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August Herman Frank -- Once more the death angel has visited this
vicinity and claimed for its victim a beloved husband and father, August
Frank. Although he had been failing in health
for the past year or more, nothing seemed more serious until on Wednesday
evening when he was stricken ill while at work in the field. Death came the following Saturday morning. All that loving hands and medical skill could
was done but death had gained its way.
Deceased was born September 3, 1854, and departed this life October 7,
1916, being at the time of his death 62 years, one month and four days
old. He was united in marriage to
Matilda Keeyser April 6, 1884. To this
union ten children were born, three of them dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, six
sons and one daughter and three grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and
friends. He will not only be missed by
his family but by everyone that knew him.
He was a kind and loving father and neighbor, none knew him but to love
him. In early manhood he united with the
Lutheran church at
Martha A. Bracy, (nee Henthorn) [The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Martha A. Bracy, daughter of John C. and Mary E. Henthorn was born
October 15, 1862, and died January 13, 1916, aged 53 years, 2 months and 28
days. She was married to A. S. Bracy August 29, 1883. To this union were born
six children, namely: Walter B., Clarrissa O., Washington D., Addison D.,
Celesta O. and Dora L. She obeyed the gospel when about 15 years of age.
She has been fighting off that dreaded disease tuberculosis for about 25 years.
And her last sickness of about 13 months has been a heroic struggle, but she
had to surrender for the time to that grim monster- death. But being Christ=s
she went into the channel house of death, with full confidence and hope
of His deliverance when He comes. She was a faithful and good christian wife, a
loving mother. By her death Brother Bracy has lost a companion; the children a
dear mother, the Church a good member and village a good neighbor. But what is
our loss is her eternal gain. Let us all imitate her virtues and profit by her
mistakes and make sure to meet her in that Asweet bye and bye@ where God will
wipe away all tears from all eyes.
Funeral was conducted at the home by the writer assisted by Elder F. W. Smith.
After the services the body was conveyed to the new Woodsfield cemetery where
it was nicely laid to rest on January 15 at 2:30 p.m. there to await the coming
of the Lord. May God bless the grief-stricken family.
D. Wayne Harkins.
Mary Greenbank [Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Issue:
Mrs. Mary Greenbank, widow of Richard Greenbank, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George Weber, of Oak Lawn Avenue, Woodsfield Sunday, February
13, 1916, after a week=s illness from pleuropneumonia, aged 76 years and 25
days. She was born near Summerfield,
S. L. Mooney
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
A telegram received here Sunday announced the death of Col. S. L. Mooney who
was fatally injured in an auto accident near
Charles Schumacher [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs., April 27, 1916]
Charles Schumacher, aged 66 years, died at his home on Maple
Avenue Tuesday night, April 18, 1916. Mr. Schumacher had been in bad
health with dropsy and heart trouble for some time. He was born in
In 1878 he was united in marriage to Margaret Glaser.
He leaves a wife and five children - Clement, Sylvester, Margaret Riesbeck, Leo
and Mary Schumacher and seven brothers. Deceased was a member of the Catholic
Church and an upright citizen. He resided in this community all his life. The
funeral will take place at the Catholic Church Saturday morning at 9:30
standard time with the interment being in the Church cemetery. Reverend
Francis Seeber will officiate.
Joseph H. Buskirk
[Source: The Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 4, 1916]
Joseph H. Buskirk, aged 76 years, five months, and
twenty-nine days, died at his home in Clarington, Ohio, Friday, April 28, 1916,
from dropsy and diseases contracted while serving his country as a soldier in
the late Civil War. Mr. Buskirk was born in Adams township,
was born who preceded him to the world of rest several years ago. He leaves a
wife, one grandson, three brothers, Dr. N. P. Buskirk of Round Bottom, V. B.
Buskirk of Bellaire, and Dennis Buskirk of Woodsfield. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon conducted by the Reverend King of the Methodist
Episcopal Church; interment in Clarington cemetery. Members of the G. A. R.
Post of Clarington acted as pallbearers
John Jacob Sulsberger [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio Thurs. , Oct. 5, 1916]
Dr. John Jacob Sulsberger, aged 44 years, died at his home
on Eastern Avenue Tuesday morning, September 26, 1916, at 9:30 o clock after a
serious illness of a little over two weeks. He had been in rather indifferent
health for the past year or more, yet no serious alarm was felt until quite
recently, when spasmodic neuritis in a form baffling all medical skill attacked
his weakened constitution. He was born at
In early manhood he taught public school for a number of
years, but latter entered the Dental College of Northwestern University of
On December 29, 1901, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Diehl, with whom he established
and maintained a Christian home. To this home came two children, Diehl and
Harry.
Not only as a successful dentist but in Church and Sunday
school work, in politics and education, he was well known throughout the
County. He was at the time of his death president of the Woodsfield Board of
Education and Tuesday afternoon the schools were dismissed for the day out of
respect to him.
He leaves a wife and two sons, father and mother and several
brothers.
The funeral services were conducted at the home on
The procession, the largest in the history of our town, passed
between two rows of school children who assembled on Easter Avenue, scattering
flowers as a tribute to one who had proven his friendship for them in life.
Interment in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Florence Cline
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Nov. 23,
1916]
Miss Florence Cline, 23, and resident of Jolly, Monroe
County, Ohio, drank strychnine after she returned home Sunday night from a
young peoples meeting at the M. E. Church in the village and died shortly before
midnight.
No motive could be learned. Members of the family say she was in good health
and spirits. During the day she sang and played the piano at her home. Going to
the Church in the evening she sang in the choir and in her demeanor there was
nothing to indicate that she contemplated suicide. Returning home with other
members of the family the young lady remained downstairs reading after the
others had retired. About eleven o clock she went to her mother s bed and
remarked, I feel queer. Asked what the trouble was she is said to have
answered, I took strychnine, A bottle containing the poison had been left in
a downstairs cupboard. Do something for me or I ll die, she is said to have
urged. F. E. Cline, father of the girl, hurried for Dr. Edwards.
Two minutes after he arrived at the home the young lady expired. The father is
a stonemason and carpenter. The dead girl is survived by three sisters and four
brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Miss Cline formerly
worked here in town and was well liked by everybody who knew her.
Barbara Weber, (nee Eckard) [Source:
The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Barbara Eckard was born in
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eckerd of
The funeral services were held in the home on Thursday at
one o clock p.m. and was conducted by the Reverend R. L. Ryall, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, of which Church Mrs. Weber was a consistent member. The
remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Oliver L. Jackson [Source:
Oliver L. Jackson, son of Jeremiah and Ellen Jackson, was born June 21, 1879,
and died November 29, 1916, aged thirty-seven years, five months and eight
days.  During
his travels he contracted that dreaded disease tuberculosis. Last August he
returned with the thought that a change of climate might restore his health.
But in spite of all that loving hands could do to alleviate his suffering, he
passed to his reward. He bore his suffering with remarkable strength and
fortitude, and a short time before the end remarked, that having witnessed a
good portion of what this old world contained, he was ready to pass over and
learn what was on the other side. He leaves to mourn his departure, father,
mother and one brother and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the
home Friday, December 1, with Brother D. W. Harkins officiating, after which he
was laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Source:
Newspaper clipping, Monroe County Ohio, March 1916
Once again the Angel of Death has visited our midst and claimed one of our dear
ones. George Schneider was born August 12th, 1857 in
At the age of 15 years he united with
On September 25th, 1884, he was married to Letetia Jeffers. To this union were
born two sons, Everette A., at home and Walter G. who preceded him to the Great
Beyond 15 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving wife, one son,
an aged mother, one brother, 4 sisters: Mrs. Theodore Muelbach of
He was a kind and loving husband and father and ever ready to lend a helping
hand to his neighbors and friends.
Funeral was held Saturday morning. Short services were held at the home by Rev.
Gilmore of
It is hard to part with loved ones here on earth but we realize there will be
no separation in Heaven. Only a few short years and we will all be called to
meet him and form an unbroken family around the throne of God.
Call
not back the dear departed
Anchored
scfe where storme are o'er.
On
the border land we left him.
Soon
to meet and part no more
When
we leave this world of changes
When
we leave this world of care,
We
shall find our missing loved one
In
our Father's mansion fair.
We
miss thee from our home dear father
We
miss thee from thy place
A
shadow o'er our life is cast.
We
miss the sunshine of thy fcce
We
miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy
fond and earnest care
Our home
is dark without thee
We
miss thee everywhere.
Earth
has lost its look of gladness
Heaven
seems to us more bright
Since
the spirit of our dear one
Took
its happy homeward flight
And
we long to cross that river
Long
to rest upon that shore
There
to see and know and love him
With
the Savior, evermore.
A Niece, K. C. S.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank all our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy
shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.
MRS.
GEORGE SCHNEIDER AND FAMILY
Samuel M.Hartshorn
Source: Newspaper clipping, 1916
Samuel M. Hartshorn, died October 30, 1916, the youngest child of Samuel
and Susan. He was born September 26 1853. Married Nancy A. Dillon on April 9,
1874. Two children died previously: Charley and Guy. Surviving are two sons and
five daughters: Ernest, Grace, Gertrude, Jennie, Ollie, Ray, and Rose Bell.
Catherine (Kate) Norris nee Miller
Source: Transcribed from a Norris Family Tree booklet
prepared by Norris Whitakker Taken from the Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Kate Norris, aged 83 years,
relict of John Norris, died in
AGED VETERAN DEAD, Mr. Noah Barker died at his home near
Clara Belle McCurdy nee Medley
Source:
Mrs. Clara Belle McCurdy, aged 41, wife
of Douglas McCurdy, of Lancaster Street Extension, died at her home, Sunday morning
at 9:30 o'clock following a short illness with grip. Mrs. McCurdy was in the best of health a week
ago, when she suffered a cold, which finally developed into a severe attack of
grip and caused her death Sunday morning.
The deceased, who was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Medley, of Stockport, has made her home in this city for
the past twenty years and had a host of friends who will be pained to hear of
her demise. She was born in
Besides her husband she is survived by
the following eight children: Goldie,
Funeral services will be held from the
home, Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock, and burial will be made in the Harmar
cemetery.
Source: The
SHAFER, Isaac W., children
John C. Shafer and Mrs. P.L. Schaffer of
Isaac Abmyer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, June 15,
1916
Isaac Abmyer, aged 83 years, a former resident of Summerfield, was
instantly killed at Zanesville last week when he was struck by an Ohio electric
interurban car just west of the State Street bridge in that city.
