Union Township (part 14 of 14)

May 20, 1903 Vol 54 No 44 pic2 Harvey Covey was born at Watkins May 25, 1877 and died in Marysville May 15, 1903. He was the eldest son of William and Rosa Ann Covey of this city. He was married at Delaware, on Aug. 12, 1902 to Miss Jessie Bosley and has since lived there, being employed on the street car line. He was brought to his father's home. The funeral was attended by a squad of soldiers form Company E., the deceased having formerly been a member of that company. Harvey joined the Christian church at Watkins in 1894. Funeral at Watkins Chirstian church and burial at Watkins Cem.

p7c4 Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Shields left Thursday for a visti with Gamble Shields at Macon, Georgia and on May 19 whey will attend the Confederate soldiers reunion at New Orleans.

May 27, 1902 Vol 54 No 45 picé6 Mrs. Elizabeth Doellinger, relict of Conrad Doellinger died Monday. She was 79 years 7 months and 15 days. Mrs. Doellinger was born in the Fatherland where she was also married, coming to Union County in 1854 She is survived by five children as follows; George and John M. Doellinger; Mrs. J. C. Scheiderer, Mrs. George Scheiderer and Mrs. Martin Bunsold. Funeral at Settlement church conducted by Rev. H. C. Kuechle.

p7c2 Stewart Elsom who has served as baggage master at the T. and OC station in this city for several years has been promoted to the place of Night baggage master at the Broad Street station in Columbus, p8c1. The death of Matthias Smith at his home near South Charleston Friday was made known to his sisters, Mrs. Lucy Martin, Mrs. J. W. Lawrence and Mrs. Charles D. Morey of this city. Mr. Smith was a son of the late William Smith of Marysville. His age was 60 years. During the Civil war he served in the 66" OVI and was wounded November 27, 1863 at Lookout Mountain. Mr. Smith is survived by a wife and three children. Funeral services at S. Charleston and was attended by Mrs. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Morey of this city.

June 3, 1903 p23c2 Jacob Unhalt, the old German cabinet maker who has been an inmate of the county infirmary died there Saturday. Oakdale, Funeral service at the infirmary by Chaplain C. A. Gleason.

P3c2 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wilcox was thrown into sorrow Tuesday by the death of their little son Walter Dewey, aged 7 years. Bowel complaint. Oakdale p1c4 Death of Dr. Graily Henderson. The deceased was born in Marysville February 7, 1869, the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Henderson, both of whom survive. Graily was graduated from High school in 1889 and soon after entered upon a course of study at the Starling Medical College, Columbus, which he finished in March 1893. After that he was associated in the practice of his profession in this city with his father and brother until about two years ago when he took advantage of an opening in Denver, Colorado, later serving as contract physician for a mining company in New Mexico. Dr. Henderson came home last fall and decided to again practice in the city but a good opening recently presented itself at Magnetic Springs and he located there about a week ago. In June 1894, Dr. Henderson was married to Miss Ida Turner and a couple of years later a daughter was born to them. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Masonic Lodges.

Mrs. Myrich was a native of Nashport, Muskingum County, Ohio, later moving to Granville from whence she came to Marysville about four years ago. Her age was 79 years. Funeral services at the home of Mr. Hensley. Oakdale p7c2 The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Dorwart who died Sunday was held at her home in Ostrander. She was 70 years and the mother of three children, two of whom survive with the husband.

p7c4 Josie Evans Hornbeck, daughter of Allen and Martha Evans, died Mary 11", 1903 aged 42 years 10 months and 12 days. February 9", 1881, she was united in marriage to Frank M. Hornbeck.. Two children, a son and a daughter, came to bless this home but the little daughter was too frail to endure. Josie Evans was a charter member of Alethian Assembly, Pythian Sisterhood, filling with ability the highest offices. Funeral service at McKendree conducted by Rev. A. E. Harford. Cemetery adjoining.

Stephen Graham, Millcreek Township, was born December 10, 1835 and passed to his reward, May 25, 1903 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 15 days. He was a member of the Watkins Christian church. He was married to Betsy Bell December 13, 1856 and to this union eight children were born. Five children and his companion have passed over to the better land, leaving three daughters, two brothers, two grandchildren. Funeral at Watkins church May 27. Rev. S. A. Caris officiating.

