Union Township (part 10 of 14)

p4c4 Asa Converse died Saturday. He came from Vermont when three months of age and settled on the Darby plains. For many years he operated a tannery, later engaging in the mercantile business. His life companion died about 11 years ago and for the last ten years, Mr. Converse has made his home in Marysville with his daughter Mrs. J. J. Morelock. There are two other children living, viz, Albert Converse of Plain City and Mrs. Dr. Carpenter of Nebraska. The deceased was 84 years of age on the 9th of February. Rev. E. E. McCammon officiated at the funeral. Interment at Plain City. p5c5 Lewis H., third son of Milo and H. A. Kimball was born July 21, 1867 near Woodstock. He united with the Christian church when 9 years of age He was married to Millie L. Adams September 17, 1888. He died April 29, 1898 at his home in Milford Center, aged 30 years 9 months and 8 days...he leaves a wife and two little boys. A father, three brothers mourn his untimely death. Funeral services at the Christian church conducted by Rev. C. M. Hagans.

p8c2 Louis Filler died Sunday aged 83 years 9 months and 25 days. Lewis Filler was born in Loudown County, Virginia. He came to Marysville in 1834 and worked one year at carpentering, then went to Union Township where he married and later settled in Dover Township where he purchased some land. Mr. Filler was thrice married, his second wife being Mrs. Elmina Irwin, mother of S. L. Irwin of this city. He helped organize the Mount Hermon Methodist church. Funeral services in charge of Rev. Fulkerson of Delaware, who is pastor of the Mt. Hermon congregation. Interment in church cemetery.

p5c3 The body of John Murry who died Sunday at Detroit was transferred by undertaker Morey this morning from the Ohio Central to the Big Four railroad for shipment to Mechanicsburg which was the deceased's former home. Mr. Murray was a brother of Mrs. C. S. Hamilton of this city. A number of years ago he operated a fruit store here.

p5c5 Samuel Amrine whose wife died a few weeks ago was again bereaved by the taking away of his only daughter Hattie Mabel. Her age was 12 years and six months Funeral serves by Rev. E. E. McCammon and interment at Oakdale Cem . The deceased's brothers, Harry and Bert Amrine who are with the soldiers at Camp Bushnell were present at the funeral.

p6 Further facts on Lewis Filler Louis Filler was born in Loudown County, Va. July 6, 1814 and died May 2, 1898 aged 83 years 9 months and 26 days. He came to Ohio in 1832 and was united in marriage to Mary Mather August 11, 1835. She having departed this life July 2, 1853, he was again united in marriage to Elmina Irwin May 11, 1854 with whom he lived until June 22, 1858. He was again united in marriage to Blanche Beck October 18, 1858 who, with his five children survive him. p8 Broadway. John Pheasant and wife, formerly of this place, but now of Hardin County brought the corpse of their first born, 28 days old for burial in Broadway cemetery. Funeral at the home of Mrs. Pheasant's parents, Edward Moore and wife conducted by P. Cranston.

The death of A. C. Pierson occurred Saturday at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For several months Mr. Pierson has had a his house keeper, Mrs. Tabor Randall, formerly of this city. the remains were brought to Marysville. Oakdale Cem . The deceased's son Edward Pierson who is a printer in Chicago arrived too late for services. Mr. Pierson was a native of Connecticut. He came to Marysville about thirty years ago and engaged in the lumber and milling business.. After fifteen years in business here, he removed to Chattanooga. Recently he had been associated with E. W. Borcherding in the manufacture and repairing of saws. The deceased's wife died in 1891 and was also brought here for burial.

p5c2 Albert Cox died Thursday. He was kicked in the stomach by a horse Tuesday. Funeral services were at Raymond in charge of Rev. J. B. Ascham. He leaves a wife who is the daughter of Mart Amrine. His father Courtney Cox resides in York township.

p5c2 Chauncey Linsley, an inmate of the county infirmary died Thursday He was 85 years old and had been an inmate of the institution five years, coming from Claibourne townhip.

p5c4 The body of Jacob Slaughterbeck, who died Monday in Columbus was brought here for burial in Oakdale Cem . Until a year ago he resided on a farm west of Marysville. He was a brother-in-law of John Vanderau and Mrs. Conrad Weidman.

p4c4 Amanda Griffin was the daughter of Rev. Daniel Griffin. She was born near the village of Raymonds November 30, 1846 and departed this life May 18, 1898 age 51 years 4 months and 18 days. She spent most of her life in Union county, except the last ten years which she spent in Chicago at which place she died. She united with the Christian church. She was one of a family of eight children. Her father, mother and one sister preceded her to the better land. Funeral services at the home of Mrs. Lou Argo at Raymond conducted by Rev. C. M. Hagans. Raymond cemetery. Mrs.Ethelinda Magee Henderson died Wednesday. Paralysis. her age was 81 years 5 months 16 days. Mrs. Henderson was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania and was married in 1835, her husband dying in 1873. Of the nine living children, eight were present at the funeral in charge of Rev. J. S. Revenaugh. Oakdale Cem . Those present were James _ Henderson of Logan; George and Thomas Henderson and wives of Springfield, Mrs Permelia Thompson of New Dover, William Henderson east of town, Ruth Henderson of Columbus and Rachel and Robert M. Henderson of this city.

p5c2 Mrs. Mary Coleman received a message of the death of her brother Henry J. Miller at Littlestown, Pa. His age was 72 years. He leaves a wife and three children and four grandchildren. p5c3 W. F. Crain, formerly of Ostrander, has been promoted to the position of train dispatcher on the Big Four, with headquarters in Springfield.

p6 Jesse S. Vanatta was born Nov. 7, 1827 and died May 18, 1898 70 years 6 months and 11 days. He was born in New Jersey and when he was nine years of age, he moved with his father's family to Perry County, where he lived until 15 years of age and then moved to Licking county. In 1860, he moved with his brother's family to lowa where he lived three years and then moved back to Licking County where he has since resided. In April 1869, he was married to Siantha Rosencrans who departed this life December 27, 1878 In 1880, he married Mrs. Jane E. Vanatta. Thirty-two years ago he joined the M. E. church.

p8c1 Children's Home. Little Mamie Mathers, daughter of Gordon Mathers of Richwood died at our home May 18, 1898 and was 4 years 3 months and 25 days old. She has a brother in the Home who is a year and a half older than she and was always careful to look after her interests. Her mother died of consumption and as the child's trouble was of a tuberculosis nature we have known for two years nothing could save her. Children's Home lot a Oakdale Cem.

p8c2 Raymonds. Mrs. M. J. Argo was called to Chicago by the death of her sister Amanda Griffin. The funeral was held at E. M. Argo's, preached by Rev. Hagans. Mrs. Lulu Harvey of Eric Pennsylvania came to attend the funeral of her aunt Amanda Griffin. Her husband Rev. Leon A. Harvey is pastor of the Unitarian church at Erie.

p5c1 Clella W. Patch, son of James and Ella Patch died Mary 25.He was born in Jerome Township February 2, 1883 and died at the age of 15 years 3 months 23 days. Funeral services at Mt. Olive church conducted by Rev. C. M. Hagans.

p8c1 Milford Center. Mrs. Celecta Mitchell died suddenly of paralysis Thursday. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church by the pastor, Rev. J. S. Surbeck. She was a worker in the WCTU and W. R. C Interment at Woodstock. She had passed the allotted four score years. Corrected 6-8-1898 p 8 c2 Milford.

Mrs. W. H. Cole's brother, T. S. Lang of Sabina, Ohio, died Friday and his funeral was held at Wilmington. Prof. and Mrs. Cole and son Fred were present at his death and burial.

p5c2 Silas M. Sheppard, the well-known Indianapolis lawyer who died last week was a cousin of Mrs. S. S. Divitt of this city. He was a successful business man and a generous hearted relative. He constantly furnished his cousin with money, and was ever ready to help her in the time of trouble.

p5c2 By the death of his uncle, Thomas S. Lang, one of the successful business men of Highland County, Alfred L. Cole comes into possession of a large portion of his estate. Mr. Lang's widow will receive her share of the property; the rest will fall to Mr. Cole.

p5c2, p6c1 George Hartshorn, brother-in-law of J. J. Watts, Taylor Township died Saturday of cancer of the liver. Funeral was at Broadway. Sermon by W. R. Cranston.

p5c4 Watkins Mrs. Nancy Graham who has been at the insane asylum at Columbus, returned to her home at Newton Graham's, New Dover, last week, died Saturday. Funeral Sunday at the Christian church. Rev. Ingerman officiating.

p5c2 George P. Hartshorn of near Broadway who died on the 18th inst, was born in Licking county June 25, 1831. He came with his parents to Union County at the age of 5 years. July 3, 1853 he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Jackson and to them were born 5 children all of whom are living. Funeral services at the Baptist church in charge of Rev. W. F. Cranston.

p5c6 Rev. S. M. Hagans was called to Milford last Friday to officiate at the funeral of the 13 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. George McCreary at Christian Chrch. also p8c4 p1c1,2 John W. Robinson died Tuesday. Funeral at home conducted by Dr. S. F. Scovill, president of Wooster University, assisted by Rev. Dr. Hawn of Delaware and the deceased's pastor Rev. J. S. Revenagh. He was born November 28, 1826 in Darby Township. The father of our subject John W. Robinson was a son of Rev. James Robinson who was a Presbytieran clergyman in western

Pennsylvania and Central Ohio. John W. Robinson married Elizabeth Mitchell, a daughter of Judge David Mitchell. John W. Robinson died in 1853. Of the eight children who survived the parents, six are still living. Jonn W., Colonel Aaron B. and Robert N. are residents of Marysville and their two sisters Martha and Emily J. live in Washington, the latter being the wife of Hon Beriah Wilkins. The marriage of our subject was February 8, 1855 when he wedded Miss Mary J. Cassil, daughter of Judge John and Drusilla Gladden Cassilof Marysville. They became the parents of two children, Arthur H. who died in his sixteenth year and Alice who was born October 24, 1860 and whose death occurred January 13, 1894. Mrs. Robinson's death occurred October 6, 1853. Mr. Robinson's second marriage was July 1896 when he was united to Miss Mary Kent an accomplished lady of Rome, NY who survives him.

His real estate consisted of about 1700 acres of farm land, besides numerous town properties. p8c5 Waktins. Aunt Julia Comstock of near California died Thursday. Funeral at the home, Rev. Dobbins officiating. Interment at Watkins.

