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1913
Agin, Harry Agin
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 15, 1913
Dent Ridge
Harry Agin, son of Isaac and Matilda Agin, aged 21 years, died
of typhoid fever and was buried at Moffett s cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.
L. Couts officiating.
Agin, Harry C. Agin
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 29, 1913
Again death has entered our midst and taken away Harry C.
Agin, son of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac Agin of Griffith, Ohio. He was born December
20, 1891, and departed this life May 9, 1913, being at the time of his death 21
years, four months and 19 days of age. He leaves to mourn his departure a
father, mother, three brothers and six sisters, with many other relatives and
friends.
Harry had been employed in Bellaire, for the last year and a
half. While there he contracted typhoid fever. He cam home four weeks before
his death. All that was possible to do was done by loving hands, to lengthen
his days here on earth, but we must all yield to the command of Him who doeth
all things well. Funeral services were held were held May 11, conducted by his
pastor, Rev. Couts of Antioch; interment at Moffett s cemetery, attended by a
very large crowd of sorrowing friends.
Allen, Delbert Eugene
Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 7, 1913
Delbert Eugene Allen aged 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Allen, died Friday evening August 1, 1913, from whooping cough. The funeral
services were held Sunday conducted by Rev. Warren Miracle of Stafford.
Interment in Stafford cemetery.
Archbold, Frances J.
Archbold
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 6, 1913
From the Hillsboro, Ore., Argus we clip the following account
of the death of the wife of a former Woodsfield citizen, whom many of our older
citizen will remember.
Mrs. Frances J. Archbold, wife of Judge Alston C. Archbold,
died at the family home Monday, January 20, 1913, after an illness covering
several months. She was the daughter of the late Judge Ralph Wilcox, who
settled on a donation claim in North Hillsboro, in 1845. She was born at
Independence, Missouri, in 1844, and was but a year old when her parents
crossed the plains to Oregon.
She was wedded to Alston C. Archbold, who survives, August 20,
1865. Eight children were born to the union Ralph and Mary C., who passed away
several years ago; Eva M. Loeb, of Ridgefield, Wash., wife of Geo. Loeb, a
merchant; Virginia M. And John M. Of Portland, and Hugh, Elizabeth R., and
Alston C. Jr., of Hillsboro.
Her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Goode, Grants Pass and
Miss Minta, Portland, and one brother, John, of Portland survive.
For over sixty-seven years Mrs. Archbold had been a resident
of Hillsboro, and she was held in the highest esteem. Her daily life
characterized the highest nobility and womanhood, and her passing will be
mourned by hundreds of friends. The family has the sympathy of the entire
community.
Mrs. Archbold was a devoted member of the M.E. church, the
Ladies Aid Society, ad the Woman s Relief Corps. In the latter organization
for years eh had held important offices, and in the church she was ever a
willing worker.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30, at the
M.E. church, and interment was in the Masonic cemetery.
Arnold, George Arnold
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
George Arnold, aged 52 years, died suddenly at his home in St.
Clairsville January 13, 1913, after an illness of a few days from a grip. Mr.
Arnold was a son of Mr. And Mrs. Adam Arnold of Ozark and grew to manhood in
this county. He was one of the leading teachers of the county for several years
and afterward studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1890. He opened an
office in Bellaire but afterward moved to St. Clairsville, where he soon became
among the first of the Belmont country bar. He was well versed in literature ,
and was authority on history. He was a member of the K of P lodge at Bellaire
and a member of the M.E. church and enjoyed the respect of many friends and
acquaintances in Belmont and Monroe counties. He is survived by his wife and
five children besides many other relatives. His sister Miss Kate Arnold resides
at Ozark and one brother, Mr. Charles Arnold, resides at Bellaire.
Arnold, Maria J. Arnold
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
Mrs. Maria J. Arnold (nee Smit) entered into her heavenly
home. Sister Maria J. Arnold was born at Beallsville, Ohio, February 4, 1836,
and her soul took its flight into the paradise of God, June 27, 1913, aged 76
years, 4 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Brother James R.
Arnold January 22, 1854, who preceded her September 17, 1912. Early in life she
united with the Baptist church and later sh cast her lot with the Church of
Christ at Beallsville, Ohio, and through all these years has always remained a
true and loyal supported of the cause of Christ always in her place until the
last few months when she grew too feeble to attend the services of the church.
A mother in Israel has fallen and gone to her reward. She is sleeping calmly
sleeping, in a new made grave, in yonder s cemetery, not far form her old home.
But the Christ has tunneled the grave and illuminated the dark valley of the
shadow of death, making the gloomy picture of centuries past, serve only as a
background to bring out in bold relief the golden tints of a future life. There
is a life beyond this vale of tears. The words of inspiration also proclaim now
is Christ risen from the dead and became the first fruits of them that slept.
Death is swallowed up in victory. O death where is thy sting? O grave where it
thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But
thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Then let us dry our tears and submit to the ear Father s will who doeth all
tings well. And while we shall mourn the loss and miss the presence of mother
let us ever honor and cherish the memory of her life and noble christian
character. Eight sons and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a
mother. Her funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. Simmons
officiating; assisted by Rev. Gillespie. The body was laid to rest in the quiet
village cemetery.
Ellsworth Thornberry
Atkinson, Oliver Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 25, 1913
Oliver Atkinson aged 80 years, of Clarington, died Sunday
evening after a few weeks illness of a complication of diseases. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at family home by Rev. Miller of the Evangelical
church. Interment in family lot in Clarington cemetery. Mr. Atkinson was a well
respected citizen and leaves a widow and one son with many sorrowing relatives
and friends.
Ayers, Robert Ayers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 19, 1913
Harrietsville R1.
Robert Ayers, an aged and respected citizen of Cub run, passed
to his great reward June 19, 1913. So another good man has left us. Funeral at
the Road Fork M.E. church where the deceased had been a faithful member for
many years. Brother Ayers will be sadly missed.
Bachman, Magdalena
Abersold Bachman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Magdalena Abersold Bachman was born in county Berne,
Switzerland, January 18th, 1818, and departed this life at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Grossenbacher at Dairy, Monroe County, Ohio,
August 21st, 1913, aged 95 years, 7 months and 3 days.
She was married to Frederick Bachman Feb. 10th,
1843. To this union were born five sons and four daughters; three sons and
three daughters having preceded her to the great beyond.
She leaves to mourn her departure two sons, Godfried and
Adolph Bachman, of Morton Ridge, and one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Grossenbacher of
Dairy; besides thirty-six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services at the home conducted by Rev. Ingold, and at
the church by Rev. Hildebrand. Interment in the Salem church cemetery.
Baker, George W. Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
G. W. Baker was born February 10th, 1858, and
departed this life September 26, 1913, aged 55 years, 7 months and 16 days. He
was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. Coen April 2, 1880. To this union was
born 9 children. Of this union the widow and seven children survive, Elizabeth
J. Baker his wife, and the children are Ellsie Davidson, of Robinson, Ill.,
Josie Smith, Otto E. Baker, Alston E. Baker, Harold C. Baker, Wilbert L. Baker
and George Edwin Baker. He is also survived by one brother V. M. Baker of New
Castle, Ohio. Deceased was a teacher of normal and public schools for over 30
years. He served as commissioner of Monroe county two terms. He united with the
Church of Christ at Antioch over 21 years ago and was baptized by Elder D. W.
Harkins, and has ever since been a faithful member serving as an Elder of the
church for a number of years.
The funeral services were conducted at Antioch by Elder D. W.
Harkins Sunday September 28 at 2 p.m. The many hundreds of people who assembled
to show their respect was a silent witness of the high standing o Brother Baker
I the hearts of his neighbors and friend who appreciated his services in Monroe
county. Many of his pupils of former years with tear stained eyes and sad
hearts yet thanking God that such a man as George W. Baker had come into their
lives to be a blessing to them.
The appropriate words of Solomon in Ecclesiastes 7:14 were
selected as the basis of the talk by Elder Harkins.
By the death of G.W. Baker the family has lost a loving
husband and father, the citizens of Antioch a good neighbor, Monroe county a
useful servant, the church an earnest and zealous worker. We all feel our heavy
loss, yet we sorrow not as others who have no hope.
Baker, James Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 8, 1913
Graysville
It is with sadness that I announce the death of a resident of
this town, who has been for many years an honored an highly esteemed citizen of
Monroe county, Mr. James Baker, being at the time of his death 74 years, 8
months and 23 days. Although being confined to his bed for almost a year he
bore his affliction with christian fortitude and never known to seriously
complain. While it was evident to all that he could not be with us but a short
time, his death was a shock to the entire community. His remains were followed
to the Church of Christ on Thursday, April 24, by his weeping friends and
relative; funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir. His many
relatives and friends will deeply mourn his loss which is his eternal gain.
Barackman, Mary Barackman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 23, 1913
Mary Barackman was born near
New Castle, Monroe county, Ohio, and spent the greater part of her life there.
A few years ago she left Monroe county to maker her home with her brother,
William Barackman, at Brilliant, Ohio. The cause of her death was due to
paralysis; having been afflicted for some years with a complication of
diseases. She united with the M.E. church at Fletcher s Chapel when very young
and lived in that faith all her life.
She died the 6th of October and on Wednesday the 8th,
her 53rd birthday was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at
Alexander, Jefferson county, Ohio, the M.E. minister of Brilliant, conducting
the services. She was followed to her grave by a large number of the good
people of Brilliant and many from a distance, showing not only the respect in
which the dead was held, but also of the brother, William Barackman.
The following ladies acted as pall-bearers: Mrs. Elizabeth
Conger, Crane Nest, Ohio (a sister), Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Barnesville, Ohio
(a sister), Mrs. Mae Truex, Shadyside, Ohio (a niece) , Mrs. Amanda Barackman,
Wheeling, W.Va., (a sister in law), Miss Estella Barackman, Brilliant, Ohio, (a
niece), and a young lady of Brilliant, Ohio, the writer not having learned her
name.
Polly, as she was always called by her near friends, sang as
clear as the birds, among the hills of old Monroe, though never strong, disease
soon took what health and strength she had and as the writer gazed upon her
wasted form the thought came to me, I too must lie as she is lying now, a
thought we too often forget. To the two sisters and one brother the only
remaining three of a family of eight children, the writer would say trust in
God, who is able to united us all again in the Haven of Rest, so we will say of
Polly.
Barrackman, Shriver Barrackman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
Cranesnest
Word was received here Saturday morning of the death of
Shriver Barrackman of Barnesville formerly of this vicinity.
Bauer, Elizabeth Bauer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated October 9, 1913
The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer, was born in
Ohio township, Monroe county, Ohio, February 19, 1842, and died September 22,
1913, aged 71 years, 7 months and 3 days. She was the eldest daughter of Nickolas
and Rosanna Tubaugh Tisher, being a descendant of the two large prominent
families, Tisher and Tubaugh, who were among the early settlers in the eastern
part of the county. She was united in marriage to John Bauer, December 21,
1864, which union was blessed with six children, one having died in infancy and
five of whom are still living as follows: William J. Living near the old home
place, Mary R., Louise ., Edward H., at home and Albert G., of Lebanon, Pa.
Mrs. Bauer leaves to mourn her departure besides the husband
and five children, three sisters, Mrs. John Shaffer, Mrs. Edward Kasserman of
near Hannibal, Ohio, Mrs. Peter Stephens, Belleville, W.Va., and two brothers,
William Tisher of near Hannibal, Ohio and John Tisher of Ravenna, Ohio, four grandchildren,
and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents, two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Black and Mrs. Christian Luthy, two brothers
who died in infancy, one daughter and one grandchild. Mrs. Bauer was a
christian lady, a kind neighbor, a good wife, and a loving mother, and her loss
will be keenly felt, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope for our loss
is her everlasting gain, and we humbly bow to the will of Him who is too wise
to err and too good to be unkind.
Bay, Jacob F. Bay
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 5, 1913
Lowell
Mr. Jacob F. Bay, one of the well a highly respected resident
of Lowell died at his home here Wednesday morning after an extended illness.
For the past several weeks his condition had been serious and the end was not
unexpected. Mr. Bay was a highly respected resident of Lowell where he made his
home for several years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served in
Company H. Seventh Ohio cavalry during the great struggle. His wife, four
daughters and a son survive him.
Beagle, George B. Beagle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 17, 1913
George B. Beagle aged 49 years old of Brownsville died
suddenly while on his way home from New Matamoras April 5, 1913 while allowing
his team to rest. A wife and many friends are left. He was a member of the
Masonic fraternity and a good citizen.
Beardman, James Beardman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
James Beardman aged 65 years, died at his home at Malaga, May
10, 1913. Deceased was a member of the Christian church. He leaves several
children and a number of relatives in Woodsfield.
Beardmore, I. T. Beardmore
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 5, 1913
Mr. I. T. Beardmore, aged 49 years, died May 31, 1913, at his
home on Court street after an illness of several days from heart trouble.
Deceased was a well known citizen having lived in Woodsfield
for many years during which time he engaged in several kinds of business. He
was kindhearted and accommodating to all and made and retained his friends by
his kindness.  He leaves to mourn his wife and six children Katharyn, Hattie,
Know, Clement, Walter and Roscoe. Also, his mother Mrs. Esther A. Watson, one
brother, William Beardmore and five half brothers H.K., Wayne C., M. Roy and D.
