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Monroe County Obituaries

1890

 

 

Ackerman, Martha Elizabeth Ackerman
Source: Monroe County courthouse records
Woodsfield, Ohio, July 18, 1890
Martha Elizabeth Ackerman died July 18, 1890, age 1 month and 24 days in Center township of brain tumor.

 

Adams, Mrs. Adams
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Mrs. Adams, of near Coats, this county, died suddenly on Tuesday of this week. [July 1, 1890]. She is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Schumacher.

 

Albert, Marx Albert
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Marx Albert, proprietor of the Albert House, Barnesville, died on Saturday the 12th inst., of pneumonia.
He formerly resided in Monroe County near Beallsville and is well known by the older citizens of this county.

 

Amos, Thomas Kerr Amos 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Thomas Kerr Amos, died at his home near Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, January 27th, 1890. He was born in Belmont County, Ohio, July 22nd, 1941. His father, the late James G. Amos, removed in 1848 to what is now Marion township, Noble County, where young Thos. K. grew to manhood, developing a strong character and a reputation for industry, business tact and integrity that he maintained through life.
He enlisted in Co. D., 92nd O.V I. in the summer of 1862 and remained with the company till mustered out in 1865. He took part in all the battles but one in which his regiment engaged, and was promoted for gallantry at the Mission Ridge battle. Returning home from the war he and his brother John purchased the homestead and engaged in farming, and became sole owners of the farm in 1869.
He married Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Geo. W. Brown, in 1867, and after Mrs. Brown s death purchased the Brown homestead and made that his home ever afterward.
For many years he had been a great sufferer from diseases contracted in the army, for which aggravated his former illness and developing into Acute Pneumonia, death soon followed.
He leaves a wife and two children, a daughter, aged 13 years and a son aged 11 years.
He was a member of the M. E. Church, lived the life and died the death of a Christian man, we believe in the highest sense of that strong expression.
During his illness he was constantly attended by his old army comrades, whose names in his illness he often called and who bore for him the most profound respect and admiration.
Short exercises were conducted at the residence, and more extended services at the Church led by his pastor, Rev. Moen, assisted by his neighbor and friend Uriah Cleary. The G. A. R. of which deceased was a member, took charge of the funeral rites and amid a storm of snow and sleet his mortal remains were interred with the beautiful burial services of the fraternity. No man in the community had more earnest, sincere friends; no man was more deserving of the closest, sweetest ties of friendship; he was an unselfish, broad minded, great hearted, noble, manly man. He will be greatly missed in business, fraternal and social circles, and except his devoted wife and children, by no one more than by the writer, HIS BROTHER.

 

Amos, Thos. K. Amos
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30 1890
Died Thos. K. Amos, of Summerfield, at his home Monday night of pneumonia. Interment yesterday at Summerfield.

Amos, Thos. K. Amos
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
Died Thos. K. Amos, of Summerfield, at his home Monday night [January 27, 1890] of pneumonia. Interment yesterday at Summerfield.

 

Anderson, Jas. Anderson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Mr. Jas. Anderson of near Sardis, this county was killed at Sistersville on Wednesday [November 26, 1890] of last week by a train of cars running over him. His remains were interred at Sardis on Friday.
Mr. Anderson was one of the most respectable citizens of this county. He was walking on the track and did not notice the train coming when it struck him and passed over him.

 

Arnett, Charles Arnett
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
Charles Arnett, the 15 year old son of Colonel Arnett, the well known Wheeling Attorney, fell from a three story window to the pavement on Wednesday of last week [November 5, 1890], fatally injuring himself.

 

Astor, John Jacob Astor 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
New York, Feb 24 John Jacob Astor died Saturday morning [February 22, 1890]. The palatial mansion at Fifth avenue and Thirty-third street, which lost its benevolent mistress a little more than two years ago, is without a master and America loses the chief of millionaire princes.
Mr. Astor expired suddenly at four o clock Saturday morning of heart failure.

 

Astor, John Jacob Astor
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
On February 22nd John Jacob Astor, the richest man in America, died after a short illness.

 

Atkinson, Lottie M. Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Died Of diphtheria, at her home 3 miles north of Cameron, Monroe Co., Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1890, Miss Lottie M. Atkinson, aged 16 years and 9 days. The deceased was a very bright and estimable young lady and respected by all who knew her. Religion mingled with the whole course of her thoughts and actions. At Sabbath Schoool [sic-school] she was very attentive and always ready to perform any godly duty that might be bestowed upon her. At public school she was one of the most advanced, and in attendance, punctuality, and deportment was excelled by none.
She always had a kind word and smile for her schoolmates, disregarding their adversity or prosperity, and they in return loved and almost worshipped her. She was a great lover of good and useful books, and had in her possession all of each that one of her age could desire. During her sickness until within a few minutes of her death, the whole subject of her talk was her books, school and the longing to be among her schoolmates again.
On Thursday after death, she was born back to Grandview school house where she had longed to be again, and where burial services were held conducted by C. Blattler, of Cameron after which she was, for the last time on earth, gazed upon by the tearful eyes of her school-mates and many friends. The question frequently comes to my mind, why is it that one so kind, so gentle, so bright the light of the room must be called away from our midst by the angel of death? But that we cannot tell; God only knows.
She was always joyful and pleasant and hardly knew what sorrow was.
The family looses a loving daughter, and the community a loving friend. She leaves a father, mother, two sisters and a vast number of friends to mourn her loss. But our loss is her eternal gain.
Interment in Grandview Cemetery.
At school we find a vacant seat,
At home an empty chair;
Around us a sad stillness reigns,
Lottie is not there.
.
`Twas the Father called to her,
To leave this world of care.
A higher seat she now doth hold,
A brighter home she shares.
.
Although our loss, its her gain;
And may it our aim be,
Father, Mother, Sister, all,
With her to spend eternally. A FRIEND
[Clarington Independent]

 

Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong 2nd obit
Ault, Mandaville Ault 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
The funeral of Mandaville and Flora Ault, of Centreville, Belmont County, took place last Friday. They were buried in one grave at that place. Each was the representative of an extensively connected and respected family and the funeral was the largest ever in Belmont County.

 

Ault, Mandaville Ault 3rd obit
Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Mandaville Ault, deputy recorder of Belmont County, O., at his father s home, near Centreville, shot his wife through the heart, killing her instantly. He then shot himself in the head, but not fatally, and then hanged himself in the barn.
Mental and physical depression for nearly a year is assigned the cause.

 

Ault, Manderville Ault
Ault, Flora Ault nee Armstrong
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
At three o clock last Wednesday morning [July 23, 1890], Manderville Ault near Centreville, Belmont County shot his wife and aferwards [sic--afterwards] hung himself. He was at the home of his father, and his sister hearing the shot rushed into the room, and found him leaning over his victim kissing her. He immediately fired a shot at his own head and rushed to the stable where he was found hanging shortly afterwards, dead. His wife was a daughter of Wm. Armstrong.
Ault was deputy Recorder of Belmont County and has been ill for some weeks but not thought dangerous.
[submitter s note**Mrs. Ault s first name was Flora]

 

Bach, Christina Bach 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1890
Mrs. Christina Bach was born June 3, 1817, at Harmstadt, Germany, died near Lewisville, Ohio, April 18th, 1890. She was married in 1840 to John Bach with whom she emigrated to Ohio. Resided in Malaga, Monroe County, until 1850, from thence to Wayne Township near Lewisville, where she resided until her death.
Her remains were interred in the Luthern Cemetery at Lewisville. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Egger. She united with the Luthern Church about 58 years prior to her death. Mrs. Bach was the mother of eight children, four sons and four daughters, two of them, one son and one daughter, with the companion of her youth, having preceded her to the better world, leaving six children to mourn the irreparable loss which the ruthless hand of death made in the family. Her influence over her children seemed to be almost unlimited while the regard which her children was truly unbounded. She died as she had lived forceful, emphatic, definite and wholly trusting in Christ with clearest consciousness of present and full salvation and with particular luster in the hour of trouble and disappointment.
While health permitted she was always found at her post in the house of worship, a noble example to the survivors of her family.
May her children follow her footsteps and meet with father, mother, brother and sister where parting is no more. She was a kind and affectionate mother, a good mother, a good neighbor and dearly beloved by all who knew her. Her loss is deeply felt in the entire community but we mourn not as those who have no comfort, we have a blest assurance of meeting above.
CARD OF THANKS The children wish to extend their sincere thanks to the neighbors for their kindness during the recent illness of Mrs. Christian Bach, now deceased. L.

 

Bach, Mrs. Christian Bach
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Mrs. Christian Bach, of near Lewisville, who was stricken with paralysis a few days ago died on last Friday.
Interment in the Luthern Cemetery at Lewisville on last Sunday.

 

Baker, Samantha Baker
Baker, Young son Baker
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Salina, Kansas, Feb. 25 Mrs. Samantha Baker and her eight-year-old son were burned to death yesterday [February 24, 1890]. They presumably went to the stable with a lantern and accidentally set the hay afire. The fire spread so rapidly that they were unable to escape and both were burned to death.

 

Baldwin, Sarah Baldwin
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Sarah Baldwin, wife of A.A. Baldwin of Ciarington [sic-Clarington], died Saturday evening [May 24, 1890], of last week.

 

Barker, Clifford Barker
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
Clifford Barker, of Avondale, was drowned the other afternoon in Bond Hill Basin.

 

Barnett, Nathan C. Barnett
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Atlanta, Feb. 3 Nathan C. Barnett, Secretary of State of Georgia, died last night [February 2, 1890] in the ninetieth year of his age. Colonel Barnett has been one of the notable figures in Georgia s history since 1846.

 

Barton, John P. Barton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
John P. Barton, eldest son of the late Judge Jesse Barton, of Colerain, Belmont Co., died recently in the 61st year of his age. He was stricken with paralysis.

 

Beardmore, W. D. Beardmore
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
W. D. Beardmore met with a fatal accident July 4th, 1890, at this place, coming up Main street, just opposite W. P. Washley s house. He was riding quite fast when his horse became unmanageable and ran into J. J. Armstrong s buggy, tearing a wheel off it and throwing Mr. Beardmore to the ground with such force as to crush him in such a manner that it was thought that life was extinct when picked up.
He was taken to Mayor Coykendall s house and Dr s Coleman and Stradley did all they could to revive him, but he died in about two hours. He was a young man of sober, industrious habits and highly respected by all who knew him. His brother, in Ohio was telegraphed.
He will be buried today. Plattsville Star

 

Bebois, Annie Lee Bebois
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, dated, January 2, 1890
The other morning, Mrs. Annie Lee Bebois, of Bristow, Ia., while visiting friends in Barnesville, was found dead in bed at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Crawford. Death was caused by heart disease.

 

Beck, Senator Beck
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 8, 1890
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, dropped dead in the depot at Washington City on last Saturday [May 3, 1890]. The Senator was one of the Ablest Democratic statesmen and one of the brightest men in the National Senate.
In the death of Mr. Beck, Kentucky loses one of her most distinguished citizens and the nation a valued and honorable statesman.

 

Beesby, Gertie Beesby
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Bath, Ill., Feb. 24 Gertie Beesby, nine years old, was shot and killed by Claude Harrison, aged eight years.
The boy and girl, with some other children had gathered at the residence of Mrs. Mary Eveland. While Mrs. Eveland and Gertie were in the kitchen, Claude stepped to the door, and uttering words that were not understood, fired the fatal shot. The ball passed through the little girl s head. The boy says he shot her for fun.

 

Bevans, Mrs. Wm. Bevans
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 18, 1890
STAFFORD Mrs. Wm. Bevans quietly passed away from this life to the unknown beyond, one morning last week. Her sickness was of short duration lasting but two days. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss but their loss is her gain.

 

Bever, Elizabeth Bever
Dye, Ary Dye
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
ANTIOCH Two deaths occurred in our vicinity during last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bever, of our village, died Feb. 12; interment took place at 2 o clock p.m. of the 13th, in our village cemetery. The obsequies were conducted by Eld. Winland of the Christian Church, of which she was a member.
Mrs. Ary Dye, of Mechanicsburg, died February 15. She was the mother of Mrs. Bazil Dye, and at the time of her death was 87 years old. Obsequies were held at the house by Rev. Finch, of this place. Her remains were interred in the Unity Baptist Church at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon.

 

Bintz, George Jacob Bintz 
Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., July 17, 1890 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
George Jacob Bintz died Friday, July 11, 1890, at age of 86 years. He was born March 25, 1804, in Rumbach, Germany, the son of Christopher and Maria Elizabeth Neuhard Bintz and came to America in 1836. His wife Mary E. Kindelberger Bintz mourns his death. Mr. Bintz was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the county. Interment at St. John s Middle Church cemetery, near Lewisville, Ohio on Sabbath last. Obsequies held by the Reverend Mueller.

 

Blaine, Walker Blaine
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
Walker Blaine, eldest son of Jas. G. Blaine, died on last Thursday, 16th inst., of pneumonia, caused by an attack of LaGrippe. He was ill but a few days.

 

Blout, S. W. Blout
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
The last surviving signer of the Texan Declaration of Independence, Colonel S. W. Blout, died at his home in St. Augustine, Tex., a few days ago.

 

Bolden, Jesse Bolden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
A telegram from Newark, O., to Isaiah Rucker announced the sad death of Mr. Jesse Bolden who was employed as fireman on the B. & O. and a resident of Newark.
Mr. Bolden was much respected and has many friends and acquaintances in this vicinity who will be shocked to hear of his demise.
Mr. Rucker, who is a brother-in-law went to attend the funeral on Saturday.

 

Bolen, Wm. E. Bolen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Wm. E. Bolen, mayor of Circleville, died the other morning of acute pneumonia, aged fifty-eight years. He was probably the best known person in this county.

 

Boles, Wm. Boles
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Lexington, Ind., Feb. 17 Wm. Boles, a prominent citizen of this place, became engaged in a difficulty with Sherman Stoner and was shot through the heart by Stoner and killed instantly. Boles leaves a wife and six children.

 

Bonar, Joseph Bonar
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Died On last Sabbath at Jerusalem, Mr. Joseph Bonar, an aged and respected citizen of that place.
Interment on Monday.
[Submitter s note Joseph died Feb. 9, 1890 and was 81 years of age]

 

Bottenfield, Flode Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died On last Saturday, Miss Flode Bottenfield, of Antioch, this county, now of Nelson, Nebraska where she had been teaching for the last two years. Miss Bottenfield was one of Monroe s very best lady teachers. Her death will be sad news for her many warm friends in this city.
[Date of death April 12, 1890]

 

Bottenfield, Flode Bottenfield
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
A telegram came to our village (Antioch) on last Wednesday, from Nelson, Nebraska, announcing that Miss Flode Bottenfield, whose home was in this place, and who had been recently teaching school in that immediate vicinity was at the point of death the result of Nervous Prostration. Immediately after receiving this dispatch her mother, Mrs. Bottenfield, obeyed the hasty unexpected summons and took her departure to the far West where her daughter lay sick. She reached her destination at 6 o clock p.m. on Saturday and immediately Dispatched back to anxious friends at home that Flode was slightly better with cherished hopes of her ultimate recovery.
But on Sunday morning another telegram came stating she died at 8 p.m. the previous evening [Saturday, April 19, 1890]. Among the nearer relatives who are bereaved by her decease are a mother, two sisters and a brother, besides numerous others, and a host of warm life-long friends in this, her native home, by whom she was highly esteemed and respected. She was a proficient, experienced and successful preceptress, always at the summit of her profession. In the school room she always displayed her genial and invidious disposition. Her instructions were explicit and intuitive which ever won for her the admiration and respect of her pupils. Being a member of the Christian Church, she worthily and consistently espoused the Christian s cause her precept and benign influence shed abroad in this noble walk., are well worth of enumeration. In the higher type of society her death causes a vacancy, which during life she filled in an inimicable manner and will cause her long to be remembered with appreciative veneration in this world of perpetual trouble while she lives unvexed and untroubled in the realms of a happier, more congenial clime.
Her remains will be interred today, Monday at Nelson, Neb.

 

Brintz, George Jacob Brintz 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
[submitter s note** Brintz should be Bintz Printer s error]
Died George Jacob Brintz [sic-Bintz], of Malaga township on Friday last. Aged 86 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the county.
Interment at Middle Church on Sabbath last. Obsequies held by Rev. Miller.

 

Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
John Brown, a noted counterfeiter, died at the Ohio Penitentiary some days since, at the age of 81. He was serving his seventh term, all for the same crime.
He was born in Vermont and at the age of 16 years came to Ohio with his parents and settled in Marietta.

 

Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Columbus, O., March 17. John Brown, one of the most noted counterfeiters in the country died in the Ohio Penitentiary yesterday at the age of eighty-one years.

 

Brown, Josias Brown
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, April 10, 1890
Josias Brown, was born near Wheeling, W. Va., Feb. 1, 1803 and died in Boone Co., Iowa, Jan. 19, 1890. When 15 years of age he removed from West Va. with his father s family and located on Sunfish Creek four miles West of Woodsfield where he passed the greater part of his life.
On the 15th day of June, 1827, he was married to Mary Daily of Calais. For nearly 63 years they journeyed this life together. They were blessed with twelve children, eight sons and two daughters. Just half of them, four sons and two daughters, preceded him to the better country and four sons and two daughters with his aged companion remain to mourn his loss.
Coming to Ohio, as he did, in early days, he of course found it a wilderness, but not being afraid to work, he did his part in changing it from a home for wild beasts to a place of pleasant farms. Soon after the close of the war he fell in with the tide of immigration toward the West, and in the spring of 1870 he closed up his business in Monroe County and came west and settled on the farm where he spent the remainder of his life. About the year 1840, he gave his heart to God and united with the M. E. Church. For many years he was class leader and steward. His daily life adorned the profession he made. Although during his last illness he suffered much, the last 24 hours of his life was almost free from pain. At noon, on the 19th of January, leaving a beautiful smile on his countenance, his spirit took its flight.
Rev. Wm. Stevenson, of Ames, preached the funeral sermon from the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians, 55th verse.
Farewell dear father, thou art gone,
We ll meet thee here no more;
Thy welcome we will not hear again,
Until we greet thee on the other shore.
Thy work is done, thou art at rest
With Jesus, upon high;
We wait, but our faces are towards heaven,
We are coming by and by. W. F. B.

 

Brown, Valentine Brown 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 5, 1890
Died at the residence of his sister, on Greenbrier Ridge, Perry Tp. On May 23d, 1890, Valentine Brown, in the 28th year of his age. The deceased was born in Washington Tp., this county, and was married to Sarah E. Cline.
He leaves a wife, one child, an aged mother and other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
On the following day he was followed to his last resting place in the Jericho Cemetery by a large number of friends.
.
The family ring is broken,
A loved one has gone to rest,
His spirit now is dwelling
With the spirits of the blest.
.
And when this life is over
And death for us has come
Thrice welcome be the message
That calls us to thy home.
.
We will forget thee, never,
Though we were doomed to part,
Thy image bright forever,
Dwells in our faithful hearts. A FRIEND

 

Brown, Valentine Brown
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Valentine Brown, of Greenbrier Ridge, died last Friday evening [May 23, 1890]. Remains were interred at Green Brier cemetery on Sunday following.

 

Browne, Emma Allice Browne
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Danville, Ill., Feb.8 Emma Allice Browne, a poetess of considerable reputation, died in the city last night. [February 7, 1890]
Her remains will be conveyed for interment at Greenville, O. where her brother resides.

 

Brownfield, Samuel Brownfield 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Samuel Brownfield, son of Alex Brownfield, of this place, aged 18 years, died of Consumption on last Thursday morning [April 17, 1890].
Interment took place the following day in town cemetery.

 

Brownfield, Samuel Brownfield
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died On last Thursday [April 17, 1890], Samuel Brownfield, son of Mr. Alex Brownfield, of Antioch, this county. He had been sick for some time.
Interment in Christian Cemetery at Antioch on Friday night.

 

Buchanan, Mrs. John Buchanan
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 16, 1890
Mrs. Buchanan, wife of Hon. John A. Buchanan, died at her home in New Philadelphia a few days ago.

 

Budd, Cora Budd
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1890
Died Friday morning August 1st at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Budd, of near Pilcher, Cora, aged 18 years, 8 months and 22 days. Deceased was a general favorite with old and young, by her sweet disposition she had won the love of all who knew her. Cora will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved friends and relatives.
The remains were laid to rest in the Presbyterian Cemetery of this place, August 2nd 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Shryock conducted the services.

 

Burkhead, John Burkhead
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 9, 1890
Mr. John Burkhead of near Miltonsburg was kicked by a two year old colt on Monday of this week, on______ stomach and on Tuesday evening died from the effects of the injury.
Burkhard formerly lived in Franklin township of this county and was one of the most respected German citizens of Malaga township.

 

Butler, Mrs. Thomas Butler
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1890
During their married life of twenty-four years, Thos. Butler, of Taylorsville, Pa., never failed to kiss his wife before going to work in the morning. Because he would not kiss her on the morning of the 18th Mrs. Butler committed suicide by taking Paris Green. She leaves nine children.

 

Butler, Rachel Butler
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
Miss Rachel Butler was found dead in her bed at the Infirmary on last Sunday morning [July 6, 1890]. An inquest was held, F. M. beard, Esq. officiating. After a proper examination of the body the Jury returned a verdict that death was caused from Fatty Degeneration of the heart. The deceased was 73 years of age and came from Salem Township.

 

Butt, Infant Butt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Died On last Thursday [January 30, 1890], the two-weeks-old infant of Mrs. Michael Butt, of Woodsfield. Interment took place at 10 o clock on last Saturday.

 

Butt, W. O. H. Butt 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
W.O.H. Butt, the subject of this memoir, was born in Summit Tp., Monroe county, Ohio, on November 19th A.D. 1861, and died April 8th A.D., 1890, his age being 28 years, 4 months and 19 days. When at the age of 23 years he went to the College at Delaware, Ohio to receive a Commercial Education and he took a thorough course in the Commercial department of that College, and graduated, and received a diploma of said college.
Arriving at home, he followed school teaching up to the year 1885, always giving entire satisfaction to his pupils and to the districts he taught in.
In the year 1886 went into the Merchantile business in the town of Lewisville, Ohio and was always found to be at his post up to Saturday, April 5th, 1890, when he was stricken by a pain by which he never survived. He was beloved by the entire community, and was making his mark in the right direction to become a successful and prosperous business man, and he showed every mark of a man of great commercial destiny.
Will as he was called, by all who knew him, was very generous and kind towards his parents, and family affection were always kind and loving.
A few moments before he died he bade his parents and surrounding friends farewell.
The deceased was engaged to be married in May next, to one Miss Josie M. Gibson of near Calais, Ohio.
Miss Gibson remained a sad lady by his bed-side quite a while before he died, and the last words Will ever spoke just before he expired were to his intended wife, Miss Gibson, he said to her: Now, Josie I want you to mark me on your paper. Those were the last words he ever spoke except good by mother.
Miss Josie M. Gibson is a very estimable and kind young lady and respected by all who knew her.
The deceased remained conscious and was in his right mind up to the last moments.
Farewell, dear son, thou art gone
We ll meet thee here no more,
Thy welcome we will not hear again
Until we greet thee on the other shore.
Thy work is done, thou art at rest.
With Jesus, upon high.
We wait, but our faces are toward heaven,
We are coming by and by. J. W. G.

