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1935
Aherns, Dorothy Aherns nee Dixon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The remains of Mrs. Dorothy Dixon Aherns, aged 42 years, of Wheeling,
were brought to St. Paul’s Evangelical Church this Thursday morning for short
funeral services in charge of the pastor Rev. Henry Fox. Following the services
burial was made in Pioneer cemetery.
Mrs. Aherns passed away Sunday morning [
Surviving are her husband John Aherns, of the home; her mother
Mrs. Minnie Dixon and a number of other relatives and many friends. Mrs. L. P.
Neuhart, of Paul street, was an aunt of the deceased.
Short services were held at the late home in Wheeling on
Wednesday evening at
Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 4 Jan 1935
JAMES BAKER
DIES THURSDAY
James V. Baker, 70, resident of three and one-half miles
west of Ashland, died Thursday at the state hospital at Massillon. A retired farmer, he was a resident of Ashland
for 30 years.
Survivers [sic] are his widow, two sons, George of Polk and
Ira of Lorain; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Thudium and Mrs. Vera Scobey, both of
Ashland, and Mrs. Harlow Kutz of Wooster; one sister, Mrs. John Feiber of
Louisville* and 11 grandchildren.
Mr. Baker was the son of James and Sarah Baker and was born
in Washington county, February 5, 1864.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
The body is at the Heyl Funeral home where friends may call
and where the funeral will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. O. L. Hull
in charge. Burial will be made in the
Ashland cemetery.
*Submitter’s Note: His sister lived in LEWISVILLE in Monroe County,
Ohio, not the Louisville in Stark County, Ohio.
Basnett, C. A. Basnett
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
C. A. Basnett, aged 85 years, passed away at his home on
Sycamore street at
He is survived by his wife; one sister Mrs. Dora Weaver, of
Manington, W. Va. and one brother, William Basnett, of Frederickstown, Ohio,
besides a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at
Most of Mr. Basnett’s active life was spent as a traveling
salesman, and he was greatly interested in Gideon Society, whose Christian
service is expressed practically in seeing that every hotel room has a Bible in
it. He was a member of the M.E. Church and of the Men’s Bible Class of the
Woodsfield M.E. Church, members of which served as pallbearers at the funeral.
He was pleasant in disposition, actively interested in local
and national affairs on which he kept well-informed, as he read widely. He is
kindly remembered and will be greatly missed by many friends, not only in
Woodsfield, but other parts of Ohio and West Virginia, over which he had a wide
acquaintance.
Bishon, Peter Bishon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Peter Bishon, highly respected resident of Hope Ridge, north
of Woodsfield, passed away at his home about
Surviving him are one son and three daughters besides many
other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at
Source: The Hartford City [Indiana] News; 28 Mar
1935
ADAM BOLNER
ANSWERS CALL
AT HOME HERE
ADAM BOLNER, 83,* DIED SUD-
DENLY THURSDAY SHORTLY
AFTER NOON.
WIDELY KNOWN HERE
Death Was Due to Heart
Trouble--
Was a Widely Known Retired
Farmer
Adam G. Bolner, 83,* a life-long resident of this county
and widely known retired farmer, died suddenly at 12:30 o'clock Thursday
afternoon at his house, 210 west Chestnut street. Mr. Bolner had been in failing health since a year ago last
September when he suffered a heart attack.
His condition improved and he had not been ill. Mr. Bolner returned home at noon Thursday
from the new post office building which is being constructed and where he had
been going daily to watch workmen. He
was sitting in a chair at his home when he suffered the fatal attack.*
The body was taken to the Baxter & Martin funeral home
to be prepared for burial. The body
will be removed to the Bolner home Friday.
Adam C. Bolner was born on August 3,* 1853,* the son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Bolner, southeast of the city. He resided on the old Bolner farm, near the Bolner crossing,
southeast of the city for a time. He
was married in this city fifty-five years ago to the late Caddie Fearing, of
this county. She died forty-six years ago.
Mr. Bolner was a farmer by occupation. For the past five years he had resided at
210 west Chestnut street. Before that
time he lived on west Kentucky avenue.
He was a member of the Red Men and the I.O.O.F. lodges. He was the last of a family of fourteen
children to die. The late Mrs. John
Newbauer was a sister of Mr. Bolner.
Surviving is a son, James, of Bristol, Okla. and a
daughter, Forest, at home. Several
nephews and nieces who reside in this county also survive.
*Submitter's Note: These numbers were difficult to read on my
copy of this obituary so may not be correct here. Each of these 3's could possibly be 2's. They do look slightly different from the
definite two's in the time references.
Below is the funeral notice.
Source: The Hartford City [Indiana] News; 29 Mar
1935
BOLNER FUNERAL
TO
BE SUNDAY
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon from the Bolner home, 210 west Chestnut street for Adam C. Bolner,
83, who died Thursday. The Rev. Basil Stultz,
pastor of the Christian church will officiate.
Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Members of the I.O.O.F. and Red Men lodges will be selected for
pallbearers. The remains will be taken
to the Bolner home Friday evening from the Baxter & Martin funeral home.
Bryor, Edward Sullivan Bryor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Edward Sullivan Bryor, aged 54 years, passed away suddenly
about
Surviving are his widow and one daughter, Miss Edna, of the
home and one sister Mrs. Bertha Whitlatch, of Athens, besides many other
relatives and friends.
Short funeral services
were held at the late home at
Burkhart, Frank Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Frank Burkhart, aged 54 years, of Malaga, was found dead in
the basement of the barn on his farm Sunday morning [
Since the death of his wife on
Surviving in addition to his daughter are one grandson Junior
Wells, a brother F. V. Burkhart, of Portsmouth, Ohio; three sisters Mrs.
Lucetta Haren and Mrs. Theresa Burkhart, both of Miltonsburg and Mrs. Ella
Zwick, of Louisville, Stark County, besides many other relatives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at
Burkhart, Jacob Burkhart (1893 -
August 13, 1935)
J. BURKHART IS FOUND DEAD
WAR VETERAN TAKES OWN LIFE
WITH RIFLE AT BROWN'S GULCH -- Jacob Burkhart,42 year old bachelor veteran of
the World war was found dead in his Brown Gulch cabin late Wednesday, the lower
part of his head shot away by a high
powered rifle.
All indications pointed to
suicide and Acting Coronor Eugene McCarthy said he was satisfied that the
man had killed himself. He apparently had placed the rifle barrel in his
mouth and discharged the weapon.
Burkhart's body was
discovered by a neighbor boy who passed the cabin where the man had lived
alone. Investigating, McCarthy said he found no notes or other evidence
left by the man to indicate that he contemplated suicide. Burkhart's
brother, who lives only a short distance away from the place where the body was
found, said that Jacob had suffered a partial stroke recently and had been
despondent since. Burkhart had been
through several major battles in the World war.
The remains were brought to
theWaggener & Campbell Funeral Home to be prepared for interment.
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio;
28 Mar 1935
Andrew Christman, son of Lewis and Pauline Christman, was
born near Woodsfield, Ohio, on October 4, 1857, and grew to manhood in this
community. On January 17, 1882, he was united
in marriage with Miss Matilda Diehl, of Woodsfield, who preceded him to the
Better Land fourteen years ago.
To their union four children were born as follows: Celesta, Casper, Forest, and Glenn, the
latter being the only surviving member of the family. He and his family reside at Grand Junction, Colo.
On January 10, 1924, Mr. Christman was again married to
Miss Anna E. Schneider, who survives him, as do also two brothers and one
sister: William Christman of Woodsfield;
Henry Christman, of near Malaga; and Mrs. Barbara Diehl, of Clinton, Mo. Five sisters and five brothers preceded him
in death.
In his youth, Mr. Christman became a member of the
Presbyterian Church at Woodsfield and his entire life was one of fine
relationship with all who knew him. By
vocation he was a carpenter, and his energy and honesty of character, as well
as efficiency in his trade stand today in the buildings he helped erect,
showing the handiwork of a true artisan.
Friendly, though modest, and retiring in disposition, he
was a good father and faithful husband, neighbor and friend, and by those who
knew and loved him in this relationship he will be greatly missed.
His death occured [sic] on Tuesday, March 19th, after an illness,
in which he bore patiently many hours of suffering and discomfort.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the
Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. Hilton Petry,
assisted by Rev. Henry Fox, of St. Paul's Evangelical church and were largely
attended. Interment was made in Oak
Lawn cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: The death certificate gives March 18 for the
date of death.
Cleveland, Mary Cleveland
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The death of Mary, aged 73, wife of W. N. “Sonny” Cleveland,
of Calais, occurred early Monday at her home following an illness.
Deceased was born and reared near Woodsfield and was a school
teacher in the early part of her life, having been teaching at Calais at the
time of her marriage.
Surviving her in addition to her husband is one daughter Mrs.
Anna Van Meter of Batesville.
Funeral services and interment took place at Calais.
[d.
Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Friday, 29
Nov 1935
William Coen, 82, potter, died suddenly Thursday at 5* p.m.
in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Gilmore in Jefferson street,
Newell. He lived in Newell 25 years.
He leaves three other daughters, Mrs. A. D. Elliott of St.
Marys, W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Stine of Newell and Mrs. Brady Knight, and son John
Coen of Youngstown, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the
Newell Methodist Episcopal church in charge of Rev. H. A. Welday of
Pittsburgh. Burial will be made in
Locust Hill cemetery.
Friends are asked to call at the home, 10 Washington
street, Newell.
*Submitter's Note:
This number on my copy of the obituary was not very clear. It could possibly be a 6.
Craig, George S. Craig
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word has been received here of the death of George S. Craig,
aged 68, at Astoria, Ill. Death was due to pneumonia.
Deceased was a brother to Everett and Forrest Craig. He is
survived by his wife and one step-son.
Funeral services will be held Friday with Interment at
Astoria.
Cree, James W. Cree
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
James W. Cree, aged 59, well known oil operator, of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, died Tuesday at Pampa, Texas, death following a few weeks’s serious
illness from intestinal trouble.
The body will be brought to the home of his mother, Mrs.
Martha Cree at Woodsfield on Friday morning and funeral services will be held
there on Saturday at
Mr. Cree was unmarried and besides his mother he is survived
by five sisters and two brothers.
He spent his active life in the oil business, in which he was
successful and owns good properties in Oklahoma.
Born in this county and making frequent trips to his home
here, he has many local friends who regret to hear of his death in the prime of
mature life.
Dana, Mary West Dana
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Mary West Dana, aged 86 years, widow of Frederick F. Dana
who served as treasurer of Washington County several decades ago, passed away
at her home in Newport on Monday [February11, 1935] at
Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon,
in charge of her pastor Rev. M. R. Smith, of Newport M. E. Church. Mrs. Dana
was a cousin of Mrs. W. P. Galbraith of Woodsfield.
