Round Bottom last Friday at the age of 84 years.

       Interment at Pleasant Ridge Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stewart, of Clarington.

 

McKelvey, Robert McKelvey  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       Even though our days when extended beyond the allotted three score and ten years are according to holy writ “full of travail and sorrow” yet it is not without the deepest sorrow that we are forced to yield to the power of the Grim Reaper and suffer him to take from us our parents who, especially at an advanced age, seem to be nearer to the “house not made with hands.”

       In the person of Robert McKelvey, Monroe county has lost one of her oldest and most highly respected citizens. Born in Belmont county, Feb. 14, 1823, he moved with his parents to this county in his youth and has resided near Round Bottom almost all his life.

In 1850 he was married to Margaret Sawyers, to which union were born five sons and two daughters, all of whom are living except one son. His

wife died in October, 1871, and in 1873 he was again married to Rachel McCaslin who, with their three children—two sons and one daughter—are still living. Besides his immediate family there are twenty-eight grandchildren surviving him.

       Mr. McKelvey was, after his early youth, a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him. For the two years previous to his death he had been in declining health, and on Friday evening, Nov. 22, his spirit left the tired body, death, being due to infirmities of old age. Had he lived until Feb. 14, 1908, he would have been eighty-five years of age.

       Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stewart, of Clarington, at Pleasant Ridge on Sunday, Nov. 24. Though the weather was decidedly inclement, a large number of friends paid their last respects to the memory of their aged neighbor and friend.

       Card of Thanks—We desire to express our appreciation of the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown us by our friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Robert McKelvey.                     MRS. RACHEL McKELVEY AND FAMILY

 

McKelvey, Robert McKelvey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

       Death comes down with reckless footsteps,

          To the hall and hut;

       Think not then that death will tarry,

          When the door is shut.

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        Death has again come to us and without regard to age or condition of life has claimed for its victim our friend and neighbor Robert McKelvey of near Round Bottom, Ohio. He was born in Belmont county, Ohio on the 14th day of February 1823, and departed this life November 22nd , 1907, being at the time of his death eighty-four years, nine months and eight days of age. He moved with his parents to Monroe county in his youth and has ever since been a resident of this county. He was twice married. His first wife was Margaret Sawyers who preceded him to the other world October 14, 1871. To this union were born five sons and two daughters, all of whom are living except one son.

       On the 6th day of February 1873, he was married the second time to Rachel McCaslin of this county. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, all of whom are living.       

       He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, six sons, three daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren besides a host of friends and neighbors. He was for many years a faithful member of the United Presbyterian church at Pleasant Ridge. In 1878, on the 19th day of October, he and his wife united by letter with the Presbyterian church at New Castle, this county, in which he remained in good and regular standing until the time of his decease. Thus in the death of our brother we feel the loss of an exemplary, consistent, Christian led life, the wife an affectionate husband; the children a fond and tender father; the community a kind neighbor and loyal citizen.

       Yet all feel what is our loss is our brother’s eternal gain. The bond of this earthy tabernacle has been broken. The Heavenly Father hath said thy work on earth is done. Come up higher.  A FRIEND

 

McKelvey, Robert McKelvey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       Mr. Robert McKelvey, aged 84 years, died at his home near Round Bottom November 22, 1907.

       Mr. McKelvey was one of the oldest and best respected citizens of Monroe county.

       His remains were interred in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Rev. Stewart of Clarington officiating.

 

McKinley, Ida McKinley nee Saxton

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 30, 1907

       On last Sunday afternoon at 1:05 o’clock at the McKinley home in Canton, relict of the late William McKinley, who was once president of the United States. On last Thursday she was stricken with apoplexy and never regained consciousness. Secretary Cartelyou, Justice Day, Dr. Riley and several notable persons were present when death came.

       Ida Saxton McKinley was a daughter of James A. Saxton, and was born in Canton, June 8, 1847. She was well educated, completing her education at Brook Hill Seminary, Media, Pa. While acting in the capacity of Sunday school teacher in the Presbyterian church, her future husband, then a young lawyer was superintendent of the first Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. When young McKinley sought her hand in marriage, her father said to him: “You are the only man I have ever known to whom I would entrust my daughter.”

       They were married Jan. 25, 1871. Two daughters were born to them,--Katie, Dec. 25, 1871, and Ida, April 1, 1873. Ida lived less than half a year, and Katie passed away at three and a half years of age.

       From that time Mrs. McKinley has been an invalid. But a severer blow was still in store for her; and when her husband was stricken down by the hand of an assassin, her life was despaired of. But she endured it with Christian fortitude, and during the years that followed regained somewhat her former health.

       It is sad to think that she could not have lived to be present at the dedication of the McKinley monument, at Canton on Sept. 30.

       Her body will be laid to rest beside that of her husband in West Lawn Cemetery at Canton until the completion of the McKinley Monument when both will be transferred to vaults in the monument.

       To-day (Wednesday) at 2:00 o’clock p.m. the funeral will be held at the McKinley home. President Roosevelt, Secretaries, Root, Garfield, Wilson and Loeb, are expected to attend the funeral.

 

McMahon, John McMahon

Source:  The Sentinel – Thursday, December 26, 1907

Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emery Fulton, of near Altitude, occurred the death of Mr. John McMahon, one of Monroe county’s aged and most highly respected citizens.  The immediate cause of his death was an attack of pneumonia, which he did not have the vitality to withstand, being about 77 years of age.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Goudy’s church and were conducted by Isaac Conley.

Mr. McMahon was born in this county and spent his entire life near where he died.  Though never rich in this world’s goods, he was always an upright, honest citizen and enjoyed the respect and confidence of a large number of friends.

An aged widow, who is at present ill with pneumonia, and five daughters are left to mourn.  They are Mrs. Geo. McKelvey, of Bellaire; Mrs. Emery Fulton of Altitude; Mrs. Stephen Craig of Woodsfield, R. 4; Mrs. Wm. Ludwig of Woodsfield, R. 1; and Miss Clara McMahon, a trained nurse residing in Pittsburg.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to those Christmas joys are marred by such a heavy sorrow.

 

McMahon, John McMahon

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

       Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emery Fulton, of near Altitude, occurred the death of Mr. John McMahon, one of Monroe County’s aged and most highly respected citizens. The immediate cause of his death was an attack of pneumonia, which he did not have the vitality to withstand, being about 77 years of age.

       Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Goudy’s church and were conducted by Isaac Conley.

       Mr. McMahon was born in this county and spent his entire life near where he died. Though never rich in this world’s goods, he was always an upright, honest citizen and enjoyed the respect and confidence of a large number of friends.

       An aged widow, who is at present ill with pneumonia, and five daughters are left to mourn. They are: Mrs. Geo. McKelvey of Bellaire; Mrs. Emery Fulton of Altitude; Mrs. Stephen Craig of Woodsfield, R. 4; Mr. Wm. Ludwig of Woodsfield, R.1; and Miss Clara McMahon, a trained nurse residing in Pittsburg.

       We extend our heartfelt sympathy to those whose Christmas joys are marred by such a heavy sorrow.

 

McMahon, Joseph R. McMahon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       The funeral of Joseph R. McMahon, who died Monday took place from his late residence, No.135 ½ South Broadway street Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock. After a brief service at the house the remains were brought to St. Joseph’s Cathedral where a high requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o’clock by Rev. O.H. Moye. The music of the mass was furnished by the Cathedral high school choir, under the direction of Prof. John O’Conner. During the mass a vocal solo, “Face to Face,” was rendered by William Clemens, with organ accompaniment by Prof. O’Conner. After the mass Father Moye preached the sermon and spoke in high terms of the good life of the decendent. The interment was made at Mt. Calvary cemetery, Father Moye officiating at the grave.

 

McMullen, Mrs. McMullen

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 1907

       Several of our citizens attended the funeral of Mrs. McMullen at Hartshorn the 13th.

 

McNally, Bertha McNally

Knolle, Emil Knolle

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1907

       CANTON, O., March 29—Miss Bertha McNally, 28, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid.

       Thursday was Miss McNally’s birthday. It was also to have been her wedding day.

       She was to have been married to Emil Knolle, a Pittsburg policeman. Six weeks ago Knolle was taken with pneumonia and died. Since that time Miss McNally has been despondent.

 

McVay, James McVay

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 21, 1907

       James McVay, who had voted for 19 presidental candidates, commencing with Henry Clay in 1822, died at Sidney, Ohio, last week.

He was born in 1809.

 

Mehrley, George Mehrley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       George Mehrley, the subject of this sketch, was born October 12, 1879, and died February 7, 1907, aged 77 (sic 27) years, three months and twenty-seven days. About three weeks before his death he was stricken with that dreaded disease, typhoid fever, from which he never rallied. All that loving hands, and skill of Dr. McAdoo, the attending physician were of no avail, and his spirit took its flight to that heavenly home above.

       The deceased was born and has lived in this vicinity all his life. He leaves to mourn, father, mother, three brothers and five sisters. One brother preceded him to that better land eighteen years ago, being afflicted with the same disease.

       His funeral was held at Gravel Hill church, Rev. A.S. Kelly of Sistersville officiating, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Bradfield cemetery near his late home.         A FRIEND

 

Mellott, Mary E. Mellott  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

       Mrs. Mary E. Mellott, who resided about four miles southeast of Beallsville, departed this life March 21, 1907, being at the time of her death 69 years, eight months and 14 days of age. She was born in 1837, and in 1856 was united in marriage to David Mellott.

       To this union were born eleven children,--9 daughters and two sons.

       Of these, eight survive her and are left to mourn the loss of their mother, while her husband and three children have preceded her across the silent river.

       She became a member of the East Sunsbury Baptist church when quite young, and remained a faithful member of that church until her death.

       She said, “I am willing and ready to meet my Savior.”

       Funeral services were conducted on the 22 inst. by Rev. A. E. Harper, after which her body was laid to rest in the East Sunsbury cemetery.

 

Mellott, Mary Ellen Mellott

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 4, 1907

       The messenger of death has visited another home near Beallsville. The victim at this time was Mary Ellen Mellott who had for several years made her home at Elile Headley’s. She was born in 1837 and departed this life March 27, 1907, being sixty-nine years, eight months and fourteen days old. She was married to David Mellott in 1856. Eleven children were born to this union, nine girls and two sons. Three of these children have crossed over the river of death long ago.

       Mrs. Mellott obeyed the gospel ever since in her young days and was a faithful member of the Baptist church.

       She was a kind wife and mother, honest and industrious and a good neighbor. Her body was conveyed to its last resting place followed by a large concourse of friends where she was laid to by the side of her husband in the East Sunsbury cemetery, there to await the sound of that voice which will awake to life the sleeping dead to receive the reward of obedience and a well spent life. May she rest in peace.

