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Monroe
1918
Adams, Florence Adams
Spirit of Democracy,
Florence Adams, aged 31 years, died at the county infirmary
February 12, 1918.
Amos, J. O. Amos 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Gen. James O. Amos passed away at his home on
He was born on a farm near Beallsville,
He taught school a portion of the time between the ages of
eighteen and twenty-seven. Having decided upon the profession of law he
prosecuted his studies at home and was admitted to the bar at the age of
twenty-seven and two years later was elected to the position of
prosecuting-attorney, of
In 1874, when that notable character, William Allen, was
elected Governor of Ohio he called Gen. Amos as his assistant by appointing him
Adjutant General. During that term he organized the National Guard of the state
and effected an agreement with the Ordnance Department at
In January, 1876, Gen. Amos moved to
During the forty-three years spent in the newspaper field
in
In 1891 he was elected to the State Senate from the 12th
He was for many years interested in the financial
institutions and many of the manufacturing industries of this city in the
capacity of stockholder and member of board of directors. His identification
with these enterprises was more from the purpose of encouraging the growth of
He was a member of the Masonic Orders and the I.O.O.F. and
in earlier years took a most lively interest in the work of both orders.
As a member of the M. E. church he was always found in his
seat at the Sunday morning service unless sickness prevented.
His home life was ideal, very fond of his home and family
he was never so happy as when surrounded by them in their frequent gatherings.
His devotion to his wife was beautiful and her loss is a deep personal one. His
place in the home can never be filled and only the kindness of time can soften
the blow his family feels.
On September 9, this year, he and his devoted wife
celebrated their sixty-second wedding anniversary surrounded by all their
children, all of whom are living, namely Mrs. Emma Pegg, of Columbus; Mrs.
Horace Holbrook, of
Simplicity marked his every step, while a kind word he had
for all. He loved nature and took great interest in its development for he was
himself one of natures own true nobleman. Of him we may say:
Life s work well
done;
Life s race well
run;
Life s crown well won;
Now comes rest.
From the Sidney Daily News,
Dec. 9, 1918
Amos, James O. Amos
Spirit of Democracy,
Hon. James O. Amos of
Deceased was in his 85th year. He was one of the
leading citizens of Woodsfield and
He served two terms in the Ohio Senate and was made
Adjutant General under Governor William Allen in 1874. He will be kindly
remembered by many of our people, especially all who was within the reach to
receive a kindness. His aim through life was to help his fellow man. When his
office of Adjutant General expired he went to
He leaves a wife and several children as well as a number
of relatives in Woodsfield, being a brother-in-law to Mrs. Hugh Crawford and
Mr. E. D. Craig of
Anderson, J. T. Anderson
Spirit of Democracy,
J. T. Anderson of
Mrs. Anderson is also very ill from the disease but was
reported as improving Saturday.
Anderson, Melinda Anderson
Spirit of Democracy,
Melinda Anderson, aged 93 years, died at her home at
She was a former resident of Woodsfield and was an aunt of
Mary Thomas, also formerly of this place.
Armstrong, Louisa Armstrong
Spirit of Democracy,
The Wheeling Register of November 2nd says:
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the West
Virginia Home for the Aged on
The remains will be taken to
Bach, John Ernest Bach
Spirit of Democracy,
John Ernest Bach of
He died October 31 at the age of 104 years.
Bachman, Jacob Bachman
Spirit of Democracy,
The body of Jacob Bachman, who had been working on a
railroad at
A sad feature of Mr. Bachman s death is that he had
prepared to remove to that city and had written his wife that he would come
Wednesday after her.
Baker, Harriett Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Harriett Baker, relict of Milton Baker, died at her
home on
Deceased was a member of the
Funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev. D. W.
Harkins; interment in Barber Ridge cemetery.
Bales, Elnora Thankful
Nora Bales nee Dixon
Source:
Mrs. Walton Bales died at her
home near
In the autumn of 1902 she was
married to Walton Bales. Of their six children, two have preceded the mother in
death.
Early in life she united with
the Christian Church in Kahoka, and after her marriage changed her membership
to the
She is remembered by her
girlhood friends as a devoted daughter and sister; and her death is deeply
regretted.
Bartenschlag, Fredrich
Bartenschlag
Source:
Fredrich Bartenschlag
was born in Magstadt, Wuertenberg, Germany, on the 3rd day of January, 1830. He
was united in marriage to Christina Cling in 1851. This union was blessed with
four children, three of whom are still living. One daughter died at sea while
the family were coming to this country in 1856. Mr. Bartenschlag settled at
He leaves two daughters: Mrs.
Christina Clause of Miltonsburg, and Mrs. Mary Weber; also one son Mr. Fred
Bartenschlag of
At an early age Mr.
Bartenschlag became a member of the
Bauer, Mary Christina Bauer
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Christina Bauer, wife of Fred Bauer of
She leaves to mourn her death a husband and four children,
Levi J. Bauer of Woodsfield, William of
Mrs. Bauer was a member of St. Jacob s Evangelical church
in
The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Kitterer of Clarington
conducting the services. Interment at St. Jacob s cemetery.
Bennett, James Gordon Bennett
Spirit of Democracy,
James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the New York Herald,
died at his home near
Billman, Hannah J. BILLMAN
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Hannah J. BILLMAN of
Bishop, Frank Bishop
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Bishop of Doherty fell a few days ago while hanging
tobacco in his barn and broke his thumb. Later blood poisoning developed and
the thumb was amputated in hopes of saving his life but on Tuesday lockjaw followed
which resulted in his death Friday morning.
Deceased was a member of the Catholic church at Burkhart.
The remains were taken to
A widow and one son survive.
Bishop, Vernon W. Bishop
Spirit of Democracy,
Vernon W. Bishop, aged 24 years, died at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Reich, where he has been making his home the past few years,
Saturday afternoon of influenza.
The funeral was held Sunday, religious services being
conducted by C. L. Mellott, and interment in the old cemetery.
Boston, Harry Boston
McDaniels, Thomas McDaniels
Spirit of Democracy,
Harry Boston, a prominent young man of Shadyside, was
killed on July 18 while fighting with the American forces in
Thomas McDaniels of Bellaire also received word to the
effect that his son Thomas had been killed in action.
Boughner, Hila Ann Boughner
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Hilda Ann Boughner of Cameron died Sunday from
pneumonia.
Deceased was a well respected lady and aged about 55 years.
Bracy, W. D. Bracy
Spirit of Democracy,
W. D. Bracy, aged 28 years, died at
Deceased had been a conductor on the O. R. & W. R. R.
for several years and was well known by many along the line of the road as well
as at
He was a member of the
A special train from
The services were conducted
by Rev. D. W. Harkins, and the Order of Brotherhood; interment in Oaklawn
cemetery.
A widow and many relatives are
left.
Bradfield, Thomas J. Bradfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Thomas J. Bradfield, one of the prominent citizens of
Barnesville, died Friday morning at his home there.
He was president of the First National Bank and a leading
dry goods merchant.
Brady, Male Brady
Spirit of Democracy,
Word has been received in Woodsfield that a son of Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Brady, former well known citizens of Woodsfield, now of
Brennan, Albert Thomas Brennan
Spirit of Democracy,
A lingering illness from chronic nephritis resulted in the
death of Albert Thomas Brennan, aged 59, at
He was well known in Woodsfield and southeastern part of
the state having had charge of the Ohio River & Western telegraph lines.
Britton, Mary Jane Britton, nee Dowden
Source: THE OKLAHOMAN
(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) as posted on findagrave.com; Thursday, 18 Apr
1918
Mrs. Mary Jane Britton, 60
years old, 509 W. 4th street, died yesterday afternoon. She is survived by a
husband, George S. Britton. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. H.B.
Urch at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the residence. Burial will be at
Fairlawn.
Brock, Louis Brock
Spirit of Democracy,
Louis Brock of Beallsville was almost instantly killed last
week.
He cranked his automobile while it was in gear and was
hurled forward and dragged across the railroad track and down a steep
embankment.
Several bones were broken and internal injuries received
also.
He was unmarried and leaves a mother. He had many friends.
Brown, Barbara Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Barbara Brown, aunt of Mrs. Clarence Atkinson, died at
the home of her niece Sunday, aged 77 years, after a several weeks sickness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Catholic church conducted
by Rev. Seeber.
Brown, John Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
John Brown, aged 82 years, died at his home in Woodsfield
Mr. Brown was born on
He heard his country s call and on
He was married to Miss Mary C. Long
The funeral services were held Sunday and were conducted by
Rev. J. A. Hines and Rev. Mobberly at the
Deceased was also a member of Gen. W. P. Richardson G.A.R.
Post and the members of that Post also participated in the services.
Another old soldier, citizen and friend has gone to their reward.
Brown, Mary C. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary C. Brown, aged seventy-three years, relict of John
Brown, died
Five children are left, besides 21 grandchildren and 12
great grand children.
She was married to John Brown
The funeral services were conducted at the
Brownfield, Elizabeth Brownfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Elizabeth Brownfield, aged about 23 years, died at her
home on
Burkhardt,
Louis F. Burkhardt [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
After two weeks confinement at the Ohio Valley General hospital,
Whetstone, March 27, 1918.
Caldwell, Fulton Caldwell
Spirit of Democracy,
Fulton Caldwell, aged 85 years, and the last pioneer of
residents of Caldwell, Noble county, died April 17.
Camden, John R. Camden
Spirit of Democracy,
We received word Monday of the death on Sunday morning,
Deceased was in his 69th year and was one of the
best known men in his township and surrounding community.
