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1924
Allen, Ralph Marion Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Ralph Marion Allen, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Allen of Woodsfield Route 1, died April 17th.
We will give further particulars later.
Anderson, Fred Anderson
Martin, William Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William Martin, aged 24, and Fred Anderson, a half-brother,
aged 14, were killed near Elgood, Mercer county, and their mother, Mrs. C. W.
Anderson, of Athens, was seriously injured when lightning struck a tree under
which they had sought shelter during a storm.
The party had been picking berries and with the approach of
the storm they fled from the field to a cherry tree. The brothers had placed
their buckets on a limb of the tree. A heavy shower was accompanied by a
terrific electrical storm and realizing their buckets hanging on the limbs,
both boys rushed over to get them. They were in act of taking the buckets down
when struck and killed instantly. Their clothes were stripped from their forms
and their bodies were badly charred, the necks of both young men were broken.
Mrs. Anderson was struck by the same flash and paralyzed and
badly burned.
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Democrat; 15 Sep
1924
WELL KNOWN
MAN
DIED SUNDAY NIGHT
HARRY BANTA
SUCCUMBED TO
HEART TROUBLE AT
HIS
HOME
HERE
Harry Leroy Banta, forty-two years old, died at the family
home, 813 W. Franklin street, at six o'clock Sunday evening of heart trouble
from which he had suffered for the past nine months.
Mr. Banta was born in Shelby county southeast of this
city. He was the son of the late Moses
and Alice Banta. For a number of years
he has been a faithful employe of the Hodell Furniture Co., where he was very popular
with his associates.
He was married to Elizabeth Oldfield, daughter of John
Oldfield of this city.
Besides the widow he is survived by one son, Morris, and a
daughter, Gertrude, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wheeler, of Cincinnati, Mrs. George Wise, of New Salem,
Ind., and Mrs. Grace Beadle of Osgood, Ind.
Funeral services will be conducted at the late home at two
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial
will be made in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Chas. M. Ewing.
Barnes, John Barnes
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The funeral services for John Barnes, whose sudden death was
noted in the paper last week, was held at the M. E. church last Friday
afternoon, with services conducted by Rev. George Leslie Davis, D. D., his
pastor, with W. P. Galbraith serving as funeral director.
The funeral was very largely attended by relatives and friends
from far and near. The floral offerings were many and very fine indicating the
clean, exemplary character of this young man, who was born at Malaga 22 years,
two months and 13 days prior to his death. He was not only a member of the M.
E. church, but was a leader in Sunday school and Epworth League work, a
graduate of the Woodsfield High School and Monroe County Normal, a leader in
athletic sports and a favorite in social circles.
The bereaved parents and brother have the sincere sympathy of
many friends.
Bates, Infant Bates
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The three months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bates of Home
avenue died Thursday morning following an attack of pleural pneumonia.
The baby was laid to rest Friday afternoon in Oaklawn cemetery
by Bauer & Willison, undertakers, following services conducted from the
home.
Bennett, Leroy C. Bennett
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Leroy C. Bennett, a very highly respected citizen of Malaga,
died rather suddenly at his home last Saturday. He had been afflicted with
asthma for years, and last Saturday did not feel able to go from his room to
the dining room, but had a light lunch brought to him. His wife had occasion to
leave the room for a few minutes, and on her return found him dead in his
chair, presumably as a result of heart failure.
The funeral took place Tuesday.
Mr. Bennett was a member of the Church of Christ and a
gentleman of many fine qualities.
Bott, Tillie Bott
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Many friends were grieved to learn of the death of Miss Tillie
Bott of Lewisville last Saturday, after a lingering illness of paralysis. She
was the widow of the late Fred Bott, and a lady of many fine qualities.
The funeral took place from the Lewisville Evangelical church
at
Brown, David L. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
David L. Brown, one of Woodsfield’s most highly respected
retired citizens, died at his home on Eastern avenue this (Wednesday) morning
at
Deceased, who was 82 years old, leaves a devoted wife and one
son, Charles A. Brown, cashier of the First National Bank of Woodsfield, to
mourn his loss, together with many friends.
We regret that we were unable to give further particulars of
this good man but will do so later.
The funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon
at
His remains will be laid to rest in the family lot in Oaklawn
cemetery, with Bauer & Willison as funeral directors.
Burg, John Burg
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word has been received by Woodsfield relatives and friends of
the death of John Burg. He died at a Sanitorium in Gallipolice last Wednesday,
December 26 and was buried in New Lexington Saturday.
His brother-in-law Louis Bott attended the funeral. Mr. Burg
formerly occupied the home on Eastern Avenue now the Presbyterian manse and the
residence of Rev. J. J. Srodes. He was about 65 at the time of his death, and
had many warm friends in Woodsfield.
Clegg, T. F. Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
T. F. Clegg, merchant and postmaster at Round Bottom, died
Thursday morning, July 24th, following a stroke of paralysis some
days before. Mr. Clegg was 57 years old and leaves a wife, three sons, one
daughter and many other relatives and friends to mourn.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Chapel
Hill M. E. Church, by Rev. Young of Cameron, after services at the home.
Interment by Bauer & Willison at Chapel Hill.
Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge, Junior
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Calvin Coolidge, Junior, sixteen years old, son of President
and Mrs. Coolidge, died in Washington City Monday night at 10:30, as a result
of septic poisoning, caused by a blister formed on his foot a week prior to his
death, while playing tennis.
An operation had been performed on the left foot, however, in
hope of checking the ravages of the poison, but with no lasting effect. To the
lay mind it might seem strange that when the right foot was afflicted the left
should be operated upon, but the very best physicians and surgeons were in
attendance.
Copeland, Rebecca Copeland
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Rebecca Copeland, one of Monroe County’s aged and most
highly respected citizens, died at her home near Laings, Saturday, September 13th,
aged 77 years, one month and nine days.
Mrs. Copeland was a member of the M. E. Church and lived a
model Christian life for many years.
The funeral, with Rev. J. J. Srodes of Woodsfield in charge as
minister and Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors, took place from
the Presbyterian church at Laings last Monday. Interment in the cemetery at
Laings.
The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many, many
friends.
Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer;
18 Oct 1924
Funeral services for Frank Coughlan, Jr., four-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coughlan of the Island, who was run over and fatally
injured by a truck early Thursday afternoon, will be conducted Monday morning
at nine o'clock from the family residence at 521 South Huron Street. Burial will occur in Linwood cemetery,
Blaine, Ohio.
Culbertson, Isabel Culbertson nee Fulton
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The following account of the death of Mrs. Isabel Culbertson
(nee Fulton) who spent her early life near Altitude, is taken from a Nebraska
paper, and shows the high esteem in which she was held in her western home:
Mrs. Isabel Culbertson, daughter of Andrew and Margaret
Fulton, was born in Monroe County, Ohio,
On
Culbertson. To this union
were born four sons—Clifford, Gordon, and Albert of Plainview, and Wiley, of
Gretna, Nebraska.
In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson came to Nebraska and settled
in the Stark Valley neighborhood, near their sons, all of whom had come to
Nebraska some years before.
Thomas Culbertson died
Mrs. Culbertson was a woman beloved by all who knew her. Of a
quiet disposition, she possessed the qualifications of a devoted Christian,
having been reared in the United Presbyterian church, and only leaving that
church after coming to Nebraska, and then becoming a member of the Methodist
church, since the church of her childhood was not found in this community.
She adapted herself to the new and changed conditions of
climate and spiritual life as only a devout Christian and devoted mother can.
Besides her four sons and five grandchildren, she leaves four
brothers; Samuel of Plainview, Nebraska; John of Wyoming; and Emery and Andrew
M. of Altitude, Monroe co., Ohio. All her sisters departed this life before
her.
Those who knew Mrs. Culbertson best will miss her most as they
were the ones who knew best her sterling character and sweet and kindly
disposition. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church at Plainview,
March 12, with Rev. G. M. Bing in charge of services. Interment in the
Plainview cemetery.
Danford, Charles R Danford
Jeffersonian Monday 20
October 1924
Charles
R Danford, age 12 years, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Garfield Danford of near Batesvile, died Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock at
the Cambridge hospital. The body was
removed to the Stevens morgue and prepared for burial and Monday was taken to
the late home. One week ago the boy was
stricken with appendicitis and Tuesday was removed to the hospital where he
underwent a surgical treatment. Peritonitis had developed and death
resulted.
Dearth, James M. Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The Toronto Christian of September 12th contained
the following relative to James M. Dearth, son of William Dearth of Woodsfield.
