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Monroe County Obituaries

1932

 

 

 

Allen, George W. Allen
Source:The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs.,  Apr. 14, 1932
George W. Allen, an aged and highly respected citizen of Woodsfield, died about 1:00 o clock this Thursday morning, April 14, 1932, at his home on West Marietta street. He was nearly eighty years of age and had not been in good health for about a year.
The death of his wife, Mahala C. Allen, on October 21st of last year was a severe shock and a loss he felt keenly every day thereafter. We go to press too early to give details of the funeral which will be in charge of W. P. Galbraith.

Spouse:        Mahala C. ?
Death:          Oct 1931
Children:      Samuel (~1876-)
                    Sarah A (~1877-)
                    Mary M (~1879-)

 

Amos, W. T. Amos

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 1932

          Col. W. T. Amos, publisher, banker, manufacturer and Spanish-American war veteran, died Wednesday, January 6^th, at his home in Sydney, Ohio at the age of 61. He failed to rally after an operation on Tuesday.

          Colonel Amos was the publisher of the Sidney News and democrat, director and vice president of the First National Exchange Bank, and was connected with a number of manufacturing concerns in Sidney.

          He served as a captain in the war with Spain and former Gov. A. Vic Donahey appointed him lieutenant colonel in the Ohio national guard. His father, Gen. J. O. Amos, who died 12 years ago, was adjutant general of Ohio under Gov. William Allen.

          Surviving are his wife, one son, one daughter, three brothers, Ernest C. and Howard Amos of Sidney, and Frank C, Amos, 2481 Bryden road, Columbus; and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Peet of Columbus and Mrs. Delia Holbrook, of Warren.

          Mr. Amos was a nephew of Mrs. Clara Crawford, of S. Main st. Woodsfield.

 

Ankrom, Demarius Ankrom nee Carpenter

Source: Woodsfield News in the Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian, Thursday, 29 December 1932

Mrs. Demarius Ankrom, 81, wife of Wm. Ankrom, died at the family home near Calais, Wednesday, following a long illness. In addition to the husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Ruble, Summerfield route; two sons, Chauncey, of Miltonsburg, and Hiley, of the home; three brothers, Richard and Miley Carpenter, Calais, and Clem, Atlas, and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bankus, Cambridge, at the Seneca Valley Christian Church, Friday afternoon, with burial at Calais Cemetery.

 

Bartenschlag, Fred Bartenschlag

Source: Monroe County, Ohio, newspaper

It is with sadness and our hearts filled with grief that we desire to write this tribute of respect to our loved one. Fred Bartenschlag, son of Frederick and Christina Bartenschlag, was born near Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio, March 15, 1859 and departed this life at his home April 15, 1932 after an illness of several months, being at the time of his death 73 years and 1 month old.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Yockey on April 29, 1890. To this union were born five children. One daughter, Rosa, passed into the Great Beyond in infancy. He was the last of a family of three. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Weber and Mrs. Christina Claus preceded him in death several years ago.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing wife, two sons and two daughters, Alonzo and Walter Bartenschlag, Mrs. William Pickens, of Lewisville, and Mrs. Vernon McVey of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was an honest, kind, loving husband and father. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and will be sadly missed in the home and community by his many relatives and friends.

At an early age, he became a member of the Evangelical church of Lewisville, and retained his faith and hope until called Home.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Pickens Sunday afternoon, April 17th, with Rev. E.W. Brueseke in charge. Interment was made in the family lot in the Friendship cemetery.

 

Bauman, William Winfred Bauman

Source The Rittman [Ohio] Press; 29 Dec 1932, page 1

Rites Held For W. W. Bauman, Tues.

Funeral services for William W. Bauman, 53, well known building contractor of Sterling who met a tragic death in Creston Friday evening were held Tuesday at the home at one o'clock and from the Apostolic church, south of Rittman, at two. The Rev. Noah Hartzler was in charge of the services. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

The watchman states that Bauman apparently could not make the brakes of his machine hold and skidded onto the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks and was hit by the locomotive of a fast passenger train. The body was extricated from the debris and taken to the Murray funeral parlors.

Mr. Bauman moved with his father to this community in 1906 from Sardis, Ohio, and started in the contracting business. Prior to his coming here he attended Scio college for two years and taught school for two more.

In 1908 he was married to Berdella* Blatter.

As a contractor Mr. Bauman had a record of constructing as many as 12 houses in a single season in Rittman. While in this business he naturally met many people and he was very well liked by all with whom he came in contact.

Besides his wife, Berdella,* he is survived by six children: Forest Bauman, Kansas City; Walter, Everett, Mildred, Thelma and William at home; two brothers, Wesley Bauman and David Bauman, Rittman, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Bruny, Rittman, and Mr. William Walters, Sardis, Ohio.

*Submitter's Note: On the Social Security Death Index her name is spelled BURDELLA.

 

Beal, Harriet Ellen Beal nee Morris

                              Mrs. Harriet Beal, pioneer resident of the Colwich neighborhood died Thursday. She was the widow of the late William Jacob Beal and had lived in Colwich since 1880. Mrs. Beal is survived by 3 sons, Albert, Perry and Jim, all of Colwich.

                              Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church, Maize, Kansas today at 2 p.m. Rev. J. Buckles will officiate. Jewell Mortuary, Mt. Hope, Kansas is in charge.

Published in the Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas January 8, 1932.

 

Benjamin, Forrest Benjamin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 23, 1932

          Funeral services for Forrest Benjamin, prominent citizen, were held on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o clock at his late residence on Eastern avenue. The services were in charge of Rev. W. J. Jones, pastor of the M. E. Church. Deceased passed away following an illness of several month s duration.

          He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Elizabeth and Virginia, of the home; one sister, Miss May Benjamin, of Saginaw, Michigan. Many other relatives and friends mourn his departure.

          Mr. Benjamin was a member of the Woodsfield M. E. Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks. He was well and favorably known throughout this county and was in the oil business for a number of years. He had made for himself a legion of friends who are saddened by his death.

          Burial was made in the Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Brown, Alexander Brown

Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 3 or 4 Apr 1932

MAN IS KILLED HERE BY TRUCK

Rites For Alexander Brown, 78, To Be Tuesday At 2

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Alexander Brown, 78, retired farmer of 417 Buckeye street, who died at Samaritan Hospital shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday of a fractured skull sustained at 8:30 p.m. when he was struck by a small truck driven by Lewis A. Packhoud of Cleveland.

The accident occurred in front of the Dell Grocery on Cleveland avenue as the aged man was crossing the street on his way from his home to the grocery. Witnesses state that he apparently became confused at the approach of the auto, first stopping in the center of the street, then stepping into the pathway of the car.

Packhoud, who was enroute to Cleveland, stopped and accompanied the accident victim to the Samaritan Hospital in the ambulance which was immediately called. Brown was unconscious when picked up from the street where he had fallen. Packhoud remained for the coroner's verdict of "death by accident" rendered by Dr. George Riebel and also reported the accident to local police. No charges were preferred against him.

