Welcome to the Monroe County History and Genealogy Website

Click here for more about this website

Click here to go to the MCHS website

Click here to go to the MCC of OGS website

 

 

 

 

Monroe County Obituaries

1915

 

 

 

Allen, Morton Allen

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; 18 Mar 1915

MORTON ALLEN IS

KILLED BY TRAIN

-----------

Shelbyville Man Met Death While

Walking Along Big Four Tracks

Near the Clifty Tower East

of Here

-----------

GOING TO ATTEND FUNERAL

-----------

Of Jacob Jones When Accident Occurred Oc-

curred - Had Mania For Attending

Every Funeral of Which He Heard.

----------

(From Monday's Daily.)

Morton Allen, aged 47 years, residing with his sister, Mrs. Anna Bean, in South Miller Street, this city, was struck by a passenger train on the New York Central lines this morning about eight-thirty o'clock and instantly killed. The accident occurred at Clifty tower, near Prescott.

Allen was walking east on the railroad track when struck by the train, which is the "accommodation" which leaves here at eight-fifteen o'clock for Cincinnati. The engineer of the train is said to have seen Allen on the track and to have blown the whistle as warning.

A number of the men working on the section witnessed the accident. They say that Allen never looked about and seemingly had not known that the train was near. They stated that the engineer did attempt to warn Allen by blowing the whistle.

The body was thrown in under the wheels of the engine and ground in two. It was taken out horribly mangled, and placed aboard the train. The body was left at Waldron, the agent there notifying County Coroner G. L. Inlow and Sheriff Henry S. Terry.

Because of the badly mangled condition of the body it was some time before the identity was discovered. For a time it was thought that the man was a tramp who had been walking along the track. When the coroner arrived and searched the man's clothing, articles were found which established his identity.

Mr. Allen had left his home here early this morning to go to Waldron to attend the funeral service of the late Jacob Jones. Mrs. Bean, his sister, said today that the man had a habit of walking to Waldron several times a week and that he usually walked on the railroad tracks.

He was partially deaf, which accounted for his not hearing the warning sounded by the engineer of the train which struck him.

Mr. Allen had a mania for attending funerals and during his life had attended quite a number.

His body was identified this morning by Sheriff Terry, Claude Fix and Dr. Randolph, Waldron.

He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bean, with whom he lived; Mrs. William Green, of Shelby township, and Mrs. Henry Vawters, of Waldron; two half-brothers, Geroge Bittner [sic--Britton], of Oklahoma City, and Charles Allen of Boone County, Ind.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Node [sic--Mrs. Moses (Alice)] Banta, of Osgood, and Mrs. Harry** [sic--Mrs. David (Harriett)] Pope, of Washington township.

The body was brought to the Stewart & Fix undertaking parlors today and prepared for burial. It will be taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. William Green, in Shelby township, Tuesday. Funeral announcement will be made later.

[Submitter's Note: This obituary was from a typed copy of the original, and this typed copy is available in the Shelby County Indiana genealogical library in Shelbyville. At the bottom of the above article was the funeral notice from another edition, but it did not give the citation. It also gave the ** note below.]

The funeral service of the late Morton Allen, who was struck and killed by a train Monday morning will be held Wednesday morning at ten-thirty o'clock at the Lewis Creek Baptist church. Burial will be made in the Lewis Creek cemetery in charge of Stewart & Fix.

**Mrs. Harry Pope is Mrs. David Pope (Harriette)

 

Bauman, John George Bauman

Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated March 15, 1915

          John George Bauman, an esteemed gentleman of this neighborhood, died at his home three miles west of Woodsfield Friday morning at 1 o clock, March 5^th. Mr. Bauman had been in poor health for a number of years but was able to be about until a short time ago when he was stricken with pneumonia and only lasted a few days till God called him home. Brother Bauman was born at Pittsburg, Pa., July 29, 1847, being at the time of his death 67 years and 8 months and 3 days old. He came with his parents to Center township in 1852 where he lived with his sister until his death.

          His parents and three brothers passed to the beyond before him while three sisters and one brother are left to mourn his departure. Mrs. Catherine Christman, Mrs. Lizzie Stephen, Henry Bauman, and Mary Bauman and a number of nieces and nephews.

