of the school board and a member of the council of the town. In whatsoever
position of trust he was placed he filled his fellow citizens had every
confidence in his integrity, up rightness and ability in the performance of his
work. During the late campaign in this village against the saloon he was
foremost in the fray and his voice gave forth no uncertain sound.
Mr. Maury was a member of the Salem Christian church,
having united with that communion some five years ago. No one that knew him but
had confidence in his Christian integrity, and his large charity for those of
every faith. It was supposed that he had many years to live, but suddenly the
messenger came and he was not, for God had taken him. The wife has long the
strong arm on which she leaned and the strong arm on which she leaned and the
children one whose guidance and counsel cannot be replaced.
He has fought his last fight,
He has gained his last battle;
No sound shall awake him to glory again.
Spirit of Democracy,
Our Clarington correspondent gives an account of the death
of Hon. Henry Maury which occurred at Clarington Sunday night. Mr. Maury was
about fifty-eight years of age and was one of the best citizens in
He represented the people of
His wife and children have the sympathy of scores of
friends. May he rest in peace and may his fair name be long remembered and his
unsullied character imitated by everyone. [d. July 2, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Miss
Lola May who died at Pittsburg Tuesday were brought here on the noon train
Thursday and removed to the Evangelical church where services were held, after
which they were interred in the family lot, Clarington cemetery. Rev. Long of
New Martinsville conducted the services. [d. July 25, 1905]
McCaslin,
Forrest Lester McCaslin 4th obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest Lester McCaslin was born
The subject of this short sketch was the youngest son of
Andrew F. and Margaret McCaslin of Altitude,
He clerked for a short time in a drug store in Woodsfield,
and for several weeks in the Clarington drug store. Later he was employed in
the drug business in
At the early age of 14 years he united with
the Presbyterian church at
He leaves a father, mother,
one brother and one sister, a large circle of relatives and a host of friends
to mourn his early departure.
Though cast down, we re not
forsaken,
Though afflicted not alone;
Though dids t give and Thou
has taken,
Blessed Lord, Thy will be
done. R. F. McCaslin
McCaslin, Forrest McCaslin 2nd Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest McCaslin of near
McCaslin, Forrest McCaslin 3rd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest McCaslin, whom we reported last week as being
seriously ill, died Tuesday, January 24, and was laid to rest Thursday in the
Presbyterian cemetery at
Just four weeks before his death he came home sick from
Wellsville where he had been employed in a drug store. He gradually grew worse
until the messenger of death came. He was an upright, ambitious and highly
respected young man, and will be sadly missed in his home, among his relatives,
and by the host of friends which he had.
McCaslin, Forrest McCaslin 4th
Obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest Lester McCaslin was born
He was the youngest child of
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. McCaslin.
He leaves a father, mother,
one sister and a brother to mourn his early departure, besides a host of
relatives and friends. Early in life he attended Scio college and graduated in
the department of pharmacy with honor to himself and the faculty. Some time
after this he passed the examination of the West Virginia State Board of
Pharmacy at
Spirit of Democracy,
Forrest McCaslin, aged 23 years, died at his home near
Altitude Monday night from typhoid fever. Mr. McCaslin is well known in
Woodsfield, having clerked in the Woodsfield Drug Store for several months. He
had recently been employed at Clarington as a drug clerk. Mr. McCaslin was a
young man of unquestionable character and had fitted himself for the very
responsible position of druggist. He enjoyed the respect of a large circle of
relatives and acquaintances all of whom were shocked to learn of his death. The
sympathy of his many friends in Woodsfield go out to his grief stricken
parents. May he rest in peace. [d. January16, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
James McCaslin, died near
Aged 73 years, 8 months and 6
days. He was the son of Thomas and Isabel McCaslin and had been a citizen of
this county for a period of more than 65 years and a resident of the vicinity
of
He was united in marriage in 1858 to Miss Mary E. Miller
who survives him with seven of the nine children born in the home. They are
Andrew, Gantz, Irvin, Belle, Ella, Myrta and Frank.
As a citizen he was highly esteemed and his neighbors and
his correct Christian conduct was such as to commend him to all those who had
dealings with him.
As a member of the Brownsville United Presbyterian church
his walk was such as to magnify the religion of Christ. The family has lost an
affectionate husband and father; the community one of her most worthy citizens,
and the church a loyal, consistant member.
His body was followed to its last resting place in the Brownsville
U.P. cemetery by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. W.R.T
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the grim messenger of death has visited our
community and claimed for its victim one of our noble young women, Miss Ida L.
McCollum.
The subject of this sketch was born
She was a devout member of the Christian church and always
endeavored to obey her Master s calls. Although her sufferings were intense,
not a murmur escaped her lips. She waited death with the blessed assurance that
there is one that doeth all things well. The remains were followed by a large
concourse of friends and relatives to the Hines cemetery where they were laid
to rest to await the coming of the Lord who will say: Well done thou good and
faithful servant, enter now into the joys of thy Lord. M.M.K.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Friday December 7th , at
Deceased was about 30 years of age and is survived by a widow
and one child.
The funeral took place Sunday forenoon at
Interment in the Grandview cemetery.
McFrederick,
Mrs. Evan McFrederick nee Pryor
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Evan McFrederick, aged 58 years, of
Deceased was a member of the Christian church and was a Christian
lady respected by all who knew her.
She leaves a husband and eight children.
Spirit of Democracy,
Sarah J. McIntire, aged 45 years, wife of David H. McIntire
of Oak, died
Mrs. McIntire was a
consistent member of the Presbyterian church.
She leaves a husband and
three children.
McIntire, Sarah McIntire 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sarah McIntire, wife of D. H. McIntire, aged 45 years,
died at this place October 30.
She leaves to mourn her death a husband and three children,
one boy and two girls and an aged father, three sisters and two brothers.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. Wilson of Clarington.
Interment at Chapel Hill
cemetery Wednesday. The bereaved family has the sympathy of many friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
George S. McPeak of Batesville became so frightened at the
storm Monday of last week and dropped dead from heart failure. He was 45 years
of age. [d. April 10, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
The police are investigating the matter.
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Messner was born at
He came to
At the age of 13 he was taken
into the Luthern church, to which faith he adhered until his death. As a citizen,
neighbor and friend, he had traits of character worthy of emulation and which
was admired by all who knew him. Truthful, honest, industrious, and always
ready to aid the worthy poor, he will certainly be missed by the community in
which he lived so long. Being blessed with good health, the deceased led a busy
life until about six years previous to his death, when the hand of affliction
was lain upon him, the closing four years of which he most generally confined
himself to his bedroom suffering often indescribable pain through all of which
he passed without murmuring or complaint patiently awaiting the end, for which
he confidently looked forward as a transition from his suffering and pain to a
happy home beyond the grave. Often during his affliction he longed to go home.
He spoke often of his willingness and readiness to meet the solemn ordeal of
death. His memory, intellect and general mental powers, were unusually
unimpaired to the last, and considering his great affliction and long
confinement it showed great mental soundness and force.
The end of his long life was a peaceful sleep, impressing
all who witnessed the dissolution, that his prayers had been heard and tenderly
answered and that he had been numbered with the blessed.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the dread of fees.
He was interred in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Sunday night, June 25,
occurred the death of Mr. Conrad Metz, an aged German settler of this place.
Interment in Luthern cemetery at Harrietsville.
Milbough, John
Milbough 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Again the grim angel of death has entered the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Milbough and claimed for its victim their bright and
interesting little son John, aged two years, ten months and six days.
John, darling, you have left us,
Left us, yes, for evermore;
How we bear the pain and sorrow,
God alone does only know.
.
Heaven now has got our treasure,
Earth the lonely casket keeps;
But the sunshine will always linger
Where our darling John sleeps. M.R.
Spirit of Democracy,
John Milbough, aged three years, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Milbaugh of
Funeral services were held Friday, conducting by Rev. Theo
A. Hafele.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lizzie Miller, aged 31 years, wife of William Miller
of
Deceased was a sister of Mr. Charles Haren of Woodsfield
and will be kindly remembered by many of our citizens.
She leaves a husband and two children.
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas W. Mills, one of the leading citizens of Noble
county died from paralysis Thursday. [d. June 15, 1905]
Mittendorf,
Mrs. Henry Mittendorf nee Wheeler
Spirit of Democracy,
A terrible tragedy occurred near this place Wednesday
evening, March 15th about
She was about thirty years of age, and no cause is given for
the deed. She had been to the barn aiding her husband to perform some duty, and
on her return to the house the rash act was committed. When her husband
returned to the house she flung the bottle of poison at him and exclaimed.
I have got all I want; here
is enough for you!
No children are left. The funeral took place Friday;
interment in the cemetery at the German Evangelical church at
Mittendorf, Mrs. Henry Mittendorf
Spirit of Democracy,
Our Benwood correspondent gives an account of the suicide
of Mrs. Henry Mittendorf of near that place March 15.
Mrs. Mittendorf had been at the barn assisting her husband
perform some work and upon returning to the house drank a quantity of
styrchnine and died in a short time.
No cause is given for the unholy act.
Coroner Muhleman held an inquest and found that death came
by poison voluntarily drank.
Spirit of Democracy,
Archibald H. Mobley was born
He served faithfully his country s interests in the civil
war for a period of three years, enlisting in Company A, 116th
regiment, O.V.I.
He was a faithful and efficient Charter member of
Beallsville Lodge No. 527, Knights of Pythias, being an honored Past Chancellor
Commander of said lodge.
