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Monroe County Obituaries

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 Whichata, Kansas, and Fred Kindleberger of the home, 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren remain besides other relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor.
    The funeral services were held February 28, 1924, at the Neuhart Baptist Church and his remains were laid to rest in the Neuhart cemetery beside his wife to await the resurrection. The Reverend Reinicke of the Evangelical church conducted the funeral services. The funeral was in charge of undertaker, L. P. Bauer.
           
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 Miltonsburg Evangelical Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio, last Sunday at 1:30 by the Reverend Joseph Reinickle of Woodsfield. Mrs. Reich had been a lifelong member of the Evangelical Church and was a lady of many fine qualities. Her remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Miltonsburg cemetery, with Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors.
    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. 

 

Charles R Danford

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 Cambridge hospital.  The body was removed to the Stevens morgue and prepared for burial and Monday was taken to the late home.  One week ago the boy was stricken with appendicitis and Tuesday was removed to the hospital where he underwent a surgical treatment.  Peritonitis had developed and death resulted.

 

John W. Mercer

Source:  Tyler County Journal, Middlebourne, WV - 27 Mar 1924; Tri County Obituaries, Vol 4, page 42.

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 Martinsville, WV.  Mr. Mercer was a veteran of the Civil War.  He was a member of the M.E. Church at Wolf Pen.

Funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev. W.M. Calfee of Atwood, WV.  Interment was made in the Wolf Pen Cemetery.

 

Albert Ricer

Source:  the Oblong Oracle 30 May 1924, Oblong, Illinois.  Thanks to Sue Jones CCGS

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 church of Christ at Plainview Saturday, May 17th by elder D. W. Harkins and representatives from Oblong and Woodsfield Lodge of I.O.O.F.  His remains were laid to rest in a flower decked grave in Plainview cemetery followed by a large crowd of weeping relatives and friends.

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.

 

Paul Kinkade

Source:  Avon, Illinois, Sentinel; June, 1924

 

                                       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 St. Augustine, and he decided to return at once to get them.  He was driving at a high rate of speed and lost control of the car while trying to make the slight turn in the road where the accident occurred, the auto turning over as it ran into the ditch.

        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 Toulon, came here as soon as possible after the accident.

        Early Sunday morning Undertaker Klugsten took the body to Galesburg, where it was placed on a Santa Fe train for removal to his home at Kahoka, accompanied by the bereaved family.

        Mr. Kinkade was born in Toulon, Ill., January 10, 1893.  He came here several weeks ago to work on the state hard road, and resided in G. H. Schneider's residence on East Clinton St.  He had a contract to haul gravel and rock for culverts and bridges.  For a number of years he taught school, but on account of his health he gave up that occupation to do outdoor work.  During his short residence here he made many friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved wife and three small children in their great bereavement.

 

*Submitter’s Note: May 31, 1924

 

Ruben P. Yoho

Source: Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian; 26 May 1924

        Ruben P. Yoho, age 72 years, of Woodsfield, died Monday night [26 May 1924] at 11 o'clock at the Cambridge Hospital where he underwent surgical treatment several days ago for amputation of his leg. He had been suffering from complications for several months and last fall was a patient at a Zanesville hospital. Mr. Yoho was removed to the local hospital about 10 days ago.

        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: Wheeling News Register, May 10, 1924

Yoho , Mrs. Sarah , aged 72, died yesterday morning at her home on Peters Run after a brief illness. Mrs. Yoho was born in Monroe county, Ohio, and came here 33 years ago.

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 Stone Church cemetery.