Spouse: Mrs. Harriet A. Abmyer
Birth: about 1838
Children: Charles (~1864-)
Olive
H. (~1867-)
Alvin
P. (1876-)
W. H. Adams
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 2,
1916
W. H. Adams, aged 67 years, died at his home in Bellaire, Ohio February 21,
1916, from a complication of diseases. Deceased was a native of Woodsfield and
the father of Mr. Arch Adams and Miss Ella Adams and a brother of Mr. James
Adams and Mr. Thomas Adams. He also leaves a wife and several children by his
second marriage.
William Adams
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., March 2,
1916
William Adams, aged 27 years, son of Thomas Adams, was run over by a train at
Pittsburg on Saturday and instantly killed. The remains were brought to Woodsfield
on Tuesday and interred in the Woodsfield cemetery on Wednesday forenoon. He
leaves his father, one brother and one sister.
Anna Archer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Archer, aged 74 years, died at Carlisle,
Source: The Spirit of
Democracy [
Mrs. Jane Keylor Yoho was born October 27,
1858, at
The funeral services were held in the
Buchanan Presbyterian Church at 11 o'clock Saturday February 5, 1916, the
services were conducted by the Rev. V.E. Willigs, of the First M. E. Church of
Woodsfield,
Mr.
David C Morris, ninety-two years past, died at his home at Ranger, Friday morning,
Jan 21st, after an illness of less than two weeks with lagrippe. He had been a continuous resident of the
county for a half century and always commanded the respect of his neighbors and
acquaintances. He made his home with his
daughter, Miss Jane, at the old Morris homestead.
He
leaves six children, four sons and two girls. Thomas of
The
funeral will be held Sunday morning at ten o clock burial in Ranger
cemetery. (Source: The Cannelton IN or
Tell City IN newspaper from the collection of Elizabeth Hinton)
Mary Elizabeth Bonam nee
Payne
Mary E. Bonam was born March 10, 1846 and died March
23rd 1916 aged 70 y and 13 days .She was married to wm. Bonam September 27,
1865. To this union were born eight children. Three of these are dead: Those
living are; B.F. Bonam, L.E. Bonam, J.E. Bonam, I. H. Bonam ; L.E. Bonam. She has twelve grandchildren, eleven of whom
are living. About eleven years ago she with her husband obeted the gospel at
the Plainview Church of Christ. And was baptized by elder A.E. Harper. She was
a good wife and mother, quiet and modest and always ready to help those in need
of help. She will be sadly missed in her
home and the community in which she lived.
Her body was conveyed by
undertaker Chauncey Mam, from her home near Mechanicsburg to
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and Index of Years
William E. SCHOONOVER was born November 22, 1834,
and died March 1. He was 83 years,
3months, 7days. He married Christina
Porter in 1856. Eight daughters are all
living except Mary Elizabeth who died in infancy. Christena died August 4, 1901
and he married then Letha Harrison.
There are 35 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister survive. He was buried March 4 at
Mary S. Stimpert, (nee Faber)
[The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Mary S. Stimpert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Faber, was
born at
In 1873 she was married to Jacob Stimpert. To this union
nine children were born, four sons and five daughters, one daughter dying in
infancy. The remaining children are: W. E. Stimpert of Mantua, Ohio, Sadie
Stimpert of Cleveland, Ohio, C. F. Stimpert of Woodsfield, Mrs. W. Keevert of
Woodsfield, E. H. Stimpert, 331st Infantry, Camp Sherman, Ohio, and Cora,
Grover and Bessie Stimpert of home. She also leaves three brothers and two
sisters. In her early life she became a member of the
The children of the deceased tender their thanks to the
friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness during the illness and death
of their mother.
William Daugherty [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
OH, Thurs., January 4, 1917]
William Daugherty, aged 43 years, of Benwood, West Virginia,
was instantly killed and Mrs. Steve Pollack and four year old daughter
seriously, probably fatally injured, when a touring car driven by Daugherty
went over the narrows, below McMechen, at 3:20 o clock Sunday afternoon. The
car dropped about 25 feet and then rolled 70 feet down the hillside to the ditch
along the B. & O. tracks. Mrs. Pollack sustained a compound fracture of the
thigh, two broken fingers and is thought to be internally injured. Her daughter
received a fractured skull. Sam Visnick, his wife and son, the other occupants
of the car, were only slightly injured.
Daugherty was found with his head pinned under the fender
and resting on the ground and his feet in the car between the steering wheel
rod and the seat. Mrs. Pollack and her child were laying in the ditch along
side of the car. Visnick, his wife and son fell from the car where it struck
last, about 20 feet above the level of the B. & O. tracks before taking its
final drop.
Mr. Dougherty, who was a nephew of Auditor T. A. Dougherty,
of Woodsfield, had been an employee of the Hitchman Coal company for probably
ten or twelve years. He operated on of the machines used in the mining of coal.
He and his wife and their three sons, the oldest a young man, resided on
Auditor Dougherty left on the noon train Monday to attend
the funeral.
Maud Williams and Dr. John
H. Williams [Source: The Spirit
of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 11, 1917]
A writer from Summerfield, Ohio to the Zanesville Signal
gives the following account of the double tragedy enacted at that place Friday,
January 5, 1917. The writer says:
When little Holly Williams, aged 11, returned to his home
here after school Friday afternoon, he found his mother Mrs. Maud Williams, 50,
dead on the floor in the dining room; a few seconds later the child heard the
report of a revolver shot in an upper room which resulted ten hours later in
the death of his father, Dr. John H. Williams.
All circumstances surrounding the tragedy indicate that Dr.
Williams killed his wife at 3 o clock Friday afternoon by firing a bullet into
her temple. Disordered condition of the furniture of the room point out that
Mrs. Williams made a terrible struggle for her life.
Stung by the grief-stricken screams of his young son when he
returned from school, and unable to face the accusing eyes of his child, Dr.
Williams took his own life at 3:30 o clock with the same weapon which he had
used in murdering his wife. Dr. Williams body was found in a bedroom in the
second story of the house. He died early Saturday morning without regaining
consciousness, and leaving no explanation for the double shooting. He was 60
years old.
A 38 caliber revolver was used by Dr. Williams in the
shooting. The fact that the physician was at one time confined in a sanitarium
for mental derangement leads the authorities to believe that the crime and
suicide were committed while Dr. Williams was not mentally responsible for his
deeds.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Williams were socially prominent and
highly esteemed. Dr. Williams had practiced medicine for over thirty years. He
was a mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Williams was an
active member of the Summerfield M. E. Church.  They are Miss Hattie Reed of Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs. Vivian
Ward of Cleveland, Ohio, Ford Reed of Jackson, Michigan, Con Reed of Salt Lake
City, Utah, Rodger Reed of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. T. S. Becker of American Falls,
Idaho, Miss Clara Reed of Woodsfield and William Reed of Summerfield.
Dr. Williams had also been previously married.
Dr. and Mrs. Williams were well known in Woodsfield, Mrs.
Williams at one time being a resident here.
John W. Rouse
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Jan. 25,
1917]
John W. Rouse, aged about 65 years, died suddenly at his
home in Summerfield Monday, January 22, 1917, forenoon.
He went to his store in the morning as usual and from there
to the First National Bank of which he was president. After returning from the
bank to his store he began feeling sick and remarked to his partner that he
would go home. In a few moments after arriving at his home he died.
Mr. Rouse was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rouse
of
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Independent Order of Oddfellows. A
wife, two daughters are left; Also three brothers, James G. Rouse and Thomas B.
Rouse of Woodsfield, and W. H. Rouse and one sister Miss M. E. Rouse of
Hope Ridge. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment at
Harriet Gatchell, (nee Westbrook) Source: Monroe
County death records and The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb.
15, 1917]
It is with sadness we note the death of our friend and
neighbor, Mrs. Hariett Gatchell who was born July 7, 1844, and departed
from this life February 5, 1917, being at the time of her death 72 years, six
months and 29 days of age. She united with the
Harriet A. Westbrook was married to Winfield J. Gatchell
December 28, 1865, Born to this union was four children three of which have
preceded her to the better world - - Ella and Alzada who died in infancy, and
William F. who died at the age of 31 years, in 1905. She leaves to mourn her
departure a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mann, four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad
bereavement, and may they look forward in blessed anticipation and glorious
hope of a coming day when they shall meet in that blissful land where sad
farewells never come and parting is no more.
The funeral services were conducted in the
John Wahl
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 29,
1917]
Mr. John Wahl, aged 70 years, died at his home in Woodsfield
March 28, 1917, from stomach trouble. He is survived by his widow, four sons
and five daughter, Peter Wahl of Lewisville Route one, Joseph Wahl of Woodsfield,
Charles Wahl of Donors, Pennsylvania, Ignatius Wahl of Martins Ferry, Mrs.
William K. Dougherty of Ravenna, Ohio, Mrs. George Miller of Coats, Mrs.
James and Mrs. Charles Miller of Martins Ferry, and Agnes Wahl of Zanesville,
Ohio. Mr. Wahl was born in
farm. Funeral was held Monday and was conducted by the Reverend Father Seeber.
Interment in the Woodsfield Catholic cemetery,
James W. Neiswonger [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, OH, Thursday, April 5, 1917]
The funeral services of Honorable James W. Neiswonger, whose
death occurred at Columbus, Ohio last wee, mention of which was made in last
week s issue of The spirit of Democracy, was held at his late home at
Beallsville, Ohio on Friday.
Mr. Neiswonger was 59 years of age and was well known
throughout
will be regretted by many. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral
services were conducted by the Reverend Kiddo P. Simmons of the Presbyterian
Church, to which denomination deceased belonged.
The following persons went from here to attend the funeral:
Honorable George S. Crawford of
get.
Mary J. Dougherty [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., May 3, 1917]
Mrs. Mary J. Dougherty died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Enoch Yost April 26, 1917, being at the time of her death 91 years old. In
1845 she was married to Matthew Dougherty. To this union was born four
children, Thomas Dougherty of
Beautiful shore. The remains were taken to Woodsfield where she was laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery to await the resurrection. May she rest in peace.
Edward V. Oblinger [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., May 10, 1917]
When a heavy Cadillac roadster which he was driving skidded
off the Gallia paved roadway, near Portsmouth, Ohio, Edward V. Oblinger, aged
33 years, son of John B. Oblinger, of North Duke and Lemon streets, Portsmouth,
Ohio, was injured so badly on Thursday afternoon that he died from his injuries
late on Friday, May 4, 1917. The car overturned on Damarin Hill while being
driven at a rapid rate and was completely wrecked. Clay from an adjoining shale
bank had slid onto the road causing the accident. Another companion, W.
P. Scott, 35 years old, of
The deceased was in the employ of the Chandler Motor company
of
Deceased was a nephew of
Katharine Zerger [Source:
The Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Katharine Zerger, relict of Henry Zerger, was killed Wednesday evening,
May 16, 17, of last week by her horse running away.