His Christian sympathies were always with the M.E. church,
of which he was a member at the time of his death.
His wife, one son, three daughters, one brother and one
sister, sincerely mourn his departure. After a brief service at the house,
impressive public services were conducted at the church in the presence of a
large concourse of friends, who met to pay this last tribute of respect to one
whom they loved.
The simple and impressive burial service of the K.of P.
Lodge was observed at the grave by his brother Knights, who laid him to rest
there to await the resurrection of the just.
Card of Thanks We desire in this way to express our
heartfelt thanks to the members of the K.of P. Lodge and to all our kind
friends who helped us so efficiently during the illness and death of our
beloved husband and father. MRS. A. H.
MOBLEY AND FAMILY
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Albert Molbrough who died about three weeks
ago in
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.E.Moore was taken to
Spirit of Democracy,
E.C. Morris of Bellaire, known as Uncle Zeke, died last
week at the age of 77 years. He was proprietor of the Globe hotel for many
years and was well known to the traveling public.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Elizabeth Morris, aged 27 years, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Morris of Armstrong Mills, died Wednesday of last week. The remains
were brought to Woodsfield Friday and interred in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Elder J.A. Hines conducted the service. Deceased had been an invalid for about
five years. [d. May 10, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Aged Editor Burned To Death
Mr. Morris was one of the oldest, if not the oldest active
newspaper man in the state.
Spirit of Democracy,
It becomes our sad and painful duty to record the death of
our beloved sister in Christ, Miss Mary Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Morris who reside near Captina Station,
Sister Morris had been afflicted for several years, and
during the last three years had been confined to her bed, but during all her
sickness, she has patiently, and without a murmur or complaint, borne her
affliction until
She leaves a father, mother, one sister and four brothers:
Cornelius N. Morris, Mrs. Sarah J. Morris, Miss Sarah J. Morris, Adelbert Otis,
Melville M., Charles B., and James W. Morris.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Joseph A. Hines of
the
You can not see her happy face
You can not hear her call
For she has gone to that better land
And there awaits you all.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Tuesday occurred the death of William Morris. [d.
January17, 1905] Interment Wednesday in the Beallsville cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
David Mummy of Summerfield was found dead in his barn
Sunday of last week. He was harnessing his horse and was stricken dead.
[d. September 24, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Julia F. Munson of
She was on her way to attend an all day meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society of which she had been president for the last ten years.
She began to feel ill and started for a physicians office,
but died before she reached the place. [d. September 7, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Will Neiman was buried
Saturday afternoon.
Neiswonger,
Charles Henry Neiswonger 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Henry Neiswonger died at his home near Swazy
Sunday, February 5 after a short illness. He was aged 4 years, 6 months and 15
days.
His funeral took place at Swazey cemetery Monday, February
6.
Charles Henry was loved by all who knew him for he was kind
and always ready to divide whatever he possessed with his playmates. Our hopes
are shattered; he is dead. It is true yet it seems like a dream, for but a few days
ago he was an only son and naturally his parent s love centered in the
brightest hopes of the future for their dear boy.
May God comfort the grief stricken father and the
heart-broken mother in their darkest days of their life. The Lord s will be done
and when life is over may we be with our friends in heaven, is our prayer.
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Neiswonger, aged 4 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fearing
Neiswonger of Ethel died Sunday from diphtheria. The funeral took place Monday;
interment in Swazey cemetery. [d. February 5, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
It is with sorrow, we note the death of Helen, the little
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Nelson of
Interment was made at Greenlawn cemetery. Little Helen was
almost 18 months old. Walking and just learning to prattle familiar words. Her presence will be sorely missed in the
household where she was the joy and sunshine.
The parents in their bereavement have the sympathy of many
friends who would, if it were possible, place a flower in their path; a star
in their night of grief.
Spirit of Democracy,
Philip Neuhart, aged about 62 years, of Woodsfield, died
Tuesday morning. [d. August 29, 1905]
The remains were laid to rest in the Woodsfield cemetery
Wednesday.
Norris, Aquilla Norris 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here Tuesday of last week which noted the
death of Aquilla Norris, who was a former resident of this place.
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.
[Mr. Norris died
Spirit of Democracy,
Aquilla Norris, well known in Woodsfield and Center
township died Tuesday. His remains were interred in the Moffett cemetery.
[d. October 24, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Little Harry Okey Norris, only child of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles W. Norris of near New Castle, Ohio, who was born January 28, 1905 and
died Wednesday August 23, 1905, after a short illness. Death is a solemn thing
and that which often takes our nearest and dearest friends. It comes to the
young as well as to the old. Little Harry was the pet and pride of his parents
and the light and joy of the home. His little face and pleasant smile will be
missed more than we can tell.
After short services at the house, held on Thursday
afternoon at three o clock, the remains were taken to Otts church, after which
the little white casket containing all that was mortal of little Harry Norris
was borne to the cemetery by four little girls dressed in white where it was
tenderly laid to rest. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The
bereaved ones know whom they have believed, and trusting in the promises they
are pressing toward a meeting which shall know no parting and a joy which will
forever remain unclouded.
Darling Harry, oh how we miss you,
More, yes more, than we can tell;
But we know you ve gone to Jesus
There forever more to dwell.
.
And when we re called to join you,
In that land where all is love
Then Dear Harry, there ll be no parting
In
that beautiful home above. A. V.
M.
Norris, Jane
Norris nee Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Norris, nee
She was born
She was united in marriage to Edward Norris
In her youth she became a member of the M.E. church, in
which she remained a member until her death. Her remains were taken to
Fletcher s chapel where a large concourse of old friends and neighbors had
assembled to pay the last sad rite. Rev. A. D. Holden preached a funeral
discourse, after which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery.

The words of the poet remind us that
No parting words shall e er be spoken
In
yonder home so fair;
But songs of joy, and peace, and gladness
We ll
sing forever there.
.
We ll never say good-by in heaven,
We ll
never say good-by;
For in that land of joy and song,
We ll
never say good-by. H. J. W.
Card of thanks We thank our friends and neighbors for the
many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our mother.
H.
J. Wright and Wife
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Maggie Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Norris,
died Monday morning from consumption. [d. October 9, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Ora Norris, aged 21 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Norris of near Woodsfield, died from consumption
Miss Norris was an exemplary lady and leaves many friends.
She was a sister of Mr. James L. Jeffers of Eastern Row.
The funeral took place Wednesday, interment at
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Sivart was born
She was married to P.L. Null
Sister Null died of paralysis
The funeral took place on
She gave her heart to Jesus
about forty years ago and became a member of the
A large concourse of friends
and neighbors met to pay respect to her memory. The funeral sermon was preached
in the house of worship at the Bush, by Elder D.W. Harkins of Woodsfield, after
which her body was respectfully and honorably laid to rest in the Bush cemetery
by the side of her husband to await the Lord s coming.
Dear Mother thou from us hast gone,
Peaceful and sweet may thy rest be;
To Christ obedient, we will follow on,
Till thee in glory we shall see.
The bereaved relatives have
the sympathy of all the neighbors and the prayers of the entire church in their
hours of sorrow; and may God s grace and mercy rest upon us all. H.
Spirit of Democracy,
Patrick O Hara, aged 61 years whose home is at Tidoute,
Warren county, Pa., was found dead in his bed at the Arlington hotel Saturday
night, Mr. O Hara retired about half-past ten o clock and at about half-past
eleven it was discovered that he had expired.
Coroner Muhleman was sent for and held an inquest. Heart
failure was given as the cause of death.
His son Edward left with the remains Monday
Rev. Goebel held private services at the hotel.
O Neill,
William Benson O Neill
Spirit of Democracy,
William Benson O Neill, aged 65 years, died at his home at
In 1897 he moved to
Spirit of Democracy,
Freeborn Garretson Okey, aged 77 years, died at his home in
A wife and four children are left.
Okey,
Margaret A. Okey nee Watson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret A. Okey was born
Mrs. Okey was the daughter of the late Captain James
Watson.
Of her brothers and sisters, Mrs. Okey is survived by John
A. Watson, county treasurer of Meeker,
Mrs. Okey was a christian lady, a member of the M.E.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wuestenberg, pastor
of the Woodsfield M.E. church at the residence at
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Willaim C. Okey of
Spirit of Democracy,
Clem Paith, one of the workman at the Sheets well near
Woodsfield, was instantly killed Friday by being struck by a piece of timber
from a falling rig. The casing was being drawn from the well and Mr. Paith was
leaving the boiler house on his way to the well when the rig gave way and
started to fall. Paith started to run but ran in the wrong direction and was
caught by the falling timbers. Death was instantaneous.
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Paith who reside
near town; he was about twenty-five years of age and unmarried.
He leaves father and mother, four sisters and one brother.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church and enjoyed the
respect of many friends.
The funeral took place Sunday, conducted by Rev. Hawk;
interment at Buchanan cemetery.
Paith, Clemence Paith 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Clemence Paith, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Paith, east of
town, was born
Father, mother, one brother and four sisters are left.
It was so hard to give up such a dear brother as Clem. He
went to work on Monday in his usual good health and in a few hours was brought
home cold in death. While helping pull a casing from an oil well the derrick
was crushed to the ground and the broken timbers falling on him killed him
instantly. It seems so hard to give up a kind brother as Clem in the prime of
life, but it was God s will.
After death he was carried to her home by the other men
engaged in pulling casing, assisted by two cousins-Arrie Keylor and Earl
Yoho-and a friend, Raymond Adams. Clem was a dear brother loved by all who knew
him. He will be sadly missed in our home, but God hath work for him in heaven.