 

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 Miltenburg, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1852 and died August 5, 1924, at the age of 71 years, 10 months, and 29 days.  The deceased was married to John Stalder in the year 1872 at the place of her birth.  In 1873 the Stalders immigrated to Nebraska where they lived for nine years, coming to Nodaway township in 1882, living on a farm until 1915 when they moved to Brooks.  Since Mr. Stalder’s death in 1919 Mrs. Stalder has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hedinger in Brooks.  Mrs. Stalder is survived by five living children, Fred, Bert, Oscar, James and Mrs. Ella Hedinger all of whom live in Adams County.  There are eighteen living grandchildren.  There are three brothers living, William, J.A. and H. L. Schell and one sister, Mrs. Lavina Woodring still living in Nebraska.  In early life Mrs. Stalder united with the Lutheran church and in 1895 she became a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church in which fellowship was continued til her death.  Her forty-two years residence in Nodaway and Brooks and her faithful christian life have left a beautiful memory to those who have been her friends and neighbors all these years, and the many relatives and good friends mourn the passing of this good woman.

 

William Stimpert

Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Signal; May 1, 1924.

         Woodsfield, O. May 1.--Citizens of Lewisville were shocked  Monday on learning of the suicide of William Stimpert. The family had noticed nothing mentally wrong and were much surprised to find he had hanged himself in the woodshed. He is survived by his wife and children; also a brother of this place, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stimpert, residing near Buchanan's Station.

 

Claude Drew

(1) Source: The Beatrice (Nebraska) Sun - 18 March 1924

        L. [Lorenzo] Drew of this city was called to Ashland Saturday by the serious illness of his son, Claude, who passed away a few hours later.

 

(2) Source:  The Beatrice (Nebraska) Sun - 20 March 1924

         Mrs. Claude Drew and son, Roy are in the city, accompanying the body of her husband to Beatrice, Tuesday.  Mrs. Drew was raised in this city being the daughter of the late Nathan Woodring, who one time operated a meat market here.

 (3) Source:  The Beatrice (Nebraska) Sun - 21 March 1924

         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 Ashland where they have been living for some time and where Mr. Drew was engaged in the cream business.

 

Burg, John Burg

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 3, 1924

          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 Eastern Avenue now the Presbyterian manse and the residence of Rev. J. J. Srodes. He was about 65 at the time of his death, and had many warm friends in Woodsfield.

 

Dorr, Hope Dorr nee Baker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1924

          Mrs. Hope Dorr, wife of George P. Dorr, died at her home on South Main street Friday morning, after a lingering illness of many months, aged 68 years, four months and four days.

          Mrs. Dorr’s maiden name was Baker, and she is a sister of James A. Baker of Cambridge, Ohio; Mrs. Jerry Jackson, George and M.W. Baker of Woodsfield.

          She leaves besides her these brothers and sister, a devoted husband, one daughter and three sons—Mrs. Lydia Noel of Texas, George R. of Toledo, Edward and Hildreth P. of Woodsfield.

          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 Cambridge, and Mrs. And Mrs. George Kuhn of Zanesville.

          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, D. D., of the M. E. church with Bauer and Willison serving as funeral directors. Interment in the family lot in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Stauch, Jacob Stauch

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1924

          Jacob Stauch, south of Lewisville, died Saturday, March 1st, at 2:30, aged 70 years.

          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 Lewisville.

 

Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher nee Cronin

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1924

          E. E. Cronin and wife and Mrs. O. M. Greenbank received a message announcing the death of Mrs. Will Fisher at her home in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, February 28th.

          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 Columbus and Mrs. Margaret Watson of Winnepeg, Canada, all of whom were present at the funeral, which took place at 10:00 o’clock a.m. last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cronin of Woodsfield attended the funeral.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1924

          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 Oak Lawn cemetery.

 

Bennett, Leroy C. Bennett

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 6, 1924

          Leroy C. Bennett, a very highly respected citizen of Malaga, died rather suddenly at his home last Saturday. He had been afflicted with asthma for years, and last Saturday did not feel able to go from his room to the dining room, but had a light lunch brought to him. His wife had occasion to leave the room for a few minutes, and on her return found him dead in his chair, presumably as a result of heart failure.

          The funeral took place Tuesday.

          Mr. Bennett was a member of the Church of Christ and a gentleman of many fine qualities.