Mr. Brown was born in Monroe county September 28, 1853. He came to Ashland county about 21 years ago and engaged in farming in Clearcreek township. His wife died many years ago and he has resided for the past 15 years with his son, John A. Brown on Buckeye street. Other survivors include another son, Vernon of Connellsville and three daughters, Mrs. G.C. Kysor of near Ashland, Mrs. Edna Lochler* of Greenwich and Mrs. John Lafferre of Woodsfield; three brothers, John of Ashland and William and Charles of near Ashland; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Baker of Ashland, Mrs. P.S. Weber, Mrs. Jay Cecil and Mrs. A. K. Jackson of Monroe county. Ten grandchildren also survive.

Rev. H. S. Powell, pastor of the First Methodist church here, is to officiate at the funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Heyl Funeral Home on Broad street, followed by burial in the Ashland cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: The Federal Census of 1920 and 1930 and her Social Security Death Index entry spell her name as LOCKYER.

 

Caldwell, Agnes J. Caldwell

Mrs. Agnes J. Caldwell was born in York County, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13, 1823 and died at her home in York Township, Belmont County, Ohio Saturday morning, May 14, 1910, aged 86 years, 9 months and 1 day.

She was the widow of Martin Caldwell, to whom she was married in 1850. She became a member of the Pleasant Hill M. K. church in her early womanhood and has ever since lived a consistent and active member.

She is survived by one brother and one sister; James Graham of near Belmont, and Mrs. Julia Taylor, of Armstrong Mills; two daughters and five sons Mrs. Myra Bilyeu, Mrs. Jane Walters, Franklin, James William, Albert and Hudson Caldwell of this place; also, 31 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren besides a host of sorrowing friends and other relatives.

Service was conducted by Revs. C.E. Kelly, of Sardis, T.M. McGuire, of Jacobsburg and Wharton of Powhaton. She was borne to the last resting place by her five sons and nephew, Osman Caldwell, of Crabapple. Interment at Dover Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. The floral tributes presented by her Bellaire friends were very beautiful. [Note: Agnes GRAHAM CALDWELL was the mother of Lucinda Jane CALDWELL WALTER]

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We have lost our darling mother,

She has bid us all adieu.

She has gone to live in heaven,

And her person is lost to view.

Oh, that dear one, how we loved her;

Oh, how hard to give her up;

But, the angels came down for her

And removed her from our flock.

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We miss thee from our home dear mother

We miss thee from thy place.

A shadow o'er our life is cast

We miss the sunshine of thy face.

We miss thy kind and willing hand,

Thy fond and earnest care,

Our home is dark without thee,

We miss thee everywhere.

 

Casteel, James Casteel*

Source: The Danville [Illinois] Commerical-News; 31 Aug 1932, front page

JAMES CASTELL,* GEORGE BARTASH KILLED; ONE HURT

Former Dies As Dinkey Engine Is Derailed; Latter Crushed By Rock Fall

Two local coal miners were fatally hurt and another suffered severe injuries in a pair of mine accidents which occurred in this vicinity within the short space of 18 hours Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The dead miners are:

George Bartash, 42, residing eight miles east of Westville, an employe of the Peabody Coal Company mine.

James Castell, 33, of Oakwood, employed as an engineer at the United Electric Coal Companies' No. 1 mine, near Oakwood.

The injured miner is Walter Munn, 43, of Georgetown, also an employe of the Peabody mine.

Separate Accidents

The first of the two mishaps occurred about 5:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at the Peabody mine where Bartash and Munn were the victims of a rock fall. The second happened about noon Wednesday when a dinkey engine in the United Electric mine was sideswiped by a group of mine cars and left the track, fatally injuring Castell who was the engineer in charge of the dinkey locomotive.

[Submitter's Note: The next 10 paragraphs are about George Bartash and Walter Munn. I skipped those and am resuming when it got back to James Castell.*]

Hits Open Switch

Castell was fatally injured when the mine locomotive he was engineering ran into an open switch in the United Electric, was sideswiped by a string of cars and derailed with four cars behind it.

The injured man was attended at the mine by Dr. T. W. Snyder, Oakwood, and then rushed to Lake View hospital here in the Cawthon ambulance from Oakwood. He arrived at the hospital about 12:30 o'clock and died a half hour later in the emergency operating room.

Examination of his injuries revealed a crushing injury to his chest which had caused the lung to be punctured. All ribs on the left side of his body were fractured and he also had suffered a badly torn foot and other severe cuts and bruises. He was attended by Dr. Snyder and Dr. H. F. Hooker.

Castell was 33 years of age, having been born June 24, 1899. He had been employed at the mine where he was fatally hurt the past ten or eleven years. Surviving are his widow and two or three children, all residents of Oakwood. Mrs. Herbert Smith, wife of the local florist, is a sister of the dead miner.

The body was removed to the Cawthon Funeral home at Oakwood, after Coroner John D. Cole had been notified of the death. Funeral plans have not been made.

*Submitter's Note: The name is spelled CASTEEL on his tombstone at Find A Grave. That is also the spelling on the 1920 and 1930 United States Federal Census about James L Casteel, and on the MINING FATALITIES OF VERMILION COUNTY 1931 TO 1947 report. Below is the obituary.

 

Casteel, James Casteel*

Source: The Danville [Illinois] Commerical-News; 1 Sep 1932

JAMES CASTELL FUNERAL TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY

OAKWOOD, Ill., Sept. 1 -- Funeral services for James Castell,* 32,** fatally injured Wednesday in an accident at the United Electric Coal Companies [sic] No. 1 mine near here, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Oakwood Christian Church. Rev. B. A. Caldell, pastor of the Muncie Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Stearns Cemetery. Mr. Castell is survived by his widow; two daughters, Barbara Ellen and Betty Jo; four brothers, Carl, Detroit, Mich., George, Oakwood, Arthur, Santa Cruz, Calif., and Edward, Danville; and by four sisters, Mrs. Ed Fer __________________,** Miss Grace Castell, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Frank Liermann, Champaign, and Mrs. H.E. Smith, Danville. Mrs. John White, Oakwood, mother of the deceased, also survives.

Submitter's Notes:

* The name is spelled CASTEEL on his tombstone at Find A Grave. That is also the spelling on the 1920 and 1930 United States Federal Census about James L Casteel, and on the MINING FATALITIES OF VERMILION COUNTY 1931 TO 1947 report.

** The previous article said he was 33: Castell was 33 years of age, having been born June 24, 1899.

*** This line was unreadable on my copy of this obituary.

 

Claus, Justus Claus

          Justus Claus was born in Hessen, Germany on February 11, 1844 and departed this life October 15, 1932, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 4 days. He emigrated to America with his parents in 1847 and settled in Monroe County, Ohio, where he spent his entire life except the last six years which he spent with his daughter in Washington County, Ohio.

          He was confirmed in the Evangelical faith in 1857 at least 13 years of age, at Middle Church in Monroe County, of which church he has been a member the remaining years of his life.

          He was united in marriage with Caroline Schmidt on February 7, 1867. To this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls. His wife preceded him in death on January 15, 1905.

          On November 28, 1911 he was united in marriage with Christina Schmidt. She preceded him in death on January 29, 1928.

