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Monroe
1933
Ault,
Leander Ault
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Jan.
12, 1933
Lee Ault, aged 74 years and a highly respected citizen of
Woodsfield passed away at his home near Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, Tuesday
afternoon, January 10, 1933, at 4:00. Death was due to influenza followed
by pneumonia.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Arthur of Eastern
Avenue, and Clifford, of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Dougherty;
one sister, Mrs. Belle Naylor, of Jerusalem, Ohio and one brother Thomas Ault,
of Jerusalem, besides many other
relatives and friends who are sad to learn of his death.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at
3:00 o’clock at the Woodsfield Church of Christ with Evangelist J. V. A.
Traylor in charge. Interment will be mad in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Bachman, Mrs. Adolph Bachman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Adolph Bachman, 76, of Morton, Ohio, near Sardis, died at
Surviving are her husband, and three son, Alex and Adolph, of
New Martinsville, and Charles, of near Morton. A daughter died several years
ago.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Salem
Church near Sardis, with Rev. L. F. Steuber in charge. Interment was in Salem
church cemetery.
Baker, Vera Grace Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Vera Grace, aged six years and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker,
died at her home at Mt. Carrick, east of town at
She is survived by her parents, one sister Marjorie and one
brother Junior, besides a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon
at
Source: The Shelby Democrat [Shelby Co., Indiana];
Thursday, 9 Feb 1933
WORD OF
DEATH
RECEIVED HERE
Word of the death of George Britton, native of Shelby
county, has been received here by Anna Bean, his sister. The death occurred at his home in Edmond,
Okla., Wednesday. Mr. Britton had many
friends here who deeply regret to learn of his passing.
He was born and reared in Shelby county, going to Oklahoma
many years ago. He was about seventy
years old. For many years he had been a
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church and had held a number of important
pastorates in the western state.
Besides Mrs. Bean, he leaves two other sisters, Mrs. Ida
Vawters [sic–Vawter], of Waldron, and Mrs. Belle Green, of near this
city. The widow also survives.
Brown, Charles Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cronin received a telegram Monday, announcing
the death of Charles Brown, killed in an accident at Ashland.
Funeral services were held Wednesday. Mr. Brown is survived by
his wife, a sister, Mrs. Alva Jackson, of near Antioch; two brothers, James and
John Brown, of Ashland; also four children who are adults.
We hope to publish a suitable
obituary notice later.
Burkhart, John William Burkhart
The
death of Mr. John W. Burkhart aged 76, a well known resident of
Temperanceville, occurred at his home Monday evening, following a long
illness. He was the son of Anthony and
Hannah Burkhart and is survived by three daughters and two sons.
Funeral
was held in the St. Mary's Church at Temperanceville Wednesday and burial was
made in the Catholic Cemetery. John
William Burkhart (August 4, 1857-September 4, 1933)
Calland, H. J. Calland
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
H. J. Calland, 73, died at his home east of Summerfield at
He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Martha Lieuellen;
six sons, William, McConnelsville; Ward, Decatur, Ind.; Edward of Beaver, Pa.;
Frank, Summerfield; Robert, Marietta; and Richard of the home; one daughter
Mrs. Mabel Maynard, of Huntington, W.Va.; several grandchildren, and the
following brothers and sisters, William C. Calland of Springfield, Mo.;
Professor F. E. Calland, of Beloit, Wis.; H. E. Calland, of Indianapolis, Ind.;
Mrs. Georgia Barrett, of Akron and Mrs. Sara Riley, of Barnesville.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday in charge of Rev. J.
A. Hopkins, of Zanesville, assisted by Rev. T. Z. Hadley, pastor of the
Summerfield F. M. Church of which the deceased had been a member for a number
of years.
The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their many
friends.
Clegg, R. M. Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
R. M. Clegg, aged 86 years, died Monday at the home of his son
Homer near Round Bottom. He was stricken with paralysis a few days previous
while visiting at his son’s home. Neither medical aid nor nursing could restore
nerve force, depleted over a period of more than
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Irene Bendel, of Round Bottom, followed by interment in Oak Lawn
cemetery at Woodsfield.
Besides son and daughter above referred to he is survived by
his aged widow, two other daughters, Mrs. Fred Marshall and Mrs. S. A. Francis,
of Clarington R.3, and one son, Atty. S. R. Clegg, of Colfax, Washington; also
many other near relatives and friends. Mrs. S. H. Haudenschield of Antioch is a
sister.
Mr. Clegg and his wife had lived for several years, much of
the time being located in Clarington after leaving the farm. He was a well
known, industrious citizen and his home was one of the truly American type,
always open and hospitable. Mr. Clegg enjoyed a wide acquaintance beyond his
community and many friends mourn his passing. We hope to publish a suitable
obituary notice later.
Connelly, Paul Connelly
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Paul Connelly, 25, of 404 North Seventh street, Martins Ferry,
was shot and killed shortly after
The shot was fired by Brindley Harris, Martins Ferry, a
hunting companion.
The two men drove to Woodsfield early Saturday morning and
with Guy Nalley, who resides on a farm adjoining that on which the tragedy took
place, went out for a day’s
hunt.
According to the testimony given to Coroner Paul Turner,
Connelly was over the brow of a hill with Harris down in sort of a hollow.
Harris routed a rabbit which dashed up the hill.
Just as it neared the top Harris fired and about the same
instant Connelly walked up over the brow right in line with the shot which
struck him about the body and right side of the head. Scores of shot pierced
his body and he died soon after reaching a doctor’s office in Woodsfield.
None of the shot penetrated Connelly’s body sufficiently deep
to have resulted in his death, it is stated, death being attributed to what
physicians term “shock.”
The body was taken to the Bauer and Willison funeral parlors,
where it was prepared for burial, and was removed to the late home in Martins
Ferry Saturday evening.
Before his death Connelly exonerated Harris from all blame for
the tragedy, stating that he should have informed the latter of his position at
the time.
Martins Ferry police were notified of the accident about
Besides his widow Connelly is survived by two children,
Charles and Pauline; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Connelly, Stop 7, N. Zane
highway; also by a sister and two brothers.
Short funeral services were held in the family home on Tuesday
morning followed by final rites at
Craig, Charles S. Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Charles S. Craig, aged 66 years, died at the home of his
son-in-law, Deputy Sheriff Crawford, about
Mr. Craig had been in fair
health after recovering from a recent severe illness of pneumonia and had been
up and about for several days. Wednesday evening he had eaten supper at the
Emanuel Scarborough home on South Main Street and was brought home feeling as
well as usual. Shortly afterward death came suddenly and without warning, being
due to a heart illness of long standing.
Besides his widow he is survived by the following children:
Mrs. Clarence Crawford, with whom he has made his home for several weeks; Mrs.
Fred Harmon, of Oblong, Ill.; Mrs. Edward Eddy, of Tampa Texas; Clarence Craig
and Frank Craig, of Bristow, Okla.; Harvey Craig, of Kent; and Lonzo Craig, of
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at
[Charles died
Craig, Robert Elmer Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
On Monday evening, Robert Elmer Craig, aged about 15 years was
almost instantly killed in an accident at a gas well on the farm of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Craig, of Woodsfield Route 4. The well was being
abandoned by its owners and employes were pulling the casing. Part of it had
been removed and at a certain point in the process, a pocket of gas was
released, probably from the salt sand. Among the debris, blown from the hole,
was a 10-foot piece of pipe, said to be 1˝ inch in diameter.
