Spirit of Democracy,
An infant son of Charles Agin was buried at Moffett s
cemetery Sunday afternoon. [d. March 7, 1907, age 3 days]
Spirit of Democracy,
Silas G. Alexander, aged 65 years, died at his home in Clay
City, Illinois,
Spirit of Democracy,
Hulda Allen, aged 84 years died at the county infirmary
Funeral was held Sunday conducted by Rev. Ault of
Andrews, Mary Andrews nee Stimpert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Andrews, aged 38 years, wife of George Andrews of
Deceased was a daughter of Jacob Stimpert of near
Woodsfield. She was married to Mr. Andrews in 1890. Her husband and six
children survive her.
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Ankrom of Ben s Run,
Spirit of Democracy,
Phil, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Anshutz of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ed. Antil of Quarry died Monday of last week. A
husband, seven children and an aged grandmother are left. [d. August 12, 1907]
Armstrong, Minnie Armstrong 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Minnie Armstrong, daughter of the late Dr. T. H. Armstrong,
died at her home at Bellaire last Sunday.
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Tuesday and interred
in the family lot.
She was a cousin of E. W.
Armstrong, of this city.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Minnie Armstrong, aged forty years, daughter of the
late Dr. T.H. Armstrong, died at her home in Bellaire Sunday evening. Deceased
had been a sufferer for many months.
The remains were brought to Woodsfield on the
Miss Armstrong was a cousin of Mr. E.W. Armstrong of this
place. Dr. R.C. Wiestenberg had charge of the services here
[Minnie died
Spirit of Democracy,
William Aulton, aged 70 years, died at his home in
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here Wednesday by Mrs. S.V. Steward to
the effect that the death of Mr. Will Bacon occurred on Monday last at
[Will died
Bacon, Will H. Bacon
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The people of our little city were lately saddened by the
news of the death of Will H. Bacon, which occurred at his home in
Prof. Bacon, it will be remembered, was the principal of
the
Prof. Bacon became a member of the M. E. church at the age
of eleven, and during all his busy life as a student, he found time to engage
actively in church work, filling with ability many positions in the church, the
Epworth League and the Sunday School. At the age of eighteen he graduated with
honor from
He was about thirty years old at the time of his death.
He leaves, besides his many friends, a father, mother,
three brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure.
Spirit of Democracy,
Sister Isabella Baker was born
She leaves to mourn her loss a brother Frank Baker, who
resides near Woodsfield, and her sister Mrs. Arch Bonham with whom she resided
at the time of her decease.
Sister Baker became a member of the
The funeral services were held last Friday from the
residence of her sister Mrs. Arch Bonham,
Tis hard to break the tender cord
When
love has bound the heart,
Tis hard, so hard to speak the words.
We must
forever part.
.
Dearest loved one we must lay thee
In the
peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till
we see thy heavenly face.
.
We have lost our darling sister,
She
has bid us all adieu,
She has gone to live in heaven
And
her person is lost to view.
.
Oh, that darling, how we loved her,
Oh,
how hard to give her up!
But an angel came down for her
And
removed her from our flock.
Card of Thanks-The
sincere thanks of the relatives of the deceased are hereby extended to the
friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the illness and at the
death of Isabella Baker.
Baker, Isabelle Baker
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Isabelle Baker, aged 48 years, died at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Arch Boman in the south end of town Tuesday night, about
Deceased was a member of the Christian church.
The funeral will take place Thursday.
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has again been in our midst and called to his eternal
home in heaven one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, J.N. Baker.
His death occurred at his home on Straight Fork creek, about two miles south of
Graysville, May 1. Such a gift had nature in her bounty bestowed on the subject
of this sketch that he was universally loved by all and although his earthy
destiny was sunk to the dust and his glorious faculties trodden under earth,
yet the full of inborn riches of love to all living will never, never fade away
as long as his acquaintances and friends retain the faculty of remeberance,
until all should be confined within the bounds which nature hath assigned. The
deceased was born in
In 1876 he united with the Christian Union
Mr. Baker had been ailing for some years but his friends
did not think he was seriously ill, neither was he until a few days before he
expired, when they began to fear that his disease was reaching a dangerous
degree. Just before he died he expressed his willingness to go, as his future
prospects were bright. But after it was evident that he must die, his friends
seemed reluctant about giving him up; even knowing that he would be better off
by far than if he was permitted to remain with us. Of coarse it is hard to give
him up, hard to part with him, knowing that we shall meet him no more on this
side of the grave; but it is consoling to know that if we live a righteous life
we will meet him at God s right hand in heaven.
In 1844 he was married to Nancy Pringle. To this union were
born six children, three boys and three girls. The wife and one daughter have
preceded him across the cold, chilling waves of death. On
He leaves a wife, four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss. May God sustain the bereft and aged wife and
give her the strength and courage to bear this great sorrow for a few years,
perhaps months, when the earthly companions of thirty-eight years will be
reunited to part no more.
The remains were taken to Low Gap where they were laid to
rest, after services conducted by Rev. John Cooper.
Farewell, dear father, sweet thy rest,
Weary with years and worn
with pain,
Farewell, till in some happy
place
We shall behold thy face
again.
.
Tis ours to miss thee, all
our years,
And tender memories of the
keep
Thine in the Lord to rest, for so,
He giveth His beloved sleep.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Baker, aged forty-eight years, died at his home near
Cameron Friday.[d.
A wife and two children are left.
Baker, John Baker
The Sentinel,
BOWLING GREEN, O. May 7 John Baker, of McComb, O., who was
injured in the wreck Sunday night when a southbound limited on the Toledo Urban
&Interurban crashed into a local while going at full speed, is dead.
The unknown woman who was fatally injured has been
identified as Mrs. Ella McCoy of
The other persons who sustained injuries are improving.
Baker, Malinda Baker
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Malinda Baker, widow of
John Baker, lately deceased, died at
her home on
Deceased leaves four sons, John, Fred, and Clem, of
Woodsfield, and Charles of Lewisville, and one daughter, Miss Temp Baker, also
of this place, besides other relatives.
The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at
Services will be conducted by Rev. Pennel, of the Christian
church, of which the deceased was a consistent member.
Interment will then be made in the
The bereaved have the sympathy of many friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Malinda Baker, widow of John Baker, Sr., of
Her husband departed this life in May 1906. She was a
member of the Christian church of this place and after short services at the
home conducted by Rev. J.H. Pennell of Benwood, the remains were taken to
She leaves to mourn her departure four sons and one
daughter, Charles A. of
After the toil and trouble,
There
cometh a day of rest;
After the weary conflict,
Peace on
the Savior breast.
After the care and sorrow,
The glory
and light of love;
After the wilderness journey,
The
Father s bright home above.
.
After the pain and sickness,
The tears
are all wiped away;
After the flowers are gathered,
No more
of Earth s decay,
After the deep heart sorrow,
An end of
every strife;
After the daily crosses,
A
glorious crown of life.
Card of Thanks-We
wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and good neighbors for
their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our
beloved mother; also to the friends for beautiful floral offerings, also the
choir of the Christain church for the beautiful songs rendered. FROM
THE FAMILY
Barnes, W. J. Barnes
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
And now comes the report that W. J. Barnes, of Jolly,
The punishment administered to unruly patients is called
stamping out; it consists in holding the patient on his back on the floor by
two attendants, one holding his arms while another holds his legs. A third
attendant jumps on the patient s chest and stomach with his knees until the
victim becomes unconscious. Cold water is then dashed in his face till he
revives. Barnes did not revive. Fifteen of his ribs were caved in by the brutal
assault.
Can the great State of
The disgraceful conditions that exist in our State
Hospitals cries aloud for speedily and thoroughly investigated, and one
particular point of inquiry should receive especial prominence, and that is
whether those who have these institutions in charge have been selected with
reference to their special fitness for the care of insane patients or with
reference to their ability as political heelers. That there is something
rotten in
Spirit of Democracy,
Insane Patient Dead ,William
Barnes of Jolly, this county-The Victim
The daily newspapers of February 7th contained
an account of the death of William Barnes, an inmate of the
An alleged murder, paralleling that of two years ago, when
Stephen Cain was killed and one of the participants sent to the penitentiary
for 20 years, occurred at the
The attendants implicated in the case are Herbert Ruder, of
Zaleski; C.F. Bobo,
Coroner Lane of Nelsonville was at once notified and he
called Drs. McDougal and Biddle of Athens, to hold a post-mortem examination.
This revealed ten ribs caved in on the right side and seven on the left, a two
inch slit in the lower lobe of the right lung; also three punctures in the
same, and breast caved in.
Hon. D.E. Yost at once sent the clipping to the Governor
Harris and in his letter to the Governor said: I herewith enclose you a
clipping from the Zanesville Signal of the issue of Thursday February 7, 1907,
which fully explains itself, and I call your attention to the grave nature of
the crime charged and the further statement made, that an attempt was made to
suppress the facts in the same.
I have always regarded you as being worthy of your high
position and feel that it will only be necessary to bring the attention of the
Executive Department to this outrage in order to have a complete investigation
of the same and fix the blame, if any, where it justly belongs.
To this Judge Harris responded as follows under date of
February 9th;
Hon. D.E. Yost,
My dear sir:
The Governor directs me to assure you that he
appreciates the conditions to which you refer to in your letter of yesterday
and that he had already taken every step possible and will continue to make
every effort for the prosecution of those responsible for the prosecution of
those responsible for the death of W. J. Barnes of your county.
The Governor has not only communicated with the
civil authorities of
With kindest regards. Yours
very truly S.J. Flickinger
Spirit of Democracy,
Michael Barnhouse was born
He was married to Juliann
Cramblit
With this wife he was permitted to live for thirteen years,
when on
He was again married to Nancy Lemley,
The deceased suffered greatly with a cancer on his face,
but he bore it patiently until the end, and often said that he did not fear to
die. He was baptized into the
He leaves to mourn an aged companion, four sons, three daughters
and a host of grandchildren and friends. Interment in the cemetery at
Hartshorn; funeral services were conducted by Elder B.S. Bennet of
Bartimus, Nellie Bartimus 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
TORNADO
Passes through
One Person Killed Several others Seriously Injured, And
Fifteen Thousand Dollars Worth Of Property Almost
Completely Destroyed
The weather man scored again last Saturday afternoon, and
brought home to us something near what a genuine tornado actually is.
After witnessing the destruction caused by this one (and it
was a comparatively mild one) much of the incredulity existing in the minds of
our citizens concerning the storms of the western states, has disappeared. The
person who will not believe only what he can think out for himself as
reasonable will have to admit that his position is untenable when he observes
the freaks of a tornado. Why the corn standing on the side of the hill against
which the wind was coming directly, was only partly bent, while that on the
opposite side which we would naturally think the wind would pass over, was
flattened to the earth; why a hay stack remained standing while apple trees
within 20 feet of it were torn up by the roots; why the limbs should be taken
from one side of a tree, the other side being uninjured these and other similar
freaks tax the credulity of those who have never witnessed the truth of the
statements.
The storm occurred about
Whether the lay of the land caused it or whether it was a
coincidence, it seems evident that the main current from the west or rear of
the house was met by two other winds, one up the run on the right of the house
and the other down the run, or to the left of the house, and formed the
whirling motion of the wind, which kept on in an easterly direction. The house
was occupied at the time by Mrs. Samuel Bartimus and four girls, ranging in age
from three to twelve years. The mother realized the approach of the storm and
after seeing that the children were safely inside, sat down and told two of the
children to close the windows a sudden crash and she realized no more until she
found herself lying amongst the wreck of the house, which was not only torn from
the foundation but was completely demolished and scattered in the path of the
storm for a couple of miles. The youngest child was thrown against a large
willow tree about thirty feet from where the house stood and instantly killed,
its skull being fractured.  How any of them
escaped with their lives is a miracle. The clothing was torn from their bodies
and scattered along with the debris. Neighborly assistance was soon on the
scene and that evening the injured persons were taken to the
After wrecking the house, a small log building filled with
hay, a granary, moving the large barn a few inches and making it unsafe to use,
the storm continued on its easterly direction, increasing in velocity as it
went. Passing over Mr. Schwall s farm, it destroyed part of his orchard. The
next farm was John Norris s. The barn was unroofed, and the property otherwise
injured, the damage amounting in all close $500. Passing over John Craig s farm
with little damage it struck Louis Jackson s property with double force. No
description can picture the wreckage there. The front porch was blown out, a
rail or other piece of timber is said to have been driven through the front
door, a partition, thence through a rear door, after which it joined other
flying timber. Parts of the window blinds were found in the trees. The building
which served as a granary and wagon-shed, was completely demolished as well as
its contents. Thirty bushels of wheat, fifty bushels of corn and twenty-five
bushels of oats were scattered. The largest piece of the wagon found was a
whole wheel, the axle remaining in it but broken square off. Some of the other
wheels had their tires torn off, and the large stone pillars on which the
building rested were thrown down the hillside. Mr. Jackson s entire loss will
probably reach $2500.
It s next onslaught was on Elias Stephen s granary,
containing thirty bushels of grain, which it demolished. Passing on to the
Fritz Claugus farm it took a sample of Fritz s property which will probably
cost him over a thousand dollars. His residence was badly damaged as well as
other buildings, fences, etc., and out of a fine large orchard only three trees
were left. Not satisfied yet it dived into Joseph Paulus s fine piece of timber
containing 25 acres and damaged it heavely. Together with minor damages his
loss will be upwards of $2000. Passing over John Brown s farm and destroying a
few hundred dollars worth of timber for him, the storm next went down Laurel
Run and up over the farm owned by the late Wm. Brown and lifted a roof or two
and then took a long leap, making its next descent on the Andrew McCaslin farm
near Altitude, and, we are told, unroofed the large barn there.
