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1924
Frederick Kindleberger
Source: The Monroe County Republican
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, March 24, 1924
Frederick Kindleberger, a highly respected citizen of near
Woodsfield, died at his home February 26, 1924, where he had been living with
his youngest son, Fred Kindleberger until death. He had brought the total of
ripe full age of 86 years, 7 months, and 22 days.
He was born on the 4th day of July 1837, in Rumbach,
Germany, and at the age of 16 he came to America and has been residing in
Monroe County, Ohio ever since. He was a member of the Evangelical church at
Woodsfield.
In 1856, he was united in matrimony to Miss Christina
Christman. For almost 30 years they lived together in happiness until on
September 1, 1886, when his wife preceded him to the Great Beyond.
To this union were born eight children - five daughters and
three sons. Two of the daughters, Mrs.
Charles Norris and Mrs. John Wagenheim preceded him in death, Jacob
Kindleberger, Mrs. George Trigg, Mrs. Milt Agin of near Woodsfield, George
Kindleberger of Wills Creek, Mrs. Ora Baker of
The funeral services were held February 28, 1924, at the
Elizabeth Reich
The Spirit of Democracy
Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio Thursday, May 8, 1924
Mrs. Elizabeth Reich, widow of the late Michael Reich, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Burkhart, Friday morning, May 2, 1924,
aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted at the
Among those who attended the funeral from Woodsfield were
Mrs. John Feldner, daughter, Mrs. N. E. Oden, Mrs. Dr. Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Feldner, Mrs. L. J. Bauer and daughter Loraine, Mrs. Chris Schwall and
Miss Elsie Kasserman.
Jeffersonian
Monday 20 October 1924
Charles R Danford, age 12 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield
Danford of near Batesvile, died Sunday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the
Source:
John
W. Mercer - died at his home on Wolf Pen at the age of 80 years. He and Lucinda Gump were married and to this
union four sons were born: Jerry, Joseph and Bert, living on Wolf Pen, and
Philip of Moundsville, WV; and one daughter Mrs. Pearl Mercer of Paden City,
WV, who with his widow survive. Also
surviving are brothers Martin Mercer of New Mexico; Jacob Mercer of Bergholz,
OH; Lincoln Mercer of Sistersville, WV; Joseph Mercer, Sr of Wolf Pen; and three
sisters Mrs. Livine Wilson of Martins Ferry, OH; Mrs. Peter Yost of Calhoun Co,
WV; and Mrs.. Rebecca Lahew of New
Funeral
services were conducted at his home by Rev. W.M. Calfee of
Source: the Oblong Oracle 30 May 1924, Oblong,
Albert Ricer son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ricer was
born near Woodfield Ohio June 7, 1886 and was instantly killed on the Woods
farm four miles from Oblong, Ill., May 14 1924, being at the time of his death
37 years, 11 months and 7 days of age.
About eight year’s age he entered the service of the Ohio Oil Co. and work
in the oil field. He was [with] this company when he was killed.
At the time of the accident he was engaged in
pulling the tubing from a well. He had just cut of a 6ft section of the anchor
and found it plugged with sand. While drying this section over a fire in order
to remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The exact cause of this is
not known but it is supposed that part of the glycerine with which the well was
shot was driven into the sand. His two
youngest boys were with him at the time of the accident and were burned about
the face and hands.
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Harmon June
8, 1907. To this union four children were born as follows; Chas F., Elmer F.,
Denzil R. and Helen Marie.
Besides his own family he leaves to mourn their
loss, father and mother, three brothers, George, Frank and Lewis and five
sisters, Mrs. Frank Nalley and Mrs. Roy Shepherd of Cambridge, Ohio, Mrs. Cloyd
Beabout, of Beallsville, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel Rohrback of Ozark Ohio and Mrs. M.
A. Covert, of near Woodsfield, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted at the
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all the
neighbors and friends in their loss of a worthy companion and a devoted father.
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means of thanking all our many neighbors
and friends who rendered us so many sympathetic and practical services at the
time of the death of our dear husband and father. You helped us in ways you may
never know. We also appreciated the many floral offerings. Mrs.
Elisabeth Ricer and family
Obituary quoted from OUR BOOK: OUR ANCESTORS,
OURSELVES, AND OUR CHILDREN by Ben F. Dixon, 1932: page 140.