Brother James Dearth, a member of the Toronto church, living
at 622 N. Third street, died very suddenly at his home last Tuesday evening.
Funeral services were held at the church on Thursday afternoon. The heartfelt
sympathy of the church goes to Sister Dearth in this sorrow, but we are glad we
do not sorrow as those who are without hope. Brother Dearth renewed his
fellowship with the church last winter during our revival and has been very
much interested in the Lord’s work in this community.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. J. Dearth, his father, Mr.
Wm. Dearth of Woodsfield, Ohio, and four sisters and one brother.
The sympathy of all is extended to the family in this hour of
trial.
Diehl, George H. Diehl
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The Gazette, published at Hillsboro, Ohio, gives the following
account of the death of George H. Diehl, of that city—(a brother of Fred Diehl
of Woodsfield)—who died
“George H. Diehl, retired merchant, died at his home on South
Elm street Monday morning at
“Mr. Diehl was distinguished by his daughter, Josie, have made
their home in Hillsboro. Previous to that time they resided in Mowerystown,
where Mr. Diehl conducted a store for almost fifty years.
“ For three years he and his only great devotion to his
church. On
“The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at
“Besides his daughter, a brother, Fred of Woodsfield, Monroe
county, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Christman, and Mrs. Trautman, both of
Mowerstown, [sic-Mowerystown] survive. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. of
Mowerystown.”
Dorr, Hope Dorr nee Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Hope Dorr, wife of George P. Dorr, died at her home on
South Main street Friday morning, after a lingering illness of many months,
aged 68 years, four months and four days.
Mrs. Dorr’s maiden name was Baker, and she is a sister of
James A. Baker of Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. Jerry Jackson, George and M.W. Baker of
Woodsfield.
She leaves besides her these brothers and sister, a devoted
husband, one daughter and three sons—Mrs. Lydia Noel of Texas, George R. of
Toledo, Edward and Hildreth P. of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Dorr was a member of the M. E. Church and was a lady of
many fine qualities, devoted to her husband, children and home. She was a good
neighbor and will be sadly missed by many friends as well as near relatives.
The funeral took place from the home last Sunday afternoon and
was attended by many friends, including the following from a distance: James M.
Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Morris, and Charles D.
Baker of Cambridge, and Mrs. And Mrs. George Kuhn of Zanesville.
The floral offerings, many and beautiful, indicative of the
high esteem in which she was held. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Geo. L. Davis, D. D., of the M. E. church with Bauer and Willison serving as
funeral directors. Interment in the family lot in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Dreiblebeis, Claude Dreiblebeis
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Caldwell, O., May 29.—One man was killed and another is
believed to have been fatally injured as the result of an automobile accident
shortly after
Claude Dreiblebeis, aged 30 years, of near Elba, lived but 15
minutes after the accident, dying on the way to a physician’s office.
His companion, Henry Hughey, of near Elba, was in a Marietta
hospital tonight, thought to be the victim of a broken back and internal
injuries.
The fatal accident occurred while the two men were enroute
from
Elba, to a point three miles
south of that place, where they, with other men, were working as members of the
Washington county highway maintenance
Department.
The machine in which the two men were riding was a Ford, and
it was not until the men had reached the scene of their work that the accident
occurred.
Hughey, who was driving the
machine lost control of it when he attempted to park it along the highway and
it plunged over a 10 ft. embankment, turning turtle.
Dreiblebies was struck on the head by a top support, his skull
being fractured. Hughey was pulled from the wreck in an unconscious condition.
The accident occurred in the presence of a number of fellow workers.
Dreiblebeis, who has made his home at Elba for a number of
years, had been employed by the maintenance department for some time. He leaves
a widow.
There are no-other immediate relatives in the vicinity of
Elba.
Drew, Claude Drew
(1) Source: The Beatrice
(Nebraska) Sun - 18 March 1924
L. [Lorenzo] Drew of this city was called to Ashland
Saturday by the serious illness of his son, Claude, who passed away a few hours
later.
(2) Source: The Beatrice (Nebraska) Sun - 20 March 1924
Mrs. Claude Drew and son, Roy are in the city, accompanying
the body of her husband to Beatrice, Tuesday.
Mrs. Drew was raised in this city being the daughter of the late Nathan
Woodring, who one time operated a meat market here.
(3) Source: The Beatrice
(Nebraska) Sun - 21 March 1924
Frank Woodring, who came here to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law, Claude Drew, has returned to Winner, S.D. He formerly resided at this place.
Mrs. Claude Drew & son who accompanied the body of Mr.
Drew to this city the first of the week, have returned to Ashland where they
have been living for some time and where Mr. Drew was engaged in the cream
business.
Dye, Oleta Dye nee Sinclair
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Oleta Sinclair Dye, wife of Claire E. Dye, Dean of the
Pharmacy Department of O. S. U., died at her home at Columbus, Ohio, after many
months of suffering on Monday evening April 21st.
The funeral was held Wednesday. Mrs. Dye was the youngest
daughter of the late Dr. W. T. Sinclair and Tirzah Sinclair. She was born in
Woodsfield.
Since her marriage she resided in Columbus. She leaves besides
her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Bella Morrow and Mrs. Temple Thomas and one
brother, L. W. Sinclair of Columbus. She was a niece of Mrs. Oleta O. Snyder
who with many other relatives regret to hear of her death.
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican;
Wednesday, 22 Oct 1924
Fred Fagel, Jr., age three days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Fagel, of 927 South Miller street, died this morning at seven o'clock. Short funeral services will be held at the
late home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. Reese officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt. Pisgah
cemetery, Charles M. Ewing in charge.
Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher nee Cronin
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
E. E. Cronin and wife and Mrs. O. M. Greenbank received a
message announcing the death of Mrs. Will Fisher at her home in Columbus, Ohio,
Thursday, February 28th.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Conger and was born, raised to womanhood and married in Woodsfield, and was 69
years and six months old at the time of her death.
She leaves a devoted husband and four children—Ross, Harry and
Mrs. Bessie Bordner of Columbus and Mrs. Margaret Watson of Winnepeg, Canada,
all of whom were present at the funeral, which took place at 10:00 o’clock a.m.
last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cronin of Woodsfield attended the funeral.
Mrs. Fisher was a member of the M. E. Church and a lady of
many fine and endearing qualities.
We join in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and
other near relatives.
Flauhaus, Charles H. Flauhaus
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Charles H. Flauhaus, 47, a former resident of Bellaire, died
Wednesday evening at his home near Altitude, following a lingering illness
caused by blood poisoning from an injury to his head.
He is survived by his wife, five brothers, John W., of
Bellaire, Ernest W., Bellaire, Theodore, Beallsville, Edward and Everett both
of Woodsfield and one sister, Mrs. Will Agin. His father, John Flauhaus, Sr.,
also survives.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Davis at
Foraker, U. P. Foraker 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
In our report last week we stated that Uranus P. Foraker’s
death was caused from falling from a ladder near his home in Akron.
The facts are that Mr. Foraker, who was on a roof, holding a
ladder for a painter, slipped and fell from the roof to the ground below.
He lit on his feet, apparently but little injured, but in such
a way that he fell backward down a slope, striking the back of his head on that
pavement. This fractured the skull near the base of the brain, and for eleven
hours following, prior to his death, he was unable to speak.
The funeral held last week at Plainview was one of the largest
ever held at that place. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in to-day’s
paper.
Card of Thanks—We wish in this manner to give expression of
our sincere thanks to all who were so very kind to us following the sad death
of our devoted husband and father. Such acts of kindness leave a lasting
impression.—MRS. U. P. FORAKER AND CHILDREN
Foraker, Uranus P. Foraker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the rather
sudden death of Uranus P. Foraker of Akron, who died last Saturday morning as a
result of internal injuries received by falling from a ladder.
Mrs. Foraker, wife of Uranus, was at the time a guest of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Givens, at Plainview, but hastened to Akron on
receipt of the message.
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Monday and taken on to
the D. G. Givens home the same day.
The funeral was held Tuesday, August 5th, with
Elder Forrest Mobberly of Wheeling in charge, and Bauer & Willison serving
as funeral directors. Interment in Plainview cemetery.
Uranus Foraker was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foraker of
Perry township and leaves a devoted wife, two children and many other relatives
and friends to mourn his untimely death.
