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Monroe County Obituaries
1917
Adair, Mrs. W. J. Adair
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. W. J. Adair of near Ozark died suddenly January 20.
Deceased was about 54 years of age and leaves a husband and
one son.
Alexander, William Alexander
Spirit of Democracy,
William Alexander of Green township died
He was united in marriage to Emma Frances Duffy in 1858, and
to this union nine children were born, four preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the New Castle Presbyterian
church Tuesday.
Arn, Felix Arn
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Felix Arn, an aged and highly respected citizen of this
township, died very suddenly at his home west of town on Thursday evening,
April 19th.
He had been out in the field, plowing and harrowing during the
forenoon. At
She found him lying in the barnyard unconscious. She called a
gentleman who was passing, and together they got him to the house and put
him to bed, where he remained
unconscious until 8 or
Deceased was born in
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at
We extend sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. Mr. Arn
and the writer were warm friends for more than fifty years and we very much
regretted to learn of his death. Editor Spirit
Arnold, Mrs. Charles Arnold
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Charles Arnold of Bellaire died
A husband and two children survive.
Deceased had been a patient sufferer for a long time.
Atkinson, John J. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
John J. Atkinson, aged 76 years, died at his home in
Barnesville
Deceased formerly resided at Cameron, this county, and later
at Woodsfield and is well known to many of our people.
He served in the late Civil War.
He leaves a widow and two daughters.
The funeral services will be
held at his late home at
( Thursday) afternoon and
interment will be made in Greenmount cemetery.
Bandi, Fred Bandi
Spirit of Democracy,
Fred Bandi of
Interment was made at
Banta, Moses M. Banta
Source: The Versailles [Indiana] Republican; 9 May
1917
FOUND DEAD
Osgood, May 8. -- Moses M. Banta, living near here, was
found dead a short distance from his home Friday evening, May 4th, about seven
o'clock. His wife became alarmed when
he did not return to the house and began searching for him. John Newhart, a neighbor, heard her calling
and went over to offer his assistance.
Mr. Newhart found the body lying at the foot of the hill a short
distance from the house. He had started
to the pasture at 4:30 to look after the horses. Neighbors were summoned, but life was extinct. Mr. Banta was 70 years of age, a member of
the 83d Ind. Regt. and a Mason.
The funeral service was held at the home Monday at 1
o'clock, conducted by the Masons, after which the body was laid to rest in
Glendale* Cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: Below is another obituary that lists the
cemetery as Greendale as does findagrave.com.
Source: The Osgood [Indiana] Journal; 16 May 1917
Moses M. Banta was born Jan. 18, 1847 in Switzerland
county, near Vevay and departed this life May 4, 1917. He was the seventh child of a family of
fourteen children of Washington and Sarah Banta. Early in life he came to Ripley county with his parents and at
the time the Civil War broke out was living on a farm near Cedar Creek. Although a mere child, being only 15 years
of age, he enlisted in the 83rd regiment of the Indiana Infantry, where he nobly
served for three years. At the close of
the war he traveled some in the west and finally settled in Shelby county where
he married Alice Lattie on Oct. 30, 1875.
To this union were born eight children, four having preceded their
father to the Great Beyond.
In Sept., 1917,* he moved to his little farm west of Osgood
where he resided at the time of his death.
He was a kind and loving father and all knowing him could
say aught against him. He leaves to
mourn their loss, a loving wife, one son, Harry L. Banta, of Shelbyville, three
daughters, Mrs. Grace Beadle, Osgood R. 5; Mrs. Nellie Wise of Osgood; and Mrs.
Pearl Wheeler, of Cincinnati; five grandchildren and one brother, Lafe Banta,
of Washington, Ind.
He was a true and full believer in God but always requested
that his Lodge have charge of his funeral services. He was laid to rest in Greendale cemetery May 7, 1917. May he rest in peace.
*Submitter's Note: The moving to the farm date of September,
1917, must have been an error since he died in May of that year.
Barnsdall, T. N. Barnsdall
Spirit of Democracy,
T. N. Barnsdall, for many years one of the most widely known
oil and mining operators in the United States, died at his home in Pittsburgh
February 28, following a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Barnsdall was the founder of the Kansas Natural Gas
Company, the Pittsburg Oil and Gas Company, and the Union Natural Gas
Corporation and was president of the last two concerns at the time of his
death.
As a member of the Barnsdall Oil Company he held large oil
properties in
Baumgardner, Charlotte Baumgardner
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Charlotte Baumgardner died at the
She was 59 years of age and had been ill for a long time.
Her husband, William Baumgardner, and several children
survive.
The remains were taken to Jacobsburg for interment, on
Saturday.—Bellaire Democrat
Bender, Henry Bender
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Bender, aged 79 years, died at his home in
Deceased was a well known contractor, having erected many
buildings in
He leaves one son, William Bender, and two daughters, Mrs.
Charles Baker and Mrs. W. H. Distler
The funeral services were held Sunday and were conducted by
Rev. Longsworth and Rev. Graham of the M. P. church.
Blair, Allen Blair
Spirit of Democracy,
One Man Killed, Two Seriously
Injured and One Slightly Wounded
About
Allen Blair of
Mr. Blair is 56 years of age and leaves a wife and one
daughter. Mr. J. R. Holiday is 23 and Mr. Lewis Holiday is 36 years of age and
neither are married. Mr. Snowberger is aged about 56 years.
Mr. Blair and the injured mere were placed on the train and
brought to town. The dead man was taken to Bauer & Willison undertaking
establishment and the two
The unfortunate men at Mrs. Rausch’s were cared for and
received all the medical attention possible until Monday morning when they were
taken to a
The train was in charge of Conductor M. W. Baker and Engineer
Barney Pennington. The unfortunate occurrence cast a gloom over the entire town.
Boltz, Lewis Boltz
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Lewis Boltz, aged 77 years, nine months and eight days,
died at his home in Clarington
Deceased was one of the leading citizens of
He leaves nine children.
Booth, Mary Booth
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Booth, aged 64 years, wife of Hon. W. H. Booth, died at
her home in Graysville
A husband and two children are left.
Deceased was a member of the Christian church and a daughter
of the late Capt. James Watson.
The funeral was held Wednesday.
Breeden, William J. Breeden
Spirit of Democracy,
William J. Breeden, aged 78 years, died at his home near
Funeral services were held Sunday forenoon from the home. The
funeral was conducted by the Summerfield F. & A. M. lodge and Rev. G. P.
Morrison.
Briggs, William Briggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Briggs died
Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Elizabeth Brooks, aged 79, of
Her clothing caught fire as she sat before an open fire and
even her chair was consumed by the blaze.
Brown, John R. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
John R. Brown, aged seventy-nine years, died at his home at
Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and served in Company
B, Second Regiment West Virginia Volunteers.
Interment at
Mr. Brown had just returned
from
Bucklen, Herbert E. Bucklen
Spirit of Democracy,
Herbert E. Bucklen, who emassed a fortune estimated at
$7,000,000
in the patent medicine
business, railroads and real estate, died at his home in
He is survived by his widow and three children.
Mr. Bucklen built the St. Joseph Valley Railway, which runs
from
Bunting,
John R. Bunting [Source: newspaper clipping
1917]
Once more we are called upon to mourn the departure of our beloved friend John
R. Bunting who was born near
resulted in his death. The number of days of his sojourn here being 29 years,
one month and seven days. He was the second son of E. M. and Mary L. Bunting.
At an early age he started out to make his mark in the world and he could well
say with that beloved apostle. “I have fought a good fight of faith.” He
labored in
Nor named him but to praise.” He has set an example that is worthy of many
followers. He was drafted for service in the
The remains accompanied by John R. Knapp, president of the
company, arrived Saturday noon and were taken to his home. At 1 p.m. Sunday the
Reverend Frank Wharton of
All that as mortal of our dear John together with the
generous floral contribution was tenderly laid to rest in the
A cousin, D.
G. W.
Burkhart, Veronica Burkhart nee Letzelter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Veronica Burkhart, nee Letzelter, was born December 13,
1844, and died December 11, 1917, aged 72 years, 11 months and 28days.
She was born in
To this union were born eight children, six of whom are
living. Mrs. Daniel Manners, Mrs. Joseph Hufschmidt of
Deceased was a member of St. Sylvester’s Catholic church from
which the funeral was held Friday morning at
Butler, Minnie Butler
Spirit of Democracy,
We learn that Miss Minnie Butler of
The funeral was held Thursday and services conducted by Rev.
Miller and interment in the Miltonsburg cemetery.
Cannon, Moses Cannon
Spirit of Democracy,
Moses Cannon, aged about 55 years, died
He leaves a wife, five sons and one daughter.
The funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by
Rev. E. R. Romig, pastor of the M. E. Church.
Carlisle, Charles B. Carlisle
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles B. Carlisle, aged 79, of
He was chaplain of the Second Regiment, United States
Volunteer Infantry, in the Spanish war.