The ultimate extent of it we did not learn. Suffice it to
say that it was probably the most destructive windstorms that ever visited the
county, the two points suffering the most severely being the Haren and
A few facts relating to the sadder part of the occurrence
might be mentioned.
Mr. Bartimus and his eldest daughter were both away from
home at the time and did not learn of the misfortune until one hour after it
happened.
One of the little girls, although badly hurt, insisted that
the others be cared for first.
A dresser which Mr. Bartimus purchased some time ago was
found a mile from where the house stood.
A subscription of several hundred dollars was raised in
Woodsfield for the unfortunate family. The Producers & Refiners Oil Co.
provided a home for them which they took possession of Monday evening. That
company, of which Mr. Bartimus has been an employe for a number of years, is
raising a handsome donation, as it always does under such circumstances.
Over two thousand people viewed the destructive effects of the
storm Sunday. Many had kodaks and took snapshots of the scene.
Joe Haren s boy was riding towards the Bartimus home when
the storm struck it, and the horse, sensible of the danger, lay down flat on
the ground.
Several people in Woodsfield saw the debris from the storm
flying in the air.
Over 150 apple trees were destroyed in the path of the
storm.
[Name of child killed was Nellie Bartimus]
Spirit of Democracy,
Destructive Cyclone Destroys
Dwelling and Other Buildings
Instantly Kills
Three-Year-Old Daughter and Injures Four Others
About
Mrs. Bartimus and her four children were at home when the
storm came. They did not expect more than an ordinary storm and the mother and
two of the children were in the sitting room and two of the children were in
the kitchen lowering the windows. Mrs. Bartimus s first knowledge of the
severity of the storm was when she observed boards passing the windows and felt
the house quiver and heard the windows crushing in. Her next knowledge of the
terrible calamity was when she aroused from unconsciouness and found herself
lying in the yard with parts of the house and her furniture scattered around
her and her children weeping. Notwithstanding her painful injuries she managed
to gather up her children except the baby which she could not find. Inez was
partially wrapped in some bedding lying under the headboard of a bedstead; Emma
was standing in the open and Mary was found a short distance away. The
distracted mother being unable to find her baby went to a barn near by for
shelter.
Wendell Burkhart, George Baker and Fred Burkhart, near
neighbors who were watching the course of the storm, heard the cries of the
unfortunate family and hastened to the scene of destruction. Search for the
missing child was at once instituted and Wendell Burkhart found its lifeless
body lying at the root of a large willow tree about one hundred feet from where
the house stood. Its head was crushed and its body badly bruised. Death had
evidently been instantaneous. The unfortunate ones were taken to the homes of
these neighbors and tenderly cared for until help could be secured from town
when they were removed to the Woodsfield hospital where Dr. F.C. Huth rendered
medical aid placing them in as comfortable condition as possible.
The news of the dreadful affair was first brought to town
by Erben Haren, a boy of twelve years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haren of
Western Row. The boy had gone to the field near the scene of destruction when
the storm overtook him and the horse he was riding commenced to lie down. He
dismounted and laid down on the ground but was able to see the house destroyed
by the terrible force of wind. As soon as it was safe to start young Haren came
to town as fast as his horse could run and told his parents of the calamity. In
a few moments hundreds of people were on their way to the Bartimus home their
hearts beating with anxiety that they might be able to render assistance to the
distressed mother and children. The visitors on Sunday were estimated to be not
less than fifteen hundred persons. The scene of disaster presented a spectical
long to be remembered. The closest observe would require several days to see
all the damage done and see the conditions they were left in.
The house was built of heavy hewed logs, weatherboarded and
sealed. It stood over a good cellar of rubal wall. The building was lifted and
swept clean from the foundation stone and carried about twenty-five feet when
it came to pieces and the floor fell to the ground, the heavy logs being
carried on for some distance in the course of the storm; some of the lighter
pieces of timber and the gable end of the house were found over a mile from the
starting point. The contents of the house were scattered in every direction.
One lounge, one bedspring and a part of a bedstead were found under the floor.
The main course of the wind was from south to north, but it
zig-zagged as it went and cut a devastating swarth about sixty feet in width.
There are evidence of its approach for several miles but the greatest disaster
was done at the Bartimus home which is located on the north fork of Wolfpen
Run. Miles Davidson who resides on the Fran Schwall farm one-fourth mile south
of the center of the disaster, had a patch of corn blown flat to the ground. A
small orchard was also destroyed. Crossing the run it passed over a pasture
field and struck a corn field on the north fork of the run and then turned east
for enough to strip the large limbs from an old elm tree which stood near an
old tobacco house. The tobacco house escaped uninjured. Then it returned to the
corn field on the west side of the run and went north a few rods; thence
northeast through the center of the orchard above the Bartimus home; thence
across the south end of the garden to the house. At this point a small log
house near the dwelling was partially destroyed, the roof being carried some
distance and the house badly twisted; the well curb by the side of this
building was also blown some distance. The granary and the hog pen located
about two and three rods respectively south of the house were carried away with
the dwelling. The barn, a few rods further south was only slightly damaged,
indicating that it had been pushed from the top and made to lean southward. A large
willow tree in a small run where the dead body of the baby was found, was
stripped of its leaves and large limbs, with logs, lumber and household goods
piled high against it. This tree stands about one hundred feet from where the
dwelling house stood. Moving in an easterly direction to the east side of the
north fork of the run it destroyed a log house in which a quantity of hay had
been stored. A few logs and the floor were left in place and the hay carried up
the hillside, indicating that the cyclone was rising from the ground. Other
indications are that it traveled east almost to the top of the hill where
considerable damage was done to the standing timber. Turning southward it
twisted a large maple tree off about twenty feet above the ground. This tree
was practically surrounded by other trees but they escaped injury because north
and west they were on lower ground and the cyclone did not reach further south.
From this point it traveled east over the top of the hill, striking the
southwest corner of William Schwall s orchard, which is only a few yards west
of his residence and barb. Moving a short distance southwest it twisted off a
hickory tree, and moving eastward it uprooted a number of trees south of
Schwall s house. Moving south a considerable distance, and high in the air, it
dropped down and unroofed a barn belonging to John Norris, jr. Again turning
easterly it passed between the homes of George Griffith and John Craig, doing
but slight damage to them, but on reaching the farm of Lewis Jackson it
destroyed a granary, carried away his carriage, blew down his verenda and tore
part of the roof from his house. All the windows in his house were broken, but
fortunately no one was hurt.
The dwelling of Fritz Claugus north of Cranenest was badly
twisted, the roof blown off his barn, and but two trees left standing in his
orchard; also destroyed about ten acres of fine timber. Joseph Paulus, north of
Cranenest, had several acres of fine timber blown down, making a loss to him of
fully $2000. We are unable to give satisfactory details further along this
line.
Fred Burkhart, who resides half a mile east of the Bartimus
home, saw the cyclone, and says it was no doubt a cyclone. When he first saw
it, it was several hundred feet above ground and had the appearance of a mass
of broken lumber, brush and rubbish, whirling around with great rapidity. The
roar resembled that of a great mass of machinery and emitted a cloud of dust.
It resembled a large balloon and was funnel-shaped. It expanded and contracted
alternately, and in contracting the boards and timber could be crashing
together. When it expanded pieces of timber would fall to the ground. He saw
the gable end of the house and a medium-sized tree carried a considerable
distance, whirling like a top.
The Bartimus house was two stories high 20x40 feet, with
frame addition 10x20, granary, corn crib and wagon shed 16x22, smokehouse 8x10,
log hay building 18x18, frame hog pen 8x12. The buildings were owned by Joseph
Haren of Woodsfield. His loss will be
about $2000.
The remains of the dead child were buried in the Catholic
cemetery Monday.
The citizens of Woodsfield subscribed liberally, and in a
few hours several hundred dollars were raised for the relief of Mr. Bartimus
and family. They are now occupying a residence in the Buckio addition, and are
getting well as fast as could be expected. At the time of the storm Mr.
Bartimus was absent, working on the pipe line, and one daughter was at her work
in the Courier office, where she is learning the printer s trade.
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 1, 1907.
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bates of Edwina
was buried July 16 at the Conner cemetery. The funeral services were conducted
by Elder Jacob Willison. [d. July
16, 1907]
Baugher,
Christena O. Baugher 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Today she sleeps neath the sod and the dew and her labors
are over, her work is done, but she will live long in the memory of her
acquaintance of her friends and schoolmates.
Death exorable decree has again entered the chamber of life
and called from the chamber to take her place in the silent chamber of the dead
and so suddenly and unexpectedly was called to the cloud of the great hereafter
when all may look and gather consolation in the blessed fact when time shall
have merged into eternity. There will be glorious reunion in that place of
eternal rest where parting shall be no more.
The subject of this sketch, Christena O. Bougher, was born
Christina has been sick for several months but no one knew
her death was so close until a few days ago. The cause of her death was
appendicitis. She was taken to the Woodsfield hospital where she underwent an
operation. She was operated on last Wednesday morning, November 20, about
She was true, good, kind and gentle,
Loved by all who
knew her best;
But she now has gone and left us
Eternal into
perfect rest.
.
We may weep but we ll remember,
That her spirit is
happy now;
With the righteous she is dwelling
With no care marks
on her brow.
.
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee,
In the peaceful
grave s embrace;
But thy memory will be cherished
Til we see they
heavenly face. A Schoolmate
Baugher, Obera Christina Baugher 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Death is seldom, if ever a welcome guest, and thrice
unwelcome is he when he enters the home to claim an only daughter just at the
threshold of a life of usefulness. Yet it may be well that the spirit ascend to
Him who gave it, in all its youthful innocence, rather than undergo the many
trials and temptations incident to a life-time lease of
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, after an illness of about ten days,
Christina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baugher, of Decker Station underwent
an operation for appendicitis, at the
Always in delicate health,
she possessed the refined spiritual nature usually characterizing such persons,
and her daily life as well as a conversation with her mother previous to her
death, showed a well developed consciousness of her relation to the Savior.
During the time of her two weeks illness, she bore her intense suffering with a
truly Christian fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining.
Had she lived until
Christmas, she would have been fifteen years old. She leaves her father,
mother, and one brother, besides a large number of friends to lament her
untimely death.
The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at Buchanan church, the services being conducted by Dr. Wuestenberg,
of Woodsfield.
Six young lady friends acted
as pall bearers and bore the precious body to its last resting place. A large
number of sorrowing friends paid their last respects to the memory of the
deceased.
The Sentinel regrets the loss
of one of its most ardent readers and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr.
and Mrs. Baugher in their sad bereavement.
Baugher, Obera Christine Baugher
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Obera Christine Baugher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Baugher, of Decker Station died at the Woodsfield hospital
The remains were taken for burial at Buchanan cemetery
Friday.
Dr. R.C. Wuestenberg preached
the funeral in the Presbyterian church at Buchanan Station
Deceased would have been fifteen years old next Christmas
Day.
Baumberger, Mrs. Samuel Baumberger 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Our community was greatly shocked Monday when the news came
of the death of Mrs. Samuel Baumberger, an aged and respected lady of near
Laings, her death being caused by a stroke of paralysis, it no doubt will be a
sad disappointment to the bereaved family who are left to mourn the loss of a
long and faithful companion, which were contemplating on moving to a new
location.
We extend our sympathy to the
family in their grief.
Baumberger, Mrs. Samuel Baumberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Samuel Baumberger of near this place, died Sunday
night,
Baumgartner, John Baumgartner 2nd obit
Luedy, Josephine Luedy
The Sentinel,
MORTON Death entered our community and has taken away from
our midst two of our best young people.
The first was Mr. John Baumgartner, only son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Baumgartner.
John was employed at
He was brought home and
interred at the German s Baptist cemetery, January 27. He leaves a father,
mother, eight sisters and a host of friends to mourn for him.
The other was Miss Josephine
Luedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Luedy of this place.
She was employed at
When the sad message came by
wire that she had died January 25, her parents were communicated with and her
body was promptly sent to New Martinsville,
On Jan. 29 at
The deceased was 26 years, 7
months and 4 days old.
She leaves father, mother,
four sisters, five brothers and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the angel of death has visited our community and
taken from our midst the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baumgartner. John
Baumgartner was born
He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and we fill
sad to part with one so young and who had been so dear to us but God who has
called so many of our dear friends to the other shore gives us the sweet
promise that if we would be faithful until death we shall meet again our loved
ones in that land where all is joy and parting is no more. All that loving
hands could do was done to alleviate his suffering but to no avail, Jesus
called and he was willing to go. He has gone to his long and happy home and the
sorrowing ones can put their trust in Jesus.
He leaves to mourn father and mother and eight sisters,
besides a host of relatives and friends.
God doeth all things well. The remains were brought from
He has served his time and is called away,
He has now
lain down to rest;
God grant him a home in Heaven with Thee,
Where
forever he may be blest. A. FRIEND
Spirit of Democracy,
Grace, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Beisel died Tuesday morning.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Merrell
Thursday.