 

Butt, W. O. H. Butt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Died, on last Tuesday morning [April 8, 1890], in Lewisville, W. O. H. Butt, a prominent merchant of that place. He had been ailing for several weeks, but took worse on last Saturday. Mr. Butt was one of Monroe County s brightest young men. He was a prominent school teacher for several years and but a few years ago engaged in the mercantile business for a livelihood at Lewisville, where he had built up a flourishing trade for himself. He had also been Township Clerk of Summit Tp. for several terms.
Interment at Lewisville on Wednesday. He was a single man but was to have been married in a few days. He leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his death.
CARD OF THANKS I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks, and that of my family, to all who so nobly assisted us during the sickness of my son; also all who so nobly came forward to our assistance while in distress.
JOHN BUTT

 

Caldwell, Minnie L. Caldwell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 8, 1890
Miss Minnie L. Caldwell was born January 18th, 1874 and died April 15th, 1890. She united with the M. E. Church at Fletcher s Chapel, January 18th, 1887, where she remained a consistent member until death. She was taken with La Grippe on the morning of April 14th, and suffered untold misery until the morning of the 15th when death released her from pain.
Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Castle, April 17th. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Finch, of Antioch.
She leaves a father and mother, well stricken in years and weighed down by the hand of affliction, four brothers and four sisters and a number of associates to mourn her loss.
The following lines seem well suited to express the feeling of the bereaved ones.
Minnie, thou art gone to the grave we no longer deplore thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom.
.
Thou art gone to the grave but `twere wrong to deplore thee,
When God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide;
He gave thee, and took thee, and soon will restore thee,
Where death has no sting, since the Savior hath died. A. K. C.

 

Calland, Mrs. Willis Calland
Calland, Young child Calland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Died On Wednesday evening the 23d, Mrs. Willis Calland of Summerfield. She had been ill but a short time and her death was unexpected. She left three small children the youngest died on Saturday [July 26, 1890] and buried Sunday.
The funeral of Mrs. Calland was held on Thursday the 24.

 

Carpenter, Mrs. Wm. Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Mrs. Wm. Carpenter, of Seneca Tp., died of pneumonia on the 24th inst. Interment in Calais Cemetery.

 

Carr, Philip Carr
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
At Freedom Station, near Kent, Engineer, Philip Carr, of Freight No. 81, Nypano Road, jumped from his engine to avoid a collision, and striking on his head, received fatal injuries.

 

Carrel, Hercules Carrel
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 8, 1890
Hercules Carrell, president of the Cincinnati Dry Dock Company, died at his home in Columbia the other night. He was one of the pioneers of the Ohio and Mississippi Valley s, having been born in 1801, and on account of his long career in the steamboat business was a well-known character from Pittsburgh to New Orleans.

 

Case, S. P. Case
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
The one about whom the following lines have been written, was at one time a student of one of the editors and also a schoolmate of the other:
Mr. S. P. Case, the subject of this sketch was born in Salem Township, Monroe County, Ohio, May 30, 1861 and died of pneumonia March 19, 1890, after an illness of five days.
His parents, four brothers and one sister survive him.
The deceased was well known, especially among the teachers of this county, having followed that profession since his boyhood. He is not dead, this loved one of our affection, but gone unto that school where he no longer needs our poor protection, and Christ himself doth rule. As a fair beloved we shall again behold him clothed we shall again behold him clothed in celestial grace, with all the beauties of his soul expanded, standing before his father s face.

 

Cazey, Nancy Cazey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Died Mrs. Nancy Cazey, of near Swazey, on Friday of last week [August 15, 1890] of dropsy.
Interment in Swazey cemetery on Saturday.
She was an old resident and respected by everybody who knew her.

 

Chapman, Jas. Chapman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Jas. Chapman, aged 89 years, died at London, a few days ago.

 

Christman, Geo. J. Christman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Commissioner Pfalzgraf was called away from his duties on Tuesday last by the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Geo. J. Christman, an aged and respected citizen of Seneca township.

 

Christman, George J. Christman 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
One of the oldest citizens in Monroe County and probably in Eastern Ohio was George J. Christman, of Seneca Tp., who died on Monday of last week at the extreme age of 90 years and 8 months. Death was not caused by disease but by the wearing out of life s machinery.
He was born in Germany in 1799.
In 1832 accompanied by his wife and two children, he emigrated to America, locating near Miltonsburg. After a 6 years residence there, he moved to Seneca Tp. where he lived the remainder of his life.
The funeral occurred on Wednesday, the remains being laid to rest in the Middle Church Cemetery.
He leaves an aged wife of 87 years, and who is active and hearty, also 3 children; 70 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren to mourn his loss.
The deceased never accepted the attention of any physician nor took any medicine. His descendants are heart and robust and heavy tax payers. They all live within the borders of Monroe County, except Mrs. Philip Schmidt and family who reside in Iowa. It can be truthfully said that no more respectable family lives in this county.

 

Christy, J. Finley Christy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
Died Nov. 9, 1890 Mr. J. Finley Christy of Washington township, this county. He was born near Cadis [sic-Cadiz], Ohio, July 11, 1835 and married Mary A. Cecil Nov. 20, 1859.
Mr. Christy was a kind husband and father and one of Monroe County s most respected citizens.

 

Clary, John Clary
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
John Clary, who had been on a spree was found frozen to death on the street at Urbana.

 

Clegg, Hulda Clegg 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died At her residence in Green township, this county, January 27th, 1890, of consumption, Hulda, wife of Joseph Clegg, aged 47 years, 3 months and 17 days.
She kept her bed lacking 15 days of five years. Deceased was a member of the Disciple s Church and lived a consistent Christian life. She bore all her sufferings with Christian fortitude, never murmuring or complaining.
Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss, of which the youngest daughter, who is afflicted with the same dread disease, cannot survive her many days. Interment was at West Union Cemetery, where her body was laid away to await the resurrection of the just. The family of the deceased wish to express their thanks to the kind neighbors for their assistance during their affliction.

 

Clegg, Hulda Clegg
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Died Jan. 27, Mrs. Hulda Clegg after a lingering illness of five years. Interment in the West Union Cemetery, Jan. 29th.

 

Clegg, Samuel Clegg
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Mr. Samuel Clegg, the subject of this sketch, was one of the best known and most widely respected citizens of Green Tp., this County. He was born in Washington Co., Pa. in 1812, and moved there-from to Seneca Tp., Monroe Co., in 1818, when a boy of 6 years. From thence in 1849, he removed to Green Tp., where he resided until the time of his death, which occurred on the 6th of the present month.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for 35 years and an Elder in the same for a number of years. The remains were interred in the Castle Cemetery on March 7th, and were attended by a great number of friends.
Services were conducted by Elder Geo. Neff. The funeral discourse will be delivered at some future date by Rev. Armstrong.

 

Cline, McLellen Cline
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
We are called upon to chronicle the death of our esteemed friend and neighbor, McLellen Cline who died August 11, 1890, of fever.
The deceased was born in the same house where he died, Benton township. He was 28 years and 13 days old and leaves a loving wife and two children to mourn his death. Interment in the Jericho cemetery.
Funeral was conducted by Elder Thos. Cline.
O Savior be our constant guide,
Then when the word is given,
We ll Jordan s narrow stream divide,
And land us safe in heaven. A.P.

 

Clouse, Frank Clouse
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1890
A mile north of Johnstown, the other evening, Frank Clouse, aged 21, was struck by lighning and instantly killed.

 

Copeland, Anna Copeland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Died On last Thursday [January 30, 1890], at Zanesville, Mrs. Anna Copeland, formerly a resident of Summerfield, where her remains were interred on Friday last.

 

Copeland, G. R. Copeland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
Wire Hamilton of the Spirit was called last Friday to Old Hundred, W. Va., by the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Rev. G. R. Copeland, pastor there.

 

Copeland, George R. Copeland 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
Died On Wednesday of last week August 29 [sic-20], at home, Old Hundred, W. Va., Rev. George R. Copeland of heart disease. He had been afflicted with the trouble for several years and within the past few months had been confined to the house. For a few days before his disease he was up and about and seemed to be improving rapidly, but on Tuesday of last week took suddenly worse and on Wednesday at half past two o clock p.m. he departed this life. He was one of the ablest and most respected Methodist ministers in the W.Va conference and his death will be a great loss to the church.
He leaves a devoted wife, two children, a daughter and a son and a host of friends to mourn his departure.
His funeral and interment took place at Short Creek Church near West Liberty, W. Va. on Saturday, August 23d at 7 o clock p.m., the Methodist ministers of Wheeling officiating.
The people of Old Hundred and Littleton were very kind to him and family during his recent illness and death for which his family are very thankful.

 

Cowden, Mary Cowden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1890
Mrs. Mary Cowden, of Otsego, supposed to have been the oldest woman in Muskingum County, died a few days ago, aged 93 years.

 

Cowles, Edwin Cowles
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Edwin Cowles, editor and proprietor of the Cleveland Leader, died the other morning. He had been suffering from a complication of diseases for five or six years past.

 

Crandal, Mrs. Richard Crandal
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 12, 1890
Mrs. Richard Crandal, of this place, died on the 3d inst. Interment on the 4th.

 

Crawford, E. J. Crawford
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
Miss E. J. Crawford, daughter of Squire Crawford, of Graysville, this county, was one of the unfortunate passengers of the Sea Wing which was capsized on Lake Pepin, Wis., Sunday July 13th. The boat was on a pleasure trip and had 214 persons on board, 98 of whom were drowned.
Miss Crawford was teaching at Holden and lost her life in this terrible disaster. A telegram Wednesday of last week brought the news of her death. The Spirit joins the numerous friends in sympathy for the parents and other relatives in this, their sad bereavement.

 

Crawford, Eliza Crawford 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Our little village was shocked by receiving a telegram stating that Miss Eliza Crawford had been drowned. Eliza was a bright and intelligent girl, loved by all who knew her. She had been a consistent member of the M. E. Church for several years. She had just finished a three month term of school at Clay Pitt, Minn.
She was an energetic teacher and had been teaching for several years. She had made many new friends who loved and respected her very highly. She has left many, many friends here to mourn her loss.
Call not back our dear Eliza,
Anchored safe where storms are o`er
On the border land we left her,
Soon to meet and part no more.
.
When we leave this world of changes,
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one,
In our Father s mansion fair. ONE WHO LOVED HER

 

Crawford, Eliza Crawford 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
The Deprived Life of the Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.---- Crawford
Eliza Crawford
Death has been among us, friends,
And taken away the daughter,
Who went from Graysville, Monroe,
And was drowned in the water.
.
She has cloven down her victim,
In the prime of life death struggle,
Has taken her away to heaven above,
Awaiting her friends and mother.
.
She has gone `tis the Lord s command,
Her prayers no more is offered.
Her grave is in the distant land
The grave of Eliza Crawford.
.
Mother, mother, see she s waiting,
There across you silvery strand,
Daughter, daughter, wait I m coming.
I too must gain the better land.
.
Farewell daughter death has torn you,
From a mother s fond embrace,
I am left alone in sorrow,
Never more to see your face.
.
From this world of pain and anguish,
You have fled for joys above,
All your sorrows now are ended,
You are blest with Jesus love.
.
Hark! `tis the voice of Jesus calls you,
Bid you banish all your fears,
Those you grieve are only sleeping,
Weeping mother dry your tears.
.
Sleep on daughter, none disturb you,
Sleep `till Jesus bids you rise,
Then with all God s ransom people,
I will meet you in the skies.
.
In that blissfull world I ll meet you,
Where the storms of life are past,
There to range the groves of pleasure,
While eternal ages last.
.
Written by Louisa Blazer, Jolly, Monroe County, Ohio

 

Crawford, Howard Crawford
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died On Sunday, April 20th, Howard, aged 3 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Crawford, of near Antioch.

 

Danford, Ellen Danford
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Mrs. Ellen Danford, wife of Samuel Danford and mother of Hon. Lorenzo Danford, died at her home at Crabapple, last Saturday morning [March 22, 1890], at the age of ninty years. She was a woman of more than ordinary ability and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Nearly the whole of her long life has been spent in Belmont county, her early years in the Barnesville neighborhood.

 

Danford, Mrs. Danford
Shipman, Mrs. Shipman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Ephraim Williams, aged 92, and a resident of the Alledonia neighborhood, said a month or two ago that Mrs. Danford, aged 90 would die first; Mrs. Shipman, aged 90, would next die, and then it would be his turn.
Mrs. D. died on the 15th; Mrs. S. on the 18th, and according to his own prediction Mr. W.s case is reaching an interesting stage.

 

Darling, Benjamin Darling
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Benjamin Darling, who died in the city asylum at Woonsocket, R. I. recently at the age of eighty-two years, invented the revolver type of pistol half a century ago.
He manufactured the arms at Woonsocket, but they failed as a business venture in his hands.
It is the same principle which made Samuel Colt of Hartford, a rich man.

 

Davis, Lewis Davis Jr.
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Clarington Independent Lewis Davis, Jr., son of Lewis Davis, died of Consumption at his home a mile or so south of here, at 4 a.m., on Sunday, January 26th, aged 25 years.
Deceased was a young man of good habits and well liked by all who knew him.
The funeral took place at 2 p.m., on Monday, interment in Sykes` burying ground. The funeral services were in charge of Hand-in-Hand Council, No. 36, Jr. O.U.A.M., of this place, of which he was a member.

 

Dawson, Ford M. Dawson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Smith s Ferry, Pa., April 15 Yesterday morning [April 4, 1890] the boiler at the Union Oil Company s well exploded.
Ford M. Dawson, a tool dresser, was standing near, and his body was found nearly a mile away in a corn field, with the top of his head blown off.

 

Dearth, Isaac Dearth
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Died On February 24th, Mr. Isaac Dearth of Seneca Township. He had been sick for over a year.
Interment at Bracken Chapel on Tuesday 25th. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Silas Farly, of Summerfield.

 

Dearth, Mrs. Mordicai Dearth
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Died On Wednesday August 13th, Mrs. Mordicai Dearth, an aged and respected lady of near Lewisville.
Interment at Mt. Zion on Thursday of last week. She had been ill for several years.

 

Dennis, John C. Dennis
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
Died On Nov. 11th of typhoid fever, John C. Dennis, of New Castle, aged 19 years. Interment at West Union Cemetery.

 

Devoe, William A. Devoe
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Died At his home near Lewisville, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1890, Mr. William A. Devoe, of heart disease, aged 27 years, 4 months and 21 days.
For many years he had been afflicted with rheumatism and heart trouble, which he bore with patience never complaining.
He united with the M. P. church in the winter of 1887. His life was short, but well spent, and his friends remember him as a bright sociable, and upright young man who possessed the power to please, and use it so well that his loss is deeply felt. And the Sabbath School will miss him of which he was Superintendent for a long time and nobly did he fulfill his duty.
But to the family of which he was a member the loss is greatest, as they miss his companionship and see the places vacant he once occupied; and they realize as never before that
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.
The funeral took place on Saturday, the 22d. After a brief service at the residence the remains were taken to the Bracken cemetery for interment, and were followed by the relatives and many faithful friends. A large congregation of people were assembled at the church to pay their last respects to the one whom they so greatly loved and highly esteemed, and to mingle their tears of sympathy with those of the sorrowing friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. England, of Woodsfield, and were very impressive.
The community extends to the bereaved friends and relatives deep sympathy in their dark hours of grief.
Farewell, dear friends! A long farewell!
For we shall meet no more,
Till we are raised with thee to dwell
On Zion s happy shore.
.
Farewell, dear friend, again farewell,--
Soon we shall rise to thee;
And when we meet no tongue can tell
How great our joy shall be. E. I. H.

 

Dougherty, James Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
Died James Dougherty of Wayne township on last Saturday morning [July 12, 1890] at 3 o clock.
Interment Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery on Muskingum.
He was one of the oldest and most respected Citizen in the county.
Father of Mr. Taylor Dougherty of Woodsfield.

 

Dougherty, Lizzie Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
Miss Lizzie Dougherty, a bright and pleasant daughter of Mr. Patrick Dougherty, died last Thursday [November 6, 1890].
Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Woodsfield, Saturday following.
Death resulted from typhoid fever.

 

Dougherty, Mary E. Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
Death, which will sooner or later come to us all, has stealthily entered the home of Mr. Patrick Dougherty, of Antioch, and taken from it one of its most valued occupants, Mary E. Dougherty. Her disease, which was typhoid fever, was of short duration and showed only too clearly that death alone would check its course.
She had almost reached the age of womanhood, being fifteen years old at the time of her death. She had been attending school up to her late illness and showed unmistakable industry and ability. She was a loveable pupil, sympathizing and obedient, at home and abroad and will ever be remembered as one who tried hard to do her duty.
The funeral took place from St. Sylvester s R. C. Church, Saturday, November 8th, conducted by Rev. E. L. Fladung. The young Ladies Sodality of which she was a member, acted as a guard of honor. She had received the last rites of the church.
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community and if we did but know the gift of God, the everlasting peace which awaits to elect, with what energy would we spurn the poisonous waters with which the worldling attempts to stanch the thirst of his immortal soul and eagerly quaff the limpid stream of pure love which continually flows from Heaven on the earth. May her soul rest in peace. T.

 

Drake, Anthony Drake
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1890
Anthony Drake, living six miles west of Spencersville, was struck by lightning and instantly killed.

 

Draper, C. Draper
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Dr. C. Draper, a prominent young doctor of Zanesville, was found February 19th in his office with his throat cut.

 

Drum, Jacob Drum
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died On Sunday last, Mr. Jacob Drum, of Perry township, this county. His age was about 71 years. He was one of Monroe County s best citizens.
Has been ill for several months. [Died-February 16, 1890]

 

Drumm, Mrs. Wm. Drumm
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Died On last Saturday [August 16, 1890] Mrs. Wm. Drumm of Center township.
Interment at Moffatt s Cemetery on Sunday.

 

Duff, Lucy Duff
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Miss Lucy Duff, of Freedom, Pa., died of typhoid fever on Tuesday morning of last week [March 11, 1890]. She was 18 years of age, an estimable young lady, and well known in Clarington, she being the daughter of the late John Duff and a niece of Mrs. M. E. D. Martin of that place.

 

Duffield, Upton J. Duffield
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Died On last Sunday evening [November 30, 1890], Influenza, Mr. Upton J. Duffield, Clarington, this county. His age was 75 and one of the most respected citizens of Clarington. He died very unexpectedly only being sick __ days. He was the father of Mrs. E. B. Armstrong of Woodsfield.
His remains were laid to rest in Wheeling cemetery on Wednesday at 12 o clock. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were called to Clarington on Sunday and attended the funeral Wednesday.

 

Dye, Laura V. Dye
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Died of Consumption, at her home near Rinard s Mills, Ohio, January 27th, 1890, Laura V., daughter of George and Margaret Dye, aged 20 years.
She leaves a mother, two sisters, two brothers and a large number of friends and relatives to mourn her loss, but we mourn not as those having no hope.
Her remains were followed by a large number of friends to the Elizabeth cemetery. Rev. A. H. Roach conducted the funeral services.
The departed one, notwithstanding her short stay on earth, she had endeared herself to many warm friends and loved by all who knew her. She united with the U. B. Church about six years ago, and lived a consistent Christian until her Savior called her home to dwell with the redeemer in Heaven. She bore her illness with such patience as none but a Christian can do. Her last words were: The good Lord is going to take care of me now.
The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire sympathy of the entire community, in this their hour of trouble, for it is the fourth time the destroying angel has visited their home in the past four years.
Farewell, dear Laura, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we sadly feel;
But `tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
.
Then, dearest Laura, fare thee well,
Our loss to you is gain
You left this earth esteemed by all,
Without one blot or stain. J. H. M.

 

Dye, Mathias Dye
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 19, 1890
Died On Monday, June 16th, Mr. Mathias Dye, a respected citizen of Benton township, of Dropsy. Interment on Tuesday in Unity Cemetery near Antioch.

 

Eaton, Frederick Eaton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Frederick Eaton, a leading merchant and prominent citizen of Toledo, died the other day of heart failure, superinduced by an attack of la grippe. His age was 54 years.

 

Eddy, Peter Eddy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Mr. Peter Eddy, of Perry township, while cutting a tree down on Monday of this week was struck on the head with a portion of the timber from the effects of which he died the same evening. [October 20, 1890]
Interment on Tuesday.

 

Egger, Margaret Egger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Mrs. Jacob Egger, of Malaga Tp., died on last Saturday [March 22, 1890], at 3 o clock p.m.
She was born in Germany and would have been 60 years of age had she lived until next May. Death was caused from complications following an attack of LaGrippe.
She was a member of the German Luthern Church.
Interment Tuesday in the German Luthern Cemetery at Miltonsburg, services being conducted by Rev. Mueller.
[submitter s note**Mrs. Egger s first name was Margaret]

 

Egger, Mary Egger
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Died, on the 20th inst, Miss Mary Egger, daughter of Jacob Egger, of Summit Tp. She had been suffering with Consumption for about a year. Interment at Miltonsburg on Thursday at 10 o clock.

 

Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died At her home near Miltonsburg, January 20, 1890, Miss Mary Egger, aged 24 years, 11 months and 4 days.
Miss Mary, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Egger, was born February 16, 1865.
She entered the German Evangelical Church at the age of 14, and remained a consistent member until her death, quietly and unassumingly filling her sphere of life in such a manner as to win many hearts to her, and making her influence felt for good in a large circle of acquaintances.
Her life was short, but in the service of her Master she made it well spent, and her friends remember her as a bright, sociable, and attractive young lady who possessed the power to please, and used it so well that her loss is deeply felt.
But to the family of which she was a member the loss is greatest, as they miss her companionship and see the places vacant which she once occupied; and they realize as never before that,
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.
In her last illness, which she bore patiently, she said, I am willing to leave this world that I may be in a far better one. And now the veil which hid heaven from her view has been drawn aside, and with earth and its cares forever behind, she has been permitted to enter in and join in the song of the redeemed. On the 23d her body was laid to rest in the Miltonsburg Cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection.
Asleep in Jesus! O, how sweet
To be fer such a slumber meet. J. F. G.

 

Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
-Died, on the 20th inst., Miss Mary Egger, daughter of Jacob Egger of Summit twp. She had been suffering with Consumption for about a year. Interment at Miltonsburg on Thursday at 10 o clock.

 

Egger, Mary Egger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
The Egger families of this County, consisting of three brothers, John, Jacob and Samuel, makes a combined family of thirty-seven people, thirty-one children.
The families have at last been broken for the first time in forty years, by the recent death of Mary, daughter of Jacob in the 25th year of her age. The three families have lived on the same adjoining farms for 40 years within one mile of each other. They each live in different townships Center, Malaga and Summit. It might further be said that no more respected families live in the borders of Monroe.