He was also a civil war veteran.
Carpenter,
Daniel Carpenter
Source--Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio 1917
Carpenter, Daniel, aged 60 years, met tragic death at his home in Calais
Friday. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral was held Sunday.
Carpenter, John S. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John S. Carpenter, aged 77 years, three months and ten days,
died at his home near
A widow and twelve children survive.
The funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by
Rev. Gilmore, pastor of the M. E. church; interment in
Mr. Carpenter was one of the most progressive farmers of the
county.
Carpenter, Maggie Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
We are informed that Mrs. Maggie Carpenter, wife of Len Carpenter
of Kuhn, met tragic death Friday.
Deceased had been in ill health for some time and grew
despondent.
She secured a rifle gun from its hiding place in the barn with
which she ended her life.
She is survived by her husband and three children.
Carpenter, Mary Ann Carpenter nee Richeson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Ann Richeson, aged 70 years, wife of Joseph Carpenter,
died
Cavanaugh, W. B. Cavanaugh
Spirit of Democracy,
W. B. Cavanaugh died at the home of his parents in Summerfield
Friday evening and was brought to his home here where funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon.
A wife and one daughter are left.
Clark, Barbara Clark
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Barbara Clark, widow of Eriewine Clark , died
Clegg, C. F. Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
C. F. Clegg, aged 46 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Clegg, formerly
of Round Bottom, died from hardening of the arteries at his home in
Moundsville,
Conley, Mary Conley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Conley, an aged lady residing in the south end of
town, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning. She lived alone and had complained
to her neighbors the previous day saying she did not feel very well.
Conley, Perry Conley
Spirit of Democracy,
Perry Conley, aged 43 years, three months and 18 days, died at
his home in
A wife, one son and a number of relatives are left.
Cooper, William K. Cooper
Spirit of Democracy,
William K. Cooper of Batesville, aged about 80 years, died
last week from infirmities of old age and was buried at Batesville cemetery.
Mr. Cooper was one of the substantial, solid men of that
community, quiet, reserved, and of fine character.
In his younger life he was a carpenter by trade and his good
workmanship in many houses in that locality stands as a monument to the honesty
of purpose characteristic of the man.—Caldwell Press, February 28.
Crawford,
Hugh Crawford [Source:
The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 29, 1917]
One by one of our friends are dropping from the activities
of life. Mr. Hugh Crawford, a lifelong friend of the writer, died Sunday
evening after a short but very painful illness.
Mr. Crawford was born in
He came to
He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Craig and to this
union were born seven children- - four girls and three boys, all of whom are
living and all were present when their father passed into the great beyond.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and lived
in accordance with his profession. The funeral was held Tuesday and was
conducted by the Reverend L. R. Lawther of
May he rest in peace and may the peace of Him whom he
trusted for future salvation be a comfort to the bereaved family.
Cree, Mrs. J. P. Cree
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. J. P. Cree, aged 75 years, a respected citizen of Edwina,
died at her home
Mrs. Cree is survived by a husband and several children.
Dalrymple, Mary Dalrymple nee Doan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Dalrymple, wife of Martin Dalrymple and daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Doan of this place died at her home in
The deceased is survived by her husband, two small children,
father, mother, three sisters and four brothers.
The remains were brought to Summerfield where the funeral was
held Tuesday.
Danford, John Danford
Spirit of Democracy,
John Danford, one of the oldest and most successful farmers of
upper Captina valley, died on Sunday, aged 78 years.
He was likely a native of
As a farmer, when in health, he was usually efficient and his
farm was a show one along the O. R. & W.
He left his wife and two sons, Emmett, of Woodsfield, and
Webb, near the home, and two daughters, Mrs. Trigg near the home, and a married
daughter in the west.
His funeral services were held on Tuesday and were largely
attended—Bellaire Democrat,
Daugherty,
Golia Daugherty [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Sept. 13, 1917]
Miss Golia Daugherty, aged 21 years, oldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. A. Daugherty, died at her home on South Main Street Tuesday
evening, September 11, 1917, at 7:30 o’clock, after a painful illness of many
months, during which time the anxious parents did everything and restore her to
health. Miss Daugherty was a bright young lady, a faithful Christian in Sunday
school worker and had many friends. She will be sadly missed by her parents and
brother and sister who are left. While it is hard to part with our loved ones, yet
there is consolation in knowing that the departed one was prepared to met her
Savior in peace and not be turned away and that her
intense sufferings are over. The funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon.
Then the following week, also in the Spirit of Democracy was
the article: The funeral services over the remains of Miss Golia Dougherty,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Dougherty, whose death was made mention of in
these columns last week, were held Friday afternoon and were attended by a very
large number of people. The services were held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend E. R. Romig. The procession
was led from the residence to the Church by a number of Sunday school children
and the floral display was bountiful, contributed by absent friends as well as
by home friends. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery. Following is a list of
persons from a distance who attended the last services: Prof. C. S. McVay and
family of Bellaire, Mrs. I. E. Danford and son Ralph of Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs.
Lucinda McVay of Caldwell, Mrs. H. O. Young and son Earl of Cumberland, Dr. and
Mrs. T. J. Lyon of Stockport, Vernon and Letha Moore of Lowell, Albert
Dougherty and Locke Dougherty of Moundsville, West Virginia, Mathew Dougherty
of Marietta, Ohio, Thomas Dougherty of Antioch, Duncan Dougherty of Graysville,
Ohio, Mrs. Dr. Latta, of Graysville, Mrs. Gilbert Harman and daughter Elsa of
Graysville, and Mrs. Dr. C. M. McVay of Summerfield.
Daugherty,
William Daugherty [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, OH, Thurs., January 4, 1917]
William Daugherty, aged 43 years, of Benwood, West Virginia,
was instantly killed and Mrs. Steve Pollack and four year old daughter
seriously, probably fatally injured, when a touring car driven by Daugherty
went over the narrows, below McMechen, at 3:20 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The
car dropped about 25 feet and then rolled 70 feet down the hillside to the
ditch along the B. & O. tracks. Mrs. Pollack sustained a compound fracture
of the thigh, two broken fingers and is thought to be internally injured. Her
daughter received a fractured skull. Sam Visnick, his wife and son, the other
occupants of the car, were only slightly injured.
Daugherty was found with his head pinned under the fender
and resting on the ground and his feet in the car between the steering wheel
rod and the seat. Mrs. Pollack and her child were laying in the ditch along
side of the car. Visnick, his wife and son fell from the car where it struck
last, about 20 feet above the level of the B. & O. tracks before taking its
final drop. Visnick lodged against a small tree, and his wife and child rolled
on down the hillside.
Mr. Dougherty, who was a nephew of Auditor T. A. Dougherty,
of Woodsfield, had been an employee of the Hitchman Coal company for probably
ten or twelve years. He operated on of the machines used in the mining of coal.
He and his wife and their three sons, the oldest a young man, resided on
Auditor Dougherty left on the noon train Monday to attend
the funeral.
Davies, E. J. Davies
Spirit of Democracy,
E. J. Davies, aged 74 years, past grand master of the
Devoe, J. A. Devoe
Spirit of Democracy,
J. A. Devoe, aged 85 years, died at his home in
Four sons survive him.
The funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by
Rev. E. R. Romig; interment in Bracken Ridge.
Dougherty, Mary Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Dougherty, relict of Matthew Dougherty, aged 91
years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Enoch Yost,
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Saturday and after
services at the Catholic church by Rev. Francis Seeber, were laid to rest in
The body was accompanied to
Woodsfield by Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Yost, Mrs. Charles Hubbard, Mrs. Wesley
Frantz, Mrs. John Case and Mr. B. E. Kelch.
Deceased was the mother of
Treasurer M. C. Dougherty of Woodsfield.
Dougherty,
Mary J. Dougherty [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 3, 1917]
Mrs. Mary J. Dougherty died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Enoch Yost April 26, 1917, being at the time of her death 91 years old. In
1845 she was married to Matthew Dougherty. To this union was born four
children, Thomas Dougherty of
“Beautiful shore.” The remains were taken to Woodsfield where she was laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery to await the resurrection. May she rest in peace.
Dougherty, Mary J. Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary J. Dougherty died at her home in Clarington
In 1845 she was married to Matthew Dougherty. To this union
was born four children, Thomas Dougherty of
Grandma was an exceptionally good wife and mother, always
cheerful and industrious and always met friends with a smile. She appreciated
an opportunity to help friends in every way. She was wholly resigned to God’s
will. We have consolation in knowing that she is through with the toils and
cares of this life. We know if we are faithful we shall meet on that “Beautiful
shore.”
The remains were taken to Woodsfield where she was laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery to await the resurrection.
May she rest in peace.
Drake, George Drake
Spirit of Democracy,
George Drake, aged 76 years, died suddenly at his home in
Woodsfield Friday from heart failure.
The funeral was held Monday.
Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War.
