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Monroe County Obituaries
1920
Agey, Birdie Florence Agey, nee Mann
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., April
15, 1920
Mrs. Birdie Florence Agey, aged 42
years, wife of Charles Agey, of Irrville,
Ohio, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, at 1 a.m. Saturday
morning, April 10, 1920, following an operation for complication of diseases.
She was admitted to the hospital on March 26th. Mrs. Agey
was a member of the M. E. Church, a member of the Eastern Stars and a worker in
the W. C. T. U. She leaves her husband, three children, Crystal Illores, Chester Glenn and Wilford Lloyd, all of the home,
her mother, Mrs. Margaret Mann, of this place. The remains were brought Monday
noon to the home of her mother on North Main Street, where funeral services
were held Tuesday, conducted by the Reverend George L. Davis, pastor of the M.
E. Church, and interment was made in the Ozark cemetery. The family has the
sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
Allison, Rebecca Elizabeth "Lizzie" Allison,
nee Staley
Source: The East Liverpool
[Ohio] Evening Review; Friday, 20 Aug 1920, pg. 6.
Mrs. Clarence Allison Dead
Following a long illness,
Mrs. Clarence Allison, 35, died at her home near Point Pleasant, eight miles
back of Chester, Thursday. She is survived by her husband and four children:
Kelsey, Harry, Clara and a three weeks' old son, John. Five brothers and two
sisters also number among the survivors.
Funeral services will be
conducted at the late home at 2 o'clock Saturday.
Atkinson, Howard Atkinson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
While out shooting birds
which were devouring his crops, Howard Atkinson, of Clarington, was
accidentally shot on his farm at Clarington last Saturday evening and died
instantly.
Indications are that his
gun went off as he was crossing a barbed wire fence. The shot took effect under
the left jaw and passed upward through his head.
Young Atkinson was the
only living son of Mrs. Oliver Atkinson and was about 22 years of age.
He was a member of the
Emanuel Evangelical church of Clarington, a master Mason and very highly
respected.
Funeral services were
conducted by Revs. Kitterer, of Powhatan, Rev. Aug. H. Knipping of
Columbus and the Masonic fraternity.
Banta, Alice M. Banta, nee Latta/Lattea
Source: The Indianapolis
[Indiana] Star; Saturday 18 Dec 1920
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.,
December 18 --
Mrs. Alice M. Banta, age sixty-seven, widow of Moses D. Banta, is dead
of heart disease at her home near this city.
Mrs. Banta is survived by a son, George W. Banta,* and three daughters,
Mrs. George W. Wise, Mrs. Robert E. Wheeler and Miss Grace Banta.
*Submitter’s Note: In the 1880, 1900, and 1910 census of Moses
and Alice Banta and family the only son mentioned is Harry Leroy Banta, in the
1900 census which also
mentioned the daughters above:
Nellie (married name of Wise), Pearl (married name of Wheeler) and
Grace. Perhaps the typist got the George
W. (Wise) duplicated for Harry? In
Allice's husband’s obituary in 1917, the son was listed as Harry L. Banta.
Bilyeu,____Bilyeu
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
_____ Bilyeu, of Beallsville, father of four, died
Mr. Bilyeu
had been severely afflicted since July last and felt there was no relief but an
operation.
He was an honest upright
man, a good neighbor and friend, and will be sadly missed in his neighborhood.
A wife and six children
are left.
The funeral was held
Wednesday with interment at Beallsville.
Blum, Fred Blum
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Clarington, O., Jan.
31—Fred Blum, an aged and highly respected citizen of Switzerland township, died suddenly at his home Thursday.
He had just recovered
from an attack of pneumonia and was doing light work. He died while sitting in
a chair and was in the 82nd year of his age.
He is survived by a
wife, one son and one daughter, / and numerous other relatives and friends.
Bollen, Young son Bollen
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
A sad affair occurred at
Beallsville Monday when a little son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Bollen fell off a porch into a ten gallon jar of water and
drowned.
The mother had gone to
the cellar on a brief errand and the child’s grandmother had gone to the
garden.
The accident was in no
sense to result of carelessness, as the babe, between one and two years old,
had at all times been given careful and watchful attention. This is simply
another instance of calamities befalling us when we least expect them.
The parents and other
relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
Buchanan, Lucinda Buchanan, nee Schell
Source: The Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio; May 1920
DEATH OF MRS. LUCINDA BUCHANAN
Mrs. Lucinda Buchanan,
widow of McClellan Buchanan and mother of Mrs. E. C. Yoho of this place, died
suddenly at her home in Lewisville last Monday evening, May 10th. She had a stroke of paralysis Saturday
evening but lingered until about 8:00 o'clock Monday evening. She is survived by five daughters, Miss Clara
at the home; Mrs. M. M. Fisher and Mrs. W. C. Polen,
of Buchanan Station; Mrs. C. W. Young of Lewisville, and Mrs. E. C. Yoho, of
Woodsfield, besides other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Buchanan was a lady of many good
qualities. The funeral will take place
this (Wednesday) afternoon. Interment by
the side of her husband in Buchanan cemetery after services held at the home by
Rev. P. D. Lascelles.
Buckio, Harry Buckio
The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio Thursday, April 15, 1920
Harry Buckio, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fritz Buckio, died Friday morning, April 9, 1920, at
the family home on Eastern Avenue after an extended illness, aged 27 years and
16 days.
He was operated on at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio,
last August for empyenia, caused by the flu and
pneumonia, while serving his country in France, from which he never recovered
until death released him form his suffering.
Harry left Wheeling for Camp Lee in September, 1917, and
after a few months training left January 17, 1917, for overseas duties, where
he served his country for 16 months and was discharged from the service on July
8, 1919.
He is survived by his parents, three brothers, Charles, of
Akron, Ohio; Frank, of Price, Utah, and George, of Oklahoma; one sister, Mrs.
Charles Haefele, of Cleveland, Ohio, besides numerous
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at
3:00 o’clock, conducted by the Reverend George L. Davis, pastor of the M. E.
Church, and by members of the K. of P. organization at the cemetery, of which
the deceased was a member. Members of the American Legion acted as pall
bearers. Interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery,
Woodsfield, Ohio.
Mr. Buckio was one of Woodsfield’s
most popular and highly respected young men, and by his kind and pleasant
disposition, gained legions of friends, whose sympathy is extended to the
bereaved ones.
Many and beautiful were the floral offerings which attested
the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Seven friends from Wheeling, West Virginia, who were
employed in Brown Brothers tailor shop where the deceased was employed for five
years, where here Sunday to view the remains and pay a final tribute of respect
to one who had been their friend and an inspiration to them in all that was
good.