O. Watson.
The funeral services were held Monday and were conducted by
Rev. Henry Candler and the Oddfellows. The floral tribute was unusually fine.
May he rest in peace.
The relatives and friends from a distance attending the
funeral ere Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Watson, McKeesport, Pa., Mrs. T. A. Way,
Columbus, J. B. Pierson, Cairo, W.Va., Mrs. Edward Sarver and son, Wheeling,
James Pierson, Bellaire, W. B. Anderson, Bridgeport, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Booth,
M.M. Mann and George S. Crawford, Graysville Mr. And Mrs. H. R. Watson, Mrs.
Harry Brown and Albert Beardmore, Ozark, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Harper, J. O., D.B.,
and Royden Harper, W. S. Mann, Mr. And Mrs. Allen Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Austin
Mann, U. S. Mann, Mrs. Elizabeth Mann and Nathan Moore, Malaga, S. V.
Beardmore, Monroefield, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McFrederick and O. B. Blackledge
Jerusalem.
Beck, Mrs. Edward Beck
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated April 3, 1913
Mrs. Edward Beck of Cameron died March 16, 1913. A husband and
several grown children are left.
Blowers, Charles M.
Blowers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
Charles M. Blowers,
aged about 74 years, died at his home at Neffs, Belmont County, December 26,
1912. Deceased spent nearly all of his life in Monroe County and was well known
by the people throughout the county. He served during the late war in the 116th
regiment O.V.I. Several children are
left. The funeral was held Sunday. Interment at Asbury Chapel near Beallsville.
Bode, Henry F. Bode
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 23, 1913
Mr. Henry F. Bode, one of the counties best known and most
esteemed citizen, who passed away at his home near Lebanon, this county, on
Thursday October 9th at the age of 79 years and 29 days, was born in
Germany, September 20th, 1834, in which country he passed the first
16 years of his life. Like many another sturdy young lad of that time he
thought the advantages of America to be superior to those of his native country
and immigrated to thee shores coming almost directly to this county where he
spent the balance of his life, the first years in the vicinity of Malaga and
Miltonsburg and the balance on his home farm near the town of Lebanon. At the
age of 21 he was united in marriage to Miss Ph...Kinnach, of this union were
born 12 children, three of which died in infancy, the remaining nine being well
known residents of this and Washington counties. About this time also Mr. Bode
joined the German Evangelical Lutheran church of Harrietsville of which he
remained a faithful member until the time of his death.
In the fall of 1905 this worthy couple celebrated their Golden
wedding and on July 31st, 1906, Mrs. Bode passed peacefully to her
rest. At about the age of 25 years Mr. Bode began buying and shipping tobacco
in a small way and for the following 44 years continued in this business
becoming in time to be one of the best known and largest buyers in this
section. At the age of 69 he practically retired from all business and spent
the balance of his days in the peace and quiet which belonged to the close of
such an active career.
A short funeral service was held at his late residence at 10
a.m. October 12th followed by one of more length at the M.E. church
at Lebanon. Sermons were delivered by the Rev. Beothelt of New Kensington, Pa.,
who spoke in German and by Rev. Peters of Macksburg, Ohio, in English. Both
services were largely attended many coming from a distance to pay their last
respects to their departed friend. Mr.
Bode had no relatives in this country except his direct descendants who are as
follows: Mrs. Fred Ullman of Waterford, Mrs. Charles Groeschmer of Scottown,
Ohio, C. J. Bode of Sycamore Valley, Ohio, G.E. Bode and J. A. Bode of Rinards
Mills, Ohio, F. W. Bode and H. O. Bode of Germantown, Ohio, E. R. Bode of
Lebanon, Ohio, H. P. Bode of Marietta, Ohio and 29 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
This in brief is the life story of Henry Frederick Bode and it
does not differ much from that of many another sturdy German pioneer. But the
character of Mr. Bode was one of which columns might be written but he would
not have wished it done. In the shadow of a {illegible) block of marble in the
little cemetery at Lebanon, Ohio, placed there by the tender hands of six of
his stalwart grandsons lies the moral remains of H. F. Bode. Written deep in
the hearts of little children who though of no tie of blood knew him as
Grandpa Bode . In the thoughts of many a man of middle age whom he helped in
various ways to obtain a start in life and in the memories of his gray
{illegible) companion of years are to be found the greatest tributes to his
sterling worth and kindness, such as we are only given to a noble man.
A Friend.
Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, aged 61 years, of near Sardis, died from
pneumonia January 8, 1913. Several children are left. Deceased was a sister of
Mrs. J. M. Goddard of Woodsfield.
Bowen, Ralph Bowen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Ralph Bowen died December 31, 1912, in the 29th year of his
age. He was seized with a severe attack of plural pneumonia, which was the
cause of his death. His illness only lasted nine days. Ralph was a good
neighbor and ready to help any one in need, and by his pleasant ways made every
one that knew him his friends. He is survived by his young widow, two small
children, Ruth and Robert O.; a mother, four sisters and one brother. Funeral
services were conducted at the house by Rev. Charles Dalley of Sardis;
interment in Sardis Cemetery.
Bowen, Ralph W. Bowen (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Mr. Ralph W. Bowen was born March 20, 1883, and departed this
life December 31, 1912, being at the time of his death 29 years, 9 months and
11 days old. Pneumonia was the cause of his death and he lived only nine days
afer becoming ill. He was born near Sardis, Ohio, and lived there all his life.
He leaves t mourn a wife and two children, four sisters and one brother,
besides a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the home, Rev. C. E.
Dally officiating. Interment in Sardis cemetery.
Brister, Katharine Brister
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
Another Mother Gone to Rest.
Death is respector of neither persons nor seasons of the year.
For the second time within the Yuletide week the "Angel of Death" has
visited our community and called two sainted mothers. Katharine Brister,
daughter of George and Sarah Okey, born in Lewisville, Ohio, March 30, 1840,
died December 22, 1912, aged 72 years, 8 months and 22 days. Married to John
Brister, who still survives, 53 years this Christmas. Seven children were born
to this happy union, two having preceded the mother. Those living are Mrs.
Maggie Weisend, Joseph Brister, Mrs. George Kindleberger, Mrs. George Knopp,
living near the home of the deceased, and Mrs. H. H. Dearth of Summerfield.
Sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. After a short but painful
illness this beloved mother fell asleep; although the best of care and
ministrations of loyal hands and loving hearts were bestowed, and everything
known to medical science was done to prolong this mother's life was without
success. Aunt Kate, as she was called by all who knew her, was of a quiet and
unexcitable nature; a kind a and loving disposition and she lavished all the
wealth of her affection upon her family and large circle of acquaintances, and
she reached out with a hand always overflowing with charity and no one was ever
known to leave her door hungry. Her life is an open book from which we can
derive many good and noble examples worthy of our imitation. Love of her
family, self sacrificing to all and her home was her happiness.
As the poet wrote" Her home she though a Paradise
below." What inspiring hope that when we separate here on earth at the
summons of death's angel and when a few more years have rolled over the heads
of those remaining we shall meet our sainted mothers and our loved ones in our
eternal home, there to dwell in the presence of our heavenly Father, if
faithful until death. Heaven, that land of quiet rest, toward which, those worn
out and tired with the toils of earth, and their head are ripened for the grave
direct their fail barks over the troubled waters of life and after a long and
dangerous passage, find a heaven of eternal happiness.
The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church of Bracken. She
became a member of that church in her youth and has lived a consistent
christian. Her remains were interred December 23 in the Bracken cemetery. Short
services were held at the Brister home. The funeral discourse was pronounced by
her pastor , Rev. Coehn at the Bracken church. He spoke with deep sorrow and
with such feeling of sympathy for the aged husband and the bereaved children
and grand children. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a
large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors which spoke of her memory
and kind deeds in highest esteem.
Our dear mother has now crossed the river,
She stands on the opposite shore;
Where now she is already waiting.
To welcome us home once more.
Brock, Joseph Brock
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 18, 1913
Joseph Brock was born November 16, 1836, passed into the great
beyond, August 15, 1913, aged 76 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was united in
marriage to Barbara E. Headley February 15, 1861, to which union were born six
boys and three girls, all of whom are living but one son who preceded him to
the spirit land. Brother Brock made the good confession and was baptized
twenty-four years ago, thus becoming a member of the Church of Christ and
remained faithful until death. At the time of his death he was identified with
the congregation of Disciples at Beallsville, Ohio, having taken fellowship in
the year of 1900. He leaves his faithful wife, who is lonely now, five sons,
three daughters, five brothers, and several grandchildren to mourn his
departure.
Father is gone. His chair is vacant. We shall miss him.
Another soldier has fallen, for he also served his country having enlisted
August 15, 1861, and was in the service about three years. He rests from his
labors. The din of battle has ceased and his works do follow after him. Missed
by those near and dear to him. Missed by his comrades, present with the Lord.
Life s race well run, life s battles well won at home with the Lord.
The funeral was held at the church Sunday afternoon conducted
by the pastor Jay E. Johnson and his body was laid to rest in the quiet city of
the dead where so many of our loved ones sleep.
Father rest, your work is done.
You ve grown weary neath the sun.
And the Savior bids you come.
For your earth life s race is run.
Ellsworth Thornberry
Brock, J. W. M. Brock
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Resolution of Respect
Our lives are rivers, gliding through.
To that unfathomed boundless sea
The silent tomb.
.
In memory of our brother J. W. M. Brock, who died February 14,
1913. Leaves had their time toot fall and flowers to wither, at the north winds
cold, cold blasts, but thou, Oh Death, hath all seasons for thine own.
Once again a brother Mason having completed the designs drawn
for him by the Great Architect of the universe, on the tressel board of life
has given the pass word to the Tyler of Eternity and entered the Celestial
Lodge of the New Jerusalem and hath received as his reward the white stone with
the new name written thereon; and,
Whereas, The all wise and merciful Master of the universe has
called from labor to refreshment our beloved and respected brother; and
Whereas he having been a true and faithful brother of our
beloved Order; therefor be it.
Resolved, that Stafford Lodge No. 300 F.& A. M. Of
Stafford Ohio in testimony of her loss and that we tender to the family of our
deceased brother our sincere condolence in their deep affliction and that a
copy of these resolutions be sent to the family.
N. E. Hogue, W. W. March, Frank H. Morton, Committee
Brock, J. W. M. Brock
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
Stafford
J. W. M. Brock, a former resident of this place was born in
Monroe county, Ohio, March 17, 1822, and died at Caldwell, Ohio, February 14,
1913. He was married to Marie Morris at Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio, in 1842.
Four children were born to this union, Elihu C., who died in 1854, aged 11
years, N. Dustin who died at his home in Kansas in 1912, aged 67 years; J. W.
Who died at Olive, Noble county, Ohio in 1902, aged 52 years ; Viola L. Who
died in infancy. His wife Marie died at their home in Stafford, Ohio, in 1892. He
was married to Nancy S. Reed of Woodsfield, Ohio, in 1895. She died in 1899.
He served in the civil war as first Lieutenant in company D,
27th regiment, O.V.I. from the organization of the regiment in 1861
until March, 1862, when he was promoted to Captain. He was wounded July 22,
1864. From the effects of this wound he never fully recovered and it caused him
to resign from duty September 1864, having served his country loyally,
faithfully and courageously for a period of three years and two months. He is
survived by six grand children and six great grand children, descendants of N.
Dustin. He was a member of the Christian church for 72 years and of the Masonic
Fraternity 66 years and his attitude toward both of these institutions was
characterized by loyalty, fervency and zeal. Captain Brock, as he was
familiarly known, was a quiet, unassuming christian gentleman whose whole life
was devoted to his God. His hoe and his native land, and when we contemplate
the noble deeds and loving words of the poet when he says: To live in hearts
we leave behind is not to die.
 The
remains ere brought to Stafford Monday and the funeral after a brief discourse
by Rev. Applegate of the Christian church of Caldwell, was taken in charge by
the Masonic order, District Lecturer Chamberlain of Caldwell, assisting;
interment in Stafford cemetery.
Brost, Selma Brost
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Hannibal
Mrs. H.W. Schaub, Misses Alice Rist, Emma Leep, Nellie Parks
and Dan Leep and Roy Black attended the funeral Thursday at Wheeling of their
cousin Miss Selma Brost formerly of this place.
Burgbacher, Andrew Burgbacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Andrew Burgbacher, aged about 47 years, died May 21, 1913,
from consumption. Deceased had been a sufferer for several months. He was born
and always lived in Woodsfield. He was a member of the church of Christi and of
Woodsfield lodge of Oddfellows. He leaves a wife and three children and one
brother Charles Burgbacher of Zanesville, one sister Mrs. Milton McComas of
this place and two half sisters, Mrs. Charles Yockey of Woodsfield and Mrs.
Josephine Kloeb of Kansas. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon
at two o clock, conducted by the I.O.O.F.
Burkhart, Anna Mary
Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
At her home at Wheeling Wednesday evening, at 7:30 o clock,
occurred the death of Mrs. Anna Mary Burkhart, one of the older and better
known residents of Wheeling. The deceased, the widow of the late John A.