          Surviving the deceased are the following children: Mrs. Anna Freitag and Henry P. Claus of Monroe County; Edward G. Claus and Mrs. Erwin Schurr, of Pittsburgh; Herman W., Jacob J. and Clarence D. Claus of Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Clara Theiss of Lower Salem. He also leaves to mourn his departure in addition to his nine children, 36 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Frederick Claus, of Lewisville, R. 1; 24 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

          Short funeral services were held Tuesday at the home with final obsequies at Miltonsburg Evangelical Church. Rev. Henry Fox was in charge of the services. Interment was made in the Miltonsburg cemetery.

 

Crawford, Clara Crawford
Death of Mrs. Crawford, May 19, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Mrs. Clara Crawford, age 82 years, died early Sunday morning. She was a splendid woman and her passing brings much sadness to the home and community.
          Surviving are three daughters and one son, as follows:  Mrs. Frank Buckio, with whom she made her home, in Woodsfield;  Mrs. Oscar Headly of Woodsfield, Mrs. Earl Noble, of Bellaire, and Everett Crawford, of Laings.
          Funeral services were held at the Buckio home on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. H. Petry assisted by Rev. W. J.  Jones. Interment was made in Oaklawn Cemetery.
          We hope to give a more complete obituary notice later.

 

Denney, Amelia E. Denney, nee Kinkade

Source: The Oskaloosa [Iowa] Daily Herald; 31 Oct 1932

MRS. AMELIA E. DENNY*

Mrs. Amelia Elnore Kinkade Denny,* daughter of Secrest and Elizabeth Kinkade, was born on August 11, 1858, near Toulon, Ill., and died on Wednesday, October 26, 1932, at Rose Hill, at the age of 74 years, two months and 16 days. She was married to Michal** Denny in March 1886. Mr. Denny preceded her in death nine years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Will Hicklin of Rose Hill, two sons, Nick and** Denny of Rose Hill and Tom Denny of Oskaloosa, 11 grandchildren, two brothers, Will Kinkade of What Cheer, Oscar Kinkade of Keister, Minn, four sisters, Mrs. Kate Stickle of Alliance, O., Mrs. Beatrice Arnold of Granite City, Ill., Mrs. Myrtle Hollingsworth of Martinsburg, and Mrs. Mabel Mitchell of Rose Hill and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held in the Rose Hill community church Friday afternoon, October 28 with Rev. M. H. Williams in charge. Mrs. Cox and Eldon Morgan provided vocal music. Burial was in Wymore cemetery.

Submitter's Notes:

*On the census records and on the tombstone at Wymore Cemetery, the name is spelled as DENNEY.

** This name is usually seen spelled as MICHAEL.

*** The word "and" should not be here. The two sons are Nick Denny and Tom Denny.

 

DeNoon, Ella DeNoon, nee Hershell

Source: The Massillon [Ohio] Independent; Monday, April 25, 1932

Two Died At State Hospital

The funeral of Mrs. Ella Denoon, who died Friday at the Massilon State Hospital, will be held at the Arnold Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Massillon cemetery.

[Submitter's Note: Below is a second notice.]

Buried Tuesday

DeNoon, Ella DeNoon, nee Hershell

Source: The Massillon [Ohio] Independent; Wednesday, April 27, 1932

The funeral of Mrs. Ella Denoon who died Friday at the Massillon State Hospital, was held Tuesday afternoon at the Arnold Funeral Home. Interment was made in the Massillon cemetery.

 

Diehl, Frank W. Diehl
The Spirit of Democracy Issue:  Woodsfield, Ohio, June  9, 1932

Frank W. Diehl, aged 73, well known retired Woodsfield business man died at the home of his son, Donald Diehl on North Paul Street, last Saturday evening, June 4, 1932, at 9:00 after a protracted illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 and were in charge of the Reverend W. H. Petry of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church of which Church decedent was a member, assisted by the Reverend W. Jones of the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mr. Diehl was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Diehl pioneer residents of Woodsfield of Woodsfield, and after the death of his father took over the management of the general store on South main street, the firm name being F. W. Diehl & Son. Mr. Diehl in the conduct of his business became widely acquainted and news of his death will be received with sincere regret by scores of friends.

Two sons, Robert Diehl of Cambridge and Donald  Diehl of Woodsfield survive. His wife, who before her marriage was Miss Anna Pope died 19 years ago. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. Hattie Miller of Cleveland and Mrs. Marie Okey of Sioux City, Iowa.

As a youth Mr. Diehl attended local schools and Bethany College, being a member of the Phi Si fraternity of that college. He was a great lover of music and spent years in its study and teaching. 

 

Fearing, Edna May Fearing, nee Stoops

Source: The Dayton [Ohio] Daily Journal; November 8, 1932, pg. 4, col. 7

FUNERAL RITES TODAY FOR MRS. E. M. FEARING

Body of Richard Street Woman to Be Taken to Columbus for Burial.

Mrs. Edna May Fearing, 43 years old, died yesterday at her residence, 1510 Richard street, after an illness of more than a year.

She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and of High Street United Brethren church.

Surviving are her husband, Merle Fearing; one son, J. R. Fearing; one daughter, Ethel, all of Dayton; two brothers, Alvin Stoops, of St. Louis, and William Stoops, of Washington, D. C., and three sisters, Mrs. Mina Progue, of East St. Louis, and Mrs. Ethel Bishop and Mrs. Cora Sharon, both of Columbus.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the residence, following which the body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Ethel Bishop at Columbus. Services will be held at the Friends' church in that city at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and burial made in Greenlawn cemetery, Columbus.

 

Feiock, William Feiock
Death of Wm. Feiock
January  21, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          William Feiock, 64, a lifelong resident of Lewisville, died at his home a mile south of Lewisville on Monday following an illness with a complication of diseases.
          Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Rev. E. W.  Brueseke officiated. Interment was made in Friendship Cemetery.
          Surviving the deceased are his widow, a son, Ned Feiock and a daughter Miss Genevieve Feiock of the home. Richard Feiock is a grandson.

 

Fliehman, Henry Fliehman died April 19, 1932
County Commissioner, Passes Away At His Home Here
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          County Commissioner, Henry H. Fliehman, died suddenly at his home here Tuesday evening about 11:00 o'clock. While he had been suffering for several months from heart ailments, he was going about his work as usual and is said to have spent Tuesday on his farm plowing.
          A short time before retiring, he complained slightly of some bodily discomfort which he probably ascribed to fatigue and as he was on his way to his bedroom he collapsed and death was almost instantaneous. A physician was summoned but medical aid was unavailing.
          Mr. Fliehman was about 69 years of age and is survived by his widow and four children. He came to Woodsfield from Bethel Township several years ago and was well known throughout the county.
          Mr. Fliehman was completing his first term of four years as county commissioner and declined to enter the campaign for renomination on account of his health.
          Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical Church on South Main St., Woodsfield, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. William J. Jones, pastor of The Woodsfield M.E. Church, assisted by Rev. Henry Fox, pastor of St. Paul's. Mr. Fliehman was confirmed in The Evangelical faith when a youth but was liberal in his denominational opinions and belief. He was a member of The Men's Bible Class of The Woodsfield M.E. Church. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Griffith, Roswell J. Griffith
Death of Ross J. Griffith
Published    January 7, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Ross J. Griffith, aged about 80 years, died at his home at Jerusalem Tuesday morning, January 5, 1932, about 11o'clock.
          Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at
The Jerusalem Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. H.  Petry in charge. Interment was made at Ozark.