His fellow citizens had honored him for many years with the
office of justice of the peace, land appraiser, and township assessor, having
been elected assessor at the last November election. He was always trustworthy
and aimed to be fair and just upon every occasion. He was a good neighbor and
friend.
When you asked of him a kindness of any kind you got it if
it was within his reach.
He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the
departure of a kind husband and father. We join with the bereaved family and
feel that as well as they one of our best friends has gone to his reward.
Carpenter, David Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
David Carpenter, aged 92 years, died of infirmities at his
home near
He is survived by his wife, six daughters and five sons;
Mrs. Rebecca Baunan of
Carpenter, Reason Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Reason Carpenter, aged 70 years, died November first at his
home near
Carpenter, Reason Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Reason, son of Aaron and Jane Carpenter, was born
Kind
All have preceded him to the great beyond except Moses
Carpenter of
Carpenter, Richard Carpenter
Spirit of Democracy,
Richard Carpenter, aged 94 years, died at his home near
Four sons and three daughters survive.
Christman,
Celestia A. Christman [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Miss Celestia A. Christman, aged 35 years, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew G. Christman, died at the home of her parents on
Christman,
Lester Vearl Christman [Source: Newspaper article June, 1918]
Once more we are called upon to part with a dear little
baby. Lester Vearl Christman son of Mr. and Mrs. John Christman, of
On June 13, many relatives and friends gathered at the home
to comfort his grieving parents. His body was laid to rest in the
Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke of
Cleveland, Mrs. Tony Cleveland
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Tony Cleveland, aged 29, of Summerfield, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John McGarry, of
She is survived by her husband, two children and her father
and mother.
Her death is the second in the family from the disease, a
brother Walter, of Woodsfield, having passed away only three weeks ago.
Clingan, Sophia Clingan
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Sophia Clingan died March 17 at the Home for the Aged
at
She was a sister of the late Col. S. L. Mooney, and was the
oldest child in her father s family and the last member to go.
Collier, Robert J. Collier
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert J. Collier, aged 42 years, editor of Collier s
Weekly, died at his home in
He had just returned from a trip to
Craft, William Craft
Spirit of Democracy,
We are informed that William Craft of
He was brakeman on the O. R. & W. R. R.
Damsel, Frank Damsel
Blair, Henry Blair
Spirit of Democracy,
The Bellaire Democrat says that Frank Damsel, well known
Barnesville young man, died at
He leaves his wife, also his parents who reside in
The remains were interred at Barnesville Friday.
The death of Henry Blair, another Barnesville young man
occurred at
Danford, Robert Danford
Spirit of Democracy,
Robert Danford, aged about fifty years, died at his home
north of
Upon returning home Sunday evening, after having spent the
day with friends, he fed his horse and later in turning the animal out to
pasture it kicked at a passing cat but struck Mr. Danford a fatal blow in the
stomach.
The deceased, who was a widely known and highly esteemed
gentleman, is survived by his wife and daughter. Caldwell Leader, Sept. 3.
Day, John E. Day
Spirit of Democracy,
Col. John E. Day, one of the best known newspaper men in
the
He was 63 years of age and for many years was editorial
writer on the
Denoon, Ida Florence Denoon, nee Metz
Source: The Steubenville
[Ohio] Herald-Star; 20 Nov 1918
DEATH ROLL
Mrs. Jacob Denoon
Mrs. Ida Florence Denoon,
wife of Jacob Denoon, 928 North Eighth street, entered into rest at Ohio Valley
hospital on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. after one week's illness, due to pneumonia.
Her maiden name was Metz and she was born in West Va. The family resided here
seven months. The husband and five children survive: Chester, Anna, Howard,
Dolly and Myrtle*; also four brothers and three sisters. She was a member of
the Christian church, and held in very high esteem by all within the circle of
her acquaintance. Her remains will be taken to Moundsville, W. Va., for
interment.
*Submitter's Note: "MYRTLE" is Mercy Faith
DeNoon.
Dougherty, Lawrence Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
The sad news reached here Tuesday of last week announcing
the death from disease of Lawrence Dougherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. N.
Dougherty, which occurred in
The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of many
friends.
Driggs, Estella Driggs
Spirit of Democracy,
Relatives here received the sad news of the sudden death of
Estella, the wife of John A. Driggs, which occurred at their home at
Mr. Driggs will be remembered by the older people of this
community.
Soon after the close of the Civil War he went from his home
at Ozark to
He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Driggs.
He with his only daughter is left to mourn the taking away
of a devoted wife and mother.
Eberle, Charles William Eberle
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles William Eberle, aged 51 years, seven months and
nine days, died at
Deceased was born at Miltonsburg and was a son of Charles
and Ella Eberle.
He leaves a widow, several children and his aged mother and
one sister.
Eikleberry, Edward Eikleberry
Spirit of Democracy,
Edward Eikleberry of Green township was found dead in bed
June 29th. It is believed he died on Thursday previous.
He was about 70 years of age and lived alone.
He spent most of his life in this country.
Ellsperman, Ad Ellsperman
Spirit of Democracy,
Ad Ellsperman, aged 44, publisher and editor of the
Fairbanks, Charles W. Fairbanks
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles W. Fairbanks, the well known Republican leader and
former vice president, died last week at the family home in
He was a native of
His ancestors were English coming to
His wife and several children survive.
Farley, G. W. Farley
Spirit of Democracy,
G. W. Farley of Summerfield died at a hospital in
Deceased was a veteran of the civil war.
Ferguson, R. A. Ferguson
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. A. R. Ferguson, aged fifty nine years, died at his home
on
He had been in feeble health for several years but braved
his disease manfully, submitting to several operations.
He had been a resident of Woodsfield for more than 25
years, where he successfully practiced his profession of dentistry until within
a few weeks of his death.
He leaves to mourn his departure the widow, two daughters,
Mrs. John Cole and Miss Gladys of the home and one son Harold now with the
American army in
The funeral services were held Saturday and were conducted
by Rev. E. R. Romig and the member of the Elks Order, using their beautiful
ritual.
Follett, A. D. Follette
Spirit of Democracy,
Attorney A. D. Follett, a prominent Democratic politician
and a leading member of the
The deceased was about 60 years of age and is survived by
his widow, two daughters, and one brother, Judge Edward Follett.
Friday, Ella Friday
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Ella Friday, daughter of Mr. Henry Friday, died at
The remains were brought to her home here and buried
Monday.
Garfield, Lucretia R. Garfield
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Lucretia R. Garfield, relict of the late President
James A. Garfield, died at her home in
She was the mother of Dr. H. A. Garfield, fuel
administrator.
She was aged 86 years.
Gatten. Oliver Gatten
Spirit of Democracy,
Oliver Gatten was found dead Wednesday morning with his
head under the water in a run near his home in
He was about 35 years of age
and leaves a wife and three children.
Sheriff E. F. Jeffers and
Prosecuting Attorney A. C. McDougal were called and went to the scene of the
accident.
Source: The East Liverpool
[Ohio] Evening Review; Saturday, March 16, 1918, front page
C. A.* GOODBALLET DIES
SUDDENLY
East End Man Stricken With
Stroke of Apoplexy While Attending Funeral At St. Anne's Catholic Church
While attending a funeral
service at St. Anne's Catholic church in East End, at 9 o'clock this morning,
Andrew* Goodballet, aged 60 years, suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died half
an hour later at the home of his son, C.A. Goodballet, on Erie street, without
regaining consciousness.
Enjoying apparent good
health, Mr. Goodballet arose this morning, ate a hearty breakfast and went to
the church on Pennsylvania avenue to attend the funeral services over the
remains of the late Edward McCormack. He had taken his seat in the church and
just as the funeral procession entered, he was stricken.
He was removed to the home of
a son, C.A. Goodballet, on Erie street, in one of the E.G. Sturgis limousines.
Drs. F. F. Davis and S. W. Hemphill were summoned, but Mr. Goodballet died
within a few minutes after his arrival at his son's home.
Deceased was born in
Washington county, O., on April 19, 1858, where he spent the greater part of
his life. He removed from Marietta to this city eleven years ago. His wife, who
survives him, was formerly Miss Ellen Scott of Washington county. Before removing
to East Liverpool Mr. Goodballet was prominent in politics in and about
Marietta and has a wide acquaintance in that locality, as well as in this city.
For the past six months, he has been working at the car barns of the traction
company here.
Besides his widow, the
deceased is survived by three sons and five daughters; C. A., H. T. and Clyde
Goodballet, all of East End; Mrs. Mary Burns and Mrs. Fena** Severs of East
End, this city; Mrs. Cora Christman and Mrs. Maggie Christman of Woodsfield,
O., and Mrs. Lou*** Rinard of Steel Run, O. He is also survived by four
brothers and one sister, Henry of Oklahoma; Charles of Sebring; Conrad of
Chicago and John of Cow Run., O., and Mrs. Mary Mead of Oklahoma.
Submitter's Notes:
*On the 1910 census and on
his death certificate, the name is given as ANDREW GOODBALLET.
** Fena should be spelled
SENA.
*** Lou would be short for
his daughter Lucinda who married James Rinard.
Gray, Martha Margaret Gray nee Westbrook
Spirit of Democracy,
Martha Margaret Gray, nee Westbrook, died at her home at
Wegee
A husband and five children are left.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Whitmore of the M.
E. church to which church she had been a faithful member.
Deceased was an aunt of Mr. W. H. Jackson of Woodsfield.