Near relatives in attendance at the funeral from a distance
were his brother Frank, wife and children, of Price, Utah; his sister, Mrs. C.
E. Haefell, and two children, of Cleveland; his
brother Charles, and wife and son, of Akron, and his uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. George Wisener, and two sons, of Wheeling.
Burkhart, Anthony Burkhart
Another useful and highly respected citizen of Monroe County, in the
person of Anthony Burkhart, died at his home near Burkhart Station on
Wednesday, June 16, 1920 aged 90 years and 4 months to the day. Born of a good family in Rhenish, Bavaria,
Germany, on the 16 day of February 1830, he came to America in 1851, when 21
years of age, adopted Summit township, Monroe County, Ohio, as his home, where he
spent the remainder of his days as a citizen ever faithful to his family, his
church and the best interests of the community in which he lived. Three years after landing in this country he
was married to Miss Hannah Kuhn, daughter of Peter Kuhn, on September 25,
1854. To this happy union, fourteen
children were born, all of whom became citizens of sterling character; one son,
Peter, who died about twelve years ago.
He leaves to mourn his
death an aged wife and ever faithful companion, four daughters and nine sons,
as follows: John Burkhart of Temperanceville, Ohio; Mrs. Mary A. Weisend, Mrs. Barbara T. Weisend,
Jacob J. and Nicholas Burkhart, of Kuhn, OHio; Mrs.
John Haren of Ozark, Ohio; Simon Burkhart and Mrs.
Jacob Burkhart, Miltonsburg, Ohio; Anton P. and
George A. Burkhart of Marr, Ohio; Adam J., Joseph W. and Aloysius Burkhart at
home with their mother. In addition to this unusually large family of children. 67
grandchildren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart, 14 of whom have died leaving
53 still living; also 55 great grandchildren, 45 of whom are still living, 10
have died early in life. Anthony
Burkhart was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church, a loving husband,
faithful father and highly respected citizen who will be sadly missed by the
many who know and honored him.
Well attended
funeral services were conducted at St. Joseph's R.C. Church by Rev. Father Igle on Friday, June 18. Interment in
Chapel Hill Cemetery. Faithful
husband, father and citizen, rest in peace.
Christman, Catherine Pfalzgraf
nee Christman
Source: Newspaper clipping, May 1920
Collection of Beryl Christman Claus
Mrs. Catherine CHRISTMAN PFALZGRAF died at her home near Altitude
Monday, May 19th - just who served two terms as commissioner, of Monroe County,
passed to the great beyond. A very highly respected citizen.
We have no further particulars at present except that the funeral will take
place today (Thursday), and the remains will be laid to rest beside her
husband.
Claus, Clemens G. Claus
Weber, Lucien Weber
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The remains of two more
of Monroe-county’s World War soldier boys who made the supreme sacrifice in foreign
lands arrived at Woodsfield on the noon train from the east Monday—Lucien Weber
of Woodsfield and Clemens G. Claus of Monroefield.
Both died of disease in
overseas hospitals.
Mr. Weber was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weber, who reside near Woodsfield and Mr. Claus was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Claus of Monroefield.
The final funeral
services for Mr. Weber took place Tuesday afternoon from the home of his widow,
at the Dean residence on Marietta St., and the final funeral services for Mr.
Claus will be held at the Evangelical church in Miltonsburg
next_____at 2:00 p.m.
Monroe Post No. 87
American Legion had charge of the Weber burial at this place and will have
charge of the Claus funeral next____day.
Lucien Weber was born
Sept. 19,____and was 23 years of age when he entered
the service June 15, 1918._____in line of service to his country__
entered a mechanic’s training school at
Cincinnati, and after ___months in school was sent to______Hancock,
Georgia. From there he went to Camp Upton, New_____and
began his journey to the ______carnage from that point on _______5th
as a casual in the 2d._______4th Company. Ordnance
_____Regiment Battallion. On the______route, he contracted in______
and was hurried to Base___ ___o. 65 near
Brest, as soon__________
landed. There he was given the best of
attention by the ______and nurses, but died of _____on
_______cemetery near Kerhuon,______harbor,
until exhumed______ His native country and ___his family and friends.______memorial services were held in St. Paul’s
Evangelical church at this place on April 27th, 1919 in honor of his
valiant service and the splendid life he lived prior to making the supreme
sacrifice under the stars and stripes. These services were conducted by Rev. A.
H. Knipping, assisted by Rev. E. R. Romig and Rev. P. D. Lascelles.
Besides his parents and
other very near relatives Lucian Weber leaves a widow and an infant son, all of
whom have the sincere sympathy of a patriotic public here and elsewhere
throughout the country.
The funeral services
Tuesday were attended by many hundreds of people. In reviewing the procession
from the home to the cemetery 46 ex-service men were counted and 37 well-filled
automobiles, with many who went on foot. The floral decorations mingling with
the stars and stripes were rich and in keeping with the customs of the American
Legion.
The exercises by the
Legion were impressive and complete in every particular from start to taps.
Coen, Otha Coen
Source: The East Liverpool
[Ohio] Evening Review; Thursday, 16 Sep 1920
OTHA COEN, POTTER, DIES
OF INJURIES
From injuries sustained
in an accident approximately six years ago, Otha
Coen, 40, a potter, died at his home in the Orchard addition, Newell, Wednesday
afternoon. The deceased had been
invalided ever since the accident.
Mr. Coen was last
employed as a kilnplacer at the Laughlin
pottery. While at work one day, he fell
injuring his spine. Since that time he
has been unable to work. The deceased is
survived by a wife and three children.
Funeral services will be
conducted at the late home, Saturday afternoon, Rev. Jesse Deeds, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church officiating.
Interment will be made in Locust Hill cemetery.
Craig, Lawrence Craig
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Lawrence Craig of
Bethesda was shot and killed Tuesday of last week by Allen Bethel, aged 17
years, also of Bethesda.
The lad was shot through
the heart and died instantly. The boys were using a rifle, shooting at a
target, according to word received by Coroner Wyatt. While Bethel was shooting
at the target, the Craig lad is alleged to have stepped in front of the gun.
The unfortunate lad was
a son of Mrs. Ethel Craig of Bethesda.
Barnesville Whetstone
Dawson, Merl
Dawson
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Brownsville, O.—A very
sad accident occurred here Monday morning, when Merl
Dawson, a three year old child who was making his home with his uncle, Nelson
Hensel, ran into the house of a neighbor and upset a bucket containing a small
quantity of scalding water. He fell into the water in such a manner as to
completely scald his back. All that love and medical science could do was done
but without avail.
About
He was an unusually
bright child and by his winsome ways had endeared himself to all that knew him.