Day, I. E. Day
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
I. E. Day, 56, of near Stafford, died at the family home at
Mr. Day was a life long resident of the Stafford community and
was a farmer and coal operator.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Edna
Hopkins, Mrs. Beulah Kehl and Mrs. Laura Beardmore.
Funeral services were conducted from the Stafford M. E. Church
at
Devoe, Allen Devoe
Source: Noble County Leader, Caldwell, Ohio; Wed.,
17 July 1935
Allen Devoe, aged seventy years, passed away Saturday evening
at his home in Lewisville, following an extended illness. Surviving him are his
wife, formerly Etta Carpenter, of near Stafford, a daughter, Lyria, and a son
Charles of Lewisville.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at two o'clock by
Rev. Vice and the body laid at rest in the mausoleum in Oak Lawn cemetery at
Woodsfield.
Diehl, Fred Diehl
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
On Friday afternoon, December 6th, the soul of
Woodsfield’s oldest citizen Mr. Fred Diehl, left the frail body and returned to
the God who gave it. So abstemiously and carefully had he lived that it is
doubtful if he were ill from an organic ailment, but for several months, the
body machinery gradually ceased to function, having supported an active mind
and generous heart for nearly 93 years. He was born on
Reared to young manhood on the farm, he dreamed the dreams of
youth and decided to enter the mercantile field and came to Woodsfield in 1864
and secured a position in the general on ____square owned by his uncle, ____
Diehl. Here he served as a clerk for twenty-three years, taking special
interest in the shoe department.
In 1867 he went into business for himself and opened an exclusive
shoe store, called, The American Shoe House, the only store of its kind in
Monroe county, and ______ an successful
operation as The Diehl Shoe Co. under other____. His business prospered and he
was bound to do on the principles of honest values and customers.
For many years, he was a director and vice president of the
First National Bank, of Woodsfield. His endorsement and influence always
carried favor for any project in business or community benefit. He was also
president of The Spirit of Democracy Printing ___ for a number of years.
For twenty-three years as a clerk and forty-seven years as
active owner and manager of his own business, he retired with a record of sixty
years active business life in Woodsfield. He was ever an optimist and as long
as he was able to read and receive his friends at home, he maintained and
expressed unlimited faith in his country. Many a time, he said to the writer of
this article that if the people of Woodsfield and Monroe county would patronize
their own stores and use our own farm and oil products, we would be and
continue increasingly prosperous.
On
Mr. Diehl’s life was not given to business alone. Church and
Sunday School work and interest claimed their full share of his time and means.
Always active in St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, both he and
his wife as members and Sunday School work, being a delegate to the
International Convention at Denver in 1902, at Toronto, Canada, in 1905, at
Louisville, Ky., in 1908, and the World Convention at Washington, D. C., in
1910.
For perhaps twenty years, he had been president of The Monroe
County Chapter American Red Cross and thus again and again was he identified
with community activities, another being the Public Library.
In his retirement he read much and wrote more. Daily he
composed business and religious articles, some of which have been published in
this paper including Bible questions and answers. It was his theory often
expressed that a man should “wear out, not rust out.” He gave his life in
business, religious and community service and in devotion to his home and
family.
Short funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday
afternoon in charge of his pastor, Rev. Henry Fox, curtailed in detail on
account of the illness of Mrs. Diehl who has suffered for many months from a
paralytic stroke. Only the family and a few intimate friends and relatives were
present at the service which was followed by emtombment [sic-entombment]in the
mausoleum in Oak Lawn cemetery. [Submitter’s note-Due to poor ink quality some
words were unreadable].
Doherty, John Doherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 8. 1935
John Doherty, aged 78 years, passed away at his home on
Oaklawn Avenue about
Surviving are his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Amos C.
Lallathin of the home; Mrs. Veva Schwall, Eastern avenue, Woodsfield and Mrs.
Harvey Hazel, of Dallas, Texas. Many other relatives including a brother and
sister residing in the west and scores of friends are also saddened by his
death.
Mr. Doherty was a highly respected resident of Woodsfield,
having spent the greater part of his life here. For many years he was a rural
mail carrier out of Woodsfield, but had been retired from the service for some
time.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the home
at
Mr. Doherty was a fine type of citizen and not only in
Woodsfield but in other parts of the county, especially where he served as a
rural letter carrier he is kindly remembered by all who knew him.
Card of Thanks-(August 15, 1935 Issue) We desire to express
publicly our sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us by neighbors
and friends during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband
and father, John Doherty. You helped us in many ways and we are deeply
grateful—Mrs. Ophelia Doherty and family.
Dorr, Jospehine Dorr nee Keylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Josephine Dorr, 57, former resident, of Woodsfield, died
Friday morning [February 15, 1935] at 2:00 o’clock at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Fred McConnell, 3612 Guernsey street, Bellaire.
Mrs. Dorr was the widow of the late Edward Dorr and has been a
resident of Bellaire for the past six years. Surviving besides Mrs. McConnell
is another daughter, Miss Alice Dorr, of the home; a brother, Fred Keylor, of Woodsfield.
She was a member of the Methodist church.
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Sunday and funeral
services were held at the Keylor home at
Droppleman, Mary Joan Droppleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning for Sister Mary
Joan Droppleman, 41, member of the Order of Sisters of St. Joseph, who died
Saturday afternoon [
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Droppleman, of
Saint Clara, W. Va. and in addition to her parents is survived by a number of
brothers and sisters, Raymond Droppleman, of Woodsfield, being a brother.
Drum, Sarah C. Drum
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Sarah C. Drum, aged 61 years, passed away at the family home
on High street, about
Surviving are her husband, F. Elwood Drum and three sons,
Gilbert, of Parkerton, Wyoming; Raymond, of Warren, Ohio and Cecil, of the
home. many other relatives and scores of friends are also deeply grieved to
learn of her death.
Short funeral services were held at
Mrs. Drum was a devout member of the Church of Christ and a
faithful attendant as long as her health permitted. As mother, neighbor,
friend, she was a loved by all who knew her for the fine woman she was.
Egger, Albert C. Egger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Albert C. Egger, aged 43 years, passed away at
afternoon, November 28th at the Ohio Valley General Hospital on
Wheeling. Mr. Egger was admitted to the hospital on the previous Wednesday
morning to receive treatment for injuries he sustained in a fall in the barn at
his home in Miltonsburg on Tuesday afternoon.
He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Ola Steed; one
daughter Miss Wilda of the home and one son Paul, of Wheeling; two brothers,
Herman Egger, of Lewisville Route 1 and Homer Egger, of Barnesville, also
survive besides many more distant relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, December 1st
at
Egger, Reef Egger
[Frederick Reef Egger]
Source: PAGOSA SUN, Pagosa,
ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO
Reef is the s/o Daniel and
Mary Adele (Reef) Egger of Monroe county, OH
Reef Egger, Well Known
Publisher of Pagosa, acting postmaster at Pagosa, and clerk of the district
court in Archuleta county, passed away at his home in Pagosa, at 5:00 o'clock
this morning, as the result of pneumonia following a nervous breakdown and an
attack of the flu. The deceased was one
of the most widely known men in Archuleta county, having spent the major part
of his life in that section. He was
born in Woodfield, O., in 1890, and when a small child moved to Pagosa Springs
with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Egger. Soon after moving to
Pagosa Dan Egger became engaged in the newspaper business; in 1909 Reef moved with
his father to Bayfield where they established the Bayfield Blade; in 1911, Reef
returned to Pagosa. When the United
States entered the World War Reef joined the army and served until the
Armistice was signed. In 1919 he
returned to Pagosa Springs where he purchased the Pagosa Sun, which he
publilshed continuously thereafter until called by death. For the past fifteen years he had served as
clerk of the district court in Archuleta county. Reef joined the American Legion soon after the organization was
formed and was very active in Legion circles.
During his many years of community service Reef Egger acquired a host of
friends from every walk in life, who feel keenly the loss of a loving husband
and father, a loyal friend, and an upright and honorable business man.
The deceased is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Egger, and two sons, Reef, Jr., 5, and Kirklin, 2, of
Pagosa Springs; his mother, Mrs. M.A. Egger, of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs.
C.A.Douglass, of Los Angeles and Mrs. H.A. Owen of Ignacio; and two brothers,
Raymond Egger and Roy Egger, of Pagosa Springs.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made pending word from relatives who reside at distant points. It is
known, however, that he will be laid to rest with full military honors. [Frederick
Reef Egger died January 5, 1935 in Pagosa Spgs CO.]
Everett, Sarah Ann Everett, nee Herlan
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; 19 Jun
1935
Mrs. Sarah Ann Everett, 84, died Wednesday morning at 7
o'clock at her home in Batesville following a stroke of paralysis. She had been a resident of Batesville for
many years and was well known and highly esteemed in that community. Her husband died one year ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Kroning, of Houston,
Tex., and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Stephens, of Summerfield R.D., and Mrs. Lucy
Schaub, of East Sparta. The decedent
was an aunt of G. H. Herlan, Byesville funeral director.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock at the home by Rev. Hoffman, pastor of the Batesville M. E. church, of
which Mrs. Everett was a member.
Interment will be made in Northwood cemetery, Cambridge.
Farnsworth, Melancthon
Farnsworth
Source: Monroe County Republican
Woodsfield, Ohio, November 1935
Melancthon Farnsworth was born February 4, 1856, in Monroe
County, Ohio the son of Howard and Nancy Cronin Farnsworth. Mr. Farnsworth died
November 8, 1935, in Ashland, Ohio. He married on September 7, 1873, to Sarah
Jane
Markley. She was born January 13, 1858, in Monroe County and the daughter of
Jacob and Mahala Hupp Markley. Mrs. Farnsworth died June 13, 1894, in Monroe
County.
Feldner, Louise Feldner nee Moser
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Louise Feldner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moser, was
born on
At an early age she was confirmed and joined the Zion
Evangelic Church near Hannibal.
She was united in marriage to Henry J. Feldner, of Woodsfield,
on
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her husband and two son,
Roy of the home and Homer, of Paul street. One granddaughter Jane Feldner of
Paul street; one sister Miss Adaline Moser, of Sardis and two brothers, Henry
Moser, of near Hannibal, and Fred Moser, of Sardis, also survive, besides a
great number of other relatives. She was preceded in death by a son Lawrence,
who died in infancy and also by her parents and one brother William Moser, who
passed away only four months ago.
Mrs. Felder was a woman of sterling character. Her love for
her home and family dominated other interests. She was a kind neighbor and was
always willing to lend a helping hand whenever the opportunity presented
itself. She was honored and respected by scores of friends and it can
truthfully be said of her, that to know her was to love her. The high esteem in
which she was thus held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral tributes.
Funeral services were held at the late home at
Card of Thanks
We desire in this way to express our sincere appreciation to
our many neighbors and friends for their kind acts and expressions of sympathy
during the illness and at the time of death of our dear wife and mother, Mrs.
