Morris of Sandyville, Edward and Jess of Belleville, W.Va., and Robert of
Zanesville, Ohio, James of Lowell and John Morris of Summerfield and five grand
children and a host of friends. She was mother to all who knew her, always
ready to help those in need and in her death we have sustained a loss which
never can be replaced. How sad the home is for her daughter; her death coming
so suddenly was a terrible blow to us all.
She is sleeping, calmly sleeping,
In her new made grave today;
We are weeping, sadly weeping
For the one that gone away.
Dread and terrible is the declaration of nature that none may
tell the hour when the slender thread life will part. All should heed the warning
and turn aside into the way which assures eternal life. She joined the M.E.
church at Mount Tabor when quite young. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs.
Levi Morris who preceded her to the better land. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at 2 o clock, conducted by Rev. King of Stafford; interment in Mount
Tabor cemetery.
King, Nancy King
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
The death angel has again visited our community and has taken
as its victim, Mrs. Nancy King whose maiden name was Ledgett. She was born Nov.
16, 1843, and departed this life March 5, 1913, being 70 years, 3 months and 17
days old. She was married to Wm. King and to this union was born eight
children, seven sons and one daughter. One son survives her, all the rest with
the father have preceded her to the world beyond. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday evening at seven o clock by Rev. Gillespie of the M.E.
church. At an early hour Friday morning the remains were taken to Mt. Zion
cemetery and laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. She united with the
M.E. church in 1892 and lived faithful until death. Charles the only surviving
son has always lived with her and tenderly cared for her during her declining
days. She was a loving mother, a splendid neighbor, always having a smile and
pleasant word for every one. While we sadly miss her here we hope to meet her
in that better world where sad parting will be no more.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. W. J.
Grimes of East End, East Liverpool., Ohio, and Mr. And Mrs. J. W. Travis of
Moundsville, W.Va.
King, P. T. King
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 17, 1913
P. T. King well known to many of our citizens and at one time
a prominent merchant in Bellaire died last week in Muncie, Indiana.
King, Susannah R. King
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Died at the home of hers on Emmet King, Greenwood township,
Susannah R. King. Deceased was born in Shepherds Town, Ohio, in the year of
Sept. 24, 1834. Died July 5, 1913, making 79 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
She was married to G. W. King, March 20, 1851. To this union were born eight
children, six boys and two girls, four of whom died in infancy and the four
that survive are Mrs. Isadore Phillips of Ozark, Ohio; Charlie King, of
Williamsburg, Kans; Emmet King, of Pomona Kans; and Mrs. Lillie M. Harrison of
Pueblo, Colorado.
Deceased formerly resided at Beallsville, this county.
Susannah R. King was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church since fourteen years old. She was a good neighbor and a loving mother.
Written by her children: Mrs. Isadore Phillips, Mr. Charlie
King, Mr. Emmet King, Mrs. Lillie M. Harrison/
Koontz, Isabel Koontz
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Miss Isabel Koontz aged 57 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Koontz formerly of this place, died June 7, 1913 at her home in Wheeling
as a result from burns sustained when unpacking dishes, the straw having
accidently caught fire.
Kotzebue, G. W. Kotzebue
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Following an operation for cancer at the North Wheeling
hospital, Saturday morning, G. W. Kotzebue, a prominent and well known business
man of this city died suddenly of heart failure. The attending surgeons had
just completed their work and Mr. Kotzebue was about to be removed from the
operating room, when he expired.
He left the city Thursday morning for Wheeling, and at no time
was his condition believed to be dangerous, although t was deemed necessary
that an operation should be performed as his jaw bone and tongue had become
affected with the growth. His death came a s a severe shock to a large number
of friends and acquaintances in the city and throughout the state.
Mr. Kotzubue was the owner of a large among of property
throughout the state. He was a member of the shoe firm of Kotzubue & Murray
of Sistersville, besides being the owner of a general store at Malaga, O. He
was also the owner of several large farms in West Virginia and had extensive
realty holdings in this city.
The body was taken to his old home in Malaga, Ohio, and
funeral services were held Monday at Miltonsburg. The body was interred in the
family plot in the local cemetery. The deceased was aged 56 years, and is
survived by his widow and daughter, Mrs. A.L. Koontz of this city, and his
father Mr. H. C. Kotzebue and sister Mrs. M. L. Webb at Malaga, and sister Mrs.
A. J. Kauffer of South Bend, Indiana. Deceased was also related to Mrs. O. F.
Way, Mrs. L. Hoeffler, Mr. F. W. Ketterer and Mrs. Dr. F. C. Huth of
Woodsfield.
Kuntz, George Kuntz
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Mr. George Kuntz, aged 76 years, died at his home near the depot
Sunday evening. Deceased was born in Germany. An aged widow is left. The
funeral services here held Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. Seeber at the
Catholic church.
Lallathin, Thomas R.
Lallathin
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Thomas R. Lallathin was born October 7, 1886, and departed
this life August 14th, 1913, aged at the time of his death 26 years,
10 months and 7 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Clyda M. Minder Aug. 11th,
1909. To this union were born three children one daughter and two sons. He is
survived by his widow and three small children, besides a father, mother, three
brothers, five sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his
departure. Funeral services were held at his father s home and also at the
Christians house of Worship at West Union, by Rev. Tompkins, of Sardis, Ohio,
Sunday, Aug. 17th, 1913, at 12 o clock, after which interment was
made in the cemetery at that place. Brother Thomas was a good man. He always
met every one with a smile and a good will. He was a kind father and an
affectionate husband, a good neighbor. He was loved and respected by all who
knew him, especially so by his late employers and fellow laborers at Lock No.
15 on the Ohio river at New Martinsville, W. Va., where he was laboring at the
time when he was so unfortunate as to receive an injury in an accident which
resulted in his death two hours later. His short life with us here was a life
of usefulness and it is sad indeed to his wife and three small children that he
had to part from them in this world when most needed. But God doeth all things
well and we must trust in Him. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood.
Leep, S. W. Leep
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 13, 1913
S. W. Leep of Steelton, W. Va., for many years a resident of
this place, and a prominent and well known citizen, died at his home Tuesday
following a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was seventy-five years of age but
was enjoying good health as usual until that morning when he received the
stroke which proved fatal. He is survived by one son Dan Leep of this place,
and many other relatives. The funeral took place on Thursday and the services
were conducted at the home by his pastor Rev. C. E. Dally of the M.E. church of
which the deceased was an active member. The interment was in the Emma Grove at
this place.
Leisure, Elizabeth Leisure
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
The subject of this sketch, Elizabeth Leisure, was born in
Monroe county, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1840, and died at the home of her son Odell
Leisure June 7, 1913, aged 72 years, 6 months and 18 days. She was united in
marriage to John Leisure in 1860. To this union were born 9 children. The
husband and two children have preceded her to the great beyond. There is left
to mourn the departure of a sister and mother, two brothers, Nelson Morris and
William Morris of Coakley, W.Va. And of the children living are Mrs. Mary Okey,
Ethel, Ohio, Willis E. Leisure, Summerfield, Nelson W., Leisure, Summerfield,
Charles E. Leisure, Caldwell, Mrs. Harriett House, Summerfield, Mrs. Emma Oden,
Woodsfield, and Odell Leisure of the home. There are also 24 grand children of
whom 2 are living and 3 great grand children, and almost a countless host of
relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
Grandmother Leisure as she was familiarly known, united with
the United Brethren church over 40 years ago. Sometime after she changed her
membership to the Mt. Tabor M.E. church, where she remained a consistent church
worker during the remainder of her life. She bore her suffering with the
greatest of patience and christian fortitude was genial and kind to all, but on
account of her affliction and age was deprived of attending religious services
for many years. Such a life was a blessing and benediction to all within the
sphere of its influence. So is the death of such a one a public misfortune as
well as an irreparable loss to the home made desolate by her departure. None
ever entered her home without a warm welcome, nor left without feeling the
warmth of a genuine hospitality. Her work is ended, her suffering past when she
passed away so calm and peaceful without a struggle leaving her dear ones and
friends to welcome them in heaven where separation never comes. With almost her
last breath her last words and request was to her children, she was ready to
meet her Savior and for them all to meet her in heave. Her last act was to
repeat two stanzas of theat beautiful song, Going home to die no more.
Humbly we bow our heads in grief but mother is not forgotten.
Funeral services were held and conducted by Rev. Waters of the Summerfield F.
M. Charge at Mt. Tabor June 8, after which all that was mortal of Grandmother
Leisure was tenderly laid to rest, there to await the resurrection morn.
B.T.C.
Linman, Abigail Linman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 16, 1913
Goodwin
Mrs. Abigail Linman an aged and respected lady of this place died,
at her home last Tuesday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Ackman of Hannibal.
Interment at Mt. Union cemetery Friday.
Longfellow, Blanche
Longfellow (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 28, 1913
On the evening of August 12, 1913, the gentle, patient spirit
of Blanche the dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Longfellow,
quietly departed from its earthly dwelling place to see k the bright, the
heavenly goal where none shall know sorrow, where none shall weep. It was the
privilege of the writer to know Blanche for years and found that she was lovely
in her person, amiable in her disposition, dutiful as a daughter, kind as a
sister, and beloved by all her associates. In her last illness, which was long
and painful, no murmur or complaint was heard; but with perfect resignation
submitted to the will of divine Providence. Thus in calm tranquility without
the first fear or doubt upon her mind, passed away the last days of our dear
Blanche. She was a good girl and was loved by all with whom she came in
contact, always courteous and kind and performing her home duties with care,
always trying to save her dear afflicted mother all she could. All though her
sickness her one thought seemed to be to save her parents all the worry she
could and seemed to ever realize the text of scripture. It is more blessed to
give than to receive. Such characters are few and when they leave the scenes of
their varied usefulness to take their chamber in the silent halls of Death
they leave a vacancy, a loss that is felt by everyone.
Blanche Longfellow was born in Macksburg and for fourteen
years she has resided in Woodsfield long enough to be one of us. She joined the
Methodist church at Macksburg when young. She gave her name to the First Methodist
church here during the pastorate of Dr. R. C. Wuestenberg. She was a loyal
member of both the Pythian Sister and Rebekah Lodges having passed thru all the
chairs of the former and was elected Representative to Grand Lodge which was
held at Columbus, Ohio, in June, but being too sick to attend.
The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon
conducted by her pastor Rev. Henry Candler of the First Methodist church and
the Rebekah Lodge. At the cemetery the Pythian Sisters gave their burial
service. The large gathering of neighbors and friends showed in what high
esteem she was held and their love was also expressed in the beautiful floral
offering from friends lodges and clubs. The heart broken parents, sister,
brother and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of all in this their sad
bereavement. The pall bearers were her gentleman friends of the Optimistic
club.
Longfellow, Blanche
Longfellow
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913
The funeral of Miss Blanche Longfellow was held at the family
residence on Paul Street Friday afternoon and was attended y a very large
crowd. Rev. Henry Candler conducted the services. Both the Pythian Sisters and
Rebekah Lodges, of which the deceased was a member attended in a body and gave
the impressive ritualistic service of their respective orders. Miss Lucile Pope
sang a touching solo after which the remains were laid to rest in Oak Lawn
cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful, being among the finest ever seen
in Woodsfield. Miss Longfellow was born in Macksburg, Ohio, May 2, 1881, being
at the time of her death thirty-two years o age. Of genial kindly disposition,
she was a general favorite among the young people and will be greatly missed. She
leaves besides her devoted parents one brother Wallace Longfellow and one
sister Mrs. Wade Gillespie of Marietta. The stricken family have the sympathy
of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Longfellow, Child
Longfellow
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated October 23, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Hallie Thompson was called to Woodsfield Saturday to
attend the funeral of her grandchild, a child of Mr. And Mrs. Charles
Longfellow.
Love, Joseph Love
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Stafford
Mr. Joseph Love, a highly respected citizen who resided four
miles from Stafford passed away Thursday evening after a lingering illness from
a compliment of diseases. Deceased was in his 80th year and had been a member
of the Road Fork M.E. church for 60 years. He is survived by a widow, six sons
and 3 daughters. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by his
pastor Rev. King and interment was made in the Road Fork cemetery.
Lowe, Robert L. Lowe
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Lowell
Robert L. Lowell was born June 18, 1861, and died October 25,
1913, aged 52 years, four months and seven days. He was united in marriage with
Minerva Hibbs, October 25, 1884. To this union were born five children who wit
his aged mother, wife, one sister, five brothers, also many friends mourn his
loss. In earlier life he united with the Williamsons M.E. church. ON the 6th
of July this year he became a member of the M. E. Church at Lowell.
In the closing weeks of his life he deeply felt the need of
divine help and earnestly dedicated himself to God and found in Christ a true
friend and helper and a faith that brought the Divine peace to his soul and
sustained him in his last ours. His soul was anchored in that hope that enters
within the veil whither Christ his great forerunner hath for him entered. In
his life occupation was farming. He was a person of superior efficiency and was
never satisfied unless what he undertook was done in the best possible way. For
more than twenty years he had been afflicted with the malady that resulted in
his death. Funeral services were held Monday at two o clock from the home.
Interment in Green Lawn cemetery.
