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Monroe
1923
Andrejaski, Stanley Andrejaski
Andrejaski, Jennie Andrejaski
Andrejaski, Lottie Andrejaski
Andrejaski, Alex Andrejaski
Spirit of Democracy,
Stanley, aged 12 years, Jennie, 9, Lottie, 7, and Alex, 5, of
Dillonville, Ohio, perished in the flames that encircled their little frame
cottage home one night last week. The children were sleeping in a room
adjoining their parents and fire was discovered by the father.
Cause of fire is unknown.
Beckwith, Augusta Beckwith
Waldech, Anna R. Waldech
Spirit of Democracy,
Two sisters living in
Mrs. Augusta Beckwith, aged 76, and Mrs. Anna R. Waldech, 65.
Mrs. Beckwith died at
Bott, Fred Bott
Spirit of Democracy,
Fred Bott, a well known and very highly respected citizen of
He leaves a wife, one daughter and two sons, Chas. and Irvin
of Zanesville.
He was a brother of Mr. L. D. Bott of Eastern avenue,
Woodsfield, and leaves two other brothers and three sisters, J. H. Bott and
Mrs. Chris Lauer of Columbus; Mrs. Mary Kathary of Medina; John Bott of Shawnee
and Mrs. John Burg of New Lexington.
The funeral will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon at
We hope to be able to give a full account of this good citizen
later.
Boughner, E. C. Boughner
Spirit of Democracy,
E. C. Boughner, a very highly respected citizen of
His death came unexpectedly, as he had been in town all day
where he attended church and spent several hours chatting with friends.
A widow and two sons survive.
Mr. Boughner spent his life in this county where he was well
and favorably known and his passing away saddens many hearts and homes.
Funeral services and burial the following Wednesday at
Brown, Daisy Brown nee Goodwin
Spirit of Democracy,
The Barnesville Enterprise of last week contained the
following:
“The death of Mrs. Daisy Goodwin Brown, at
“Mrs. Brown was born at
“She was united in marriage to Clarence Brown,
“Funeral services were held at the Bush church at
The Somerton correspondent to The Enterprise also contained
the following:
“Many hearts were filled with sorrow when news came of the
death of Mrs. Daisy Goodwin Brown.
Source: The Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; 8 Mar 1923
Funeral services will be held at Trinway Friday afternoon
for Thelma Brown, aged 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, 920*
Orchard st. The baby died at the City
hospital Wednesday night after suffering for 10 days with pneumonia.
The infant was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago owing
to the seriousness of its condition.
The parents survive.
*Submitter's Note: This last digit was not clear on my copy of
this obituary. It could possibly be an
eight or a nine.
Cariens, Rachael Cariens, nee Schell
Source: Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 3 Jan 1924
Mrs. Rachel [sic] Cariens
Rachael Schell daughter of Henry and Mary Schell was born
in Monroe county, Ohio, August 21, 1846.
She was the third child in a family of twelve* children, of whom John,
Hiram, Samuel, Jacob, Thomas, George and Mrs. Douglas Vaughn are still living.
She moved with her parents to Wayne county, Ill., in 1853
where she met and married Edgar P. Cariens, October 10th,** 1870. To this union six children were born; three
of whom died in infancy. A.
"Rate" and Jesse and Mrs. Louis Cates survive their mother. The husband died in 1905. Since that time she has had live with her
Edgar Cariens, a grandson, Earl Schell and Cloyd Withrow, all of whom she
learned to love almost as her own. The
last five years her daughter Mrs. Louis Cates and family had made their home
with her.
Aunt Rachael, as we all called her, departed this life Dec.
26th, 1923 at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 5 days. She was sick only about thirty-six
hours. Besides her children she leaves
to mourn their loss, six brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, five great
grandchildren and a host of neighbors and friends.
Aunt Rachael will be
greatly missed in her home community.