       The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harper of Beallsville.

                                                                                                            T.E.K.

 

Merkle, Mathias Merkle

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1907

       Mathias Merkle, aged 70 years, of Sardis suicided Friday by shooting himself. Cause unknown. A wife and children remain. [d. January 11, 1907]

 

Metzger, Mary Edith Metzger

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       LIMA, O., Oct. 22—Running into a bonfire of deadened leaves while playing, Mary Edith, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Metzger, suffered burns which caused her death.

 

       Mildred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Warner of Calais, Ohio whose sad death awakes us to a personal realization of the meaning of that great writer known as the “Children’s Poet,” was born May 23, 1895, and died July 11, 1907.

       On Saturday evening, June 22, Mildred was the victim of a terrible accident which deprived so many of us her loved presence and left us with aching hearts. She in her ever cheerful helpfulness was assisting her mother in preparing supper, when in taking something from the stove her clothing became ignited and before her mother and little brother Rodney, who were in the dining room, could reach her she ran out into the open air, and quite a little distance before they came up to her, and Rodney ( who with rare thoughtfulness for one so young) put out the flames with a large bucket of water which he snatched when he started to his much-loved sister’s assistance. But our darling was so badly injured that she could not get well, and after lingering nineteen days in great pain which she endured with sublime cheerfulness and fortitude she left us, and her lovely spirit winged its way to the pitying Savior who said, Suffer little children to come unto me.”

       The funeral services conducted by Rev. Charles Fogle of Barnesville, were held Friday, July 12, at the church near her home, where Mildred was a regular attendant, and where she always was ready to assist in the general exercises with memorized scripture quotations. At the conclusion of the comforting and uplifting sermon of Rev. Fogle, the loving form of Mildred in her beautiful casket covered with flowers and followed by hosts of sorrowing friends, was taken to the Calais cemetery and put away from our sight, to await the preparation of the Mansion in her Heavenly Father’s House.

       Mildred had a sunny, loving disposition which greatly endeared her to her teacher, (between whom and her there was a strong bond of love) schoolmates and friends, and it is oh so hard to do without her memory is very dear to us, and we feel she is another link in the chain which binds us to to the Celestial World, where sometime, somewhere, we shall meet again.

       She leaves at home father, mother and four brothers whose hearts are almost breaking over the loss of their only daughter and sister. The nine year old twin brothers, Roger and Rodney, will especially miss her when they start to school, for she was always with them, always kind, and exerted an influence over them that was beautiful to see.

              One less at home!

       A sense of loss that meets us at the gate;

       Within, a place unfilled and desolate;

       And far away, our coming to wait

              One more in Heaven!

              One more at home!

       That home where separation cannot be;

       That home whence none is missed eternally!

       Lord Jesus, grant us all a place with her and Thee,

              At home in Heaven!

 

Miller, Caziah Miller nee Morris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       April 25, 1907, occurred the death of Caziah Miller, wife of Joseph H. Miller, at her home in Kansas. Her maiden name was Caziah Morris, daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann Morris of Monroe county, Ohio.

       She leaves to mourn a husband, two sons, three daughters, four sisters and three brothers.

       She was a member of the M.E. church since childhood. She was a constant worker and a faithful Christian until death claimed her as its victim.

       She was 71 years old when she died. It is hard to part with our loved ones, yet we feel our loss is Heaven’s gain.  L.M.

 

Miller, George E. Miller

Thatcher, William J. Thatcher

Golthwaite, Faulkner Goldthwaite

Burke, W. J. Burke

Hamilton, G. G. Hamilton

Thomas, W. H. Thomas

Goodrich, Caspar Goodrich

Pair, William Pair

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

                             SPARK FROM STACK

              Set Off a Case o Powder on Battleship Georgia

                      Eight Men Dead, Dozens Injured

Disaster Happened While The Men Of Battleship Were At Target Practice In Massachusett Bay

List Of Injured Includes Two Ohians

Story Of Catastrophe

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       BOSTON, July 16—By the explosion of a case of powder in the hands of a gunner in the after superimposed turret of the battleship Georgia, in Massachusetts Bay, eight men were killed and 12 injured. Not one of the persons in the turret escaped injury.

       Lieutenant Goodrich and Seaman Mallick jumped overboard right after the explosion, with the apparent motive of easing the terrible suffering from their burns. Both of the desperate men were quickly rescued by uninjured comrades.

       The accident happened while the battleship was several miles off Provincetown, and the men were engaged in target practice, together with other vessels of the battleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet. The powder had just been taken from the ammunition hoist to load an eight inch gun. It was seen to be burning, and in an instant it exploded in the face of the loader of the gun. No damage was done to the vessel, as the powder was not confined, and the Georgia sailed back for the target grounds of Provincetown.

       How the powder became ignited is not yet known, but the theory held at the navy yard is that it was set off by a spark from the smokestack of the warship. Immediately after the accident the Georgia headed for the Charleston navy yard. There the dead and injured were taken ashore, the wounded being conveyed to the naval hospital at Chelsea.

       The Georgia is one of the battleships of the second division of the second Atlantic fleet, which has been at target practice off Provincetown for the last three weeks. The Georgia is one of the newest battleships of the navy, having been in commission only about 10 months. She is commanded by Henry McRea.

       THE DEAD: William J. Thatcher, chief turret captain, Wilmington, Del.; Faulkner Goldthwaite, midshipman, Kentucky; W. J. Burke, ordinary seaman, Quincy, Mass.; G. G. Hamilton, ordinary seaman, South Farmington, Mass.; W. H. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Newport, R. I.; George E. Miller, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Lieutenant Goodrich, New York,; William Pair, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.

       INJURED: Midshipman J. T. Cruse, Nebraska; Frank Schlapp, boatswain’s mate, North Adams, Mass.; Charles Hassell, gunner’s mate, New York; Orley Tagland, chief yeoman, Richford, Minnesota; Samuel L. Rosenberger, ordinary seaman, Philadelphia; J. G. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Edward J. Walsh, ordinary seaman, Lynn, Mass.; John O. Malley, ordinary seaman, Cleveland, O.; John A. Bush, ordinary seaman, New York; L. O. Meese, ordinary seaman, Berea, O.; H. L. Gilbert, ordinary seaman, Southwick, Mass.; John A. Foni, ordinary seaman, Trenton, N. J.; Charles L. Rich, ordinary seaman, Frankfort, Ind.

       Lieutenant Caspar Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Goodrich, commandant of the New York navy yard, and midshipmen Faulkner Goldthwaite and John T. Cruse were operating the eight-inch guns. The guns in the forward turrets had finished eight rounds of practice and the guns of the after turret had fired one round. Two cases, as the big 100 pound bags of powder are called, had just been sent up through the ammunition hoist and were in the arms of the loader, whose name was withheld by the ships officers. The loader stood at the breech of one of the eight-inch guns, all ready to insert the charge. At this instant the turret was seen to be smoky, and two men who stood near the loader saw a black spot on the bag indicating that the charge had ignited and was smoldering. The loader discovered the spot at the same instant and threw himself forward on his face, at the same time shouting a warning to his turret mates. The other men who had seen the spot were Eich and Hansell, and they also threw themselves on the floor of the turret. Before the other men could understand what caused the loaders cry of warning, there was a blinding flash as the burning powder exploded. Flames, smoke and nauseous gases filled the little superstructure, in which more than a score of men were confined. As the powder was not confined there was no report, nor did the vessel suffer any injury, but every nook and cranny of the turret was filled with flame.

       When the Georgia arrived at the navy yard, the injured were removed to the naval hospital near by. Both the living and the dead were found to be terribly burned. Three of the men were burned beyond recognition. Eyes were burned out and faces, bodies, arms and legs blackened. Soon after the men had been placed in their cots in the ward it was seen that Lieutenant Goodrich, Pair, Walsh and Thomas had but a short time to live. The row of cots in the wards with their suffering, bandaged burdens bore silent testimony to the bravery of the men, who in almost every case, though conscious, uttered not a sound.

       Several incidents were told of the coolness and heroism of some of the men just after the explosion. Chaplain Charlton was the first officer to reach the turret. The first man he found was Midshipman Cruse, who was terribly injured. He would not allow the chaplain to do anything for him, but said: “Let me alone; I am all right. Look after those other fellows.” In one or two other cases also he met with the same spirit of self-sacrifice.

 

Miller, Mary Miller

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., Oct. 15—Miss Mary Miller, who was crushed when the automobile of George Wilkinson, a local lumberman, turned turtle on the Grandville road, is dead of her injuries.

       Mrs. Anna Groner and Mrs. Louis Rossiter, who were also in the machine, are in a serious condition.

 

Miller, Mrs. Miller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated August 8, 1907

       Mrs. Miller of Trail Run was buried from the Catholic church Tuesday at 10 o’clock.

 

Miller, Phillip Miller

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

       Phillip Miller, an aged German resident of Switzerland township, passed away at his late home Sunday.[d. August 18,1907] His death was caused from stomach trouble.

       Mr. Miller was aged about 74 years and was well respected in the community where he had resided for a number of years.

       The funeral was held Tuesday from the home at 1 o’clock with interment at Bethel burying ground.

 

Miracle, William Miracle

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       We copy the following account of the death of William Miracle from the Stafford correspondent of the Monroe County Republican. The correspondent says:

       We have kindly been furnished the following particulars of life of William Miracle whose passing away was briefly noticed in our last letter. He was aged 84 years, 7 months and 13 days and was the last of eight brothers, all of whom lived to a good ripe age and reared respected families. One aged sister still survives, the last branch of the sturdy family. The subject of this sketch came, when a lad of 14, from Belmont to Monroe county with his parents and helped to clear the wilderness and found a home. He married when quite young, Miss Osee Mount, who died in 1853, leaving two young children. In 1859 he re-married to Elizabeth Leasure, to whom five children were born, all living. Of this number Mrs. Milton Watkins of Lower Salem is the only daughter, and our well known Adam Miracle is one of the sons, while the others all occupy adjacent homes. He was a kind husband, father and neighbor, a member of the M.E. church for 50 years and while health permitted was a devout worshipper. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who sincerely mourn his departure, but the ripened sheaf was ready for the sickle.

       Funeral at Sutherland conducted by Rev. Ault of Berne.

 

Miracle, Wm. Miracle  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 3, 1907

       Wm. Miracle, the aged father of our well known Adam Miracle, died early Friday morning of diseases incidental to those of his advanced age, he having passed his 83rd mile-stone on the journey of life.

       His daughter, Mrs. Milt Watkins, of Lower Salem, was at his bedside a week previous to his passing away.

       Interment at Sutherland on Sunday.

       We have no further particulars at this meeting.