p4c3 Nancy Jolley Laymaster, E. Sixth street, widow of John S. Laymaster died Tuesday. She was 48 years of age. She was born near Unionville and was a resident of Marysville twenty-seven years. Three children survive, two daughters and one son. Funeral at family home with Rev. T. L. Wiltsee of the Methodist church officiating. Oakdale p5 Mrs. Henderson Turner died Sunday at the home of her father John Paver N. Lewisburg pike where she had taken residence to help care for her father. She was about 42 years. Funeral services in charge of Rev. T. L. Wiltsee. Oakdale p6 Mrs. C. S. Ogden received news Saturday of the death of her brother |. A, Pierson of Greenville, Ohio. He was the father of Mrs. James Ried, formerly of Marysville and also Mr, Martin Pierson, who married Miss Zella Fleck p7c4 Nora Elizabeth McCloud, daughter of John C. and Ann Filler, was born in Springfield, Ohio October 28" 1848. At the age of eleven years her parents moved to Marion Ohio where they resided about six months and then located in Marysville.

She had four brothers and two sisters of whom only one brother, Charles Filler of Akron, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. M. L. France of Springfield, Ohio survive. Her father died April 3d, 1864 at the age of 56 years. Her mother, Mrs. Ann Filler has for some years made her home with Mrs. McCloud where she still lives aged about 90 years.

Mrs. McCloud received her education in the Public Schools, being a pupil of Prof. Franklin Wood who established our present system of grade schools and under whom she studied the higher branches. While at school she met her husband who had come form Plain City to learn of Prof. Wood. Seven children were born to them, Charles F. McCloud, Imogene E. Schwartz, Lena E. McCloud, Dr. John Jay McCloud, Norah Mae Brown, Nelle G. and Erdean F . McCloud. In 1898 she was elected Supreme Representative from Ohio in Knights of Pythias. She and her husband were members of the Married Peoples Musical in which she had great interest and enjoyment.

June 24, 1903 Vol 54 No 49 The funeral of Newton J. McMaster who gave up his life in Plain City in a futile effort to save his young son from their burning home.

p5c2 John Richard, aged 75 years died at the infirmary Tuesday. His remains were taken to Millcreek Township, his former home, where the burial will take place.

After a sickness of a week with spinal meningitis, Mrs. Ora E. Hudson, age 23, wife of B. F. Hudson well-known young farmer of Springdale neighborhood died this morning. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral at Ryan Chapel with interment at Hopewell.

p5c3 Samuel Bonnett who in May accompanied his aged sister, Mrs. Matilda Smith to her home near Wheeling, W. Va has notified wife and relatives here of her death. She was also a sister of William H. Bonnett of Grassy Run. Her age was 80 years.

p6c2 The burial of William H. Harbert, Ostrander, was Wednesday at Milford Center where Mr. Harbert's parents are buried. There was a funeral service at Ostrander followed by a short service at the grave. Several from this city, including the families of Dell Guy and Lawson Pyers.

July 1, 1903 Jacob Smith, Jr died Friday of consumption at the county infirmary. He was 43 years of age, the youngest son of Jacob Smith, Sr. whose death occurred last winter and also of his brother John T. Smith of this city. He was never married.

p4c3 Mrs. Cassie Liggett who is going to Pittsburg to reside with her son Clarence Liggett writes of the death of her brother G. W. Swank of Pawnee Valley, Kansas. He was buried at Azine, Kansas beside his wife who died six years ago Mrs. Swank was a sister of John K. Dodge of this city.

p5c1 George W. Kent, formerly of Marysville, who married the widow of William Phelps, a sister of Mrs. F. T. Arthur died June 8 at Garden Plain, Sedgewick County, Kansas.

p5c4 The funeral of John G. Blumenschein, whose death occurred Monday at his home in the Settlement was held at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. H. C. Kuechle officiated. He was in his fortieth year and leaves a wife and two children. He was the son of Peter Blumenschein who survives with one brother Louis Blumenschein and three sisters, Mrs. Chris Rausch, Misses Lillie and Tillie Blumenschein.

P7c2 Lafe H. Davis died in Union City, Indiana where his parents and his brother M. P. Davis reside. A son, who died years ago at the age of three was buried at Mt. Gilead and the mother, Lafe's first wife was placed to rest at Marysville,;Ohio some years ago. Mt. Gilead Register.

p8c5 Magnetic Springs. The funeral of A. C. DeGood was held at his late residence in Lybrand, Delaware County, Saturday. He conducted a store at that place. He died June 25" aged 53 years 10 months 25 days. He leaves a wife and daughter.