Masonic lodge of Marysville and the G. A. R. post. Interment at Guy cemetery, south of Rosedale. Augustus A. Hill was a veteran of Civil War. Description of his service. His wife was Sylvia.

p8c2 Obit. Fernie Draper, daughter of Joseph and Ida Draper was born June 22, 1898 and d8ed June 30, 1898, aged 9 days. Funeral serices were conducted by M. Wheeler. Spain Cemetery, North Lewisburg

July 20 Vol 49 No 52 p8 Watkins. Lewis Lemay, formerly of this place, late of Bellepoint died Monday. The funeral was at his residence, interment at the Ostrander cembery. p11, picture and advertisement for Dr. O. H. Thorpe

Morris Foster vs Alice Foster p4c4 Mrs. Barbara Vanderaw, wife of Philip Vanderaw who has been a great sufferer with a tomor in the head died Wednesday (52years) She was blind and paralyzed. Besides the husband she leaves a family of five children, two sons and three daughters. Mrs. Vandderaw was an active member of the Congregational church. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. W. S. Bugby. p5c2 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Oakdale Cem. p3c1 John Williams, a farmer residing north of Delaware committed suicide Sunday by hanging. Several years ago Williams accidentally killed his young son with an axe and has ever since been unsettled in mind. p8c3 Watkins. The little child of Samuel Potts died Friday and was buried at Union cemetery.

p5c5 Frank Gibbard returned Friday from St. Louis where he had been called by the sickness and death of his mother. Mrs. Harry Gibbard, formely of this city.

The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis died Monday of spinal trouble and was buried at the Union church on the Peoria road. Rev. W. S. Bugbey officiated p5c4 Mrs. Mary N. Bell died Friday at her home on Fourth Street, aged sixty-three eyars. Funeral services by Rev. W. S. Bugbey of the Congregtional Church. Mrs. Bell was formerly a well-known resident of Taylor Township.

p5c4 Andrew H. Dean, Liberty Township reports an epidemic of cholera infantum in his neighborhood near Lunda. There were two funerals yesterday, those of Charles Maris's and Mr. Drake's children.

p5c1 The body of Jonathan Moore, first husband of Mrs. Bell, who died in Marysville last week will be removed from the Bluescreek cemetery to Oakdale Cem. The bodies of Thomas Henderson and James Henderson which have reposed in Buxton cemetery were moved to Oakdale last week. p5c2 Lydia Jane Smith, youngest daughter of Mrs. W. S. Smith, Piqua, died Thursday at the home of A. J. Hare. Funeral services Saturday with internment at Oakdale. Age of deceased, 21 months. p5c3 Frank Holycross, formerly of this place, died suddenly at his home in Delaware Monday. he leaves a wife and six children.

p5c4 First Death in Company D. Samuel Layton Hill was killed in Puerto Rico. Samuel Hill is a nephew of Mrs. Martha Chapman of this city with whom he made his home since infancy. He was born in Concord township, Delaware county, July 3, 1875, but most of life was spent in Jerome Township where his aunt resided before her marriage to Mr. Chapman. At the latter's death, the nephew came to Marysville again to reside with his aunt. Picture.

Broadwy. p 6 Zenas S. Robbins. Dayton, died in that city August 13, 1898 and was brought to Broadway for burial. Funeral services were conducted by W. F. Cranston. Zenas was one of the boys in blue in the great rebellion.

p1c5.6 William Coe Piper son of Judge Leonidas Piper was born in Marysville February 12, 1873 p3c5 Obit. Nancy Jane McIntyre was born February 26, 1840 in Paris township. She was married to Alexander Gibson in 1850 and died August 12, 1898 aged 58 years 5 months and 15 days. To this union were born four sons, who with the father mourn the loss. p4 cd 1 and p 8c3 Mrs. Esther Felkner, wife of William Felkner died Saturday from stomach trouble. She was a sister of Abram Morey. Mrs. Felkner was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania May 3, 1827. Besides her husband she leaves a son and daughter, both married. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Rev. A. C. Crist of Delaware, and Rev. Wilson of Ostrander. Interment at Fairview Cem. p4c3 Death of Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Cary of Leesburg township. Miss Bertha Tatman was born in Knox County May 29, 1837 and died August 15, 1898 aged 61 years 2 months and 10 days. She was married to Robert Patent in 1856 and to them were born four children; three of whom are living. Her husband died. After living a widow for sixteen years she was again married to Stephen Cary, March 14, 1883. Stephen Cary was born in Leesburg Township November 24, 1827 and ided on the farm on which he was born August 17, 1898 ated 70 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Walters March 26, 1854 and to them were born nine children, four of whom are still living. His wife died and after living a widow for about six years he was again married to Mrs. Bertha Patent.

Mr. Cary's father was a Presbyterian and his mother was a Universalist in which faith Mr. Cary held until the end of his life. Funeral services for husband and wife were held at the late residence conducted by Rev. Lonke. Interment in Maskill Cem. p5c1 Sauley McKitrick, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell McKitrick died this morning after a long sickness with heart trouble and dropsy. p5c2 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mcllroy died last Wednesday at their home near Peoria of brain trouble. p5c2 Mrs. Maggie Hunt died Thursday at her home on Oak street. Funeral services at the home by Rev. E. E. McCammon with interment at Oakdale. p5c3 News was received by relatives ot the death of Johnson Jewell. a former Marysville citizen, located at Ottawa, Kansas. Mr. Jewell was a brother-in-law to Wm. and John Longbrake and was many years ago marshal of the town. He was about fifty-three years old. p5c5 James O'Brien and wife of Dixon, Ohio were called here by the sudden death of Mrs. O'Brien's father, Stephen Cary. p6c3Broadway E. J. Fox died on the 17th and was buried at Broadway. (his family had been having typoind fever); The services were held at the cemetery conducted by W. F. Cranston. p6c3 Pharisburg. Jas. Bryant and wife of Van Wert County were called here on account of the death of the latter's father, Stephen Cary. p7c2 Biography of James Wesley Tilton, born on a farm in Licking county July 2, 1843 p8c3 New Dover. Miss Eltha Graham has a contract for five months term of school to begin September 12.

p5c3 Jacob Weaver, Plain City, suicided by hanging himself in a blacksmith shop on his premises. About six months ago the deceased lost a son by death and he had never become reconciled to this death. He was about sixty years of age. He leaves a wife and daughter.

p6 Byhalia Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Gamble at the Deadning church last Sabbath.. She died Thursday after suffering one week from appendicitis. She leaves a husband, one child and father and mother.

Fountain Park p 6 c1 Dean, son of Hamlin Harlan died Saturday from scarlet fever. His funeral was at Treacles creek church conducted by Rev. J. D. Dalley and the Masons. He was preparing to enter the Methodist ministry.

Raymonds. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stratton died Sunday. Funeral services were held at the house conducted by Rev. Hill of Mansfield.

p5c3 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Blumenschein, London road, died Thursday and was buried Friday with funeral services at the Settlement church, conducted by Rev. Werfleman.

The death of Miss Myrtle Griggs occurred Monday at the home of her grandfather James Chavous in Taylor Township She was fifteen. Funeral services by Stephen Shirk at the Asbury church, where the interment was made.

p5c2 Mrs Phoebe Baker of Milford Center, widow of Dr. Baker, whose death occurred about 20 years ago, died Sunday at the home of William Snodgrass, cancer of the stomach.. Deceased was 72 years of age and left no children. Her funeral was at the Snodgrass home in charge of Rev. Seerbeck, pastor of the Presbyterian church.

p5c4 Samuel Griffin, Taylor Township, died Monday evening while cutting corn in company with his son-in-law, George Orahood. The deceased was 62 years of age. He leaves a widow and several children.

p1c2 Samuel R. Griffin was born near Raymond March 5, 1836 and died suddenly September 12, 1898 aged 62 years 5 months and 27 days. Samuel R. Griffin and Hannah Wygle were married February 15, 1860 and to them were born two children, a son and a daughter who survive the father. p6c1 Broadway. Another of the Fox family died. ven, a boy of 13 years, leaving three still sick. Resoluton of Respect for E. J. Fox, by Broadway |OOF

John Trimble. York Township died Sunday. his age ws 68 years 6 months 21 days. He had beena resident of York Township since 1853. He was born February 27, 1830 in Jefferson County, Ohio, his parents being natives of Virginia. In 1851 Mr. Trimble was married to Margaret Sterling of Harrison county. To them were born three sons and two daughters, two of the sons, James S. & Robert W. being prominent citizens of Union county.

When Mr. Trimble came to Union county in 1853, he settled in York Township. In connection with his farming, he was also engaged in the manufacture of tile for drainage purposes. In the spring of 1879 he was elected by the Republicans, treasurer of York Township in which capacity he served repeatedly until his death. Funeral services were at the McKendree church in charge of Rev. Rev, H, J. Kuster.

September 4, 1898 Dr. T. P. Shields of Watkins was in Columbus Tuesday attending a meeting of the State Live Stock commission of which he is a member.

p6c4 Dr. A. R. Swisher received a telephone message announcing the sudden death Saturday of Heart trouble of his aunt, Mrs. Richard Swisher of Mechanicsburg. She was 60 years of age, wellknown to many in this city.

October 5, 1898 p1c2 Byhalia. Several from here attended the funeral of Emanuel Schertzer at the Deadning church, Wednesday. He died very suddenly at his home in Champaign County. He was 89 years of age and leaves a wife and four children.

graduate of High School in the class of '84. She is the daughter of Joseph Powers and has two brothers and one sister residing in this county: Charles, Thomas, and Mrs. Phoebe Harris.

p4 Mrs. Evaline Lee died Friday at her home.. She was the wife of well-known William Lee. who with their three married children survive her. Mrs. Lee's age was 51 years, 3 months, 2 days.

p5c1 William Brake, York Township aged 70 years died Friday of blood poisoning caused by cutting a wart while being shaved in Cincinnati during the Grand Army encampment. Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. Rev. Coons.

P5 Mrs. Lou Andrews died Thursday at her brother's home near Lunda. Mrs. Andrews was a carpet weaver and has a son Edward, in Porto Rico, a member of Co. D.