 

Ellison, Alfred Ellison
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Alfred Ellison, a dwarf, aged nineteen years and weighing twenty pounds, died at Big Plain, on the 12th inst.

 

Farmer, Maria J. Farmer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Miss Maria J. Farmer, daughter of F. M. and Lizzie J. Farmer, who, until recently resides in Jackson township, died at the home of her parents, on Boggs Run, Wheeling, Sunday, March 2d.

 

Finley, Earl Finley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Earl, son of Hon. Levi Finley, of Noble county, died on Sunday [October 26, 1890] last from Sarcoma on his thigh. An operation was performed a few months ago and the best medical skill was appealed to for aid but all in vain. Mr. Finley and family have our deepest sympathy.

 

Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher nee Denbow
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1890
Elizabeth Fisher was born in Caroll Co., Ohio, January 16th, 1826, died at her home in Lewisville, O., April 22d, 1890, making her age 64 years, 3 months and 6 days.
She was the daughter of John and Martha Denbow, and was married to Hamilton Dillon, in 1847, unto them was given one son, Vincent E. Dillon. And again in 1851 was married to John Wise, unto them was born one daughter, Susan Wise. She was again married to Joseph Fisher in 1853, unto them was given five children, two sons, Levi and Joseph Richard, and three daughters, Martha Ann, Rebecca Jane and Annie M. Of these five live to mourn the loss of a mother. Martha Ann died in infancy. Joseph Richard died at the age of five years.
The deceased had been left a widow three times and the last time for 22 years.
The deceased a number of years ago united with the Baptist Church and baptized in that faith but on moving to Lewisville there being no church of that denomination there she joined the M. P. church of Lewisville and for 15 years, lived and died an acceptable member of the church. She was conscious up to a few hours of her death. On the Sabbath evening before she died, she expressed herself to her daughter Rebecca that Jesus had saved her and had always been kind to her family.
The deceased was always an affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, loved and respected by all. She was followed by a large procession to the Buchanan church and after funeral services conducted by the writer, her body was consigned to the grave to await the resurrection morn. Wm. Danford
CARD OF THANKS The brother and children wish to extend their thanks to the people of Lewisville and vicinity for their kindness towards Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher during her sickness.

 

Fisher, Jacob Fisher
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 25, 1890
On December 15, 1890, Mr. Jacob Fisher, one of the oldest citizens of Green township, this county died at the home of one of his sons, Mr. Philip Fisher. He was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, March 20, 1814 hence was nearly 77 years of age. Mr. Jacob Fisher moved to Monroe county in 1838 and has lived here every since. He married Elizabeth Shepherd of Belmont county in 1835 the union was blessed with twelve children.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher died September 16, 1888.
At his death Mr. Fisher had 67 grand children and 27 great grand children.
His remains were laid to rest in Otts cemetery Dec. 16, 1890. Rev. R. H. Finch delivered the funeral sermon.
Mr. Jacob Fisher was one of Monroe s most highly respected citizens who lived an upright and religious life and died the same.

 

Fisk, Clinton B. Fisk
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
General Clinton B. Fisk died at his residence, No. 175 West Fifty-eighth street, New York, at 10:30 a.m., on the 9th, in the sixty-second year of his age. The burial will be at his old home, Coldwater, Mich., on Saturday, the 12th inst.

 

Flint, O. F. Flint 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 9, 1890
It was with a feeling of great sorrow that THE OPTIC, last evening, chronicled the death of Judge O. F. Flint, of the Central hotel and justice of the peace in East Las Vegas, precinct No. 29. He passed away at 12 o clock, an autopsy by local physicians subsequently revealing the fact that the deceased suffered from an abcess on the liver. Everything possible was done to stay the ravage of his disease, but all in vain; the grim messenger called and his summons was obeyed.
O. F. Flint needs no eulogy at our hands. His firm integrity, his uprightness of thought and action, his wisdom and sagacity; the behavior of his life and his happy qualities of mind and heart are well known and will live while memory lasts. The death of such a citizen is almost a calamity to a community. After a struggle with the many trials which confront life, he had just reached that point where the future to him was brilliant with the grand offices that attend success. His business relations were at comparative ease; he had a contented home accompanied with every comfort; a family whose surroundings were the hope and ideal of a parent s love, and in this haleyon of a pleasing hope, relentless Death invades with its withering and unspeakable distress. `Tis life, yet it is the poignancy of bitter grief.
Oliver Franklin Flint was born August 16th, 1839, in Washington county, Ohio, and at the time of his death was aged fifty-one years, one month and nine days.
He was married to Miss Rebecca Rinard, who survives him, on October 14th, 1869, Graysville, Monroe county, Ohio.
In early life he united with the Methodist church, though of recent years he had no connection with the denomination.
Soon after his marriage at Rinard s Mills, and having distinguished himself while yet a young man in improving and furthering every interest of the community in which he lived, he was elected a justice of the peace, which position he held successively for twenty-four years. In March, 1887, he removed to Pratt county, Kansas, with his family, remaining there about eight month s coming to Las Vegas in the succeeding month. With his cousin S. P. Flint, he bought and took charge of the Central hotel. In the month of January last, he was elected by a fair majority to be justice of the peace of this precinct.
He leaves behind him his widowed wife and six children, three boys and three girls, the oldest, a son, having attained the age of twenty years; the youngest a daughter, is nearly five years old.
He became a Mason in 1863, and an Odd Fellow in 1866.
The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o clock. A brief service was held at the hotel and a regular funeral service was conducted at the first M. E. Church, by Rev. A. Hoffman, the pastor. The remains were interred in the Masonic cemetery, where they will rest till the morning of the resurrection. Las Vegas Optic

 

Flint, O. F. Flint
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, October 2, 1890
On going to press we received a copy of the Las Vegas Daily Optic News announcing the death of O. F. Flint, Esq., formerly of this county, on Thursday evening Sept. 24, of abcess on the liver. His many old friends in Monroe County will read with sorrow the sad news of Mr. Flint s sudden death.
Will publish fuller account of death next week.

 

Flowers, Webster Flowers
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
Died On last Saturday at Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Webster Flowers, a son of Benjamin Flowers of Jerusalem, this county. [d. November 15, 1890]
Remains were interred at Fort Worth.

 

Fordyce, Samuel Fordyce
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
Samuel Fordyce, a well known tobacco buyer, who formerly resided at Spencer s Station, died at his home in Baltimore, July 13.

 

Foulke, Mary A. Foulke nee Hill
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
Mrs. Mary A. Foulke, wife of Sheriff Oliver Foulke died at the home of her brother, Mr. John Hill, of Barnesville, on Friday, Nov. 28 from an overdose of morphine, which she had taken with the hope of obtaining relief and rest from a severe attack of neuralgia.
Mrs. Foulke was a woman of exceptionally brilliant talents and her untimely death has cast a deep gloom over the circle where the unfortunate lady was known.
Mrs. Foulke was born near Beallsville, this county, March 10th, 1841. Her maiden name was Mary A. Hill and was a sister of Mr. Isaac and J. B. Hill of Beallsville, also of Mrs. Dr. Stewart, of Jerusalem.

 

France,Young son France
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Died of lung fever, May 7th, 1890, son of Lewis and Lizzie France of Cameron, Ohio, his age being 11 months and 11 days. He was born the 27th day of June 1889.
Funeral services were conducted by C. Blatter. Many friends mourn his loss.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our house,
Which never can be filled.
.
When we leave this world of chance,
When we leave this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved ones,
In our Father s mansion fair. A FRIEND

 

Frank, Heinreich Ferdinand Oscar Frank
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 12, 1890
Died On last Wednesday evening, June 4th, Mr. Heinreich Ferdinand Oscar Frank, of Wayne township, this county. Mr. Frank was born in Saxony, Germany, September 27th, 1825, being 64 years, 8 months and 7 days old at death.
He was married to Miss Caroline Brubach August 23d, 1854. Two [sic-four] sons and five daughters were born to this happy couple two sons are now dead.
Mr. Frank joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1872 and has been a consistent member and beloved by the order ever since his connection with the order.
He was buried by the Order on Friday, June 6th, in Lewisville Cemetery. The Lodges of Woodsfield, Lewisville, Stafford and Miltonsburg were largely represented, and a large concourse of people attended the funeral. He was one of the most respected men in the western part of the county and well and favorably known by everybody in his own and neighboring townships. No man in the county, bore a better reputation among his neighbors than did Mr. Frank and family. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and immediate relatives.

 

Franks, Ross Franks
Franks, Daisy Franks
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
The deaths of two children in the family of Lewis C. Franks, of Apple Creek, Wayne County, were particularly sad. Ross, a six-year-old son, died of pneumonia, and about an hour before the time set for the funeral, Daisy, a fourteen-year-old daughter, died of the same ailment.
The funeral of Ross was postponed and both children were buried in one grave.

 

Franz, Mrs. John Franz
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer and their daughter Bell, were summoned to Bellaire last week to attend the funeral of Mr. John Franz, who was a son-in-law of Mr. Palmer and who died very suddenly.

 

Frazier, Wm. A. Frazier
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Wm. A. Frazier, son of Judge Frazier of Caldwell, died of Consumption July 16th.

 

Freudiger, Mrs. John Freudiger
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Died Mrs. John Freudiger, of Switzerland Tp, this County, on last Sunday evening at her home. Aged about 70.

 

Freudiger, Mrs. John Freudiger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
Died Mrs. John Freudiger, of Switzerland Tp., this county, on last Sunday evening [January 19, 1890] at her home. Aged about 80.

 

Gallagher, Edward Gallagher
Gallagher, Michael Gallagher
Stockhouse, Kate Stockhouse nee Gallagher
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 18. At Morrellville, near here, Edward Gallagher, aged 17, Michael Gallagher, his brother, aged 15 and Mrs. Kate Stockhouse, a married sister, aged 25, were killed by the west-bound limited express on the Pennsylvania railroad. They stopped onto the side-track to allow the accommodation train to pass and were struck by the train.

 

Gatchell, John D. Gatchell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Friday night, Feb. 7th, John D. Gatchell was suddenly and unexpectedly called to his eternal rest.
He retired for the night in his usual good health. About twelve o clock Mrs. Gatchell was aroused by him exclaiming, O, my head. Dr. Parry was at the bed side in a moment, but no medical skill could withstay the hand of death. In a few moments paralysis did its work and he passed peacefully away.
Mr. Gatchell was born in 1842 near Graysville, this co., where he resided until he removed to Woodsfield with his family about five months ago.
He was a man noted for uprightness of character and integrity of principle, and he won the affections of all who knew him.
While serving in the army he received a wound which caused the loss of both eyes and he has been totally blind for more than twenty years.
For many years he had been a devoted follower member and an active worker in the Methodist Church. He was a truly devoted follower of Christ. What he believed and professed, he lived. During the years of his very great affliction his Christian character shone forth in the bright, cheerful, happy life he lived. In his death our community sustains the loss of a true man and a loyal citizen; the church, an able and faithful member; the family, a kind and loving husband and father. But what is our loss is his gain.
The funeral took place on Sunday. After a brief service at the residence the remains were taken to Graysville for interment. A large congregation of people were assembled at the Methodist Church at that place to pay their last respects to one whom they so greatly loved and highly esteemed, and to mingle their tears of sympathy with those of the sorrowing friends.
After a short service, the body was laid to rest to Await the resurrection day. A number of the G. A. R. were present and participated in the service.
Thus ends the life of a good man, and with its sudden close comes to admonition. Be ye also ready.

 

Gillett, Wm. Gillett
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Wm. Gillett, head brakeman on a Santa Fe freight train, was instantly killed on the 4th at Chillicothe, Peoria County, Ill., by the breaking in two of his train.

 

Gillis, Samp Gillis
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Died Nov. 21st of Consumption, Mr. Samp Gillis, in his twentieth year.
Interment in the Witten cemetery.

 

Gooding, Charles Gooding
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1890
Wheeling, W.Va. May 10,--Charles Gooding, formerly of Bridgeport, recently of Grafton, died at the latter place last night from the effects of swallowing a chew of tobacco in a fit of laughter.

 

Gooding, Charlie Gooding 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1890
Charlie Gooding, who died at Grafton, W.Va. from the effects of swallowing a chew of tobacco, was raised in this place and has many friends and relatives who were shocked to hear of his untimely death.

 

Goudy, David F. Goudy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
We are called upon the chronicle the death of our aged brother and citizen, David F. Goudy, who departed this life April 2nd, 1890.
The deceased was born in Pennsylvania, May 24th, 1810 and lived in the community where he was born for a number of years, winning the esteem of many friends who formed his acquaintance. He emigrated from thence and came to where he died in Center township, Monroe Co., Ohio.
On November 20th, 1834 he was united in marriage to Frances Ann Warfield who preceded him to the grave nearly two years previous.
In 1832, uniting with the Church of Christ, he endeavored with all the strength of a valiant soldier of the cross, to live a consistiant [sic-consistent] Christian life.
Uncle David, as he was called by many, was a man of strict integrity, and adhered closely to divine teaching of the Bible. His uniform character, his gentleness as a Christian man, won the affections of many friends wherever known. He was not easily provoked, and with much earnestness on the part of his pious nature he rebuked all things with a smile that he considered to be of a wicked nature. We regret the thought very much of losing such a pious citizen as he was; but when we think our loss is his gain, our sorrow turns to rejoicing, realizing that such men have gone to reap a rich reward. During his illness he was conscious of all things transacted in his presence.
He leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his departure from earth to heaven. His remains were taken and with careful hands lain in the Goudy Cemetery, there to await the resurrection of the redeemed of earth.
Now he has joined that anthem,
Far beyond the sky,
Jesus became his ransom
Why should he fear to die?
Now his eyes doeth behold Him,
Seated upon the bright throne,
Then, O then will he see Him,
In that beautiful, beautiful home. M.J.W.

 

Graham, Elmer Graham
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
We are again called upon the chronical another very sad accident occurring on last Monday [July 14, 1890] in Woodsfield; the little six year old boy of E. J. Graham, in Mr. S. L. Mooney s cistern.
About 10 o clock the little boy with some playmates came up town and on his way back stopped at Mr. S. L. Mooney s and was playing about the yard. A woman washing for Mrs. Mooney had left a board off the cistern from where she had been dipping water and Elmer got some strings and while trying to fish in the cistern fell in.
He was not missed until about noon, as he was in the habit of playing with either Mallory s or Buckio s little boy. But when search was made for him his hat was seen in the cistern and Mr. George Young who was assisting in the search immediately stepped down into the water and to the horror of his parents found him drowned at the bottom.
Dr. Parry was called and said he had been dead for a couple of hours.
He was one of the brightest little boys in town and the pet of the family. It was a very hard stroke on Mr. and Mrs. Graham and family and they have the deep sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Armstrong, at the M. E. Church at 2 o clock on Tuesday and the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Woodsfield cemetery by a large concourse of friends.

 

Greenelch, Mrs. Greenelch
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died At Summerfield on last Friday night [February 14, 1890], Mrs. Greenelch, mother of Mrs. Frank Cleveland. Interment on last Sabbath at 10 o clock.

 

Griffith, Nancy Jane Griffith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Mrs. Henry Griffith died on the 8th inst.
Her remains were interred in the Moffett Cemetery.
[Submitter s note Her name was Nancy Jane ]

 

Gross, Theodore Gross
Gross, Mrs. Theodore Gross
Gross, Catherine Gross
Gross, John Gross
Gross Toney Gross
Gross, Mary Gross
Gross, Lizzie Gross
Gross, Joseph Gross
Gross, Michael Gross
Gross, Lenie Gross
Erbst, Lena Erbst
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1890
HANCOCK, MICH., Dec. 30 A calamity not surpassed in the annals of the country occurred at 3 o clock yesterday morning at Hurontown.
A family named Gross, consisting of the parents and eight children, with a visitor, were consumed in a burning building.
Theodore Gross and wife returned from a dance near by at 2 o clock. At 2:30 a son Theodore, jr. returned from Huron Stamps Mills, where he is employed. He went into the house and to bed. Shortly after he was awakened by his brother, Nicholas, who heard screams coming from an adjoining room, occupied by their three sisters and three little brothers. They ran to the partition door and found the room a mass of flames. Smoke and fire were ascending the stairway, and the boys escaped by jumping through a window.
They reached the ground seriously cut by glass and in a semi-nude condition. One attempted to enter the house on the ground floor, where the father, mother, and two children slept, but was driven back by the flames that enveloped the building. It was impossible for the spectators, who quickly gathered, to save the inmates. They were compelled to stand by and hear their agonizing cries. In the course of three hours a searching party went over the ruins and discovered the charred remains of the eleven bodies, distinguishable only by the size of the bones. They were gathered in a sleigh-box, and deposited in a public hall.
The victims, Theodore Gross, aged 57, his wife, 47, Catherine, John, Toney, Mary, Lizzie, Joseph, Michael, Lenie all children of Mr. and Mrs. Gross and Lena Erbst, of Lake Linden, a guest. The ages of the young people range from 2 to twenty-three years.
There is no reliable information as to how the fire started. Theodore Gross, jr. says that it might have originated from the lamp that he supposed he estinguished before he went to bed. There are rumors that the dreadful calamity occurred through the carelessness of the parents, who are alleged to have returned home intoxicated from the dance.

 

Hagerman, Louvina Hagerman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Died Near Stafford, O. July 1st, 1890, Mrs. Louvina Hagerman in the 72nd year of her age. The subject of this notice was born near Moundsville, W. Va., and moved with her parents to Monroe Co., Ohio, sixty years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church and died in full hope of Heaven. She was an affectionate mother, a kind and obliging neighbor and shed a hallowed influence over all who knew her, endearing her to many friends.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church on the day of interment, conducted by Rev. Floyd, afterward her remains were followed by a large funeral cortege to the cemetery, where all that is mortal of her sleeps.
.
Blest mother! I remember thee from youth s fresh buoyant day;
A star thou wert, to guide my feet, of pure and constant ray;
Thy love possessed a charm beyond the light of pleasure s beams,
And `twas thy counsel that forbade my trust in earthly dreams. SOP

 

Hall, John P. Hall
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1890
John P. Hall, a prominent farmer of near Quaker City, and a member of the Society of Friends, died early Monday, May 5th, at the age of 77 years.

 

Hall, Lincoln Hall
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
Died of typhoid fever on Wednesday, Lincoln Hall, he leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss. [d. November 26, 1890]

 

Hall, Manda Hall
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Miss Manda Hall, daughter of John Hall, now of Brownsville, formerly of this place, died instantly on last Wednesday [April 9, 1890]. Burial took place at Brownsville.

 

Hall, Sinclair Hall
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
Sinclair Hall, of Graysville died Wednesday, the 12th inst., of typhoid fever, aged 25 years.
Interment on Friday following day of death, at Graysville cemetery.

 

Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1890
Alexander Hamilton, grandson of the first secretary of the treasury, died yesterday morning [January 1, 1890] at his home at Irvington-on-the-Hudson in his seventy-ninth year.
The immediate cause of Mr. Hamilton s death was heart failure.

 

Harden, Young child Harden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
While Mrs. John Harden, living in Jackson Township, Vinton County was engaged in washing the other day, and had poured a kettle of scalding water into a bucket, her five-year-old daughter struck her foot against it and fell in, scalding her so badly that she died in a short time.

 

Hardesty, Oliver A. Hardesty
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
O. A. Hardesty, Postmaster at Miltonsburg and a prominent citizen of that town, died on last Saturday morning [March 22, 1890]. He was in failing health for a number of years and took an attack of Grippe which probably hastened his death. Interment Sunday in the Malaga Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the 116th O.V.I.
[Submitter s note His first name was Oliver]

 

Harmon, Hattie Harmon
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
Sardis Miss Hattie Harmon died at her home just across the river today. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends.

 

Harper, Daniel Harper 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Barnesville, O., April 14 Daniel Harper, an old citizen of Malaga, Monroe County committed suicide by hanging himself. He was 75 years old and was once in good circumstances.
Old age and poverty are given as the causes of self-destruction.
[Daniel died April 12, 1890]

 

Harper, Daniel Harper
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Daniel Harper, of Malaga, this county, committed suicide on last Saturday [April 12, 1890] by hanging himself. He was 75 years of age, known all over Monroe county as a stock dealer. He has been unfortunate in the past four years, and that is supposed to be the cause.

 

Hart, Samuel Hart
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 18, 1890
Died Rev. Samuel Hart, Presbyterian minister at New Albany, Indiana, on July 10th, 1890. He was born in Monroe County and will be remembered by some old citizens.

 

Hayes, Otho Hayes
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 19, 1890
Otho Hayes, aged 80, died at Elizabethtown.

 

Heinlein, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 2 1890
Once more the angel of death has been here; once more we are called upon to yield up a dear one to his cold embrace. Departed this life on the night of Dec. 23d, Ellen Heinlein, nee Haythorn, aged 26 years. She leaves a husband and four children here, but in the realms above a little baby girl awaits her coming. Oh, to those who have had a merry Christmas, who are happy and light hearted to night, give one pitying thought, and drop one tear of sympathy for the poor little motherless ones who are crying for Mamma tonight, and give a thought and a tear for the husband whose home is made desolate by the loss of his wife, and the mother of his children. Who in the prime of his manhood finds his life s best treasure, snatched from him by the reaper, Death? Yet, oh bereaved ones, look up; for death is only a step upward; a lifting into the life beyond, and the body which today you have seen lowered into the grave is only the chrysalis, from which has burst the immortal soul, to bloom in beauty and infinite love throughout eternity. When we remember her long suffering of 11 months, of the pain and weakness, and finally of death, tis sweet to remember that One moment in heaven will make up for all. One Who Loved Her.

 

Heinlein, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1890
Once more the angel of death has been here; once more we are called upon to yield up a dear one to his cold embrace. Departed this life on the night of 23d, Ellen Heinlein nee Haythorn, aged 26 years.
She leaves a husband and four children here, but in the realms above a little baby girl awaits her coming.
Oh, to those who have had a merry Christmas, who are happy and light hearted to-night, give one pitying thought, and drop one tear of sympathy for the poor little motherless ones who are crying for Mamma to-night and give a thought and a tear for the husband whose home is made desolate by the loss of his wife, and the mother of his children. Who in the prime of his manhood finds his life s best treasure snatched from him by the reaper, Death?
Yet, oh, bereaved ones look up; for death is only a step upward; a lifting into the life beyond, and the body which today you have seen lowered into the grave is only the chrysalis, from which has burst the immortal soul, to bloom in beauty and infinite love throughout eternity.
When we remember her long suffering for 11 months, of the pain and weakness, and finally of death, tis sweet to remember that One moment in Heaven will make up for all. ONE WHO LOVED HER

 

Heinlein, Louis D. Heinlein 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Again the grand Reaper, Death, has entered the community of Trail Run. This time it has robbed them of a bright and intelligent young business man. It was into the home of Mr. Heinlein, that the sad, sorrowing friends were led, to see, for the last time, their departed friend and schoolmate of boyhood days. The German M. E. Church, from which he was interred, was not large enough to accommodate all who came, and in consequence many were obliged to stand.
The departed was Mr. Louis D. Heinlein. He was born on Trail Run, O., June 2nd, 1861, and died July 12th, 1890.
He was married on June 12th 1884, and his widow, together with two children mourn his loss. His illness, consumption, became fatal last fall and terminated in his death last July 12th.
The funeral services took place, July 13th. Mr. Heinlein was respected by all who knew him, and his loss will be sorely felt.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church from boyhood until his death and today we firmly believe he has gone to the rest prepared for the children of God.
God bless the fatherless children and heal their sorrowing hearts. May God, who has taken him from her, protect his mourning widow. B. E. F.