The pipe went high into the air, like a sky rocket and fell
about 100 feet from the well. It struck the Craig boy who was collecting oil
from a ravine nearby, to be used for kindling fires. He suffered a fracture of
his ankle, shoulder and hip, several ribs and a severe head wound, evidently
with concussion of the brain. He was rushed to a physician at Woodsfield, but
death occurred on the way.
He was a fine type of young man and is survived by his parents
and one sister Mildred, of the home.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Carrick M. E. Church
Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. A. A. Dye and Rev. J. L. Baker. Interment
in Mt. Carrick cemetery. The family have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community. [ Robert died—
DeCovey, Arthur DeCovey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Arthur DeCovey, manager of the DeCovey Confectionary, South
Main-st, died in the Wells Hospital, Cambridge, Friday morning, December 22, as
a result of a wound sustained in a hunting accident the previous afternoon.
DeCovey accompanied by Ambrose Brooks, also of Woodsfield,
student in the local high school, were hunting on the Joseph Burkhart farm
northeast of Woodsfield about 3:00 o’clock Thursday. Sighting a rabbit, DeCovey
asked Brooks to hand him the gun he was carrying. The hunters had previously
exchanged weapons. DeCovey asked for his own gun. In the exchange of guns the
one DeCovey passed to Brooks, with the muzzle pointing toward himself, was
discharged from some cause not definitely known. The full contents of the shell
entered DeCovey’s left leg at a point just below the groin, the end of the
muzzle almost touching the victim at the time of the discharge.
As soon as possible after the accident Decovey was brought to
the office of a local physician by Sylvester Schumacher, O. S. Mann and Brooks,
the latter having immediately summoned assistance. DeCovey was given first aid
and then taken to the Wells Hospital. The loss of blood proved to have been
tremendous, and the injured man passed away about
Mr. DeCovey, who was accompanied to the hospital by Mrs. DeCovey,
remained conscious until the end, and made a special request that Brooks be
absolved of any blame for what had happened.
The body was brought to the Bauer & Willison mortuary
Friday forenoon where it was prepared for burial and later was taken to the
home on South Main-st.
Short funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at
At the services the following facts were given concerning the
life and family relationship to the deceased:
Arthur William DeCovey, son of the late Charles DeCovey
and Mrs. Anna, nee Helfrich, Ryan, was born
On
Besides his wife, Estella Opal DeCovey, he leaves to mourn his
sudden and tragic departure, his mother, Mrs. T. W. Ryan, with her husband,
Arthur’s step-father of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; five brothers, Charles, Frank,
and George DeCovey, of Akron; William Anderson of Woodsfield and Robert Anderson,
of Cuyahoga Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Ida M Hoff, of Akron, and Mrs. Ella
Mueller, of Los Angeles, Calif. Other members of the home are Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Morris, Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keller, of New Martinsville; Miss Ethel
Keller, of Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Keller of Cameron.
---- ----
We are the weavers of the pattern of life known as our daily
existence. During every waking hour we are weaving threads of greater or lesser
strength, unconsciously and unthinkingly, perhaps, but the finished product
shows the character of the weaver. Since no human being is perfect, the result
is not perfection. But here and there may be detected threads of outstanding
strength and beauty.
As one who knew Mr. DeCovey rather well, we were impressed
with an outstanding trait displayed in his daily life. Although happily united
to the one whose dream of happiness has been blasted by his untimely death, he
did not forget the problems that confronted the large of whom he was one, but
continued to make their problems his problems. A loving and devoted mother
still continued to share the counsel of a loyal son.
In the course of the funeral service Rev. Fox related
incidents connected with his friendship he had come to cherish highly. These
incidents showed the extremely human side of the deceased and served to
indicate that in his passing the community had lost a citizen whose influence
was for the betterment of his fellow citizens.
The day that funeral services were conducted for Arthur
DeCovey was the day upon which he had indicated his desire to be enrolled as a
member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church.
Fate has seldom dealt a more cruel blow than the one which has
been delivered to the young wife, the mother, the family and friends of Mr. DeCovey.
The circumstances surrounding his passing are poignant to a degree seldom noted
in the life of this community; many lessons can be and should be learned from
his demise in the prime of young manhood.
Card of Thanks—We desire to express our sincere appreciation
for the many kind expressions of sympathy shown us during our recent
bereavement.
MRS. ARTHUR DECOVEY MRS. T. W. RYAN & FAMILY
Donnely, Julia Donnely
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Julia Donnely, aged 35 while leaning over the stove to
straighten a ring around the stove pipe, Sunday about
Miss Donnely lived with her mother, Mrs. Dora Donnely and one
brother Robert Donnely about three miles north of town.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at
The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community.
Dornbush, Robert Cady Dornbush
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at
The infant was born
Surviving are the parents, one sister and two brothers,
Margaret, Clifford and Charles of the home.
Services were in charge of Rev. W J. Linebach of the First
Christian Church. Burial was made in the Crestview cemetery, south of
Barnesville.
Dougherty, Louisa Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Louisa Dougherty, aged 63 passed away Friday at her
residence on South Main street following an illness of several weeks duration.
She is survived by five brothers, Henry and Fred, of
Cleveland; Frank, of Bridgeport; E. C. of Woodsfield R. 1, and W. H. of
Woodsfield R. 2, and a number of other relatives and friends. Her parents
preceded her in death several years ago.
Miss Dougherty was a member of St. Sylvester’s church, was a
woman of many fine qualities and will be greatly missed. She came from one of
Monroe county’s prominent families and was kind and good to all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at St. Sylvester’s church on Monday
morning at
Dye, C. O. Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Judge C. O. Dye, 66, of Caldwell, common pleas judge for Noble
County, died in the Marietta hospital Monday morning.
He was an outstanding citizen in Noble county and very active
in Democratic politics. He is survived by his wife, one son and three
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cooper Compton, of Miami, Florida being a daughter.
Mrs. Compton is a former resident of Woodsfield.
Judge Dye was well known in Woodsfield having held court here
on several occasions and serving in place of the local Common Pleas Judge.
Elliott,
Mary Elizabeth Elliott
Source: The St. Marys [West Virginia] Oracle; 28 Dec
1933
Mary Elizabeth Elliott passed away last evening, December
27, at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Elliott of this city. She was about twenty-two years of age, and
had been in ill health ever since her early school days, although not confined
to her home, only taking seriously ill Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30
Friday afternoon, with Rev. C. B. Johnson in charge, and interment will be made
in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Those surviving are her mother and father; three sisters,
Mrs. Anna Mae Powell of East Liverpool, O., Mrs. Mildred Medley and Helen
Elliott at home; and one brother, Dr. Phil Elliott of Cincinnati, Ohio.
English, Amanda English nee Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Amanda Smith English, aged 76 years, passed away at her
home on South Sycamore-st. Sunday morning after an illness of about a week
due to an attack of pneumonia.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mary Nalley,
of the home; Mrs. C. E. Smith, of Marshall, Okla.; Floyd, of Woodsfield;
Earnest, of Mt. Pleasant, Mich; Clark, of Rinard Mills and Forrest of Sycamore
Valley. One sister Mrs. Jeannette Hill, of Zanesville, and one brother Harvey
Smith, of Rinard Mills also survive together with a host of other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. English’s husband, the late George English preceded her
in death only about three weeks ago having died on June 13. A brother Daniel W.