He was a Christian boy and prepared to go, having joined the Presbyterian
church and lived a Christian life ever since.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
.
Call not back the dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are o er.
On the border land we left them
Soon to meet and part no more.
.
When we leave this world of change
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved ones
In our Father s mansion fair.
Spirit of Democracy,
The subject of this sketch, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Paith, met with an untimely death while working on the Sheets well
No.1. While pulling casing the rig collapsed hitting Mr. Paith on the head and
pinning his body against the walk, killing him instantly. Leaving home on
Friday morning with a cheerful good bye and a pleasant smile, in a few short
hours the body was brought home a mangled corpse, the soul having departed to
the God who gave it. He was a favorite in the home where he is so sadly missed.
On Clem, the father and mother leaned as the support and
comfort of their declining years. Tis sad, indeed, for father, mother, brother
and sisters, to think of one so dear to them leaving home in the morning in the
bloom of health, that they would never more hear his gentle voice or see his
smiling face. He has passed from this world of toil and care to his celestial
home above.
About one year ago he united with the Presbyterian church
of Woodsfield and has since lived an honest, truthful, industrious Christian
life. He leaves to mourn a father, mother, four sisters Alta Minnie, Adda and
Mrs. Anna Willson of
He was preceded to the better world by three
brothers Homer, who died
Clem was born
Clem, rest, thy work is done,
Tired hands are folded now;
Yes, rest from pain and sorrow free,
Dear one, Heaven is sweet to thee.
.
Dear Clem, thou art missed at home
Yes, missed amongst your friends;
But thou art gone to a fairer home,
Where friendship never ends. A FRIEND
Spirit of Democracy,
Died at her home in
Mrs.
Palmer was born in
She was married to Peter Palmer in 1824. To this happy
union was born six daughters and two sons, five of whom still survive.
We were called to her home some days before her departure
from this life and while we sang for her she was so happy she said it did her
so much good. She seemed to have her share of disappointments and adversities
in this life but she bore them with grace and fortitude, never murmuring nor
complaining, willing and submissive to the will of Him who doeth all things
well. A large concourse of friends and neighbors followed her to the
Will grandmother be missed? Oh, yes. To the bereaved
friends we would say that you do not mourn as those who have no hope but to you
she has left a shining evidence that all is well and she has gone home to enjoy
the blessings laid up for the faithful. May the same wooing spirit that
supported grandmother through the valley and shadow of death lead us on till we
too may reach the portals of eternal bliss. D.W.E.
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Paris was born in
He was married to Mrs. Adaline Phillips in the year 1860.
He died
During all his active life Uncle Jo (as we always called
him) occupied a leading place in the community. He was a man of mature
judgement and was looked to by his neighbors as a wise counselor and true
friend, being an honest, upright and truthful neighbor and citizen.
In politics he was an ardent Democrat, believing in the
principles of that party.
He leaves a wife, two children, one sister and a host of
relatives and friends to mourn the loss of one who in life could not say No
to his fellow man when asked for a favor. The writer extends sympathy to the
bereaved family. C. H. W.
Spirit of Democracy,
W. N. Parton, a shooter for the Producers Torpedo company
of
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Patterson died at his home in
Mr. Patterson was a cousin of Miss Mollie Hashman of this
place.
[d
Patton,
Isadore E. Patton nee Hollister
Spirit of Democracy,
From the Des Moines
Capital August 22, 1905
Mrs. Isadore E. Patton, wife of Capt. J.N. Patton and
mother of Dr. J. H. Patton, died at the family home,
Mrs. Patton was born in Woodsfield,
The marriage of J.N. Patton and Miss Hollister occurred at
Mr. and Mrs. Patton moved to
The surviving relatives in
Mrs. Patton was a cousin of Mr. M.C. and Miss Ida Smith of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John Distler of
[Distler, John G. Distler
d.
[Pearson, A.J. Pearson d.
Spirit of Democracy,
These were the words that passed from citizen to citizen
early Monday morning. Mr. Pearson had been ailing for a couple of weeks but was
not considered in great danger except by his family and physician. His death
resulted from typhoid lagrippe with complications.
Albert J. Pearson was born at
After being admitted to the Bar he opened an office and
readily gained a lucrative practice. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of the
county for three consecutive terms, to the state Senate for two terms, from the
18th and 19th District; two terms as Probate Judge of
The death of Hon. A.J. Pearson removes from among us one of
the ablest lawyers of
Since the death of his wife his daughter Eloise has made
his home pleasant by her devotion. She faithfully nursed him in his last
illness, assisted from Saturday evening until his death by her brother Frank.
The funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon and
were conducted by Rev. Dr. R.C. Wuestenberg, pastor of the Methodist church,
and the Masons of which Order he was a devoted member. The Grand Army of the
Republic lead the procession followed by the
The writer who has been a personal friend of Mr. Pearson
for the past thirty-nine years, sincerely sympathizes with the family and
relatives of the deceased. May he rest in peace and may his soul enjoy the
blessings of never ending blissful eternity.

If I should die tonight,
My friends would call to mind, with loving thought,
Some kindly deed the icy hands had wrought;
Some gentle word the frozen lips had said;
Errands on which the willing feet had sped;
The memory of my selfishness and pride,
My hasty words, would all be put aside;
And so I should be loved and mourned to-night.
.
If I should die tonight,
Even hearts estranged would turn once more to me,
Recalling other days remorsefully;
The eyes that chill me as of yore, perchance,
And soften in the old, familiar way,
For who could war with dumb unconscious clay?
So I might rest, forgiven of all tonight.
.
Oh friends,
I pray tonight,
Keep not your kisses for my dead, cold brow;
The way is lonely, let me feel them now.
Thank gently of me: I am travel worn;
My faltering feet are pierced with many a thorn,
Forgive, oh hearts estranged, forgive, I plead!
When dreamless rest is mine, I shall not need,
The tenderness for which I long to-night. UNKNOWN
Pearson, Charles A. L. Pearson
Spirit of Demcracy,
Charles A. L. Pearson of
Charles A.L. Pearson, Third Assistant Examiner of Patents,
died late Wednesday night at
The funeral will take place at
Deceased, who was well known in
Charles Pearson was born in 1870 in Woodsfield,
On
Deceased possessed marked musical talent, and was for
several years a student under Dr. Bischoff, who on several occasions advised
his pupil to enter upon a more comprehensive course of study in
He is survived by a wife and two sons Charles, aged seven
and Joy, aged four.
Mr. Pearson will be remembered by many citizens of
Woodsfield where he grew to manhood. He possessed a good Christian character
and was universally respected. He leaves several relatives at this place.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. J.H. Perry of
She leaves a husband and three children.
The remains were taken to
Spirit of Democracy,
David Phillips, aged 11 years was run over by a freight
train at Martins Ferry and instantly killed. Seven cars passed over the child s
body.
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Phillips an estimable gentleman living north of
Interment Thursday.
Philpot,
Emma Philpot nee Harlan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emma Philpot, wife of William Philpot of Summerfield,
died from cancer of the stomach Wednesday night of last week.
Mrs. Philpot will be remembered as Miss Emma Harlan
formerly of this place. [d
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Mrs. Hannah Pierce, an aged lady of
Saltpetre, were buried in the
The funeral was conducted by L. Gentile of Paw Paw.
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Father Pilcher of
Rev. Father Goebel attended
the funeral Wednesday.
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. Nicholas E. Pilger, who was pastor of the Catholic
church at
He came as a child with his
parents to
He attended
He was a sufferer for many years from organic heart
trouble. During the past two years he was entirely incapacitated for work.
He leaves three relatives, nephews; Michael, Edward and
Charles Pilger, of
The funeral took place on Wednesday morning. Bishop Hartley
and seventy-five priests were present. Rev. T. J. O Reilly preached the sermon.
The funeral was one of the
largest ever seen in
Spirit of Democracy,
George W. Poulton, son of William Poulton of
Temperanceville, was killed by the cars in
He was employed by the
His remains were brought to Temperanceville where they will
be interred.
Deceased was a nephew of Oswald and M. B. Poulton of
Woodsfield who attended the funeral services.
Spirit of Democracy,
On last Monday evening occurred the death of Miss Emma M.
Rapking at the home of her mother, Mrs. Caroline Rapking of
She united with the St. John German M.E. Church of Goodwin,
Ohio, several years ago and remained a true Christian as long as she lived,
obeying the precept: Be thou faithful until the death, and I will give thee a
crown of life. Rev. 2:10.
She had been ailing for some time, but it was not until
very recently that she began growing weaker and gave up all hopes of recovery.
A few days prior to her death she said: Jesus is with me, and I shall soon
meet Clara on the other shore. I am prepared. She had reference to dear
friend, Miss Clara Tisher, who died some three years ago. Emma was conscious
until the last moment. A few minutes before she departed, she called those who
were present to her bedside and bidding them good-bye she told them not to
weep. Her last words were: Do not weep for I am with Jesus now.
She was highly respected and loved by all who knew her, and
we feel sad to part with one so dear to us, but God who hath called so many of
our dear friends to the other shore, gives us the sweet promise that if we be
faithful unto death, we shall meet again with our loved ones in that land
where all is joy and parting is no more.
Her remains were laid to rest by the side of her friend
Clara s grave in the cemetery by the church, Wednesday forenoon. A large number
of relatives and friends were present at the burial.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rudin of
The deceased leaves a mother, seven sisters and two
brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Her father and a little brother preceded her to the grave
many years ago. [d. March 20, 1905] A FRIEND
Spirit of Democracy,
Death has once more visited our community and reached forth
his icy finger and claimed for its victim the spirit of William, son of John B.
and Katie Reed,
William Reed was born
His father and two sisters
and a brother preceded him to their eternal home some time ago.