Burkhart, who passed away five years ago, was eighty-one years of age, lacking
two days and was esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances for her many
womanly virtues. She was a consistent member of St. Alphonsus church and is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Crock, of Woodsfield, O. Funeral was
held Friday morning.
Burkhart, George Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Marr
George Burkhart, a highly respected citizen of this place was
found dead in the barn Monday evening with his right leg broken near the hip
joint. It is supposed that he fell. He leaves an aged father, several brothers
and sisters beside a host of relatives and friends.
Carpenter, Catharine
Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
Mrs. Catharine Carpenter was born December 25, 1830, and died
December 17, 1912. She was united in marriage to David Carpenter in May 1850.
to this union was born seven children_ two sons and five daughters. The husband
and three children preceded her to the better land. Four children, Mrs. H. H.
Richeson of Quaker City, Josiah Carpenter of Whigville and Miss Ella and G. W.
Carpenter who remains at home with the mother. Beside these remains one brother
and five sisters and eight grandchildren and twelve great grand children and a
host of other relatives and friends. She became a member of the U. B. church in
1875 at Pleasant Hill church in West Virginia and has since lived a consistent
christian life and died proclaiming the hope of a good christian life. Funeral
services were held at the home and the M. E. church at Calais, Monroe county,
Ohio, conducted by the pastor of the
Sarahsville charge after which her remains were laid to rest in the beautiful
cemetery of that quiet little village. The family desire to thank the friends
and relatives for their kindness during the sickness of their beloved mother.
Carpenter, Joshua
Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Death has again visited our community and claimed for its
victim Joshua, little son of Mr. And Mrs. B. F. Carpenter of near Jerusalem.
Joshua was born July 16, 1907, and died December 31, 1912, being at the time of
his death 5 years, 5 months and 16 days old.
Membranous croup and a complication of diseases were the cause of his death.
All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done but to no avail.
Joshua was a very bright intelligent child, loved by all who knew him. He will
be sadly missed y his many friends and especially in the home where there is a
vacant place which never can be filled. Our hearts go out in sympathy for
brother and sister Carpenter as this makes three little ones they have laid
away. But they shall not sorrow as those that have no hope. The have a bright hope
for Christ has said, Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them,
not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. He leaves to mourn his departure
father, mother, one sister, two brothers and host of other relatives and
friends. Services were conducted by Elder {illegible}, at the home on New Years
day after which the remains were followed to the cemetery near Jerusalem where
the little form was laid to rest.
Carpenter, Robert
Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 15, 1913
Stafford
Robert Carpenter, an aged citizen northeast of town, died
Sunday, May 11. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
Carter, William J. Carter
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
William J. Carter, aged 71 years, died at his home at Shawnee,
Ohio, October 5, 1913. Deceased at one time resided in Woodsfield and conducted
a black smithing business. He leaves a second wife having preceded him fourteen
years ago, one son, one daughter and three sisters. He had been a member of the
M. E. Church for many years. His remains were buried at Zanesville.
Cawley, Margaret Cawley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
We copy the following from the Catholic Columbian of February
7. The deceased was well known by many of our citizens and was the
mother-in-law of Mr. F. W. Ketterer. The Columbian says.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Cawley, widow of the late John
Cawley, took place from St. Mary s church, Lancaster, on Tuesday morning. Mrs.
Cawley passed away at the Shepard Sanitarium, where she had been ill for over a
year, death ending her sufferings on Friday, January 31st. The body
was taken to her former home in Lancaster, where for so many years she was a
well-known and respected resident. She was 67 years old. One son, Rev. John S.
Cawley, survives. Rev. Charles L. Walsh officiated at the funeral Mass which
was attended by many relatives and friends.
Christy, Denzel Christy
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 18, 1913
Once more the unwelcome visitor death has entered our
community and taken form our midst a loved one in the form of Denzel Christy,
infant son of Mr. And Mrs. C.L. Christy. He was born November 30, 1913, and
remained as a comfort and blessing to father and mother only five short days
yet in that brief time he gained a place in our hearts and affections and we
are lonely since he is gone. It seemed hard to give him up, but he is sleeping
on the bosom of Him who said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, for
of such in the kingdom of heaven. He seemed well until Thursday and we learned
that little Denzel was growing weaker and that he would be with the angels for
in God s blessed word we read: A little child shall lead them. He was sick but
a short time and all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to
save him but to no avail. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire
community in the loss of their first and only child. He was laid to rest in the
Low Gap cemetery Saturday afternoon services being conducted by Rev. W. J.
Chesshir. Little Denzel was our darling.
Pride of all our hearts and home, But the angels came and
whispered, Little Daniel did come home.
Clay, Zachariah Clay
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated August 21, 1913
Death of Zachariah Clay of New Matamoras, Ohio.
Zachariah Clay, was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, December 9,
1834; was married three times. Was the father of 9 children, 7 sons and 2
daughters. Three sons preceded him to the great beyond several years ago. A
wife, four sons, two daughters, 18 grand children and one great granddaughter
survive to mourn his departure. He was a member of the Methodist church
fifty-one years. He bore his afflictions without murmur or complaint and asked
his Father in Heaven to be merciful that his suffering hours might be short.
His prayers were answered. Only one week from the day he took sick until his
Master knocked at the door of his heart and he was ready to obey his call.
Departed this life July 24, 1913, leaving him at the age of 78 years, 7 months
and 15 days. Six years ago he was stricken with two strokes of paralysis but
had been able to go wherever he desired until within one week of his death. The
angel of death has left a lonely vacant place in our home which never can be
filled, but a lonesomer place in the hearts of his loved ones left behind. His
youngest daughter has always stayed with him and made very effort to prolong
his life but a ll was in vain. We had to part with father but joy was left to
our sad hearts that he left this home with an assurance of a grander home in
Heave.
Thanks are tendered to our friends and neighbors for their
kindness through father s sickness and death.
Written by a dear one.
Cline, Mary Elizabeth Mills Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 13, 1913
Mary Elizabeth Mills was born August 27, 1856, and was married
to Elias Cline September 15, 1875. To this union was born 12 children. The
husband departed this life April 27, 1898. Three children departed this life
some years ago. Four boys and five girls are still living. Mrs. Cline departed
this life at her home in East Liverpool November 7, 1913, aged 57 years, 2
months and 10 days. Her remains were sent to Jericho for burial. Funeral was
conducted by W. J. Chesshir. She was a member of Christian Union at Jericho for
a number of years and lived a consistent life and died in the triumph of a
living faith.
Cline, Amanda Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Mrs. Amanda Cline, aged 53 years, wife of I.P. Cline, died at
her home at Graysville January 10, 1913. Deceased was a member of the Christian
Union church. She leaves a husband and several children.
Cline, Amanda Jane
Cline (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Mrs. Amanda Jane Cline was born February 8, 1860, and departed
this life January 10, 1913, aged 52 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was the
daughter of Simon and Rebecca Fisher. She was united in marriage to L. P.
Cline, September 8, 1881. She was the mother of 8 children, one preceding her
in death, several children with their aged father and several grandchildren,
four brothers and two sisters remain to mourn. Seven children with grandchildren
were present at funeral. She united with the Christian Union church at the age
of 15 years and lived a christian life and was ready at all times to make any
sacrifice for the betterment of husband, children and home. The funeral was
conducted by the writer and she was laid to rest in the presence of a host of
sorrowing friends in the Lowgap cemetery there to await the resurrection morn.
Rev. N.J. Chesshir
Cline, Elija A. Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 26, 1913
Mrs. Elija A. Cline was born June 21, 1879, and died June 12,
1913, aged 33 years, 11 months and 21 days. She was married to H. L. Cline
April 28, 1901, and to this union was born 3 children 2 girls and one boy. The
little boy preceded her to the better land. She leaves to mourn their loss
husband, two little girls, mother, three brothers and a host of friends. She
united with the Christian union some years ago and expressed a desire of going
home and being at rest. Funeral services were conducted by the writer after
which the casket covered with beautiful floral offerings was conveyed to the
Jericho cemetery where she was laid to rest.
Cline, Elizabeth Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 26, 1913
Mrs. Elizabeth Cline was born February 26, 1840, and died June
10, 1913, aged 73 years, three months and 15 days. She was married to David
Cline in 1861 and to this union was born 9 children 7 boys and two girls, one
boy preceded her to the great beyond. 6 boys and two girls are left to mourn
the loss of a good christian mother who
became a member of Christian union at Jericho a number of years ago and
remained a faithful member until death. She was laid to rest in Jericho
cemetery in the present of a host of relatives and friends, the funeral was
conducted by the writer.
Cline, Mrs. L. P. Cline
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Graysville
The people of this place were grieved to hear of the death of
Mrs. L. P. Cline. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. Several from here
attended the funeral Monday.
Cline, Nancy Cline
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Mrs. Nancy Cline was born March 5, 1840, and died August 10,
1913, aged 75 years, 5 months and 5 days. She was united in marriage to Henry
Harman Dec. 21, 1859, and to this happy union was born 8 children 4 boys and 4
girls, one boy preceded her to that land unknown to us. Mrs. Harman is survived
by a dear husband, seven children, 40 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren a
host of friends. Sister Harman was a member of Christian Union and lived a
faithful christian until death. Her memory will live in the hearts that ache
with the parting. As has been said there is something in the parting hour that
chills the warmest heart yet brothers, sisters, husbands, wives are destine all
to part.
Funeral conducted by pastor Rev. W. J. Chesshir after which in
the presence of a host of neighbors and friends, she was laid to rest in
Graysville cemetery.
Coburn, E.E. Coburn
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 17, 1913
Dr. E. E. Coburn, dentist of Barnesville, died at the Haskins
hospital in Wheeling April 9, 1913 aged 73 years. Dr. Coburn was well known in
Woodsfield and Monroe county. He leaves many friends.
Conner, John Wesley Conner
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 11, 1913
John Wesley Conner the subject of this sketch was born on
Conner Ridge, Ohio, March 4, 1880, and departed this life November 27, 1913,
being at the time of his death 33 years, 8 months and 23 days old. He was the
son of Thomas and Rachel Conner who preceded him to the great beyond a number
of years ago. He leaves to mourn one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Joseph
Johnson of Woodsfield; Mr. Jacob Conner of Sycamore Valley, Mr. Thomas Conner
of Lewisville, and Mr. Warren Conner of Ashland, Ohio. He became a member of
the M. E. Church in the year 1905 under the ministry of Rev. Stage and for
aught we know has lived a consistent member ever since. It is sad to chronicle
the death of our fellow men but a great consolation in knowing they have been
obedient tot he blessed Master s commandments and the subject was certainly one
of such. He was a victim in early life of that dreaded disease spinal
meningitis which left him a cripple for life but which he bore with the
greatest of patience and just a few days previous to his death he had a slight
attack of lagrippe no one thinking him dangerous on account of him being able
to walk out a short distance but medical assistance was summoned hoping to assist
in his recovery and at noon Thursday he seemed as usual just about ten minutes
before he was found to have passed to his long home. As he was subject to heart
failure we believe it to be the cause. He died at the home of his brother at
Sycamore Valley and was taken to the Conner Ridge cemetery for burial. Funeral
was conducted by Rev. King of Stafford.
Connor, John Connor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Mr. John Connor aged thirty-five years and unmarried died
Thursday at the home of his brother Mr. Jacob Connor at Sycamore Valley afer a
two weeks illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Connor
M.E. church of which deceased was a member conducted by his pastor Rev. E. E.
King.
Cooper, Mahala J. Cooper
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 28, 1913
Mahala J. Cooper, daughter of George W. And Elizabeth Steed
was born near Malaga, this county, June 22, 1819, and died at her home on South
Main street, August 22, 1913, being 94 years and 2 months of age. She was
united in marriage to William Cooper on January 13, 1840 and to this union were
born nine children all of whom and her husband have passed to that other shore,
excepting one daughter Mrs. James A. Skinner of Byesville, Ohio. Mrs. Cooper
has lived her entire life in Monroe county, having watched with interest its
growth and influence. Since her marriage she has resided in Woodsfield, and
with the exception of a few months has lived in the house in which she died.
Soon after coming to Woodsfield, under the pastorate of Rev. McIllyar, she was
converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. The class room was her
home, she delighted to tell of the wonderful love and the keeping power of the
Savior that she promised to love and obey, until He bid her take off the
earthly frame and enter that haven of rest that come to all who do His will.
Down even unto death she leaned upon the strong arm of one who is able to save
and keep until that day. The writer can recall her words of guidance and
thought, how her advice and motherly attention has been a part of his life. We
deeply feel our loss yet we bow in humble submission to the Divine will,
knowing that she has gone to a well earned repose. Death came as a result of
natural wasting away of the mortal body, and as she closed her eyes in that
last long sleep she bade those about her bedside a happy farewell and with the
words; e true to God and meet me in Heave the spirit returned to its maker.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Skinner and husband, she leaves three grand
children, Leon B. James C. Skinner and Mrs. Bessie Schumacher. Two of her sons
served in the late war, John D. Being sacrificed on the field of battle. Her
other son returned but not until after he had been severely wounded.
Coss, Mary Coss
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Mrs. Mary Coss, wife of William Coss of Harmon Ridge, died
June 6, 1913.