 

Hall, Jimmy Hall
Death of Infant
Died: March 10, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Funeral services for Jimmy Hall, two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hall, of East Marietta Street, were held Saturday. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. V. A.  Traylor, pastor of The Woodsfield Church of Christ.
          Besides the parents, several sisters and brothers survive. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Burial was made in Pioneer Cemetery.

 

Hartman. Mrs. Charles Hartman

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 17, 1932

          Tuesday afternoon, shortly after three o clock p.m., Charles Hartman, aged 42, shot and killed his young wife, aged 22, at the Hartman home on Barnes Run in Jackson Township, Monroe County, The Hartmans had been separated for over a year and were estranged at the time of the shooting. Mrs. Hartman had gone to the home of her husband, in company with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Richeson of Sistersville, W.Va., in answer to a letter received by Mrs. Hartman Tuesday morning from her husband urging her to come over and get a valuable package which had arrived, so the letter stated, from California and addressed to Mrs. Hartman at the home address. The letter asked Mrs. Hartman to come personally for the package and come soon. The authorities have since found out that no such package was ever received by Charles Hartman at his home for his wife.

          Arriving at the house, the three were admitted by Mr. Hartman and introductions made, Mr. Hartman got a chair and the company seated themselves in the living room of the Hartman home. Mr. Hartman then retired to an adjoining room and his wife followed him into the room. He immediately shut and locked the door, so the Richeson s say, ordered his wife to stand where she was and almost at that moment the Richeson s heard the report of a gun and the screaming of Mrs. Hartman. Very quickly a second report of the same gun was heard and the Richeson s, frightened tremendously rushed from the house and down the road and to a telephone where Prosecuting Attorney John K. Sawyers, Jr., was called and told to investigate a shooting scrape at the Hartman home.

          The prosecutor accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Ed Westerman and Deputy Sheriff Clarence Crawford went to the scene of the crime where they found Hartman, dressed and waiting for them. He readily admitted what he had done, said he had threatened to do if she ever set her foot in his door again, said he was sober as a judge when he did it, fully understood what he was doing, and ready to abide by the consequences.

          His only excuse for taking the life of Mrs. Hartman was that she was running around with other men. The killing was done with a double barreled shot gun, two shots being fired. The top part of the head of Mrs. Hartman was torn off by the shot and she was lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor when the authority arrived.

          Hartman was formally charged with first degree murder in an affidavit made by Prosecutor Sawyers, was arraigned on Wednesday morning before Justice of Peace W. A. Cronin on that charge, pleaded not guilty, and bound over to grand jury without bond.

 

Henderhan, Joseph W. Henderhan

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 16 Nov 1932

Mariettan Loses Life In Explosion

Marietta Torpedo Plant At Marmet, W. Va., Blows Up

JOSEPH HENDERHAN IS BLAST VICTIM

Investigation Is Being Made Into Cause Of Blast

Joseph W. Henderhan, 58, of 519 Fifth Street, an employe of the Marietta Torpedo Company, lost his life Tuesday afternoon when a factory operated by the company near Marmet, W. Va., was destroyed by an explosion. Force of the blast shook the country for miles in all directions. There were 900 quarts of the explosive in the plant at the time. No part of the victim's body had been found early Wednesday morning.

Henderhan was a veteran employe of the company, having been in its service for almost 23 years. He had worked in all capacities in the field, stock man, shooter and maker of explosives. He had been engaged in manufacturing nitro-glycerin during Monday and Tuesday and was completing a run or had just finished it when the explosion occurred.

Cause Is Probed

The theory has been advanced by those investigating that hunters in the woods near the factory may have fired into it thereby setting off the blast. No confirmation of such theory had been found Wednesday morning, it was said. However, Henderhan long had been known for the expert care that he gave to his work, and his associates believe that he would have taken no chances, hence they incline to the belief that outside causes may have figured in the explosion.

Terrific force accompanied the explosion. A great hole was torn in the side of the mountain at the base of which the factory was located. Small bits of wreckage of the plant were found scattered through the woods. A few particles of clothing that had been worn by Henderhan were found.

Two other men, J.W. Batten, superintendent of the plant, and his son, Orville Batten, had left the factory but a few minutes before the blast occurred. They had walked around the point of the mountain, however, and thus shielded by the natural barrier, were not injured. They are at a loss to ascribe the cause of the explosion.

The factory was located in Fry Hollow which opens into the Kanawha Valley. The village of Levi, located on the opposite shore of the Kanawha River, felt the force of the blast to a considerable extent. Buildings were shaken and windows were broken in the village.

One of the storage magazines of the company located a short distance from the factory was damaged to some extent but did not explode. It contained a considerable supply of nitro-glycerin.

Officials Notified

Officials of the company in Marietta were notified of the explosion immediately after it occurred. W.R. Goe, president, and L.D. Bosley, secretary, left for the scene. They began an investigation Tuesday evening and were continuing it Wednesday morning. They were expected to return to Marietta Wednesday afternoon.

Joseph W. Henderhan, victim of the explosion, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Henderhan of Marietta Township. He was born on a farm near Mt. Tom 58 years go. He was one of nine brothers, the following seven of whom survive: James, Charles, Lawrence and Martin, all of Marietta Township; John of South Sixth Street and Frank of Washington Street in Marietta and Augustus of Canton. The widow and one daughter, Mary Bertha Henderhan, survive, at the family home in Marietta. Mr. Henderhan was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

 

Hines, Catherine Hines

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; Friday, 16 Sep 1932

Barnesville, O., Sept. 16 -- Miss Catherine Hines, aged 23 years, passed away Friday morning at 4:45 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hines, Wiley avenue, following an illness lasting a year and a half.

Miss Hines attended the local schools and graduated from Barnesville high school in 1926. She resided for four years with her sister, Mrs. Blake Wallace, of Okmulgee, Okla. About a year and a half ago she contracted influenza, from which she never recovered. Tuberculosis developed. Three weeks ago she was returned to her home here.

Miss Hines was popular among the young people of Barnesville and was loved by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. The deceased leaves her parents, George and Elizabeth Hines; two sisters, Mrs. Blake Wallace, of Okmulgee, Okla. and Miss Jean Hines, of the home, and five brothers, Charles, Walter, Stewart, James and Lester, all of the home.

 

Hoff, Eliud Hoff
Death of Child, March 24, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Last sad rites for Eliud, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff, Jr., of near Woodsfield were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Evangelical Church, Woodsfield. Death followed a few day s illness. Burial was made in Oaklawn Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents.

 

Holbert, Earl Holbert, Jr.

Source:  photo of article posted on findagrave.com; 15 Nov 1932

        Earl Holbert, Jr., six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Holbert, of near Jefferson, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 12, in the Greene County Memorial hospital after a brief illness.  He was a pupil in the first grade of the Jefferson Township Central school.  Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Pauline.  Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Jefferson Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. John C. McMinn in charge.  Interment was in the Jefferson cemetery.