Smith, of Rinard Mills died on May 31st.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon with short
services being held at the home at
Mrs. English has a legion of friends who are saddened by her
passing. She was a good mother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who
knew her. [Amanda died
Finch, Charles Franklin Finch
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
After an illness of several months, which began on June 3 when
he was hurt in an accident, Frank Finch passed away at
Charles Franklin Finch was born near Somerton 65 years ago
last December 24. He was the son of John and Mollie Finch and grew to manhood
in that vicinity. For the past 14 years he has lived in Barnesville but all his
life previous to that had been spent at Somerton except for two short intervals
when he lived at Woodsfield and Moundsville.
In young manhood he was married to Leota Neptune who with three
of his children preceded him in death. In 1917 he was married to Bertha Dickson
who survives him. Other survivors are his four children, Earl Finch, of Sandy
Ridge; Bertha Nicholson, of Somerton; Clyde Finch, of San Francisco and Mrs.
Grace Skinner, of Akron; seven grandchildren; one brother, Fred. R. Finch, of
California; and two sisters, Mrs. I. A. Shepherd, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs.
Otis Bates, of Ashland, Kentucky.
Mr. Finch’s occupation was that of farming and stock dealing.
One of his interests was the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the oldest members of
the Blue Lodge of Somerton and also belonged to the Chapter, Council and
Eastern Star of Barnesville. He belonged to Belmont Grange and had been active
in it. Mr. Finch was a man of extremely cordial and pleasant manner, and his
death is mourned by a large number of friends.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at
Goldfinger, Robert T. Goldfinger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Robert T. Goldfinger, 65, well known oil operator, dropped
dead Monday morning at
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Glenn, of Tonkawa,
Okla., and George, of Detroit, Mich., and a daughter Mrs. Viola Hendershot of
Jackson Ridge.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from the
Moffett Church in charge of Rev. J. L. Baker. Interment was in Moffett
cemetery.
Gordon, Mary Gordon nee Neff
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. W. E. Moore received word Wednesday of the death of her
aunt Mrs. Mary Gordon, wife of the late Rev. James Gordon at St. Clairsville.
Mrs. Gordon was before her marriage, Miss Mary Neff and was born in Monroe
County about eighty-four years ago. Funeral services will be held in the United
Presbyterian church at St. Clairsville Friday afternoon at
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 28 Mar
1933
INFANT DIES
AT
HOME IN
RED HAW
Joseph Eugene Gray, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Gray of Red Haw died this morning at eight o'clock at his home. Death was caused by a complication of
diseases due to pneumonia.
Survivors in addition to the parents are, four sisters,
three brothers and his two grandmothers, Mrs. S.C. Greenwood and Mrs. Jacob
Cecil.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two
o'clock at the home in Red Haw. Rev. H.
G. Deeds is to officiate and burial is to be made in Ashland cemetery.
The George M. Gilbert undertakers are in charge of
arrangements.
*Submitter's Note: Below is an article about the funeral
change.
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times-Gazette; 29 Mar
1933
Funeral Will
Be
Held At Church
Funeral services for Joseph Eugene Gray, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Gray of Red Haw, who died yesterday morning have been changed.
The services scheduled for Friday afternoon at two o'clock
at the home in Red Haw have been changed to the Red Haw Evangelical
church. The time remains the same.
Rev. H. G. Deeds will officiate.
Gray, Mrs. Bradford Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Bradford Gray, 83, highly esteemed citizen of Woodsfield,
passed away Sunday evening at her home on Main street, death being due to heart
trouble.
Surviving are three daughters and three sons, namely; Mrs.
Laura Curtis of the home; Mrs. Garrett Jones and Mrs. Clement Dougherty, of
near Woodsfield; Roy Gray of the home; Albert and Frank of near Woodsfield.
Her husband preceded her in
death a few years ago. A number of other relatives and friends survive.
Mrs. Gray came from one of Monroe county’s most prominent
families, was kind and good to all who knew her. She was a member of the M. E.
church.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at
Green, Ethel
Green nee Rothaker
Death of Mrs. Ethel Green
January 12, 1933
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Mrs. Ethel Green, age 37 years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rothaker, of Round Bottom, died at her home at
Jacobsburg, Belmont County, on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. She is
survived by her husband, her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of her parents on Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock followed by final
obsequies at The Salem Evangelical Church. Interment will be made in the church
cemetery.
Hardesty, Anna Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Following funeral services for Mrs. Anna Hardesty, of
Cambridge, conducted Sunday at her home by Rev. Shoop, pastor of the M. E.
Church of that place, the body was brought to the Swazey church where final
services were conducted by Mrs. Dalrymple, evangelist.
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. George Denbow of Woodsfield, is a sister of the deceased.
Haught,
Sarah Haught, nee Eddy [previously
married to Frederick "Ernest" Gutberlet]
Source: The Pleasants County [West Virginia] Leader;
3 Jan 1933
Mrs. Sarah Haught, died at home Saturday, Dec. 31, 1932 . .
. * near Bens Run, Saturday, Dec. 31, 1932. **
She was 73 years old. Funeral
services were held in the Union Chapel, Monday afternoon. Burial made in the church cemetery, Rev.
A.F. Harper, officiating.
Submitter's Notes: * Two or three words on this line were
unreadable.
** The article printed the date twice.
Henning, Mrs. Henry Henning
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Henry Henning, age 72 years, of near Round Bottom, died
Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl McKelvey, of
Ravenna, Ohio.
The body was brought to Woodsfield on Saturday afternoon and
services were conducted at the Methodist church here on Sunday afternoon by her
pastor, Rev. Paul Brodt, of Somerton, assisted by Rev. William Jones.
Burial was made in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mrs. Henning leaves to mourn, her husband and three daughters,
Mrs. Carl McKelvey, Mrs. Sylvester Kerner and Mrs. Carl Rueffener, all of
Ravenna. She was a highly respected woman, and many friends especially in
eastern Monroe County, mourn her departure.
Hickman, Emma J. Hickman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Emma J. Hickman, aged 59 years, passed away Wednesday
morning at her home at Laings following an illness of about ten days.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Lawrence, of
Barberton; Roy, of Laings and Miss Florence of the home.
Mrs. Hickman was a woman of many fine qualities and highly
respected by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed, not only in the home
but by the entire community.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at
Highman, Serepta Highman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Serepta Highman, aged 72, was found dead in bed at her
home near Booth Tuesday morning of last week. She was the widow of James
Highman and was a native of Monroe County, formerly residing near Woodsfield.
She is survived by three children: Harry, of near Booth, Ohio;
Delbert of Martinsburg, Ohio and Mrs. Alta Green of Pleasantville.
The body was taken to the Mt. Hope M. E. Church near
Graysville Thursday where funeral services were held at
Source: The Topeka [Kansas] State Journal; 6 Nov
1933
Funeral services for William F. Holzle, who died Saturday, will
be held at Conwell's mortuary at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Rochester cemetery.