 

Heinlein, Louis Heinlein
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
Died of consumption, Mr. Louis Heinlein. Born in the year 1861, June 2nd , and died July 12th, 1880[sic-1890]. He united with the church when quite young and remained an active member until his death.
He leaves a father, wife, two children, five brothers and one sister and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Interment in the German cemetery, Sunday, July 13th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fishbach of Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Henderson, Infant Henderson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated August 28, 1890
An infant child of Mr. John Henderson was interred in our village cemetery last week.

 

Herdman, James H. Herdman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
James H. Herdman, formerly of Zanesville, a civil engineer who assisted in the construction of the B. Z. & C. Ry., was run over and instantly killed by an engine near New Haven, Conn., where he was superintending the construction of a bridge.

 

Herlan, Maria Herlan, nee Carpenter

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Thursday Morning, May 22, 1890

The wife of Peter Herlin [sic], of Newport township, died on the 16th, of consumption, aged 47 years.

 

Hide, Ada Frances Hide
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 18, 1890
Died HIDE, Clarington, O. on Dec. 6th, 1890, at about 1 o clock, a.m. of croup, Ada Frances, daughter of Lawrence and Nancy A. Hide (nee-Morrill), aged about 2 years.
The dear child was more than ordinarily attractive and of superior ability for her age and loved by adults and children of her acquaintances. Services by Rev. Holgate, a well adapted and appreciative sermon, using the text 2nd Samuel xii 22, 23, Matthew xviii, 2, 3 & xix 14. The funeral took place on Sunday 7th. Interment at Clarington Cemetery.
Thanks are respectfully tendered to the very many friends and neighbors who so actively and patiently rendered every assistance needful.
Thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb.
The Savior has passed through its portals before thee,
And the light of His lamb is the guide to the tomb.
A FRIEND

 

Hobbs, John R. Hobbs
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
The body of John R. Hobbs, of Barnesville, who died last July, was again quietly exhumed last Saturday evening under the direction of the Coroner and Prosecuting Attorney. It will be remembered that there were alleged suspicious circumstances connected with the young man s death. For satisfactory reasons the body was at first exhumer in September, or about two months after the burial. On this occasion the stomach was removed and sent to a Columbus chemist, who analyzed the same and, it is stated, reported to the proper persons the finding of enough arsenic in the same to cause death. The second exhuming of the body is said to have been done at the request of the chemist, making the examination of other organs of the body before making a complete report.

 

Hofer, John C. Hofer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 1890
John C. Hofer, formerly a resident of Baresville, this county, died Sunday [September 21, 1890], at the Cochrain farm in Mead township, Belmont county. Mr. Hofer was appointed one of the Fish and Game Commissioners by Governor Foraker.
He was widely known and leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. His remains were taken to Baresville Tuesday for burial.

 

Hoffman, David Hoffman
Derr, Ezra Derr
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
David Hoffman, aged eighty-two, and Ezra Derr, aged eighty-four, pioneers of Seneca county died near Tiffin on the 31st.

 

Hogue, Wm. Hogue
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Wm. Hogue, of Wayne Tp., died last Thursday. [March 13, 1890] Interment Friday in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

 

Houghton, George Houghton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 11, 1890
Captain George Houghton, one of the oldest river men in the West, died at Louisville, Sunday night, aged eighty-six. He was steamboat inspector at Louisville for many years.
[d. September 7, 1890]

 

Howell, Geo. W. Howell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Geo. W. Howell, of Huntington, W.Va, son of Mrs. Howell, of Woodsfield, died May 23d, from abcess of the stomach. The remains were brought here on the Saturday evening train and buried with the honors of the I.O.O.F. on Sunday.
The deceased was 30 years of age and leaves a wife, two children and many friends to mourn his loss.

 

Huffman, Ruth Huffman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Mrs. Ruth Huffman, of this place, widow of Thomas Huffman, died last Thursday [April 10, 1890] at the home of her son Mathias. She was an aged lady of estimable qualities, a member of the Christian Church.
Rev. Finch conducted the funeral obsequies. Interment in village cemetery.

 

Hughes, Mrs. John Hughes
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 12, 1890
Died On Tuesday, June 10th, Mrs. John Hughes, and aged and respected lady of Wayne township, this county. Interment in the Catholic cemetery at Woodsfield on Wednesday at 10 o clock a.m.

 

Hunt, John Randolph Hunt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Major John Randolph Hunt died at Glendale the other day.

 

Hutchinson, Alex Hutchinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
Died On Saturday evening last [November 15, 1890], Mr. Alex Hutchinson of Sunsbury township. He was one of the oldest and most respectable citizens of Monroe County.
His remains were laid to rest on Tuesday in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Jerusalem.

 

Hutchinson, Alexander C. Hutchinson 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
Hutchinson At his residence two miles west of Beallsville, Monroe County, Ohio, November 15th, 1890, Alexander C. Hutchinson, in the seventy ninth year of his age.
The deceased was born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, June 25th, 1811. In the year 1838 he left his home and friends and came to Beallsville, then regarded as the far west. There he engaged in tanning, a trade he had learned on a farm adjoining his father.
In the year 1840 he was united in marriage to Rachel Nelson, who died in the year 1855 after a lingering illness from that disease consumption. She died the death of a Christian, having early in life united herself with the Presbyterian Church of Beallsville, and lived a life that removed all the terrors of death, The union was blessed with four sons and two daughters, two sons, James and Willie and one daughter, Samantha, had crossed the river in advance of their mother. Two sons, John Nelson and Chalmers A. and one daughter were left with the father to mourn his loss.
In the year 1857 he was again united in marriage to Eleanor Beardmore, an excellent Christian woman who still survives to mourn his loss. Of this union there were born one son Ross L. and one daughter, Clara H; both of whom remained with their father to bless and cheer him in his declining years. In the spring time of life gave his heart [sic-heart] to Christ
And united with the Presbyterian Church of Beallsville of which he remained a member until his death.
He was known throughout the county in which he lived as a God fearing man and one who under all circumstances was ready and willing to give testimony of the faith that was in him. He was a man of decided views and strong affections and fully manifested the spirit of daily walk and conversation. He truly took his Lord as Shepherd and in prayer often repeated the first two or three verses of the 23rd Psalm, which was one of his favorite reference of the book which he took as his daily guide. His early life was active and he was very successful in business and accumulated a large amount of this world s goods of which he freely gave to support that Gospel to which he was a devoted believer.
He moved to the farm on which he resided at his death in the year 1857 and continued in active control of the same until about five years ago when he gave up the management to his son. Since then he has spent his time enjoying a well earned rest and more fully preparing himself for that change which he felt would soon come. He often and cheerfully talked of death, not as one without hope but with that calm and blessed assurance of a Christian who feels that all is well. He said that he knew that to die was but to live and that it was far better to die and be with Christ than to live beyond the allotted time for man and be filled with sorrow and pain. He had all his life enjoyed unusual health, never having lain on a sick bed an entire day during his long useful life, and death came to him in so peaceful a manner that he passed away without a pain. Having arisen from his chair and lay down upon his couch, he soon, surrounded by his family fell asleep in Jesus. His life was an example of one who from youth to old age had always gleaned from the Book of life it s most precious treasures and retained them as evidence of God s goodness to those who love him and serve him. He had passed through that dark valley and shadow of death of which he so often spoke.
His patriarchal face and form has gone from amongst us and his footsteps will be heard no more in the church below, but we feel assured that he is now singing the song of Moses and the Lamb in the church triumphant around the throne of God where the redeemed sing praises evermore. Thus has passed from time to eternity another of the Father s in Israel. He was laid to rest in the new cemetery at Jerusalem, there to await the resurrection morn.
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. B. W. Shryoc.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o`er;
On the border land we left them,
Soon to meet to part no more.
.
When we leave this world of changes,
When we leave this world of care.
We shall find our missing loved one
In our Father s mansion fair.

 

Irwin, William Irwin
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
The lifeless body of William Irwin, an iron molder, whose home is in Erie, was found the other morning at the Phoenix Hotel, Youngstown, death having been caused by the accidental inhalation of gas.

 

Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Elizabeth Jackson, wife of J. F. Jackson, was born October 22d, 1845, died near Woodsfield, Ohio, October 16th, 1890, of consumption. She had been a member of the M. E. Church for 20 years and died in the faith, realizing that she had anchored her soul in the Haven of rest. She said in the presence of her mother, family, the writer and others, that she looked forward to death as the looked forward to death as the sweetest moments of her existence.
A large funeral followed her to Moffitt s Church, where services were conducted by R. H. Finch assisted by Rev. Reed.

 

Jackson, Mrs. Robert Jackson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Died Wife of Robert Jackson, of Center Tp., Sunday evening [October 26, 1890] at 7 o clock. Deceased was taken suddenly ill a few hours before her death, which was due to old age.
Funeral Tuesday at M. E. Cemetery on Jackson Ridge.

 

Johnson, Anna Johnson
Ellis, Young daughter Ellis
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Chicago, Feb. 3 Wm. D. Ellis and wife returned to their cottage last night after an hour s visit to a friend and found the house in flames and the charred corpses of their two-year-old daughter and the servant, Anna Johnson, visible just inside the kitchen door.
Mrs. Ellis rushed into the burning dwelling and succeeded in bringing out unharmed her babe, aged nine months, that had been asleep upstairs. How the fire started is a mystery.

 

Jones, Beliva M. Jones
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
The death angel visited our friends Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jones, June 28th, 1890, of Jackson Tp. and as a thief in the night. So the Lord gave the call and dear little Beliva M. Jones passed from earth, and as we are told in the reveal word of God, it was carried by the angels to its happy resting bed of ease.
A warning to all, except we become as a little child we can not inherit the kingdom of God. So sleep dear little daughter for we hope to meet thee around the throne of God.
We are told fathers and mothers shall know their children; what comforting words. Take warning all. PHILIP POTTS

 

Judkins, Mary Judkins
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Mrs. Mary Judkins, of Barnesville, widow of Dr. Judkins, died on Wednesday morning of last week. [January, 29, 1890].
She was a sister to Mrs. Isaac Hatcher, of Malaga.
Interment in the Southern Cemetery, Barnesville, on Friday afternoon.

 

Kackley, Jennie Kackley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Jennie Kackley, born March 6, 1857, in Noble County, Ohio. She united with the Luthern Church in 1872, at the age of fifteen. Removed to Morgan County and was married to Elisha Gatwood Dec. 12th, 1880.
She had taken sick, March 6th, 1889 and died April 1st, 1890.
She leaves a bereaved husband and two children to mourn her departure from earth. May God be with them, for earth has no comfort for such a loss. A nobler, truer, lovelier spirit than Jennie never graced the walks of life. The happiness of others was her delight and her life was one of self-sacrifice.
Farewell, Jennie. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Yea, saith the spirit, from hence-forth they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.

 

Kauffman, Isaac Kauffman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
On last Wednesday afternoon [December 3, 1890] a shocking accident occurred here resulting in the death of Isaac Kauffman, a carpenter employe of the B. Z.& C.R.R.
The facts relating to his death as nearly as can be obtained are as follows: A railroad bridge to be used at or near Wegee was framed and set up on the Depot grounds at this place. While taking it down preparatory to shipping, a heavy piece of oak timber used as a brace fell and striking Mr. Kauffman on the head crushed him to the ground. His head was horribly mutilated and neck broken which produced immediate death.
Mr. Kauffman was a married man about 42 years of age and leaves a wife.

 

Kent, Mrs. Kent
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Died Mrs. Kent of Summerfield, widow of John Kent.
Interment yesterday at Union.

 

Kestner, Catherine Kestner
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Mrs. Catherine Kestner, wife of Michael Kestner, of Summit Tp., was born Nov. 8th, 1866, in Pittsburgh and died March 19th, 1890, aged 23 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
A husband, 2 children, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, are the immediate relatives.
There was a large attendance at the funeral which took place March 12th, at Lewisville. The discourse was delivered by Rev. S. Egger, of this place.

 

Keyser, John A. Keyser
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Mr. John A. Keyser, the aged gentleman struck several days ago by a B.Z.&C. train, died at his home on Wednesday morning of last week. A complication of diseases, together with the injuries sustained in the accident, hastened his death. He was one of the oldest inhabitants of Mead Tp, Belmont Co., and an honest, upright farmer. Interment took place on Thursday.

 

King, Albert King
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
Died of Consumption, Monday, Dec 1st, Albert King, of Irish Ridge, aged 28 years. Interment at the Mt. Carrick cemetery on Wednesday.

 

King, Mrs. Peter King
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
Died On Tuesday night [July 15, 1890], Mrs. Peter King, of Adams township. She was about seventy-five years old and a respected old lady.

 

King, Sarah King 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Died July 15th, 1890, Mrs. Sarah King, wife of Peter King, of Adams township, Monroe county, Ohio, aged 78 years, 3 months and 18 days. She died as she had lived, a consistent Christian, having been a member of the Christian Church for 30 years.
She was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery there to await the sound of the trumpet when she will triumphantly come forth in the first resurrection.
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 had given,
And though the body molders here,
Her soul is safe in Heaven. XX

 

Klunt, Mrs. Klunt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died Yesterday [February 19, 1890] Mrs. Klunt, of Woodsfield, at the home of Mr. Louis Stoehr.
Interment, at Miltonsburg to-morrow, 21st.

 

Koehler, Fredrick Koehler
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, April 17, 1890 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
     Mr. Fredrick Koehler died at Chicago on the 10th inst. Deceased was well known to the people of this county, having resided in Woodsfield for many years and served as county treasurer two terms. He was about 75 years of age and leaves a large family to mourn his death. 

 

Koehler, Lucy Koehler nee Strickling
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Mrs. Lucy Koehler, wife of Chas. Koehler and daughter of Robinson and Louisa Strickling, died of Consumption on Feb. 28th, aged 38 years.
Interment in the Barber Ridge Cemetery on March 1st. Services by T. M. Grimes.
Quite a number of friends and relatives attended the remains.
Deceased was a member of the Christian Church and was influential.

 

Koontz, Jacob Koontz
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
Jacob Koontz, an inmate of the County Infirmary from Lee Township, died on the 27th ult., aged 41 years.

 

Lafflen, John Lafflen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
John Lafflen was found dying on a road-side near Parkersburg, W.Va., on the 14th. Several bullets were in his body, and he expired after being carried into a house.
He was a cattle buyer from Ohio and had a large amount of money with him, which his assailant secured.

 

Lang, William Lang 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
The funeral services of William Lang was held at three o clock last Thursday in the M. E. Church, Rev. Egger and Elder Harding officiating.
After services at the church the body was conveyed to its last resting place in the Woodsfield Cemetery. It was one of the largest attended funerals ever in the town of Woodsfield.
[Submitter s note** William died February 26, 1890 at age 40]

 

Lang, William Lang
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Yesterday morning [February 26, 1890] at about 9:30 o clock the people of Woodsfield were shocked, as they have not been for many a day, by the very sudden and accidental death of one of her best citizens, Mr. William Lang.
Mr. Lang was a tinner and roofer by trade and he and Mr. Wm. Read were putting up spouting on the Driggs Hotel when the rope which held the ladder together suddenly broke, and Lang was hurled, in an instant, from the eaves of the house to the stone pavement beneath, lighting on his head and shoulders. The fall of about thirty feet crushed the back of his skull and broke one arm, which caused his death almost instantly.
He was carried into the Hotel and Dr. Parry was called but nothing could be done to resuscitate him. Mr. Lang was about 41 years of age, a member of the Luthern Church and a man who was always friendly, and liked by everyone who knew him. He had been elected three times Marshall of Woodsfield and was serving out the third term when he met his sad fate.
He leaves a devoted wife, four children, a number of relatives and numerous friends who sadly feel his loss. We join the people of Woodsfield in extending our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife and family.
Interment in Woodsfield Cemetery at 3 o clock to-day.

 

Langeman, John Henry Langeman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1890
John Henry Langeman, one of the oldest settlers, died the other night at New Bremen, aged 97. He fought at the age of 18 under Napolean I in the War of 1812.
Sunday morning she had a stroke of paralysis from the effects she passed from time into eternity. F.

 

Lapp, Mary Lapp
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Died At her home in Clarington, Monroe Co., Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 13th, Mrs. Henry [Mary] Lapp, aged 40 years, 4 months and 13 days. For many years she had been a patient sufferer from a complication of physical ailments, which finally culminated in lung trouble. She united with the Disciples Church in her youth and lived a consistent Christian, attending on the means of grace as much as her physical disabilities would permit.
Her loss is keenly felt in the circle of her relatives and acquaintances; but to the family direct, consisting of husband and four children, the loss is not only keenly but deeply felt.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Lapp, Oct. 23, 1873. We deem it proper to add that during her protracted illness, the husband never was known to lose his vigilance, and ever stood ready to minister with love and tenderness to her many wants. Thus having done all in his power for her comfort and relief, he calmly submitted to the decree, that it is appointed once for man to die, and after that the judgement.
The funeral took place Saturday, 15th, at Sykes Cemetery. The remains were followed by a large number of relatives and friends, to pay their last respects to one whom they greatly loved and respected, and mingle their tears with those of sorrowing friends. Consolation in time of such sad bereavement is only found in God s word, which teaches that those who die in the Lord will have part in the first resurrection of which the second death has no power.
A precious one from them is gone,
A voice they loved is still.
A place is vacant in their home
Which never can be filled.
Services were conducted by Elder Strickling, of Clarington, and were quite impressive. C.S.

 

Letzelter, Mrs. Charles Letzelter
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Died On Wednesday [August 20, 1890] at her father s house in Malaga township.
Interment at Woodsfield on Friday in Catholic Cemetery.

 

Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Abraham Lincoln, only son of our minister to England, and grandson to our martyred President Lincoln died in London, March 2d.

 

Lippencott, Nancy Lippencott
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Mrs. Nancy Lippencott, of Clarington, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Brague, in that place, on Sunday evening, January 26th. She was 55 years of age. Death was caused by pneumonia preceded by an attack of the Grippe.
Funeral took place on Tuesday; interment in the Clarington Cemetery. She was sick only a few days.

 

Lippincott, John Lippincott
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Died May 20th , 1890, John Lippincott, aged 80 years, 3 months and 18 days. He had been suffering from an attack of la grippe for about 7 weeks.
The deceased was the eldest son of Eisha and Mary Lippincott, whose maiden name was Duvall; his parents were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married and the subject of this sketch was born, after which they emigrated to Ohio, settling on Sunfish Creek in the county of Monroe, when John was but a small boy.
The deceased was born in Green Co. Pa. Feb. 2d, 1810. Mary the mother of John was married twice; her second husband was Christian Hartline. She was the mother of twelve children, six to her first husband and six to her second husband. Two children by the first marriage and three children by the second marriage survive the deceased.
The deceased died on the farm near Cameron where he had lived nearly all his life. He had a large circle of friends, and what might be said of few men, he had no enemies. The deceased never married.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder Michael Boughner, after which he was followed by a goodly number of friends and laid to rest in the old Cemetery by the side of the parents. For some time previous to his death he suffered rheumatism not being able to do anything, and not having any means of support only a small legacy from his step-mother which was entirely inadequate, his wants were provided for by his friends during his last illness, everything was done for him that could be done by kind hands and loving hearts, to make him comfortable.

 

Lively, Mary Lively
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Mrs. Mary Lively, wife of D. H. Lively, of Texas, Ohio, died July 3rd, 1890 in the 52nd year of her age, after many months of sickness, leaving a husband and seven children to mourn her departure.
Funeral services were by Rev. Bowles, of New Martinsville, on the 5th.
In her last hours she rejoiced to know that she had gained a home by obeying her Savior, dying in the hope of an eternal life.
Farewell Mother
Mother is gone we know full well,
Her sufferings here no one can tell;
We watched her breathing through the night,
Her breathing soft and low,
As in her breast the war of life
Kept heaving to and fro.
.
Mother had talked of the other side,
Before death had called her over the tide,
Of the joy and peace and love to know,
That her Savior died for her below,
And in that land of bliss so fair,
I shall be blest when I am there.
.
When mother had passed from her home below,
We sent her friends the word to know
And gathering `round her dear bed-side,
From father to bade all mourned and cried,
For mother was dead to one and all,
But then we know God gave the call.
.
The summons comes when all must go,
And leave our friends all here below;
Then children, seven, please prepare,
That you may meet your mother there
In that land where all is peace,
Where all grief and trouble cease.
.
Now, mother s face we ll see no more;
Her loving smiles have gone before,
Sleep, mother, sleep, beneath the sod,
`Til time shall be no more;
When all the ransomed ones of God,
Shall roam the other shore. PHILIP POTTS

 

Longwell, Absolem Longwell 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
The community is much grieved over the death of Mr. Longwell caused by Acute Bright s Disease. There were three doctors in attendance and did everything that could be done or found in medicine but death had come. JAMES
[submitters note*-Absolem Longwell died August 17th, 1890]

 

Longwell, Absolem Longwell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
Died At his home in Sardis, Ohio, Sunday, August 17th, 1890, Absolem Longwell after an illness of four weeks, aged 38 years, 7 months and 11 days. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, our Heavenly Father in his wisdom to remove from our Council our brother Absolem Longwell to his heavenly abode. Whereas, Through his death, Sardis Council, No. 69, Jr. Order United American Mechanics, has lost a much esteemed member and be it therefore;
Resolved, That while we as a patriotic organization unite in expressing our condolence and sympathy, we will cherish his memory and good name and we sincerely recognize in him, the principles of V. L. & P. which characterized a true brother of our order.
Resolved, That we, as one order, tender our sincerest sympathy to his bereaved family, parents, brothers and sisters, praying and hoping in this dark hour of affliction, that they may be lead to exclaim Thy will, not mine, be done.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes or the Council and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased brother and the same be published in the county papers. W. F. LITTEN E.D. THOMPSON CLEM L. V. DUVAL
COMMITTEE

 

Lowe, Young child Lowe
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 5, 1890
The youngest child of Samuel Lowe, late of Wheeling, died on the last Friday, May 30th at Mr. James Mahoney s.

 

Mann, St. Clair Mann
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
Died St.Clair Mann, an aged and respected citizen of Malaga Tp., this county, on Monday of this week. [d. November 17, 1890]

 

Marble, Ezra Marble
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Ezra Marble, who died recently at Fall River, Mass, aged eighty-three set up and put in operation the first calico-printing machine ever used in the United States.