July 8, 1903 Vol 54 No 51 pici Broadway. Mrs. Sarah A. Hartshorn, relict of George P. Hartshorn died July2, 1903 aged 76 years 8 months and 6 days. Funeral, at the Baptist church conducted by J. A. Sutton of LaRyue. Broadway Cem. Her husband died June 18, 1898.

p2c2 Mrs. John Dolan, Fourth street died from childbirth. The child is living. The mother is survived by two other children aged 3 and 9 and a husband. She was 33 years old. She was born in Dover Township, the maiden name being Mayme Minerva Columber.

p7c3 Ray Cooperider, 17, son of George Cooperider of Delaware was drowned Saturday in Olentangy river near Delaware. Professor Parsons made desperate struggle to save the boy, but could not. The family formerly resided in Union County. Mitchell Cem.

p10c2 Captain Philo Burnham died Saturday at the home of his son William P. Burnham near Woodstock, aged 80 years. He leaves two sons and one daughter, also four grandsons and one granddaughter.

p11 The death of Mrs. Margaret Olds, E. Fourth street occurred Monday. She was 63 years old and had been married twice, having seven children, four of whom are living.

July 15, 1903 Vol 54; No 52 pici1 Captain Charles F. Algower died Monday. He was born in Holzschuang, Bavaria, Germany January 7" 1837. He came to this country at the age of 17 to escape being drafted in the German army. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 6'" New York Volunteer cavalry and was elected to the captaincy of a troop. While in service at Vermillion Bay, his left arm was lost. Later he was promoted to the staff of Brigadier General W. T. Herman and served as Inspector of Artillery and Ordinance Officer. At the close of his first term of service, Captain Algower re-enlisted at New Orleans as Captain of an independent company of colored U. S.

regulars. It was during his service here that he received the blow from a horse that caused paralysis of the brain. On account of his injuries he was honorably discharged.

At the close of the war he took up his abode at the Soldiers' Home in Dayton. He spent the summers in Marysville and on one of his visits he met and married his present wife who was Mrs.

Sarah Goodrich, and settled here in 1884. He made several trips back to Germany with the view of settling there but each time returned on account of the climate not agreeing with him.

His only living relatives in this country are his nephews Carl Algower of Richwood and Marin Pressmar of Kenton. He had considerable ability as a sketch artist and during the war was regularly employed by Harper's Weekly.

For a number of years he has been an honored member of Ransom Reed Post G. A. R. His church affiliation was with the Lutherans though he was not a member of the Marysville congregation. He was a Republican. Funeral at the home, East Fifth Street, Rev. H. J. Bigley of Bellefontaine, formerly of the Methodist church in this city will officiate. It was Rev. Bigey who officiated at the last marriage of the Captain nineteen years ago. Oakdale Account of the funeral 7-22-1903 p 9c4 Obit. Mrs. Nancy R. Twiford, wife of Dr. W. H. Twiford - from Owatomia, Minnesota Chronicle Mrs. Twiford was the daughter of Jeremiah Dominy and was born in 1825 near Plain City, O. In her nineteenth year she was united in marriage to W. H. Twiford, a practicing physician there. In 1852 they moved to Union City, Indiana where he practiced until the opening of the war of the rebellion. He enlisted in the Twenty-seventh, Indiana. At the close he was chief surgeon of the Twentieth Corps. In 1865, the family became resident of Somerset Township, in the 70's the family moved to Geneva. They have three children: Mesdames W. A. Dynes and D. E. Kenyon and one son E. M. Twiford.. She passed away June 30". Funeral from the house, interment in Forest Hill cem.

p1c4 John N. Hoover, son of Henry and Christine Hoover was born in York Township Nov. 6, 1865 and died near Lunda July 9" 1903. aged 37 years 8 months 1 day. Consumption. He was married to Lydia L. Thomas Aug. 27, 1887. There was born to them one son James Elmore who is now in his 7" year. He became a disciple of Christ at 20 and was a member of the congregation at Lunda, where the service was conducted by Elder I. W. Vandiver of Indianapolis. York Cem pic6 Mrs. Elizabeth Baker of Mechanicsburg died Monday, having jumped into the lake at Goodale park across from Park View Sanatorium. She was a widow and had been under treatment for mental derangement. She was the widow of John Baker, patentee of the Baker grain drill which was manufactured at Mechanicsburg a few years ago. She was his second wife, considerably younger than him. Funeral at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Cox. Mrs. Baker was 52.

p4c4 Mrs. Ann Filler died Thursday at the Home of S. N. McCloud. Mrs. Filler had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Nora McCloud whose death occurred a short time ago.