During his illness he gave
his heart to God and was baptized and received into the church by his pastor,
Rev. Neely, and gave full evidence of his readiness to meet his Savior and
trusting God until the last. We know he has escaped from a world of toil and
care, and shall find him among the angels where no parting tears will be shed
and the light of eternal glory ever shines upon our heads.
The funeral services were
conducted at the Swazey M.E. church by Rev. J. L. Neely who never fails to give
words of comfort and consultation to sorrowing friends as well as a kindly
warrior to the living to be prepared when the messenger of death comes. Rev.
Neely chose for a text the 8th chapter and 14th verse of
How true are these words and
how wonderful are the words of Jesus.
We extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved mother, brothers and sisters and can only say to them
to look to God for consolation.
Reislinger,
Rudolph Reislinger
Spirit of Democracy,
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reline of St.
Clairsville,
Spirit of Democracy,
Leonard Ripper, aged 18 years, of
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Rosa Roe, aged 41 years, wife of Ezra Roe of Quaker
City, died Monday of last week. Deceased was a good Christian lady and a member
of the Presbyterian church.
She leaves a husband, two sons and three daughters.
She was a sister of Mrs. Fred
Measley of near Edwina, this county. The funeral took place Tuesday. [d. May 8,
1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
We tender our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rose of
Clarington in their sad bereavement of their bright and promising young son,
Roscoe Willard, who died August 3, 1905
Spirit of Democracy,
James O. Rownd, aged 95 years, died at
Mr. Rownd had the distinction of being the first child born
in Barnesville.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mathias Rucker, aged 68 years, was found dead at his
residence near Burkhart Tuesday. Mr. Rucker had fed his stock and went to his
room, built a fire and laid down and when found by members of his family was
cold in death, the result of paralysis of the heart.
Mr. Rucker was one of the best citizens of
He leaves three children, William L. with whom he made his
home, and J.M. of Burkhart and Mrs. Margaret Ann Layhue of
The funeral will take place today and will be conducted by
Rev. Neeley of Summerfield; interment at Bracken.
Deceased was a faithful soldier during the late war,
serving his country with honor. He was one of our personal friends and we
sympathize with his relatives in their sad bereavement. [d. February 14, 1905]
Rufener,
Spirit of Democracy,
Magdalena Rufener, aged 79 years, died Tuesday morning,
Mrs. Rufener nee Boss was born
In December 1846, she was
married to John Rufener who is still living. To this union were born eight
children, all of whom survive. In her early marriage she came with her husband
to
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Yergins after which the remains were laid to rest in the
Spirit of Democracy,
J.M. Rusk, formerly editor of the McConnellsville Herald,
and at one time managing editor of the Zanesville Times Recorder, died at his
home in McConnellsville on
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Rutter, relict of the late James Rutter,
passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. C.R. Roemer at Bellaire Wednesday
night,
The remains were shipped to Powhatan by rail Thursday and
from there transferred by sled to the home of Mr. Charles Ward north of town
from which place the funeral took place. Interment in family lot Clarington
cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram was received here Saturday from
He had been sick for some time and spent about two weeks
here in the early spring recuperating.
The telegram stated that he had dropped dead at the above
mentioned time. [d. September 30, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Rev. Ignatius Sagerer, the former pastor of
Burkhart on Tuesday morning. Father Sagerer resigned his charge last January.
He went to St. Anthony s hospital at
There was an immence attendance which overtaxed the
capacity of the church. The impressive ceremonies of the Catholic church were
carried out with the greatest solemnity. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hartly celebrated a
pontifical requiem
A special train brought about one hundred and fifty persons
from Woodsfield and way stations. The C.M.B.A. society of Woodsfield of which
Father Sagerer was a member attended the funeral in a body. Bishop Hartley
preached the sermon. He spoke in a most feeling manner of the office of the
priesthood and made many pathetic allusions to the deceased priest.
Father Sagerer was, by his request, buried at the side of
the church.  May his soul rest in peace.
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel S. Sanford of Clarington died Sunday of last week.
He was 81 years of age and had been a resident of Clarington for many years.
Deceased was a member of the
Spirit of Democracy,
The dark angel of death has visited our home and took from
us our beloved husband and father. [d. October 13, 1905]
Henry Schaffer was 75 years old; he leaves to mourn, a wife
and six children: Mrs. Barbara Mahoney, Mr. Adam Schaffer, Mrs. Louis Stoehr,
Mr. Philip Schaffer of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Cornelius Gallaher of Edwina, Mrs.
William Stoehr of New Martinsville, W.Va., and a large circle of relatives and
friends.
The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the entire
community, and hope they may find comfort and consolation in their sorrowing
moments, and hope that dear father is at rest and that as he has done with toil
and suffering on this earth, he has gone to meet his blessed Savior.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north;
And start to set,
But thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh death.
.
Farewell dear father, thou has left us,
We ll meet thee here no more;
Thy welcome voice we will not hear
Until we meet on the other shore.
.
Busy
were the loving hands
Of the wife and mother dear
Trying to assuage thy suffering,
Fearing that the end was near.
.
Dear father how we miss thee
We miss thy kind and willing hands,
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
.
Sleep, father, sleep, thy work is done,
Life s pilgrimage is o er;
Thy new eternal life begun
On that bright and crystal shore. D. S.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Ann Schell, aged 70 years, relict of Jacob Schell,
formerly of near Woodsfield, died at her home at__(can t read), Kansas a few
days since.
Deceased was a member of the M.E. church.
Several children are left, besides many relatives in
Spirit of Democracy,
August Schneider, a much respected citizen, died at his
home near Morton April 27th. He had been ill for several weeks from
pneumonia.
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Jeurgen, were held
at the Salem Luthern church Saturday afternoon, April 29th . The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Schumacher,
Mary Schumacher nee Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Schumacher, aged 61 years, wife of Mr. George
Schumacher of near Woodsfield, died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Paulus of Eastern Row
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was conducted
by Rev. Father T.A. Goebel, interment in the Catholic church cemetery. The attendance
at the funeral was possibly the largest ever witnessed in Woodsfield.
Spirit of Democracy,
James Scott, aged about 40 years, of Whitten, accidentally
shot himself Saturday while going through a wire fence. The hammer of the gun
caught and the charge was exploded, the ball striking him in the center of the
forehead.
He died in a few moments.
He leaves a wife and several children. One daughter, aged
ten years, who had been ill with diphtheria, died shortly after her father and
both laid dead in the home Sunday. [d. November 25, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
J.M. Seals, aged about 37 years, of Moundsville, died
He leaves a wife and four children. Deceased was a brother
of W.W. Seals of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place Saturday; interment at Beallsville.
Spirit of Democracy,
Friday night October 13th occurred the death of
Henry Shaffer of near Woodsfield. He was born
He came to
In July 1855 he was married to Salomen, nee Wagonheim. To this
union nine children were given, three of whom died in youth.
Deceased is survived by his six children and widow.
His funeral took place Sunday from the Evangelical church,
Rev. H. M. Wiesecke officiating. Interment was made in the Woodsfield cemetery.
The number of his days were 75 years, 5
months and 7 days. Mr. Shaffer was formerly a resident of Woodsfield and will
be kindly remembered by all his old acquaintances. He was a quiet peaceable
citizen, an obliging neighbor and friend, always ready to assist anyone who was
in need. May he rest in peace.
Spirit of Democracy,
Josiah Shaw, aged 77 years, of Round Bottom, died
Deceased had been a member of the Christian church for many
years and was a veteran of the late Civil War.
His remains were laid to rest in the
Sheckles,
(Young Child) Sheckles
Spirit of Democracy,
A child of John Sheckles of Fifteen was buried at
Shockling,
(Young Child) Shockling
Spirit of Democracy,
A three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. August Shockling
of___,
Noble county, fell into a
bucket of boiling water and died from the effects of the scalding in a few
moments.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday morning,
Little Doyce was not only a favorite in the home where he
is so sadly missed, but by all who knew his ever smiling face. He is survived
by a father, mother, and one little sister, a little brother having died a
little over a year ago.
The beautiful little white casket was borne to the
The Good Shepherd has taken a little lamb that the flock
may follow.
Little Doyce, we have lain thee
In the loving graves embrace;
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavenly
face.
.
Though cast down, we re not
forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou dids t give and thou has
taken,
Blessed Lord, Thy will be
done.
Spirit of Democracy,
Rodger, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simpson of
[ b.
Spirit of Democracy,
George Slater of
Spirit of Democracy,
Andrew Smith, aged 80 years, of Shadyside, died last week
from paralysis. He was a veteran of the late civil war and served as captain in
the 77th regiment.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Margaret Smith, aged about seventy-five years, died
Sunday evening at her home in
The deceased was well and favorably known in that vicinity
where it was synonymous with the faith she professed. For fifty years she had
been a member of the Methodist church.  At the time of her death she was living with
her daughter, Mrs. Amanda Hartline. Interment Wednesday in Jerusalem cemetery.
[d. February 5, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Louisa Smith, aged 51 years, wife of John Smith, died
Friday
[d. August 25, 1905] from
consumption. A husband and ten children are left.
The funeral took place Sunday, conducted by Rev. Hawk.
Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Mrs. Smith had been a sufferer for many years and the
burdens of life were sometime heavy to carry.