 

Hancie, Young child Hancie

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1924

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1924

          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 South Main street Friday, Rev. G. L. Davis officiating.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1924

          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 Rochester, was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dowell, 90 Dewey avenue. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. W. A. Atkinson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The singing was by Miss Esther Heller, Miss Mae Dunivan and John W. Hartzel. Beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Burial was in Beaver cemetery. The pall-bearers were E. M. Hays, J. W. Hartzel, J. H. Muir and Mr. Packard. Miss Morrow was well known in the Beaver Valley. She was a graduate of Mt. Union College. For years she was a teacher in the Toronto Conneaut, O. schools. She afterward went to Switzerland where she was graduated from the University of Zurich and later was a teacher three years in the Monaca public schools.

          A brother, Will Morrow, lives in St. Louis, Mo.

          Miss Morrow was born and raised in Monroe County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrow. She was one of the most efficient teachers ever sent from the county. For over fifty years she gave her time and energy to the betterment of humanity. About three years her heart failed her and she was compelled to give up her life work.

 

Schlabach, Anna Schlabach

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 27, 1924

          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 Church of Christ and a lady of many good qualities.

          The funeral took place this (Wednesday afternoon, first at the home at 1:30 and later at the Church of Christ, with Rev. H. H. Adamson in charge of the services and Bauer & Willison, serving as undertakers. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery. The family have the sympathy of many friends.

 

Lynch, Elizabeth Lynch nee Read

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 10, 1924

          Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, wife of Attorney E. L. Lynch, died at her home on North Paul street, Friday morning, April 4th, 1924, following a serious illness of several weeks.

          Mrs. Lynch was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Read, former well known citizens of Woodsfield, and was born November 4th, 1847. She was therefore 76 years and five months old at the time of her death.

          She joined the Church of Christ early in life, and lived an exemplary life, ever true to her family and friends.

          Deceased was married to E. L. Lynch December 27th, 1868. To this union were born eight children; Miss Lucetta and Guy Lynch of the home; Judge Charles J. Lynch of Bellaire; Attorney W. B. Lynch, Mrs. Lucy Marshal, Mrs. William Bertram and Mrs. Harry Smith, all of Woodsfield and Mrs. Lottie Ogle who died several years ago.

          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 Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Sude Berry; Mrs. El McKelvey; Mrs. Lottie Beardmore; Mrs. Lucetta Driggs; Miss Josephine Read and William Read, of Woodsfield, with many other relatives and friends who feel keenly the shock of her demise, and the loss of a friend that was ever true.

          The funeral took place from the home last Sunday afternoon, with Rev. George L. Davis, D. D., pastor of the M. E. church, in charge of the services and W. P. Galbraith and wife serving as funeral directors. The floral offerings, which speak in terms more eloquent and impressive than words of tongue or pen, of a life well spent, were unusually numerous and of very fine quality.

          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 St. Clairsville, Ohio.

          Hon J. C. Heinlein of Bridgeport, Ohio.

          David H. James and Mrs. Robert L. Davis of Martins Ferry, Ohio.

          Mr. and Mrs. D. D. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Selewick, Mr. and Mrs.Charles Bulger and Dan Archibald of Bellaire.

          Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Hillis and Clarence Harper of Barnesville, Ohio.

          Mrs. Cora J. Spriggs of Columbus, Ohio.

          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 Doherty, Ohio

          James Pierson of Powhatan Point, Ohio.

          D. W. Ogle of Marietta, Ohio.

          Mrs. H. B. Brown of Ozark, Ohio.

          Miss Bell Harper of Malaga, Ohio.

          The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the beautiful Oaklawn Cemetery.

          The bereaved husband, family and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

 

Ward, Joseph Ward

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1924

          A Pittsburgh paper gives the following account of the death of Joseph Ward, formerly of this county, who died April 19th. Mr. Ward was a brother of Bently Ward of Cameron, Ohio; Mrs. Chris Zonker, of Clarington, Route 2; Charles and Albert Ward, residing near Pittsburg, and Mrs. George Higgs of Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is also an uncle of Earl C. Ward of Woodsfield. The account given by the Pittsburgh paper is as follows:

         “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 Akron; Mrs. Anna Starre, of Pittsburgh; and Mrs. W. S. Stillwell, Mrs. George W. Hamilton and Mrs. Nadine Power, all of Wellsville.”