Dysart, Andrew Henderson Dysart
Spirit of Democracy,
Andrew Henderson Dysart, aged 77 years, of Smith township,
He was married to Margaret Twinem
Ewing, Benjamin Ewing
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Ewing, aged about 72 years, died Saturday at the
Eagle Hotel and was buried Sunday afternoon.
Rev. E. R. Romig conducted the services.
Deceased came from Hendrysburg,
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch; Wednesday, 21
Nov 1917
BODY IDENTIFIED
Alfred Fearing
Found Dead at
Rogers
Avenue and Pennsylvania Rail-
road Tracks
Tuesday.
The body of the man found dead at Rogers avenue and the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks Tuesday afternoon was Alfred Fearing, aged 70, and
was removed to the morgue of the Osman Co., 827 West Broad street.
Fearing is survived by two sons, Mearl and Edward Fearing
of 112 West Rich street; his wife and three daughters, who live in Dayton, and
one brother and two sisters of Columbus.
Arrangements for the funeral will be made after the arrival of his wife
and daughters from Dayton.
Ferguson, Raymond Ferguson
Spirit of Democracy,
Raymond Ferguson, aged 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Urban
Ferguson of Sharon, Noble county, met almost instant death a few days ago by
being struck by an automobile. Another boy attempting to start the auto lost
control of the machine and it darted across the road, climbing the bank,
striking the unfortunate boy.
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
Jan/Feb 1917
Miss Ethel Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Fisher of
Buchanan Station died January 30, 1917, after a several years illness. Miss Fisher was about 18 years of age. Funeral services were held Thursday and
interment in Buchanan cemetery.
Flauhaus, Mrs. John Flauhaus
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. John Flauhaus, aged 65 years of Altitude, fell dead
Monday morning. She had finished milking one of her cows and was in the act of
commencing a second one when death overtook her.
She leaves a husband and several children.
Ford, Katherine Ford nee Sinclair
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Katherine Sinclair Ford, former resident of
at present located in
The body will be shipped to this city, arriving Wednesday
morning.
Funeral services will be held at the Mendel company chapel,
Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 13 Dec
1917
William Friday, an esteemed man of this place, died Friday morning
from tuberculosis, after a lingering illness.
The decedent was kindly and obliging by nature, and his
universal courteousness and cheerful manner, made him well liked by all with
whom he was associated. He was honest
and industrious and at all times did his duty to the best of his ability.
He was married in June 1916, to Mrs. Rose Paulus, who with
seven children by a former marriage survive him. The surviving children are Misses Etta,* Cornelia, Frances Friday,
Homer, Paul and Elwood Friday and Mrs. Harry Vandyne.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. David Whitmarsh and Rev. H. H. Scott.
Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: This is
probably Amelia NETTIE Friday who married Charles Melvin Coss. Etta Elizabeth Friday was the daughter
referred to as Mrs. Harry VanDyne.
Gatchell,
Harriet Gatchell, (nee Westbrook)
Source: Monroe County death records and The
Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 15, 1917]
It is with sadness we note the death of our friend and
neighbor, Mrs. Hariett Gatchell who was born July 7, 1844, and departed
from this life February 5, 1917, being at the time of her death 72 years, six
months and 29 days of age. She united with the
Harriet A. Westbrook was married to Winfield J. Gatchell
December 28, 1865, Born to this union was four children three of which have
preceded her to the better world - - Ella and Alzada who died in infancy, and
William F. who died at the age of 31 years, in 1905. She leaves to mourn her
departure a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mann, four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad
bereavement, and may they look forward in blessed anticipation and glorious
hope of a coming day when they shall meet in that blissful land where sad
farewells never come and parting is no more.
The funeral services were conducted in the
Gaus, Johanna Gaus, (nee Neuhart) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs, Oct.
18, 1917]
Mrs. Johanna Fredericka Gaus, nee Neuhart, daughter of the
late Michael and Johanna Sophia Neuhart of near Lewisville, Ohio died at her
last residence in Bridgeport, Ohio, on October 2, 1917, and was laid to rest in
the family lot at Linwood cemetery at Blaine, Ohio, on Thursday, October
4. She was at the time of her death aged seventy years, three months and
twenty-three days. She is survived by her husband Max Gaus and three daughters,
Mrs. James L. Dillon of Ravenna, Ohio, Mrs. J. J. Crouse and Mrs. N. D.
Holloway at home; also by three sisters, Mrs. Fred Young of Lewisville, Ohio,
Mrs. J. J. Jones of Jerusalem, Ohio and Mrs. Oswald Schick of Bridgeport, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend T. P. Crickenberger, pastor of
Gillespie, Harold Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Harold Gillespie, aged seven years, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Gillespie of Altitude, died
Funeral services were held
Thursday; interment in
Gillespie, John S. Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
John S. Gillespie, aged 70 years, died
He is survived by one son and four daughters.
The funeral services were held Friday; interment by the side
of his wife in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Gillespie, Lucy Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lucy Gillespie, aged 72 years, wife of George L.
Gillespie of
She leaves a husband and four
children.
The funeral services were
held Wednesday; interment in Pleasant Ridge church cemetery.
Gillespie, Mrs. Wade Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wade Gillespie, aged 24 years whose home was at
She leaves a husband and two children.
The funeral services were held Friday and were conducted by
Rev. E. R. Romig; interment in
Gillespie, Thomas Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Gillespie of
Deceased was a good citizen. He leaves four children
The funeral services were held Tuesday; interment at Pleasant
Ridge cemetery.
Gilmore, John Gilmore
Spirit of Democracy,
John Gilmore, aged 70 years, a well known citizen of the
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Clem of Batesville,
Carl and Ned of Calais, and one daughter, Mrs. Homer Stephen of Summerfield.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Fred Gilmore, were held
from the home Tuesday and burial was made in the
Gilpin, C. F. Gilpin
Spirit of Democracy,
Out in
Death followed the sting within 30 minutes.
An attending physician explained the suddenness of death by
saying that the poison from the sting probably formed a clot, causing death
when it reached either the heart or the brain.—Exchange
Githens, Philemon Dixon Githens
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Philemon Dixon Githens of Switzerland township died
Deceased was born in
In 1859 he was married to
Miss Elizabeth Rubel who survives him. Four sons were born to this union.
William David died in 1881;
Prof. C. E. who is superintendent of the city schools of
The funeral ceremonies were
conducted by Rev. Simmons of the Presbyterian church of Beallsville Tuesday
afternoon and interment made in the Rubel cemetery located on the farm.
Dr. Githens who was a
Revolutionary on both sides of the house, was a man well known to many of the
people of
Glaser, John Glaser Sr.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Glaser, Sr., for many years a resident of Woodsfield,
died suddenly Tuesday evening, May 5, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Reasbeck, in Martins Ferry.
Death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old age.
Deceased was 83 years of age
and was born in
Surviving him are five sons,
Joseph, John, Leo and Charles of Martins Ferry, and Jacob of Braddock,
The remains were brought to
Woodsfield and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Schumacher where
they were tenderly cared for until Saturday morning when they were conveyed to
the Catholic church and after services conducted by Rev. Francis Seeber were
laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Glaser,
John Glaser, Sr.
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy
John GlaserSr., many years a resident of Woodsfield, died
suddenly Tuesday evening, May 5th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Reasbeck, in Martins Ferry. Death was due to a complication of diseases
incident to old age. Deceased was 83 years of age and was born in
of Martins Ferry, and Jacob Glaser of Braddock, Pennsylvania and three
daughters, Mrs. Charles Schumacher of Woodsfield; Mrs. Charles Reasbeck of
Martins Ferry, and Sister Angelia of Delano, Minnesota. He has one brother in
when they were conveyed to the Catholic Church and after services conducted by
the Reverend Francis Seeber were laid to rest in the Church cemetery.
Greenbank,
Thomas Greenbank [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 24, 1917]
Thomas Greenbank, who was born near Lewisville, Ohio, this County 71 years ago,
and was in early life a leading teacher of this County, died at his late home
in Olathe, Colorado, at 8:15 Tuesday morning, May 15, from pneumonia. He leaves
a devoted wife, one daughter, four sons, all of
Greenbank, Thomas Greenbank
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Greenbank, who was born near Lewisville, this county 71
years ago, and was in early life a leading teacher of this county, died at his
late home in Olathe, Colorado, at 8:15 Tuesday morning, May 15, from pneumonia.
He leaves a devoted wife, one daughter, four sons, all of
Deceased was a member of the Christian church, a strong
advocate of temperance, and a truly good man.
He was an uncle of Frank, Arthur and Jane Greenbank of
He moved to
Griesemer, Barbara Griesemer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Barbara Griesemer of
Seven children remain.
Deceased was a sister of Mayor S. B. Lully of Miltonsburg.
Grosvenor, Charles Henry Grosvenor
Spirit of Democracy,
General Charles Henry Grosvenor, 20 years a member of Congress
from
He was eighty five years old.