          The funeral services were held at St. Peter s Evangelical church, Miltonsburg, Ohio, of which he was a member. Rev. W. F. Kohler conducted the services preaching in German and English. In German using the text Psalms 39-14 and in English Psalms 40 pointing the mourners to Christ as the only comfort in our affliction.

          Those from a distance were: Lewis Stephen and son, George, of Belleville, W.Va., Henry Bauman, of East Liverpool, W.Va., and Jacob Christman, Barnesville, Ohio

 

Christman, Nora Christman, (nee Bruce) [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue:   Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., July 22, 1915]

    Nora Bruce Christman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bruce, was born in Antioch, Monroe County, Ohio May 8, 1895. On May 8, 1913, she was united in marriage to Elmer W. Christman. She was a member of the M. E. Church and a regular attendant at Sunday school and Epworth League, being a member of both organizations. She departed this life July 9, 1915 at the home of her parents in Ozark, Ohio at the age of 20 years, 2 months and 1 day. She leaves to mourn her husband, mother, father, two brothers and six sisters. Her brothers and sisters are: Mr. Edgar Bruce of Summerfield, Ohio; Mr. John Bruce of San Gabriel , California; Mrs. John Brown of Seville, Ohio; Mrs. Clark Cramer of Lowell, Ohio; Mrs. Elon Wickes of Antioch, Ohio;  Mrs. Carl Crum of Ozark, Ohio; Mrs. Elmer Crum of Beallsville, Ohio and Freda at home.

    The funeral was held at her parents home and she was laid to rest in the Ozark cemetery Sunday afternoon July 11th. Reverend Goddard of Woodsfield conducted the services. The large attendance marked the esteem and sympathy of hundreds of friends. 

 

Davidson, Florence* Davidson, nee Mary Frances* Roth

Source: The Danville [Illinois] Commercial-News; 3 Feb 1915

MRS. FRANK DAVIDSON

Mrs. Florence* Davidson, wife of Frank Davidson, 643 East Williams street, passed away at St. Elizabeth hospital at 2:45 o'clock Tuesday morning, February 3**, 1915, following an illness of but a few days.

Deceased was born in Virginia*** 26 years ago and had been a resident of this city for the past fifteen years. Besides the husband three children survive.

The remains were removed from the hospital to the Gilmore undertaking parlors, prepared for burial and from there conveyed to the residence. The funeral will be held from the Third Church of Christ at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.

Submitter's Notes:

* I do not know why she was listed as Florence in this obituary. Greenwood Cemetery records show her as Mary Frances Roth Davidson, 1889 - 1915, wife of Frank Davidson, Sr. She is listed as Mary Frances Roth Davidson at FIND A GRAVE. Her parents are also in this cemetery. The Illinois Statewide Death Index shows this entry: DAVIDSON, FRANCIS; 1931-01-30; VERMILION; DANVILLE; 31-01-31.

In this census, she is listed as Mary F.

1910 United States Federal Census about Mary F Davidson

Name:          Mary F Davidson

Age in 1910:          22

Birth Year:   abt 1888

Birthplace:   West Virginia

Home in 1910:       Danville Ward 3, Vermilion, Illinois

Race: White

Gender:        Female

Relation to Head of House:        Wife

Marital Status:       Married

Spouse's Name:      Frank Davidson

Father's Birthplace:          Ohio

Mother's Birthplace:        Ohio

Household Members:      

Name           Age

Frank Davidson     26

Mary F Davidson   22

Ruth J Davidson    4

Frank E Davidson 2

** Tuesday was February 2 in 1915.

*** She was born in Tyler Co.,West Virginia.

 

 

Day, Frank H. Day

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Journal; Tuesday, 31 Aug 1915

Frank H. Day, aged 55, a highly respected resident of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Monday, afternoon at 3:10,* after an illness of a year's standing, death being due to dropsy. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Day, and was born in Newport Township, where he spent the greater part of his life. In 1886 he was united in marriage with Mary Herlan, of Washington county, who still survives, and to this union six children were born, Stacy,** John, Clinton and Carl Day, Mrs. R. M. Kuhn and Miss Mable Day, all of this city. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Edward of Little Washington; Gus, of Cornerville; Dan, of Hills P.O.; Mrs. H.C. Cole, of Little Washington, and Mrs. C.B. Hill, of this city.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30, a short service being held at the home at 352 Pike street, before the body is taken to the old home at Hills P.O., where burial will be made.