She had been a member of the Christian church for many
years.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. John P. Spriggs, who has been in feeble health for
several months, passed from this life into the life beyond Friday morning,
He was born in
In the death of John P. Spriggs,
As a lawyer Mr. Spriggs ranked with the very first and most
successful in eastern
Within the limits of human imperfection John P. Spriggs was
a model of all those noble virtues comprehended in the term Honorable. He was
true to his friends, true to the people, and true to every trust reposed in
him; and in his intercourse with his fellow men he was Truth himself.
To all our people his death carries a feeling of sorrow;
while those who knew him best, and were bound to him by ties of affection,
realize that a part of their lives has gone out of the world with him.
The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon under the
auspices of the Masonic Fraternity of Woodsfield of which Order he was a
member. He served as Master of Monroe Lodge No. 189 for a number of years. He
was also High Priest of Woodsfield Chapter when it existed. Rev. Hawk was the
officiating minister. The Masons from Sunbury Lodge of Beallsville attended in
a body while members of the Order from other places were also present. The
Masonic Fraternity led the procession and was followed by the members of the
Monroe County Bar. The floral tributes were never surpassed at this place.
A dutiful and loving wife and three children are left to
mourn. McClellan and Thurman of Woodsfield and Mrs. D.L. Spriggs of Joplin,
Missouri.
The writer joins the family in their sad bereavement and
feels that one of his best friends and advisors is no more. May he rest in
peace and may his good counsels and examples be remembered by all.
Those in attendance from a distance were: D.S. Spriggs,
esq., of Bellaire; Miss Ethel Spriggs, teacher in the public schools of
Spriggs. John P. Spriggs 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Eulogy on the Life and Public
Services of Hon. John P. Spriggs, Delivered by Hon. D.E. Yost, Before the
Monroe County Bar Association, Sunday, May 14, 1905.
Mr. Chairman and Fellow
Members of the Monroe County Bar:
You have assigned me the difficult task of portraying the
matchless worth, unsullied character and rugged manhood of our fallen
chieftain, the Hon. John P. Spriggs.
He first saw the light of day in
In 1897 Mr. Spriggs was honored by the democrats of the
state as their candidate for Supreme Judge and his opponent had 2600 less votes
than the remainder of the republican ticket.
Although highly honored by his people in county, district
and state his illustrious public career was but a reflex of his many private
virtues and today the widow and the orphan in many a humble home nestling midst
the sun-lit hills of Old Monroe will vie with the rich and powerful in
placing an offering upon the altar of his memory.
As a lawyer and advocate he had few if any equals at this
bar. He always mastered the law of his case thoroughly and depended for success
upon the merits and justice of his own cause rather than upon the weakness of
his adversary. As a beginner I often sought his counsel and advice and I never
returned empty handed from my quest, always urbane and courteous he impressed
you at once as a man possessing pure motives and imbued with lofty ideals of
life.
No thought here expressed can add to or detract from his
position in the annals of the race. A few short months ago he was active,
alert, and vigorus in the practice of his profession, now after life s fitful
fever canopied by the azure dome of heaven and surrounded by the opening buds
of springtime, he sleeps well.
It is but fitting that we should thus gather round the
counsel-table and receive lessons of hope and inspiration from an examination
of his well spent life. Whether in our homes by our firesides or in the sterner
conflicts of the forum, his voice will be heard no more, he has reached his
journey s end. The house of mourning is ever set over against the house of
mirth. One by one swiftly and silently as the falling of the autumn leaves, the
angel reaper thrusts in his sickle and garners the golden grain. John P.
Spriggs has been called to practice before the judge of the living and the dead
and we pause a moment in the onward rush of a busy world to pay the passing tribute
of a sigh and drop a garland of forgetmenots upon his new made grave.
We write his virtues upon the rock and his vices if he
possessed any upon the sand, ever remembering that we too are moving upon the
level of time to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler
returns. We leave him upon the shining sand which marks the brink of the river
that flows through the valley of the shadow of death and commend his spirit to
Him who said: I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me
though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in
me shall never die.
Weep not for him who dieth,
For he sleeps and is at rest;
And the couch whereon he lieth,
Is the green earth s quiet
breast.
Spirit of Democracy,
William B. Starkey was born at Steinersville,
He was married
In the years of 1880 and 1881 he attended the Normal school
at
Brother Starkey was a great reader, a deep thinker, and a
close observer.
He obeyed the gospel and became a member of the church at
Captina,
The funeral was conducted by Rev. D.W. Harkins of
Woodsfield.
All was done that loving hands could do until we said our
last good-bye with sad hearts to meet no more on earth. His only living sister,
Mrs. Clara Pittman, was present. Weep not dear friends, we will meet again,
some sweet day.
A very large audience was
present to show their high regards for their neighbor and friend. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of the entire community. Sleep on dear brother in rest
and peace until Jesus comes then shall we awake in his likeness. H.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Louis Stegner of
Spirit of Democracy,
Ludwig Stegner was born
In 1847 he was married to
Miss Barbara Goertter. Ten children were born to this union four sons and six
daughters.
He died
A host of friends gathered at
the church to do him the last honor. He was buried in the
Spirit of Democracy,
Rev. W. D. Stephens, a veteran minister of the M.E. church
died at his late home at Scio last week.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Sunday occurred the death of Willie Stidd, aged 3 years,
eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stidd of
Funeral services were held in the M.E. church at
Stoehr,
Louisa Stoehr nee Goetler
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louisa Stoehr, wife of Recorder Louis Stoehr, died at
her home on
Mrs. Stoehr s maiden name was Goetler. She was born near
She was married to Mr. Louis Stoehr
Mrs. Stoehr was noted for her good qualities. She was a
member of the Luthern church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a
devoted wife, a kind mother and a good neighbor.
The funeral services were held Monday and were conducted
byRev. Theo Hafele. Interment in the Woodsfield cemetery.
Mrs. Stoehr and his children have the sympathy of many
friends in Woodsfield and throughout
Card of Thanks We take this method of extending our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during the sickness
and death of our dear wife and mother. LOUIS
STOEHR, EMMA STOEHR AND WILLIAM STOEHR
Strickling,
Charles Strickling
Spirit of Democracy,
The Bellaire Independent of June 6, says: Charles
Strickling, aged 11 years, son of Joseph Strickling, a drayman, and Charles
Linegar, aged 8 years, son of George Linegar, a plasterer, were drowned in
Sunfish Creek, near Clarington, Monday evening about
Strickling, Jacob Strickling 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Jacob Strickling Sunday, April 30, caused
general regret throughout this entire community. Mr. Strickling was a patient
sufferer but for a few days with inflammation of the bowels when death came
peacefully to him and the life of one who was a dutiful husband, a kind father,
a good neighbor and a genuine Christian was ended.
He was born in
On
Deceased became a member of
the Christian church when quite young and through all his life he never forgot
the sacred vows he made. He lived the true life of a Christian. He was not
loved by his relatives alone but commanded the respect and gained the affection
of all who knew him.
The funeral services were held Tuesday
forenoon, May 2, and were conducted by Rev. Bert McVay. The remains were
followed to their last resting place in the Barber cemetery by a large concourse
of friends.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given;
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Strickling, aged 55 years, of near Woodsfield, died
Sunday from inflammation of the bowels.
Five children are left.
The funeral took place Tuesday; interment at Barber Ridge
cemetery. Rev. Bert McVey conducted the services. Deceased was a member of the
Christian church and an honest upright man. [d. April 30, 1905]
Strickling,
Selba Strickling 2nd obit
Linegar,
Charles Linegar 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
A double drowning took place here Monday evening, June 5.
The unfortunate victims of the sad accident were Selba Strickling, 10 year old
son of Joseph Strickling, and Charles Linegar the seven-year-old boy of George
Linegar. The two boys, together with two of their playmates were bathing in the
creek a short distance from town and it is supposed they ventured too far into
the deep water and drowned. Neither of the two boys could swim.
The funerals of both boys
were held Wednesday at the same time from the M.E. church. Interment in the
Clarington cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Suppes, aged 28 years, died at his home in Cameron
October 18th from consumption.
A wife and one child is left.
Deceased was a member of the Christian church and enjoyed
the respect of many friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Jonathan Taylor, aged 55 years, who resided near Cameron,
died Monday morning from general debility. It will be remembered that Mr.
Taylor recently attempted suicide by cutting his throat.[d.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mollie O. Taylor, aged 21 years, five months and
eighteen days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Western and Catherine Taylor, died at
Miss Taylor had been visiting her sister at
Several physicians were present at the autopsy which was
performed by Dr. F.C. Huth assisted by Dr. W.E. Fulton.
The affair created considerable excitement and much
speculation as to when, where and by whom the operation had been performed. It
is hoped that the authorities will put forth every effort to ferret out the
guilty parties and bring them to justice.
The remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the Bracy
cemetery near Woodsfield Saturday, services being conducted by Rev. D.W.
Harkins.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Thomas of New Matamoras, relict of David Thomas,
died December 16th .
Three children are left.
Deceased was a sister of Mr. W.W. Glesenkamp of Woodsfield,
and was a lady who enjoyed the respect of a wide circle of friends.
Spirit of Democracy,
Sunday at
Funeral services Tuesday. Interment in Sardis cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Bryon Tillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tillett, died at his
home at Baileys Mills,
Our hopes are shattered: he is dead. It is true. Yet it
seems like a dream for but a few days ago he was among his playmates. He seemed
full of hope and energy. He was their only child and naturally his parents love
centered in the brightest hopes of the future for their dear boy. May God
comfort the grief stricken father and the heart broken mother in their darkest
days of their lives. The Lord s will be done and when life is over may we be
with our friend in heaven is our prayer.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which home ever wake to weep. D
and L.L.