Mrs. Zerger and daughter were in
Thomas Greenbank [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Thomas Greenbank, who was born near Lewisville, Ohio, this County 71 years ago,
and was in early life a leading teacher of this County, died at his late home
in Olathe, Colorado, at 8:15 Tuesday morning, May 15, from pneumonia. He leaves
a devoted wife, one daughter, four sons, all of
John Glaser, Sr. [Source: The Spirit
of Democracy
John GlaserSr., many years a resident of Woodsfield, died
suddenly Tuesday evening, May 5th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Reasbeck, in Martins Ferry. Death was due to a complication of diseases
incident to old age. Deceased was 83 years of age and was born in
of Martins Ferry, and Jacob Glaser of Braddock, Pennsylvania and three
daughters, Mrs. Charles Schumacher of Woodsfield; Mrs. Charles Reasbeck of
Martins Ferry, and Sister Angelia of Delano, Minnesota. He has one brother in
when they were conveyed to the Catholic Church and after services conducted by
the Reverend Francis Seeber were laid to rest in the Church cemetery.
Golia Daugherty [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Sept. 13, 1917]
Miss Golia Daugherty, aged 21 years, oldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. A. Daugherty, died at her home on South Main Street Tuesday
evening, September 11, 1917, at 7:30 o clock, after a painful illness of many
months, during which time the anxious parents did everything and restore her to
health. Miss Daugherty was a bright young lady, a faithful Christian in Sunday
school worker and had many friends. She will be sadly missed by her parents and
brother and sister who are left. While it is hard to part with our loved ones,
yet there is consolation in knowing that the departed one was prepared to met
her Savior in peace and not be turned away and that her
intense sufferings are over. The funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon.
Then the following week, also in the Spirit of Democracy was
the article: The funeral services over the remains of Miss Golia Dougherty,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Dougherty, whose death was made mention of in
these columns last week, were held Friday afternoon and were attended by a very
large number of people. The services were held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend E. R. Romig. The procession
was led from the residence to the Church by a number of Sunday school children
and the floral display was bountiful, contributed by absent friends as well as
by home friends. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery. Following is a list of
persons from a distance who attended the last services: Prof. C. S. McVay and
family of Bellaire, Mrs. I. E. Danford and son Ralph of Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs.
Lucinda McVay of Caldwell, Mrs. H. O. Young and son Earl of Cumberland, Dr. and
Mrs. T. J. Lyon of Stockport, Vernon and Letha Moore of Lowell, Albert
Dougherty and Locke Dougherty of Moundsville, West Virginia, Mathew Dougherty
of Marietta, Ohio, Thomas Dougherty of Antioch, Duncan Dougherty of Graysville,
Ohio, Mrs. Dr. Latta, of Graysville, Mrs. Gilbert Harman and daughter Elsa of
Graysville, and Mrs. Dr. C. M. McVay of Summerfield.
Johanna Gaus,
(nee Neuhart) [Source: The
Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs, Oct. 18, 1917]
Mrs. Johanna Fredericka Gaus, nee Neuhart, daughter of the
late Michael and Johanna Sophia Neuhart of near Lewisville, Ohio died at her
last residence in Bridgeport, Ohio, on October 2, 1917, and was laid to rest in
the family lot at Linwood cemetery at Blaine, Ohio, on Thursday, October
4.  She is survived by her husband Max Gaus and three daughters, Mrs. James
L. Dillon of Ravenna, Ohio, Mrs. J. J. Crouse and Mrs. N. D. Holloway at home;
also by three sisters, Mrs. Fred Young of Lewisville, Ohio, Mrs. J. J. Jones of
Jerusalem, Ohio and Mrs. Oswald Schick of Bridgeport, Ohio. Funeral services
were conducted by the Reverend T. P. Crickenberger, pastor of
John R. Bunting
[Source: newspaper clipping 1917]
Once more we are called upon to mourn the departure of our beloved friend John
R. Bunting who was born near
resulted in his death. The number of days of his sojourn here being 29 years,
one month and seven days. He was the second son of E. M. and Mary L. Bunting.
At an early age he started out to make his mark in the world and he could well
say with that beloved apostle. I have fought a good fight of faith. He
labored in
Nor named him but to praise. He has set an example that is worthy of many
followers. He was drafted for service in the
The remains accompanied by John R. Knapp, president of the
company, arrived Saturday noon and were taken to his home. At 1 p.m. Sunday the
Reverend Frank Wharton of
All that as mortal of our dear John together with the
generous floral contribution was tenderly laid to rest in the
A cousin, D.
G. W.
Hugh Crawford
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield,
One by one of our friends are dropping from the activities of
life. Mr. Hugh Crawford, a lifelong friend of the writer, died Sunday evening
after a short but very painful illness.
Mr. Crawford was born in
He came to
He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Craig and to this
union were born seven children- - four girls and three boys, all of whom are
living and all were present when their father passed into the great beyond.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and lived
in accordance with his profession. The funeral was held Tuesday and was
conducted by the Reverend L. R. Lawther of
May he rest in peace and may the peace of Him whom he
trusted for future salvation be a comfort to the bereaved family.
Jacob C. Keylor
[The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Jacob C. Keylor was born December 25, 1844, and died
December 14, 1917, aged 72 years, 11 months and 19 days.
August 15, 1862, he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served three
years in Company A, 116th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry under Captain C. W.
Ridgeway and J. Mallory and Colonel James Washburn. He was honorably discharged
June 14, 1865. He was married November 7, 1867, to Malinda A. Harbin, to which
union seven children were born, five boys and two girls; two boys, Frank and
Forrest Keylor and one girl Rosa Keylor, preceded him to the great beyond. He
leaves to mourn his departure a widow, three sons, John, Charles and Willie
Keylor, one daughter Tillie Keylor, one sister, Jane Williams, and four
brothers, Frank, Samuel, Sinclair and Edward Keylor, eleven grand children and
a host of friends.
The funeral services were held Tuesday and were conducted by
the General W. P. Richardson G. A. R. Post and the Reverend E. R. Romig. The
County officials attended in a body and presented a fine floral piece in
respect to the deceased who had been janitor at the court house for a number of
years.
Mr. Keylor had resided in Woodsfield for many years and was
known as a kind and obliging citizen and enjoyed the respect of all who knew
him.
Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs.
Mattie Yoho of Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs. Tillie Carlisle and son Clyde of Lima,
Ohio, Will Keylor of Lima, Mr. John Bach of Lima, Charles Keylor and son Floyd
of Oklahoma, Mr. Ed. Keylor of Lewisville.
Source: The
Morris, Thomas, b. Nov. 3, 1841 Monroe
Co.; d. Caldwell; GAR; Sept. 16, 1862, m. Martha Marsh, dau of Joseph
Marsh; Children Allie A. (Brown) and
Norval T.
Emilie S. Luebkert - nee Schell
Source: The Corland News (
Emilie Schell Luebkert was born at
The deceased came with her parents,
Daniel and Mary Schell, to this state in August, 1873, at which time the
parents made their home one and three quarters miles northwest of Cortland.
Mrs. Schell Luebkert spent most of her
life in this vicinity. Her husband died
a few years ago in
About a year ago Emilie Schell, as she
was known to most of our people, returned and kept house for her brother
William, of this place, at whose home she died May 16, 1917. The remains were laid to rest in the
She is survived by three brothers and
three sisters.
**Submitter's note: She was born in Miltonsburg,
Carpenter, Daniel Carpenter
Source--Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Carpenter, Daniel, aged 60 years, met tragic death at his home in
Smith, Caroline Smith nee
Schaub
Source: Wheeling Register, December 28, 1917
Smith , Mrs. Caroline Schaub , 85, one of the oldest residents of the Island,
and widow of the late John Smith, died yesterday morning at 7:25 o'clock at her
home, No. 503 South Broadway. She was born in
Source:
Randolph Schell, one of the oldest and
most favorably known members of this community, was found dead in a cornfield
about half a mile from his home Saturday afternoon. There was a bullet hole
just over his right eye, and a 22 calibre rifle by his side indicated the
manner of his death.
It is said that Mr. Schell had not been
in normal state of mind for two or three weeks. Friday evening after supper, he
disappeared from the house, and his family became alarmed when they learned
that the rifle, which had been left in the wood shed was missing.
Later in the evening searching parties
organized, and they were out part of the night and all day Saturday. Quite a
large number of men from town went out and aided in the search, which continued
until the body was found, which was about 4 o clock. The condition of the body
indicated that Mr. Schell must have met death shortly after he left the house.
No cause for Mr. Schell s act, if it
was suicide, is evident other than mental derangement, as his affairs were in
satisfactory condition.
Randolph M. Schell was born on the 13th
day of March, 1864, at Miltenburg,
Rev. Schmidt former pastor of the
Princeton church and Rev. John Koehler of the Methodist
The bereaved family has the sympathy of
the entire community.
Matz, Lillian Matz (nee--Poulton)
Source--Spirit of
Democracy Woodsfield,Ohio
Published-- Thursday January 11, 1917
Lillian
Matz, aged about forty-six years, wife of W.M. Matz, died Monday evening,
January 9, 1917, from a complication of diseases. Deceased was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Poulton. She leaves a husband and six children. She was a
member of the Catholic Church and the funeral will be held at that church
Friday morning.
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Louis F. Burkhardt [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
After two weeks confinement at the Ohio Valley General hospital,
Whetstone, March 27, 1918.
John Okey
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy
John Okey, one of the best known citizens of
Mrs. Anna Seebach of Oklahoma and Mrs. Jane Ullman of Stafford.
Services were held at his residence Friday evening by the Masons of Woodsfield
and on Saturday morning the remains were taken to
Mr. Okey had been very prominent during his life among the
people of
Albert Ewing Thornberry [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Albert Ewing Thornberry, one of Woodsfield s best known and most highly
respected citizens, died at the home on
Mr. Thornberry was married to Nancy Ross Neal, daughter of
Captain and Mrs. Thomas Neal, in 1867, near
Mr. Thornberry became connected with the
The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2:30 Monday and
interment in Oaklawn cemetery,
All the children were present at the funeral. Reverend Van
Winkle of
Those present at the funeral from out of town were Mr. M. Y.
