home place and one sister, Mrs. Michael Crum of near East Union.
Mr. Archer was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a devout
member of the Catholic church. His has been a long and useful life and he has
left to his sons and daughters no legacy more valuable than the example he set
before them. May they always remember this in their different walks of life and
may this be a guiding star to steer them in the path of righteousness.
The funeral was held at St. Sylvester s Catholich church at Woodsfield, Ohio,
and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, followed by a large
concourse of relatives and friends among which was the local G. A. R. Post
carrying the flag and flowers. May he rest in peace.
Green, George W., Sr. Green
Source: Wheeling Register, Saturday, March 11, 1922
Green , George W. , well known resident of Belmont County, passed away at his
home on March 4 according to word received here yesterday. He was born in York Township,
June 23, 1835, and at the time of his death was in his 87th year. He
leaves the following children: Mary O. McManus, of Yorkville, O.; Robert B.,
William J., and John A. Interment was at Powhatan, O.
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George Young
Source: Front page of The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thursday, Mar. 29, 1923
George Young, a highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died
at the home of J. H. Christy Sunday morning, March 25th, at 7:11, aged 77
years, 11 months and 15 days, following an illness from pleurisy.
The funeral, in charge of Reverend S. P. Loyd of the M. E.
Church, took place Monday, with interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. Young, whose wife preceded him to the great beyond, was
a man of many good qualities, and had many friends who were made sad by his
death.
Amelia Magdalina Friday, nee Egger
The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, November 29, 1923
Amelia Magdalina Friday died November 18, 1923, aged 72
years; daughter of Jacob and Margaretha Ketterer Egger. She was born March 19,
1851. Surviving are her children: Jacob,
Mrs. Mary Friday Dixon, Mrs. Barbara Friday Steed, Albert, Solomon and Samuel
Friday. Also surviving are her brothers, George, William and Herman Egger, sisters,
Lucetta, Barbara and Matilda Friday.
Julia Ann Whitacre, nee
Winland -- Julia A Whitacre was born Jan. 7, 1841;
died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Asher Gray, near Sycamore Valley,
Ohio April 22, 1923. She was the last of
a family of fifteen children. About the
year 1957 she married to Sydnor Whitacre, who died Jan. 2 1887. [Note the difference in the death date of
Sydnor.] Eleven children were born to
this union, five boys and six girls. Two
sons and one daughter preceded her in death.
Many years ago she was baptized into the church of Christ at Rich Fork,
by Bro. N.W. Cramblett, and ever after lived an earnest Christian life. She leaves to mourn her departure, three
sons, five daughters, thirty-eight grandchildren and fifth-one great-grandchildren,
beside a host of friends and neighbors.
The
writer conducted the funeral services at the church of Christ in Graysville,
Ohio, April 24. Representatives of eight different
congregations were in the audience, besides neighbors and friends, who filled
the house to overflowing.
How
sweet to die,
With
Jesus nigh.
The
rock of our salvation.
Samuel
Christman
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated Thursday, February 22,
1923
Samuel Christman, a very
highly respected citizen, died of pneumonia at his home on Maple avenue,
February 16, 1923, aged 59 years, 8 months and 19 days. He was born near Woodsfield, Ohio on May 27,
1863, the son of Lewis and Mary Christman. He was united in holy bonds of
matrimony September 8, 1887, with Miss Maude Montgomery, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Montgomery. To this union four children were born - - Adda,
Ronald, William and Paul, who with the mother survive.
Samuel Christman, who was
well known as a model citizen, was baptized by Elder W. W. Otey, formerly of
Beallsville, Ohio, and became a member of the Church of Christ in August 1893,
and lived a faithful christian life until called to the better world.
Besides the widow and
children, four brothers and two sisters are let to mourn his loss as follows:
Andrew, Lewis, Henry and William; Mrs. Barbara Diehl of Clinton, Missouri, and
Mrs. Anna Ricer.
The funeral, conducted by
his former pastor, Elder D. W. Harkins of Columbus, Ohio took place from the
Woodsfield Church of Christ last Monday afternoon and was largely attended by
relatives and friends. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery. The widow and other
relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends, and the community at large
realizes that one of our very best citizens has passed to the great beyond.
SOURCE: The Caldwell Press, January
17, 1923
Morris, Martha, widow
of Thomas Morris died Wednesday, survived by son, Norval and daughter Mrs. W.
D. Brown. Buried Olive.
George
S. Morris aged 73, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher,
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Frederick Kindleberger
Source: The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1924
Frederick Kindleberger, a highly respected citizen of near
Woodsfield, died at his home February 26, 1924, where he had been living with
his youngest son, Fred Kindleberger until death. He had brought the total of
ripe full age of 86 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
He was born on the 4th day of July 1837, in Rumbach,
Germany, and at the age of 16 he came to America and has been residing in
Monroe County, Ohio ever since. He was a member of the Evangelical church at
Woodsfield.
In 1856, he was united in matrimony to Miss Christina
Christman. For almost 30 years they lived together in happiness until on
September 1, 1886, when his wife preceded him to the Great Beyond.
To this union were born eight children - five daughters and
three sons. Two of the daughters, Mrs.
Charles Norris and Mrs. John Wagenheim preceded him in death, Jacob
Kindleberger, Mrs. George Trigg, Mrs. Milt Agin of near Woodsfield, George
Kindleberger of Wills Creek, Mrs. Ora Baker of Whichata, Kansas, and Fred
Kindleberger of the home, 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren remain
besides other relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving father and a good
neighbor.
The funeral services were held February 28, 1924, at the
Neuhart Baptist Church and his remains were laid to rest in the Neuhart
cemetery beside his wife to await the resurrection. The Reverend Reinicke of
the Evangelical church conducted the funeral services. The funeral was in
charge of undertaker, L. P. Bauer.
Elizabeth Reich
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio Thursday, May 8, 1924
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, widow of the late Michael Reich, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Burkhart, Friday morning, May 2, 1924,
aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Miltonsburg Evangelical
Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio, last Sunday at 1:30 by the Reverend Joseph Reinickle
of Woodsfield. Mrs. Reich had been a lifelong member of the Evangelical Church
and was a lady of many fine qualities. Her remains were laid to rest by the
side of her husband in the Miltonsburg cemetery, with Bauer & Willison serving
as funeral directors.
Among those who attended the funeral from Woodsfield were
Mrs. John Feldner, daughter, Mrs. N. E. Oden, Mrs. Dr. Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Feldner, Mrs. L. J. Bauer and daughter Loraine, Mrs. Chris Schwall and
Miss Elsie Kasserman.
Jeffersonian Monday 20 October 1924
Charles R Danford, age 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Danford of near Batesvile,
died Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the Cambridge hospital. The body was removed to the Stevens morgue
and prepared for burial and Monday was taken to the late home. One week ago the boy was stricken with
appendicitis and Tuesday was removed to the hospital where he underwent a
surgical treatment. Peritonitis had developed and death resulted.
Source: Tyler County Journal, Middlebourne, WV - 27
Mar 1924; Tri County Obituaries, Vol 4, page 42.
John W. Mercer - died at his home on Wolf Pen at the
age of 80 years. He and Lucinda Gump
were married and to this union four sons were born: Jerry, Joseph and Bert,
living on Wolf Pen, and Philip of Moundsville, WV; and one daughter Mrs. Pearl
Mercer of Paden City, WV, who with his widow survive. Also surviving are brothers Martin Mercer of
New Mexico; Jacob Mercer of Bergholz, OH; Lincoln Mercer of Sistersville, WV;
Joseph Mercer, Sr of Wolf Pen; and three sisters Mrs. Livine Wilson of Martins
Ferry, OH; Mrs. Peter Yost of Calhoun Co, WV; and Mrs.. Rebecca Lahew of New
Martinsville, WV. Mr. Mercer was a veteran
of the Civil War. He was a member of the
M.E. Church at Wolf Pen.
Funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev.
W.M. Calfee of Atwood, WV. Interment was
made in the Wolf Pen Cemetery.
Source:
the Oblong Oracle 30 May 1924, Oblong, Illinois. Thanks to Sue Jones CCGS
Albert Ricer son of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Ricer was born near Woodfield Ohio June 7, 1886 and was instantly
killed on the Woods farm four miles from Oblong, Ill., May 14 1924, being at
the time of his death 37 years, 11 months and 7 days of age. About eight year s age he entered the service
of the Ohio Oil Co. and work in the oil field. He was [with] this company when
he was killed.
At the time of the accident
he was engaged in pulling the tubing from a well. He had just cut of a 6ft
section of the anchor and found it plugged with sand. While drying this section
over a fire in order to remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The
exact cause of this is not known but it is supposed that part of the glycerine
with which the well was shot was driven into the sand.
He was united in marriage to
Elizabeth Harmon June 8, 1907. To this union four children were born as
follows; Chas F., Elmer F., Denzil R. and Helen Marie.
Besides his own family he
leaves to mourn their loss, father and mother, three brothers, George, Frank
and Lewis and five sisters, Mrs. Frank Nalley and Mrs. Roy Shepherd of
Cambridge, Ohio, Mrs. Cloyd Beabout, of Beallsville, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel Rohrback
of Ozark Ohio and Mrs. M. A. Covert, of near Woodsfield, Ohio.
Funeral services were
conducted at the church of Christ at Plainview Saturday, May 17th by
elder D. W. Harkins and representatives from Oblong and Woodsfield Lodge of
I.O.O.F. His remains were laid to rest
in a flower decked grave in Plainview cemetery followed by a large crowd of
weeping relatives and friends.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of all the neighbors and friends in their loss of a worthy companion
and a devoted father.
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means of
thanking all our many neighbors and friends who rendered us so many sympathetic
and practical services at the time of the death of our dear husband and father.
You helped us in ways you may never know. We also appreciated the many floral
offerings. Mrs. Elisabeth Ricer and family
Obituary quoted from OUR BOOK:
OUR ANCESTORS, OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: page 140.
Source: Avon, Illinois,
Sentinel; June, 1924
DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT
PAUL
KINKADE, HARD ROAD WORKMAN
KILLED NORTH OF TOWN, SATURDAY
WHEN CAR TURNED TURTLE
Paul Kinkade, who came
here from Kahoka, Mo., several weeks ago to work on the state hard road, was
instantly killed a few minutes before 12:00 o'clock Saturday* noon, while
driving his Ford touring car on the St. Augustine Road, about one mile north of
Avon. The accident was witnessed by Mrs.
Lizzie Drake, near whose home it occurred, F.W. Tompkins, Erwin Tompkins, and
John Morris. According to reports
Kinkade had driven home for dinner and discovered he had left his coat which
contained his checkbook at St. Augustine, and he decided to return at once to
get them. He was driving at a high rate
of speed and lost control of the car while trying to make the slight turn in
the road where the accident occurred, the auto turning over as it ran into the
ditch.
The unfortunate man was
crushed through the chest, and his neck was broken. Death was instantaneous. The Messrs. Tompkins and Morris assisted in
removing the car from the body and the former came on to town and called Dr.
E.S. Davis who hurried to the scene, but life was already extinct.
The body was removed to
K. R. Klugsten's undertaking parlors where the inquest, conducted by Deputy
Coroner Geo. E. Simmons, was held Saturday evening. The jury was composed of A. V. Reihm,
foreman, A. E. Hatch, Ralph Kreider, Claire McIlvain, Walter Van Winkle and
John Kutchler. A verdict of accidental
death was returned.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sorenson,
grandparents of the young man, and their daughter, of Toulon, came here as soon
as possible after the accident.
Early Sunday morning
Undertaker Klugsten took the body to Galesburg, where it was placed on a Santa
Fe train for removal to his home at Kahoka, accompanied by the bereaved family.
Mr. Kinkade was born in
Toulon, Ill., January 10, 1893. He came
here several weeks ago to work on the state hard road, and resided in G. H.
Schneider's residence on East Clinton St.
He had a contract to haul gravel and rock for culverts and bridges. For a number of years he taught school, but
on account of his health he gave up that occupation to do outdoor work. During his short residence here he made many
friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved wife and three small children
in their great bereavement.
*Submitter s Note: May 31, 1924
Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; 26 May 1924
Ruben P. Yoho, age 72
years, of Woodsfield, died Monday night [26 May 1924] at 11 o'clock at the
Cambridge Hospital where he underwent surgical treatment several days ago for
amputation of his leg. He had been suffering from complications for several
months and last fall was a patient at a Zanesville hospital. Mr. Yoho was
removed to the local hospital about 10 days ago.
The body was removed to
the Stevens morgue where it was prepared for burial and Tuesday was removed to
the home in Woodsfield.
Yoho, Sarah Emily Yoho
Source: Wheeling News Register, May 10, 1924
Yoho , Mrs. Sarah , aged 72,
died yesterday morning at her home on Peters Run after a brief illness. Mrs.
Yoho was born in Monroe county, Ohio, and came here 33 years ago.
Besides her husband she
leaves the following children: Frank at home, William M., Jr. of Elm Grove,
George of Wheeling, Mrs. Leona Kuhens of Elm Grove, Mrs. Della Gibson of
Wheeling, Mrs. Frieda Fordyce and Mrs. Luella Fordyce of Elm Grove; 25
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. M. Riddle, pastor of the Elm Grove M. E.
church, officiating. Burial will be at Stone Church cemetery.
Stalder, Mary
Louisa Stalder nee Schell
Source: Clipping from the collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006,
submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear
The funeral services of
Mrs. John Stalder were conducted Thursday at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian
church, Rev. W. C. McClelland officiating.
Interment was made in the Methodist Grove cemetery. Mary Louisa Schell was born in Miltenburg,
Ohio, Sept. 6, 1852 and died August 5, 1924, at the age of 71 years, 10 months,
and 29 days. The deceased was married to
John Stalder in the year 1872 at the place of her birth. In 1873 the Stalders immigrated to Nebraska
where they lived for nine years, coming to Nodaway township in 1882, living on
a farm until 1915 when they moved to Brooks.
Since Mr. Stalder s death in 1919 Mrs. Stalder has made her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hedinger in Brooks.