Groux, Samuel Groux
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Groux died at his home in Miltonsburg
He was preceded to the beyond by his wife and one child, two
children still survive.
We have known Mr. Groux for many years and always found him an
honest upright man. He was more than eighty years of age and lived a very
active life.
Guickert, Harriet Guickert
Spirit of Democracy,
Harriet Guickert, aged 20 months, was burned to death at her
home in
Haught, Jackson Haught
Spirit of Democracy,
Jackson Haught, an aged, well known and highly esteemed
resident of
The funeral was Wednesday
afternoon at
Henderson, Matthew C. Henderson
Spirit of Democracy,
Matthew C. Henderson, aged eighty years, one of the most
widely known characters of Belmont county, was found burned almost to a crisp
in his little hut, a mile northeast of Maynard Sunday morning.
Coroner J. R. Wyatt of Bellaire was called and after an
investigation of the premises found over $9000 in securities and notes and $113
in currency.
Henthorn, Mahala Jane Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mahala Jane Henthorn, aged 78 years, relict of David
Henthorn, died
Deceased was a member of the
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
Herron, Fred Herron
Spirit of Democracy,
Fred Herron, of near Chandlersville died May 23.
Deceased was the father of Mr. F. H. Herron of the O. R. and
W. R. R.
Company who was stationed at
Woodsfield several years and has many friends here who extend sympathy.
Highman. James Highman
Spirit of Democracy,
James Highman died at his home on Connor Ridge Monday evening
of last week after a lingering illness from dropsy.
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and interment
made in the Connor ridge cemetery.
Hoeffler, Louis Hoeffler
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Louis Hoeffler
which occurred at the
At the time of going to press we have no information
concerning the funeral.
Deceased was born in
He was about 71 years of age and leaves a wife and several
children and four sisters.
Holmes, Harry Holmes
Spirit of Democracy,
Harry Holmes, aged 20 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes
of near Woodsfield, was killed Saturday while working in a steel mill at
Wellsville.
The remains were brought home and interred on
Holtsclaw, Jane Holtsclaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Holtsclaw of Laings died
Several children are left.
Howell, Amanda Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Amanda Howell, wife of Davis Howell, died at her home
near Clarington August 10, aged 71 years, 5 months and 1 day. Cause of death,
ulceration of stomach.
A husband and four children survive her.
Howiler, Benjamin F. Howiler
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin F. Howiler, aged sixty-five years, a well known
business man of Barnesville, died at the Keenan hospital in
Mr. Howiler had been in poor health for several months.
He leaves a wife and eight children, three sisters, and one
brother. Several relatives reside in this county.
Hubbard, E. W. Hubbard
Spirit of Democracy,
E. W. Hubbard, aged 80 years, was found dead in bed at his
home at
Mr. Hubbard had been in his usual health and felt uncommonly
well on Monday.
He has been a good citizen through life and was a member of
the M. E. church.
He leaves a wife and seven children.
Imhoff, Elizabeth Imhoff
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Imhoff, aged eighty-three years, wife of Jacob
Imhoff, died at her home near Oak
Deceased was born in
She leaves a husband, three sons and four daughters.
Jenni, Daniel Jenni
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Jenni, aged 66 years, died at his home in Clarington
Jenni, Gus Jenni
Spirit of Democracy,
Gus Jenni, aged 39 years, died at his home in Switzeland
township
Interment at
A wife is left.
Jones, Charles B. Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Capt. Charles B. Jones died at his home at
Deceased formerly resided in Woodsfield.
Kasserman, Frederick Kasserman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Frederick Kasserman, an old and highly respected resident
of
He had been troubled with a sore on his leg for some time. It
finally healed or dried up, but later, blood poisoning set in and caused his
death.
Deceased was 89 years old, and is survived by a large family
of sons and daughters.
The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon at
Keepers, Joseph Keepers
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Keepers, aged 86 years, died at
His wife died thirteen days before.
Kern, John W. Kern
Spirit of Democracy,
Ex-Senator John W. Kern of
He was the Democrat nominee for vice president in 1908.
Source: The Quincy Archives [Brown Co., Illinois]; 4
Jul 1917
Delbert Rollie Keylor, nine-year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
J.R. Keylor of Versailles, died at 5 o'clock this morning in St. Mary's
hospital from tetanus which resulted from a small scratch on his foot a week
ago. He was brought to the hospital on
Thursday and local physicians made strenuous efforts to save his life.
He was born in Versailles, July 12, 1908 and was just nine
years old. He had just finished the
second grade of the Versailles school and was a bright student.
Besides the parents he leaves three sisters and two
grandmothers. The remains will be taken
home this evening for burial.
Keylor, Henry Keylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Keylor, of near
He was 36 years of age and had been drafted in the first call.
The funeral services were held Wednesday and were conducted by
Rev. R. L. Ryall of Wellsville, Ohio, a former pastor; interment in the
Buchanan cemetery.
Keylor,
Jacob C. Keylor [The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield,
Jacob C. Keylor was born December 25, 1844, and died
December 14, 1917, aged 72 years, 11 months and 19 days.
August 15, 1862, he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served three
years in Company A, 116th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry under Captain C. W.
Ridgeway and J. Mallory and Colonel James Washburn. He was honorably discharged
June 14, 1865. He was married November 7, 1867, to Malinda A. Harbin, to which
union seven children were born, five boys and two girls; two boys, Frank and
Forrest Keylor and one girl Rosa Keylor, preceded him to the great beyond. He
leaves to mourn his departure a widow, three sons, John, Charles and Willie
Keylor, one daughter Tillie Keylor, one sister, Jane Williams, and four
brothers, Frank, Samuel, Sinclair and Edward Keylor, eleven grand children and
a host of friends.
The funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by
the General W. P. Richardson G. A. R. Post and the Reverend E. R. Romig. The
County officials attended in a body and presented a fine floral piece in
respect to the deceased who had been janitor at the court house for a number of
years.
Mr. Keylor had resided in Woodsfield for many years and was
known as a kind and obliging citizen and enjoyed the respect of all who knew
him.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs.
Mattie Yoho of Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs. Tillie Carlisle and son Clyde of Lima,
Ohio, Will Keylor of Lima, Mr. John Bach of Lima, Charles Keylor and son Floyd
of Oklahoma, Mr. Ed. Keylor of Lewisville.
Keyser, Julia Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Julia Keyser, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Keyser of
She left a brother, John Keyser of Woodsfield, and several
sisters, including Mrs. Giffin, Mrs. George M. Wise and Mrs. Nelson.
Kimpel, Fred Kimpel
Spirit of Democracy,
Capt. Fred Kimpel, the well known river man and a native and
former resident of Clarington, died at his home in Moundsville February 2 in
his 54th year.
Capt. Kimpel was born in Clarington and spent the greater part
of his life here.
At an early age he went on the river and spent most of his
life steamboating.
He owned and operated a number of boats that __ted the
A widow and one daughter Miss Mary survive him.
Mr. Kimpel was a man of a kind disposition and uprightness of character,
and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and of the B. P.
O. Elks.
The latter was in charge of the funeral, which took place on
Monday afternoon. Interment at Moundsville.
King, Belle King nee Williams
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Belle King, aged 67 years, wife of John W. King, died at
her home in
Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Williams of Round Bottom this county, and a sister of Mr. William M. Williams
of Woodsfield.
Kinkade, Louisa Helen Kinkade, nee Landers
Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News Register;
16 Mar 1917
KINCADE,* LOUISA
H. LANDERS
Tuesday, March 13, 1917, at ___ ___ ___ p.m. at [either
North or South]** Wheeling Hospital. Louisa H. Landers Kincade, ** wife of William Kincade, in the
21st year of her age.
Funeral from the late residence. Services, Riverview, Ohio, on Friday afternoon, March 16, at 2
___ ______. Friends of the family
invited to attend ___ ___ Linwood
cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
* This name is usually seen spelled as KINKADE.
**My copy of the obituary was extremely faded and very
difficult to read.
Kittle, Margaret Kittle nee Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Kittle of
Deceased was born in Woodsfield
She is survived by three sons, John M. Kittle of Martins
Ferry, Michael Kittle of
She was buried at
Kocher, Alexander Kocher
Spirit of Democracy,
Alexander Kocher, aged 86 years, died at his home in
Heart trouble is assigned as the cause of death.
Laughlin, John W. Laughlin
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. John W. Laughlin, aged 86 years, died at his home in
Barnesville
He was very prominent in state and county affairs.
Lewis, J. M. Lewis
Spirit of Democracy,
J. M. Lewis, one of the most prominent and widely known
residents of Barnesville, aged 82 years, died from pneumonia following a stroke
of paralysis
He was president of the First National bank, prominent in many
other business affairs, and in the Presbyterian church and widely known
throughout the state, his fine physique attracting general attention wherever
he went.
Luebkert, Emilie S.