 

Misner, Emerson Misner

Archer, Julia Archer

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       POMEROY, O., Feb. 22—Emerson Misner, 20 went to the home of his sweetheart, Julia Archer, 16, called her to the front door, threw his arms about her neck and shot her in the left temple. He then walked away a few steps, and blew out his own brains, dying instantly.

       It is said the parents of the girl objected to Misner.

 

Mitchel, Betty Mitchel

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       Mrs. Betty Mitchel, an aged and very highly respected lady died at her home at this place Saturday morning, June 1, 1907. “Aunt Betty” (as she was called by everyone) was in her eighty-second year. The deceased was the wife of the late Harvey Mitchel, who preceded her several years ago. She is survived by three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one nephew.

       Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by S.P. Luthy. Interment in the Otts cemetery.

 

Mitchell, Elizabeth Mitchell  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 13, 1907

       LAINGS—Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell died at her home near this place, June 1. She had been in poor health for some time,

       Mrs. Mitchell was in her 81st year.

       Funeral services were conducted at the home by S. P. Luthy. Interment in Ott’s Cemetery.

 

Mobley, Jane Mobley

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Mrs. Jane Mobley, an aged and well respected lady of Cranenest, died Monday. [Jane died November 11, 1907]

 

Moffett, Oliver F. Moffett

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 21, 1907

       Elder D. W. Harkins went to York, Ohio, last Friday to officiate at the funeral of Oliver F. Moffett, whose death occurred at that place last week.

       He was a young man who had obeyed the gospel during one of Elder Harkin’s meetings there some time ago.

 

Mollet, Charles Mollet

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 29, 1907

       WELLSTON, O., Aug. 27—Three coal miners, Earl Hollingshead, 19, Grant Wade, 17, and Charles Mollet, 21, started down the tracks and after awhile sat down on the ties and went to sleep. Just when a passenger train came along, a man walking in the tracks discovered them and pulled Hollingshead out of danger.

       Mollet could not be reached, however, and had both legs cut off, dying within a few hours.

       Wade fell between the tracks in such a manner that the cars passed over him without causing any injury.

       Mollet has been married a month. The men are said to have been intoxicated.

 

Mongolluzzo, Marina Carmella Mongolluzzo

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

       PHILADELPHIA, PA., Nov. 5—Marina Carmella Mongolluzzo, an aged Italian woman, was murdered and robbed of $700, the savings of herself and husband, while she was at work in a shed in the rear of her home in southwest Philadelphia.

       The woman’s husband A. Matta Mongolluzzo, left her at the washtub when he went to work and when he returned home he found her lying in the shed with her throat cut from ear to ear.

       Six hundred dollars which the couple had saved was sewed in the woman’s dress and nearly $100 additional was in her purse.

       When Mrs. Mongolluzzo’s body was found the pocket containing the money had been cut from her dress and the purse was gone.

       The couple lived in an Italian boarding house, but had the use of a shed in the rear of the place.

 

Montgomery, Curtis Leroy Montgomery

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

       On November 25th 1907, occurred the death of Curtis Leroy Montgomery at his home in Jerusalem, Ohio, after several weeks illness with typhoid fever. The community was greatly shocked to hear of his death, he being only in his 31st year and naturally a strong, healthy man, with the prospect of a long life before him. His loss in the community as a neighbor and friend will be keenly felt, but not so much as in the home where dwells the sorrowing wife and the five little children, all of whom have sustained an irreparable loss. Besides the wife and five children, there remains to mourn his departure, a father, mother, sister and brother, also a large circle of friends.

       Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at Jerusalem, conducted by Rev. Harry S. Scott, pastor of the M.E. Church at Beallsville. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who met to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased.

       Card of Thanks-I desire hereby to express my sincere thanks to all the kind friends and neighbors who assisted me during the sickness and at the time of my great bereavement in the death of my dear husband.      MRS. C.L. MONTGOMERY

 

Montgomery, Lena Montgomery

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 1907

       Mrs. Leona Montgomery of Beallsville, who was taken to Wheeling Wednesday of last week for an operation died at that place Saturday.

       The remains were brought to Beallsville Saturday evening and buried in the Beallsville cemetery. Rev. Scott and Rev. Schultz conducted the services.

       Deceased was a member of the Christian church. She leaves an aged mother and two children to mourn.

       Mrs. Montgomery was a niece of A.E. Thornberry of this place.

 

Montgomery, Roy Montgomery  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

       Roy Montgomery, who has been ill with typhoid fever at his home at Jerusalem, succumbed to that disease Monday afternoon.

       Interment at Jerusalem Tuesday afternoon.

       His wife and five small children, father, mother, one brother and one sister, Mrs. Samuel Christman, of Woodsfield, together with many friends, are left to mourn his untimely death.

 

Montgomery, Roy Montgomery

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 28, 1907

       Roy Montgomery of Jerusalem died Monday. A wife and five children are left. Interment Tuesday in the Presbyterian cemetery.

[Roy died November 25, 1907]

 

Mooney, Martha Mooney  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

       Mrs. Martha Mooney, wife of Mr. Samuel L. Mooney, died at her home on Eastern Row, October 23, 1907, after a painful illness of several months.

       Deceased was born in Washington county, Pa. November 15, 1833. She was united in marriage in September, 1854. She was the mother of eight children, six of whom, with a devoted husband are left to mourn.

       When a young woman she joined the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a faithful member until death. She was known and respected by a large number of people; she was always kind and generous, and what can be said of but few, she was never known to speak evil of any person. In the death of Mrs. Mooney the community has been deprived of one of its best citizens.

       The funeral took place Friday afternoon and was largely attended. Dr. R.C. Alfred Walls of Caldwell, conducted the services; interment in the family lot in Woodsfield.

       The pall bearers were George, Willie, Davenport and Herbert Mooney and Edmond and Donald Martin, grand-children of the deceased. May she rest in peace and may the comforting influences of Him who doeth all things well abide with all the grief stricken relatives.

 

Mooney, Mrs. Mooney  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Colonel Mooney, which occurred this forenoon at 11:30.

 

Mooney, Mrs. S. L. Mooney  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 31, 1907

       The hearts of our townspeople beat in sympathy with the bereaved relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Mooney when the news of her death last Wednesday became known.

       She had been in delicate health for some time but her death was rather unexpected at the time and came as a shock to her large number of friends and relatives.

       Funeral services were held at the residence on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Her pastor, Dr. Wuestenburg, assisted by Rev. Alfred Walls, of Caldwell, had charge of the services, which were very impressive and marked by a simple simplicity. Many beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem of sorrowing and sympathetic friends.

       Services at the cemetery were alike brief, consisting of a short prayer by each pastor.

       “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die” is appropriately descriptive of the character of Mrs. Mooney, as attested by those who enjoyed her personal acquaintance. Always solicitous for the welfare of those about her, she won their affection, as can only be done by those who possess a noble and self sacrificing disposition. She will be greatly missed by her immediate relatives and a large circle of friends to whom her life was a constant inspiration.

 

Mooney, Mrs. S.L. Mooney

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       Mrs. S.L. Mooney who has been ill for several months died about 12 o’clock Wednesday. During her illness her sufferings have been severe. A husband and several children are left. We will give a more extended notice in our next issue. [Martha died October 23, 1907]

 

Morgan, Mary Berry Morgan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1907

       After many weary weeks of patient suffering occurred the death of Mary Berry Morgan on November 5th , 1907, at the Woodsfield hospital. For several years Sister Morgan has fought in vain against that dreadful disease, consumption. Her life, while in many respects, had its disappointments, nevertheless was filled with the abiding consciousness of God’s presence; her trust in her Heavenly father was the crowning characteristics of her life, and while she loved life, and had much to live for, as every devoted mother has, still she was perfectly resigned to the will of Him “Who doeth all things well.” Sister Morgan was 49 years of age, and for many years a consistent and devoted Christian. She leaves to mourn her death three children, two sons and one daughter, an aged mother, four sisters and two brothers, also a large circle of friends in Beallsville and elsewhere. Funeral services were held in the Beallsville M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harry S. Scott.

Card of Thanks-We hereby desire to express our thanks to all our friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of death of our loved one, Mrs. Mary Morgan.  MRS. MOBLEY AND FAMILY

 

Morgan, Mary Morgan

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Mrs. Mary Morgan of Beallsville died at the Woodsfield hospital Wednesday of last week. Her remains were taken to Beallsville for interment. Undertaker Arnold had charge of the remains.

 

Morrill, C.J. Morrill

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 24, 1907

       C.J. Morrill of this place who was employed as a brakeman on the B. & O. railroad came to his death Thursday at noon [October 17, 1907] as a result of injuries sustained in the B.&O. yards at Benwood Junction Thursday morning. He was engaged in uncoupling an engine from a train of cars, when a yard engine hit the cars on the other end. He was knocked down and both legs horribly mangled, several cars passing over him. He managed to crawl to a place of safety and was found by members of the yard crew about an hour after the accident had occurred and was immediately taken to Glendale hospital where he died at the time above mentioned.

       He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morrill of Market street and was about 22 years of age and bore a good reputation.

       The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o’clock from the Evangelical church, Rev. Hempleman officiating assisted by Rev. Stewart and was in charge of Clarington Council No. 107 O.U.A.M., of which deceased was a prominent member.

       The funeral was largely attended, a number of out of town relatives being present. The floral offerings were varied and many. Interment at Clarington cemetery.

 

Morrill, Christian Kenneth Morrill nee Karnzig  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       Christian Kenneth Morrill, son of John Morrill and wife Christina, nee Karnzig, was born Dec. 25, 1885, at Clarington, O.

       Christian Morrill was a well known and highly esteemed young man in and near the vicinity of his home town, having found employment there until a few months ago.

       Three months ago he went to Benwood, W. Va., where he had been brakeing on the B. & O. railroad until his late death Thursday morning, Oct. 10th about 5 o’clock. While engaged in his work, he met with a terrible accident, several cars running over both legs, crushing them severely. He was taken to the Glendale hospital and placed in the physicians hands. Although the accident was alarming, yet death came as an unexpected messenger to them and to the mother and sister, who had hastened to his bedside; only seven hours from the time the accident occurred he passed away.

       His age was 21 years, 9 months and 15 days. He was a good, obedient and promising son, a loving brother and a kind friend.

       Besides his sorely stricken and deeply bereaved father and mother, he leaves two sisters, one brother and a host of friends who mourn his loss.

       The funeral services were held at two o’clock in the Evangelical church at Clarington, conducted by Rev. J. Stewart, of the M. E. Church. The choirs of both churches united and rendered appropriate music.

       His body was laid to rest in the Clarington cemetery. His early death comes veiled in mystery, yet as we know it comes at the hand of the Lord, and may He, who inflicteth wounds also heal these and be the comfort and hope of all in times of trouble.