Mrs. Stalder is survived by five living children, Fred, Bert, Oscar,
James and Mrs. Ella Hedinger all of whom live in Adams County. There are eighteen living grandchildren. There are three brothers living, William,
J.A. and H. L. Schell and one sister, Mrs. Lavina Woodring still living in
Nebraska. In early life Mrs. Stalder
united with the Lutheran church and in 1895 she became a member of the Mt. Zion
Presbyterian church in which fellowship was continued til her death. Her forty-two years residence in Nodaway and
Brooks and her faithful christian life have left a beautiful memory to those
who have been her friends and neighbors all these years, and the many relatives
and good friends mourn the passing of this good woman.
Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Signal; May 1, 1924.
Woodsfield, O. May
1.--Citizens of Lewisville were shocked
Monday on learning of the suicide of William Stimpert. The family had
noticed nothing mentally wrong and were much surprised to find he had hanged
himself in the woodshed. He is survived by his wife and children; also a
brother of this place, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stimpert, residing
near Buchanan's Station.
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Infant Christman
Source: Monroe County death records and St. John's church records
The Infant son of Elmer and Clara Claus CHRISTMAN was stillborn in July 1925.
His burial was made in the St. John's Middle Church cemetery in Summit
township.
T. F. Clegg obituaty July 31, 1924 Spirit of Democracy newspaper
T. F. Clegg, merchant and postmaster at Round
Bottom, died Thursday morning, July 24th, following a stroke of paralysis some
days before. Mr. Clegg was 57 years old and leaves a wife, (Sarah Eva Smittle)
3 sons, 1 daughter and many other relatives and friends to mourn. The funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Chapel Hill M.E. Church, by Rev.
Young of Cameron, after services at the home. Interment by Bauer & Willison
at Chapel Hill.
Flavia/Flevier
Diehl nee Franke
Flevier
FRANKE DIEHL born FRANKE; d 24 Apr 1925; bur 26 Apr 1925
in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, OH; wife of late Peter DIEHL; born 30
Nov 1828 in Weimar, Sachsen Weimar, Germany; d in Woodsfield; survived by 1 son
and 2 daughters.
Mary Elizabeth Olson nee
Morris
Mary
Elizabeth Olson nee Morris, daughter of John A. and Sarah Morris, was born
December 2, 1864 at Woodsfield, Ohio where she grew to young womanhood. In 1879 she moved with her parents to Kansas,
locating near Sedgwick and later at Halstead.
While living there she was married, March 14, 1883 to Andrew J. Olson
and to this union eight children were born, two preceding her to their heavenly
home.
She
came of a musical family and until her voice was weakened by diphtheria just
before her marriage, was a talented singer and her solos were demanded at the
entertainments in her home town.
She
with her husband and one child came to Kiowa County, March 14, 1885, taking up
a claim 3 miles north west of Mullinville and made that their home till in
August 1903 at which time they came to Greensburg and since this has been their
home.
When a young woman Mrs. Olson joined the Christian
Church and later became a member of the Methodist Church of this town. She has lived an earnest and conscientious
Christian life, always a good wife, a perfect mother---passing from life on
Mother s Day, May 10, 1925, after a lingering illness and since the discovery
of cancer a couple of years ago, was almost continually under medical
treatment.
Her
calm, even temper, easy smile, her motherliness made her loved by all, she left
no enemies, all were her friends. She
leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and six children, Mrs. Edith M. Pedigo,
Carl A., Clarence H., and Marjorie of Greensburg; Mrs. Cassie S. Kelley of
Meade and Ernest M. of Dodge City, beside a brother, J. W. Morris of Fairview,
Oklahoma and a sister Harriet Beal of
Colwich and her several grandchildren.
She
departed this life Sunday morning at seven o clock at the age of 60 years, 5
months and 8 days. All her children were
with her to the last.
The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hestwood at the Methodist Church at
2:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th.
Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Card
of Thanks: We wish to express our
gratitude for the many evidences of friendship, the floral offerings and the
kindly offices of the friends during the illness and after the death of wife
and mother.
A. J. Olson and family
1926 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
Lucinda Jane WALTER (Mrs.
Christian Walter), nee CALDWELL
Source:
The Bellaire Democrat
Mrs.
Christian Walter, aged 67, suddenly passed away Sunday, May 2, (1926) from
heart failure at her home. Being alone
at the time of death. All appearances
show that she was returning from feeding chickens after dinner and stopping at
woodpile for wood, was found dead at that place by Geo. Schnegg, a near
neighbor, in the evening. He heard the
cry of her granddaughter who had come to stay with her that night. She was calling for her grandmother having
not yet seen her. Her husband and son
were at Wheeling attending services at the Glory Barn, returning home late at
night, they did not learn of her death until within two miles of home. The news came as a thunderbolt from the clear
sky.
She
had answered the call of Him who doth all things well. Gone from labor to reward. She leaves her husband, one son, three
daughters, twelve grandchildren and a large circle of friends whose hearts are
deeply grieved from this great loss. She
was a true Christian at heart, a kind and tender mother, a most wonderful
grandmother and neighbor and friend that always thought of herself last. Rejoicing in the welfare and happiness of
others, life to her was a joy.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stanley Johnson of Carrollton,
O., on Wednesday, May 5. She was laid to
rest in the Grandview Cemetery.
[Note: Lucinda Jane CALDWELL
WALTER was the daughter of Agnes GRAHAM
CALDWELL]
"The dear Lord's best interpreters
Are
humble, human souls.
The gospel of a life like hers,
Is
more than books or scrolls.
Mrs.
Ellen Cronin, aged about 79 years, died at 12:30 Thursday afternoon of last
week at the home of her daughter Mrs. Viola Hines, on Maple Ave after an illness
of several months from paralysis.
Funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday afternoon in
charge of her pastor, H. H. Adamson, of the Church of Christ. Besides her daughter Mrs. Cronin is survived
by two sons, S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Texas; and Roy Cronin, of Woodsfeild.
Interment
was made in Barber Ridge cemetery by the side of the body of her late husband,
Albert Cronin.
Ellen
Jane Baker, daughter of John and Elizabeth Baker, was born July 20, 1847, and
departed this life April 15, 1926, at the age of seventy-eight years, 8 months
and 25 days. She was married to Albert
Cronin over sixty years ago, and to this union five children were born, three
girls and two boys; and besides these they raised two others, Mary Early and
Edna Cronin. Her husband preceded her to
the Great Beyond about fifteen years ago and two of the girls died in
infancy. Those left to mourn her loss
are S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Tex.; Roy Cronin and Mrs. Viola C. Hines, both of
Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Winland, of Woodsfield seven grandchildren
and five great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends.
She
obeyed her Savior s call at the age of sixteen at the Richfork congregation of
the Church of Christ at which place she still held her membership.
Those
who attended the funeral from a distance are Crawford Cronin, of Smackover,
Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Silverman, of Marsceilles, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Staudt, of Akron; Mr and Mrs Asa McMullen, of Barnesville; Mr. and Mrs. A. R.
Baker, of Pittsburg; S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Texas; J. T. Winland, son and
daughter, of sycamore Valley; Albert Hines, of Pittsburgh; and Miss Alberta
Hines, of New Concord, Ohio.
At
the time of her death she was making her home with her daughter Mrs. Viola C.
Hines and strange to say it was just one year to the day from the time that Mrs
Hines buried her husband, Elder J. A. Hines, until her mother passed away.
Mrs. Cronin was a great home-woman, self-dependent, hospitable and kind and is kindly remembered by scores of friends who know her in active life in the Edwina community where she and her husband spent the greater part fo a happy married life, both living to realize th glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making good.
SOURCE: The Caldwell Press, April 7, 1926
Morris, Norval, died Friday.
Buried Olive.
Mrs. Drusilla Cooley was
born Dec. 12, 1834 and departed this life Jan. 29, 1926, aged 91 years, 1 month
and 8 days. She leaves to mourn her departure four children, as follows; D.W.
Cooley of Paden City WV; Belle Hoskinson of Paden City, Frances Johnson, of
Follansbee, and W.H. Cooley of Grandview, O. Also a number of grandchildren and
a host of friends.
The husband and four children preceded her to
the Great Beyond some years since.
Funeral services at the Grandview Church were conducted by Rev. Bever. Music by Mr. and Mrs. E. Meyer. Interment was made in the Grandview cemetery.
Newspaper clipping
1927 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
Source:
The Spirit of Democracy or the Monroe County Beacon about May 4, 1927.
Emma
A. Whitacre, nee Finney, was born at Graysville, O. August 7, 1862 and died
April 25, 1927. Age 64 years, 9 months
and 18 days. Until one year ago she had
lived near the place of her birth. In early life she united with the Christian
church at Graysville and her unsellfishness in always doing for others bespeaks
her Christian life.
A
little over a year ago she suffered her first real illness being confined to
her bed for a short time with a serious attack of gall stones. She did not regain her former strength and
from that time until her death was continually under the doctors care.
On
April 20th, at Columbus, Ohio, where she had made her home since the early
fall, she had a second attack. She
withstood the attack and would have recovered in a few days had not a stone
become impacted in the intestines, necessitating an operation. For two days after the operation we had hopes
that all would be well but on the third day, when the reaction came, all that
loving hands and medical skill could do could not tide her over those few
critical hours; her vitality was too low, her strength too near gone and early
on Monday morning, April 25, at Radium hospital, while in what seemed a
peaceful sleep, she quietly passed away.
Her illness lasting just five days.
On
September 14, 1884, she was united in marriage to Aglon Whitacre. To this union were born seven children; one
daughter, Schammie died in infancy; the following survive to mourn her loss;
Aglon Whitacre, her husband; Carl B. Whitacre, of Graysville, O.; Foster E.
Whitacre, of Cleveland, O.; Nina E. Whitacre of Cranford, N.J.; Mrs. Lela
Martin, of Graysville, O.; Asia H. Whitacre of Columbus, O.; Mrs. Ruby
Morrison, of Sycamore Valley, O.; and eight grandchildren; also three brothers
and three sisters.
She
was the first of the Finney family of seven children to be taken; her father
and mother preceded her several years ago.
The
body was brought to the home of her youngest daughter, Ruby Morrison, of
Sycamore Valley, Ohio, and laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Elder C.H.
Marin, of McConnelsville, whose comforting and consoling words brought not only
a message of hope but a new desire to follow more closely in the footsteps of
the loving mother, who early gave her life to Him for service.
A
loving and loved mother, wife and friend, she was ever too busy as a mother and
friend to think of self. The happiest
moments of her life were those which she spent in serving others. The greatness of her service to her family
and friends expresses in some degree the greatness of our loss.
Mrs. Mary J. Latta, daughter
of Harry G. and Mary Morris was born Sept. 6, l837 near Calais and
passed away May l3, l927, aged 89 years, 8 months, and 7 days. [wife of John Copeland Latta] She was united in marriage to John Coplan [SUBMITTER'S
NOTE: usually seen as COPELAND] Latta March 16, 1861. To this union was
born eight children.
Mr. Latta and three sons
preceded her. Harry [SUBMITTER'S NOTE: should be HENRY HARVEY]
and Sammie dieing in infancy. Thomas, God had permitted to brighten their lives
and home for several years.
Mrs. Latta is survived by
three sons and two daughters, Dr. Latta of Cumberland; Rev. Latta of India;
David of Canton; Mrs. C.A. Matz of Ashland; Miss Mary Bell of the home.
Mrs. Latta was always
interested in her home and children and helping her neighbors.
Funeral services were held at the Latta home Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. L. Hines of Lewisville, after which she was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Calais.
A second clipping says,
"Mrs. Mary J. Latta, aged 90 years, died at her home on Woodsfield R. 3
last Friday of pneumonia. She leaves three sons and one daughter. Funeral
services were conducted at the home, where she was born and spent her entire
life, last Sunday morning by Rev. Henry Hines. Interment in the Calais
cemetery."
Lucinda Mercer nee Gump
Source: The
Wetzel Democrat, Tyler County, West Virginia Obituaries, VOL I, page 107
Lucinda Gump Mercer was born Dec. 10, 1884
[this would have to be an error since she would have to have been born in 1844
to make the following dates correlate], and departed this life Dec. 31, 1927,
being 83 years, 11 days of age. She was married twice. First to Jacob Mercer in
1860, and to this union one son Wm. Edward Mercer of New Martinsville was born.
Jacob Mercer, the first husband, was killed in the Civil War in 1862. She then
married John W. Mercer Dec. 17, 1865 and to this union seven children were
born: six sons and one daughter, namely: Martin and Samuel, deceased, Jos. and
J.A. Mercer of New Martinsville, Phillip Mercer of Moundsville, Jeremiah Mercer
of Woodland and Mrs. Pearl B. Mercer of Paden City. Her husband John W. Mercer,
preceded her to the beyond in March 1924.
The deceased united with the Methodist
Church at the age of eighteen and was a faithful and consistent member and Christian
unto the day of her death.
She leaves to mourn her passing five sons,
one daughter, forty-six grand children, two great grand children, two brothers
Edward Gump of Glendon, W.Va, and Philip Gump of Mannington, W.Va. Interment was made in the Mercer cemetery.
Mrs.
Hannah Burkhart died October 4, at her home near Burkhart, age 91 years, 8
months. Born February 8, 1836 in
Loraine, France. She came to America
with her parents at the age of 12. She
was married to Anthony Burkhart. To this
happy union fourteen children were born, all of whom became citizens of
sterling character; two sons, Peter and Adam died several years ago.
She
leaves to mourn her loss two aged brothers, Elias and Simon Kuhn of
Burkhart. She was a loving, faithful
mother leaving four daughters and eight sons as follows: John Burkhart of
Temperanceville, Ohio; Mrs. Mary A. Weisend, Mrs. Barbara F. Weisend, Jacob J.
Burkhart and Nicholas Burkhart of Kuhn, Ohio; Mrs. John Haren and Elias
Burkhart of Ozark, Ohio; Simon Burkhart and Mrs. Jacob Burkhart of Miltonsburg,
Ohio; George A. Burkhart of Marr, Ohio; Anton P., Joseph W. Burkhart at the
home.