Mrs. Filler was born at Harper's Ferry, Virginia January 1913, her maiden name being Ann Riley. She married John C. Filler and located in Springfield, Ohio. In 1859 they moved to this city where Mrs. Filler died in 1864. Mrs. Filler had seven children, two of whom survive her, Mrs. M. L. France of Springfield and Charles Filler of Akron. Funeral at the McCloud residence. Oakdale cem. Out of town guests present were her nephew, Frank Zook and little daughter of Marion, Mrs. M. L. France and grandson Dr. John McCloud and wife of Broadway. Rev. T. L. Wiltsee officiated.

p7c2 Died Friday July 3 at the home of his brother William Stahl, Mr. John Stahl aged 50 years. Funeral at M. E. church in Byhalia by Rev. Fulkerson of La Rue. He was a citizen of Washington Tp. p7c3 Marion Stevens of North Topeka, Kansas was called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. A. H. Olds .

p8 Obit Margaret Fogle was born October 4", 1839 and departed this life July 6" 1903 aged 63 years 9 months 2 daus. She was married to Benjamin Stevens June 8th, 1862. Mr. Stevens died August 16'", 1887. To this union were born seven children, four of whom are living. She was united in marriage to Alfred H. Olds September 30", 1889. She joined the Baptist church at 18 years. She has left a husband, two sons, two daughters, four sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren and five p10c1 Mrs. George P. Zwerner was notified Saturday of the death of her brother-in-law Stanley Anderson of Marion. He was a brakeman on the Erie Railroad who had his right leg badly crushed Saturday. Amputation was necessary. He died from the effects of the operation. Remains were buried at Ostrander cemetery. He was about 33, well known in railroad circles.

pics "Jack" McGraw, who has been employed on the Baltimore and Ohio for about a year and a half was fatally injured Saturday night at Point Mills, W. Virginia and died before he could be removed to the hospital in Wheeling. Details of the accident. He was 37 years of age and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Funeral Tuesday in Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic church with burial in St. John's cemetery.

p4c1 Mrs. Ariel Kennedy. wife of Oramel Kennedy died Saturday at the family residence near Rosedale. Cancer of the stomach. Funeral at the home Monday, Milford Center Cem. She was the mother of John B. Kennedy and an aunt of County Surveyor J. C. Kennedy. She leaves besides her husband, four sons and two daughters.

p6 In Memorian. John B. Weller, son of Victor B. & Lyda Loveless Weller was born December 3, 1902 and died July 4, 1903, aged seven months and one day. He had four living grandparents, three living great grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. M. W. Judy and Joseph K. Richey who is 91 years of age. Whooping cough. Funeral services at the home in North Lewisburg conducted by Rev. J. F. Newcomb, p7c4 Samuel M. Weaver, living two miles north of Ostrander, Monday committed suicide by hanging in a rafter in his barn. Mr. Weaver was 77 years of age and a well-known farmer. He leaves his wife, two married daughters, Mrs. Jennie Gibson and Mrs. Kate Cunningham of Bellefontaine. Mrs. Ed. F. Southard whose death occurred about three years ago was a daughter. Funeral at the home. Greenlawn Cem, Columbus.

p8c3 Leo, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hutchisson. South Plum Street died Thrusday. Funeral at the home. Rev. T. L. Wiltsee officiated. Oakdale

July 29, 1903 p4c3 Emanuel Rausch died Monday resulting from rheumatism. He had rented his farm in Darby Township and taken up residence in Plain City. He was about 39. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral at the residence in Plain City. Burial in the cemetery of St. John's Lutheran church p5c3 Word was received Tuesday of the death Monday of Miss Mame Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Weaver of Ottawa, Kansas and niece of William and John Longbrake of Paris Township, who was 29 years old and death resulted from a stroke of paralysis sustained some time ago.

p6c3 Obit. Thomas Darsey for many years a section boss on the Panhandle railway died Thursday at Milford Center. He was about sixty years of age. Brights' Disease. He leaves a widow and five children, three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church in Milford Center conducted by Father Venneman. St. John's Cem, Marysville.

p7c2 News of the death of Lory Ford who was until a few years ago a citizen of Taylor Township has been received. Mr. Ford was 91 years of age. He was Justice of the Peace in Taylor Township fro fourteen consecutive years. His death occurred at the home of his son, L. C. Ford, Roosevelt, Oklahoma. He had been a member of the Masonic order for 65 years.

Chuckery c3 Chuckery. Mail boxes for Rural Free Delivery from Milford center have been delivered to patrons in this vicinity. Delivery begins August 1°.