 

Morrill, Christian Morrill  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       The funeral of Christian Morrill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Morrill of this place, who was killed by a train while at work in the B. & O. yards at Benwood, was held Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical church.

       Rev. Hempelman, of the Evangelical church, and Rev. Stewart, of the M. E. church, conducted the services together.

 

Morris, Chester Allen Morris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, August 15, 1907

       On Saturday, August 3rd occurred the death of Chester Allen, the eleven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Morris of near Beallsville.

       Sad indeed, and deeply felt is the loss of this little treasure taken so suddenly from the family circle.

       Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Harry S. Scott; interment in the Beallsville cemetery.

 

Morris, Elmer F. Morris  2nd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

       Elmer F. Morris, son of Robert and Emma Morris was born September 14, 1904 and died December 4, 1907, aged 3 years, two months and twenty-two days. He was a bright and intelligent little boy; the pride of the home and beloved by all. He was playing in the kitchen by the side of his mother and fell backward into a pan of boiling soap which was the cause of his death. He lived about twenty-four hours. Everything was done that could be done to save him but God called him home.

       Interment in Bracken church cemetery.

       The little one leaves father and mother and one brother to mourn his loss.

 

Morris, Elmer Morris  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       L. J. Bauer, of the firm of Bauer & Willison, attended the funeral of Elmer Morris, the little 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris, near Lewisville, Thursday.

       The little one was scalded to death by falling into a kettle of boiling soap.

 

Morris, Elmer Morris  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       BRACKEN RIDGE—Elmer, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris, of near Lewisville, was fatally burned Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, by falling into a kettle of hot soap.

       Mrs. Morris was cooking soap on the stove and thinking it would boil over, lifted it to the floor, and in some manner the little boy fell into it, receiving burns which resulted in death on the following day at 1 p.m.

       The funeral services were held Thursday at the M. E. church here by Rev. H. L. Peoples of Summerfield, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at this place.

       The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Morris, Elmer Morris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       Elmer Morris, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris of near Lewisville, fell into a kettle of boiling soap Tuesday of last week and was so badly scalded that he died in a few hours. [Elmer died December 4, 1907]

 

Morrison, William Morrison

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       HILLSBORO, O., Aug. 13—Buzzards hovering over the home of William Morrison, a bachelor farmer of the Fall Creek district, six miles northeast of this city, attracted the attention of neighbors and an investigation resulted in the discovery of the decomposed body of Morrison, who had evidently committed suicide two or three days before, hanging by his suspenders to a hook in the wall.

Morrison was about 35 years of age. No cause is assigned for the suicide.

 

Moser, Mrs. John Moser

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

       Mrs. Moser, relict of the late John Moser, died at her home Sunday morning. She had been ill for some time but while her death was not unexpected it came in the nature of a severe shock to the members and friends of the family. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the home with interment at Case burying ground. [d. February 3, 1907]

 

Mulligan, John Mulligan

Bergman, John Bergman

Davis, Perry Davis

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

       CINCINNATI, O., July 9—A heat wave that promises to continue has prevailed for the last three days, and three deaths, have resulted.

       The dead: John Bergman, 40,; Perry Davis, 40 and John Mulligan, 35.

Abe Davis, 40, colored is now at the city hospital in precarious condition from heat stroke.

 

Murphy, Francis Murphy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

       Francis Murphy, the great temperance lecturer, died at Los Angeles, Cal., June 30.

       In his death the world loses one of its greatest benefactors. He was in the work nearly 40 years, and is said to have caused 12,000,000 persons to sign the pledge.

       He was 71 years old, having been born in Ireland in April, 1836. He was a soldier in the late Civil War. He lectured in Pittsburg in 1876, where he persuaded 45,000 persons to sign the pledge. He traveled abroad and appeared before the crowned heads of Europe, and was publicly commended by Queen Victoria as the man who had come to save her subjects from the curse of liquor.

 

Musgrove, Robert Musgrove

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 27, 1907

       ZANESVILLE, O., June 25—Rendered suddenly insane and imagining he was pursued by a mob, Charles Adams shot and killed Robert Musgrove, his most intimate friend.

       Adams surrendered to the police, saying he had shot somebody while he was being besieged in a room which he had taken shelter.

 

Myers, Mrs. Andrew Myers

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 10, 1907

       SANDY POINT—Mrs. Andrew Myers, wife of the late Andrew Myers of Masterson died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Adeline Outhman at Wheeling, January 2.

       The remains were brought here for burial. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church at Masterton, of which the deceased had been a member for many years, by Rev. F. A. Wharton.

       Interment at Liberty cemetery.

       The deceased leaves two sons, four daughters, several grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn their loss.

 

Myers, Nancy Myers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 3, 1907

       Mrs. Nancy Myers, wife of Andrew Myers of Lebanon, Ohio died Wednesday morning at 4:15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adaline Outhman at Wheeling, W.Va.  [d. January 2, 1907]

 

Nash, Mrs. Ira L. Nash

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       AKRON, O., Dec. 3—Mrs. Nash, wife of Justice of the Peace Ira L. Nash, of this city, committed suicide by taking arsenic. After swallowing a quantity of the poison she begged that she be saved and physicians who were summoned did everything to counteract the effect, but she lived only an hour. Her family could give no cause for the act except that she had been despondent.

       She leaves two small children.

 

Nauer, Philip Nauer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 11, 1907

       Philip Nauer of Burkhart died Friday and was buried at the Catholic Church Monday, Father Schmidt officiating. Mr. Nauer was about forty years old and unmarried. [ d. July 8, 1907]

 

Nelson, Floyd Nelson

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       WELLSTON, O., Nov. 12—Floyd Nelson, 20, a miner, having drawn his pay, started for his home at Hawks. He laid down on the track and a traction car killed him.

       Nelson’s companion, Charles Thacker, who was asleep not 20 feet from the scene of the tragedy, did not know of the accident until aroused by the police.

 

Neuhart, F. C. Neuhart  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 16, 1907

       Mr. F. C. Neuhart of near Lewisville died at his home Tuesday morning after a brief illness.

       He did a good day’s work Friday and apparently was in good health. His death was caused by acute Bright’s disease.

       Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at Middle church and were conducted by Rev. Meusch. The death of Mr. Neuhart deprives Monroe county of one of her most energetic and enterprising citizens.

       He leaves a wife and eight children besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

 

Neuhart, F.C. Neuhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 16, 1907

       F.C. Neuhart, a prominent citizen of Summit township, died suddenly Monday evening. He had been engaged in assessing his township and had almost completed his work when he was taken ill. [d. May 13,1907]

 

Neuhart, Fredrick C. Neuhart

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907

       Fredrick C. Neuhart was born May 23, 1858, in Summit Township, Monroe County, Ohio. On June 15, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary C. Weber. Eight children came to bless this union, seven of whom are living. Twenty years he was permitted to live with his wife, when she was called to the home above on April 1, 1900.

       In Miss Amelia E. Matz, Mr. Neuhart found a loving mother to his orphaned children and a companion to share his joys and troubles. They were joined in wedlock on June 18, 1903. One child was born to them.

       On May 14, 1907, Mr. Neuhart’s friends were shocked to hear that he had passed away. The news of his death came to all as a surprise as none knew his ailing was fatal. Although ailing for a long time Mr. Neuhart would not give up, but went about his business in his usual manner until death called a sudden halt.

       His death is not only a loss to his family but also to his large circle of friends and to the entire community. He was an energetic business man, well liked by all who knew him, and loved by his intimate friends. He was laid to rest in the family burying ground at Middle church on May 16 amid the sympathizing attendance of his large circle of friends; Rev. F.A. Meusch conducting the services.

 

Nevins, Ethel Nevins

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1907

       CAMDEN, N. J., Oct. 8—Joseph Wood, 16, who was arrested on suspicion in connection with the murder of nine-year-old Ethel Nevins, whose body was found in a thicket not far from her home in East Camden on Saturday, made a confession, according to an official statement issued by Prosecutor Scoville, in which he admits having murdered the child.

 

Nippy, Geo. Nippy

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1907

       BRIDGEPORT, O., Oct. 8—Geo. Nippy, 35, of Barnesville, a carpenter, employed by the Wheeling Traction Company, committed suicide here by taking a carbolic acid cocktail.

       He was to come up in court, and he feared conviction on a serious charge.

 

Noble, C.S. Noble

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       W.C. Mooney received a telephone message Tuesday from Wheeling announcing the death Monday night from heart failure of C.S. Noble. Mr. Noble is well known in Woodsfield and has many friends here.[d.February 18, 1907]

 

Norris, John Norris  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       John Norris, one of our most highly-respected citizens, died at his home January 22, being 82 years old. He was one of Monroe county’s pioneer settlers and one of our best men, having lived a righteous life from youth.

       He was a member of the Baptist church for 46 years, and was deacon for many years. Being one amongst others he was one of the founders of the Neuhart church.

       His remains were laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery, Friday.

       The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Cunningham, of Harriettsville, assisted by Rev. Oliver, of Woodsfield. May he rest in peace.

 

Norris, John Norris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

       The grim reaper visited the home of the Norris family on Tuesday, January 22, and took from our midst one of Monroe county’s most widely known and highly respected citizens as well as a loving husband and a kind father in the person of John Norris.

 Mr. Norris was born July 27, 1825, and was the oldest living son of Robert and Anna Norris, his parents locating in Ohio in 1823, moving to Monroe county in 1828. He was one of a family of nine, four of whom are now living, two boys and two girls, George G. Norris of Woodsfield, Robert Norris of the state of Louisiana, Mary Norris residing on the old Norris homestead, Mrs. Anna Detwiler of Kansas.

Mr. Norris was married on March 16, 1851, to Catherine Miller, the daughter of Robert and Mary Miller, one of the earliest settlers in Monroe county. The result of this union was eight children, two boys and six girls, five of whom are living—Mrs. Jacob Kindleberger, Robert Norris, Mrs. Miles Henthorn, Isaac Norris and Mrs. H.R. Fish, all living in the immediate vicinity of Woodsfield with the exception of Robert who resides in Colorado. There were twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-one living and three great grandchildren.

       Mr. Norris lived all of his 83 years on the farm 2 ½ miles southeast of Woodsfield known as Norris ridge, and while but a boy assisted in blazing the main street in Woodsfield.

       He was one of the organizers of the Neuhart Baptist church, and deacon of the same until his death. A true and conscientious Christian, his motto through life being “Do unto others as you would they should do unto you;” beloved, respected, and honored by all who knew him. The neighbors for miles around were in the habit of going to Uncle John, as he was commonly known, for advice and counsel, knowing that the same would be based upon equity to all mankind. “Come ye blessed my Father and inherit the kingdom of Heaven prepared for you from the foundation of the earth.”