In
addition to this unusually large family of children, 65 grandchildren and 92
great grandchildren survive.
Hannah Burkhart was
a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church, a loving, faithful mother and
highly respected. She will be sadly
missed by the many who knew and honored her.
Well
attended funeral service were conducted by Rev. Father Campbell on Thursday,
October 6. Interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Faithful mother may her soul rest in peace.
The deceased Thomas Witten Bowen was born in Monroe county, ohio, July 9th, 1840. Age 86 years, 10 months and 10 days. At the time of death he was a member of the M.E. church. Ten years ago he was converted in his home and since has remained faithful. The reason he never attended church was on account of his affliction and being hard of hearing.
Joining the Union forces early in the war he
served 4 years in Co. ? 36th OVI. At the end of the war he was united in
marriage to Vesta Hoskinson and to this union were born 13 children. Four
children and wife have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
He is survived by 6 boys and 3 girls.
Leander, Fred, Edward, Raymond, Lewis and William Bowen. Mrs. Ella Carr, Mrs.
Bessie Buck and Mrs. Rena Hoskinson. Also 31 grandchildren and 2
greatgrandchildren.
He was taken seriously sick Saturday May 14,
1927 and died Thursday May 19, 1927 at 2:30 p.m.
He prayed continuously at the end to be relieved of his suffering.
Funeral services were held at the home in
Paden City, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 by Rev. C.E. Dally. Interment was made in
the Witten Cemetery by undertaker W.E. Wharton
Source: The Noble County Leader [Caldwell, Ohio]; Wed., 23 March 1927
The death of Richard Carpenter, aged eighty-five
years, a well known and high esteemed resident of the Batesville community
occurred at eight o'clock Thursday evening following a long illness. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon from the Batesville M. E. Church with services
conducted by the pastor Rev. R. D. Ames. Interment was made in the Batesville
Cemetery. The deceased was a son of Robert and Mary Carpenter, and had been a
life-long resident of the community where he died.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and one
daughter. Warren, of South Dakota, Elmer of Zanesville, Mrs. John Brown and
Howard, of near Batesville, one brother, John Wesley Carpenter, of La Salle,
Colo., and large number of relatives. Among them are three nieces, Mrs. G. F.
Horton, Mrs. H. J. Calland and Mrs. W. R. Day of near this place.
1928 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
Barbara E. Crawford, (nee
Pfalzgraf)
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, January 1928
There comes a time in every home when its occupants must
experience the deep sadness and innumerable heartaches that accompany the grim
reaper, Death, which in spite of kind treatment and all that willing hands can
do thrusts its unwelcome sickle here and there and plucks from earth its chosen
victims.
Shortly after noon on January 9, 1928, our Heavenly Father
in whose hand is held dominion over life and death, called to peaceful rest,
the soul of Barbara Rubel Crawford (nee Pfalzgraf), her death being due to a
hemorrhage.
The deceased was born in Seneca Township, Monroe County,
Ohio, on September 2, 1845, being at he time of her death 82 years, 3 months,
and 10 days old.
She was confirmed and joined the Evangelical church at St.
John s Middle Church at an early age, of which she remained a consistent member
till her death.
In 1865, she was united in marriage to Jacob Rubel, who
preceded her to the Great Beyond in 1883. To this union were born five
children, Mrs. Joseph Betts, of near Bucyrus, Ohio; L. D. Rubel, of
Barnesville, Ohio; G. A. Rubel and Mrs. William Goodhart, of near Summerfield,
Ohio and John Rubel who preceded her 14 years ago.
In 1886, she was united in marriage to G. W. Crawford. To
this union was born one daughter Mrs. C. F. Betts of the home.
Besides the husband and children she is survived by four
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Eberle, of Woodsfield; Mrs. Eva Christman of near
Lewisville, Ohio; Mrs. Fred Keylor of Edwina, Ohio; Mrs. Christina Brownfield
of near Antioch, Ohio; two brothers, Lewis Pfalzgraf of Rockport, West
Virginia, and George Pfalzgraf of near Lewisville; 40 grandchildren and 27
great grandchildren.
Added to these are many more relatives and a host of friends to mourn her
departure.
Kindly and generous in hart she was beloved by everyone,
denying herself to give to those in need.
Services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon by the
Reverend Weber of Miltonsburg, Ohio. After a last farewell the body was taken
to Calais cemetery, Calais, Ohio where it was surrendered to the earth and
consecrated to the last general resurrection when all those who sleep in Christ
will rise in honor and glory.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we love is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be
filled. --B. D. R.
Sarah Elizabeth Hartshorn nee Gardner
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, April 25, 1928
Sarah Elizabeth Gardner was born near Creighton ridge,
Monroe County, Ohio November 2, 1873, and departed this life in
Woodsfield, Ohio April 20, 1928, at the age of 54 years, 5 months and 18 days.
She was united in marriage
to Eugene B. Hartshorn July 16, 1899. To this union five children were born.
Three of these namely Harry R, Edmond C. and Carrie L. preceded the
mother to the Spirit world. Mr. Hartshorn died August
21, 1905.
Three years ago she made a profession of her Savior and was
baptized into the Church of Christ. Of near relatives she leaves the following:
one sister, Mrs. Oscar Ogle; two brothers James and Samuel Gardner; one son,
Earl Hartshorn; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Fisher and Miss Wilma Hartshorn; also
three grandchildren.
Funeral services in charge of H. H. Adamson were held at
Hartshorn Church Monday at 10 a.m. April 23. The body laid beside that of her
husband in the adjoining cemetery.
Walter A. Hettig
Newspaper clipping Issue: May, 1928
Funeral services for Walter Hettig, aged 34 years, 5 months
and 18 days, veteran of the World War, who died Wednesday evening, May 9, 1928,
at his Lewisville home following a brief illness of pneumonia, were held at the
Middle Church north of Lewisville Sunday afternoon. Walter was born November
21, 1893, in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio Monroe Post No. 87, American
Legion, being in charge, assisted by Reverend W. L. Weber of the Miltonsburg
Evangelical Church. The services were largely attended, and many beautiful
floral pieces were in evidence. Burial was made in the St. John s
Middle Church cemetery near Lewisville, Ohio.
He was a son of Henry Hettig
and Eva Matz Hettig who survive him as do also two sisters, Miss Caroline
Hettig of Cincinnati, and Miss Margaret Hettig at home, and one brother Mark
Hettig of Cleveland.
Lewis N. Pfalzgraf
Newspaper clipping Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, June 1928
Lewis N. Pfalzgraf, son of John and Katherine Pfalzgraf, was
born February 16, 1874, and departed this life June 30, 1928, being at that
time 54 years, 4 months and 14 days old.
He was united in marriage with Martha Walton McKelvey on
April 2, 1901. In September 1901 he identified himself with the United
Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Ridge remaining a faithful and consistent
member until his death. He was active in the capacity of Elder for 24 years
rendering willingly to the work of God his time, his means and himself.
Surviving his wife Martha Pfalzgraf, three sons and two
daughters, Clarence McKelvey and John Pfalzgraf, of round Bottom, Ohio,
Raymond, of the home; Mrs. Ethel Parker, of Ravenna, Ohio, and Mrs. Vada
Hunnell, of Round Bottom. Also four sisters and five brothers survive him, Mrs.
Barbara Walton, of Round Bottom; Jacob Pfalzgraf, of Coyle, Oklahoma; John
Pfalzgraf, of Clarington, Ohio; Mrs. Louise Metzer, of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; Charles A. Pfalzgraf, of Clarington; Mrs. Christina
Christman, of Arlington, Texas; Samuel E. Pfalzgraf, of Cameron, Ohio; Miss
Mary E. Pfalzgraf, of boulder, Colorado; and Benjamin Pfalzgraf, of Greely,
Ohio.
Henry Michael Brubach
Newspaper clipping Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, September 1928
The spirit of Henry Michael Brubach left his earthly body on
the afternoon of September the twelfth, 1928 of apoplexy, after having spent 54
years and ten months during its earthly sojourn. He was born in Summit Township
on November 12, 1873, and lived there throughout his life. He was baptized in
the Christian faith on April 19, 1874.
Not withstanding his affliction throughout life, his conduct
bespoke the influence of a Christian home, and during his last few months when
illness made life less worthwhile for him, be understood and wished for the
better life in the Heavenly Home.
He is survived by his parents, Karl and Margauerite Matz
Brubach, of Summit township, his sister, Mrs. Henry Claus and a brother-in-law,
Henry Claus; three nephews: Everett, Walter, and Emil Claus and a niece Hulda
Claus, besides many other relatives and friends. Interment was made in the St.
John s Middle Church cemetery in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio.
The sands of time are sinking,
The dawn of Heaven breaks
The summer morn I ve sighed for,
The fair sweet morn awakes.
O dark hath been the midnight,
But day spring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel s land.
William Hudson Hoskinson, son of Jeremiah
and Sarah Hoskinson, was born December 14, 1863 near Sardis, Monroe County,
Ohio. Departed this life May 24, 1928, age 64 years, 5 months and 10 days. He
was the youngest of three living children and left motherless at the age of two
years. Surviving is his wife Phebe
Harriet, three sons, Isaac Roscoe, of Pampa, Texas. William Harold of Sunbury
and Boyd Wesley of the home. One sister Mrs. Belle Wittmer, Barnesville, Ohio, brother, George Hoskinson of Elizabeth,
W.Va. One brother and sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Burial was made at Sunbury, Ohio.
Patterson, Clara
Patterson
SOURCE: Miscellaneous Early Indiana Obituaries
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Brown County Democrat May 10, 1928 CLARA PATTERSON Died Thursday at her home in
Nashville. She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio in 1854. She married Samuel
Patterson in 1873 on Weed Patch Hill, Brown County. They had five children, 2
children are deceased. surv. are Mrs. Charles Bradley, Indpls., Fred and Guy
Patterson, both of Nashville,. Also surv. are 4 nieces, Blanch Guthrie, Los
Angeles, Calif., Clara Farmer, Clinton, Ill., Ethel Collins of Indpls. &
Bessie Tower, Tenn. and six nephews, Cecil & Foy Watts of Woodriver, Ill.,
Irvin & Robert N. Guthrie of Indpls., Ira Guthrie of Chicago & John
Guthrie of Calif. Also surv. are several cousins: Mrs. Jennie Allison, Ella
Durnal, Lennie Holh (sic. Hol), Josephine Stevens, Laura Donaldson, Wm. Hoy,
Everett Hoy, Joe Hoy of Delvan, Ill., Juanita Hoy of Indpls., Mary Hoy of
Indpls., Lowell Hoy of Indpls. and Lon Burton of Columbus.
Hughes, Uriah
Hughes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
dated April 25, 1928
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Uriah Hughes, son of Benjamin
and Elizabeth Hughes, a prominent pioneer family famous in connection with the
historical Underground Railroad of slavery times was born in Woodsfield, Ohio
May 28, 1842; and completed his earthly life, April 19, 1928 being 85 years, 10
months and 12 days old.
He was baptized in the Christian
faith by Rev. C. W. Danford at Bellaire, Ohio and united with The M.E. Church
at Sutherlands some years ago.
He enlisted in Co. F. 51st. Ohio
Volunteer Infantry and was mustered out at the close of the war. He was a
faithful member of John Archilbald Post of the G. A. R. at Stafford,
being the last of Civil War veterans of Franklin Township.
Uriah, born in Woodsfield spent
his early life in that vicinity, moving to a farm near Lewisville, when he was
six years old. At the age of seven, the family came to the present farm home,
where he lived until November 1925, at that time moving to the Stafford home.
Veteran Hughes had been a
partial invalid for a number of years. In January 1927, he unfortunately fell
sustaining injuries that in a few days confined him to his room. He suffered
much during the last few days; yet he exhibited the soldier's endurance with
few complaints, his patience at times reaching almost the sublime.
Mr. Hughes was the last one of the
family of twelve children to receive the Devine call that his life's work was
ended. Two, of the children Walter and Mary, died in infancy. The
following, Albert, David, William, Thomas, Allen, Theodore,
James, Winifred and Elizabeth growing to manhood and womanhood.
Uriah Hughes was united in
marriage to Maria, daughter of John and Rebekah Barnett, November 18,
1875. Three children were given to bless the home. The son, William B.
Hughes died April 15, 1906. He leaves to mourn, a wife and two daughters,
Mrs. Bertha Quigley, of Columbus; and Mrs. Martha A. Knapp of New
Philadelphia; six grandchildren, Charles W. and Donald U. Hughes, Mrs. William
Shaw, Willene and Gerald Quigley and Ruth Knapp. Three grandchildren have
preceded him in death; Mildred, Wilma and Winifred Hughes. The great
grandchildren are Mildred, Charlotte Mae and William Hughes, also
Hughes Shaw, all of Dover, Ohio.
We need not eulogize Mr. Hughes
character, it has lived and will continue to live with honor in this community where
he has spent his entire life.
Funeral services were conducted
by a former pastor, Rev. S.G. Suitor of Byesville, at Sutherlands Church. The
remains were laid to rest in The Sutherlands Cemetery.
Joel Jones was born on April 1853 and departed this life on April 3,
1928, being at the time 75 years of age.
early youth he obeyed the Gospel
and during his life on earth showed his love for Christ by humble obedience to
His commandments.
He was married to Miss Martha Thomas on December 30, 1883. He loved his
wife as Christ loved the Church.
His presence on this earth will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Left to mourn his death are the following; his wife and six children;
Mrs. Roy Myers, Belmont, Ohio; Everett Jones, McMechen, W.Va.; Orville Jones,
Wheeling, W.Va.; Roy, Anna and Homer of the home, one grandson and a host of
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by R. E. Taylor at West Union Thursday
morning, April 5, and the body was laid to rest in the West Union cemetery.
Joel Jones A
second obituary
Woodsfield. April 9 Funeral services for Joel Jones aged 75, who died
at his home near here, on April 3, were conducted Thursday at the West Union
church by Elder Everett Taylor and burial was made in the church cemetery.