Thornberry and family of
Lester Vearl Christman [Source: Newspaper article June, 1918]
Once more we are called upon to part with a dear little
baby. Lester Vearl Christman son of Mr. and Mrs. John Christman, of
On June 13, many relatives and friends gathered at the home
to comfort his grieving parents. His body was laid to rest in the
Blanche Greenbank [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
A distressing accident occurred at the home of Mr. Arthur
Greenbank about a mile and a half from
Miss Greenbank had gone to one of the upstairs rooms for
some purpose, and upon opening the door smelled the escaping gas. She located
it at an open valve, were the key in some manner had been turned. She turned
the key, closing the valve and was leaving the room, when the escaping gas, having
reached the hall, was set off by a light burning there. The force of the
explosion blew out several windows and the house caught fire, but the flames
were extinguished, some furniture and bedding being destroyed, Miss Greenbank
assisting heroically in spite of serious injuries.
Blanche Greenbank, a four-year old daughter, was so badly
burned that she died Sunday morning. Three other members of the family were
also severely burned. Miss Jane Greenbank, a sister of Mr. Greenbank, was
burned so seriously that it is feared it may be necessary to amputate one of
her hands. Both hands and arms are badly burned. She was also burned about the
breast and on both legs. Two other little daughters received severe injuries
from the flames.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the
Celestia A. Christman [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Miss Celestia A. Christman, aged 35 years, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew G. Christman, died at the home of her parents on
Elizabeth Schneider, nee Fleahman or Fliehman
Source:
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield.
NEUHART
RIDGE--Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, one of our most honored and highly respected
citizens, died last Wednesday morning, October 30, at her home after a two
month illness with paralysis and infirmities of old age. The deceased was 90
years, 1 mo. and 22 days old at the time of her departure. She is survived by 5
children, one son and four daughters, Mrs. Theo. Millbaugh, of Lower Salem,
Ohio; Mrs. Henry Hoff, of Antioch; Mrs. John B. McMahon of Woodsfield, and Miss
Anna and John of the home and a large number of other relatives and friends to
mourn her untimely death. But hope that they may all be ready to meet her where
sorrow will be no more. The funeral services were held Friday morning at 11
o'clock at the Neuhart church conducted by Rev. A.H. Knipping pastor of the
Evangelical
Leander Truex
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Aug. 15, 1918]
Leander Truex, aged 66 years, one of the best citizens of
Woodsfield and a lifelong friend of the writer, died at his home on North main
street in Woodsfield August 9, 1918, from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Truex had
not been in good health for several months but had been attending to his
farming and other business until a few weeks ago when he suffered a stroke of
paralysis which confined him to his room several days. He improved somewhat and
was able to come down street a few times after being stricken, but when he made
his last visit with us last week it was very plain that he would not recover.
Deceased had been an honest upright citizen through life and a consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church for many years. He leaves a widow, one
brother Anderson Truex of Woodsfield route two and one sister Mrs. Minerva
Ricer of Woodsfield and many acquaintances who will deplore his being called to
eternity. The funeral services were held Monday, conducted by his pastor the
Reverend Philip D. Lascelles and interment made in Oaklawn cemetery in
Woodsfield.
In the same issue of The Spirit of Democracy was also an
article:
Leander Truex, aged 66 years, two months and 25 days, died
at his home on
Joseph Paulus [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918]
Mr. Joseph Paulus died at his home four miles east of
Woodsfield Thursday, September 5, 1918, aged 81 years.
Mr. Paulus was born in Roeschwoog, Alsace, Germany, in 1837,
at that time a part of France, and came to America when a boy eleven years of
age and has resided in Monroe County ever since.
Mr. Paulus was an honest upright citizen and lived a clean
Christian life. He was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and loved his
religion. The funeral services were held in that Church Saturday morning and
were conducted by his pastor, Reverend Father Seeber. His neighbors in the
County and many of the citizens of our town were present at the last rites.
Mr. Paulus will be greatly missed not only by his family but
by hundreds of acquaintances who were always pleased to see him. May he rest in peace.
Ignatius Spangler [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ignatius Spangler of
Joseph I. Schumacher [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Joseph I. Schumacher was born in
He came to this country with his parents in 1854. A
most remarkable family and one no more favorable known, the family of ten sons
of the late Joseph and Margaret Schumacher.
He was married to Elizabeth Kuntz of
Mr. Schumacher s death was a shock to the community. He had
been ailing for some time. His death is the loss of a devoted and loving
husband, a kind and affectionate father, a generous and helpful brother and
neighbor, and an honest and respected citizen. His good example and noble life
will be remembered by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at the R. C. Church of which
he was a faithful member by the Reverend Francis Seeber, Thursday morning at
9:30. He was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic cemetery by the side of his
wife who preceded him several years ago, followed by a large concourse of
relatives and friends. His six nephews acted as pallbearers.
John W. Philpot and cousin, John W. Philpot
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 14, 1918]
A Summerfield, Ohio item says that John W. Philpot, aged 64
years, died October 27, 1918, at his home in Worthington, Indiana. He was a son
of Isaac and Ann Gibson Philpot and was born in Summerfield, but has been a
resident of
Leland E. Thornberry [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 21, 1918]
A telegram was received Monday, November 18th, by O. L. Thornberry
of Jerusalem, Ohio from the Adjutant General s office that his son Sergeant
Leland Earl Thornberry had died on October 10, 1918, in France from bronchial
pneumonia. This is the first known casualty among the boys from this community
and coming at this time, after the war had ceased and when all the boys were
expected back home, it has cast a very deep gloom over all. Earl, as he was
generally called, was a popular and model young man and was a graduate of the
Agricultural department of
Edsell T. Hawks
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
There are gains for all our losses,
There are balms for all our pains,
But when youth, the dream, departs,
It takes something form our hearts,
And it never comes again.
Edsell T. Hawks, son of Mr. Homer Hawks and deceased wife Alma Hawks, was born
in
Such were our thoughts when the neighbors collected on
Sunday afternoon, December 22, 1918, to pay last respects and reverence to the
memory of one, who though only 14 years of age, was missed, when he died. He was
a quiet boy to the outward observer, but whistling and singing when roaming
abroad in solitude. We cannot but praise him when we think that of his fourteen
years he had gone seven to Sunday School without voluntarily missing a single
service. He was to receive a diploma for this faithfulness. We are sorry that
he died before he had received it. He leaves behind many mourning friends and
relatives. First among whom is his stepmother, who was as good to him as
Do no sinful action,
Speak no angry word:
Ye belong to Jesus,
Children of the Lord.
 -- P. S.
Hannah J. BILLMAN
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Hannah J. BILLMAN of
Source: The Semi-Weekly Iowegian;
Mrs. Kinkade Dies Aged 92
Years
The death of Mrs. Sarah J. Kinkade, one of the oldest
residents of the county, and who had for many years resided in or near Exline,
occurred on Monday evening at about 6:00 o'clock following an illness of
several days, old age being the cause of death. She was 92 years old on March
22. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the
Christian church, with burial at Exline.
Mrs. Kinkade was born in
Residing so many years in Exline, Mrs. Kinkade was well and
favorably known to almost everyone, and her death brings great sadness to the
community. She was a woman of strong religious convictions and for many years
had been a faithful member of the Methodist church. The obituary, with a
detailed account of her life will be given later.
Source:
Fredrich Bartenschlag was born in
Magstadt,
He
leaves two daughters: Mrs. Christina Clause of Miltonsburg, and Mrs. Mary
Weber; also one son Mr. Fred Bartenschlag of
At
an early age Mr. Bartenschlag became a member of the
Elnora Thankful Nora Bales nee Dixon
Source:
Mrs. Walton Bales died at her home near
In the autumn of 1902 she was married
to Walton Bales. Of their six children,
two have preceded the mother in death.
Early in life she united with the
Christian Church in Kahoka, and after her marriage changed her membership to
the
She is remembered by her girlhood
friends as a devoted daughter and sister; and her death is deeply regretted.
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and Index of Years
Henry Wittenbrook [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Jan. 9, 1919]
Mr. Henry Wittenbrook was born in Wheeling, West Virginia,
November 24, 1843, and died January 2, 1919, at Mantua, Ohio, after an illness
of 13 months. In the year 1871, on the 30th of November he was united in
marriage to Miss Theresa Johnson who ten years ago on May 27, preceded him to
the great beyond. When yet an infant he was baptized into the
Morrie Carpenter [Source: Monroe County death records and The
Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Jan. 9, 1919]
Morrie Carpenter, the six-year-old son of Oliver and Civilla
Carpenter of Calais, Ohio, died December 23, 1918, after a short illness from
pneumonia. Morrie was an exceptionally bright little boy and enjoyed the love
of all who knew him whether old or young. The death of this child is a severe
blow to the parents and the brother and sister that are left. The writer can
sympathize with the parents, having passed through the same sad affliction and
would cite them to Him who said Suffer little children, and forbid them not,
to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven, for consolation.
Louis Stoehr
[Source: Monroe county death records and The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Jan. 9, 1919]
Louis Stoehr, aged 57 years, died Monday morning, January 6,
1919. Sunday evening with a neighbor and until at the time of starting home he
was in his usual health, but upon starting became ill from some cause and kept
on getting worse until about nine o clock Monday morning when he expired. Mr.
Stoehr had lived all his life in Woodsfield and was a good citizen,
industrious and honest and enjoyed the respect of those with whom he had
to do. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral will be held this
Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock and the services will be conducted by the
pastor, Reverend A. H. Knipping.
Ottilia F. Way, (nee Oblinger) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Jan. 16, 1919]
Mrs. Ottilia F. Way, aged 79 years, died at her home on
South Main street Monday morning, January 13, 1919, after an illness of several
months.
Deceased was born at
She leaves one sister Mrs. Louis Hoeffler and three
brothers, Mr. C. L. Oblinger of
The funeral services were held Wednesday morning and were
conducted at the Catholic Church by the Reverend Frances Seeber.
We join in sympathy with her relatives and friends. May she
rest in peace.
Rosa Yoho, (nee Foehrenbach) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs. Jan. 16, 1919]
Mrs. Rosa Yoho, daughter of Jacob and Louisa Foehrenbach,
was born near Woodsfield, Ohio, April 13, 1887, and died at Drumright,
Oklahoma, January 7, 1919, at the age of 31 years, eight months and 24 days. On
December 27, 1904, she was united in marriage to Mr. Melville Yoho and to this
union were born two children, Vada Yoho, aged 10, and Reuben Yoho, aged 7.
Death was the result of an attack of pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her early
and sudden death her husband and two children, father and mother, two brothers,
George W. and Walter M. Foehrenbach, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Buchanan. Also
a large number of relatives and friends. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon, January 13 from the residence of her parents. Burial at Buchanan
cemetery. Reverend A. H. Knipping of the
Clemence G. Claus [Source: Newspaper clipping of February 1919]
Private Clemence G. Claus was the son of Frederick and
Caroline Haffner Claus of near
Private Clemence G. Claus left the world behind and entered
into eternal rest on January 12, 1919. He had been suffering form meningitis.