Louise Feldner. We also thank Rev. Fox and Rev. Danford for their consoling
words, the donors of the many beautiful flowers, those who furnished their cars
and all others who helped in any way. Such kindness shall never be forgotten.—Henry J. Feldner and family.
Felt, J. W. Felt
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word has been received in Woodsfield of the death of Joseph W.
Felt which occurred at his home in Niagara Falls, N. Y. at
Mr. Felt was a resident of the Graysville community for a
number of years and later moved to Woodsfield where he resided until about four
years ago when he moved to Niagara Falls.
Surviving are a number of children including Mrs. Charles
Jones, of Niagara Falls, who was also a former resident of Woodsfield.
Mr. Felt will be kindly remembered by many Woodsfield and
Monroe County people who are saddened to learn of his death.
Funeral services were held at Niagara Falls this Thursday
morning at
Finley, Anna Finley nee Arnold
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
John S. Arnold received a telegram Saturday notifying him of
the death of his sister, Mrs. Anna Finley at Orlando, Florida, where she and
her husband Henry Finley were spending the winter. Their home is in Columbus.
Her death occurred Saturday morning [
Mrs. Finley was the daughter of James R. and Marie Arnold, of
Beallsville, where she grew to womanhood, and is kindly remembered by many
friends. For several years, she and her husband have made their home in
Columbus.
Besides her husband, a son and daughter survive as do also
several other brothers and sisters besides the one above mentioned including
W.E. Arnold, of Woodsfield and H. J. Arnold, also in Florida.
Fisher, Everett Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Everett Fisher, aged 36 years, died at his home near Kerr,
west of Woodsfield, early this Thursday morning [
Coroner Paul R. Turner was called and upon investigating found
a bullet wound on the left side of Mr. Fisher’s head and powder burns on his right
hand. It was evident that he had died by his own hand. The gun which he used
was a single barrel 12-guage shot gun.
The body was removed to the Galbraith Mortuary and as we go to
press, funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife and one step-son, Hershel
Keylor of Lewisville, also his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fisher of Neffs. A
number of other relatives and many friends were shocked to learn of his death.
Mr. Fisher had been care-taker of Oak Lawn Cemetery for the
past several years.
Foraker, C. W. Foraker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
C. W. Foraker, aged 79 years, highly respected resident of
Woodsfield Route 1, passed away about
Surviving are his wife, two daughters and one son, also two
brothers, Lemuel S. Foraker, of Woodsfield and John W, Foraker, of Graysville,
besides a host of friends.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Short funeral services will be held at the home at
Foraker, Lemuel S. Foraker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Lemuel S. Foraker, age 83 years, highly respected resident of
Woodsfield, passed away at his home on Maple avenue at
He is survived by his wife and eight children, namely: Charles
of Woodsfield, Denzel of Canton, Herman of Barberton, Lloyd and Harold of the
home, William of Woodsfield Route 1, Mrs. Grace Johns of Woodward, Okla., and
Mrs. Rex Kindall of Plainview. One brother, J. W. Foraker of Graysville also
survives, besides many other relatives.
Before moving to Woodsfield in 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Foraker
resided on their farm in Perry township. They have many friends in that section
of the county, as well as in Woodsfield who are saddened to learn of Mr.
Foraker’s death.
Short funeral services will be held at
Fox, Mrs. Ruble Fox
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the death of
Mrs. Ruble Fox, of Columbus, formerly of Monroe County, who passed away Tuesday
evening [
She is survived by her husband, aged mother, Mrs. James
Stephens, of Calais, and two brothers, Wilbur and Egger Stephens, both of
Calais. Her father preceded her in death a few years ago. Dr. W. W. Scales,
Woodsfield, is an uncle of the deceased.
Mrs. Fox was well known in Woodsfield having resided at
Calais, during her younger days. She was a member of the Christian Church.
The body was brought to the Mausoleum in the Oaklawn cemetery,
Woodsfield this Thursday afternoon at
Friday, Solomon J. Friday
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Solomon J. Friday, aged 57 years, resident of Summerfield for the
past 15 years, and for a number of years associated with his brother, the late
A. W. Friday, passed away at his home at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, [ June 22, 1935] following a long illness.
Deceased was a son of Conrad and Amelia Friday and was born
and reared on a farm north of Lewisville. Surviving him are his widow, formerly
Mamie Ogg and one daughter, Miss Oma, of the home, two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Dickson and Mrs. Barbara Steed of Barnesville, a brother, Samuel Friday of
Lewisville Route, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at his late home Monday
afternoon at
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 27 Jul 1935
JOHN GUTBERLET
TAKEN BY DEATH
John Gutberlet, aged 69 years, lifelong resident of
Washington County, and a farmer of the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood, died at his
home on Friday at 4:45 p.m. following a decline in health since last October.
Mr. Gutberlet was a son of the late Conrad and Lydia Shell*
Gutberlet and he was born on May 12, 1866, at Archer's Fork where he spent his
earlier life. He was united in marriage
with Caroline Musser 47 years ago and she survives with three sons and two
daughters, L. F. Gutberlet of Moss Run, Guy Gutberlet of Whipple R.D., Roy
Gutberlet at home, Mrs. D. W. Oliver of Whipple and Mrs. Lawrence Prunty of
Pleasant Ridge. Brother and sister of
the deceased are Charles Gutberlet of Sebring and Mrs. Mary Mead of
Oklahoma. The deceased was a member of
the Lutheran Church at Sitka.
Short funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday
at 3:30 p.m. with additional services at the church at Moss Run. Interment will be made in Moss Run cemetery.
*Submitter’s note: This name is usually spelled SCHELL.
[The following appeared a
year later.]
IN MEMORIAM:
In loving memory of our husband and father, John Gutberlet,
who passed away on* [sic--should be one]
year ago, July 26, 1935.
Today recalls sad memories
Of our loved one laid to rest,
And those who think of him
most
Are those who loved him best.
Often our thoughts do wander
To a grave not far away,
Where we laid our loving
husband
and father,
Just one year ago today.
In our hearts, his memory
lingers,
Always kind, loving and true,
And not a day goes by, dear
father,
That we do not think of you.
WIFE AND CHILDREN
Harmon, Frank Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The entire community was deeply grieved to learn of the death
of Frank Harmon which occurred early Sunday morning [
He leaves to mourn his sad departure his widow, one daughter
Mrs. Oscar Frank, of near Woodsfield and two sons, Hershel Harmon of Ashland
and Dan Harmon, of Washington, D. C., besides many other relatives.
Two sons Ory and John Harmon preceded him in death.
Mr. Harmon was born and
reared in Monroe County and had resided in Woodsfield for about fourteen years.
He had made for himself a legion of friends by whom he will be sadly missed. He
was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at the late home on Eastern avenue
Tuesday afternoon at
Retiring, though friendly in disposition. Mr. Harmon had many
stable qualities of citizenship. He had a high conception of right and duty and
the courage to maintain the principles in which he believed. His death is a
distinct loss not only to his family, but to the community.
Haslam, Carl Haslam
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Carl Haslam, 29, of Clarington, passed away Saturday, January
19th, after a siege of several of several weeks as a sufferer of
tuberculosis. He is the eldest son of Wesley Haslam and leaves his widow and
three small children.
The greater part of his life had been spent near Clarington
where he is favorably known.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, January 22, by
Rev. Bartrug and burial was made in Rutter burial ground.
Hehr, Louis Hehr
Relatives received word Tuesday morning January 8th
of the death of Louis Hehr which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Harry Larkin at Pittsburgh, Pa., about
Mr. Hehr was born in Wittenburg, Germany on
The remains were brought to the home of his son, William Hehr
of Lewisville on Wednesday, January 9th.
Funeral rites were conducted on Friday morning, January 10th,
at Middle Church by the pastor, Rev. Robert Johnson of Lewisville assisted by
Rev. Claney of Pittsburgh, Pa. Interment in the Middle Church cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his sad departure the following eight
children: Mrs. John Ludwig of Lewisville; Mrs. Chas. Ihlenfeld, Wheeling; Mrs.
Alex Forbes and Mrs. Harry Larkin of Pittsburgh, Pa.; John Hehr of Canton;
William Hehr of Lewisville; Benjamin and Edward Hehr of Wheeling; 21
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, also survive.
We rejoice alike that his life was full of good deeds.
Although our Father’s sun is set, his light shall linger round us yet bright,
radiant blest.—A. K. L.
Helbling, William F. Helbling
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William F. Helbling, aged 65 years, highly respected resident
of Woodsfield, passed away at the family home on High Street about
Mr. Helbling had been in failing health for some time but his
death was not expected and came as a great shock to his family and many
friends.
He had been about town on the
evening prior to his death.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter Miss Edna, of the home,
also one brother Louis Helbling and two sisters Mrs. R. M. Graham and Miss
Clara Helbling, all of Woodsfield, besides a number of more distant relatives.
Mr. Helbling was a member of a prominent Monroe County family and has many
friends who are saddened by his death. He was preceded in death by two sisters
Miss Mary Helbling and Mrs. Elizabeth Dorr.
Funeral services were held at the late home at
Mr. Helbling was a competent carpenter and cabinet maker, his
skill in woodwork being phenomenal. Perhaps he is best known in a business way
as a member of the firm Helbling Bros., hardware dealers, with which he was
associated for many years. Modest and retiring in disposition, yet loyal to his
friends and honorable in all his relations with men, he was highly respected by
all who knew him.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian;
Monday, 18 Mar 1935
Monroe Co
Citizen
Commits
Suicide
Woodsfield, O., March 18 -- Harvey Hendershot, aged 52,
committed suicide Saturday afternoon at his home near Malaga, north of here, by
shooting himself in the head.
Poor health was given as the cause of his act of self
destruction. Hendershot fired the fatal
bullet into his head in a washhouse at the rear of his home.
Surviving are his widow and six children. Funeral services were held at the Bush
church in Malaga Monday afternoon and burial was made in the church cemetery.
Hickenbotham, Glen T. Hickenbotham
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Glen T. Hickenbotham, aged about 22 years, passed away at his
home on Jackson Ridge at
Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Freda Crawford and
two children Jean and Tommy, together with his parents, a sister, Mrs. Fern
Copenhagen, of Alton, Mo., and one half-brother Vernon Keefe, of Pawhuska,
Okla. Many other relatives and friends also mourn his death. Mr. Hickenbotham
will be sadly missed, not only in the home but by all who knew him.
Short funeral services were held at the home at
Highman, Duncan Highman
Source: The Spirit of
Democracy, Thursday, January 2,1936
Duncan Highman, well known
resident of Sarahsville, died suddenly when stricken with a heart attack at the
family home, Christmas Eve, Dec.24th, while the family had gathered and were
opening the Christmas presents. Mr. Highman who was a prominant farmer and
sheep raiser, was 72 years old. He was born in Woodsfield, Monroe County, but
had lived most of his life in Noble County. His parents were Marquis and Mary
Snyder Highman.