 

Barnes, John Barnes

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, April 24, 1924

          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, D. D., his pastor, with W. P. Galbraith serving as funeral director.

          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 Malaga 22 years, two months and 13 days prior to his death. He was not only a member of the M. E. church, but was a leader in Sunday school and Epworth League work, a graduate of the Woodsfield High School and Monroe County Normal, a leader in athletic sports and a favorite in social circles.

          The bereaved parents and brother have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

 

Brown, David L. Brown

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          David L. Brown, one of Woodsfield’s most highly respected retired citizens, died at his home on Eastern avenue this (Wednesday) morning at 3:30 o’clock, just one week after a severe stroke of paralysis.

          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 2:00 o’clock, with Rev. Geo. L. Davis in charge, assisted by Rev. William Parsons.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          The following account of the death of Mrs. Isabel Culbertson (nee Fulton) who spent her early life near Altitude, is taken from a Nebraska paper, and shows the high esteem in which she was held in her western home:

          Mrs. Isabel Culbertson, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Fulton, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, December 4, 1846, and died at Plainview, Nebraska, March 10th, 1924.

          On the 21st of February, 1872, she was united in marriage to Thomas

Culbertson. To this union were born four sons—Clifford, Gordon, and Albert of Plainview, and Wiley, of Gretna, Nebraska.

          In 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson came to Nebraska and settled in the Stark Valley neighborhood, near their sons, all of whom had come to Nebraska some years before.

          Thomas Culbertson died November 2, 1913, and the widow remained in the neighborhood, always a welcome guest in the homes of her sons, until the day of her death.

          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., Ohio. All her sisters departed this life before her.

          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 Plainview, March 12, with Rev. G. M. Bing in charge of services. Interment in the Plainview cemetery.

 

Payne, Charles Payne

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          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 Marietta, at 4:00 o’clock Tuesday morning, April 29th, after a short illness from pneumonia.

          We have no further particulars.

 

Griffith, Hannah Griffith

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

                                      In Memoriam

          In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Hannah Griffith, who departed this life April 24th, 1913.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, May 1, 1924

          Mr. William Stimpert, one of Summit township’s most highly respected citizens, and a well to do farmer, suicided by hanging himself last Monday morning. No reason as yet can be given for the rash act, as Mr. Stimpert was apparently in usual physical and mental health, and had no family or financial troubles.

          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 Lewisville, where he clerks. After breakfast Elmer went to get his automobile and found his father in the garage. The shock was very severe to all the family, as well as other relatives and his many friends.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          Mrs. Oleta Sinclair Dye, wife of Claire E. Dye, Dean of the Pharmacy Department of O. S. U., died at her home at Columbus, Ohio, after many months of suffering on Monday evening April 21st.

          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 Columbus. She leaves besides her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Bella Morrow and Mrs. Temple Thomas and one brother, L. W. Sinclair of Columbus. She was a niece of Mrs. Oleta O. Snyder who with many other relatives regret to hear of her death.

 

Read, William Read

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 1, 1924

          William Read died at his home on Oaklawn avenue, Sunday evening, April 27th, at 7:00 o’clock, after a severe illness resulting from a stroke of paralysis nine months before to a day.

          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 Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Wade Culp of Pittsburgh; Harry Read of East Liverpool, Ohio; Glen Read of Woodsfield and Miss Mary Read at home.

Also seven sisters, Mrs. Lydia Pearson of Columbus; Mrs. Sophia Driggs of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Sude Berry, Mrs. Ella McKelvey, Mrs. Lottie Beardmore and Miss Josephine Read, all of Woodsfield.