Greenbank,
Blanche Greenbank [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. July 11,
1918]
A distressing accident occurred at the home of Mr. Arthur
Greenbank about a mile and a half from
Miss Greenbank had gone to one of the upstairs rooms for
some purpose, and upon opening the door smelled the escaping gas. She located
it at an open valve, were the key in some manner had been turned. She turned
the key, closing the valve and was leaving the room, when the escaping gas,
having reached the hall, was set off by a light burning there. The force of the
explosion blew out several windows and the house caught fire, but the flames
were extinguished, some furniture and bedding being destroyed, Miss Greenbank
assisting heroically in spite of serious injuries.
Blanche Greenbank, a four-year old daughter, was so badly
burned that she died Sunday morning. Three other members of the family were
also severely burned. Miss Jane Greenbank, a sister of Mr. Greenbank, was
burned so seriously that it is feared it may be necessary to amputate one of
her hands. Both hands and arms are badly burned. She was also burned about the
breast and on both legs. Two other little daughters received severe injuries
from the flames.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the
Greenbank, Jane Greenbank
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Jane Greenbank, aged forty-five years, died July 17th
at the Arthuhr Greenbank home near
Miss Greenbank saved the home from destruction by carrying
water and extinguishing the fire despite her burns.
She is survived by several brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were held Friday. Interment made in the
Buchanan cemetery.
Greenbank, Jane Greenbank
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Jane Greenbank, aged forty-five years, died July 17th
at the Arthuhr Greenbank home near
Miss Greenbank saved the home from destruction by carrying
water and extinguishing the fire despite her burns.
She is survived by several brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were held Friday. Interment made in the
Buchanan cemetery.
Griffith, Henry Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Griffith, aged 73 years, died
He leaves a wife and one son.
Hall, Guy Hall
Spirit of Democracy,
Guy Hall, aged 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hall of
Graysville
died at
The remains were brought to his late home for burial.
Hamilton, J. C. Hamilton
Spirit of Democracy,
A message was received Sunday morning by Mrs. Minnie Copeland
of Woodsfield that Dr. J. C. Hamilton of
Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Gramlich will leave Saturday morning
for
Hamilton, Lillie Mae Hamilton
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lillie Mae Hamilton, daughter of the late Sinclair and
Mary E. Hamilton of
She was 43 years old and unmarried.
She leaves four brothers and one sister to mourn. Services
were conducted by Rev. Loper of
Source: findagrave.com
website; Maintained by Cynthia Rice; Originally Created by Carl F.; 1918
Rastus Monroe Harder was born
September 9th, 1884, the youngest child of Lorenzo Dow Harder and Mary Jane
Tarrant. He was just a baby when his father was killed in 1885. His mother
remarried in 1892 to George Carter.
Rastus (called
"Ras") married Dollie Bingamon on March 25, 1905. They settled in
Strasburg and had only one son John who died at the age of 3 months. Ras worked
as a carpenter. While in the employ of the Hess Warming & Ventilating
company, he came to Decatur in February 1918 to work at the Union Street mill
project of the Suffern-Hunt Elevator Company. On March 14th, 1918, while in the
discharge of his duties, he fell 30 feet from a scaffolding. The fall broke his
back and caused him to became paralyzed. He remained at St. Mary's hospital in
Decatur for 5 months before his death. His death certificate says the cause of
death was from "exhaustion induced by injuries accidently received on
March 14, 1918 due to fall, crushing spine". He died at St. Mary's
Hospital in Decatur on August 20, 1918. The body was shipped to Strasburg for
the funeral and burial. He was also a member of the Strasburg Baptist Church.
His widow Dollie remarried
the next year to Henry Vincent Fallon. She died in 1944, he is 1947. They share
a tombstone at Grace Cemetery with Rastus Harder.
Haren, Adam Haren
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mr. Adam Haren, an aged citizen of this place,
occurred at his home at
Mr. Haren was in his 79th year, and had been a
resident of Barnesville for about about seventeen years.
He was a devout member of the Catholic church and a veteran
of the Civil War.
He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter,
Charles Haren, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Charles Tllis [sic-Tillis], of this
place.
Funeral services were held in the Catholic church at
Harkins, William Nelson Harkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Was born in
He was the son of David T. and Sydney Harkins.
His parents moved to
He was united in marriage with Josephine Coburn, to this
union were born two children.
His home for a number of years was
He was a preacher of the gospel for over 30 years. He and
his brother D. W. Harkins started out in the ministry together. He has preached
in a number of places in
A finer and better man is seldom if ever found. His death
leaves to mourn his departure a wife, one daughter and son-in-law and three
grandchildren. Two brothers, John W. and D. Wayne and one sister Mrs. R. E.
Devore.
He is at rest from his sorrows and pain. Our death brother
has gone to his reward. May God bless his family. D. W. HARKINS
Hartshorn, Isaac T. Hartshorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac T. Hartshorn, aged 41 years, died at his home in
Deceased was a brother of David Hartshorn ridge and left
this county 15 years ago.
Hatcher, Webster Hatcher
Spirit of Democracy,
Webster Hatcher, a native of St. Clairsville, was buried at
His body was wrapped in an American flag that he raised
over the American Store House in
His request was to have his body wrapped in the flag, the
first one unfurled in the Chinese Capitol.
His wife survives.
The Hatcher family is a large one and well known among our
readers. Bellaire Democrat.
Haudenschield, Samuel H. Haudenschield
Spirit of Democracy,
Although knowledge that S. H. Haudenschield of Antioch was
in very poor health was generally known by his many friends in Woodsfield and
thru-out Monroe county, the news of his death, which occurred Thursday morning
at Magnetic Springs, Ohio, came as a great shock because of his universal
popularity with all classes of people. Kind, obliging, courteous to all and
ever ready to lend a helping hand to the unfortunate and distressed, upright
and honorable in his dealings, he numbered as his death leaves a sense of personal
loss to all.
Some months ago he was stricken with his fatal illness
diabetes and grew gradually worse although at times he rallied, giving hope to
his friends of complete recovery.
About three weeks ago he went to
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Friday evening and
taken to the home from which on Sunday afternoon they were taken to the M. E.
church, of which he was a member, where funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Knipping, pastor of the Woodsfield Evangelical church. The crowd in attendance,
the largest ever seen in the village, was an evidence of the esteem in which
the deceased was held, friends being drawn from all directions and great
distances to pay their final tribute. Interment in the village cemetery.
Deceased was about 57 years of age.
Of the immediate family he leaves to mourn his death the
widow and six children, one son, C.E. and five daughters, Mrs. J. R. Hill and
Mrs. Ed Yester of
Hawks,
Edsell T. Hawks [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
There are gains for all our losses,
There are balms for all our pains,
But when youth, the dream, departs,
It takes something form our hearts,
And it never comes again.
Edsell
T. Hawks, son of Mr. Homer Hawks and deceased wife Alma Hawks, was born in
Such were our thoughts when the neighbors collected on
Sunday afternoon, December 22, 1918, to pay last respects and reverence to the
memory of one, who though only 14 years of age, was missed, when he died. He
was a quiet boy to the outward observer, but whistling and singing when roaming
abroad in solitude. We cannot but praise him when we think that of his fourteen
years he had gone seven to Sunday School without voluntarily missing a single
service. He was to receive a diploma for this faithfulness. We are sorry that
he died before he had received it. He leaves behind many mourning friends and
relatives. First among whom is his stepmother, who was as good to him as
.
Do no sinful action,
Speak no angry word:
Ye belong to Jesus,
Children of the Lord.
Christ is kind and gentle,
Christ is pure and true,
And his little children,
Should be holy too. -- P. S.
Heart, Jane Heart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Jane Heart, aged 87 years, relict of Cordon Heart,
died at her home at Altitude
The funeral took place Wednesday; interment at the Goudy
church.
Henthorn, Anna Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Anna Henthorn, aged 48 years, an inmate of the county
infirmary, died at that institution June 9 from pulmonary tuberculosis. She had
been an inmate at that place since she was eleven years old, and up to within
the last year had always been a hard worker and took great pride in helping to
keep the home clean and in order.
About eight years ago she had the misfortune to be
compelled to have one of her limbs amputated at the knee but she kept right on
at her work until about six months ago when that fatal disease fastened its
grip on her from which all the medical aid that could be secured for her, could
not be loosened.
She will be sadly missed by the other inmates.
Funeral services were held by the infirmary Pastor, W. C.
Loper and burial at the infirmary cemetery,
Henthorn, Frank Henthorn
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Henthorn, aged 22 years, son of Mrs. Anna Henthorn,
died at
Deceased was among the last contingent going to camp from
here.
The body will be brought home for burial but at this time
it is unknown on what train it will arrive.
Hill, Way Hill
King, Louis D. King
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends have received word of the death of Way Hill and
Louis D. King, both of Graysville, who were serving in
Hinderlong, Louis Hinderlong
Spirit of Democracy,
Louis Hinderlong, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hinderlong of
near
The remains were brought to his late home and buried at
Morton Wednesday.
Source: The Indianapolis
[Indiana] Star; Monday, 4 Mar 1918, p 12
HOOPS -- John, at his
home, 957* West Thirty-third St., Friday, March 1, 10:20* p.m. Funeral at
residence Tuesday morning, March 5, at 10 a.m.
*Submitter's Note: These
numbers were difficult to read on my copy of the obituary so may not be correct
here.
Hunt, William Allen Hunt
Spirit of Democracy,
William Allen Hunt for many years publisher of the Belmont
Chronical, a veteran of the civil war and a leading Republican died Thursday at
his home in
Hunter, Everett Hunter
Spirit of Democracy,
The remains of Everett Hunter who died at
Deceased was 40 years of age and leaves a wife and five
children.
Hurlbert, Mrs. E. R. Hurlbert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. E. R. Hurlbert of
Jackson, Nathan Jackson
Spirit of Democracy,
Nathan Jackson, aged 66 years, of
Deceased was a brother of S. P. Jackson of Woodsfield Route
one.