Forni, Charles Forni
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The death of Charles Forni occurred at his home in Switzer
township last Sunday, August 17th, at
He was 79 years of age and leaves a devoted wife and seven
children as follows: Mrs. Emma Suppes of Cameron, O.; Mrs. Clara Monahan of
Shadyside; Mrs. Louise Lutes of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mary Ritz of Wheeling;
George of Barnesville; Edward of Wheeling and Oscar of the home. It will be
remembered by many that one son William, died several years ago, as a result of
a team of horses running away with him near Armstrong Mill.
Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday and
interment in the family lot at Beallsville, Moore & Blowers, funeral
directors in charge.
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 14 Mar
1924
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR CHILD TO
BE
MONDAY AT 2 P.M.
Funeral services for Betty Jane Gray will be held at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon at the home on West Second St. Rev. L. R. Akers, pastor of the M. E. church
will be in charge and burial will be made in Ashland cemetery.
Betty Jane was the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Gray. She died at 12:20 p.m., yesterday
after a serious illness of a few days.
She is survived by her father and mother and one sister,
Eleanor, aged 1, and a brother, Robert, 4.
She also leaves two grandmothers, Mrs. Josephine Mundorf of this city
and Mrs. Lydia Gray of Woodsfield, O., and one grandfather, Lewis Gray of
Woodsfield.
Little Betty Jane was born December 10, 1920 in Ashland and
passed away at the age of 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Griffith, Hannah Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
In Memoriam
In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Hannah Griffith,
who departed this life
We miss thee from our home, dear one,
We miss thee from
thy place;
A shadow o’er our life is cast.
We miss the sunshine
of thy face. Husband and Sons
Hancie, Young child Hancie
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The three weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. John Hancie of
Altitude died of pneumonia on Thursday evening March 20.
The funeral in charge of Bauer & Willison was held at
Pleasant Ridge church on Saturday and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm.
Parsons of Woodsfield. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Hissom, J. R. Hissom
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
One of the saddest deaths in the history of Monroe County was
that of John R. Hissom, of Sardis, who was accidentally [sic-killed] on
Tuesday, July 1st, when he and his horse went over a steep
embankment in Switzerland township.
On Tuesday, July 1st, Mr. Hissom decided to visit a
farm he owned in Switzerland township, as was his custom. He generally made the
trip on horseback and remained two or three days, calling on relatives in that
locality during his absence from home. On this occasion he remained away from
home longer than usual, but no fears were entertained until after the third
day, when Mrs. Hissom began to worry. When her son Web came home Saturday from
a campaign trip in the country, he decided to go in search of his father.
Arriving at his home of his relatives in Switzerland township he was told that
they had not seen his father, neither had any of their neighbors. A search was
at once instituted, but without results until about
The funeral was held at his home at
Mr. Hisom [sic-Hissom] was a retired minister, one of Monroe
Count’s [sic-County’s] wealthiest citizens, and a man of many fine qualities,
who will be sadly missed. He was about 71 years old and leaves a devoted wife,
three sons and four daughters.
Hogue, Bernice Hogue
Miss Bernice Hogue. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hogue of Nashport, but formerly of Lewisville, died
Wsdnesday, March 12, 1924, at the family home, aged 20 years. The remains were
brought to Lewisville, and after services were held in the M. P. Church at that
place by a Stafford minister, were laid to rest in Friendship Cemetery, with
Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors. The funeral
was largely attended and Mr. and Mrs Hogue have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
Kindleberger, Frederick
Kindleberger
Source: The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1924
Frederick Kindleberger, a highly respected citizen of near
Woodsfield, died at his home February 26, 1924, where he had been living with
his youngest son, Fred Kindleberger until death. He had brought the total of
ripe full age of 86 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
He was born on the 4th day of July 1837, in Rumbach,
Germany, and at the age of 16 he came to America and has been residing in
Monroe County, Ohio ever since. He was a member of the Evangelical church at
Woodsfield.
In 1856, he was united in matrimony to Miss Christina
Christman. For almost 30 years they lived together in happiness until on
September 1, 1886, when his wife preceded him to the Great Beyond.
To this union were born eight children - five daughters and
three sons. Two of the daughters, Mrs.
Charles Norris and Mrs. John Wagenheim preceded him in death, Jacob Kindleberger,
Mrs. George Trigg, Mrs. Milt Agin of near Woodsfield, George Kindleberger of
Wills Creek, Mrs. Ora Baker of Whichata, Kansas, and Fred Kindleberger of the
home, 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren remain besides other
relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor.
The funeral services were held February 28, 1924, at the
Neuhart Baptist Church and his remains were laid to rest in the Neuhart
cemetery beside his wife to await the resurrection. The Reverend Reinicke of
the Evangelical church conducted the funeral services. The funeral was in
charge of undertaker, L. P. Bauer.
Kinkade, Elizabeth Kinkade, nee Spillman
Source: The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Daily Herald; 24 Nov
1924
KINKADE -- Elizabeth Kinkade, died at Rose Hill, Sunday,
Nov. 23. 1924, of paralysis, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 4 days.
The funeral services will be conducted at two-thirty,
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 25, at the Methodist Church in Rose Hill.
Submitter's Note: Below is a more complete obituary.
Kinkade, Elizabeth Kinkade, nee Spillman
Source: The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Daily Herald; 3 Dec
1924
Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkade
Elizabeth Spilman* was born in
Greensburg, Indiana, April nineteenth 1835, and died at her home in Rose Hill,
Iowa, November, twenty-third, 1924. She
was married to Seccrest** Kinkade, December twenty-fourth, 1856.*** To this union were born nine children. One child died in infancy and Henry G. died
August fifteenth, 1886. The surviving
children are Catherin J. Steckle,**** of Alliance, Ohio, Amelia Denney, of
Drakesville, Iowa, Beatrice Arnold, of Grant City, Ill., Mabel Mitchell of Rose
Hill, Iowa, Oscar Kinkade of Bancroft, Iowa, and Myrtle Hallingsworth***** of
Hayesville, Iowa. She is also survived
by thirty-two grand-children, thirty-eight great-grand-children, and one
great-great-grand-child. "Grandma"
Kinkade had been a member of the church of Christ for more than seventy years
and like Paul, she had "Kept the Faith." Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Rose Hill,
November twenty-fifth, 1924, with Rev. B. W. Pettit, of Albia, and minister at
Indianapolis, conducting the services.
Her body was laid besides that of her husband in the Wymore Cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
*This is usually seen spelled as SPILLMAN.
** This is usually
seen spelled as SECRIST
*** The Ben Dixon book
on the Kinkades, published in 1932, (Our Family, Ourselves, Our Children): Page
223: gives the date as 24 Dec
1853. Her husband Secrist's obituary
also gives the date of marriage as 24 Dec 1953.
**** This is usually seen spelled as CATHERINE STICKLE.
***** This is usually seen spelled as HOLLINGSWORTH.
Kinkade, Paul Kinkade
Source: Avon, Illinois, Sentinel; June, 1924
.
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
PAUL KINKADE, HARD ROAD WORKMAN
KILLED NORTH OF TOWN, SATURDAY
WHEN CAR TURNED TURTLE
.
Paul Kinkade, who came here from Kahoka, Mo., several weeks
ago to work on the state hard road, was instantly killed a few minutes before
12:00 o'clock Saturday* noon, while driving his Ford touring car on the St.
Augustine Road, about one mile north of Avon.
The accident was witnessed by Mrs. Lizzie Drake, near whose home it
occurred, F.W. Tompkins, Erwin Tompkins, and John Morris. According to reports Kinkade had driven home
for dinner and discovered he had left his coat which contained his checkbook at
St. Augustine, and he decided to return at once to get them. He was driving at a high rate of speed and
lost control of the car while trying to make the slight turn in the road where
the accident occurred, the auto turning over as it ran into the ditch.
The unfortunate man was crushed through the chest, and his
neck was broken. Death was
instantaneous. The Messrs. Tompkins and
Morris assisted in removing the car from the body and the former came on to
town and called Dr. E.S. Davis who hurried to the scene, but life was already
extinct.
The body was removed to K. R. Klugsten's undertaking
parlors where the inquest, conducted by Deputy Coroner Geo. E. Simmons, was
held Saturday evening. The jury was
composed of A. V. Reihm, foreman, A. E. Hatch, Ralph Kreider, Claire McIlvain,
Walter Van Winkle and John Kutchler. A
verdict of accidental death was returned.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sorenson, grandparents of the young man,
and their daughter, of Toulon, came here as soon as possible after the
accident.
Early Sunday morning Undertaker Klugsten took the body to
Galesburg, where it was placed on a Santa Fe train for removal to his home at
Kahoka, accompanied by the bereaved family.