The funeral services
were held in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. J. R. Spillman,
after which interment was made in the church cemetery.
Driggs, John A. Driggs
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Relatives here received
the sad intelligence of the passing away of John A. Driggs
at his home at Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Calif., on February 12th.
He was one of Benjamin and Margaret Harrison Driggs
and was born in Woodsfield.
Soon
after the family moved to Ozark, where he remained until he enlisted in the war
of ’61-’65. Soon after the close of the war he went west, locating in
Kansas City, Mo., and afterward moved to his late home in California.
The funeral services
were held under the direction of the Wanton Post. His wife preceded him to the
Great beyond just one year ago, and the same cousins sang at his funeral that
did at his wife’s.
He leaves to mourn one
daughter, who was with him, a sister, Mrs. Clara Hein, and two brothers, Ruggles and A. Bailey Driggs.
Mr. Driggs
was well and favorably known to the older citizens of Woodsfield and vicinity.
He was a cousin of Mrs. James G. Rouse, Mrs. Ella Beardmore, Mrs. Oleta O. Snyder, Mrs. David Crawford and Mrs. Ezra Craig of
this place.
Flanagan,
Sarah J. Flanagan, nee Latta
Source: The Monroe County
Sentinel [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 5 Feb 1920
Mrs. Sarah J. Flanagan,
aged about 80 years, died Sunday afternoon at her home near West Marietta street. The funeral
was held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon, and interment was in
Moose Ridge Cemetery.
Gill, J. J. Gill
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Hon. J. J. Gill, an
American citizen of unusual worth, died at his home in Steubenville, Ohio,
Saturday evening, May 22, aged 74 years.
At one time he
represented the Sixteenth Ohio District in Congress and served his constituency
faithfully and well. He was a banker, manufacturer and philanthropist of high
standing.
Gillespie, George L. Gillespie
Truex, Mrs. Bert Truex nee
Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Two deaths, both caused
by pneumonia, occurred in the Gillespie-Truex family
near this place within a few hours of each other.
Last Friday morning,
January 30th, Mrs. Bert Truex died at her
home near Altitude.
That night her father,
Mr. George L. Gillespie, who was making his home with her, died of the same
disease.
The remains of Mrs. Truex were laid to rest at Mt Carrick. The funeral for Mrs.
Truex took place Tuesday and that of her father
Wednesday, and the remains of her father at Pleasant Ridge cemetery by the side
of his wife, who died several years ago.
Both were highly
respected citizens.
Glackman, John H. Glackman
Source: a Shelby Co., Indiana, newspaper clipping; 18
Nov 1920
YOUNG FARMER
DIED
AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
SHELBY TOWNSHIP MAN
PASSED
AWAY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
BURIAL TUESDAY.
(from
Monday’s Daily)
John H. Glackman,
young farmer of Shelby township and very well known man of the county, died at his home Sunday
afternoon at 1:10 o'clock, following an illness of several months from
cancer. The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lewis Creek Baptist church, with Rev. S. Holmes
Woods, of New Albany, Ind., officiating.
The burial will be made in the Lewis Creek cemetery.
Mr. Glackman
was the son of Charles and Agnes Glackman, and was
born in Shelby county Dec. 12, 1881; at his death he was aged 28 years, 11
months and 26 days. He had always been a
resident of this county where he followed the farming profession and was a
young man of sterling qualities. He was
united in marriage with Miss Lula Pope Nov. 12, 1905, and the widow with one
son, Clark, survives. His mother and two
brothers, Casper and Joseph Glackman, of this county,
also mourn his loss.
He was quite a prominent lodgeman, being a charter member of the Lewis Creek I.O.O.F. and a
member of the Geneva K of P lodge. He
had been a member of the Lewis Creek Baptist church for several years. Mr. Glackman was
known to everyone as a loving friend, a kind and indulgent husband and father
and a man who was always true to his high ideals and principles. There is genuine sorrow at his death.
The funeral and burial
arrangements are in charge of Stewart & Fix, undertakers.
Hartshorn, Lindsey Dean Hartshorn
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Lindsey Dean Hartshorn, bright ___son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hartshorn, of Graysville was so badly burned last Friday
morning that death followed after twenty-___hours suffering.
Lindsey Dean had been
cracking ____by the side of a fire when his clothing caught fire, according to
his own explanation. His older sister had left him alone for a moment and had
gone outside the house, and heard his screams and ran to his rescue. She met
him at the____wrapped in flames and did her part in
smothering them and calling for assistance.
Medical aid was hastily
summoned and all was done that kind hands could do to alleviate the sufferings
and save the life of this darling child but the end came the following
______when the heroic little sufferer closed his eyes in death.
The funeral was
conducted by ______J. A. Hines, and the remains were laid to rest in the Hartshorn cemetery.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends.
Hayes, Albert Clyde Hayes
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The following account of
the death of Albert Clyde Hayes, who was born at Atlas, Ohio,
The people of this
community were shocked and grieved to learn of the death of Clyde Hayes,
youngest son of Sherman Hayes, of Jerusalem.
He had been employed at
Akron for some time and was taken ill at that place with influenza, which later
developed into pneumonia causing his death. The father started for the bedside
of his son immediately after learning of his serious illness and arrived a short time before his death.
The body was prepared
for burial and brought home.
The family were former
residents of this place and we remember Clyde as one of our former schoolmates
and we regret to see one in the bloom of manhood called away so early in life.
Yet we are made to realize “That there is a reaper whose name is Death and with
his sickle keen, reaps the bearded grain at a breath and the flowers that grow
between.”
Funeral services were
conducted by C. L. Mellott, of Woodsfield, after
which the body was laid to rest in the Bush cemetery near Malaga by the side of
his mother who preceded him in death about three years ago. The family have the sincere sympathy of many friends in this
locality and elsewhere.
Henthorn, Rachel Henthorn nee Clegg
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Rachel Henthorn,
(nee Clegg) of Cameron, Ohio, was born
On
To this union were born
7 children, 3 of whom, Clifford and Thomas of the home and Mrs. George Pryor of
Bellaire, Ohio, preceded her to the grave several years ago.
She leaves to mourn her
departure two sons. David of Cleveland, Ohio, and John of Cambridge, Idaho, and
two daughters, Mrs. Cecelia Jones and Mrs. Sarah Keller, both of Cameron, Ohio;
also twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren and a host
of relatives and friends.
She obeyed the gospel at
the age of twenty-one, there by becoming a member of the Church of Christ, of
which she was ever a constant and devout worker, ever-faithful to Him that
doeth all things well.
She was always found at
her post of duty as long as health would permit, her mind being active and
alert until her last illness.