The deceased was a son of Daniel and Sarah Jones and was born and
reared in Monroe County where he spent his entire life as a farmer. He was
united in marriage to Miss Martha Thomas and to this union seven children were
born, all but one of whom, survive. They are as follows; Mrs Alice Myers,
Belmont, O; Everett, McMechen, W.Va.; Orville, Wheeling, W.Va.; Roy, Homer and
Anna Jones, of the home. His widow, mother, three sisters and one brother, also
survive as follows. Mrs. Mary Stine, New Martinsville; Mrs. Wm. Rush, Sardis;
Mrs. George Potts, Paden City, W.Va., and Samuel Jones of near Sardis.
He was a loyal and faithful church worker.
Source: Princeton Telegraph,
Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri, October 10, 1928
Old Resident Dies Near Lucerne
Seaberry Ford Maring,
son of Nicholas and Hannah Maring, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, April 18th,
1851, and departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1928, at the age of 77 years,
5 months and 8 days, following an illness of considerable length.
When a small boy he came
to Exline, Ia., with his parents. The father enlisted for service in the Civil
War, dying in the service at Little Rock, and thus the subject of this sketch
found thrust upon his young shoulders much of the responsibility of caring for
a widowed mother and a family of six brothers and sisters. The mother preceded
him in death in the year 1872.
In the year 1869 he was
united in marriage with Reta Belle Kinkade at Exline, where they resided for
several years.
In 1880 they moved with
their family to the farm near Lucerne, Mo., and for 48 years that vicinity has
been his home, he leaving the farm for a home in Lucerne 15 years ago.
To this union seven
children were born, one dying in infancy at the age of four months, Lawrence
Ford Maring. The rest of the children, with the wife and mother, survive. They
are: John N. Maring, Centerville, Iowa; Thomas Maring, near Lucerne, Mo.;
Charles Maring, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Florence Snyder, Lucerne, Mo.; Mrs. Laura
Hickman, near Lucerne, Mo.; and Fred Maring, Lucerne. He also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Nancy Clinkenbeard of Exline, Iowa; nine grandchildren, also four
great grandchildren.
With the passing of Mr.
Maring a home that had remained intact for over 59 years, with the exception of
the infant son, is broken. He was a home loving man, devoting all his attention
and efforts towards proving a Home wherein peace, comfort and happiness should
reign supreme, insofar as he was able to accomplish this end.
A man without enemies, a
believer in the power of a supreme Being to do at all times that which was
best, with a sublime faith in God and his fellow man, his passing marks the
laying down of another life of which it can truthfully be said: "He hath
done what he could."
The funeral of Mr.
Maring was conducted from the Lucerne Christian Church Thursday, Sept. 27, by
Rev. R. W. Blunt of Galt, Mo., in the presence of a large congregation of
sorrowing relatives and friends, and interment was made in the Ravanna
Cemetery.
Source: Clark County [MO]
Courier, August, 1928, from OUR BOOK:
OUR ANCESTORS, OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: pages
141-142.
Emma Jane, daughter of E.
S. and Sarah E. Kinkade, was born in Stark Co., Ill., Nov. 27, 1859, and
departed this life August 22, 1928, at her home near Neeper, Mo., at the age of
68 years, 8 months, and 26 days.
She confessed her faith
in Christ and united with the Christian Church in early girlhood.
When she was a small
child she moved with her parents to Clark County, Mo., where she has lived ever
since.
In 1877 she was united in
marriage with James M. Wadmore, and to this union was born two children, one
son who died in infancy, and Sidney E., who lives near Neeper. She was also foster mother to her niece and
nephew, Jennie and Paul Kinkade, both deceased.
She leaves to mourn her
departure her loving husband, and daughter, Mrs. Sidney Walker, four
grandchildren, Greta, Cecil, Mable and Eleanor Walker, and four foster
grandchildren, Leland, Christy, Robert and Dorsey Kinkade; four brothers, B.F.
and her twin Edgar, of Kahoka, Mo., W. S. of Wyaconda; Charlie, of Spokane,
Wash.; and Eben of El Reno, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Messnier of Dodge
City, Kans.; Mrs. Catherine Donnelly and Mrs. Rachel Dixon of Kahoka; besides a
host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wadmore was kind and
gentle, and loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were
conducted Friday morning at eleven o'clock at the Neeper church, with L. H.
West, pastor of the Kahoka Christian Church in charge. Interment was at the Neeper Cemetery.
Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton,
Nebraska, 10 May 1928
Herman L. Schell was born
May 14, 1866, Miltonsburg, Monroe county, Ohio.
He passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 2, 1928. At the age of seven he came with his parents
to Nebraska. In 1873 they settled
northwest of Cortland two miles. He
lived there ever since. He never
married. Two brothers, J.A. and W.M. and
one sister, Mrs. L. Woodring of Rapid City, S. Dak., survive him. The funeral service was last Friday at the
Congregational church. Rev. Cassell
officiating and Mrs. J.S. Robertson sang.
Burial at Princeton.
Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton,
Nebraska, 27 Dec 1928
Jacob Adam Peters was
born in Pike County, Ohio, January 16, 1846, and passed away at his home near
Hickman, December 20, 1928, being at time of his death 82 years 11 months and 4
days old.
On December 22, 1881, he was married to
Narcissus Gaff. To this union were born
three children, Alice at home; Vida, who passed away on April 8, 1909, and
Louise, wife of Rev. Clare L. Van Metre of Hays, Kansas. Mrs. Peters preceded her husband in death
November 28, 1926. Besides his two
daughters and his one grandchild, Ethel Van Metre, he is survived by one
brother, Mr. John W. Peters of Peru, Iowa, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sowers
of Cortland, Mrs. Cathrine Oldemeyer and Mrs. Lydia Bundy of California, and
Mrs. Margaret Madison of Colorado.
When Mr. Peters was 17
years of age he united with the German Reformed church in Ohio and since coming
to Nebraska has been a regular attendant at the Methodist church in Princeton
and Cortland until failing health kept him at home.
Funeral services were
held at the M.E. church in Cortland Sunday at 2 p.m. and conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Luscher. Interment in
Princeton cemetery.
Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton,
Nebraska, 8 Nov 1928
Mrs. Schell went to a
Lincoln hospital for an operation. From
all indications she was getting along fine and expected to come home in a few
days. She passed away within a very few
minutes caused by what they call a blood clot.
Miss Christenia Wiest was born in south
Russia in the village of Rohbach, January 1st, 1928.* She with her folks came to this country and
settled at Sutton in 1889. They moved
into the Cortland community about 1900.
She was united in marriage to J.A. Schell. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs.
G.F. Gestlinger and Mrs. F. L. Riley.
One sister preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, two daughters, a father,
two sisters, two brothers and a host of friends.
In the year 1896 she was confirmed by Rev.
Hoffer at Sutton, Nebr. When she came to
this community she united with the Pilgrim Congregational church. She was very thoughtful of others and very
unselfish in her service for them.
The funeral service was
held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Isaac Cassel
officiating. J.S. Robertson and Mrs.
Henry Packard sang, accompanied by Mrs.W. O. Boesiger. The pallbearers were Henry Wise, Wm. Givens,
Henry Doolittle, J.R. Price, J.T. McPherson and Jim Cauthers. Interment was in Princeton cemetery.
Card of Thanks.
We extend sincere thanks
to our friends and neighbors for the kind sympathy and beautiful floral
contributions during the illness and death of our loved wife and mother.
JAMES SCHEEL** and FAMILY.
MR. and MRS. G.F. GEISTLINGER.
Submitter's Notes:
* The birth date in this
article, January 1st, 1928, is an error.
She was born in 1881.
** SCHEEL is a typographical error; should
be SCHELL
Schafer, Ivy Jane Pugh Schafer
Source: Wheeling Register, Sunday, January 8, 1928
MRS. GEO. SCHAFER DIES AT BELLAIRE
Schafer , Mrs. Ivy Jane ,
63, died Saturday evening at 5 o'clock at her home, Route No. 2, Bellaire.
Death was reported due to complications incident to advanced age. Mrs. Schafer
had been a resident of Bellaire for the past 25 years.
She is survived by her
husband, George Schafer; her aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Pugh; three daughters, Mrs.
Freda Baker, of Bellaire; Mrs. Vera Keyser, of Bellaire, and Miss Elizabeth, at
home; one son-in-law, Dr. Earl A. Schafer, of Bellaire; four sisters, Mrs.
Alveratta Fraley, of Oklahoma; Mrs. Hannah Rothenbuhler, of Cameron, O.; Mrs.
Anna Hoppon, of Bellaire, O., Mrs. Airzona Strickler, of Okark, O., and three
brothers, Elmer, of Businessburg, O.; Adolph, of Ozark, O., and Walter, of
Canton. Funeral services will be conducted from the home on Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock, with Rev. B. F. Leach, pastor of the Christian church of
Somerton, O., in charge. Following the services from the home the body will be
taken to Somerton, O., where services will be conducted at the Christian church
at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Leach in charge.
Stephen, Mary Elizabeth Stephen (nee-Miller)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928
Mary Elizabeth Stephen, daughter of Rhoda and Peter
Miller, was born in Monroe County, December 20, 1851 and departed this life
December 10, 1928 at Summerfield, Ohio, aged 76 years,11 months and 20 days.
She was united in marriage April 4, 1870 to James Stephen who preceded her in
death December 17, 1915.
To this union were born twelve children: Rosalie
Powell, Batesville; Mary Massi Clinton, Missouri; infant, deceased; Johnathan,
deceased; Rachel King, Summerfield; Julia Mercer, Summerfield; Jenny Percilla,
Zanesville; John Stephen, Calais; Lillie Wehr, Somerton; Josie, deceased; Oscar
Stephen, Summerfield; and Earl Stephen, Kuhn.
She is also survived by
one brother, Joe Miller, Woodsfield; one sister, Jennie Litmarsh, Chattanooga,
Tenn., forty-two grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.
She united with the
Church of Christ several years ago and remained a member until her death. She
was a kind mother, a faithful wife and beloved of all who knew her.
Ollom, Harriet Ollom
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928
Mrs. Harriet
Ollom passed away on Monday, December 17, at her home near Clarington in her 88th
year. Her husband Adam H. Ollom passed away about 20 years ago.
Five sons and 17 grandchildren survive, aside from
many other relatives and friends. Her maiden name was Atkinson.
Mrs. Ollom had lived about this community and Cameron,
Ohio her entire life and had made friends of all who knew her.
During the past five years she had been confined to
home and bed, having lost her eyesight and being physically unable to care for
herself. Her son Wesley had been the caretaker of the home during this time.
Mrs. Ollom while blind and bed-fast enjoyed the
company of those who chose to call at the home and chat with her. Her thought
was more for the enjoyment of others and while her death is a shock to
relatives, friends and the community, it is a passing to a Rest of Peace and
Happiness.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ
Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Beale of the M.E. Church in charge. Burial was in
the family plot in Rutter Burial Ground on Sunfish Creek where the remains of
her husband were placed to rest twenty years ago.
Card of Thanks We desire to
thank all those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the
death of our dear mother, Harriet Ollom. Also we extend our thanks to the
minister, the choir and to those who furnished autos. We feel grateful to all
alike. Her Sons
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928
The death of John A.
Tschappat 68, well known resident of Shadyside, occurred at his home on West 41st
Street about 2:20 a.m. Saturday, following a short illness. The deceased was
stricken with a paralytic stroke Monday and had been in a critical state since
that time.
Mr. Tschappat was born
in Clarington and had resided in Bellaire and Shadyside for the past 40 years.
He was very well known and was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church.
Surviving him are his
wife, Mrs. Claudin Tschappat and the following children: William and Reuben of
Bellaire; Dr. John Tschappat of Alliance; Mrs. Carrie Griffen of Shadyside in
addition to several grandchildren. Four brothers also survive.
The funeral services
were held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o clock. Rev. B.F. Leach,
minister of the Bellaire Christian Church was in charge. Interment was in the Rose
Hill Cemetery.
Christy, Edmond Robert Christy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928
Edmond Robert Christy, son of
Thomas Jay Christy and Nettie Carpenter Christy was born December 16, 1915 and
departed this life December 11, 1928, being at the time of his death 12 years,
11 months and 25 days of age. He was a member of the 7th grade at
Hartshorn School where he was loved by all his schoolmates. He was also a
member of the Beech Grove Sabbath School. He was a bright loveable boy and will
be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was accidentally injured Saturday, Dec. 8th,
and was immediately rushed to the Martins Ferry Hospital where all that medical
skill and loving hands could do was gladly done for him , but God Knew best and
called him to a land where he will know no more of sorrow and pain.
Edmond was ready to meet this change, and although our
hearts are heavy here we know we shall meet him in the Great Beyond where there
will be no parting.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his father, mother,
two sisters, two grandmothers, two grandfathers and a host of other relatives
and friends. One brother dying in infancy will greet Edmond in the beautiful
Land of Promise.
Edmond was laid to rest in the Sutherland Cemetery
near Stafford. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Miller.
Not now but in the coming years
It may be in
the Better Land
We ll read the meaning of our tears
And there, yes
there, we ll understand.
Card of Thanks We, the family, desire to take this means
to thank all our friends and neighbors who have so freely aided us in this
great sorrow, and especially the Hartshorn School for their floral offering,
and all others who aided us in any way.
Thomas J. Christy and Family
Lovett, Mrs. Charles Lovett
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, dated, December 26, 1928
Mrs. Charles Lovett died Thursday morning at the
family home in Antioch following a few months illness. Her demise was
attributed to tuberculosis.
She leaves to mourn her
loss, a husband, two sons and one daughter, besides a number of relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Lovett was a woman
of many fine qualities and will be greatly missed.
Comer, William J. Comer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Friends of the family
received word here today (Wednesday) Dec.26th of the death of W. J.
Comer of Tucson, Arizona. No particulars are known, except that the body is
en-route to Bridgeport, near Clarksburg, W.VA. for interment. Mr. Comer and
family left here several years since to live in Arizona on account of climatic
conditions. The remaining members of the family are reported quite sick, and
unable to accompany the body home.