       Rev. J.L. Cunningham of Harrietsville, Noble county, formerly pastor of the Neuhart church for eight years, officiated, assisted by Rev. Oliver of the Woodsfield Presbyterian church. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the Neuhart church.         H. R. F.

 

Norris, John Norris, Sr. 3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

John Norris, Sr., of near Woodsfield, died Tuesday afternoon from heart trouble and a complication of diseases.

 

Norris, Josiah Norris  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       Another old soldier, Josiah Norris, passed to the camp beyond last Friday evening, Nov. 29, 1907. Mr. Norris served his country for three years in Co. D, 116th Ohio Regiment. He was a member in good standing, of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post, No. 609, G. A. R., Woodsfield, Ohio.

       He was also a consistent member of the Christian Church at Goudy’s where he was laid to rest Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. L. Oliver, of Woodsfield, preached the funeral sermon, after which the G. A. R., of which he was a member, performed the last sad rites befitting the burial of a dead comrade.

       Mr. Norris was seventy-five years of age on May 12, 1907.

       There are left a widow, two sons and two daughters to mourn his sad departure.

              Silently now, in the halls of the dead,

              Lies the hero of many a battlefield, red,

              With the life-blood of soldiers who answer the call,

              Of their country, determined to conquer or fall.

 

Norris, Josiah Norris

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 5, 1907

       Josiah Norris, aged 75 years died November 29, 1907 at his home in Altitude. Mr. Norris was a member of Company D, 116th Regiment and was buried Sunday by Gen. W.P. Richardson, G.A.R. Post No. 609, and Rev. W.L. Oliver.

       Interment at the Goudy church cemetery.

       A wife and four children are left.

 

O’Leary, William O’Leary

Shaughnessy, Gertrude Shaughnessy

Frissell, George F. Frissell

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 12, 1907

       BALTIMORE, MD., Sept. 10—The finding of the body of Gertrude Shaughnessy, formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., in the waters of Spring Garden, was followed by the recovery of the bodies of three remaining members of a boating party, which had not been heard from since Friday night.

       They were George F. Frissell and William O’Leary of this city and an unknown woman.

       The four persons, ages ranging from 19 to 33 years, embarked in a rowboat at a shore resort Friday evening. Nothing was heard of them until the body of the Shaughnessy girl and the water-logged boat were picked up. It is believed the drowning was accidental.

 

O’Neill, T. H. O’Neill

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       NEW YORK, Dec. 10—T. H. O’Neill, a well known theatrical man, died here of cerebral hemorrhage.

       He had been connected with a number of prominent theatrical companies and during the present season acted as manager for Lew Fields.

 

Okey, Edna Okey  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

       Miss Edna Okey, daughter of Mrs. Asher Okey, died at her home about noon Tuesday.

       She had been sick about a week with a complication of nervous diseases.

 

Okey, Edna Okey  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       Miss Edna Okey, mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was born December 27, 1886, and died Jan. 22, 1907, being about 20 years of age at the time of her death. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asher Okey, and spent her whole life in this city except one term of school at Oberlin College, which she attended last summer, preparing herself for the work of a kindergarten teacher.

       Tenderness of heart, pleasant disposition and kindly interest in those about her, together with her well trained mind are characteristics that would have made her work a marked success had she not been called “to labor in other fields” by the untimely hand of death, who is seldom a welcome guest, and who seems doubly cruel in taking from the world one who is just at the entrance of a useful career. Miss Okey’s pleasant disposition won for her a host of friends among whom she will be greatly missed, but we are reminded that our loss is her gain, and that we should not murmur but submit to Him to whom we say, “Thy will be done.”

       Funeral services were conducted Thursday at two o’clock by Rev. R. C. Wuestenberg. Interment in the family lot by the side of her father who died a few years ago. Thus of the happy home of four are left mother and son to mourn the untimely loss of father and daughter.

 

Okey, Edna Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 1907

       Miss Edna Okey, aged twenty years, daughter of Mr. Asher Okey died Tuesday from typhoid fever and nervous prostration. Miss Okey had been sick but a few days and sank very rapidly.

She was a young lady of a bright mind and had many friends. She had been a member of the Methodist church for several years. She leaves her mother and one brother.

The funeral will take place today, and will be conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg. Interment in the family lot by the side of her father.

 

     Okey, Gardner Okey  2nd obit

     The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 14, 1907

         Gardner Okey, an aged and highly respected citizen, of Stafford, died at his

      home at that place and was buried last Saturday.

              Funeral services were in charge of the Masonic Order of that place, of which    

      lodge Mr. Okey had been a member for over 50 years.

 

Okey, Gardner Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       Gardner Okey, one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens whose illness we have so often noted, passed away Thursday morning, February 7 at about half past three o’clock. Mr. Okey was almost seventy-nine years of age and had been in failing health for several years, during the last year being confined to his bed much of the time.

       He was a veteran of the civil war, also a charter member of the F.& A.M. Lodge at this place.

       He was of genial disposition, loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn, a wife, two sons and two daughters. One daughter—Mrs. Alcena Holland—having died several years ago.

       The funeral took place Saturday forenoon in the M.E. church of which deceased had been a member for our fifty years. Six grandsons acted as pall bearers. The funeral discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev. E.M. Hughgart after which the G.A.R. Post and F.& A.M Lodge took charge of the services.

       Among the appropriate songs used was, “Dropping from the Ranks,” a favorite of the deceased. Interment was made in the Stafford cemetery. By request of the family we extend thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of their husband and father.

 

Okey, Woodman Okey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       He was my best friend and comrade born in the State of Missouri, November 14, 1845. He was the son of George Okey who with his family moved and settled in Seneca township in 1847. His mother died in 1851, and in 1852 his father went to California in search of gold and by the loss of mother and father the children were thrown on their own resources. In the family were three sons and one daughter. At this time the subject of this sketch was only seven years old and made his home with his uncle Edward Okey of Franklin township, Monroe county, Ohio. On Oct. 1, 1863, he enlisted in Company F, 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged June 7, 1865, at Norfolk, Virginia. His brother Manuel Okey was a member of same company and was wounded at the battle of Piedmont, Virginia, June 5, 1864, and perished by the explosion of the Steamer Sultana on the Mississippi river near Memphis, Tennessee. It is said as a comrade swam by him asked him if he needed help, he replied saying, “Save yourself as I am scalded and can’t live.” Comrade Woodman Okey was a member of John Archibald Post No. 362, G.A.R. Stafford, Ohio; also a member of the Masonic Order at Stafford. His last and fatal sickness commenced September 15, 1907, and his death resulted November 9, 1907, at his brother-in-law’s John Brister at Brister Station. He had made his home with John Brister for several years. Everything was done for him that could be done by kind neighbors and his only sister, Mrs. Brister and her kind family. He was laid to rest in the Bracken cemetery November 10, followed by a long concourse of relatives and neighbors. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Peoples of Summerfield. The funeral sermon was very sympathetic. After the funeral sermon the members of the G.A.R. and members of the Masonic Order placed all that remained of Comrade and Brother Okey in the cold and silent grave. Only one lone comrade of Co. F

was present and that was Henry Dillon who carried the flag at the heart of the procession. Of Comrade Okey we can say that he was a kind neighbor, always ready to help in time of need; as to his enemies, he had none. 

                                                                                                   A COMRADE

 

Ottney, Otis Ottney

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 19, 1907

       TOLEDO, O., Sept. 17—Otis Ottney, of Gibsonburg, 21, was instantly killed while riding on a Lake Shore electric car.

       Ottney put his head out of a window in the smoking compartment to speak to an acquaintance in a seat on the other side of the partition. Just then the Lake Shore car was passing a Maumee Valley car and Ottney’s head was caught between the cars.

 

Outhwaite, Joseph H. Outhwaite

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       Ex-Congressman, Joseph H. Outhwaite died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on the morning of Dec. 9, 1907.

       He was Dean of the Ohio State University Law School at the time of his death.

 

Owens, Mrs. Fred Owens

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       MT. STERLING, O.,-June 18—Frightened at the prospect of a runaway, Mrs. Fred Owens of this city leaped from a carriage in which she was riding with her husband and family and fell directly in the path of an automobile driven by Fred Niesy of Salina, and sustained injuries from which she died before medical attendance could be summoned.

 

Pair, William Pair

Thatcher, William J. Thatcher

Golthwaite, Faulkner Goldthwaite

Burke, W. J. Burke

Hamilton, G. G. Hamilton

Thomas, W. H. Thomas

Miller, George E. Miller

Goodrich, Caspar Goodrich

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 18, 1907

                             SPARK FROM STACK

              Set Off a Case o Powder on Battleship Georgia

                      Eight Men Dead, Dozens Injured

Disaster Happened While The Men Of Battleship Were At Target Practice In Massachusett Bay

List Of Injured Includes Two Ohians

Story Of Catastrophe

.

       BOSTON, July 16—By the explosion of a case of powder in the hands of a gunner in the after superimposed turret of the battleship Georgia, in Massachusetts Bay, eight men were killed and 12 injured. Not one of the persons in the turret escaped injury.

       Lieutenant Goodrich and Seaman Mallick jumped overboard right after the explosion, with the apparent motive of easing the terrible suffering from their burns. Both of the desperate men were quickly rescued by uninjured comrades.

       The accident happened while the battleship was several miles off Provincetown, and the men were engaged in target practice, together with other vessels of the battleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet. The powder had just been taken from the ammunition hoist to load an eight inch gun. It was seen to be burning, and in an instant it exploded in the face of the loader of the gun. No damage was done to the vessel, as the powder was not confined, and the Georgia sailed back for the target grounds of Provincetown.

       How the powder became ignited is not yet known, but the theory held at the navy yard is that it was set off by a spark from the smokestack of the warship. Immediately after the accident the Georgia headed for the Charleston navy yard. There the dead and injured were taken ashore, the wounded being conveyed to the naval hospital at Chelsea.

       The Georgia is one of the battleships of the second division of the second Atlantic fleet, which has been at target practice off Provincetown for the last three weeks. The Georgia is one of the newest battleships of the navy, having been in commission only about 10 months. She is commanded by Henry McRea.

       THE DEAD: William J. Thatcher, chief turret captain, Wilmington, Del.; Faulkner Goldthwaite, midshipman, Kentucky; W. J. Burke, ordinary seaman, Quincy, Mass.; G. G. Hamilton, ordinary seaman, South Farmington, Mass.; W. H. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Newport, R. I.; George E. Miller, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Lieutenant Goodrich, New York,; William Pair, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.