Jones, Adelbert Jones
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Adelbert Jones, aged 82 years, passed away on Sunday morning about
Mr. Jones had been in failing health for the past few years
and on Thursday evening of last week sustained a badly fractured hip when he
fell at his home.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Hammett, of Medina,
five sons, Charles Jones, of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Earl, William, Robert and
Sam of Woodsfield. Thirteen grand-children also survive.
His wife and a daughter preceded him in death.
Mr. Jones was a highly esteemed resident of Woodsfield. He had
spent practically his entire life here and had made for himself a legion of
friends who are sorry to learn of his death.
Funeral services were held at the late home at
The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community.
Among the relatives attending the funeral from a distance were
the following: Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hammett and daughters Misses Helen and
Jeanette, of Medina, Ohio; Mrs. J. P. Heile, Miss Katherine Jones and John
Jones, of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alloway, of Coleraine, Ohio; Mrs. Alta
Verbeck and Cliff Morris, of Columbus; Robert Smith, of Moundsville, W. Va.;
Mrs. Mary Baggs and Eugene Booth, of Welcome, W.Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Thurman
Blattler, of Clarington. [d.
Jones, James William Jones
James William Jones, son of Homer
E. and Ruth E. Jones, was born September 26, 1933 and died December 14, 1933.
He leaves to mourn his sad
departure his father, mother, two sisters, Hazel Virginia and Gladys Eileen,
grandfather, two grandmothers and a host of other relatives and friends
His time on earth was short,
but he was a sweet baby and loved by all who knew him. But now he is safe in
the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon, December 15 at West union Church of Christ, with Raymond
Straight in charge. Interment was made in West Union cemetery.
Dearest Jimmie, thou hast
left us,
And we cannot see thee more,
Yet the memories are with us
And they linger ever more.
Now our hearts are sad and
lonely
Since thy voice we hear no
more;
But ere long we hope to meet
thee
On that bright eternal shore.
Day and night we sat beside
him,
Hoping, praying he’d get
well;
But this message came to
cheer us:
Jesus doeth all things well.
Oh, dear Jimmie how we miss
you.
Oh, how hard to give you up;
But the angels came down for
you
And removed you from our lot.
Card of Thanks
We take this means of
thanking our neighbors and friends for their help and kindness shown us during
the illness and at the time of the death of our darling baby boy. Mr. &
Mrs. Homer Jones and Family.
Kasserman, J. W. Kasserman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Friends and relatives in Monroe County are grieved to learn of
the death of J. W. Kasserman on Tuesday evening at his home, 553 N.
Diamond-st., Ravenna. He had been ill for several weeks with an aggravated
stomach ailment, and was past 65 years of age.
Mr. Kasserman was born in Adams Township, Monroe County on
“Irish Ridge” and was a son of the late Jacob Kasserman. His aged mother, Mrs.
Eliza J. Kasserman, also of Ravenna, survives him, as do also two brothers and
one sister, W. M. Kasserman, of Canton; Charles, of Ravenna and Mrs. Emma
Ensinger, of Freedom Station, Ohio; and his wife and several children.
Mr. Kasserman is best known as a successful teacher in eastern
Monroe County and is kindly remembered by many of his former pupils, not only
in Monroe County, but in many parts of the nation and the attribute much of
their success to his forceful lessons and idealism.
Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday afternoon
at
Keyser, Mrs. Dixon Keyser
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mr. and Mrs. James Billman were called to Chicago recently by the
death of Mrs. Dixon Keyser. They stopped at Van Wert, Ohio, on their way home
and were accompanied to Woodsfield by Dr. Charles Keyser and family. Many
Woodsfield friends regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Keyser who visited here
with her husband and family occasionally.
Kinkade, Douglas Putnam Kinkade
Source: The Steubenville [Ohio] Herald; Thursday, 3
Aug 1933
KINKADE RITES
SET FOR FRIDAY
Former Toronto
Resident Stricken at
Hanoverton Residence
TORONTO - Aug. 3.
Douglas P. Kinkade, 69, former local resident, died at 8:40 a.m.
Wednesday at his home at Hanoverton, Ohio.
He was born December 23,* 1863, in Woodsfield, Ohio, but
had resided in this city for 39 years.
He moved to Hanoverton three years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Kinkade, and one
son, James Kinkade, of Toronto; a brother, Newt Kinkade, of Oakwood, Ill., and
a sister, Mrs. John Swimkenbacher, ** of Syclemore*** Valley, Ohio, also
survive him.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the home
of his son, James Kinkade, 1408**** Madison avenue. Interment will be in the Union cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
* His death certificate shows December 31 as the birth
date.
** His sister was Mrs. John (Mary Clover) WECKBACHER.
*** They lived in SYCAMORE Valley.
**** This number was difficult to read, and may not have be typed correctly on here.
Source: The Stark County [Illinois] News; 13 Sep
1933
William Kinkade Dies At Home
In Missouri
Funeral services for William S. Kinkade, a former resident
of Stark county, were held at 11 o'clock Friday morning at his home in
Wyaconda, Missouri. He had been in poor
health for several years although he was able to visit here a year ago last
April when he attended the funeral of his cousin, the late Mrs. Lavina
Sorenson.
Death occurred at 2:30 last Wednesday morning at his home
in Wyaconda.
Decedent was born in
the community northeast of Toulon May 13, 1865, his parents being Ebenezer
Stansberry Kinkade and Sarah Eleanor Spillman Kinkade. When a small boy he moved with his parents
to Missouri, where he grew to manhood.
He then returned to this vicinity where he was engaged for a number of
years as a farm hand on various farms in the community north of the city.
He was united in marriage to Anna Sorenson who passed away
a few years later. Shortly after his
wife's death, Mr. Kinkade removed to Wyaconda, Missouri, where he made his home
the remainder of his life. He was
united in marriage to Margaret Isabel Hottle and to this union was born one
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Bly Kinkade Brock.
He is survived by his widow and daughter, also numerous other
relatives. He was a cousin of Miss
Grace Claybaugh, C. C. Claybaugh, Mrs. T. H. Pyle and Mrs. W. O. Goodwin, all
of this city.
When a young man, he joined Toulon Christian church and was
a member for many years.
Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]
12 Jan 1933
William Leach, aged 67, found dead in bed Monday morning at
his home in Jerusalem. He lived alone and had had influenza, but apparently
was recovered. He had visited at the
home of his daughter across the street the day before, and not seeing him as
usual, she went over in the morning and found that death had ensued a few hours
before.
Coroner Paul Turner was called and rendered a verdict of
death from a heart attack. He was a retired farmer and well respected in his
home community.
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
On Wednesday evening about
The boy was rushed to Memorial Hospital, Marietta, where he
died about
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Short services
at the home will be followed by services at the Mt. Tabor M. E. Church, in
charge of the pastor, Rev. G. H. Langford.
The grief stricken family have the sincere sympathy of the
entire community. [date of death—October 11, 1933]
Submitter's Notes:
*On the death certificate the name is listed as
DENILER OR DENELER EARL LEISURE.
** On the death certificate his name is spelled LEISURE as
it is on the tombstone for his son Earl.