A widow and six children are left.
Jacobs, T. P. Jacobs
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge T. P. Jacobs of New Martinsville,
He had been a judge of the second district of the circuit
court of
Jarboe, John Franklin Jarboe
Source: The
Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; Sunday, 6 Oct 1918
TELL CITY, Oct. 5. -- Frank Jarboe, age 25, is dead after an illness of eleven days of
pneumonia. He leaves a wife and two children
and his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic church and a member of the C. K. of A. The funeral probably will be held Monday.
Jennings, A. P. Jennings
Spirit of Democracy,
Judge A. P. Jennings died at his home at
He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Mike Archer of
Woodsfield.
Jobes, Young child Jobes
Spirit of Democracy,
Fire caused by crossed wires in a sleeping apartment over
the garage owned by William Jobes of St. Clairsville, Sunday morning completely
destroyed the building, burned 16 automobiles, damaged surrounding property and
resulted in the death of Mr. Jobes 8-year-old daughter.
Mrs. Jobes was also badly burned about the face and hands
and lying in a precarious condition at the home of her mother.
Johnson, Mrs. John Johnson
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. John Johnson, who came here last week to visit her
husband who is engaged in the oil business in this county, passed away Thursday
evening about
She was a sufferer from diabetes, but was not seriously ill
until a few days before her death.
Her three daughters arrived from
The remains were taken to their home Friday at
Johnston, L. E. Johnston
Spirit of Democracy,
He was a member of the I. O. O. F., Indianola lodge,
Burial was in the
Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Johnston.
Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnston
of Woodsfield and a brother of Mrs. M. W. Baker and Mrs. William Read of
Woodsfield and Mrs. Charles Sinclair of Summerfield and Mr. W. H. Johnston of
DesMoines, Iowa, who still survive.
Kasserman, Clarence Kasserman
Spirit of Democracy,
Clarence Kasserman, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kasserman of
Keevert, Mrs. Frank Keevert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Frank Keevert died at her home in
She was a sister-in-law of Mr. William Keevert of this
place.
Keller, J. W. Keller
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. J. W. Keller, who lived in Red Wing,
Deceased was a brother of Mrs. David Blazer of
He leaves a wife and family, two brothers and three sisters
to mourn his death. He died very suddenly.
King, Louis D. King
Hill, Way Hill
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Friends have received word of the death of Way Hill and
Louis D. King, both of Graysville, who were serving in
Source: The Bellaire [Ohio]
Daily Leader; 9 Nov 1918
Pratt* Kincade* Dead
The death of Pratt* Kincade*,
aged about 50 years, occured [sic--occurred] last evening, shortly after
9 o'clock, at his home on Brooks Run, as result of heart disease. He was a
glass worker, employed at the Imperial plant. He is survived by a wife, two
sons and a daughter. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Submitter's Note: On the
death certificate he is listed as Henry S. Kinkade. See second obituary below
and more information about his name below that.
Source: The Bellaire [Ohio]
Daily Leader; 12 Nov 1918
Kincade* Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral of Harry*
Kincade*, well known glassworker, whose death occurred last Saturday, will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the family home on Brooks Run.
Interment will take place in Rose Hill cemetery. Services will be conducted by
Rev. G. B. Smith.
The funeral was to have been held
today, but was postponed a day in order that it might be attended by a son who
has a . . . .**
Submitter's Notes:
* The death certificate
that coordinates with this death gives his name as Henry S. Kinkade, as does
the 1900 census in Ohio Co., West Virginia and the 1910 census in Pultney,
Belmont Co., Ohio. It is also Henry Kinkade on his marriage records in
Wheeling, West Virginia.
From the Death Certificate
for Henry S. Kinkade
Pultney, Belmont Co., OH
#73373
PERSONAL AND STATISTICAL
PARTICULARS
father: Benjamin Kinkade,
born U.S.
mother: Jane Adams, born
U.S.
** This line was not
readable on my copy of this obituary.
Kinkade, Sarah J. Kinkade
- nee Maring
Source: The Semi-Weekly
Iowegian;
Mrs. Kinkade Dies Aged 92
Years
The death of Mrs. Sarah J. Kinkade, one of the oldest
residents of the county, and who had for many years resided in or near Exline,
occurred on Monday evening at about 6:00 o'clock following an illness of
several days, old age being the cause of death. She was 92 years old on March
22. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the
Christian church, with burial at Exline.
Mrs. Kinkade was born in
Residing so many years in Exline, Mrs. Kinkade was well and
favorably known to almost everyone, and her death brings great sadness to the
community. She was a woman of strong religious convictions and for many years
had been a faithful member of the Methodist church. The obituary, with a
detailed account of her life will be given later.
Kinsey, Benjamin Kinsey
Spirit of Democracy,
Benjamin Kinsey of
He united with the M. P. church in 1867 and lived a
consistent member until the time of his death.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ann Wortham in 1847 and
to this union were born five children; two of whom survive.
Kocher,
Bessie Kocher, nee Butler
Source: The Spirit of
Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 21 Nov 1918
Mrs. Bessie Kocher, wife of
Elmer Kocher, who is with the A.E.F. somewhere in France, died at her home here
Thursday afternoon from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. An 8
months-old child also died Saturday morning. Both funerals were held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mt. Vernon church on French ridge, with interment
in burial ground at that place.
*Submitter's Note: The child was Wilbert E. Kocher.
Kocher,
Wilbert E. Kocher and Bessie Kocher, nee Butler
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; 21
Nov 1918
Mrs. Bessie Kocher, wife of Elmer
Kocher, who is with the A.E.F. somewhere in France, died at her home here
Thursday afternoon from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. An 8 months-old child* also died Saturday
morning. Both funerals were held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mt. Vernon church on French ridge, with interment
in burial ground at that place.
*Submitter's Note: The child was Wilbert E. Kocher.
Kuntz, Joseph Kuntz
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Kuntz, aged 72 years, died at his home in
Mr. Kuntz was a brother of Mrs. Joseph Schumacher, deceased
of Woodsfield.
He leaves two brothers, John and August Kuntz, and three
sisters, Miss Barabra Kuntz, Mrs. Mary Sherer and Mrs. Maggie Haun, all of
Pittsburgh.
Latshaw, Anna Latshaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Latshaw, a well known and respected lady of
Barnesville, died
Five children are left.
Interment was made in
Leach, Cora "Maude" Leach, nee McKee
Leach, Maude Leach, nee
McKee
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, November 7, 1918
Mrs. Maude Leach, aged 53*
years, wife of William Leach of Malaga, died October 17 at the Athens State
Hospital where she had been taking treatments for the past three years.
She is survived by her
husband, aged mother and ten children, three of whom are in the service, Frank
and Ralph in France and Herbert in a United States camp, one brother and three
sisters.
*Submitter's Note: Her
death certificate gives her age as 51 years which is more consistent with being
born in 1867 as per her various census records.
Source: The Shelby [County,
Indiana] Democrat; Thursday, December 12, 1918
DIED THIS MORNING OF
FLU-PNEUMONIA
Jesse Floyd Lee Victim of
Double Pneumonia at
Home of Father.
(From Tuesday's Daily.)
Following a sickness of a
little over a week's duration, Jesse Floyd Lee died this morning at 10:45
o'clock from double pneumonia developed from Spanish influenza. He was
twenty-eight years of age and was employed by the DePrez Manufacturing Company.
Besides his father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Lee, of 215 north Noble street, where death
occurred, he is survived by a wife and three children, Emerson, Dorothy and
Wilma. His wife's maiden name was Miss Alta Pope. His home up to the time of
his sickness had been on center street. He leaves two brothers, Edward C. Lee,
of Walker street, and Corporal Andrew C. Lee, who is stationed at Camp
McClellan, Ala., and is expected to arrive in this city tomorrow for his
brother's funeral.
Contributed to the Shelby
Co. Indiana obituary index by Phyllis Miller Fleming.
Lemley, Rebecca Elizabeth Lemley nee Bonar
Spirit of Democracy,
Rebecca Elizabeth (Bonar) Lemley of Beallsville departed
this life October 5, aged 83 years.
She leaves to mourn, one son Mr. J. R. Lemley, one daughter
Mrs. Emma Riley, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was a consistent member of the Christian church.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Marty of
Beallsville.
Leonard, James Abraham Leonard
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. James Abraham Leonard, aged 64, for 17 years
superintendent of the Mansfield reformatory and one of the country s foremost
men in prison work died at his home in Detroit, Michigan, following an illness
of eight months.
Lieuellen, Robt. Lieuellen
Spirit of Democracy,
Robt. Lieuellen died at the
His remains were brought to his former home at Ethel for
interment.
Deceased was a son of the late Jonathan Lieuellen, at one
time commissioner of
Loper, B. M. Loper
Spirit of Democracy,
B. M. Loper, aged 80 years, died at his home at
He had been in poor health for some time.
Deceased was a member of the
He leaves a widow and several children E. E. Loper and Mrs.
C. L. Mellott and Mrs. E. D. Taylor of Woodsfield and Mrs. Dearth of
Zanesville, besides many acquaintances who will feel grieved because of his
death.
Lucas, Earl A. Lucas
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Lucas of Lower Salem have received word
of the death of their son Private Earl A. Lucas of
Mallett, G. G. Mallett
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. G. G. Mallett, aged 55 years, a prominent physician of
Marshall, Ernest Marshall
Spirit of Democracy,
Ernest Marshall died at
His remains were taken to the home of his parents Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Marshall at Marr and interred in the cemetery at
Martin, Alvilda J. Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Alvida J. Martin, aged sixty-seven years, widow of the
late I. N. Martin, died at her home in
Deceased was the mother of Mr. L. B. Martin of Woodsfield.