Tipton,
Spirit of Democracy,
Seldom has our town been more thoroughly stirred to
profound regret than when it announced last Saturday evening that Clifton
Tipton was dead. While the end was not entirely unexpected yet its apparent
suddenness was a surprise.
Mr. Tipton was born in
His education was received in the public schools and after
teaching for a few years, he completed a course in business training at the
Leaving there he went to
For Cliff, as he was familiarly known, was felt the
greatest sympathy in his affliction. All that loving kindness could suggest or
sympathetic intelligence could devise, was done but to no avail. The grim
destroyer had marked him and after a noble struggle in which his manly
fortitude sought supremacy, he met defeat and death in the manner he had lived.
A large concourse of friends followed him to the cemetery, the older members of
the community, conjointly with the children, paying him tearful tribute. The
services conducted by Rev. Hawk of Woodsfield, were very impressive.
Standing beside the new made grave, looking beyond the
shores of time, we know, that he, though lost to mortal vision, is only waiting
beyond the river to welcome us to our eternal home. His faith in his
convictions of right, his obedience to the demands of honor and integrity, his love for kindred and
friends made it possible for him to approach the Great unknowable like one who
lies down to pleasant dreams, and auger for him his reward.
May the gentle breezes at even tide blow sweet requiem o er
his manes and the twilight dew fall like an angel s tears to moisten his turfy
bed.  As a
child, schoolmate, comrade, and man, we loved him.
[d. September 16, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
The community was terribly shocked Tuesday morning when
they learned of Prof. Charles Troy s death which occurred at his home in
Mr. Troy had only been ill about eighteen days with typhoid
fever and while his condition did not seem serious and he was materially better
Monday evening; during the night there was a change for the worse, he having a
hemorrhage of the brain. This complication was more than he could stand and he
sank rapidly, the angel of death claiming him shortly after
Mr. Troy was one of
He was a consistent member of the M.E. church. He was also
a member of the I.O.O.F., K.of P., and O.V.A.M. lodges.
The I.O.O.F. assisted by the K. of P. lodge, had charge of the funeral services
which were held from the Evangelical church on account of repairs being made on
the M.E. church, Thursday forenoon. Rev. E.O. Morris officiated, assisted by
Rev. Austin Wilson. The services were very impressive. At their conclusion the
remains were conveyed to Clarington cemetery for interment. [d. July 18, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Prof. Charles Troy died at
his home at
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias
lodge and a faithful member of the M.E. church.
The funeral will take place
to-day at Clarington. A wife and two children are left. [d. July 18, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Truax was born
A few months ago, he and his wife left their home at
Beallsville and went to
He leaves a wife, daughter and two sons, one son having
preceded him to the spirit land.
He united with the Baptist church in the year 1849.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott of the
M.E. church, assisted by Elder Hines of the Christian church. The remains were
followed to the beautiful village, city of the dead, and laid to rest until God
shall call him from that rest to Home Sweet Home.
Thro the dark valley and shadow of death
His spirit has passed to its home in the skie s;
Soon to mingle with dust, low the green sod
beneath
His body shall rest, till Christ bids it arise.
.
Thro the chill waters and across the dark flood,
The boatman has carried our neighbor and friend;
But tis sweet to reflect that thro Christs
precious blood,
On banks of deliverance his joys never end. A FRIEND
Spirit of Democracy,
J. M. Truex, aged 19 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shell
Truex, died
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church
Friday following, conducted by Rev. J.H. Hawk. Interment was in Woodsfield
cemetery.
Deceased was born in Bellaire and was a young man who
enjoyed the respect of many acquaintances. The bereaved parents and family have
the sympathy of the entire community.
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. Milton Turner, one of the best known men in Guernsey
county and a maimed veteran of the civil war, died at his home [d. Feb. 1,
1905] in
Deceased was prominent in politics, being a staunch
Democrat, and had filled various positions of trust, being at one time a member
of the State Board of Equalization, treasurer of Guernsey county, and custodian
of the flag room at the capital in
Underwood, Mrs. Albert Underwood
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Albert Underwood, aged 33 years, died
A husband and five children are left.
The funeral took place Friday conducted by Rev. J.A. Hines;
interment at
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Mrs. P.C. Urpman, which occurred Sunday
afternoon from the German Evangelical church was one of the largest ever seen
in Clarington. All Sunday forenoon scores of friends of the dead called at the
home to see the remains and dozens of floral offerings of the most handsome
designs were received. Friends and relatives were here from different parts of
the country.
The interment was made in family lot in Clarington
cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant daughter of Thomas Vanness of near Twilight died
Wednesday night of last week. [d. May 10, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Probate Judge Hobbs received word from
Mr. Andrew Burgbacher, the guardian, went to
Deceased was about 46 years of age. A wife and children are
left.
Spirit of Democracy,
General Lew Wallace, the famous author of Ben Hur died at
his home in
Walter,
Louisa R. Hoffmeister Walter nee Hoff
Spirit of Democracy,
On Saturday morning,
Louisa R. Walter was the second daughter of Frederick and
Margaret Hoff. She was born
She was united in marriage to
Herman Hoffmeister
Five years later she married
Frederick Walter of Miltonsburg who departed this life
She had been in poor health
for several months, but no one thought her end was so near until a few days
previous to her departure, when she was stricken very ill, which continued to
grow worse until God released her of her home of eternal happiness, where no
sorrows or sufferings ever come. The cause of death was Grave s disease and
nervousness. All that could be done was done with kind and willing hands, but
all to no avail. She bore her sickness patiently, and was never heard a word of
complaint. Before her death, she bade all around her bedside good-bye and
remarked: I am going to Jesus to meet my dear husband Herman. She leaves to
mourn her sad departure three daughters, Bessie, Louisa and Leona Hoffmeister,
a father, mother, one brother and three sisters, and a host of other relatives
and friends. She was a kind and loving mother, and loved by all who knew her.
She was laid to rest amid many beautiful flowers, in the German Evangelical
cemetery, at
She united with the
Evangelical church in 1877 and has been a faithful member of the Ladies Aid
Society at the time of her death.
The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. F.A. Meusch.
Our once happy home is now
robed in mourning, and we realize the sorrow of desolation that rests over us
when such a dear one is called away, but can only say, God s will be done.
The loss of such a dear one shall never be forgotten by us. But our only
consolation is that mamma is in heaven and if we live for our God, we shall
meet her in her eternal home, never more to part.
When we think of her cheerful face,
In this world of pain,
Then the heaven s abiding place,
In the realm of gain;
Where no sorrows ever come,
That s to be our home,
May we meet our dear mamma,
Never more to part. DAUGHTERS
Card of Thanks- We take this
opportunity of thanking the friends and neighbors for their kindly aid and
sympathy during the sickness and death and at the funeral of our beloved
mother. BESSIE, LOUISA AND LEONA HOFFMEISTER
Walter, Louisa R. Walter, (nee Hoff)
[Source:
Newspaper clipping Issue: 1905}
On Saturday morning July 29, 1905, at 4 o=clock, the death angel
entered our home and called our dear and beloved mother to her home of eternal
rest.
Louisa R. Walter was the second daughter of Frederick and Margaret Hoff. She
was born October 9, 1862, near
She has been in poor health for several months, but no one thought her end was
so near until a few days previous to her departure, when she was stricken very
ill, which continued to grow worse until God released her of her sufferings and
called her to her home of eternal happiness, where no sorrows or suffering ever
come. The cause of her death was Grave=s disease and nervousness.
All that could be done was done with kind and willing hands, but all to no
avail. She bore her sickness patiently and was never heard to utter a word of
complaint. Before her death, she bade all around her bedside good-bye and
remarked: AI=m going to Jesus to meet my dear husband
Herman.@ She leaves to mourn her sad departure three
daughters, Bessie, Louisa and Leona Hoffmeister, a father, mother, one brother
and three sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a kind
and loving mother, and loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest amid
many beautiful flowers, in this German Evangelical cemetery, at 10 o=clock Monday morning. She
united with the
Our once so happy home is now robbed in mourning, and we realize the sorrow of
desolation that rests over us when such a dear one is called away, but can only
say, AGod, we shall meet her in her eternal home, never more to part.
.
When
we think of her cheerful face,
In
this world of pain,
Then
of heaven=s abiding place,
In
the realm of gain;
Where
no sorrows ever come,
That=s to be our home.
May
we meet our dear mamma,
Never
more to part.
.
Daughters.
Spirit of Democracy,
On Monday, February 13 was laid to rest in the German
Luthern cemetery, the remains of little Harry, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Walters. The cause of his death was from being accidentally scalded, the
burns being over the chest and stomach. The deceased was five years old. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Schweickhardt.  True, man
proposes and God disposes. While God s ways are mysterious and past finding
out, let me ever be willing to acknowledge God as the supreme ruler of the
universe. [ We received an account of this terrible accident from another
correspondent but have not room to print both. We deeply sympathize with the
bereaved. Editor-Spirit]
Spirit of Democracy,
Elmer Walton, aged about three years, an inmate of the
Children s Home died Wednesday morning.
[d. February 22, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Nelson D. Warren, aged 28 years was blown to atoms near
Wolf Center, Washington county, March 16th by the explosion
of__quarts of nitro-glycerine. He was in the employ of Marietta Torpedo
Company.