Interment at Locust Grove cemetery. [d. January 29, 1907]
Spirit of Democracy,
J.A. Berry of St. Clairsville dropped dead Friday night
while chatting with friends in a business house in that town. He was apparently
in the best of health just before his death. He was about 50 years of age, and
engaged in the manufacture of carriages. [d. January11, 1907]
Berry, Mrs. S. Berry
Haren, Lena Haren
The Sentinel, Woodsfield,
Ohio, dated, June 6, 1907
BURNED TO DEATH
Two very sad deaths occurred last week, one near Ozark and
the other near
Mrs. LENA HAREN, wife of Jacob Haren, of near Ozark, was
alone at her home, Thursday, engaged in baking and washing while her husband,
together with some other men were at work in the field. Hearing the bell ring,
the men started for the house supposing it was a regular call to dinner. When
they arrived at the house they failed to find Mrs. Haren, but soon discovered
her charred body from which her clothing had been completely burned. Of coarse
the particulars of the accident are a mere matter of conjecture; but it is
supposed that her clothing accidentally caught fire, and that she ran to the
bell to give the alarm, and then into the orchard where her body was found.
She was 32 years of age, a consistent member of the
Catholic Church.
On Tuesday preceding MRS. S. BERRY of
Berry, Mrs. S. D. Berry 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Last Wednesday morning about
She leaves two children,
husband and a host of other friends to mourn her sad death.
Interment in
Spirit of Democracy,
Christopher Black, formerly of this vicinity, died at the
home of his daughter Mrs. J. H. Henceroth at
He is survived by two daughters and four sons.
The remains were brought to this place Saturday and taken
to the county to the home of his son Samuel Black from which place the funeral
took place Sunday, services being conducted by Rev. Rudin of the German M.E.
church of which the deceased was a member.
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bonam died at
their home at Cochransville, January 29.
Bonar, Jane Bonar nee McDougal
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral services for the remains of Mrs. Jane Bonar
were held Thursday from her late home. Mrs. Bonar was a daughter of Mr. Thomas
McDougal of this place and was married about one year ago to Albert Bonar of
near town. She is survived by her father, seven brothers, one sister, husband
and infant child. [b. March 23, 1873 d.
Bowie, Martha Bowie
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Martha Bowie departed this life
Her body was brought from
that place to her old home near Coates,
Miss Bowie was born in 1888
and was therefore in her nineteenth year.
A mother, brother, sister,
are left to mourn the departure of one so young and so beautiful. She obeyed
the gospel and became a member of the
She had been away from her
old home for some time, yet her young associates lovingly remembered her and
followed her sadly to her last resting place.
HARPER
Bowie, Martha Bowie
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Martha Bowie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bowie,
departed this life
Deceased was a member of the
She leaves a mother, brother
and sister and a host of friends to mourn her departure.
The services were conducted
by Rev. A. E. Harper; she was laid to rest in the
FRIENDS: How feeble are words
to carry consolation to hearts to bereaved of a beloved daughter; a tender,
clinging vine, interwoven in sweet memories, from the hour the angel first gave
her to your home; a gentle spirit of life that fitted in and out like a gleam
of sunshine; no one can fill her place in the vacant chair; no one will take
her place in your hearts, and you would not have the void filled, even if you
could. It will be a sacred thought in the years to come, to parents and
friends, that she shed radiance in the home as long as she did.  J. M. NORRIS,
ALTITUDE, O.
Bowie, Martha Bowie
The Sentinel,
Miss Martha Bowie of
Her remains were shipped to her mother, Mrs. Wm. Andrews,
of Altitude.
Funeral took place April 7, conducted by Rev. Harper. The
body was laid to rest in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Martha Bowrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bowrie.
She was 18 years, nine months and thirty days old. She was a loving daughter,
and had many friends far and near.
She leaves mother, one sister and one brother, and a host
of friends to mourn her departure. Friends, how feeble are words to carry
consolation to hearts bereft of a beloved daughter. A tender clinging vine
interwoven in sweet memories from the hour the angels first gave her to your
home; a gentle spirit of light that fitted in and out like a gleam of sunshine.
No one can fill her place in the vacant chair; no one will take her place in
your hearts, and you would not have the void filled even if you could. It will
be a sacred thought in the years to come to parents and friends that she shed
radiance in the home as long as she did.  The funeral services were conducted by Elder A.E.
Harper.
J.M. Norris Altitude, Ohio
Spirit of Democracy,
John Boyd was killed in the steel works at
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with regret we announce the death of Thomas Boyers, a
former respected citizen of Woodsfield, who died at his home in Bellaire, April
17, 1907 at the age of 78 years, three months and nineteen days.
Mr. Boyers was born
Deceased had been a member of the M.E. church for many
years, temperate, kindhearted, inoffensive, and always mindful of the duties a
Christian owes to his God, his family, his country and his friends. No one ever
went to Thomas Boyers for advice, help or a favor but it was cheerfully granted
if possible.
Mrs. Boyers, his devoted wife, died
Deceased was a valiant soldier in the War of 1861-5, a
member of Company F. 52d. O.V.I., and a member of Spangler Post No.99 G.A.R.
and was duly honored by that body of soldiers at his funeral as well as during
life.
The funeral, which occurred Friday afternoon, was conducted
by Dr. S.B. Salmon, pastor of the First M.E.
P. Proudfit of the U.P.
church. Another grand old man has gone to his reward after a long and useful
Christian life.
Spirit of Democracy,
He was born in Old Virginia, Loudoun county,
He was married twice, the first wife being Miss Lucinda
Tuel. They were married in the year of 1834. To this union nine children were
born, five have passed from this earth life and four are still surviving,
Jacob, Caroline, Mary S. Mehrley of
His first wife died
In the year 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary S.
Rowles. To this union three sons were born; James, George and David, Mrs.
Bradfield took very sick at this point in life. She grew more and more weaker
in body and mind and at last she was taken to the state hospital for treatment
and in a few days she died,
He had in all twelve children, sixty-nine grandchildren and
fifty-eight great grandchildren. He was a farmer and merchant all his life and
worked hard to provide a nice home for each one of his children. Two weeks
before he died he called his children around his bed, told them the time was
drawing near when he would have to leave them and that he wanted them to be
good boys and meet him in heaven. The way is clear and I am ready to go. He
died
There was a short service held at the home from whence he
was taken to Grave Hill church opposite Sistersville where the funeral took
place, conducted by Rev. F.C. Kreager of
The deceased was perhaps one of the oldest residents of
Washington and Monroe counties wherein he has spent the greater part of his
life and will be sadly missed.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we
love is still;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which
never can be filled.
Brake, Clara Brake
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Clara Brake, wife of John Brake, died on last Saturday
at her home near Clarington.
Interment at St. Jacob s church the following Monday.

Spirit of Democracy,
Clara Brake, wife of John Brake, died at her home near Oak
Saturday. Interment at St. Jacobs Monday. A husband and two children are left
to mourn her departure.
Spirit of Democracy,
The grim monster death has again visited the home of
Forrest B. Brown and claimed for its victim his daughter, Mabel J. Brown. She
was born
The funeral was conducted in the Moffell Methodist Episcopal
church in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends. The sermon
was preached by Rev. W.E. Fletcher, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church
on
Brown, William Brown
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
William Brown, an aged and respected citizen of near
Laings,
Brown, William Brown
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
William Brown, the subject of this sketch was born in
Center township,
In the days of his early
manhood, he was united in marriage to Eliza J. Hawkins. To this union there
were born six children, two sons and four daughters, five of whom preceded him
to the world beyond. One son yet survives. On the 12th day of August
1894 his companion was called from labor to reward.
Shortly after the death of
his companion he was married to Harriett Mahoney and for several years she was
afflicted with cancer of the breast which has caused her a wonderful amount of
suffering. She expected to be the first to leave the stage of action and was
making arrangements to that effect but in this we are reminded that God s way
is not our way.
Therefore the deceased leaves
to mourn his loss, an afflicted companion, one son and eleven grandchildren.
The funeral sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Fletcher, at the home near Laings,
In early life he gave his
heart to God and his name to the Methodist Protestant church on
A large congregation listened
to the fine sermon after which, they followed the remains to the
May they all live so they will make an
unbroken band around our father s throne.
Spirit of Democracy,
William Brown, and aged and highly respected man died at
his home below town Monday evening after less than a weeks sickness. He has for
many years been a steadfast member of the Methodist Protestant church.
He is survived by a wife and son, James Brown,
who is now in the
Interment Wednesday morning in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Buchwald, wife of John Buchwald, died Sunday
afternoon at her home of heart failure. Although an invalid for several years
suffering with that disease, the deceased was able to be around and attended
church on the previous suddenly but was taken suddenly ill on Saturday morning.
She leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Weichsel
and Miss Maggie at home, and three sons, Charles, Will and Godfrey of San
Francisco, California.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.
[Margaret died
Burgbacher, Mathias Burgbacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Mathias Burgbacher of New Matamoras died Wednesday of
last week. Mr. Burgbacher resided at Woodsfield many years ago and was a
brother of the late Jacob and John Burgbacher. He was in his eighty-second
year. [d. March 13, 1907]
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Burkhart, one of the oldest members of the Catholic
church here died at his home in
Interment was had in St. Sylvester s cemetery Monday
forenoon, Father T.A. Goebel conducting the services.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Michael Burkhart, aged 75 years of near
Butcher, Louisa Butcher 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Louisa Butcher was born in 1824 and died
She obeyed the gospel about twenty-five years ago and
united with the Christian church at
Her remains were taken from
the home of Mrs. Smith to the Christian chapel at
Butcher, Louisa Butcher 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Louisa Butcher died Tuesday evening at the home of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Tena Smith at
Funeral will be held at
Rumor is current that she left a will in which are named
about sixty legatees; among whom are thirty relatives living in
Butcher, Louisa Butcher 4th obit
The Sentinel,
STAFFORD--The funeral of Louisa Butcher, whose name became
so familiar through her heirship to the fortune of her half-brother, Adolphus
Armstrong of Grafton,
She had been a resident among our people for near half a
century, but during the litigation trouble, was taken to the home of Mrs. Tena
Smith of
Elder Harkins spoke in his usual impressive manner to a
crowded house.
Solemn music was rendered by the Methodist choir with
Minnie Bowen as organist.
Directly the funeral was over and it was reported she
remembered many of our citizens in her will. Attorney Lynch and Deputy Sheriff
Wichterman, of Woodsfield attended the funeral. Elder McFadden, of Creighton,
was also present.
Butcher, Louisa Butcher 5th obit
The Sentinel,
Miss Louisa Butcher was born in 1824, and died
About 8 months ago she fell heir to a quarter million
dollars, from her brother s estate in
Her mother preceded her to the spirit land 17 years ago
last April.
She died at the home of Mrs. Tena Smith, where she had made
her home for about three months prior to her death.
She obeyed the gospel about 25 years ago and united with
the Christian Church at
Her body was then laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to
await the coming of the Lord who shall reward everyone according to their
works.
The nearest relative left to mourn was her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Smith.
Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his
Saints.

Spirit of Democracy,
Louisa Butcher, who a few months since inherited over a
quarter of a million dollars from her brother Adolphus Armstrong of Grafton,
W.Va., died July 30, at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. Tena Smith at
Sycamore Valley.
Funeral at
The cause of her death as reported was cancer. It is
rumored she left a will in which she provided for a number of her friends. The
following being named as legatees: Mrs. Tena Smith, Margaret Tuttle, Melissa
Okey, John Eaton, Dr. J.W. Weber, Clyde Robinson, Miles Okey, Virginia Okey,
Lou Swarthwood, Willie Hogue, Catherine Sebach, Florence Carmichael, Elizabeth
Driggs, Melissa V. Spriggs, George Meckling, Isaac Goodwin, Newton Steed, Mrs.
T.C. Carmichael, L.E. Matz, E.J. Wichterman, Melissa Barnet, Phillip Mulbrough
(colored man), Matt Bowen, Mattie Smith, William Barnet, Nancy Carmichael,
Christian church at Stafford, and about thirty-four relatives living in West
Virginia.
Byers, Charles H. Byers 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Another old soldier, 74 years of age, called to attend Roll
Call on the other shore.
Charles H. Byers, who served his country for three years in
Company B, 3rd Ohio Infantry.
He was a good soldier and good citizen and a member of the
Presbyterian church, of which Rev. W. L. Oliver, is pastor.
He was a worthy member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No.
609
G. A. R., and was buried by
his comrades in the Moose Ridge cemetery. E.
M. Poulton, C. P. Louis Sulsberger, Adjt.
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles H. Byers, aged 73 years, died Monday. He served
three years in Company B, 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was a
member of the Presbyterian church. Two sons are left to mourn.
Funeral Tuesday
conducted by Rev. Oliver and Gen. W.P. Richardson Post. Interment in Moose
Ridge cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Campbell, aged 75 years, a well known man of St.
Clairsville, dropped dead from heart disease at his home on Tuesday
[November19, 1907]. With his wife, he had just returned from a visit to
relatives at Shadyside, and the sudden end came just as he entered his home.
Spirit of Democracy,
Ellen-aged one year, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Cassidy,
died Friday from whooping cough.
The funeral took place Saturday and was conducted by Father
Goebel of the Catholic church.
[Ellen died
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Cecil, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton
Curtis, died Wednesday evening.
Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at the M.E.
church by Rev. Hughgart and the remains laid to rest in the
Christman, Forest Christman 5th obit
The Sentinel,
A telegram was received Tuesday announcing the death of
Forest Christman at
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christman of this place
and has been in poor health for some time.