Martin, Charlotte Crawford Martin nee Kirkbride
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Charlotte Crawford Martin, widow of Dr. John Martin
and mother of Frank M. Martin, of the Republican, died at her home in
Mrs. Martin was the daughter of Judge and Mrs. David
Kirkbride, citizens of Woodsfield in its early history, and was born
Mrs. Martin received her education in the schools of those
early days, attending the old
On
She is also survived by eight grandsons, one great grand
daughter and one great grandson.
About three years after her marriage, she with her husband,
removed to
Although never rugged in health and in spite of her
advanced years she retained her mental faculties until within a few short hours
of her death, when she fell into a sleep and passed peacefully and without a
struggle into that sleep which knows no waking, in this world. Mrs. Martin had
always been a great reader until failing eyesight prevented. She then had
someone read to her. She kept well informed on current events, and was deeply
interested in the war news and was greatly rejoiced when victory came to the
Allies, and especially so when the American success and valor were mentioned.
Only the day before her death she asked to hear the news.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at
Martin, Samuel Martin
Spirit of Democracy,
Samuel Martin of Green township, aged 80 years, died
November 5.
He leaves a wife and five children.
Masters, Frank Masters
Spirit of Democracy,
Frank Masters, son of Charles Masters of Greenbrier, met
death by drowning in the Arkansas river in
His brother
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
The young man was a cousin of Jas. Masters of this place.
His brother Everett who was to go Monday morning with
Masters, Geneva Masters
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Geneva Masters, aged twenty nine years, wife of J. A.
Masters, Jr., died at her home on
She leaves to mourn her husband, two children, one an
infant, and a step son.
Funeral services were held Monday, conducted by Rev. J. A.
Hines. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Matchett, Mrs. F. M. Matchett
Spirit of Democracy,
The death of Mrs. F. M. Matchett occurred at her home in
She was a very estimable woman and had many friends in this
county of which she had always been a resident.
She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs. Otho
Willison and Miss Mona Matchett.
McArdle, Mary Ann McArdle
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Mary McArdle, aged 49 years, died
The funeral service will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon
and interment will be made in the Woodsfield cemetery.
McComas, James McComas
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends here received word Wednesday morning that Judge
James McComas of Manito,
McDaniels, Thomas McDaniels
Boston, Harry Boston
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Harry Boston, a prominent young man of Shadyside, was
killed on July 18 while fighting with the American forces in
Thomas McDaniels of Bellaire also received word to the
effect that his son Thomas had been killed in action.
McElroy, Young child McElroy
Spirit of Democracy,
Our faithful and valued correspondent of
In order to assist in starting the fire Mrs. McElroy threw
some oil in the stove and set the can down when the can exploded and set fire
to two of her children. One girl about four years old was burned so badly that
she died at
The funeral services of the little girl were held Tuesday
afternoon.
The unfortunate parents have the sympathy of the entire
community. Every mother s heart is grieved because of the unfortunate occurrence.
McKee, Carl D. McKee
Spirit of Democracy,
Carl D. McKee, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
McKee, who reside about four miles south of Caldwell, was drowned when he
accidentally fell into a large tank of oil near his home.
The boy, who with some playmates, was swimming in a creek
close by climbed to the top of the tank, and it is supposed he was overcome by
the fumes from the oil.
McKibben, William Harrison McKibben
Spirit of Democracy,
William Harrison McKibben, aged 76, of Hooksburg, known
throughout
During service in the Civil war McKibben suffered a
sunstroke and became demented. He was never admitted to a hospital, but lived
with his brother Edward McKibben, who built an iron cage adjoining the home. In
it McKibben was confined during violent periods for more than half a century.
Means, John L. Means
Spirit of Democracy,
John L. Means, sheriff of Jefferson county, and one of
Eastern Ohio s most prominent politicians, was found dead in bed at his
residence in
Heart failure is said to have caused his death.
Meeker, Jane Meeker
Spirit of Democracy,
Jane Meeker, aged 68 years, an inmate of the county
infirmary, died at that place July 31.
The cause of her death was the result of burns, which
accident occurred June 24, when she was removing a dishpan of water from the
cook stove with her apron which caught fire, and she walked some 20 feet to her
dining room table preparatory to wash the supper dishes. She did not raise any
alarm to let anyone know she was on fire, consequently no one knew of it until
she got back into the kitchen when the alarm was raised.
Supt. Brown was out at the end of the main hall of the
building and when he got to her assistance her clothing was on fire from her
feet to the top of her head. He reached for a bucket of water and threw it in
her face and breast which succeeded in putting out the flames at once. She
received some severe burns which were getting along as well as could be
expected but her age and her physical could not revive from the shock.
Funeral services were held by W. C. Loper and burial was
made in the Infirmary cemetery August first.
Mercer,
Marguerite C. Mercer, nee Graham
Source: The Lima [Ohio] Daily News; 27 Oct 1918
MRS. HENRY MERCER
DEAD IN
OKLAHOMA
Mrs. J.R. Harboldt of 124 north Pierce street was called to Hominy, Okla., by the death of her niece, Mrs. Henry Mercer. Mrs. Harboldt will accompany the remains to this city. No definite arrangements will be made until arrival of funeral party. Mrs. Mercer was formerly Miss Marguerite Graham and will be remembered by many friends in this city. Her death occurred at University Hospital, Oklahoma City. She leaves a husband, brother and a two-week-old son.
Mills, John L. Mills
Spirit of Democracy,
John L. Mills died at the home of his niece, Miss Mary E.
Hicks, on
About three years ago Mr. Mills was stricken with paralysis
and has since been in frail health requiring the services of an attendant
nearly all the time.
The remains were taken to Barnesville for interment.
Mills, John L. Mills
Spirit of Democracy,
John L. Mills died at the home of his niece, Miss Mary E.
Hicks, on
About three years ago Mr. Mills was stricken with paralysis
and has since been in frail health requiring the services of an attendant
nearly all the time.
The remains were taken to Barnesville for interment.
Mooney, William C.
Mooney
Spirit of Democracy,
The hearts of the citizens of Woodsfield were saddened
Thursday morning by the announcement that William C. Mooney, Sr., had died in
Mr. Mooney had been suffering from an ulcer on his lower
jaw for several months and had gone to
Mr. W. C. Mooney, Jr., a son, and Mrs. B. G. Tremaine, a
sister, were with Mr. Mooney during the operation and at the time of his death.
Deceased was 63 years of age
Ever since The Monroe Bank was founded by his father in
1874, Mr. Mooney had been connected with this institution, and since that time
he has held every position from bookkeeper to President.
Besides the banking connections here, he was one of the
pioneers in the oil development in this county. He was considered an authority
in financial matters and business administration, and at the time of his death
was a director in the New First National Bank of Columbus, a director and
member of the finance committee of the Ohio State Life Insurance Company,
director of the Osborne-Sexton Machinery Company and of the Burkette
Manufacturing Company of
Mr. Mooney was a member of Congress from the Sixteenth
District from 1915 to 1917. He had been urged by his friends to enter the
campaign for re-election this fall. Although republican in politics he never
failed to respect the rights of a Democrat.
For over twenty years he has been President of the Monroe
County Agricultural Society and for a great many years the success and interest
of the annual county fairs here have been due to his efforts and management.
In his death all of
To innumerable citizens his death will be a personal sorrow
and a distinct loss and his memory will be a constant and lasting inspiration.
His saddened family have the deepest sympathy of scores of friends.
Mr. Mooney leaves, besides his widow, four sons and two
daughters; George L. of
He was
married to Miss Elizabeth Davenport, daughter of George H. and Lauretta
Davenport
Mr. Mooney had been a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church for years and also of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. His generosity was marked and his response was always ready to
every worthy appeal.
Funeral services were held at
his late residence on Paul street Sunday afternoon and were attended by several
hundred people, many relatives from a distance and many from different points
in Ohio and other states. Impressive ceremonies were conducted at the grave by
members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Rev. Romig was the minister in
charge. The floral tributes were unsurpassed by any like occasion in
Woodsfield.
His bereft widow and children
have our sincere sympathy.
Moore, Emily Moore nee Dougherty
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Emily Moore died at her home at
Mrs. Moore was born in
She leaves a husband, five children, two boys and three
girls, and five brothers, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Moore, Mrs. Taylor Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Taylor Moore, aged 29 years, died at her home near
Summerfield November 4th, from pneumonia.
Morris,
Ida Belle Morris, nee Mosby
Source: The Tell City
[Indiana] Journal; Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1918 [posted on FINDAGRAVE web site]
Mrs Ida Belle Mosby* Morris
expired Thursday of pneumonia at her home on Twelvth Street near Washington.
She was a native of this county and 28 years old. She was the wife of Harmon
Morris and a daughter of Geo. T. Mosby** and wife. Besides her husband and
parents, four children survive. The funeral was held Saturday morning services
were held in St Paul's Catholic church conducted by the Rev Fr Thie. Interment
was at St Mary's Cemetery.
Submitter's Notes:
* This is also seen in
some documents as MOSEBY.
** Her father was Perry
Mosby.
Morris, W. W. Morris 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
While not unexpected by the family and friends the death of
William W. Morris came as a distinct shock to the community last Tuesday.
For two years he battled courageously and cheerfully
against the steady encroachment of his ailmaent and while at times he seemed to
improve yet it was a losing fight and in the afternoon of the day mentioned his
tired spirit forsook its temple and winged itself away to eternity.
William Walton Morris was born in Center township
seventy-one years ago the twenty-third of last July.