Cyrus Poling a native of Allen township who moved to a farm near Hayeten, Indiana in 1885. Funeral services at the Baptist church of which he had become a member. The following relatives were present from Union county, Orsamus Poling of North Lewisburg, Henry and Rebecca Poling of Allen Center and Mrs. Matilda Leonhard of Broadway. The deceased was married in 1860 to Samantha Wheeler and to them were born three children, two of whom, Fredrick Poling, of Circleville and Mrs. Ira Ashbaugh of Heota, lowa, together with thier mother, survive him.

p7c2 Mrs. James White succumbed to typhoid fever. She leaves a husband and three children,the youngest 13 and the oldest 20 years of age. The funeral was at the residence, Rev. E. E. McCammon, officiating. A number of friends and relatives were present from a distance: Mrs. W. F. Rolison and daughters of Kenton, sister of the deceased. Mrs. Sarah Amrine of La Rue; David Bonham and wife of Kenton and the parents, brothers and sisters from Bluescreek.

Mrs. White was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Phalen and was born July 23, 1857 in the county. She was one of a family of five children, three sons and two daughters, all but one other and herself are now living. In 1876 she was married to James White, rearing a family of three children, Lutrella, aged 20, Ida age 17 years and Pearl13. Mrs. White has a brother William, who resides in Gridley county Kansas.

p8c2 The death of Mrs. Ann Ellis, mother of Mrs. Edward Fawn occurred Monday. Mrs. Ellis' previous home was in Richwood and before that had resided in York township on a farm. Prior to the war, Mrs. Ellis was a slave in N. Caroline, her name being the same as her master. A Mrs. Hargrave owned a plantation adjoining that of Mr. Ellis and he too owned a woman who bore his name. One day the two were talking, Ellis said he would buy this woman a little farm in Ohio and set her free. Hargrave agreed to do the same and so Mrs. Ellis and her children and Mrs. Hargrave and her family were brought to Union county. Their masters bought each a hundred acres in York Township and set them free. The farms adjoined and are the same land that is now owned by Nat Brooks and Margaret McEldery. When the war broke out the son of Mrs. Ellis was one of the first in Union county to enlist.

p8c3 Rev. E. E. McCammon has moved to Toledo. He was pastor of the M. E,. Church here. Raymond. The remains of Arch Strong of Indianapolis were brought here for burial last week.

p1c1,2 "Captain Jack Price " died in a buggy accident. He served in Mexican and Civil Wars, and was a pensioner on the government. For several years he resided with his son William, near Raymond.

p3 Daniel Dea, Milford Center,was killed attempting to board a moving freight train. Dan Dean, like his brothers, M. H., John and Patrick, was employed by the Panhandle Railroad Company as one of the section men at Milford Center. Buried at Milford.

p3c4 Porter Bliss who conducted the Alington hotel in the city during the early life of the Keeley institute was found dead in his room at his home in Sparta, Ohio. Mr. Bliss was married some years ago to a sister of C. V. Shaffer of this city, but his conduct and habits were such that she was forced to leave him two years ago.

p3c4 Mrs. Leona Thompson, Dover Township and wife of Charles Thompson, died Wednesday of consumption. She was a daughter of George Pritchard. Funeral at the residence in charge of Rev.

7c3 James White committed suicide Saturday. Mr. White was born in Union County, October 11, 1855. He leaves besides his immediate family of three children, five brothers and one sisters: Samuel White and Mrs. S. J. Amrine of LaRue, Martin of Milford Center, Lewis of New Dover, Owen of Columbus and William of Lakeview. The funeral was at the home. The Knights of Pythias lodge assisted in conducting the service.

Mrs. O. N. White died at Columbus State Hospital. She was the wife of Owen White, a brother of James White who committed suicide last week. Consumption. Milford Cem.

p8c2 New Dover. Miss Flora Liggett, stepdaughter of Peter Mackin died October 6 of consumption,. Her funeral was at Mr. Mackin's home. Service by Rev. Crist of Ostrander.

p1 James Chavous, one of the oldest and most respected colored residents of the county died at his home in the "Cotton Slash" of old age and consumption. Mr. Chavous was a veteran of the late war. He leaves one son Edward Chavous of this city.

Middleburg. James Praull murdered his wife and killed himself. Mrs. Praull was daughter of Matilda Millage, Frank Praull was a brother of James Praull

Have three deaths to record: Miss Loverna Adell White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White, aged 15 years, 9 months and 5 days; James Chavous, the last of a colony of colored people, George Beard son of Mrs. Abram Deaver, aged 21 years 4 months and 25 days.

P8c4 Among those in attendance on the funeral of Jaspar Sager were George Burdett, master of transportation of the Norfolk and Western railway and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Spain Wm. Woodruff, Alexander Rarig, president of the company in which Mr. Sager was employed. Walter Rarig, W. J. Hampshire and Robert Hearing, also connected with the firm. All reside in Columbus

October 26, 1898. Vol 5- No 14p 51 Valentine Wilson the wealthy farmer and stock raiser died last Saturday. He owned 1500 acres of Plains land and lived in a $17,000 house. At the time of his death he had on his place $1200 worth of fine cattle.

p5c3 Rev. R. B. Bennett, who fell from his wagon near Westerville Saturday and broke his neck, was chaplain of the Thirty-second O. V. I. during the war of the rebellion.

C4 Will Morey left Wednesday for Cleveland where he will attend the funeral of Mrs. George Ewalt He will go to Albion, Pa and remain the rest of the week with his sister, Mrs. T. H. Flower.

p4c3 John T. Cunningham died on the 18" and was buried at Unionville. Mr. Cunningham was born of Scotch-Irish parents in Virginia in 1817, he had reached the age of 81. He moved to Ohio and located on the farm on which he died in 1854.

November 2, 1898 Vol 50 No 15 pi1c3 Charles Singer of Marysville died at the home of his father-in-law Samuel Dunfee Saturday in Unionville. .Singer was 51 and leaves a wife and two small children. The funeral was at his home, p5c3 Mrs. Amand Morgan, mother of Mrs. E. Q. Mathews died Monday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Morgan was 63 years of age. Interment in the cemetery at her old home in Africa, Delaware county.; Undertaker, Castanien,.

P5c4 J. C. Petit died Friday. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges of this city, the former of which had charge of the funeral.

p3 Malford B. Graham died last week of typhoid. He leaves a wife. Mr. Graham was a tenant on the farm of Isaac Lame. He was the son of F. M. Graham and was married Nov. 4, 1897 to Miss Maggie M. Godfrey.

p4c1 Keziah Jane Ryan, wife of John H. Ryan, died Saturday. Mrs. Ryan was a Virginian, being born in Marshall County, January 12, 1836. She was one of a large family, all of whom are dead exdept two brothers, William H. and Ralph S. Bonnett, both of whom reside in this county. When Mrs. Ryan was but four, her father, John Bonnett removed to this state settling of a farm south of town.

P5c3 George Casper Scheiderer was born May 23, 1819 in Musbach Province, Baiern, Germany. In 1836, he emigrated to this country with his parents who landed in New York December 7. From there they came to Columbus and lived there until the spring of 1837 when they moved to the farm where he died. At the age of 21 years, Mr. Scheiderer returned to Columbus and learned the wagon maker's trade and after serving his apprenticeship, settled down at Bridgeport, in Darby Township and set up a shop. The writer knows of three wagons of his make made in 1845 and 1846 that are still in use and doing good service. In 1859 he moved to a farm near Unionville quit the wagon marker's trade and went to farming. In 1846 he bought the farm where he died. Mr. Scheiderer was married August 23, 1846 to Miss Catharine Ruhl. To this union were born 11 children, 5 sons and 6 daughters, all of whom are still living in this county, except one daughter who lives at Cincinnati. Mr. Scheiderer was one of the Charter members of the Lutheran church in the Settlement. Serving in one capacity or another as trustee or secretary for nearly 47 years. He was secretary for 44 years, being trustee at the same time. His wife died 5 years ago. Besides 11 children he leaves 53 grandchildrern and 1 great grandchild, 14 grandchildren having died before him and one great grandchild.

p8c2 Simon Brown died at his home in Unionville. While working on the iron bridge a few weeks ago, he was accidentally hit on the head by a hammer which fell from the top of a derrick from which he never recovered. He leaves a father, mother and one sister. Funeral services in the M. E. church, Rev. Laughlin, minister in charge. Unionville Cemetery.

Mrs. James Henderson received a telegram announcing the death of her brother William Stahl of Altoona, Pa. He has been a resident of Altoona for years but lately returning from his occupation as a railroad contractor. Mr. Stahl was 63 years of age and leaves a wife and five children.

November 23, 1898 Vol 50 No 18 p 1 c4 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Smith who died Saturday at her home were held Monday, remains brought to Oakdale. Rev. James Revennaugh conducted the service. Mrs. Smith was sixty -four

Mrs. May Graham wishes to extend her thanks to kind friends and neighbors for their assitance during her husband's sickness and death. Also to those friends who came afterward and husked and cribbed her corn, over 350 bushels.

Arthur Runnels, funeral at Ostrander. Rev. Wilson officiated. Some months ago one of his legs became covered with sores. An amputation was performed in a Columbus hospital.

p4 Jacob Schwartzkoph, one of the early settlers in the German community died Sunday, aged 75 years, 7 months and 24 days. Mr. Schwartzkoph was born March 26, 1823 at Siddalbacher, Germany, province of Marktalbach Bairn, amd came to the United States at the age of 17 years. He first settled in Columbus and eight years lated moved to Darby Township to the farm on which he died. In 1851, he was married to Elizabeth Gacar who had emigrated to the country at the time he came. To them were born five children, four of whom are still living together with the mother. There are also 22 grandchildren and a great grand-child. Funeral services at the Settlement conducted by Rev. J. H. Werfelman.