 

Jackson, Albert Jackson
Died: June 2, 1932
Provided by Lena Kahrig Pettit, typed by Betty Lendon Matson
          Albert Jackson, aged about 78 years, died Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of his son, John Jackson of Jackson Ridge,  after a two week serious illness.
          He is survived by two sons, Charles and John of Jackson Ridge, besides many other relatives and friends. His wife preceded him in death about four years ago.
          Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the home at 1:00 o'clock with final obsequies at The Moffett's Church. Rev. A.O. Horney will be in charge of services.
          A more complete obituary will be published later.

 

Jacobs, Clarence Jacobs

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 14 Oct 1932

PINE     GROVE    MAN

                  IS    BLAST    VICTIM

CLARENCE  JACOBS,  IS   BADLY

  BURNED,  REPORTED AS FAIR

          AT LOCAL HOSPITAL

        Clarence Jacobs, 34, of Pine Grove, W. Va., is in Ohio Valley General Hospital suffering from burns sustained in the plant of the Carbon Chemical Co. at that place.  While at work there was a gas explosion in which Jacobs was burned over almost his entire body.  After receiving medical attention at Pine Grove, he was brought to the local hospital.  His condition Thursday night was reported as fair.

 

Jacobs, Clarence Jacobs

Source:  The Wheeling [West Virginia] Intelligencer; 5 Nov 1932

PINE     GROVE     MAN

                  DIES    OF    BURNS

CLARENCE  JACOBS,  26,*  SUC-

  CUMBS  FRIDAY  AT  O. V. G.

                     HOSPITAL

        Clarence Jacobs, 28,* of Pine Grove, Wetzel county, died at Ohio Valley General hospital here at 12:40 o'clock Friday afternoon.  He had been in the hospital since October 11.  The body was returned to Pine Grove last night, where services will be held.

        Mr. Jacobs was an employe of the Carbon Chemical company in manufacture of lamp black near Pine Grove, and was burned over almost his entire body by a gas explosion.  His condition has been critical ever since he was admitted to the hospital.

Submitter's Notes: 

        * The age is given as 26 in this headline, as 28 in this first sentence and as 34 in the article published on October 14, 1932.  The West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938 shown on ancestry.com gives his birth date as October 11, 1902, but his death certificate gives the birth as October 30, 1902.  Those records indicate he was really 30 years of age at his death.

       ** This sentence is in contradiction to this statement in the October 14 article:  "His condition Thursday night was reported as fair."

 

Jones, Hamilton J. Jones

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 1932

          News of the death of Hamilton J. Jones, of Cameron on last Saturday came as a shock and surprise to many friends, both far and near. He had been in usual health, but a few days ago was stricken with paralysis from which he made no recovery, despite all that loving hands and medical skill could do.

          Hamilton J. Jones, son of Hamilton and Amy Jones, was born near Cameron, Ohio, July 16, 1860 and departed this life January 9, 1932, aged 71 years, 5 months, 24 days.

          In the year 1880, he was united in marriage with Cecelia V. Henthorn and to this union were born sons, Carl, of Powhatan; Clifford, Glenn and Lynn Jones, of Cameron; and two daughters, Mrs. Grover Boughner, of Cameron, and with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Earl S. Ward of Woodsfield. He is also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren.

          Mr. Jones was preceded in death by one sister, Miss Jennie Jones, who died a few years ago and by his companion who passed to her reward about eleven years ago.

          He obeyed the Gospel in early manhood and lived a Christian life until death and was ever ready to render service to humanity in every way possible through a long life of public service, having been a township official all the later years of his life and was honored by everyone who knew him.

          Funeral services were held on Monday morning at the Church of Christ at Cameron, of which he had long been a member. Evangelist J. V. A. Traylor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ conducted the services, speaking words of comfort to the children, grandchildren and friends, scores of whom paid their last tribute of respect to his memory by their presence.

          Mr. Jones was in the mercantile business in Cameron for many years, and his passing removes one of the best known citizens of eastern Monroe County.

                    Card of Thanks We are deeply grateful to friends and neighbors, and everyone who so kindly aided us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear father and grandfather, H. J. Jones. We shall remember your kindness always THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

 

Kinkade, Douglas J. Kinkade

Source: clipping, probably Monroe Co., Ohio newspaper; NO DATE

Word was received that Douglas J. Kinkade, of Marne, Ohio, formerly a resident of Monroe County, died Wednesday of last week at 1:30 p.m. from injuries suffered in a gas engine accident at Saginaw, Michigan, last Monday at 10:00 p.m. It was supposed the clutch of the engine caught Mr. Kinkade and there was not a sound bone from his hips to his head.

Mrs. Kinkade and his son Loren rushed to the Saginaw hospital when the word was received, also his two brothers, Earl of Bremen and Alonzo of Frazeysburg, went later.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, a son, mother, three brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the Hanover M.P. Church at 2:30 Saturday afternoon and burial was made in the Hanover cemetery, Rev. H.H. Hoover being the minister.

 

Koehler, Louisa Koehler (nee Pfalzgraf)
Newspaper clipping  Issue:  October 18,1932 Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
    Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler was born January 26, 1850, in Monroe County near Monroefield, the daughter of George Michael Pfalzgraf, Jr., and Elizabeth Diehl Pfalzgraf. She died of a gastric ulcer October 18, 1932, in Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio attaining the age of 82 years, 8 months and 22 days. She was united in marriage to Frederick Koehler on January 26, 1887, which union was blessed with three children, one of the latter dying in early infancy. She was a life long resident of this County and a member of the Lewisville Evangelical Church. Her people came from Germany one hundred years ago.
    For the last four years she had been an invalid but bore up bravely, retaining a clear mind and a pleasant disposition even unto the end, greeting a visitor a few hours before her death with a cheerful smile and the clapping of her hands in joy to see a neighbor.
    She leaves to mourn her death her aged husband, Frederick Koehler; one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoff; one son, George L. Koehler; three grandchildren, Albert, Vera and Fred Paulus; two brothers, Louis Pfalzgraf, of Rockport, West Virginia, and George Pfalzgraf of near Monroefield; two sisters, Eva Christman of near Monroefield and Christina Brownfield of near Antioch. In addition to these relatives, Nicholas Koehler, Fred Koehler and Mary Reisser mourn her loss as they had shared her home for a number of years of their life.
    Funeral services were held at St. Paul s Evangelical Church of Woodsfield, with the Reverend Henry Fox in charge on October 20th and interment was made in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield.

 

Koehler, Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler

Monroe County Beacon
Louisa Pfalzgraf Koehler, born January 26, 1850, in Monroefield, Monroe County, Ohio and died October 18, 1932, in Wayne Township, Monroe County, Ohio. She Married Frederick Koehler on January 26, 1887. Three children were born, one son and two daughters, one of the latter dying in early infancy. She was a life resident in Monroe County and a member of Lewisville Evangelical church. Her people came from Germany 100 years ago. She has been an invalid the past four years. Mrs. Koehler leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoff; one son, George L. Koehler; three grandchildren, Albert, Vera, and Fred Paulus; two brothers, Louis Pfalzgraf, George Pfalzgraf, two sisters, Eva Christman, Mrs. Christina Brownfield. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Krauter, Irene Krauter

Source:  The Omaha [Nebraska] World-Herald; Saturday, 14 May 1932

Girl   Severely

          Burned   in     Car

               After   Upset

        Wilber, Neb., May 14 - Irene Krauter of Clatonia, and Edward Zelenka, Jr., Wilber, were burned, the girl critically, when they were pinned under their overturned automobile three miles west of here early today.