Surviving are his widow,
eight children, S.O. Highman of Sarahsville; Thurman Highman,of Chicago; Arch
Highman of Ashland; Clem Highman , of the home; Mrs. Mary Bradley and Mrs.Anna
Schumate, both of Zanesville, and Miss Rita Highman, of the home; one sister
and two brothers, Sylvester Highman of Ashland; Mrs. Ella Dougherty of Toronto;
Charles Highman ,of Woodsfield,Ohio.
Funeral services were held
from the late home Friday afternoon, December 27 th, at 1:00 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. Orton L. Orr and interment was in The First Cemetery at Sarahsville.
(Published in The Spirit of Democracy, Thursday, January 2, 1936)
Highman, Sarah M. Highman
Sarah M. Highman, daughter of Abner and Clarissa Byers, was
born
She was united in marriage to Duncan Highman on
Two sons, David and William preceded her in death many years
ago.
Her husband passed to the
Great Beyond on
Since that time she had remained at the old home with her two sons
James and Clarence, who have had the care of her all these years.
She united with the M. E. Church at Conner Ridge early in life
and remained faithful to the end, and was always at church when her health
would permit.
Mrs. Highman leaves to mourn her death seven children, twenty
one grandchildren, thirty five great grandchildren, one brother, U. S. Byers,
two sisters, Deborah Lucas and Isadore Christy, besides a host of other
relatives and friends.
Grandma, as we called her, surely will be missed for she
always had a kind word for everyone. She enjoyed having her friends and
neighbors visit her and have a friendly chat. She especially enjoyed the
company of the little ones.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday morning March 10th
at
Beneath our eyes she faded slowly,
Growing day by day more frail;
Bearing sweetly all her sufferings,
Without murmur, moan or wail.
.
Mother’s gone, but not forgotten;
Never will her memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
‘Round the grave where she was laid.
.
Sweetly rest from all your labors;
For
from every grief and pain,
We will often think about you
While we, here on earth, remain.
.
It was hard to part with Mother,
Oh,
how sad to see her die!
But we will try to meet her
On
some sweet day, by and by.
Hill, Mary A. Hill nee Garrard
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Mary A. Hill, in her 81st year, died at
Mrs. Hill was born at Pittsburgh,
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Callie Nesbitt, of Shadyside,
and a son Hugh Nesbitt, of Warwood, five grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. C.
Greer of New York City.
Funeral services were held at
Mrs. Ella Beardmore, of Woodsfield and Mrs. E. P Edmonds, of
Columbus, are sisters-in-law of the deceased.
Hilliard,
Raymond Guy Hilliard
Source: A book containing
summaries of obituaries for Wayne Co., Illinois, composed by Bettie Wheat, in
the library at Fairfield, Wayne Co., Illinois; 29 Aug 1935
Raymond Guy, son of David and Lucinda Schell Hilliard, b.
Mar. 17, 1905 and d. Aug. 16, 1935.
Married Mabel Stull Dec. 24, 1927.
4 children. Delores, age 7,
Donald age 5, Betty age 2 and Shirley age 1 month. He was preceded in death by a infant brother and a sister, Mrs.
Delta Powless. He also leave [sic] his
aged parents, 8 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Grace Beeson and Bess Richison of Geff. Beulah Simpson of Wenona, Ruby Gaines of Xenia, Francis of
Fairfield, Ralph of Alabama, Roy of Geff, Floyd of Millington and Herschel of
Akron, Ohio. Oak Valley cemetery.
Hobbs, T. T. Hobbs
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Judge T. T. Hobbs, aged 83 years, died at his home in Antioch
at
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John Hubacher, of Sterling,
Ohio, and one step-son Earl Keyser, of Antioch, with whom he made his home. His
wife preceded him in death several years ago.
Judge Hobbs, formerly Probate Judge of Monroe County, was a
well known and highly respected citizen and his death is a shock to his many
friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held in the Antioch M. E. Church,
Wednesday afternoon at
An obituary notice will be published later.
Hoeffler, Barbara Hoeffler
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Barbara Hoeffler, aged 80 years, prominent Woodsfield
woman was found dead in her bed at her home on West Court street at
Death is attributed to an acute heart attack.
One sister, Mrs. Josephine Keemle, of Washington, D. C.,
survives. Deceased was an aunt of Frank Weisend and Mrs. T. J. Kremer, of
Woodsfield, and was a sister of the late Louis Hoeffler.
Funeral services were held from St. Sylvester’s Catholic
Church of which church the deceased was a member, at
“Aunt Bee,” as Miss Hoeffler was affectionately called by a
large circle of friends, was a woman of many fine qualities and she will be
sadly missed, especially by many of the older residents of the community.
Her last act was one of kindness to her folks. On the evening
before her death she visited with a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Hoeffler, of South
Main street, in order that Miss Albertine Hoeffler, a daughter, might attend
the theatre. Upon leaving the Hoeffler home at
Holtsclaw, Minnie Holtsclaw nee Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Minnie Jeffers Holtsclaw, wife of Henry Holtsclaw, of Woodsfield
Route 5, died at
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Miss
Mary, of the home and Miss Lorena of Ashtabula County; two brothers, Charles
Jeffers, of Woodsfield and John Jeffers, of Woodsfield Route 5, and one sister
Mrs. Fred Holtsclaw, of Belmont, who now is confined in the Barnesville General
Hospital in a serious condition. A brother, Francis preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon with short services
at the home, followed by final rites at Fletcher Chapel in charge of Rev. J. L.
Baker. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Hunter, William Hunter Jr.
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The first traffic fatality in the new year in Columbus
occurred at
William Hunter, Jr., aged 37, of 1353 Oak street died in Grant
hospital of a fractured skull shortly after the accident. The other three
injured were: Mrs. William Hunter, Jr., aged 32 of 1353 Oak street, who is in
St. Francis hospital in critical condition with a possible skull fracture. Miss
Joan Nickerson, aged 28, of 1292 Franklin avenue was removed to St. Francis
hospital with a possible concussion of the brain and Mrs. M. Weise, aged 21, of
1693 Wyandot road was slightly injured.
Mrs. Weise was removed to Grant hospital.
The accident occurred when the party of four crossed the
street with their arms on each other’s shoulders and were run down by an auto
which did not stop.
Mr. Hunter was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter, former
residents of Woodsfield, where friends and relatives extend sympathy to the
bereaved.
Jeffress, Emma Jeffress nee Baumberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives here have received word of the death of Mrs. Emma
Jeffress which occurred on Tuesday [
She is survived by many relatives and friends including the
following the following who are sisters: Mrs. E. S. McKelvey, of Eastern
avenue, Woodsfield; Mrs. Harry Hamilton and Mrs. Roy C. Bryan, of Beallsville;
Mrs. Julia Sinclair, of Kent; Mrs. Lottie Weaver of Sebring; Miss Alice Probst,
North Jackson, Ohio. One brother, David Baumberger, of Mansfield, also survives
together with her husband, E. J. Jeffress.
The remains will be brought to Beallsville where funeral
services will be held at
Mrs. Jeffress was born and reared near Oak, Monroe County, but
had resided in Missouri for the past several years and has many friends here
who are saddened to learn of her death.
Jones, Mildred Jones nee Willison
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Mildred Jones, aged 32 years, wife of Edward Jones,
passed away suddenly at her home on East Marietta street about
She is survived by her husband, and three sons, Charles, aged
nine years, Bernard, aged 7 years and Robert
aged two years, all of the home. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willison
and one brother Ray, of Wayne Township, also survive, besides many other
relatives and friends who are saddened by her departure. A son William Glenn
preceded her in death about three years ago.
Short funeral services were held at the late home this
Thursday afternoon at
Sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved family.
Kraft, Louisa Kraft
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Louisa Kraft, widow of the late Henry Kraft, died at her
home near Round Bottom Wednesday morning [
Mrs. Kraft was past 80 years of age and is survived by two
sons Grover and Harry, also five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon in charge of
Rev. H. R. Chalfant of the Woodsfield M. E. Church. Early in life she untied
with that denomination at Chapel Hill and remained faithful to the end, a fine
Christian woman, loved and respected by all who knew her.
Interment was made at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Next week we hope to
publish a more complete obituary of the life of this estimable woman.
Source; The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 7 Oct 1935
MRS. ADA
KUHN IS TAKEN BY
DEATH
Mrs. Ada Day Kuhn, aged 46 years, wife of Robert M. Kuhn,
died at her home, 120 Court Street on Sunday at 12:30 a.m. following an
extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Doudna & McClure
funeral parlors, 800 Putnam Street, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Beech Grove
cemetery at Hills P.O.
Mrs. Kuhn was a daughter of the late Frank Day and of Mrs.
Mary Herlan Day of Marietta. She was
born in Newport Township on October 26, 1888 and lived there until about 25
years ago when she made her home in Marietta.
She was united in marriage with Robert M. Kuhn on May 29, 1909, and he
survives with her mother and her brothers and sister who are John H. Day, Asa
Day, Carl Day and Mrs. Elmer Hill, all of Marietta, and Clinton Day of Akron.
LaCroix, Sylvia LaCroix nee McMannis
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Sylvia LaCroix, well known resident of Eastern-ave.,
Woodsfield, Ohio, died at her home there on Saturday evening [
The LaCroix family came to Woodsfield from Marietta about
thirty years ago and in their continuous residence since then became a part of
our community assuming its responsibilities and duties and making scores of
friends who mourn the loss of a great mother and good neighbor.
She was born at Taylorstown, Pa., on
There are also two brothers, Greer McMannis, of Taylorstown,
Pa.,; William McMannis, of Woodsfield; and one sister Miss Flora McMannis, of
Taylorstown. There are also ten grandchildren.
Mrs. LaCroix was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church,
and was also a member of Lydia Temple No. 199, Pythian Sisters, and of the W. C. T. U. As long as health permitted she
was a regular church attendant and for many years a Sunday School teacher,
being a member of the Friendly Helpers Class.
Christian mother, neighbor, friend,--these words are truly
descriptive of the life just passed to the Great beyond, to claim the promise
made by the heavenly Father to all who love and serve Him. Since service to
others is service to Him, not only her family, but all who knew her, testify to
her faithfulness in the home, in her church life, fraternal relations and even
the passing stranger found her sympathetically and hospitably kind.
A widow for many years, she carried cheerfully the burden of
both father and mother, her one great aim being the comfort, education and
success of her children. True to early training in religious belief, she never
lost faith in the eternal promises made to those whose aims are high and whose
hearts are set on truth and righteousness and thus she endured to the end and
lived to see her faith justified with those once dependent on her all able to
care for themselves, they hoping that she might be spared to enjoy for several
years at least the surcease from cares and responsibility now resting on those
near and dear to her.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, a short service
at the home in charge of her pastor Rev. W. Hilton Petry, being followed by
final obsequies at the Presbyterian Church, and were largely attended. Rev.