Mr. Kinkade was born in Toulon, Ill., January 10,
1893. He came here several weeks ago to
work on the state hard road, and resided in G. H. Schneider's residence on East
Clinton St. He had a contract to haul
gravel and rock for culverts and bridges.
For a number of years he taught school, but on account of his health he
gave up that occupation to do outdoor work.
During his short residence here he made many friends, who deeply
sympathize with the bereaved wife and three small children in their great
bereavement.
.
*Submitter’s Note: May 31,
1924
Lindamood, N. C. Lindamood
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
On the morning of
His illness was of long duration, and all that medical skill
and loving hands could do was done to prolong his life; but the Master
whispered “Come” and thought the parting was sad, and it was hard to give him
up, it is a comfort to think of him as not dead, only gone on before. He bore
his sickness with great Christian patience and his last moments were quiet and
peaceful.
N. C. Lindamood was born
On
Early in life, at Creighton Ridge, he obeyed the gospel and
took Christ as his Lord and Master. Then after moving to Marietta he with Mrs.
Lindamood brought their membership to the Church of Christ and he was a
faithful member to the end, and will be sadly missed by his friends in the
church.
Funeral services were held at the church where he loved to
worship, on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mm.[sic-Wm.] McVay, assisted
by Walter McClure and was largely attended. The flowers were many and beautiful
and they in a measure spoke of the high esteem in which he was held. He is
survived by his wife and the following children: Arthur L. and Albert L.
Lindamood of Alliance, O.; Willard Lindamood, deputy Sheriff of Washington
County, and Mrs. F. L. Tanner of Marietta, Ohio. He also leaves three
grandchildren, Vernon, Robert and Ray of Alliance, and the following brothers
and sisters; Samuel Lindamood of Canada, Jonathin of California, James of
Huntington, W.Va, William of Cambridge and I. N. Lindamood of East Sparta, O.,
Mrs. Mary Mellow of Chicago, and Mrs. Rebecca Rarrick of Bremen, O.
Several brothers and sisters
have preceded him in death.
Those from out of town who
attended the funeral were Mr. Arthur Lindamood of Alliance; Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Lindamood and children of Alliance; Bert and Ernest Lindamood of Newark; Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Allen and Mr. and Mrs. John Rarrick of Bremen, O.; Wm. Lindamood
of Cambridge; I. N. Lindamood and Clifford Lindamood of East Sparta, O.; and
Madison Gardner of Sycamore Valley, Ohio.
Lynch, Elizabeth Lynch nee Read
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, wife of Attorney E. L. Lynch, died at
her home on North Paul street, Friday morning,
Mrs. Lynch was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Read, former
well known citizens of Woodsfield, and was born
She joined the Church of Christ early in life, and lived an
exemplary life, ever true to her family and friends.
Deceased was married to E. L. Lynch
Besides her husband and seven children, Mrs. Lynch is survived
by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Lydia Pearson of Columbus, O.; Mrs.
Sophia Driggs of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Sude Berry; Mrs. El McKelvey;
Mrs. Lottie Beardmore; Mrs. Lucetta Driggs; Miss Josephine Read and William
Read, of Woodsfield, with many other relatives and friends who feel keenly the
shock of her demise, and the loss of a friend that was ever true.
The funeral took place from the home last Sunday afternoon,
with Rev. George L. Davis, D. D., pastor of the M. E. church, in charge of the
services and W. P. Galbraith and wife serving as funeral directors. The floral
offerings, which speak in terms more eloquent and impressive than words of
tongue or pen, of a life well spent, were unusually numerous and of very fine
quality.
The funeral was attended by a very large number of friends,
including the following from a distance:
Judge Warren C. Cowen and wife and daughter Beatrice, of St.
Clairsville, Ohio.
Hon J. C. Heinlein of Bridgeport, Ohio.
David H. James and Mrs. Robert L. Davis of Martins Ferry,
Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Selewick,
Mr. and Mrs.Charles Bulger and Dan Archibald of Bellaire.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Hillis and Clarence Harper of Barnesville,
Ohio.
Mrs. Cora J. Spriggs of Columbus, Ohio.
C. M. Watson, Mrs. Edward Sarver, Mrs. Fred Ewing, Mrs. Zoe
Metziger and son, Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Amos, Miss Barbara Manners and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Amos, of Wheeling, W.Va.
Mrs. Samuel Danford of Doherty, Ohio
James Pierson of Powhatan Point, Ohio.
D. W. Ogle of Marietta, Ohio.
Mrs. H. B. Brown of Ozark, Ohio.
Miss Bell Harper of Malaga, Ohio.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the
beautiful Oaklawn Cemetery.
The bereaved husband, family and other relatives have the
sincere sympathy of many friends.
Martin, William Martin
Anderson, Fred Anderson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William Martin, aged 24, and Fred Anderson, a half-brother,
aged 14, were killed near Elgood, Mercer county, and their mother, Mrs. C. W.
Anderson, of Athens, was seriously injured when lightning struck a tree under
which they had sought shelter during a storm.
The party had been picking berries and with the approach of
the storm they fled from the field to a cherry tree. The brothers had placed
their buckets on a limb of the tree. A heavy shower was accompanied by a
terrific electrical storm and realizing their buckets hanging on the limbs,
both boys rushed over to get them. They were in act of taking the buckets down
when struck and killed instantly. Their clothes were stripped from their forms
and their bodies were badly charred, the necks of both young men were broken.
Mrs. Anderson was struck by the same flash and paralyzed and
badly burned.
McCammon, Gerald McCammon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Gerald McCammon, son of Mrs. Cora C. McCammon, died Tuesday
morning, May 20th of tuberculosis, aged 18 years.
The funeral will be held from the home this (Thursday) morning
at
Source: The Wayne Co., [Illinois] Press; 19 Jun1924
DEATH
OF D.M. MILNER
D. M. Milner, a farmer living west of Geff, died Saturday
at Mt. Vernon, after a few days illness of pneumonia which developed following
an operation in the hospital there a few days before, for hernia.
The body was brought to this city on the Southern train
Sunday. The burial took place Tuesday
afternoon at Pleasant Grove church in Lamard township, where the funeral services
were conducted by Warren D. Crippin of Cisne.
The deceased leaves a widow and a grown son and daughter.
David M.
Milner,
son of Jesse and Lucinda
Underwood Milner was born in Lamard township, Wayne county, Illinois, February
7th, 1856. He was next to the youngest
in a family of ten children. All of
whom have preceded him in death. His
father died when he was only a small child, leaving the widowed mother and the children to make their way in
the world. He with a brother three
years older, assumed the responsibility for the care of the family as soon as
their years would permit and for many years they labored faithfully together,
providing the necessities of life for the mother and other children.
He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Eier, Jan. 26,
1898. To this union two children were
born, Virgia and Thomas who with the faithful companion survive him.
In early manhood he confessed Christ as his Savior and
united with the Pleasant Grove Christian church of which he was a faithful
member at the time of his death. He was
also a chapter member of Jeffersonville Camp No. 8010 M. W. A.
His health has been poor for several years, but being of an
ambitious disposition he was always busy about his farm work and not given to
complaining, only a few of his close friends knew of his affliction. Sunday, June 8th complications developed
which necessitated a surgical operation.
He was taken at once to the Mt. Vernon hospital for treatment. All that human hands or means could do to
restore him to health was done, but it seemed that his years on earth had been
accomplished. His condition was serious
from the first and it seemed to grow steadily worse.
His loved ones, realizing the hopelessness of his case
werre at his bedside when the spirit took its flight from the tired and worn
body at 9:50 o'clock Saturday evening, June 14th, 1924 aged 68 years, 4 months
and 7 days.
The community has indeed suffered a great loss in the death
of Bro. Milner. He was not only a kind,
considerate and affectionate husband and father but he was a loyal
citizen. A good friend and neighbor, a
progressive and up-todate [sic] farmer,
having by the toil of his own hands, with the faithful cooperation of his good
wife and children established himself in one of the best improved farm homes in
the county. Above all else however he
was a christian gentleman in all that this term implies. Always faithful and true to his work and his
duties to his family and friends he never lost sight of his obligations to his
Creator and his whole life has been . . . .*
Submitter's Note: The next
column of the article appears on a fold and the last couple words in each line
were unreadable. Below I've put the
front part of each line.
the wholesome . . .
knowledge of the Gospel of
Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral services were
by Elder W.B. Crippin
Pleasant Grove Christian church
afternoon at 2 o'clock
the Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Moore, Infant daughter Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore at the Danford
Hotel, home of Mrs. Moore’s parents, on February 25th, and died
Friday, February 29th. The funeral took place Saturday with Rev.