Lowther, Ellen Lowther
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913
Mrs. Ellen Lowther, aged sixty-six years, died at her home in
the southern part of town, Saturday morning at 3 o clock after a lingering
illness of several months. Death was occasioned by a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Lowther, who was widely known and possessed of many friends had been a
member of the christian church for many years. She was the widow of Elias
Lowther who died 8 years ago and served the Union in the civil war. They had
previously made their home in Cranes Nest before moving to Woodsfield about 12
years ago.
Mallet, Joseph Mallet
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
Stafford
Joseph Mallet, oldest son of Miles and Margaret Mallet, died
at his home ear Berne, Noble county, April 14th. He was born and
spent his boyhood days on the Muskingham near Stafford where he has many
friends that extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mallet, Margaret Mallet
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Margaret Mallet an aged lady of Mt. Tabor, passed away
Saturday July 19. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Palmer Sunday evening.
Interment in Mt. Tabor cemetery.
Markey, James Garfield
Markey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
James Garfield the fifteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Blaine Markey who reside south of town died Friday night. Funeral services were
conducted at the home Sunday forenoon by Mr. David Blair and interment was made
in Stafford cemetery. Death was caused from an abscess in the throat.
Marshal, Mary Marshal
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
Mrs. Mary Marshal was born July 27, 1889 and died June 23,
1913, aged 23 years, 11 months and 5 days. She was united in marriage to Mr.
Forrest marshal September 10, 1910. To this union was born two children, one
boy and one girl. The girl died in infancy. Mrs. Marshal was the daughter of
Mr. John Anderson of Straight Fork. She leaves to mourn her husband, one son,
father, one brother and four sisters. The ones that are at home are Ivy J.
Anderson, Cora B. Anderson, Albert H. Anderson, Mrs. Isadore Steed, Oklahoma,
Mrs. Emma Jackenheimer of Ashland county, Ohio. She united with the Christian
Union church eight years ago and lived a christian until death. She was laid to
rest in Pleasant Ridge cemetery in the presence of a host of friends. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir.
Masters, Perry D. Masters
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 27, 1913
Stafford
Relatives and a host of friends were sorely grieved Tuesday
when the sad news came of the death of Prof. Perry D. Masters, which occurred
at his late home in New Matamoras Tuesday morning about 6 o clock after a brief
illness from measles and congestion of the brain. Deceased was born at
Harriettsville, Noble county, and was reared near Stafford. Through careful
preparation and nobility of character he had become on e of our prominent
educators and at the time of his death was employed as Principal of the New
Matamoras High school. He was 38 years of age. February 17, 1913, marked the
first anniversary of his marriage to Miss Iva Robinson oldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. K. Robinson of near here. Hew was an active member of the New
Matamoras M.E. church and also a member of the F. And A.M. and Eastern Star
Lodges of that city. After services there the remains were brought to the
Robinson home arriving Wednesday evening.
The funeral which was held here Thursday afternoon in the M.E.
church was conducted by his pastor Rev. H.L. Peoples, assisted by Rev. E. E.
King and the F. And A.M. Lodge of this place. The vocal selections by the choir
were very appropriate and impressive. The floral tributes which were in
profusion were beautiful and showed something of the high esteem in which he
was held, for we believe no man was more highly respected than he. Besides the
wife the followings sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. James Morton, Mrs. Frank
Morton and Mrs. Ernest Robinson of Stafford, Mrs. J. P. Wilson of Carrollton,
Mrs. William Templeton of Caywood, Mr. Frank Masters of Marietta, Mr. C. E.
Masters of Caywood, and Mr. H. A. Masters of Detroit, Mich. These have the
sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Interment was made
in Stafford cemetery.
Mathess, Huma Mathess
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Miss Huma Mathess, aged 84 years, died at the county infirmary
March 3, 1913. Her former home was at Benwood, Green township.
Matthews, Mary E. Matthews
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Mary E. Matthews, daughter of A. C. And Jane C. Matthews, now
deceased, was born near Laings, Monroe county, Ohio, July 24, 1868, and died at
Powhatan, Belmont county, Ohio, October 9, 1913, aged 50 years, two months and
15 days. In 1884 she was united in marriage to C. A. Sane of Powhatan where she
spent the remainder of her life. To this union was born two sons, Joe of
Moundsville, W.Va., and Mike at home.  She leaves to mourn her departure a
sorrow stricken husband, two sons and one half-sister, Mrs. Emma F. Hickman, at
Laings, Ohio. Her body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Powhatan
to await the resurrection. The tribute of flowers was a token of esteem of
which she was held in the community.
McCauley, Donald McCauley
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Donald, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William McCauley
of Caldwell, choked to death on a grain of corn Friday.
McClintoc, William C.
McClintoc
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Clarington Rt. 1 & 2
William C. McClintoc son of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClintoc, died at his home Monday morning September
29. Deceased was 27 years of age and death due to lung trouble. Funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon services being conducted by Rev. P. W. Plueddeman.
Interment in the Gates Cemetery.
McCurdy, Isaac McCurdy
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Isaac McCurdy, aged 66 years, died at his home at New Castle
February 28, 1913, after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. McCurdy was one of the best known men in Monroe county. He
had lived in Green township for many ears and for several years held the office
of township treasurer. He was also engaged in the mercantile business at Laings
until a few years ago when he sold his property there and went to Hannibal and
engaged in the same business. He was elected county commissioner for two terms
and served the people to te best of his ability. From his youth he prided
himself on being trustworthy and was always punctual to comply with his
obligations. Several children are left. The funeral services were held Sunday
and were conducted by Rev. Cotts, his pastor, and members of te I.O.O.F. of
Woodsfield of which order deceased was a worthy member. Interment by the side
of his wife in the Otts M.E. church cemetery.
McCurdy, Isaac McCurdy
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Isaac McCurdy was born December 17, 1846, and died Thursday
evening February 27, 1913, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. W. Norris of
New Castle, Ohio, being at the time of his death 66 years, 2 months and 10 days
old. He was married October 14, 1874, to Elizabeth Straight who preceded him to
the grave just five years ago. Mr. McCurdy was one of the best known men in
Monroe county. He was a prosperous merchant having spent 30 years of his life
in a store, 27 years at New Castle, two years at Wadestown, W.Va., and one year
at Hannibal, Ohio, where he was compelled to retire from business on account of
poor health. He was postmaster at New Castle (Laings postoffice) for 26 yeas,
and was never known to have any trouble with any of the patrons of the office.
He also served 20 years as treasurer of Green township. In 1903 he was elected
county commissioner and served two terms. He was elected each time by a large
majority. He became a member of the Otts Methodist Episcopal church at the age
of 25, and ever since lived an upright christian life. He was an official
member of the church for many years. He loved the doctrine of the Methodist
church. His home was not only a home for Methodist preachers but a home for
preachers of other denominations. He was a kind hearted man, no person more
willing to help the poor and the needy than he. Services were conducted on
Sunday March2, by his pastor, Rev Couts of Antioch, and ritualistic services by
the Woodsfield I.O.O.F. No. 377 he
having been an Oddfellow for 30 years. He is survived by the following
children: George B. McCurdy of Moundsville, W.Va., Okey J. McCurdy of Lake
Mills, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Norris of New Castle, Ohio, and Miss Adda McCurdy of
the home, also a host of other relatives and friends.
McElroy, James McElroy
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 3, 1913
James McElroy, aged 51 years,
died March 25, 1913 from inflammation of the brain. A wife and child are left.
He resided near Beallsville.
McMahon, Wilson S. McMahon
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Wilson S. McMahon aged 63 years, died at his home near Round
Bottom January 1, 1913.
McVey, Jacob McVey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
Mayor Jacob McVey of Caldwell died suddenly Monday evening.
Mr. McVey was a soldier during the late war and until a few years ago resided
at Stafford.
Mellott, Alonzo D.
Mellott (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
Mellott Ridge
Alonzo D. Mellott departed this life July 5 after a long
illness. He leaves a wife and several children. Interment in East Sunsbury
Monday.
Mellott, Alonzo D. Mellott
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Alonzo D. Mellott died at his home in Sunsbury township, July
5, 1913, aged 42 years, two months and five days. Deceased was married to Rosa
Baker March 24, 1902. To this union were born five children, two having
preceded him to the beyond. Mr. Mellott was a member of the Church of Christ
and a good citizen. A devoted wife and three children mourn the departure of a
husband and father and the community the loss of a good neighbor. The funeral
took place Monday, conducted by C. L. Mellott of Woodsfield; interment at East
Sunsbury Baptist church cemetery.
Mercer, John Mercer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
Stafford
John Mercer of Sycamore Valley, aged 32 years, was instantly
killed and Mr. And Mrs. George Morris and son were seriously hurt when their
automobile in turning to pass a buggy skidded and was hurled over a 30 foot
embankment at Whigville at 6:30 o clock Friday evening. Mercer was pinned under
the machine and his skull crushed; the four other occupants fell clear of the
wreckage. The party had attended the celebration at Caldwell and were on their
way home. They were late and the machine was going at good speed when the
accident happened. Seeing a buggy coming only a few yards distant, Mr. Morris
tried to pass the buggy when the wheels skidded an overturned in the gully
below. When the Morris family regained their senses they looked for Mercer and
found him dead. His remains were tenderly cared for by Undertaker Meeks of Summerfield
and prepared for burial and were removed to his home at Sycamore Valley
Saturday. He leaves a widowed mother and other relatives. Interment in
Creighton cemetery Monday.
Mercer, John W.
Mercer (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
John W. Mercer who was killed in an automobile accident near
Summerfield while on a pleasure trip on July 4th last, was born at
Sycamore Valley, Ohio June 1, 1881, being at his death 32 years, one month and
3 days old. He leaves to mourn a widowed mother, three sisters, Mrs. Ida
Beardmore of Salem, Ohio; Lissie Mercer and Mrs. Lillie Dilley, of Sycamore
Valley, Ohio. He was always an honest, upright conscientious man, and in his
death we have sustained a loss which can never be replaced. Our community has
lost one of its best young men. Death loves a shining mark, and such he was
among his fellow men. How sad the home now for the aged mother and loving
sisters. His death coming so suddenly was a terrible blow to them. He left
Sycamore Valley on the morning of the 4th for a trip to Caldwell in
the automobile with Mr. And Mrs. George Morris and little son and Charles
Morrison. They were starting on their homeward trip about 6:30 in the evening
when the accident occurred at the little place called Whigville. Mr. Morris was driving the car and running very
slow when they reached the store a horse which was tied to a post along the
road broke its hitch strap and fell directly against the car forcing it over a
steep embankment, the car turned over twice killing Mr. Mercer instantly and
injuring Mr. and Mrs. Morris and little son . Chas Morrison escaped with a few
bruises. The sad news was telephoned to Sycamore Valley and all did their best
to comfort the mother and sisters.
The remains were taken to Summerfield and prepared for removal
to his home which was reaching on the evening of July 5th. Thus he
was ushered into the great beyond. His mild and gentle disposition won friends
everywhere. Words cannot express our irreparable loss, but we can truly say,
our loss is his gain. He became a member of the church of Christ at Creighton
Ridge in 1902. He was a member in good standing of Bright Eye Lodge No. 670 I.
O.O. F., of Stafford, Ohio. The funeral services at the Church were conducted
Monday, July 7, 1913, by the lodge assisted by Elder Forest Moberly. Interment
in Creighton Ridge cemetery.
Where
He is sleeping, calmly
sleeping
In his new made grave today;
We are weeping, sadly
weeping,
for the one that s gone away.
Dread and terrible is the
declaration of nature that none may tell the hour when the slender thread of
life will part. All should heed the warning and turn aside into that way which
assures eternal life. The sympathy of the entire community is bestowed upon the
bereaved relatives. Pall bearers were Robert Ayers, Carl Martin, Frank Piatt,
Chas. Morrison, George Morris, and Levi Gordon of the I.O.O.F.
Miller, Clemance Miller
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 19, 1913
Stafford
On Friday evening June 13 Clemance Miller, aged 14 years,
passed away afer a ten days illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hawkins.
He was an orphan child and was taken in and given a home by this estimible
family who did all that possibly could be done to relieve his suffering and are
sorely grieved over his sudden death. His place is vacant in the Sabbath school
and home, but his spirit rests in that house not made with hands. Rev. King
conducted the funeral service, interment in Crayton cemetery.
Miracle, Adam Miracle (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Stafford
Adam Miracle whose lingering illness from tuberculosis have
noted several times during the past year passed away Sunday morning about one
o clock. Deceased was fifty-two years of age and unmarried, having lived with
his aged invalid mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Miracle for whom he tenderly cared as
long as health would permit. He had taught in the public schools, held the
office of township clerk, was postmaster at Stafford for four years and had
held the office of Justice of the Peace for several years which office he held
at the time of his death.