Coss, Rosa Kernen Coss
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 26, 1913
Rosa Kernen was born in Berne Switzerland, Germany of the 4th
day of October 1842 and died June 7, 1913, aged 70 years, 8 months and 3 days.
She came to this country when 11 years of age. She was brought up in the
Lutheran church and when about 26 years of age attended the M.E. church at
Graysville for a few years then united with the Christian union church at Low
Gap at which church she remained a faithful member until death. She was united
in marriage to William Coss on the 21st day of August, 1861. Their
married life was 51 years, 10 months and 16 days. To this union was born 11
children 9 girls and two boys., three of which had preceded her to the better
land. She had 14 brothers and sisters and two half sisters all of whom preceded
her to the great beyond except one half sister Mrs. William Cline.
She leaves devoted husband, one half sister and 8 children, 20
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The surviving children are Mrs. Robert
Cine, Mrs. Ollie Hensel, Mrs. Russel Cline, Mr. James Coss, Mrs. Lucinda
Buegel, Mrs. William Taylor, Mrs. Wm. Moore, Mrs. Daniel Dillon. The children
which preceded her to the great beyond are Mr. John Coss, Miss Emily Coss and
Miss Grace Coss. Her last words were I have made my peace with God many years
ago; I have three children there beckoning me to come; I want my children and
neighbors and everybody to meet me in heave. She was laid to rest in the
Christian cemetery at Graysville in the presence of a host of friends and
neighbors. Funeral was conducted by the writer.
W J. Chesshir
Cramer, Adelia Allison
Cramer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Lowell
Mrs. Adelia Allison Cramer died Sunday morning after a brief
illness at her home on Fifth street. She was aged sixty-five years, nine months
and three days. When eighteen years of age she became a member of the Christian
church and during all the intervening years she remained an earnest faithful
member. She leaves two sons, Clark W. Cramer of Cleveland and Wilmer at the
home and a number of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were
conducted by her pastor Rev. Karstaldt Tuesday morning.
Crum, Demas Crum
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 15, 1913
Demas Crum was born in Monroe county in November, 1860, and
died May 3, 1913. He was married to Miss Mary Sims April 30, 1892, at Antioch,
Ohio. To this union were born five children, one boy, who died in infancy, and
four girls all of whom with their mother live to mourn the departure of a
husband and father. Brother Crum obeyed the gospel when a young man and became
identified with the Church of Christ at Antioch where the writer first became
acquainted with him. He was a man of strong personality; always ready to defend
what he believed to be right and truth. He and wife were warm personal friends
of the writer who was called to conduct the funeral Monday May 6th
to the Christian church at Antioch after which his body was laid to rest in the
old cemetery by the side of his baby boy. The deceased has been unable to do
any work for over one year. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all the
community.
D. W. Harkins
Crum, Mrs. James Crum
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
Stafford
C. G. Robinson and E. J. Miracle were called to Crum Ridge Sunday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Crum. Interment in Baptist cemetery at
Ebenezer.
Culbertson, Thomas G.
Culbertson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 13, 1913
Thomas G. Culbertson was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, March
20, 1889, where he resided until he was eighteen years of age when he came to
Monroe county where he resided until about four years ago when he with his wife
moved to Plainview, Nebraska, where he resided at the time of his death. He was
united in marriage to Isabelle Fulton, the 21st of September 1872,
to which union was born four sons, all of whom survive him, Clifford, Gordon,
Albert of Plainview, and Wiley of Foster, Nebraska. Deceased was in his usual
health until within a short time before his death. He leaves to mourn his death
a wife, brother, four sons and four grand children.
He has one brother living at Lore city, Ohio. Funeral services
were held form the Stark Valley M. E. Church Wednesday Nov. 5th. The
services were conducted by Rev. Bebee of Plainview, Callow of Stark Valley,
Thomas of Foster, Nebraska. The church could not hold all the friends that came
to pay their last respects to the departed one. A large concourse of relatives
and friends followed the remains to their last resting place at the Plainview
cemetery.
Davis, Roy Davis
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Roy, little son of Mr. And Mrs. Roy Davis of Fly died February
22, 1913, the result of burns sustained
about three weeks ago when it upset a pan of boiling water. The remains were
brought to Woodsfield Monday and funeral services were held at the Evangelical
church at 1 o clock, conducted by Rev. Klutey, interment in private lot in the
old cemetery.
Deal, John A. Deal
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated February 13, 1913
John A. Deal, aged 43 years, a well known oil operator of this
place, died fro cancer at his home on one South Main Street February 6, 1913.
He leaves a wife and son. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon and
were conducted by Rev. Henry Candler, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and local members of the Eagle Fraternity.
Dearth, James Dearth
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Mr. James Dearth, aged 82 years, died January 11, 1913 after
several months illness for cancer of the stomach. Funeral services were held at
the Church of Christ Monday morning conducted by Rev. T. Q. Martin; interment
at Barber Ridge cemetery. Mr. Dearth was a good citizen. He leaves a wife and several
children.
Denbow, Martin Denbow
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 6, 1913
Martin Denbow, aged 70 years, of Lewisville died February 3,
1913. Deceased was a member of Company K, 78th regiment during the
late war. He leaves a wife and two children.
Dennis, Mrs. John Dennis
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 24, 1913
Mrs. John Dennis died last Tuesday morning of dropsy and heart
trouble after several months suffering. She has suffered her afflictions with
fortitude and passed peacefully away. Her remains were laid to rest Thursday at
Sykes burial ground. Services were held at the home by Rev. Hulbert of the
M.E. church.
Devoe, Mary I. Devoe (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Death has again claimed its victim in the person of Mrs. Mary
I. Devoe, nee Billman.
The subject of this sketch was born near Lewisville July 11,
1867, and died January 14, 1913, aged 45 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was
united in marriage to Joseph O. Devoe January 15, 885. The fruits of this union
were three sons and four daughters. Grover C., Thurman J., Walter W., Blanche,
Grace, May and Alice, all of whom survive save Blanche, who died in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her loss a kind and loving husband, three sons and three
daughters, an aged mother Mrs. Hannah J. Billman of near Lewisville, three
brothers, John H. Billman of Lewisville, James A. Billman of Woodsfield,
Charles B. Billman of Pittsburg, Pa., and one sister Mrs. J. N. Lafferre of Lewisville,
and a large circle of relatives and friends.
She was converted at the age of 15 and joined the M.E. church
at Bracken Chapel. Later in life she with her husband and family became members
of the M.P. church at Lewisville and remained a faithful servant until death.
Sister Mary needs no eulogy as her life was an open book, kind, charitable and
loving to all. During her long and painful illness she was never known to
murmur nor complain, but frequently expressed her trust and resignation in Him
whose still small voice had spoken peace to her sou. In her last moments a
smile of infinite joy and triumph over death passed over her countenance as she
was transported to the Elysian fields of glory. Truly the Lord was her Christ.
Such a life as hers is an ideal model for all. Her last words were: O how
sweet it is to trust in Jesus. and in a little time fell asleep in Him. The
funeral service was conducted by her pastor Rev. H. S. Willis, assisted by Rev.
Cope of Summerfield. All that was mortal of our dear sister was laid to rest in
Bracken s cemetery to await the resurrection morn. Blest are they who hath
part of the first resurrection. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
.
We have lost our darling
mother,
She has bid us all adieu:
She has gone to live in
Heaven
And her form is lost to view.
.
Oh, that dear one, how we
loved her?
Oh, how hard to give her up?
But an angel came down for
her
And removed her from our
flock.
.
 Mrs. Devoe had been a great sufferer for
years but she bore her pain with the fortitude which only a christian can, and
often said to her friends, If you ever get sick, never get discouraged, just
trust in the Lord and he will help you, for he has always helped me. She was a
kind and affectionate wife and mother and was beloved by all who knew her and
will be sadly missed by her large circle of friends, who unite in extending
their sympathy to the bereaved family.
She leaves a husband, three sons Grover, Walter and Thurman.
Her mother Mrs. Hannah Billman of Jacobsburg, one sister Mrs. Joseph Laffaree
of Jacobsburg and three brothers, Charles Billman of Pittsburg, Pa., commissioner
John H. Billman of near Lewisville, and James Billman of Woodsfield and a host
of relatives and friends. She was a member of the M.P. church at Lewisville and
lived a consistent christian life until it pleased God to call her from her bed
of suffering to that Bright city beyond deaths sea. The funeral services were
held at Bracken chapel January 16, ad were conducted by Rev. Willis of
Lewisville assisted by Rev. H. W. Cope; interment in the Bracken cemetery.
Dickey, Wm. Sr. Dickey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Wm. Dickey, Sr., an aged and highly respected citizen of
Monroe county died at the home of his son, William, in Jerusalem Saturday
morning with diseases incident to old age, aged 87 years. Mr. Dickey was a member
o the Beallsville Masonic lodge under whose auspices the funeral was held
Monday. A number of members of the order from Woodsfield attended the funeral,
a special car being attached to the east bound local for their accommodation.
Dillon, John E. Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 13, 1913
Dr. J.E. Dillon was born in Woodsfield, Nov. 29, 1834, died at
Barnesville, March 3, 1913, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 4 days. He
leaves behind a widow and one son. He was an earnest and faithful worker in the
Methodist Episcopal church from his youth until infirmities of old age
prevented his activities. The deceased was thrice married Matilda Ford, of
Woodsfield, Elizabeth Thornberry of Jerusalem, and Julia Plummer, of Pilcher.
Dillon, Wilbert Royden
Dillon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 29, 1913
Wilbert Royden Dillon was born August 31, 1911, and died
Sunday May 11, 1913. He was the youngest child of John and Mary Dillon, of
Lower Salem, Ohio, R.F.D. No. 2
Little did they think when a few weeks ago by moving to
Pleasant Ridge, Monroe County, Ohio, for a temporary residence of a few weeks
that the grim monster, Death, was t enter their peaceful home and bring sch a
sorrow. Yet a bow of hope spans the darkness of the grave. You have a boy in
heaven safely garnered from the rails of earth, saved perhaps from evil to
come.
He leaves father, mother, one brother and a host of other
relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The funeral services were held at
the home May 12, 1913, conducted by Elder Forrest Mobberly. The remains were
the taken to the Liberty cemetery and laid to rest to await the resurrection
morn. Rev. Myers conducting the services at Liberty.
Donnelly, Patrick Donnelly
Source:
DONNELLY--In this city, January 6, 1913, at his late
residence,
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock a.m. from the parlors of Suhr
& Wieboldt,
Dougherty, J. L. Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 5, 1913
Mr. J. L. Dougherty, aged 51 years, died at his home nears
Woodsfield May 29, 1913 from pneumonia.
Mr. Dougherty was a prominent citizen of Center township and
had many admiring friends. He was twice elected assessor of the South Precinct
and gave general satisfaction in the discharge of his duties. He was regarded
as an honest, upright citizen and aimed to merit the confidence of his friends.
He leaves a wife and three children besides many other relatives and friends
who regret that so good a citizen is claimed by death. The funeral services
were held Saturday at the Catholic church, conducted by Rev. Seeber, the church
Mr. Dougherty had worshiped in for many years.
Dougherty, Jane Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
Mrs. Jane Dougherty, aged sixty_eight years, a widow of the
late Squire James Dougherty, died of heart disease at the home of her son A. A.
Dougherty, in Pittsburg, December 24. Mrs. Dougherty who has made her home with
her son O. A. Dougherty on Woodsfield rural route number two had been in
Pittsburg but a few weeks where she had gone for a visit. While not in the best
of health for several months, Mrs. Dougherty's condition was not considered
serious and her death came as a shock. The remains were brought to Woodsfield
Wednesday evening and taken to the home of Mrs. Hamilton Gatten. Deceased had
been a member of the Connor Ridge M. E. church for many years and was highly
respected by her many friends. She is survived by nine children, A. A.
Dougherty and Jas S. Dougherty of Pittsburg, Pa., O. A. Dougherty, of
Woodsfield Route two, C. L. Dougherty, of Graysville, Emil and Melville
Dougherty, of Youngstown, Mrs. Hamilton Gatten of Woodsfield, Mrs. Charles
Cronin, of Graysville, and Mrs. Spencer Wood, of Youngstown. The funeral was
held Friday interment in Muskingum cemetery, Wayne township.
Dougherty, Jane E.
Dougherty (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
In my Father s house are so many mansions, if it were not so I
would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I come again
to receive you unto myself: that where I am ye may be also. John 14: 2,3
The above are the words that comforted the departing spirit of
Jane E. Dougherty, who died at the home of her son in Pittsburg, Pa., December
24, 1912. She was the daughter of John and Rachel Gray who had preceded her to
the grave many years ago. She was born in Wayne township, Monroe county, Ohio,
January 29, 1844, being therefore 68 years, 10 months and 26 days at the time
of her death. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in her early youth and
was married to James Dougherty in 1865. To this union were born nine children
all of whom are living: Mrs. Alvilda B. Cronin and C. L. Dougherty, Graysville,
Ohio; A. A. Dougherty, Pittsburgh, Pa, O. A. Dougherty and Mrs. Mary A. Gatten
of Woodsfield, Ohio; Mrs. May wood, Melville Dougherty and Emile O. Dougherty
of Youngstown, Ohio, Sheridan Dougherty, New Kensington, Pa.,
Besides the above, she leaves twenty sorrowing grandchildren
who will never again know the caress of a loving grandma. Two brothers are also left to mourn her
loss: Merriman Gray of near Bellaire, Ohio, and Alfred Gray of Philomath,
Oregon.