Luebkert - nee Schell
Source: The Corland News (
Emilie Schell Luebkert was born at
The deceased came with her parents, Daniel and Mary Schell,
to this state in August, 1873, at which time the parents made their home one
and three quarters miles northwest of Cortland.
Mrs. Schell Luebkert spent most of her life in this
vicinity. Her husband died a few years
ago in
About a year ago Emilie Schell, as she was known to most of
our people, returned and kept house for her brother William, of this place, at
whose home she died May 16, 1917. The
remains were laid to rest in the
She is survived by three brothers and three sisters.
**Submitter's
note: She was born in Miltonsburg,
Monroe County, Ohio.
Mahoney, Clara Margurite Mahoney
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Clara Margurite Mahoney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Mahoney, departed this life Tuesday morning, aged two years, four months and
ten days. She was taken sick with cholera infantum July 12.
She leaves to mourn her departure a father, mother and
brother.
The remains were taken to Moose Ridge cemetery.—Funeral this
(Wednesday) morning at
Mann, Elisha Mann
2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral services of Elisha Mann whose death occurred by
accident at
Deceased was born
Tony Clifford Mann died in
infancy.
The following named persons, and possibly some others whom we
failed to recognize, from out of town were present at the funeral. Those from
Graysville were A.F.M. Joy, Homer Mann, Treman Mann, John Anderson, Leland
Cronin, J.B. Hubbard, Leland Harman, J.W. Beardmore, Taylor Dougherty, Duncan
Dougherty and wife, Greal Harman, A.M Cline and wife, Jas. Dougherty, Mrs.
Harvey Smith, J. W. Booth and wife, Ewart Cox, Mrs. Lee Cox, W.J. Gatchell,
Mrs. A. H. Cronin, R.L. Mann, Miss Lorna Cline, Mrs. S.D.Harmon, Geo. S.
Crawford, Helena Cronin, Mrs. T. F. Mann, C.R. Mann, wife and son, Roscoe
Foreaker and wife, Olive and Lulu Eaton, Miss Clara Crawford, Mrs. Gilbert
Harman, Mrs. Homer Kinney, Mrs. Daniel Harmon, Miss Elsi Harman, Miss Golia
Cline, Ray Jones and wife, Miss Lela Mann and Loran Dougherty; John Clift,
Sycamore Valley; Cyrus McHugh, Jolly; J.W. Pryor and wife, New Matamoras; Homer
Turner, Woodsfield, Route two.
The death of this young man cast a gloom over the entire
community and many hearts went out in sympathy to the grief stricken parents.
Mann, Elisha Mann
Spirit of Democracy,
Saturday of last week Elisha Mann, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M.
Mann, was fatally injured while working at an oil well near
The news of the accident was received here Sunday and Mr. Mann
left at once for
The time for holding the funeral has not been fixed.
Deceased was 23 years of age and unmarried. He was an
industrious young man and had many friends. The grief stricken parents and
brothers and sisters have the profound sympathy of many friends here and in
other parts of the county where the family is well known.
Martin, Francis Potts Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Francis Potts Martin was born at
He received his higher education at the
He was married to Adaline A. Davis
Dr. Martin came to New Matamoras,
He removed to his late home near
He was graduated in medicine from the Old College of medicine
in Surgery, at Cincinnati, in 1867—New Matamoras Enterprise
Martin, Nimrod Archer Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Nimrod Archer Martin, an old and well known resident of this
township, died at his home 3 or 4 miles below town on Tuesday afternoon April
24th. Death was due to the infirmities of age being in his 78th
year.
Deceased was born in
Funeral services were held in the Valley school house Thursday
afternoon at
It was the privilege of the writer to form an acquaintance
with Mr. Martin more than sixty years ago and during all the years past we
always found him a warm friend.—Editor Spirit
Mason, Hulbert L. Mason
Spirit of Democracy,
Hulbert L. Mason, aged 72, said to be the oldest member of the
Knights of Maccabees in
Matz,
Lillian Matz (nee--Poulton)
Source--Spirit
of Democracy Woodsfield,Ohio
Published-- Thursday January 11, 1917
Lillian
Matz, aged about forty-six years, wife of W.M. Matz, died Monday evening,
January 9, 1917, from a complication of diseases. Deceased was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Poulton. She leaves a husband and six children. She was a
member of the Catholic Church and the funeral will be held at that church
Friday morning.
McBride, W. C. McBride
Spirit of Democracy,
W. C. McBride, well known in Woodsfield and who was identified
with the early development of
McCauley, Mrs. Lemuel McCauley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lemuel McCauley, aged 84 years, and her daughter Angabel,
aged 22 years, were instantly killed at Coal Ridge, a small village near
The bodies were not badly mangled.
McClave, John McClave
Spirit of Democracy,
John McClave, the oldest practicing attorney in
McCormack, John F. McCormack
Spirit of Democracy,
John F. McCormack departed this life on July 29, being at the
time of his death 67 years, one month and 12 days old.
Mr. McCormack was born near
Besides his wife and three daughters he leaves to mourn his
departure two brothers, Daniel and Mathew, both residing in Oklahoma, two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Goeden, Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Mary Condon, Oil City, Pa.
Their son Joseph died about four years ago in
The funeral services were held Monday and were conducted by
Rev. Seeber, pastor of the Catholic church. Interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
McDonald, Samuel F. McDonald
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Samuel F. McDonald, aged 72 years, died at the home of his
daughter Mrs. James Brown on
Mr. McDonald had been in his usual health and was spending the
winter with his sister, Mrs. M. T. Williams at New Martinsville, W.Va., but was
called here a few days ago on account of the death of Mrs. McCammon, another
sister, and in so doing contracted a severe cold resulting in pneumonia.
He has lived in and near Woodsfield almost his entire life and
has always been considered one of our best citizens.
He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many
years.
His wife preceded him a
few months ago to the great beyond.
McDonald, Sarah McDonald
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah McDonald, aged sixty-four years, wife of S. F.
McDonald, died at her home on
Mrs. McDonald was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church
for many years and was respected by all her neighbors and acquaintances.
A husband and one daughter are left.
The funeral was held Wednesday forenoon, services being
conducted by Rev. E. R. Romig.
McElfresh, Lovina McElfresh
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lovina McElfresh, aged 70 years, wife of W. A. McElfresh,
died at her home in
McGarry, Emily J. McGarry
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emily J. McGarry, wife of J. B. McGarry of
She leaves a husband and four children
The funeral services were held Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. A.
Hines; interment at
McGill, Homer McGill
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Homer McGill who was drowned at the Warwood dam
November 18, 1916, was found Monday morning just south of town about four miles
by Mr. Martin.
The relatives were notified and came down to identify the
body.
McLellan, Archibald McLellan
Spirit of Democracy,
Archibald McLellan, one of the members of the Christian
Science board of directors, died at
For many years he was among the counselors of Mrs. Eddy, and
latterly was one of the trustees of the Eddy estate.
McMaster, Mrs. T. J. McMaster
Spirit of Democracy,
We take the following from the Bellaire Independent which we
presumes refers to Mrs. T. J. McMaster formerly of Green township, this county,
and will be read by many friends who will sincerely regret her death.
The Independent says: The funeral of Mrs. T. J. McMaster, who
died Wednesday at her home near Jacobsburg, will take place Saturday. The
services will be at the
She is survived by her husband, three sons and three
daughters.
Meeker, George Meeker
Spirit of Democracy,
George Meeker, aged 20 years, died at his home in
A father, Mr. Peter Meeker, is left.
Interment was made in
Metham, Pren Metham
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. Pren Metham, a prominent resident of Coshocton county,
died at his
Deceased was Col. of the 18th O.V.I. and was at the
Ford Theatre in
He was 87 years of age.
Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Nancy Mitchell, sister of Mrs. Mary Stephens of this
place, died Sunday at the home of her nephew, J. M. Stephens of Laings, aged 74
years, with diseases incident to old age.
The funeral was held Tuesday.
Mobley, Allie Mobley
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Allie Mobley, aged 36 years, wife of Lon Mobley, died at
her hoame in
Moffett, Howard Moffett
Spirit of Democracy,
Howard Moffett, aged 19 years, of
The remains were taken to
Monahan, Clara Monahan
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Clara Monahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Monahan of
Cameron, died from typhoid fever at the
The remains were brought to
Rev. Pugh of Cameron conducted the funeral services.
Moore, Infant son Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Moore of
Moore, Mrs. Henry Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Henry Moore, a sister of Mrs. Margaret T. Williams of New
Martinsville and Mr. S. F. McDonald of Woodsfield, died at her home at
Morris, Thomas
Harrison Morris
Source: The
Morris, Thomas, b. Nov. 3, 1841 Monroe Co.; d. Caldwell;
GAR; Sept. 16, 1862, m. Martha Marsh, dau of Joseph Marsh; Children Allie A. (Brown) and Norval T.