He had reached the tender age of 23 years, six months and one day old. The end
came at
The deceased patriot and loyal soldier leaves behind his
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fed Claus; three sisters; Mrs. Fred (Anna
Catherina) Christman; Mrs. Herman (Minnie Caroline) Egger; and Mrs. Elmer
(Clara Louisa) Christman; four brothers, Edwin Fredrick Claus and Benjamin
Henry Claus residing in Iowa; Leroy Alfred Claus and Gilbert John Claus are
living at the home of their parents.
The funeral took place Sunday July 25, 1920. Services in the
Church began at 2 p.m. The local preacher delivered the sermon. The American
Legion was present and took over the services at the grave under Captain Mooney
and Chaplain Charles Jones. The bugler was Robert Diehl. The pallbearers were
ex-soldiers Chester Reller, Grover Knapp, Joseph Reight, Bernard Kress, and
Nicholas Reimenschneider.
Reverend Muecke then officiated in laying the body in its
final resting place in the Evangelical Miltonsburg cemetery.
William M. Williams [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs, Feb. 13, 1919]
William M. Williams, aged 64 years, died at his home in
Woodsfield February 8, 1919, after a severe illness of several days from
pneumonia. Deceased was born on a farm at Round Bottom,
Herman Ackerman [Source: Newspaper clipping February 1919]
Herman Ackerman, the subject of this sketch, was born on the
15th day of February, 1837, in Landefeld, near
Tis hard to break the tender cord
When Love has bound the heart,
Tis hard so hard to speak the words
Must we forever part.
Dearest loved one we have laid thee,
In the peaceful grave s embrace.
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
We miss thee from our home, dear,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o er our life is cast.
We miss the sunshine of thy face,
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee
We miss thee everywhere.
Oh, then let us all be ready,
When the call for us shall come,
To meet you dear father
In that happy, happy, land.
A FRIEND.
Ellen Truex, (nee McCammon) [Source: Newspaper clipping February 18, 1919]
On February 18, 1919, the pure and gentle spirit of Mrs.
Ellen Truex was called from this world to the celestial home above, being in
her 73rd year. The subject of this sketch, formerly Miss Ellen McCammon, was
born in the year 1846, on a farm now the home of her brother, Alexander
McCammon, of near Kerr Station. She was the youngest daughter of Robert and
Jane McCammon, and one of a family of six children of which the oldest brother,
Alexander, is the only surviving member. Two brothers, Robert and Samuel, and
two sister, Mrs. Jane Brown and Mrs. Sarah Stimpert having preceded her to that
hem where there is no parting and no more good byes said. Mrs. Truex was
formerly one of
Edward Yockey
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Another old veteran of
LOUIS SULSBERGER,
Late Corporal Co., C, 116 O. V. I.
Lydia L. Claus, (nee Kilburn) [Source:
Newspaper clipping March 1919]
Lydia Louise Claus, wife of Walter Charles Claus, died
Sunday, March 9, 1919,age 21 years, 5 months and 12 days, after an
illness of a few days of the influenza. She bore her sickness and affliction
without murmur or complaint and sweetly fell asleep to wake in her blest home.
She was born September 25, 1897, the daughter of Gustav F. Kilburn and Mary
Kahrig. On April 9, 1911, she was confirmed at the
Lewis G. Rose
[Source: Newspaper clapping March 1919]
A sad death occurred at the Lewis G. Rose place 10 miles
from the town of
Their union was blessed with seven children: Mrs. Bertha
Lange; Herman, Sergeant in the
Lewis Rose has the reputation of being honest and true
neighbor, and friend. The entire neighborhood speak well of him. He was also a
true Christian. He was a regular attendant of public worship. He loved to do
good work and charity. What caused him to end his life nobody knows because
there was no reason for it, and no family trouble whatever.  The only explanation we
can find is this: He did it in a state of melancholy in a depressed spirit.
Short funeral services were held at the house on this week
Tuesday, after which the burial followed. After the burial the Reverend A.
Ollenburg conducted funeral services at the
Freda Charlotte Buckio [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Miss Freda Charlotte Buckio was born November 29, 1884. She
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buckio of
H. K.
Forrest F. Ford
[Source:The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 22, 1919]
The funeral of Forrest F. Ford was held Friday afternoon and
was conducted by Monroe Lodge No. 189, F. & A. M., with the Reverend August
H. Knipping as officiating minister. Forrest Ford was born near Woodsfield on
April 28, 1857, and died May 13th at his home in
John Pfalzgraf
[The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield,
John Pfalzgraf died May 10, 1919. He was born February 11,
1837, in Seneca township,
On February 17, 1864, he was married to Miss Catherine
Christman. The next year he moved to the farm originally contained 670 acres.
The land was entered in 1831 and the patent deed was signed by Andrew Jackson.
Mr. Pfalzgraf was an industrious farmer and the farm became a valuable one, and
especially in the last few years when it was found to have exceptional
deposits of coal under it.
Mr. and Mrs. Pfalzgraf raised a family of twelve children,
all of whom with his widow are living except two, William Pfalzgraf, who died
at the age of five years and George Pfalzgraf, who was killed in an accident in
In 1873, Mr. Pfalzgraf was elected Infirmary Director and
served the county in that capacity for six years. In 1889, he was elected
For the thirty years preceding his death he had been a member of Clarington
Lodge No. 346 K. of P. and was a strong advocate of the high principles of that
fraternal organization.
When a youth, he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at
Middle Church but after moving to the eastern part of the county had a little
opportunity to attend the services of the Church of his chosen faith. In
personality, Mr. Pfalzgraf was open hearted, kind and friendly and many young
people long since in homes of their own remember the good times the hospitable
home afforded years ago.
For the past years, Mr. Pfalzgraf had been in rather poor
health, yet considering years and infirmities his active will refused to submit
where a man of less stamina would have yielded. He died at his home near
Altitude Saturday morning, May 10th, and the funeral services were held at the
home and at Pleasant Ridge Church the following Monday, conducted by the
Reverend C. H. Roe, of the M. E. Church at Clarington. Interment in the
Pleasant Ridge cemetery by the side of his son, George.
Henry Ackerman
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., June 5, 1919]
A serious accident, which proved to be fatal to one of the
party, occurred on the National paved highway near the John Israel homestead
last Sunday evening. Mr. Henry Ackerman, his wife and several children were
driving an automobile headed west when in some unexplainable manner the machine
became uncontrollable and ran off the paving on to the berm.
When the driver tried to right the machine the front wheels
struck a high place in the curbing, upsetting the auto and its occupants were
all thrown into a frightened heap.
Mrs. Ackerman was very seriously injured by having several
bones broken. She was taken to her home in an ambulance and death occurred
Tuesday night, never having regained consciousness.
Mr. Ackerman and the remaining members of his family were
painfully though not seriously hurt.
The Ackermans are farmer folks living between
Anna Marie Bintz, (nee Pfalzgraf) [Newspaper clipping July 1919]
Anna Marie Pfalzgraf Bintz, a daughter of
George and Sophia Kilburn Pfalzgraf, was born in Seneca township, Monroe
County, Ohio, October 31, 1884. She was brought up and confirmed in the
On February 2, 1909, she was married to Elmer Bintz. Five
children were born, all girls.
Anna Marie was ill with tuberculosis of lungs in 1916. She
went to
She leaves to mourn her devoted husband and five small
children, father and mother, three sisters and one brother, besides a large
number of near relatives and friends.
Services were conducted by the Reverend S. E. Kaetzel, of
Burial was made in the German M. E. cemetery near
Margaret A. Bolon [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Ohio, Thurs., July 24, 1919]
Margaret A. Bolon died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.
McCabe at 1035 Cherry Street, Wheeling, July 16, 1919. Services were held at
the home of her daughter July 17 conducted by Dr. Allan of Fourth Street M. E.
Church,
Joseph E. Nalley [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Joseph E. Nalley was born June 13, 1841, near
companion and the following children: Mrs. Louisa C. Baker of Round Bottom,
Ohio, Mrs. Emma J. Strickling, Mrs. Virginia V. Burgbacher, Mr. John L. B.
Nalley, Mrs. Anna Benjamin of Woodsfield, and Miss Elizabeth J. Nalley, Mrs.
Ida S. Devoe and grandson Earl Devoe of the home. Seventeen grandchildren, five
great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters and many other relatives and
friends. The funeral was held at his late home on
Laura Melinda Christman, (nee Baker) [The Monroe County Beacon Woodsfield,
Laura Melinda Christman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marx
Baker, was born September 20, 1874, near
On October 15, 1898, she was united in holy wedlock
with Mr. Charles E. Christman, of near
For two weeks the deceased was suffering from typhoid fever.
It finally pleased our Heavenly Father to call her from this world of care and
to translate her into her eternal home. She was prepared to meet her Savior and
glad of His advent. It was 1:10 o clock last Friday morning, December 5, 1919,
that she gave up the spirit, without a struggle.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three sons,
Sylvester Christman, Harvey Christman and Charles Christman; two sisters, Mrs.
Brister, of Brister Station, and Mrs. Mary King, of Pittsburg; four brothers,
George, John and William Baker, of near Lewisville, and Louis Baker of
Pittsburg; besides many other relatives and friends.
May our Heavenly Father strengthen the bereaved in this
their hour of sadness. That is the prayer of all their friends.
Funeral services were conducted last Sunday at the home and
at
The deceased had reached the age of 45 years, 2 months and 2
weeks. Thus are we called to our heavenly home in the midst of life. She died
in her home near
May God, the great comforter, strengthen those who are left
behind. Memento Mori!
Again
the death angel has visited our community and taken one of our best young men.
Joel Harry Jones, son of Joel and Martha Jones of Sardis Route 3 was born
November 1, 1898 and departed this life August 7, 1919 being at the time of his
death 20 years, nine months and six days of age. While bathing near the New
Martinsville dam he met his untimely death by drowning which took him from our
community in his most promising years. He is survived by father, mother, two
sisters and four brothers Mrs. Alice Myers of
Mrs. Jacob Ricer [Barbara Ricer]
Source: OBITUARIES OF
Mrs. Jacob Ricer
Was born 9 October 1846, and died
Wednesday, 8 January 1919, having attained the age of 72 years and 3
months. On the 21st of March, 1867, she
married to Mr. Jacob Ricer.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home on Barber Ridge Saturday by Rev. A.H. Knipping, pastor of the
Source:
On Tuesday morning at his home in
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Harry Buckio
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:
Harry Buckio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Buckio, died Friday
morning, April 9, 1920, at the family home on
He was operated on at
Harry left
He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Charles, of
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at
3:00 o clock, conducted by the Reverend George L. Davis, pastor of the M. E.