Her remains were brought to Woodsfield on Christmas day where
it lay in state at the home of Ham Gatten on Marietta street, until 10 a.m.
Friday morning from whence it was taken to the Muskingum cemetery and laid to
rest beside the body of her husband who died in 1896. Funeral services were
conducted at the house of Rev. Candler of the M.E. church and song services by
Mrs. Nettie Earley and chorus at the Rich Fork church and grave services were
conducted by Rev. Albert Jackson and song services by Everett Hawkins and
chorus, all her children being present.
Like the venerable McKinley this good woman was born on
January 29, and her choice of flowers was the carnation; also she requested the
friends to sing Nearer My God to Thee just before she lapsed into
unconsciousness.
Thus another good woman has lived a good life and set a worthy
example to you ad I may be benefitted it we follow in the footsteps she has
led. She was ever ready to comfort the distressed and reach forth a helping
hand with a smile to those who need it; and to those who emulated her life will
find solace in the words of John when he said I come again, and receive you
unto myself; that where I am, ye may be also.
Dougherty, Jane Eva Dougherty nee Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
LKP#6
In my Father s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I
would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to
prepare a place for you, I come again to receive you unto myself; that where I
am ye may be also. John 14:2-3
The above are the words that comforted the departing spirit of
Jane E. Dougherty, who died at the home of her son in
Besides the above, she leaves twenty sorrowing grandchildren,
who will never again know the caress of a loving grandma.
Two brothers are also left to mourn her loss; Merriman Gray of
near Bellaire,
Her remains were brought to Woodsfield on Christmas day where
it lay in state at the home of Hamilton Gatten on
Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Candler
of the
Like the venerable McKinley this good woman was born on
January 29 and her choice of flowers was the carnation; also she requested the
friends to sing Nearer My God to Thee just before she lapsed into
unconsciousness.
Thus another good woman has lived a good life and set a worthy
example that you and I may be benefited if we follow in the footsteps she has
led. She was ever ready to comfort the distressed and reach forth a helping
hand with a smile to those who need it; and to those who emulate her life will
find solace in the words of John when he said I come again and receive you
unto myself; that where I am ye may be also.
Draper, Margaret Ann
Draper (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Margaret Ann Draper was born November 1, 1823, and died
January 1, 1913, aged 89 years and 2 months. She was born in Fayette county,
Pa., and came to this county when thirteen years of age and with her parents
settled on the head waters of Little Muskingum creek. She was married to
William Draper March 9, 1848. To this union were born four children, two of
whom survive. Charles R. and Ludwell P. The deceased was a member of the
Bracken M.E. church, having been converted under the ministry of Rev. Silias
Farley at the old Sutherland church at the age of fifteen years. The ministers
of the gospel always found a welcome at her home. The remains were laid to rest
in the Bracken cemetery, Rev. Cope officiating. Thus another pioneer gone to
rest.
Draper, Margaret Draper
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
Burkhart
It is with sadness we record the death of another of our
oldest and most highly respected citizen, Mrs. Margaret Draper died January 2, 1913
and was layed to rest in the Bracken cemetery January 4, being in her 90th
year. She leaves to mourn her sad departure two sons, five grand children and a
host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Draper was a kind and loving mother and was
loved and respected by a large circle of friends who extend to the bereaved
family their sincerest' sympathy. Mrs. Draper was a member of the M. E. church
at Bracken chapel and lived a consistent christian life until called to
mansions prepared for her beyond the skies. The write is unable to furnish
further details of her life or place of birth.
Durant, Lottie May Durant
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Once more the unwelcome visitor death has entered our
community and taken from our midst a loved one in the form of Lottie May
Durant, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C. M. Durant. She was born January 25,
1913, and remained as a comfort and blessing to father and mother only six
short days. Yet in that brief time she gained a place in our hearts and
affections and we are lonely since she has gone. It seemed hard to give her up,
but she is sleeping on the bosom of Him, who said, Suffer the little children
to come unto me, fr such is the kingdom of Heaven. She seemed well until
Friday morning and as we passed on our way to school how little we thought the
babe would be with the angels before we should return. She was sick only a few
hours. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to save her
but to no avail. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community
in the loss of their first and only child. She was laid to rest in the Pleasant
Ridge cemetery Sunday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. W. J.
Chesshir.
Durbin, Henry Durbin
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Henry Durbin, the subject of this sketch, was born in Maryland
September 22, 1827, settling here with his parents in 1846. He was a son of
James Durbin who was born December 20, 1796 and Rachel Dell born December 25, 1806,
and who resided in Adams county, Illinois. He married in this state April 16,
1857, to Miss Sarah Haney, and to this union was born seven children, four boys
and three girls, two boys and two girls are still living whose names are
Zephalyna Conner, and James D. Durbin of Elmwood, Neb., and Nancy Bigley and
Evin Durbin. He departed this life October 21, 1913, aged 86years and 30 days.
He leaves to mourn an aged companion, four children, two sisters of Illinois,
eleven grand children and seven great grand children and a host of friends.
Services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir and he was laid to rest in Mt.
Hope cemetery.
Dye, Lucinda Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 16, 1913
Lucinda Dye, daughter of Benj. F. And Margaret Stine was born
September 29, 1853, and died October 7, 1913, aged 60 years and 8 days. She was
united in marriage with Franklin Dye January 12, 1879. To this union were born
7 children 4 boys and 3 girls. Two boys and two girls preceded her to the spirit
land. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, two sons Benjamin and Isaac, and
one daughter Mrs. Maggie Hupp, two brothers Michael Stine and J. L. Stine
(Evangelist of Nebraska) and four sisters viz: Mrs. Josephine Cline, Mrs.
Melissa Ridgeway, Mrs. Mary Busche and Mrs. Harriett Hill of Logan, Kansas, and
four grandchildren. S
She obeyed the gospel and became a follower of Christ when
about 16 years of age from which time she has lived a faithful Christian. The
family has lost a kind and faithful wife and mother, the neighborhood a good
citizen and neighbor, the church a faithful member. The funeral services were
conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins at the meeting house at Jericho October 8. The
large audience present at the home and church house testified the high esteem
in which she was held by her friends and neighbors. Her body was laid to rest
in the Jericho cemetery to await the coming of the Lord. We sorrow not as
others who have no hope. May the blessings of God and the hope of the gospel
cheer the hearts of the sorrowing ones is the sincere desire and earnest prayer
of your friend and brother in Christ.
D. W. Harkins
Dye, Isaac Dye
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Mr. Isaac Dye, aged 82 years, died at his home on Route one,
New Matamoras November 15, 1913. Mr. Dye was a good citizen and enjoyed the
respect of many friends and acquaintances.
Easley, Edward Easley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 17, 1913
The Democrat of New Martinsville dated April 11, 1913, says:
Employees of the Bravo Contracting Company made a horrible discovery Wednesday
afternoon, when they brought to the surface of the Ohio river the body of
Edward Easley, a farmer who resided on the Ohio side of the river in Monroe
county, Ohio, and who is alleged to have committed suicide by drowning himself
about three months ago. The body was grabbed up by the clam digger from the bed
of the river, where it had lain for the past three months, and was discovered
when the clam digger was opened to allow the gravel to be dumped into a barge.
The body was in a terrible state of decomposition on account of being in the
water so long. At the time that Easley disappeared from his home after attending
to the morning milking of the herd of cows on the farm, he was tracked to the
Ohio river and his foot prints showed where he entered the river.
Esaly, Elizabeth Esaly
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Mrs. Elizabeth Esaly, aged 68 years, of Duffy, hung herself
with a towel Thursday morning. She had been greatly worried over the death of a
son by drowning in the Ohio river several months ago and had been acting
somewhat strange for several days before she committed the act and no doubt was
not accountable for what she did. She tied one end of the towel to her bedpost.
Four children are left.
Ewers, Permelia A. Pool
Ewers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
Permelia A. Pool was born near New Matamoras, Ohio, January 9,
1849, and died at her home in St. Marys, W.Va., June 18, 1913, aged 64 years, 5
months and 9 days. She was married September 16, 1863, to Hammond Ewers who
preceded her to the better land December 24, 1908. There was born to this union
seven children, 2 boys and 5 girls. She is survived by her children, also 5
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Mary Rinard of Corydon, Iowa
Mrs. Ewers was a good neighbor, a kind and loving mother,
loved and respected by all who know her. She was laid to rest June 20, 1913, by
the aide of her husband in the St. Mary s cemetery. A Friend
Fearing,
Emma Fearing, nee Timmons
Source: The Hartford City [Indiana] News; 11 Jan
1913
MRS. EMMA FEARING
CALLED BY DEATH
HAD FOR YEARS BEEN
RESIDENT
OF
BLACKFORD
COUNTY.
Death Follows
Four Weeks After
Third Stroke of
Paralysis -- No
Funeral Arrangements.
Mrs. Emma Fearing, 68, died Saturday morning about 8
o'clock at the home of Adam Bolner, a mile south of this city on the Willman
pike, after an illness of over a month.
She had suffered three strokes of paralysis and since the last one, four
weeks ago, had been in a serious condition.
The decedent was born near Columbus, O., and had been a
resident of the county for 37 years.
Her husband, Adam* Fearing, preceded her in death many years. She had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Bolner for
34 years. Mrs. Bolner is not a daughter
of the decedent, but was adopted by her while a young child.
Mrs. Jane Duff, who resides with her son, William Duff,
night policeman, on west Commercial street, is a sister of the decedent. Mrs. Duff is also seriously ill. Frank Timmons of Pawnee City, Okla., is a
brother. A grandson, James Bolner, of
Cushing, Okla., also survives. He will
probably attend the obsequies.
As yet definite funeral arrangements have not been made.
Submitter's Notes:
* She married AARON
Fearing in August, 1862, in Franklin County, Ohio, the county where she was
born.
** See funeral arrangements below.
Fearing, Emma Fearing, nee Timmons
Source: The Hartford City [Indiana] News; 13 Jan
1913
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Fearing will be held Wednesday
morning at 11 o'clock from the Adam Bolner residence, a mile southeast of the
city, in charge of Rev. Wyatt, of the Christian church. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F.
cemetery. At first it was thought the
obsequies would be held Monday afternoon but the funeral was postponed awaiting
the arrival of a grandson, James Bolner of Cushing, Okla. He is expected Monday evening.
Feiber, Cleo G. Feiber
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Cleo G. Feiber, infant daughter of Charles ad Cecil Feiber,
passed away last Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Henry Candler at the home on Sycamore Street Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. And Mrs. Feiber have the prayerful sympathy of many friends in their sad
bereavement.
Feiber, Cleo Geneva Feiber (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 18, 1913
Cleo Geneva Feiber, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Chas.
Feiber, died at her home on Sycamore street, Tuesday, Sept. 9th,
about four o clock a.m. At the time of her death she was seven months and
twenty-six days old. Cleo was a sweet baby and loved by every one who knew her.
Her loving smile and disposition were sure to win every one s heart. The parents
have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement which
is all the more severe because of her short illness and unexpected death. The
funeral services which were largely attended were conducted by Rev. Henry
Candler ta the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30.
Fisher, George W. Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 18, 1913
Neuhart Ridge
The sad news was received here Saturday announcing the death
of George W. Fisher of Steele, Belmont county. The cause of his death was
paralysis. He was 76 years of age and leaves three sons and two daughters,
three brothers and three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. The
remains were brought to Mt. Carrick, his former home, Monday and were laid to
rest beside his wife and two children in the Goudy cemetery. He was a faithful
member of the Christian church having united when young. The funeral services
were conducted b Rev. S. D. Howell of Steele. He was a member of the G.A.R.
having enlisted when the war began.
Fisher, Harry C. Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Once more we are called upon to mourn the departure of a dear
brother and friend Harry C. Fisher. The demise though not unexpected, has cast
a gloom over the entire community, and especially is his demise felt by his
survivors and intimate friends. Brother
Fisher having been so long a sufferer from a dreadful affliction, typhoid
fever, which for two months confined him to his home, room and bed, had he
deepest sympathy of all who personally knew him. We cannot adequately express
our sense of personal loss in the passing of friends. It is hard to reconcile
ourselves to these earthy partings. We cling to the companionship of by-gone
years, yet when we recall how long and how patiently our departed friend
suffered, while we instinctively cling to and believe in the life to come and
in a joyful reunion hereafter, we can rejoice that the days of suffering are
past, that he is resting in peace and honor, from the strain and worry of daily
life. In this belief we can here today say not in a spirit of desolation, but
in the abiding faith of an ultimate reunion that we have paid our respects to
him who has but departed this world to enter that beautiful world where sorrow
is no more. His examples and virtue are worthy our earnest emulation. May we go
live that when our summons comes, it may be said of us, as of Harry Fisher,
that we have lived a life of usefulness and purpose and have discharged our
duties to all humanity. Harry was prepared for the departure. He realized that
he soon would unite with Him who doeth all things well. Yet while his mortal
body is lying in the Silent city of the dead, he is not forgotten. Through
these words, I am ready , we have the assurance and consolation that Harry is
on the Lord s side, as scripture says, Blessed are they that die in the Lord,
from henceforth eternity.