Formerly a carpenter and farmer by occupation, he moved to
Woodsfield in 1892 assuming the superintendency of the Children s Home, which
position he held for eight years, after which time he conducted the Morris
House.
In this latter capacity he enjoyed the acquaintance of a
wide circle of friends and patrons.
Mr. Morris was a consistent church man, a member of the
official board of the Methodist church.
He leaves a wife, daughter, three grandchildren, an adopted
son, three step-daughters and a host of friends to mourn his death.
A kindly, genial man, an honest, upright Christian
gentleman, has gone from our midst to test the promises of the future.
Interment was had in
The hope that animated him, the life he led, the charity
and love he bore his fellowman, in his epitaph, far more enduring than any
words that might be written or carved in marble, because that hope and that
love and that life will leave its impress upon the world long after earthy
things shall have disappeared in the wreck of morter and the crash of world. A
FRIEND
Morris, William W. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
William W. Morris, aged 70 years, died at his home on
He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Schumacher,
and three step-daughters, Mrs. Archie Cooper and Misses Lizzie and Minnie Rose
of the home.
Two daughters, Mrs. S. V. Steward and Miss Amy Morris
preceded him to the grave.
The funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon
at
Moser, Young son Moser
Spirit of Democracy,
The burial of a two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Moser who recently removed to
Murphy, Daniel Murphy
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Murphy, aged 74, for thirty years postmaster at
Freeland, died at his home there Friday from pneumonia, a complication
following upon illness that had kept him bedfast for the past six months.
Neuhart, Henry Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Neuhart, aged 84 years, died at his home near
Okey,
John Okey
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. April 4, 1918]
John Okey, one of the best known citizens of
Mrs. Anna Seebach of Oklahoma and Mrs. Jane Ullman of Stafford.
Services were held at his residence Friday evening by the Masons of Woodsfield
and on Saturday morning the remains were taken to
Mr. Okey had been very prominent during his life among the
people of
Okey, Kathryn Okey nee Brister
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Kathryn Okey, aged 86 years, a highly respected lady
passed away Tuesday, December 3.
She leaves to mourn the loss of a good mother three sons,
James. Miles and Frank, and a grandson Fred of the home, three daughters, Mrs.
W. H. Ullman, Mrs. H. F. Seebaugh and Mrs. J. L. Mason of
The funeral was held at the home by Prof. J. A. Hines of
Woodsfield; interment in
Mr. John Brister of Burkhart is a brother and Mrs. Jane
Okey of
Paith, Lucile Paith
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Lucile Paith, aged 17 years, died
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at
Many friends mourn with the bereaved family. A large number
of her girl friends attended in a body and carried beautiful flowers.
Paith, William Paith
Spirit of Democracy,
William Paith, aged 60 years, died at his home near town
January 17, after a lingering illness.
A wife and four children are left.
Parks, Everett F. Parks
Spirit of Democracy,
Everett F. Parks, aged 22 years, died at the home of his
mother, near the depot, early Saturday morning, with pneumonia.
He leaves to mourn his death mother, and several brothers
and sisters.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon conducted by W. C.
Loper, of the Christian church, of which the deceased was a member.
Interment in
Paulus,
Joseph Paulus
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Sept. 12, 1918]
Mr. Joseph Paulus died at his home four miles east of
Woodsfield Thursday, September 5, 1918, aged 81 years.
Mr. Paulus was born in Roeschwoog, Alsace, Germany, in 1837,
at that time a part of France, and came to America when a boy eleven years of
age and has resided in Monroe County ever since. He is survived by his aged
wife and seven children - - four sons and three daughters, two sons preceded
him in death.
Mr. Paulus was an honest upright citizen and lived a clean
Christian life. He was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and loved his
religion. The funeral services were held in that Church Saturday morning and
were conducted by his pastor, Reverend Father Seeber. His neighbors in the
County and many of the citizens of our town were present at the last rites.
Mr. Paulus will be greatly missed not only by his family but
by hundreds of acquaintances who were always pleased to see him. May he rest in
peace.
Perkins, Moses Perkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Moses Perkins, aged 89 years, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Wila McWilliams of Hendrysburg,
Mr. Perkins had lived all his life in
He leaves to mourn his departure two daughters Mrs. Will
McWilliams and Mrs. Bruce Groves, of Barnesville, and an adopted son John D.
Murphy, of Hendrysburg, his faithful companion having preceded him to the world
of rest several years ago; also, one daughter, Mrs. Iona Sheppard, who died in
March 1896.
The writer joins the bereaved relatives and friends in
sympathy and feels that one of his best friends has passed away.
May he rest in peace.
Pettay, Homer Pettay
Spirit of Democracy,
Homer Pettay, aged 27 years, of Sarahsville, an engineer on
the Ohio River and Western railroad, died Thursday at
The body was taken to the home of his parents, William
Pettay and wife at Sarahsville where the funeral was held Friday, the services
being conducted by the Mt. Ephraim Masonic lodge, of which he was a member, and
interment was made in the Sarahsville cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his parents, three brothers,
Theodore of the west, Earl of Caldwell and John of Woodsfield, and one sister
Mrs. Wilbur Walters of
Phillips, Joshua Phillips
Spirit of Democracy,
Joshua Phillips of Crabapple
was stricken with paralysis on Sunday morning
Mr. Phillips was 78 years, three months and twenty-four
days of age and well respected by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday conducted
by Rev. K. P. Simmons; interment in the Beallsville cemetery.
Philpot,
John W. Philpot and cousin, John W. Philpot [Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 14, 1918]
A Summerfield, Ohio item says that John W. Philpot, aged 64
years, died October 27, 1918, at his home in Worthington, Indiana. He was a son
of Isaac and Ann Gibson Philpot and was born in Summerfield, but has been a
resident of
Rausch, William Rausch
Spirit of Democracy,
William Rausch, aged 60 years, died at his home in
Clarington
A widow and two children are left.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. church. Interment was
made in the Sinai cemetery Monday.
Read, Charles Evert Read
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Evert Read of Wheeling was born in
He moved with his father and
mother and two sisters and two brothers to Wheeling 25 years ago last April.
His father, John Read died 18
years ago in October and his mother 15 years ago in June.
His wife Elizabeth M. Read
preceded him 18 months ago.
He had been sick for two
years.
He leaves four children to
mourn his loss Sarah and Agnes of Summerfield, Elizabeth and Charles Jr. of
Deceased leaves a number of relatives here and at
Summerfield.
Reasbeck, Lauretta Reasbeck
Spirit of Democracy,
Lauretta Reasbeck of Martins Ferry who was at
Reed, J. W. Reed
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. J. W. Reed of Beallsville died Monday from pneumonia,
at the age of 78 years.
Deceased was one of
He served his country in the
civil war.
He leaves a widow and seven
children
The funeral will be held this
(Thursday) morning at
Reinherr, Carroll P. Reinherr
Spirit of Democracy,
Carroll P. Reinherr died at his home Sunday morning from
pneumonia, after an illness of little over a week. He was taken first with a
bad cold which settled on his lungs, and after a few days the disease seemed to
have been broken but he was again taken worse Friday and continued to grow
worse until relieved by death.
Mr. Reinherr was 36 years of age, and was born and raised
in Woodsfield and was well known and highly respected by a large number of
On August 28 last he was
united in marriage with Miss Ida Hall who with his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Reinherr, three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Okey of Monmouth, Illinois, Mrs. W.
F. Copeland of Athens, Ohio, and Miss Annie at home and one brother, William of
Pittsburgh, together with a large circle of friends to mourn his death.
Mr. Reinherr was a member of
the Evangelical
The funeral was held at the
parent s home on
Reisbeck, Peter Reisbeck
Spirit of Democracy,
Peter Reisbeck a well known and highly respected citizen of
Woodsfield route 3, died at about
He leaves to mourn his death his wife and five children,
one son and four daughters.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at Miltonsburg.
Riesbeck, Joseph V. Riesbeck 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
The last sad rites were performed over the remains of
Joseph V. Riesbeck when he was taken from the vault at St. Joseph s and buried
in Holy Cross cemetery at Indianapolis, Indiana, Thursday afternoon, October
31.
The deceased was 39 years of age and was the oldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Riesbeck, west of town.
He had been engaged in the drug business in that city for a
number of years. Aside from his parents he leaves to mourn his loss a wife and
two children, Mary Ottilia and Joanna, one brother, C. L. Riesbeck of
Zanesville, Anna of the home and Laura of Waynesburg, Ohio.
Riesbeck, Joseph V. Riesbeck
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseps V. Riesbeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Riesbeck of
He leaves a widow who is ill with the same disease.
Ringling, Henry Ringling
Spirit of Democracy,
Henry Ringling, aged 50 years, youngest of the famous
circus brothers died at
Three brothers, Charles, John and Alfred survive.
Ritchie, Walter B. Ritchie
Spirit of Democracy,
Walter B. Ritchie, 69, author of the ritual of Knights of
Pythias and former supreme chancellor, died from a fall down an elevator shaft
last week in
Roosevelt, Quentin Roosevelt
Spirit of Democracy,
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of former
President Theodore Roosevelt, was shot down and killed on the
Schatz, Charles Schatz
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles Schatz, a well known Civil War veteran of St.
Clairsville, and a member of the 62nd Ohio, died last week in his 86th
year.
Source: The
Spirit of Democracy, [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 28 Nov 1918
Names and Addresses of
the Boys from Monroe
County Who Are "Over
There."
We
are giving below the names and addresses of boys who are across the waters as
far as possible this week. Will continue the list from week to week until all are given.
Henry
Roy Carpenter, Co. "G," 146th Infantry, A.E.F. A. P. O. 763.