Church, and by members of the K. of P. organization at the cemetery, of which
the deceased was a member. Members of the American Legion acted as pall
bearers. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery,
Mr. Buckio was one of Woodsfield s most popular and highly
respected young men, and by his kind and pleasant disposition, gained legions
of friends, whose sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.
Many and beautiful were the floral offerings which attested
the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Seven friends from Wheeling, West Virginia, who were
employed in Brown Brothers tailor shop where the deceased was employed for five
years, where here Sunday to view the remains and pay a final tribute of respect
to one who had been their friend and an inspiration to them in all that was
good.
Near relatives in attendance at the funeral from a distance
were his brother Frank, wife and children, of Price, Utah; his sister, Mrs. C.
E. Haefell, and two children, of Cleveland; his brother Charles, and wife and
son, of Akron, and his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Wisener, and two
sons, of Wheeling.
Birdie Florence Agey, nee Mann
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., April
15, 1920
Mrs. Birdie Florence Agey, aged 42 years, wife of Charles
Agey, of Irrville, Ohio, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio,
at 1 a.m. Saturday morning, April 10, 1920, following an operation for
complication of diseases. She was admitted to the hospital on March 26th. Mrs.
Agey was a member of the M. E. Church, a member of the Eastern Stars and a
worker in the W. C. T. U. She leaves her husband, three children, Crystal
Illores, Chester Glenn and Wilford Lloyd, all of the home, her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Mann, of this place. The remains were brought Monday noon to the home
of her mother on
Catherine Pfalzgraf nee
Christman
Source: Newspaper clipping, May 1920
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Mrs. Catherine CHRISTMAN PFALZGRAF died at her home near
Altitude Monday, May 19th - just who served two terms as commissioner, of
Monroe County, passed to the great beyond. A very highly respected citizen. We
have no further particulars at present except that the funeral will take place
today (Thursday), and the remains will be laid to rest beside her husband.
Elizabeth Reich, nee
Claus
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, wife of
Andrew Reich, died at her home on
She leaves a devoted husband and seven children: Mrs. Charles (Lusetta) Sulsberger of Climbing Hill, Iowa; Mrs. P. W. (Matilda) Gertler, of Ozark; Mrs. Henry (Christina) Siegel, of Sewickly, Pa.; Mrs. Oscar S. ( Anna) Freitag, Mrs. Sylvester S. (Ella) Brubach, George, and William Reich of Woodsfield; also three brothers, Justus and Adolph Claus, of Miltonsburg and Fred Claus, of Monroefield, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral except Mrs. Sulsberger who on account of her husband's illness was unable to make the trip home.
The funeral took place Monday
afternoon, the services being conducted at the home by her pastor, the Reverend
Meisenheimer. Interment in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery,
George W. Hines was born Oct 20,
1842, not far from
On May 18, 1865, he was married
to Miss Lydia Ann Givens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Givens, of Perry two, this
county. To this union a family of five
sons and two daughters was born, two of whom Wier, aged 11 months, and
Birdie, aged 3 months preceded their parents to rest. The surviving children are, Joseph A., of
Woodsfield; William Henry, of Summerfield; Thomas R. and Nahum L., of near
Mrs. Hines died March 15, 1879
and Mr. Hines was married a second time to Mrs. Sarah C. Craig. One child, now Mrs. Jennie Longfellow, of
near
In 1879 Mr. Hines was received
into the fellowship of the
Friendly and hospitable by nature, positive and firm in his convictions, Mr. Hines made his personality a force in his neighborhood, and in his death the community loses a stalwart, honorable and highly respected Christian citizen. He was a farmer all his life, and his application and ability made him a successful one.
Besides the relatives above mentioned he is survived by his widow an aged brother, Woodman Hines, of Stafford; twenty-three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the Hines meeting house, conducted by Frank Lindewood, of Chandlersville, assisted by elders Geo. B. McFadden and C. L. Millott. Interment in the Hines cemetery. A large number of people paid their last tribute of respect to the memory of their aged neighbor and friend.
Another useful and highly respected citizen of
He leaves to mourn his death an aged wife and ever faithful companion, four daughters and nine sons, as follows: John Burkhart of Temperanceville, Ohio; Mrs. Mary A. Weisend, Mrs. Barbara T. Weisend, Jacob J. and Nicholas Burkhart, of Kuhn, OHio; Mrs. John Haren of Ozark, Ohio; Simon Burkhart and Mrs. Jacob Burkhart, Miltonsburg, Ohio; Anton P. and George A. Burkhart of Marr, Ohio; Adam J., Joseph W. and Aloysius Burkhart at home with their mother. In addition to this unusually large family of children. 67 grandchildren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart, 14 of whom have died leaving 53 still living; also 55 great grandchildren, 45 of whom are still living, 10 have died early in life. Anthony Burkhart was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church, a loving husband, faithful father and highly respected citizen who will be sadly missed by the many who know and honored him.
Well
attended funeral services were conducted at
Source: The Pilgrim,
Lily Freda Schell was born at
Lily passed into rest October 15, 1920,
at the age of twenty-three years and ten months. She leaves on this side of the turbulent
flood, of the immediate relatives, her mother, three sisters and five
brothers. Besides these, a large number
of relatives and friends who will feel the impulse of a nearer and dearer
heaven because she dwells there.
A brief service of scripture and prayer
was held at the home Wednesday, October 20, at 1 p.m. after which services were
conducted in the Congregational church at Princeton by her pastor, C. L.
Hammond, assisted by Rev. Bechtel of
Interment was in the
A Tribute
Thou art gone, fair friend, from life's bright day
and power,
From hearts that ache and
fret in sorrow's darkest hour.
Thy words and laughter silent, to our listening
ears,
In memory's chamber sounding, call forth grief and
tears.
But hark! there comes a promise true and rare,
A promise borne by angels in the lambent air.
"Life give I" says the voice in accents
sweet,
"Life give I to one for life so* meet*."
Life, he her Savior, won on
The guerdon of his power and victory.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thanks to all
who offered aid and sympathy to us in our bereavement.
*Submitter s
Note: These words were difficult to read and may be in error.
Henry Oldemeyer (See 2nd obit below)
Source: The Mitchell Index (NE); Thursday, 10/28/1920
Henry Oldemeyer, formerly a resident of Mitchell, died on
Wednesday of last week, October 20, at the Sacred Heart hospital at
He is survived by his wife and by their two daughters, Mrs.
Lydia Exley of Pacific Grove, Cal., and Mrs. Paul Alford of
Henry Oldemeyer (See 2nd
obit above)
Source: The
FUNERAL OF HENRY OLDEMEYER IS TODAY
Funeral services for Henry
Oldemeyer, 63 years old, who died yesterday, will be held from the Armona
Baptist church at 1:30 p.m. today. The deceased was a native of Michgan and had
farmed in Kings county for some time.
Mr. Oldemeyer leave a widow, Mrs.
Katherine Oldemeyer, two daughters and four brothers. Funeral direction is in
the hands of Rice, Lewis and Russell. Burial will take place in the Grangeville
cemetery.
Source: unnamed newspaper clipping [probably from the
Spirit of Democracy,
DEATH OF
Randolph Stalder, of
On Nov. 14, 1880 he was united in
marriage to Eliza Hossman, to this union were born five children, two daughters
and three sons. One son preceded him in death in infancy. He leaves to mourn
his departure, his widow; Miss Oma Stalder at home; Mrs. Simon Bachman of
Rittman; Charles Stalder of
At the age of 16 years the deceased was
confirmed at the Evangelical Church of Miltonsburg. In 1882 he, with his
devoted wife, united with the
He was a kind and loving husband, and an
affectionate father. Well respected and loved by all who knew him, he was
always willing to lend a helping hand to the needy and sick, and was always at
labor from morning until night.
Funeral services were conducted at the home
and at the church by Rev. C. E. Dally. The body was laid to rest in the
*Submitter's
Note: His name is usually seen as
RUDOLPH as on the Salem Church Records Baptism Record and on his death
certificate. Even the newspaper clipping
CARD OF THANKS was signed Mrs. Rudolph Stalder and children.
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Elizabeth Yoho, nee Shaffer
Source: Newspaper clipping
Issue: March 1921
Mrs.
In 1852, she was united in marriage to Jacob C. Yoho, who
departed this life in 1889. To this union were born nine children: Reuben,
Sylvester, Forrest, Mrs. Lewis Wittenbrook, of Woodsfield; Peter Yoho of
Early in life she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church
and continued faithful unto death.
Funeral services were held from her late residence, at 10
o clock, Tuesday, March 29, 1921, conducted by the Reverend George L. Davis.
Her remains were laid to rest in Oaklawn cemetery,
Henry Dougherty
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Apr. 28, 1921
Sergeant Henry Dougherty of Woodsfield, one of Monroe
County s most highly respected Civil war veterans, died at his home in
Woodsfield Monday morning, April 25, 1921, at 8:20 after a short illness from
heart trouble, aged 78 years, 5 months and 7 days of age.
Sergeant Dougherty was not only a citizen of many good
qualities, ever sanctioning the right and doing all in his power for the
betterment of mankind and those about, but was a soldier of the Civil war and a
savior of American integrity with a was record of more than three years which
for meritorious work and achievement was surpassed by few if any.
He enlisted under the stars and stripes, October 5, 1861,
and was mustered in as a private to serve three years in Company K, 62nd Ohio
Volunteer Infantry under Captain William Dougherty, Henry R. West, and John D.
Kennedy. His regiment left for
On December 12, 1861, he was promoted from private Corporal
and on September 10, 1862, he was promoted to Sergeant for gallant and
meritorious service on the fields of battle.
Sergeant Henry Dougherty leaves to mourn him, his wife,
three sons, William, Asher and Mahlon Dougherty, of Ashland, Ohio and three
daughters, Mrs. W. T. Ruff of this place and Mary and Margaret Dougherty of the
home.
The funeral will take place this Thursday morning, April 28
at 9:30. Interment in the St. Sylvester's Catholic cemetery,
Margaret Ackerman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, October 13, 1921
Mrs. Margaret Ackerman, estimable wife of Charles Ackerman, died at her home on
West Marietta Street, Woodsfield, at 6:00 o clock Saturday evening, October 8,
1921, aged 54 years. Mrs. Ackerman was of a cheerful nature and honorable
disposition to the extent that she had many friends. She leaves a devoted
husband, one daughter, Estella, and many other relatives and friends. The
funeral services, conducted by the Reverend Father Seeber, took place at the
Catholic church last Tuesday morning. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Sarah Smith, nee Arnold
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, December 22, 1921
Mrs. Sarah Smith, wife of D. W. Smith of Woodsfield, who has been in very poor
health for several years past, died Friday evening at her home on South Main
street, aged 61 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R.