Nalley, William Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
We learn that William Nalley, aged 16 years, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Maywood Nalley of Sycamore Valley was killed suddenly February 15.
He was going to see a doctor to get medicine for a cousin who
was ill. He rode across the field thinking to save time. When the body was
found, the evidence showed that in crossing a stream, his horse jumped and
threw him from the saddle. His head struck the frozen ground crushing his skull
over the ear, death being instanteous.
He is survived by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Nauer, Mrs. James Nauer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. James Nauer of Spencer Station died Monday, April 14,
after a several days illness.
Deceased was the wife of James Nauer, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Nauer of Burkhart.
Neiswonger, James
W. Neiswonger [Source: The
Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, OH, Thursday, April 5, 1917]
The funeral services of Honorable James W. Neiswonger, whose
death occurred at Columbus, Ohio last wee, mention of which was made in last
week’s issue of The spirit of Democracy, was held at his late home at
Beallsville, Ohio on Friday.
Mr. Neiswonger was 59 years of age and was well known
throughout
will be regretted by many. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral
services were conducted by the Reverend Kiddo P. Simmons of the
Presbyterian Church, to which denomination deceased belonged.
The following persons went from here to attend the funeral:
Honorable George S. Crawford of
get.
Nicholson, Thomas C. Nicholson
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas C. Nicholson, ex-mayor of Bellaire, died at his home
Wednesday morning of last week.
Deceased was one of the most active members of the Trinity
Episcopal church and for twenty-five years was superintendent of the Sunday
school.
Oblinger,
Edward V. Oblinger [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 10, 1917]
When a heavy Cadillac roadster which he was driving skidded
off the Gallia paved roadway, near Portsmouth, Ohio, Edward V. Oblinger, aged
33 years, son of John B. Oblinger, of North Duke and Lemon streets, Portsmouth,
Ohio, was injured so badly on Thursday afternoon that he died from his injuries
late on Friday, May 4, 1917. The car overturned on Damarin Hill while being
driven at a rapid rate and was completely wrecked. Clay from an adjoining shale
bank had slid onto the road causing the accident. Another companion, W.
P. Scott, 35 years old, of
The deceased was in the employ of the Chandler Motor company
of
Deceased was a nephew of
Orr, Donald Kenneth Orr
Spirit of Democracy,
Donald Kenneth Orr, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Orr,
died May 30th after a short illness.
The remains were taken to Noble county for burial.
Rev. Romig held services at the home here.
Source: Wilson, Florence. "Mrs. Wilson's
Scrapbook." Indexer: Warfield, Joan I.
Jacob Palmer of this city, died Sunday,
October 7th., after an illness of but a few days.
The
decedent was sixty-two years of age. He was born near Malaga, and lived there
and at Somerton until taking up his residence here about twenty-five years ago.
He had for many years followed the
occupation of teamster, and was always considered a good workman, and one who
gave in service full value for what he received. He was well liked by his
associates, who always found him ready and willing [to] oblige in every way
possible.
He is survived by eight sons and two
daughters, and also leaves one sister.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Carl Gilmore. Burial in the Southern Cemetery.
Patton, Milton Patton
Spirit of Democracy,
Captain Milton Patton, aged about 84 years, and a former
resident of Woodsfield, died recently at his home at
He served in Company C, 92nd O. V. I. during the
civil war.
Percell, Robert Percell
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Percell, aged 42 years, of Moundsville, W.
Deceased was an employe in the decorating department of the
A wife survives him.
Pollard, Mary Ellen Pollard
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Pollard, wife of Eugene L. Pollard, a former Ohio
River and Western Railway conductor, died at the family home at
Mrs. Pollard was a former resident of Woodsfield but for many
years had been a resident of
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; Monday September 10, 1917, Page 1 column 7
AFTER LONG
ILLNESS
David Pope
Died at His
Home in
Washington Township Sunday Evening
David Pope, 75 years old, died at his home in Washington
township, Sunday evening at 7 o’clock.
Mr. Pope was born in Kentucky but lived in Shelby county 65 years. He was married in 1866 and was the father of
14 children. Those living in Shelby
county are James, Clarence,
Alvin and Ernest Pope, Mrs. Alice Phelps,* Mrs.
Ida Moore, Mrs. Lula Glackman and
Miss Katie Pope. A sister
is Mrs. Mary Howe, of this county. There are two great grandchildren and 31
grandchildren. Mr. Pope was a soldier
in the war of 1861 serving three years and eight months in the Fourteenth
Independent Battery Indiana light artillery.
In every respect he was a good man. His church membership was with the
Winchester M.E. church where he was highly esteemed.
The funeral will be held at the Lewis Creek Baptist church,
the Rev. John T. Scull officiating.
[Buried Lewis Creek Baptist
Cemetery]
Contributed to the Shelby
Co., Indiana, obituary web page by Barb Huff.
Submitter's [Betty Latta Kitchen] Note: Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, spelled the
last name as FULP.
Name: Peter
Fulp
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 22
Dec 1888
Event Place: Shelbyville,
Shelby, Indiana
Spouse's Name: Alice
Pope
Spouse's Father's Name: David Pope
Spouse's Mother's Name: Harriett Lackey --
[sic--LATTEA]
Pope, Sella
Rosella Pope, nee Young
Source:
The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; Monday December 17,*
1917; Page 6 column 2
WIFE OF CLARENCE POPE CALLED TO
THE
LAND OF THE
UNKNOWN
Mrs.
Sella R. Pope, wife of Clarence Pope,
of Shelby township, this county, died Saturday night* at her home. Her age was
43 years and she was the mother of eight children. She was a daughter of
Robert and Mary Young, of Washington township. Mrs. Pope was taken ill with pneumonia from the effects of which
she died. The children married are Mrs. Marie Perkins and Mrs. Verlie Rhodes, of this city, and Earl Pope, who lives at Fenns. The children at home are Keren,
Opal, Ora, Russell
and Gilbert, the latter being two years old. She was married to Mr. Pope on February 25,
1892.** Mathais Young, of Shelby
township, is a brother and Mrs. Mary
Leming, of this city, Mrs. Montie
Munson, of Shelby township, and Mrs.
Minnie Nugent, of Decatur County, are sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Lewis Creek Baptist church,
Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. H. N. Spear of the First Baptist
church, this city, officiating. The
interment will be made in the church graveyard.
Contributed to the Shelby Co., Indiana, obituary web
list by Barb Huff.
Submitter's [Betty Latta Kitchen] Notes:
*This
would indicate that she died on December 15.
Her husband's obituary gives December 5 as her death date.
** Her
husband's obituary gave the marriage date as 5 Feb 1893.
Pyles, James M. Pyles
Spirit of Democracy,
James M. Pyles of Round Bottom,
He was a member of Company
F., 180th Ohio Infantry.
He is survived by a wife and
five children—Mrs. Minnie Wood of
Reaser, Adolph Reaser
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Adolph Reaser, a well known gentleman and formerly a
resident of
The body was discovered by a boy who brought milk to the
Doctor’s house. It was lying on the floor, where he had apparently lain down
before firing the shot. He had been suffering from an incurable cancer for some
time, and it is said he left a statement saying that he could endure his
sufferings no longer.
Coroner James E. Boughner, of Clarington Route 2, was notified
and he made an investigation. The revolver was found lying by the dead man’s
side, with an empty shell in one chamber. After ascertaining all the facts
possible the coroner rendered a verdict of death from a gunshot wound inflicted
by deceased’s own hand.
Deceased was 70 years of age and leaves no family, so far as
we could learn.
He practiced medicine for many years.—Clarington Independent,
Reischman, Mrs. Reischman
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Reischman, aged 78 years, relict of Michael Reischman,
died at her home in Miltonsburg
The funeral took place Monday, conducted by Rev. Mueller,
pastor of the Catholic church.
Rice, Anna E. Rice
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna E. Rice, a former known resident of St. Clairsville
forty years ago died in Washington, D. C., recently, aged 90 years. Her husband
was one of the deputy sheriff’s and went to
Rice, Mary Rice
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Rice, aged 98 years, died at
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pugh of the M. E.
church of which church deceased was a lifelong member.
Ricer, Oliver Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Olive Ricer, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ricer died
Sunday morning and was buried Monday.
Roth, Charles C. Roth
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles C. Roth was instantly killed Wednesday evening, June 6th,
by falling into a new well from which he was being drawn.
Mr. Roth was preparing to build a new house on his farm near
Laings for his son Guy and wife and was digging the well near the site for the
new house. He was assisted by his son Guy and J. H. Eikleberry. They were down
18 or 19 feet and in solid rock and had just put off a blast and Mr. Roth
remarked, “ Boys, I think we struck something that time: let me go down and
see.” He was lowered into the well and in answer to the inquiry whether he was
safely down said, “Yes, but draw me up as quickly as you can.” He was standing
in the tub and had hold of the rope and when his head had nearly reached the
top of the well he was overcome and fell, lighting on his head, crushing his
skull.