 

Marden, Mrs. F. F. Marden
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Died, on the 8th inst, Mrs. F. F. Marden, of Elba, Washington Co. A post mortem disclosed the fact that death had been caused by intestinal obstruction. A section of the small bowel becoming looped from some cause, a fibrous band was developed across, in such manner as to prevent it from resuming its normal condition again, thus giving rise to obstruction, which was quickly followed by inflammation ending in death.

 

Marden, Mrs. F. F. Marden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
-Died, on the 8th inst., Mrs. F. F. Marden, of Elba, Washington Co. A post mortem disclosed the fact of death had been caused by intestional obstruction. A section of the small bowel becoming looped from some cause, a fibrous band was developed across, in such manner as to prevent it from resuming its normal condition again, thus giving rise to obstruction, which was quickly followed by inflammation ending in death.

 

Martin, Roger Martin
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Roger Martin, aged 101 years, died at his home in Pittsburg, last week. He was born in Ireland.

 

Massie, Forrest W. Massie
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Died Of Peritonitis, July 22d, 1890, Forrest W. Massie, step-son of A. F. Willison, of Wayne township, aged 11 years, 5 months and 2 days.
Rev. Bunner preached the funeral discourse to a large and sympathizing concourse of people from the 15th chapter of 1st Cor., and 12th verse.
Little Forry was a kind and affectionate boy to his parents and all his playmates, and while we sympathize with the bereaved parents we know that their loss is his gain.
Forry s gone, we know full well,
His suffering here no one can tell,
We watched him breathing through the night,
His breathing soft and low.
As in his breast the war of life kept heaving to and fro.
.
Now Forry s face we ll see no more,
His loving smiles have gone before
Sleep, Forry, sleep, beneath the sod,
`Till time shall be no more.
When all the ransomed sons of God,
Shall roam the other shore.

 

McAuliff, John McAuliff
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
John McAuliff, aged sixty years, and employed at the paper mills, Lima, was up in a chute repairing a broken chain, when his coat was drawn into it and carried around half a dozen times, his head striking the beams at the top of the building each time. He was dying when rescued, and lived only a few minutes.
He leaves a family of eight children.

 

McConnell, Henry McConnell 2nd obit
Robinson, Willie Robinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1890
STAFFORD, O. The present holiday season, so bright and joyous, has not passed unmarked by accident and sorrow. The merry chimes that ushered in the New Year, 1890, were all to suddenly followed by the mournful death knell. The Church so lately thronged by a gay crowd in the height of enjoyment, is immediately re-opened to admit a silent, coffined form, followed by friends, in the depth of grief; faces so lately sparkling with gladness are awe stricken and eyes are misty with sympathetic tears, as the words, In the midst of life we are in death, falls with awful reality on listening ears. Death in its mildest form brings nothing but anguish to the hearts of kindred and friend, even when they are prepared for the parting by noting day after day the certain decay of the beloved object, when permitted to hold even down to the cold brink of the dark River the fond hand, and receive the last lingering look of recognition from the death-dimmed eyes, but when the Reaper comes unannounced, and cuts down unwarned, and alone our dear one, the shock is terrible, and in our blind grief we cry, Too Cruel! , yet faith bids us know the Father can not mean cruelty. On Thursday morning, Henry McConnell, a well known farmer living on the ridge south of town, and a young married man of perhaps 28 to 30 years met his death at his own hand. The facts, so far as we have learned, are as follows: On the morning in question he told his wife he guessed he would go to Ullman s grocery at Sycamore Valley for some tobacco, took down his gun to shoot any game that might come in his way, and started, saying he would be back soon. As the meal hour drew near, his wife becoming anxious at his prolonged absence, finally went to a neighbors and communicated her fears, but they assured her he would be home all right, but evening came and no returning husband. She then went and besought his father s family to go in search of him. They went to Sycamore and learning he had not been there, returned thoroughly alarmed, and arousing the neighbors went on another search. The party took different routes through woods and field. A young boy of Mr. Luburg s, in jumping over a fence not more than five minutes walk from deceased s home, jumped on the prostate body. His screams of terror brought the searchers to the scene, and after examination, arrived to the conclusion that on mounting the fence, a rail which was found on the body had slipped, throwing him and causing the gun to go off, the ball penetrating near the naval, passing upward near the heart causing instant death. His hand pressed the wound, his mouth was open with his tobacco still in it when found. It was about 8 o clock p.m., when he was found. His remains were brought here at 12 o clock Saturday and taken to the M. E. Church, where a funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Floyd, after which they were followed by an immense number of sympathetic friends. But words of condolence and sympathy are meaningless to the stricken young wife and the fatherless little ones, the aged father and mother and brothers and sisters. We can only say to them and others:
.
So live that when the summons comes to you
To join the innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious real where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust approach the grave
Like one who draws the drapery of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
.
E`re the obsequies of this sad funeral was over, the somber wings of the dread messenger darkened the door of another home north of town, and out from F. M. Robinson s two angels went out where only one entered, and the tired gentle spirit of patient little Willie was born from the pain-racked frame of mortality to Abram s bosom. He was a particular bright, winning little one of 6 years, and greatly beloved. His terrible sufferings for many months had the more endeared him to the parents, to whom our hearts go out in sincerest sympathy.
Funeral at 1 o clock on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Floyd, after which the remains were laid away in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. But it is only the beautiful casket dear sorrowing friends lay so tenderly away beneath weeping darkened skies, the gem flashes dazzling bright `mid the Savior s chosen treasures.

 

McConnell, Henry McConnell 2nd obit
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9 1890
Stafford: On Thursday morning, Henry McConnell, son of John McConnell, a well-known farmer living on the ridge south of town, and a young married man of perhaps 28 or 30 years, met his death at his own hand. The facts, so far as learned, are as follows: On the morning in question he told his wife he guessed he would go to Ullman s grocery at Sycamore Valley for some tobacco, took down his gun to shoot any game that might come in his way, and started, saying he would be back soon. As the meal hour drew near, his wife becoming anxious at his prolonged absence, finally went to a neighbors and communicated her fears, but they assured her he would be home all right, but evening came and no returning husband. She then went and besought his father s family to go in search of him. They went to Sycamore and learning he had not been there, returned thoroughly alarmed, and arousing the neighbors went on another search. The party took different routes through woods and field. A young boy of Mr. Luburg s, in jumping over a fence not more than five minutes walk from deceased s home, jumped on the prostrate body. His screams of terror brought the searchers to the scene, and after examination, arrived at the conclusion that on mounting the fence a rail which was found on the body had slipped, throwing him and causing the gun to go off, the ball penetrating near the naval, passing upward near the heart causing instant death. His had pressed the wound, his mouth was open with his tobacco still in it when found. It was about 8 o clock p.m., when he was found. His remains were brought here at 12 o clock Saturday and taken to the M. E. Church, where a funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Floyd, after which they were interred in the Cemetery, whither they were followed by an immense number of sympathetic friends. But words of condolence and sympathy are meaningless to the stricken young wife and three fatherless little ones, the aged father and mother and brothers and sisters.

 

McConnell, Henry McConnell
Robinson, Willie Robinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 29, 1890
STAFFORD The present holiday season, so bright and joyous, has not passed unmarked by accident and sorrow. The merry chimes that ushered in the New Year, 1890, were all too suddenly followed by the mourning death knell. The Church so lately thronged by a gay crowd in the height of enjoyment, is immediately re-opened to admit a silent, coffined form, followed by friends in the depth of grief; faces so lately sparkling with gladness are awe stricken and eyes are misty with sympathetic tears, as the words, In the midst of life, we are in death, falls with awful reality on listening ears. Death in its midst form brings nothing but anguish to the hearts of kindred and friend, even when they are prepared for the parting by noting day after day the certain decay of the beloved object, when permitted to hold even down to the cold brink of the dark River the fond hand, and receive the last lingering look of recognition from the death-dimmed eyes, but when the Reaper comes unannounced, and cuts down unwarned and alone our dear one, the shock is terrible, and in our blind grief we cry, Too cruel! yet faith bids us know the Father can not mean cruelty.
On Thursday morning, Henry McConnell, a well known farmer living on the ridge south of town, and a young married man of perhaps 28 to 30 years, met his death at his own hand. [January 23, 1890]
The facts, so far as we have learned, are as follows:
On the morning in question he told his wife he guessed he would go to Ullman s grocery at Sycamore Valley for some tobacco, took down his gun to shoot any game that might come in his way, and started, saying he would be back soon. As the meal hour drew near, his wife becoming anxious at his prolonged absence, finally went to a neighbors and communicated her fears, but they assured her he would be home all right, but evening came and no returning husband. She then went and besought his father s family to go in search of him. They went to Sycamore and learning he had not been there, returned thoroughly alarmed, and arousing the neighbors went on another search. The party took different routes through woods and fields. A young boy of Mr. Luburg s, in jumping over a fence not more than five minutes walk from deceased s home, jumped on the prostate body. His screams of terror brought the searchers to the scene, and after examination, arrived at the conclusion that on mounting the fence a rail which was found on the body had slipped, throwing him and causing the gun to go off, the ball penetrating near the naval, passing upward near the heart causing instant death. His hand pressed the wound, his mouth was open with his tobacco still in it when found. It was about 8 o clock p.m., when he was found.
His remains were brought here at 12 o clock Saturday and taken to the M. E. Church where a funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Floyd, after which they were followed by an immense number of sympathetic friends. But words of condolence and sympathy are meaningless to the stricken young wife and three fatherless little ones, the aged father and mother and brothers and sisters. We can only say to them and others:
So live that when the summons comes to you
To join the innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious realm where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not like the quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed.
By an unfaltering trust, approach the grave
Like one who draws the drapery of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
E`re the obsequies of this sad funeral was over, the somber wings of the dread messenger darkened the door of another home north of town, and out from F. M. Robinson s two angels entered, and the tired gentle spirit of patient little Willie was born from the pain-racked frame of mortality to Abram s bosom.
He was a particular bright, winning little one of 6 years, and greatly beloved. His terrible sufferings for many months had the more endeared him to the parents, to whom our hearts go out in sincerest sympathy.
Funeral at 1 o clock on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Floyd, after which the remains were laid away in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. But it is only the beautiful casket dear sorrowing friends lay so tenderly away beneath weeping darkened skies, the gem flashes dazzling bright mid the Saviors chosen treasures.

 

McConnell, Henry McConnell
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9 1890
Henry McConnell, of Franklin Tp, accidentally shot himself through the heart on the 2nd inst. As no one was with him at the time, the facts in the case are wanting, but it is supposed the gun became discharged while in the act of crossing a fence. The inquest, which was held before Squire John Camden, found that the cause of his death was accidental. The remains were interred in the Stafford Cemetery on Saturday, January 4th. He was about 35 years of age, was married, and leaves a wife and three children, who have the sympathies of all acquainted with the sad affair.

 

McConnell, Henry McConnell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1890
Henry McConnell, of Franklin Tp. accidentally shot himself through the heart on the 2nd, inst.
As no one was with him at the time, the facts in the case are wanting, but it is supposed the gun became discharged while in the act of crossing a fence.
The inquest, which was held before `Squire John Camden, found that the cause of his death was accidental.
The remains were interred in the Stafford Cemetery on Saturday, January 4th.
He was about 35 years of age, was married, and leaves a wife and three children, who have the sympathies of all acquainted with the sad affair.

 

McConnell, Mrs. Alex McConnell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Mrs. Homer Umpleby was called to Ravenswood a short time ago, by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Alex McConnell, but arrived too late, she was buried on Friday and Mrs. Umpleby did not get there till Sunday.

 

McElroy, Louisa McElroy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1890
Died May 8th, 1890, Louisa McElroy, widow of Jesse McElroy and daughter of Jonathan Stackhouse. Interment at Ashbury Chappel on May 10th.
The deceased was an aged and respected citizen of Sunsbury Township.

 

McFarland, Mrs. Gracy McFarland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died April 18, 1890, of paralysis, Mrs. Gracy D. McFarland, at the age of 83 years 1 month and 16 days. She was born in Massachusetts, March 2d, 1807, and moved to Ohio at the age of 11. She united with the church when quite young and was a constant member till her death.
She leaves two sons and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her last words were, I am waiting for the Master to call me home.
Interment in Wittens cemetery Sunday, April 20th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fisher of Hannibal. S.K.H.

 

McFarland, Mrs. McFarland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died On last Saturday [April 19, 1890], Mrs. McFarland, mother of Wm. Kirkland, of near Sardis, this county, aged 83.
Interment on last Sabbath at Witten s cemetery.

 

McGregor, Young daughter McGregor
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
A nine-year-old daughter of Hon. C. McGregor, Reading Clerk of the Ohio House, died at Zanesville on the 21st, of diphtheria, making three children he has lost in three days. A fourth child is at the point of death, and both Mr. and Mrs. McGregor are very low with the same disease.
About thirty persons, mostly children have died there from diphtheria within a few weeks, the death of whom can be traced in every instance directly to the corpse of the child brought there from Chicago for burial.

 

McKee, Ellen McKee
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Mrs. Ellen McKee, died at Columbus on the 14th inst, aged 101 years.

 

McKeener, James McKeener
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
James McKeener, aged thirty-five years, a farmer, residing at Selma, Clarke County, was found dead by his widowed mother the other afternoon buried in a potato pit near the home of the deceased.
He had been missing for several days. His body was completely covered with earth that gave way.

 

McKelvey, Mahala McKelvey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 2, 1890
Mahala, wife of Geo. McKelvey, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Aug. 24th, 1828. She died December 16th, 1899, aged 61 years, 3 months and 22 days.
She was married three times, and had five children born to her, three of whom survive to mourn the loss of a kind mother.
In her early life she belonged to the M. E. Church. She afterwards joined the Presbyterian Church, and for the last twenty five years she was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church. A large procession followed her to her last resting place at Pleasant Ridge, where she rests from labor.
Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. A. RUTLEDGE

 

McKinley, Annie McKinley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1890
Miss Annie McKinley, sister of Congressman McKinley, died on the 29th at her home in Canton.

 

McRight, James McRight 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Died June 22d, 1890 of Typhoid fever, James McRight, of near Antioch, son of J. D. McRight, in the 27th year of his age. He went to New Cumberland last February to work where he was taken sick and was brought to his uncles, E. B. Witten, June 15th, where he remained until his death.
He leaves a father, mother, five sisters and two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Interment in Witten s Cemetery, June 23d. Funeral services were conducted by R. Fisher, of Hannibal.

 

McRight, James McRight
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1890
June 22 Mr. James McRight, whom we reported sick, died Sunday morning. His remains will be interred in the Lentz Cemetery, one mile south of Antioch today, Monday. He was a young man aged about 25 years; esteemed and respected by all who knew him.

 

McSweeny, John McSweeny
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
The ablest criminal lawyer in Ohio is dead. This allusion to Hon. John McSweeny is not disparaging to other noted lawyers of the state, for his ability as a criminal attorney has long been conceded in Ohio and elsewhere.
He died at his home in Wooster the night of the 22d inst. of pneumonia.
Gifted with the rarest of rhetorical powers, as eloquent as the soul of poesy itself, as retiring as a maiden, as strong in integrity as adamant, and an upright, honest man always, he was a power in the court room and with the multitude whenever he appeared. A democratic lender who ever refused office, his influence was widespread and always for the right. John McSweeny will be missed from the paths that have known him so long.

 

McVey, Henderson McVey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died on Thursday last [April 17, 1890], at New Cumberland, W. Va., Henderson McVey, a son of Esan McVey, of Rinards Mills.
Interment in Rinard Mills cemetery on last Sunday.

 

McVey, Samuel McVey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 2, 1890
Died Mr. Samuel McVey, a prominent and respected citizen of Bethel township, this county on Wednesday Sept. 24th at 7 o clock in the morning of heart disease.
He had not been ill for some time but had only been confined to the house for a few days.
Interment at Cratins cemetery on Thursday Sept. 25. His age was seventy two and respected by all who knew him.

 

McVicker, Harvey McVicker
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 29, 1890
Harvey McVicker, a prominent farmer and stock grower of Marion Tp., Noble County, died at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 12.

 

Meeker, George W. Meeker
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Hon. George W. Meeker, Secretary of the State Executive Committee, died at the home of his brother, near Marysville, on the 25th. Mr. Meeker was a sufferer from la grippe last January, since which time he has never seen a well day, although it is thought the immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. He was well known in Columbus, having taken an active part in politics for a number of years. He served as deputy county clerk, justice of the peace, and was mayor of Columbus in 1869-70.
He leaves a widow and two sons, the younger being Claud Meeker, Private Secretary to Governor Campbell.

 

Meeker, Infant child Meeker
Polen, Young child Polen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
An infant child of Mr. Meeker, of Switzerland township, whose mother died a short time since and was a daughter of Michael Topp, deceased, was buried yesterday.
Also a child of Jacob Polen, near big run.

 

Mellott, Ellsworth Mellott
Mellott, Gilbert Mellott
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Ellsworth Mellott, of Wileysville, Wetzel County, West Va., and Gilbert Mellott, a former citizen of this county, recently died of a fever.

 

Menkle, Caroline Menkle
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Died Mrs. Henry Menkle, of Miltonsburg, on Monday [April 7, 1890] of this week. Interment on Wednesday.
[Mrs. Menkle s first name was Caroline]

 

Merse, Karl Merse
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Karl Merse, professor of music in Wooster University, and who has a national reputation as a composer and author of musical construction books, died suddenly at 4:20 o clock, the other evening of pneumonia.
He was attacked with la grippe a few days before.
His son, Dr. Charles, at Sandusky, and daughter Bessie, professor of music at St. Charles, Mo. were summoned, but failed to reach Wooster before his death.

 

Milhoan, E. Milhoan
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Mr. E. Milhoan, of Pilcher, Belmont Co., died at his home Sunday morning. [d. June 29, 1890] Deceased leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

 

Miller, Mony Miller
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Mony Miller, daughter of Jacob Miller, of Bethel Tp. Died on Tuesday 14th inst. of Typhoid fever. Aged about 14 years.
Interment at McVey s cemetery on same day of death.

 

Miller, Mr. Miller
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Justice Miller, of the U. S. Supreme Court, died at Washington Monday night of last week [October 20, 1890], of apoplexy.
He was one of the best judges on the Supreme bench.

 

Miller, Stella May Miller
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Died On Monday morning [February 24, 1890], the four year old daughter of Ross Miller, of Beallsville of Diptheria.
Interment in the M. E. Cemetery at 4 o clock on same day.
[Child s name was Stella May Miller]

 

Milliman, William Milliman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Ft. Wayne, Ind., Feb 22 William Milliman, a wealthy Milan Township farmer, committed suicide by throwing himself in the well.
He was found several hours afterward. Despondency on account of long ill health was the cause.

 

Milroy, Robert H. Milroy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Olympia, Wash., March 30 Gen. Robert H. Milroy died in this city yesterday. The 116th, 25th and 2d Va. boys served under Gen. Milroy and he was very popular with the boys.

 

Minor, Levina Jane Minor nee McMahon
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Died, of Consumption, October 29th, 1889, Sister Levina Jane Minor, wife of Solomon Minor, of New Martinsville, West Va., and daughter of Thomas and Sarah A. McMahon. She was aged 56 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church for 40 years. She was the mother of 12 children, 5 of them dead and 7 yet survive her. Many friends mourn her loss.

 

Mittendorf, Benjamin Mittendorf
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 18, 1890
KILLED Benjamin Mittendorf, of Ohio township, while cutting saw logs last Friday [December 12, 1890], was killed by a log rolling over him death resulted in a few hours.
His remains were interred in cemetery at Goodwin on Sunday.

 

Mobley, Stephen Mobley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Died of Consumption, Saturday Nov. 30th, Stephen, son of Nathan Mobley, of Cameron, aged 18 years.

 

Mobley, Stephen Mobley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 11, 1890
Stephen Mobley, son of Nathan Mobley, of near this place died with lung trouble on Nov. 29th, 1890. His remains were followed to their last resting place the old cemetery in Cameron by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives on the 30th, about four o clock p.m. he was consigned to the tomb. The parent, the brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the neighbors and friends in their sad bereavement.

 

Morgan, John Morgan
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 21, 1890
Mr. John Morgan, the oldest man in Brown county and perhaps in Southern Ohio, died at his home in Sterling Township, a few miles south-west of Fayetteville, O. at a late hour Wednesday night [August 20, 1890]. Mr. Morgan was in his 100th year, having passed the ninety-ninth milestone and was hale, hearty and active up to a short time before his death.

 

Morris, Isaac Morris
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
Monday morning Isaac Morris, an employee of the engineering corps of Ohio Valley railroad, while returning from Moundsville in a skiff, took a fit and fell forward with his head in the water and was drowned before assistance could reach him. His feet became fast in the skiff, he was held in that position until life was extinct. He was 33 years of age and a resident of Monroe County.
[d. November 10, 1890]

 

Muhleman, Joseph Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
The remains of Comrade Joseph Muhleman, who died at Bellaire on the 26th ult, were interred at Hannibal, Saturday, March 29th. The deceased was a private in Co. E. 116th regiment O. V I.
The funeral services were in charge of the J. G. Riethmiller Post, No. 658, G. A. R. After the services at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susan Monteith, had been conducted by the Rev. L. L. Fisher, the remains were taken charge of by the Post, and buried according to the burial service of the G. A. R.
The imposing services was beautifully administered by the Commander, J. F. Thonen, and the Chaplin I. D. Boston. A number of his company and regiment were present. J. H. O NEILL, Adj t

 

Mumford, Benjamin Mumford
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Benjamin Mumford, one of the pioneers of Muskingum County, was found dead in bed at his home in Roseville a few days ago. He was in his usual health the day previous, and his death is attributed to heart disease.

 

Murphy, Mary T. Murphy 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Mrs. Mary T. Murphy, born in Maryland, March 3d, 1815, died at her home in Woodsfield, April 2d, 1890, having passed the 75th year of her age. Mrs. Murphy was one of the oldest residents in this county. Her parents removed from Maryland to Belmont County, Ohio, when she was two years of age.
In 1832 she was married to Benjamin Murphy, and they came to Monroe County in 1833. They had eight children, only three of whom are now living. Mrs. Buskirk, Woodsfield, Mrs. Pratt, Cameron, Monroe County, and Mrs. Egger, Boynton, Ills.
Mrs. Murphy joined the M. E. Church when 16 years of age, and was a faithful and devoted member of the church at the time of her death. She was a constant attender upon all the services until sickness caused her absence. She had a firm and abiding trust in Christ, her personal Savior.
The funeral took place from the M. E. Church on Thursday, April 3d.
The remains were interred in the Cemetery where the body shall rest in peace until the last day, when the trump shall sound and the dead shall rise; when we all shall be changed and caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so be forever with the Lord.