P4c2 Mrs. Charity A, Malin had resided here since her marriage to Mr. William Malin in 1851. Mrs. Malin was born August 24, 1832 at Clay Lick, Licking County, her parents being Richard and Eliza Irwin. She had three sisters and one brother, two of whom, Mrs. James Davids of Delaware and Mrs. N. P. Westheime of Richwood survive her. When Mrs. Malin was three years of age, her family moved to Richwood where she was married to William Malin November 11, 1851. They took up residence at the county seat when Mr. Malin was successfully engaged in the harness business. Here they raised a family of seven children, four of whom survive the mother. These are Mrs. John Bostwick of Elkhart, Ill, Clint Malin of North Lewisburg and Misses Carrie and Maud Malin, both of this city. The aged husband survives in his 85" year. Funeral at the home in charge of Rev. D. Bower. Interment was at Oakdale.

p6c1 Anna Mary Eichemeyer. 21, the eldest daughter of Mrs. Christopher Eichemeyer died of consumption. she was 21. Funeral at her mother's residence. Rev. F. W. Abicht, officiating.

pic2 Mrs. William Wharton died Tuesday from consumption. Mrs. Wharton's maiden name was Fannie Creel, Born June 12, 1851, West Virginia, Davisville. She married Mr. Wharton January 3°, 1884 and shortly afterward removed to this city. Mrs. Wharton leaves a husband and one son, Creel, aged about eleven years. Besides these, she has three sisters and four brothers living, Mrs. Jennie C. Adams of Cincinnati, Hannah and Nannie Creel, of Parkersburg, W. Va. Her brothers, Thomas, George Jefferson and Robert reside in Davisville with their mother, now in her 72d year. Funeral from late residence. Rev. D. Bower officiating.

pic8 Mrs. W. T. Wood received the sad intelligence that her brother-in-law R. E. Johnson of Middletown died suddenly of heart failure. Mr,.Johnson was, under Harrison's administration, a government land agent and owned a large orange plantation in Florida where he lived several years, removing north after the big frost of a few years ago. He and his family spent their winters in Florida. He leaves a wife and one daughter aged about 15 years,. His wife is Mrs. Wood's oldest sister. p5c1 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Johnson which died Friday, was buried Saturday. The parents reside on the Waldo road.

p5c3 The remains of Fern, the little six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reed of Columbus who was burned to death Friday were brought here for burial. She was pushed into a bonfire. Her mother is the daughter of Geo. Saygrover of this city. Oakdale p7 Mrs. John Webb died Wednesday. Mrs. Webb leaves a husband, two daughters and a son. Her daughters are Mrs. Mary Gibson and Nora Webb who reside in this city. Luther, the son is a member of Company D., The funeral was Saturday from the late residence. Rev. D. Bower Oakdale p8c8 Raymond John Wells died Monday.

p8c4 Pharisburg The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson who died in Indiana were broguht here accompanied by her three daughers, Mrs. Lew Green, Mrs. Charles Tinkle and Miss Nancy Hudson.

Maude Carter Perfect, wife of Councilman B.E, Perfect died Thursday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Carter and was born in Rosedale, Madison County, November 29, 1869. She came here later, graduating with honor in the Class of 1891. March 23, 1893, she was united in marriege to Mr. Perfect. One child was born to them, a son, Carter Burton Perfect, now three years old. Mrs. Perfect leaves a family of five children of her husband's first wife, to wnm she has always filled a mother's duty. Funeral services from the residence, West Third Street. Rev. J. S. Revenaugh officiated of the Presbyterian Church in which for some years she has been a consistent member.

December 7, 1898 p 7 c3 Elizabeth Hildreth was born March 17, 1841 near Mt. Vernon, Knox county, O. She was married to Benjamin Hudson in 1865. To this union was born seven children, two of whom with their father, preceded her to the land of rest. She united with the M. E. church at an early age. She leaves five brothers and two sisters to mourn her departure, November 23, 1898, aged 57 years 8 months and 4 days.

Mary Pullins, wife of Elias Pullins, and daughter of Levi and Sarah Jane Milledge died November 28 and was buried at Union Chapel. She leaves two little boys.

Uncle James Robinson, Jerome township died Wednesday at the home of his daughter; During a Fourth of July celebration at Greenville, Ohio, sone years ago, he met with an unfortunate accident, which necessitated the amputation of one of his legs.

p7c3 James Robinson died Wednesday at his home one mile north of New California. He was 87 years of age. Mr. Robinson's relatives in this city are his niece, Mrs. John Moore, his cousins, W. L. Curry and Dickson Robinson. He leaves two children, a son residing in Kansas, and a daughter Mrs. McKitrick_ with whom he had made his home. Mitchell Cem.

p8c1 Byhalia Mrs. Alena Mahaffey wes born April 5, 1859 and died at her home in Mt. Victory December 9, 1898, 39 years. She leaves a husband, five children and father. Funeral at M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Fulkerson of York

Mrs. W. A. Young, sister of Mrs. W. P. Beightler died after an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Young lived in Marysville for several years. Interment at Green Lawn Cem.

p5c4 Henry Shaffer, Milford Center died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. W,. McAdow. He had owned stores at various times in Plain City, Irwin and Milford. Born 71 years ago in Licking County. He leaves a family of a wife and two children, Mrs. O. W. McAdow and Charles Shaffer. Funeral at his daughter's home, burial Milford Cem.

p5c5 Charles Ousler, Urbana reported the death of his wife's mother, Mrs. Alice Ambrose, who spent much of her time in Marysville when the Ouslers resided here.

p8 Ostrander Rev. Wm. Wilson of the Presbyterian church closed a special service of three weeks last Sunday. The Lord's Supper was administered. Twenty-three were admitted to the church, making 28 since May. As this is Rev. Wilson's first charge, he feels greatly encouraged in his work. P8c2 Woodstock, Arthur Lapham died at his mother's home east of Woodstock, December 42%% Funeral sevices, Rev. O. G. Colegrove, officiating.

Orvie Smith, a brother of Fred B. Smith of Fountain Park died in the Insane Hospital at Dayton December 18. The body was brought to Mrs. E. M. Smith's where brief services were held by Rev. O. G. Colegrove. He was nearly thirty-seven. He was a brilliant musician until his faculties gave way. His wife, Mrs. Florence Smith, was unable to attend the funeral because of injuries she

P8c4 Milford Center Mrs. George Erb died in Toledo Sunday. Remains were brought here for interment, services conducted from the Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. J. S. Surbeck. Henry Shaffer, the father-in-law of O. W. McAdow died Sunday. Funeral services by Rev. Laughlin of the M. E. church.

A telegram received here announced the death of Mrs. Olivia French, the aged mother of Mrs. W. A. Ferguson who now resides in Harrison. During her younger life, Mrs. French was a famous educator, having charge of one of the largest and best for young ladies in the east. Services were held at the home of her daughter in Harrison, remains brought here for interment in the Ferguson lot in Oakdale p8 Dr. A. L. Williams of North Lewisburg died Monday. Funeral services Wednesday. Dr. Williams was related to the Flecks of this city, having married a niece of Mrs. Fred Fleck.

P1c1-4 Mrs. Olivia J. French was the widow of Rev. John M. French a pastor of Washington Co., Pa. who died after a ministry of years. Mrs. French was a graduate of the noted Ladies's Seminary of Steubenville, Ohio. For many years she was the successful principal of the Olome Ladies' Institute in the college town of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

p1c5 The funeral of Charles McAllister at Irwin was largeley attended. All of his sisters were present, including Mrs. W. D. Pudney of Cleveland, Mrs. Charles Gamble of Paulding; Mrs. Dot Davidson of London and Mrs. Minnie Black of Cleveland. The interment was made at Oakdale where their father is buried. Also p 4c 3 He was 22.

p6 Mrs. Martha Kandel died Wednesday at the home of her husband Leonhardt Kandel S. Chestnujt street. Mrs. Kandel was a native of Halsdorf, Kirckheim, Hessen Kassel, Germany and was born July 31, 1860, emigrating to the country in 1869, settling in Hamilton O, where she remained until 1880, when she came to make her home in this city. Four years later she was united in marriage to Leonhardt Kandel, from which union but one child was born. At the age of four years this child swallowed a peanut hull and died in terrible agony. Mrs. Kandel was aged 38 years five months and 10 days, and leaves a husband, mother, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral at the house and the Lutheran church, Rev. F. W. Abicht officiating. Oakdale Cem.

p8c2 Magnetic Springs Thos. Hale, who made his home here with friends in this community, died January 2, at the home of B. F. McCombs. Maskill Cem,

January 18, 1899 p1c5 Elmer Cheney committed suicide by hanging Tuesday. He was about 38 and was a brother-in-law to County Treasurer Monroe whose sister he married some years ago and who died just one year ago today. After the death of his wife he lived with the family of L. G.

pic5 The remains of Mrs. Ann F. Robinson, mother of Mrs. D. W. Ayers died of grip Sunday at her home in Cincinnati. Services in charge of Rev. J. S. Revennaugh. Mrs. Robinson came from Ross County to Darby Township in 1840. The last few years had been spent with her younger daughter in Cincinnati.

Hammons. Claibourne Cem. He had passed his 26" birthday. p8c4 Woodstock. A report has been received of the death of Samuel Smith in Oklahoma. He was formerly a prominent citizen of this town and an active Odd Fellow.

January 25, 1899 Our citizens will be pained to learn of the death last week of Mrs. Dwight Kinney, whose husband is a prominent Baptist minister of Chicago. Our people will remember Mrs. Kinney as Miss Anna Moore, who was, about twelve years ago, a teacher of violin in this city. At that time she made her home with her cousin, Mrs. Fred Bostwick. Her former home was Zanesville. She died of consumption.

p7c3 Mrs. Abigail Simpson, aged 70 years, died suddenly Friday at the state Hospital for the Insane. She was the mother of Mrs. Henry Lee and George Simpson. Services at the home of Mrs. Lee. p7cé6 "Uncle" Timothy Thomas died Friday at New Dover.

Mr. Curry Allen of Joseph, Mo. attended the funeral of his grandfather Henry Lamb here Tuesday. Thomas Donohoe, Sr. aged 84 died Saturday. His wife, now the same age, cannot live long.

P8c4 Richwood Sunday Hugh J. Perry, late 1* Lieutnant of Co. A. 145" Reg. OVI died from cancer of the stomach. He had been connected with the horse buying interests.

Isaac Brodrick, grandfather of John M. Brodrick died at the home of his son Isaac Brodrick, Jr. of grip. Funeral services Tuesday with interment in the little cemetery on the old home farm. The Methodist minister of North Lewisburg had charge. He was a member of the Society of Friends.