John S.
Hendershot. A.E.F., via N.Y.
Cook Wm
E. Luikart, Co. "C," 336th M. G. Bn, A. E. Forces, A. P. O. No. 767 France.
Private Gregor D. Schindler, Co. "G," 127th Infantry, a.
P. O. 734, American E. F., france.
Private
Jess A. Schindler, Co. "E," 159th Infantry, American E .F. France.
. . . .
(and more names) . . . .
*Submitter's (Betty Latta Kitchen) Note:
Jess's tombstone in the Zion Evangelical Cemetery, in Hannibal, Monroe County,
Ohio shows his death date as September 26th, so he would have either been dead
or missing when this article was written.
His brother Gregor is also listed here, but he
lived through the war. No obituary was found in the Monroe County, Ohio newspapers
for Jess, but there were so many deaths in 1918 because of the flu epidemic
that many did not have an obituary. It
is estimated that 675,000 Americans died from the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918,
and between 20,000,000 and 50,000,000 worldwide. My
grandfather, Percy Manful Miller, who died of the flu in 1918 just south of
Canton, Ohio, did not have an obituary either.
Schlabach, Daniel Schlabach
Spirit of Democracy,
Daniel Schlabach, aged 70
years, died at his home Wednesday of last week after a short illness from
pneumonia.
He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter.
Schneider,
Elizabeth Schneider, nee Fleahman or Fliehman
Source:
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield.
NEUHART
RIDGE--Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, one of our most honored and highly respected
citizens, died last Wednesday morning, October 30, at her home after a two
month illness with paralysis and infirmities of old age. The deceased was 90
years, 1 mo. and 22 days old at the time of her departure. She is survived by 5
children, one son and four daughters, Mrs. Theo. Millbaugh, of Lower Salem,
Ohio; Mrs. Henry Hoff, of Antioch; Mrs. John B. McMahon of Woodsfield, and Miss
Anna and John of the home and a large number of other relatives and friends to
mourn her untimely death. But hope that they may all be ready to meet her where
sorrow will be no more. The funeral services were held Friday morning at 11
o'clock at the Neuhart church conducted by Rev. A.H. Knipping pastor of the Evangelical
Schoonover, John Schoonover
Spirit of Democracy,
John Schoonover, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Schoonover of
The remains were brought home for interment.
Schrader, Fred Schrader
Spirit of Democracy,
Fred Schrader, son of Mrs. George Schrader of Miltonsburg,
died at
Mr. Schrader registered June 5th and went with
the
The remains were brought to his late home and interred
Monday.
Schumacher,
Joseph I. Schumacher [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield,
Joseph I. Schumacher was born in
He came to this country with his parents in 1854. A
most remarkable family and one no more favorable known, the family of ten sons
of the late Joseph and Margaret Schumacher.
He was married to Elizabeth Kuntz of
Mr. Schumacher s death was a shock to the community. He had
been ailing for some time. His death is the loss of a devoted and loving
husband, a kind and affectionate father, a generous and helpful brother and
neighbor, and an honest and respected citizen. His good example and noble life
will be remembered by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at the R. C. Church of which
he was a faithful member by the Reverend Francis Seeber, Thursday morning at
9:30. He was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic cemetery by the side of his
wife who preceded him several years ago, followed by a large concourse of
relatives and friends. His six nephews acted as pallbearers.
Schumacher, Sylvester Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Schumacher, aged 79 years died at his home on
His wife preceded him in death some time ago.
He is survived by three daughters.
The funeral will be held at the Catholic church today (Thursday)
conducted by Rev. Francis Seeber; interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Schumacher, Walter Schumacher
Spirit of Democracy,
The Wheeling Daily Register of December 28th
gives the following account of the serious and probably fatal burning of Walter
Schumacher.
Mr. Schumacher is a son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Schumacher former residents of this place and who has
relatives here at this time.
The Register says:
Walter Schumacher, a well known Moundsville man was
probably fatally burned about
Mr. Schumacher had been employed at the B. & O. shops
for about three years and it was his duty to take care of water injectors and
air pumps on locomotives. At the time of the accident he was thawing out an ice
pan under a locomotive with a bucket of burning waste when his clothing took
fire. His clothing being saturated with grease, it was only a moment until he
was a flaming human torch, running wildly about the shop. Fellow employees
finally caught him and tore the burning clothes from his body, but in the meantime
he had been terribly burned. Everything of his body except his face and hands
were blistered.
Mr. Schumacher s wife and four children have been spending
the winter in
LATER Mr. Schumacher died from the burns received as above
stated. He was a native of Moundsville, having been been born after his parents
left Woodsfield.
Seebach, Mrs. Henry Seebach
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Henry Seebach of
Eight children are left.
Shriver, Kennon L. Shriver
Spirit of Democracy,
Company H, 347 Infantry
From Commanding Officer Company H, 347 Infantry to:
Lewis A. Shriver:
It becomes our painful duty to inform you of the death of
your son Kennon L. Shriver. Shriver was a patient of the base hospital since
1918, at
Everything was done by the attendants at the base hospital
to save the life of this soldier who was universally liked by his officers and
fellow soldiers and his unfortunate death is a source of genuine sorrow to all
of us.
ROBERT P.
STOCKBURGER
Capt.
347 Infantry
The father unfortunately did
not receive the details of his son s death until January 22, and the time in
the morning he died was not known on day of funeral.
Singer, Mary Singer nee Burkhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Mary Burkhart Singer, aged 55 years, died after a
short illness, at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. Rundstatler, Friday evening.
She had not been feeling well, suffering from heart trouble, and drove into
Shortly afterward she was found unconscious in the buggy,
about half mile from town. She was brought to the home of her sister and
regained consciousness, but died in the evening.
She leaves to mourn her death five brothers and four
sisters.
The funeral was held Monday morning, services being
conducted at
Skinner, Florence Skinner
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Florence Skinner, wife of L. B. Skinner of
The body was taken to
Mrs. Skinner was 19 years of age and in addition to her
husband is survived by one son, aged 10 months.
The deceased left
Slabach, Frederick Slabach
Spirit of Democracy,
Frederick Slabach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Slabach, died
at
The remains arrived here Monday evening and were interred
Tuesday.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Hines and the
Independent Order of Oddfellows.
Deceased was a member in good standing of Tripple Link
Lodge of Detroit, Michigan.
Smith, Susan Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Susan Smith, widow of John Smith, died
On July 16th next she would have been 101 years
of age.
Spangler, Clem Spangler
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. Clem Spangler died at his home in Miltonsburg
A wife and three children are left.
Funeral services were held at
Interment was made at Burkhart.
He was a brother to Mr. Otto
Spangler of Woodsfield.
Spangler,
Ignatius Spangler [The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Oct. 10, 1918]
Ignatius Spangler of
Sparling, Wyndham Sparling
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Wyndham Sparling, 32, of
He was a student at
The Carnegie Commission gave him a bronze medal and a cash
reward because of his heroism.
Springer, Wayne Springer
Spirit of Democracy,
Wayne Springer, aged 14 years, son of Walter Springer of
Starling, Sarah Starling, nee McCurdy
Source: The Zanesville [Ohio]
Times Recorder; Oct 1918
FUNERALS
MRS. WARREN STARLING
Funeral services for the late
Mrs. Warren Starling of Roseville will be held at the home, Thursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, instead of Wednesday, as announced. Burial will be made at
Marietta.
Starr, Everett Starr
Spirit of Democracy,
Everett Starr, aged
ten years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Starr of
Steele, Arthur Steele
Spirit of Democracy,
Arthur Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Steele of
The remains were brought home Wednesday.
Stephens, H. M. Stephens
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. H. M. Stephens of Gay,
He was in the 72d year of her age.
(NOTE- Spirit of Democracy,
Source: The Alliance [Ohio]
Review; Wednesday, 13 Nov 1918
STICKLE FUNERAL
Impressive funeral services
for Alva Stickle, Sr. were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the
home in Marlobor [sic--Marlboro], Rev. Moore of Alliance having charge.
Mrs. Mather, Mrs. Sherwood
Austin, Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Pearl Freshley rendered a beautiful service of song,
the numbers being "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "God Will Take
Care of You," and "Somewhere the Sun is Shining."
Interment was made in
Marlboro cemetery.
Stine, Mrs. A. M. Stine
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. A. M. Stine, aged 50 years, died at her home near
Benwood
A husband and two children are left.
Strahl, Mrs. Wilber Strahl
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Wilber Strahl of Somerton died in the
The deceased was a former resident of
Stubbs, Ida Stubbs nee Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Friends in Woodsfield received word Thursday of the death
of Mrs. Ida Stubbs at her home in
Mrs. Stubbs was formerly Miss Ida Moore of Woodsfield.
Thomas, Sarah Thomas
Spirit of Democracy,
Miss Sarah Thomas of
Thornberry,
Albert Ewing Thornberry [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. April 11,
1918]
Albert Ewing Thornberry, one of Woodsfield s best known and most highly
respected citizens, died at the home on
Mr. Thornberry was married to Nancy Ross Neal, daughter of
Captain and Mrs. Thomas Neal, in 1867, near
Mr. Thornberry became connected with the
The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2:30 Monday and
interment in Oaklawn cemetery,
All the children were present at the funeral. Reverend Van
Winkle of
Those present at the funeral from out of town were Mr. M. Y.
Thornberry and family of
Thornberry,
Leland E. Thornberry [Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs. Nov. 21,
1918]
A telegram was received Monday, November 18th, by O. L.