Source:
DEATH IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
PAUL KINKADE, HARD ROAD WORKMAN
KILLED NORTH OF
TOWN, SATURDAY
WHEN CAR
TURNED TURTLE
Paul Kinkade, who came here from
Kahoka, Mo., several weeks ago to work on the state hard road, was instantly
killed a few minutes before 12:00 o'clock Saturday* noon, while driving his
Ford touring car on the St. Augustine Road, about one mile north of Avon. The accident was witnessed by Mrs. Lizzie Drake,
near whose home it occurred, F.W. Tompkins, Erwin Tompkins, and John
Morris. According to reports Kinkade had
driven home for dinner and discovered he had left his coat which contained his
checkbook at
The unfortunate man was crushed through
the chest, and his neck was broken. Death
was instantaneous. The Messrs. Tompkins
and Morris assisted in removing the car from the body and the former came on to
town and called Dr. E.S. Davis who hurried to the scene, but life was already
extinct.
The body was removed to K. R. Klugsten's
undertaking parlors where the inquest, conducted by Deputy Coroner Geo. E.
Simmons, was held Saturday evening. The
jury was composed of A. V. Reihm, foreman, A. E. Hatch, Ralph Kreider, Claire
McIlvain, Walter Van Winkle and John Kutchler.
A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sorenson, grandparents
of the young man, and their daughter, of
Early Sunday morning Undertaker
Klugsten took the body to
Mr. Kinkade was born in
*Submitter’s Note: May 31,
1924
Source:
Ruben P. Yoho, age 72 years, of
Woodsfield, died Monday night [26 May 1924] at 11 o'clock at the
The body was removed to the Stevens
morgue where it was prepared for burial and Tuesday was removed to the home in
Woodsfield.
Yoho, Sarah Emily Yoho
Source:
Yoho , Mrs. Sarah , aged 72, died yesterday morning
at her home on Peters Run after a brief illness. Mrs. Yoho was born in
Besides her husband she leaves the following
children: Frank at home, William M., Jr. of Elm Grove, George of Wheeling, Mrs.
Leona Kuhens of Elm Grove, Mrs. Della Gibson of Wheeling, Mrs. Frieda Fordyce
and Mrs. Luella Fordyce of Elm Grove; 25 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with
Rev. M. Riddle, pastor of the Elm Grove M. E. church, officiating. Burial will
be at
Stalder, Mary Louisa Stalder nee Schell
Source: Clipping from the
collection of Donald Wear, 1934-2006, submitted by his brother Larry D. Wear
The funeral services of Mrs. John Stalder were conducted
Thursday at 2:30 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church, Rev. W. C. McClelland
officiating. Interment was made in the
Methodist Grove cemetery. Mary Louisa
Schell was born in
Source: The
Woodsfield, O. May 1.--Citizens of
(1) Source: The Beatrice (
L. [Lorenzo] Drew of this city was
called to
(2) Source: The Beatrice (
Mrs. Claude Drew and son,
(3) Source:
The Beatrice (
Frank Woodring, who came here to
attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Claude Drew, has returned to Winner,
S.D. He formerly resided at this place.
Mrs. Claude Drew & son who
accompanied the body of Mr. Drew to this city the first of the week, have
returned to
Burg, John Burg
Spirit of Democracy,
Word has been received by Woodsfield relatives and friends
of the death of John Burg. He died at a Sanitorium in Gallipolice last
Wednesday, December 26 and was buried in New Lexington Saturday.
His brother-in-law Louis Bott attended the funeral. Mr.
Burg formerly occupied the home on
Dorr, Hope Dorr nee Baker
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Hope Dorr, wife of George P. Dorr, died at her home on
Mrs. Dorr’s maiden name was Baker, and she is a sister of
James A. Baker of
She leaves besides her these brothers and sister, a devoted
husband, one daughter and three sons—Mrs. Lydia Noel of Texas, George R. of
Mrs. Dorr was a member of the M. E. Church and was a lady
of many fine qualities, devoted to her husband, children and home. She was a
good neighbor and will be sadly missed by many friends as well as near
relatives.