Joseph Reinicke serving as minister and Bauer and Willison as undertakers.
Interment in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Morris,
Thomas Jefferson Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924
The subject of this sketch T. J. Morris, was born July 13,
1845 and died April 10th ,1924 being 78 years, 8 months and 23 days old. He was
one of a family of ten children-five sisters and four brothers, all of whom are
now dead except one sister, Mrs. J. C. Latta, who lives on the farm adjoining that
of the deceased.
T. J. Morris was married to Caroline Markle in 1871. To this
union four children were born---Lucetta Bunting of Barnesville; Dianna Morris,
Lydia Carpenter and Anna B. Stauch, living near where their father died.
Deceased married a second wife---Susanna Markle-in 1879. To
this union seven children were born. A son, William Morris, died in infancy.
Those who survive are John and Dora Morris, who live near their father’s home;
Grover of Lilly Chapel, O.; Adolph of Lewisville; Jenny Drake of Barnesville
and Alva who resides at home.
Deceased was a resident of Malaga township during all his long
life, and was a citizen of many good qualities.
Morrow, Elizabeth Morrow
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The following account of the funeral of Miss Elizabeth Morrow
was taken from Daily Times of Beaver, Pa:
“ The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Morrow, of Rochester, was held
Saturday afternoon at
A brother, Will Morrow, lives in St. Louis, Mo.”
Miss Morrow was born and raised in Monroe County and was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrow. She was one of the most
efficient teachers ever sent from the county. For over fifty years she gave her
time and energy to the betterment of humanity. About three years her heart
failed her and she was compelled to give up her life work.
Okey, David Okey
Source: Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 Nov 1924
David Okey, aged 79 years, prominent member of the
Washington county bar and former mayor of Marietta, is dead at his home in
Rathbone. His death followed an illness
of about two weeks, although he had been in failing health for some months, and
occurred on Friday evening.
Mr. Okey was born on a farm in Monroe county on October 21,
1845. His parents were James Weir Okey
and Catherine Agin Okey, prominent residents of Monroe county. As a boy he attended the academy at
Woodsfield. After a brief experience as
a school teacher in West Virginia, he studied law in the office of Okey &
Belford in Caldwell. For a number of
years, he practiced law at Woodsfield, during which time he served for two
terms as clerk of courts of Monroe county.
During the presidency of Grover Cleveland, he spent four
years in Washington, D. C., where he was connected with the treasury department
of the United States. While residing at
Washington he was married on December 29, 1886, to Miss Carrie E. Warner, of
Marietta, daughter of the late General and Mrs. A.J. Warner. After leaving Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Okey
made their home for about 12 years at Cambridge, where Mr. Okey was engaged in
the practice of law, and where their two daughters were born. In 1906, 18 years ago, the family came to
Marietta to make their home. In
addition to the practice of law, Mr. Okey was associated in many activities
with his father-in-law, General Warner.
In the fall of 1913, Mr. Okey was elected mayor of Marietta
and served during the years 1914 and 1915.
Besides his widow, he is survived by the daughters, Mrs.
Orville W. Johnson, of Madison, Wis., and Mrs. Adam K. Geiger, of New York
City. Both daughters arrived in
Marietta several days ago and were with their father during his last days. Three grandsons also survive.
Mr. Okey was a man of high principle and ethics in the
practice of his profession. He was a
man firm in his opinions and convictions.
Funeral services will be held at the family home on Monday
morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment
will be private. The family requests
that no flowers be sent.
Payne, Charles Payne
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mr. and Mrs. William Ogle, of Woodsfield received a message
Tuesday, announcing the death of their son-in-law, Charles Payne, at his home
in Marietta, at
We have no further particulars.
Source: a Shelbyville [Indiana] newspaper; Tuesday,
16 Sep 1924
WALDRON RESIDENT
DIED
MONDAY NIGHT
MARION POPE
SUCCUMBED TO
COMPLICATION OF DISEASES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Marion Pope, a well known resident of this county, died at
his home in Waldron at 11:20 o'clock Monday night, at the age of sixty years, two months and fourteen
days. Death was caused by a
complication of diseases from which he had suffered for many months.
Mrs. Pope, who was formerly Miss Carrie Hammond, died about
two years ago. Four sons and three
daughters survive Mr. Pope, one daughter, Ella, having died several years
ago. Those surviving are Mrs. Estella
Wells of Madison, Ill.; Mrs. Alta Featherstone and Miss Jessie* Pope of this
city; Miss Iva* of Sheldon, Ill.; Ray and Scott Pope, and Mrs. Fern Thompson,
of Waldron. One sister, Mrs. Morton
Monroe of Shelby township and 11 grandchildren also survive.
The deceased was a devoted member of the Waldron M. E.
church, and was one of the prominent men of the Waldron community.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Thursday
afternoon, with the Rev. R. O. Pearson, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot in the
Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery, with Chas M. Ewing, funeral director, in charge.
*Submitter's Note: Miss Iva Pope is a son, Ira Earl
Pope. Miss Jessie Pope is also a son, Jesse Albert Pope. The three surviving daughters mentioned were
Estella, Alta, and Fern. The four
surviving sons were Jesse, Ira, Ray, and Scott. Below is
an article from another newspaper that had the names correct.
Source: The
Shelby [Indiana] Republican; Tuesday, 16 Sep 1924
MARION
POPE IS
DEAD
AT WALDRON
WELL
KNOWN RESIDENT PASSED
AWAY MONDAY
NIGHT FROM
COMPLICATIONS
WAS
ILL SEVERAL MONTHS
Marion
Pope, a well known resident, died at his home in Waldron at 11:20 o'clock
Monday night, at the age of sixty
years, two months, and fourteen days.
Death was caused from a complication of diseases from which he had
suffered for several months.
Mr.
Pope was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Hammond, and to this union eight
children were born, four sons and four
daughters. One daughter, Ella, passed
away about seventeen years ago. Those living are Mrs. Estella Wells of Madison,
Ill.; Mrs. Alta Featherstone, of Shelbyville; Mrs. Fern Thompson, of Waldron;
Ira, of Sheldon, Ill.; Jesse, of this
city, and Ray and Scott, of Waldron; eleven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.
Morton Monroe, of Shelby township are also left to mourn his loss. Mrs. Pope, wife of the deceased, passed
away two years ago. Mr. Pope was a
member of the Waldron M. E. church.
Funeral
services will be conducted at the M. E. church at Waldron on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, the Rev. R. O. Pearson, officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in the Lewis Creek
Baptist cemetery, Charles M. Ewing in charge.
Pugh, Mrs. J. H. Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The last rites over the remains of Mrs. J. H. Pugh, who died
suddenly Wednesday, March 19th, of heart trouble, were held from her
late home on South Main street Friday, Rev. G. L. Davis officiating.
Her husband, Dr. J. H. Pugh, and a son, Dr. James Pugh, of
Beallsville, survive.
Interment was made the Ozark cemetery, a large number
accompanying the remains to their final resting place.
Read, William Read
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William Read died at his home on Oaklawn avenue, Sunday
evening, April 27th, at
Mr. Read was a son of the late Ex-Sherriff [sic-Sheriff]
William Read, and was 67 years old.
He leaves a devoted wife, four children—Mrs.Charles Balis of
Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Wade Culp of Pittsburgh; Harry Read of East Liverpool,
Ohio; Glen Read of Woodsfield and Miss Mary Read at home.
Also seven sisters, Mrs.
Lydia Pearson of Columbus; Mrs. Sophia Driggs of Los Angeles, California; Mrs.
Sude Berry, Mrs. Ella McKelvey, Mrs. Lottie Beardmore and Miss Josephine Read,
all of Woodsfield.
Among those from a distance who came for the funeral were Mrs.
Lydia Pearson of Columbus; Buzz Pearson of Cairo, W. Va.; Judge Charles J.
Lynch and wife of Bellaire; Maude Sarver and Florence Ewing of Wheeling; James Pierson
of Powhatan; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Culp of Pittsburgh; Harry Read of East
Liverpool.
The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon
by Rev. H. H. Adamson, with W. P. Galbraith and wife serving as funeral
directors.
Special music by the Christian Church Choir. The floral
offerings were many and very fine, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Read
was held by family and friend.
Interment in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.