The body will be brought here
for interment.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of their many friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.S.
Christman of Woodsfield, died at
The remains will be brought to Woodsfield for interment.
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Forrest Christman, who died at
The funeral services were held at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Christman of
Christman, Forrest W. Christman 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest William Christman, was born in
Forrest was a consistent member of the Grand Junction
Presbyterian church having made profession of salvation soon after reaching
Flowers were sent by these societies and orders and also by
other friends of the deceased from his
The funeral service was conducted from the home of his
parents Sunday afternoon, May 5th at
And words came from
The Daily Sentinel
of April 30 says, At an early hour
this morning Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, a well known carpenter of this
city, died at
The deceased has been a resident of
The members of Book Cliff Camp, Woodmen of the World, of
which he was a member will escort the remains this evening from the residence
on
Daily Sentinel of
May 1, says The remains of Forrest Christman were shipped to the old home
in
The Church News of
May 4th says: Not only the members of our church, but many
others have sustained a sad loss in the death of Forrest Christman, who
departed this life on last Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Rediker on
The following letter of condolence was received by the
family from the members of the Bible Class:
To the Christman family:
Since God in his divine providence has seen fit to call
from our midst our loved fellow laborer, Forrest Christman, we bow in humble
submission to His holy will, and wish thus to endeavor in a weak way to express
our heartfelt sympathy to you in this sad hour of bereavement. In Forrest we
found a faithful Sabbath school attendant and an excellent Christian young man,
whose influence was for the help of the cause of his Savior. In this deep
sorrow that must come to all it is most comforting to us to realize that some
day we shall clasp hands in that heavenly land to be forever with Jesus. May
God s spirit dwell richly in your hearts to comfort you and heal the wounds of
this affliction is the prayer of the young men s Bible class of the
Presbyterian Sabbath school of Grand Junction, of which Forrest was a member. C.J.
Barnett, Teacher George White Arthur Allen
Bliss
Baker Walter Becket Walter Leclere Rodney Robinson
It is sad to die-to break the tie that binds and watch our
plans blown from our weary fingers, no more seen unless they are the blue
prints of God s Plans for
Solemn to die!-but when a Christian carpenter goes on to
consult with the Carpenter Christ-when the apprentice passes on to higher plans
and the workman is promoted to the side of the Foreman, who shall complain then
and say that Romans 8, 28 is fiction? W. L. OLIVER
Christman, Forrest William Christman
[Source:
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 23, 1907
Source: The Daily Sentinel of April 30, 1907, and Issue: May
1, 1907 Source: The Church news, Colorado Source: The Bible class in Grand
Junction Issue:
Forrest William Christman was born in
The funeral service was conducted from the home of his parents Sunday afternoon
May 5th, at 2 o=clock. The Reverend W. Loveridge Oliver of the
Presbyterian Church officiated. The songs used were the special favorites of
the deceased - AI=ll Go Where You Want Me to Go,@ ASaved by Grace,@ and AFace to Face.@ The funeral text was from
1st. Corinthians, 15, 57, ABut thanks be to God who givith us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.@ The body was carried to its
resting place by twelve of his young friends - six of his girl friends carried
flowers and preceded the casket in the funeral procession which was one of the
largest Woodsfield has ever seen. The open grave was surrounded by nearly in
not fully a thousand persons, whose sympathy for the living, and honor of the
dead was thus demonstrated.
Words come from
The Daily Sentinel of April 30 says: AAt an early hour this
morning Forrest Christman, aged 22 years, a well known young carpenter of this
city, died at 535 Grand Avenue where he has been boarding, after several weeks= illness of typhoid fever.
With him when he died were his sister, Miss Celestia Christman and brother Glen
Christman, both of
The Daily Sentinel of May 1, says: AThe remains of Forrest
Christman were shipped to the old home in
The Church news, in
The Bible class in Grand Junction, Colorado, April 30, 1907. To the Christman
family: ASince God in his divine providence has seen fit to
call from our midst our loved fellow laborer, Forrest Christman, we bow in
humble submission to His holy will, and wish thus to endeavor in a weak way to
express our heartfelt sympathy to you in this sad hour of bereavement.
In Forrest, we found a faithful Sabbath school attendant and an excellent
Christian young man, whose influence was for the help of the cause of his
Savior. In this deep sorrow, that must come to all it is most comforting to us
to realize that some day we shall clasp glad hands in the heavenly land to be
forever with Jesus. May God=s spirit dwell richly in your hearts to
comfort you and heal the wounds of this affliction in the prayer of the young
men=s Bible class of the Presbyterian Sabbath school of Grand Junction, of
which Forrest was a member. Signed, C. J. Barnett, teacher; George White;
Arthur Allen; Bliss Baker; Luther White; Walter Becket; Walter Leclere; and
Rodney Robinson.
It is sad to die - to break the tie that binds and watch our Aplans@ blown from our weary
fingers, no more seen unless they are the Ablue prints@ of God=s plans for future building.
Solemn to die! - but when Christian carpenter goes on to consult with the
carpenter Christian - when the apprentice passes on to higher plans and the
workman is promoted to the side of the foreman, who shall complain then and say
that Romans 8, 28 is fiction?@
W. L. Oliver
Spirit of Democracy,
Lizzie Cleary was born
Funeral services were held in the
Clegg, Samuel Clegg
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
J. W. Mehl and son Melvin, of Stewartsville,
Spirit of Democracy,
The many friends here of Samuel Clegg, sr., regretted to
learn of his death at his home near
Spirit of Democracy,
Nelson Cline, aged 75 years, died October 29 at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Jacob Utsinger near
Deceased served through the late Civil War.
His funeral was largely attended. Interment in the
Daugherty cemetery.
Colvin, Rosa Colvin
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Colvin, of
near Mulberry Knob. She was taken suddenly ill with brain fever, and lived but
a few days. How sad it is for one so young, just in the prime of life, to be
taken from us. But the young and old, one and all, must submit to Him, who doeth
all things well. She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at
Colvin, Rosa Colvin
Source: The Sentinel Thursday, December 26, 1907
Plainview: Sad indeed was the news that spread through
this community Monday evening when the death of our friend, Rosa Colvin, was
announced. She was the oldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Colvin, of near Mulberry Knob. She was taken suddenly ill with brain fever,
and lived but a few days. How sad it is
for one so young, just in the prime of life, to be taken from us. But the young and old, one and all, must
submit to Him, who doeth all things well.
She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at
Spirit of Democracy,
Rosa Colvin, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Colvin, of
Cominsky, Elizabeth Cominsky nee Wagner 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner Cominsky died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Haren, of High street Tuesday afternoon at
Four daughters are left to mourn.
Funeral services were held in the Catholic church at
Batesville, Noble county, Tuesday and interment made there.
Furthur particulars later.
Spirit of Democracy,
Bertha Coss was born
She obeyed the Savior in the
days of her youth. She was a member of the
Sad was the hour of parting,
Better the tears we shed;
Laying her cold and silent
Down with the shrouded dead.
.
Her form is now resting in slumber
And her life has made its last wave;
Her place in the room is now vacant,
While the rain gently falls on her grave.
.
Farewell, dear Bertha, life s battle is won,
While the bridal robe was laid aside;
The robe of righteousness was supplied,
That will shine in the city of
Spirit of Democracy,
Today she sleeps beneath the sod; her labors are over; her
work is done, but she will live long in the memory of her many acquaintances at
Pleasant Ridge, Graysville and elsewhere. Death with its inexorable degree has
given again entered the chamber of life and called another one of our loved
ones away, so suddenly and so unexpectedly was called to the great hereafter
where all may look and gather consolation in the past fact, where time shall
have merged into eternity. There will be a glorious reunion in that place of
eternal rest where parting shall be no more.
This is written in memory of Bertha Coss who was born
After paying the last respect to one so dearly loved the
remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery to await the resurrection
morn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cooper. The grief stricken
family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has reached its icy fingers and taken from us our
loving mother, Mrs. Susan Costello. She was born near
The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the
Christian church Rev. W.C. Prewit, after which she was laid to rest in the
Wellsville cemetery.
Our dear mother from us has gone
Her voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled. F.
Craig, Joseph Craig
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Joseph Craig, whose death occurred Tuesday
night, Sept. 24th, at the home of his son, on
The service was in charge of Rev. Van Voorhis and interment
was made at the
The deceased was 76 years old
and his death was due to an attack of pneumonia.
Mr. Craig was born in
Woodsfield in the year 1830, his father, Wm. Craig, being one of the earliest
settlers of the town. Mr. Craig spent all his life in Woodsfield, excepting the
last 20 years, which were spent in Bellaire. While here he was engaged in the
tannery business for a number of years.
He has one brother and one
sister in this city, Mr. Ezra Craig and Mrs. Hugh Crawford. Three other sisters
also survive him, Mrs. Agnes Monroe, of Lockington, and Mrs. J. O. Amos of
Mr. Craig was a good citizen,
neighbor and friend, and esteemed by all who knew him.
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Craig, aged 76 years, of Bellaire, died Tuesday of
last week from pneumonia.
Deceased formerly resided at Woodsfield and was a brother
of Mrs. Hugh Crawford and E.D. Craig. [Joseph died
Spirit of Democracy,
I received word July 13th that Brother W.N. Cramblett
of
Spirit of Democracy,
Hensen Cronin-aged eighty-seven years, died from pneumonia
Monday night. Mr. Cronin had been a resident of Woodsfield for many years. [d.
March 4, 1907]
Spirit of Democracy,
Hensen Cronin was born
His companion and five
children preceded him to the spirit land.
Mr. Cronin had been for many
years a resident of Woodsfield where the funeral was conducted by Elder D.W.
Harkins. His body was taken to the Baker cemetery, and laid beside that of his
departed wife,
Cronin, Henson Cronin
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Henson Cronin, one of Woodsfield s oldest citizens, died
Monday night.
Culverhouse,
J.T. Culverhouse 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. J.T. Culverhouse, for many years a resident of this
place but who had of late made his home with his son James Culverhouse of
Cadiz, Ohio, died December 19, 1907, and the remains were brought back to the
Ott s M.E. church for burial.
Mr. Culverhouse was an honest upright citizen and had been
a steadfast member of the Methodist church for many years. Rev. Brown of
Culverhouse, John Thomas Culverhouse
Spirit of Democracy,
John Thomas Culverhouse was born near Powhatan,
In 1854 he was married to
Rachel Eddy of Laings,
He was a member of the
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Cummings died Wednesday evening June 12, from a
stroke of paralysis. Deceased was in her 88th year. Her four
children who are left to mourn are Rev. W.S. Cummings of
Funeral services were held Friday forenoon at the home
residence, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Hughgart. The remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery at Ebenezer.
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Cumpson was born in Harrison county,
He was married to Nancy C. Byers in 1873; to this union
were born seven children, four sons and three daughters. Two sons died in
infancy and one daughter, Miss Aldona Cumpson, died of consumption almost a
year ago, and shortly after her death he had a severe case of pneumonia which
led to consumption causing his death. Thus in his death we have sustained a
loss which can never be replaced. Our community has lost one of its best men.
Death loves a shining mark, and this he was among his fellow men. He was
always an honest, upright, conscienious man, studied well what was right and
did it to the very letter. How sad the home! No father there. How lonely the
widow. How sad the children, because there is no father s sympathy, no father s
love, that beautiful, cheerful smile is gone. He had been a constant labor all
his life, looking well to his own household, believing charity began at home,
and then was ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, those in need of
assistance. He had accumulated sufficient of this worlds goods to live easy
as we term it. But Jesus said, Well
done, enter into the joys of thy Lord. Rev. Allen had visited him occasionally
during his short pastorate here and on
Interment at the Moffett cemetery, January 18, where his
body was laid to rest, followed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Services were conducted by Rev. Allen, assisted by Rev. Fletcher.
Curtis, Dorethea Curtis
The Sentinel,
SWAZEY On Thursday morning a little child of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Curtis was fatally burned.
Mrs. Curtis had gone out of the house and was returning
when she was met at the door by the oldest little girl screaming. She soon saw
what was the matter.
The second child, a little girl, Dorethea, about two years
of age, had in some unknown manner caught fire. Mrs. Curtis succeeded in
extinguishing the flames, but not until it was badly burned, and the following
night the spirit of the suffering child winged its early flight back to the God
who gave it.
The parents are grief stricken over the sad loss of their
little darling. But parents, do not
grieve, little Dorethea is with the angels, where pain and suffering will never
be known.
The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Tabor,
Friday afternoon.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Thursday morning a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Curtis was fatally burned. Mrs. Curtis had gone out of the house and was
returning when she was met at the door by the oldest little girl screaming. She
soon saw what was the matter. The second child, a little girl, Dortha, about
two years of age had in some unknown manner caught fire. Mrs. Curtis succeded
in extinguishing the flames but not until it was badly burned and the following
night the spirit of the suffering child winged its early flight back to the God
who gave it. The parents are grief-stricken over the sad loss of their little
darling. But parents, do not grieve, little Dortha is with the angels where she
will never experience the pain and suffering of this world. The remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery at Tabor, Friday afternoon.
Spirit of Democracy,
Harrison Curtis, a highly respected citizen, who resided
about one mile southwest of town, died Thursday evening after a few days
illness, aged 84 years. He leaves a wife and seven children.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the
Christian church, of which deceased was a member, conducted by Rev. Hughgart.