The deceased was the son of Isaac & Beulah (Engle)Broderick and was born in Burlington County, New Jersey October 2, 1802. At the age of about nine years, he removed with his parents to St. Clairsville, Ohio where he lived for a couple of years. The family then moved to Waynesville, Warren county, Ohio where he resided until after his marriage to HannahWood in 1822. In 1823 he removed to Oxford, Ohio where he resided for a few years after which he removed to Indiana on the White Water river. In October 1835 he purchased the farm on which he died. He was the father of four children, Mary Ann, who married Richard Wells, Isaac, James, and Hannah, the latter marrying Charles Veny; His wife and all of the children except Isaac died several years ago. The other son, James, was chief engineer on a mail packet on the Mississippi and Red rivers and last heard from him was in New Orleans in 1861, and as he was a fine mechanic, he was undoubtedly pressed into confederate service where he lost his life.

p4c3 Black Hawk. Ernest, son of David and Jane Fogle died on the 26" at the home of his parents, aged 21 years, 4 months and 14 days old. He was teacher of Black Hawk school. His death was caused by grip. Rev. J. W. Delaney of Ostrander, conducted the funeral services at Springdale. p5c2 Died January 29, Dana, son of Perry and Annette Kuhlman Hutchison, aged one year.

p6c1 News of the death of Nora Norris, wife of E. H. Norris, a prominent resident of Jerome Township was conveyed here Wednesday. The deceased was a sister of J. S. and P. D.McKitrick who with their families attended the funeral.

p8c2 Pottersburg. Abel Organ died last week. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Adams at the U. B. church.

c3 Raymond. J. E. Southard whose barn was burned last fall by lightning, is now completing one of the largest and biggest barns in the township.

p1c4 Mrs. Samantha Turner, wife of Franklin Turner of Peoria died Saturday of nervous prostration. Oakdale Cem. She was a sister of Mrs. Joseph Donahoe.

P1c6 Mrs. Eleanor Watts Piatt, wife of General A. S. Piatt, of Macochee died Friday. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Arthur Watts, who was once a wealthy and prominent citizen of Circleville

E. C. Robinson is president of the Missouri and Kansas Association of Lumber Dealers. He is a brother of Mrs. John T. Moore, of this city. Mr. Robinson left Marysville when he was 21. and went to Ottawa, Kansas. There he became engaged in the lumber business and later pruchased a large yard at St. Louis where he has been very successful. p5c3 News was conveyed here yesterday announcing the death of Joseph Higgins of Springfield, a brother-in-law of Mrs. B. V. Buffington of this city. p5c5 Mrs. C. S. David and Mrs. Anna A. Sheridan were called to Mechanicsburg Friday to be present with Mrs. E. J. Horr until the funeral of her little daughter Imogene.

p8c4 Claibourne Mrs. Hannah Langstaff died January 31, 1899, 63 years, 7 months and10 dayus olf. The funeral was conducted by Rev. T. B. Graham at Bethlehem church. She leaves a husband, four children and two brothers.

p8c5 Pharisburg. The remains of Mrs. Denison who formerly lived in Union county, died in Marion were interred in the Hopewell cemetery last week. She was a sister of John Hudson of this place. Chuckery. George Mitchell is building a new house to be built by Ousler and son of Marysville.

Mrs. Emanuel Burns died Thursday on Weaver pike. She was 67 years of age and was born in Germany. She leaves a large family of five sons and six daughters. The sons are George, John, Gottlieb, Philip and Martin, all residents of this county. Of the daughters, all are married but one, the youngest Carrie, Mrs. George Schalip, Mrs. Casper Rausch, Mrs. John Auer. Mrs. John Eirick, and Mrs. Richard Dasher. Remains were interred in the vault of the cemtery at the German Settlement church. Rev. H. C. Keuchle, the minister of that church, of which she was a consistent and devoted member, officiated.

p5c4 Ora Edwards brother of D. B. Edwards died in Michigan. He has been a resident of Grand Rapids for the past year. He was foreman on the finishing room in a large furniture factory. The remains were brought here and taken to the home of his grandmother. Funeral at Methodist church here. Oakdale p5c3 Samantha Shirk was born December 26, 1849 and died at her home in Peoria February 4, 1889, aged 49 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was married to Franklin Turner December 25, 1875. She left a husband, Franklin Turner, an aged mother, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral at Peoria church, Rev. Dunlap officiating. Interment at Oakdale.

Mary Williams Spiller was born near London, Ohio June 15, 1816. She was united in marriage to Robert Porter in 1832 and with him lived happily eight years when he preceded her to the better land. No children. In 1846, she married Benjamin Spiller with whom she lived 46 years, when he was taken away. To this union two daughters were born, the youngest dying at the age of eight years. The eldest daughter, Catherine, five grandsons, one granddaughter, two great grandsons survive her. She died February 3, 1899 aged 82 years 7 months 19 days. Funeral in the Christian church at Raymond conducted by Elder Stephen Shirk.

Andrew Heron McCampbell died February 10. He was born in Rockbridge county, Va. July 1, 1821.He removed with his parents to Green county, O. when ten years of age, but they remained only a short time, then moved to the vicinity of New California where the family settled permanently.

He was united in marriage to Miss Maria Mitchell December 31, 1847. She went to her rest March 31, 1898. He was one of a family of thirteen, all of whom have preceded him except one brother and one sister. He leaves three sons and one daughter. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Rev. Dobbins, pastor of the deceased, conducted the funeral sermon.

p5c5 Marion Taylor accompanied by Dick McMahan left Monday for West Mansfield to secure three horses recently purchased by Mr. Taylor. The horses will be shipped to N. York next week.

p8c2 Unionville Andrew Fenner attended the funeral of his brother George at Rasaca Tuesday, p8c3 Milford. Two weeks ago Aunt Katie Snodgrass received word of the death at his home in Illinois of her son, Rev. John Snodgrass.

p8c6 William Murray, Sr. of Mechanicsburg died Sunday. He was the father of Mrs. Charles Hamilton who arrived here from Detroit with Mrs.; W. P. Murray,Jr. To attend the funeral. Murray Hamilton went to Mechanicsburg in company with his sister, Miss Bessie.

February 22. 1898 p1c4 Mrs. Griffin Johnson died Friday, two weeks after her husband. Her demise was caused by pneumonia in her 85" year. Burial at Mt. Hermon cemetery.

p1c5 Will Henderson was born April; 16, 1876. Funeral by Rev. J. S. Revenaugh, after which he was laid beside his sister in Oakdale. Among out of town relatives present were Fred and Clarence Henderson of Springfield, cousins of the deceased and his uncle John Henderson of Logan. Unionville.

p5c3 Little Pearl, the infant son of Herbert Poling died one year after the death of the mother. The child was taken by his grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Connelly. The cause of death was grip with complications..

p5c6 Mrs. John Gunderman and Mrs. Margaret Lachenmeir were called to Van Wert to attend the fuenral of their sister Mrs. Oswald Storm who died of paralysis Friday. Mrs. Storm leaves a family of a husband, two sons and two daughters.

p6c2 John Crottinger died Thursday in his 74 year. Though of Pennsylvania in origin he had lived on the farm where he died 23 years. He leaves three children. Funeral services at the Crottinger home. Rev. F. W. Abicht officiated. Oakdale Cem.

p6c5 George Coder was called to Mt. Clemmens, Mich. Thursday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Conrad Nicol. Mr. Nicol resided some time in the German settlement about thirty-three years ago. p7c3 Isaiah Cartmell of Ostrander, dropped dead. He was a widower and leaves five grown up children. His age was 75 years. Oakdale Cem. His brother, William Cartmell and wife and their sons attended the funeral.

p8 Broadway. L. C. Ford received the sad news that his sister, Mrs. Clara Elliott aged 64 years, who has lived many years in Kansas had passed away.

Mrs. Marie Winemiller, wife of E. F. Winemiller of Dayton died Sunday of typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Winemiller is a sister of Mrs. George C. Edwards and John W. Mahaffey of this city. Her husband is a passenger brakeman on the Erie railroad. The funeral was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Rev. D. Bowers officiating.

p1c8 Saturday. Mrs. Elvira L. Vallen, mother of Mrs. J. D. Raw died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Vallen was the daughter of a Baptist clergyman, being born in Granger, Medina County, sixtyseven years ago. Twice she was married, her last husband, Jonathan V allen dying over thirty years ago. But two of her children are living: Mrs. J. D. Raw of this city and Chester J. Baird of Granger. She was a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Disciple church. Funeral at the home of her daughter. Rev. D. Bowers officiating after which the remains were taken to Granger for burial. p4c3 Broadway. Mrs. Manville of Maple Dell, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Leander Colver Friday and was taken to Maple Dell for burial.

Mrs. Polly Columber of New Dover, 65, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Doolan of Bright;s disease. Mrs. Columber leaves a family of two sons and two daughters. Mt. Hermon Cem. Rev. Ingram officiating.

p5c5 Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Bugbey returned Saturday form Pontiac, Michigan where they were called by the death of Mrs. Bugbey;s father, A. P. Frost p8c2 Magnetic Springs, Pharisburg. The funeral of Mrs. Annie Manville, wife of Burt Manville who lives near Pharisburg was held at Maple Dell church Feb. 25 and the remains were interred in the cemetery nearby.

Uncle George got his information regarding his Revolutionary Ancestry from his grandfather Isaac Allen who belonged to Washington's body guard. He was a cousin to Ethan Allen of Ticondroga fame.

Isaac Allen, the 2" came from Susquehanna River County of Pennsylvania to Madison County in 1811 and his father Allen the 1*' came over the mountain on horseback, alone to visit his son in 1812, whom he feared had been murdered by the Indians. But he found his son was alive and in the army at Sandusky. He returned to the East. Story of family as prisoners of the Indians.

Isaac Allen the 2"° was the father of George Wilbur's mother. George was in the Civil War. p1c2 David F. Martin in the penitentiary for three years' sentence for perjury died Thursday of typhoid fever.

p4c2 Mr. Timothy Thomas was born near Granville, Licking Co. April16, 1817 and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adam Richey, January 20, 1899, aged 81 years 9 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Gates April 16, 1840. From this union eight chidlren were born, seven of whom are yet living. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas spent the early part of their life at Welch Hills, Licking County, moving to Union county with their family in 1862 and remained in the old homestead until 1897, then came to live with Mrs. Richey. Mother Thomas preceeded him 9 months. They united with the Methodist Episcopal church.

p6c3 Andrew Walter Maximilian Opphile, child of Henry Opphile died Wednesday age 1 year 9 months 24 days. Oakdale Cem. Membranous croup. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran church by Rev. F. W. Abicht. Two and a half years ago the parents lost two sons by the same disease, aged seven and eleven years.

P7c3 James Grant had just returned from a business trip his four year old son started through the cupboard, found a vial of carbolic acid, some of which he swallowed. He died Thursday.