Thornberry of Jerusalem, Ohio from the Adjutant General s office that his son
Sergeant Leland Earl Thornberry had died on October 10, 1918, in France from
bronchial pneumonia. This is the first known casualty among the boys from this
community and coming at this time, after the war had ceased and when all the
boys were expected back home, it has cast a very deep gloom over all. Earl, as
he was generally called, was a popular and model young man and was a graduate
of the Agricultural department of
Truex,
Leander Truex
[Source: The Spirit of Democracy Woodsfield, Ohio,
Thurs. Aug. 15, 1918]
Leander Truex, aged 66 years, one of the best citizens of
Woodsfield and a lifelong friend of the writer, died at his home on North main
street in Woodsfield August 9, 1918, from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Truex had
not been in good health for several months but had been attending to his
farming and other business until a few weeks ago when he suffered a stroke of
paralysis which confined him to his room several days. He improved somewhat and
was able to come down street a few times after being stricken, but when he made
his last visit with us last week it was very plain that he would not recover.
Deceased had been an honest upright citizen through life and a consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church for many years. He leaves a widow, one
brother Anderson Truex of Woodsfield route two and one sister Mrs. Minerva
Ricer of Woodsfield and many acquaintances who will deplore his being called to
eternity. The funeral services were held Monday, conducted by his pastor the
Reverend Philip D. Lascelles and interment made in Oaklawn cemetery in
Woodsfield.
In the same issue of The Spirit of Democracy was also an
article:
Leander Truex, aged 66 years, two months and 25 days, died
at his home on
Turner, Virgil Turner
Spirit of Democracy,
Virgil Turner, aged nine years, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F.
Turner of Moose Ridge, died Monday evening.
Unger, Nancy Unger
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. W. G. Decker and Mr. William Longfellow attended the
funeral of Mrs. Nancy Unger at
Mrs. Unger was a sister of Mr. William Longfellow and she
had made quite a number of friends in this place when visiting her sister who
will be sorry to hear of her death.
Mrs. Unger had lived to a good old age, being 84 years old,
always in good health, able to go about her home duties and care for herself.
She never became a charge to any one until since March of
this year, 1918.
She leaves a large number of relatives and friends in
Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana]
Republican; Thursday, 26 Dec 1918
INFLUENZA
Causes Death of Two Children
in the
County and City
Two children of the city and
county died early today of influenza and pneumonia. Gladys Irene, three years
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vawter, died at 1:45 o'clock at their home in
Shelby township. The parents, three brothers and four sisters, survive. Funeral
services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. H.
N. Spear officiating. Burial will be made in the Lewis Creek Baptist cemetery.
The entire family is ill with influenza.
Charles S. McColley, 16
months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford McColley of Doran avenue, died at the
home of the parents at one o'clock Thursday morning. The parents, four brothers
and two sisters survive. Funeral arrangements will be made later. Stewart and
Fix are in charge of both.
Vosper, Infant daughter Vosper
Spirit of Democracy,
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Vosper died
Wednesday of last week.
Vosper, Mary Lucille Vosper 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Mary Lucille Vosper, aged eleven months, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. S. D. Vosper, died at their home in
Dr. and Mrs. Vosper are former residents of Woodsfield.
Warner, John D. Warner
Spirit of Democracy,
A telegram from Summerfield dated January 8th
says that while visiting at the home of Joseph Kuhn, a neighbor, John D. Warner,
57, was taken suddenly ill and died a few minutes later Monday evening. Mr.
Warner was a prominent farmer of near Kuhn,
He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Lucretta
Danford, his aged father and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Warner was well known in Woodsfield where he had many
friends.
Watkins, Isaac Watkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Isaac Watkins, aged 77 years, an inmate of the county
infirmary, died at that place July 24.
The cause of his death was disease of the heart and
stomach.
Funeral service was held by W. C. Loper and burial was at
the infirmary cemetery
Way, Thomas A. Way
Spirit of Democracy,
He was missed when he left
The remains were brought to Graysville for interment.
Weber Catherine Weber
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Catherine Weber died at the home of her son Dr. J. W.
Weber of
She leaves three children, two daughters, Mrs. Tillie Butt
of
The funeral was held Monday and was conducted by Rev.
Graham, pastor of the Lewisville M. E. Church.
Interment in
Weber, Mrs. Fred Weber
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Fred Weber, aged 82 years, died at her home near
Weigle, H. F. Weigle
Spirit of Democracy,
Sergeant H. F. Weigle, son of the late Henry Weigle of Trail
Run, was killed October 13, enroute to
His body was transferred to a returning vessel and arrived
in
Sergeant Weigle was a brother to Mrs. Fred Sulsberger, who
received this message.
The funeral will be held from the home of his sister Mrs.
F. O. Sulsberger Thursday at
Weisend, Adam Weisend
Spirit of Democracy,
Adam Weisend, aged 63 years, met tragic death at his home
in Seneca township Friday.
He leaves a wife and five children.
The remains were interred at Burkhart Catholic cemetery
Monday. Rev. Seeber and Rev. Igel officiated.
Deceased received two severe injuries on his hand a few
years ago.
Wellons, Granville Sharp Wellons
Spirit of Democracy,
Dr. Granville Sharp Wellons, dean of the medical
profession, and a prominent citizen of Barnesville, died
Deceased was born at Somerton
West, Henry R. West
Spirit of Democracy,
General Henry R. West died at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Lucy West Brady,
Deceased was a son of Thomas and Sophia J. West and was
born in Jefferson county,
When about three years of age he removed with his parents
to Woodsfield.
On
In 1861 he entered the army as second lieutenant and was
assigned to the 62nd Infantry and rapidly advanced step by step to
Colonel in December 1864. For gallant conduct in the assault on
General West will be remembered by many of the people of
Whitlatch, Dawson Whitlatch
Spirit of Democracy,
Dawson Whitlatch, aged 80 years, died at his home in
Woodsfield September 22.
Deceased served his country during the civil war.
He leaves a wife and __ children.
The funeral services were held at the
One more soldier has answered to the last roll call.
Whitlatch, Mrs. Whitlatch
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Whitlatch, an aged and well respected lady died at
Bellaire Sunday and was brought to her home here Monday.
The funeral services were held Tuesday in the
Wiegel, Harry F. Wiegel 2nd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
Sergt. Harry Frederick Wiegel met his untimely death at
Harry Frederick, son of the late Henry W. Wiegel, was born
He became a member of the Evangelical church by
confirmation
In August 1908, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served
almost continuously the rest of his life. His last enlistment was at Columbus
Barracks on
On
Friends received word about October 1st of the safe
arrival overseas of the vessel on which he sailed. The next message received
came from
No definite arrangements for the funeral was made until the
arrival of Mrs. Wiegel, who came Friday evening from her home in
Sergeant Wiegel was a member
in good standing of Harmony Lodge No. 6, F. & A. M. , of
Rev. A. H. Knipping, pastor of
The funeral procession was headed by an U. S. Army officer
carrying the beautiful silken flag of Gen. W. P. Richardson G. A. R. Post, who
attended in a body and occupied cars handsomely decorated with military effect.
Following the old soldiers came a large procession of Masons, the relatives and
many friends. The flag in the public square was placed at half mast as a mark
of patriotic respect.
At Oaklawn cemetery last sad rites of the Masonic
fraternity were performed, after which Lieut. Joel T. Yost, in the name of
humanity and his country, deposited with the body an American flag, for which
Segt.Wiegel died.
Among the relatives in attendance from a distance were
Frank Wiegel, of
Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for
the many acts of kindness and sympathy during the burial of our husband and
brother, Sergt, Harry F. Wiegel. MRS.HARRY F. WIEGEL AND MOTHER AND SISTERS.
Willison, Mrs. Louise Willison
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Louise, an aged and highly respected citizen of near
Edwina died suddenly Thursday of heart failure. Her death came as a severe
shock to the community as she had seemed to be in good health.
She is survived by several children.
Witten, Joseph Witten
Spirit of Democracy,
Joseph Witten was born
He was preceded to the beyond by two daughters, Temperance
and Maud.
One son, Jere, is in the
He died in sight of the home place of his birth, which is a
beautiful location on the banks of the Ohio river, and on this farm settled his
grand parents who came from Wheeling Fort and who are the pioneers of
He belonged to a family of rivermen, he being the youngest
of five brothers all of whom were
He was a
He very much enjoyed talking about his river experiences
since he quit the river.
He was the twin brother of the late Mrs. J. R. Morris and
is the last survivor of a family of thirteen children whose parents were Peter
and Rachel Witten. He has large farm interests and a beautiful and commodious
home in one of the most beautiful and attractive locations in
He has always been very much interested in current events
and took great interest in politics, in church work, and in everything
progressive and for the uplift of the community in which he lived. He has so
lived that not only will he be greatly missed by his family and those who knew
him best but by the church and community and he has always longed to see our
community improved by good roads and trolley lines and our state be put in the
dry column. He has been an active and valued member of the M. E. church in this
community since 1860, and is among the last survivors of the founders of that
church in this neighborhood. He was generous and benevolent for every good
cause.
His remains were laid to rest in the historical
Mr. Witten was one of our oldest and most valued friends
and we sympathize with the family in their sad bereavement. Truly, a Goodman
has been taken from our midst.
Workman, Caroline Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
Caroline Workman, aged 83 years, an inmate of the county
infirmary, died at that place July 23.
The cause of her death was softening of the brain.
Her only son A. E. Workman of Shadyside attended the
funeral.
Services were held by W. C. Loper and burial was at the
infirmary cemetery
Workman, W. B. Workman
Spirit of Democracy,
W. B. Workman, one of the well known residents of Bellaire,
died Thursday morning aged 76 years.
He had been an invalid for several years, and in the past
year confined to his room.
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