The funeral took place from the home last Sunday afternoon
and was attended by many friends, including the following from a distance:
James M. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Morris, and
Charles D. Baker of
The floral offerings, many and beautiful, indicative of the
high esteem in which she was held. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Geo. L. Davis,
Stauch, Jacob Stauch
Spirit of Democracy,
Jacob Stauch, south of
He leaves a wife and ten children.
The funeral took place Tuesday with Rev. Dallman in charge
of the religious services and Bauer and Willison as funeral directors.
Interment in Friendship cemetery at
Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher nee Cronin
Spirit of Democracy,
E. E. Cronin and wife and Mrs. O. M. Greenbank received a
message announcing the death of Mrs. Will Fisher at her home in
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Conger and was born, raised to womanhood and married in Woodsfield, and was 69
years and six months old at the time of her death.
She leaves a devoted husband and four children—Ross, Harry
and Mrs. Bessie Bordner of
Mrs. Fisher was a member of the M. E. Church and a lady of
many fine and endearing qualities.
We join in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and
other near relatives.
Moore, Infant daughter Moore
Spirit of Democracy,
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore at the
Danford Hotel, home of Mrs. Moore’s parents, on February 25th, and
died Friday, February 29th. The funeral took place Saturday with
Rev. Joseph Reinicke serving as minister and Bauer and Willison as undertakers.
Interment in
Bennett, Leroy C. Bennett
Spirit of Democracy,
Leroy C. Bennett, a very highly respected citizen of
The funeral took place Tuesday.
Mr. Bennett was a member of the
Hancie, Young child Hancie
Spirit of Democracy,
The three weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. John Hancie of
Altitude died of pneumonia on Thursday evening March 20.
The funeral in charge of Bauer & Willison was held at
Pleasant Ridge church on Saturday and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm.
Parsons of Woodsfield. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Pugh, Mrs. J. H. Pugh
Spirit of Democracy,
The last rites over the remains of Mrs. J. H. Pugh, who
died suddenly Wednesday, March 19th, of heart trouble, were held
from her late home on
Her husband, Dr. J. H. Pugh, and a son, Dr. James Pugh, of
Beallsville, survive.
Interment was made the Ozark cemetery, a large number
accompanying the remains to their final resting place.
Morrow, Elizabeth Morrow
Spirit of Democracy,
The following account of the funeral of Miss Elizabeth
Morrow was taken from Daily Times of Beaver, Pa:
“ The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Morrow, of
A brother, Will Morrow, lives in
Miss Morrow was born and raised in
Schlabach, Anna Schlabach
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Anna Schlabach, widow of Daniel Schlabach, died at her
home in Woodsfield, Monday afternoon, March 24th, following a
surgical operation from which she never recovered, aged 63 years.
Mrs. Schlabach was a member of the
The funeral took place this (Wednesday afternoon, first at
the home at
Lynch, Elizabeth Lynch nee Read
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, wife of Attorney E. L. Lynch, died at
her home on
Mrs. Lynch was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Read,
former well known citizens of Woodsfield, and was born
She joined the
Deceased was married to E. L. Lynch
Besides her husband and seven children, Mrs. Lynch is
survived by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Lydia Pearson of Columbus,
O.; Mrs. Sophia Driggs of
The funeral took place from the home last Sunday afternoon,
with Rev. George L. Davis,
The funeral was attended by a very large number of friends,
including the following from a distance:
Judge Warren C. Cowen and wife and daughter Beatrice, of
Hon J. C. Heinlein of
David H. James and Mrs. Robert L. Davis of Martins Ferry,
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Hillis and Clarence Harper of
Mrs. Cora J. Spriggs of
C. M. Watson, Mrs. Edward Sarver, Mrs. Fred Ewing, Mrs. Zoe
Metziger and son, Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Amos, Miss Barbara Manners and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Amos, of Wheeling, W.Va.
Mrs. Samuel Danford of
James Pierson of
D. W. Ogle of
Mrs. H. B. Brown of
Miss Bell Harper of
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the
beautiful
The bereaved husband, family and other relatives have the
sincere sympathy of many friends.
Ward, Joseph Ward
Spirit of Democracy,
A
“Funeral services for the late Joseph
C. Ward, 75 years old, well known throughout the city, who died Wednesday night
at 7:00 o’clock at his home 1013 Commerce street, following a short illness,
will be held this afternoon at the late residence, in charge of Rev. Thomas B.