Submitter's Notes:

*This printing was blurred, and the time could have been 2:10.

** In other documents including his own obituary STACY is seen as ASA.

 

Hehr, Gertrude Hehr nee Fish

          Mrs. Gertrude Hehr, aged 24 years, died Wednesday morning, October 13^th at 7:15 o clock, following a serious operation at the West Penn hospital. [year of death-1915]

The deceased is survived by her husband, John Hehr and two daughters, Mary, aged four years and Mildred, aged two. Three brothers and two sisters also survive. They are John Fish of Eighth street, Howard of Heslop avenue, Elmer of Fells church, Mrs. Edith Wilson of Webster and Mrs. Kate Hodgison of Monongehala.

Services will be held at the late home tomorrow morning at 10 o clock in charge of Rev. William Stewart, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

Interment will be in Fells cemetery.

 

Kinkade, Joseph Kinkade (also, see 2^nd obit below)

Source: Daily Citizen, Centerville, Iowa; Tuesday, December 21, 1915; p. 4 Joseph Kinkade Is Dead

          Exline, Iowa, December 21 - Joseph Kinkade, an old resident of Exline and Appanoose County, passed away at his home in Exline Tuesday morning, December 21, at 5 o'clock. Mr. Kinkade had been suffering for the past few days with pneumonia, and on account of his age, little hope had been given for his recovery. Mr. Kinkade is survived by a wife and several daughters and sons, who are well known all over the county. Mrs. Jeff Wailes of this city is a daughter and has been at her father's bedside during his illness. Mrs. Kinkade is a sister of J. B. Maring of this city. The funeral arrangements and obituary will be published later.

 

Kinkade, Joseph Kinkade

Source: The Semi-Weekly Iowegian; Centerville, Iowa; Friday, December 24, 1915

Joseph Kinkade Was Almost 90

Joseph Kinkade, a well known Caldwell township resident, died Tuesday at 5 a.m. He was one of the pioneer residents of the county and had lived in Caldwell township many years. He would have been 90 years old next March. Mrs. Kinkade is still living and is almost 90. They had passed their 60th wedding anniversary which was celebrated a few weeks ago. The living children are Lee, in Missouri; Charley, living south of Centerville; Mrs. T. J. Wailes, in Centerville; Mrs. Sanford Maring, Eline; Mrs. Will Holmes, Des Moines; Miss Lottie May, Missouri; Mrs. Lydia Smith, of Exline. The funeral was held this Thursday morning.

A more extended account of the life of this interesting and well known resident will be published later.

 

Latta, John C. Latta

Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 25, 1915

John C. Latta was  born at Fairmont, W. Va., August 13, 1837, and died suddenly of paralysis at his home near Miltonsburg,Ohio, November 10, 1915, being 78 years, two months, and 27 days of age.  He is survived by his aged widow who with his daughter Mary Belle, tenderly cared for him during seven years of invalidism caused by a stroke of paralysis.  He also leaves six children, T.L. of Calais, A. F. of Graysville, John T. of Thonze, Burma, David W. of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. C. A. Matz of Ashland, Ohio, and Mary Belle of the home.  Funeral services were held at the residence November 12, by J. L. Burris and H.L.  Hines after which he was laid to rest in the beautiful Calais cemetery.  Card of Thanks--We hereby thank all of our kind neighbors and friends who, were so helpful to us during the sickness and death of our husband and father.--Mrs. J.C. Latta and Children

 

Latta, John C. Latta (2)

Source: Spirit of Democracy, November 18, 1915

Mr. J. C. Latta, aged 78 years, a prominent and substantial farmer of Seneca township, passed away at noon, November l0, l9l5.  Mr. Latta had been afflicted the past eight  years with paralysis though in apparent fair health until recently, his death being unexpected.  He was the father of Prof. T.L. Latta of Calais, Ohio; Dr. Allen Latta of Graysville, Ohio; David Latta, of Akron, Ohio; John Latta, a Baptist Missionary in India; Mrs. Madaline Matz, of Ashland, Ohio; and Mary B. Latta, at home, who with his aged wife mourn his loss.