She was a kind neighbor and was always glad to help whenever it was
possible for her to do so. Many will
remember her for her kind deeds. And
even though she is gone a fond memory of her lingers still.
Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon by
Eld. W. D. Crippin. Interment is in the
Cariens cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our gratitude to all the neighbors and
friends for their words of sympathy and deeds of kindness during the sickness
and at the death of our dear mother.
THE CHILDREN
Submitter's Notes:
*The obituary for her father Henry said he had thirteen
children--ten sons and three daughters.
** This could possibly be October 19th. It's difficult to read.
Christman, Samuel Christman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated Thursday, February 22,
1923
Samuel
Christman, a very highly respected citizen, died of pneumonia at his home on
Samuel
Christman, who was well known as a model citizen, was baptized by Elder W. W.
Otey, formerly of
Besides
the widow and children, four brothers and two sisters are let to mourn his loss
as follows: Andrew, Lewis, Henry and William; Mrs. Barbara Diehl of
The
funeral, conducted by his former pastor, Elder D. W. Harkins of
Cumpson, Garrett Cumpson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Nancy Cumpson of
His body will be brought here to-day (Wednesday) and taken to
the home of his mother where funeral services will be held on Thursday. This
makes the sixth child that she has had to lay away. Her husband passed to the
Great Beyond several years ago.
Source: The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Daily Herald; 11 Aug
1923
DENNY* -- Michael Denny* of Rose Hill died at Ottumwa
Thursday, August 9, 1923, at 8:45 p.m. of nephritis, aged 58** years. Funeral at St. Mary's Catholic church in Oskaloosa,
Sunday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m.
Interment at Wymore cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
* Census records and his tombstone spell the name DENNEY.
** Age 58 does not agree with his tombstone at the Wymore
Cemetery which shows the birth year as 1858.
Fearing, William Edward Fearing
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Citizen; 14 Feb 1923
DIES OF
INJURIES
Injuries received in a fall, four weeks ago when he
fractured his hip, caused the death of William Edward Fearing, 81, retired
attorney, at the home of his son, Frank T. Fearing, 594 Oak st. Wednesday.
Mr. Fearing was a veteran of the Civil War during which he
served as a member of the 113th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was a member of the Broad Street M. E.
Church and Wells Post G. A. R.
He also leaves one daughter, Mrs. Fred Weiner [sic–Wiener]
of Detroit, three other sons, Rodifer and Cassius Fearing of Columbus and
William Fearing of Cleveland, one brother in Sandusky and two sisters.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Denton, Donaldson and
Hughes. Burial in Green Lawn.
*Submitter’s Note: His son Steven’s death records have
the name spelled as WEINER, but the 1920 census, World War I Draft Registration
Cards, the U.S. City Directory and Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 spell it
WIENER.
Fearing, William Edward Fearing
Source: The
Columbus [Ohio] Citizen; 15 Feb 1923
Funeral
services for William Edward Fearing, 81, retired attorney, who died Wednesday at
the home of his son, Frank T. Fearing of 594 Oak st., will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday at Denton, Donaldson & Hughes Mortuary, 318 E. Town st. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
*Submitter's Note:
Above is the obituary.
Friday, Amelia Magdalina Friday, nee Egger
The
Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, November 29, 1923
Amelia Magdalina Friday died November 18, 1923, aged 72
years; daughter of Jacob and Margaretha Ketterer Egger. She was born March 19,
1851. Surviving are her children: Jacob,
Mrs. Mary Friday Dixon, Mrs. Barbara Friday Steed, Albert, Solomon and Samuel
Friday. Also surviving are her brothers, George, William and Herman Egger,
sisters, Lucetta, Barbara and Matilda Friday.
Hall, Sylvester Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Sylvester Hall, aged 37 years, died at his home on
Deceased leaves a wife, two brothers, one sister and his
parents.
The funeral will be held at
Deceased was well known to many in Woodsfield, Barnesville,
and
Harper, Nelson T. Harper
Spirit of Democracy,
Nelson T. Harper, one of
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon and was very
largely attended by relatives and friends from far and near. The services were
conducted by Evangelist J. A. Hines and W. W. Thornberry.