       INJURED: Midshipman J. T. Cruse, Nebraska; Frank Schlapp, boatswain’s mate, North Adams, Mass.; Charles Hassell, gunner’s mate, New York; Orley Tagland, chief yeoman, Richford, Minnesota; Samuel L. Rosenberger, ordinary seaman, Philadelphia; J. G. Thomas, ordinary seaman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Edward J. Walsh, ordinary seaman, Lynn, Mass.; John O. Malley, ordinary seaman, Cleveland, O.; John A. Bush, ordinary seaman, New York; L. O. Meese, ordinary seaman, Berea, O.; H. L. Gilbert, ordinary seaman, Southwick, Mass.; John A. Foni, ordinary seaman, Trenton, N. J.; Charles L. Rich, ordinary seaman, Frankfort, Ind.

       Lieutenant Caspar Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Goodrich, commandant of the New York navy yard, and midshipmen Faulkner Goldthwaite and John T. Cruse were operating the eight-inch guns. The guns in the forward turrets had finished eight rounds of practice and the guns of the after turret had fired one round. Two cases, as the big 100 pound bags of powder are called, had just been sent up through the ammunition hoist and were in the arms of the loader, whose name was withheld by the ships officers. The loader stood at the breech of one of the eight-inch guns, all ready to insert the charge. At this instant the turret was seen to be smoky, and two men who stood near the loader saw a black spot on the bag indicating that the charge had ignited and was smoldering. The loader discovered the spot at the same instant and threw himself forward on his face, at the same time shouting a warning to his turret mates. The other men who had seen the spot were Eich and Hansell, and they also threw themselves on the floor of the turret. Before the other men could understand what caused the loaders cry of warning, there was a blinding flash as the burning powder exploded. Flames, smoke and nauseous gases filled the little superstructure, in which more than a score of men were confined. As the powder was not confined there was no report, nor did the vessel suffer any injury, but every nook and cranny of the turret was filled with flame.

       When the Georgia arrived at the navy yard, the injured were removed to the naval hospital near by. Both the living and the dead were found to be terribly burned. Three of the men were burned beyond recognition. Eyes were burned out and faces, bodies, arms and legs blackened. Soon after the men had been placed in their cots in the ward it was seen that Lieutenant Goodrich, Pair, Walsh and Thomas had but a short time to live. The row of cots in the wards with their suffering, bandaged burdens bore silent testimony to the bravery of the men, who in almost every case, though conscious, uttered not a sound.

       Several incidents were told of the coolness and heroism of some of the men just after the explosion. Chaplain Charlton was the first officer to reach the turret. The first man he found was Midshipman Cruse, who was terribly injured. He would not allow the chaplain to do anything for him, but said: “Let me alone; I am all right. Look after those other fellows.” In one or two other cases also he met with the same spirit of self-sacrifice.

 

Paith, Daniel Paith  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       Daniel Paith, an old and respected resident of Lewisville, died Friday of paralysis and was buried in the Buchanan cemetery on Sabbath.

       Rev. Muller, of the Evangelical church conducted the services.

 

Paith, Daniel Paith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 31, 1907

       The subject of this sketch was born in Monroe county, Ohio, February 1st 1829, and died January 25, 1907, aged 77 years, 11 months and 24 days.

       He had five brothers and three sisters of whom four brothers and one sister survive. Emanuel of Lewisville and Isaac Paith at Ozark, this county; David Paith, Pecan, Illinois; Joseph Paith, at Spencer Station, Guernsey county, Ohio; and Catherine Shenkat, Quincy, Illinois.

       He was married February 24, 1848 to Margaret Pickens, to which union was born five sons and four daughters of which one son survives, William Paith of near Woodsfield. He was again married February 29, 1873, to Margaret Smith to which marriage one son was born, Thomas Isaac Paith, who has gone on before.

       Mr. Paith was a kind, indulgent father, a good husband and a kind, peaceful neighbor. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church at Buchanan Chapel for about 40 years. He was a good man of whom no one had anything to say but good, beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, four brothers, one sister and one son together with a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his departure. He was laid to rest in the Buchanan cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. Muller, Sunday, January 27, at 2 p.m.                                             C.A. Gibson

       Card of Thanks- We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their help and sympathy during the last sickness and death of Mr. Paith; and also Mr. J.W. Feiock, Mrs. Edward Keylor and Miss Tillie Myers for their floral offerings      His Relatives

 

Parks, Kate Parks

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       The people of this community were made very sad Thursday evening, January 31, 1907 by the death of Mrs. Kate Parks at her home on Creighton ridge. She was born June 23, 1855, and died January 31, 1907 being fifty-one years, seven months and eight days old.

       On May 29, 1896 she married to Charles W. Parks. She leaves to mourn a husband, aged father, two sisters, two brothers and a number of relatives and friends.

       She was a loving wife, a kind and obliging neighbor. Her presence has passed from among us to a brighter world beyond but our loss is her eternal gain. We cannot see her but the memory of her will long be kept green in our hearts of those she leaves behind.

       Funeral services were held at Masterton Saturday February 2, conducted by Rev. Wharton of that place, and the German Luthern preacher of Paw Paw. After services she was laid to rest in the Masterton cemetery to await the resurrection morn. The husband has the sympathy of the entire community in his loneliness.        A FRIEND

 

Partlow, John Partlow

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 9, 1907

       HAMILTON, O., May 7—John Partlow, 57, widely known as “Fisherman Jack,” was murdered at his fishing shack at the reservoir and the Miami and Erie Canal, about two miles north of this city. The weapon used was a breech-loading shotgun.

       Partlow’s right hand was almost blown off and a large wound in the left side of the throat and chest caused death instantly.

       The killing is supposed to have been the result of a quarrel. The murderer is supposed to be a man seen in the vicinity shortly before the shooting occurred. The police are looking for Charles Doll, 45, a plasterer, employed in this city.

 

Patton, Jane Patton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 7, 1907

       Mrs. Jane Patton of Eldorado, Kansas died February 24. Mrs. Patton formerly resided in Woodsfield. She was related to the Rouse family.

 

Pearsall, Jesse Pearsall  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 26, 1907

       Jesse Pearsall died at his home below town Saturday morning, Sept. 17, of cancer of the stomach, from which he had been suffering for some time.

 

Pearsol, Jesse Pearsol

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 19, 1907

       Jesse Pearsol died at the family residence about one mile south of town at an early hour Saturday morning. He had been ill some time with cancer of the rectum and for several days before his death suffered greatly.

       Mr. Pearsol was about 70 years of age and resided in this community the greater part of his life.

       The funeral was held Sunday with interment at Clarington cemetery.

       [Jesse died September 14, 1907]

 

Peter, Ferdinand Peter

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 4, 1907

       CLEVELAND, O., July 2—A longing for the sweetheart of his childhood days, who had just wedded another, is believed to have prompted the suicide of Ferdinand Peter, who leaped from the railing of the Third Avenue bridge before the bystanders could prevent him.

       Peter was born in Germany.

 

Petersen, Peter Petersen

Frantz, Lawrence Frantz

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 10, 1907

       PORT CLINTON, O., Oct. 8—Lawrence Frantz and Peter Petersen, 23 and 25, were fatally injured by the engine of a Lake Shore flyer.

       The young men were riding on a three-wheeler speeder when they were run down.

 

Philips, Rachel Philips

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       JERUSALEM, O.—The angel of death has once more visited the community and taken away the aged grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Philips.

       Born January 10, 1818. Departed this life February 22, 1907.

       She was 86 years, 1 month and 12 days old.

       The services were conducted by Rev. Scott. Interment was made in the Beallsville cemetery.

 

Phillips, Alfred R. Phillips

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 1907

       Alfred R. Phillips, aged 68 years, formerly of Woodsfield and mail agent on the B.L.& C. railroad, died at his home in Newark, Ohio, Monday of last week. Mr. Phillips served during the ____Rebellion in Company__, 36th O.V.

       A wife and seven children survive.

[d. January 7, 1907]

 

Phillips, J. J. Phillips  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       A dispatch from Cleveland was received here Tuesday to the effect that J. J. Phillips, of the Phillips Coal Co., of Cleveland, was shot and instantly killed in his home by a burglar Monday night.

Mr. Phillips is well known in the eastern part of the county on account of his interest in coal developments.

 

Phillips, J.J. Phillips

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       J.J. Phillips, the well known coal man of Cleveland, is said to have suicided Monday morning by shooting himself in the head. Death followed in about two hours after the rash act. It will be remembered that Mr. Phillips purchased a large tract of coal property in Sunsbury, Switzerland and Salem townships, this county, which deal was entirely closed up and paid for before his death, putting about one quarter of a million dollars in circulation in Monroe County    [date of death-September 2, 1907]

 

Phillips, John J. Phillips  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 5, 1907

       CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 3—John J. Phillips, a prominent coal operator, was shot by a burglar at his home on Mount Vernon street and died a few hours later.

       Phillips, upon hearing someone moving about the house, arose and turned on the lights. At the same moment a revolver shot rang out and Phillips fell to the floor mortally wounded.

       The burglar escaped.

       Phillips was vice president of the Eastern Ohio Coal Company and was widely known in the soft coal trade.

 

Phillips, Mrs. J. Phillips

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       Mrs. J. Phillips, of near Jerusalem, died last Friday at the advanced age of 89 years.

       Interment at Beallsville, services conducted by Rev. Scott.

 

Phillips, Ruth Jane Phillips

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 25, 1907

       Ruth Jane Phillips fell asleep in Jesus, April 5, 1907, after an illness of three months duration with diseases consequent to old age, having lived to the age of 86 years, two months and twenty-six days.

       The subject of this sketch was born in Frederick county, Virginia, January 9, 1821, and moved with her parents to the state of Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, when she spent the remaining years of her life.

       She was so gentle, kind and loving that she will always be remembered, but her place is vacant forever and today she sleeps beneath the sod, her labors are over. Our hearts grow sad when we know how we will miss her, but our loss is transient and she gains immortal bliss; the home will be lonely now, and often we will wait for her coming, and be sad when we look at the vacant chair. But take comfort; only think that Ruth has gone to be with Jesus, which is far better.

       She leaves to mourn one sister and one brother, besides a host of relatives and friends, who tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral services were conducted at her home Sabbath morning, April 7, by Rev. Steele of the Homewood M.E. church. After paying the last respects to one so dearly loved, her body was laid to rest in dreamless slumber in the beautiful cemetery at Beallsville, where she sleeps until God shall call her from that rest to home, sweet home.      HER FRIEND

 

Platt, Wilbur Platt

Potter, W. W. Potter

Potter, Eliza Potter

Potter, Harris Potter

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       W. W. Potter, his daughter, Eliza, Wilbur Platt, his step-son, and Harris Potter, his nephew, were drowned near Pond Creek, Okla., while fishing with a seine.