P7c4 James McAdams went to North Lewisburg to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Maggie Harris who died Tuesday of pneumonia at the home of her father.

p8c2 Byhalia. Several from here attended the funeral of Sheridan Temple at Grace Chapel Wednesday. Rev. E. J. Webster of East Liberty officiated.

p8c4 Milford Center. The funeral of William Woodson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woodson took place at the Baptist church conducted by the pastor Rev. A. E. Clem. A graduate of t he Class of '96, the class attended the services, marching from the school to church and then the cemetery.

p5c2 W. M. Dodge will move this Wednesday from Dover township to the Nathaniel Harrington farm on the State road near New California. Mr. Dodge is popularly Known to a great many of our citizens.

p5c4 The United Stated funeral ship, Roumania, which recently went to Cuban and Porto Rico to bring home the bodies of all American soldiers buried in those islands. It is expected to bring home the bodies of Will Piper and Sam Hill the two Marysville heroes who lost their lives in defense of the flag.

p8c4 Broadway Hannah Collins, a widow for 23 years died Wednesday at her home, March 8,1899 aged 75 years 9 months and 2 days. Funeral services at the Baptist church by W. F. Cranston. Interment at Raymond.

Milford. On Wednesday, Miss May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Downer died suddenly from the effects of a surgical operation at the Protestant Hospital, Columbus. Funeral from the Christian church conducted by Rev. C. A. Leese, pastor of Eastside Christian church, Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Van Sickle of Columbus with whom Miss Downer had made her home for eight yearswere present at the funeral.

Paul Morgan fell off of the boat and was drowned, His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morgan of Springfield He was 22 years of age. He was engaged in the insurance business at Mechanicsburg. He is nephew of Mrs. E. F. Sawyer.

p5c5 W. H. Loveless of Dover Township was here Saturday preparing for a trip to Buffalo, for the purpose of buying two car loads of cattle for his father-in-law, Jos. K. Richey p3c6 Mrs. Benson Bowa (Bowie?) of Dover died yesterday. She was 60 years of age and leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Lou Wilson of this city. The funeral will be in the hall at Dover, Rev. Beigle officiating. Oakdale Cem.

p8c3 Raymond Clifton Andrews' 9 year old son died Monday of spinal meningitis. Funeral at the Baptist church preached by Rev. C. A. Williams.

Fountain Park. A terrible accident occurred at the home of R. A. Conner Sunday when Marie, little daughter of Chancey and Allie Hedges drank a quantity of carbolic acid and died in a short time.

Little Alice, the seven year old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Charles O Herd died Monday. The funeral will be by Rev. R. M. Ingram. Oakdale Cem.

pic5 John Hall Thompson, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Thompson was born in Pharisburg February 2, 1858 forty-one years ago. Although always in delicate health, he was forced to go to Colorado eleven years ago. He entered the hotel business, finally becoming the proprietor of the fashionable Iron Springs of Manton.

He was a member of the Palestine Lodge F. A. M. and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Funeral service at his parent's home, Rev. J. S. Revennaugh officiating.

p3c4 William L. Robinson, a farmer, died near Pottersburg He was 83 years and leaves a wife and four children. His sons, Francis, Samuel and Thomas are residents of the vicinity of Pharisburg. His daughter, Mrs. Hannah Cline lives here. Funeral at the late residence. Rev. Edward Webster of East Liberty officiating. Oakdale Cem.

p6c1 Katherine King Snodgrass born January 6, 1796 died Thursday, 103 years, 2 months 17 days. Born at Stanton, Virginia, married in early life to Ralph Phelps and after his death to James Snodgrass. The latter was a soldier in the war of 1812, and on this account the government has been paying a pension of $12 a month. She has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimm where she died. She has but one child living, William G. Phelps of Arapahoe, Nebraska, himself 70 years of age. Funeral at Presbyterian church of Milford Center. The Women's Relief Corps, of which Mrs. Snodgrass was the oldest member in the United States, will have charge.

p8 Fountain Park. The funeral services of Mary Marie Hedges whose death occurred from accidental poisoning March 19 were held at the residence of the grandfather, R. A. Connor

Magnetic Springs. Quite a number of ladies from this place attended the funeral of Miss Blanche Warring who lives about five miles east on the river.

p4c2 Obit. Frank W. Brown was born July 5, 1875 and died March 28, 1899 in his 24" year. The great ambition of his life was to obtain an education. He was a member of the United Brethren church at Ostrander.

p8c2 Richwood. John M. McGuire, late private of Co. G. 65" OVI died Sunday aged 71 years. He was partially paralyzed 22 years ago and for the last three years has been bedfast. He was formerly a local preacher in the M. E. Church.

p8c4 Milford. John Corey has been in delicate health several years. He died Monday. Funeral by Rev. Laughlin at M. E. church and funeral services proper at Presbyterian church of Plain City by Rev. Nelson A. Shedd.

The news of the death of Lisle Pedrick, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pedrick will be a shock to many. He died Sunday after which the remains were brought to this city for internment in the vault at Oakdale. Mrs. Pedrick is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parthemer of this city. p7c4 Mrs. Isaac Daily, a prominent lady residing northwest of York died very suddenly last week of neuralgia of the stomach.

p8c3 Woodstock. Marion Gager an old citizen died April 5, aged about 96 years. The funeral was at Universalist church conducted by the pastor Rev. O. G. Colegrove.

Leonard Geer is dead. He moved several years ago to Marion where he has been engaged at his trade as a harness maker. Among his relatives here is a sister, Mrs. Peter Auer and a sister-in-law, Mrs. William Cartmell. Funeral at Marion.

p1c4 William A. Ferguson, Jr. died in New Mexico where he had gone for treatment of consumption. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. W. A.Ferguson of Harrison, Ohio.

p4c3 Austin Lame, an old soldier residing at Claibourne died on the 11" inst. He was about 80 years of age. He served during the Civil War in Co F,. 1°" W Va W. | and his son James served in the same company. He was born and raised in Pike county, Ky. His widow, Katie Lame. They were married January 29, 1830. When Mrs. Lame left Kentucky she had two brothers and a sister living there from whom she has never heard.

p5c4 Mrs. Melia, near Woodstock, probably the oldest lady in Champaign county, died Sunday. She was the grandmother of Mrs. Chas. Foley of this city. Funeral with Rev. Fr. Venneman officiating. p7 Bert Gabriel found dead in his bed Friday. He was a widower of a little more than a year and leaves a family of four children. He was a brother of Marshal Myron Gabriel.

April 26, 1899 p1c2The remains of William A. Ferguson arrived. Friends gathered at the depot and followed the remains to Oakdale . In the funeral party were Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Ferguson . John Ferguson and Miss Elizabeth March who has been with the family during the last few days.

p1c6 Mrs. Mary E. Bliss died Friday in Columbus and the remains were brought here for interment in Oakdale Mrs. Bliss was about 60 years of age and was the mother-in-law of Henry Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Judge Brown of this city. There were no services here.

p7c3 Judge Thomas Brown died Friday. Funeral in Presbyterian church in charge of Rev. J. S. Revenaugh. Thomas Brown was born in County Antrim, Ireland, March 25, 1819 making him 80 years 1 month, 1 day. He came with his parents to this county in 1824, settling in Clermont County, and two years later going to New York.

Mr. Brown's father, about 1840 opened a tavern on the Cincinnati and Chillicothe stage road where he entertained pioneer travelers until his death in 1860. His second child, Thomas was reared on a farm until15, then served an apprenticeship at tanning at Point Pleasant, Ohio. At the end of this time he decided to enter the ministry and began a course at Miami University, Oxford, but after 3 1/2 years he was compelled to quit on account of ill health. He then became a merchant and two years later he came to Marysville where he continued in merchandising until 1851.That year he was elected Probate Judge and continued in that capacity for two terms. Later he studied law, but soon went back to store keeping from which he retired in1872. Since then he was for many years engaged in the insurance business. Judge Brown was twice mayor of Marysville and two times a director of the infirmary. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

He was twice married four children resulting from the first union viz, William, now in the south, Matilda, wife of W. M. Liggett of St. Paul, Margaret, wife of W. F. Galleher of this city and Henry Brown of Columbus.

His second marriage occurred November 4, 1875 to Sarah E. Carpenter, daughter of James Carpenter of Delaware county who survives him together with all the above named children.

p8c6 Byhalia. Mrs. Margaret Bonham, wife of John Bonham died Monday. She was a member of the M. E. church. Her age was 53 years 1 month and 8 days. She leaves a husband, four sons and one daughter. Funeral conducted by Rev. Fulkerson of York.

pic2 The funeral of Deputy Sheriff Robert Morrison who was shot to death Saturday by Ike Bird was held at his home in Kenton. The night before the terrible tragedy, he was made a Master Mason.

Mrs. Sarah Williams died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Mclintire. Funeral in the New Dover church in charge of the pastor, Rev. H,. C. Burger. Buxton Cem. She was 84. Among her relatives are her sisters, Mrs. George Gibson and Mrs. Eliza Cavis of this city. Four children survie her, viz: Mrs. Samuel McIntire, Mrs. James McAdams, Cyrus, and Broom Williams.

p8c3 Plain City. John Kilbury and wife of Marion were called here by the severe illness and death of his sister, Mrs. Pearl Harper who died of lung trouble Monday. She leaves a husband and little daughter.

p8c4 Watkins Mr. And Mrs. J. P.Loop spent Monday with their daughter Mrs. Anderson at Ostrander and also attended the funeral service of Mrs. Arthur Liggett.

p1c5 John Gibson Dover Township died age 75. He was born amid the hills of Greenbriar County, W. Va. June 9, 1824, He was the father of seven children, only one is dead. The others, Arthur, Joseph, Thomas and_ Ashael and his two daughters, Mrs. Frank Staley and Miss Elizabeth Gibson are still living. He leaves a devoted wife.Oakdale Cem.

p7c2 John Michael Winter died at the residence of Mrs. Charles Rausch, aged 63 years. H e was born in Bavaria in 1836 and emigrated to this country in 1885, coming to this country and making his home with John Rausch. He was a bachelor. Funeral at Settlement church, Rev. J. C. Keuchle officiating.

p7c3 Walter Mitchell of Kansas City died Wednesday. He was about thirty years of age and a son of Aaron Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was associated with his father in the grain business in Kansas city He was a cousin of Col. A. B. Robinson, Funeral services at Kansas city, remains shipped to Milford Center.

p8c4 Byhalia Burton Harris died Monday of rheumatism of the heart. He was 28. He was married to Esta Sherwood December 1898. Funeral at the home conducted by Rev. Pierson p8c4 Ostrander. Olive C. Perkins, daughter of David T. Perkins died in Gallipolis. Her remains were brought here and interred in the Baptist Cem.

Mrs. Arthur Liggett, hostess of the Palace Hotel died last week and was buried in the Baptist cemetery. Se was a member of the Millcreek Baptist church.