        The light coupe overturned when a wheel snapped off, the gasoline tank exploded and the fuel ignited.

        Mrs. Krauter's sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hoffman, following in another automobile, rescued the couple.

        Attendants at the Lincoln General hospital where both were rushed said Miss Krauter's condition was critical.  She suffered burns over her body, arms and legs.  Zalenka was burned on the arms and legs.

        The two autombiles left the Krauter home near Clatonia and were en route to the Hoffman farm west of Wilber.

Submitter's Note:  See article below:

 

Krauter, Irene Krauter

Source:  The Omaha [Nebraska] World-Herald; Monday, 13 Jun 1932

Auto   Fire   Victim

          Dies   in   Hospital

        Lincoln, Neb., June 12 -- Irene Krauter, 18, Clatonia girl who with Edward Zelenka of Wilber was burned severely when the automobile in which they were riding overturned and caught fire east of Wilber May 13 died at a Lincoln hospital today.

        After a few days her condition was reported as improved, but later there was a relapse.  Selenka [sic--Zelenka] still is at the hospital, but is expected to recover.  The body of Miss Krauter was taken to Clatonia.

        The car overturned into a ditch when a wheel snapped off.  The fire resulted from explosion of the gas tank.

 

Krieger, aroline Krieger nee Klebe 2^nd obit

Source: Martins Ferry Times Leader, Saturday, 21 May 1932

Mrs. Caroline Krieger, 76, former resident of Woodmont, Martins Ferry, died suddenly in the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. W.F. Krieger, Elm Grove, Friday, May 20.

The remains were taken to the Heslop and Sons funeral home, Martins Ferry, and late Friday were moved to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Darrah, at Woodmont, where rites will be conducted Monday, May 23, at 3 p.m.  Rev. S.A. Stephan, of Martins Ferry, and Rev. E.J. Pfeifer, of Wheeling, will officiate.  Interment will take place in Weeks Cemetery.

 

Krieger, Caroline Krieger nee Klebe 1^st obit

Source: Martins Ferry Times-Leader, Friday, 20 May 1932

Mrs. Caroline Krieger, 76, widow of Charles Krieger, was found dead in bed in the home of Mrs. W. F. Krieger, at Elm Grove, early this morning.  Until three years ago, she had been a resident of Woodmont.  She had been suffering with a heavy cold and attending physicians believed she was improving.  Tuesday, she visited with her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Darrah, in Martins Ferry, and Thursday was about her home as usual.  Thursday night she retired about 10 o'clock.  This morning at 4 o'clock, her sister-in-law awakened and noticed Mrs. Krieger was not breathing.  She arose, made a hasty examination and then sent for Dr. Petticord, of Wheeling.  He found life had been extinct for some time, possibly since midnight.

The deceased was born at Clarington, Nov. 7, 1855, a daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Boettner Klebe.  Her husband had passed away 22 years ago.  She leaves the following children: John Krieger and Mrs R.L. Woods of R.D. Martins Ferry; Mrs Herbert Darrah of Woodmont; W.H. Krieger of Colerain; Mrs. Harry Bock of Wheeling; 25 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Mary Mehl of Clarington and Mrs. P.C. Phillip of Cincinnati are sisters of the deceased. She resided on a farm west of Martins Ferry for 36 years, going to Elm Grove to make her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W.F. Krieger, after the latter's husband died three years ago.  She was a member of First Methodist Church and was affiliated with the Delta Alpha class.

 

Kurtzman, Henry Kurtzman

Source:  The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; Thursday, 4 Aug 1932

        Henry Kurtzman, aged 52, died near his home in Salem tp. Wednesday morning.  Funeral services will be held Friday at the late residence and interment will be made in Clarington cemetery.  Besides his widow, he is survived by three brothers and one sister, Hugh, Frank and Forest Kurtzman and Mrs. S. W. Gilmore, all of near Clarington.

 

Litton. S. W. Litton

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 7, 1932

          Captain S. W. Litton, 78, well known river pilot, died Friday at 11:00 a.m. at his home at Clarington. He had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. He had worked about the river for more than 60 years, having started his career on boats at the age of 13 years when he ran away from home.

          The name of Captain Litton, however, will continue to live for a long time for the four sons who survive him are all captains of boats. His four sons are: Capt. Grover Litton, Captain Homer Litton, Captain Hazel Litton, all of Clarington, and Captain Chas. Litton of Coal Center, Pa. Three daughters also survive, Mrs. Frances Messner of Pittsburg; Mrs. Robert H. Rea of Clarington and Miss Elizabeth Litton at home.

          The funeral was held Sunday at his late home at Clarington at 3:00 o clock, burial being made in Clarington cemetery.

          Fraternal rites were in charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he had been a faithful member for many years. Rev. Irving Tepas, of the Evangelical Church at Clarington conducted the religious services. Many beautiful floral tributes marked the esteem of friends, scores of whom attended the services.

          The deceased was born at Clarington, leaving at the age of 13 years and following the river work for about 60 years, serving in various lines of duty. He had worked on boats on the Ohio, Muskinghum, Kanawha and Mississippi rivers, his boats including the Leroy, Lorena, Royal, General Wood, General Beach, General Pershing and in later years the Liberty, Washington and Ben Franklin.

          Mr. Litton s wife preceded him in death a few years ago. Their passing removes the founders of one of the finest homes in the county. Especially in the prime of their lives when they were an unbroken family of parents and children, their home was sanctuary for scores of friends both old and young who loved its atmosphere of kindness and hospitality.

          The home was a family shrine with the mother the inspiring spirit and the father in the background approving and sustaining and proud of his wife and family.

          Their stalwart capable sons and daughters have a rich inheritance in the memory of their splendid parents who ever admonished them toward high character and clear thinking and pointed the way. And both these beloved parents attained the glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making good. In such homes do we find the real America and our national home life at its best.

 

McKelvey, Austin McKelvey

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 11, 1932

          Relatives have received word of the death of Austin C. McKelvey, Monroe County man, who passed away Sunday at his residence in Clarington, following a lengthy illness.

          Surviving are his widow, one son and one daughter, besides many other relatives and friends who mourn his departure. Burial was made in the Clarington cemetery.

 

Morningstar, Frances Ellen Morningstar

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 27 Feb 1932

LITTLE GIRL DIES

Frances Ellen Morningstar, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morningstar of Moss Run, died at the home of the grandparents of the little girl, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snodgrass, at Caywood shortly before noon on Saturday following an illness with pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at he Moss Run Church on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Moss Run cemetery.

Surviving with the parents and the grandparents are a brother and sister, James and Mary Morningstar. The deceased was born at Moss Run on August 15, 1928.

 

Morris, Elizabeth Hannah Morris, nee Pannett

Source: The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger and Inquirer; April, 1932

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Thrasher, 1903 Alexander Avenue at 8:35 o clock Friday night, were conducted at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Morris is survived by the following children: Mrs. Margaret Cox, Mrs. Charles Thrasher, James L. Morris, John R. Morris of Owensboro; Sylvester Morris of Tell City, Ind.; Henry F. Morris of Gentryville, Ind.; and Mrs. Walter Rowley of Indianapolis, Ind.