Arnold of Beallsville, but had been a resident of Woodsfield for may years. She
was a member of the M. E. church and the Eastern Star, and was regarded
as one of the best members of each organization. She leaves beside her husband,
two sons in Woodsfield, Alfred and Harry; one daughter, Mrs. W. K. Greenbank of
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment in
Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
James
Jim W. Morris died at his home east of Mullinville Saturday after about two
weeks illness. The cause was
pneumonia. His death was a surprise as
much as a shock as he has always been well and a strong man.
Before he was
taken ill he had just returned from a visit at Halstead and adjacent
towns. The funeral services were held
Monday and a large number from
Published in the
Greensburg Progressive Newspaper,
Charles H. Matz was born July 1, 1868,
near
Her husband Charles, age 53 , died on
Sunday October 30, 1921. The cause of death was an abscess of the tongue to
which he succumbed after a long and lingering illness. L.P. Diehl, M.D., was
his physician. Funeral services were held at the
His wife Mary Ann Neibch Matz, age 82
years, 4 months, 6 days, died on Thursday morning, December 12, 1957, at the
home of her sister, Matilda Neibch, on
Two sisters and two brothers preceded
her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the
Bauer and Turner Funeral Chapel with Reverend George Varns, of
Cranmore]
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Louise Hettig
Source: Monroe County Death records and St. John s Church records and
Monroe County Republican Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1922
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Despondency, brought on by continued ill health, is held responsible
for the death by suicide of Louise Hettig, aged 24, at her home about 1 1/2
miles north of Lewisville, Ohio, Tuesday evening, February 21, 1922.
Miss Hettig, according to information from
butcher knife was close by.
Owing to the fact that there is no qualified corner in
It was said that a note was found later, in which the girl
gave instructions as to her burial.
She leaves her father, mother and two brothers and a sister
at home, and a sister living in
Maggie Keevert
Source: newspaper clipping Issue: March 1922
Maggie Keevert was born October 1, 1857; departed this live
March 23, 1922, aged 64 years, 5 months and 22 days. She was married to J. W.
Coats, December 25, 1902; was baptized into Christ in 1915 by S. D. Howell,
being a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Adams township,
Why do we mourn departed friends,
Or shake at death s alarms?
Tis but the voice that Jesus send
To call us to his
arms.
- Husband
Maria S. Kuhlborn, nee Linge
Newspaper clipping Issue: April 1922
Mrs. Maria Sophia Kuhlborn, aged 87 years, 6 months and 3
days, died March 31, 1922, at her home in Malaga township, Monroe County, Ohio.
Mrs. Kuhlborn, nee Linge, was the widow of the late John
Henry Kuhlborn. She was born September 28, 1834, in
husband first resided in
She leaves four children, Mrs. Lusetta Kirsch of Somerton,
Ohio, Belmont County; Mrs. Sophia Pfalzgraf of Lewisville, Ohio; and Messrs.
Henry and Gustav Kuhlborn of Lewisville. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren
and twenty-four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Kuhlborn was a faithful member of the
James Jacob Neuhardt
Source:The Spirit of Democracy
Issue:
It is with sadness we are called upon to note the departure
of our friend and neighbor, James Jacob Neuhardt, son of John Michael and Mary
Catherine Schaub Neuhardt. John Michael died September 11, 1909, in
Just a week before he passed away he seemed to be enjoying
life as usual when suddenly on Sunday afternoon, July 2, he was stricken ill.
His case was placed in the physician and upon his advice it was deemed best to
go to the hospital where he was placed in the hands of the surgeons. Although
his condition was serious they thought it best to try the gallstone operation.
This for a time seemed to be successful, then uremic poising set in which
resulted in his death. Before he started to the hospital, he expressed the
thought that perhaps he might never return but was ready to face death. He was
accompanied by his faithful wife, who at his request never left him until the
end came.
On Sunday afternoon, July 2, the body was brought from
He was a kind husband and devoted father and he will be
sadly missed in the home and in the community in which he has spent his life,
but we can only say Thy will, Lord, and not ours be done.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, Lucetta Bintz
Neuhardt, three children, Franklin Samuel Neuhardt and Arthur Frederick
Neuhardt of near Lewisville and Mrs. Charlotte Amelia Neuhardt Sloan of
Miltonsburg; three grandchildren, two brothers, George E. Neuhardt of Memphis,
Tennessee, and Henry J. Neuhardt of Moundsville, West Virginia; five sisters,
Mary and Elizabeth Neuhardt and Katherine Harrigon of Barnesville, Mrs.
Ernestine Thompson if Shadyside, Amelia Neuhardt of Wheeling, West Virginia,
and Mrs. Mollie Dinzer who spent a portion of her life in the Neuhardt
home. Two
brothers, Philip Neuhardt of
Jesse Carl Hossman
The Monroe County Republican
Issue:
On Sunday afternoon, August 6, 1922, our community was
shocked and saddened by the death of Jesse Carl Hossman who was born August 21,
1888, in
On June 30, 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss
Oneda Christman. To this happy union one son, Elwood C. Hossman was born July
22, 1921. Shortly after their marriage they moved to a farm near
For several years Mr. Hossman had been suffering from
organic heart trouble and had gone to many doctors but did not seem to get much
relief.
A short time ago he was seriously ill with pneumonia but had
seemingly recovered from that sufficiently to walk about the house, but
conditions arising from the diseased heart could not be overcome until the
Great physician reached out his hand and claimed him for a higher reward.
During his early youth he united with the
The last few years of his life he was County Grange Deputy
and has done a great deal of organization work among the granges of this
County. He was also leader of the Barnhart Poultry Club and will be sadly
missed by the young people of the club. He has always taken an active interest
in all things pertaining to the welfare of the farming communities. He was a
good citizen and neighbor, a devoted husband and father and although it is hard
to give him up in youth, we know that God has something greater in store for
him and sometime we ll understand his plan.
On Tuesday afternoon at one o clock the funeral services
were conducted at
The deceased leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs.
Oneda Hossman, on son, Elwood Charles Hossman, father, mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Hossman, six brothers, Fred, Charles, Wesley, Raymond, Elmer and
Victor Hossman, two sisters, Miss Freda Hossman and Mrs. Clem Claus all living
near Miltonsburg, and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Magdelene igenthaler of
Round Bottom, Ohio. May God be with them in their hour of
desolation.
V. L. F.
Source:
GEORGE A. MORRIS had been a
resident of
George A. Morris, 90, for fifty-two years a resident
of
died Wednesday afternoon (27 Dec 1922) at his home,
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Georgiania [sic] Morris, and five children: Mrs. Freeman Sardou, Sarah E.
Morris and Mrs. R.K. Hyatt, of
Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Source:
Prominent Resident of Exline
Vicinity
Passed Away at His Home Early
Sunday Morning
A death which comes as a distinct shock to the residents of
Exline vicinity and to many friends and acquaintances in other parts of the
county, occurred at 2:00 a.m. Sunday when Sanford P. Maring passed away at his
home in Exline, after an illness of five weeks. He was 63 years old.
While suffering ill health for a long period of time, his
condition did not become serious until five weeks ago, after his return from
Excelsior Springs, where he had spent some time in an effort to regain his
health. It developed that he was suffering from a tumor of the brain, and he
gradually weakened until death came.
The death of Mr. Maring comes as a shock to his home
community due to the fact he had been identified with the growth and
development of Exline for many years. Since the organization of the Bradley
Savings Bank at Exline in 1905, he has been its cashier until last year, when
ill health forced him to resign his duties. Much of his time has been spent in
promoting the industrial and financial interest of his home community.
Mr. Maring is a native of the Exline vicinity where he was
born October 23, 1858, a son of Samuel Maring. In early life he followed the
occupation of a farmer and has been interested to an extent since in
agriculture, possessing some farm property.
Deceased was twice married, becoming the husband of Miss
Ella Hollenbeck on October 10, 1880. She preceded him in death, passing away
January 26, 1907. On September 14, 1907, he was married to Miss Kate Kincaid.
He is survived by his second wife and two children, Mrs. T.
C. Cline of Exline and John L. Maring of Exline. He is also survived by one
brother, Silas Maring, who resides in
Mr. Maring was an active member of the Christian Church and
of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. He was well and favorably known, and his death will
cause mourning in a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at 1:30, from the Christian Church in Exline, conducted by the Rev.
W. T. Hill of Fort
Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman (nee Dennis) was born
February 6, 1842, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Lallathin,
near
She was laid to rest in
We wish to thank all who assisted us during her
illness and death.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A vacant place is in our home,
Which never can be filled.
--
A Grand Daughter.
David Affolter
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, March 30, 1922
Relatives were notified of the sudden death of David Affolter at Gridley,
Kansas, last Monday, as a result of neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Affolter who is
a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Affolter of Jackson Ridge, and was well and
favorably known in Woodsfield, where he was at one time located. He was a
married man and his wife and family were located at
The remains will be brought to Woodsfield and laid to rest in the family lot in
Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.
Sebastian N. Archer
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, September 14, 1922
Sebastian N. Archer was born June 16, 1844, in what is now Noble county, near
East Union. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Archer, pioneer settlers on
the East Fork of Duck Creek.
The deceased was 78 years, 2 months, and 16 days old. October 9, 1864, he was
united in marriage to Miss Ellen McGovern at the Fulda Catholic church by Rev.
Father Fluber. Immediately after the marriage Mr. Archer was called to serve
his country in the Civil War. He was honorably discharged from the service at
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Archer, the oldest and youngest dying in
infancy. His wife and eight children still survive: A. C. of
Mr. Archer was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a devout member
of the Catholic church. His has been a long and useful life and he has left to
his sons and daughters no legacy more valuable than the example he set before
them. May they always remember this in their different walks of life and may
this be a guiding star to steer them in the path of righteousness.
The funeral was held at St. Sylvester s Catholich church at
Green, George W., Sr. Green
Source: Wheeling Register, Saturday, March 11, 1922
Green , George W. , well known resident of Belmont County, passed away at his
home on March 4 according to word received here yesterday. He was born in
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George Young
Source: Front page of The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Mar. 29, 1923
George Young, a highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died
at the home of J. H. Christy Sunday morning, March 25th, at 7:11, aged 77
years, 11 months and 15 days, following an illness from pleurisy.
The funeral, in charge of Reverend S. P. Loyd of the M. E.
Church, took place Monday, with interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. Young, whose wife preceded him to the great beyond, was
a man of many good qualities, and had many friends who were made sad by his
death.