Ostrander now boasts of a well 71 feet deep of white sulphur water. It is considered a bonanza for the village. It cost $100 and was driven by C. A. Steadman.

HarrisonMcMahan and his son Jerome McMahan were killed in a railroad accident Saturday. Harrison McMahan was a citizen of considerable worth. He was the possessor of two good farms, one in York Township and the other in Jackson Township. He was a widower about 70. Near the close of the Civil War, March 8, 1865 he enlisted in Co F., 196" infantry and was discharged Sept. 11, 1865. He had four children living, Jerome being the oldest, Walter, a farmer in Washington Township, William a storekeeper at Mt. Victory and one daughter.

Jerome McMahan, who was killed with his father, has been living with him for some time. He was about 45. For a long time he was engaged in teaching school but later took up farming. He leaves a family of several children.

Braumiller was born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany April 15, 1812 and emigrated to this country with her family 53 years ago. Soon after their arrival the husband died and five years afterwards she remarried. She was a member of the Lutheran church. She reared a family of fifteen children, only three of whom are living. Herman Singer, the veteran shoemaker of this city, Mrs. Ida Baker of Marion County, Illinois and Mrs. Amelia Drapper of Kansas. Remains interred in the Settlement cemetery.

p4c4 The services over the remains of Mrs. Julia Wilkinson, the aged mother of Mrs. John R. Taylor. Wednesday. Buxton Cem. Mrs. Wilkinson died Sunday, being 83 years 10 months and 27 days old. Of her nine children but two are living, Mrs. J. R. Taylor of this city and Mrs. W. M. C only of Charles City, lowa who arrived Monday to attend the funeral.

p7c3 John C. Asman, Mrs. J. L. Miller, Mrs. John Doellinger and George and John Asmaan left for Columbus to attend the funeral of Leonard Asman. He had been an invalid for many years. He was 68 years old and leaves two sons, John and George Asman of this city.

p8c4 Mrs. Ulalee Zora Beck, wife of G. W. Beck died Sunday, age 37. She was born October 30, 1862. She was twice married and leaves a husband and three children, Clarence, Ellen and Harry aged five, three and two years. Funeral services from her late residence, Rev. W. S. Bagbey officiating.

Mrs. Sarah A. P. Henley, wife of Rev. J. W. Henley, D. D. of Fountain Park died May 29, 1899 aged nearly 67. She leaves a husband, a daughter and one brother.

p5c3 Miss Alice E. Carey died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Carey in Allen township May 28 of consumption. She was 28 and leaves an aged mother, one sister and three brothers. Funeral servies at Catholic Church p7c3 E. T. Ryan of Oscalosa, la. died Saturday in his 70" years. He was a brother of E. R. Ryan of Delaware and John Ryan at Oskaloosa. He leaves an widow and two daughters.

pic4 S. M. Yount died at his home in Belleflower, Missouri. He held insurance which will go to his child now with its mother in Leesburg Township.

p3c5 The death of Mrs. Hewey, sister of James H. Roney occurred Saturday. She had lived on the farm where she died for 53 years. Her age was 77 years and 4 months. She was a widow. Funeral with Rev, H, C. Burger. Buxton Cem p7c2 Joseph Court, the father of George W. Court died Thursday at his home in Marion. Born in Virginia May 11, 1812, he removed to Ross County, this state, and at the age of 11 years to Marion where he has since resided. He was 87. Mr. Court leaves a family of nine children, six boys and three girls of which Mr. Court of this city is the eldest. Funeral in Marion.

p7c3 Word was received of the death of Mrs. Charles Ashbaugh now of Columbus. Funeral in Plain City. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Coolidge of this city attended. Mrs. Ashbaugh is the wife of Charles Ashbaugh, the stone mason.

p7c3 Mrs. Polly Burroughs, 103, is a guest at the homes of her grandsons Upton Sharps and Will Sharps. Mrs. Burroughs was born in Pennsylvania Jan.27, 1796. She is of Dutch descent and emigrated to Ohio with her father Abijah Studevant when 14 years ole on Western Reserve. She was twice married, first to Elijah Burroughs and second to a man named Orahood from whom she was divorced. She is the mother of six children, five of whom are living.

p8c4 Chuckery William Lombard died Monday of last week with brain fever. For some years he has been almost blind, the result of an injury by a ferocious bull. He leaves a wife who has also been blind ever since she was two years old. Funeral at the house, Rev. Lauglin officiating after which the remains were taken to Plain City for interment.

June 14, 1899 pic6 Mearble, oldest son of Ward and Minnie Sullivan was born in Dover township July 28, 1893k died of spinal meningitis May 21, 1899, aged 5 years 9 months and 22 days. His parents moved to Summer County, Kansas during the last holidays and he was taken sick soon after.

p7c4 Mrs. Mary Weatherby of Middleburg died Thursday of stomach trouble. She was 58 years and leaves a husband, one son and three daughters.

June 21, 1899 Word was received announcing the death of Mrs. Hiram Orton, nee May Doolittle who resided here a number of years. Mrs. Orton died at her home in Detroit, Mich. She was the eldest daughter of the late A. D. Doolittle. For some time she was employed as a type setter on the Tribune. She leaves her husband and daughter thirteen years of age. Her only sister is Mrs. Gabriel of Wisconsin.

June 28, 1899 p3c4 Minnie Josephine Eikemeyer, youngest child of Henry Eikemeyer died Friday after a five week's illness of whooping cough. She was nineteen months. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran church. Interment at St. John's.

p6c2 George Parthemer, Darby township died of brain disorder Wednesday. He was 51. Two years ago he lost two children very suddenly, each dying within a few hours of each other and were buried in the same grave. Funeral at Methodist church at Milford Center. Rev. Creamer officiating.

p8c2 Byhalia. The funeral services of Mrs. Sophia Stults, wife of Reuben Stults were held Tuesday. She was 41 years of age and leaves a husband, one daughter, one sister and four brothers to mourn her death. Services were conducted by Rev. Fulkerson of York.

p8c3 Raymond. Rev. A. H. Whitaker, pastor of the Baptist church here seventeen years ago was here with his son. Rev. Whitaker is now located at Jackson, Mich. His wife died about a month ago of heart disease.

p3c3 Mrs. Mary Ann Bidwell, widow of the late Adison Bidwell of near Plain City was buried at Milford Center Thursday. Mrs. Bidwell was the mother of seven children, all of whom are living. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Bidwell was a sister of J. M. Kennedy of this city.

p8c1 Byhalia Alfred Davis died Thursday at the age of 62 years. He had been an invalid for almost three years. He was a member of the M. E. church. He leaves a wife and one son. He served in the 31° OVI during the rebellion. He was a member of Byhalia lodge IOOF. Services by Rev. Fulkerson.

July 12, 1899 p1c3 Ex-treasurer William Hillis Robb died Monday at age of 73 years. Born in Lewis County Ky in January 1826, he early migrated here and engaged as a salesman. in 1854 he was elected sheriff and served two terms, retiring at the close to mercantile pursuits. At the breaking out of the war in 1861, he was elected as a representative to the state legislature from this county, but at the close of the term, offered his services to his country and raised Company E of the 66" OVI for three month's services. He was commissioned Captain June 3, 1861 and was mustered out at Delaware September 28 at the close of the enlistment. Again raising a Company C. of the 174" regiment, he entered as a private and served from 1864 to his discharge May 12, 1865 by reason of disability resulting from wounds incurred in the service.

Returning home, he was elected county Treasurer and was given a second term in 1867. For five years he was a United States revenue collector and after four more years in business, retired from the active duties of life.

He was twice married, his last wife being Miss Amelia J. Turner to whom he was wedded in 1855 and from which union he was blessed with four children, all of whom are living; Ella, the eldest daughter of Philadelphia, Willis O., engaged in the insurance business in New York City, Lillie a teacher in the public schools of Salem, and Lena, assistant in the post office in this city.

Funeral at the house, Rev. Bowers and the GAR officiating. Interment at Oakdale in charge of the Masonic Lodge. p5c2John Green an aged resident of Broadway who lived with his son, was found dead in bed. He was 70. p5c3 Somelia Dines and Thomas Stillings were married 57 years ago. Mrs. Stillings died Monday, 77, born June14, 1823 in Clark County where her parents Chambers and Providence Dines then resided. When Somalia was eleven, they came to Union county and settled on Millcreek where on February 14, 1842, the daughter became the wife of Thomas Stillings. To this union four children were born, Lewis, William, Edward and French. All are living except Lewis who died in the Civil War. Funeral at Methodist church, Milford. Rev. Charles Laughlin officiating. Interment at Milford Cem. p5c4 Mary M. Lowe wife of Tribune correspondent in Black Hawk neighborhood, W. J. Lowe died Sunday. Her age was 62 years 2 months and 6 days. She was the mother of six children, five of whom with the father survive. Funeral services at the residence, Rev. A. B. George of Prospect officiated. Burial Bethlehem Cem.

July 12, 1899 The funeral of J. C. Harvey, North Lewisburg, who was drowned Tuesday by falling from a boat while fishing. Supt. L. B. Demorest conducted the ritualistic service. The remains were taken to Quincey, Logan County for internment.

p7c3 A barn belonging to LeRoy Thompson was struck by lightning Friday and entirely consumed, together with all its contents, In the barn was stored twenty tons of hay, a new binder, a mowing machine, corn plow and a quantity of corn. The loss will reach $1200 with $600 insurance, Mr, Thompson was in Columbus but only ten minutes before the flames were discovered, his wife had turned the horses out to pasture which was instrumental in saving them.

pic6 James Cranston died Monday. He was born on a farm near Woodstock July 19, 1881. When gold was discovered in California he went west. While still in the West he was assigned as wagon master to a train supplying our armies during his 100 day enlistment,. He was married July 15, 1866 to Miss Viola Corey to whom were born three sons, William, now engaged in business in Philadelphia, James Bartlett and Harry, both of this city. Funeral services by Rev. D. Bowers at residence. York Cem.