Petry was assisted by Rev. Howard M. Bruce, a nephew of Mrs. LaCroix and pastor
of the United Presbyterian Church of Tarentum, Pa.
Beautiful floral tributes expressed sympathy of friends and
relatives, not only from organizations but from individuals. Interment was made
in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Among those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were:
Miss Flora McMannis, Greer McMannis, Mrs. George Stine and son Theodore, of
Taylorstown, Pa.: William McMannis, Mr. and Mrs. James McMannis and daughter
Helen, of Wooster, O.; Rev. and Mrs. Howard Bruce, of Tarentum, Pa.; Merle
LaCroix, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. H. Clay Smith, Mrs. Robert LaCroix and Mrs.
Edward Vennom, of Bridgeport, Ohio; Mrs. Lena Berry and family of Jerusalem.
Card of Thanks—We desire to acknowledge publicly our sincere
appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us by neighbors and friends and all
who assisted us in any way during the illness and at the time of the death of
our dear mother, Mrs. Sylvia LaCroix. You helped us more than you may know and
we shall always be grateful. HER CHILDREN, SISTER AND BROTHERS.
Latimer, Mary E. Latimer nee Hilliard
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Waging a losing battle for her health for many weeks, Mrs.
Mary E. Latimer, wife of William O. Latimer, died at her home on Eastern avenue
Saturday evening [
Mr. and Mrs. Latimer came to Monroe County from Bradford, Pa.
in 1901, locating on Moose Ridge, where he was engaged in the oil field
development there at that time. About ten years later the family moved to
Woodsfield where they have since resided.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Latimer is survived by three sons
and one daughter: Jesse and Guy, of Woodsfield; Glen, of Morristown, Pa.; and
Mrs. Neil Stewart, of Braddock, Pa. There are also there[sic-three] brothers,
Fred Hilliard, of Woodsfield; John and Jesse Hilliard, of Braddock, Pa.; and
one granddaughter Ruth Latimer, of Woodsfield.
Mrs. Latimer was a devout member of the M.E. Church and as
long as health permitted, was a faithful attendant. She also was a member of
the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of Veterans, Pythian Sisters, Rebekah
Lodge, and Ladies of the Maccabees, enjoying the fellowship and respect of
these fraternal groups and believing in their principles.
Short funeral services at the home on Eastern avenue were held
Tuesday afternoon, followed by final rites at the M. E. Church in charge of her
pastor, Rev. H. C. White. The services were largely attended and beautiful
floral tributes attested the sympathy and interest of many friends and
relatives.
Members of the O. E. S. attended in a body and conducted a
brief ritualistic service at the cemetery.
True-hearted mother that she was, Mrs. Latimer’s keenest
interests were those of her home and family, though she realized that many
character-forming influences are active in community life. She lived to realize
the glory of age, that of seeing her children out in the world making good, as
honored and respected citizens. Her sincerity and faithfulness to duty and
family will long remain an inspiring memory and priceless heritage to all who
knew and loved her for the splendid Christian woman she was.
Latta, John L.B. (Elba)
Latta
MONROE CO., OH - OBITUARIES,
Vol. 2 [1935]
John L.B. Latta, 78, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Turner of Maple Ave. at midnight Monday,
death being due to infirmities. Mr.
Latta had been at the home of his daughter about 18 months. For 27 years prior
to that he had been caretaker of the R.E. Emblem estate in Wheeling, W.VA.
Injuries sustained in a fall from a wall on the above estate was the cause of
his coming to Woodsfield for care, as he had been unable to work since
then.
Besides Mrs. Turner he is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Feiber of Lewisville and one son in the
west. The late Dave Latta was a half-brother.
Funeral services were held at
the Woodsfield M.E. Church at 2:00 Wednesday, in charge of Rev. Homer Chalfant
pastor. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Leach, Angelica Leach nee
Carpenter
Source: Wed., 11 Sept. 1935, Noble County [Ohio]
Leader
Mrs. Samuel Leach aged sixty-four years, passed away at 12:30
Thursday morning at her home on Route 1, following a several weeks
illness. She was a daughter of David
Carpenter and wife of near Calais, and is survived, in addition to her husband,
by the following children: Ellis,
Barney, Lloyd, Acel, John and Mrs. Otto Carpenter, of Route 1, Arch and William of Belmont County, Mrs. Mancel Flood, of Batesville, and Mrs.
Euclid Floyd of Sarahsville route and several brothers and sisters.
Following funeral services at her late home at 10:00 o'clock
Saturday morning, the body was taken to the Calais Cemetery for interment.
Leightner, Marcella Leightner nee Yontz
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives at Woodsfield have been notified of the death of
Mrs. Marcella Leightner, aged 37 years, wife of William Leightner, which
occurred Wednesday night, March 20th, at her home, Edgerton avenue,
Pittsburgh, Pa., from complications following the birth of a child.
Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Yontz, who
survive in addition to her husband, two small sons, Billy and Bobby, and an
infant daughter, two weeks old. Funeral services and burial took place in
Pittsburgh Saturday morning.
Mrs. Leightner was a niece of Mrs. Henry Schumacher and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Burkhart of near Woodsfield.
Mrs. Leightner’s father was born and reared at Burkhart,
Monroe County, and her mother will be remembered as Miss Margaret Kaiser of
Miltonsburg.
The telegram, received by Mrs. Henry Schumacher, was the first
knowledge the latter had concerning the illness and death of Mrs. Leightner who,
only a few days prior to her death, had written a letter to Mrs. Flora
Burgbacher, a daughter of Mrs. Schumacher.
Linkhorn, L. S. Linkhorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Lloyd Selby Linkhorn, aged 64 years, former treasurer and
deputy sheriff of Guernsey county, died Saturday night [
The remains were brought to Cambridge Monday to the home of
his sister Mrs. E. W. Smith where funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon. Burial was made in a Cambridge cemetery.
He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs.
Adrian_____; Mrs. Audrey Umpleby and Mrs._____ ___horn, all of Columbus.
Lumbatis, Mrs. Stephen S. Lumbatis
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Stephen S. Lumbatis, aged about 65 years, died at her
home in Lewisville on Wednesday
She is survived by four sons, Harold, Earl and George, of the
home and Hollie, of Zanesville, besides many other relatives and a host of
friends. Her husband preceded her in death about two years ago.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon although
complete arrangements have not been made at this time.
Mann, Russell Mann
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The entire community was saddened to learn of the death of
Russell Mann, aged 28 years, which occurred at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Emma Mann on Oaklawn avenue at 3:00 o’clock Monday afternoon [January 14,1935]
just one hour after he had been brought home from the Norwich Sanatorium where
he had been receiving treatment for the past few years.
He is survived by his mother and one sister Mrs. Mildred
Oldfield of Columbus, besides a number of other relatives and many friends.
Short funeral services were Oaklawn avenue at
Maring, Loretta Maring -
nee Kinkade
Source: Princeton Telegraph, Princeton, Missouri
[date unknown]
Mrs. Loretta Maring, a
resident of Mercer and Putnam Counties for almost half a century, passed away
at her home in Lucerne Tuesday, April 9. She lost her eyesight some twenty
years ago but she never let this affliction make her helpless. She insisted on
living alone and performed her household duties. She performed them so
efficient that it was marvelous to her friends. She kept informed on the
current events through her radio.
Loretta Belle Kinkade, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kinkade,
was born in Monroe County, Ohio, October 18, 1854. She departed this life
Tuesday, April 9, 1935, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 21 days.
At the age of six years she came to this country with her
parents where they made their home in the vicinity of Exline, Iowa. At an early
age she became a member of the Christian Church. To this cause she remained
faithful to the day of her death. Some twenty years ago she had the misfortune
to lose her eyesight. Although burdened with this affliction she never
complained.
In the year 1869 she was united in marriage to Ford Maring who
preceded her in death seven years ago. They also made their home near Exline
where they resided several years. In 1880 they moved with their family to a
farm near Lucerne, Missouri, after moving to Lucerne which was their home.
To this union seven children were born: Lawrence Ford Maring
who died at the age of four months; John N. Maring of near Centerville, Iowa;
Charles Maring of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Laura Hickman, Mrs. Florence Snyder, Fred
Maring, and Thomas Maring, all living in the vicinity of Lucerne. She leaves to
mourn her passing 6 children, 2 sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wales and Mrs. Kate
Maring; one brother, Charles Kinkade; 9 grandchildren; and 7
great-grandchildren; and a host of loving friends.
Funeral services were held at the Lucerne Christian Church
Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. C. E. Nichols of Princeton. Internment
was at the Ravanna Cemetery.
Miller, Howard Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Harold Miller, about 23, son of Mrs. Charles Seese, Route 6,
Washington, Pa., drowned in the Ohio River at the bar at Johnson’s Run at Fly,
about
The body was recovered about 100 yards down the river by Rex
Talbott and Bill Hazlett of Fly, Ohio Side, about 30 to 45 minutes after the
young man drowned. Grab hooks were used to locate the body. It did not take the
men long to find the body after they reached the river, but after the alarm was
spread they had to go to Stringtown to get the grabhooks.
Dr. C. V. Little of Sistersville, was called and hurried to
the scene of the drowning. Artificial respiration was given for forty minutes,
after which Dr. Little pronounced the man dead.
O. B. Lytle, Clarence F. Ringer and Harold Miller, of the West
Virginia Light, Heat and Power Company, rushed to the Ohio side with an
inhalator as soon as the company was notified of the drowning, but life could
not be restored.
Miller had been visiting at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Timmons near Johnson’s Run for about two weeks. Miller, Harold
Timmons and Ben Jones went into the river about
Coroner Paul R. Turner of Woodsfield was called and rendered a
finding of death due to accidental drowning.
The body was taken to the home of his mother where funeral services
were held.
Morgan, Mary Ellen Morgan nee Fulton
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Funeral services were held at St. Clairsville Monday afternoon
for Mrs. Mary Ellen Morgan, 56, wife of Edwin Morgan, town marshall of St.
Clairsville. Death came after a year’s illness.
Mrs. Morgan is survived by husband, two daughters, four
sisters, and a brother, Dr. W. S. Fulton, prominent Wheeling physician. She was
a devout member of The United Presbyterian Church at St. Clairsville, and was
active in church and community affairs.
Morningstar, Lucy Ellen Morningstar, nee Herlan
Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Saturday, 8 June
1935
TO
HOLD RITES FOR
MRS. MORNINGSTAR
Mrs. Lucy Ellen Morningstar, aged 65 years, widow of
Christian Morningstar, died at her home at Moss Run on Friday at 6* p.m.,
following an extended illness.