 The child
died within an hour after the accident.
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains were brought to Bellaire and interred in Rose
Hill cemetery. [d. August 28, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
David L. Weems, aged 74 years, father of Congressman Weems,
died at
The remains were brought to St. Clairsville for burial.
He leaves a wife and three sons.
He had been at
Deceased was a member of the M.E. church.
Spirit of Democracy,
George Wegemer of Barnesville, formerly of Miltonsburg, who
has been blind for many years, fell down several steps in the rear of his
daughter s residence and broke his neck.
His remains were brought to Miltonsburg and interred in the
Catholic cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Anthony Weisend, aged 21 years, son of Adam Weisend of
Burkhart, suicided Sunday morning by hanging himself in his father;s barn.
Nothing unusual was noticed in the actions of the young man when he left the
house and in a short time his father went to the barn and found his lifeless
body hanging.
Coroner Muhleman was sent for and after taking the
testimony of the young man s father, decided that death was caused by deceased
hanging himself.
Wharton, May E. Wharton 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
On
Little May was the pet and pride of the household, the
light and joy of the home of her parents; loved by the young and the old of all
the neighborhood, and the patter of her little feet and music of her little
tongue will be heard no more, but will be missed more than we can tell.
The remains, accompanied by John Gramlich and Miss May
Mann, were brought to Woodsfield and taken to the home of her parents. After a
short service at the home, held on Tuesday afternoon, they were taken to the
Moffett church where services were held by Rev. John Holden, after which all
that was mortal of little May Elizabeth Wharton was tenderly laid to rest in
the Moffett cemetery. The floral tributes were many and beautiful coming from
Barnesville,
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were:
Mr. Horton Gramlich of
Card of Thanks We take this means to thank the many kind
relatives and friends who so nobly assisted us during the sickness and at the
time of death and burial of our little daughter May.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wharton
Spirit of Democracy,
May Wharton, aged seven years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James A. Wharton of Griffith, died at a Wheeling hospital Sunday after an
operation for appendicitis. The remains were brought home Monday and interred
in the Moffett church cemetery Tuesday.
Deceased was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L J. Mann of
this place.
Wheeler, Nancy Wheeler nee Lemley
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. Nancy Wheeler, widow of the late Henry H.
Wheeler, occurred at the home of her son, C.A. Wheeler of near Beallsville on
Mother Wheeler was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane
Lemley. She was married to Henry H. Wheeler,
Mother Wheeler was tenderly cared for in her last sickness
by her son, C.A. Wheeler and his wife from whose home she was taken on March 14th
to
Funeral services both at the home and church were conducted
by Rev. L.W. Jones of
Spirit of Democracy,
Nancy Wheeler, relict of Mr. H. H. Wheeler, died Saturday,
from a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Wheeler was an exemplary lady. She leaves to mourn
five daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Frank A. Jeffers of Woodsfield.
[d. March 11, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
Harmon Wichterman of Pine Grove, W,Va., was found near his
home July 29th having been run over by a railway train. He had been
at Pine Grove in company with a friend and a short distance from where they
separated, his body was found. His coat was thrown to one side and his pants
pockets turned wrong side out and all his money except ten cents taken
indicating that there had been foul dealings.
Deceased was a nephew of Mr. Chris Wichterman of
Woodsfield.
Spirit of Democracy,
Once more the futility of human hope against the stern
decree of fate was made manifest last Thursday afternoon when death entered the
home of C. Wichterman and took from there his daughter.
Ida Caroline Wichterman was born at Oak,
The deceased was for several years a consistent member of
the Luthern church exemplifying by her daily life the teachings of Him, who has
promised to be the strong
support.
The immediate cause of her death was tuberculosis. When it
was reasonably felt that this ailment and that the only relief would be death,
there was no shrinking from the prospect, but rather a cheerful acquieacence to
the decree stern as it was.
The deceased was laid away in the Woodsfield cemetery and
leaves to mourn her parents, five brothers and five sisters, whose grief,
though deep is softened by the prospects of the eternal happiness she enjoyed.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.M. Wiesecke,
pastor of the Evangelical church.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Louis
Wichterman of
[d. October 26, 1905]
Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to all
who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister.
We also thank our friends for the many floral tributes that were presented.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wichterman and Family
Spirit of Democracy,
Word was received here last week of the death of Mrs. John
Wilcox of
Mr. Wilcox was formerly of this place but of late years of
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wile of
Spirit of Democracy,
Claude Wiley, age 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Wiley of
Wiley and Clinton Callender went to the river together and
had been in the water for some time when the latter started from the shore and
was attracted by the cries of his companion. He returned but before he could
reach him he had gone down for the last time.
Wiley s body was recovered late Saturday evening near
Shadyside and brought to
The funeral services were held Sunday evening.
The parents and relatives have the sympathy of the
community in which they reside and the sympathy of many friends and
acquaintances at Woodsfield. [d. June
15, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
David Wilhelm, aged 88 years, died December 15.
He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday, interment in
Williams,
Flora A. Williams nee West
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Flora A. Williams, wife of Col. Jere Williams of
She was a kind hearted Christian lady and the announcement
of her death will shock many of our older citizens who have always held her in
the highest esteem.
A kind and affectionate husband, one son and two daughters,
are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother.
The funeral services took place Monday afternoon; interment
in the
May she rest in peace and may the blessings of Him who
doeth all things well be specially directed to the bereaved husband and
children.
Wilson,
Rachel Wilson nee Hannahs
Spirit of Democracy,
The people of this community were pained to learn of the
death of Mrs. Rachel Wilson, wife of Capt. Thomas Wilson, who died at her late
home in
Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Rachel Hannahs and was born
near
Hers was a noble Christian character. Her sweet and gentle
disposition won for her a large circle of friends. She was an active member of
the M.E. church.

Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas Wilson of Somerton, father of Mrs. Dr. C. H.
Wittenbrook of Beallsville, died Thursday. [d. November 30, 1905]
Spirit of Democracy,
John Wise, aged 36 years, died at his home at Morton
Thursday of last week.
The funeral services were held Saturday conducted by Rev.
Jergens;
interment in the Salem
Evangelical church cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Nicholas Witten, aged 82 years, died at his home at
Wittens
Spirit of Democracy,
Of all the sad things that mankind must endure while sojourning
in this vale of tears, death is the saddest.
Before many years have come and gone, everyone who now
inhabits this realm of sorrow shall have fallen before the grim reaper and will
lay in his narrow bed beneath the sod awaiting the judgement day.
Often at death we are led to exclaim, Oh! what a pity,
and yet, if we believe in the supreme, we must know that whatever befalls us
here below is for the best. Oft times we cannot see the reason and indeed many
times we will never be able to comprehend why, but we should remember that the
rulings of the Omnipotent are unquestionable.
It is with sorrow that we chronical the death of one of our
best and most highly esteemed young ladies, Miss Edna Wittenbrook, who died
Thursday morning, June 1, 1905.
Edna was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Wittenbrook of
this place. She was born in 1882 making her 23 years of age at the time of her
death.
On Sunday morning May 28, Miss Wittenbrook, who was
sleeping in an upper room at the home of her brother-in-law, A. L. Poulton of
Woodsfield, was badly burned as the result of a gas explosion. Her parents were
immediately notified and were at once hastening to the bedside of their loved
one. From the very first no hopes were entertained for the girls recovery. She
remained conscious until Monday
On behalf of the community we extend the sincerest
sympathies to the bereaved family. To know her was to love her and twas true.
The funeral took place Friday at
The parents of the unfortunate girl extend to the friends
their sincere thanks for the kindness shown and assistance rendered during the
sickness and death of their daughter. G.D.S.
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Magdalena Letzelter of South Main Street returned
Thursday from
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Black of
near
She leaves a husband and many relatives to mourn.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral of Henry Zerger who died Thursday of last week
took place Sunday afternoon at
Mr. Zerger was well known in the community and his sudden
death was unexpected. He was born
In 1891 he was married to Katherine Ripper. Two children,
Walter and Emma, were born to this union.
His health was undetermined by a sunstroke which he
received about four years ago and since that he had at times been subject to
great suffering. In the hope of alleviating his sufferings he was taken to
The funeral was largely attended by his many friends and
relatives. His remains were interred in the
Spirit of Democracy,
John Zesiger, an aged and well respected citizen of
He leaves to mourn two
brothers and one sister, sons and daughters and grandchildren, who have the
sympathy of many friends in their sad loss.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at
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AES
DES did not last forever. As technology developed, the relatively short 64 bit key became breakable. DES was also made for hardware and was not able to take advantage of the efficeiency of software and microprocessors. The National Institute of Standards and Technology was founded in 1901 and became part of the U.S Department of Commerce. In 1997 NIST sent out a call for proposals to replace DES. Th result was AES- the Advanced Encryption Standard. It was created by two Belgian Cryptographers. It is a block cipher like DES. It is actually comrpised of three block ciphers, for 128, 192, and 256 bit keys. The larger key size and larger 128bit block size of AES make it more secure. It is also designed for implementation of both ahrdware and software making it more efficient than DES.
Other types of encryption today include RSA. Unlike all the other algorithims we have looked at, RSA is not symmetric. This means that you cannot just run it backwards to decode it. RSA consists of a public and private keys, each of which is generated using large prime numbers and the private key is made to be the multiplicative inverse of teh public key based on its modulus and totient. The use of both a public and private key makes RSA very secure. The way public and private keys work is described in the image below. The algorithim was developed in 1977, at the time it was not used much as it required relatively expensive equiptment. However, it was released to the public domain in 2000. It is widely used today for things like digital signatures and exchanges of elctronic money, like bitcoin.