 

Leffler, Isaac Leffler

Source:  as posted on findagrave.com; Jul 1915

DROPSY Causes Death of Isaac Leffler, An Aged Resident of the City

        Isaac Leffler, as aged resident of Baltimore street, died Wednesday* evening after a long illness of dropsy.

        The deceased man is survived by his widow, four sons, three daughters, two brothers and a sister. The sons are: William J Leffler who resides in Florida, Edward Leffler who resides in Pennsylvania, and Gilbert and Manuel Leffler of this city. The daughters are, Mrs Verna Rebrook, Mrs Clara Edington and Mrs Rose Whaley all of this city. The brothers are Charles Leffler of Connellsville, Pa and P H Leffler of Ashville Ohio. The sister is Mrs Mary Zimmerman of this city.

        No funeral arrangements have been made as of yet.

LEFFLER FUNERAL:

       Funeral services over the body of Isaac Leffler, who died Wednesday evening at his home on Baltimore street after a long illness of dropsy will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and the burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery.

*Submitter's Note:  He died July 14, 1915.

 

McCamey, Lydia E. McCamey, nee Gutberlet

Source:  The Marietta [Ohio] Daily Times; 16 Aug 1915

Mrs.   McCamey   Taken

        Arriving in Marietta on Monday from Columbus, where she died in a hospital, the remains of Mrs. Warren McCamey, wife of an employe of the Pure Oil company, were taken to Bens Run for burial.

        The deceased was until recently a resident of New Matamoras, her husband having been employed there.  A short time ago he was transferred to New Lexington, where they have since been living.  Mrs. McCamey was taken to Columbus after she became ill.

 

Schell, Irene May Schell

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; Thursday, 28 Oct 1915

Irene May Schell was born July 4, 1907; she departed this life October 16, 1915, age 8 years, 3 months and 12 days. She was the oldest child of Miles and Lottie Schell. Her mother preceded her one week ago. She leaves a father, two sisters, one brother, a grandfather and many others to mourn her departure.

 

Schell, Lottie M. Schell, nee Long

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; Thursday, 28 Oct 1915

Lottie M., daughter of Albert and Melia Long was born June 2, 1884 near Cisne, Illinois. Was united in holy matrimony to Miles E. Schell, December 19th, 1906. Born to this union three daughters and one son. She professed a hope in Christ in 1913 and lived a Christian life until death. Departed this life October 9th, 1915, age 32 years, 3 months and 12 days. She leaves to mourn, husband, three daughters and one son, two sisters and three brothers and a host of relatives and friends.

 

 Thomas, Minerva M. Thomas nee Hilgenburgh died July 2, 1915

Minerva M. Thomas was born at Powhatan, Ohio, September 4, 1842, and died at her home in Texas, (Duffy) Ohio, July 2, 1915, after a lingering illness of four months, caused by a complication of diseases. All that loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering and restore her to health was done by the family and friends; her age was 75 years, 9 months and 28 days. She was married to Samuel Thomas (deceased) August 1862, and to this union were born five sons and two daughters. One son died in infancy and two others after they had grown to manhood.

There are left to mourn two sons, two daughters, eighteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, together with a number of relatives and friends who remember the many acts of Christian kindness shown by her. She will be sadly missed in the community and in the home.

She became a member of the Church of Christ when young and remained "steadfast in the Faith" until the end. During all the trials and afflictions of life she was content, having implicit faith in Him who said, " I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." And when overtaken by misfortune, she, by that helping hand, would ascend above them and move forward, and by her "good works" caused her light to shine.

As a wife and mother she was always kind; as a friend faithful, and above all as a Christian, faithful and true and so ends the earthly life of one beloved by all.

We know we can not call her back but we can go to where she is, for we believe she has fallen asleep in Jesus. The funeral services were held by T. R. Doak, from her home and the little chapel where she worshipped, on July 4^th; after which she was laid to rest in the nearby (probably Duffy) cemetery to await the resurrection of the just.

 

 

 

Last modified April 20, 2022  by BK.

 

 

Click here for the Short-Cut Table of Contents