          Among those from a distance who came for the funeral were Mrs. Lydia Pearson of Columbus; Buzz Pearson of Cairo, W. Va.; Judge Charles J. Lynch and wife of Bellaire; Maude Sarver and Florence Ewing of Wheeling; James Pierson of Powhatan; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Culp of Pittsburgh; Harry Read of East Liverpool.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1924

          Anna, wife of Le Clair W. Sinclair of Columbus, passed away at the hospital in that city on Monday evening May 5th, after a two weeks’ sickness. She was unconscious from the first with sleeping sickness.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 15, 1924

          The three months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bates of Home avenue died Thursday morning following an attack of pleural pneumonia.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1924

          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 Plainview church near Antioch at 1:00 p.m. last Saturday. The service was conducted by Evangelist D. W. Harkins of Columbus.

          The interment took place immediately after the service in the Plainview cemetery. Bauer & Willison, funeral directors in charge.

          Mr. Ricer was a well known and highly respected citizen. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 850 at Oblong, Ill., and was admitted Oct. 15, 1919.

          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 Plainview, Mrs. Lucy Nalley and Mrs. Tillie Shedherd of Cambridge, Mrs. Eva Rohrbach of Ozark and Mrs. Bessie Beabout of Beallsville.

 

McCammon, Gerald McCammon

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1924

          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 10:00 o’clock, with Rev. William Parsons in charge of the services and Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors.

 

Diehl, George H. Diehl

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1924

          The Gazette, published at Hillsboro, Ohio, gives the following account of the death of George H. Diehl, of that city—(a brother of Fred Diehl of Woodsfield)—who died Monday, May 5th, 1924. His record as a church man and Sunday school worker compares well with that of his brother Fred, who is one of Monroe County’s eminent leaders along this line. The Gazette article is as follows:

          “George H. Diehl, retired merchant, died at his home on South Elm street Monday morning at seven o’clock, following an illness of a year. He would have been 79 years old the 11th of this month.

          “Mr. Diehl was distinguished by his daughter, Josie, have made their home in Hillsboro. Previous to that time they resided in Mowerystown, where Mr. Diehl conducted a store for almost fifty years.

          “ For three years he and his only great devotion to his church. On May 28, 1922, he had been in Sunday school for sixty years, and 937 consecutive Sundays without missing a single session, and was always on time. Since that time he had been absent but once up until the time of his illness. This was due to inclement weather. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

          “The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Mowerytown Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev, F. A. Johnson of Hillsboro. Burial at the Mowerystown cemetery.

          “Besides his daughter, a brother, Fred of Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Christman, and Mrs. Trautman, both of Mowerstown, [sic-Mowerystown] survive. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. of Mowerystown.”

 

Stimpert, William Henry Stimpert  3rd obit

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, May 22, 1924

          William Henry Stimpert was born at Woodsfield, O., Jan. 26th , 1872, and died April 28, 1924, aged 52 years, 3 months and two days.

          He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Bonar April 26th, 1899. To this union were born two children.

          He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. E. Winland of Lewisville, O., and one son, Elmer R. of the home, and two grandchildren, and an aged father, a stepmother, two brothers, David and Charles, two half brothers, Everett S. and Harry R., besides a host of relatives and friends.

          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 Buchanan Church to a very large concourse of friends by Rev. C. W. Cartwright. Interment in the family lot in the cemetery near by.

 

Dreiblebeis, Claude Dreiblebeis

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 5, 1924

          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 7 o’clock Thursday morning on the Caldwell-Marietta highway, about three miles south of Elba.

          Claude Dreiblebeis, aged 30 years, of near Elba, lived but 15 minutes after the accident, dying on the way to a physician’s office.

          His companion, Henry Hughey, of near Elba, was in a Marietta hospital tonight, thought to be the victim of a broken back and internal injuries.

          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 Washington county highway maintenance

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 Elba for a number of years, had been employed by the maintenance department for some time. He leaves a widow.

          There are no-other immediate relatives in the vicinity of Elba.