Quantum
While each of these methods are more secure than their predeccesors, as technology changes encryption must change with it. New discoveries in quantum computing threaten all of today's enccryption techniques obselete. However, quantum cryptography to keep the internet secure is already being researched.


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Update: It looks like all these wishes, except the last one, may actually be coming true! Guile can run Elisp better than Emacs! The idea is that the Elisp engine is replaced with Guile — the GNU project's Scheme implementation designed to be used as an extension language — and written in Scheme is an Elisp compiler that targets Guile's VM. The extension language of Emacs then becomes Scheme, but Emacs is still able to run all the old Elisp code. At the same time Elisp itself, which I'm sure many people will continue to use, gets an upgrade of arbitrary precision, closures, and better performance.
I've been using elisp a lot lately, but unfortunately it's missing a lot of features that one would find in a more standard lisp. The following are some features I wish elisp had. Many of these could be fit into a generic "be more like Scheme or Common Lisp". Some of these features would break the existing mountain of elisp code out there, requiring a massive rewrite, which is likely the main reason they are being held back.
Closures, and maybe continuations. Closures are one of the
features I miss the most when writing elisp. They would allow the
implementation of Scheme-style lazy evaluation with delay
and force
, among other neat tools. Continuations would
just be a neat thing to have, though they come with a performance
penalty.
Closures would also pretty much require Emacs switch to lexical scoping.
Arbitrary precision. Really, any higher order language's
numbers should be bignums. Emacs 22 does come with the Calc
package which provides arbitrary precision via
defmath
. Perl does something like this with the bignum
module.
Packages/namespaces. Without namespaces all of the Emacs
packages prefix their functions and variables with its name
(i.e. dired-
). Some real namespaces would be useful for
large projects.
C interface. This is something GNU Emacs will never have because Richard Stallman considers Emacs shared libraries support to be a GPL threat. If Emacs could be dynamically extended some useful libraries could be linked in and exposed to elisp.
Concurrency. If some elisp is being executed Emacs will lock up. This is a particular problem for Gnus. Again, Emacs would really need to switch to lexical scoping before this could happen. Threading would be nice.
Speed. Emacs lisp is pretty slow, even when compiled. Lexical scoping would help with performance (compile time vs. run time binding).
Regex type. I mention this last because I think this would be really cool, and I am not aware of any other lisps that do it. Emacs does regular expressions with strings, which is silly and cumbersome. Backslashes need extra escaping, for example. Instead, I would rather have a regex type like Perl and Javascript have. So instead of,
(string-match "\\w[0-9]+" "foo525")
we have,
(string-match /\w[0-9]+/ "foo525")
Naturally there would be a regexpp
predicate for checking
its type. There could also be a function for compiling a regexp from a
string into a regexp object. As a bonus, I would also like to use it
directly as a function,
(/\w[0-9]+/ "foo525")
I think a regexp price would really give elisp an edge, and would be entirely appropriate for a text editor. It could also be done without breaking anything (keep string-style regexp support).
There is more commentary over at EmacsWiki: Why Does Elisp Suck.


West Lothian school welcomes former pupil turned professional basketball player
Callum Mortimer now plays for the Glasgow Rocks in the British Basketball League and teamed up with Basketball Scotland to pay St Ninian’s Primary a visit
by Callum Carson, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/authors/callum-carson/A Livingston primary school welcomed a special guest last week as former pupil and professional basketball player Callum Mortimer dropped by to donate equipment and take the school’s team for a training session.
Callum (16) plays for the Glasgow Rocks in the British Basketball League and teamed up with Basketball Scotland to pay St Ninian’s a visit and donate basketballs to the school.
And he took time out to shoot some hoops and chat to the youngsters about his career in the sport, which has included representing Scotland at various youth levels.
St Ninian’s PE teacher Fraser McCurdy said Callum’s visit has shown his pupils that achieving their dreams is possible.
He commented: “It was brilliant of Callum to take the time alongside a very busy school and training schedule to visit his old primary school. The pupils have been inspired by his visit.
“There is a buzz around the basketball club and the pupils have been talking about meeting and playing with a professional basketball player non-stop.
“It has been great for pupils to see that a former pupil of their school has worked hard enough to make it pro, it motivates them to make their dreams a reality.”


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Preparation time
1-2 hours
Cooking time
10 to 30 mins
Serves
Makes 1 pizza
Sift the flour into a large bowl with the salt, then stir in the yeast. Make a well in the centre of the flour. Stir together the warm water and olive oil, then stir the liquid in to the flour and mix to make a soft, moist dough (you may need to add a bit more water or olive oil).
Place the dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead for 5-10 minutes, until it's smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a large, warmed, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for about one hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 220C/430F/Gas 7.
When the dough has risen, place it onto a clean floured surface and knead again to 'knock it back'. Gradually incorporate the chopped garlic.
Roll the dough out into a large circle. Place it onto a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza stone and use your hands to push it out towards the edges of the stone or sheet.
Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on top of the pizza and sprinkle over the sugar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pizza is crisp and the tomatoes have begun to brown.
When the pizza is cooked, remove it from the oven, place onto a large plate or chopping board and add the toppings.  Drizzle over some extra olive oil and serve.


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Interesting facts
- There is a song in the anime called Viridian City where we learn about the location of the final Kanto Gim.
- Viridian City is the only first city after Hometown to have a Gym, although it is closed until the player earns seven badges.
- Oddly enough, while the store employee on Route 1 gives the player a potion as a free sample, the store does not sell potions here. This has been fixed in Pokemon Yellow.
- In the Russian voice acting of the anime, the city is also known as Vertania. The reason for this is that some episodes of the first season were dubbed by Polish, not English.


Meet The Parents
As a single guy I know there's few things in life more uncomfortable than meeting your girlfriend's parents. You have this feeling that in the back of their minds they're thinking, "This is the guy who's corrupting my daughter." After years of movies and sitcoms with stories about this experience you tend to psych yourself into the worst, most nerve-racking scenario possible about meeting the parents. Thankfully, what actually happens isn't as bad as you had expected unless you're Ben Stiller in "Meet The Parents" where just the opposite happens. He goes in thinking positively and Murphy's Law takes over. The result is a funny but somewhat familiar comedy.
Stiller stars as Greg, a male nurse who works in the ER of a Chicago hospital. He's been dating Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo), a kindergarten teacher, for over 10 months and is totally smitten by her. The opening scene shows us Greg's love for Pam is true because he's about to propose to her in a rather unique way. It's cute and funny (it involves little kids trying to spell) but due to some circumstances he aborts it at the last second when he realizes he's never met Pam's parents and gets the feeling they're the old fashioned type who would forever malign him if he didn't get their blessing first.
Greg and Pam fly to one of Long Island's many upscale suburban towns - not unlike those neighborhoods from all the 1980s John Hughes comedies. The only reason this story doesn't take place there too is because there's a few crucial plot points and funny jokes that could only happen at an airport.
Robert De Niro and Blythe Danner costar as Jack and Dina Byrnes and make for really convincing parents. You get the feeling they're a close family from their hospitality and how well they get along with each other. Greg feels welcome at first but he's still nervous because of what Pam has told him about her overprotective father. When she throws his cigarettes on the roof of the house he's already pretty freaked out and it's a mentality he's never able to snap out of (and with good reason).
What ensues is a mixture of many formulas of commercial comedy. It's slapstick, it's one-liners, it's sight gags... and anything and everything else that involves being in the wrong place at the wrong time saying the wrong thing while doing the wrong thing. You get the feeling you've seen these things done before, and you have but only individually. "Meet The Parents" is not a carbon copy of any one movie, sitcom or specific plot - it's a hybrid of many of them and it works rather well.
I'm not even sure how I would go about describing and analyzing the comical elements here. This is a big-budget Hollywood comedy directed by Jay Roach - the guy who brought us the "Austin Powers" movies, and his strategy here isn't all that different. The jokes are funny, they don't have a lot of setup for their execution to pay off (although there are quite a few long-running and foreshadowed jokes which work for the most part). Unlike the "Austin Powers" films which had much derivative British humor, "Meet The Parents" invokes more American humor. It's all about a nice guy who tries his hardest just to make his girlfriend's parents like him after he says or does something embarrassing that proceeds to compound after he tells a little white lie to try to get himself out of the corner he has backed himself into.
The chemistry between Stiller and De Niro is great, one of the best father-and-son-in-law relationships I have seen. De Niro's Mr. Byrnes is a passive guy who rarely yells or loses his temper but you get the feeling that at any given moment he could snap and rip Greg's head off. Byrnes is constantly on Greg's case, busting his chops whenever he says something without properly thinking it through first (mostly for his own amusement, not because he's a mean codger or anything). The scene in which Greg claims he milked a cat is funny in and of itself but De Niro closes the scene with a hilarious one-liner. He upstages Stiller and humiliates the character Greg in one nonchalant breath. Who says De Niro can't do comedy with the best of them?
Watching this film I made a mental list of other comedies I could compare individual aspects to: "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation;" any given episode of "Frasier;" "Father Of The Bride;" "Planes, Trains & Automobiles;" "There's Something About Mary;" and a few others I can't think of now. And I just want to make it clear that I don't think this movie is ripping off any of these works, it's just reminiscent of them.
"Meet The Parents" works because every character and his or her actions and reactions are convincing in every situation they're thrown in to.
GRADE: B
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