Interment was made in the
Daniels, Joe Daniels
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
STAFFORD Our people were saddened by the death of Joe
Daniels, at
He was the son of John
Daniels, sr., of this place and is remembered as a courteous, bright boy who
left several years ago and went to
He had been complaining of
not being in usual health for a month previous, but nothing serious was
anticipated; but on that morning he quit work and securing a room in the Ducey
block, took his bed and summoned a physician, but in a short time was unable to
speak, he trying repeatedly to do so. Dispatches were sent by long distance
phone to his uncle in
Deceased was 37 years of age, single and was born in
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram was received here last week by John W. Daniels
from
The deceased was about 37 years of age. He resided here
with his father until 18 years of age, where he went west and located first
with his uncle John Warde, a wealthy mining man of Idaho Springs. After a
number of prosperous years he accepted a very lucrative position in the jewelry
store in
Spirit of Democracy,
Silkirk Davis, aged 63 years, who formerly resided at Oak,
this county, died at his home in Wood county,
Davis, Vada Elizabeth Davis 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Vada Elizabeth Davis, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Davis, of Church st., died
Vada was one year, seven months and twenty-five days old.
She was a sweet loveable child; the pride and joy of the family and a favorite
of the neighbors.
The mother is almost prostrated with grief.
The lines have certainly fallen hard upon
The funeral was conducted at the Christian s house of
worship on Church st. by Elder D. W. Harkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Walters of Trail
Run, were present at the funeral. Mrs. Walters is the mother of Mrs. Davis.
After the services the little
body was taken by undertaker Bauer to the Woodsfield cemetery and interred.
The neighbors showed their
sympathy by their presence and help and words of condolence.
Vada has gone to dwell with
Jesus and all the pure and holy, while the bereaved friends and relatives are
left to mourn their loss.
Spirit of Democracy,
Vada Elizabeth Davis, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Davis of
Mr. and Mrs. Walters of Trail Run attended the funeral. Mrs.
Walters is the mother of Mrs. Davis. Quite a number of neighbors showed their
sympathy in a helpful way toward the bereaved parents. Little Vada has gone to
be with Jesus in the land of the pure and holy, while the bereaved ones mourn
their loss.
Spirit of Democracy,
F.M. Day, aged 47 years, died at
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Day of
He was a division freight agent for the Rock___ and
railroad at the time of his death.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lavina Dearth, aged seventy years, relict of Isaac
Dearth, died at her home in Seneca township Monday.
Deceased was the mother of H.H. Dearth, ex-school examiner
of this county.
Dearth, Levina Dearth
Hogue, Isaac Hogue
Hogue, Mrs. Isaac Hogue
Hogue, John M. T. Hogue
Hogue, Jacob Hogue
Hogue, Hannah J. Hogue
The Sentinel,
Mr. Hogue (J. H. Hogue) tells us that during the last ten
months, death has been a frequent visitor in his family, and has claimed for
his victim, his brother, Isaac Hogue and his wife of
Only one sister, Lydia A. McMullen and one brother, Stephen
W. Hogue, remain. Both reside in
Spirit of Democracy,
Levina Dearth was born
Spirit of Democracy,
Husband of Hester A. Dearth, nee Clegg, died at the home of
his daughter in Holliday s
Deceased was born in Summit Township, Monroe county, Ohio,
November 17, 1826, where he lived nearly all his life until a few years ago he
moved to the above named place where his three daughters live, (Emily J. Smith,
Mary Johnson and Ida F. Smith).
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over
sixty-five years at Bracken Chapel, Summerfield charge. He was an earnest,
devoted faithful Christian, of which the writer has a personal knowledge.
As a citizen we doubt whether
there were any better. There was no one more ready to accommodate and oblige
than he. Surely this Christian man could exclaim with the Apostle Paul, I have
fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, & c. S.
Spirit of Democracy,
The dark angel of death has visited our home and took from
us our kind and loving husband and father. He leaves to mourn, a wife, three
sons and an infant daughter. He departed this life
We now will have to say goodbye,
For your toiling here is past,
And the love that was in your eye
Now is gone and of the past.
Card of Thanks-We
take this method of sincerely thanking our kind friends and neighbors for their
many acts of kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our dear
loving husband and father.
Mrs.
Mary Dennis and Family
Spirit of Democracy,
Evans Dermott, who had been in poor health for more than a
year, died at his home at Chestnut level, Belmont county, Ohio, Thursday,
October 3, 1907, from pneumonia. He was 58 years of age and is survived by his
wife and three children; Wilber Dermott of
The deceased was a member of the Christian church at
Chestnut level at which place he was buried Sunday, October 6th. He
led a quiet uneventful life enjoying each day as it brought good cheer, or
reflected the more somber aspects of life. He was a kind and indulgent husband
and parent and was generally esteemed as an honest and upright man. His funeral
was one of the largest that has taken place in that vicinity of recent years.
The services were conducted by Rev. James Gregg of the Belmont Christian church
and were solemn and impressive.
Spirit of Democracy,
Death Closely Follows That of
Brother Robert
After a long period of suffering, James Detwiler died at
his home at
James Detwiler followed closely his brother, Robert
Detwiler, whose death occurred week before last. James Detwiler came to
Mr. Detwiler was born in
Mr. and Mrs. Detwiler were the parents of ten children, all
of whom are living and all of whom will be here this evening. They are: J.W.
Detwiler of Paola, Thomas Detwiler, of Imes, Mrs. Mary Beaman of
Mr. Detwiler was a member of George H. Thomas post. He was
also a member of the Christian church and funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at
Friends of the family will be welcome. Members of the post
will act as pall bearers. Daily News,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Clara Devolid died at her home three miles east of
Spirit of Democracy,
The grim monster death has again visited our community and
claimed for its victim an old and well respected citizen in the person of D.S.
Devore.
The deceased had been a
patient sufferer; he was confined to his bed for fourteen months, and about all
the complaining he did was because he was so much trouble to his grandchildren
who tenderly cared for him. Everything that could be done was done for his
comfort and to make his last days as easy and pleasant as possible.
The deceased was afflicted with something like paralysis
that affected his speech to such an extent that people could not understand
what he said only at certain times which made it very unpleasant for the
friends to wait on him and to supply his needs. He will be greatly missed in
the home and in the neighborhood as well as in the church.
He spent sixty-seven years in
the service of his Master of the Methodist Protestant church, and told his
friends before the time was fully come for his departure that he was waiting
for Jesus to come and take him from labor to reward and from a life of pain and
sorrow to one of joy and peace.
He was born
His companion, one daughter
and the son preceded him to the future state.
Later in life he was united
in marriage to Sarah Ann Cooper. To this union there were born three daughters.
His second companion and two daughters had preceded him to the world beyond.
Seven of his family have gone
and four are still here to mourn the loss of a good, kind father. There are
several grandchildren and great grandchildren left; also a host of other
relatives and friends. A few years longer and there will be a great family
reunion over there, where there will be no more goodbyes.
The funeral took place
Friday, April 5, conducted by his pastor, rev. W.E. Fletcher, assisted by A.R.
Jackson. The funeral test was Ephesiaus 8 and 15. It was very ably handled and
listened to by a house filled with sorrowing friends after which his body was
laid to rest in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Last week was a scene of funerals to our little village and
neighborhood. On Saturday, February 23, occurred the death of Grandmother
Dew,[Sarah] aged about eighty six years.
Funeral took place Monday, February 24[sic-25], appropriate
services being conducted by Rev. Harry Scott of Beallsville. Interment in Grove
cemetery.
On Wednesday, February 27, Mrs. Gertrude Nelson, who had
been a patient sufferer for over two years from complications incident to a
stroke of paralysis, departed this life.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Goebel of
Woodsfield. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
We extend our sympathy to Editor Dew of the Summerfield
News in the loss of his two year old daughter. It died from membraneous croup.
Spirit of Democracy,
Last Thursday evening occurred the death of Grandfather
Dew, age about 88 years.
Funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev.
Harry Scott of Beallsville. Interment was made in the Grove cemetery.
[Joseph Dew died
Dietrich, John Dietrich 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Mr. John Dietrich, who died at his home on
Buckhill Bottom Wednesday was held Friday afternoon.
Besides the four sons and one daughter of the deceased who
reside here, a large number of friends went to
Spirit of Democracy,
John Dietrich died at his home at Buckhill Bottom Wednesday
evening,
The deceased was a member of the German M.E. church at that
place and an honest upright Christian man.
He leaves twelve children, six sons and six daughters, two
brothers and one sister and a host of friends.
His funeral which was the largest ever held at Buckhill
Bottom, took place Friday afternoon and the services were conducted at the
church by his pastor, Rev. Rudin, assisted by Rev. Juergens of Goodwin, Rev.
J.R. Stewart of Clarington and Rev. W.S. Baker of Hannibal. His six sons acted
as pall bearers. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. The interment
was made in the cemetery at that place.

She was a Christian lady and leaves a husband and many
friends to mourn.
The funeral took place Sunday; interment in the Woodsfield
cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
George Eaton of
Eaton, George W. Eaton
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Last Sunday occurred the death of Mr. George W. Eaton of
Deceased was seventy-five years of age and was taken
suddenly ill with a stroke and was taken suddenly ill with a stroke of
paralysis.
Funeral services were held Tuesday and conducted by Rev.
Ash.
Spirit of Democracy,
Lee Eckman, aged 45 years, who was injured Thursday of last
week while working at a well near Beallsville, died Saturday at a hospital in
Wheeling as a result of his injuries.
He leaves a wife and one son.
Deceased was a member of the Independent Order of
Oddfellows and Masons. His remains were taken to
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Naomi Edwards, relict of the late E.C. Edwards, passed
to that land from which no traveler returns Wednesday, May 22, and interment
took place in the Rinards Mills cemetery the following Thursday. The funeral
services were conducted at her late residence by the Rev. H.S. Smith, pastor of
the Christian Union Church.
Mrs. Edwards was nearly eighty years of age, and leaves a
host of relatives and friends.
Egger, Elizabeth Egger nee Bauman 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Elizabeth Egger, nee Bauman, was born near Miltonsburg,
within sight of her late home, on the seventh day of December, 1831, and
departed this life in the faith of Christ and the love of God last Friday, aged
seventy-five years, four months and twelve days.
Her beloved spouse preceded her into the evermore fifteen years
ago.
The deceased mother in
In the absence of her pastor, Rev. F. A. Meusch, the
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Anton A. Muller, pastor of
Interment was made at the Miltonsburg Evangelical cemetery.
May her spirit live in the light of the Lord.
Spirit of Democracy,
Friday, April 19, occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Egger of near Miltonsburg, widow of the late John Egger, in the 76th
year of her age, after a short illness from paralysis, although she had been an
invalid for several years. She was the mother of 13 children, eleven of whom
survive her seven sons and four daughters; one son and one daughter preceded
her a short time ago. She also leaves twenty-three grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
She was born and raised where she died and lived
continually in the same place for seventy-five years.
She was a member of the Miltonsburg Evangelical church
since a child.
The funeral took place Monday, conducted by Rev. Anton A.
Muller of Woodsfield. Interment in the Miltonsburg cemetery. Mrs. Egger is the
mother of John H. and S.W. Egger and Mrs. Henry Neuhart of this place.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Tillie Egger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Egger of
near Miltonsburg, died Saturday morning at the Woodsfield hospital.[d.June 1,
1907]
Eisenbarth, Chas. Eisenbarth 5th obit
The Sentinel,
The body of Chas. Eisenbarth who was drowned on Nov. 21.,
while crossing the river in a skiff in front of a tow-boat, was found of Louise
Eisenbarth, a widow living near
Interment Tuesday.
Richner Elizabeth
Richner, nee Neuhart
Source: The
Elizabeth Richner, beloved wife of Mr.
Cash Richner, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Simon Fisher, an aged and very highly respected lady
of this place, died Wednesday evening,
Interment Friday at the Mt. Carrick cemetery.
 The deceased was a sister of Dr. S.J. Devaul of this place.
Fisher, Rebecca Fisher 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Rebecca Fisher was born
Her remains were taken to the
Fisher, Rebecka Fisher
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Rebecka Fisher, wife of Simon Fisher, our friend and
former neighbor died at her home near Laings last Wednesday evening.
We extend our sympathy.
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Flowers, aged 15 years of
[Albert died
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Foehrenbach, died Sunday at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Mary Smith.
Deceased was born in Ardmansweiler,
Two children, Mr. Jacob Foehrenbach and Mrs. Mary Smith,
with many friends are left.
The funeral services took place Tuesday conducted by Rev.
A.A. Muller; interment in the Woodsfield cemetery. [d. September 29, 1907]
Foehrenbach, Elizabeth Foehrenbach 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Elizabeth Foehrenbach, widow of Adam Foehrenbach, departed
this life
The deceased came to this country from Ardmansweiler,
Baden, Germany in 1853, and since the time of her devoted husband s death, made
her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, who tenderly cared for the
afflicted mother in her late long illness. Her affliction, though largely
unrealized, surely was such as works out for us an exceedingly weight of glory,
for throughout her unclouded days her attitude was that of an humble and
patient child of God. Before her end she received the last rites of the dying
at the hands of the pastor of her church.
May her spirit be refreshed more and more with the Light
Eternal. A.
A. M.
Fox, Maria Fox
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Fox, wife of James Fox, died of heart trouble at her
home south of town on Sunday morning, August 25th. Although she had
been in delicate health for some time her death was very sudden and unexpected.