Mr. Eikleberry then slipped the rope over his foot and went down
and was in the act of placing the rope around Mr. Roth’s body when he too was
overcome by the foul air. This left Guy alone. He hurried at once to the home
of William Mowder, who with his two sons hastened to the well. Guy was let down
and putting the rope around Mr. Eikleberry he was drawn to the surface. He then
put the rope around the body of his father and it was drawn up and then was
drawn up himself. Mr. Eikleberry soon regained consciousness.
Deceased is survived by his widow and five children, four sons
and one daughter, brothers and sisters and numerous relatives. Mrs. A. J.
Tubaugh is a sister and William and John C. Roth of Woodsfield, brothers.
The sad news of Mr. Roth’s death cast a gloom over the
community as he was well and favorably known, having served as county treasurer
for two terms.
The funeral took place Saturday under the auspices of the
Masonic Lodge of Woodsfield, Rev. Couts and Rev. Pugh being the ministers in
charge.
Roth, Emil Roth
Spirit of Democracy,
Emil Roth, aged 45 years, was instantly killed Tuesday of last
week while working on a saw mill on the Harry Isaly farm in
He was offbearing, moving away a small car of lumber, when his
foot caught throwing him on the saw backwards. His body was almost cut in two
at the waist and across the legs, death being instantaneous.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roth and unmarried.
Rouse,
John W. Rouse [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1917]
John W. Rouse, aged about 65 years, died suddenly at his
home in Summerfield Monday, January 22, 1917, forenoon.
He went to his store in the morning as usual and from there
to the First National Bank of which he was president. After returning from the
bank to his store he began feeling sick and remarked to his partner that he
would go home. In a few moments after arriving at his home he died.
Mr. Rouse was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rouse
of
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Independent Order of Oddfellows. A
wife, two daughters are left; Also three brothers, James G. Rouse and Thomas B.
Rouse of Woodsfield, and W. H. Rouse and one sister Miss M. E. Rouse of
Hope Ridge. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment at
Rusch, Mrs. Leonard Rausch
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mrs. Leonard Rausch who died at her home at
Rutter, James Rutter
Spirit of Democracy,
James Rutter, aged 46 years, a former resident of Clarington,
died from heart failure, June 5.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rutter of Clarington,
and his remains were brought to that place for interment.
Ryall, Mrs. Ryall
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ryall of
Deceased was the mother of Rev. R. L. Ryall, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church of this place.
Scales, Mrs. Adam Scales
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Adam Scales died at her home at Key,
She is survived by three children.
The funeral was held Saturday and interment in the
Mrs. Scales was an aunt of Dr. W. W. Scales of this place.
Schell, Randolph
Schell
Source:
Randolph Schell, one of the oldest and most favorably known
members of this community, was found dead in a cornfield about half a mile from
his home Saturday afternoon. There was a bullet hole just over his right eye,
and a 22 calibre rifle by his side indicated the manner of his death.
It is said that Mr. Schell had not been in normal state of
mind for two or three weeks. Friday evening after supper, he disappeared from
the house, and his family became alarmed when they learned that the rifle,
which had been left in the wood shed was missing.
Later in the evening searching parties organized, and they
were out part of the night and all day Saturday. Quite a large number of men
from town went out and aided in the search, which continued until the body was
found, which was about 4 o’clock. The condition of the body indicated that Mr.
Schell must have met death shortly after he left the house.
No cause for Mr. Schell’s act, if it was suicide, is
evident other than mental derangement, as his affairs were in satisfactory
condition.
Randolph M. Schell was born on the 13th day of March, 1864,
at Miltenburg,
Rev. Schmidt former pastor of the Princeton church and Rev.
John Koehler of the Methodist
The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire
community.
Schoonover, William E.
SCHOONOVER
was born November 22, 1834, and died March 1.
He was 83 years, 3months, 7days.
He married Christina Porter in 1856.
Eight daughters are all living except Mary Elizabeth who died in
infancy. Christena died August 4, 1901 and he married then Letha Harrison. There are 35 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren. Three brothers and
one sister survive. He was buried March
4 at
Shafer, Mrs. Isaac Shafer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Isaac Shafer of near Woodsfield, mother of Stephen Shafer
of
Shook, Sarah Shook
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah Shook, aged 58 years, died at her home in Green
township
The funeral was held Sunday and the services were conducted by
Rev. C.E. Dalley; interment in
Shooks, Sarah J. Shooks 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah J. Shooks of Pratts’ Run, died
Five children are left.
Source: Illinois State Journal [Springfield,
Sangamon Co., Illinois]; Monday, 17 September 1917, page 07
SLATTEN, CLARENCE F. - Sunday, September 16, 1917, at St.
John's hospital after an illness of six weeks of typhoid fever at the age of 27
years, 4 months, and 22 days.
The remains will be taken to Versailles tomorrow to the home
of his grandmother, Mrs. E. Kaylor, where funeral services will be held.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. C. F. Slatten, infant son,
Robert, mother, Mrs. James J. Murphy, step-father, James J. Murphy, two
sisters, Mrs. R. C. Dexheimer, Miss Irene Murphy, all of Springfield.
Persons wishing to view the remains may do so at the residence
of his sister, Mrs. R. C. Dexheimer, 1222 South Eighth street, from 2:30 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. today. The remains were removed from Metcalf's undertaking
establishment to the home of his sister yesterday.
Decedent was a press feeder at the Illinois State Register
and was a member of the Kumler Methodist Episcopal church.
Smith,
Caroline Smith nee Schaub
Source: Wheeling Register, December 28, 1917
Smith , Mrs. Caroline Schaub , 85, one of the oldest residents of the Island,
and widow of the late John Smith, died yesterday morning at 7:25 o'clock at her
home, No. 503 South Broadway. She was born in
Smith, Charles Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday morning at
Mr. Smith was the son of Mr. Louis and Mrs. Mary Smith, the
former having preceded his son to the great beyond about 19 years ago. He was
born on the 9th day of December, 1873 and death took place Saturday
morning, September 29.
While still a boy Mr. Smith was baptized into the Evangelical
church.
He leaves to mourn his early and sudden death, an aged mother,
a sister and many relatives and a host of friends, which fact was evidenced by
the many floral offerings placed upon his grave. In the hour of such grief as
this we realize the words of the old patriarch Samuel, “There is but a step
between me and death.” The past two weeks have been marked by sudden and
startling accidents. On two occasions young men who had gone elsewhere to seek
employment have been sent home to their dear ones in coffins. The future holds
nothing for any of us to gather from. Life is uncertain, death is only certain.
The lessons of both these mournful occasions should teach us not to trust the
uncertain future, but while we live we should consider those things which
belong to our peace.
May the bereaved ones think
of their departed ones as one for whom Christ has died.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Knipping of
the Evangelical church at
Smith, Donald Lynch Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Donald Lynch Smith, aged about two years, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry M. Smith, died
The funeral will be held this (Thursday) morning at
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Smith, Ella M. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ella Smith, aged 29 years, died from cancer at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rist on
A husband and two children are left.
The funeral was held Saturday.
Smith, Ross Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends in Woodsfield received word last week of the death of
Ross Smith of
Mr. Smith was the son of the late Jas. Smith and was born in
Woodsfield.
He was operated on for some internal trouble.
He was 60 years of age and will be remembered by many of our
older citizens.
His wife, who was the former
Smith, Stephen A. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Stephen A. Smith was born in
All have passed from this
life except one sister, Mrs. Louge of
At the age of eighteen Mr.
Smith enlisted in Company I, 12th Ohio
Calvary, the exact date being
He was united in marriage to Miss Libbie A. Hawkins of
Mr. Smith will be remembered by many Woodsfield people. He was
a plasterer by trade and one of the workmen who plastered the court house
recently burned.
Sorg, Charles Sorg
Spirit of Democracy,
The three sons of Cain Sorg living near Carlisle, Noble
county, were struck by lightning last week during an electrical storm, one son
Chrales [sic-Charles] being killed outright, another son, William being seriously
injured, while the third son Edward was
also knocked senseless but was not so severely injured. They were in a small
outbuilding sheltering from the storm when the building was struck.
South, William A. South
Spirit of Democracy,
William A. South, aged 75 years, a veteran of the Civil war,
died from dropsy at his home in Clarington
A wife and children survive him.
Starr, A. E. Starr
Spirit of Democracy,
A. E. Starr, founder and president of the A. E. Starr Co., and
one of
Stimpert,
Mary S. Stimpert, (nee Faber) [The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield,
Mary S. Stimpert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Faber, was
born at
In 1873 she was married to Jacob Stimpert. To this union
nine children were born, four sons and five daughters, one daughter dying in
infancy. The remaining children are: W. E. Stimpert of Mantua, Ohio, Sadie
Stimpert of Cleveland, Ohio, C. F. Stimpert of Woodsfield, Mrs. W. Keevert of
Woodsfield, E. H. Stimpert, 331st Infantry, Camp Sherman, Ohio, and Cora,
Grover and Bessie Stimpert of home. She also leaves three brothers and two
sisters. In her early life she became a member of the
The children of the deceased tender their thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their acts of kindness during the illness and death of their
mother.