She was ever-ready to
minister to the sick and distressed, and her presence will be sadly missed in
the little village in which she lived, where she was addressed by almost
everyone with enduring term of “Grandma” Henthorn.
The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. D. Wayne Harkins of Woodsfield, on Friday, April 16, and
interment was made in the Old Cemetery by the side of her husband, there to
await the resurrection morn when they that are in their graves shall hear the
voice of the Son of God and come forth. EARL
S. WARD
Higgins, Infant son Higgins
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Higgins, of Woodsfield Route 1. died Friday evening.
Funeral services were
held Saturday, conducted by Rev. B. A. Morgan, of Antioch, and interment at
Fletcher’s Chapel.
Hill, James Hill
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
James Hill, an aged and
highly respected farmer residing on Opossum Creek, died last Sunday evening
from the effects of old age, being in his 80th year.
Mr. Hill was a
consistent member of the M. E. church and was a confirmed Christian.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday from the late residence with interment in Sykes burying
ground.—Clarington Correspondent
Ludey, Emma A. Ludey nee Headley 2nd
obit
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Emma A. Ludey, wife of Ex-Sheriff C. Ludey,
whose death was mentioned in this paper last week, died April, 1920, at the Ludey home on North Main street,
of a complication of diseases from which she had suffered for a number of
years, aged 66 years, 5 months and 25 days. She had received the best of
medical treatment and careful nursing, which afforded comfort if not final
recovery.
Mrs. Ludey
was a daughter of Hon. Elicl and Rebekah Headley, and
was the last living member of that very estimable family. She was born at
Cameron, Ohio, and spent the greater part of her life as a citizen of Monroe county, ever ready to do her full duty as a wife and mother,
neighbor and friend.
She leaves a devoted
husband, Chris Ludey, of Woodsfield, and two
children, Attorney Charles A. Ludey of Marietta, and
Mrs. Freda R. Dennis, of Pittsburgh, all of whom were present at the obsequies.
The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon, April 21st, and the remains were laid to rest
in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery, after well-attended
services at the home, conducted by Rev. P.W. Meisenheimer.
The floral offerings and sympathy extended were but mute evidence of the high
esteem in which Mrs. Ludey was held by all who knew
her.
Hilliard,
Arena Glenn Hilliard, nee Simpson
Source: The Wayne Co. [Illinois]
Press; 12 Feb 1920, p 1
LAMARD
The flu epidemic is
letting up some now;
everybody seems to be improving and no new cases in our immediate neighborhood.
On last Wednesday morning
death visited our community and removed from the walks of life our young friend
and neighbor, Charlie Beck. . . .
On Thursday morning Mrs.
Glen Hilliard, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Simpson, passed away at
the home of her father-in-law, David Hilliard in northeast Berry tp. She had been sick only a few days and
pneumonia developed and in a few hours she was gone. Short funeral services were held at the home
by Elder Harshbarger, and the interment was in the
Oak Valley cemetery. She leaves to mourn
her husband, and little daughter Hazel, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Simpson, also three brothers and three sisters, all at home the day of her
funeral exsept [sic] Harvey Simpson, of Coggen, Iowa, who could not be present.
Submitter's Note: Below is another article from the same paper.
Hilliard, Arena Glenn Hilliard, nee Simpson
Source: The Wayne Co. [Illinois]
Press; 12 Feb 1920, p 3
Mrs.
Ralph Hilliard
Arena Glenn Simpson was born November 21st,
1897; departed this life February 5th, 1920, aged 22 years, 2 months and 14
days.
Glenn was converted and
joined the M. E. church at Mt. Olivet at the age of 13 years, during a series
of meetings held by Bro. N. S. Lanter.
She was married to Ralph
Hilliard August 16th, 1916. To this
union two children were born; the first born May 28, 1917, dying in infancy;
the other a little girl, Hazel Lorene, born June 19th, 1918, is left never to
know a mother's love.
Glenn had lived a
consistent Christian life since her conversion and was loved by all who knew
her. She was conscious to the last dying
in the full triumph of the Christian life; going to sleep at the home of her
father-in-law, David Hilliard.
Besides her husband and
little daughter she leaves to mourn their loss, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Simpson, three brothers, Harvey Simpson, of Coggon, Iowa; Olaf Simpson, of
Edinburg, Ill., and Warren Simpson at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Adah Hilliard,
Mrs. Mary Heckler of Fairfield and Mrs. Viola Hilliard, of Geff. Also a host of other
relatives and friends.
The brothers and sisters
were all present at the home February 6th, except Harvey who could not
come. At her request she was laid to
rest in the Oak Valley cemetery on her father's lot. Eld. J. W. Harshbarger conducted the
funeral services.
Hines, George Washington Hines
George W. Hines was born Oct 20, 1842, not far from Stafford, on the
farm where he spent his entire life. He
died on Oct. 6, 1920, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 7 days. He was a son of Joseph and Esther Hines and
grew to manhood on the farm.
On May 18, 1865, he was married to Miss Lydia Ann Givens, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Givens, of Perry two, this county. To this union a family of five sons and two
daughters was born, two of whom – Wier, aged 11
months, and Birdie, aged 3 months – preceded their parents to “rest.” The surviving children are, Joseph A., of
Woodsfield; William Henry, of Summerfield; Thomas R. and Nahum L., of near
Sycamore Valley and Mrs. Clara Iva Cronin, who is now at San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Hines died March 15, 1879 and Mr. Hines was married a second time
to Mrs. Sarah C. Craig. One child, now
Mrs. Jennie Longfellow, of near Sycamore Valley, was born to this union.
In 1879 Mr. Hines was received into the fellowship of the Church of
Christ at Hartshorn and when the church at Clear Frok was organized, he was selected as one of the elders,
which position he held at the time of his death. The house in which the congregation meets for
worship is situated on his farm and was purchased by him from a Baptist
association.
Friendly and hospitable by nature, positive and firm in his
convictions, Mr. Hines made his personality a force in his neighborhood, and in
his death the community loses a stalwart, honorable and highly respected
Christian citizen. He was a farmer all
his life, and his application and ability made him a successful one.
Besides the relatives above mentioned he is survived by his widow an
aged brother, Woodman Hines, of Stafford; twenty-three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the Hines meeting
house, conducted by Frank Lindewood, of Chandlersville, assisted by elders Geo. B. McFadden and C.
L. Millott. Interment in the Hines cemetery. A large number of people paid their last
tribute of respect to the memory of their aged neighbor and friend.
Huffman, Mary Huffman
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Mary Huffman, widow
of Matthias Huffman, died at her home in Antioch Friday, October 1st,
aged 86 years and 6 months.
She was a fine Christian
lady and had been a member of the M. E. church for 72 years.