Mallory, Rose Mallory nee Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Rose Mallory, 76, widow of the late Atty. W.E. Mallory,
died in her home on Eastern avenue, Woodsfield, Wednesday about
Mrs. Mallory is survived by one son, Walter E. Mallory, of
Hartford, Conn; and three daughters, Mrs. Edna O. Devore, of Martins Ferry;
Mrs. Elizabeth Sears, of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Gertrude __ner, of Rochester, N.
Y.; also one brother, Frank Schumacher of North Main-st., Woodsfield; and one
sister, Mrs. Fred Diehl, of Woodsfield.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at
[d.
Matchett, Frank M. Matchett
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Frank M. Matchett, aged 81 years, died Monday evening at his
home in Malaga. He had been yielding to the infirmities of
Mr. Matchett was widely known in his community which he served
as Justice of the Peace for many years, being drafted for the place long after
he desired to be relieved of its burdens and responsibilities.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Matthews and Mrs.
Otha Willison, and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church of Malaga, of
which he was a member and were in charge of Rev. M. Lafollette of Somerton.
Interment at the Bush cemetery.
We hope to publish a more complete obituary notice later.
[Frank died--
McFadden, James Wesley McFadden
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
James Wesley McFadden, 50, who died Sunday at his home in
Booth, Coshocton county, was laid to rest Wednesday morning at Sycamore Valley
cemetery in Monroe county, following services at
Death followed a heart attack. The deceased was a prominent
farmer and school teacher of Coshocton. He was a native of Monroe county and
was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ.
Surviving are his widow, four daughters, Geneva, at home; Mrs.
Homer Sharp, of Uhrichsville; Mrs. Robert Ayers, of Marr; Mrs. Howard Burris,
of Kippling; four sons, Hobart, of the home; Harry and Burt, of Booth and
William McFadden of Frazeysburg; also four sisters, one brother and 11
grandchildren.
McMahon, Margaret Ellen
McMahon, nee Schneider
Source: Newspaper clipping,
Monroe County, OH, September 1933
Margaret Ellen
Schneider McMahon was born at Neuhart Ridge on July 18, 1869 and passed away
very suddenly at her home at Kerr Station on September 18, 1933. She had
attained the age of 64 years and two months.
In 1901 she was united
in marriage with John McMahon. Two sons, William and Albert, blessed this union
who with their father mourn her sudden death and loss.
The day before her
death she was her usual self, waiting on her family the same as always.
Illness, sudden and acute seized her and death followed shortly.
Beside her immediate
family she leaves to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Millbaugh,
of Lower Salem; Mrs. Louisa Hoff, of Antioch, and Mrs. Anna Christman of
Woodsfield, and one brother John Schneider of Woodsfield Route 1, besides a
host of other relatives and friends.
On Wednesday
afternoon, September 20, at 2 o'clock a throng of relatives and friends paid
their last tribute of respect to her sterling qualities as a neighbor, sister,
friend, mother and wife. Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical
Church, was in charge of the services and was assisted by Evangelist J. V. A.
Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. The services were opened
and closed by the singing of appropriate hymns. Rev. Fox used as his text the
12th verse of the ninetieth Psalm, and showed how the departed had applied her
heart unto wisdom in serving her dear ones, her fellowman and her Creator. The
great abundance of flowers expressed the high esteem in which she was held by
her many relatives and friends and by whom she will be sadly missed. Following
the services interment was made in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Card of Thanks: We desire in
this way to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many neighbors
and friends for the kind deeds and expressions of sympathy extended to us
during the short illness and at the time of the death of our dear wife and
mother. Such kindness shall always be remembered.--John McMahon and Sons.
McVey, Mrs. Sinclair McVey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Sinclair McVey, aged 74 years, passed away early this
Thursday morning. Her death followed an extended illness from complications due
to her advanced years. Mrs. McVey was a woman of many fine qualities and was
highly respected by her neighbors and many friends. She is survived by several
children and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at
Mellott, Ruth Lucille Mellott nee Dietrich
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
As the mystery and joy of the Christmas season centered around
the four happy children in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mellott, of
Woodsfield, suddenly the wonderful wife and mother to whom they turned with the
wondering questioning heart of childhood, was stricken ill with influenza and
its frequent complications including pneumonia. And for several anxious days
and nights, the hearts of loved ones, inside and outside the home, vibrated
between hope and fear, as the brave-hearted mother made a losing fight for life.
And during the first hour of Friday, December 30th, another
mother-heart passed to her reward, there to await the day when she shall meet
those her own heart inspired to love the good and true. And what greater goal
could be set before us than to meet in an unbroken circle of parents, family
and friends in a Land where sorrow and pain of death and parting never come!
Ruth Lucille, daughter of Ex-Commissioner and Mrs. William E.
Dietrich was born near Hannibal, Ohio, on
On
They began housekeeping in Woodsfield and their happy home
life was blessed with four children, bright and happy and the delight not only
of father and mother, but of grandparents as well. Husband and children,
William Louis, Ruth Elizabeth, Homer Franklin and John Dietrich, survive her as
do also her parents, two brothers and one sister. They are Donald Dietrich, of
Wheeling; William Jr. at home, and Mrs. LaVerne Pollock, of Ambridge, Pa.
Mrs. Mellotts’s brother Donald was one of the first contingent
of nine men to leave camp from Monroe County to prepare for overseas military
service in the World War. Later her future husband went and this background
gave her a keen interest in the American Legion and Auxillary, of which latter
organization she served one year as president and was active on its committees
always.
Mrs. Mellott was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
and on Monday afternoon funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.
J. Jones, assisted by Dr. C. W. Cooper of Barnesville, and Rev. W. J. Hooker, the
present minister at Hannibal. Interment was made in Oak Lawn cemetery. The
funeral was largely attended and hundreds of friends had previously called at
the home to pay homage to the memory of a wonderful mother, neighbor and
friend. Perhaps never in Woodsfield has any family had more sympathy occasioned
by death in one of our homes.
Card of Thanks—Whatever of service I may ever have rendered,
whatever of kindness I may have bestowed, were returned many fold at the time
of the recent illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Lucille
Mellott. Only those who have passed through a similar experience can realize
and truly appreciate the wonderful sustaining effect of such practical help and
sympathy. We are more grateful than we can put into words for every kindness
bestowed in our hours of heavy sorrow, which you helped make easier to bear.
With deepest gratitude.
HOMER F. MELLOTT AND FAMILY
Mercer,
Roberta Mercer, nee Martin
Source: The Wetzel [County, West Virginia] Democrat,
New Martinsville, West Virginia; Thursday, 6 Jul 1933 (as appearing in the
TRI-COUNTY OBITUARY COLLECTION, VOLUME V:
OBITUARIES FROM MARSHALL, TYLER AND WETZEL COS. WV, 1881-1950
Passed away at her home on Fourth Street on Monday morning
at 9:15. She was sixty-nine years and
six months old. Mrs. Mercer was a
daughter of the late R. White and Rebecca Martin and was born in Tyler Co., WV
near Kidwell on 17 Mar 1864. She moved
to New Martinsville, WV with her husband, the late R.M. Mercer, twenty-six
years ago and had lived here ever since.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. During her residence here Mrs. Mercer
engaged in rug and carpet weaving at her home where she had a large loom which
she operated by hand and foot power.