Clarington Independent
Rath, Chas. Rath
Hammer, Ella H. Hammer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 26, 1928
Together in Death
Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 6th-four
Toledoans, a man and his wife and a mother and daughter, who had reveled in
many a glorious Christmas celebration about the family fireside, were together
again Christmas Day-in death.
Mrs. Sophia Rath 78,
died late Saturday from influenza and in a near-bed at the same hospital, her
husband, Chas. Rath, 79 died Sunday, unaware of the death of his wife. Rath succumbed
to the same illness.
Death also claimed Mrs.
Ella H. Hammer, who succumbed to pneumonia. The shock of her death Sunday took
the life of her mother, Mrs. Abigail Grant, 89.
Reed, George W. Reed
Source-Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Death Takes Mayor of Barnesville
Barnesville,
O.-Dec.31.-The death of Mayor George W. Reed 61, occurred at his home here on
Kennard Avenue Friday morning at 7:15 o clock following an illness of almost a
year. He had suffered from asthma for several years, but the immediate cause of
his death was heart trouble and dropsy.
Mayor Reed was born in
Noble County near Bailey s Mills, August 9, 1867 the son of John and Elizabeth
Reed and lived in that vicinity until five years ago when he moved to
Barnesville in the hope of benefiting his wife s health. She lived only two
years after moving here, passing away in 1925. Mr. Reed was well known as a
music teacher in Belmont, Monroe, Noble Monroe and Guernsey Counties, having
taught in the schools of Quaker City, Buffalo, Lore City, Bethesda, Belmont, Batesville, Old
Washington, Jerusalem and Summerfield and was serving several of these at the
time of his death.
Mr. Reed was first
elected mayor of Barnesville in November 1925 and was re-elected in 1927. He is
survived by one son, George Reed, Jr.
Funeral services were
held at the First M.E. Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by J.M.
Wolfe. Short services were held later at Wesley Chapel where burial was made
beside his wife and daughter.
As a result of the death
of Mayor Reed, Walter Outland will have one year to serve Mayor Reed s Term,
which expires January 1, 1930. Mr. Outland was sworn in Friday afternoon by
Solicitor, J.H. Chaney.
Carpenter, Mrs. J.W. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Mrs. J.W. Carpenter 73,
of Greely, Col. was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Carpenter
Cemetery in Calais, Ohio after impressive services in the Batesville Methodist
Church. The death of Mrs. Carpenter occurred on December 25 at her husband s
ranch at Greely. Her body was brought to Quaker City and thence to Batesville.
Weisend, Sophia Weisend (nee-Buss)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
The Angel of Death came
quietly Sunday morning, December 23 and took her home above another pioneer
settler of River Falls, Wisconsin-Mrs. Valentine Weisend. She had been in
failing health for some time but her death was not expected Sunday morning when
she had retired for a nap which brought her peace, quiet and rest eternal.
Miss Sophia Buss was
born March 28, 1856,in Greenland, Skuylkell County, Pennsylvania.
On January 20, 1885 she
was married at Big River, Wisconsin to the late Mr. Valentine Weisend, after
which they made their home, at River Falls, Wisconsin. To them was born one
daughter Eulalia, a teacher in the public schools of River Falls, who survives
her mother, the father, Valentine Weisend having passed away in July 1927. A
brother, John Buss of Big River, Wisconsin and two sisters; Mrs. Celia Hastert
of River Falls and Mrs. John Zelg of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin also survive.
Mrs. Valentine Weisend
was a most devoted wife and mother, an ideal homemaker, a true neighbor and a
devout and active member of St. Bridgets Catholic Church. One of her greatest
pleasures was to render service to her church, in both its religious and social
phases. She was ever foremost in promoting its interests and never shirked an
obligation. Mrs. Weisend led a most exemplary life of service and her absence
will be deeply felt not only in her immediate home circle but among her many
devoted friends and neighbors.
We have loved her in
life, let us not forget her in death by St. Ambrose.
Mrs. Weisend will be
kindly remembered by the older people as she formerly resided at Burkhart,
Ohio.
Grossenbacher, Frederick
Lester Grossenbacher
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Frederick Lester, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher of Rittman, Ohio was born June 14, 1928
and departed this life December 24, 1928, being at the time of his death only 6
months and 20 days old. His time was short on this earth but his task here had
been completed.
He was stricken with
bronchitis in November from which he never fully recovered when tubercular
meningitis made its appearance and his desperate fight only lasted a few days
when death called him home. All that loving hands could possibly do was done
but all of no avail.
He leaves to mourn his
departure his grief-stricken parents, three sisters, four brothers and a host
of other relatives and friends. One brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held
at the Christian Apostolic Church Thursday, December 27 at 1:00 o clock after
which the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Those who attended the
funeral from a distance were: Charles and Thomas Grossenbacher, Fred and Wm.
Hinderlong and Orville Bayes of Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berger and son
Harry Melvin Hinderlong and Mrs. Wm. Ingold of Akron.
Card of Thanks We wish to
express our sincere appreciation to all our neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our darling
son, Frederick Lester.
Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Grossenbacher and Family
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
The body of Mrs. Martha
Buckingham 87, former Calais resident whose death occurred at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. F.H. McMillan of Hutchinson, Kan., Christmas Day was brought to
Barnesville for funeral services and burial which took place Saturday
afternoon.
Besides Mrs. McMillan,
the deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Leona Brummelle,
Summerfield; Mrs. J.L. Danford, Burdette,
Kan., and Frank H. McKee of Quanah, Texas.
Hoskinson,
Paul Homer Hoskinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Again the Angel of Death
has visited our community and taken from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Hoskinson their infant son Paul Homer. He was born December 25, 1928 being only
two days at the time of his death.
Little Homer s life was
very short. He came to bring Christmas cheer which was soon blighted when God
called him home to that land where sickness and trouble never come.
He leaves to mourn his
sad departure, father, mother, four sisters and three brothers, besides a host
of other relatives and friends. Short services were conducted at the home by
H.L. Ward after which the body was taken to Mt. Carrick where funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Danford and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Carrick
Cemetery to await the coming of Him who said Suffer the little children to
come unto Me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
Here on earth a little rosebud
Perished under
death s cold hand,
But it s blooming over yonder
In that Holy
happy land.
We shall miss him sadly, sadly miss him,
There will be one
vacant chair,
But the angels, they will kiss him
When he enters Heaven so fair.
Grandmother
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated , January 2, 1929
Mrs. Louise Snyder received
a telegram that her brother, Ernest Neuhart of Kansas City, Kansas, died at his
home Saturday. He was a former Woodsfield citizen and many Monroe County people
will be saddened to hear of his death.
He leaves a wife, one
son Clem of Chicago, Ill.; five brothers as follows: Will of Pittsburgh, PA.;
Fritz of Donora, PA.; George of Findley, Ohio; Charles and Phil of Woodsfield;
also one sister, Mrs. Louise Neuhart of Woodsfield.
A brother Edward of
Pittsburgh, died October 4th.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Mrs. Julia Ann Boughner
71, well known Bellaire resident died Monday afternoon at 3:30 o clock at the
family home, 926 Central Avenue, Bellaire. Mrs. Boughner was born and reared in
Clarington,Ohio and moved to Bellaire thirty-two years ago.
She is survived by her
husband, Wash Boughner; four children, Mrs. June Kimes of Rose Hill; Mrs.
Lucille Porter, Herman and William Boughner of Bellaire; fifteen grandchildren;
one brother, John Roemer of Clarington, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary King of
Bellville, Ohio.
Interment was made in
Rosehill Cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. William Smith died
Monday, December 31 at the home of of her daughter, Mrs. James Cain, of
Clarington, Route 2 in her 100th year.
Her home was in New
Martinsville but she had been spending several weeks at Clarington when she
became ill and passed away peacefully. Short services were held at the Cain
home Tuesday, the remains were then taken to Bens Run, W.Va., where services
were held and interment was made.
Lovett, Ruth Anna Lovett (nee-Blair)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Ruth Anna Lovett was
born in Monroe County on November 5, 1879 and departed this life December 19,
1928 at Graysville, being at the time of her death 49 years, 1 month and 14
days old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Blair.
On December 4, 1900 she
was united in marriage to Charles F. Lovett and to this union were born four
children; Forrest, Heber and Mary, one child dying in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her
sad departure, her husband; two sons; one daughter; father and mother; two
sisters and six brothers; besides a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life she united
with the Christian Union Church and remained a faithful member until her death.
Funeral services were
held at the M.E. Church Friday afternoon with Rev. Weddle of Antioch in charge.
Card of Thanks We wish to extend our
thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the
illness and at the time of the death of our dear wife and mother, Ruth Anna
Lovett. We also wish to thank Rev.
Weddle for his words of comfort. Husband
and Children
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. F.C. Dye died
Sunday morning December 30 at the family home in Sardis after an illness of short
duration. The Dye family lived in and near Clarington many years and Mrs. Dye
is well and favorably known by all. A husband and three sons survive.
Funeral services were
held at the M.E. Church at Clarington, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E.A. Beale and
Rev. C.D. Dalley. Interment was in family lot in Clarington Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our
thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their help and expressions of
kindness during the sickness and at the time of the death of our beloved wife
and mother. F. C. Dye and Sons
Smith, Mary Ann Smith (nee-Stephens)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mary Ann Stephens Smith,
daughter of Ben and Mary Stephens was born October 24, 1845 and died December
29,1928 being at the time of her death 83 years, 2 months and 5 days of age.
She was united in
marriage with Daniel Smith in 1866 and to this union six children were born,
four daughters and two sons.
One son and two
daughters preceded their mother to that Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn her
sad loss; one son, James Smith of Houston, Texas; two daughters; Mrs. Laura
Morris of Massillon, Ohio and Mrs. Jessie Wilson of Hendrysburg, Ohio; also
nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services were
conducted from the home at Hendrysburg by C.L. Mellott of Woodsfield and the
remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Hendrysburg.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Funeral services for
William Henry Crooks were held Wednesday afternoon from the late home on
Belmont Ridge. Services were in charge of Rev. G. E. Henderson of the
Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Beallsville Cemetery.
Mr. Crooks was born Nov.
26, 1863 and died December 30, 1928 aged 65.
He was united in marriage, January 26, 1888 with Mary Martha Riley.
He is survived by his
widow and three sons; Bruce of Webb; Samuel of Pugh Ridge and Roy of Crabapple.
One son, Albert, died in infancy.
Lude, Fairy Mabel Lude (nee-Hobbs)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Fairy Mabel Hobbs,
daughter of ex-Probate Judge T.T. Hobbs was born at Antioch on June 2, 1884 and
died at her home near Ravenna, Ohio
on Friday, December 28, 1928 at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 26
days. Death was due to influenza and attendant complications.
Miss Hobbs grew to
womanhood in the Antioch community and on June 27, 1922 was united in marriage
to Wesley J. Lude. They began housekeeping in Portage County and spent six
happy years there in a fine home on one of the best farms in that county.
Besides her husband and
aged father she is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Hubacher of Creston, O.,
one brother Earl of Antioch and a number of other relatives.
She was converted and
united with the Methodist Espicopal Church at the age of sixteen and was always
faithful in all her church obligations. She was gentle and kind in all her
relationships and her friends were those who knew her for the fine Christian
woman she was.
Funeral services were
held at the late home on Monday, December 28[sic] conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Scott of the Ravenna M.E. Church where she has had her membership since leaving
Monroe County. Interment was in the Ravenna Cemetery.
Not now, but in the coming years
It may be in the Better Land,
We ll read the meaning of our tears
And there some time we ll understand.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
John Ivan Rubel, son of
George A. and Mamie Ankrom Rubel was born March 23, 1914 being at the time of
his death 14 years, 3 months and 23 days of age.
Of a bright and sunny
disposition he was beloved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his
schoolmates and many friends. After an illness of several months from a disease
of the heart he was summoned home. God in his wisdom had seen fit to transplant
this blossom to a fairer garden where pain, sorrow and heartaches are unknown.
He is survived by father,
mother, five brothers, Benjamin of Cambridge, Jacob, Okey, Hermie, and Arthur
of the home; three sisters, Barbara, Ada and Adelaide, also of the home; two
sisters preceded him to the Great Beyond in infancy.
He was laid to rest in
the Calais Cemetery after the funeral services which were conducted at the home
by Rev. Brueseke.
Not now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the Better Land,
We ll read the meaning of our tears
And there, some time, we ll understand.
Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses to Rev. Brueseke for his
comforting words and to all who assisted us in any way during our great sorrow.
Geo. A. Rubel and Family
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Word was received here
last week of the death of Sadie E. Brennan of Wheeling, formerly of Sardis. Her
death occurred at the North Wheeling Hospital, Sunday, December 30th.
Funeral services were
held Wednesday, January 2nd.
Cline, Maggie
P. Cline (nee-Briggs)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. Maggie P. Briggs
Cline, wife of John W. Cline of Mansfield, was born in Monroe County on October
27, 1896 and departed this life December 28, 1928 being at the time of her
death.
She leaves to mourn her
sad loss, a husband; two daughters, Alice and Gladys; two sons, Russell and
Ralph, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs of Woodsfield;
two sisters and six brothers as follows: Mrs. Rebecca Keesor, Sherman and
George Briggs of Woodsfield; Charles and Jay Briggs of East Akron; Herman
Briggs of South Zanesville and James Briggs of Crooksville, besides a host of
other relatives and friends. Two brothers and five sisters have preceded her in
death.
Funeral services were
held at Mansfield at Mansfield on December 31 at 2:30 p.m. and interment was
made in the Mansfield Cemetery.
Mr. Cline was a kind and
loving mother and will be greatly missed not only in her home but by her many
friends who can truthfully say:
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our house
Which
never can be filled.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. Cordelia Ann Wells
68, wife of Leroy Wells passed away at her family home in Maple Heights,
Caldwell, Saturday morning December 29 at 10:30 following an illness of
influenza and complications. Mrs. Wells was a member of the United Brethren
Church and highly esteemed by all who knew her.