Reich, Elizabeth Reich
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio Thursday, May 8, 1924
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, widow of the late Michael Reich, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Burkhart, Friday morning, May 2, 1924,
aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Miltonsburg Evangelical
Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio, last Sunday at 1:30 by the Reverend Joseph Reinickle
of Woodsfield. Mrs. Reich had been a lifelong member of the Evangelical Church
and was a lady of many fine qualities. Her remains were laid to rest by the
side of her husband in the Miltonsburg cemetery, with Bauer & Willison
serving as funeral directors.
Among those who attended the funeral from Woodsfield were
Mrs. John Feldner, daughter, Mrs. N. E. Oden, Mrs. Dr. Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Feldner, Mrs. L. J. Bauer and daughter Loraine, Mrs. Chris Schwall and
Miss Elsie Kasserman.
Rhodes,
Julia Rhodes, nee Alsop
Source: The Owensboro, Kentucky, Messenger; April 5, 1924
RHODES, MRS. TOM
Hawesville, KY. - April 4 -
Mrs. Tom Rhodes (Julia), aged 40, died at her home in Happy Hollow, at 4
o’clock this morning. She is survived
by her husband, several children, also several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held at 11 o’clock
tomorrow morning at the Hawesville cemetery.
Rev. Jeff Pannett of Tell City will conduct the service.
[Submitted by PE Frichtl.]
Ricer, Albert Ricer
Source: the Oblong Oracle 30 May 1924, Oblong,
Illinois. Thanks to Sue Jones CCGS
Albert Ricer son of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Ricer was born near Woodfield Ohio June 7, 1886 and was instantly
killed on the Woods farm four miles from Oblong, Ill., May 14 1924, being at
the time of his death 37 years, 11 months and 7 days of age. About eight year’s age he entered the
service of the Ohio Oil Co. and work in the oil field. He was [with] this
company when he was killed.
At the time of the accident
he was engaged in pulling the tubing from a well. He had just cut of a 6ft
section of the anchor and found it plugged with sand. While drying this section
over a fire in order to remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The
exact cause of this is not known but it is supposed that part of the glycerine
with which the well was shot was driven into the sand. His two youngest boys were with him at the
time of the accident and were burned about the face and hands.
He was united in marriage to
Elizabeth Harmon June 8, 1907. To this union four children were born as
follows; Chas F., Elmer F., Denzil R. and Helen Marie.
Besides his own family he
leaves to mourn their loss, father and mother, three brothers, George, Frank
and Lewis and five sisters, Mrs. Frank Nalley and Mrs. Roy Shepherd of
Cambridge, Ohio, Mrs. Cloyd Beabout, of Beallsville, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel Rohrback
of Ozark Ohio and Mrs. M. A. Covert, of near Woodsfield, Ohio.
Funeral services were
conducted at the church of Christ at Plainview Saturday, May 17th by
elder D. W. Harkins and representatives from Oblong and Woodsfield Lodge of
I.O.O.F. His remains were laid to rest
in a flower decked grave in Plainview cemetery followed by a large crowd of
weeping relatives and friends.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of all the neighbors and friends in their loss of a worthy companion
and a devoted father.
CARD OF THANKS
.
We take this means of
thanking all our many neighbors and friends who rendered us so many sympathetic
and practical services at the time of the death of our dear husband and father.
You helped us in ways you may never know. We also appreciated the many floral
offerings. Mrs. Elisabeth Ricer and family
.
Obituary quoted from OUR BOOK: OUR ANCESTORS,
OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: page 140.
Ricer, Albert Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Albert Ricer, aged 38, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricer
of Route 3, Jerusalem was accidentally killed on the Woods Farm from Oblong,
Ill., on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th.
About eight years ago he entered the service of the Ohio Oil
Co. and worked in the oil field. He was with this company when he was killed.
At the time of the accident he was engaged in pulling the
tubing from a well. He had just cut off a 6 foot, section of the anchor and
found it plugged with sand. While drying this section over a fire in order to
remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The exact cause of this is not
known, but it is supposed that part of the glycerine with which the well was
shot was driven into the sand. The explosion was of such force that it was
heard several miles. Parts of Mr. Ricer’s head, face, and body were torn away
and one leg broken in several places. Elmer and Denzel, two sons of Mr. Ricer
were with their father on the derrick floor at the time of the explosion and
were also badly burned. One it feared has lost his hearing from the effects of
the loud explosion. Two other men employed at this well escaped uninjured.
The body was brought to Woodsfield on the evening train Friday
and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harmon, a brother-in-law of the
deceased and their family of three children; Harry Hall, member of the I. O. O.
F. of Oblong, also by Thomas Yarger, who was the farm boss on the lease on
which Mr. Ricer was killed.
The funeral service was held in the Plainview church near
Antioch at
The interment took place immediately after the service in the
Plainview cemetery. Bauer & Willison, funeral directors in charge.
Mr. Ricer was a well known and highly respected citizen. He
was a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 850 at Oblong, Ill., and was admitted
He leaves a wife and four children, three sons, Fred, Elmer
and Denzel and one daughter, Helen. In his immediate family he leaves a father
and mother, three brothers, Lewis, George and Frank, and five sisters. They are
Mrs. Catherine Covert of Plainview, Mrs. Lucy Nalley and Mrs. Tillie Shedherd
of Cambridge, Mrs. Eva Rohrbach of Ozark and Mrs. Bessie Beabout of
Beallsville.
Ricer, Anthony Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Anthony Ricer, well known citizen of Woodsfield for many
years, died at his home in the southern part of town Monday at
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Joseph Reinicke of the
Evangelical Church, will be held at the home this (Thursday) afternoon at
Ricer, Emma Ricer nee Barber
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Emma (Barber) Ricer was born near Woodsfield, Ohio,
On
About 16 years ago Mrs. Ricer began her obedience to her
Savior of men in the church of Christ in Woodsfield. She has spent her life in
and around this town and a host of friends, besides relatives of the family
mourn her departure.
Mrs. Ricer departed this life early Wednesday morning,
The husband, children and other relatives have the sincere
sympathy of many friends, for Mrs. Ricer was dearly loved by all who knew her.
Card of Thanks—I desire in this way to sincerely thank our
many friends for acts of kindness show us during the long illness and at the
time of the death and burial of my beloved wife, also to friends for flowers
and the use of automobiles at the funeral. Elder Adamson for consoling words
and encouraging spirit. CHARLES
RICER
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times Leader; March 1924
ILLNESS FATAL
TO MR. RICHEY
Cleveland Richey, of Eight Mile, died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. George Wires, 220* Spring street, Monday morning at 9 o'clock from
complications which had invalided him for the past year. Shortly befor [sic] the first of the year he
underwent a serious operation.
Mr. Richey was born at Eight Mile July 13, 1892, and had
spent his whole life there until his last illness. On February 20, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Etta
Herlan, of Eight Mile, and she and one daughter, Thelma, aged 8, survive. His father also survives him, and a number
of brothers and sisters who are Mrs. Millie Wires, of Marietta; Mrs. Lizzie
Hastings, Mrs. Lucy Decker, Mrs. Beatrice Theobald, Mrs. Jessie Smith, Leon
Richey and John Richey, all of this county.
*Submitter's Note: My copy of the obituary was smeared here, and
the street number could be in error.
Source: Barnesville [Ohio]
Hutton Memorial Library, The Wilson Scrapbook #8, p 156; 12 Nov 1924
ARMISTICE DAY IS
MARRED BY FATAL
ACCIDENT
John
Ritchie* Dies From Wound
Received While Shooting
Off Fireworks
AERIAL BOMB EXPLODED
Occurred
On Eagles' Lawn
in Full View of
Hundreds of People
Joy and hilarity which reigned supreme in Barnesville all
day Tuesday were dethroned by mourning in the early hours of the evening when
the final event on the Armistice Day program brought fatal injuries to John
Ritchie of this city.
Ritchie was engaged in setting off the fireworks when a
small serial bomb exploded unexpectedly and struck him in the left breast just
above the heart. After being given
first aid, he was rushed to the Martins Ferry hospital, where he died Wednesday
evening shortly after 9 o'clock from his injury.
The bomb tore a hole in his breast as big as a man's fist
and from the first physicians were doubtful about his chances of recovery.
Ritchie had asked that he be permitted to have charge of
setting off the fireworks. He warned
those in charge that there was a strong element of danger in handling this
particular kind of fireworks. Having been
employed for many years in a factory which made fireworks of the kind purchased,
he urged that the others leave them alone.
This was done.