Harry C. Fisher was born near Lewisville, Ohio, on May 27,
1891, and died on Saturday October 25, 1913, being at the time of his demise 22
years, 4 months and 28 days old. The funeral services were held Monday morning.
Brief services were held at the residence after which the remains were conveyed
to the Buchanan church where the sermon was delivered. Interment in Buchanan
cemetery. Rev. R. L. Ryall, pastor of the Buchanan Presbyterian church, of
which the departed was a consistent member, officiated. A large concourse of
friends assembled to pay their last respects to our departed friend. He leaves
to mourn his departure, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fisher, his
brother Fred and sister Mrs. F. R. Billman and a host of relatives and friends.
Fisher, John Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913 Hr Mr. John Fisher, aged 52 years, died at his
home at Laings August 29, 1913, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Fisher
was one of the leading citizens of his neighborhood, a kind and indulgent
husband and father and a faithful member of the Church of Christ. A wife and
three daughters and one step daughter are left, besides his aged father and
other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held Monday and were
conducted by Rev. S.D. Howell of the Church of Christ of Steele, Ohio.
Interment in the Goudy cemetery. Those present from a distance were Mr. And
Mrs. William Devaul and three sons, David Fisher and family, Charles Fisher,
Frank Penberthy and family, Rev. S. D. Howell and Harry Carmon, all of
Bellaire; and Mr. Josiah Hall and wife and son Charles of Graysville. The
friends thank all who assisted during the illness and death of Mr. Fisher.
Fisher, Margaret Fisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Mrs. Margaret Fisher of Belmont county died at her home
February 17, 1913. She was 74 years of age.
Folger, Mary Florence
Folger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 10, 1913
Mary Florence Folger, youngest child of B.F. and Mary J.
Folger was born in Monroe county, Ohio, January 26, 1889, and died of a
complication of diseases March 30, 1913, aged 24 years, 2 months and 4 days.
Early in her short life she removed with her parents to Matamoras, Ohio. Here
she attended school and graduated from the Matamoras High school with the class
of 1907. After her graduation from High school she obtained a teachers
certificate in both Monroe and Washington counties. She taught school for a
short period, but was compelled to resign owing to her delicate health.
She was converted in the Baptist church at Gravel Hill, Ohio,
and later joined the M.E. church at Matamoras to which she has remained a
faithful and devoted member ever since. She was a girl of rare attainments,
possessing a remarkably clear mid which she retained until the end. All that
could possibly be done by skilled physicians and loving friends was done to
relieve her sufferings, but God called her unto Him where sorrow and pain are
no more. She leaves to mourn a devoted father and mother, two brothers Everett
F. And Henry H., both of Matamoras, and Araminta of the home besides a host of
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon
April 1. Sermon by her pastor Rev. H. L. Peoples; interment in Matamoras
cemetery.
Forni, Margaret Forni
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 6, 1913
Mrs. Margaret Fornie, aged 98 years, relict of Maccabbee
Fornie, died at her home in Switzerland township, January 24, 1913. Deceased
came form Switzerland in early life and settled in Monroe County.
Gallaher, Charles Gallaher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 19, 1913
Charles Gallaher, aged 35 years and unmarried died at the home
of John Daily June 16, 1913. The funeral was held Tuesday and the services
conducted by Rev. Candler.
Gallaher, Milton Gallaher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 24, 1913
Milton Gallaher died last Thursday at the home of his son
Nelson at North Jackson, Ohio, from disease incident to old age as he was in
his 81st year. Mr. Gallaher s remains were brought here for
interment on Saturday and laid to rest alongside his wife at Sinai church yard.
Almost his entire life was spent here and he was an exemplar man liked by all
who knew him. Services were conducted at Sinai church by Rev. Hulbert of the
M.E. church.
Gibbons, Sarah E. Gibbons
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated March 27, 1913
The death angel has visited the home of J. C. Duffy, of
Barnesville and taken as its victim the wife and mother. Sarah E. Gibbons was born Sept. 6th,
1859, departed this life March 6th, 1913, being at the time of her
death 63 years and 6 months old. She was united in marriage to John C. Duffy in
the year of 1877. To this union were born three children, one son and two
daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Gillepsie, of the M.E.
church of Beallsville, Saturday. The remains were brought to Asbury chapel for
interment. She was united with the M.E. church in 1894 of which she remained a
faithful member until death. She is survived by her husband, J. C. Duffy, three
children John, Mary, and Martha and twelve grandchildren.
Glaser, William Glaser
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 26, 1912
Wm. Glasser, a former citizen of Monroe county, was the victim
of a hunting accident near his home at Braddock, Pa, recently in which he lost
his life. He and his brother, Nicholas, and two other men were hunting and
Nicholas slipped and fell, his gun being discharged the load striking his
brother. The unfortunate man lived about 12 or 14 hours after the accident. He
leaves a wife and three children and numerous relatives several of whom live in
this vicinity. The deceased was about 35 years of age.
Gray, Martha J. Gray
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Martha J. Gray was born March 26, 1838, and died August 10, 1913,
aged 75 years, 4 months and 14 days. Was united in marriage to David Gray in
1856 and to this union was born 14 children, 10 boys and 4 girls 3 boys and one
girl preceded her to the better land. Seven boys and 3 girls and one brother
and 35 grand children, 12 great grand children and a host of friends are left
to mourn. Sister Gray united with the M.E. church a number of years ago and
lived a consistent christian until she was called form labor to reward. Funeral
was conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir, after which in the presence of a host of
friends and relatives she was laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Greenbank, John Greenbank
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
John Greenbank, aged about 70 years, died at his home in
Lewisville April 28, 1913. Deceased served his country during the late
rebellion. He leaves a wife and one child.
Greiner, Mrs. J. W.
Greiner
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Beallsville
Mrs. J. W. Gertler and daughter Minnie attended the funeral of
Mrs. Fred Greiner at Martins Ferry Sunday.
Griffith, Alta Griffith
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Neuhart Ridge
Mrs. Asher Griffith of Cranesnest passed to the great beyond
Sunday evening after several months illness from paralysis. She was 59 years of
age.
Griffith, Alta Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
The death angel has visited the home of Asher Griffith, of
Cranenest, and taken therefrom the wife and mother, Alta Hawthorn was born in
Belmont county, December 26, 1852 and died September 22, 1913 being at the time
of her death 59 years, 9 months and 2 days old. In the year 1881, she was
married to Asher Griffith and to this union three children were born. At the
age of twenty-five years, she united with the M.E. church and lived a faithful
member until death. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Charles
E. And John H., one son having died in infancy; also seven sisters and one
brother and a host of other relatives and friends.
Her death was due to heart trouble from which disease she has
been a patient sufferer for several weeks. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at Moffett s M.E. church, the series being conducted by Elder D. W.
Harkins. A number of beautiful floral tributes attested the esteem in which she
is held by her friends.
.

We miss they kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee
We miss thee everywhere
A.R.Y.
Griffith, E. J. Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
An Old Monroe County School Teacher Dead
Mr. E. J. Griffith of no. 315 Lobinger Ave North
Braddock, Pa died Sunday morning December 29, after an illness of only five
days, pneumonia being the cause of his death. Mr. Griffith was born in Monroe
county, Ohio, June 1, 1846, and raised in Monroe county. He taught school for
twenty years most of which were in Monroe county and the balance in Iowa. He
also studied law. Mr. Griffith left Monroe county about 1885 and settled in
Bellaire, Ohio. There he was a steel worker until a few years he moved to Braddock,
Pa., to be near his son and daughters. He worked for the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Company for a time and then he became a sales agent for the
L. Hopkins Co. Of North Girard, Pa; and remained at this position until his
death. Mr. E.J. Griffith is survived by his widow Mrs. M. A. Griffith, one son
W. F. Griffith of Turtle Creek, Pa, two daughters, five grand children of North
Braddock, and two brothers George and William Griffith of Monroe county, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at his home Monday evening, conducted by Rev. W.
Cady of the St. Mary s Episcopal church of Braddock of which his daughters are
members, Rev. E. J. Headley and wife of the Methodist Protestant church of
Turtle Creek, where his son is a member, were also present.
The body was then taken to the P.R.R. station and removed to
Woodsfield by way of the C & P, and O.R. & W.R.R. and taken to the
Neuhard cemetery. Mr. Griffith was a member of the church there years ago.
Services were again conducted by Rev. Henry Candler of the Methodist church of
Woodsfield. Leave was taken by many friends and relatives and the body was laid
to rest beside his brother Abraham Griffith.
Mr. Griffith has been a subscriber of the Spirit of Democracy
for many years and gave it much praise and while we are sorry to give this news
to his friends and our readers it is with pleasure we speak of the good
character of this brother.
Griffith, Hannah S.
Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
Mrs. Hannah S. Griffith, aged 61 years, two months and four
days, died at her home on Neuhart Ridge Aril 24, 1913, from tuberculosis. She
leaves a husband and three children.
Griffith, John M. Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Neuhart Ridge
John M. Griffith of Marlon, Ohio, died October 12 after an
illness of about 18 months with cancer of the stomach. He was the son of Abram
and Margaret Griffith and was born June 27, 1868, being at the time of his
departure 46 years, three months and 15 days old. He leaves to mourn his loss a
loving wife, four sons and three daughters and a host of other relatives and
friends. On Sept 30, 1892 he was unite in marriage to Miss Mary E. Price
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Price of Benwood. He was a member of the M. E.
Church having united with that church when 15 years of age under the pastorate
of Rev. Westwood and was a good man always ready to lend a helping hand to the
poor and needy and was loved by all who knew him. On Tuesday the remains were
brought here from his home at Marion and taken to the home of Elias Stephens
and kept until Wednesday morning when it was removed to the Neuhart Baptist
church, his former home church where the funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Albert Jackson of Jackson ridge assisted by Rev. John Craig when his body
was viewed for the last time here on earth and was laid to rest beside his
father, mother and sisters in the Neuhart Baptist cemetery.
Hale, Simon M. Hale
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Simon M. Hale, aged 31 years, and a former resident of Monroe
county, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. James Robinson of Wheeling July
3, 1913. Deceased was engaged in the battle of Gettysburg just fifty years
before his death. His remains were taken to Marietta for interment.
Hall, Frank D. Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 3, 1913
Frank D. Hall, aged 26 years was caught by a belt in the
Nelson McCoy pottery at Roseville, Muskingum county, and instantly dashed to
death. His brains were knocked out, both arms and legs were broken and the
flesh was literally slipped from his body.
Hardesty, Alexander
Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 6, 1913
Death of Alexander Hardesty
Mr. Alex Hardesty, aged 68 years, died at his home at
Milstonsburg January 24, 1913, after an illness from Bright s disease of eleven
months. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, January 26, conducted
by Rev. Krause; interment in Evangelical cemetery.
Mr. Hardesty was born at Batesville, Ohio, June 16, 1845. He
married Miss Lena Keller February 10, 1876. To this union were born three
children Frank, Laura and Lillie, all of whom with the wife survive. He had
served the people of Malaga township as Township clerk for 47 years and his
records have always been referred to as of the best in the county, being free
from errors of any description. He was a kind husband and father, an obliging
neighbor and in every way a good citizen and will be sadly missed by the people
of his township as well as the bereaved wife and children who have the sympathy
of many friends in Woodsfield as well as the entire community in which they
reside.
Harman, Murland Woodrow
Harman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Graysville
On May 18th occurred the death of Murland Woodrow,
infant son of James and May Harman, aged 10 months and two days.  His remains were laid to rest in the Graysville cemetery, followed to
the tomb by a large concourse of people.
Harmon, Alvina Harmon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Alvina Harmon, aged 36 years, four months and 27 days, wife of
Samuel Harmon of Jerusalem route two, died January 11, 1913. She leaves
husband, father, mother , five brothers and five sisters. Deceased was a member
of the Church of Christ. Interment in the Huffman cemetery at New Martinsville.
Harmon, Merlin Woodrow
Harmon (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 29, 1913
The death angel has again visited our community and taken from
our midst littler Merlin Woodrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Harmon.  He was ten months and two days old at the time
of his death. He leaves to mourn father, mother and three brothers and a host
of relatives and friends. He died May 18, 1913, and was layed to rest in the
Graysville cemetery Tuesday following. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Chessir
of Jericho, taking for his subject A little child shall lead them. He was
followed to his last resting place by a host of sorrowing relatives and
friends. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Tuesday, 29
Jul 1913
HUSBAND ENDS LIFE
BEFORE WIFE'S EYES
Carries Out
Half of Threat
to
Stop Family's Troubles
by
Murder and
Suicide.
The domestic life of Claude Harris, 22 years old, and his
16-year-old wife Marie has been a troubled one. The path led once through Police Court. Numerous pitfalls in the shape of quarrels beset the couple. Their married life ended yesterday at noon
when the husband killed himself by drinking poison before his wife of two
years.
Dolly Hildebrand, 1613* West Ohio street, was burned about
the hands when she attempted to thwart Harris's act. The suicide occurred at the home of Drusela Horrow, 129 North
Richland avenue.
FULFILLS
HIS THREAT.