Shearer, pastor of the First Christian church. Burial will be made in Spring
Hill cemetery.
Deceased was a lifelong member of the Christian church. He
had been a resident of this city for over 25 years. He was a carpenter by
trade.
In addition to his wife, Catherine Ward, he is survived by
five children, William M. of
Barnes, John Barnes
Spirit of Democracy,
The funeral services for John Barnes, whose sudden death was
noted in the paper last week, was held at the M. E. church last Friday
afternoon, with services conducted by Rev. George Leslie Davis,
The funeral was very largely attended by relatives and
friends from far and near. The floral offerings were many and very fine
indicating the clean, exemplary character of this young man, who was born at
The bereaved parents and brother have the sincere sympathy
of many friends.
Brown, David L. Brown
Spirit of Democracy,
David L. Brown, one of Woodsfield’s most highly respected
retired citizens, died at his home on
Deceased, who was 82 years old, leaves a devoted wife and
one son, Charles A. Brown, cashier of the First National Bank of Woodsfield, to
mourn his loss, together with many friends.
We regret that we were unable to give further particulars
of this good man but will do so later.
The funeral services will be held at the home Friday
afternoon at
His remains will be laid to rest in the family lot in
Oaklawn cemetery, with Bauer & Willison as funeral directors.
Culbertson, Isabel Culbertson nee Fulton
Spirit of Democracy,
The following account of the death of Mrs. Isabel
Culbertson (nee
Mrs. Isabel Culbertson, daughter of Andrew and Margaret
Fulton, was born in
On
Culbertson. To this union
were born four sons—Clifford, Gordon, and Albert of Plainview, and Wiley, of
In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson came to
Thomas Culbertson died
Mrs. Culbertson was a woman beloved by all who knew her. Of
a quiet disposition, she possessed the qualifications of a devoted Christian,
having been reared in the United Presbyterian church, and only leaving that
church after coming to Nebraska, and then becoming a member of the Methodist
church, since the church of her childhood was not found in this community.
She adapted herself to the new and changed conditions of
climate and spiritual life as only a devout Christian and devoted mother can.
Besides her four sons and five grandchildren, she leaves
four brothers; Samuel of Plainview, Nebraska; John of Wyoming; and Emery and
Andrew M. of Altitude, Monroe co.,
Those who knew Mrs. Culbertson best will miss her most as
they were the ones who knew best her sterling character and sweet and kindly
disposition. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church at
Payne, Charles Payne
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. and Mrs. William Ogle, of Woodsfield received a message
Tuesday, announcing the death of their son-in-law, Charles Payne, at his home
in
We have no further particulars.
Griffith, Hannah Griffith
Spirit of Democracy,
In Memoriam
In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Hannah
Griffith, who departed this life
We miss thee from our home, dear one,
We miss thee from
thy place;
A shadow o’er our life is cast.
We miss the
sunshine of thy face. Husband and Sons
Allen, Ralph Marion Allen
Spirit of Democracy,
Ralph Marion Allen, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Allen of Woodsfield Route 1, died April 17th.
We will give further particulars later.
Stimpert, William Stimpert
Spirit of Democracy,
Mr. William Stimpert, one of
After helping entertain relatives at his home Sunday
evening until late hour he retired as usual. Monday morning he arose a little
earlier than usual. When asked by his wife why he was getting up earlier than
formerly he stated that some of his cattle had not come to stable Sunday
evening, and it might be well to look after them. A little later Mrs. Stimpert
arose, prepared breakfast and went to call her husband. Failing to find him at
the barn she decided he had gone into the fields in search of the missing
cattle. Returning to the house she served breakfast for her son, Elmer, who was
almost due at Billman’s store in
The funeral took place this (Wednesday) afternoon, with
interment at Buchanan church.
The family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.
Dye, Oleta Dye nee Sinclair
Spirit of Democracy,
Mrs. Oleta Sinclair Dye, wife of Claire E. Dye, Dean of the
Pharmacy Department of O. S. U., died at her home at
The funeral was held Wednesday. Mrs. Dye was the youngest
daughter of the late Dr. W. T. Sinclair and Tirzah Sinclair. She was born in
Woodsfield.