 

Pocahontas

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907

       During the making of excavations in a church-yard at Gravesend, Eng., there was dug up a skeleton which osteologists declare to be that of an Indian woman.

       The find has created much interest, and it is suggested that the skeleton possibly is that of Pocahontos.

       Pocahontos died at Gravesend in 1617.

       In 1613 she was married to John Rolfe, one of the settlers of Jamestown.

       In 1616 Rolfe and his wife, in company with a number of Indians sailed for England.

              Springfield Republican

 

Pollomisky, Simon Pollomisky

Gyrus, John Gyrus

Matula, Francis Matula

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 12, 1907

       ALLENTOWN, PA., Dec. 10—One of a battery of nine boilers in the drawing department of the local plant of the American Steel and Wire Company blew up, instantly killing two men and injuring two others, one of whom died three hours later.

       The dead: John Gyrus, 27, married; Simon Pollomisky, 21, single; Francis Matula, 30, single.

 

Pope, Ella Leona Pope

Source:  a Shelby County, Indiana, newspaper, perhaps "The Democrat" - 27 Oct* 1907

Among the stately lilies,

    In the cool of morning-tide;

The Master of the garden

    This lovely flower espied.

He stooped and bending o'er it

    He plucked it from the stem

And placed it on his bosom

    To adorn his diadem.

Among the stately lilies

    Is the perfume of Christ's breath,

And the sweetest one is missing,

    Until there shall be no death,

But in God's upper garden,

    Blooming in heaven's air,

This flower is now unfolding

    Safe in the Master's care.

        Ella Leona Pope was born July 3,* 1907, and died Monday, October 28,* 1907, being at the time of her death 21 years, 3 months and 26 days old.

        She was the oldest daughter of Marion and Carrie Pope, who still survive her.  She is also survived by four brothers and three sisters--Iva [sic--Ira], Stella, Alta, Ray, Jesse, Fern and Scott.

       She also leaves one that was dearer than all others to her and often said for his sake would be so glad to live.

        In October, 1902, she united with the Lewis Creek Baptist church, remaining a true, faithful member until her death.

        As a daughter, she was dutiful and kind, always ready to make any sacrifice for her parents; as a sister she was kind and patient and was so proud to think she had good brothers and sisters.

        As a christian we have no words to express her worth.  She trusted Christ implicitly.  We always found her ready and willing to do all she could for the Master's cause.  Last year when two of her Sunday School class acknowledged Christ as their Savior she exclaimed, "Oh, how happy I would be if I knew some word of mine had helped them to make this start."

        She often said she prayed the Lord might use her in bringing her own family home to Jesus, and last Sunday evening she told a friend that she believed yet her prayer would be answered.

        While Ella is gone and we will miss her so sorely, we feel we can look up and see her--

Safe in the arms of Jesus

    Safe on his gentle breast

There by his love o'er shadowed

    Sweetly her soul shall rest.

*Submitter's Note:  Her death certificate gives her birth as July 2, 1886 and her death as October 27, 1907, and this obituary had a publication date of Oct. 27, 1907 penned at the top.  Below is another obituary with funeral arrangements.

 

Pope, Ella Leona Pope

Source:  The Democrat [Shelby Co., Indiana]; 28 Oct 1907*

Miss    Ella    Pope.

        Miss Ella Leona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pope, died at their home in Liberty township this morning* at seven-thirty o'clock of lung trouble.  She was aged twenty-one years, three months and twenty-six days.  A father, mother, four brothers and three sisters survive.  The brothers and sisters are Ira, Jesse, Ray, Scott, Stella, Alta, and Fernie Pope.  All were at the bedside at the time of death.  The marriage of Miss Pope to Mr. Robert Smith, of Fenns, was set for the near future.

        The funeral services will be held at the Lewis Creek Baptist church Wednesday, October 30, at eleven o'clock in the morning.  She has been a member of this church for a number of years.  The Rev. W. T. Markland will officiate.  Interment will be in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery, the funeral cortege leaving the house at ten o'clock in charge of Steward & Fix.  Miss Pope was a highly popular young lady and her many friends mourn with her relatives her untimely death.

*Submitter’s Note: According to her death certificate, Ella Leona Pope died October 27th.

 

Poplar, Grace Poplar

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

       BALTIMORE, Nov. 5—Because his wife Grace refused to live with him, owing to his drinking habits, George Poplar shot and killed the woman after slashing her face with a razor, and the fired a bullet into his own head. He will probably die.

       The affair occurred on Edmondson avenue, in the western part of the city, Poplar meeting his wife as she was walking to her place of employment down town.

 

Postwater, W. R. Postwater

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 13, 1907

       MARION, O., June 11—Caught between the bumpers of an Erie train here, W. R. Postwater, 30, married, was instantly killed.

       His right lung was forced into his throat, enlarging his neck twice its normal size.

Postwater was a fireman, and attempted to make a coupling to accommodate the head brakeman.

 

Potter, Earl Potter

Owens, Bessie Owens

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 28, 1907

       TOLEDO, O., March 26—Earl Potter, 21, and Bessie Owens, were found dead in Potter’s room.

       Death was due to asphyxiation. They were dead at least 12 hours when found.

 

Potter, Eliza Potter

Potter, W. W. Potter

Platt, Wilbur Platt

Potter, Harris Potter

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       W. W. Potter, his daughter, Eliza, Wilbur Platt, his step-son, and Harris Potter, his nephew, were drowned near Pond Creek, Okla., while fishing with a seine.

 

Potter, Harris Potter

Potter, W. W. Potter

Potter, Eliza Potter

Platt, Wilbur Platt

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       W. W. Potter, his daughter, Eliza, Wilbur Platt, his step-son, and Harris Potter, his nephew, were drowned near Pond Creek, Okla., while fishing with a seine.

 

Potter, W. W. Potter

Potter, Eliza Potter

Platt, Wilbur Platt

Potter, Harris Potter

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       W. W. Potter, his daughter, Eliza, Wilbur Platt, his step-son, and Harris Potter, his nephew, were drowned near Pond Creek, Okla., while fishing with a seine.

 

Princess Clementine

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 21, 1907

       On February 16 occurred the death of Princess Clementine, of Coburg. She was 89 years old, and was the mother of Prince Ferdinand, of Bulgaria.

       She was considered the most able woman in Europe and was the ruler of Bulgaria.

 

Printz, H. Eugene Printz

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 28, 1907

       H. Eugene Printz, president of the Zanesville Times Recorder Co., died at his home in that city last Saturday.

 

Pryor, Pluma Pryor

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1907

       Mrs. Pluma Pryor, wife of Clarence Pryor of Ethel, died Monday night. A husband and an infant child is left. [date of death-Nov.4, 1907]

 

Randall, A. Randall

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Oct. 15—A. Randall, editor of the Western Horseman is dead. He was born at Marion, Ohio.

 

Rankin, Archibald Rankin

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8, 1907

       YOUNGSTOWN, O., Aug. 6—One man was instantly killed and six others seriously injured by the bursting of a 30-ton flywheel at the works of the Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing company.

       The dead: Archibald Rankin, chief engineer.

       Rankin’s body was cut in two by a flying fragment of wheel, a portion being found in the rafters.

 

Rapafipieh, Frank Rapafipieh

Boxie, John Boxie

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 22, 1907

       YOUNGSTOWN, O., Aug. 20—Two fatalities occurred at the steel mills of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company and one man was injured.

       John Boxie and Frank Rapafipieh were killed, the first by being run over by a train, of iron and the second by a fall from a high platform.

       A man fell with Rapafipieh and was badly hurt.

 

Reed, Catherine Reed  4th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907    

       On Monday night, December 9, 1907, the death angel visited our little valley and claimed for his victim the life of Mrs. Catherine Reed, aged 79 years. She had been ill for several weeks and her friends realized that she could not be with them much longer, yet when the time came for tender earth-ties to be severed we felt she could hardly be given up.

       The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. L. Peoples Wednesday afternoon. The text chosen by him was very appropriate and one that applied to the life she lived: “Strength and horror are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come,” taken from Proverbs, 25th verse on the 31st chapter. Everyone that knew Mrs. Reed loved and honored her. Her character was composed of those pure and noble qualities that make life honored, and sheds its influence upon those coming in contact with them.

       She united with the M. E. Church at this place in her youth and for sixty years remained in the service of her heavenly Master.

       Followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives, her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Swazey, by the side of her husband, John Reed, to whom she was united in marriage in youth. To that union were born ten children, four of whom have preceded her to the better land several years ago. The others were all present to take a last farewell of their mother except Mrs. Ferring Neiswonger. She had been with her mother for several weeks before her death but on account of sickness was forced to return to her home and was not able to be present at the funeral.

       She has lived a long life of usefulness, always being a sweet counselor and guide to her children in the many struggles thru life, and she will be sadly missed by all, but to those remaining in the old home, Clarisse and Russel and a grand-daughter, Lou, whom she has cared for from childhood, will her absence seem most unbearable. To them we can only say, “Look to Jesus Christ as she has done, for comfort and guidance in all sorrow.”

If we do this, we have the blessed assurance that we shall all meet again face to face, in that beautiful city where we shall never more know sickness and sorrow. Mother has been with them many years and through many trials but her weary hands are now at rest with her Savior. She cannot come to us but we can go to her if we but live in the way that we would have us.

Weep not dear friends for the departed, as they are much happier than on earth.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and may they look to God for strength to bear their sorrow.           A FRIEND

 

Reed, Grover Warfield Reed

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 17, 1907

       Grover Warfield Reed, aged 18 years, oldest child of Mrs. Dr. J.H. Williams of Summerfield, died from diphtheria October 9, 1907. Deceased was well known in Woodsfield and was a young man of unquestionable character, industrious and manly in every particular. He was the surviving twin of Gage Olney Reed who died in infancy at the Warfield homestead near Swazey. Mr. Reed’s father died several years ago and since that time he had taken upon himself many of the cares of a home and had been to for protection by his mother, and younger brothers and sisters. He was devoted to his mother, his first thoughts being for her comfort and welfare and always asked her advice in all matters.

       The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in Woodsfield. The unusually large floral tribute at the funeral was evidence of the esteem in which he was held by the citizens of Summerfield.

 

Reed, Kate Reed  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

       Miss Berta Reed, of Woodsfield, attended the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Kate Reed.    

 

Reed, Kate Reed  3rd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

       Frank and Charles Hagerman and sister, Miss Etta, of Stafford, attended the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Kate Reed, Wednesday.

 

Reed, Kate Reed

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 19, 1907

       SWAZEY—Mr. and Mrs. Flemming Hardesty and son Albert, of Elk, attended the funeral of Mrs. Hardesty’s sister, Mrs. Kate Reed.