[From the collection of Elizabeth Morris Hinton.]

 

Morris, Esther Morris, nee Moore

Nobel County Leader, Summerfield News, Wednesday, August 3, 1932

          Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Morris, aged thirty years, who was found dead early Sunday evening at the home of her father, G.P. Moore, of Quaker City route, were conducted Tuesday forenoon in the Bates Hill Christian Church by Rev. Fred Dentist.

           Interment was made in the church cemetery. The deceased had been afflicted with epilepsy for some time and as there was a bruise on her head it is supposed that she suffered an attack and fell, striking her head and had later laid down across the bed where her father, who had been away from home, found her upon his return. Besides the father she is survived by one brother Earl, of Quaker City and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Carpenter, of near Calais and Mrs. Hayes Bates, of Whigville.

 

Mozena, William Henry Mozena

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 6, 1932

          William Henry Mozena, pioneer boat builder, died at his home in Clarington, Ohio, on Monday midnight at the age of 94 years. He had been a resident of the community practically his entire life.

          The boat building business he established with his brother, Marshall Mozena, flourished for many years and was only discontinued when they were compelled to retire. Steamboats, showboats, ferries, dredges and barges all come off the Mozena ways.

          The brothers built the steamer City of Wheeling, fastest boat on the river of its day, later being transferred to the Mississippi for many years service. They also built the Liberty, last of the Pittsburgh trade packets.

          During the World War one they built two packets, S. I. Elam which later was rebuilt as the General Wood, and the Omaha, later changed to the General Pershing. The firm discontinued business 20 years ago.

          Mr. Mozena was for many years a member of Clarington Methodist church.. Surviving are his widow and three children, Mr. Eva Rose, Akron; Miss Olive and Roy Mozena at home, and a sister, Miss Belle Mozena, of Sardis.

          Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the late residence. The Rev. Marie Tschappat will officiate. Interment will be made in Clarington cemetery.

 

Neuhardt, Elizabeth Neuhardt

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 11 Apr 1932

Barnesville, April 11 -- Miss Elizabeth Neuhardt, aged 90, died at her home on East Vine street, at 9:40 o'clock Monday morning. She had been an invalid for five years during which she was cared for by her sister, Mrs. Catherine Harrigan.

She was born near Lewisville, Monroe county, in June, 1842, the daughter of J. M. and Katherine Schaub Neuhardt and had been a resident of Barnesville for 21 years. She was a member of the German M. E. church at Monroefield, O.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Thompson, of Shadyside, Mrs. Catherine Harrigan, of Barnesville, and Miss Amelia Neuhardt, of Echo Point, W. Va., one brother, George Neuhardt of Gulfport, Miss.; several nieces and nephews and grand nephews.

The body was taken to the People's Funeral Service Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

 

O Neill, Charles O Neill

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated March 3, 1932              (Sardis)

          Charles O Neill, aged 79, passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. C. Cunningham last Saturday night. Mr. O Neill was former resident of Sardis but in the last years had spent most of his time in Lordstown with his other daughter, Mrs. Lewis Allen. He was held in the highest respect by all and left the assurance that he was saved. After a brief service here on Tuesday afternoon he was taken to Hannibal church for final obsequies. He was laid to rest in the Hannibal cemetery beside his wife, Hester Hofer O Neill and their three children.

 

Polen, Mrs. W. V. A. Polen

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 5, 1932

          Mrs. W. V. A. Polen died Wednesday night at her home at Antioch after an illness following a fall about six weeks ago.

          Mrs. Polen is survived by one son, Glenn Polen, of Antioch. Her husband former Probate Judge of Monroe County died on May 22, 1930.

          Funeral services will be held at Antioch on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o clock. Many friends regret to learn of the death of this estimable woman.

          Funeral services will be in charge of Minister J. V. A. Traylor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

 

Randolph, Elizabeth Randolph

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 5, 1932

          Miss Elizabeth Randolph, of Cincinnati, died in a hospital in that city Thursday of last week.

          She was seriously injured in a fall Easter Sunday and it is presumed complications arose from the accident that resulted in her death.

          Miss Randolph was a first cousin of Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney and as she visited Woodsfield occasionally, she is kindly remembered by a number of friends here.

 

Roome, Golden V. Roome

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; Wednesday, 14 Dec 1932

ROOME -- Golden V., beloved husband of Myrtle Roome, brother of William J. and son of Noah Roome, passed away at his home, 6022 Evanston ave., at 1:20 a.m., Dec. 13. Funeral services at the home Thursday, Dec 15 at 1:30 p.m. Burial Union Chapel. Friends invited.

 

Schell, Jacob Schell

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 3 Nov 1932

Jacob Shell,* son of Henry and Mary Shell* was born May 1, 1857 in Bedford township, Wayne county, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Louisa Morris, May 10, 1878. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Winnie Powless who resides near by and Mrs. Mamie Carpenter who departed this life in the year 1912. He was converted and united with the G.B. church at Rock Branch many years ago and was always a faithful member and seldom was missing from services until failing health prevented.

He departed this life four miles southwest of Cisne, October 26, 1932, at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 27 days. He leaves to mourn their loss his faithful companion with whom had had lived over 54 years, one daughter, two brothers, nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at his home, October 28, 1932 at 11 o'clock a.m. by Rev. John Rush. Interment in Carriens cemetery.

*Submitter's Note: This name is usually spelled SCHELL.

 

Schuck, Joan Schuck

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] Republican; Friday, 26 Aug 1932

JOAN SCHUCK DIES

Meningitis Causes Death of Three-

year-old Girl.

Joan Schuck, three-year-old invalid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schuck, died at their home, 725 Second street, at 7:30 o'clock Thursday night. The immediate cause of the child's death was meningitis. Besides the parents she leaves one brother, Jack Edwin, age one year, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pope, of Washington township. Private funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery, in charge of Charles M. Ewing.

 

Seal, Emma Seal nee Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 7, 1932

          Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Kindelberger-Wood mortuary, 148 Sixteenth street, Wheeling, beginning at 10:00 o clock for Mrs. Emma Brown Seal of 2747 Eoff street, Wheeling, whose death early last Saturday morning terminated an illness extending over 10 months.

          Two Wheeling ministers, the Rev. R. W. Burton of Chapline street M.E. Church where she was a parishioner, and the Rev. H. W. Best, officiated, assisted by J. V. A. Traylor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ.

          Mrs. Seal who had resided on South Eoff street, Wheeling, for the past three years, lived in Bellaire for twenty years before moving to Wheeling. Born in June of 1878, daughter of the late John and Katherine Long Brown she went to Bellaire shortly after her marriage in 1902 to William Seal, who survives her.

          She also leaves two sons, Glen, of Bellaire, and John Seal, who is a patient in the government hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Dunfee, of Wheeling, and Mrs. Bertha Sayres at home, and five grandchildren.

          Mrs. J. A. Masters of Sycamore-st., Woodsfield, is a sister of the deceased.

 

Shephard, John Shephard

Source:  The  Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; Saturday, 3 Sep 1932

        TELL  CITY -- Funeral services for John Shephard, 48, rural route one, Cannelton, are held.

 

Sorenson, Levina Ann Sorenson nee Kinkade

Source: Stark County News, Toulon, Illinois; April 6, 1932

The following life sketch and obituary was read at the service.