Deceased was about 50 years of age, and was esteemed by all
who knew her.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, interment in the Ruble
burying ground in Switzer township.
[Mrs. Fox s first name was Maria] (Clarington Independent)
Spirit of Democracy,
Maria Fox, aged 66 years, wife of James Fox of near Oak,
died Monday and was buried in the Ruble burying ground,
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Will Frye, aged 38 years, formerly Miss Cora Hall of
Sardis, died Wednesday morning at her home north of town after one week s
illness.
She is survived by her husband, one son and three
daughters. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon and the services were
conducted at the home by her pastor , Rev. D.W. Merrell, of the M.E. church,
and was largely attended. There were numerous beautiful floral offerings.
Interment in the Harter cemetery. [ d.
Fulton, Margaret Fulton nee Myers
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Fulton, wife of Andrew Fulton, died at her
home near Altitude,
years, having been born in
Belmont county February 19, 1824. Her maiden name was Myers.
In 1842 she was united in marriage to Andrew Fulton. This
proved to be a long and happy union. To this husband and wife were born ten
children, five of whom still survive. To Mrs. Fulton has also been born
thirty-five grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren, making a total of
sixty-five souls as the descendents of this Godly woman at her death, all but
seven of whom are still living.
Mrs. Fulton had for long years been a faithful member of
the Pleasant Ridge United Presbyterian church in which her husband, who was
called home only a little over a year ago had served for many years as an
esteemed elder.
Mrs. Fulton is not only mourned by this large company of
children and grandchildren, but a host of friends, neighbors and acquaintances
mourn with them the departure a faithful friend and a mother in
Services were conducted by Rev. Douds of
Fulton, Robert Fulton
The Sentinel,
The Robert Fulton memorial association, comprising about a
hundred of the most influential men of
The association is endeavoring to have a combined tomb and
statue completed next year in time for the 100th anniversary of the
launching of
Steamboats were heard of as far back as the middle of the
16th century, when a Spaniard, Blasdo de Gary, is reported to have
propelled a vessel by steam in the
Before the end of the 18th century Count
d`Auxiron and the Marquis de Jouffroy conducted experiments in steam navigation
in
The Cleremont took her name from the country seat at
Chancellor Livingston,
Spirit of Democracy,
William R. Galey, died at his home in Beaver,
W.C. Mooney and Luther Miller
attended the funeral.
[William died
Gallaher, Emma Gallaher
Source: The Sentinel Thursday, December 26, 1907
Emma, oldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus Gallaher, died at their home near Coates Monday evening from
that dread disease, consumption. She was
about 15 years of age and for several years had been a patient sufferer. Funeral services will be held at the R. C.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Emma Gallaher, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
C.W. Gallaher, died at her home at Coats Station December 22.
Gallaher, Jane Gallaher nee Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Gallaher, aged 73 years, wife of Henry Gallaher
of Edwina, died
The funeral services were conducted by elder Jacob
Willison; interment at the Barber cemetery.
Gates, James Gates
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
BINGHAM News reached here last Friday of the death of James
Gates, an aged and much respected citizen who formerly resided at this place
but has for the last few years made his home with his son Albert in
The remains were brought to Beallsville Sunday evening, and
from there they were taken to the
Though Mr. Gates had been permitted to live until his
ninety-fifth year was on the wane, his many friends here regret very much to
hear of his death.
Spirit of Democracy,
James Gates, son of Daniel and Nancy Gates, departed this
life at the home of his son Albert E. at
He was born
Funeral services were conducted by Elder A.E. Harper and
were well attended.
Gilchrist, Alexander Gilchrist
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Alexander Gilchrist, D.D., secretary of the home
mission board of the United Presbyterian denomination and one of the most
prominent figures of the church, died at his home in Pittsburg January 27th
after and extended illness.
Gillespie, Robert Gillespie 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Robert Gillespie, aged 27 years, son of Obe. Gillespie,
Infirmary Director, died Tuesday morning at
Gillespie, Robert Gillespie 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
ROUND BOTTOM Robert, aged 27, son of Thos. Gillespie, died
Wednesday at the Woodsfield hospital of typhoid pneumonia.
He was buried in
Gillespie, Robert Gillespie 4th obit
The Sentinel,
Robert T. Gillespie, was born in
He was held in high esteem by the people of his community,
as an honest, upright young man.
He left Bellaire on May 4 going to his father s house where
he took his bed, but later requested to be taken to the Woodsfield hospital,
where he was taken by his brother on May 18. His sister, Odessa J. Gillespie,
attended him and all that medical skill and careful attention could do was done
to alleviate his sufferings; but at
Typhoid Pneumonia was the immediate cause of his death.
He leaves a father, four brothers and one sister to mourn
his departure.
His mother, one brother and two sisters preceded him to the
better world.
May God bless us all and be with us till He shall call us
to Him to rest in sleep till the trumpet shall sound and times shall be no
more; then those that are asleep in Jesus will be taken home to glory. A
brother------
Thomas
W. Gillespie
Gillespie, Robert T. Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert T. Gillespie was born in
He was a carpenter by trade and has been with his brother,
John O. Gillespie and Thomas W. Gillespie of
He was preceded to the better
world by his mother, one brother and two sisters.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Gillispie, aged 68 years, wife of Thomas
Gillespie of Altitude, died at Wheeling
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Louis Goebel died suddenly at his home in
He was the father of Rev. T.A. Goebel of Woodsfield, who
left Wednesday morning to attend the funeral.
Spirit of Democracy,
Richard J. Grant died October 22 at Haskin s hospital. He
was a member of the firm of Grant and Miller, oil well contractors. He also had
some production in this county. Mr. Grant came here about ten years ago. The
remains will be taken to
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary E. Greenbank, wife of John F. Greenbank of
She was born in
Deceased was a member of the Christian church and a good
woman.
The funeral took place from the First Christian
The floral offerings from the church, Sunday school and
many other sources were generous and very beautiful. The Rev. D.C. Coburn,
pastor of the First M.E.
Griffith, Elizabeth Griffith 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
To-day she sleeps beneath the sod and dew and her labors
are over, but she will live long in the memory of her many acquaintances who
survive her. Death, with his inexorable decree, has again visited us and taken
one of our friends and neighbors from this world of life to take her place in
the silent chamber of the dead. Suddenly and unexpectedly she was called to the
clouds of the great hereafter where we may all look and gather consolation from
the blessed fact that when time shall have merged into eternity, there will be
a glorious reunion there and sorrows and parting will be no more.
The subject of this sketch, Elizabeth Griffith, better
known as Aunt Bettie, was born
She was united with the Baptist church near
She was always a good neighbor, kind to the poor and always
lent a helping hand. She was respected by all who knew her. It was her request
before she died that a Baptist minister conduct the funeral services but it was
impossible to get a pastor of that denomination, so acting on the decision of
her brother, Rev. Fletcher, of Jackson Ridge had charge of the services.
The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad
bereavement. May they look forward to that blessed land where sad farewell
never comes and parting is no more.
Short services were held at the residence, after which she
was followed to the Neuhart Baptist church by a large concourse of sorrowing
relatives and friends. After the impressive services at the church, her body
was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Elizabeth Griffith, aged 88 years, of Cranenest died
Friday.
[
Griffith, Sarah A. Griffith
The Sentinel,
We received a message here last Saturday from Wilding,
May she rest in peace.
Griffith,
Sarah H. Griffith nee Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah A. Griffith departed this life
Her husband and two daughters preceded her to the better
land.
She leaves three children, two sons and one daughter with
many other relatives to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother.
She joined the M.E. church
She moved to
Spirit of Democracy,
The Bellaire Independent has the following to say about a
former
Frederick Grimm, aged 67, a veteran of the civil war, and a
highly respected resident of
He leaves a wife and four children.
Frederick Grimm was an active member of the East Liverpool
Grand Army post and at the beginning of the present year was elected post
commander. He was a former well known Bellaire man and member of Plymouth
Council O.U.A.M.; also of the 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
The funeral took place Thursday from the family home, and
Dr. T.W. Lance officiated.
Groff,
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Pearl E. Groff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E.
Groff, died at her home at
Dear friends: I know how impossible it is to silence your
grief with words. The heart pleads for utterance in tears, and let it speak
thus. We bow in sorrow at the taking of your little one, feeling that while the
ripened fruit may be gathered it seems cruel that the bud should be taken
before it has even an oppurtuntiy to unfold its blossom. But in nature this is
perhaps best, and in the taking from our arms this little one we will try to
accept the cross and learn it, believing that the bud will yet blossom and bear
fruit in the angel land whither the spirit of this pure child has so early
flown. J.M
MORRIS ALTITUDE, OHIO
Groff, Pearlie M. Groff 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Pearlie M. Groff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Groff,
died at her home in
Hall, Ruth Ford Hall 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
We were pained and shocked to learn of the death of Mrs.
Ruth Ford Hall.
None knew her noble traits, her self-sacrificing
disposition better than the writer during her budding womanhood. In later years
we had lost sight of her but wherever she was she carried sunshine and love to
those who were favored by her friendship.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ruth Ford Hall, wife of Prof. J.M. Hall, died at her
home in
Deceased will be remembered by many of our citizens, she
having lived in Woodsfield for many years.
Hamilton, Herbert Hamilton 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Herbert, son of Dr. J. C. and Ella Hamilton, of Ithica,
Darke county,
Medical aid was summoned and his father sent for who
removed him to his own home where the best physicians did all they lay in their
power but to no effect. He lingered a few days, but was unconscious most of the
time. On Tuesday he breathed his last.
He was twenty-two years old. Was a remarkably bright and
energetic young man, ambitious to finish his course in pharmacy which he
expected to do in a short time. His disposition was so pleasant and winning
that he made friends wherever he went. His habits were exemplary and all who
knew him praised him
His father is a brother of G.
He was laid to rest in the Ithica cemetery,
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday, January 8th, occurred the death of
Herbert Hamilton, aged 22 years of
Hamilton, Viola Hamilton nee Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
To the memory of Viola Hamilton, beloved wife of Guy
Hamilton (nee
She was married to S.G.
Hamilton,
The funeral services were held at the First
Church of Christ conducted by her pastor, Rev. Ferd F. Schultz, and as we sang
Shall We Gather At The River the form of Ola was looked upon for the last
time, and with many tears the casket was born to our beautiful city of the dead
where so many of our loved ones sleep, until God shall call them from that
sleep to then sweet rest in heaven.
Tho o er my lifeless form
you may be bending.
For now my song with angels
notes is blending;
I m safe at home, where joys
are never ending.
Weep not for me.
But think of me as only gone
before you,
From heavenly heights I will
be watching o er you;
Just by the gates I will be
waiting for you,
Weep not for me.
Tho now with grief your
heart is sad and aching,
Tho now with sobs your bosom
may be shaking;
Mine eyes have seen the
golden morning breaking,
Weep not for me.
Tho tis God s will that
earthly ties should sever,
We ll meet again where
parting cometh never;
There hand in hand we ll live
and love forever.
Weep not for me.
Spirit of Democracy,
Louisa Haren, wife of Jacob S. Haren of near
Hart, Frank Hart
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Frank Hart, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hart, of
near Altitude,
Frank has been in poor health for some time, and about
three months ago he went to
The remains were sent to Woodsfield, and interment was made
at
Frank was a bright boy, only sixteen years old, and the
pride of loving parents. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to them in their sad
bereavement. It is hard to part with one so young; but we must bow to the will
of Him who doeth all things well.
He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, one sister, and a
host of friends to mourn his sad departure.
Spirit of Democracy,
In the midst of life we are in death. This fact forcibly
impressed upon this community when that grim monster took as his victim Frank,
the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. McClelland Hart, a bright and cheerful boy just
blooming into manhood.
Frank Hart was born July 8, 1891, near Altitude, Ohio, and
died July 26, 1907, at Foss, Oklahoma, whither he had recently gone for his
health but was suddenly taken with spinal meningitis which resulted in his
death.
A father, mother, two brothers and two sisters whose lives
have often been cheered by the genial good natured disposition of Frank, are
left to prepare for that great day when we must all prepare for that great day
when we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ. May relatives and
friends followed him to his last resting place in the
Hartline, Amanda Hartline 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Amanda Hartline, of
Interment last Sunday in Jerusalem cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Amanda Hartline, aged 40 years, died Friday night at
her home in
Funeral services were held Sunday. Interment at
[d. January 25, 1907]
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with the deepest sorrow we chronicle the death of
Mrs. Amanda Hartline which occurred January 25th at her late home at
No need to pronounce eulogies upon the life of one who has
borne so many sorrows and afflictions under the most trying circumstances, and
yet, never wavering or deviating from the right, so characteristic of her noble
Christian character. She will be missed in her social home where she certainly
exhibited her ability as hostess to many friends. How sadly she will be missed
in church work, being a prominent member of the Ladies Aid and W.C.T.U.
societies.
How deeply saddened are our hearts when we recognize that
we shall never be greeted by her courtesy in social circles. But we bid adieu
to our departed loved one, submitting humbly to Him who doeth all things well;
and hoping to meet her on that peaceful shore, where adieus and farewells are a
sound unknown.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harry Scott of
Beallsville, interment being made in the beautiful village cemetery at
We placed beneath the sacred mound
A form we
loved so dear,
And while
we think of thee as dead.
Tis but
the body slumbers here. K.A.