She was the mother of 11
children, seven of whom with the husband survive as follows: Mrs. Hulda
Williams of Middlesburg; Mrs Ida Ripley of Zanesville; John and Amos Wells of
Columbus; Elmer Wells and Mrs. Dewey Collins of Caldwell and Samuel Wells whose
residence could not be learned. The following brothers and sisters also
survive: Rev. W.J. Cheshire of Hardin County, former pastor at Belle Valley;
Mrs. Mollie Baln of Columbus and Hugh Chesshire of Cambridge.
Funeral services were
held Monday at 1:00 o clock conducted by Rev. Luther Oliver of Newcomerstown.
Burial was made in the Dudley Cemetery, south of Caldwell.
Williams, Rosa Lee Williams (nee-Phillips)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Rosa Lee, wife of Reed
Williams died at her home at Summerfield Wednesday evening, December 26
following a several week s illness. She was the daughter of Jacob and Eliza
Phillips and was born and reared at Jacobsburg, Belmont County, but had been a
resident of the Summerfield community for many years and was very highly
esteemed by all who knew her.
Besides her husband, she
is survived by a daughter and a grandson, Mrs. Harry Colland and son Kenneth of
Columbus and a son Harry and two grandchildren, Carlin and Betty Williams of
the home, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Alexander of San Diego, California.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home Saturday morning by Rev. Mike Danford of Woodsfield and
interment was made in Eastern Cemetery.
Among the ones present
were Dr. W.S.Williams of Orient; harry Calland and wife of Columbus and Mrs.
Nevada Williams of Ethel. Owing to sickness a number of near relatives were
unable to be present.
1929 Return to Alphabetical index or Year index or Undated Obituaries
William Jacob Weber
Newspaper clipping Issue: January, 1929
Seldom does the hand of death strike more suddenly or cause
greater sorrow than it did recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Weber, of
near Lewisville, Ohio. Mr. Weber became ill with acute appendicitis and on the
advice of his father Dr. Jacob W. Weber of Lewisville he was rushed to the Good
Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville where an operation was performed. A gangrenous
condition developed which could not be overcome and he succumbed on Tuesday
morning, January 8, 1929. His faithful wife, Gertrude Weber, and son George
Weber were at his bedside, but no care in nursing or skill of physician could
prevent the inevitable.
William Jacob Weber was born
December 7, 1878, (St. John s church record lists him as being born December 19,
1878) in Seneca Township, Monroe County, Ohio, the son of Jacob W. and
Magdalena Christman Weber and at the time of his death was 50 years, 1 month,
and 1 day of age. He grew to manhood in the community in which he was born and
on January 12, 1904, was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude C. Claus.
They established their home on the
farm where the family now lives and four days later than his death could have
celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary a quarter of a century of
happy peaceful wedded life in a fine home atmosphere in which the best life of
our nation is found.
Mr. Weber was a successful farmer
and it was his major occupation until about fourteen years ago when he became
an employee of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company. They recognized his industry, honesty
and good management and he was made local superintendent of their property of
lines and wells, which he managed in a highly satisfactory manner.
A family of seven children was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Weber, all of whom are living. They are: Alfred Weber, of near
Lewisville; George Weber, Wesley Weber, Marcella Weber, Emma Weber, Margaret
Weber and William, Jr. Weber at home.
On April 11, 1879, at the age of 19,
Mr. Weber was confirmed in the Evangelical faith at St. John s Middle Church
and to this day of his death remained true to his Master. Not only in his own
life, but in that of his family in the Church honored and recognized and each
child followed in his footsteps as soon as the age of discernment was reached.
For several years and at the time of his death Mr. Weber was a member of the
Church Council at Middle Church and he was ever faithful in service and in
fulfilling his obligations.
Besides his widow and children, he
is survived by one daughter-in-law, his parents, and stepbrother, one
stepsister, one half brother and one half sister.
Funeral services were held at Middle
Church on Thursday, the service being conducted by his pastor, Reverend Edward
Buescke, of Lewisville. Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large
congregation paid their respect to the memory of their neighbor and friend.
Interment was made in the Middle Church Cemetery.
Weber,
William J. Weber (2nd obit)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
William J. Weber of near
Lewisville, aged about 50 years, died Tuesday morning at the Good Samaritan
Hospital at Zanesville following an operation for appendicitis on Friday
evening. A gangrenous condition developed which was impossible to overcome.
Mr. Weber is survived by
his widow and seven children.
While Mr. Weber lived on
a farm for fourteen years, he has been a valued local employee of The Ohio Fuel
Gas Co. His death in the prime of life is a distinct loss not only to his
family, but to the community.
Funeral services will be
held Thursday afternoon at Middle Church conducted by his pastor, Rev. Edward
Brueseke.
Jacob John Christman
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Wed., April 24, 1929
John Christman was born June 5, 1867, and departed from this life April 6,
1929, at the age of 61 years, 10 moths, and 1 day. He was at St. Peter s
Evangelical Church, Lewisville, Ohio, in early youth. Later his membership was
transferred to St. John s Evangelical Church of Summit township, where he was a
member until death. He was the son of Jacob and Fredrica Pfalzgraf Christman.
He was united in marriage March 13, 1894, to Rachel Matz and
to this union were born eight children: Mrs. Bertha Christman Neuhardt, Mrs.
Edna Christman Young and Elmer Christman, of near Lewisville; Mrs. Oneida
Christman Ludwig of Woodsfield; Mrs. Ruby Mann, Zelda and Gladys Christman of
the home; one son preceded him in infancy.
He had been in failing health for several months but an
attack of influenza caused complications which could not be overcome. Mr.
Christman was a prosperous farmer, good neighbor, a devoted husband and father
and not only will his loss be keenly felt in the home but in the entire
community as well.
The funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at St.
John s Evangelical Church of Summit township by his pastor, the Reverend
Chester Guam in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives.
The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery there. At the grave the
services were conducted by the Barnhart Grange No. 1850 of which he had been a
member for many years.
Many beautiful floral offerings attested the sympathy of
friends and relatives.
He leaves to mourn his departure besides his faithful wife
and children, ten grandchildren, and ten brothers, and sisters as follows: Mrs.
Barbara Jackson, Mrs. William Ackerman, Louis Christman, of Woodsfield; Mrs.
George Weber, Mrs. Fred Weber, Mrs. Louis Heft, Misses Tillie and Louise
Christman, George and David Christman all of the vicinity of Lewisville.
God moves in a way that is very mysterious to us and so
often we cannot understand but if we only trust Him, His grace will ever be
sufficient for us. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community and we pray that God may send his comforter to those who mourn.
V. L. F.
Elizabeth Claus, (nee Fleighman)
Newspaper clipping Issue: May 1929
Mrs. Elizabeth Claus of near Miltonsburg, Ohio, died at her
home last Wednesday after several week s illness. She was born in 1851. Her
husband, Adolph Claus died on May 2, 1929. She is survived by two daughters and
four sons: Mrs. Lucetta Mann, of Miltonsburg; Mrs. Katherine Mann of Jerusalem,
Ohio; Fred and John Claus of the home; Oscar and William Claus of Woodsfield,
Ohio, Route 3.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at
Miltonsburg, conducted by her pastor the Reverend Chester Guam and interment
was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery.
Hayes,
Ross Hayes
Death of Robert Hayes
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, dated, November 20,
1929
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
Ross Hayes, of Portsmouth, Ohio,
son of the late Asa Hayes of Beallsville, died Sunday afternoon at home in that
city. Death was due to asthma and complications involving the heart. He had
been a resident of Portsmouth the past fifteen years and was formerly in
business at Barnesville.
He is survived by his wife,
three sons and two daughters.
Funeral services will be held
this Wednesday at Barnesville under auspices of The Masonic Lodge.
Claus,
Margaret Claus nee Mueller/Miller
Death of Mrs. Claus
Died: November 13, 1929
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
The Miltonsburg community
suffered a severe loss in the passing of Mrs. Margaret Claus, aged 76, at her
home Friday near the noon hour, following a few days suffering of intestinal
ailment. Hers was a life of real service to humanity, and her many kindly acts
and deeds will find permanent lodgment in the memory of those befriended. Four
children are bereft, Dora of the home; Mrs. Gertrude Weber and Mrs.
Lewis Christman, of Lewisville; and Mrs. Louise Feldner, of Woodsfield;
also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lohri, of Trail Run; Mrs. Elizabeth Pfalzgraf,
of Parkersburg, and one brother John in California.
Funeral services in charge of
her pastor, Rev. Chester Guam were held at Miltonsburg Evangelical Church on
Sunday and were largely attended. We expect to publish obituary next week.
Source: The Carthage Republican,
Carthage, Illinois, Wednesday, February 6, 1929, Page 1
NOTED PRODUCE BUYER DROPPED DEAD SATURDAY
Jas. G. Smith Died On Road Near
The Franklin School
James Guthrie Smith, one
of the best known business men of this community, died suddenly enroute to his
home near Middle Creek Saturday evening.
Mr. Smith, who has been
in the merchandise business in Middle Creek
and Bentley, came to Carthage two
years ago and opened a receiving station for Swift & Co.
Saturday afternoon his
fifteen-year-old daughter, Lucile, came for him in the automobile and they
started home about five o'clock. The engine of the car became hot and they
stopped at the Franklin school to get water. Mr. Smith got the water, but just
as he lifted the water to pour it in the radiator he dropped dead. Poor Lucile
summoned aid, and the body was removed to his home, where an inquest was held
that evening by Coroner Geo. T. Moore.
The jury was composed of
Gail Long , Ray Grainger, E. S. Wear, John Harman and Joseph Hardy. The verdict
was death from chronic valvular heart trouble.
The funeral was held
from the Christian church in Carthage last afternoon, the Rev. W. A. Taylor
officiating. Interment in Moss Ridge.
James Guthrie Smith
Source: Hancock County
Historical Society,Carthage, Illinois, Siegfried X, Page 141
Jas. G. Smith Died On Road Near
The Franklin School
James Guthrie Smith, one
of the best known business men of this community, died suddenly enroute to his
home near Middle Creek , Saturday evening.
Mr. Smith, who has been
in the merchandise business in Middle Creek
and Bentley, came to Carthage two
years ago and opened a receiving station for Swift & Co.
James Guthrie Smith was
born in Hancock township on March 20, 1873, and died February 2, 1929, at the
age of 55 years. He was the son of William
and Artimessa Vandyke Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
He grew to manhood on
the farm where he was born and then went to Woodbine, Iowa, where he spent
several years with his brother, Anderson. He was united in marriage with Miss
Ida Olive Johnson of Woodbine on December 12, l893. To them two daughters were
born, Mrs. Pearl Akers of Denver and Blanch, wife of Gail Long of Carthage.
Mrs. Smith died on December 18, 1898, and shortly afterward he returned to
Illinois.
He was married to Miss
Ella Kinkade of Keokuk, Iowa, on April 16, 1902, and to this union were born
two sons, Harold Gaylord and Leslie Blake, and one daughter, Eva Lucille. The
widow, five children and six grandchildren survive him. He also leaves two
brothers, Courtland Smith of Carthage
and William A., of Woodbine, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Valeria
Burnett and Mrs. Ellen Austin of
Denver and Mrs. Laura Price of Quincy.
Two sisters, Fannie Smith and Alice Todd, preceded him in death several years
ago. Besides the relatives he leaves a host of friends to whom his sudden death
came as a great shock.
The funeral was held
from the Christian church in Carthage last afternoon, the Rev. W. A. Taylor officiating.
Interment in Moss Ridge.
Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton,
Nebraska, 13 Oct 1929
GRANDMA SOWERS PASSES ON
Mary Peters was born
October 7, 1847, at Piketon, Ohio. Her parents
were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters. They
were among the earlier settlers in Nebraska.
In 1867 Miss Mary Peters was married to George Sowers. In 1871 they moved to Nebraska, coming to the
community in which Princton was later
located. Her parents had previously
moved about six years before to this section of the state. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Sowers, four boys and five girls. Two
died in infancy. Four of the girls died
after reaching young womanhood. Mr.
Sowers died August 30, 1916. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Katie Brust
of Steele City, Nebr.; two sons, Frank and Jake of Cortland, three sisters,
Mrs. Ella Madison* of Brush, Colo., Mrs. Lydia Bundy of Armonia, Calif., and
Mrs. Kate Oldermier** of Roscoa, Calif., and one
brother, John Peters of Peru, Iowa.
There are 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The Peters who first came to this country was
Johann Peters who came from the Palatinate country along the Rhine, sailing
from Rotterdam, Holland, in the ship, "Francis and Elizabeth" and
arrived in Philadelphia on September 21, 1742.
He settled in York County on a tract which was a part of the William
Penn grant. They have an annual Peters
reunion which is held in a grove that belonged to the original homestead. All the Peters descendants, 1400, live in
Pennsylvania except the descendants of Grandma Sowers parents. The fact that her parents moved to Ohio and
then to Nebraska caused them to be lost track of by the other relatives until
about four years ago when the historian for the family was delving into some
state records and discovered that Michael Peters had settled in Nebraska. They got in touch with Grandma Sowers and
some of her relatives came out to see them.
After their visit Grandma had hoped that she might be able to attend one
of the Peters reunions. The Peters
family has been a a very religious family.
A program of the annual reunion is made up so as to become a great religious
festival as well.
George Peters, a
relative, gave the ground for the parsonage south of Princeton and Michael and
13 others built the German Congregational church south of Princeton.
At the age of 16 Mary
Peters was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Piketon, Ohio. When she came to Nebraska she attended the
German church south of Princeton. When
she moved to Cortland she became a member of the Pilgrim Congregational
church. From the time she was confirmed
until her death she has been a faithful and earnest Christian, always present
at the service of her church when physically able to be present. She always has been very active and never
sick. She first took sick about the
middle of last December, then recovered so she could be
about and was able to get out.
About two months ago she became ill and was confined to her bed until
the good angel opened the gates and released her from the bondage of this
life. For the last few years she has
made her home with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sowers.
About two weeks before
she took sick she made all arrangements for her departure. Two hymns she requested for her funeral: In the Garden of Prayer and Sweet Hour of
Prayer.