 

Murphy, Mary T. Murphy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Died, on Wednesday morning, the 2d inst, at a quarter past 7 o clock, of paralysis, Mrs. Mary T. Murphy. The deceased had been a resident of this place for more than half a century, and for all that time was a member of the M. E. Church. She was noted for her devotion and contact attendance upon the services of the Church. Funeral services by Rev. J. B. England, at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.

 

Myer, Hannah Myer
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Died Feb. 17th, Miss Hannah Myer, after a lingering illness of three weeks.
Interment in the West Union Cemetery, February 19th.

 

Myers, Eunice Leota Myers
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Died March 6, 1890, Eunice Leota, infant daughter of George W. and Letitia J. Myers, aged 4 months and 5 days. Eunice was a bright little babe which had come to gladden the home of the parents, but the Lord in his wisdom saw fit to call her away to a far better clime. She is gone home. For Jesus says, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Hear the gentle Shepherd
Calling lambs like me,
In His sweet accents
Let them come to me.
.
He will bid us enter,
When our timid feet
Reach the golden city,
He will be there to great.
.
Thanks, dear Savior
For thy words of love,
Bidding children enter
Thy bright courts above.
.
May the blessed assurance, that their loss is her eternal gain, buoy them up in this sad affliction. H. J. W.

 

Myers, Hannah Myers
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Died, at the residence of her father, in Jackson Tp., Monroe Co. Ohio, of typhoid fever, Hannah Myers, after a painful and lingering illness of five weeks. She was aged 20 years and 9 months. [d. February 17, 1890]
She was resigned and her only hope was in the Lord. She sang the following stanza before she died.
Home, home, sweet home,
Prepare me dear Savior, for glory, my home.

 

Nalley, Jemes L. Nalley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Died On last Friday night, February 7th, of Wayne township, this county, Jemes L. Nalley, aged 59 years. He was born in Belmont County, March 12th, 1830, and moved with his father to the farm where he died in 1833.
He has been a consistant member of the U. B. Church for 35 years. He has been afflicted for nearly three years.
Interment in Moose Ridge Cemetery on last Sunday Rev. Day, officiating.

 

Naur, George Naur
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Died On Thursday, April 10, Mr. George Naur, of Seneca Tp., aged seventy years.
Interment in Catholic cemetery on Wills Creek.

 

Nelson, G. W. Nelson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Died On Saturday 15th inst, Mr. G. W. Nelson, of Jerusalem, this county after an illness of but a few days.

 

Nelson, Thomas Nelson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Thomas Nelson, a well-to-do farmer living near Fairview, suicided by cutting his throat while out in his barn feeding. No cause known unless it was la grippe, which he had about three weeks before and had never fully recovered.

 

Neuhart, Catharine Neuhart, (nee Schaub) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., May 8, 1890]
    Mrs. Catharine Neuhart, nee Schaub, a native of Prussia, Germany, was born on the 24th of February 1823. She immigrated to this country in 1835, and made her home in Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio. On the 24th day of May 1842, she was married to Mr. John Michael Neuhart. Eleven children were given to them in this marriage, of whom 10 follow the mother to the grave. One has preceded her into eternity by death. Three months ago she went to Wheeling to attend to the wants of her sick daughter, Amelia, after whose convalescence, she started on her way home. While on the train, she became very sick, and upon arriving in Woodsfield, she was laid upon her fatal bed of illness and for four weeks she suffered until released by death. Her death occurred on Sunday morning, May 4, 1890, thus reaching the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 10 days. She suffered from a contracted cold, which finally resulted in typhoid fever. On Sunday morning, she had a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which she passed from time to eternity. She has been a consistent member of the German M. E. Church, and remained as such until her death, from which she now has entered into her reward. She leaves hosts of relatives and friends who feel keenly the loss they have sustained. The number of those present at the funeral shows to what extent she was esteemed and respected in her social surroundings. Although dark, stormy, rainy clouds hover over head all day and finally the rain poured down in heavy showers. Friends and relatives gathered together from far and near to pay the last honors of love and friendship to her. She died a Christian and as we believe in the training of faith, God bless the bereaved ones and heal their wounded hearts.    F. 

 

Okey, Arthur Okey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 14, 1890
In Memoriam
Time s scythe falls swiftly and surely,
In the presence of Death all are kin.
Arthur Okey, son of Cornelius Okey and brother of the late Chief Justice John W. Okey, of the Supreme Court of Ohio and of Judge William Okey, recently deceased, died at Bellaire, Dec. 1, 1890, at 5 o clock p.m., aged 68 years and 28 days.
The deceased was born in this county, Nov. 3, 1822 and lived here all his life until a few days since, when the family removed to Bellaire the home of his daughters. He was in very feeble health when the change of residence was made.
He married Nancy McLelland, a native of Baltimore, Md., and daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Uler) McLelland, April 26, 1849, who survives him.
While Judges William and John W. Okey were shining lights in their chosen profession, so was Arthur Okey in his that of a Surveyor His whole life seemed to be devoted to making himself acquainted with all the old land marks of the county. No man knew better than he the duties of Surveyor even long before he was elected to fill the office of County Surveyor, as he was in 1880. His knowledge of surveys, the old corners and land marks was wonderful as was his knowledge of all the county records. His place may be filled, but not for years to come.
And this we call a loss! O, selfish sorrow
of selfish hearts; O, we of little faith!
Let us look round, some arguments to borrow,
Why we in patience should await the morrow
That surely must succeed the night of death.
.
Aye, look upon this dreary, desert path,
The thorns and thistles whereso`er we turn;
What trials and what tears, what wrongs and wrath.
What struggles and what strife the journey hath!
He has escaped from these! And lo! We mourn. M.

 

Okey, Mrs. Elam Okey nee Hubbard
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 11, 1890
Died On Sept. 6th, Mrs. Elam Okey at the residence of her father, Thomas Hubbard. Interment in the Rock Hill Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

 

Okey, William Okey 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
A meeting of the members of the Bar and the officers of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Ohio, was held at the office of the Probate Judge, on the 19th day of Nov., 1890, to commemorate the death of our esteemed brother and friend, Judge William Okey, who died at 1 o clock on the 17th inst., at his residence in Woodsfield.
On motion James R. Morris, Esq., was called to preside, and E. L. Lynch, Esq., was chosen Secretary.
On taking the chair, Mr. Morris paid a tribute to the memory of the deceased giving a sketch of his life and public services.
On motion it was resolved that the members of the Bar attend the funeral of the deceased this afternoon, in a body, as pall bearers.
On motion, a committee of five was ordered to be appointed,--of which the Chairman of this meeting shall be one,--to draft suitable resolutions as a testimonial of respect for the deceased. The committee will consist of James R. Morris, A. J. Pearson, James Watson, W. E. Mallory and W. H. Cooke, Esqrs.
The meeting then adjourned to meet again at the court house, on Monday evening the 24th inst, to receive the report of the committee.
The members of the Bar and others met at the court house pursuant to adjournment. The meeting was called to order by the chairman; after which the following resolutions were reported by the committee, and unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to call from our midst, to the home of eternal rest, our venerable and distinguished friend and brother, Judge William Okey, who departed this life on the 17th day of Nov., 1890, full of honors, at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months and 22 days. After having filled the office of Clerk of Courts for some thirteen years, elected as Presidential elector in 1856, served as a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1872-3, and five years as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 2d sub-division of the 8th Judicial District, it can be truly said of him, in all these positions, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Therefore
RESOLVED,That in the death of Judge Okey, his family has lost a kind and indulgent father; the Church a worthy and consistent member; community a most excellent and benevolent citizen, and the profession an able and distinguished jurist.
After life s fitful fever he sleeps well.
RESOLVED, That, deeply sympathizing with the family and relatives of the deceased, and as a testimonial of our respect, the Secretary of this meeting is directed to furnish the family with a copy of these resolutions.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this meeting shall present a copy of its proceedings to the Court of Common Pleas at its next term, with a request that the same be entered at length upon its journals; and that copies of the same be furnished the several papers of this county for publication.
Interesting remarks were made during the evening, upon the character and public services of the deceased by James Watson, A. J. Pearson, J. R. Morris, G. G. Jennings, W. V. Walton and W/ H. Cooke, Esqrs.

 

Okey, Wm. Okey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
On Monday [November 17, 1890] at 1 o clock the long and useful life of one of Monroe County s oldest, most respected and honored citizens ended at the eighty-first mile stone. Judge Okey had been quite feeble for more than a year but was able to be about until a few weeks ago when he took his bed.
He was born in Belmont Co., and came to Monroe when a mere child and has been a citizen of this county all his life, save a few months residence at Zanesville, O. He was the oldest member of the Woodsfield Bar at his death and served as Clerk of Courts in Monroe County for twelve years and as Common Pleas Judge in this District for five years giving entire satisfaction in both official positions. Has been recognized as a prominent lawyer of Ohio for over fifty years. Judge Okey during his life was a man highly respected and honored by all his brethren at the bar, by his neighbors and by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
He leaves one son, one daughter and numerous relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
His remains were laid to rest in the Okey Cemetery near Woodsfield on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

 

Paden, Eddie Paden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Little Eddie, son of Geo. E. and Kate Paden, died on Saturday the 14th inst. The remains were interred in the Sardis cemetery Monday, June 15th.

 

Pauel, Wm. Pauel
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Died Wm. Pauel, of Summerfield, on last Sunday [August 10, 1890] of heart disease. He was one of the most respected citizens of Summerfield and formerly a merchant there.
Previous to his sickness he had been a traveling salesman for several years and is well known by the merchants of this county.
Interment at Summerfield on Tuesday.

 

Penington, Thomas Penington
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
Died in Center township, Monroe Co., Ohio, November 7th, 1890, Thomas Penington. He was born in the state of Delaware, Jan. 10th, 1803. In 1807 he was brought by his father to what was then north-eastern Ohio. He resided in Richland county till he became a man.
In 1826 he was united in marriage to Sarah Randolph, of Fayette county, Pa. He then settled in Harrison Co. where he resided about ten years. In 1835 he entered 160 acres of government land in Monroe county, Ohio, to which he brought his family and where after acquiring other property he spent the residue of his days (about fifty-three years).
He leaves two sons and four daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
Father Penington had been a member of the M. E. Church about sixty years, and was one of the most mature Christians this county ever knew. He was a true friend, an affectionate father and an esteemed and honored citizen.
On the 10th inst, his remains were laid to rest beside his deceased companion in the Moffett cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by R. H. Finch assisted by the writer. A large number of sorrowing friends followed his remains to their last earthly resting place.
I visited him several times before his death and was with him when he gave up this for a better life and could not but think How blest the righteous when he died. It was like the setting of a summer s sun in a clear calm evening sky. The deceased had not been off of his farm for about ten years and had been confined to his room about six years but kind loving hands tired not in administering to his wants. May they all at last meet their parents in the great family reunion above. C. H. CONWAY AGINS, OHIO

 

Pettay, Samuel Pettay
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 8, 1890
Samuel Pettay, an old war veteran of Company C. 2d, Reg., of W.Va. Calvary, died last week, his remains were interred at Brownsville, under the auspices of Antioch and Centreview G. A. R. Posts. Touch Me Not

 

Phillips, Etta L. Phillips
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Wheeling, W.Va., Feb. 3 Miss Etta L. Phillips, of Pittsburgh, Pa., a student of Bethany College, while at target practice with revolvers last Friday, accompanied by some friends, was by some means shot, the bullet striking her in the abdomen, from the effects of which she died yesterday morning at six o clock.

 

Pickens, Mrs. James Pickens
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30 1890
Died Mrs. James Pickens, of Summit Township, on last Saturday night. Interment at Buchanan Church on Monday. She leaves a small child two weeks old.

 

Pickens, Mrs. James Pickens
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
Died Mrs. James Pickens of Summit Township, on last Saturday night [January 25, 1890]. Interment at Buchanan Church on Monday. She leaves a small child two weeks old.

 

Polen, Young daughter Polen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
A little girl named Polen, daughter of Jacob Polen of Bridgeport, O. died near town last Saturday [July 12, 1890] under very peculiar circumstances.
Her mother came down here on a visit some two or three weeks ago, bringing the little girl with her. Shortly after she came she got her ears pierced, so she could wear earrings. Soon afterward her ears began to get very sore. A doctor was called and did all he could for her, but she continued to grow worse until blood poisoning set in and she died, as above mentioned. Before death her ears literally rotted off, it is said, and the poor girl suffered terribly before relief came Clarington Independent

 

Poulton, John K. Poulton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 8, 1890
Mr. John K. Poulton, son of Joshua and Eliza Poulton, of Benton Township, Monroe County, Ohio, was born November 13, A.D., 1855 and died April 24th, A. D., 1890 aged 34 years, 5 months and 11 days. The deceased was for a number of years one of Monroe s successful teachers; but as the confinement of the school-room proved injurious to his health he ceased teaching several years prior to his death.
He leaves a wife and four children (three sons and a daughter) and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Interment in Low Gap Cemetery, Saturday, April 26. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thomas Cline. J.A.H.

 

Pratt, C. E. Pratt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
C. E. Pratt, proprietor of the Shawhan House, Tiffin, died on the 28th, from a stroke of apoplexy. He formerly conducted hotels in Galion and Bellfontaine.
He was aged 52 years and leaves a widow, but no children. His weight was 342 pounds a few months ago.

 

Pratt, Eben Pratt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 19, 1890
Near Johnstown, Licking County, while Eben Pratt, a prominent citizen, was cutting down trees, he was caught beneath the branches of a falling oak and injured so that death ensued shortly after the accident.

 

Prince, George A. Prince
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
George A. Prince, the once well-known manufacturer of organs, died at Buffalo on the 4th, aged 72 years.

 

Probert, William Probert
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated April 3, 1890
William Probert, who died a few days ago in Fulton County, aged ninety, was the oldest Grand Army man in the United States. He served in a Michigan regiment.

 

Pryor, Smily Pryor
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
Once more the death angel has visited and taken from our community one of the oldest and best citizens, who was respected by all who knew him, Smily Pryor, which occurred Feb. 14, 1890. He was born in Smith Tp., Belmont County, near St. Clairsville, Jan. 21, 1808, and moved to Monroe in 1840, where he resided until his death.
Interment Sunday, Feb. 16, 1890 in the Pryor Cemetery. His remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by W. McFadden.
He was the father of eleven children, four of whom preceded him to the better land. He was a good neighbor, an affectionate husband and a loving father, and leaves an aged widow to mourn his demise.
Weep not for the saint that ascends,
To partake of the joys of the skies;
Weep not for the seraph that bends
With the worshipping chorus on high.
.
But weep for the mourners who stand,
By the grave of their father in tears;
And weep for the people whose land
Still must wait till the day-spring appears. J. H. W.

 

Putman, W. C. Putman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Dr. W. C. Putman, practitioner at Justus for many years, died a few days ago from heart failure.

 

Ramsay, Young child Ramsay
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
A little child of Frank Ramsay of Jackson township, Noble county, was scalded to death the first of last week.
It fell into a pan of boiling water with which the mother was scrubbing.

 

Redden, Milton C. Redden
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
The Fair Ended by a Singular Death
When the balloon was about to ascend and the word was given for all to let loose, Milton C. Redden, an old resident of Woodsfield was noticed still holding to the ring in the mouth of the balloon, he descended the rope and caught the second ring, he was again ordered to loose but still he clung with a death grip and seemed determined to go up.
After it had ascended about 30 feet the aeronaut seeing that Redden was not going to drop, cut the parachute loose and let it go.
The Balloon with Redden still clinging on ascended over three hundred feet in plain view of the vast mass of people below when he let loose and dropped to the ground, a dead man. It was a suicide as he had remarked to parties during the day that he was going up in the balloon and it would be the last of Milt, but it was thought he was joking but he evidently meant it and decided on that plan to end his life.
It was the most thrilling sight ever seen by anyone in this county to see a man whom all knew dropping in mid-air from a height of 300 feet above their heads.
He leaves a wife and four children. No one is responsible for the death.

 

Redden, Milton Redden 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 4, 1890
The remains of Milton C. Redden were followed by a large concourse of people on last Saturday afternoon to their last resting place in the Woodsfield Cemetery.
Mr. Redden was kind indulgent parent and a man of good intentions who had a great many friends in the vicinity of Woodsfield.
LATER ARTICLE At Woodsfield, Millon Redin [sic-Milton Redden] fell from a balloon a distance of three hundred feet and was killed. Indications point to suicide..
SEPTEMBER 11, 1890 Report says that Mr. Milton C. Redden, who suicided by balloon ascension, left a letter on his person, willing all his personal effects to his oldest daughter.

 

Reef, Marin Reef nee Alleman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Death, the Great Leveler, has been reaping a rich harvest among the aged of our town and county the present fall.
And now, in the person of Marin Reef, mother of Mr. Fritz Reef, of the Monroe Journal, relatives and acquaintances are called to mourn the loss of an estimable wife, mother and friend.
Mrs. Reef was born January 13th, 1811, in Farneren, Oberamt Wangen, Canton Bern, Switzerland. Her maiden name was Maria Alleman.
She was united in marriage to Mr. John Reef, in the year 1841. Eight children were born to them, four of whom died in Switzerland. In the year 1866, Mr. and Mrs. Reef, with two sons and two daughters, came to this country and settled in this country.
The two daughters were first called to the home to which all are hastening. Next the father, Mr. John Reef, in the spring of 1886, and is now the loving and loved mother, Mrs. Marin Reef, who died Nov. 29, 1890, aged 79 years, 10 months and 16 days, at the home of her son, Jacob, in Wetzel county, W.Va., with whom she had spent the last six months of her life.
Our life, how short! A groan, a sigh,
We live and then begin to die;
But oh! how great a mercy this,
That death s a portal into bliss.
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Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north wind s breath;
And stars to set, but all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh death. M.

 

Reigle, Mrs. Reigle
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Mrs. Reigle, a highly respected German lady of Trail Run died last Saturday the result of a paralytic stroke. The remains were laid to rest in the German cemetery at that place on Sunday following. [d. October 18, 1890]

 

Rennell, Susan Rennell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
Died On last Saturday [April 19, 1890], Mrs. Susan Rennell, near Laings, this county, aged 79 years.
Interment on Sunday in New Castle cemetery.

 

Rhines, Wesley Rhines
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1890
Died At Pittsburgh, July 10th, of measles, Wesley, the only child of Christian and Mary Rhines, aged 10 months and 8 days.
Dear Wesley, how we miss thee,
Miss thy little prattling tounge,
Miss thee when the morning cometh,
And the evening shade is gone.
.
I take these little lambs, said he,
And lay them in my breast;
Protection they shall find in me,
In me be ever blest. H.M.R.

 

Riddleberger, Harrison H. Riddleberger
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
WOODSTOCK, VA., Jan. 23 Ex-Senator H. H. Riddleberger died yesterday [January 29, 1890] at 2:30 a.m. at his home at Mt. Jackson, 12 miles from here.
Harrison H. Riddleberger was born in Edinberg, Shenandoah County, Va., October 4, 1844.

 

Rinehart, Sam Rinehart
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Sam Rinehart, the famous circus clown and head of the Rinehart family died in the city jail at Columbus, O., Wednesday night.
[d.October 27, 1890]

 

Ring, Mrs. John Ring
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Mrs. Ring, wife of John Ring, died recently. Her remains were interred at West Union Cemetery.

 

Roach, Mrs. Hanson Roach
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Died Mrs. Roach, wife of Rev. Hanson Roach, of Quarry, this county, at 9 o clock on last Friday [January 31, 1890].
Interment at the Moose Cemetery on Monday.

 

Robinson, Lizzie Robinson nee Hughes 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1890
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson, wife of Geo. W. Robinson, of Stafford died Saturday night [August 2, 1890] last and was buried in the Stafford Cemetery on Sunday.
The deceased was 29 years old.

 

Robinson, Mrs. G. W. Robinson nee Hughes
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1890
It is seldom we are called to chronicle so sad a death as that of Mrs. G. W. Robinson, which occurred at about 10 o clock last Saturday evening. She has been in poor health for many months and loving friends had done all they could to prolong the life so precious, but some four weeks since she gave birth to a boy baby from which she never recovered.
The best medical aid and everything that skill and love could suggest failed to turn aside the sword so long suspended over the doomed victim and the only idolized daughter of Capt. Hughes, the young lovely wife of G. W. Robinson, the devoted mother of six children, the darling of innumerable friends and relatives, had to obey the summons that sooner or later, comes
to all, and the luxurious home prepared at so much expense with the desire to give her happiness is also robed so soon in mourning.
We know God is wise and good and past erring yet, again and again in our grief we say why was not some other even I, who has few to mourn, not taken and she left to those loving friends, but watching by the bed-side of a stricken one ourselves we can not even spare time to express our sorrow and how our hearts go out in sympathy to the sorrowing family.
[Died August 2, 1890]

 

Robinson, Willie Robinson
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 9 1890
Stafford: The somber wings of the dread messenger darkened the door of another home north of town, and out from F. M. Robinson s two angels went out where only one entered, and the tired gentle spirit of patient little Willie was born from the pain-racked frame of mortality to Abraham s bosom. He was a particular bright, winning little one of 6 years, and greatly beloved. His terrible sufferings for many months had the more endeared him to the parents, to whom our hearts go out in sincerest sympathy. Funeral at 1 o clock on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Floyd, after which the remains were laid away in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

 

Rodecker, Wilber Rodecker
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 18, 1890
Wilber Rodecker, son of Frederick Rodecker, of Summerfield, was brought home dead from Sedalia, Mo., on Wednesday of last week. he was working on a railroad and was accidentally killed on the 6th inst.
His remains were interred at Summerfield on Thursday.

 

Rosemeier, Fred Rosemeier
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Died In Woodsfield Friday, August 8th, of Consumption, Mr. Fred Rosemeier, of Pittsburgh, aged 34 years and 9 months.
His remains were taken to the depot early Saturday morning by the K. P. s of which order he was a member, and forwarded to Pittsburgh for burial
The deceased was a step-brother of Mrs. Jacob Reinherr, at whose home he was staying.

 

Rosenleib, Clara Edith Rosenleib
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Clara Edith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ. Rosenleib, was born May 30th, 90 and died July 11, 1890 of Cholera Infantum. Funeral services were held in the German M. E. Church, of Trail Run, July 13th, at 2 p.m.
The little white coffin was profusely strewn with flowers and sad bowed hearts bid a last farewell to the cold form they entwined. May the words of Christ be their consolation, when he says, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of God. R.E.F.

 

Rumbaugh, Young child Rumbaugh
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1890
The three-year-old son of Mrs. Nellie Rumbaugh, of Seven-Mile, was drowned on the 16th inst.

 

Rush, Slater B. Rush 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Rev. J. R. Hissom preached the funeral of Slater B. Rush at the Locust Grove, Sunday, June 29th. The text was taken from the 5th chapter and 24th verse of Genesis.
Mr. Rush leaves his aged wife, 1 brother, 10 children and 34 grandchildren to mourn his loss. A very large crowd attended. The house could not accommodate the people.