He was a member of the Sutherland M. E. Church and an active
member of the F. And A. M. Lodge at this place. He is survived by his mother,
one sister, Mrs. Rachel Watkins, of Lower Salem and four brothers, John of
Lowell, George, Jess and James of Stafford. He will not only be greatly missed
by his relatives but by the entire community. Funeral services were held at
Sutherland Tuesday forenoon, conducted by his pastor Rev. King assisted by the
F. And A. M. Lodge. Interment was made in Sutherland cemetery.
Miracle, Adam Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Stafford
The remains of Mr. Adam Miracle, who died at his late home in
New Matamoras Sunday, February 2, were brought here last Tuesday to the home of
his brother Mr. Elmer Miracle and the funeral was conducted Wednesday forenoon
at Mt. Tabor church b Rev. E. E. King of this place. The remains were
accompanied by his son Mr. Russell Miracle and wife of New Matamoras and
daughters Mrs. Josie McConnell of Oklahoma and Miss Florence of the home.
Deceased was seventy-two years of age. He was a member of the New Matamoras
M.E. church and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a former resident of
Stafford and has a wide circle of relatives and friends here who extent
sympathy to the bereaved family. Interment was made in Mt. Tabor cemetery by
the side of his wife who preceded him several years ago.
Miracle, Adam Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 30, 1913
Our Stafford correspondent gives a full account of the death
of Mr. Adam Miracle of that place. Mr. Miracle was a model citizen and will be
missed by his friends at home and by his many friends throughout the county. He
was 52 years of age and unmarried. Tuberculosis was the cause of his death.
Miracle, Mabel Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Stafford
Mabel, the six-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. James Miracle
passed away Sunday after a several weeks illness from spinal meningitis.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Sutherland church conducted by
Rev. Cope of Summerfield and interment was made in Sutherland cemetery.
Miracle, Margery Elizabeth
Miracle
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Margery Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Warren
Miracle, after a lingering illness passed away August 22, aged eight months and
fourteen days. The sorrowing parents have the assurance that little Margery is
safely housed in the haven of rest; that her spirit has gone to Him who gave
it, and said: Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom
of Heaven. Interment in Sutherland cemetery.
Mitchell, Elizabeth
Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Elizabeth Mitchell, aged 64 years, one month and six days was
born October 2d, 1849, and died November 8, 1913. Thus closing one of the most
consistent and beautiful christian lives with which the writer has been
personally familiar.
Born on the farm one mile west of Laings, Ohio, twas here
shed lived during the whole period of her earthly life. And by those who knew
her est, naught but good was ever said of Lib. None knew her but to love her
or named her but to praise. Full of love, hope and charity she was ever ready
and willing to do the christian act. So the knowledge of the life of our
departed friend is as a book of reference, a precedent, a guide to those who
are left to mourn their loss, her eternal gain.
Two sisters, Miss Nancy Mitchell and Mrs. Margaret J.
Stephens, a nephew, Mr. J. M. Stephens, with whom she was living at the time of
her death, two nieces, Mrs. Elmer Templeton and Mrs. John C. Roth, and other
more distant relatives and many friends are sad to know that in their home and
community again has death leveled upon a shining mark.
At about the age of sixteen deceased became a member of the
Presbyterian church at this place and it is needless to say that ever
thereafter hers was a life consistent with the profession she then made.
Interment in the New Castle cemetery November 11th.
Owing to the great inclemency of the weather, the funeral services were
postponed, but when they shall be held what a worthy and assuring task the
minster who may deliver the discourse, will have and what an appropriate and
beautiful text could he find in Rev. 14:13. Blessed are the death which die in
the Lord, from henceforth, Yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their
labours and their works do follow them.
Mitchell, O. A. Mitchell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 7, 1913
Brakeman O. A. Mitchell, aged 30 of Belle Valley, was cooked
to death and Fireman L. M. Calvin of Cambridge was severely scalded when their
engine and five gondola cars were derailed at Morgan s Run early Wednesday of
last week to avoid a head-on collision between a T.W.V. & O coal train and a
Wheeling & Lake Erie freight train. The T.W.V. & O. Train, on which
they were on duty, plunged over a deep embankment and Mitchell was pinioned
under the huge locomotive and was scalded to death by escaping steam.
Moffet, Daughter Moffet
Moffet, Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Moffett
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
(Dent Ridge)
A five-year-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Moffett of
near New Martinsville was buried at the Moffett cemetery Thursday by Rev. W. L.
Coults officiating. She was a granddaughter of Thomas Norris.
Mooney, J. W. Mooney
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 24, 1913
Mr. W. C. Mooney was at Delaware Thursday attending the
funeral of his uncle Mr. J. W. Mooney who was 78 years of age. Deceased was a
prominent citizen of Delaware.
Moore, Ella Moore (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 13, 1913
On Wednesday, February 26, death visited the home of Neander
Moore of Coats, Ohio, and took from it the beloved wife and mother. Those left
to mourn her loss are; the bereaved husband, three children, Virgle, George and
the infant daughter, Helen, her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Adam Gertler of Ozark,
two brothers Philip Gertler of Ozark and George Gertler of Noblesville, Indiana,
and ne sister Mrs. Wellington Moore of Ozark, besides a host of her relatives
and friends. Mrs. Moore was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a kind
neighbor. The stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community in
their bereavement. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bourne Friday
afternoon February 28, in the M.E. church at Ozark, interment being made in the
Ozark cemetery.
Moore, Ella Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Mrs. Ella Moore, aged about 35 years, wife of Neander Moore of
Coats, died February 25, 1913, after an illness of but few days. A husband and
two or three children are left.
Moore,
Helen Moore, (nee Gertler) [The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., Mar. 13, 1913]
On Wednesday, February 26, 1913, death visited the home of Neander Moore of
Coats,
Morgan, A. L. Morgan
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Mr. A. L. Morgan, aged 65 years, died at his home near Antioch
March 18, 1913, after an illness of several months.
Mr. Morgan was one of the leading farmers and one of the best
citizens of his township and the county. He was well known and always known as
an upright man, honest, truthful, kind and obliging. He recognized the rights
of others and expected nothing from them that was not due him. His word was as
good as his bond. His death is regretted by all who knew him. He leaves two
brothers, Corb of Illinois, and Nate of Jefferson county, Ohio, and three
sisters. Mrs. W. T. Brown of New Matamoras, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Elliott of
Jefferson county, Ohio, and Catharine Morgan of Antioch.
My he rest in peace.
Morris, A. M. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 15, 1913
Attorney A. M. Morris of Caldwell was drowned in Duck Creek
Sunday. He leaves a wife and three daughters.
Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press;
24 Jun 1913
FIRE AUTO
ON PRACTICE
RUN
COLLIDES WITH MAN
Roy Morris Seriously Hurt -- Still
Unconscious
Roy Morris, of 25 Park street, a machine operator at the E.
Q. Smith Chair Co., sustained a severe concussion of the brain when he was
struck by the auto fire truck of No. 1 while on a practice run after being
repaired on West Franklin street yesterday morning shortly after 10
o'clock. Morris was on a bicycle riding
out Franklin street near the center of the street. The truck, blowing its whistle and with the bell ringing came
from behind him and in attempting to evade it, he crashed into its side. The driver, Albert Mathias, ran his machine
clear upon the sidewalk in an endeavor to escape the collision, but the brake
on Morris' wheel failed to work and when the wheel hit the fender of the fire
truck he was thrown against the coupling of the chemical tank with such force
as to bend the steel connections.
Captain Dick Mobbs, who was the only other fireman on the truck said
that the truck was stopped within thirty feet and was not going over 22 miles
an hour at the time of the accident.
Morris was taken to St. Mary's hospital in the fire
truck. Dr. B. S. Rose dressed his
injuries and pronounced them serious, although not necessarily fatal. Up to a late hour last night the injured man
had not regained consciousness. There
are three wounds in his head but his skull is not believed to be
fractured. Morris is single and lives
with his father John W. Morris.
Mayor Heilman visited the hospital immediately following
the accident and saw that the man had every possible attention and that every
effort was made for his recovery. The
mayor has ordered an investigation of the accident and will conduct it himself.
[Submitter's Note: Below are several more articles.]
Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press;
25 Jun 1913
HAS ONLY FIGHTING CHANCE
Condition of Roy
Morris Struck
by
Fire Auto Grave
The condition of Roy Morris, who was struck by the auto
truck of No. 1 hose house Monday morning while riding a bicycle on West Franklin
street is reported as being very serious.
Dr. Baughman, the physician in charge, says the lad has a fighting
chance for recovery. The investigation
conducted by Mayor Heilman yesterday revealed the fact that Morris was slightly
deaf and owing to this he did not hear the truck coming in time to get out of
its way.
Source: The
Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 27 Jun 1913
ROY MORRIS IS DEAD
Man Hit by
Auto Truck Does
Not
Regain Consciousness
Roy Morris of 25 Park street,
the young man who was struck by the fire auto last Monday morning on a trial
run out West Franklin street, died at
2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital without ever regaining
consciousness. He died of concussion of
the brain.
The
funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the residence at 9
o'clock. Burial will be in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Source: The
ROY
MORRIS IS DEAD
Man
Hit by Auto Truck Does Not Regain Consciousness
Roy
Morris of
The
funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the residence at 9
o'clock. Burial will be in the
The
young Morris was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Morris of this city.
Also surviving besides the parents are one sister, Mrs. Katie Rowley.
[Submitted
by Paula Frichtl.]
Source: The
Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; 29 Jun 1913
Funeral
of Roy Morris
The funeral of Roy Morris, aged 19, was held at his home,
2809 Fulton avenue, yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. Morris died from injuries received when
he was struck by the fire auto truck on West Franklin street several days
ago. Mr. Morris was well known among
the young people on the West Side. He
was a member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society and the
Y.M.C.A. The burial was held in Locust
Hill cemetery.
Morris, Sarah J. Morris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Mrs. Sarah J. Morris, aged 76 years, relict of Norman Morris,
died February 27, 1913, at her home near Woodsfield. She is survived by five
children. The funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. J. A. Hines of
Bowling Green, Ky. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Morton, Gladys Morton
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Gladys, the eight year-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Frank
Morton passed away Wednesday August 27, 1913, from diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs.
Morton have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Two
other children are afflicted with the same disease.
Muhleman, Malinda Muhleman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 19, 1913
Hannibal
Mrs. Malinda Muhleman wife of John Muhleman died Tuesday June
10, 1913, after an illness of several years of a complication of diseases aged
70 years. The deceased is survived by her husband and two adopted daughters, Mrs.
Henry Dietrich of Clarington and Mrs. Chester Capps of Wheeling. The funeral
was held on Thursday and the services were conducted at the home by er pastor
Rev. C. M. Cooper of the English M.E. church f which the deceased was a member,
assisted by Rev. J. R. Ackman of the German M.E. church and the interment was
in the Harter cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings.
Mullican, J. B. Mullican
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Word has been received here Tuesday of the death of J. B.
Mullican which occurred at Columbus. Mrs. Mullican and her father Mr. J. T.
Denbow left on the first train for that city.
Murrey, Margaret Murrey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 10, 1913
Stafford
A large number from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret
Murrey, widow of the late James L. Murrey, which was held at Mt. Tabor last
Sunday, conducted by Rev. E.E. King, pastor of the M.E. church here. The
deceased was in her 77th year. She had been in declining health for
several years and for the past ten weeks had been an intense sufferer from
gangrene of the bone. She was an honored member of the Mt. Tabor M.E. church
and was a woman of beautiful christian character. She is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Dudley Mallet and Newton of Ravenswood, W.Va; Grant,
Clark and DR. F. W., of Caldwell; Mrs. William Shafer of Harriettsville; John
of Chandlersville and Otto who with his family resides at the old homestead at
Flag about three miles west of Stafford. The bereaved relatives have the
sympathy of their wide circle of friends.
Neal, Joseph N. Neal
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
From a Bristow, Iowa paper, Oct. 1912
Again the rider of the pale horse has visited a Bristow home
and left it lonely by the removal of a loved companion and father, Mr. J. N.
Neal passing away peacefully to that land from whence none return, Monday,
October 7, 1912, at ten minutes past the noon hour, and being privileged to
have about his beside his faithful wife, some of his children and
grandchildren, who could but feel that it was well that he had been spared the
suffering which so many are obliged to pass through, his last illness of about
six weeks duration having been free from that mostly, there seeming simply to
be a gradual fading away until the body became too frail for the spirit.
During his illness he made his peace with god, by his own
confession, and wished to have the ordinance of baptism administered to him,
which was done, and from that time on the promises contained in the Bible were
precious to him he repeating often the words of one of the hymns sung at the
funeral, since Jesus came until my heart, December s as pleasant as May.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o clock
from the Christian church, Rev. Joseph Gough, through request of deceased,
having charge of the service and taking for the substance of his comforting and
good remarks the words of the test found in Job 16:22, When a few years are
come then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. Messrs. And Mesdames
Surfus, Corey, Flanigan and Surfus sang some of the old hymns and the church
was very tastily decorated, and there were several nice floral offerings, one
The Gates Ajar: being especially beautiful. The pall bearers were chosen from
among his old friends.
Joseph N. Neal was born at Rice s Landing,Penn, June 28, 1829,
and from there went to Woodsfield, Ohio, where in 1853 he was married to
Elizabeth Mitchell. To this union were born seven children, six of whom are
living and were present at the funeral: Mrs. Mollie Leverich of Watson, S.
Dak., Mrs. Maude Arnold of Bristow, Iowa, Bayard of Ottawa, Kans., John of
Belmond, Iowa, Joseph of Greene, Iowa, and Thomas of Bristow, Iowa. There are
twenty-one grandchildren and mostly all of them present. The mother of these
children died in 1888, and December 4, 1890, he was married to Ella Gibson, who
has been such a faithful companion since and will now be very lonely.