Since her marriage she resided in
Read, William Read
Spirit of Democracy,
William Read died at his home on
Mr. Read was a son of the late Ex-Sherriff [sic-Sheriff]
William Read, and was 67 years old.
He leaves a devoted wife, four children—Mrs.Charles Balis
of
Also seven sisters, Mrs.
Lydia Pearson of Columbus; Mrs. Sophia Driggs of
Among those from a distance who came for the funeral were
Mrs.
The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday
afternoon by Rev. H. H. Adamson, with W. P. Galbraith and wife serving as
funeral directors.
Special music by the Christian Church Choir. The floral
offerings were many and very fine, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Read
was held by family and friend.
Interment in the family lot in Oaklawn cemetery.
Sinclair, Anna Sinclair
Spirit of Democracy,
Anna, wife of Le Clair W. Sinclair of
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.
Sinclair was formerly of Woodsfield. Two weeks ago he saw his sister, Mrs.
Clair Dye, laid to rest. He is a nephew of Mrs. Oleta Snyder and has many
relatives and friends here who sympathize with him in his deep trouble.
The
deceased has no living relatives and leaves no children.
Bates, Infant Bates
Spirit of Democracy,
The three months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bates of
The baby was laid to rest Friday afternoon in Oaklawn
cemetery by Bauer & Willison, undertakers, following services conducted
from the home.
Ricer, Albert Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Albert Ricer, aged 38, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Ricer of Route 3, Jerusalem was accidentally killed on the Woods Farm from
Oblong, Ill., on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th.
About eight years ago he entered the service of the Ohio
Oil Co. and worked in the oil field. He was with this company when he was
killed.
At the time of the accident he was engaged in pulling the
tubing from a well. He had just cut off a 6 foot, section of the anchor and
found it plugged with sand. While drying this section over a fire in order to
remove the sand a tremendous explosion occurred. The exact cause of this is not
known, but it is supposed that part of the glycerine with which the well was
shot was driven into the sand. The explosion was of such force that it was
heard several miles. Parts of Mr. Ricer’s head, face, and body were torn away
and one leg broken in several places. Elmer and Denzel, two sons of Mr. Ricer
were with their father on the derrick floor at the time of the explosion and
were also badly burned. One it feared has lost his hearing from the effects of
the loud explosion. Two other men employed at this well escaped uninjured.
The body was brought to Woodsfield on the evening train
Friday and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harmon, a brother-in-law of the
deceased and their family of three children; Harry Hall, member of the I. O. O.
F. of Oblong, also by Thomas Yarger, who was the farm boss on the lease on
which Mr. Ricer was killed.
The funeral service was held in the
The interment took place immediately after the service in
the
Mr. Ricer was a well known and highly respected citizen. He
was a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 850 at Oblong,
He leaves a wife and four children, three sons, Fred, Elmer
and Denzel and one daughter, Helen. In his immediate family he leaves a father
and mother, three brothers, Lewis, George and Frank, and five sisters. They are
Mrs. Catherine Covert of
McCammon, Gerald McCammon
Spirit of Democracy,
Gerald McCammon, son of Mrs. Cora C. McCammon, died Tuesday
morning, May 20th of tuberculosis, aged 18 years.
The funeral will be held from the home this (Thursday)
morning at
Diehl, George H. Diehl
Spirit of Democracy,
The Gazette, published at
“George H. Diehl, retired merchant, died at his home on
“Mr. Diehl was distinguished by his daughter, Josie, have
made their home in
“ For three years he and his only great devotion to his
church. On
“The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at
“Besides his daughter, a brother, Fred of Woodsfield,
Stimpert, William Henry Stimpert 3rd obit
Spirit of Democracy,
William Henry Stimpert was born at Woodsfield, O.,
He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Bonar
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one daughter,
Mrs. J. E. Winland of
He united with the Presbyterian church at Buchanan in his
early youth and remained faithful unto death. The family has lost a devoted
husband, a kind and loving father, and the community one of its most noble and
spotless citizens, whom all had learned to love and respect. Long will
remembrance of him be cherished.