She was the only old-time rug weaver in the county. Her husband and one brother preceded her in
death. Three sisters, Miss Icea Martin
of New Martinsville, Mrs. Will Mathias of Steubenville, OH, and Mrs. W. T.
Lezier of Kidwell, Tyler county, survive.
Brief funeral services were held at her home here on Wednesday afternoon
and additional services were held at the Lezier Chapel near Kidwell, Tyler
county, in charge of Rev. B. T. Trevey, pastor of the First M. E. Church of New
Martinsville. Interment was in the
Lezier (Lazear) Cemetery.
Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio];
9 Mar 1933
Benjamin Miller was born near Marr, Ohio, on January 3,
1876 and died March 1, 1933, being at the time of his death, 57 years, 1 month
and 26 days old.
He was the youngest son of Abram and Deborah Miller. Ben, as he was commonly known, never married
but remained at home with his parents and after the death of his father he
resumed the responsibility as head of the family.
He was a good neighbor, an exemplary citizen and was loved
and respected by all who knew him.
Those left to mourn his sad departure are two brothers,
William Miller, of Harlen,* Montana, and Thomas Miller, of Wingett Run; three
sisters, Mrs. Isabel Wise of Barlow, Ohio; Mrs. Susan Jackson, of Rinard Mills
and Miss Rachel Ann Miller, of the home who like her brother always remained
with her parents. There are also a host
of other relatives and friends by whom he will be sadly missed.
.
Day and night, we sat beside
him
Hoping, praying he'd get well;
But this message came to
cheer us
Jesus doeth all things well.
He is gone and we shall miss
him
But his spirit dwells above
For he cast his cares on
Jesus
And was happy in His love.
Card of Thanks
The brothers and sisters desire to express their heartfelt
thanks to their many neighbors and friends for their many deeds of kindness
during the illness and at the time of the death of their dear brother. They wish to thank everyone who assisted in
any way.
*Submitter’s Note: The correct spelling of this city is HARLEM. It
is in Blaine County, Montana.
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 27 Oct 1933
CORYDON MILLER DIES
ON THURSDAY
Corydon Miller, aged 63 years, lifelong resident of Marietta,
died at his home on East Green Street Thursday night following an illness.
Mr. Miller was born on February 12, 1870. He was employed by the Dragon Manufacturing
Company during the last 10 years, and had also been employed as a fireman with
other industries here.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jane Miller, and three sons,
Walter Miller of Mansfield, Raymond Miller and Frank Miller of Marietta. A sister, Minnie Miller, lives in Wyoming.
Published in the Evansville Indiana Courier and the Evansville Indiana
Press
Mrs. Anna Morris, 68, widow, died at 9:40 am Thursday at her home, 1413
W. Florence St.
Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Isaac Rowley; a brother, J. F.
Winchell of Jonesboro, Ark; sisters: Mrs. Josephine McKinger of South
Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Margaret Sarton of Peru, Ind.; and the step-mother, Mrs.
Hattie Winchell of Louisville, KY.
Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at the home. Burial in Locust Hill
Cemetery, Evansville, Ind.
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 31 Jul 1933
FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral services for Dana Lee Morris, nine day old son of
Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Morris of
Wingett Run, who died at Memorial Hospital
on Saturday afternoon, were held at the Doudna and McClure funeral parlor on
Sunday afternoon and were largely attended.
Interment was made in Valley cemetery.
The boy, who was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, was born at the
family home on July 20.
Norris, Anna Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Anna Norris, aged 63 years died Tuesday morning at the
home of her brother Charles T. Norris of Woodsfield Route 5. Her serious
illness was of short duration and death was due to pleural pneumonia.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon in charge
of her pastor, Rev. J. L. Baker, of Antioch. Short services at the home were
followed by final obsequies at Moffett M.E. Church of which she was a member.
Besides the brother above mentioned she is also survived by
two other brothers, George and Clem Norris, of Woodsfield. Miss Norris was
rather reticent and retiring in disposition, and was respected by all who knew
her.
Funeral services were followed by interment in Moffett
cemetery and were largely attended.
Oden, Margaret Emily Oden nee Leasure
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Margaret Emily Oden, 58, passed away at her home on Paul
street Saturday evening at
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. William House, of Fairview, Ohio;
four brothers, W. E. Leasure, of Carlisle; Nelson Leasure, of Summerfield;
Elmer Leasure of Akron and Odel Leasure of Marietta. A number of nieces and
nephews also survive including a niece Mrs. R. P. Keller of Boston, Mass., who
has been at the Oden home for the past few months tenderly caring for her aunt.
Mrs. Oden was preceded in death by her husband, N. E. Oden and
one sister.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at
Mrs. Oden was a highly respected resident of Woodsfield and
has a host of friends who are saddened by her death. She was a member of Lydia
temple, No. 199 Pythian Sisters, the First M. E. Church and the Dorcas class of
the M. E. Sunday School. She had resided in Monroe County during her entire
life and was loved and respected by all who knew her.
[d.December 16, 1933]
Oldemeyer, Jack William
Oldemeyer
Source: Sioux City [Iowa] Journal; Monday,
11/27/1933
Following an extended sickness, Jack William Oldemeyer, 22
years old, 1820 Court street, passed away Sunday in a Sioux City hospital.
Jack was the son of Herman Oldemeyer, operator of a garage at
Twenty-first and Court streets. He was born February 10, 1911, at Brush, Colo.,
and moved with his parents to Sioux City in 1914.
After being graduated from East high school in 1928 he
attended Iowa State college at Ames for two years. He then matriculated in the
University of Colorado at Boulder and was graduated from that institution in
1933. He was a member of Grace Methodist church. While in college he was a
member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Oldemeyer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon
in Christy’s funeral chapel. Rev. B.M. Watson will officiate and burial will be
in Graceland Park cemetery.
Price,
Cynthia Price, nee Britton
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican;
Tuesday, February 21, 1933
FLU IS FATAL
TO AGED WOMAN
Illness of Eight Weeks Re-
sults in Death of Mrs.
Cynthia Price
LARGE FAMILY SURVIVES
Influenza and infirmities due to her age resulted in the
death of Mrs. Cynthia Price, nearly seventy-nine years old, widow of Zachariah
Price, at her home in Noble township, at five o'clock this morning. She had
been ill for eight weeks.
Mrs. Price was born March 30, 1854, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Britton.
She was a member of the United Brethren Chapel church at St. Paul. Surviving
her are two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Nancy McGrew, of Noble township;
Mrs. Della Rumple, of Carthage, William and Ed Price, of Shelbyville, and
Asbury Price, of Monticello, Ind.; also two step-sons, John Price, of Marietta
and Willard Price, of St. Paul; a sister, Mrs. Maud Miller, of Lyons, Ind.;
thirty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held
at two o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Lewis Creek Baptist church, with the
Rev. Earl Riley, of Greensburg, officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Contributed to the Shelby County (Indiana) Library obituary index by Phyllis
Miller Fleming.
Pugh, George Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word was received here Monday by Mrs. Vernon Adair of Sycamore
st. of the death of her uncle, George Pugh, aged 72 which occurred at his late
home.
Mr. Pugh resided for a number of years on the farm near the
new fair ground here, and was superintendent of the Children’s Home for several
years. He was a man of sterling qualities and news of her death will be
received with great regret.
Three children survive;
Mrs. Pugh’s death occurred about a year ago.