Mr. Harper is survived by the following children: D. B. and
Belle Harper of the home; James O. and Ernest J. Harper of
Hartshorn, Alga E. Hartshorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Alga E. Hartshorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan
Hartshorn of Hartshorn Ridge, who recently fell from a cherry tree, broke a leg
and received other injuries, died from the effects of same on June 25th,
age about 35 years.
She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hartshorn who have
the sincere sympathy of many friends.
Interment at Hartshorn Ridge.
Hayes, Mrs. L. M. Hayes
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mrs. L. M. Hayes, who died at her home in
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. George A. Wiswell, well remembered
here as Miss Sylvia A. Cannon. She was about 48 years old and not long ago had
a stroke of paralysis that resulted in her death.
Card of Thanks—We wish to express our sincere thanks to the
ladies of Woodsfield, the minister, the singers and others who were so very
kind to us at this time. L. M. HAYES and MRS. SYLVIA WISWELL.
Herlan,
Sarah C. Herlan, nee McCoy
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 17 Sep 1923
LONG ILLNESS PROVES FATAL
Mrs. Sarah C. Herlan, 73 widow of the late Jacob G. Herlan,
life-long resident of Washington county, died at her home on Eight Mile on
Sunday. She had been ill for some time
of stomach trouble, complicated by leakage of the heart, and for the past few
weeks her condition ahd been serious.
Mrs. Herlan was born
in the community in which she died, on March 7, 1850, and when a young woman
was united in marriage with Mr. Herlan.
Nine childen were born to them:
Frank Herlan, who died in infancy, and the following eight daughters,
all of whom survive: Mrs. Mary Day,
Marietta; Mrs. Sherman Dye and Mrs. Chris Morningstar, Moss Run; Mrs. Robert
Hughes, Eureka, W. Va.; Mrs. Joseph Henderhan, Marietta, and Mrs. Frank Barth,
Mrs. Jacob Close and Mrs. Cleveland Ritchey, all of Eight Mile.
Funeral services, in charge of Doudna & McClure, will
be held at the Beech Grove Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, with burial in the churchyard at that place.
Jarboe,
Katie Jarboe, nee Morris
Source: The Tell City [Indiana] News; August 1923
Mrs. Katie Jarboe, wife of Vester Jarboe died Wednesday
morning, August 22, after an illness of several years. She leaves her husband; three sons and one
daughter and her aged mother, Mrs. Jane Mource.* The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Blue Rim church.
* Submitter’s Notes: Her mother was Jane MORRIS not Mource,
actually Rachel "Jane."
Submitted by PE Frichtl
from the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.
Koehler, Charles Koehler
Spirit of Democracy,
Another of
Sunday morning, as a result
from a stroke of paralysis some three years ago.
He was a brother of W____Koehler, Mrs. William Neuhart and
Mrs. James L. Adams of Woodsfield
He leaves three sons and a number of other relatives.
The funeral took place
Tuesday morning. Interment at ____ Ridge.
Lallathin, Mrs. Chris Lallathin
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Chris Lallathin, one of
She leaves, besides a devoted husband and many other relatives
and friends, the following children: Amos and Herman of Woodsfield, John of
Chicago and Miles and Elizabeth of the home.
We have no further particulars on going to press Tuesday
evening, but will give further particulars later.
Leisure, Marjorene Leisure
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
Thursday, 22 Feb 1923
JERLES
Again the white-winged messenger of death from the
Celestial City, who so often and uninvited has made its way into our midst and
taken away a loved one, visited our community and claimed for its victim,
Marjorene, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Leisure.* Marjorene was one year and six days old, and
had been ill only a short time from a severe cold. Her death was sudden and unexpected by the parents, yet in the
midst of life we are in death. The
funeral was held at Mt. Tabor by Rev. Gray.