Mr. Neal had lived in this community since the fall of 1871,
when he bought a large farm east of Bristow which he successfully operated as
well as being engaged in the extensive buying and selling of stock and before
there was a railroad through here. About twenty years ago he retired form the
large farm but never from business activities wholly, he being possessed with a
strong constitution and keen business abilities up to the last nearly, and it
never seeming possible that he was past 83 years of age at the time of his
death.
He will be missed here but mostly in the home by his devoted
wife, and to her and all other relatives is the sympathy of all extended in
their bereavement. His remains were laid to rest I Oak Hill cemetery beside
those of his first wife.
Neff, Benjamin Neff
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 26, 1912
Benjamin Neff aged 88 years died at his home at Mt. Zion
church, Belmont county, December 19, 1912.
Nelson, J. F. Nelson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 16, 1913
J. F. Nelson of Ozark died Sunday evening. He was in his 84th
year and was ill only a few hours.
Neuhart, George Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Miltonsburg
George Neuhart of Woodsfield Route 3 died July 11. Deceased was
a member of the Evangelical church and was buried here Sunday morning at 11
o clock.
Neuhart, Henry Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Cranesnest
The sad news of the death of Henry Neuhart, was received here
Saturday morning. He was a highly respected citizen of Mt. Carrick.
Neuhart, Henry Neuhart
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Mr. Henry Neuhart, of Mt. Carrick died March 15th, 1913,
at the age of 8 years. He leaves behind a widow, who for many years has been
his faithful companion.
Since February 1861, he has been an active and faithful member
of the Neuhart Baptist church, where his presence and help will be greatly
missed. Mr. Neuhart was born in Germany and came to this country when but a
child. Uncle Henry as he was familiarly known, will be sadly missed by the
patrons of his store and the entire community.
He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters: Mrs. Catherine
Diehl of Woodsfield, and Mrs. Conrad Diehl of Clinton, Mo., also one brother,
Mr. John Neuhart of Roane county, W. Va.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday March 18th,
by Rev. J. Steward assisted by Rev. Jackson at Neuhart Baptist church where
interment was made.
Newell, John Wesley Newell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 25, 1913
Poets may write volumes, artists paint pictures of the parting
of those who are near and dear but to sit by the beside of your dying child is
the scene that fades not away. I desire not to paint on this welcome space the
picture of a broken heart, for those who have it alone can realize its bitter,
bitter pain. I ask the press to assist imparting to friends the death of John
Wesley Newell, son of William J. and Rosa Newell which occurred Sept. 16th
at his home near Beallsville. The effects of typhoid fever was the cause of his
death. He was at the time of his death 15 years and 19 days of age. He was of a happy disposition always scattering
happiness wherever he was found. He united with the M.E. church of Pleasant
Grove in the year of 1910 and remained a faithful member until death. He was
laid to rest in the cemetery at Asbury Chapel on the 18th day of
September, 1913. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harris Gillespie of
Beallsville.
.
Brother rest, thy work is done;
Tired hands are folded now;
Yes, rest from pain and sorrow free
Dear brother, heaven is sweet to thee.
Dear brother thou art missed at home,
Yes, missed among your friends.
But thou are gone to a fairer home,
Where friendship never ends.
A Cousin
Nisperly, Rebecca Nisperly
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Again has the grim reaper visited our community and called away
one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens, Mrs. Rebecca Nisperly,
wife of Lewis W. Nisperly. Deceased was born near Hannibal, Monroe county,
March 1, 1841, and died July 21, 1913, aged 72 years, 4 months and 20 days. On
September 24, 1863, she was united in marriage to Lewis W. Nisperly. To this
union was born 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls. She leaves to mourn her
departure one brother, 5 sons, 5 daughters, and 8 grand children, besides a
host of friends, the husband, daughter and son preceded her to their last
resting place. She was a kind and loving mother always striving to do her duty.
None knew her but to love her. Always willing and ready to lend a helping hand.
She was a member of the St. John s Methodist church. She was always faithful,
always attending church until poor health prevented her. Her death was due to
complication of diseases and advanced age.
Mrs. Nisperly lived on the old homestead near Hannibal until
her husband died September 10, 1910. She then went to Bridgeport, Ohio, to
maker her home with her children until death called her to that great land
where parting is no more. In her short life in Bridgeport she made many a kind
and loving friend who was heart broken to hear of her sudden death.
On July 23 the remains were shipped to Sardis where they were
taken to St. John s Methodist church and the funeral service conducted by Rev.
Ackerman of Hannibal. Her remains were laid to res beside those of her husband
in the St. John s cemetery.
Noll, Rebecca Noll
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Mrs. Rebecca Noll, wife of the late D. P. Noll, died very
suddenly and unexpectedly at her home here Sunday evening November 23. Mrs.
Noll had been in her usual health and about four o clock started to ascend the
stairs of her home and when half way up she was stricken with paralysis which
rendered her unconscious and caused her to fall to the bottom of the stairs. A
physician was hastily summoned but she never regained consciousness and died at
seven o clock that evening. The deceased was born at Ripley, Ohio, and was
eighty years old on November 1 and is survived by six children, eight
grandchildren and four great grand children, her husband four sons preceding
her many years ago.
The children are William of Sistersville, W.Va., Charles of
Fairmont, W.Va., Mrs. Alice Kunkle, and Mrs. Seth Miehner of Mildred, Mon; Miss
Ida and John at home and all except Mrs. Kunkle were present at the funeral
which was held on Tuesday afternoon and the services were conducted at the home
by Rev. J. B. Ackman. The interment was in the Harter cemetery. Several
beautiful floral offerings were in evidence.
Norris, J. W. Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Dr. J. W. Norris who has been hovering between life and death
of many weeks, passed peacefully to his happy home on the other shore at an
early hour Tuesday morning March 18, 1913, aged 43 years.
The doctor had been a sufferer from consumption for several
years and bravely withstood the ravages of the disease but his physical
strength finally became too weak and death followed, relieving him of his pain
and misery.
While it is sad and heart rending to see our friends go from
among us, yet we cannot but feel that when they go after so long a struggle for
health and strength they are more pleased than we are grieved and with all
their love for this life and this world, they would not be willing to return
and go through with the terrible trials again. Especially is this true when
they go as the doctor did, fully prepared to meet his God in peace.
Dr. Norris was born and grew to manhood near Woodsfield. In
early life he commenced the practice of medicine at Glencoe, Belmont county.
After several years he removed to Woodsfield where he has since lived and
practiced his profession. He was a good physician and always pleased to do for
the afflicted; no matter how poor, his services were just the same.
Several years ago he married Zula Taylor of Carlisle, Noble
county, with whom he has happily lived ever since, and who with two children,
James and Eugene are left to mourn the departure of a kind husband and father.
He also leaves one brother, Harry, of Woodsfield and three sisters, Mrs. R. S.
Hamilton of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Edward Middleton of Tampico, Mexico, and Mrs.
George T. Selzer of Coraopolis, Pa.
Dr. Norris was widely known as a shrewd and reliable business
man. He has been vice president of this First National Bank for several years
and greatly aided that institution in its success as a Bank.
The funeral will be held
today (Thursday) at two o clock p.m., under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge,
assisted by the Oddfellows, Knights of Pythias and Elk Lodge. Rev. D. W.
Harkins, of Zanesville and Rev. Henry Candler, his pastor, will be the
ministers.
Norris, Mary Louisa Norris
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 16, 1913
The sad and unexpected demise of Mrs. George Norris on Sunday
evening, September 21st was a shock to her many friends and loved
ones. We had hoped until the last that she might be spared. But God is all
wise. He doeth all things for the best. The family have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood. No sacrifice was too great for hr to make for her loved
ones. She attached her real friends to her by the strong affection she showed
for them. She was an angel of mercy to the poor and sic, and was strongly
attached to her church and its services.  Two men shall be in the
field, the one shall be taken and the other left.
- Luke 17:35,36
She lived for those that loved her,
For those who s hearts were true:
For the heaven that smiled above her,
And the good that she might do.
A Friend
Norris, Mary Louisa Norris
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Mary Louisa Norris nee Wohnhas was born January 2, 1870, and
died September 14, 1913, aged 43 years, 8 months and 12 days. She was married
to George W. Norris February 15, 1890. She was buried with her Lord in baptism
January 1885, and lived a consistent christian life until God seen fit to call
her home. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, mother, five brothers, two
sisters and a host of friends and relatives. The funeral service was conducted
by D. W. Harkins assisted by W. B. Tompkins in Church of Christ at Sardis,
Ohio, September 17 at 10 o clock and at West Union at 3 o clock after which her
remains were followed to the West Union cemetery there to await the
resurrection.
And while our hearts are torn and bleeding and the place that
was once a happy home never will be home again yet we sorrow not as others that
have no hope. The church at Sardis has lost a useful member and a place has
been vacated in the home and also in the church that never can be filled and
while her sweet voice is stilled in death we know her kind words and good deeds
will be remembered many years hence. And as we attempt to speak of her good
qualities words fail us, we simply sum it all up and say that she was a
christian in every sense of the word.
Husband
Okey, Gussie Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 15, 1913
Sudden Death
Sunday evening, May 11, 1913, occurred the sudden death of
Miss Gussie Okey, aged 28 years.
Miss Okey had the misfortune to break one of her lower limbs a
few days ago which confined her to her bed, but the fracture was doing well and
to all appearances she would soon recover her usual health.
During the afternoon, she enjoyed the company of a number of
friends who called to see her and nothing out of the ordinary was noticed until
about six o clock when she called to her sister who was in another room saying
she was dying, and in a few moments life was extinct. Physicians were summoned
but nothing could be done to restore her to life.
Miss Okey was a member of the M.E. church and a member of the
Eastern Stars and had may friends here and elsewhere. She was a daughter of Mr.
J. W. Okey and since the death of her mother several years ago had taken the
cares of the home upon herself. She is survived by her father, J. W. Okey, one
brother, Everett and one sister Ouida. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon
from her late home on Western avenue conducted by Rev. Henry Candler and the
Eastern Stars. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and the services
largely attended.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. David
Okey and Mr. A.J. Watson of Marietta, Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Booth and Mrs. Jay
Booth of Graysville, Mrs. Knox Watson of McKeesport, Pa., Mr. Henry Seebach of
Stafford, and Mr. Andrew Crawford and family of Antioch.
Okey, R. B. Okey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Mrs. R. B. Okey, whose illness from typhoid fever has been
mentioned from time to time, passed away Friday morning at three o clock
September 5, 1913. Never has our community been more sorrow stricken for none
knew her but to love her. She was preeminently a wife and mother. Her s was the
queenly art of homemaking, such a home sends its occupants out strong to battle
with the world around them.
She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Pryor of Ethel, Ohio. She leaves a
husband and two daughters Jennie Maud, 17 years and Freeda, nine years, and a
host of relatives and friends.
Nor have we waited (a fact of which we now feel proud) until death claimed her
to speak of her noble deeds of kindness. Mrs. Okey was 47 years old. The family
have the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow and
bereavement. The funeral was conducted by David Blair at the M.E. church of
which Mrs. Okey was a consistent member, and with her casket laden with flowers
she was laid to rest in the Stafford cemetery.
Okey, Robert Okey
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Robert Okey, aged 61, a well liked and highly respected
citizen of this city, died this morning at 6 o clock at his home on
Thirty-fifth street. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Okey was injured
Friday when he fell a few feet while painting a building at the Carnegie Steel
works and it is thought that the injuries received then may have hastened his
death. On Sunday he was able to be out and intended to go back to Work Monday,
but later in the day his condition became such as to alarm members of the
family and he gradually became weaker until death resulted. Deceased is
survived by four sisters, Misses Hattie, Belle, Lou and Margaret, who have the
sympathy of many friends.
Funeral services will probably be conducted Thursday afternoon
at the late home and interment made I Rose Hill cemetery Bellaire Daily
Independent, July 22, 1913.
Mr. Okey was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Okey of Woodsfield
and was born and grew to manhood at this place.
Paith, Emanuel Paith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 10, 1913
Burkhart
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Denbow attended the funeral of Mrs.
Denbow s uncle, Emanuel Paith, at Buchanan Friday.
Park, William Park
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
News was received last week by Mrs. Janet Mason of the death
of her brother, Mr. William Park which occurred at the home of his son in
Nowata, Oklahoma. The remains were taken to Labette, Kansas, the burial in the
family plot.
Penn, Metta Bell Penn
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
God has called to Heaven another beautiful star, Metta Bell
Penn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Penn. Metta was born September 14,
1912, and died December 24, 1912, aged three months and 10 days. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of the entire community. but while they mourn and are
bowed down with sorrow it is not as those who have no hope for when Christ was
on earth he said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not
for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." While they cannot call her back to
them they can to her.
Perkins, Ianthus Clyde
Perkins
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
Ianthus Clyde Perkins, son of Everhart and Agatha Perkins, was
born at Armstrongs Mills, Belmont county, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1879, died at El
Paso, Texas, January 2, 1913. He was united in marriage with Emma Dougherty,
August 2, 1901. To this union was born one son, Beuford, who with his devoted
wife are left to mourn his untimely departure.