 

Rush, Slater B. Rush died of heart disease, March 19th, 1890. The subject of this sketch embraced religion in the 16th year of his age and united with the M. E. Church, in which he lived a faithful and devoted member until death removed him. Brother Rush endured his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, and passed to his heavenly home in great triumph. He was born in Monroe County on December 8, 1823 and lived in the county his whole life. His age was 86years, 3months, 11days. In his last hours, he called his family around him and bid them farewell and said, "I am going home; Sweet rest at home. Sweet Jesus! Praise the Lord! O, my soul! I am willing to lay down the cross and take up the crown." He leaves a widow, five sons and five daughters, and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for he is gone where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.
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"Our home is sad and lonely now,
We view our vacant chair.
We'll hear no more thy welcome voice,
Nor see thy face so fair.
.
But dearest father fare thee well,
Our loss to you is gain.
You left the earth esteemed by all
Without a blot or shame."
.
Signed J. M. Goddard

 

Rush, Slater Rush 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 5, 1890
The funeral Sermon of Slater Rush of Jackson township will be preached on June 29th by Rev. J. R. Hissom.

 

Salisbury, Daniel Salisbury 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Daniel Salisbury, of Greenbrier Ridge, died Tuesday, April 8th. He was a veteran of the late war, a well-to-do farmer, and, a well respected citizen.
His remains were interred in the Greenbrier Cemetery.

 

Salsberry, Daniel Salsberry
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Died April 7th, Daniel Salsberry in the 78th year of his age. He was born in Belmont County, O., and moved to Monroe, when quite young. He obeyed the call of his country and volunteered in the 36th Regiment O.V.I. he was a good soldier, a good neighbor, upright citizen and a consistent member of the Christian Church.
Interment in Greenbrier Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Elder E. Barker.

 

Saxton, Joshua Saxton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Joshua Saxton, a veteran journalist, died at Urbana, the other day.

 

Schmidt, George Schmidt
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Ft. Wayne, Ind., March 17. George Schmidt, employed in a planing mill, was instantly killed by the bursting of a circular saw which he was running.
He leaves a large family.

 

Schooley, Mr. Schooley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Dr. Schooley, of Somerton, died Tuesday evening of last week.
[d. April 8, 1890]

 

Schwab, Emma Schwab
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Miss Emma Schwab, of Trail Run, Ohio, died Sunday, March 16th. Her remains were interred in Trail Run German Cemetery on the following Tuesday.
Death resulted from measles.

 

Schwall, Catherine Schwall 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Mrs. Catherine Schwall, widow of Jacob Schwall, died suddenly with paralysis, at her home south of Woodsfield, on the 24th of March, 1890. She was born in Germany, in Walmesheim, Rheinpfalz Baiern, on the 24th day of July, 1824; was united in wedlock with Jacob Schwall and came to this country in 1853. After a prosperous married life of 20 years, her husband died on the 6th day of March 1869, leaving his wife and 6 children, four sons and two daughters, who were married and have respected families, all living near Woodsfield, excepting one daughter, Ester, the wife of Philip Garth, who lives near Covington, Ky.
The deceased died at the age of 65 years and 8 months, having lived to see 20 grandchildren. She, as a mother and widow used her kind, motherly care to train her children to be respected citizens. One verse of her favorite song, which she requested sung at her funeral, reads in the original as follows:
Sie ist nicht mehr, die treue seele!
Ach, unsre mutter ist nicht mehr
Wir fuehlen, was mit uhr uns fehle,
Und blacken wehmuthsvoll unber.
O Gott, wie hast du uns betruebet
Du, der doch sonst uns herzlich liebt.

 

Schwall, Catherine Schwall
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 2007
Mrs. Catherine Schwall died at her residence in this township on the 24th inst; aged about 66 years. She arose in the morning in apparent good health, but was suddenly stricken down with what was supposed to be heart failure. She, with her husband, the late Jacob Schwall, came to this neighborhood about thirty years ago, and has lived in this vicinity ever since. She was a worthy member of the Luthern Church, and a regular attendant of church services.
She leaves to survive her, four sons and two daughters, all with families. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place on the 26th inst., after services in the Luthern Church.
Later April 3, 1890 The family of Mrs. Catherine Schwall, deceased, return their sincere thanks to their kind friends for the aid and sympathy extended them in their recent affliction.

 

Schwob, Mena Schwob
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
Died, April 3, 1890, Miss Mena Schwob, of Trail Run, of measles. Her remains were interred in the Trail Run Cemetery April 5th.

 

Shaw, Geo. W. Shaw
Davis, John Davis
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
The Methodist church at Senecaville was struck by lightning during the storm of Sunday the 17 inst. and two men, Geo. W. Shaw, and John Davis, were instantly killed. Two other persons Leander Moorehead and Henry Secrest, were badly shocked but will recover.

 

Shaw, Ida Shaw
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1890
Ida Shaw, aged six years was struck by the engine of a passing train at Newark, and instantly killed.

 

Sheppard, Henry Sheppard
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Henry Sheppard, the newly-appointed post-master of Rochester, N.Y. died in that city on the 11th.

 

Shipley, Mary Shipley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
Died On last Friday evening the 22d. inst., Mrs. Mary Shipley, an aged and greatly respected Christian lady of Stafford, this county. She had been in poor health for a number of years. afflicted with a complication of diseases which were greatly aggravated by an attack of la grippe, last winter, resulting in paralysis, of which she had two strokes in the last ten weeks during which time she was confined to her bed. In her last illness she was a terrible sufferer but bore it all with Christian spirit.
Mrs. Shipley was a former resident of Woodsfield but has resided in Stafford for a number of years. Her age was 78 and a consistent member of the Christian Church.
She leaves one child, Mrs. M. A. E. Hughes to mourn departure, who is her only near relative living.

 

Shutts, Ellen Shutts
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 30, 1890
Died Mrs. Ellen Shutts, of LaGrippe at Wheeling on last Saturday, 25th inst., aged 73 years. Interment took place in the Woodsfield Cemetery on Monday. She formerly was a resident of Woodsfield.

 

Shutts, Mrs. Ellen Shutts
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 30 1890
Died Mrs. Ellen Shutts of La Grippe at Wheeling on last Saturday, 25th inst, aged 73 years. Interment took place in the Woodsfield Cemetery on Monday. She formerly was a resident of Woodsfield.

 

Sights, John N. Sights
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
Dr. John N. Sights, of Morristown, succeeded on Monday of last week in shooting himself through the heart. [January 13, 1890]

 

Simeral, Young child Simeral
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
A little child of Citizen Simeral, of Ozark died recently from the effects of a bean lodging in its windpipe.

 

Simms, Hattie Simms
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Died Mrs. Hattie Simms, at Tridelphia, Ohio, daughter of Mr. Chris Neuhart, of Wheeling, on Saturday last. [February 8, 1890]
Interment on Monday at Neuhart Cemetery, Center township, this county.

 

Simpson, Eliza J. Simpson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
At McConnelsville, Mrs. Eliza J. Simpson, an aged and wealthy widow, died of pneumonia after a very short illness. She was very eccentric.

 

Sims, Harriet Maria Sims nee Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfeild, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Died Feb. 11th , 1890 of Typhoid fever, at her home in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio, Harriet Maria, wife of John Sims, aged 30 years.
Interment in Neuhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Ohio, Feb. 14th.
The subject of this sketch was a daughter of Christian Neuhart, of Wheeling, W.Va., formerly a resident of this, Center Township.
She was united with the Baptist Church in youth and lived a consistent member of the church and follower of Christ till death. We do not mourn as those who have no hope.
She leaves a kind husband, one child and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
Farewell, Sister, thou art gone and left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But `tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal. A. J. G.

 

Slack, Ida Slack
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Died of consumption at the residence of W. H. Booth, Miss Ida Slack on Tuesday of last week. [October 28, 1890] She was a patient sufferer for two years.
Interment in the Graysville cemetery.

 

Slay, _ T. Slay
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
The ___ E. Slay of Byesville, died on the 17th inst. He was a brother of M. P. Slay of Jerusalem.

 

Sloan, Carrie E. Sloan
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 19, 1890
Died June the 12th, 1890, Carrie E. Sloan, aged 17 years, One month and 24 days; she was for 2 years a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Carrie was a cheerful, and kind girl; always ready to do a kindness for anyone and loved, by all who knew her: during her short stay in Graysville she made many warm, and lasting friends who will always cherish a fond remembrance of her. During her sickness of 4 weeks, she never uttered a word of complaint; but bore it all patiently; scarcely had the clock ceased proclaiming the hour of low 12, until the storm tossed spirit took its flight to that sanctuary in the eternal Heaven where lulled the slumber grief forgets to mourn.
Life s fitful fever with her is done,
She is lulled to rest with the setting sun,
With friends fondly loved who have gone before,
She is singing sweet songs on that golden shore.
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Though we mourn that you have left us, we bid you adieu,
For in Heaven we know they were waiting for you,
For Jesus has broken the bars of the tomb,
And angels stood waiting to welcome you home.
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With sorrow we part and tears fill our eyes,
But we ll meet you again in the sweet by and by,
On that beautiful shore where no sickness can come,
We will meet you dear Carrie with Jesus at home.

 

Smith, Albert R. Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Albert R. Smith, son of Samuel and N. J. Smith, died October 4th, 1890, at Wooster, O., aged 22 years 1 month and 8 days.
He leaves four brothers, three sisters and his parents to mourn his loss.
The eldest brother resides in Rooks County, Kansas; his oldest sister resides in Noble County, Ohio; three brothers and one sister are at home with their parents one mile east of Graysville, Monroe County, Ohio.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we love is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
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God in his wisdom has recalled,
The boon His love had given;
And though the body moulders here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
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We loved him. Yes, we loved him,
But Angels loved him more;
And they have sweetly called him
To yonder shining shore.
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The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said Come!
And with farewells unspoken,
He calmly entered home.
A memorial funeral service was held at the Baptist house of worship, Graysville, Ohio, Sabbath, October 26, 1890, attended by a goodly number of kindred, brothers and neighbors, when words were spoken by Elder Watson Dana, from Isaiah 40:1.

 

Smith, Albert Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
In Memory of Loved Ones, Four Miles South of Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, and other at and near our Home.
Editor of Spirit: We have recently been the recipients of kind favors and attention, both for ourselves and our dear deceased, that we feel constrained to give expression by this public mention.
A few weeks since we received dispatches announcing the severe illness of our son Albert at the point near Wooster, O., where he had been living for some four years past. We started to his bedside, first the father, and next the mother, a week later, where we found him kindly cared for in the home of Mr. Wilmot Snyder. Also very kind attention was given by Grandma Webb and her daughter, Miss Mary during the five weeks of our son s illness. If he had been a near relative we could not have expected more kindly treatment and attention. Mrs. Foltz, Mrs. Wilmot, Snyder s mother, is one of the kindest ladies we have ever known. As a mother indeed she cared for Albert, both in health and in sickness. Also many others in the vicinity manifested much sympathy and showed us much of kind attention, bringing beautiful flowers to the sick room and doing all in their power to alleviate and comfort the sick and suffering one. But with all the careful treatment and attention of his physician, Dr. Rayle and the ministrations of his kind nurse, Mr. Henry Spice, and all that could be done we could not hold him here; for as the event proved, it was the will of God that he should pass away to the better home beyond.
As the end drew near, and in the agony of death, a sweet smile was on his face, as he said to his mother in answer to her question, as she held her face close to his own., Are you trusting in Jesus? All is well mother, and so sweetly fell asleep.
The body was carefully prepared and embalmed by Mr. Landis and his partner undertaker, placed in a casket beautifully decorated with flowers placed by kind hands, and then, accompanied by many, although it was a rainy day, conveyed to Wooster, whence we started by rail for our home near Graysville, Monroe Co.
Another wreath of Garland was then placed on the casket by kind hands and we parted from those dear friends with the hope that we might meet again, if not on at last in heaven, where the parting hand would not be taken.
We came via Alliance, Wellsville and Bellaire to Woodsfield, where we were met by Mr. James Watson, a relative, and other kind friends. After being kindly entertained by Mr. Watson and his family we came by conveyances sent from Graysville to meet us to our home. Here we found kind friends and neighbors awaiting us, and after a night of rest with the lifeless body of our precious son Albert that long at home after his absence of four years, we repaired next morning to the cemetery at Graysville, where an earnest prayer was offered by Bro. J. W. Devore, and we laid the precious form to its last earthly rest, after taking a farewell view of the face so beautiful in death.
We will close this sketch by reference to Matthew 25:34 to 40 inclusive, and Matthew 10:42 expressing the hope that those who have shown us so great kindness may share at last all the heavenly blessings and rewards. SAMUEL SMITH NANCY J. SMITH

 

Smith, Clinton R. Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 9, 1890
Died Clinton R. Smith, at Wooster, Ohio, on last Saturday [October 4, 1890] of typhoid fever. He was a son of Samuel Smith of Graysville, this community.
The remains arrived at Woodsfield on Tuesday and was taken to Graysville where the burial took place the same day.

 

Smith, Matilda Smith nee Ford
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Mrs. Matilda Ford-Smith, wife of E. N. Smith, mayor of this city, was buried yesterday, Feb. 2d. The funeral was from the residence on Central avenue and was very largely attended by the friends of the deceased and her husband.
Matilda Ford-Smith was born March 7th, 1842, at Woodsfield, O. Died of pneumonia at Eldorado, Kansas, January 30th, 1890. She was 47 years, 10 months and 23 days old.
She grew to womanhood at her native place, received a liberal education and commenced her life work as a teacher, was soon recognized for her worth and given a situation in the Union Schools at Woodsfield, which position she held till 1872 when she declined employment to become a wife.
She was married to E. N. Smith, who now mourns her loss, October 31st, 1872, at Woodsfield, and immediately left all her friends and many relatives to join her fortunes and make a home with her husband at Knightstown, Indiana, where she lived for four years, and removed to El Dorado, Kansas, April 1877, where she lived till her death.
She united with the Presbyterian Church at Knightstown, Indiana, where she professed faith, hope, and confidence in her Redeemer, who was ever to her a blessed Jesus and who appeared to her as a shining light in almost the last moments of her life.
She now rests in the east cemetery in the spot selected by herself years ago.

 

Smith, Mrs. Jas. R. Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
A telegram Tuesday from Seneca, Kansas, brought the sad news of the death of Mrs. Jas. R. Smith, formerly a resident of Woodsfield.

 

Smith, Nicholas Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Nicholas Smith, for fifty-eight years a resident of Seneca County, dropped dead of apoplexy this morning aged 74. [d. October 23, 1890]

 

Smith, Sarah Smith
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 11, 1890
Died on Thursday, Sept 4th, Sarah Smith, wife of William Smith, Sr., and aged and greatly respected Presbyterian lady of Summit township. The deceased was born in Fayette County, Pa., June 20, 1811 and was married in Malaga township in the year 1827.
She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss four sons and three daughters. They had nine children. Two daughters have gone to rest before her. Her remains were followed to their last resting place in the Buchanan Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Armstrong.

 

Snyder, Mrs. Geo. Snyder
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Mrs. Geo. Snyder, of Seneca Tp., died of LaGrippe complications on Feb. 8th. Deceased was about 50 years of age. Interment in the Calais Cemetery on Sunday, 9th.

 

Spriggs, Hilda Spriggs
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Died On Wednesday, July 23d of Cholera Infantum, Hilda Spriggs, daughter of McClellen Spriggs, of Woodsfield, aged seven months.
Interment in Woodsfield cemetery on Thursday, July 24th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Egger.

 

Stake, Rose Stake
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 9, 1890
Rose Stake, the little daughter of a Green Township farmer, living near Akron, fell on the points of a pair of shears, the blade piercing her heart. She pulled it out and the blood gushed out in a stream, and in an instant the little one was dead.

 

Stallings, Emily Stallings
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1890
The subject of this sketch is the death of Emily Stallings, wife of David Stallings, Jr., who departed this life on the 28th day of February, and was interred in the Sutherland Cemetery on March 1st. Deceased was born Nov. 16th, 1848. She united with the M. E. Church when twelve years of age and led the life of a Christian in after years.
During her single life she was a model in the community which she lived, and was esteemed by all who knew her; always kind, and courteous and ready to lend a helping hand to all that needed assistance.
She was married to David Stallings, jr., in 1869, and leaves a husband and 8 children to mourn her loss, besides a large circle of friends and relatives. Her married life was one of devotion and motherly love to her family, imparting that imitation of her Savior that characterizes love to all. Her last hours were spent in praise to God who kept her through life and gave her the victory in death. A large circle of friends attended the last sad rites of deceased and deeply sympathized with husband and children, and as the cold clods fell on the coffin lid we fully believed that our great loss was her eternal gain.
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We loved her, yes, we loved her,
But Angels loved her more,
And they have sweetly called her
To yonder shining shore.
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The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said come!
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home. FRIEND
CARD OF THANKS I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks, and that of my family, to all who so nobly assisted us during the sickness of my wife; also, all who so nobly came forward to our assistance afterwards. DAVID STALLINGS, JR.

 

Steenrod, David Steenrod
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 27, 1890
David, son of Wm. Steenrod, died of consumption at his home on Opossum Creek, at 5 o clock on Tuesday evening, Nov. 18th, aged about 19 years.

 

Stephen, Eliza Ann Stephen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Mrs. Stephen, wife of J. M. Stephen, of Seneca Tp., died of pneumonia on the 3d inst. She was almost 30 years of age. Interment on the 5th inst, in the Calais Cemetery.
[Submitters Note** Eliza Ann was Mrs. Stephen s name]

 

Stephen, Willie N. Stephen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1890
Died At his home in Calais, of heart disease, after a short illness, at 7 o clock a.m., May 14, 1890, Willie N., aged 17 years, son of E. S. and S. A. Stephen. Willie has suffered much for the last few years but bore it patiently and was conscious to the last.
He told his friends that he was ready and willing to die. His last words were Hello Chris! addressing Chris Hodge, one of his companions. Then turning on his side he quietly passed away. 25 years have passed since death entered this family circle and took away his two little brothers, Charles and Joseph.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Wm. Danford, in the M. E. Church, where a large number of relatives and friends were gathered to view the last remains of Willie.
The Rev. Danford touched tender chords of the bereaved family and friends in his sermon based on All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change comes. Job 14-14.
The remains were interred in the Calais Cemetery.
Gone to Rest
The family ring is broken;
A loved one has gone to rest;
His spirit now is dwelling
With the spirits of the blest.
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From our midst he has been taken,
We miss him everywhere;
And at our table and fireside
There is one vacant chair.
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Oh, Willie how we miss you;
But yet we know that you ve gone home;
And if in life we are always true
We ll meet you at our Father s throne.
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And we will forget thee, never;
Thy face and form shall be
Like to some white star; ever
Fixed in our memory.
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We will forget thee, never;
Though we were doomed to part;
Thy image bright forever
Dwells in our faithful hearts.
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And when this life is over
And death for us has come,
Thrice welcome be the message
That calls us to thy home.
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And now while we sit in comfort,
And read His precious Word,
Oh! may our hearts be thankful
That thou art safe with God.
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The deceased leaves a Father, Mother, three Brothers, seven Sisters and many friends who loved him dearly, to mourn his departure. His friends extend their many thanks to those who visited his bedside and lent a helping hand. A FRIEND

 

Stine, Mrs. Frank Stine
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1890
Died Mrs. Frank Stine, of Perry township, on Tuesday of this week, of Typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Stine had only had only been married a few months.

 

Stine, Mrs. Wm. Stine
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 4, 1890
Mrs. Wm. Stine of near Antioch, died and was buried last Monday.
Her husband had just been buried one week. Both died with typhoid fever and one of the children is now very ill.

 

Stoffell, Mrs. Baltzer Stoffell
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 23, 1890
Died Mrs. Baltzer Stoffell near Antioch on last Sunday morning [October 17, 1890] at 4 o clock of paralysis.
Interment at Antioch on Monday at 2 o clock.
She was a highly respected german lady of that neighborhood.

 

Straight, Mrs. Alexander Straight
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
The wife of Alexander Straight was interred in the West Union cemetery last Monday, 21st.

 

Stratton, David Stratton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1890
One of the McCoy Party Killed
Charleston, W. Va., May 16 Yesterday morning Mrs. David Stratton of Brownstown, ten miles from here, awoke and found that her husband had not come in during the night, and started out to look for him.
A few rods from her door she found the mangled remains of her husband. His head was split and breast badly bruised. He was still alive but died soon afterward, never regaining consciousness.
Stratton was a member of the McCoy party in the noted feud between the McCoy s and the Hatfields, and his wife is a McCoy.

 

Strauch, Mrs. John Strauch
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 3, 1890
Died On Wednesday, July 25 [sic-June 25], Mrs. John Strauch of near Lewisville of Cancer. Interment at Lewisville on Tuesday.

 

Stuckeman, Nellie Stuckeman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 1890
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wechter, of near this place, was summoned to Pittsburgh, to attend the funeral of their little grand-daughter, Nellie Stuckeman, who departed this life on Wed. Sept. 17th. She was stricken with that dreadful disease, Dyptheria. She was visiting her grandparents and a few days before she went home, she took Dyptheria. She was getting along nicely, under the treatment of Dr. Duvall, when the mother thought it best to go home, and started on a cold, damp morning, with the foregoing result.

 

Talbott, Temperance Talbott nee Witten
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 13, 1890
Died At the home of her father, in Jackson Township, this county, Feb. 1st, 1890, of inflammation of the Stomach, Temperance, wife of E. W. Talbott, and daughter of Joseph and Kate Witten, aged 19 years, 10 months and 21 days.
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Thou hast passed the shadowy portal;
Thou hast borne the mortal strife;
Thou hast left this world of sorrow
For a world of heavenly life;
And our hearts are grieving for thee-
Not that thou art freed from pain-
Grieving that we shall not see thee-
Our sweet daughter, here again.
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Blinding tears are `neath our eyelids;
Every lash contains a tear;
And our hearts are sad with weeping-
Weeping for thee Sister dear!
Weeping for thy loss, sweet angel-
Ah! Thou rt with the angels now,
And their hands have smoothed the furrows
Pain drew sternly on thy brow.
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How they love thee! Ah, we have loved thee-
Loved thee not we trust, too well.
Love thee, not we trust unwisely;
Lost one! No we trust, too well
Lost one! No, not lost-for near us,
In the spirit, still thou art,
And in all our best affections
Bearest still a precious part.
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Calmer then shall be our feelings,
Better thoughts our minds will fill,
And our hearts bowed down, yet patient,
We will own our Father s will,
As it was, `ere sickness touched thee,
Soon thy gentle face we ll see,
In its mild and thoughtful beauty,
And its pure tranquility.

 

Taulbee, Mr. Taulbee
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 13, 1890
Congressman Taulbee, who was shot by Correspondent Kinkaid of Washington City, died Tuesday.
A personal hatred which had existed for years, is thus ended by the hand of Death.

 

Thomas, Emma Thomas
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 13, 1890
Miss Emma Thomas, daughter of Jacob Thomas died Saturday [November 8, 1890] of typhoid fever.
Remains were interred Sunday in Hamlet Cemetery.