*Submitter’s Note: This
name is seen spelled as both LEISURE and LEASURE. It is LEASURE in Bert’s obituary and on his headstone.
Lude, Jacob Lude
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Lude, a very highly respected citizen, died suddenly at
his home on Route 3 Clarington,
He was stricken with paralysis on
He was born
He united with the Evangelical Luthern church in his sixteenth
year, and was a consistent member until his death.
He was married to Emma Wichterman,
He is survived by his widow
and the following children: Adda M., Albert L., and Edwin Lude, Mrs. Earl
Burkhalter, Mrs. Andrew Foshey, and Mrs. Wesley Dierkes. Also four
granddaughters, two brothers, Michael of Sardis and C. W. of
The funeral was held Sunday
forenoon. Interment in the St. James cemetery. Rev. A. E. Kitterer of Powhatan
conducted the services.
Masters, Infant child Masters
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Masters
was held from the residence Sunday at
McCammon, Robert Homer McCammon
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Homer McCammon, son of Mrs. Cora McCammon, whose home
is near Buchanan, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28th. He was 26
years of age and is survived by two sisters and three brothers.
The funeral services were conducted at the Buchanan church by
pastor, John Jay Srodes.
Interment in Buchanan cemetery.
Mrs. McCammon and family have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Source: The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger and Inquirer;
March, 1923
George S. Morris aged 73, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher,
[From the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.]
Morris, Helen Morris nee Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Relatives at Woodsfield received a message stating that Mrs.
Helen Morris, widow of the late Major W. T. Morris, died at her home in
She leaves besides other relatives, one brother and two
sisters in Woodsfield—Delbert and Miss Frances and Bert Jones.
As Major and Mrs. Morris resided here during the earlier part
of their lives they have many Woodsfield friends to sympathize with members of
the family who survive. We hope to be able to give further particulars later.
The funeral will take place to-day (Thursday).
Morris, Martha Ann (Marsh) Morris
SOURCE: The
Morris, Martha, widow of Thomas Morris died Wednesday,
survived by son, Norval and daughter Mrs. W. D. Brown. Buried Olive.
Nalley, Obadiah Nalley
Spirit of Democracy,
LKP#6
Obadiah Nalley, aged 70 years, died very suddenly last
Saturday night at his home near Woodsfield. He had been in his usual and had
been in Woodsfield during the day. Returning home in the evening about
He leaves a wife and several children.
The funeral was held from the Christian church Tuesday at 1:30
P.M. Interment in
O’Connor, Mary O’Connor
O’Connor, Kate O’Connor
Grannon, Mrs. Jet Grannon
Rooney, Mary E. Rooney
Spirit of Democracy,
The four met death when burning leaves ignited accumulated gas
in the cottage when the explosion occupied by Mrs. O’Connor. The three
daughters were some distance from the cottage when the explosion occurred. When
they reached the building, it was a mass of flames. Disregarding their own
safety the daughters rushed into the cottage in an attempt to rescue their
mother. They never came out.
The dead beside Mrs. O’Conner, who lived in
When rescuers removed the four bodies from the debris late
today $2000 in gold was found hidden in a chimney. It was turned over to the
authorities.
Several other cottages near the one occupied by the victims
also were destroyed.
Source: The Topeka [Kansas] State Journal; 29 Sep 1923,
page 8
DEATH OF
MISS OLDHAM
TOPEKAN DIES
FOLLOWING OPERATION FOR
REMOVAL OF TONSILS
Miss Ada Grace Oldham, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
W. Oldham, 1032 Lime street, died this morning at the home of her parents following
an operation Monday in which her tonsils were removed. Miss Oldham was employed by the Topeka Tent
& Awning company.