His earlier years were spent on his father s farm and in the
public schools near Armstrong Mills where he laid the foundation for the
education that proved so valuable to him in the furthering the ambition of his
life - the study of medicine.
In December, 1901, he entered the Hospital College of Medicine
at Louisville, Ky., from which he graduated with honors, July, 1905.
He engaged in practice at Covington and Grant, Ky, until March
26, 1912, when failing health prompted him to seek another climate in hope that
the change would bring about a restoration.
He located in Roswell, N. Mex., and later in El Pasco, Tex.,
but the seeds of disease had become too deeply rooted. After a noble and heroic
battle he was compelled to answer the summons to a home Eternal in the
heavens, not made with hands.
Unswerving fidelity to duty, unbounded integrity in his
dealings, and intense devotion to his family were marked characteristics of his
life.
Dr. Perkins was a member of the Baptist church at Grant, Ky,
also a member of the I.O.O.F., in both a true and consistent member.
Besides his wife and son, a father, mother and one brother,
Lester D., and a host of friends mourn his untimely death. Those who were well
acquainted with hin, his life and character, can at this time fully appreciate
the meaning and sentiment of the words of the poet when he says:
To live in the hearts of men
is not to die.
The funeral was conducted from the home of the parents near
Armstrong Mills. Interment at Belmont Ridge cemetery. J. A. Mills of Caldwell
and Edison Moore of Beallsville having charge of the arrangements, Jay E.
Johnson of Centerville Church of Christ officiating.
Polem, Jacob Polem
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 1, 1914
Jacob Polem, aged 75 years, died at his home in Clarington
December 23, 1913 fro pneumonia. He served during the late war in the 92nd
regiment O.V.I. A wife and several children are left.
Polen, Charles Albert
Polen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 8, 1913
Charles Albert Polen, son of Samuel A. and Maria Polen, passed
from the earthly life and went to be forever with the Lord April 17th,
1913, aged 8 years and 3 months. His life on earth was short. Before his heart
had learned in waywardness to stray, before his feet had ever turned the dark
and downward way, the Savior called him home. He leaves father, mother, one
brother and two sisters, who will sadly miss him. Charles was bright, manly and
of sweet disposition. He was the joy and pride of the home. The home will be
lonely now, as you gather in the evening, when the long day s work is done, you
will listen for the voice and footsteps of the boy you loved so well: Tears you
will shed but not tears of despair. A bow of hope, spans the darkness of the
grave. You have a boy in heaven, safely garnered from the trials of earth saved
perhaps from evil to come. So dry your tears. For if your eyes could be touched
and for one moment you could see your boy s surroundings, the grand capacities
and possibilities of the life just freed from the trammels of earth your tears
would be dried and your faces would glow with the light no seen on sea or
shore.  Pass under the rod and you will find it
held by a Father s hand.
The funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning,
April 19, 1913, conducted by Brother Jay E. Johnson, pastor of the Church of
Christ. The choir sang We are doing down the valley one by one ; Calling me
over the tide, ; and Death is only a dream. All were beautiful and
comforting. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful village cemetery where
so many of our loved ones sleep.
Potts, Margaret Potts
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Hannibal
Mrs. Margaret Potts widow of the late A. G. W. Potts and a
very highly respected lady, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jacob Suter
Friday evening February 14, 1913, aged 80 years.  Her husband and five children preceded her to the grave a number of
years age. She is survived by seven daughters and four sons, thirty
grandchildren and eighteen great grand children. The children are Mrs. James
Poland and Harry of Logansport, Ind., Mrs. Frank McCain of Midway, W.Va., Mrs.
Will Noll of Sistersville, W.Va., Mrs. Edward Raney of Kokomo, Ind., Mrs. Will
Rettig and Mrs. Dora McCesney of Middleton, Ohio, John of Baltimore, Lewis of
Columbus, Ind., and Henry of Parkersburg, W.Va., and all were in attendance at
the funeral which was held Sunday at 2 o clock and the services were conducted
at the home by Rev. C. M. Cooper and interment was in the cemetery at Texas,
Ohio. Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence.
Pryor, Jane Pryor
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
Jane Pryor aged 65 years, wife of George E. Pryor of Bellaire,
died December 31, 1912 after a several days illness from a complication of
diseases. Mrs. Pryor was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Henthorn for many
years residents of Woodsfield. Her mother who is still living, resides at
Cameron.
Pugh, Gorden Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 26, 1913
Brother Gorden Pugh was born February 16, 1835, and passed
suddenly into the great beyond June 11, 1913, aged 78 years, 8 months and 16
days. He was married to Miss Nancy Taylor and to this union were born eight
children. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, three daughters, three sisters
and one brother. His wife and three children having receded him to the spirit
land. He made the good confession and was baptized by brother J. H. Bristor,
December 26, 1894. A rustle of the angel s wings, a beckon of his hand, and his
spirit was suddenly freed from the earthly home and returned to the God who
gave it. Our life is a dream. We spend our years as a tale that it old. We all
do fade as a leaf and wither and die. The days of our years are threescore
years and ten, and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is
their strength, labor and sorrow. For it is soon cut off and we fly away. And
we are reminded by the sudden death of our brother of the words of the Master,
Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the angel of death may
come. The services were held at the home Friday afternoon conducted by Brother
Jay E. Johnson, pastor the Church of Christ, assisted by Rev. Simmons of the
Presbyterian church and Bro. M. V. Danford of Shadyside. After which all that
was mortal of our brother was laid to rest in our beautiful little village
cemetery beside his wife and daughter where so many of our loved ones sleep.
Randolph, Margaret Jane Smith Randolph
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
A Friend Called
The sad news that Mother had been called to the Great Beyond
was received here Monday written by a devoted and loving daughter who with a
heart, crushed penned the words that told us of her great, great loss. Margaret
Jane Smith was born at Waynesburg, Pa., May 13, 1838. She was united in
marriage to William F. Randolph (who died in 1902) December 17, 1856, and died
at her home in Blanchester, Ohio, April 15, 1913, leaving four children to
mourn the loss of an unselfish, self-sacrificing mother. She died very suddenly
although she had been an invalid for several years and had failed greatly in
the last few months but was able to be up and about the house. She united with
the Methodist Episcopal Church when quite young and lived a faithful member
during life and when the end came she was prepared and it was a peaceful and
blessed release to her from weakness and distress, and a happy reunion with her
dear ones gone before.  Her old friends of Woodsfield remember her by her kindness and gentleness
and although they have not seen her for years, were greatly grieved to hear of
her passing away. She was the mother of Miss Elizabeth F. Randolph who was for
many months with us here, and an aunt by marriage of Mrs. William C. Mooney.
Raus, Thelma Raus
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
Sad Accident at Barnesville
A dispatch from Barnesville to the Wheeling Intelligencer
dated July 28 says:
One of the most tragic accidents known to this city occurred
today when Thelma Raus and Stella Van Fossen, aged 12 and 13, respectively, were
drowned in an abandoned reservoir. William Raus, father of the former, was
attending a ball game when he learned of his daughter s death, and in his hurry
and nervousness in leaving the park fell injuring his back and completely
paralyzed one side of his body.
The children were playing in the reservoir, which is an
abandoned one formerly used by a mining car company. By means of a rope they
threw themselves in and out of the water, and often held their bodies suspended
over places where th depth was many times over their heads. The strain of their
combined weight caused the rope to break, and both children were thrown into
the water and drowned before assistance could arrive. The dead bodies were
later recovered.
Reef, James Reef
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 8, 1913
The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph
Siegenthaler of near Altitude and claimed as its victim James Reef. He was born
March 2, 1883, and departed this life April 14th, 1913, being at the
time of his death 30 years, one month and 12 days old. Mr. Reef was a citizen
worthy of the esteem in which he held and his death in the prime of his life is
mourned by all those who have known him. All that could be done by physicians
and loving friends was done, but God called him unto Him where sorrow and pain
are no more. He leaves to mourn his departure a devoted father, two sisters,
besides a host of relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral services
were held April 16. Interment at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Reef, Mr. Reef
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 24, 1913
Mr. Reef, of Round Bottom, died Monday evening of tuberculosis
after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
Reithmiller, Hannah
Reithmiller
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Hannibal
Mr. and Mrs. John Thonen returned home last week form Canal
Dover where they attended the funeral of the later s sister, Mrs. Hannah
Reithmiller formerly of this place.
Ricer, Lola Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Lola Ricer, daughter of Lewis and Margaret Ricer, was born
April 7, 1906; and died September 30, 1913, aged 7 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Lola had been ill for some months and all was done by the parents that could be
done but the disease had secured too great a toll so little Lola had to die.
Funeral was conducted by Elder D. W. Harkins October 2d at 10 a.m. after a
short devotional service at the home
the body was removed to Plainview where the services proper were held
after which her little body clothed in a nice little casket was deposited in a
metal vault and lowered into the grave to await the coming of the Lord.
Lola leaves to mourn her premature death, father and mother, a
grandfather and two grandmothers, two sisters and one brother and a number of
uncles, aunts and cousins.
She has gone where dwell the pure and holy, no more to suffer
pain and hunger. To the bereaved parents we offer our sympathy and pray for
them in their sad bereavement.
Ripper, Philip Ripper
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 6, 1913
Philip Ripper, aged 78 years, died at his home at Lewisville
February 1, 1913. A wife and several children are left. Deceased served his
country during the late war and was buried by the G.A.R. Post of that place
Monday.
Ripper, Phillip Ripper
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 4, 1913
Mrs. Phillip Ripper, of Lewisville, die November 25, 1913. Several
children are left. Deceased had been a member of the Evangelical church for
many years.
Rist, Andrew Rist
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Andrew Rist, aged 83, a prominent and life long resident of this
place, died at his home here Wednesday at 11 o clock a.m., June 4, 1913, after
a long illness due to the infirmities of old age. The deceased is survived by
five children: Mrs. Levi Oblinger of New Martinsville, W.Va., Mrs. Jesse
Harrison of Mt. Union, Ohio, Mrs. Jake Tisher, Miss Alice and Emil of this
place. His wife preceded him sixteen years ago. The funeral was held Friday
afternoon and was conducted at the home by Rev. C.M. Cooper and Rev. J. B.
Ackman and interment was in the Harter cemetery. There were many beautiful
floral tributes.
Robins, Ida Robins
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 20, 1913
Stafford
Mrs. Ida Robins, wife of A. R. Robins of this place, died
Tuesday morning at the state hospital in Athens after a several months illness.
The remains were brought here and funeral services held Thursday at the M.E.
church of which she was a member conducted by her pastor, Rev E.E. King.
Deceased was a devout christian and a devoted wife and mother. She was in her 4th
year. A father, Mr. J. R. McPherson of Carlisle, husband, three sons and three
daughters survive, besides a wide circle of relatives and friends. Interment
was made in Stafford cemetery.
Rogg, Joseph Rogg
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Joseph Rogg of Bellaire was drowned in the Ohio river at
Creseps grove a few miles below Bellaire Friday. He was in company with two
companions when the row boat capsized. They were able to swim and escaped
death.
 And Mrs. John W. Rose of Clarington died
February 16, 1913.
Rose, John Rose
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 1, 1913
John Rose, aged 50 years, of Hornick, Iowa, died April 26,
1913. A wife is left. Mrs. Rose is a sister of L. E. Stegner of Lewisville who
went to Hornick to attend the funeral.
Rosenmeir, John Rosenmeir
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 13, 1913
John Rosenmeir, who has been sick for some time, died Saturday
evening at the home of his sister Mrs. Jacob Reinherr of Sycamore street. The
remains were taken Monday to Pittsburg for burial.
Ross, Martha J. Ross
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Mrs. Martha J. Ross, aged 71 years, wife of Sylvester Ross of
Clarington, died May 10, 1913. A husband and 8 children are left.
Ross, William Ross
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
William Ross, aged 62 years, died at his home at Clarington March
1, 1913. Two children left, Miss Iva of Bellaire, and Isaac of Clarington.
Deceased was a member of the Christian church.
Roth, Barbara Roth
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Tubaugh, July 14,
1913, Barbara Roth. Mrs. Roth was born at Miltonsburg, Ohio, April 3, 1839, to
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Roos and was early dedicated to her Lord in baptism and at
the age of 15 she duly assumed her vows in confirmation in the Protestant
Evangelical church of Miltonsburg. In 1865 she was united in marriage to
Christian Roth. This union was blessed with 10 children, six sons and four
daughters, of whom five sons and two daughters survive their mother. Her
husband was called from her side March 16, 1896. In her later years she has
been making her home with two of her sons, until she came to Woodsfield last
winter. She rushed to the aid of her daughter when sickness and death hovered
near but hardly had she begun to comfort, when she who had come to minster
needed the ministrations others.  Her sickness was to her a reminder of
the brevity of life and she used it as a time of preparation for the eternity
to come.  She finally passed into rest on Monday afternoon July 14
awaiting the awakening at the call of the trumpets on the day of resurrection,
when all those who died in the Lord shall be joined together with Him and
remain with Him forever. Her numerous friends and relatives join with her children
in mourning her death and praying God for His consolation in a time of need.