 

Reed, Roland Wilson Reed

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 13, 1907

       The remains of Roland Wilson Reed, a four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Reed of Wheeling, which died at that place Friday morning, was brought here on the steamer Royal, Saturday and the funeral services were held Sunday at 10 o’clock a.m. from the home of the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Karl Muller, with interment in the Clarington cemetery.  [d.June 7, 1907]

 

Reinhardt, August Reinhardt

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       SANDUSKY, O.,-June 18—August Reinhardt, 62, shot himself through the head with a flobert rifle by placing his right temple near the barrel and pulling a string which he had tied to the trigger and passed around the butt of the stock.

       He died almost instantly. Reinhart was penniless and lived alone.

 

Reinwald, Alice Reinwald

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 15, 1907

       MARIETTA, O., Aug. 13—By the lodging of a bean in her windpipe, Alice, the two-year-old daughter of Fred Reinwald of near here, choked to death. The youngster had been playing on the floor in the kitchen and found the bean, which she placed in her mouth. Within 30 minutes she was dead.

 

Reischman, Mary Ann Reischman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Mrs. Mary Ann Reischman died at the home of her son Adam Reischman of near Woodsfield November 8th , having reached the advanced age of 89 years.

       Mrs. Reischman with her husband Jacob (now deceased) came from Rheinphlaz, Germany in 1854, and lived to see her children to the fourth generation.

       She was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Monday, Father Goebel officiating.

 

Reischman, Mary Reischman  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       The funeral of Mrs. Mary Reischman, wife of Jacob Reischman Sr., was held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at the Catholic church, the services being conducted by Rev. Father Goebel.

       She died last Friday afternoon from infirmities incident to old age, being at the time of her death about ninety-one years of age, and one of the oldest citizens of the county. She was born in Martinshahe, Rhein Boyern, Germany on June 19, 1816, came to this country in 1854 and first resided near Miltonsburg.

       She was the mother of eight children, six boys and two girls.

       Six children survive her, two having died in infancy.

 

Reitz, Jacob Reitz

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Jacob Reitz, aged 61 years, of Uhrichsville, went to his barn with a lighted lantern and accidently set fire to the hay. The flames spread so fast he was unable to get out of the building and was burned to death in the presence of his family.

 

Resecker, Levi Resecker  2nd obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 23, 1907

       S. P. Luthy and Mrs. Mary A Mathess attended the funeral of Levi Resecker, brother of Mrs. Mathess at Bellaire last Saurday [sic-Saturday].

 

Ressegger, Levi Ressegger

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 30, 1907

       Levi Ressegger, aged 64 years, died at his home in Bellaire, May 16, 1907. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Mr. Ressegger formerly resided in Monroe county and served during the late rebellion in Company A, 77th O.V.I. A wife and six children are left.

 

Reynolds, Horace Reynolds

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 14, 1907

       Horace, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Reynolds of Powhatan, died at noon Thursday,[Nov.7, 1907] of a disease diagnosed as hydrophobia.

 

Rice, Robert Rice

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated December 19, 1907

       Robert Rice, a Cambridge carpenter, died Tuesday from the effect of continuous hiccoughing. Thanksgiving Day Rice was seized with an attack of hiccoughs, which continued despite his every effort, until Sunday evening and he died two days later. [death date, December 17, 1907]

 

Richner, Elizabeth Richner, nee Neuhart

Mrs. Cash Richner [Elizabeth Richner, nee Neuhart]

Source:  The Monroe County [Woodsfield, Ohio] Republican; 22 Jul 1907

MRS. CASH  RICHNER

        Mrs. Cash Richer [sic] passed from this life Thursday morning, after much suffering.

        Mrs. Richner has for several years been an invalid, was paralized [sic], not having any use of her muscles or limbs.  So that after this season of suffering and torment, the pure soul left the wretched body and went to a place where there will be no more physical pain.

        The deceased was a christian woman in every sense of the word, and her patience through sickness has been a source of inspiration to her friends.  She has since childhood belonged to and been closely allied to the St. Paul Evangelical church.  She leaves besides a host of friends, to mourn her death a husband, three children, two boys and one girl, mother, four brothers and one sister.

 

Richner, Elizabeth Richner

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated July 25, 1907

       Elizabeth Richner, of Church street, departed this life in the Christian faith and patience of the Saints on the morning of July 18, 1907, after an illness of more than seven years, aged forty-four years. The deceased was born again a member of the Kingdom of Heaven through the sacrament of baptism in infancy and was subsequently confirmed in the Holy Spirit through the rite of confirmation, in the United German Evangelical Protestant church, in whose communication she lived the life of an earnest disciple.

       She was united in holy wedlock to her surviving husband on the fourteenth day of February, 1888. Two excellent young men and one little daughter mourn with him a common loss. The aged mother, Mrs. Neuhart, two sisters and seven brothers, two of whom are in the far west, were co-mourners at the obsequies, which were conducted from the family residence Saturday afternoon by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. Anton A. Muller, who spoke words of comfort and edification on “The Eternity, shine upon her more and more.”

 

Richner, Elizabeth Richner, nee Neuhart

Source:  The Monroe County [Woodsfield, Ohio] Republican; 25 Jul 1907

        Elizabeth Richner, beloved wife of Mr. Cash Richner, of Church Street, departed this life in the Christian faith and patience of the Saints, after an illness of more than seven years, on the morning of the 18th of July, 1907.  The deceased became a member of the Kingdom of God through the sacrament of Baptism in infancy, subsequently was strengthened in the Holy Spirit through the rite of Confirmation and lived the life of a sincere disciple, dying at the age of forty-four, in the communion of the United German Evangelical church.  In 1888, she was united in holy wedlock to her sorrowing husband, who with two young sons and one little daughter, mourns the passing of wife and mother.  Her aged mother, Mrs. Neuhart, two sisters and seven brothers, two of whom are in the far west, also were mourners at the largely attended obsequies, which were conducted at the family residence Saturday afternoon by the deceased's pastor, Rev. Anton A. Muller, assisted by the choir of St. Paul's church rendering appropriate selections.  Rev. Muller spoke impressively on "The Eternity of the Unseen."  May the Light of Eternity in Paradise shine upon her soul more and more!

 

Richner, Elizabeth Richner  4th obit

Source:  The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

       Mrs. Elizabeth Richner, wife of Cash Richner, died at their home on Church street last Thursday morning. Mrs. Richner had been an invalid for several years but endured her suffering with Christian fortitude.

       Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the residence and were conducted by Rev. A. A. Muller, of the Evangelical church of which Mrs. Richner had been a consistent member for a number of years.

 

Richner, Elizabeth Richner nee Neuhart  5th obit

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

       Elizabeth Richner, wife of Mr. Cash Richner, of Church St. departed this life in the Christian faith and patience of the Saints after an illness of more than seven years, aged forty-four years. The deceased was made a member of the Kingdom of God thru the Sacrament of Baptism in infancy and subsequently was confirmed in the Holy Spirit through the rite of Confirmation and lived the life of a conscientious disciple dying in the communion of the Evangelical church.

       In 1888 she was united in Holy wedlock to her sorrowing husband, who with two excellent sons and one little daughter mourn the passing of wife and mother.

       The aged mother, Mrs. Neuhart, two sisters and seven brothers, two of whom are in the far West, were also mourners at the largely attended obsequies, which were conducted by the deceased’s pastor, Rev. Anton A. Muller, assisted by the choir of St. Paul’s Evangelical church rendering appropriate selections. Rev. Muller dwelt impressively on “The Eternity of the Unseen.”

       May the Light of Eternity in the Paradise of God shine upon her soul more and more!

 

Ridgeway, Grace E. Ridgeway nee Marshall

The Sentinel, Wooster, Ohio, dated, September 19, 1907

       The people of this community were shocked Saturday morning when the news came announcing the death of Mrs. Grace E. Ridgeway, nee Marshall, formerly of this place, but at the time of her death living near Quarry, Monroe county.

       Mrs. Ridgeway, an only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall, of this place, was born in May 1885, being at the time of her death about 22 years of age.

       She was married to Ray Ridgeway in 1904. Mr. Ridgeway had been away from home hauling in the oil fields for several days and returned home late on Friday evening.

       Mrs. Ridgeway was in a good health as usual until after having retired, when she took a choking spell, resembling asthma. Dr. Gillespie, of Lebanon, was called and assured Mr. Ridgeway that it was nothing serious; but her heart began to act queerly and about two o’clock on Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 1907, the spirit took its flight.

       She united with the Christian church at Pleasant Ridge when about 16 years of age and lived a consistent Christian life.

       She leaves a father, mother, three brothers, a husband and one little son about two and a half years old, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn after her. That she was held in high esteem was shown by the great number of people that followed to pay their lasts respects on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1907.

She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Lebanon to await the resurrection morn. Elders J. W. and Geo. McFadden officiated.

 

Ridgeway, Samuel Ridgeway

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 7, 1907

       JOLLY, O.—Samuel Ridgeway, an old neighbor and soldier, was laid to rest in the M. E. Cemetery Friday morning.

 

Ring, Lafayette Ring

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 20, 1907

       On Tuesday, June 11, occurred the death of LAFAYETTE RING, a prominent citizen of Ring’s Mills. For some time he had been a sufferer from derangements of the digestive function and about two weeks previous to his death, was operated on for appendicitis but proved to be a severe case of stomach ulceration. The surgical operation prolonged his life a few days but a new attack of the disease was more than the patient was able to bear.

       Mr. Ring was a highly respected citizen of the community in which he lived, was owner of the flower [sic-flour] mill there and enjoyed the confidence of the entire neighborhood.

He was about 41 years of age and leaves a wife and two children, besides a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

Interment on Wednesday, June 12, at Ring’s cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Douds of Brownsville. Mr. Ring is a brother of Mrs. J. I. Stacy and Mr. James Bishop of this city who with their respective families attended the funeral.

 

Rockwell, Eli Rockwell

Butler, Edward E. Butler

Butler, Mrs. Edward Butler

Butler, Gertrude Butler

Butler, Dorothy Butler

Rockwell, Mrs. Eli Rockwell

Martindale, Charles Martindale

Martindale, Mrs. Charles Martindale

Martindale, Infant child Martindale

The Sentinel, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 25, 1907

       PORTSMOUTH, O., July 23—Besides Edward E. Butler, his wife and children, Gertrude, 13, and Dorothy, 11, who were drowned on the steamer Columbia, others from here are thought to have perished.

       They are Eli Rockwell and wife and Charles Martindale and wife and baby.

       The women were sisters of Mrs. Butler.

Butler, who was head clerk in the Portsmouth post-office and a former newspaper man was on an extended vacation trip with his family.

 

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