She is survived by two brothers, Steven and Cecil Oldham,
and one sister, Florence Oldham.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Payne, Eliza Payne nee Kindall
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Eliza Payne, whose home was about three miles north of
Graysville, died Thursday, November 1st, aged 21 years and 7 months.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a devoted husband, two darling children, one aged
three years, the other 18 months her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kindall of
The funeral, with services in charge of Elder C. L. Mellott
and J. G. Poulton of Graysville serving as funeral director, was held last
Friday. Interment in the
The bereaved husband, parents and children have the sympathy
of many friends.
Poulton, Mrs. M. B. Poulton
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. M. B. Poulton, wife of
Michael B. Poulton of
Her remains were brought to Woodsfield Sunday evening.
The funeral was held at St. Sylvester’s Catholic church Monday
morning at
The husband and family have the sympathy of many friends.
Source: The Ashtabula [Ohio] Star Beacon; Friday, 29
Jun 1923
EAGLEVILLE WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Anna Pratt died at her home in Eagleville, Thursday
about 3 p.m., at the age of 69. Death
came as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered about a year ago.
Funeral services will be held at the late home Sunday at 2
p.m. with burial at Eagleville.
Reinherr, Jacob Reinherr 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of the late Jacob Reinherr took place Wednesday
afternoon of last week and was well attended. The remains awaiting the arrival
of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Okey of
Mr. Reinherr was born at Kussel in
Mr. Reinherr was a great secret society man as well as a
faithful church member. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason,
Among relatives from a distance at the funeral were Mrs.
Alfred Okey of Monmouth, Ills.; Will H. Reinherr of
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, indicating the
high esteem in which he was held.
Reinherr, Jacob Reinherr
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Reinherr, probably
Mr. Reinherr was born at Kussel in
The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon from the
home, with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, and was well attended.
He was laid to rest with ceremonies of the Masonic Lodge, the
Independent order of Odd Fellows also paying respect in a similar manner to a
brother who had ever proven faithful to these lodges as well as to his church,
family and friends.
Bauer & Willison served as funeral directors.
Mr, Reinherr and her family have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Richardson, Mary Ellen
(Ella) Richardson
Sentinel,
Mrs. Ella Richardson passed away last Saturday morning from
results of a fall about two weeks ago. Funeral from the home on Tuesday
morning, her pastor, Rev. C.F. Walters in charge, with interment in the
Ripley, Thomas Ripley
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Ripley, one of Woodsfield’s most highly respected
retired citizens, died at his home on High street, Saturday morning, May 12th,
at
Mr. Ripley was born at Alma,
He was first married to Miss Phoebe Jane Meredith on
Mrs. James (Thad) Hawkins of
Thomas Ripley’s second marriage was to Miss Nancy Hart on
Funeral services were held Monday evening at the home by Elder
C. L. Mellott and were attended by many neighbors and friends in addition to
relatives above mentioned.
The remains were taken Tuesday in the Woodsfield Undertaking
company’s hearse to Alma,
Among relatives in attendance from a distance were John Hart,
of
The relatives who survive have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Shrody, John Shrody
Spirit of Democracy,
John Shrody died of hardening of the liver at his home near
Buchanan Station last Sunday morning at
He leaves a devoted wife, one son, Dora, and one daughter,
May.
The funeral, with Rev. J. J. Srodes as minister and Bauer
& Willison as funeral directors took place Tuesday at 1:00 o’clock p.m.
Interment in the Buchanan cemetery.
Mr. Shrody had many friends wherever known, who are in
sympathy with the bereaved family.
Friend to mankind, rest in peace.
Smith, William Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
While the patriotic people were mourning the loss of a great president,
Mr. William Smith, Senior, was called in death—causing his many friends in
Woodsfield additional grief of a near nature.
William Smith was born in Center township, near Buchanan
church on
In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary Borner and with the
exception of a few months of their early married life spent in
Of the family born to them, six children are still living:
They are Mrs. H. E. Wilcox of Central City,
Mr. Smith was the last survivor of a large family, all of whom
were very highly respected.