Hartline, Mrs. Thomas Hartline
The Sentinel,
WHITTEN The people of this community were greatly shocked
to learn of the sudden death of their old friend and neighbor, Mrs. Thomas
Hartline of Quarry, who departed this life
Mrs. Hartline leaves a husband and three daughters besides
a host of other friends to mourn her departure.
Her remains were laid to rest in
Hartshorn, Edmond Eugene Hartshorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Edmond Eugene, the two year old son of Mrs. Elizabeth
Hartshorn, died Wednesday morning after several weeks of intense suffering from
a tubercular abscess.
Short services were held at the residence Thursday morning,
after which the remains were taken to Hartshorn church where services were
conducted by Elder Jacob Willison and the remains interred in Hartshorn
cemetery.
Haudenschield, Freda M. Haudenschield 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Freda M. Haudenschield, daughter of Augustus and Ada
Haudenschield, was born
Her body was shipped to
Woodsfield, and taken by undertaker A. J. Tubaugh to the Goudy cemetery, Sunday
at
Freda gave her heart and life
in tender youth to Jesus, her Savior, confessing her faith in Christ, and was
baptized by the Pastor of the First Christian Church of
She leaves to mourn her
death, a father, one sister and brother, her grandmother and a host of other
relatives and friends.
From a human standpoint this
was a sad funeral to see one so young, pure and tender cut down by the grim
reaper Death, but God s viewpoint, would be always see it, we should rejoice,
death has removed her from a world of sorrow, temptation and disappointments,
and the angels of God bear her gently to the paradise of God; where she now
rests from her labors.
Weep not then for dear little
Freda, for she is happy, and if you would be happy and meet her, you must
believe in her God, and trust and obey her Savior, and walk in this world in
the same royal road to happiness which she has traveled.
Her mother preceded her to
the land of spirits about six years ago.
The bereaved relatives have
many tender sympathies.
D. W.
HARKINS
Haudenshield, Freda M. Haudenshield
Spirit of Democracy,
Freda M. Haudenshield, daughter of Gus and Adda May
Haudenshield was born
She leaves to mourn her premature death, her father, one
sister and one brother, her grandmother and a host of other relatives and
friends. Those who accompanied her remains from
From a human standpoint this was indeed a sad funeral to
see one so young and pure laid low in death by the grim reaper. But from the
divine standpoint it makes our heart rejoice for she is released from all her
pains, her sorrows and her disappointments for which she was not personally
responsible and has not entered the rest which paradise holds for all the pure
in heart after the release for our mortal body.
Weep not dear friend for Freda, for she has gone to be with
Jesus; and the Prophet David says;
Precious in the eyes of God are the death of his saints.
Her mother preceded her to the land of the spirits about
six years ago.
We sorrow not as those who have no hope, and if we wish to
be happy and meet her in that land of delights we must travel the same royal
road to happiness. The bereaved friends and relatives have our tenderest
sympathy.
D.WAYNE
HARKINS
Havemeyer, Henry O. Havemeyer
The Sentinel,
Henry O. Havemeyer, the millionaire sugar magnate, died
at his home on
Hawk, Mrs. J. H. Hawk
The Sentinel,
Word was received here Tuesday that Mrs. Rev. J. H. Hawk
died Monday at their home at
Mrs. Hawk will be remembered by a great many
Hawkins,
Isabel A. Hawkins nee Snodgrass 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The death angel has once more visited and took for its
victim Isabel A. Hawkins, an aged and highly respected lady. Her maiden name
was Snodgrass. She was born in
She was united in marriage to Jared Hawkins
Nine of the children were
present at the funeral.
The father, mother and one
son have gone to constitute the family above.
The deceased leaves to mourn
their loss one sister, six daughters, four sons, eight grand-children and a
host of relatives and friends.
She was united with the
Methodist Episcopal church in 1844 and remained a consistent member until
death. She spent about sixty three years in the service of her Master and lived
a devoted life and left a lasting evidence behind her that she was going to
live with Jesus. She has gone to greet her husband and son that preceded her to
the better land. What encouragement to the bereaved family to know that mother
has gone to rest where she is free from suffering was great, but she did not
complain during her affliction and everything that loving hands could do was
done for her comfort.
The funeral was conducted by
her pastor Rev. M.M. Brown of the
The writer was requested to
state that the bereaved family extend their thanks to the neighbors and friends
for their kind assistance in every way during the sickness and death of their
dear mother. May the rich blessings of heaven rest on all.
Hawkins, Isabell Hawkins 4th obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Isabell Hawkins, widow of Jared Hawkins, deceased,
died at her home on Dent Ridge,
The deceased was 84 years of
age and leaves a family of ten children, all of whom were with her at the time
of her death except one, Mrs. Mary Lemons, who resides in
She leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Carter of
The funeral took place today (Wednesday) at
Interment at the Moffett M. E. church cemetery on Jackson
Ridge.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Isabell A. Hawkins, aged 81 years, relict of Jared
Hawkins, died Monday at her home on Dent Ridge.
Deceased was a member of the M.E. church.
Several children are left.
The funeral services were held Wednesday; interment in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with sadness that we chronicle the death of Leon W.,
little son of J.M. and M.L. Hawkins of
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W.E. Fletcher of
the M.P. church assisted by Rev. A. R. Jackson. The text was a part of the 11th
verse of the 13th chapter of Romans.
The body was laid to rest in the
Hawkins, Mrs. Isabel A. Hawkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. I.A. Hawkins who has been sick the past four weeks
with paralysis died Monday.
Hayes, Mansel Hayes
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mansel Hayes, son of C. A. Hayes, who has been employed at
His remains were brought here Friday for burial.
The deceased leaves a wife
and three children and a large number of friends.
Hayes, Mansel Hayes
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Mansel Hayes, son of Mr. C. A. Hayes of this place died in
the
The deceased whose home was at Hazelwood, a suburb of
Pittsburg was stricken with the disease about four weeks ago and until a day or
so before his death was thought to be making favorable progress toward recovery
and his father, C. A. Hayes had just returned home from his son s bedside when
the fatal relapse ensued.
The deceased was in the employ of the B. & O. Railroad
as a fireman. He was 32 years of age, married, and leaves a wife and three
children.
His remains were brought to Beallsville, his former home,
Friday and interred in the cemetery at this place.
Besides his father the deceased is survived by three
brothers and two sisters.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mansel Hayes, son of C.A. Hayes of Beallsville died in the
The deceased was in the employ of the B & O railroad as
a fireman. He was 32 years of age and married and leaves a wife and three
children.
His remains were brought to Beallsville, his former home
Friday and interred in the cemetery at that place. He also leaves besides his
father three brothers and two sisters.
Spirit of Democracy,
Lydia Ann Henthorn was born
She was married to J.M. Henthorn October,
1857. To this union were born twelve children, eight of whom with her husband
survive her, four have preceded her to the spirit land.
She obeyed the Gospel about
fifty-two years ago, and at the time of her death was a member of the
The funeral was conducted by
Elder D.W. Harkins at West Union chapel August 21, after which her body was
buried in the
Henthorn,
The Sentinel,
Lydia Ann Henthorn was born
Died
She was united in marriage to J. M. Henthorn in October
1857, to which union were born 12 children, 8 of whom with her husband survive
her, four having preceded her to the spirit land.
She obeyed the gospel about 52 years ago, and at the time
of her death was a member of the
The funeral was conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins at the
West Union Chapel, August 21, after which her body was buried in the
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. D. W. HARKINS
Henthorn, William H. Henthorn 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
At
stepped off the stage of
action into the ship of
All the days of my appointed
time will I await till my change come. The Lord shall call and we will answer
Him. He will have a desire to work of His hands. Job 14, 14-15. A place is
vacant in our home that never can be filled. A voice we loved so well is
stilled forever. He was taken from our midst so sudden. Oh, how sudden is
death. We must realize the death messenger is upon our track and sooner or
later he will claim us for his victim, as he did this young friend of ours. He
was taken from the Children s Home at Woodsfield when but a mere boy eight
years of age by Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Clift of Marr, where he lived till death
parted him asunder, I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in
Me shall never die. He is lost to us but not to God. Lost from earth but
entered the portals of Heaven. Lost from these labors and trials and perils,
but entered into everlasting peace and ever advancing progress. Blessed be God
who gives us this hope in the hour of our calamity, and enable us to triumph of
his death through Him who has redeemed us.
Willie Henthorn was 20 years old and 11 months old at the
time of his death. He did not care to die for he had no one to leave behind
except a mother and brother and his friends and neighbors here.
Services were held at the house by George and James
McFadden, after which they were removed to the
Spirit of Democracy,
William Henthorn died Monday at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Clift of Marr where he had been making his home for a number of years.
Typhoid fever was the cause of his death. [d. July 21,
1907]
Higgenbotham,
Cordelia A. Higgenbotham nee Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Higgenbotham Cordelia A. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
R.J. Martin, was born near Marr, Monroe County, Ohio, October 4, 1876.
She was immersed into the
She was married to John W. Higgenbotham
Funeral services were conducted by Elder C.E. Fogle of the
Highman, Duncan Highman 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Duncan Highman, an aged citizen, died at his home on Connor
Ridge on the 28th inst.
Interment in the Connor Ridge cemetery on the 29th.
Hodgen, J. T. Hodgen
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
J. T. HODGEN, of Rayland, O., died Wednesday evening June
19 at the age of 65 years, at the
Mr. Hodgen is well known to
many Woodsfield people. The funeral was held at his residence and he was buried
at the Hodgen mound at
Spirit of Democracy,
S.W. Egger received a telegram Thursday announcing the
death of Mr. J.T. Hodgens of
[d. June 23,1907]
Hoff, Elizabeth Hoff nee Vieock
Spirit of Democracy,
On August 3 the angel of death entered the home of Marx Hoff
and beckoned to the mother to follow him into the great beyond. The summons
came at
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoff (nee Veiock) was born
Mrs. Hoff leaves to mourn her, her husband, five sons, four
daughters, thirty-one grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and
friends..
She was laid to rest in the Evangelical cemetery at
Miltonsburg on August 5, her pastor Rev. F.A. Meusch conducting the services.
Card of Thanks-Mr.
Hoff and family desire to extend their thanks to all neighbors and friends who
so kindly assisted them during the last illness at the death of their wife and
mother.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Marx Hoff, aged 60 years, died at her home on
Hogue, John M. T. Hogue
Hogue, Isaac Hogue
Hogue, Mrs. Isaac Hogue
Hogue, Jacob Hogue
Dearth, Levina Dearth
Hogue, Hannah J. Hogue
The Sentinel,
Mr. Hogue (J. H. Hogue) tells us that during the last ten
months, death has been a frequent visitor in his family, and has claimed for
his victim, his brother, Isaac Hogue and his wife of
Only one sister, Lydia A. McMullen and one brother, Stephen
W. Hogue, remain. Both reside in
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this sketch, John M.T. Hogue, was born in
Mr. Hogue was widely known as hospitable, obliging, honest
neighbor, always willing to help in time of need. He had a stroke of paralysis
last June from which he never fully recovered. The immediate cause of his death
was due to an attack of la grippe.
He leaves to mourn his widow, five sons and four daughters,
Arthur having preceded him two years ago; besides a host of relatives and
friends. The funeral services were conducted last Sunday morning at his late
residence by Rev. Hughart, of Stafford, and his remains were laid to rest in
Card of Thanks-
Mrs. Hogue and children wish to extend thanks to their many friends for their
assistance during the illness and death of husband and father. A
FRIEND
Hogue, Susan Hogue nee Wilson 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Mrs. Hiram Turner and Mrs. Michael Fieock, of
This was a very sad death breaking up one of the most
devoted families the husband and father having passed away in June, since which
time, a brother and a sister have been called.
Mrs. Hogue was greatly beloved by her family and seldom in
these days of heartlessness and carelessness do we find children so unselfishly
devoted as were her two daughters left in the home, Misses Jane and Maud.
The deceased was a daughter of the venerable Wm. Wilson,
who is past 65 years old, and has six children still living.
Services were conducted at the country home a mile east of
town by Rev. Hughgart, and the remains were taken to our cemetery and laid
beside the husband and father.
There are words that speak of a quenchless love
Which burns in the hearts we cherish,
And accents that tell of a friendship proved,
That will never blight nor perish.
.
There are soft words murmured by dear, dear lips
Far richer than any other
But the sweetest word that earth hath heard
Is the blessed name of mother,
O, magic word! May it never die
From the lips that love to speak it.
Spirit of Democracy,
She was a member of the M.E. church at this place and lived
a consistent Christian.
The followinf children survive; N.E. Hogue of
Funeral services were held at the home residence conducted
by her pastor, Rev. E.M. Hughart, after which the remains were laid to rest by
the side of her husband in the
Howell, Elizabeth Howell 2nd obit
The Sentinel,
CAMERON The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Howell occurred at the
family home here Friday morning after a long illness of ailments incident to
advanced age.