Friday, Miss Myrtle McCloud, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McCloud, Union Township, died of tuberculosis. She was 26. Funeral from the residence of her parent. Rev. Seerbeck of Milford Center officiated. Milford Cem

Little Percy the 4 1/2 year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. J. M. Clouse died Thursday of tuberculosis. Services at the parent's home, the body was taken to Circleville where the family formerly resided. p6c2 A sudden and mysterious death. William McClain, formerly a resident of the infirmary but working as a farm hand for George Parish died at the infirmary from a gastric ulcer.

p6c3 Jacob Morganstein, son-in-law of Godfrey Sutermeister died as a result of an accident caused when horses were frightened by lightning. He was about thirty five years and leaves a wife and three small children. His wife was Miss Lulu Sutermeister, daughter of Godfrey Sutermeister.

p8c4 Claibourne Mrs. Eliza Ann Smith, wife of Josephus Smith died July 16, 65 years of age. They were blessed with five children, three of whom still survive. Funeral at Pleasant View M. P. church conducted by Rev. Hammons. Claibourne Cem

Funeral of Mary, wife of Jacob Ostrander was held in the Presbyterian church in Ostrander. She was 87. For several years she had been totally blind. Mrs. Ostrander was twice married, once on January 28, 1828 and again on July 31, 1854. Her last husband survives her at the age of 80 years. Of the nine children by her first husband, five are now living. The village of Ostrander was named in honor of her husband's uncle.

pic2 William Bonnett died Monday in Leesburg Township aged 83 years 4 months and 24 days. Mr. Bonnett was born in Marshal, now Ohio county, West Virginia in 1816. With his brothers, Samuel and Lewis, he came to Union county in 1844. The wife of Mr. Bonnett died several years ago, but three children survive him, viz: Mrs. Joseph Smith who resides on the old home farm, and Charles and Lewis Bonnett of Broadway. He was a member of the Methodist church for sixty years, one of the founders of Ryan Chapel. Rev. D. Bowers officiated. Mt. Hermon Cem.

p6c2 Mr. and Mrs. David McCloud wish to express their sincere thanks to friends and neighbors during the sickness and death of their daughter and sister.

p8c2 Richwood. Zerah Aller died Sunday of typhoid fever at the residence of his father. Funeral with Revs. J. W. James of the Baptist church and G. W. Bogle of the Presbyterian church officiating. Claibourne Cen p4c4 John McKitrick, Magnetic Springs died Wednesday of softening of the brain. He was an uncle of Silas and Dell McKitrick. Interment at Dublin. Also p 8 c2 John W. McKitrick, 58, was buried last week. He was a naative of Jerome Township and removed to Delaware County some years ago. p5c4 The funeral of Mrs. Alba Webster Belt, wife of Dr. W. A. Belt of Kenton occurred Tuesday. Tuberculosis. She was the daughter of Rev. L. C. Webster. She was but 30 years of age and leaves a husband and two children aged 7 and 4 years.

p6 Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hedges and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hedges went to Richwood Friday to attend the funeral of Lewis Hedges who died Wednesday at the age of 80 years. He was the father of Silas Hedges.

p8c2 Elliotsburg. Cecil Kuntz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuntz was born Nov. 25, 1895 and died Aug. 2, 1899 aged 3 years 7 months and 9 days. She leaves parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services by Rev. D. F. Adams. Oakdale Cem.

p5c2 Tillie, the four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Greenbaum, London pike, died Saturday from the effects of whooping cough. Buried in Settlement cemetery. Rev. F. W. Abicht officiating. p8c4 Milford Center. Robert Hatton, and aged gentleman near Chuckery died Friday from a stroke of paralysis.

Cliff Chapman, brother of Mrs. Archie Aiwey died at the residence of an aunt at Urbana Wednesday of tuberculosis at the age of 12 years. Services at the Presbyterian church by Rev. J. S. Spurlock. August 23, 1899. p2c4 A shocking death occurred near Pharisburg Thursday While the funeral procession of the six months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Braithwaite was enroute to the cemetery. (Also p 8 c1) In one of the buggies was Mrs. Ella Leeper and Mrs. Alexander Mulvain and Mrs. Leeper's little girl. Mrs. Mulvaine died. Funeral at Pharisburg. Also p8c1 p5c5 Mrs. John Rathbone received word from her son Harry Cranston announcing the death of his little daughter Frances, aged one month at his home in Portsmouth.

p5c4 The following relatives were in attendance Saturday at the funeral of Mrs. George W. Court. The deceased's parents, Mrs. And Mrs. L. F. Beasley and brothers Edward, Pearl and William Beasley, all of Columbus; Frank Beasley and wife of Amesville, O. David Dyson of Worthington and Lillie Wilder of Marietta, John Court and W. F. Court and wife of Prospect, Joseph Court and wife, Frank Faulke and wife, C. Almendinger and daughter, all of Marion.

p8c2 Georgia Beasley Court, only daughter of L. F. and Addie Beasley was born August 11, 1870 at Bloomindale, Wisconsin. The same year her parents moved to Athens, Ohio where she grew to womanhood. Married December 3, 1896. Oakdale Cem. Funeral at residence, Rev. J. S. Revenaugh officiating.

p8c3 William B. Hopkins died Friday, 69 years, 10 months 13 days. During his early life he was a plasterer by trade and also devoted a lot of attention to decorating and making

Mr. Hopkins planted the beautiful trees at the West school building. Five children survive him-Mrs. Adam Snider, James W. Hopkins, Mrs. C. F. Sellers, William R. of Mechanicsburg and Charles A. Hopkins of this city. One daughter Alice is dead. Mr. Hopkins' wife died in 1875.

P7c4 O. S. Ballinger of Plain City was notified Wednesday that his son Tod Ballinger, who enlisted January 4 in Co,D. 17" regiment was killed on the 9' " instant, near Manila.

p8c3 Byhalia. The infant son of Thomas McCrary died Thursday at the home of Mrs. Eastman. Funeral at Grace chapel conducted ty Rev. Sutton of Larue. Thornton Cem p8c4 Robert Hatton was born in Louden county, Va. September 20, 1818 and died Aug. 12, 1899, 80 years 10 months 22 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Spicknell Feb. 7, 1850 and to whom were born ten children.. He emigrated to Champaign County in 1857 and from there to Union county in 1880.

Sarah A. Justice, daughter of John and Jane Murphy was born in Coshocton County June 30, 1854 and died August 17, 1899 -45 years 2 months 14 days. At about three years, death deprived her of her mother, and she came with her father to Union County. Her father also died when she was quite young. February 22, 1871 she was united in marriage to Alexander Mulvaine, To them were born seven children, six of whom are living. These with one brother are left to mourn. Funeral services at Pharisburg conducted by Rev. Hammond, assisted by Rev. N. J. Kinney. Maskill Cem.

August 30, 1899. p1c4 Thomas Fulton, York Township died Monday. He came from Maryland. His wife died 1886. There are two living children, Will Fulton of York Township and Mrs. Jeff Davids.

P1c5 Mrs. Louisa Hush died Sunday, age 79 years. Born in West Virginia, Mrs. Hush early came to this state and settled in Licking County. She resided here over forty years. Her husband, Peter Hush, died nearly thirty years ago. A family of five sons are left. Valentine G., a broker in Sacremento, Cal. Alfred of Chicago, Ill. connected with an organ company, John, a merchant in New Dover, Basil B. residing near this city and George, who was a member of Co D. 4" Ohio and with whom the mother lived. Funeral at Congregational church, Rev. W. S. Bugbey officiating. Remains taken to her old home at Thornville, Perry county, for internment

-.P1c5 William Kelley one of the oldest colored men in this county died Tuesday. He was born in Georgia 97 years ago in Butte County. His early life was passed as a slave. In 1862 he came to Burnside, Ky. and there enlisted in Co. B. 42 nd US Colored Volunteers. During his service he contracted a severe case of rheumatism and for this drew a pension of $30 per month from the government. After three years in the war he returned to the home that was his in the days of slavery. About eight years ago he came here to make his home with his son Austin Kelley. He was the father of thirteen children, only two of whom are living, Austin of this city and Nelson whose whereabouts are unknown. Funeral from his late home conducted by Rev. D. D. Lewis. Oakdale Cem.

p5 Mrs. Penrose who has made her home for two years with Mrs. Andrew Fergurson near Unionville died Monday from creeping paralysis, aged 57 years.

p6c1 Morgan Savage died Thursday at the residence of John James. He was 88 years and 8 days old. H e was born in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, being a son of Richard and Susanna Savage who emigrated to the United States in 1824, landing in Baltimore and settling seven miles north of that city. In 1832 they emigrated to Delaware County Ohio where the parents both died. When Morgan Savage was a boy he served an apprenticeship at the carpenter and joiner trade in Delaware County until 1849. He became imbued with a desire to join the gold seekers. In April 1849, he crossed the plains and followed mining as his trade. He made the woodwork on the first brick building in Sacramento City. December 1850 he returned to Delaware County and in 1856 came over to Union County, buying Survey No 5504 in Dover Township, containing 304 acres for which he paid $16 per acre. He made additions to this land until he owned over 700 acres of land.

In 1828 he was present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Baltimore, the first railroad in the United States. He saw Charles Carroll at Carrollton, at that time the only surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. He also saw LaFayette when he came to America on his farewell visit.

Mr. Savage was an ardent Democrat. In religion, a Baptist. It was to the Baptist denomination Mr. Savage gave most of his large means during the closing years of his life. January 1837 he was married to Margaret Robinson by whom he had eleven children, only one of whom, Mrs. Harriet Wrigh is now living. There are a number of grand children. The funeral was held in the Baptist church at Ostrander with interment in the cemetery south of that place.

p8c2 The six months old child of Chas. Jones died August 26. York. Mrs. Allen Evans died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mame Crawford Tuesday at Summersville. Funeral at McKendree conducted by Rev. B. F. Reading of Radnor.

P8c5 Dr. T. P. Shields of Union County is here as a candidate for the nomination of Member of the State Board of public Works. For Many years he has been a member of the State Livestock Commission. He will probably have the support of the Eighth Congressional District.

pici1 The funeral of Mrs. Addison Turner of Peoria died Saturday from a complication of diseases. Oakdale Cem. She leaves a husband and one son Alonzo. She was a devoted member of the Christian denomination. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Turner of this city attended the funeral.

p7c3 Amrine Reunion. It was told how the great grandfather, Abram Amrine who came to Union county in 1817 had purchased of Samuel Davis of Franklin county 1000 acres of land on Millcreek at $1 per acre. Deed recorded in Delaware County in 1819 and later copied in Union county records. Abram brought six of his married sons with him and Henry (the first) came later in 1822. He started a saw mill and a grist mill was erected in 1825. Those were the first mills in this vicinity and drew their patronage for many miles. They continued to do good service until destroyed by fire in 1882. P7c4 Union county delegates made little effort to benefit the candidacy of Dr. T. P. Shields for Member of Board of Public Works.