Mrs. Morningstar was a daughter of the late Jacob Herlan
and Mrs. Sarah McCoy Herlan. She was
born on April 22, 1870, and spent her entire life in Washington County. She was married to Christian Morningstar 44
years ago. He passed away eight years
ago.
Surviving the deceased are her daughter, Mrs. Clyde
Strickler and her sons, Otis Morningstar, Frank Morningstar and Edward
Morningstar, all of Moss Run. There are
seven sisters surviving. They are Mrs.
Frank Day, Mrs. Joseph Henderhan of Marietta; Mrs. R.D. Hughes, Mrs. Frank
Barth, Mrs. Jacob Close and Mrs. Noble Schultheis, all of Newport, and Mrs. S.
E. Dye of Moss Run. There are six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at the Moss Run church on
Sunday at 1 p.m. W.W. McClure will
officiate. Interment will be made in
Moss Run cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: My copy of this obituary was somewhat
blurred, and the time typed here might
be an error.
Murray, F. W. Murray
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Dr. F. W. Murray, prominently known Noble County physician,
died at his home in Caldwell, at 6:20 o’clock Sunday evening [September 15,
1935] following a two weeks illness of complications. He was 62 years old.
He had practiced medicine in Summerfield, New Concord,
Cumberland, Stafford and Caldwell, Ohio and in Kansas.
At the time of his death he was president of the Caldwell
board of education, a member of the Ohio medical association and superintendent
of the Sunday School of the First M.E. Church at Caldwell, of which church he
was a member. He had been superintendent of Sunday Schools in every place he
resided and was a devout church worker.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida B. Clift Murray, and the
following sons and daughters; Wiley, of Steubenville; Marcus, of Cambridge;
Mrs. Don Milligan of Granville; Ward, of Caldwell; and Gertrude, Charles and
Richard, all of the home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters;
Grant of Hoskinville; Clark of Barberton; John of Chandersville; Mrs. William
Shaffer of Woodsfield and Otto of Barberton.
Funeral services were held at
Myers, Thomas Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Thomas Myers, aged 69 years, died Monday morning [
Surviving are the following children: J. W. Myers, of Mt.
Pleasant, Mich.; Miss Mary, of Woodsfield; John, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Clarence,
of East Orange, N. J.; Robert, of Ashland and Mrs. Lucille Halley, of
Gallipolis, Ohio. One son Ellis preceded his father in death. The following
brothers and sisters also survive; Mrs. George Eaton and O. E. Myers, of
Woodsfield; Bert Myers, of Jerusalem; James A. Myers of Columbus; Mrs. David
Oden, of Chandlersville; Ed. Myers, of near Wooster and Mrs. Mollie Engler of
Buffalo, N. Y., besides five grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends.
Mr. Myer was a sawmill operator by trade and spent the greater
part of his life in Monroe County. He was human in his contacts, friendly in
disposition and is kindly remembered by all who knew him.
Neuhart, William Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
William Neuhart, aged 74 years, highly respected resident of
Woodsfield passed away at his home near Sycamore street Tuesday afternoon [
He is survived by his wife and one son Clarence O. Neuhart, of
Woodsfield, besides many other relatives and a host of friends by whom he was
held in high esteem. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical church.
Funeral services were held at the home this Thursday afternoon
at
Okey, Adelaide Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Adelaide Okey, a resident of Monmouth, Ill., since 1913,
passed away at
The deceased was the daughter of Woodman and Eliza Ann (Mason)
Okey, and was born at Woodsfield, Ohio,
One of six children, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John
Lang of Roseville and Miss Lucy Okey of Monmouth. The late Alfred Okey, of
Monmouth was a brother. She leaves also, the following nieces and nephews; Miss
Ruth Okey, California; Elmer Okey, of Des Moines; Miss Mary Okey, Mathaston,
Mississippi; Ralph Okey, of Monmouth; Mrs. Lester Rusk, of Sioux City, Iowa;
Miss Salome Lang, of Roseville. The late Frank Lang of the Roseville community
was also a nephew.
Miss Okey was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church
and was always present at the services when her strength permitted. She was
active in various organizations of the church and had been particularly
interested in the work of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary society. Hers was a
quiet, beautiful character, firm in the matter of principal and of right.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon followed by
interment in the Monmouth cemetery.
Miss Okey was a member of one of Monroe County’s oldest
families and older residents in and near Woodsfield remember her most kindly.
She and her sister Lucy lived north of town and when their brother Alfred and
family went to Illinois, they moved there also and were near each other in the
Monmouth community.
Many friends here join in sympathy with the bereaved sister
and other relatives.
Paine, Mrs. C. W. Paine nee Swarthout
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. C. W. Paine, aged 51 years, passed away at the family
home near Ozark on Sunday evening [
Surviving are her husband; one daughter Mrs. Mary Gray, of the
home and five sons; Herman, Arthur, Junior and Gene, of the home and Newell, of
near Ozark. She was one of a family of ten children, several sisters and
brothers surviving including H. L. Swarthout, of Woodsfield. Many other
relatives also mourn her death.
Mrs. Paine was a highly respected resident of the Ozark
Community and had made for herself many friends by whom she was loved and
honored. She will be sadly missed not only in the home but by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at the late home at
Petry, Charles Petry
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word was received in Woodsfield Monday of the death of Charles
Petry which occurred at his home in Walhonding, Ohio, at
Mr. Petry had been receiving treatment at the White Cross
hospital in Columbus for the previous two weeks but had been returned to his
home on Friday of last week.
Surviving are his widow, the above mentioned son and two
daughters besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the home at
Pierson, Harvey Pierson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives have received word of the death of Harvey Pierson,
of twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Woodsfield, which occurred Friday, November
29th. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Pierson, of
Woodsfield.
Surviving are two daughters, Harriett and Nan, of Twin Falls;
one sister Mrs. Nan Way, of Columbus; three brothers, Buzz Pierson, of
Columbus; Tom Pierson, of Oklahoma and William Pierson, of Yanktown, S. D. A
number of relatives reside in Woodsfield.
Mr. Pierson was well known in Woodsfield having been born and
spent most of his younger days in Woodsfield. He was a very prominent man and
will be greatly missed.
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican;
Friday, 30 Aug 1935
JAMES POPE,
AGE 64 DIES
Funeral
Sunday at 3:30
p.m. for Washington
Township Man
James L. Pope, 64 years old, Washington township resident,
died at 6:15 o'clock Thursday evening of cerebral hemorrhage after an illness
of several days.
The deceased had resided in the Winchester church community
for forty years.
He was born in Rush county April 17, 1871, being the son of
David and Harriet Pope. On July 10,
1895, he was married to Blanche Young, to which union six children were
born. Mr. Pope was a member of the
Winchester M.E. church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Blanche Pope; six children,
John L. Pope, Mrs. John Myers, both of Acton, Mrs. Fred Fagel, Mrs. George
Shuck,* Wilbur and Gordon Pope, of this city, and two grandchildren, William
Dale Pope and Jack Edwin Shuck.* He is
also survived by four brothers, Alvin, Ernest, Clarence, and Floyd Pope, all of
Shelby county; and five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Phemister, of Acton, Mrs. Alvin
Knowlton, of Columbus, Mrs. Bert Campbell, of Hope, Mrs. Kate Yeager, of
Hartsville, and Mrs. Samuel Moore, of this city.
Friends may call at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred
Fagel, and Mr. Fagel, 720 Second street up until the hour of the funeral at
3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Winchester church. The Rev. W. E. Burkher, pastor of the
church, will officiate. Burial will be
in the church cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
*Submitter's Note:
On the 1940 census, the Social Security Death Index, findagrave.com, and
other records the last name is spelled SCHUCK.
Potts, D. F. Potts
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
D. F. Potts, aged 84 years, of Duffy, was fatally injured about
The accident occurred in front of the Potts home at Duffy on
State Route No. 7 as Mr. Potts was attempting to cross the road. Dougherty was
unable to stop the truck in time to prevent the accident. It is stated that the
victim had turned back and crossed in front of the truck. He was taken to
Wetzel County hospital at New Martinsville, W. Va., but passed away shortly
thereafter. He had received a fractured skull and internal injuries besides
having both legs broken.
Coroner Paul R. Turner was called to the scene and after
conducting an investigation gave his finding as death due to an unavoidable
accident.
Mr. Potts is survived by his widow and several children
besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
Ricer,
Anna Ricer, nee Christman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio];
10 Jan 1935
DEATH OF
MRS. RICER
Mrs. William Ricer,
aged sixty-five years, passed away at her home near the State Garage in
Woodsfield Tuesday morning. Her death
followed an illness of only two hours
duration due to a heart attack.
She is survived by her husband and one son, Clement Ricer,
of the home. Three brothers, Andrew and
William Christman, of Woodsfield, and Henry Christman of Jerusalem Route 2,
also survive besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2:00 o'clock
Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. Henry Fox and burial was made in Oak Lawn
cemetery.
Riemenschneider, J. C. Riemenschneider
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
J. C. Riemenschneider, aged 74 years, passed away at
Four children were born to this union, two sons Ralph and
Darrell Riemenschneider, both deceased, and two daughters Mrs. F. L. Sulsberger,
of Woodsfield, and Mrs. A. R. Brown, of Canton.
About thirty years ago Mr. Riemenschneider with his family
moved to Canton, Ohio, where he resided until after the death of his wife. He
then came to Woodsfield where he operated the Shoe Hospital on Main street.
Mr. Riemenschneider was confirmed in the Evangelical Church at
Miltonsburg when a boy. He was also a member of Center Grange No. 2428 and
fraternally was affiliated with Knights of Pythias and Masonic lodges.
Surviving in addition to his two daughters are sixteen
grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters, as
follows: John, of Flat Rock, near Barnesville; Sam, of Belmont; William, Jacob,
Miss Gertrude Riemenschneider and Mrs. E. J. Harper, all of Malaga. Many other
relatives and scores of friends are saddened by his death.
Funeral services will be held at
Riley, C. T. Riley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Dr. C. T. Riley, well known retired physician, died this
Thursday morning at
Dr. Riley, who was 87 years of age, was in relatively good
health until recently, and many friends in Woodsfield and Monroe County, as
well as in Washington County regret to hear of his passing. Dr. Riley was known
in many states as the author of a book, “Legalized Murder,” written in
opposition to capital punishment.
Mrs. Galbraith will return to Woodsfield this evening. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete. [d.
Ritchie, Sam Ritchie
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Sam Ritchie, aged 53, father of seven children, was buried
Monday from his home five miles west of Sardis. He was instantly killed on last
Friday evening [
The auto after plunging down the 100 foot embankment from one
highway landed upside down on another road. Farmers removed Mr. Ritchie from
the wreckage. Coroner Paul R. Turner made the investigation.
In addition to the seven children he is survived by his widow
and many other friends and relatives.