 

Thomas, Henry Thomas
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
Henry Thomas, a convict in the Ohio Penitentiary, fell into a vat of water and sulphric acid, used for taking rust off wire, and was fatally wounded.

 

Thomas, Reuben Thomas
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 4, 1890
Died On August 25, in his 78th year, Mr. Reuben Thomas, of Clarington, this county, on of the oldest citizens of that place. He had been ill for several months before his death.
The funeral services were held in the Christian Church at 2 o clock, Thursday, Aug. 28th, afternoon, conducted by Elder Strickling, after which his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Clarington Cemetery.

 

Thornberry, Yearsley Thornberry
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1890
Died On Monday, July 22nd, Mr. Yearsley Thornberry at the home of his son John, of Beallsville, this county. Interment in Bush Cemetery, at Malaga, on Thursday. He was the father of Al Thornberry, of Woodsfield.

 

Tracy, Lela J. Tracy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 18, 1890
The departed, the departed,
They visit us in dreams,
And they glide above our memories,
Like shadows over streams.
Lela J, Tracy, departed this life July 19, 1890. Shortly after closing a successful term of school in W.Va, she became sick which hastened her return home just a day or two before her death, caused by that horrible disease, Typhoid Fever.
The writer became personally acquainted with this estimable young lady as a student. And because of her honesty, aptness and good deportment, he could not but admire her as one whom any true teacher would love.
Although young in years, she had entered the teacher s profession, having taught two successful terms. Judging from the great ambition she possessed, and the love of the work, had life and health been granted, we predict that ere long, there would not have been a brighter light among the teachers of Monroe County.
Deceased was born at Irish Ridge, Nov. 17, 1890, being 18 years, 8 months and 2 days old at her death. She was followed to her last resting place, at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, by a large concourse of relatives and friends to witness the last rites of one whom all respected and loved.
There is left behind to mourn her death, a father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, for whom all deeply sympathize in their sad bereavement.
But where the cheerful light of home,
In constant luster burn,
The departed, the departed,
Can never more return. A FRIEND

 

VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
-Died, on Monday morning, 20th inst., Miss Sadie VanLaw. The remains were taken to Beallsville for interment on Tuesday. She had been ailing for some time with that dread disease Consumption, and but few thought the end so near.
In the death of Miss Sadie VanLaw, Cameron loses a very estimable young lady, a lady of superior attainments, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.
Card of Thanks To the many kind and sympathetic friends in Cameron and vicinity, who so generously assisted during the illness and subsequent to the death of Miss Sadie Van Law, the members of the family desire to tender their warmest thanks.

 

VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw 2nd obit
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Cameron: Died, on Monday morning, 20th inst, Miss Sadie VanLaw. The remains were taken to Beallsville for interment on Tuesday. She had been ailing for some time with that dreaded disease, consumption, and but few thought the end so near. In the death of Miss Sadie VanLaw, Cameron loses a very estimable young lady, a lady of superior attainments, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.

 

VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw
Source: Spirit of Democracy Jan 23 1890
Died, on Monday morning, 20th inst, Miss Sadie VanLaw, daughter of R. VanLaw, of Cameron. She had been sick for several months with Consumption. Interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Beallsville on Tuesday. Rev. W. Darby officiating. The was a sister of W. S. VanLaw, of The Spirit, and a Christian lady of high attainments, and leaves many king friends who mourn her loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends.

 

VanLaw, Sadie VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 23, 1890
-Died, on Monday morning, 20th inst., Miss Sadie VanLaw, of Cameron. She had been sick for several months with Consumption. Interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Beallsville on Tuesday. Rev. W. Darby officiating. She was a sister of W. S. VanLaw, the Spirit, and a Christian lady of high attainments, and leaves many kind friends who mourn her loss.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends.

 

VanLaw, Sarah Isabella VanLaw 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 6, 1890
Once more the angel reaper of death has visited our little village and took for its prey, Sarah Isabella, daughter of Reason and Eliza VanLaw. The deceased was born in Cameron, Monroe County, Ohio, on February 17th, 1859, and departed this life January 20th, 1890, being nearly 31 years of age.
The funeral services at the home of the deceased were ably conducted by Rev. Darby, of Beallsville, in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors, who had assembled to pay their last sad tributes to the departed one, and after services, and when the friends had taken their farewell leave, the pall bearers took up and conveyed the corpse to the hearse, which was to receive and convey the same to Beallsville, where her remains were consigned to the narrow limits of the tomb.
A lovely daughter just grown up into the most charming womanhood, sickened and died, leaving the mother shrowded in a gloom of sorrow and grief that well-nigh crushed out her life. But the light of the star of Bethleham penetrated the darkness of the vale, and still lighted up her pathway and beckoned her onward and upward, and through many long sorrowful years she leaned upon the strong arm of her Savior for comfort and consolation. She was possessed of a clear head and pure heart; of an intellect far above mediocrity, well stored with useful knowledge, of quick perception and prompt decision; dignified and courtly in manners; attractive in conversation. She had long suffered from an incurable affliction, and knew that death was at the door of the citadel of life. She died without an intervening cloud, the spirit had gone out to God who gave it. A few more years of service and the dear ones left behind will meet her in the Father s home above.
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How blest the righteous when he dies
When sinks a weary soul to rest;
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast.
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Life s duty done, as sinks the clay
Light from its load the Spirit flies;
While Heaven and earth combine to say
How blest the righteous when he dies.
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Yes, Sadie is gone; how sweet is the sleep,
Of the pure and faithful, then why should we weep?
The Saviour hath promised, he s faithful and true,
To care for and protect us, that promise is sure.
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A few more sad tears, bereavements and pain,
Will carry us home to a lamb that was slain;
Then troubles will end, all parting will cease,
We ll be forever united with loved ones in peace.
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Then hushed be the cravings for loved ones that s gone,
For by faith in the Savior we will meet them at home-
In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare,
In that blissful abode, free forever from care. J. B. H.

 

VanLaw, W. S. VanLaw 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 9, 1890
To the Memory of W. S. VanLaw
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Thy pen is hushed, and in the grave,
Thy youthful form is laid, where save
Thy Spirit which above has flown
It needs must linger, till the morn
Of judgment, when the Angel herald
From out this low and sinful world,
Will call the dead both great and small,
To come unto the judgement all.
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In thee we loose a brilliant light,
Whose flame is quenched before thy night
Of time had dawned; yea in the morn,
Before thy noon of life was born,
Thy God, has called thee home
No more with those that love to roam
This world. It may be best. God knows,
Our loss has filled our hearts with woes.
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Thy voice was ever heard upon
The side of right, and now though gone
Thy work will live and never die,
Nor from our mem ries fade, until they lie,
In dreamless sleep, beneath the senseless clod
Whereon the mighty who before have trod,
Like thee, have sought their narrow bed,
Within the silent chambers of the dead.
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And thou most loved? Yea loved as one
Who was reveared by all, But there was one
Whose love was adoration, and to thee
Had clung, as does the vine cling to the tree.
E`n while thou labored in the throes of death,
She sat by thee, to catch thy latest breath
Of whispered word; until thy Spirit rose sublime
Beyond the confines of divided time.
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Here is a loss that time alone can heal,
Or fill that aching void, or seal,
Forgetfulness o`er her memory of thee,
Who was to her what no one else can be,
Her first and early love. But thou art gone.
No more we ll meet thee here; within the tome
Of Heaven s register, thy name appears,
Writ in the blood of Him, who dries our tears.
R. G. McGAUGHY

 

VanLaw, Walter J. VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 11, 1890
Gone To Rest
It becomes our very sorrowful duty this week to chronicle the death of our partner and one of the editors of the Spirit one who next to our own family stood nearer and dearer to us than any other one of our many friends.
Bro. Walter J. VanLaw departed this life at 6 o clock on last Sabbath evening at his father s home in Cameron this county.
He had been ailing since last February when he had an attack of La Grippe. On recovering from that dread disease he caught cold, causing an attack of pneumonia which resulted in consumption causing his death. He made every effort to save his life but all in vain it seemed that the fates were against him and the reaper death must cut him down in the bloom of his manhood. Although for the past two months or more, almost all his friends, had given up hopes of his recovery, his death was a sorrowful pang to the hearts of all. We first became acquainted with Walter VanLaw as a brother teacher in this county, then as a pupil when teaching a select school at Clarington when we recognized his marked ability and learned to love him for his manliness, energy, honesty, intelligence, true goodness. From that time we have been bosom friends. When we purchased the Spirit, knowing the ability of Mr. Van Law, he was sought for a partner and secured an interest with us the 14th of June, 1886. We have enjoyed the closest and most agreeable relations until his death. We feel his loss as deeply as that of a brother and as a business partner, feel that no one can fill his place. His unquestioned ability connected with his business tact and unlimited social qualifications won for him distinction as the best of his chosen profession in Southeastern Ohio, and had his life been spared, his untiring energy would have surely made him peer of any, as an editor and newspaper manager. His short career as a newspaper man brought him in contact with the people of Monroe, and his upright business transactions, his intelligence and his pleasant and social disposition won him legions of true friends among old and young who will always remember him as a kind friend, a brilliant and exemplary young man.
His popularity was not limited to Monroe County but throughout the State his ability was quickly recognized by all who came in contact with him and learned to admire and love him. He hated hypocricy and was a true friend, and one who had the courage to be a friend in need, and could not be swayed from what he knew to be right. His splendid newspaper work will be greatly missed by the people of Monroe county and the profession in the State.
Bro. VanLaw was born at Cameron, this county, September 2d, 1864 being 26 years and 5 days old at his death. He began teaching when he was very young a mere boy and continued teaching and assisting his father at the carpenter trade until he purchased an interest in the Spirit. He taught his last school at Ozark and had become one of the foremost teachers in the county.
The funeral services were held at his father s home in Cameron Tuesday morning, Sept. 9th, 1890 and conducted by Rev. Darby, of Beallsville. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Beallsville by the side of his sister Sadie who had gone before him a few months ago.
He was buried with the honors of the order of Knights of Pythias to which he belonged the Woodsfield and Clarington lodges officiating. He was also a consistent member of the M. E. Church at Woodsfield and died without any fears of the hereafter.
He was followed to the grave by a large concourse of people from many parts of the country who knew him, and were present to witness the last rites of one whom they respected and loved.
He leaves to mourn his death a father, mother, one sister, a brother and a betrothed, Miss Laura Hill, of Beallsville, one as dear to him as any, who visited him many times during his illness and was with him and near his bedside the last week of his sickness, administering to him with loving hands and assisting in making his last days and hours on earth the most comfortable and pleasant as possible. Miss Hill with his parents, only sister and brother have the sympathy of all.
We write this sad article, our eyes beclouded with tears and wonder why one so brilliant and promising was taken from our midst but can only console ourselves with the thought that We are born, but to die and __the Allwise knows best, Walter, we loved thee here and, our remembrance of thee shall always be pleasant. While we mourn thy loss, we will strive to emulate thy virtues.
Your true friend and bereft partner in business.
WIRE HAMILTON

 

VanLaw, Walter VanLaw
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Walter S. VanLaw was born at Cameron, Monroe county, O., Sept. 2nd, 1864 and died Sept. 7th, 1890. During the preceding winter he had a severe attack of La Grippe, which resulted in consumption, causing death. It is said: Death loves a shining mark. This is too true in relation to the subject of this notice.
In the parental home he was courteous and dutiful, in the community in which he reared, was gentle and kind alike to all persons. As a student he was diligent, and at quite an early age he became a useful and popular teacher of common schools.
By inheritance he possessed the best elements of a noble manhood, and the character, early shaped and firmly established, was strange symmetrical, and attractive. Mental discipline and knowledge fitted him for good citizenship and usefulness in life. His partner in business makes the following record concern him. His unquestionable ability connected with his business tact and unlimited social qualifications won for him distinction as the best of his chosen profession in South Eastern Ohio and had his life been spared, his untiring efforts would have surely made him peer of any as an editor and newspaper manager.
The writer had the privilege of meeting him at his father s house, at his place of boarding, at Church, and on the street and always found him the same courteous gentlemanly young man. About two years ago he united with the M. E. Church at Woodsfield, and we have no doubt he went from the church miditant to the church triumphant. The great excellence of his manly well rounded character and the enduring record made in his eminently useful, but short life will remain a treasure for his stricken parents, the church, and the community in which he lived.
The large number of persons attending the funeral was some expression of the esteem in which he was held.
The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of his parents and the body laid to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery at Beallsville
According to the Order of the Knights of Pythias of which he was a member.
W. DARBY

 

Wagner, Isaiah Wagner
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 27, 1890
Died On 23d inst, Isaiah Wagner, of near Calais, from amputation of the leg.

 

Walton, Mrs. Walton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated April 10, 1890
Dr. Walton received a dispatch this forenoon announcing the death of his mother, which took place in Wheeling, at 7:30 o clock this morning. Deceased was 88 years of age and had been quite feeble for many years. Independent, 4th inst.
Mrs. Walton will be remembered by many of the citizens of Woodsfield.

 

Walton, Wm. Walton
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 20, 1890
Dr. Wm. Walton, of Clarington, was found dead in his office on Tuesday morning, the 11th inst. He was found lying in his chair, his head resting against the wall. Death caused from heart trouble, with which he had been afflicted for some time.
He had not been seen by anyone since 8 o clock the previous evening and just how long he had been dead no one knows. His remains were interred in Woodsfield cemetery on Thursday following at 11 o clock.
Dr. Walton was born at Clarington where he died and was a prominent physician at that place. His age was 56. He was assistant surgeon of the 25th Ohio, and a graduate of Columbus College.
He leaves a wife, five children and many friends who have the sympathy of all.

 

Watson, Mary Georgia Watson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
Died Mary Georgia Watson, daughter of A. J. and Anna Watson, of Bloomfield, Washington Co., Ohio, June the 20, 1890, age 3 months and 10 da.
As the parents are called to mourn; they have many friends to sympathize with them. The lamp of life of the little one has gone out to burn brighter in the world beyond where there is no death. And would say to the bereaved parents in the language of David: I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer and the remains laid away in the Cemetery at Brownsville. H. D. BARNHOUSE

 

Webb, Clara Webb
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1890
On Saturday evening, June 14th, 1890, the pure spirit of sister Clara Webb took its flight from its earthly tabernacle. She was a daughter of Dr. William and Louisa Webb. Born June 2d, 1867, being 23 years and 12 days old at her death. She was baptized Nov. 25th, 1884, uniting with the Desciple Church, in which she lived an earnest Christian life and died as only Christians can die triumphing in the Lord.
Funeral services were ably conducted by Eld. B. S. Bennett, after which her remains were followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives to the New Cemetery grounds, where her remains were consigned to the narrow limits of the tomb, there to await the coming of the Lord.
Sister Clara was just budding into womanhood, and beginning to feel the responsibilities of life. She was a young lady of much promise of usefulness to the world, that she might qualify herself for greater usefulness, she attended Mt. Union school during the fall of 1887. She was a close student, doing her duty faithfully and advanced rapidly, her modest womanly bearing won the hearts of all her acquaintances.
Her father, mother, sisters and brothers were all with her and had been faithfully ministering to her every want all of whom feel deeply affected by this their great bereavement. She also leaves a large number of relatives with brethren and sisters, neighbors and friends to mourn; but not without hope, for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also, which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him.
Blest be the tie that binds,
Our hearts in Christian love,
The fellowship of kindred minds,
Is like to that above.
.
Before our Father s throne,
We pour our ardent prayers,
Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
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Here we must often part,
In sorrow and in pain,
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.

 

Webb, Susanna Webb nee Suppes
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Mrs. Susanna Webb, wife of Chas. Webb of Cameron, died of typhoid fever, at the home of her father, Mr. Geo, Suppes, in Cameron, at 11 o clock Sunday forenoon, Oct. 19, after a severe illness of several weeks. Deceased was about 28-30 years of age.
The funeral took place on Monday, interment in the cemetery at Cameron. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community as this is the entire community as this is the second time that death has invaded the family in the past few years.

 

Weisend, Michael Weisend
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 17, 1890
Mr. Michael Weisend of Malaga Tp., died of heart disease, April 11th, aged 70 years. He had been a resident of Monroe County for 55 years.
He was the father of 13 children, 11 of whom were present at his funeral. He lived an honorable and upright life and many friends regret his death.

 

Weisener, Benjamin Weisener
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 6, 1890
Mr. Benjamin Weisener, who died at Oakland, California, last week was a brother of Isaac Weisener, deceased of Beallsville, and of John Weisener, of Barnesville.
The deceased was buried at Mountain View, Cal., last Friday. He was a bachelor and had left his home at Barnesville seventeen years ago and had been a wanderer ever since. He lived as a pauper and died alone upon a bench in a public park, although he possessed $12,000 in money. Age 68.

 

Weiskettle, Charles Weiskettle
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1890
Charles Weiskettle, a young bartender of Newark, died the other night, virtually choking to death while eating an egg.
He had been ill three weeks with pneumonia.

 

West, Mrs. H. R. West 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
The funeral and interment of Mrs. H. R. West was held in Chicago on Tuesday, July 8th. She had been sick for some time, but not dangerously. A few days before she died, was attacked with Neuralga of the Stomach from which she died on July 7th at 6 o clock in the morning.
Mrs. West was well and favorably known by all Monroe county people as a bright, intelligent, charitable and kind hearted woman. Mr. West and family have the sympathy of their Woodsfield friends in their sorrowful bereavement.

 

West, Mrs. H. R. West
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1890
On Saturday last a telegram was received from Chicago announcing the serious illness of Mrs. H. R. West.
Her sister Miss Mattie Okey immediately left to join her and on Monday morning dispatched her father, Judge Okey of Mrs. West s death that morning at 6 o clock. [d. July 7, 1890]

 

Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 18, 1890
Died on Thursday, December 11th of typhoid fever, Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, of Cameron, aged about 90 years. Interment at Grandview cemetery on Friday.

 

Wilhelm, Anna Wilhelm
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, December 25, 1890
Died of diphtheria, Anna Wilhelm, daughter of David Wilhelm, of Franklin Tp. On December 17th, aged 22 years.

 

Williams Ephraim Williams
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 16, 1890
Mr. Ephraim Williams an aged and respected citizen residing near Beallsville, died on Tuesday [October 7, 1890] of last week. His death was probably due to old age being about 92 years old at the time of his death.
Remains were interred at the M. E. Cemetery at Beallsville, on Wednesday.

 

Williams, Ephraim Williams 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 16, 1890
Death has visited this community once more. Ephraim Williams died at his home on Belmont Ridge, one half mile north of this place, Oct. 7th at 9 p.m. He was the father of W. A. Williams, president of Franklin College, and perhaps the oldest citizen of Washington township. He was born in 1793, thus he has spent 97 years in this world of trouble and sorrow and was esteemed by all who knew him.
He had been a faithful member of the M. E. Church for about 60 years.

 

Williams, Harrison Williams
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 20, 1890
News was received here on last Monday of the death of Capt. Harrison Williams which occurred at his home in Cumminsville, near Cincinnati, on the 8th inst. of Bright s disease.
He was an uncle to Mr. W. M. Cocheran and Mrs. V. R. Walton, of this place, and will be remembered by many old river men. Clarington Independent

 

Wilson, Adda Wilson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1890
The friends and associates of Miss Adda Wilson, late of this place were pained to hear of her death, though not unexpected.

 

Winland, Henry M. Winland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 14, 1890
Again the angel of death has come into our midst and taken from us our esteemed friend and neighbor, Henry M. Winland. He was born Dec. 14th, 1856, in _____ Tp., Monroe Co., Ohio and died Aug. 1st, 1890, being 30 years 7 months and 17 days old. He was a kind son and affectionate father and esteemed by all who knew him.
He leaves a widow, 4 children, 3 brothers, a father and mother to mourn his demise.
His remains followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives, were laid to rest in the Hartshorn cemetery on Saturday the 2nd inst.
Weep not for me, dear parents now,
No more on earth I ll meet you,
But when on earth your work is done,
At Heaven s gate, I ll greet you. A FRIEND

 

Winland, Madison Winland
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1890
Madison Winland of Sprague, died on last Friday [August 1, 1890] of disease of the brain. Interment on Saturday.

 

Wise, Wm. Wise
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 28, 1890
Mr. Wm. Wise, of Iowa, formerly of Swazey, this county died Aug. 23d. He has been afflicted for a number of years with rheumatism.

 

Wright, Rebecca Wright
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Died, March 20th, 1890, of brain fever, Mrs. Rebecca Wright, aged 48 years. Her death was caused by a fall about ten years ago. She has been a constant member of church for 26 years.
She leaves a daughter and five sons, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at Wittens Cemetery Sunday. The remains were followed by a large number of relatives and friends to pay their last respects to one whom they loved. Services were conducted by Rev. Fisher of Hannibal.

 

Wright, Samuel Wright
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 25, 1890
Died On Thursday, September 11th, Mr. Samuel Wright, an aged and respected citizen of Center Tp. Interment at Hess s burying ground. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Jones of Malaga.

 

Wright, Wm. G. Wright
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, September 4, 1890
Died On last Thursday, Aug. 28th Wm. G. Wright, of Beallsville, from inflammation of the bowels caused by eating ice cream. His daughter had a birthday party on Tuesday when Mr. Wright ate the ice cream causing his death.
His funeral took place on Saturday.

 

Wriscon, Albert Wriscon
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 3, 1890
Albert Wriscon, a young man 20 years of age, who resides west of Bridgeport on the Cadiz Pike, committed suicide by shooting himself through the right temple, Saturday last.
A week ago last Saturday, he eloped to Steubenville with Amanda Morris, and the couple were married much against the wishes of his parents.
His father notified the bank not to give the young man the money he had put by for the occasion, and he became mad and despondent, and told his new wife that he would either kill his father or himself if they did not allow him to draw his money.
On Saturday his body was found behind the power house of the Aetna mills, with a bullet hole in his right temple.

 

Yeager, John Yeager
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 17, 1890
Died of heart disease, John Yeager, in his 80th year.
He was born in Germany in 1810, died July 8th, 1890.
Interment in Locust Grove cemetery, July 10th.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Barnes, of Sardis.

 

Yoss, J. Yoss
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 30, 1890
Death has visited this community once more and called away one of our age fathers, Mr. J. Yoss on the 11th inst. He was perhaps born in 1808 thus he spent 82 years in this world of trouble and sorrow, and was esteemed by all who knew him.

 

Young, Barbara Young
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 20, 1890
The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Barbara Young, mother of Fred K. Young of near Lewisville, was born in Germany on March 10th, 1801, came to the U. S. in 1853, and died March 11th, 1890.
Two children, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.
The interment at Lewisville on March 13th, was attended by a large number sympathetic friends. Rev. S. Egger, of Woodsfield, conducted the services.

 

Zwick, Matilda Zwick
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1890
Died On last Thursday, Mrs. John Zwick, of Franklin Township, of Consumption.
Interment on Saturday at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

 

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