[submitter’s note—The rest of this obituary is unreadable]
Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 14 Sep
1933
The death of Daniel Ramsey, a native of this place,
occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Richie on Mulberry street
Thursday morning of last week, due to a stroke he suffered two weeks previous.
The deceased was born in Barnesville May 31, 1866, and was
the youngest son of Moses and Ruth Williams Ramsey. He was a life-long resident here and in early life learned the
trade of a cigar roller, which he followed for a number of years. He later manufactured ice cream and operated
an ice cream wagon over town daily.
Besides his wife, who was Viola Schell, and his daughter,
Mrs. Richie, he leaves two brothers and one sister: John and David Ramsey and Mrs. Herman Meyers, all of Barnesville.
Funeral service was conducted in the Campbell Funeral Home
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. D. B. Davidson of the Presbyterian
church and burial was made in the Southern cemetery.
[Submitter’s Note: Below
is a second obituary for Daniel Ramsey.]
Ramsey, Daniel Ramsey
Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 21Sep
1933
Daniel
Ramsey Dies At
Daughter's Home
Daniel Ramsey, a lifelong resident of this city, passed
away Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Richey on Mulberry
Street. He had been taken there a short
time previously from his home on South Chestnut Street where he had suffered a
stroke.
The funeral services were held from Campbell's Funeral Home
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dwight B. Davidson of the
Presbyterian church and interment was made in the Southern Cemetery.
Mr. Ramsey was the son of Moses and Ruth Williams
Ramsey. He was born in Barnesville May
31, 1866 and during his adult life worked as a cigar roller. He had been in poor health for some time.
The survivors are his wife, Mrs. Viola Schell Ramsey, one
daughter, Mrs. Richey, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, two brothers, John and
David Ramsey, all of this city, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews.
Reinherr, Caroline Reinherr
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Caroline Reinherr, aged 86 years and highly respected
citizen of Woodsfield, passed away at her home on Sycamore street at
She is survived by one son, W. F. Reinherr, of Pittsburgh and
three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Copeland of Athens; Mrs. Mina Okey of Monmouth,
Ill, and Miss Anna of the home. A number of other relatives and a host of
friends also mourn her sad departure.
Mrs. Reinherr was a good mother and neighbor, always ready to
lend a helping hand whenever she could. She will be sadly missed by all who
knew her.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church and as long
as her health permitted she was a regular attendant at all the services.
Funeral services will be held at the home at
Saffle, Richard Eugene Saffle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Funeral services for Richard Eugene, the eight-day-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. David Saffle, were held Tuesday afternoon at
Surviving are the parents, one brother and sister, his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Saffle and Mrs. Hoover of Woodsfield. A number
of other relatives survive.
Burial was made in the Oak Lawn cemetery. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the entire community.
Schell,
Julia Ada Schell, nee Crane
Source: Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune; 1 Sep 1933
Julia Ada Schell, 77 years old, died at the home of her
son, C.C. Withrow, 1640 Third avenue, at 9:40 o'clock Friday morning. Besides Mr. Withrow, she is survived by one
other son, W. S. Weddle of Harvey, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Bailey, of
this city, and Mrs. Rosa Hulford of Chicago; 22 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren. The body was taken
to the Martin funeral home and will be returned to the Withrow residence Friday
evening.
Schneider, Christena Schneider, nee Christman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
July 1933
Mrs. Christena Schneider was born on January 11, 1852 and departed
this life on July 19, 1933, being at the time of her death 81 years, six months
and eight days of age. She was born in
Center Township, Monroe County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis T. Christman.
On April 19, 1877 she was united in marriage to Frederick
Schneider and they began housekeeping on a farm north of town. Mrs. Schneider's entire life was spent in
Monroe County.
A few weeks ago she fell at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Albert Claus of the Woodsfield-Malaga road and received a badly fractured
hip. Since that time she had been
confined to her bed. She bore her
suffering bravely and never complained but always had a cheerful word for those
who called to see her. Mrs. Schneider
was a kind neighbor and mother. She was
always willing to lend a helping hand wherever she could.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Albert
Claus with whom she and her husband had been making their home; two sons,
Edward Schneider of north of town and Clarence Schneider, of Merrill,
Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ricer, of Woodsfield and Mrs. Barbara Diehl,
of Clinton, Mo., and three brothers, Henry Christman, of Jerusalem Route 2;
William Christman and Andrew Christman, both of Woodsfield. A number of other relatives and a host of
friends also mourn her sad departure.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Claus
home at 1:30 o'clock followed by final obsequies at St. Paul's Evangelical
Church of which church she was a faithful attendant as long as her health
permitted. Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of
St. Paul's church was in charge of the services and interment was made in Oak
Lawn cemetery.
Schumacher, Hannah Schumacher nee Wahl
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Hannah Schumacher, aged 78 years, and widow of the late
Anthony Schumacher, died Sunday morning about
Her husband preceded her in death last July and since that
time she has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. George T. Schumacher of Maple
avenue where she was tenderly cared for and everything possible for her
comfort.
She is survived by one brother, Peter Wahl and one sister Mrs.
Mina Schumacher of North Main street besides many other friends and relatives
who are saddened by her death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at
The services were in charge of her pastor Rev. J. G. Mehler
assisted by Rev. Carl Heilman, of Miltonsburg, and Rev. Michael Sullivan of
Barnesville. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Seal, George Seal
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
George Seal, a prominent citizen of Beallsville, died suddenly
at his home this Thursday
He is survived by his wife and one son Paul Seal, of
Barnesville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Shell, Marjorie Shell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The entire community was saddened to learn of the death of
Marjorie Shell, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shell, who passed away
Monday morning at
She is survived by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Guy Taylor,
of Woodsfield; one brother, Paul Shell, of Lakeland, Florida; her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Leander Earley of Woodsfield; three uncles, Asher and Tolbert
Earley, of Woodsfield, and John Earley, of Quaker City. Many other relatives
survive.
Funeral services were held from the place of death on
Wednesday in charge of her pastor, Rev. Earl Wood, of the Free Methodist
Church. Burial was made in the Oaklawn cemetery.
Smith, Daniel W. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Daniel W. Smith, aged about 78 years, died Wednesday, May 31st,
At his home near Rinard
Mills, death being due to a heart attack, his health apparently being as good
as usual. His wife preceded him in death about three years ago, leaving one son
Jewett who made his home with his father. There are also two sisters and one
brother, Mrs. George English of Woodsfield; Mrs. Jeanette Hill, of Zanesville
and Harvey Smith of Rinards Mills.
Funeral services were held on Friday at the late home in
charge of Rev. W. A. Weddle, of the M. E. Church. Mr. Smith was a good neighbor
and friend and will be missed by his community where he spent practically his
entire life.
Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer;
25 Sep 1933
ELMER SNYDER IS NOT FOUND
NO TRACE OF MARTINS FERRY MAN WHOSE
SKIFF WAS UNDER
BARGE
Elmer Snyder,* 29, of Clark street, Martins Ferry, is being
sought in the Ohio river. Late Sunday
night no trace of the missing man had been found.
Snyder's disappearance was reported to Chief J. W. Muhleman
of the Martins Ferry police department on Saturday by Mrs. Snyder. She stated that her husband left home at 4
o'clock Friday afternoon with the intention of rowing across the river in a
skiff to Warwood. Apparently no one has
seen him since that time.