Ritzert, George Ritzert
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
George Ritzert, aged 54 years, highly respected resident of
Woodsfield, passed away at
Surviving in addition to his wife are the following children:
Dr. Lawrence Ritzert, of Marietta; Raymond Ritzert, of Woodsfield; Adelia,
Magdalene, Virginia , Frank and George, all of the home. Many other relatives
and a host of friends also mourn his departure.
Mr. Ritzert was engaged in the oil industry in Monroe County
for many years, during which time he became well and favorable known.
The remains were brought to the family home on Wood street
Tuesday evening, and funeral services were held this Thursday morning at
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Rouse, Mary Elizabeth Rouse
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rouse, aged 83 years, passed away at her
home on Hope Ridge, north of Woodsfield about
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and
attended the services of that church as long as her health permitted.
Surviving ate two brothers, W. R. Rouse, with whom she made
her home and T. B. Rouse, of North Main street, Woodsfield. A number of other
relatives also survive. Miss Rouse had made for herself scores of friends by
whom she will be sadly missed.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at
Rundstatler, Kate Rundstatler
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Kate Rundstatler, aged about 63 years, passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. T. D. Haney, in New Martinsville, W.Va., at
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. D. Haney and Mrs.
Charles Coogle, of New Martinsville and Mrs. Eugene Smith.
Final services will be held at Friendship cemetery at
Lewisville on Sunday afternoon at
Sandles, A. P. Sandles
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
A. P. Sandles, prominent Ohio Democrat, former member of the
State Civil Service Commission, former secretary of the State Department of
Agriculture, died at his home in Columbus Tuesday [
Funeral services will be held at Ottawa, his former home
Friday.
Mr. Sandles was twice a candidate for governor of Ohio in
public life.
Sawyers, Roy D. Sawyers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Roy D. Sawyers, 29, died Friday afternoon, July 6th,
in North Wheeling hospital, in which institution he had been for over three
months as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at the Rogers Hotel,
Wheeling.
At the time he sustained his injuries he was day clerk at the
Rogers, having been promoted from night clerk quite some time previous. In all
he had been employed in the hotel for about seven years. Prior to accepting the
position of clerk, he had been employed as general superintendent of the hotel and
it was while supervising some decorative work at the fourth floor of the air
court, that he lost his footing and fell to the lobby floor, sustaining
critical injuries.
On
Besides his widow he is survived by his father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles B. Sawyers and one brother, Franklin W. Sawyers.
The remains were taken to the Wilson funeral home in
Bridgeport and were later removed to the home of his father-in-law, Carl Lude,
of High Ridge. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at
Pallbearers included Franklin Sawyers, his brother, and
Craden, Dale, Eugene, Raymond and Glenn Lude, all brothers-in-law.
In the discharge of his duties at the Rogers Mr. Sawyer gave
evidence of splendid Christian character. During his period of employment there
he won the confidence and liking of everyone connected with the hotel, and of
the hotel patrons as well. He was uniformly courteous and obliging in the
discharge of his duties and in many ways it was revealed that his life and
character generally were such as to be worthy of emulation.
Sayre, Stanley Keith Sayre
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Stanley Keith Sayre, seven-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Russell K. Sayre, of Eldersville, Pa., passed away in the North Wheeling
Hospital at
Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother; the
maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Gates, of near Laings; the paternal
grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sayre, also of near Laings, besides many other
relatives and friends.
The baby was brought to the Bauer & Willison Mortuary in
Woodsfield Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Presbyterian Church at Laings on
Thursday, where funeral services were held at
Schell, James A. Schell
Source: Cortland, Nebraska, News; April 25, 1935
James A. Schell was born Feb. 18, 1861 at Miltonsburg, Ohio
and passed away at Lincoln, Nebraska on April 9, 1935 at age 74 years, 1 month
and 19 days.
He came to Nebraska with his parents about 60 years ago and
settled on a farm near Cortland. On July 3, 1901 he was united in marriage to
Christina Wiest who preceded him in death about 6 years ago.
He leaves two daughters, Hollis Geistlinger of Cortland and
Erma Riley of Hallam; three grandchildren, one brother William of Cortland and
one sister Mrs. Lavina Woodring of Silver Lake, Kansas.
Schell, Louisa Jane Schell, nee Morris
Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press, 11 Jun
1935
MRS. JACOB
SCHELL
Mrs. Louisa Jane Schell, wife of the late Jacob Schell,
passed away Thursday evening June 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C . . . *
Carpenter in Lamard township. She had
been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services were conducted from the home Friday
afternoon by Elder W. D. Crippin.
Burial in the Cariens cemetery.
Louisa Jane, daughter of James and Mary Jane Morris, was
born in Sumner county, Tennessee, December 13, 1853. When a small child . . . with her parents to Illinois . . . in
Marion county, later . . . to Wayne county, where she has made her home since.
She was united in marriage with Jacob Schell, May 10th,
1878. Two daughters were born to his
union. Early in life she was . . .
united with the Rock Branch General Baptist church, where she had been a
faithful member . . . long life.
Her companion and one daughter Mamie Carpenter, have
preceded her in death. She was aged
eighty-two years, five months and . . .
days.
She is survived by one daughter, Winnie Powless of . . .
. . . . grandchildren, seventeen
great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Susie Rose of Xenia, and Mrs. Alice
Sweeney, of near Cisne.
*Submitter's Note: There was a huge black half-inch-wide fold
mark down my copy, and several words could not be seen.
Schumacher, Frank Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Frank Schumacher, aged 75 years, one of Woodsfield’s most
highly respected citizens passed away at his home on North Main street about
He is survived by the following children: Cleveland Schumacher
and Mrs. Fred Ball, of Akron; Miss Freeda Schumacher, of Columbus and Mrs.
Edith Poulton, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Fred Diehl of Eastern avenue,
Woodsfield. Many other relatives also mourn his departure.
Mr. Schumacher was well and favorably known having spent the
greater part of his life in Monroe County. He came from a prominent pioneer
family and had made for himself a legion of friends by whom he will be sadly
missed. He was a member of the First M. E. Church and of the men’s Bible Class
of the M. E. Sunday School. He was a regular attendant as long as his health
permitted.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at
Schumacher, Mrs. Frank Schumacher nee Pekari
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Frank Schumacher, aged about 48 years, passed away at her
home on Maple avenue at
She is survived in addition to her husband, by one son James
of the home and her father Vincent Pekari who had been making his home with his
daughter, Mrs. Schumacher. Many other relatives also mourn her departure.
Mrs. Schumacher was a member of a prominent Monroe County
family and had made for herself a host of friends by whom she was loved and
respected. She will be sadly missed not only in the home but by the entire
community. She was a devout member of St. Sylvester’s Church and remained
faithful to the teachings of her church throughout her entire life.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at
Scores of neighbors and friends attended the funeral service
as a last tribute of respect to the memory of one they loved. And as wife and
mother, neighbor and friend as well as a loving daughter, she is remembered by
those who came within the circle of her home and its associations. Pleasing and
gracious in personality, she won the friendship and confidence of others.
Quietly and without ostentation, she ministered and in unselfish devotion
achieved a high place in the hearts of those who knew and loved her for the
fine woman she was. Her death in the prime of life is not only a loss to her
family but to the entire community in which she lived.
Schwob, J. W. Schwob
J.W. Schwob Succumbs in
Florida - Industrial Pioneer Of Local Community Is Dead
Source: Moundsville Daily
Echo, Tuesday, January 22, 1935
J. W. Schwob died at Orlando, Florida, Monday at 3 p.m. in his
81st year. He has been very
ill of neuritis for the past six weeks.
Mr. Schwob leaves two sons and one daughter, Oliver O. Schwob of
Lewisburg, Ohio, and Albert A. Schwob of Orlando, Florida, and Mrs. Harry A.
Abbott of Morgantown, W. Va. Also nine
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Also two sisters Mrs. E. C. Grisell of Coshocton, Ohio, Mrs. Louis
Dressel of this city, and one brother C. C. Schwob of this city.
Mr. Schwob and his two sons were engaged in the manufacture of
grain cradles in this city until 1924 when the business was sold and he then
with his wife moved to Florida. His
wife died more than four years ago.
The late J. W. Schwob became active head of the Schwob Cradle
factory, a nationally-known concern in 1879, and remained in that capacity
until the business was sold.
The grain cradle factory was one of the pioneer major
industries in the Moundsville community.
The remains will arrive from Florida, Wednesday evening and
will be taken to Grisell’s funeral home and will be removed to the home of his
brother C. C. Schwob on Seventh street, Thursday morning where funeral services
will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Entombment will be made in Riverview Mausoleum. Kindly omit flowers.
[Submitter’s note: Son of John A. Schwob and Wilhelmina Scheutz
Schwob]
Smith, Marion P. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Marion P. Smith, aged 43 years, passed away at his home on
Barber Ridge, Woodsfield Route 3, about
[
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, all of the
home, besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Smith, Mrs. Eugene Smith nee Rundstatler
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Smith, aged 44 years, who
passed away at her home on Paul street Sunday afternoon [
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband and two daughters,
Martha, of the home, and Miss Jeannette, a student at Ohio University, Athens.
She also leaves to mourn her departure two sisters Mrs. T. D. Haney and Mrs.
Charles Coogle, of New Martinsville, W.Va and her aged father Andrew
Rundstatler, of Woodsfield.
Her mother preceded her in
death on April 11th.
Retiring, though friendly in
disposition, Mrs. Smith was best known in and through her home, where she and
her husband and two daughters made a happy family circle, the death of the
mother being the first to break therein. She was a member of the Pythian
Sisters, and sister members carried the numerous floral tributes, tokens of
esteem of many friends and relatives who mourn her death in the prime of life.
Though heavily bereft by her death, those near and dear to her
have many tender memories, priceless and comforting and of that quality
bequeathed only by a mother. The family have the sympathy of the entire
community in their bereavement.
Staley, Friend Staley
Source: newspaper clipping, name not given; Tuesday,
September 3, 1935
Friend Staley, 50, of Porters Falls, Wetzel County, was
instantly killed at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in the No. 1 tunnel on the
Short Line division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Porter Falls. He is believed to have set down on the track
to rest, about twenty feet from the entrance, unaware of the approach of a
freight train.
Staley was struck and the first intimation the crew had of
the accident was the discovery of the body by men on the rear caboose as the
train cleared the mangled body. The
train was at once stopped and the accident reported, while the remains were
removed to the Wharton funeral home at New Martinsville, pending completion of
funeral arrangements.
Staley was a native of Wetzel county and was for 36 years
an employee of the Manufacturers Light & Heat company compressing station
at Porters Falls, working in the capacity of second engineer. He was married and leaves a family, two sons
being employed in the Weirton mills.
The formal inquest will be held today.
One foot was severed, leg bones badly mangled and the head crushed.