She attained an age of 74 years, 3
months and 11 days. Interment in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Roth, Frank Roth
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 18, 1913
Hannibal
Frank Roth son of Mr. and Mrs. John Roth of Goodwin, a few
miles west of this place, who was employed as a lineman by the Bell Telephone
company at Wheeling was crushed to death by a falling pole at West Wheeling
Saturday noon. He is survived by his parents and eight brothers. The body was
brought here Monday and taken to the home of his parents at Goodwin for burial.
Rothacre, Mrs. Rothacre
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
The dwelling house of John Rothacre of near Round Bottom was
destroyed by fire Monday evening. The origin of the fire is not certain but is
thought to have come from the pipe of Mrs. Rothacre, mother of John Rothacre.
Mrs. Rothacre was a very old lady and occupied an upstairs room where the fire
originated. When members of the family discovered the fire they broke in the
door but the flames were so strong they could not enter and rescue the old lady
and she was burned together with all the contents of the building. Mrs.
Rothacre had lost her voice and could sound any alarm.
Rousenberger, Gottlieb
Rousenberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Mr. Gottlieb Rousenberger, aged 92 years, died at the home of
his son on Brooks run near Bellaire June 30, 1913, from old age. Deceased was
born in Germany November 30, 1821, and came to this country many years ago,
settling in Monroe county, where he raised a large family, acquired
considerable real estate and made many friends. He is survived by three sons
and three daughters, twenty-one grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The
funeral took place Tuesday at St. Jacob s church, Salem township.
Sanford, Fred K. Sanford
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
Fred K. Sanford of Clarington, died September 25, 1913, from
Brights disease after a few weeks illness. He was the son of Postmaster J. W.
Sanford and was in his 29th year. A widow and small son survive him.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. Fields of Wheeling;
interment in family lot in Clarington cemetery.
Sawyer, Carrie L. Sawyer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 13, 1913
In memory of Mrs. Carrie L. Sawyer who was born February 2,
1880, and died October 29, 1913, at the city hospital at Salem, Ohio, following
an operation for cancer. This was the third operation that the deceased had
undergone. The other tow were performed at the hospital at East Liverpool more
than one year ago.
Deceased was born in Monroe county and was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Baumberger. On December 29, 1900, she was married to Martin W.
Sawyer of Round Bottom, this county, where they made their home for a few
years. Then they moved to Chester, W.Va., living there until one year ago, when they went to Columbiana,
Ohio, to make their future home.  On October 27th she
was taken to the hospital where the last operation was performed. Before she
left home she told her sister that she was going with no other thought than to
get her health back again as she did not enjoy life the way she was feeling.
But she never rallied. Her spirit took its flight to be with Jesus. Gone to
that world where sorrow never enters not tears never dim the eye, were there
shall be no more suffering. She was a member of the M.E. church near
Clarington. Surviving is the husband, two brothers, Edward Baumberger of
Portage county and David Baumberger of Mansfield, Ohio, and seven sisters, Mrs.
Edward Pobst of Clarington, Mrs. E. S. McKelvey of Laings, Ohio, Mrs. J. A.
Sinclair and Mrs. I. L. Weaver of Chester, W. Va., and Adda and Emma Baumberger
of Chester, W.Va. and Lulu with the father at Beallsville, Ohio.
The remains were taken Thursday October 30, to the home of
Mrs. Edward Probst of Clarington and Friday afternoon brought to Chapel Hill
where funeral services were held by Roy Hulbert of Clarington after which she
was carried to her last resting place by her tow brothers and four
brother-in-laws and laid beside her mother and sister who preceded her to that
eternal home several years ago.
Schafer, James B. Schafer
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
James B. Schafer was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Aril 30,
1885, and departed this life at Canton, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1913, aged 27 years, 8
months and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Aleatha Caldwell, April
1907, and to this union were born two sons, George and Raymond, aged 5 and 3
respectively, both of whom survive their mother, who preceded them to the
better world.
On Nov. 2, 1912, he was again united in marriage to Miss Olive
Evans of Caldwell, Ohio, who is left alone after this brief period of their
happiness together. Besides his aged mother, four brothers and five sisters are
left to mourn his loss. He was of a kind hearted disposition and enjoyed the
friendship and good will of all who knew him.
Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 24 Apr
1913
Mrs. Rachel Cariens received
word her brother Wm. Schell had fallen dead in a gold mine in Calif.
Schneberger, Raymond
Frederick Schneberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 13, 1913
Raymond Frederick Schneberger, son of Peter and Louisa
Schneberger was born March 15, 189? And died August 17, 1913 being at the time
of his death 6 years, 5 months and 2 days old. He leaves to mourn his father
and mother, four sisters and three brothers namely: Bertha, Emma, Ekina, May,
Willie, Clyde and Carl, all of whom are at home.
Raymond was a very nice little boy and was loved by all who knew him and will
be sadly missed in the home. God sends the children into the home as sunshine
to cheer the lonely path of life. As they are sent of God he sees it in his
pleasure to call them back to His Heavenly kingdom to dwell with His only
begotten Son who said Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them
not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Hence, little Raymond has gone to
dwell with the Savior. It is sad to part with those that we love but God knows
best.
Schnell, Jacob Schnell
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
Goodwin
Jacob Schnell, a highly respected citizen of this place, died
Sunday. Death was due to infirmities of old age.
Scott, James B. Scott
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
Mr. James B. Scott whose residence was Wellsville, Ohio, departed
this life August 22, 1913, aged 71 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was brought
for burial to Rinard s Mills, Ohio, funeral conducted by Rev. W. J. Chesshir.
Shafer, Sebastian Shafe
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Sebastian Shafer, aged 90 years, was knocked down and
instantly killed by a falling barn door Friday while watching threshers on the
Wennecke farm near Caldwell. The door was jarred from its track by the
vibration of the machine. Its weight was at least 600 pounds.
Shanks, Margaret Shanks
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 23, 1913
Mrs. Margaret Shanks, aged 40 years, daughter of William Smith
of South Main street, died suddenly Sunday evening at a hospital in Coraopolis where
she had been taken Friday. She had been ill but a short time. The news was a
great shock to her friends here and the community generally saddened by it. Her
father and the family here went to Coraopolis Monday to attend the funeral.
Shaw, Joseph Shaw
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Mr. Joseph Shaw was born July 24, 1856, and departed this life
January 7, 1913, being 57 years, 5 months and 17 days old. He was united in the
holy bonds of matrimony to Effie Barnhart January 27, 1880. To this union were
born three children. Two of which preceded him to the great beyond, and Lynda
Sm. Shaw living. He was married again October 19, 1890, to Lydia Piatt. To this
union were born three children Arra Shaw, Mollie Shaw, and Oscar Shaw, all of
whom are living. He was married again, May 4, 1905 to Elizabeth Johnson. He was
a member of the Church of Christ at Mechanicsburgh continuing faithful until
death. Forgetting not (on the last resurrection morn that he was permitted to
live) of his duty to God of commemorating the death of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. Not being able to go to the house of the Lord but having the
brothers and sisters to bring the emblems to his house, that he might once more
remember the price that Jesus paid to redeem us. His remains were laid to rest
in the beautiful cemetery at Plainview there to await the resurrection morn.
Shields, Laura M. Shields
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
Mrs. Laura M. Shields, aged 71 years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Schumacher on Eastern avenue January 14, 1913, after an
illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Shields came to Woodsfield with her husband Mr. James L.
Shields in 1881, moving here form Captina. She was a woman of many good
qualities. She was never so busy or so tired but what she could find time and
strength to go and do for any one who was in need of her assistance. Day or
night her hands were always ready to do what they could find to do for the sick
and afflicted. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and always
enjoyed the belief and religion of her choice. She died in full faith of a
glorious resurrection in Christ. As a wife and mother she was never known to
neglect her duties. Her family was first with her.
She was the mother of our children, two of whom are living,
Mrs. Clarence Schumacher of Woodsfield and Miss Edith Shields of Cleveland. Her
husband Mr. James L. Shields who was well known and who was bridge builder on
the O.R. & W. R. R. for many years, preceded her to the better world
several years ago. She also leaves two sisters.
The funeral was held Thursday and the services conducted by
Rev. K. P. Simmons of Beallsville; interment in Oaklawn cemetery by the side of
her husband.
May she rest in peace!
Shields, Laura M. Shields
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Mrs. Laura M. Shields, aged 70 years, relict of James L.
Shields, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Schumacher on Eastern
avenue January 14, 1913. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Sill, Emily Sill (obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
On Friday morning just a s the clock chimed the hour of six
there passed out of its earthly temple of clay the spirit of Miss Emily sill,
at the advanced age of eight years, nine months and four days.
Miss Emily Sill was born near Stafford, Monroe County, Ohio,
on May 13, 1832, and departed this life at the home of her nephew, Oswald
Hawkins, in Oakland, California, on Friday morning, February 7, 1913, after a
two weeks illness due to old age. Se was the youngest of twelve children of Mr.
And Mrs. Oswald Sill who came to Monroe county in the early part of the
nineteenth century. She left Ohio about the year 1887 going to Emporia, Kansas,
where she made her home with her nephew, David T. Knapp. In 1893 the Knapp
family moved to Strong City, Kansas, where Miss Sill accompanied them and where
she remained until the following year when she returned to Emporia for a short
time. She then went to Ottawa, Kan. To live with another nephew, Oswald
Hawkins. She remained in Ottawa until 1904 when the Hawkins family moved to
Oakland, California, where they have since resided.
In her early life she was converted to the Christian faith and
united with the Methodist church in Stafford. In this faith she remained
steadfast and true. Her pathway through life followed very close to the
footsteps of the Savior. Doing good to all, giving a smile, a kind word, an
encouraging handshake to all. Living so near to the Savior, whom she implicitly
believed was able to save to the utmost that as the end drew near she caught
glimpses of the eternal glories, praising God and testifying of His goodness
with almost her last breath. The end was calm and peaceful. She fell asleep in
Jesus.
Funeral services were held at the Hawkins home on Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o clock after which interment was made I the cemetery at
Oakland.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Matilda Kane, of Stafford,
Ohio, and a large number of relatives and friends in that part of th county who
will be grieved to hear her death.
Sill, Emily Sill
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
A gloom of sadness swept over our community when the sad news
reached here of the death of Miss Emily Sill which occurred February 7, 1913,
at the home of her nephew O. L. Hawkins
in Oakland, California. She was born in Monroe county, Ohio, May 13, 1832, aged
80years, 8 months and 24 days. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Matilda Kean
and many relatives and friends that are grieved to learn of her death. She was
a resident of this community for many years was a consistent member of the M.E.
church. Her nieces and nephews are Mrs. J. W. Eaton, Mrs. E. J. Ullman, Mrs. B.
F. Bowen of Stafford, Mrs. James Dobson, of Summerfield, Mrs. Maggie Daniels,
Stafford, Mrs. William Watson, of MT. Ephram, John Hawkins, of Stafford, Mrs.
Sarah Ankrom, Chandlersville, John Heck, of Woodsfield, O. J. Hawkins of
Oakland, Cal., who so tenderly cared for her in her declining years and she
rest in California where she loved so much to be and her memory is cherished by
her loved ones here in her homeland.
Smith, Alva A. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 4, 1913
On Monday, Aug. 25, 1913, a sad accident happened at
Armstrong s Mills, Belmont county. Alva A. Smith, son of Mr. And Mrs. John
Smith, of Woodsfield route 2, was instantly killed while pumping an oil well
for the Natural Gas Company of Wheeling, W.Va. No person being present at the
time of the accident, it is not known just how it happened, but it is supposed
that while he was putting belt dressing on the pulley his clothing caught in
the clutch and wound him around the pulley and crushed his head. He went to the
well between two and three o clock in the afternoon to look after the well
which had been running all day and was found lying on the floor of the engine
house at 6:20 o clock in the evening by a Mr. P. Blaker who had been to his
boarding house and as Alva had not come to supper he supposed something was
wrong and went to the well and found him. Mr. Blaker called to John A. Nalley,
an uncle of smith, by telephone who went to his assistance at once and moved
his mangled body to his home, where his remains were prepared for burial by an
undertaker at Jacobsburg and was brought to his home Tuesday, Aug, 26, and was
interred Wednesday at Mouse Ridge cemetery followed to his last resting pace by
a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr. Evans, who is one of
the company that Alva was working for and also Mr. Minear, who is field boss,
closed down all the work in the field and brought all of their men to Woodsfield
and attended the funeral in a body and furnished a large lot of fine flowers as
a token of their respect.
Alva A. Smith was born on August 21, 1890, and died August 25,
1913, being 23 years and four days old at the time of his death. He became a
member of the M.E. church of Moose Ridge in 1912, living a model and a
christian life ever since.
May he rest in peace is the wish of his many friends.
Smith, Child Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Burkhart
A telephone message bringing the sad news of the death of his
little granddaughter was received by Mr. R. S. Smith last Friday. The child was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith who are well known in this vicinity
and have the sympathy of their many friends and relatives. Mr. Smith left
Friday afternoon for Akron where his son now resides.
Smith, Eliel Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 2, 1913
Eliel Smith of Clarington died September 26, 1913, after
several weeks confinement to his home on account of a complication of diseases.