Into the home of David and Mary Cronin Kinkade on October 9, 1857, came a daughter whom they named Levina Ann. In that home were three brothers and two sisters, Joseph, Andrew, Arounah, Levina Ann and Paulina Jane. But with the birth of the sister, Paulina Jane, came the death of the mother in 1860. Later, in 1865, a new mother came into the home, and with the advent of younger brothers and sisters many and heavy cares developed unto the oldest daughter, but she was always glad to do what she could.

Early in life she became a Christian, uniting with the Christian Church. When she married Edgar D. Claybaugh, Dec. 9, 1875, she became a member of the Saxon Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to the Toulon Baptish Church in December 1886, since which time she was a faithful and valued member of this church, ever ready to do her share and always inspiring others with her kindliness, willingness and cheer.

February 4, 1887 she was left a widow with five children to care for and a home not quite her own, but she continued a cheer-maker, a song-bringer and a noble Christian mother to her children. In March 1890 she was married to Christie Sorenson and she again assumed a big responsibility in the care of his five motherless children. To this union three children were born. But it again seemed that a time of trial was due for her, for on Dec. 5, 1926, she was again left a widow, but the widow's God had been her stay and had not left her defenseless.

Quietly and peacefully, after months of physical suffering and weakness, she slept away, death coming at 10:25 a.m. Thursday. She leaves to mourn the following children: Grace G. Claybaugh, Claude C. Claybaugh, Mrs. Thomas H. Pyle, and Mrs. William O. Goodwin, all of Toulon; Ralph R. Claybaugh of Brimfield; Mrs. Nelson J. Kilby, of Coal Valley; and Mrs. Glenn Hobbs, of Milwaukee, Wis.; also 13 grandsons, 13 granddaughters, two great grandsons and two great granddaughters. There are also surviving her a brother, Joseph Kinkade, of Grand View, Wash.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Hettie Clark and Mrs. Martha Wright of Hutchinson, Kans., and many other relatives and scores of friends.

She was a woman who loved her home and family intensely although she was quiet and unassuming. Throughout the years, in sunshine or shadow, in joy or sorrow and often in hardship, she always remained true and faithful to her God, and always went about her work with a song upon her lips and faith in her heart.

 

Tenley, Joseph Tenley

Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated June 6, 1932

          Joseph Tenley, aged Civil War Veteran, passed away Friday afternoon after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. And Mrs. D. A. Hissom, where he made his home the last few years, on Sunday at 3:00 p. m. Interment was made in Sardis cemetery.       

 

Turner, Lillie May Turner nee Sparrow

Source: Spirit of Democracy [Woodsfield, Ohio]; 26 May 1932

AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIM IS BURIED

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Turner, 23, were held on Tuesday afternoon at her late residence, East Marietta street. Mrs. Turner was killed instantly in an automobile accident on Oaklawn avenue late Saturday night.

She is survived by two children a daughter Ruth, 6 and son Richard 4. Her husband preceded her in death about three years ago. Her mother Mrs. Hossman and two sisters also survive.

The services were in charge of her pastor the Rev. J.V.A. Traylor. Mrs. Turner was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ. Burial was made beside her late husband in Oaklawn.

 

Warner, Mary Ellen Warner, nee Robey

Source: Scanned article posted by Max Turpin shows penciled PCR and date 5/8/1932. PCR might stand for the Piatt County Republican.

MRS. WARNER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Well Known Monticello Woman and Mother Succumbs in Decatur Hospital Saturday Night

Mrs. Mary Ellen Warner, 68, resident of Monticello, died Saturday at 11:10 p.m. in St. Mary's hospital in Decatur, where she had been a patient since Feb. 12.

Mrs. Warner was born in Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1863.* In 1881 she was married to James H. Lugar in Sigel, Ill., who died in 1891. In 1894 she was married to John Warner, who died in 1909.**

She leaves the following children: Marian Lugar, Marysville, Mo.; Mrs. Edith Yeager, Rosedale, Kans.; James Lugar, of Monticello; Emory Warner, of Monticello; Mrs. Della Ashenbrener [sic Ashenbremer], of Bement; Cora Newberry of Sigel; Henry Warner, of Chicago; Mrs. Leota Lord, of Monticello, two step-children, Hal*** Warner of Springfield, and Roy*** Warner of New Mexico***. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Warner Robey of Neoga; Mrs. Lucy Prullinger, of Marysville, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Daniels, of Marysville, Mo.; Mrs. May McCartney of Pontiac; Fred Robey, of Monticello; Mrs. Brippa Brant, of Mason; Mrs. Belva Roxene, of Windsor; Mrs. Wava Gaines, of Shelbyville, and Orpheus Robey, of Stewardson.

Funeral services were held in the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. E.H. Willey, the pastor, officiating. The interment was in the Monticello cemetery.

Submitter's Notes:

* Census records estimate her birth as 1865 which would fit more closely with a December, 1864, birth.

** Her husband, John Warner, was listed with her and their children in the 1910 census.

*** Hal Warner lived in Roy, Union Co., New Mexico, in the 1920 census. He was still in New Mexico, but in Sabino, Harding Co., in the 1930 census. I have not been able to find a "Roy" Warner. Is it possible that the writer of the obituary got the name of the location (Roy) and the name of a person (Roy) confused?

 

Williams, Levi Williams

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 23, 1932

          Levi Williams was born April 7, 1864 and died at his home in Woodsfield June 16, being 68 years of age.

On August 4, 1886 he was united in marriage to Alice Congro. To this union five children were born. They are: Mrs. Jess Delong of Woodsfield; Mrs. Geo. Utter, of Wheeling; Okey Williams, of Newark; Ira Williams, of Jerusalem, and John Williams of the home. There are also twenty-six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

On February 13, 1911 he confessed his faith in Christ and was baptizes into Him by Evangelist Charles E. Fogle.

Mr. Williams had been a citizen of Woodsfield for twenty-five years. For a number of years he was caretaker of the Oak Lawn cemetery, which duty he did well. For the last few years he had been in poor health, and had retired from active life.

Funeral services were held from the home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, conducted by C. L. Mellott assisted by Harley Bankes.

 

Willison, David Willison

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, October 6, 1932

          David K. Willison, aged 86 years and one of the few Civil War veterans in Monroe County, died at his home on South Main-st., Friday afternoon about 4 o clock. He had been ill since January, and his last illness was the only one in his life serious enough to require attendance of a physician.

          He was a devout member of the Church of Christ and a faithful attendant as long as health permitted. For many years he was also active in his patriotic duties as a member of the G. A. R. relinquishing those tasks to younger hands only when his recent illness made it necessary to do so.

          Mr. Willison is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Barnhouse, also by four sons; Otha L. Willison of Malaga; Everett, of Somerton; Orville, of Washington, Pa; and Wilbert at home.

          Funeral services at the late home were in charge of his only surviving brother, Evangelist Harper Willison, of Bowling Green, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon and were largely attended. Monroe Post No. 87 of the American legion participated in the service in accordance with the ritual of that organization, following their aged comrade to his last resting place in Oak Lawn cemetery, according him the military honors due a faithful veteran and hero who offered his life in service to his country.

 

 

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