Stoehr, John Stoehr
Spirit of Democracy,
John Stoehr, aged 67 years, died at his home in
Deceased was a resident of Woodsfield during his younger days,
but several years ago he removed to
He leaves a widow and two children and one brother, Mr. Louis
Stoehr of Beallsville.
Many citizens of Woodsfield and
Tracy, __ T. Tracy
Spirit of Democracy,
__ T. Tracy, aged 54 years, died at his home in Bellaire
Four children are left.
Deceased was a brother of F. M. Tracy and ___ Ford of
Woodsfield.
They attended the funeral at Bellaire Sunday.
Vandergrift, T. T. Vandergrift
Spirit of Democracy,
T. T. Vandergrift, aged 45 years, died at his home in
The deceased was born in Pithole, that meteroric venange
county oil town, in September 1872. He was the son of the late T. J. and Ellen
Vandergrift.
He leaves one daughter, aged nine years, one sister, Mrs. John
Tinker, and two brothers, George H. and Frank Vandergrift.
The deceased was a graduate from
VanDyne, Mary Catherine VanDyne
Spirit of Democracy,
While Mary Catherine VanDyne, aged three years, of Hiramsburg,
was eating a piece of watermelon one day last week, a seed became lodged in her
throat and she was taken to a
Wah,
John Wahl [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 29, 1917]
Mr. John Wahl, aged 70 years, died at his home in Woodsfield
March 28, 1917, from stomach trouble. He is survived by his widow, four sons
and five daughter, Peter Wahl of Lewisville Route one, Joseph Wahl of
Woodsfield, Charles Wahl of Donors, Pennsylvania, Ignatius Wahl of Martins
Ferry, Mrs. William K. Dougherty of Ravenna, Ohio, Mrs. George Miller of Coats,
Mrs.
James and Mrs. Charles Miller of Martins Ferry, and Agnes Wahl of Zanesville,
Ohio. Mr. Wahl was born in
farm. Funeral was held Monday and was conducted by the Reverend Father Seeber.
Interment in the Woodsfield Catholic cemetery,
Watson, H. R. Watson
Spirit of Democracy,
H. R. Watson, aged 47 years, of Ozark, died
Deceased was a son of the late Capt. James Watson.
He leaves a wife and three children, and a number of relatives
here in Woodsfield.
The funeral was held Wednesday and interment made at the Bush
cemetery.
Webb, Charles A. Webb
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles A. Webb, aged about 74 years, one of the leading
citizens of Beallsville, died
The funeral will be held today (Thursday).
Weisend, Jacob Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Weisend, aged 74 years, died at his home near Kuhn
He leaves to mourn his death a widow, four sons, Adam, Clem,
Alex and Dora, and five daughters, Mrs. Charles Wires of Florida, Mrs. A. J.
Schumacher of Woodsfield, Mrs. Simon Kuhn of Kuhn and Misses Lorena and Malinda
at home.
The funeral was held Saturday and interment made in the
Miltonsburg Catholic cemetery.
Wellons, Annie E. Wellons
Spirit of Democracy,
Sunday evening about
Mr. J. R. Kerr, a resident of
Both parties were pinned under the car and when a couple of
young men who were passing discovered their condition at once set to work to
extricate them. Other help soon arrived and when the car was lifted from their
bodies the man said he had lost control of his car.
A passing auto brought the injured man to town and he was taken
to Dr. J. R. Parry’s office and cared for and another auto was sent to the
place of the accident and the body of the young lady tenderly laid in the car
and brought to the home of Mr. J. A. Masters.
Dr. Wellons was notified by telephone and in a very short time
was in Woodsfield only to see his daughter, who had left home a few hours
before well and happy, lying cold in death. A heart rending scene indeed.
The deceased was taken to Barnesville by Mr. Masters and Mr.
Kerr cared for by Dr. Wellons and taken to Barnesville also.
The sad affair cast a gloom over the community and everybody
showed sympathy for the unfortunate couple and the friends connected.
Whiting, Elizabeth Whiting nee Kirkbride
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting, died at the home of Mrs. John Booth at
Mrs. Whiting was a daughter of David Kirkbride, one of the
early citizens of Woodsfield and had she lived until May would have been 90
years old.
Mrs. Whiting had not been seriously ill, though not feeling
well for a few days, and was about the house the day before, but when called in
the morning raised her head from her pillow, then slowly sank back and
peacefully slipped away.
Mrs. Whiting was unusually active for one of her age, and did
much fancy needlework some of which she had on hand at the time of her death.
She is survived by three sons, one daughter and one sister,
John Martin of
Wichterman, Christian Wichterman
Spirit of Democracy,
Christian Wichterman, aged 64 years of
Mr. Wichterman was cleaning up his barn and getting ready to
take care of his crop and was in the act of arranging his hay fork and by
mistake took hold of the wrong rope which caused the fork to drop from the hay
loft. The fork struck him in the breast and caused instant death. One of his
sons was with him at the time of the accident.
Deceased was a citizen of
He was a member of the Sweedenberg church and had been active
in church and Sunday school work.
He leaves a wife and nine children, one wife preceding him in
death. His son Mr. E. J. Wichterman and wife of Woodsfield, and his sister,
Mrs. Jacob Lude of
Mr. Wichterman was a member in good standing of Clarington
Lodge of Oddfellows.
Mr. Wichterman is the third ex Treasurer on
Williams,
Maud Williams
and Dr. John H. Williams [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 11, 1917]
A writer from Summerfield, Ohio to the Zanesville Signal
gives the following account of the double tragedy enacted at that place Friday,
January 5, 1917. The writer says:
When little Holly Williams, aged 11, returned to his home
here after school Friday afternoon, he found his mother Mrs. Maud Williams, 50,
dead on the floor in the dining room; a few seconds later the child heard the
report of a revolver shot in an upper room which resulted ten hours later in
the death of his father, Dr. John H. Williams.
All circumstances surrounding the tragedy indicate that Dr.
Williams killed his wife at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon by firing a bullet into
her temple. Disordered condition of the furniture of the room point out that
Mrs. Williams made a terrible struggle for her life.
Stung by the grief-stricken screams of his young son when he
returned from school, and unable to face the accusing eyes of his child, Dr.
Williams took his own life at 3:30 o’clock with the same weapon which he had
used in murdering his wife. Dr. Williams’ body was found in a bedroom in the
second story of the house. He died early Saturday morning without regaining
consciousness, and leaving no explanation for the double shooting. He was 60
years old.
A 38 caliber revolver was used by Dr. Williams in the
shooting. The fact that the physician was at one time confined in a sanitarium
for mental derangement leads the authorities to believe that the crime and
suicide were committed while Dr. Williams was not mentally responsible for his
deeds.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Williams were socially prominent and
highly esteemed. Dr. Williams had practiced medicine for over thirty years. He
was a mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Williams was an
active member of the Summerfield M. E. Church. The eleven-year old son is their
only child but Mrs. Williams is also survived by several children by her first
husband, Frank Reed. They are Miss Hattie Reed of Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs. Vivian
Ward of Cleveland, Ohio, Ford Reed of Jackson, Michigan, Con Reed of Salt Lake
City, Utah, Rodger Reed of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. T. S. Becker of American Falls,
Idaho, Miss Clara Reed of Woodsfield and William Reed of Summerfield.
Dr. Williams had also been previously married.
Dr. and Mrs. Williams were well known in Woodsfield, Mrs.
Williams at one time being a resident here.
Wise, Mrs. Shep Wise
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Shep Wise of
Witschy, E. R. Witschy
Spirit of Democracy,
E. R. Witschy, son of Godfrey Witschy of Dent Ridge, who was injured
while starting a gas engine at Gore, Ohio, died from his wounds and the remains
were brought to Woodsfield Wednesday and taken to his former home.
Wood, Thomas J. Wood
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Thomas J. Wood of Benwood died
Yockey, Margaret Yockey
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Yockey, aged 76 years, died Thursday after a
brief illness. Deceased had been in poor health for some time.
She is survived by her sons C.W. and Clement and daughters
Mrs. Gussie Wehr and Miss Madge Yockey.
Funeral services were held Saturday forenoon and were
conducted by Rev. Romig.
Deceased was a well respected lady.
Young, Aaron Young
Spirit of Democracy,
Aaron Young, aged 85 years, died at his home at
He was born near Nelsonville and was a veteran of Company K.
116th O. V. I. in the Civil
War.
Zerger,
Katharine Zerger [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs., May 24, 1917]
Mrs. Katharine Zerger, relict of Henry Zerger, was killed Wednesday evening,
May 16, 17, of last week by her horse running away.
Mrs. Zerger and daughter were in
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