His wife passed to her reward
From early youth, Mr. Smith was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church and his conscientious rectitude is a valued heritage left to
his family and friends.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and
Saturday with services conducted at his late home by Rev. George L. Davis.
Interment in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.
Neighbor and friend of priceless worth, farewell.
Steed, Celestia Steed
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Celestia J. Steed, widow of Benjamin Steed, who passed to
his eternal reward Oct. 6th died at her home in this place Tuesday
morning, Oct. 30th, aged 73 years last May.
The funeral will be held next Friday afternoon at
Strickling, Alex S. Strickling
Spirit of Democracy,
Alex S. Strickling, a very highly respected citizen died at
his home west of Lewisville last Monday morning after a long illness from
Bright’s disease.
He leaves a wife and seven sons.
The funeral will take place this (Wednesday) afternoon at
The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends. We hope
to be able to give a full account of the death of this exemplary citizen in the
near future.
Suter, Samuel M.
Sentinel,
S. M. Suter, formerly of this place, passed away at the home
of his son Roy, near Sistersville., August 28. He was a life-long member of the
M.E. church and was always loyal to its doctrines. Services were held in the
M.E. church at this place on the following Thursday by Rev. Bernard Gibbs, of
Sistersville, with interment in the local cemetery, beside his wife and infant
child. He leaves four sons and many other relatives and friends.
Truter, Louise Truter
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louise Truter of
She was visited by her niece Miss Anna Reinherr but a very few
days before her death. Mrs. Truter was a lady of many fine qualities and will
be remembered by the people of Woodsfield and
The funeral was held Sunday at the home of her son, Dr. C. W.
Truter in
Source: The
Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; 8 Feb 1923
Died Wednesday at the family home at the age of 3
weeks. He was the son of M/M Ora
Voland.
Voland, Henry Voland
Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; 18 Jan
1923
Died at his home 5 miles south of Columbus, "aged
about 53, of ptomain". He leaves a
wife and 3 children. He was a brother
of John and Ed Voland who live northeast of Nashville.
Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; 18 Jan
1923
Died at his home 5 miles south of Columbus, "aged
about 53, of ptomain". He leaves a
wife and 3 children. He was a brother
of John and Ed Voland who live northeast of Nashville.
Wagner, E. T. Wagner
Spirit of Democracy,
Capt. E. T. Wagner, killed at
Walton, Richard K. Walton
Spirit of Democracy,
Ex-Probate Judge Richard K. Walton, father of Ex-Mayor W. V.
Walton of
Mr. Walton was a native of
Mr. Walton was laid to rest by the side of his wife, Julia A.
Walton, who preceded him in death two years ago, and they are buried in the
beautiful Oakwood cemetery in
Watson,
Helen Watson, nee Hoops
Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Thursday,
19 Apr 1923
WATSON -- Mrs. Helen, nee Hoops, age 33 years, beloved wife
of C. H. Watson, passed away April 18.
Funeral April 21, 10 a.m. Friends
may call Thursday and Friday evenings at 740 W. 31st. Funeral and burial private.
Whitacre,
Julia Ann Whitacre, nee Winland -- Julia A
Whitacre was born Jan. 7, 1841; died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Asher Gray, near
The writer conducted the funeral services
at the
How sweet to die,
With Jesus nigh.
The rock of our salvation.
Workman, D. G. Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
D. G. Workman, whose home is between Beallsville and
The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church at
Mr. Workman was about 54 years old, an officer in the
Beallsville Presbyterian church, Superintendent of the Sunday school and
prominent in the welfare work of his community.
Young,
George Young
Source: Front page of The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Mar. 29, 1923
George Young, a highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died
at the home of J. H. Christy Sunday morning, March 25th, at 7:11, aged 77
years, 11 months and 15 days, following an illness from pleurisy.
The funeral, in charge of Reverend S. P. Loyd of the M. E.
Church, took place Monday, with interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. Young, whose wife preceded him to the great beyond, was
a man of many good qualities, and had many friends who were made sad by his
death.
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