 

Flauhaus, Charles H. Flauhaus

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 26, 1924

          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 10 A.M. Saturday morning in the Pleasant Ridge church and the body was interred in that cemetery.

 

Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge, Junior

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1924

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 10, 1924

          One of the saddest deaths in the history of Monroe County was that of John R. Hissom, of Sardis, who was accidentally [sic-killed] on Tuesday, July 1st, when he and his horse went over a steep embankment in Switzerland township.

          On Tuesday, July 1st, Mr. Hissom decided to visit a farm he owned in Switzerland township, as was his custom. He generally made the trip on horseback and remained two or three days, calling on relatives in that locality during his absence from home. On this occasion he remained away from home longer than usual, but no fears were entertained until after the third day, when Mrs. Hissom began to worry. When her son Web came home Saturday from a campaign trip in the country, he decided to go in search of his father. Arriving at his home of his relatives in Switzerland township he was told that they had not seen his father, neither had any of their neighbors. A search was at once instituted, but without results until about 6:00 o’clock Sunday morning, when the remains of Mr. Hissom and his horse were found, both dead. They had fell over a steep embankment, the horse falling on Mr. Hissom and breaking his back, while both the front legs of the horse was broken; it had crawled a short distance away, but Mr. Hissom had evidentally never moved or struggled.

          The funeral was held at his home at 2:00 o’clock last Tuesday afternoon. Interment in the Witten Cemetery.

          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, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 24, 1924

          On the morning of July 10th, 1924, the grim reaper known as Death entered the quiet, peaceful home of N. C. Lindamood at Marietta, O., and claimed the dear husband and father.

          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 June 25th, 1859, at Sycamore Valley, O., and he was the son of Manassa and Fannie Jane Lindamood, now deceased.

          On June 10, 1880, at Woodsfield, Ohio, he was united in marriage to Hester Ann Dairs of Harriettsville, Ohio, and to this union four children were born.

          Early in life, at Creighton Ridge, he obeyed the gospel and took Christ as his Lord and Master. Then after moving to Marietta he with Mrs. Lindamood brought their membership to the Church of Christ and he was a faithful member to the end, and will be sadly missed by his friends in the church.

          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 Alliance, O.; Willard Lindamood, deputy Sheriff of Washington County, and Mrs. F. L. Tanner of Marietta, Ohio. He also leaves three grandchildren, Vernon, Robert and Ray of Alliance, and the following brothers and sisters; Samuel Lindamood of Canada, Jonathin of California, James of Huntington, W.Va, William of Cambridge and I. N. Lindamood of East Sparta, O., Mrs. Mary Mellow of Chicago, and Mrs. Rebecca Rarrick of Bremen, O.

Several brothers and sisters have preceded him in death.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. Arthur Lindamood of Alliance; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lindamood and children of Alliance; Bert and Ernest Lindamood of Newark; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Allen and Mr. and Mrs. John Rarrick of Bremen, O.; Wm. Lindamood of Cambridge; I. N. Lindamood and Clifford Lindamood of East Sparta, O.; and Madison Gardner of Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

 

Clegg, T. F. Clegg

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1924

          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 Chapel Hill.

 

Ricer, Anthony Ricer

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, July 31, 1924

          Anthony Ricer, well known citizen of Woodsfield for many years, died at his home in the southern part of town Monday at midnight, aged 79 years, after an illness of many months.

          Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Joseph Reinicke of the Evangelical Church, will be held at the home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with Bauer & Willison serving as funeral directors. Interment in Oaklawn cemetery.

 

Foraker, Uranus P. Foraker

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, August 7, 1924

          Relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the rather sudden death of Uranus P. Foraker of Akron, who died last Saturday morning as a result of internal injuries received by falling from a ladder.

          Mrs. Foraker, wife of Uranus, was at the time a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Givens, at Plainview, but hastened to Akron on receipt of the message.

          The remains were brought to Woodsfield Monday and taken on to the D. G. Givens home the same day.