Funeral at the
Dreiblebeis, Claude Dreiblebeis
Spirit of Democracy,
Caldwell, O., May 29.—One man was killed and another is believed
to have been fatally injured as the result of an automobile accident shortly
after
Claude Dreiblebeis, aged 30 years, of near
His companion, Henry Hughey, of near Elba, was in a
The fatal accident occurred while the two men were enroute
from
Elba, to a point three miles
south of that place, where they, with other men, were working as members of the
Department.
The machine in which the two men were riding was a Ford,
and it was not until the men had reached the scene of their work that the
accident occurred.
Hughey,
who was driving the machine lost control of it when he attempted to park it
along the highway and it plunged over a 10 ft. embankment, turning turtle.
Dreiblebies was struck on the head by a top support, his
skull being fractured. Hughey was pulled from the wreck in an unconscious
condition. The accident occurred in the presence of a number of fellow workers.
Dreiblebeis, who has made his home at
There are no-other immediate relatives in the vicinity of
Flauhaus, Charles H. Flauhaus
Spirit of Democracy,
Charles H. Flauhaus, 47, a former resident of Bellaire,
died Wednesday evening at his home near Altitude, following a lingering illness
caused by blood poisoning from an injury to his head.
He is survived by his wife, five brothers, John W., of
Bellaire, Ernest W., Bellaire, Theodore, Beallsville, Edward and Everett both
of Woodsfield and one sister, Mrs. Will Agin. His father, John Flauhaus, Sr.,
also survives.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Davis at
Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge, Junior
Spirit of Democracy,
Calvin Coolidge, Junior, sixteen years old, son of
President and Mrs. Coolidge, died in Washington City Monday night at 10:30, as
a result of septic poisoning, caused by a blister formed on his foot a week
prior to his death, while playing tennis.
An operation had been performed on the left foot, however,
in hope of checking the ravages of the poison, but with no lasting effect. To
the lay mind it might seem strange that when the right foot was afflicted the
left should be operated upon, but the very best physicians and surgeons were in
attendance.
Hissom, J. R. Hissom
Spirit of Democracy,
One of the saddest deaths in the history of
On Tuesday, July 1st, Mr. Hissom decided to
visit a farm he owned in
The funeral was held at his home at
Mr. Hisom [sic-Hissom] was a retired minister, one of Monroe
Count’s [sic-County’s] wealthiest citizens, and a man of many fine qualities,
who will be sadly missed. He was about 71 years old and leaves a devoted wife,
three sons and four daughters.
Lindamood, N. C. Lindamood
Spirit of Democracy,
On the morning of
His illness was of long duration, and all that medical
skill and loving hands could do was done to prolong his life; but the Master
whispered “Come” and thought the parting was sad, and it was hard to give him
up, it is a comfort to think of him as not dead, only gone on before. He bore
his sickness with great Christian patience and his last moments were quiet and
peaceful.
N. C. Lindamood was born
On
Early in life, at Creighton Ridge, he obeyed the gospel and
took Christ as his Lord and Master. Then after moving to
Funeral services were held at the church where he loved to
worship, on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mm.[sic-Wm.] McVay, assisted
by Walter McClure and was largely attended. The flowers were many and beautiful
and they in a measure spoke of the high esteem in which he was held. He is
survived by his wife and the following children: Arthur L. and Albert L. Lindamood
of
Several
brothers and sisters have preceded him in death.
Those
from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. Arthur Lindamood of
Clegg, T. F. Clegg
Spirit of Democracy,
T. F. Clegg, merchant and postmaster at Round Bottom, died
Thursday morning, July 24th, following a stroke of paralysis some
days before. Mr. Clegg was 57 years old and leaves a wife, three sons, one
daughter and many other relatives and friends to mourn.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Chapel
Hill M. E. Church, by Rev. Young of Cameron, after services at the home.
Interment by Bauer & Willison at
Ricer, Anthony Ricer
Spirit of Democracy,
Anthony Ricer, well known citizen of Woodsfield for many
years, died at his home in the southern part of town Monday at
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Joseph Reinicke of the
Foraker, Uranus P. Foraker
Spirit of Democracy,
Relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the rather
sudden death of Uranus P. Foraker of
Mrs. Foraker, wife of Uranus, was at the time a guest of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Givens, at
The remains were brought to Woodsfield Monday and taken on
to the D. G. Givens home the same day.