The funeral took place
Sunday and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. D. A.
Morgan, and the remains laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery.
Huntley, Mrs. R. F. Huntley
Huntley, Ruth Huntley
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Feb. 9—Rev. R. F.
Huntley, pastor of the M. E. church ______to Akron last week on account of the
illness of his wife and daughter Ruth, who were suffering from influenza.
The daughter died before
he reached home and later Mrs. Huntley passed away.
The only surviving
daughter is also in a hospital there, ill with the same disease.
Rev. Huntley and
daughter have the deepest sympathy of this community in this their hour of
sorrow.
Isaly, Harry Isaly
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Clarington, O., Feb.
21—Harry Isaly, a prominent and well-to-do farmer
resident of Switzerland township died at an early hour
last Sunday morning, his death resulting from pneumonia following influenza.
He had been sick but a
few days and his death was a shock to the near relatives and also the entire
community, where he had resided the greater part of his life.
He is survived by a
widow, five daughters and one son; also father and mother, three brothers and
one sister, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community.
Funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon at the Brick Church, Rev. Kitterer
officiating. Interment at Brick Church cemetery.
Johnson, Lula May Johnson [nee Jackson]
Source: The Monroe County [Ohio]
Republican; 26 July 1920
Mrs. Lula May Johnson,
nee Jackson, was born April 25, 1895, near Lebanon, and was at the time of her
death 25 years, 2 months and 20 days.
She died near Sycamore Valley, Ohio, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Johnson, July 15, 1920. All was done
that loving hands could do, but God knew best.
Lula has gone to rest. She leaves
to mourn her loss a husband and three small children, Gilbert, Hattie and an
infant daughter, father, mother and one brother, Samuel. One brother, James, preceded her to the great
beyond. She was highly respected and
loved by all who knew her. She bore her
suffering with much patience and never murmured or complained. She always had a loving smile for evrybody.
Life is ended, pain is
o'er
To earth she bade
adieu
And took her flight to
yonder shore,
To sit in a heavenly pew.
Sweet is the hope of
eternal rest,
In that home far
away,
There with Jesus forever blest,
She'll live
through all eternity.
She has gone to her
eternal home,
To live forever
more;
To see the king upon his
throne,
The king that's gone before.
Weep not for her
who's gone away,
She left a world
of care;
Let us prepare for the
judgment day,
And meet her over
there.
A FRIEND, V. B. M.
Korner, A. H. Korner
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Dr. A. H. Korner, aged
62 years, for many years a practicing physician of Woodsfield, died at Columbus
Tuesday morning after an illness of many months.
The remains are expected
on this (Wednesday) evening train.
A devoted wife and two
children are left.
Leach, Ina Marjorie Leach
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
[Woodsfield, Ohio]; Thursday, 11 Mar 1920
The hearts and home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Leach of near Jerusalem were saddened when death entered their
home and claimed for its victim their infant daughter, Ina Marjorie, aged 5
days. She was born February 28th and
passed away March 5th. All that loving
hands could do was done for the little sufferer but to no avail. Her stay was short on earth. She was as a little flower, budded on earth
to bloom in heaven. It seemed hard to
give their little treasure up but God needed one more angel in heaven and He
chose this one. Great consolation is
found in the words of the Savior:
"Suffer the little children to come unto Me,
and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven," and we know
that.
Dear little brow no care shall cloud it.
Bright eyes tears can never dim.
Rosy lips no time can fade them.
Jesus called her unto Him.
Short funeral services
were conducted at the home by Elder W. W. Thornberry after which the little
body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at that place.
The parents have the sympathy
of their many friends and neighbors at this place and elsewhere. A.R.R.
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Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our
friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death
of our little one. MR. AND MRS. RALPH LEACH
Ludey, Mrs. Chris Ludey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Chris Ludey, wife of Ex-Sheriff Ludey,
died at the family home on Main street last Sunday
evening at
She is survived by her
husband, one son, Attorney Charles Ludey, of
Marietta, and one daughter, Mrs. Freda Dennis, of Pittsburgh, all of whom were
here.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home this (Wednesday) afternoon at
Mrs. Ludey
was a woman of many fine qualities and will be sadly missed.
McBroom. Maggie McBroom
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
May 29,--The people of
this place were grieved to learn of the death of Miss Maggie McBroom, of
Jerusalem which occurred Friday, May 28.
She was a former
resident of this Route.
In her death the family looses a devoted sister and aunt, the church an untiring
worker, and the community a sincere neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping
hand.
Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. W. A. Burcher of Pennsville, Ohio, Sunday, May 30th.—Regular
Correspondent, Jerusalem Route 3.
Morris, W. T. Morris
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Miss Bert Jones received
a telegram announcing the death of Major W. T. Morris at his home in Columbus.
Major Morris was a former well known business man of Woodsfield, where he was
born and raised and for many years was engaged in the mercantile business in
the building that stood where W. P. Galbraith’s furniture store now stands.
Major
Morris was the son of Hon. Joseph Morris, the first member of Congress from
Monroe county, who was elected in 1843 to the 28th congress
from the district composed of the counties of Monroe, Belmont and Harrison, and
was re-elected to the succeeding Congress. A son, brother of of Major Morris, Hon. James R. Morris was elected to
Congress in 1860, to the 37th Congress. The counties then composing
the district were Monroe, Belmont, Guernsey and Noble.
The building in
Woodsfield in which Major Morris lived and did business was built by his father
and every brick was hand rubbed to make them smooth.
Major Morris was a
veteran of the Civil War and won his title in the service of his country.
While in business in
Woodsfield, Major Morris was nominated and elected treasurer and served two
terms. He was connected with the building of the old B. Z. & C. R’y, now the O. R. & W. and was superintendent for a
time. He received an appointment in the State Adjutant General’s office, 25 or
30 years ago and has since lived in Columbus, where, until a few years ago, he
was connected with the Central Ohio Paper Co.
The immediate cause of
Major Morris’s death was a stroke of paralysis which he sustained on Sunday
night, May 23, never regaining complete consciousness until his death. He had
been in very poor health for some time, however, and has been confined to his
home. He suffered a fractured hip a few years ago which left him badly
crippled.
Major Morris is survived
by his widow, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones and sister of the Miss-
____ and Frances Jones and Mr._____,
of this place, and by three sons, __L and C. L., of Columbus
and Charm, of Cleveland, and two daughters, Mrs. O.A. Miller, of Columbus, and
Miss Alta, of the home, who have the sincere sympathy of many Woodsfield and
Monroe county friends who sorrow with them in their bereavement. Mrs. O. O.
Snyder is a niece.