The deceased was the widow of John Howell and was 104 years
of age. She has been a life-long resident of this community and possessed a
wide circle of friends who mourn her death. Mrs. Howell was the mother of
eleven children, six of whom survive her. They are; Abner, David, Emma, and
Sadie Howell and Mrs. Lucinda Creig, of
The funeral services were held at the home at
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Howell, aged about 104 years, died at her
home at Cameron,
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Florence M. Hue, aged 19 years, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. F.P. Hue of
Mrs. W.C. Mooney and son William attended the funeral
services.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lillie I. Kinney, daughter of the late Philo and Sarah
A. Crum was born
She was a victim of consumption, that long lingering
disease, that approaches so stealthily that none are aware of its presence
until too late to check it in its fatal career. She was well aware of her
condition and knew that death was inevitable and was patiently resigned. Think
of the great victory she won over self, when with mental anguish too deep for
words, she looked on her little ones and realized they soon would be deprived
of a mother s loving care and influence; yet she never murmured or complained,
trusting all to Him who has promised to care for the orphans, and accepting His
will as hers.
Besides her little sons, she leaves a
sorrowing husband, two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. C.O. Polen of
Beallsville, being her twin sister.
Father, mother, one brother, one sister, and a
cousin who was reared in the family from childhood, and was as a sister, have
previously passed to their reward, and with a glad welcome were awaiting her
coming in that city beyond death s Sea. Of the once large and happy family of
ten, but a remnant remain. God grant that they may all be reunited in one
unbroken family in eternity.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder
William McVey at her home after which the remains, followed by a large
concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, were laid to rest in the
beautiful new cemetery at Beallsville.
Huffman, J. M. Huffman
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
J. M. Huffman, one of
He had been in failing health for some time and yet his
death came as a shock to his large number of friends.
We hope to give further particulars next week.
Huffman, J. M. Huffman
Source: The Sentinel Thursday, December 26, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Howell, of
Newel,
Huffman, Jacob Miller Huffman 3rd obit
The Sentinel,
Death has again visited a happy family and removed
there-from the aged father; has taken from the community one of our most useful
and highly respected citizens; and from the ranks of the G. A. R. one of their
bravest and truest members. As a kind father and husband, neighbor and friend,
and as an upright Christian citizen he will be greatly missed among those who
knew him.
Mr. Huffman was born near
At the age of 28 he heeded his country s call for men to
defend the flag and spent three and three months in the service as a member of
Company C, of the 2nd Virginia Calvary.
Though never wounded in battle, he was severely injured by
being thrown from his horse. Later he was captured and spent three months
enduring the horrors of a southern prison. When he received his discharge from
the army, he returned to his old home and a few years later was married to Mary
Ellen Truax, of
Mr. Huffman was at the time
of his death, and had been for a number of years, a faithful member of the
Christian church at
The immediate cause of his death was a stroke of paralysis.
He died in the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 16, and the funeral was held at
Card of Thanks We
desire to express our appreciation of the many kindnesses of sympathy shown us
by our friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our beloved
husband and father, Mr. Miller Huffman. MARY
E. HUFFMAN AND FAMILY
Huffman, Jacob Miller Huffman
Source: The Sentinel Thursday, December 26, 1907
Death has again visited a
happy family and removed therefrom the aged father; has taken from the
community one of our most useful and highly respected citizen; and from the
ranks of the G.A.R. one of their bravest and truest members. As a kind father and husband, neighbor and
friend, and as an upright Christian citizen, he will be greatly missed among
those who knew him.
Mr. Huffman was born near
At the age of 28 he heeded
his country s call for men to defend the flag and spent three years and three
months in the service as a member of Company C, of the 2nd Virginia
Cavalry.
Though never wounded in
battle, he was severely injured by being thrown from his horse. Later he was captured and spent three months
enduring the horrors of a southern prison.
When he received his discharge from the army, he returned to his old
home and a few years later was married to Mary Ellen Truax, of
The immediate cause of his
death was a stroke of paralysis. He died
in the afternoon of Monday, December 16, and the funeral was held at
Huffman, Miller Huffman
Source: The Sentinel Thursday, December 26, 1907
Plainview: Several from here attended the funeral of
Miller Huffman at
Spirit of Democracy,
Was born in
He was married to Mary E. Truex
He obeyed the gospel in 1896 under the ministry of Charles
Reign Scoville at
The writer has been acquainted with the deceased family for
about nineteen years, and in my acquaintance which has been pleasant I always
found Brother Huffman a kind hearted, sociable and agreeable associate, and
always seemed devoted to his family and their interests. Truly a noble life has
gone out from our midst. A husband and father, a friend and citizen, a brother
in Christ, and a comrade of the old soldiers of 61- 64.
The funeral services were held by the writer at
May God comfort, bless and keep them is the prayer of your
friend and brother. D.W. HARKINS
Card of Thanks-We
wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their deeds of love and words of
sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father-THE FAMILY
Hughes, Gordon Hughes
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Mr. Gordon Hughes, oldest son of Henry Hughes of near town
died of brain fever and was buried in the Catholic cemetery Sunday. He was
seventeen years of age.
Reverent Father Goebel conducted the funeral services.
The Bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire
community.
Spirit of Democracy,
Gordon Hughes, aged 15 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Hughes, died at the home of his parents about one mile west of town Friday from
brain fever after an illness of less than one week. Interment in the Catholic
cemetery Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. Father Goebel. [d.
May 24, 1907]
Spirit of Democracy,
Godfrey Hyer, a well known and highly respected citizen of
this place, died Wednesday morning after a short illness from grip and heart
failure, aged 79 years.
He is survived by his widow,
two daughters and four sons; David Henry and Mrs. Carrie Neuenschwander of this
place; John of Clarington; Will of Nebraska City, and Mrs. Lizzie Williams of
Lima, Ohio.
The deceased was a very
successful merchant here for many years but retired from business several years
ago.
The funeral took place Friday
afternoon and the services were conducted at the English M.E. church by his
pastor, Rev. Theodore Rudin of the
Spirit of Democracy,
From the:
Hazel Madalene, the six-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank L. Jacobs of
The funeral discourse was delivered Sunday afternoon at the
home residence in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends by
Rev. Jester, of the Methodist Episcopal church. The remains were taken to
Warner Monday, where impressive services were held at the home of Mr. Jacob s
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs, and the little one was laid to rest
amidst a bed of flowers in the Warner cemetery.
Appropriate music was rendered by the choir. The floral
tributes, which were many and beautiful, were mostly composed of white
carnations and ferns.
A father, mother and one brother Earle Leslie, survive. The
bereaved have the sympathy of a host of friends. Misses Mollie Wilson, Alice
Cathery, Edna Laner and Ethel Shramm acted as pallbearers.
Spirit of Democracy,
Rebecca Jane Jeffers was born at
On
During these eleven years she has been a great sufferer,
but so patient was she, so fully resigned to the will of God, manifested such a
Christlike spirit, always rejoicing, so that the last years of her life has
been more fruitful in saving souls than during the more active years of her
life. She died at the home of Jerry W. Walters and was laid to rest beside her
parents, Elias and Deborah Jeffers in the old
A very large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends
followed her to her last resting place on earth. We all mourn her departure.
For sixty years she walked with God and is not, for God took her. The Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. J.A.V.
John
Lollathin, sr., was born February 28, 1817 and died September 18, 1907, aged 90
years, seven months and eighteen days.
He was married to Caroline Frederica Netting September 13, 1844. To this union were born 13 children, seven of
whom with his wife are gone to the spirit land.
He leaves to mourn his departure six children, forty-three grandchildren
and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Brother and Sister Lollathin were both born and married in Wurtenberg,
Germany, but came to America in 1847 and settled in Baresville where the
resided until 1867 when they moved to their home in Green Township where they
died, Sister Lollathin having died four years ago. They both surrendered their lives to Jesus,
and were (word missing) into Christ the same day, September 8, 1887 under the
(word missing) of Elder J. A. Harding.
John Lollathin was a man (words missing) ive talent, although (words
missing) education he was (remainder of the obituary is missing).
Spirit of Democracy,
Armstrong Johns who has been in poor health for a year or
more past and who had been making his home with his son Charles Johns of this place,
died suddenly Monday morning, September 9th . He arose and ate
breakfast at about the usual time, after which he went to his room to make a
change of underclothing. Shortly after he had gone upstairs the family heard a
noise and upon investigation found him lying on the floor face downward.Nearby
neighbors were called immediately. He was turned over and in a few minutes he
expired, breathing his last breath about
Mr. Johns followed the river as his chief occupation for a
number of years having been employed last of the steamer Ruth in the capacity
of a fireman, being compelled to quit the river on account of ill health. He
resigned his position sometime in September 1906, and since that time and up
until his death he had been making his home here.
Four sons and two daughters are left to mourn; his wife and
one daughter having died a few years ago.
The funeral services were held Wednesday from the Christain
church, Rev. Harper of Beallsville officiating. The remains were laid to rest
by the side of those of his wife in the family lot in the Clarington cemetery.
Johnson, Louella Johnson 2ndobit
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Miss Luella B. Johnson who was shot at
Prof. Wims arrived with the body Saturday
The ledger-Dispatch published at
She was over 21 years old. Her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L.M. Johnson, who loved the girl as they could have done had she been their own
child, are grief stricken beyond description. They have the sympathy of the
entire community.
The shooting was the result of a fit of jealousy on the
part of Deans. Miss Johnson was a bright young lady and had many friends here.
Cards of thanks-
We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends of Woodsfield for the
sympathy and kindness shown us on account of the death of Miss Luella A.
Johnson. MR. L.M. JOHNSON MRS. M.J. JOHNSON PROF. W.E. WIMS
Johnson, Louella Johnson 3rd obit
Dean, Joe Deans
The Sentinel,
A dispatch was received Tuesday morning by Mr. and Mrs. L.
M. Johnson, of
A few hours later another dispatch was received, announcing
her death.
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer of Tuesday evening, a
young man by the name of Deans called on Miss Johnson at her boarding place,
He then turned the weapon on himself, inflicting a wound
which later resulted fatally.
W. E. Wims left on the
The news of the tragedy was received with surprise and
sorrow by the people of Woodsfield.
[submitter s note first names obtained from a previous
obituary.]
Spirit of Democracy,
The sad intelligence was received here Tuesday of the death
Miss Luella Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Johnson on High street. Miss
Johnson was the cashier of a large drug house at
Johnson, Luella Johnson 5th obit
Deans, Joe Deans
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
The funeral of Miss Luella Johnson, whose tragic death
occurred at
It was Miss Johnson s good fortune to possess a disposition
which wins friends everywhere, and in the short nine months which she spent in
She had a splendid position as cashier in the Law Building
Pharmacy at that place and in a conversation with W. S. Wims, who went from
here to bring the body to this place, the proprietor, E. B. Cootes,
complimented highly her efficiency and said that her place would be hard to
fill.
In a popularity contest for
the benefit of the Confederate Choir No. 1, she received the largest number of
votes, the prize being a grand piano.
On the evening of the
tragedy, she walked from the store to her boarding place with a friend who
lived on the same street. It seems that they were followed by the jealous lover,
for she had just reached her room when the door bell rang. On it being
answered, the young man, Joe Deans, asked for Miss Johnson. When she reached
the door she said, Why, Joe is it you? Come in. Without a word he shot her
twice and then, putting the gun to his temple, shot himself. Miss Johnson fell
backward crying, My God, he has shot me!
Deans died without regaining
consciousness, but Miss Johnson was conscious for some time and conversed
freely with those about her as to her funeral arrangements and giving messages
of love to be sent to her people here, and to friends at
Her death was caused by
internal hemmorage.
Her relatives here were
telegraphed at once, and in response W. S. Wims left immediately for
Card of Thanks We
desire to extend our sincere thanks to the people of Woodsfield for the tender
sympathy shown us in the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Luella
Johnson, whose untimely death occurred just on the threshold of a happy and
useful life. Mrs. M. J. Johnson
L. M. Johnson W.
E. Wims
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarence E. Joy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.M. Joy, was born
The deceased leaves to mourn his loss father and mother,
five sisters and three brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends. While
we mourn for one so young and fair we meekly bow to the will of Him who doeth
all things well. After brief services at the home by Mr. W.T. Cline the remains
were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery.
One precious soul from us is gone,
The voice
we loved so well;
One place is vacant in our home,
Which
never can be filled.
Joy, Clarence Joy
2nd obit
The Sentinel,
Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Joy, died on the 30th
inst., of typhoid fever.
Interment at Graysville cemetery, Oct. 4.
Spirit of Democracy,
James Kearney, formerly of Ozark, died at Martins Ferry
Thursday.
The remains were brought to Ozark and interred in the
Catholic church cemetery Friday. [d.
Father T.A. Goebel of Woodsfield conducted the funeral
services.
Keith, L. W. Keith
3rd obit
The Sentinel,
On Tuesday of this week, Oct. 15, occurred the death of L.
W. Keith, at the
The doctors hoped to be able
to control the disease without an operation, and on Saturday his condition
seemed to be somewhat improved. But on Saturday afternoon he grew rapidly
worse, and about 11 o clock Saturday night a special train was engaged to take
him to Wheeling where an operation was performed at Haskins Hospital early
Sunday morning; but it was found that the disease had developed so rapidly, and
had reached such an advanced stage that very little hope for his recovery was
entertained at the time. He lingered suffering intense agony, until
Brother Keith was about 45 years of age, just in the prime
of life, and had enjoyed exceptionally good health for a long time. His
exceptionally strong constitution and wonderful nerve enabled him to make a
vigorous fight [sic-fight] for his life, but he failed to conquer.
Brother Keith s smiling face and genial disposition will be
missed in the home, in the store, in the K. of P. and I. O. O. F. Lodges, in
which he was an active member,--and in society at large. Surely in the midst
of life we are in death; but we bow submissively to the Supreme Ruler who
doeth all thins well.