During a quarrel Sunday evening Harris asserted that
yesterday he would kill his wife and himself and end trouble for both. He had been out of work and was
despondent. Yesterday morning the wife
departed from their home at 10 North Bloomington street for that of her
mother. Harris followed her.
They quarreled again.
Harris went into the back yard and Mrs. Harris followed him.  He bade her good-by and raised a three-ounce
bottle of poison to his lips. Before he
had drunk the entire contents of the bottle Dolly Hildebrand reached him. He had swallowed enough of the poison,
however, to cause his death an hour later.
Coroner Durham has taken up an investigation.
*Submitter's Note: This number was difficult to read on my copy
of this obituary and may not be exact here.
Below are more articles.
Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Tuesday, 29
Jul 1913
HARRIS, CLAUDE V. -- Died July 28, 11:30 a.m., aged
22 years. Funeral Wednesday, July 30, 2
p.m., 129 Richland street. Friends
invited. Burial at Mt. Jackson.
Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Thursday,
31 Jul 1913
Claude N.* Harris, 22 years, 129 Richland st., carbolic
acid poisoning, suicidal.
*Submitter's
Note: On the article above the middle initial is a "V." On his tombstone, it is a "W."
Hatcher, Mrs. Isaac
Hatcher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Mrs. Isaac Hatcher, aged 79 years, died at her home in
Emporia, Kansas August 25, 1913. She is survived by her husband and one daughter.
Deceased formerly resided at Malaga, this county.
Hawkins, William J.
Hawkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
In the County Fifty Years
William J. Hawkins Pioneer Farmer Succumbed to Bright s
Disease Yesterday Evening.
William J. Hawkins, who had lived in Franklin county fifty
years, died yesterday evening at 6:45 o clock form Bright s disease at his home
four miles northwest of Ottawa. He had been in ill health for two years.
Funeral services will be held at the late home or the decedent
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. The Rev. Rose will have charge of the services
and the following friends of the family will serve as pall bearers: M. F.
Spratt, G. B. Merriman, H. J. Dancaster, E.E. Easdale, W. L. McClelland and J.
L. Aldrich. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Services at the grave will be
in charge of the members of the A.O.U.W. lodge of which the decedent was a
member.
Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Hawkins, and
by one daughter, Mrs. L. C. Ride of Homewood, both of whom were at the beside
at the time of his death. Mr. Hawkins was born in Stafford, Ohio, September 14,
1842, and moved to Franklin county in 1863. He was married to Miss Mary E.
Thomas April 24, 1872, at the home of her parents near Ottawa and they moved at
once onto the farm, on which Mr. Hawkins died.
During his forty-one years residence on the same farm, Mr.
Hawkins had made many warm friends and he was well known all over Franklin
county. He was a successful farmer and was one of the progressive early
settlers, who have done so much to make the county what it is.
Mr. Ola Baldwin of Edmund, Okla, a sister to Mrs. Hawkins, who
has been at the Hawkins home for some time, will remain for the funeral.
Mr. Hawkins was a cousin of J. L. Hawkins and Mrs. B. F. Bowen
of Stafford.
Headley, Mahala Headley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Mrs. Mahala Headley, wife of Mr. James Headley of Mellott Ridge,
Sunsbury township, departed this life March 10, 1913, being 62 years old. She
leaves her husband and three children Luther of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. John Pool of
Jerusalem, Ohio, and S.E. of Beallsville, Ohio.
Deceased was a good wife, mother, neighbor and friend to all
and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She gave her heart to God and
her name other Baptist church known as the Harmony Baptist church ad moved her
membership to the Sunsbury Baptist church in 1875, where she was held in the highest
esteem. As the end approached she would sing, I shall Know Him expressing her
willingness to see Him who purchased her pardon on the cross. She said her only
regret was that she could not take her family with her. Interment at Sunsbury,
March 11, 1913; funeral services by her pastor Rev. S.F. Stewart.
Heck, Jacob Heck
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 18, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Margaret Daniels received word of the death of her
brother Mr. Jacob Heck which occurred at his late home in West Lebanon,
Indiana, Sunday December 7 following an operation. Mrs. Daniels was unable to
attend the funeral.
Henderson, Sarah Ellen
Henderson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Sarah Ellen Henderson was born March 13, 1877, and died June
5, 1913 being at the time of her death 36 years, 2 months and 22 days old. She
was united in marriage to Charles D. Siefer December 8, 1896. To this union
were born five children, four sons and one daughter, all of whom are living.
She leaves father, mother, four sisters and three brothers. Three brothers died
several years ago. She united with the Church of Christ at Antioch when about
15 years of age under the ministry of Elder D. W. Harkins. She died at home in
Lebanon but was brought to Antioch where they funeral services were conducted
by Elder D. W. Harkins June 7th at 4 p.m. in the presence of a large
audience of relatives and friends who seemed to enter into the sadness of the
occasion. Sister Ellia was loved and respected by all who knew her. The
suddenness of her death was a great shock to her mother; but the hope of the
gospel of the blessed Lord heals all broken hearts, and makes us better men and
women. We extend sympathy to this bereaved family.
D.W. Harkins
Hill, Charles Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Charles Hill, aged 87 years, died at is home at Rinards Mills
February 19, 1913. Mr. Hill was one of the oldest citizens of our county and
was well and favorably known by many. He as honest and upright and a good
neighbor and trusty friend. He had been a member of the Masonic Order for many
years and always cherished the teachings of that order. He leaves two sisters.
The funeral took place Friday and was conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir and F. & A. M. Lodge of New
Matamoras; interment in Low Gap cemetery.
Hines, John A. Hines
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913
John A. Hines, aged 46 years of Lewisville died August 28,
1913. Deceased was born near Monroefield in Malaga township. He was married to
Elizabeth Matz in June 1898. He leaves a wife and three children. Deceased had
been a member of the Middle church nearly all his life and was good citizen.
Hobson, J. A. Hobson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Dr. J. A. Hobson of Flushing one of the best known and most
prominent physicians in Easter Ohio, died suddenly fro heart failure February
21, 1913, about two miles out of Flushing and before assistance could be given.
He was 66 years of age, and had resided in Flushing 40 years, where he had
founded the Flushing hospital.
Hopkins, Lavina Hopkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 11, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Lavina Hopkins, wife of Sheridan Hopkins, who has been a
constant sufferer for many years from scrofuls, passed away Saturday afternoon
at their home southwest of town. Funeral services were conducted in the M.E.
church here Monday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. E. E. King, assisted by Rev.
W. E. Reeves of the Christian church. Deceased was a woman of excellent
christian character and was held in high esteem.  Interment was
made in Stafford cemetery.
Howell, David Howell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
David Howell of Cameron, aged 79 years, died from cancer
January 5, 1913.
Howell, David Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
David Howell, aged 69 years, died at his home at Cameron
January 5, 1913. He was a son of John and Elizabeth Howell. He united with the
Christian church at Zion in his youth and was immersed by Rev. Arnold. In 1878
he married Mary M. Willis. To this union were born four children, Annie, Maud,
Charlie and Daniel. Annie departed this life when but five years of age. April
3, 1902 he married Lizzie King. In 1912 he became a member of the Christian
church at Cameron. Everything was always well with him. He bore his suffering
with the greatest of patience and was wiling to go at any time his Master
should call him. He leaves a wife, three children, one brother, two sisters and
eight grand children to mourn his departure. The funeral services were held
Tuesday and were conducted by Mr. C. L. Mellott of Woodsfield; interment at the
Gaudy church cemetery.
Howell, Russell Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
Russell Howell, a little son of Mr. And Mrs. John Howell of
Bellaire was run over by a train of freight cars severing both legs. The child
died in a few hours.
Howell, T. C. Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
T. C. Howell, aged 40 years, died at his home on Jackson Ridge
Sept. 25, 1913 from typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a wife and three children.
Howell, Thomas Howell
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
The sad messenger of death has again visited our community and
claimed for its victim Thomas C. Howell who was born near Antioch, Monroe
County, Ohio, on the 25th day of March, 1873, and departed this life
on the 25th day of September 1913. He was living on Jackson ridge at
the time of his death, and was 40 years and six months old. He was united in
marriage to Bessie R. Hamilton June 14, 1899. To this union there was three
children born as follows: Clarence, 13 years old; Mable, 7 years, and Wandalee,
7 months old; being one son and two daughters, all of whom survives him.
Besides his own little family, he leaves to mourn, father, mother, four brothers
and three sisters.. He was a son of William C. Howell, and was the first one of
his fathers family to pass off the stage of action. He was a large robust man
but that dread disease, typhoid fever, set in and father weakening him down
then pneumonia helped to hurry him off. He was six forty-two days. Everything
was done for his comfort; a trained nurse took care of him all the time and the
doctor visited him daily but alas he could not stay. His remains were laid to
rest in the Moffett M. E. Cemetery on the 28th of September followed
by a very large crowd of weeping friends. The services at the church were held
by Elder Forrest Mobberly of the Church of Christ. The services at the grave
were in charge of the Knights of the
Maccabees, Tent 425, of Woodsfield, Ohio of which order the deceased was a
member in good standing. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all the
neighbors and friends.
The grief stricken family take this means of thanking their
friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and
death of husband and father. Mrs. Bessie R. Howell and children.
Howell, Thomas Howell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Dent Ridge
Thomas Howell died of typhoid fever and was interred in the
Moffett cemetery Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the Maccabee lodge of
which he was an honored member, Elder Forrest Mobberly officiating. He was
engaged in the oil field at Hartshorn ridge when stricken down and was brought
to his home on Jackson ridge. Mr. Howell has many friends here who are sorry to
see him taken from among us and who attend their sympathy to the bereaved
family and relatives.
Hume, Louisa Guthrie Hume
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 1, 1914
If when those we love are taken from us we can still adore
Him.
And to him in that dark hour for comfort flee
As we clasp their hands on yonder shore, to cast our crowns
before Him.
And we stand in His [illegible], what will it be?
Such thoughts as the above came to us as we were notified that
Mrs. Louisa Ellen Hume had been called home, at an early hour on Monday
morning, and that she will begin the new year in that new home with those she
loved so well.
Lousia Ellen Guthrie was born in Center township, February 27,
1839. She was the daughter of James and Louisa Naylor Guthrie. In early years
after the death of her father, her mother and children moved to Woodsfield and
the deceased made her home here until her marriage to Mr. William Hume of
Belmont county which took place July 4, 1884. She and husband resided in
Belmont county until a short time before her husband s death when they came to
Woodsfield and took possession of her property here where her death occurred.
Mr. Hume died February 2, 191{illegible}. Mrs. Hume suffered a stroke of
paralysis some months ago but so much recovered that she went to Wheeling two
weeks ago on business and visited friends both there and in Belmont county. She
returned home a day or two before Christmas and fully enjoyed the day with
relatives at the home. Sunday morning although suffering with a cold, she was
able to be up and around and helped with the duties of the day. In the evening
she took suddenly worse and sank rapidly until death claimed her as his own.
Mrs. Hume was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a great student of
the Bible and was faithful to all her duties and said to the writer that she
was ready to go to her dear ones at any time and that death was not a thing to
be feared as God made it easy.
Funeral services were held at her home Wednesday at one
o clock conducted by her pastor Rev. Robert LeRyall assisted by Rev. Carlos
pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. The choir of the Presbyterian
church furnished appropriate music. Many and beautiful were the floral
offerings of relatives and friends. She leaves an only sister Mrs. M. A. Gibson
and many relatives and friends to mourn her taking away. By her request she was
laid to rest by the side of her mother in the old cemetery.
Hutchinson, Charles
Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Hannibal
The remains of Charles Hutchinson, formerly of this place,
whose death occurred at the home of his son at Ravenna, Ohio, Thursday, were
brought to this place Saturday for interment in the Harter cemetery.
Hutchinson, Eleanor
Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Our Sister, Mrs. Eleanor Hutchinson, Entered Into Her Heavenly
Home
Sister Eleanor Hutchinson, nee Beardmore has gone home to be
forever with the Lord. She was born Marcy 18, 1833 and passed from labor to
rest February 18, 1913, aged 79 years and 11 months.
She was married to Alexander C. Hutchinson April 7th,
1867, who preceded her several years ago. To this union were born two children,
Ross L. Hutchinson and Mrs. Clara Keesor, who will sadly miss her. She is
survived by her tow children, two step-sons, Judge John N. Hutchinson of Lima,
Ohio and C. A. Hutchinson of Washington, Pa. Also a nephew, James Arthur
Hutchinson of Findlay, Ohio, whom she reared as her own boy, his mother having
died when he was quite young.
Thus another loving mother has gone out from the home. It
leaves a son lonely and a grief stricken daughter to bear the loss. But dear
ones while our hearts bleed for you in your bereavement, we are glad to know
that you do not weep as those who have no hope. We shall meet again on the
banks of The River of Life that flows by The Throne of God. And as we journey
on through life toward the getting of life s sun the fragrance of her memory
will ever remain in the hearts of those who knew her and we feel that her life
has been a sweet benediction to us all.
She was loved by all. To live in hearts we leave behind is not
to die. She was loved by the church and w too shall sadly miss her. She loved
th hour of devotion, the house of the Lord. Years ago she made the good
confession and was baptized, thus becoming a member of the church of Christ and
was faithful until death released her spirit from the tired and weary body and
it took its flight and is safe in port home at last in the presence of the
Lord.