A piece of iron pipe had been buried in the ground on the
Eagle's lawn and the bombs and rockets were placed in this before
lighting. Ritchie was stooping over
this pipe after lighting his second bomb, when it exploded and struck him. He was knocked spinning backwards by the
force of the blow, his clothing afire.
Sam Fowler wrapped his coat around him and with the help of
others put out the flames. Ritchie was
then taken inside the Eagles' home and physicians summoned. Seeing at once the seriousness of his
condition, they ordered him rushed to the hospital.
The victim of the sad accident was born in New Castle, Pa.
41 years ago. He had lived in this city
since July 9, 1905 when he married Miss Edna Ramsey of Barnesville. Besides his wife he is survived by four
children, Stella, Jeanette, Bernard and Regina, the last named child being only
five weeks old. His parents are dead,
but one sister and four brothers also survive him. They are Mrs. Mary Desteface,** Andy, Tony and Mingo, all of New
Castle and Lawrence of Barnesville.
The Ritchie house is on Mulberry street.
Submitter's Notes:
* On the census information and his death certificate the
name is spelled RICHIE.
** This name was faded and difficult to read and may not by
typed here correctly.
Runion, Alice Emma Runion, nee Cronin
Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Evening Review; 5
Feb 1924
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Emma Runion, who died
early Sunday, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the late residence
in Ephraim street. Rev. B.R.* Johnson,
pastor of the First Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview cemetery.
The deceased, who was 42 yeas old, is survived by her
children, Everett, Daniel, Virgil, Margaret, Phyllis, Doris, Isabella, Mary and
Mrs. Herbert May, all of East Liverpool, three brothers, Walter and Harold
Cronin, of this city, and Clark of Chester, and two sisters, Jessie Cronin of
Chester and Mrs. Cecil Maxwell of this city.
*Submitter's Note: These initials were difficult to read on my
copy of this obituary and may not be correct here.
Schilling, August Schilling
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated,
In hauling buckwheat from the field last Monday August
Schilling, prominent citizen of Oak, this county, aged about 65 years, had his
neck broken, resulting in his death.
Mr. Schilling was driving a team of mules to a field for
buckwheat when they commenced to run. The booming ladder of the hay rigging was
standing in front, it caught on a telephone wire and slammed back, hitting Mr.
Schilling with such force that his neck was broken.
We have no further particulars except that the deceased leaves
a wife and family and was highly respected.
Schlabach, Anna Schlabach
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Anna Schlabach, widow of Daniel Schlabach, died at her
home in Woodsfield, Monday afternoon, March 24th, following a
surgical operation from which she never recovered, aged 63 years.
Mrs. Schlabach was a member of the Church of Christ and a lady
of many good qualities.
The funeral took place this (Wednesday afternoon, first at the
home at
Seeber, Francis Seeber
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Frank W. Ketterer, John Ketterer, Henry Gribben and Miss
Josephine Spangler of Woodsfield attended the funeral of Rev. Father Francis
Seeber at Danville, Ohio, Tuesday of last week.
Forty-two priests of the Columbus Diocese as well as a large
crowd from Millersburg and Mt. Vernon attended the burial services of Father
Seeber.
The Office of the Dead was chanted by the 42 visiting priests,
followed by the celebration of the Mass. Father Joseph Weigand of Steubenville,
Celebrant.
Father Tiepe of Corning, Ohio, who preceded Father Seeber as
pastor of St. Luke’s church, was Subdeacon in the celebration of the Mass, and
Father Dressel was Deacon. The Acolytes were Father Privetz and Father Berkley
of Columbus.
The Right Rev. James J. Hartley of Columbus, Bishop of the
Diocese, preached an instructive and interesting sermon on “The Vocation of the
Priesthood,” and dwelt at length on the life of Father Seeber as a Priest.
Father Seeber was buried in the Priest’s plot in St. Luke’s
cemetery next to Father Julius Brent, former priest at Danville and Mt. Vernon.
Sinclair, Anna Sinclair
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Anna, wife of Le Clair W. Sinclair of Columbus, passed away at
the hospital in that city on Monday evening May 5th, after a two
weeks’ sickness. She was unconscious from the first with sleeping sickness.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Sinclair was formerly of
Woodsfield. Two weeks ago he saw his sister, Mrs. Clair Dye, laid to rest. He
is a nephew of Mrs. Oleta Snyder and has many relatives and friends here who
sympathize with him in his deep trouble.
The deceased has no living
relatives and leaves no children.
Spriggs, McClellan Spriggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
McClellan Spriggs, well known insurance agent of Woodsfield,
died suddenly at his home on Eastern avenue last Saturday afternoon, as a
result of acute indigestion.
The news of his very sudden death came as a severe shock to
his many friends as well as to members of his family, for he had been at his
office and on the streets the day and evening before, in apparently as good
health as usual.
Mr. Spriggs was at work in the family garden back of his home
where he felt the symptoms of indigestion. He came to the house, told his wife,
and later a physician was called, but he died a short time after the doctor’s
arrival.
The funeral was held from the home last Monday afternoon and
was well attended by relatives and friends. Rev. George L. Davis, now of St.
Clairsville, had charge of the funeral services, and was ably assisted by Rev.
John F. Cash, the new M. E. minister. The remains were laid to rest in the
family lot in Oaklawn cemetery, with W. P. Galbraith serving as funeral
director.
Mr. Spriggs who was a son of the late Hon. John P. Spriggs,
leaves, besides a devoted wife and daughter Virginia, one sister, Mrs. Stephen
VanDorsser of St. Louis, now touring in “Paris,” and one brother, Attorney
Thurman Spriggs of
Woodsfield, besides other relatives and many friends. He was 62 years, 11
months and 5 days old at the time of his death.
The wife, daughter and other relatives have the sincere
sympathy of many, many friends.
Stalder, Mary Louisa
Stalder nee Schell
Source: Clipping from the
collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006, submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear
The funeral services of Mrs. John Stalder were conducted Thursday
at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church, Rev. W. C. McClelland
officiating. Interment was made in the
Methodist Grove cemetery. Mary Louisa
Schell was born in Miltenburg, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1852 and died August 5, 1924, at
the age of 71 years, 10 months, and 29 days.
The deceased was married to John Stalder in the year 1872 at the place
of her birth. In 1873 the Stalders
immigrated to Nebraska where they lived for nine years, coming to Nodaway
township in 1882, living on a farm until 1915 when they moved to Brooks. Since Mr. Stalder’s death in 1919 Mrs.
Stalder has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hedinger in Brooks. Mrs. Stalder is survived by five living
children, Fred, Bert, Oscar, James and Mrs. Ella Hedinger all of whom live in Adams
County. There are eighteen living
grandchildren. There are three brothers
living, William, J.A. and H. L. Schell and one sister, Mrs. Lavina Woodring
still living in Nebraska. In early life
Mrs. Stalder united with the Lutheran church and in 1895 she became a member of
the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church in which fellowship was continued til her
death. Her forty-two years residence in
Nodaway and Brooks and her faithful christian life have left a beautiful memory
to those who have been her friends and neighbors all these years, and the many
relatives and good friends mourn the passing of this good woman.
Source: Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, October 30, 1924
A lingering illness from tuberculosis resulted in the death
Thursday afternoon of Charles F. Stauch, aged 44, at his home north of
Lewisville.
The deceased was the son of the late Jacob Stauch and wife of
Lewisville, and in addition to his mother, is survived by his widow; one
daughter, Freda; and two sons, Keysor and Thomas, of the home; and the
following brothers and sisters; Edward of California; Grover, Louis and Elmer
of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Anna Zimpfer and Mrs. Augusta Zimpfer of Columbus; Mrs.
Maggie Niesz and Miss Esther Stauch of Lewisville Route 2.
The funeral was held the following Sunday afternoon in the
Evangelical Church at Lewisville followed by interment in the Lewisville
cemetery.
Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors.
Stauch, Jacob Stauch
Source, Spirit of lDemocracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1924
Jacob Stauch, south of
Lewisville, died Saturday, March 1st, at 2:30, aged 70 years.
He leaves a wife and ten
children.
The funeral took place
Tuesday with Rev. Dallman in charge of the religious services and Bauer and
Willison as funeral directors. Interment in Friendship cemetery at Lewisville.
Stimpert, William Henry Stimpert 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William Henry Stimpert was born at Woodsfield, O.,
He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Bonar
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one daughter, Mrs.