The funeral will be held
at the home Tuesday afternoon.
Noll, Virginia A. Noll
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Hannibal, O., Nov.
15—Mrs. Virginia A. Noll, aged 72 years, wife of John Noll, and a very highly
esteemed woman, died at her home on Tuesday morning, November 2d, after an
illness of several months from dropsy. Besides her husband, the deceased is
survived by four children: Mrs. Fred Noll of Greensburgh,
Pa.; Robert of Marietta; Mark and Orville of this place, and by nine
grandchildren and many other relatives.
The funeral was held on
Thursday afternoon and the services were conducted at her late home by her
pastor, Rev. C. F. Walters of the M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a
member and interment was in the Emma Grove cemetery.
There were many beautiful floral offerings.
Relatives from a
distance attending the funeral were Logan Noll and daughter and Mrs. Rolland
Harley of Marietta; ; Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Noll of Cincinnati; Mrs. Wilbert Woods
of Martins Ferry; Mrs. Harry Conrad, Mrs. W. House and Mrs. Harvey Bernard of
Wheeling.—Hannibal Correspondent
Okey, Sarah J. Okey nee Morris
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The family of R. W. Pope
of this place received a telegram last Thursday, announcing the death of Mrs.
Sarah J. Okey, widow of Charles Okey,
which occurred at her home in Corning, Iowa, on April 21, from a stroke of
paralysis.
Mrs. Okey
was a daughter of the Hon. James R. Morris, founder of The Spirit of Democracy,
and spent her early life in Woodsfield, where she will be better remembered as
“Sister Morris.”
Her husband, Charles Okey, died several years ago.
She had many friends
here, where she was universally respected and highly esteemed.
Oldemeyer, Henry Oldemeyer (See 2nd obit above)
Source: The Hanford Morning
Journal; Thursday, Oct. 21, 1920
FUNERAL OF HENRY
OLDEMEYER IS TODAY
Funeral services for Henry Oldemeyer, 63
years old, who died yesterday, will be held from the Armona Baptist church at 1:30 p.m. today. The deceased was
a native of Michgan and had farmed in Kings county for some time.
Mr. Oldemeyer
leave a widow, Mrs. Katherine Oldemeyer,
two daughters and four brothers. Funeral direction is in the hands of Rice,
Lewis and Russell. Burial will take place in the Grangeville cemetery.
Oldemeyer, Henry Oldemeyer (See 2nd
obit below)
Source: The Mitchell Index (NE);
Thursday, 10/28/1920
Henry Oldemeyer, formerly a resident of Mitchell, died on
Wednesday of last week, October 20, at the Sacred Heart hospital at Armona, Cal., of a complication of Bright’s disease and
heart trouble. He was aged 63 years, 6 months, 16 days.
He is survived by his
wife and by their two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Exley of Pacific Grove, Cal., and
Mrs. Paul Alford of Armona, Cal. Also by five brothers and
two sisters.
Pope, Gilbert Edward Pope
Source: The Shelby [Indiana]
Democrat; Thursday, 30 Sep 1920
FIVE YEAR OLD
BOY KILLED THURSDAY
GILBERT POPE STRUCK
BY AUTOMOBILE
WHILE CROSSING ROAD
SOUTH OF HERE
AUTO DRIVER EXONERATED
Fractured Skull Cause
of Death --
Was Visiting
at Uncle's Home
in Shelby Township and
Playing in Road.
Gilbert Edward Pope, five
years old, son of Clarence Pope, of Shelby township, six miles south of
Shelbyville, was almost instantly killed Thursday** evening at 7 o'clock, when
he was struck by an automobile driven by Herman Mohr, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Mohr, also of Shelby township.
The report of the inquest performed by Dr. G. I. Inlow,
county coroner, which was filed this afternoon, exonerates Mr. Mohr of all
responsibility for the accident, which according to the coroner, was
unavoidable. The boy's death was caused
from a fractured skull. His arm and leg
were broken and his head was horribly mutilated.
Persons
who rushed to the boy's body after he had been struck state that he breathed
slightly but was unconscious. He
died within a minute after the blow. The
boy was hit by the automobile when he suddenly darted across the road in the
path of the car which was not being driven at an excessive rate of speed. Mr. Pope and his children had just arrived at
the home of John Bla__a__,* a brother-in-law, where
they intended to spend the evening, when the fatality occurred. The little boy with his two brothers and his cous___*
had gone into the yard to play and were looking for a lost
ball. The Pope boy is supposed to have
started across the road to join his companions who were on that side. Mr. Mohr stated that he saw three boys on the
north side of the road and was attracted by them, not see___* the remaining boy on the south side
who then started across the road.
The boy's body was
dragged by the automobile for about 50 feet being caught between the left lig__* and fender of the machine. His body fell to the road as the machine was brought
to a standstill. Mr. Mohr was
grief-stricken at the accident and was in a very nervous condition for hours
afterwards.
The boy was born Sept.
19,** 1915, being age 5 years and 5 months.***
His mother, who was Mrs. Ne___* Young Pope, passed away three years ago
and Mr. Pope had succeeded in keeping the family together, being especially
proud of the little boy who was particularly bright and promising. The father and ma___* relatives in the family
are prostrated with grief over the loss.
Those of the immediate family surviving
the boy are his father; four sisters, Miss Carrie Pope, home; Mrs. Marie
Perkins and Mrs. Very Thompson, this city, and Mrs. Opal Criss
[sic–Crisp] of Hendricks township; three brothers, Earl Pope, of Shelby
township, and Ora and Russell, home.
Funeral services will be
held at the Lewis Creek Baptist Church Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. H.
N. Spear, of this city, officiating.
Burial will be _______________**** Lewis Creek cemetery. The arrangements are in charge of Stewart
& Fix, undertakers.
Submitter's Notes:
* Down
the entire right side of the right column of this obituary letters were
missing. Some I was positive of and
typed in. Others like these with the
asterisks I was not sure.
** There is a conflict on both the birth and death date with this obituary and
with the photo of the tombstone at Lewis Creek Cemetery, Shelbyville, Indiana, posted on findagrave.com that clearly shows the
engraving of his birth as Sept. 5, 1920 and his death as Sept. 25, 1920 which
was a Saturday. His death certificate gives the birth as September 19,
1915 and his death as September 23, 1920.
***If he
was born in September and
died in September, he could not have been 5 years and 5 months
old. It is likely that the obituary
should have said, "five years and five days
old" to be consistent with the dates it published.
****
This line is printed over and cannot be read.
Powell, Anna Powell, nee Fearing
Source: Columbus [Ohio] Citizen Journal; Monday, 14
Jun 1920
Mrs. Anna Powell, 50,
died of complications Saturday at the Columbus State Hospital. Mrs. Powell was sent to the State Hospital
recently from the Franklin County Infirmary.