He was 94 years of age and had always been a very active man having served
several years in the civil war. Two daughters survive him. Funeral services
were held at the home Sunday evening by Rev. Harvey Rutter; interment in family
lot in Clarington cemetery.
Smith, Fred L. Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Fred L. Smith died June 27, 1913, aged 51 years and 24 days.
He obeyed the gospel seventeen years ago at Wingett run under the ministry of
Elder J. K. Thomas. He married Victoria Thomas September 6, 1885. Six sons and
two daughters were born to this union. The devoted wife and children are left
to mourn along with many friends.
Smith, Jacob Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Jacob Smith, aged 59 years, and unmarried, died June 8, 1913
after an illness of several months fro paralysis. Deceased was a member of the
Evangelical church. Several brothers and sisters are left. The funeral services
were held Tuesday conducted by Rev. Candler.
Smith, Roseberry Smith
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 23, 1913
The angel of death has once more visited our community and
taken from our midst another of our friends and neighbors. At the time of his
death, which was caused by pneumonia, Roseberry Smith was 60 years, 2 months
and 26 days old having been born October 15, 1852, and died January 11, 1913.
He was a member of the Rich Fork Church of Christ, a good neighbor and
respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his departure to the better
world a widow, six daughters and one son and a host of friends and relative. He
was preceded on the journey from whence no traveler returns by two sons and
one daughter. Those living are Mrs. James Taggart of Clarksburg, W.Va., Mrs.
Charles Bortz, Cambridge, Ohio, Misses Janette, Ida, Catharine and Georgia
Smith and Mr. Harry Smith of Woodsfield Route two. Funeral services were held
Monday and were conducted by Elder Jacob Willison at the Barber Ridge cemetery.
Smith, Roseberry Smith
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Roseberry Smith, aged 55 years, died at his home on Barber
Ridge January 11, 1913 from pneumonia. He leaves a wife and several children. Mr.
Smith was sa member of the Christian church.
Smithson, Mrs. Dean
Smithson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
(Stafford)
Mrs. Dean Smithson, wife of Mr. Stewart Smithson and daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Okey, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 18, at
the home of her parents east of town, after an illness from heart trouble and
pneumonia. Deceased was twenty_seven years of age and is survived by a husband
and one son, besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were
held Friday at 10 o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev. E. E. King, pastor
of the M.E. church of which deceased was a member and interment was made in the
Stafford cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful. Those who attended the
funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Davis of Marietta, Mrs. Mollie
Hunter of New Straitsville, Mr. Truman Smith and daughter Edith of Dexter City
and Mr. Os Cree of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Soule, Lillie Blanch Soule
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 18, 1913
Lillie Blanch Soule, daughter of Lillie B. And W. C. Soule was
born October 23, 1909, and died at the home of her parents in Oakland City,
Ind., after a few days suffering from scarlet fever, on November 16, 1913, aged
4 years and 23 days. Blanch was the seventh child in a family of nine children,
and the only girl one sister having preceded her in death.  She
leaves father, mother, seven brothers and a large Sunday school class to mourn.
Blanch was much attached to her Sunday school; just one week before she died
she cried to go to the church when she heard the ringing of the bell.
St. John, Forrest St. John
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated November 6, 1913
Fatal Shooting
Charles Henthorn was arrested near Round Bottom Friday by
Sheriff E. J. Wichterman and Deputy John Keyser, and brought to jail charged
with shooting Forrest St. John, the 16 year old son of Mel St. John. The
circumstances which led to the shooting was the throwing of corn by young St.
John and two other boys and three girls against the windows of Henthorn s house
one mile northwest of New Castle. A young girl named Hunnel was also struck by
a stray shot in the wrist. Thursday was corn night and the youngsters of that
community as in others were out, but no sooner had the corn they were throwing
struck the house than Henthorn opened the door and let drive at them almost all
the entire load of shot striking young St. John in the breast and stomach.
Henthorn, his sister and her daughter and several children
recently removed from W. Va. Near New Castle where they took up their abode in
an old abandoned house. Henthorn does not deny the shooting but says that he is
sorry for injury done, says that he never heard of any such thing as corn
night and that when the corn came rattling against the windows and on the roof
he thought it was a party who intended doing himself and family injury. On Friday morning Henthorn loaded up his family
and they had started on their way to West Virginia. When the Sheriff was
apprised of their move and hiring an automobile he and Deputy Keyser overtook
them near Round Bottom. They had little trouble in taking Henthorn.
Later, Forrest St. John, the boy that was shot, died Tuesday
night.
Staats, Alexander A.
Staats
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated May 22, 1913
Dr. Alexander A. Staats aged 76 years dropped dead at his home
in Summerfield Friday morning at 7 o clock. Heart trouble was the cause. He was
a member of the Co. E. 88th O.V.I. Mr. Staats was in Caldwell
Thursday and seemed to be in the best of health. He is survived by his wife and
four children, three daughters and one son.
Stalder, Lulu M. Stalder, nee Bowers
Source: Newspaper: Either the Corning [Iowa] Free
Press or the Villisca [Iowa] Review; February 5, 1913
Mrs. Oscar Stalder died at her home south of Brooks Sunday
afternoon February 2, 1913, between the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock. Funeral
services were held at the Presbyterian Church in that vicinity Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.C. McClelland, and interment was made in the
Methodist Grove cemetery. Mrs. Stalder's maiden name was Lulu Bowers. She was a
daughter of Feltcher* and Anne Bowers. Her father preceded her in death about
11 years ago and her mother passed away when she was a child. Mrs. Stalder was
born and raised in the vicinity of her late home, where she was married about
eight years ago to Mr. Stalder, who has also been reared near Brooks. Besides
her husband, she leaves five children, several other relatives and a large
circle of friends to mourn her demise.
*Submitter's Note: Her father's name is FLETCHER Bowers.
Stallings, Matilda
Stallings
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated September 11, 1913
Matilda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Swain was born in
Monroe county, Ohio, August 5, 1841. She was married to William Stallings
December 20, 1860. She was the mother of eight children all of whom are living
but one; also 16 grand children. She died August 17, 1913, at her home on
Nessterode, Jackson county, W.Va. Her funeral was preached by her former pastor
Rev. I. N. Smith of Cottageville. His text was form Rev. 21st
chapter and 4h verse. The deceased was converted and joined the church in her
youthful days and lived a christian life for 47 years, dying in the full
triumph of christian faith. Her remains were laid to rest in the Simpson
cemetery to await the resurrection morning.
Stephen, John W. Stephen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 30, 1913
In Memory of John W. Stephen
John W. Stephen was born in Seneca township, Monroe county,
Ohio march 21, 1852, and departed this life January 9, 1913, aged 60 years, 9
months and 18 days. He was married to Susanna R. Dickerson October 6, 1872. To
this union were born six children, two sons and four daughters, Adelia A. King
and Hattie F. Stallings who have preceded him to the better world. Those left
to mourn the great loss, a wife, Mrs. Susanna R. Stephens, two daughters and
two sons, Mrs. Louise Reed of Barnesville, Ohio, Mrs. Daisy M. Morris, of
Akron, Ohio, Mr. Clemence Oscar and Lewis Edward Stephen of Calais, Ohio, Mrs.
John H. Egger of Miltonsburg, Ohio, Mrs. A. E. Lowe of Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs.
J. R. McBridge of Summerfield, Ohio, Miss Delia A. Stephen of Wheeling, W.Va.,
Mr. Homer H. Stephen of Calais, Ohio, Mrs. C.E. Mummey of Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was converted at Union chapel under Rev. Gruber thirty odd
years ago and was a faithful member until death. He was kind and loving husband
and father, honest, honorable, and upright in all his dealings and leaves a
host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was a man that surely did
enjoy seeing his children com home. They were all at home Christmas and little
did they think when they started bak to their homes that they would be called
home so soon to take the last farewell look at their dear father, although he
had been in poor health for some time but able to go around.
Funeral services ere conducted at the home Sunday January 12th,
by Rev. H. W. Cope of Summerfield, Ohio, the text being taken from 2d Cor., 5th
chapter and 1st verse. At the request of relatives and friends of
and near Calais he was taken to the Calais M.E. church where a short service
was held. He was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery of Calais. It was hard
to give him up but God knew best.
Stetson, Ernest J. Stetson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 10, 1913
Ernest J. Stetson, aged 33 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Stetson of Clarington, was killed at Mingo Junction June 25, 1913, by being run
over by a freight train. Stetson was a brakeman and it is believed that while
flagging one train a train coming in opposite direction caught him. He was a
member of the K. of P. Lodge and resided in Bellaire. A wife and his parents
are left.
Stimpert, Jacob Stimpert
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 9, 1913
Jacob Stimpert, whose remains were laid to rest Thursday was
born in Strassburg, Germany, January 22, 1837. He came to America in 1847. He
was married to Rachel Hilley in 1859. To this union were born seven children,
three sons and four daughters. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Andrews, preceded him to
the great beyond five years ago. His wife died in 1872 and in 1873 he married
Marry Faber and to them were born nine children, four sons and five daughters.
One of these children, Minnie, passed away. Mr. Stimpert died December 231,
1912, being at the time of his death 75 years, 11 months and nine days old.
Besides a wife and fourteen children he leaves two brothers Daniel and David,
and one sister Mary Weaver of Iowa; and thirty grand children and five great
grandchildren. The children's names are Philip of Ashland, Ms. Emma Shaw of
Cleveland, Mrs. Christina Markwardt of Cleveland, Jacob R. of Miltonsburg, Mrs.
Eliz Peeper, Cleveland, (Mrs. Mary Andrews, deceased of Thompson, Ohio.) Benj.
of Geneva, William E. of Mantua, Sadie of Pittsburgh, Clemens C. of Woodsfield,
Edw. II of Cleveland, Mrs. Orilla Keevert of Woodsfield, Grover, Bessie and
Cora, Woodsfield. The wife and children extend their thanks to all who assisted
at the time of the death and burial of the husband and father.
Stimpert, Jacob Stimpert
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 2, 1913
Jacob Stimpert, aged 76 years, December 31, 1912 at his home
[illegible] Ridge. Mr. Stimpert had [illegible] from heart trouble for a long
time, but the end was unlooked for. He was a member of the Evangelical church
and a good husband to his wife and several children.
Stimson, Rodney M. Stimson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Hon. Rodney M. Stimson, one of the oldest men in Washington
County, and an old time newspaper man known throughout the state, died at his
home in Marietta February 15, 1913. He was editor of the Marietta Register for
many years.
Straight, A. J. Straight
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 12, 1913
Mr. A. J. Straight, aged 71 years, was found dead in his bed
at the residence of his son in Wheeling Monday morning. Mr. Straight was in his
usual health and attended church service Sunday morning and evening. Before
retiring, however, he complained of his stomach hurting him some but nothing
special was thought of that Monday morning when he failed to come downstairs a
member of the family went to his room and found him cold in death. His son
Charles of this place was notified and went to Wheeling and brought the r
remains to Woodsfield Tuesday evening where they were tenderly cared for at the
home of Mr. A. E. Thornberry on South Main street until Wednesday hen they were
taken to his old home in Green township and then interred with loved ones who
had passed before him. Mr. Straight was well known as an upright christian man
and his death will be regretted by many.
Straight, Alexander J.
Straight
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated June 26, 1913
Alexander J. Straight was born November 3, 1841, and died June
16, 1913, aged 71 years 7 months and {illegible) days. He was united in
marriage with Elizabeth Robinson February 6, 1871. To this union were born 6
children, namely: Charles A., Mary Alice, John Thomas, William J., James O.,
and Emma B. He obeyed the gospel under the ministry of Joseph A. Walters at
West Union, Green township about 45 years ago. Here he lived and continued a
highly respected and faithful member of the Church of Christ. After the death
of his wife his sister Mrs. Eddy kept house for him his home in Green township
until his sons Charles, Thomas and William went to Wheeling, W.Va. to seek
employment when he sold his farm and moved to Wheeling Island where he spent a
few years. When the call was made for volunteers to preserve the union he
heartily responded to that call of his country, and offered his life in
service. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and loved and
respected his comrades.
To know brother Straight was to love and respect him as a
neighbor, citizen and friend. Truly a noble man has gone from us to his reward.
Brother Alex as he was familiarly called, knew what it was to pass through deep
sorrow in giving up loved ones. His first and greatest sorrow was the death of
his wife. Then death called his youngest child Emma B. who was just looming
into womanhood, then before that was healed his son James O. was taken. Later
in life after all his children then living were married he fixed him up a room
at the home of his daughter Alice Wohnhas to spend his remaining days in quietude and such loving agreeable
home it was until March 24th he bade farewell to all that was mortal
of his dear daughter Alice. Under all these sad afflictions he stood bravely
and patiently. That beautiful christian faith which looks through the gloom and
tears of sorrow to the happy meeting in the
sweet by and by, caused him to smile in the face of the grim monster
death and to almost welcome him as a friend. He leaves behind him to mourn
three sons, two brothers and two sisters, several grandchildren and a host of
relatives and friends. But while we are left on the side of te river where
there is sorrow and tears he has gone where sorrow is unfelt and tears are
unknown. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. With
sympathy and prayer to bereaved friends, D.W. Harkins.