On Thursday afternoon the last solemn rites were performed at
the home. Many friends were present at this hour. Brother Jan E. Johnson had
charge of the services. The choir sang Jesus Lover of My soul, Rock of
Ages, and Safe in Port. All were beautiful and comforting. About the casket
rested beautiful clusters of flowers form the children and friends. After
looking upon the face of mother for the last time the body was taken to
Jerusalem and laid to rest in the quiet village churchyard until God shall call
her form that rest to Home Sweet Home.
Hutchinson, Mrs. Eleanor
Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
Mrs. Eleanor Hutchinson, aged 30 years, died at her home in
Beallsville, Route two February 18, 193. Mrs. Hutchinson was a member of the
Christian church and was a noble Christian lady and will be sadly missed by her
family the church and the entire community. She leaves four children.
Jackson, Son Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
The seven-year old son of J.
C. Jackson, of Marietta, coasted down the Muskingum river bank and into the icy
water and was drowned before assistance could reach him.
Jackson, W. T.
Jackson (Obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
In such an hour as you think not the son of man cometh and
lays his pallid hand upon some of our friends and over shadows us with grief; but
we submit to the will of Him who dooth all things well. So it was when the
Death angel entered the home of W. T. Jackson in the stillness of the night and
his spirit accompanied him back to the God who gave it. After thirty years of
constant suffering he was released from this vain world of pain and borne to
the beyond. Thus fathers accustomed place in the home is vacant. His voice is
hushed. The children__fatherless__the wife__a widow. The chain of brothers and
sister, has a missing link__a broken chain. He spent his former life on Jackson
Ridge. Being among the fortunate in the
oil business, from which he secured much wealth, as the fruits of his labors
during his former years he left his farm on the ridge had purchased property at
Ozark having resided there some time and then purchased his home in Woodsfield,
where he since resided.
He was a jolly disposition meeting his friends with a smile.
Looking well to his own household__to the welfare of his children. Deceased was
born November 19, 1849, and died December 24, 1912, being 63 years, one month
and five days old at the time of his death which occurred at his home on South
Main street Woodsfield. He was united
in the holy bonds of matrimony to Arminda Devaul July 4, 1869. To this union
six children were born, Dr. J. E. Jackson, Beallsville, Mrs. William Heibling
and Mrs. Walter Bracy, Woodsfield, Mrs. clement Burkhart and Mrs. George
Rhines, Ozark, and Mrs. J. F. Allen Woodsfield Route one. All were present. He
leaves to mourn his companion, six children, eleven grand children, and one
great grand children, seven brothers and one sister and many other relatives.
His remains followed by large concourse of friends were laid to rest in the
Fairview cemetery, Jackson ridge. Rev. Willis of Lewisville officiating.
Jackson, W. T. Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 26, 1912
W. T. Jackson, aged 64 years, died at his home on South Main
street Tuesday morning. Mr. Jackson had not enjoyed good health for many years.
He leaves a wife and six children.
Jacob McVay Jacob (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
When Mayor Jacob McVay, of Caldwell, failed to get home at 1
o clock Tuesday morning, his wife became worried, and instituted a search, and
at 2:30 o clock the dead body of the mayor was found lying on the floor of the
mayor s office. He had been overcome by an attack of heart trouble while alone,
and succumbed instantly, it is though as the body was cold.
The mayor left his home to go to his office at 9 o clock in
order to acquaint himself with the law in a certain case. His wife awoke at 11
o clock, and he had not returned but she though nothing of this. At 1 o clock
when he failed to show up she became worried and aroused members of the family.
Mayor McVay was 67 years of age and live din Monroe county
until a few years ago and was well and favorably known to a large number of
people and had many friends who sympathize with the family in their
bereavement. He was a prominent church man, having been a member of the
Caldwell M.E. church. He is survived by his widow and six children, Mrs. H.O.
Young of Cumberland, Etta at the home, Mrs. Earl Danford, Caldwell; Dr. M.
McVay of Clarington, Prof. Charles McVay, of Bellaire, and Mrs. T. A. Dougherty
of this place.
The funeral was held at 10 o clock Thursday morning at the
M.E. church and interment made in Olive cemetery. Republican
Jeffers, Ellen Jeffers
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 28, 1913
We are called upon to record another death, that of little
Ellen Jeffers, daughter and only child of Avery Jeffers and wife, who died
August 15, 1913, being one year, three months and 27 days old, who with her
father and aunt had come from Marion, Ohio to visit with the Craig Sisters and
other friends. All that loving hands and medical skill cold do was done to
check the ravages of the disease but God in his mercy saw best to call little
Ellen to be with Him forever in a land of beauty beyond where no tears are shed
and no farewells spoken. Little Ellen was a dear sweet chid, the flower of the
home, just beginning to lisp the names of dear ones. But now she has gone to a
better and brighter clime to be with Jesus forever, a tie in heaven to draw us
all closer to Him who doeth all things well. The bereaved have the sympathy of
many friends. But we mourn not as those who have no hope for Jesus hath said,
Suffer the children to come to me and forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven. We commend the bereaved to Jesus who is able and willing to
bind up the broken hearted and give, rest to the troubled soul. The funeral
services were conducted at the home b Rev. A. R. Jackson and concluded at the
grave by Rev. John Craig; interment in the Moffett cemetery. A very large
concourse of friends and neighbors were present.
A Friend
Jeffers, Ellen Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913
Dent Ridge
Little Ellen Jeffers died at the home of her aunts, the Craig
sisters of Route one Friday. The parents have the sympathy of many friends. The
mother is at a hospital for the feeble minded at present, which makes the
affair doubly sad. Another child is afflicted being the son of Mrs. Elsie Rush
but hopes are entertained of its recovery. The funeral was held Sunday at
Moffett s. The father is a resident of Marion, Ohio
Jeffers, Robert Jeffers
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Robert Jeffers, aged 70 years, died at his home in Beallsville
February 27, 1913.
Jenni, Caroline Jenni
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Clarington
Mrs. Caroline Jenni of Switzerland township died October 16
after several months illness of cancer of the stomach.  Her life was well spent for the comfort
of home and family and her passing away is a real sorrow to all who knew her.
Funeral services were held Sunday, interment at St. John s church alongside of
her husband, Julius Jenni, who died several years since.
Jennings, Martin Luther
Jennings
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Jennings, aged 66years, editor of the
Methodist Recorder, died at his home in Beechwood from heart disease August 30,
1913. Deceased was a brother of the late G. G. Jennings of this place.
Jewell, Elizabeth Dunfee Jewell
SOURCE: From the files of: Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Relationship: Wife of 3rd Great Grand Uncle
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Jewell, Elizabeth (Moores) Dunfee
Unidentified News Clip in "the Scrapbook" (Died June 17, 1913)
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunfee-Jewell, aged
82 years, one of Fort Wayne's oldest residents, died last night at 8 o'clock at
the family home, 1920 South Harrison street. Death was due to heart trouble and
followed an illness of several months. Mrs. Jewell had been bedfast for the
past five weeks. Mrs. Jewell was born in WOODSFIELD,
The family is well known in
Johnson, Margaret Johnson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
(Graysville)
Mrs. Margaret Johnson of near Graysville died Wednesday
evening from a stroke. Mrs. Johnson was a very highly respected lady and will
be missed by her many friends.
Kanzig, Jacob
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Jacob Kanzig, aged 61 years, died at his home in Switzerland
township February 8, 1913. A wife, two sons and one daughter are left.
Kean, Harriett Campsadell
Kean
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Mrs. Harriett Campsadell Kean, aged 62 years died at the home
of her son Emil March 14, 1913, from heart failure. She had been in feeble
health for some time but for a few days she seemed much improved, but death
came very suddenly. Deceased had been a member of the M.E. Church for many
years. Religious services were held at the home Saturday evening by Rev.
Candler and the remains taken to Swazey Sunday morning where the funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. Cope of Summerfield. A large number of people assembled to
pay their last respects attesting the esteem in which Mrs. Kean was held in the
neighborhood that had been her home for many years. Mr. And Mrs. Emil Kean
extend their thanks to the fiends at Woodsfield and Swazey for the many acts of
kindness in their hour of bereavement.
Keesor, Levi Keesor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 7, 1913
Wednesday of last week Dr. J. M. Keesor received word from
Beallsville that his father Levi Keesor had suddenly died. Mr. Keesor had eaten
his dinner an started a short distance for a drink of water when death claimed
him. Deceased was born near Cadiz and was I his 86th year. He was a
faithful member of the M.E. church from early age and was widely known as an
honest upright man. One son, Dr. J. M. Keesor of Woodsfield and three daughters
are left.
Keller, Carrie Keller
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Carrie Keller of Alliance, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Oscar
Wilson, passed away at her home August 19, 1913. She leaves a husband and three
small children. She was a granddaughter of Capt. Thomas Wilson. Many friends
and relatives here sympathize with the bereaved family.
Keylor, Louisa Young
Keylor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 3, 1913
Louisa Young Keylor, wife of John D. Keylor, was born December
22, 1863, and passed form the earth life and went to be forever with the Lord
June 17, 1913, aged 49 years, five months and 25 days. She was married to John
D. Keylor November 29, 1884. She united with the Evangelical church of Christ
at the age of 15 under Rev. Shemel of Lewisville, Ohio. She lived a life with
Christ for 34 years. She was afflicted with neuritis. Her life on earth was
short. The Saviour called her home. She leaves a devoted husband, three sons
and one daughter, one daughter having preceded her in infancy. Also, four
sisters and three brothers and a loving mother who will sadly miss her. Mother
was loving and of sweet disposition. She was a kind and obliging neighbor. She
was always willing and ready to lend a helping hand. None knew her but to love
her. She was the joy and pride of the home. The home will be lonely now as your
gather in the evening. When the long days work is done you will listen for the
footsteps of her whom we loved so well. Tears you will shed but not tears of
despair. A bow of hope spans the darkness of the grave. You have a mother in
heaven safely garnered from the trials of earth, saved perhaps from evil to
come. So dry your tears for if your eyes could be touched and for one moment
you could see your mothers surroundings the grand capacities and possibilities
of the life just freed from the trammels of earth your tears would be dried and
your faces would glow with the light no seen on sea or shore.  Pass under the rod and you will find it held by a father s hand. The
funeral services were Thursday morning June 19, 1913 conducted by Rev. Klutey,
pastor of the Evangelical church of Lewisville. The body was laid to rest in
the beautiful cemetery at Hope Ridge where so many of our loved ones sleep.
The Lord is my shepherd, I ll not want; He makes me down to
lie in pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by; my soul he doth
restore again; and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, ev n
for his own name s sake. Yea, though I
walk in death s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill, for Thou art with me, and
they rod and staff me comfort still. My table thou hast furnished in presence
of my foes; my head thou with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and
mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God s house for evermore my
dwelling place shall be. Gem of our hearth our household pride, earth s
undefiled, could love have saved, thou hads t not died, our dear sweet mother.
Humbly we bow to fate s decree, yet had we hoped that time should see thee
mourning for us; no us for thee. Yet it is sweet balm to our despair, fond
fairest mother, that heaven is God s and thou are there with him in joy; there
past are death and all its woes; there life s sweet stream forever flows,
mother safe at home, we know.
Mrs. Ira Keylor
King, Marion Lafayette
King
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
Marion Lafayette King was born March 7, 1858, and passed into
the great beyond January 25, 1913, aged 54 years 9 months and 18 days. He was
married to Miss Josephine E Taylor November 3, 1883. She departed this life
December 15, 1891. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Charles H.
Keesor, now residing at Wheeling, W.Va. He was united in marriage to Miss Allie
b. Morris December 26, 1894. To this union were born five daughters, Bernice,
Eracel, Edna, Bertha, and Geneva
Beryle, who departed this life March 25, 1896. He conferred his faith in
Christ and was baptized by Brother Thomas
Brown in Bethany, W. Va., on Mother s Day, May 12, 1912, thus becoming a
member of the Church of Christ. His christian life was short but he seemed to
have sweet peace and joy as he neared the river of death. He has left the
earthly home and leaves a wife, five daughters, an aged mother, three sisters,
three brothers, and one granddaughter to mourn. Your loss is his eternal gain.
He is only absent from the body to be present with the Lord. And there shall be
no night there. No night of affliction; no night of death in the beautiful cit
of God. No crepe hangs on the door knob of the mansions of bliss. No hearse
drawn by black or white horses crowned with sable plumes are to be seen on the
golden streets. No mothers, no fathers, sit with gray head bowed down in
unspeakable sorrow. No graves, no cities of the dead, for death is no more.
No hidden grief,
No wild and cheerless vision of despair;
No vain petition for a swift relief,
No tearful eyes, no broken hearts,
No parted friends, no beds of death are there.
Ellsworth Thornberry.
King, Nancy King
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
The sad news was telephoned Lowell Monday morning of the
sudden death of Mrs. Nancy King which occurred at the home of her daughter at
Flag, Ohio. She was born in Noble county June 12, 1856 being at the time of her
death 58 years, one month and 11 days old. She was united in marriage to John
King in 1896. She leaves to mourn one daughter Mrs. Charles Forshey of Flag,
Ohio, and one sister Mrs. John Miracle of Warner, and six brothers, Albert