Efforts are being made to locate friends or relatives, believed to be
living in Columbus.
Reich, Elizabeth Reich, nee Claus
Source: The Spirit of Democracy
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, wife of Andrew Reich, died at her home on Maple
Avenue last Saturday morning, February 14, 1920, after a long illness following
a paralytic stroke, aged 71 years. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth
Ackerman Claus. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical church at this place
and a good woman, whose many good qualities will be sadly missed by relatives
and friends.
She leaves a devoted husband and seven children: Mrs. Charles (Lusetta) Sulsberger of Climbing
Hill, Iowa; Mrs. P. W. (Matilda) Gertler, of Ozark;
Mrs. Henry (Christina) Siegel, of Sewickly, Pa.; Mrs.
Oscar S. ( Anna) Freitag, Mrs. Sylvester S. (Ella) Brubach, George, and William Reich of Woodsfield; also
three brothers, Justus and Adolph Claus, of Miltonsburg
and Fred Claus, of Monroefield, all of whom were in
attendance at the funeral except Mrs. Sulsberger who
on account of her husband's illness was unable to make the trip home.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon, the services being conducted
at the home by her pastor, the Reverend Meisenheimer.
Interment in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery, Woodsfield,
Ohio.
Schell, Lily Freda Schell
Source: The Pilgrim, Princeton,
Nebraska
Lily Freda Schell was
born at Cortland, Neb., Dec. 15, 1896, and lived here all her life. She was a member of the Pilgrim
Congregational church and an interested worker in its Sunday school and other
activities. Her bright friendly ways won
for her a multitude of friends who sincerely unite with her relatives in deep
sorrow occasioned by her absence from us.
And yet we know that parting is but for the day while the joy of life and
love eternal wait for those who look for the coming of our Glorious Lord and
Savior, in the morning.
Lily passed into rest
October 15, 1920, at the age of twenty-three years and ten months. She leaves on this side of the turbulent
flood, of the immediate relatives, her mother, three sisters and five
brothers. Besides
these, a large number of relatives and friends who will feel the impulse of a
nearer and dearer heaven because she dwells there.
A brief service of
scripture and prayer was held at the home Wednesday, October 20, at 1 p.m.
after which services were conducted in the Congregational church at Princeton
by her pastor, C. L. Hammond, assisted by Rev. Bechtel of Princeton. Six young men from her Sunday school class
acted as pallbearers and four of the young ladies of the class were flower
girls. A quartet from the Pilgrim choir
rendered the songs, Mrs. Robertson singing the comforting message in the
selection, "He Cares", most effectively.
Interment was in the
Princeton cemetery.
A Tribute
Thou art gone,
fair friend, from life's bright day and power,
From hearts
that ache and fret in sorrow's darkest hour.
Thy words and
laughter silent, to our listening ears,
In memory's
chamber sounding, call forth grief and tears.
But hark! there comes a promise true and rare,
A promise borne by angels in the lambent air.
"Life give
I" says the voice in accents sweet,
"Life give
I to one for life so* meet*."
Life, he her
Savior, won on Calvary,
The guerdon of his power and victory.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our
thanks to all who offered aid and sympathy to us in our bereavement.
*Submitter’s Note: These words were difficult to read and may be in
error.
Schutty, Henry Schutty
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mr. Henry Schutty, an aged and retired business man of Clarington
passed away at his home here Friday evening at about
His death had been expected for several days but came as a severe shock
to the surviving relatives.
Mr. Schutty
was a pioneer of the town having engaged in business here about 1850 and
continued until a few years ago, since which time he had been living a retired
life. He was in the 89th year of his age and survived by four
daughters, his wife and one daughter having preceded him to the grave several
years ago.
Funeral services while
not complete will likely be held Sunday with services at the Evangelical church
with burial in the family lot in Clarington cemetery.
Siegel, Mrs. John Siegel
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mr. and Mrs. John Seigel, of Lewisville R.1, have received word of the death
of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Siegel at Sewickly,
Pa., March 11th .
Furthur particulars will be given in this
paper next week.
Stalder, Randolph (usually seen as Rudolph)* Stalder
Source: unnamed newspaper
clipping [probably from the Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio]; May, 1920
DEATH OF RANDOLPH
STALDER
Randolph Stalder, of Sardis, Ohio, son of Nicholas and Magdalena Stalder, was born Sept. 1, 1860, and passed away peacefully
asleep Monday, May 3, 1920, having reached the age of 59 years, 8 months and 2
days.
On Nov. 14, 1880 he was
united in marriage to Eliza Hossman, to this union
were born five children, two daughters and three sons. One son preceded him in
death in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow; Miss Oma Stalder at home; Mrs. Simon Bachman of Rittman; Charles Stalder of Sardis; Edward Stalder
at home. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother. They are Mrs.
Mattie Siegenthaler of Sardis, Mrs. Rosa Walter of
Nodaway, Iowa; Fred Stalder of Miltonsburg;
and two grandchildren; also a large number of other relatives and friends.
At the age of 16 years
the deceased was confirmed at the Evangelical Church of Miltonsburg.
In 1882 he, with his devoted wife, united with the Salem Evangelical Church and
remained a faithful member of that church until God called him from labor to
rest.
He was a kind and loving
husband, and an affectionate father. Well respected and loved by all who knew
him, he was always willing to lend a helping hand to the needy and sick, and
was always at labor from morning until night.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home and at the church by Rev. C. E. Dally. The body was laid
to rest in the Salem cemetery to await the resurrection and coming of the Lord.
*Submitter's Note: His name is
usually seen as RUDOLPH as on the Salem Church Records Baptism Record and on
his death certificate. Even the
newspaper clipping CARD OF THANKS was signed Mrs. Rudolph Stalder
and children.
Steele, Chris Steele
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. Minnie Copeland, of
Maple Avenue, received a message Tuesday announcing the death of Mr. Chris
Steele at his home west of Lewisville Tuesday morning.
Mr. Steele, whose death
was caused by ailments incident to old age, was about 84 years old. His entire
life was spent where he died, having lived with Jacob H. Hamilton from
childhood to manhood.
Mrs. Copeland left for
Lewisville this (Wednesday) morning and will remain for the funeral.
Stephens, Mrs. U. S. Stephens
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. U. S. Stephens died
at her home near Benwood, Ohio, Saturday morning,
September 18th, aged 49 years,
She leaves a husband and
three children besides many other relatives and friends.
The funeral services
took place Monday at the Neuhart church and were
conducted by Elder C. L. Mellott.
Interment
in the Neuhart cemetery.