She has slipped from out
midst, a real pioneer of the state and of the spirit, one whom we have loved
and lost awhile. The closing verse of
the Peters family reunion hymn express her attitude of mind and spirit in a
very fine way.
As in the past Thou st been
Our guide, our Friend and King.
Then shall our lives attest
Still lead us on;
To serve Thee is the best;
Until eternal rest
God bless our clan.
Funeral services were
held at the Pilgrim Congregational church.
The choir singing and the pastor Rev. Isaac Cassel, officiating. Burial was at Princeton.
Submitter's Notes:
*Mrs. Ella Madison this is Margaret Matteson.
**Mrs. Kate Oldermier -- correct spelling is
Oldemeyer.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
The epidemic of flu now
prevalent in this community has claimed as its first victim, Denzel Beardmore,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Asher Beardmore of West Marietta Street, and with whom he
made his home.
Denzel was stricken last
Wednesday and almost from the start it was apparent that the race with death
would be a losing one, so deeply had the disease seized upon him. The end came
Monday afternoon at 1:00 o clock.
He was only 22 years old
and during his stay in Woodsfield had made many friends, being of a quiet
genial disposition. He was unmarried.
Besides his parents he
is survived by the others of his family as follows: a twin brother, Denver,
with whom he had been associated in the Buckeye Barber Shop during his stay in
Woodsfield; one sister, Hazel and a younger brother, Glenn of the home; and
another brother, Oliver of Wheeling, who was present at the funeral.
Because of the serious
illness of other members of the family, it was deemed advisable to hold funeral
services Tuesday. They were conducted by Rev. H.H. Adamson, minister of the
Woodsfield Church of Christ and interment was made in the cemetery at the
Plainview Church of that denomination at 3:00 p.m.
The circumstances
surrounding this death are unusually sad and the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Mrs. Lydia Luedy 52,
wife of Henry Luedy of Sardis, Ohio succumbed last night at 9:10 o clock at the
Ohio Valley General Hospital. She had been confined to the hospital for the
past 8 days and had undergone an operation.
Wheeling Register, Thursday, Dec. 27th
Later- At the Kindelberger Funeral, 148 Sixteenth Street, funeral services were conducted for
Mrs. Lydia Luedy 52, wife of Henry Luedy of Sardis, Ohio, who died Wednesday at
the Ohio Valley General Hospital. The body was taken to Sardis where interment
was made Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Luedy was a sister
of Mrs. George Brandfass; Mrs. Vincent Sturgeon and Mrs. Albert Moore, all of
Wheeling. She also leaves her husband, five daughters; Mrs. Harry Moser of
Hannibal and Misses Mary, Mabel, Alma and Ada, all of the home; and three
brothers; Henry and John Ruesser of Sardis and Alfred Ruesser of Akron.
We hope to be able to
publish a more complete obituary later.
[submitters note Lydia Luedy died January 1, 1929]
Beardmore, Mrs. Asher D. Beardmore
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
The passing of Mrs. Asher
D. Beardmore, aged 45 years, following an illness of influenza, at her Marietta
Street home, early Monday, cast a gloom over the community. A son, Denzel, aged
22, died with the same malady one week previous. Other members of the family
are suffering with the disease as are Mr. and Mrs. Oliver West, parents of Mrs.
Beardmore who had removed from their country home to spend the winter with the
Beardmore family.
Mrs. Beardmore was a
good woman and beloved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed in
the home, church and community life.
Besides her husband she
leaves four children; Oliver of Wheeling; Glen, Denver and Miss Hazel of
Woodsfield.
Brief funeral services
were held from the home Tuesday and the remains taken to the Plainview Church
where final services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. H. Adamson. Burial
was made beside her son in the Plainview Cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Funeral services for
Mrs. Hannah Mann 84, prominent Monroe County woman who died last Tuesday
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ward Vosper of Columbus were
conducted from the Emmett Mann residence on Maple Ave., Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Mann was the widow
of the late Lyman Mann, who preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving
her are three daughters; Mrs. Ward Vosper of Columbus; Mrs. James Wharton of
Jackson Ridge and Mrs. Luella Menkel of Ansonia.
Mrs. Mann was a woman of
many fine qualities and was liked by all who knew her.
Interment in Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Mann, Mrs. Lyman Mann 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1929
Mrs. Lyman Mann, aged
84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ward Vosper of Columbus, Tuesday of
pneumonia.
The body will arrive in
Woodsfield this Wednesday evening and will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Emmett Mann of Maple Avenue.
Funeral services will be
held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. D.R. Rees and Wm.
Bayes were at Crooksville Friday where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Rees
father-in-law, Richard Rees, whose death occurred at the home of a daughter in
Columbus on New Year s Day. Mr. Rees was 86 years old and had been in poor
health for some time.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Thursday morning at his
late residence in Lewisville, brief rites for Charles Seebach 53, were
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Heinlein, the remains being taken to the Middle
Church for burial.
Mr. Seebach died Tuesday
following a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased is survived by two sisters
besides a number of other relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
Interment was in the
Middle Church Cemetery.
Betts, Benjamin Franklin Betts
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Benjamin Franklin Betts
son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Betts was born February 2, 1904 and departed this
life January 2, 1929, being at the time of his death 24 years and 11 months.
On November 16, 1928 he
confessed his belief in his Savior and was baptized by Brother H.E. Taylor.
He leaves to mourn his
sad departure; father, mother; three sisters and two brothers as follows;
Josie, Mrs. Bernard Stephens, Robert, Earl, and Florence, all of the home,
besides many other relatives and friends by whom he will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were
held at the Seneca Valley Church conducted by C.L. Mellott of Woodsfield and
the remains were laid to rest in the Calais Cemetery to await the coming of his
Savior.
Our dearest brother and
son hast left us and gone to rest where the storms are over, but in that land
we hope to meet you where there will be no more parting.
Card of Thanks-We desire to thank
all those who in any way helped us and extended their sympathy to us during the
illness and at the time of the death of our dear son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Betts and Family
Hall, Rilla Pearl Hall (nee-Wallace)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Rilla Pearl, daughter of
Charles and Hulda Wallace was born Jan.23,1891 and departed this life Jan.6,
1929 being at the time of his death, 37 years, 11 months and 14 days.
She was united in
marriage with Edgar Hall, April 2, 1910. To this union were born five children.
One daughter, Wilda preceded her in death six years ago.
She leaves to mourn her
death; her husband and children; Harold, Herbert, Nettie and Gene all of the
home; father, mother, two sisters; Mrs. Tora Weckbacher and Mrs. Lona
Smithberger; one brother, Everett Wallace and a host of other relatives and
friends. One infant brother also preceded her in death.
She will be sadly missed
in the home, in the community, and in the Church of Christ at Pleasant Ridge of
which she was a member.
The funeral services
were conducted by Bro. C. H. Morin of Malta, Ohio.
Card of Thanks-We desire to thank each and every one who assisted
us in the sickness and at the time of death of our dear wife and mother.
Edgar Hall and Children
Hall, Pearl Hall (2nd obit)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Mrs. Pearl Hall, wife of
Commissioner Edgar Hall, died at their home near Rinard Mills Sunday evening after
an illness of several months. Husband and four children survive.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ of which she was a
member. Mrs. Hall was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace and a highly
respected woman in her community. The bereaved husband and family have the
sincere sympathy of many friends in all parts of the county.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Osborne E. Talbot, son
of John A. and Millie A. Talbot was born December 21, 1864 and died January 2,
1929, aged 64 years and 12 days. Bernie, as he was familiarly known by his many
friends, was born on his father s farm on Opossum Creek, Monroe County, Ohio
where he lived until he was 22 years of age when he went to Nebraska to work on
a farm. He spent thirteen years of his life in Nebraska and the Dakota s.
Returning home to visit
friends and relatives he started working on the Ohio County Infirmary farm in
Ohio County, West Virginia. Shortly afterwards he was promoted to engineer
which position he filled successfully for upwards of twenty years, giving up
his work there on account of ill health shortly before his death.
Bernie was of a kind and
quiet disposition and liked by all who knew him. Three brothers; Mitchell
Talbot, Upton Talbot and John O. Talbot, all residents of Clarington, mourn his
death. He died at Wheeling at the Ohio Valley General Hospital with Influenza
where he had been for only four days. He was brought to Clarington on Saturday
and burial was made in the Salem Christian Church Cemetery. Services were
conducted by Rev. E.A. Beale of Clarington.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Minnie Ola Kraft,
daughter of Henry and Louise Kraft was born July 17, 1882 and returned to her
heavenly reward January 2, 1929 having lived upon this earth 46 years, 5 months
and 16 days.
On July 9, 1903 she was
united in marriage with David Wesley Affolter. At the tender age of thirteen
years, she was converted as a follower of Christ at Chapel Hill and remained
faithful to her church throughout her life.
When her home was
established in Toronto, she identified herself with the First M.E. Church of
that place and as long as nature granted her strength she attended all the
services. She was never blessed with good health but gave willingly and
faithfully of her limited strength to the church and her home where-in her
earthly interests were centered. During her last two years of lingering illness
she endured her affliction with great patience.
Those who remain to
cherish her memory are as follows; her husband, aged parents, three brothers;
Wesley Kraft of Barberton, Ohio; Harry and Grover of Round Bottom and three
nephews; Donald, Wayne and Bobby Kraft of Round Bottom. Two sisters, Emma and
Clara preceded her into her home beyond the sky.
Interment was made at
Chapel Hill near Round Bottom. Those attending from a distance were: Rev. and
Mrs. Rudolph Marty and son, Howard of Adena; John Affolter and David Shaw of
Toronto.
A cherished one from us
has gone,
A voice we love is stilled
This parting grief would
not have come
Had not the Savior willed.
He had a place in his
wise plan
For one so kind and true
We ll live to be
reunited there
Where life is ever new.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
One Sister Dies While Funeral Services
Are Held For Other
Shortly after funeral
services started Sunday at the Methodist Church at Somerton for Martha Bishop
of near there, word came that her sister Miranda had just passed away and the
services were postponed for a double funeral on Monday afternoon.
Born within two years of
each other, they died within two days of each other in the home where they were
born and had always lived. Side by side they lay during their fatal illness and
side by side they were buried Monday afternoon in the same grave at Somerton
Cemetery.
Martha, who was 83, died
Friday afternoon at 4 0 clock and Miranda, aged 81, passed away at 2 p.m. A
song had been sung and a prayer made by the pastor at Martha s funeral when
word was sent to the church that the other sister had passed away.
Just a few minutes
before the younger sister had looked for the last time on the face of her older
sister and whispered God Bless Her as the body was taken away for the funeral
at the church.
Pneumonia caused the
death of both. During most of their illness they were alone in their lonely log
home situated on the ridge between Somerton and Boston. Neighbors offered help,
but they were told that this was not needed and the seriousness of the aged
sister s condition was not realized until the door was pried open Friday
afternoon.
The critical condition
of the older sister was quickly apparent and a physician was summoned. Before
he could reach the home the older sister had died. A short time before this,
she had fallen on the floor of the home, where she remained all night, the younger
sister, ill at the time, being unable to do more than throw a cover over her.
Neighbors found her the next morning and placed her in bed.
The incident occurred on
one of the coldest nights of the winter and undoubtedly hastened the death of
the older sister.
For many years the two
sisters lived alone, supporting themselves by stringing tobacco. Both were
members of the Harmony Methodist Church and they were greatly interested in
things religious. They were devoted readers of the Bible and were able to quote
much of the Scriptures.
Rev. Ray Smith, the
Methodist pastor at Somerton, conducted the interrupted services Sunday, but he
was taken suddenly ill and was unable to conduct the double funeral service
Monday. This was in charge of Rev. H.H.
Adamson of Woodsfield.
The sisters have no near
relatives and some of the distant relatives live in Barnesville. Barnesville Enterprise of Jan. 1st.
Morris, Sarah Elizabeth Morris
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Sarah Elizabeth Morris,
aged 78, passed away January 1 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rush
Hollingsworth at Hunter, following an illness of several months. A paralytic
stroke caused her death.
Mrs. Morris was born at
Woodsfield in 1850 and has spent the greater part of her life in this vicinity.
Her husband, John O. Morris preceded her in death thirty-four years ago. Mrs.
Morris and her husband lived for some time in Barnesville and will be
remembered by a number of people.
She is survived by her
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hollingsworth of Hunter, who cared for her during her
illness and F.O. Morris of Cambridge; a son, Everett Morris died several years
ago. She leaves seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were
held Thursday afternoon at one o clock at the home of Mrs. Ruth Hollingsworth
conducted by Rev. W.C. Patterson, pastor of the Methodist Church at Bethesda
and burial was made in Ebenezer Cemetery at Bethesda.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
M. Augustus Gilmore
passed away last Saturday morning in Parkersburg in his 85th year
following a few days illness.
He was born near
Clarington and did service in the Civil War in the 77th Ohio
Regiment, entering the service at the age of 18 years.
He was married to
Barbara Case in 1866 and to this union were born; four daughters and two sons,
who with the mother, survive.
Mrs. Gilmore was well
and favorably known here by our older residents, but had lived in the vicinity
of Parkersburg for the past 40 years where he commanded the respect of all who
knew him.
Rest came peacefully as
members of the family were about the bedside in the home. While a vacant chair
is left in the home and sorrow among relatives and friends is evident, it is the
gentle closing of a useful life and a sleep that knows no waking.
Funeral services were
held at the home Monday by the minister of St. Andrew s Methodist Church of
which Mr. Gilmore was a member. Interment was made at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in
Parkersburg. Clarington News
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Miss Clara Glaser 20,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glaser, died at the family home at Riverview
Sunday morning shortly after midnight. She was one of the most popular young
ladies of Bellaire and news of her death caused a great shock for she was not
known to be seriously ill. She took sick while at work Saturday afternoon with
the grippe. Pleuro-pneumonia set in and brought the hasty end.