J. E. Winland of Lewisville, O., and one son, Elmer R. of the home, and two
grandchildren, and an aged father, a stepmother, two brothers, David and
Charles, two half brothers, Everett S. and Harry R., besides a host of
relatives and friends.
He united with the Presbyterian church at Buchanan in his
early youth and remained faithful unto death. The family has lost a devoted
husband, a kind and loving father, and the community one of its most noble and
spotless citizens, whom all had learned to love and respect. Long will remembrance
of him be cherished.
Funeral at the Buchanan Church to a very large concourse of
friends by Rev. C. W. Cartwright. Interment in the family lot in the cemetery
near by.
Stimpert, William Stimpert
Source: The Zanesville [Ohio]
Signal; May 1, 1924.
Woodsfield, O. May 1.--Citizens of Lewisville were
shocked Monday on learning of the
suicide of William Stimpert. The family had noticed nothing mentally wrong and
were much surprised to find he had hanged himself in the woodshed. He is
survived by his wife and children; also a brother of this place, and his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stimpert, residing near Buchanan's Station.
Stimpert, William Stimpert
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio,
Mr. William Stimpert, one of Summit township’s most highly
respected citizens, and a well to do farmer, suicided by hanging himself last
Monday morning. No reason as yet can be given for the rash act, as Mr. Stimpert
was apparently in usual physical and mental health, and had no family or financial
troubles.
After helping entertain relatives at his home Sunday evening
until late hour he retired as usual. Monday morning he arose a little earlier
than usual. When asked by his wife why he was getting up earlier than formerly
he stated that some of his cattle had not come to stable Sunday evening, and it
might be well to look after them. A little later Mrs. Stimpert arose, prepared
breakfast and went to call her husband. Failing to find him at the barn she
decided he had gone into the fields in search of the missing cattle. Returning
to the house she served breakfast for her son, Elmer, who was almost due at
Billman’s store in Lewisville, where he clerks. After breakfast Elmer went to
get his automobile and found his father in the garage. The shock was very
severe to all the family, as well as other relatives and his many friends.
The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon, with
interment at Buchanan church.
The family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Citizen; 17 Oct 1924, p
34
Funeral services for Elijah Thompson, 65, of 522 S.
Wall-st, who was found dead Thursday at his home, will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday at the residence. Burial in Union
Cemetery by Denton, Donaldson & Hughes.
Coroner Murphy said death was due to apoplexy. He leaves his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, one great
grandchild and a brother.
Thonen, Louise Thonen nee Tisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Hannibal, O., Dec. 1.—(Special)—Mrs. Louise Tisher Thonen,
aged 85 years, widow of the late Martin Thonen, passed away Friday, Nov. 21st,
1924, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Bruny, after an illness of four
months of paralysis.
Mrs. Thonen was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
Tisher, pioneer citizens of this place, and was born near town and in early
life joined the Evangelical church and lived an exemplary Christian life, ever
true to her family and friends.
The deceased is survived by five daughters and one son—Mrs.
Julia Neff, Mrs. Louise Long and A. D. Thonen of Columbus; Mrs. Albert Bruny,
Mrs. Arthur Rhodes and Mrs. Elizabeth Ruby of this place; also seventeen grand
children and one sister, Miss Mary Tisher of this place.
Two children preceded her.
The funeral took place from the home Sunday afternoon, with
her pastor, Rev. Hafermehl, pastor of the Mt. Zion Evangelical church in charge
of the services and W. E. Wharton of New Martinsville as funeral directors, and
interment was in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
The funeral was attended by a very large number of friends and
relatives including the following from a distance: Mrs. J. B. Litman and two
daughters of Pittsburgh; D.E Thonen, Sistersville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruny,
Marietta; Miss Metz, Wheeling; Mrs. Bachman, McMechen; Mr. and Mrs. Long and
son, Mrs. Neff and Mrs. A. D. Thonen, Columbus and Mrs. Albert Tisher and Mr.
and Mrs. Wesley Tisher of Mt. Zion.
Vanfossen, Clarence Vanfossen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated,
Clarence Vanfossen of Harriettsville is dead as a result of an
automobile accident which occurred Saturday evening August 9th,
while he and William Smithberger of Flag were enroute home.
The car in which they were riding turned turtle over a small
bridge, pinning Vanfossen beneath it. He died Wednesday evening, August 13, as
a result of concussion of the brain, a broken nose and several cuts and bruises
about the head.
He was about 18 years old.
The funeral took place August 15th. Interment in
Tabor Ridge.
Ward, Joseph Ward
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
A Pittsburgh paper gives the following account of the death of
Joseph Ward, formerly of this county, who died April 19th. Mr. Ward
was a brother of Bently Ward of Cameron, Ohio; Mrs. Chris Zonker, of
Clarington, Route 2; Charles and Albert Ward, residing near Pittsburg, and Mrs.
George Higgs of Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is also an uncle of Earl C. Ward of
Woodsfield. The account given by the Pittsburgh paper is as follows:
“Funeral services for the late Joseph C. Ward, 75 years
old, well known throughout the city, who died Wednesday night at 7:00 o’clock
at his home 1013 Commerce street, following a short illness, will be held this
afternoon at the late residence, in charge of Rev. Thomas B. Shearer, pastor of
the First Christian church. Burial will be made in Spring Hill cemetery.
Deceased was a lifelong member of the Christian church. He had
been a resident of this city for over 25 years. He was a carpenter by trade.
In addition to his wife, Catherine Ward, he is survived by
five children, William M. of Akron; Mrs. Anna Starre, of Pittsburgh; and Mrs.
W. S. Stillwell, Mrs. George W. Hamilton and Mrs. Nadine Power, all of
Wellsville.”
Wiley, Charles Wiley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The Bellaire Daily Leader contained the following Monday
evening: While attempting to knock a
peach from a tree with the stock of a shotgun in an orchard near Morristown,
this morning, Charles Wiley of McClainsville, accidentally discharged the
weapon. The charge tore through his abdomen causing death an hour later in a
nearby farm house where he was carried.
Wiley left home that morning with E. F. Brown, of Bellaire, on
a squirrel hunting expedition. They made the trip to Morristown in an
automobile and left the car in that town starting across country.
Brown, who stood beside Wiley as the latter attempted to knock
the peach from the tree was the only witness to the shooting. He summoned
assistance from the farmhouse and assited [sic-assisted] in the carrying of
Wiley into the building. Wiley died a short time after the arrival of a Morristown
physician.
Yoho, Ruben P. Yoho
Source: Cambridge (Ohio)
Jeffersonian; 26 May 1924
Ruben P. Yoho, age 72 years, of Woodsfield, died Monday
night [26 May 1924] at 11 o'clock at the Cambridge Hospital where he underwent
surgical treatment several days ago for amputation of his leg. He had been
suffering from complications for several months and last fall was a patient at
a Zanesville hospital. Mr. Yoho was removed to the local hospital about 10 days
ago.
The body was removed to the Stevens morgue where it was
prepared for burial and Tuesday was removed to the home in Woodsfield.
Yoho, Sarah Emily Yoho
Source: Wheeling News Register, May 10, 1924
Yoho , Mrs. Sarah , aged 72,
died yesterday morning at her home on Peters Run after a brief illness. Mrs.
Yoho was born in Monroe county, Ohio, and came here 33 years ago.
Besides her husband she
leaves the following children: Frank at home, William M., Jr. of Elm Grove,
George of Wheeling, Mrs. Leona Kuhens of Elm Grove, Mrs. Della Gibson of Wheeling,
Mrs. Frieda Fordyce and Mrs. Luella Fordyce of Elm Grove; 25 grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon with Rev. M. Riddle, pastor of the Elm Grove M. E. church,
officiating. Burial will be at Stone Church cemetery.
Zonker, Hilda Zonker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The box social at Center School House in Adams township,
Wednesday evening Oct. 22d, was sorrowfully broken up when Miss Hilda Zonker
fell dead in the arms of her sister, Miss Dorothy Zonker. The teacher, after
taking up the program had preceded about fifteen minutes when he called on the
two sisters to sing a song, which they proceded to do.
After singing four lines Miss
Zonker fell to the floor and never revived.
Dr. Pugh of Beallsville was called and everything was done
that could be done, but she never rallied. The opinion is that she died of
heart failure. She appeared to be in good health before she collapsed.
The subject of the song was “My Heart is Broken.”
Quite a crowd had assembled and all returned to their home of
abode, and she was taken home by Guy McKelvey.
The pupils, teacher and all join in the sad bereavement of the
parents and family.—G. P. Moore, Teacher.
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