Truex, Mrs. Bert Truex nee
Gillespie
Gillespie, George L. Gillespie
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Two deaths, both caused
by pneumonia, occurred in the Gillespie-Truex family
near this place within a few hours of each other.
Last Friday morning,
January 30th, Mrs. Bert Truex died at her
home near Altitude.
That night her father,
Mr. George L. Gillespie, who was making his home with her, died of the same
disease.
The remains of Mrs. Truex were laid to rest
at Mt Carrick. The funeral for Mrs. Truex took place
Tuesday and that of her father Wednesday, and the remains of her father at
Pleasant Ridge cemetery by the side of his wife, who died several years ago.
Both were highly respected citizens.
Vosper, Arthur Hoadley
Vosper
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Arthur Hoadley Vosper was born near Stafford, Ohio,
He was the second of the family of nine
children and the first to be called from this life.
He is survived by his
father and mother, seven brothers, Drs. Stanley and Alger Vosper, of
Crooksville; Dr. Eurat Vosper, of Akron; Ward,
Gailey, George, Dewey and Harley Vosper, of Woodsfield; one sister, Margaret
Odessa, of the home, and one half-brother, Rutherford Maxwell, of Hutchinson,
Kansas.
Practically all of the
last ten years of his life has been spent in Oklahoma, Mexico, Africa and
England, where he has been following his chosen work in the oil fields.
His last illness came on
very suddenly, just one week from the day he left home
the family received word of his serious condition; where upon Gailey left for
his bedside and arrived only a few hours before he passed away.
Arthur’s death was the
first break in a perfect family circle and he will be greatly mourned by the
surviving members of the family and will be greatly missed by his many intimate
friends.
The remains, accompanied
by his brother, Gailey, arrived at his home her Saturday
Funeral services were
held from the family home Sunday afternoon at
Card of Thanks—We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for the
beautiful floral offerings, Rev. George L. Davis for the words of consolation,
to those who furnished the music, and to those who furnished machines. MR. AND
MRS. R. S. VOSPER AND FAMILY
Weber, Lucien Weber
Claus, Clemens G. Claus
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
The remains of two more
of Monroe-county’s World War soldier boys who made the supreme sacrifice in
foreign lands arrived at Woodsfield on the noon train from the east
Monday—Lucien Weber of Woodsfield and Clemens G. Claus of Monroefield.
Both died of disease in
overseas hospitals.
Mr. Weber was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weber, who reside near Woodsfield and Mr. Claus was a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Claus of Monroefield.
The final funeral
services for Mr. Weber took place Tuesday afternoon from the home of his widow,
at the Dean residence on Marietta St., and the final funeral services for Mr.
Claus will be held at the Evangelical church in Miltonsburg
next_____at 2:00 p.m.
Monroe Post No. 87
American Legion had charge of the Weber burial at this place and will have
charge of the Claus funeral next____day.
Lucien Weber was born
Sept. 19,____and was 23 years of age when he entered
the service June 15, 1918._____in line of service to his country__
entered a mechanic’s training school at
Cincinnati, and after ___months in school was sent to______Hancock,
Georgia. From there he went to Camp Upton, New_____and
began his journey to the ______carnage from that point on _______5th
as a casual in the 2d._______4th Company. Ordnance
_____Regiment Battallion. On the______route, he contracted in______
and was hurried to Base___ ___o. 65 near
Brest, as soon__________
landed. There he was given the best of
attention by the ______and nurses, but died of _____on
_______cemetery near Kerhuon,______harbor,
until exhumed______ His native country and ___his family and friends.______memorial services were held in St. Paul’s
Evangelical church at this place on April 27th, 1919 in honor of his
valiant service and the splendid life he lived prior to making the supreme sacrifice
under the stars and stripes. These services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Knipping, assisted by Rev. E. R. Romig
and Rev. P. D. Lascelles.
Besides his parents and
other very near relatives Lucian Weber leaves a widow and an infant son, all of
whom have the sincere sympathy of a patriotic public here and elsewhere
throughout the country.
The funeral services
Tuesday were attended by many hundreds of people. In reviewing the procession
from the home to the cemetery 46 ex-service men were counted and 37 well-filled
automobiles, with many who went on foot. The floral decorations mingling with
the stars and stripes were rich and in keeping with the customs of the American
Legion.
The exercises by the
Legion were impressive and complete in every particular from start to taps.
White, Clarence Willard White
Source: The Ashtabula [Ohio]
Library Obituary File; 27 Apr 1920
Clarence Willard White,
ten year old son of Will and Eunice White, died Tuesday morning, April 6, of valvular heart trouble.
The funeral was held at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W.
Pratt, Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. P. Manwell read selections and scripture and voiced a
prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hollister
sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Sometime We'll
Understand." The bearers were Sam
and Carl White, Earl Ellis and Emery Peck.
His schoolmates of the primary grades and Miss Lucile Van Guilder, teacher,
attended in a body. Clarence was a very
likable boy, and flowers from the school, neighbors, W.C.T.U., relatives and
Maintenance of Way men, testified to the kindly feelings of all and sympathy
for the bereaved ones. Interment was
made in the local cemetery. Relatives
and friends were present from Buffalo, Ashtabula, Salem and Jefferson.
Wintereck, Rev. Wintereck
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated,
Mrs. F. Buckio, of Woodsfield, is in receipt of a letter from Dr.
B. G. Winterick, of Cleveland, Ohio, announcing the
death of his father, Rev. Winterick, a former pastor
of St. Paul’s Evangelical church, which occurred at his home in Cleveland on
Rev. Winterick
was born in 1832 in Germany, near the French border. His father was a high
official under the imperial government, but was dissatisfied. This
dissatisfaction extended to the son who determined to live under the flag of
the United States and came to America at the age of nineteen, renouncing his
allegiance to the Kaiser and becoming a citizen of the republic.
He entered Princeton
University and graduated in 1858. He was ordained and licensed in the
Presbyterian church which he served for ten years. He
then joined the Evangelical church which he served until his retirement in
1905.
He married Miss Louisa
M. Bathmann in 1865, who
died in 1886 leaving him with four children. In 1887 he remarried to Miss Anna
M. Schmidt, who survives him with one son.
He served as minister in
the following states: New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
He moved to Sidney,
Ohio, upon his retirement, after seven years he moved to Cleveland where he
died.
He is survived by his
wife, two sons, Edwin S. Winterick, of Peoria, Ill.,
and Dr. Bernard Winterick, of Cleveland, and one
daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Lippard, of Tampa, Fla.
Rev. Winterick
slept away peacefully, his tired body just worn out and his soul left it
behind. He was not very ill but died of old age.
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