Miss Glaser was born in
Bellaire and was a graduate of St. John s High School. For the last three years
she had been employed as a stenographer in the office of the Interstate Bridge
building. Just recently she was honored by election as grand regent of the
Bellaire court of the Catholic Daughters, a distinction rarely conferred on one
so young. She leaves her parents, Charles and Ottilia Farhenbach Glaser; five
brothers, Herbert of Bellaire; Ralph, Charles, Richard and Thomas, all of the
home and four sisters; Frances, Margaret, Evelyn and Mary Ellen at home.
The funeral was
Wednesday morning with Requiem High Mass at St. John s Catholic Church at 10:00
o clock. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Death of Dennis Buskirk
Dennis Buskirk, former
editor of the Spirit of Democracy, died at his home on West Marietta Street,
Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o clock after a few weeks serious illness from
complications due to advanced age. He had been living retired for several years
during most of which time his health had not been rugged.
During this time he was
tenderly cared for by his aged companion by whom he is survived.
Mrs. Buskirk came to
Woodsfield in 1866 and became an apprentice in The Spirit of Democracy office.
He was faithful, dependable and thorough and was eventually promoted to
editorship of the paper, filling that position for nineteen years ending with
his retirement about eight years ago.
Funeral services will be
held on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o clock at the residence. Religious rites
will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. John Fleming Cash. The I.O.O.F. Lodge
will also conduct their ritualistic service both at the home and at the Pioneer
Cemetery where interment will be made.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
The death of Mrs. Jane
Howells occurred Sunday morning, January 6 at the home of her brother, John
Duffy in Barnesville, following an illness of a few weeks duration. Death was
due to pneumonia. The deceased was one of Barnesville s oldest residents. She
was in her 95th year. She was born at Pittsburgh but spent most of
her life in Monroe County near Woodsfield, going to Barnesville about 20 years
ago.
Surviving her are one
daughter; Mrs. Alfred Beach; one son, Ernest Cornell of Lansing, Michigan; one
sister, Mrs. Sarah Morrison; two brothers; John and Gilbert Duffy of
Barnesville.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Miss Hannah Dougherty
died at Woodsfield on Saturday, January 12 after a few days illness due to
infirmities incident to advanced age. For many years she made her home with her
youngest brother. She was born Dec. 17, 1836 in Wayne Twp. and was a daughter
of James and Hessie Gray Dougherty.
There were five brothers
and four sisters in the family, the only surviving being G.O. Dougherty of
Jerusalem, Route 3 and he is now past 75 years of age.
Funeral services were
held Monday conducted by Rev. Otto Meyer. Interment was made in Pioneer
Cemetery in her brother, Taylor Dougherty s family lot. At the age of sixteen, she became a member of
the M.E. Church and was of a kindly disposition and a well respected woman and
is kindly remembered by all who knew her.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Elizabeth Tipton
80, one of Caldwell s most highly esteemed and loved women, passed away at the family
home on Fairground Street, Caldwell at noon Monday. Mrs. Tipton, Aunt Libbie
as she was known by many, suffered a stroke of paralysis several days ago, but
had rallied and hopes were entertained for her recovery, but the dread disease,
pneumonia, developed and proved to much for the frail form to combat.
She was the wife of W.
E. Tipton, who survives, a devoted and active member of the First M.E. Church,
Caldwell, a member of the Woman s Home Missionary Society and the Friendly
Sunday School Class, and numbered her friends by the scores.
She is survived in
addition to her husband by the following sons; Charles E. Tipton, Caldwell
hardware merchant; Howard Tipton of Steubenville and Clyde Tipton of
Greensburg, PA. and one sister, Mrs. William Barnett of Stafford.
Drum, Mary Lenora Drum (nee-Conger)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Mary Lenora Drum,
wife of P. H. Drum, was born on February 17, 1856 near Cameron, Monroe County,
Ohio. She was a daughter of Nelson and Sarah Conger. Her death occurred at
Woodsfield on Tuesday,
January 8th at her
home there, and followed a few days serious illness with pneumonia. Her age was
72 years, 10 months and 22 days.
Miss Conger grew to
womanhood in the community in which she was born on August 4, 1874 she was
united in marriage to Phillip H. Drum. They established their home on a farm in
Green Township near Benwood, and there they lived happily, honored and
respected citizens for forty-five years. There they raised a family of three
sons and three daughters and lived to achieve the glory of age, that of seeing
their children out in the world making good. One son died in infancy.
The surviving children
are; F.E. Drum and T.E. Drum of Woodsfield; C.E. Drum of Woodsfield, R.5; Mrs.
Fred Keylor and Mrs. W.R.Hawkins of Woodsfield and Mrs. Guy Roth of Woodsfield,
R.5. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. They are Joseph and Gersham
Conger and Mrs. Will Buchanan of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Mrs. James Francis of
near Marietta. There are also twenty grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends.
Nine years ago Mr. and
Mrs. Drum moved to Woodsfield where they have since lived retired.
Mrs. Drum became a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fletcher s Chapel in 1879 and for
fifty years she lived true to the vows made to her Saviour. Her love for home
and family made it a delightful sanctuary for husband and children and
neighbors and friends as well remember most kindly its hospitality and friendly
atmosphere. Surely her children can call her blessed, and though it is hard to
part with mother, we bow in submission to the Father s will and hope to meet
again on the Happy Golden Shore.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o clock and were in charge of
her pastor, Rev. J. Fleming Cash. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Among those from a
distance attending the funeral are: Joseph Conger of Parkersburg; Homer and
Vernon Drum, Miss Josephine Drum and Mrs. Cliff Cronin of Wheeling; Frank Drum
of Cadiz; J.W. Giffin and J.E. Giffin
of Bellaire; Mrs. J.M. Hawkins of Woodsfield, R.1 and Mrs. Charles Roth
of Rt. 5.
Drum, Mrs.
P.H. Drum 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Death of Mrs. P.H. Drum
Mrs. P.H. Drum, highly
respected and esteemed Woodsfield citizen, passed away at her home on South
High Street, Tuesday afternoon following a short illness of pneumonia. Besides
her aged companion; she is survived by six children, as follows; F.E. Drum,
T.E. Drum, Mrs. Welda Hawkins, Mrs. Guy Roth, Mrs. Fred Keylor of Woodsfield,
R.5. Many other relatives and friends are made sad in the passing of this good
woman.
Mr. and Mrs. Drum
formerly lived at Benwood, but have been living retired in Woodsfield for
several years.
Funeral services will be
held Thursday afternoon.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Minerva Mason, daughter
of John and Elizabeth Mason was born July 26, 1852 and departed this life
January 3, 1929 being at the time of her death 76 years, 5 months and 8 days of
age.
At the age of eighteen
she united with the church at Low Gap and remained a faithful member until her
death.
On November 18, 1875 she
was united in marriage with Johnson Cline and to this union were born two
children.
She leaves to mourn her
sad departure; a daughter, Mrs. Bertha J. Christy of Graysville; a son,
R.C.Cline of Sedan, New Mexico; three grandchildren; one brother, John Mason; one
sister, Mrs. David Cline and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were
conducted Saturday, January 5th by Rev. Arthur Weddle and the
remains were laid to rest in the Low Gap Cemetery.
Dearest mother, thou has
left us
And our loss we deeply feel.
But its God that has
bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to
meet thee
When the day of life is fled
When in heaven in joy to
greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed A.
Daughter
Coss, William Coss
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
William Coss, highly
respected Civil War veteran, died at his home in Woodsfield on Thursday,
January 10, 1929. Death followed a stroke of paralysis. He was born near
Graysville, Ohio on October 31, 1841 and at the time of his death was 87 years,
2 months and 10 days of age.
He grew to manhood on a
farm in the Graysville community and on August 25, 1861 he was united in
marriage to Miss Rosa Kernan. To this union eleven children were born; nine
daughters and two sons; four of whom preceded him to the Better Land. The
surviving children are; Mrs. Robert Cline, Mrs. Charles Placer, Mrs. John W.
Hensel of Brownsville; James W. Coss of Graysville; Mrs. W.M. Taylor of
Bridgeport, Ohio; Mrs. W.J. Moore of Unionport, Ohio; Mrs. Daniel Dillon of New
Matamoras, Ohio.
He is also survived by
one sister; Mrs. Mary Hayes of Chandlersville, Ohio. Two brothers, Henry and
John preceded him in death as did also his wife a number of years ago.
On June 3, 1918 Mr. Coss
was united in marriage a second time to Elizabeth Barber, who is left to mourn
his life, as as are many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Coss was a member of
the Christian Union Church at Low Gap and lived faithful to his Master until
death. Kind and friendly in disposition, honorable in all his dealings, he had
the respect of all who knew him.
In defense of his
country he answered the call of his Commander-in-Chief and served as a member
of Co. G. 196th Reg. O.V.I. and at the close of the war received an
honorable discharge.
Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at the Church of Christ at Graysville in charge of Rev.
W.A. Weddle. He was buried with military honors according to the ritual of
Monroe Post No. 87 of the American Legion in command of Charles Jones. A large
number of relatives and friends and members of the Post attended the last sad
rites. Burial was made in the family lot in Graysville Cemetery.
Dearest father, you have
left us
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But tis God who has
bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal.
Coss, Wm. Coss (2nd obit)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1929
Wm. Coss, aged Civil War
veteran died at his home in Woodsfield about 10:00 o clock this Wednesday
forenoon.
We go to press to soon
to give any details of the funeral plans.
He was about 85 years of
age and death followed a stroke of paralysis
Card of Thanks-The family of the
late William Coss desire to express their sincere appreciation of many
kindnesses shown them during the illness and at the time of the death of their
dear husband and father. Especially are they grateful to the officers and
members of Monroe Post No. 87.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Samuel Kernan, aged 80
years, passed away Friday at the home of his nephew, Chris Spring. He was born
in Switzerland and came to this country when a young man. He has made his home
with the Spring family for many years.
Funeral services and
interment were at Mt. Vernon Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Tanner.
Relatives who attended
the funeral of Mr. Kernan were: Mrs. Minnie Nething, Mrs. Callie Olson and
Godfrey Spring of Elm Grove; Dale Living of Parkersburg; Chas. Spring of Bellaire;
Robert Spring of Clarington; Charles Roberts and sons, Albert and David and
Fred Kernan of Marietta.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Lena Hartlieb, aged
92 years, passed away at her home Monday morning, Jan. 6th. at 3:00
o clock after an illness of several days of influenza. The deceased was the
widow of the late John Hartlieb and is survived by six children; Mrs. Fred
Franz of Martins Ferry; Mrs. Lena Sheppard of Wheeling; Charles and John of
Mannington; Ernest of Sardis and Julius of the home; also several
grandchildren.
Funeral services were
conducted at her late home on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Tanner, pastor of the
German M.E. Church of which the deceased was an active member and interment was
in the Harter Cemetery. There were beautiful floral offerings.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Cora Nething, wife of
Martin Nething, died at the Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville at 4
0 clock by Rev. Tanner of this place and the remains were shipped to Racine for
interment.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Felix Haueter, aged 81
years, died at his home Sunday morning at 2:00 o clock following a short
illness of influenza.
Two children survive;
Miss Lena of the home and Rev. Otto Haueter of Flint, Michigan, who was at his
bedside when the end came.
Funeral arrangements at
this writing are incomplete.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Sebastian Heil,
aged 86, died on Sunday, January 6 at the Good Samaritan Hospital where she had
made her home for some time.
Funeral services were
held at the Catholic Church at Fulda on Wednesday morning of last week.
She was a former
resident of the Fulda community.
Four sons and five
daughters survive her.
Comer, Irene Comer (nee-McGovern)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Irene McGovern
Comer, aged 43, died at Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Thursday of last week.
Death followed a major operation.
She was a daughter of
Patrick and Susan McGovern of Dresden, Ohio by whom she is survived.
Mrs. Comer was a cousin
of Mrs. Rose McEntee and Mrs. Lucy Danford.
Cashman, Ethel Cashman (nee-McGovern)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Ethel McGovern
Cashman, aged 42, died Wednesday morning of last week at her home in Columbus.
Death was due to pneumonia, following influenza.
Funeral services were
held at St. James Catholic Church at McConnelsville last Friday.
She was a cousin of Mrs.
Lucy Danford and Mrs. Rose McEntee of Woodsfield.
Harrison, Mary Harrison (nee-Parks)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Mary Parks Harrison
of Bethesda, daughter of James and Elizabeth Arter Parks was born near
Stafford, OH., on March 7, 1843 and died January 3, 1929.
She was married on
February 13, 1867 to Wm. H. Harrison who died Feb. 17, 1910.
Mrs. Harrison is
survived by three children; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Glesenkamp, Eliza M. Glesenkamp (nee-Taylor)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 1929
Mrs. Eliza M. Glesenkamp
was born near Graysville on May 28, 1860, her maiden name being Taylor. She
grew to womanhood in that community and in 1879 was married to Mr. W.W.
Glesenkamp at Rinard Mills. They maintained a fine country home and raised
their family in Washington Township, leaving that community and moving to
Woodsfield in 1900 when Mr. Glesenkamp was elected County Commissioner.
Mr. Glesenkamp died on
January 18, 1909 and in April of that year the family moved to the late home in
Delaware County where the aged mother was living with her daughter, Mrs. Oehler
at the time of her death. A few weeks ago she became ill and was taken to a
Delaware Hospital for treatment. Apparently she was getting along alright when
pneumonia developed and ran a rapidly fatal course, causing her death on
Monday, January 7th. She was aged 68 years, 7 months and 9 days.
On Wednesday morning
funeral services were held at the late home conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Leslie E. Rush of the Delaware Methodist Episcopal Church, after which the body
was brought to Woodsfield for interment in the family lot in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Brief final obsequies were held at the cemetery conducted by Rev. John Fleming
Cash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Woodsfield.
Of the eleven children
born to Mr. and Mrs. Glesenkamp, ten survive. One son, Robert died at the age
of eight years. The surviving children are: Mrs. John A. Schumacher and Mrs. S.A.
Schumacher of Woodsfield; Mrs. Clyde Todd, Mrs. R.H.Myers, Mrs. James A. Conger
and Mrs. Frederick Oehler of Delaware; Mrs. Joseph Kitzmiller of Columbus;
Frederick and William Glesenkamp of Delaware and John N. Glesenkamp of
Columbus.