Source: The Steubenville [Ohio] Herald-Star; Wednesday,
9 Oct 1935
Harry Howard Sutton, six-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Sutton, former residents of Bridgeport but now of Steubenville, died at 8:45
o'clock Tuesday night. The child had
been ill two days. The remains were
removed to the Wilson funeral home at Bridgeport and services will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. M. McCormick of the
Kirkwood Presbyterian church. Burial
will be in Weeks cemetery.
Thomas, Cecil L. Thomas
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated,
Cecil L. Thomas aged ten months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest
Thomas, of Sardis Route 1, passed away at the family home, on Tuesday morning [
Surviving in addition to the parents are the following besides
many other relatives and friends: Clarence, Mary, Robert, Homer, Forest Junior
and Bertha.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at
Thornberry, James Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word has been received here of the death of James Thornberry
of Pittsburgh. Death occurred on Tuesday [
Funeral services will be held in Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.
Among immediate surviving relatives is a brother, W. W.
Thornberry, of Jerusalem. Mrs. Thornberry, wife of the deceased passed away
some months ago.
Turner, J. W. Turner
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
J. W. Turner, aged 80 years passed away at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Clara Price on South Paul street about
[
He is survived in addition to the above named daughter, by
several other children and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at
Tyler, Harry T. Tyler
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
St. Clairsville, Oct. 21—Harry T. Tyler, 64, judge of the
Belmont county common pleas court died suddenly Sunday afternoon [October 20,
1935] at 3:30 o’clock at his home, Guernsey street, Bellaire, following a heart
attack. The jurist appeared to be enjoying his usual health before being
stricken.
Judge Tyler was serving his fifth year of his first term as
common pleas judge. He was prominently known throughout southeastern Ohio and
in 1930 many citizens of Belmont county asked him to declare his candidacy for
the position of common pleas judge. He declined to do so and at the fall
election his many friends and supporters wrote his name on the ticket. He
defeated his opponent by 5000 votes.
A native of Haymarket, Prince William county, Virginia, Judge
Tyler had been a resident of Bellaire for the past 34 years. He was a graduate
of Temple Military Academy, William and Mary University, and had been
associated with the law firm of Schertzer & Tyler, Bellaire, for many
years.
The deceased jurist will be greatly missed in the affairs of
his home city and Belmont county. He was a member of the first Presbyterian
church, Bellaire, served as an elder in the church, clerk of the session and a
Sunday School teacher. He was affiliated with the Masonic lodge, the Kiwanis
club and was an honorary member of the Bellaire Americus club. For a number of
years he served as clerk of the Bellaire board of education.
Surviving are his widow; one son, Atty, George G. Tyler, of
New York city; one daughter, Mary Eleanor Tyler, member of the Bellaire high
school faculty, four brothers and five sisters, all living in New York and
Virginia.
Funeral services were held at
The active pallbearers included James W. Stewart, Scott
Brannen, Chester C. Sedgewick, Kenneth G. Cooper, J. V. Nelson and Roy W. Schertzer.
Members of the Belmont County Bar Association attended the
rites in a body, as did also county officials and employees, the court house at
St. Clairsville being closed all day Tuesday in honor of the dead jurist.
Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
The following members of the Monroe County Bar were among
those attending the funeral; L. E. Matz, Capel Matz, William E. Moore, Jr. T.
J. Kremer and Judge J. G. Devaul.
Underwood, Richard Marshall Underwood
Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch, 7 Dec 1935
UNDERWOOD – Richard Marshall, died at his home, 34 1/2
Frankfort St., aged 7 years. Survived
by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Underwood; one brother, Gary; grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Underwood, Mr. Alfred Weber and Mrs. George Autten [sic–Outten]. Funeral at 10 a.m. Monday at home of
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Underwood, 515 S. Harris Av. Burial at Memorial Burial Park by Wylie S.
Shroyer.
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican;
Thursday, 8 Aug 1935
HENRY C.
VAWTER
DIED HERE THURSDAY
Henry C. Vawter, widely known Shelby country resident, died
at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Edward Weintraut, 526* south Miller*
street, at 6:15 o'clock Thursday evening.
Death was due to colitis and a complications of diseases incidental to
his advanced age. Mr. Vawter formerly
lived at Waldron, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the Waldron Baptist
church.
The son of Holman and Martha Vawter, he was born in Ripley
County May 11, 1857, and was seventy-eight years, two months and twenty days
old. He was married to Miss Ida Britton
fifty-two years ago, and to this union two children, Ray Vawter of Waldron R.
R. 2 and Mrs. Mabel Halloran, of Manilla R. R. 1, were born. Mrs. Vawter preceded him in death on May 12,
1934. He is also survived by six
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held** at the C. F. Fix & Son
mortuary Sunday morning at 9:30
o'clock. The Rev. L. B. Morgan, of
Greensburg, will officiate. Burial will
be made in Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
* This address was not clear on my copy of the obituary, so
this might not be correct here.
** This paper was published a week after his August 1st
death. By this time the burial had
already taken place. According to the
death certificate it was to be held 4 Aug 1935.
Vess, Mattie Vess
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Mattie Vess, aged about 52 years, passed away suddenly at
her home near Graysville on Tuesday [
Surviving are her husband L. O. Vess and seven children
besides many other relatives and friends. Jerome Vess, of Eastern avenue,
Woodsfield, is a brother of the deceased’s husband.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the
home.
Many friends mourn the passing of this estimable woman.
Source: The Marion [Indiana] Chronicle-Tribune; 14
Jul 1935
RITES ARE
HELD SATURDAY FOR
INFANT AT GAS
CITY
Gas City, Ind. July 13 -- William Robert Voland, infant son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Voland, died at the home of his parents, 501 East South D
street, at 7 a.m. today. Burial rites
were held at 2 p.m. at the Walnut Creek cemetery. Rev. W. E. Sharp was in charge.
Walker, Emma Walker nee Wells
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Emma Wells Walker, aged 86 years, widow of John M. Walker
died at her home on Leith Run near New Matamoras on Monday morning [
Mrs. Walker was born in Monroe County, a daughter of the late
Warren W. and Maxine Sheets Wells. Surviving are two sons and four daughters
besides many other relatives and friends.
Watson, Clark Bishop Watson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Clark Bishop Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Watson, of
Ozark, passed away at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Watson, of
Beallsville on Sunday morning, May 5th, following an illness of the
past few months. Death was due to complications arising from a recent attack of
chicken pox.
He was about eleven years of age and was a pupil of the fifth
grade of the Beallsville Public Schools, but was forced to give up his school
work due to ill health.
Surviving in addition to the parents are the paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Watson, of Beallsville; the maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Brady Minks, of near Antioch; a great grandmother Mrs. Esther Watson,
of Woodsfield; two aunts, Miss Gertrude Watson, of Beallsville, and Mrs.
Mildred Truex, of Shadyside. He will be sadly missed not only in the home but
by his schoolmates and many other friends by whom he was dearly loved.
The body was removed to the Blowers and Campbell funeral home
in Beallsville where it remained until Monday evening when it was taken to the
home of Mrs. Amanda Watson. Short funeral services were held at
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Weber, J. W. Weber
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Dr. J. W. Weber, prominent physician of Monroe County, passed
away at his home in Lewisville, early Saturday morning [
A few weeks ago Dr. Weber fell when he slipped on some ice
near his home and at the time thought he was not seriously injured. A few days
later he became ill and was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital where it was
revealed that he had sustained several broken ribs. Complications from the
injury hastened his death.
He is survived by his widow; one son, Att’y A. C. Weber,
of Toledo and one daughter, Mrs. W. E.
Githens, also of Toledo. A number of other relatives also survive. Dr. Weber
had made for himself a legion of friends by whom he will be sadly missed. He
was well and favorably known throughout the entire county and his death is
mourned by scores of people.
Fraternally he was a member of Monroe Lodge No. 189, F. &
A. M and also of the Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the Lewisville
Evangelical Church.
Funeral services were held at the late home in Lewisville at
Weisend, Edna Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Edna Weisend, about 14 years of age, suddenly passed away
at her home on Lewisville Route 4 early Monday morning, February 4th.
Edna had not been well for some time but when retiring Sunday evening was in
her usual health. Awakening about
She leaves to mourn her sad departure her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Weisend; four sisters, Icel, Alberta, Helen and Anna; four brothers,
Delbert, Lloyd, Arthur and Francis, all of the home. A host of other relatives
and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Joseph’s
Church at Burkhart in charge of Rev. Joseph Finan. Burial was made in Chapel
Hill Cemetery.
Williams, Charlene Margaret Williams
Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Wednesday,
30 Oct 1935
5-YEAR-OLD GIRL
DIES OF TRAFFIC INJURIES
Fractured Skull
Fatal to Charlene Williams, 5
Charlene Margaret Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
of 210 Ravine street, died from a fractured skull in the City hospital at 8
p.m. Tuesday, six hours after she was struck by an automobile driven by
Nicholas Wimmer of 919 McKinnon avenue.
Playing near her home, she started across the street when the
accident occurred. Witnesses said she
ran into the side of the motor car, the former knocking her to the pavement.
Besides her parents, she leaves one sister, Olive Ann, and one brother John Jr., both at
home, and her grandfather James E. Runyon, of _________* street.
Funeral services will be held at the home of the
grandfather Friday at 2 p.m. in charge of _____* D. Park Chaplain, pastor of
the First Church of _____*. Burial will
be in Riverview Cemetery.
*Submitter's Note: My copy of this obituary was extremely dark
and difficult to read.
Wright, Gusta Winifred Wright, nee DeNoon
Source: The Moundsville [West Virginia] Echo; 23 Mar
1935
Gusta W.
Wright
Claimed by Death
Gusta Winifred Wright, widow of William Wright, died this
morning at 8 o'clock at Grandview Sanatorium.
Mrs. Wright was 32 years old.
Surviving are three children, Lillian, Della and Robert
Wright, all at their home on eastern Fourth street; four sisters, Mrs. Jessie
Nelson, Mrs. Clara McPeek, Mrs. Beulah Staub of Moundsville, and Mrs. Mildred
Sutton of Steubenville; one brother, Robert DeNoon of Moundsville.
The body was removed to the Lutes funeral home pending
funeral arrangements.
Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review; Thursday,
7 Mar 1935
Isabelle Alice Wright, 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Wright, died today at 8 a.m. in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Maxwell in Henry street, Gardenale.
Funeral services will be held in the Miller funeral home
Saturday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. O.L. Benedum, pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene. Burial will be made in the
Calcutta United Presbyterian cemetery.
Young, James Young
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Word was received in Woodsfield Tuesday morning of the death
of James Young, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Young, of Zanesville,
formerly of Woodsfield. The child died late Monday night
[
In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother,
Russell of the home and two grandmothers, Mrs. J. H. Young, of Zanesville and
Mrs. Cora Hubbard, of the home. Many other relatives and a host of friends are
saddened by his death.
Funeral services were held at the place of death Wednesday
morning at
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
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