Amelia Magdalina Friday, nee Egger
The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield,
Amelia Magdalina Friday died November 18, 1923, aged 72
years; daughter of Jacob and Margaretha Ketterer Egger. She was born March 19,
1851. Surviving are her children: Jacob,
Mrs. Mary Friday Dixon, Mrs. Barbara Friday Steed, Albert, Solomon and Samuel
Friday. Also surviving are her brothers, George, William and Herman Egger,
sisters, Lucetta, Barbara and Matilda Friday.
Julia Ann Whitacre, nee Winland -- Julia A Whitacre was born Jan. 7, 1841;
died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Asher Gray, near
The writer conducted the funeral
services at the
How sweet to die,
With Jesus nigh.
The rock of our salvation.
Samuel Christman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Christman, a very highly respected citizen,
died of pneumonia at his home on
Samuel Christman, who was well known as a model
citizen, was baptized by Elder W. W. Otey, formerly of
Besides the widow and children, four brothers and
two sisters are let to mourn his loss as follows: Andrew, Lewis, Henry and
William; Mrs. Barbara Diehl of
The funeral, conducted by his former pastor, Elder
D. W. Harkins of
SOURCE: The
Morris, Martha, widow of Thomas Morris
died Wednesday, survived by son, Norval and daughter Mrs. W. D. Brown. Buried Olive.
George S. Morris aged 73,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher,
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Frederick Kindleberger
Source: The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1924
Frederick Kindleberger, a highly respected citizen of near
Woodsfield, died at his home February 26, 1924, where he had been living with
his youngest son, Fred Kindleberger until death. He had brought the total of
ripe full age of 86 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
He was born on the 4th day of July 1837, in Rumbach,
Germany, and at the age of 16 he came to America and has been residing in
Monroe County, Ohio ever since. He was a member of the Evangelical church at
Woodsfield.
In 1856, he was united in matrimony to Miss Christina
Christman. For almost 30 years they lived together in happiness until on
September 1, 1886, when his wife preceded him to the Great Beyond.
To this union were born eight children - five daughters and
three sons. Two of the daughters, Mrs.
Charles Norris and Mrs. John Wagenheim preceded him in death, Jacob Kindleberger,
Mrs. George Trigg, Mrs. Milt Agin of near Woodsfield, George Kindleberger of
Wills Creek, Mrs. Ora Baker of
The funeral services were held February 28, 1924, at the
Elizabeth Reich
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio Thursday, May 8, 1924
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, widow of the late Michael Reich, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Burkhart, Friday morning, May 2, 1924,
aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted at the
Among those who attended the funeral from Woodsfield were
Mrs. John Feldner, daughter, Mrs. N. E. Oden, Mrs. Dr. Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Feldner, Mrs. L. J. Bauer and daughter Loraine, Mrs. Chris Schwall and
Miss Elsie Kasserman.
Jeffersonian
Monday 20 October 1924
Charles R Danford, age 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield
Danford of near Batesvile, died Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the
Source:
John
W. Mercer - died at his home on Wolf Pen at the age of 80 years. He and Lucinda Gump were married and to this
union four sons were born: Jerry, Joseph and Bert, living on Wolf Pen, and
Philip of Moundsville, WV; and one daughter Mrs. Pearl Mercer of Paden City,
WV, who with his widow survive. Also
surviving are brothers Martin Mercer of New Mexico; Jacob Mercer of Bergholz,
OH; Lincoln Mercer of Sistersville, WV; Joseph Mercer, Sr of Wolf Pen; and
three sisters Mrs. Livine Wilson of Martins Ferry, OH; Mrs. Peter Yost of
Calhoun Co, WV; and Mrs.. Rebecca Lahew of New
Funeral
services were conducted at his home by Rev. W.M. Calfee of
Source: the Oblong Oracle 30 May 1924, Oblong,
Albert Ricer son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ricer was
born near Woodfield Ohio June 7, 1886 and was instantly killed on the Woods
farm four miles from Oblong, Ill., May 14 1924, being at the time of his death
37 years, 11 months and 7 days of age.
About eight year s age he entered the service of the Ohio Oil Co. and
work in the oil field. He was [with] this company when he was killed.
At the time of the accident he was engaged in
pulling the tubing from a well. He had just cut of a 6ft section of the anchor
and found it plugged with sand. While drying this section over a fire in order
to remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The exact cause of this is
not known but it is supposed that part of the glycerine with which the well was
shot was driven into the sand.
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Harmon June
8, 1907. To this union four children were born as follows; Chas F., Elmer F.,
Denzil R. and Helen Marie.
Besides his own family he leaves to mourn their
loss, father and mother, three brothers, George, Frank and Lewis and five
sisters, Mrs. Frank Nalley and Mrs. Roy Shepherd of Cambridge, Ohio, Mrs. Cloyd
Beabout, of Beallsville, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel Rohrback of Ozark Ohio and Mrs. M.
A. Covert, of near Woodsfield, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted at the
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all the
neighbors and friends in their loss of a worthy companion and a devoted father.
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means of thanking all our many
neighbors and friends who rendered us so many sympathetic and practical
services at the time of the death of our dear husband and father. You helped us
in ways you may never know. We also appreciated the many floral offerings. Mrs.
Elisabeth Ricer and family
Obituary quoted from OUR BOOK: OUR ANCESTORS,
OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: page 140.
Source:
DEATH IN AUTO
ACCIDENT
PAUL KINKADE, HARD
ROAD WORKMAN
KILLED NORTH OF
TOWN, SATURDAY
WHEN CAR
TURNED TURTLE
Paul Kinkade, who came here from
Kahoka, Mo., several weeks ago to work on the state hard road, was instantly
killed a few minutes before 12:00 o'clock Saturday* noon, while driving his
Ford touring car on the St. Augustine Road, about one mile north of Avon. The accident was witnessed by Mrs. Lizzie
Drake, near whose home it occurred, F.W. Tompkins, Erwin Tompkins, and John
Morris. According to reports Kinkade had
driven home for dinner and discovered he had left his coat which contained his
checkbook at
The unfortunate man was crushed through
the chest, and his neck was broken.
Death was instantaneous. The
Messrs. Tompkins and Morris assisted in removing the car from the body and the
former came on to town and called Dr. E.S. Davis who hurried to the scene, but
life was already extinct.
The body was removed to K. R.
Klugsten's undertaking parlors where the inquest, conducted by Deputy Coroner
Geo. E. Simmons, was held Saturday evening.
The jury was composed of A. V. Reihm, foreman, A. E. Hatch, Ralph Kreider,
Claire McIlvain, Walter Van Winkle and John Kutchler. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sorenson, grandparents
of the young man, and their daughter, of
Early Sunday morning Undertaker Klugsten took
the body to
Mr. Kinkade was born in
*Submitter s Note: May 31,
1924
Source:
Ruben P. Yoho, age 72 years, of
Woodsfield, died Monday night [26 May 1924] at 11 o'clock at the
The body was removed to the Stevens
morgue where it was prepared for burial and Tuesday was removed to the home in
Woodsfield.
Yoho, Sarah Emily Yoho
Source:
Yoho , Mrs. Sarah , aged 72, died yesterday morning
at her home on Peters Run after a brief illness. Mrs. Yoho was born in
Besides her husband she leaves the following
children: Frank at home, William M., Jr. of Elm Grove, George of Wheeling, Mrs.
Leona Kuhens of Elm Grove, Mrs. Della Gibson of Wheeling, Mrs. Frieda Fordyce
and Mrs. Luella Fordyce of Elm Grove; 25 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with
Rev. M. Riddle, pastor of the Elm Grove M. E. church, officiating. Burial will
be at
Stalder, Mary Louisa Stalder nee Schell
Source: Clipping from the
collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006, submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear
The funeral services of Mrs. John Stalder were conducted
Thursday at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church, Rev. W. C. McClelland
officiating. Interment was made in the
Methodist Grove cemetery. Mary Louisa
Schell was born in
Source: The
Woodsfield, O. May 1.--Citizens of
(1) Source: The Beatrice (
L. [Lorenzo] Drew of this city was
called to
(2) Source: The Beatrice (
Mrs. Claude Drew and son,
(3) Source:
The Beatrice (
Frank Woodring, who came here to
attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Claude Drew, has returned to Winner,
S.D. He formerly resided at this place.
Mrs. Claude Drew & son who accompanied
the body of Mr. Drew to this city the first of the week, have returned to
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Infant Christman
Source:
The Infant son of Elmer and Clara Claus CHRISTMAN was stillborn in July 1925.
His burial was made in the
T. F. Clegg obituaty July 31,
1924 Spirit of Democracy newspaper
T.
F. Clegg, merchant and postmaster at Round Bottom, died Thursday morning, July
24th, following a stroke of paralysis some days before. Mr. Clegg was 57 years
old and leaves a wife, (Sarah Eva Smittle) 3 sons, 1 daughter and many other
relatives and friends to mourn. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at the
Flavia/Flevier Diehl nee Franke
Flevier FRANKE DIEHL
born FRANKE; d 24 Apr 1925; bur 26 Apr 1925 in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield, OH; wife of late Peter DIEHL; born 30 Nov 1828 in Weimar,
Sachsen Weimar, Germany; d in Woodsfield; survived by 1 son and 2 daughters.
Mary Elizabeth Olson nee Morris
Mary Elizabeth Olson nee Morris,
daughter of John A. and Sarah Morris, was born December 2, 1864 at
She came of a musical family and until
her voice was weakened by diphtheria just before her marriage, was a talented
singer and her solos were demanded at the entertainments in her home town.
She with her husband and one child
came to Kiowa County, March 14, 1885, taking up a claim 3 miles north west of
Mullinville and made that their home till in August 1903 at which time they
came to Greensburg and since this has been their home.
When a young
woman Mrs. Olson joined the Christian Church and later became a member of the
Her calm, even temper, easy smile, her
motherliness made her loved by all, she left no enemies, all were her
friends. She leaves to mourn her loss,
her husband and six children, Mrs. Edith M. Pedigo, Carl A., Clarence H., and
Marjorie of Greensburg; Mrs. Cassie S. Kelley of Meade and Ernest M. of Dodge
City, beside a brother, J. W. Morris of Fairview, Oklahoma and a sister Harriet Beal of Colwich and her
several grandchildren.
She departed this life Sunday morning
at seven o clock at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 8 days. All her children were with her to the last.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Hestwood at the
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our gratitude for the many
evidences of friendship, the floral offerings and the kindly offices of the
friends during the illness and after the death of wife and mother.
A.
J. Olson and family
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by Shruthi H M SastryThe Congress on Sunday demanded the disqualification of BJP’s candidate from Hunsur A H Vishwanath. The demand came following the Election Commission’s seizure of 30,000 sarees in Mysuru, along with handbills of BJP leader C P Yogeeshwara.
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