An investigation was started and barges tied at the dock of
the Costanzo mine at Warwood were moved.
Snyder's skiff floated out.
A search along the river was started but without any results. Whether Snyder was drawn under the barges by
the current with his skiff is the supposition.
The search will continue today.
*Submitter's Note: On his death certificate and earlier census
records, the last name was spelled SNIDER.
Stephen, Frank Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The Calais community was the scene of an unfortunate
occurrence last Sunday afternoon about
It is said that as the father opened the latch of the gate,
the older boy fired a shotgun at close range, the charge passing through the
elder Stephen’s arm near the elbow. And as Frank drew nearer he was shot
through the abdomen, the weapon being a .45 calibar revolver, the bullet
passing through the boy’s body. He was taken to Barnesville Hospital following
first aid treatment by Dr. O. C. Jackson, Woodsfield physician. Later in the
evening an operation was performed in the vain hope of saving his life. He died
about
Jesse was arrested about
Being under eighteen years of age the accused was taken before
Juvenile Judge C. O. Polen on Tuesday, who, under the law, referred him to the
Bureau of Juvenile Research at Columbus, where he was taken Wednesday. Upon
their finding, after observation, will depend the next step in local courts. If
he is found normal in mind, he will be bound over to the grand jury to find an
indictment as their investigation warrants. Should he be found to be sub-normal
to a degree of irresponsibility, another course will likely be followed.
There are eleven children in the family, which is said to be
in straitened circumstances at times.
Funeral services for the dead boy were held at the late home
on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Prosecuting Attorney, John K. Sawyers, Jr., has been retained
as counsel for Jesse Stephen.
Self-defense will be urges in Stephen’s behalf, and it will be
set forth that he not only acted to protect himself but also his mother.
[d.
Vonnie Snider - nee
Fulmer 1st obit
Source: Moundsville Journal, June 3, 1933
Mrs. Vonnie (Fulmer) Snider, 26 was almost instantly killed
when a bolt of lightning struck. Her
mother, Mrs. Edith Fulmer, 65, is confined to bed from shock, while Lloyd
Snider, her husband was also shocked.
Vonnie Snider - nee
Fulmer 2nd obit
Source: Moundsville Journal, June 6, 1933
Storm victim buried June 6,
1933.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vonnie Snider, wife of Lloyd
Snider, killed when hit by lightning at her home in Cresap Saturday evening, were
held this afternoon at 2:00 at the home.
Rev. Moore of the Paden City Christian church officiated and interment
was in Paden City Cemetery.
Vonnie Snider - nee
Fulmer 3rd obit
Source: The Daily Echo, Moundsville, WV
Mrs. Vonnie Snider, 25, of Cresaps was the victim of a
freakish prank in one of the severest storms witnessed here in years. A bolt of lightning struck the house and ran down a corner
board, split off a big splinter two feet long against Mrs. Snider's
shoulder. She was instantly killed by
the impact and her clothing was scorched and the woman's body was blistered and
charred. Mrs. Snider and her husband Lloyd Snider, 25, had moved to Cresaps
from Chester but a few days ago.
Services were held at her home in Cresaps and Rev. Moore of
the Paden City Christian Church officiated and interment was in Paden City.
Winkler, William W. Winkler
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William W. Winkler, 43, head of the Winkler Insurance agency,
located in the Commonwealth building, Pittsburgh, and resident of 124 Knoll
avenue, Ingram, Pittsburgh, died Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 0’clock at the Ischy
home near Round Bottom.
Mr. Winkler, a World war veteran and brother of Arthur and
George Winkler, of Wheeling, had been ill for the past several months. While he
had been undergoing treatment his wife had been living at their home in Round
Bottom. He was brought there two days ago.
Mr. Winkler was born in Sardis
He was a member of the American Legion and was a 32nd
degree Mason.
He was a member of the Evangelical Church. In addition to his
parents at Sardis, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Ischy Winkler; two
small sons, Billy and Richard; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Paden, Paden City, and
Mrs. Carl Litman, of Akron; five brothers, John Winkler of Akron, Arthur and
George Winkler of Wheeling, Albert and Harry Winkler, of near Hannibal.
Funeral services were conducted from the Mount Zion
Evangelical Church, four miles west of Hannibal, Thursday afternoon at
Yoho, Carrothers Yoho
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The following is taken from a Norwood, Ohio, paper:
“The fiftieth death as the result of
automobile accidents in Hamilton County since January 1 was recorded Thursday,
when Carrothers Yoho, 51, 5011 Wesley avenue, Norwood, died at the General
Hospital. Yoho was struck by the automobile of Stewart Warner, 20, 7 Far Hill
drive, student at the University of Cincinnati, at Wesley and Norwood avenues,
Wednesday night. Norwood police took Yoho to the hospital, where physicians
discovered he had suffered a crushed chest. Warner is the son of of C. S.
Warner, president of the Colonial Short Lines”
Carrothers Yoho was a son of the late Probate Judge and Mrs.
R. P. Yoho. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Anna Smith of Marietta; Mrs.
Frances Ruck, of Norwood; and Mrs. Alice Bogle. The family was prominent and
well known in Woodsfield and Monroe County, where many friends regret to learn
of the untimely death of the only son.
[d—
Young, Michael J. Young
Source: The Monroe County Republican, Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio in the year
of 1933, Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
The Angel of death has again entered our home and taken from
our midst a dearly beloved husband and father, Michael J. Young, who was the
last of a family of five.
He was born October 28, 1849, in Summit Township, Monroe
County and departed his life on January 23, 1933, being at the time of his
death 83 years, 2 months, 26 days.
He united with the German Evangelical Church at the age of
14 years and remained a faithful member until death. His entire life was
spent in the home where he was born.
On May 20, 1877, he was united in marriage with Mollie Frank
and to this union nine children were born. All are living except Freeman
who preceded him in death on August 18, 1920.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and a kind
neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow and eight children,
namely: Edward and George, of Miltonsburg; Elmer, of Cleveland; Charles, Frank
and Harold, of Lewisville; Mrs. Walter Taylor, of Bowling Green, Florida, and
Oscar, of the home; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also mourn his departure. He
will be sadly missed not only in his home but in the entire neighborhood.
The body was laid to rest in the family lot at Middle Church
on January 26th.
He has not left us, but has gone before. There will be
a reunion if we also hold fast in our faith in Jesus Christ as our Redeemer
Zogg, Henry L. Zogg
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Henry L. Zogg, aged 55 years, of Charleston, W. Va, was
instantly killed on Sunday evening at St. Albans, W.Va. He was driving his
automobile across a street car track, when apparently a wheel caught in the
track. The car was overturned and death was instantaneous.
Mr. Zogg was a son of the late Leonard and Caroline Zogg and
had spent the major part of his life in Elm Grove and Wellsburg, W.Va, having
moved to Charleston ten years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Summerville Zogg; four
brothers Leonard S., of Woodsfield; Walter and Earnest, or Wellsburg, and
Herbert C., of Charleston, W. Va.; and three sisters, Misses Carrie, Barbara
and Alma Zogg, all of Pittsburg. A number of other relatives are saddened by
his death.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at
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