Stukey, Jacob Stukey
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 17, 1913
Fallen on Zion s Battlefield
Brother Jacob Stukey was born May 4, 1829, and passed from
earthly scenes June 10, 1913, having lived the earth life 84 years, one month
and 6 days. He was married to Miss Parlia A. Williams June 15, 1854. She
preceded him to her eternal home Jan. 11, 1912. He confessed his faith in
Christ and was baptized about 67 years ago by Brother Louther, thus becoming a
member of the Church of Christ and was ever true to all he church duties and
lived a consistent christian life until called home. He was a charter member of
the Belmont Ridge congregation, all of whom have fallen asleep but two, brother Erastus Moore and sister Mary
Stukey. Brother Stukey was an elder in the Church of Christ at Beallsville and
always loved the home of the Lord. We will sadly miss him. His place will be
vacant forever and we shall miss his words of exhortation and his voice in
prayer. He was strong in faith and was anxious to go home to be forever with
the Lord. Brother Stukey was one of the true fathers in Israel, but he has
fallen in the battle and gone home to the glory land. We must say good bye
until we shall meet again. He is not dead but only sleeping. He is not lost but
gone before. We would not call him back for he was anxious to be absent from
the body and to be present with the Lord. The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at the Church of Christ conducted by the pastor, Jay E.
Johnson, after which the body was taken to the village cemetery and laid to
rest by the side of his beloved wife and they sweetly sleep until God shall
call them from that sleep to their Sweet Rest in Heaven.
Elsworth Thornberry
Sulsberger, Louis
Sulsberger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 12, 1920
Sheriff Sulsberger called Home
(original paper in bad conditions and first 2 paragraphs difficult
to read)
illegible death of Ex-Sheriff
Louis Sulsberger [illegible] occurred last Sunday, August 8th on his 79th
birthday in Monroe county, lost one of
its [illegible] and best citizen: a man [illegible] and true under the stars
and [illegible] In times of war as well
as in [illegible] Church, the Sunday school, his [illegible] and the community
he loved so much.
While he had been sick for
many [illegible] at his home near
Woodsfield, the news of his death came as a severe shock to his family and to
his friends far and near.
[illegible] public spirited
citizen he served well his adopted country in times of war as well as in times
of peace.
Louis Sulsberger was a son of
Sebastion and Louise Sulsberger, and was born in Bavaria, Germany, on August
8th, 1841. He was baptized when but one month old, and confirmed in 1855 as a
member of the Evangelical church. With his stepfather, A. Deiter, he came to
the United States in 1855, where his mother and two stepbrothers followed in
1856, locating near Woodsfield, where all made their homes as good American
citizens until they died.
In August, 1862, 58 years ago
this month- he enlisted in the Civil War and was engaged in 16 battles, but was
never wounded or captured. From a private he was promoted to Corporal in Co. C,
116th O. V. I. And was honorably discharged in June, 1865. As a veteran of the
Civil War he ranked high as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in
county,, state and national meetings.
On December 18, 1867, he was
united in marriage to Miss Lena Ricer, and resumed farming in 1870. At this
time he was appointed superintendent of the Monroe County Infirmary and served
three years when he resigned and bought the farm n which he died. While the
O.R. & W. Railway was being built he and John Stoehr Sr., as contractors,
graded six miles of it. For three years he served a township trustee and for
two terms as Sheriff. In 1878 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
and in 1886 became a charter member of Gen. W. P. Richardson Post No. 609
G.A.R. and was elected as quartermaster, adjutant and served 15 years as
commander.
Dr. J. T. Piggott, formerly
commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic of West Virginia, who
served 3 years with Mr. Sulsberger in the Civil War, and was ever his faithful
friend was present and spoke in a pleasing manner of the worth of Mr.
Sulsberger in war as well as in private life. He had not been here for 50 years
until he left his law practice and other affairs in Parkersburg to pay his
final tribute of respect.
He was fortunate in choosing
a noble life companion, and they were blessed with a family of ten children,
three of whom died in infancy and one son, Dr. J. J. Sulsberger, who died in
1910, thus leaving a devoted wife, two daughters and four sons, 20
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He joined S.t Paul s
Evangelical church in 1856 and was a trustee of the same for a number of years.
He attended church services and he Sunday school regularly and was
superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. He leaves, besides widow,
four sons and two daughters as follows: Charles C. Sulsberger, of Climbing
Hill, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Sulsberger of Bellair, Ohio; Frances and Fred Sulsberger,
Mrs. Minnie Briggs and Mrs. George Graham of Woodsfield.
The funeral took place
Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. Joseph Reinicke in charge, the Grand Army of the
Republic, American Legion and Odd Fellows participating.
The floral offerings, sermon
by Rev. Reinicke, special music and ???in general were fine, marking public
appreciation of along life well spent.
The remains were laid to rest
in the family lot in Oak Lawn cemetery.
Spirit of Democracy, August
12, 1920
Swank, P. C. Swank
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated October 9, 1913
Professor G. W. Brown superintendent of the public schools was
absent Tuesday and Wednesday on account of the death of Mr. P. C. Swank of
Caldwell, father of Mrs. Brown. Deceased was 82 years of age and had been a
cripple for many years.
Swartwood, T. M. Swartwood
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 20, 1913
Our community was greatly shocked on Thursday evening when T.
M. Swartwood was suddenly stricken with heart failure on the street near his
home. He had been in his usual health and had spent the day at the home of his
daughter Mrs. A. E. Robinson. He was a wounded veteran of the Civil War. He was
75 years old leaves a wife, two sons William of Anderson, Indiana, and Frank of
the home, three daughters Mrs. Miles Okey and Mrs. A. E. Robinson of Stafford,
Mrs. Rev. W. O. Hawkins of Canton, Ohio. He was a member of the Christian church.
In his death the community has lost an upright citizen, the home a good father
and husband. He has many friends here that are grieved over his sudden death
and the bereaved family have the sympathy of his hosts of friends. The funeral
was conducted at the home by Rev. King of the M.E. church; interment in
Stafford cemetery.
Thatcher, Margaret Anne Thatcher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Bracken Ridge
Margaret Anne Thatcher was born November 1, 1823; emigrated
from Fayette county, Pa., in 1836, at the age of 13 and settled with her
parents on what is now known as the Mason Hogue farm. She was united in
marriage to William Draper March 9, 1848. to this union four children were
born, three sons and one daughter, Charles R. and Ludwell P of the home,
William Thomas dying at the age of seven and Nancy Jane at two years. She was
converted and joined the M. E. church at Southerland in her fifteenth year
under the preaching of Silas Farley and remained a devoted member through all
the years of her long life. Five children and three great grandchildren are
left besides many other relatives and friends. Her husband passed away November
1889. Since then she has been tenderly cared for by the son Charles who never
neglected her one moment. She was truly a good woman never finding fault with
anyone and her counsel and admonitions will be remembered by many. Funeral
services were held Friday conducted by her pastor Rev. H. W. Cope. Interment in
Bracken cemetery.
Thompson, John Thompson
(obit 2)
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 1, 1914
Stafford
The funeral of Mr. John Thompson who died Monday night from
pneumonia was held in the Mt. Tabor church of which the deceased was a member,
Wednesday forenoon. Conducted by his pastor Rev. Suddoth. He is survived by a
wife and eight children.
Thompson, John Thompson
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated December 25, 1913
Stafford
Mr. John Thompson of Mt. Tabor about 4 miles from here died
Monday night from pneumonia. He was about 48 years of age.
Tidd, Mary Virginia Tidd
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated February 27, 1913
Death has visited the home of Mr. And Mrs. George C. Tidd of
Greggsville, W.Va., and claimed for its victim little Mary Virginia, youngest
daughter of George C. And Myrtle Tidd. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She
was born February 5, 1912, and departed this life February 11, 1913, being at
the time of her death one year and six days old. She leaves to mourn her
departure father, mother, two sisters and one brother, and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held February 12th in
the M.E. church at Greggsville conducted by Rev. Tegarden after which the
remains were brought to Cameron, Ohio, and laid to rest in the family lot in
Cameron cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
Tisher, Isaac Tisher
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 24, 1913
Capt. Isaac Tisher was born near Hannibal, Ohio, February 20, 1828,
and died at his home at that place Tuesday morning July 8, 1913, from a stroke
of paralysis which he received one week preceding his death.
In 1848 he was married to Miss Ellen Harrison who survives him
and to this union were born eleven children, eight of whom survive and are as
follows: Mrs. Almeda Eisanbarth and Miss Ida of New Martinsville, Phil of
Oklahoma and Mrs. Vic Noll., Mrs. A.L. Bare, Edward, William and Robert, also
one brother David Tisher of Hannibal. The deceased was one of the oldest and
best known citizens of Hannibal and in his death the town has los one of its
best citizens Capt. Tisher followed the river for many years being a pilot on
the local packets and since his retirement has been actively engage on his farm
until three weeks before his death. He was an active and leading member,
trustee and steward of the English M.E. Church and in this death the church has
suffered a great loss.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon and was largely
attended, the services being conducted at the English M.E. church by his pastor
Rev. C. M. Cooper. The floral offerings were beautiful. Interment in the Harter
cemetery.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Capt. Harry
Ollom of Belpre, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Eisanbarth and Alva Tisher, of Marietta, W.
J. Neuenschwander and Charles Alexander of Sistersville, Mrs. Thomas Funk, Mrs.
McIntyre, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Thomas Grant of New Martinsville, Capt. Thad
Thomas of Clarington, Sam Tisher of Moundsville, Albert Tisher of Steubenville,
Fred Noll, Roy Noll, Leslie Bare and Walter Tisher of Pittsburgh and Harry Bare
of Wheeling.
Truex, Edward Truex
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated January 16, 1913
Mr. Edward Truex, aged 8o years, died at his home in
Woodsfield January 12, 1913. Mr. Truex spent most of his life in Woodsfield and
vicinity. He was an honest industrious man and leaves several children and many
friends. The funeral took place Tuesday, interment in Woodsfield cemetery.
Tubaugh, Raymond Tubaugh
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated April 24, 1913
For the first time in many years death has entered our High
School and taken from us one of our beloved companions, Raymond Tubaugh. This
was Raymond s first year in High School, but in this short time he won the friendship
of the entire school and of his instructors. He was of a cheerful disposition,
always lightening the burdens of others with his happy smiles and words of
kindness.
We the pupils of the W. H. S. Extend to the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy remembering that life on earth is followed by a greater
and happier life with the Almighty who rules the destiny of all his creatures.
Philip Keyser, Gailey Vosper, Philip Pollock, Dewey Vosper
Twinem, J. M. Twinem (obit
2)
Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield,
Ohio dated August 14, 1913
Mr. J. M. Twinem was born near Antioch, Ohio, July 26, 1846,
and died at Hardy, Nebr., July 25, 1913, aged lacking one day of sixty-seven
years. In his early life he was raised on a farm. When a young man he taught
school and later on was engaged in the mercantile business. ON the 9th
of May, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Bell, daughter of
Rev. Alexander Bell, of Brownsville, Ohio. To this union two children were
born, Mrs. Samuel Bisbee of St. Paul, Minn., and F. F. Twinem of Hardy, Nebr.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, two children, one sister Mrs. William
Dysart of Superior, Nebr., and a host of relatives and friends. In 1884 he came
west with his family and settled on a farm near Hardy, Nebr., and retired in
1905 and moved to town where he lived until his death. In early life he was
converted to the christian faith and lived a firm believer. Interment was made
at Hardy Sunday afternoon.
Twinem, John Twinem
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
Mrs. J. G. Devaul received word Monday that her uncle, John
Twinem, who resided at Hardy, Nebraska, died July 25. Mr. Twinem was many years
ago a resident of Antioch, this county, and was well known to many Monroe
county citizens. He was a man of noble traits of character and respected by all
who knew him.
Unger, Charley D. Unger
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated August 21, 1913
Harrietsville Rt. 1
Mr. C. D. Unger one of our near and respected neighbors, departed
this life August 8, from tuberculosis. He was laid to rest in the Masterton
cemetery Monday followed by a large concourse of friends. Charles will be sadly
missed as he was a good neighbor and a kind husband and father.
Van Fossen, Stella Van Fossen
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated July 31, 1913
Sad Accident at Barnesville
A dispatch from Barnesville to the Wheeling Intelligencer
dated July 28 says:
One of the most tragic accidents known to this city occurred
today when Thelma Raus and Stella Van Fossen, aged 12 and 13, respectively,
were drowned in an abandoned reservoir. William Raus, father of the former, was
attending a ball game when he learned of his daughter s death, and in his hurry
and nervousness in leaving the park fell injuring his back and completely
paralyzed one side of his body.
The children were playing in the reservoir, which is an
abandoned one formerly used by a mining car company. By means of a rope they
threw themselves in and out of the water, and often held their bodies suspended
over places where th depth was many times over their heads. The strain of their
combined weight caused the rope to break, and both children were thrown into
the water and drowned before assistance could arrive. The dead bodies were later
recovered.
Vonneman, Richard M.
Vonneman
Spirit of Democracy,
Woodsfield, Ohio dated March 6, 1913
Richard M. Vonneman, aged 74 years, died March 3, 1913 at his