August 5, 1903 Volume 55 No 3 p2c1 George Gandy who was the youngest son of Abijah Gandy, died in Oklahoma. George went to Illinois where he served as mayor of Clinton and also mayor of Kenny. He removed to Oklahoma three years ago. His body was brought to Clinton,

Illinois for burial which took place under the auspices of Henderson lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kenny, Illinois. The deceased was an uncle of L. Meacham of Woodstock and was also related to the Clevengers about Pharisburg. He was about 75.

p3 The thirty first annual reunion of the Converse family now in union with the Beach and Sherwood families will be held at Ira A. Converse's Grove August 12. H. C. Black of the Beach family will read a paper on the early settlement of the Converse neighborhood.

p6 The funeral of Charles Hollingsworth who died Wednesday of lockjaw from the effects of an injured ankle which was occasioned by falling from a ladder while painting was held Friday under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias order. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hoopes, the latter being an aunt of the deceased, were in attendance at the funeral.

p8c2 Byhalia. Several , from this place attended the funeral of Robert Fields at Grace Chapel last Wednesday. He was 70 and leaves a wife, eight sons and two daughters. Rev. Heimbold of Essex had charge of the services.

August 12, 1903 p1c3 Fredrick B. Fleck died Sunday. He was born September 10", 1831 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. At an early age he moved to New California and there married his wife, then Miss Catherine Beard on March 23, 1854. In 1874, the couple moved to Marysville. Mr. Fleck is survived by his wife and four children as follows; S. A. Fleck of Unionville; Mrs. J. W. Eades of Bellefontaine; Mrs. |. M. Pierson of Granville,O. and John O. Fleck all of whom are present to attend the funeral. Funeral at the residence. Oakdale

Sunday morning death called Leroy Turner aged 20 years and 11 months who resided with his mother, Mrs. Luther Turner, Eighth and Maple streets. Diabetes. he is survived by his mother, three sisters: Mrs. C. W. Schaffer and Mrs. W. A. Amrine of this city and Mrs. J. C. Welsh of Marion. Funeral at the house, Elder Williams of Raymond officiating. Oakdale pic6 Miss Margaret McCampbell received word that her brother Achbor McCampbell had died at his home in Lafayette, Indiana Monday. He was married and leaves a wife. He was about 48 years old. Zenas McCampbell, a brother, left on Monday for Lafayette.

p2c3 Nicholas H. Burnham, Union Township, passed away Wednesday. He was born on what is known as the "Burnham homestead" November 23, 1823 and was nearing his 80" year. He was married in 1851 to Emeline Hopkins who with four children: Albert Burn ham, Miss Lizzie Burnham. Mrs. A. F. Robinson, and S. F. Burnham, our present Sheriff, survive him. Funeral from residence. Milford Center cemetery.

p8c4 Chuckery. The one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaulke died Monday of summer complaint. Funeral services at the German Church.

p8c5. Lory Ford was born near Roseville, Perry County, O., November 3, 1811 and died near Roosevelt, Oklahoma July 21, 1903, aged 91 years 8 months and 18 days. Married Hester Ann Miller in Muskingum County, O. They migrated to Union County in 1849. To them were born ten chidlren, five girls and five boys. The grandchildren number forty two, the great grand children thirty two and one great great granddaughter. The wife died in June 1872. He lived among his children in Ohio until about 16 years ago when he went to Kansas to live with his youngest son H. J. Ford, coming with him to Oklahoma about two years ago. He was a member of the English Lutheran church, a life long Republican, was a Free Mason since 21 years of age. Six children survive him two in Ohio, Minerva Ford and Jennie Culver, one in Tennessee, Mary E. Johnson, one in Kansas, Frank Ford and two in Oklahmoa, H. J. And L. C. Ford. A neighbor.

p2c5 Mrs. Emma Armstrong, mother of Allen Edson , died at her home near Asbury church Friday, age 59 years and 6 months. She was born in Delaware County, Ohio and was the daughter of Rev. Williard Edson.. Her husband died in 1902. Funeral services at Asbury church, Rev. S. A. Caris Officiating. Interment at Oakdale on her father's lot. also p 8c2 p3c3 W. W. Roach died at Bellefontaine Friday. He was postmaster of Bellefontaine. Bright's disease. He was born in Washington County, Ohio March 11, 1850 and at the age of 15 joined the Eighteenth Ohio volunteers. In 1880 he took up residence in Bellefontaine and seven years later he was elected marshal of the city. In 1888 he was elected sheriff of Logan County and served two terms. He afterward became a salesman for the Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Works and served for several years as trustee of the Dayton State Hospital. Mr. Roach was a member of Bellefontaine lodge F. & A. M. Lafayette Chapter R. A. M. Sidney Commander, Kinights Templar, Dayton Red Croix, Cincinnati Consistory and Antioch Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He was an active Odd Fellow, Knights of Pythias, and member of the G. A. R.

p5 The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liggett died Monday of cholera infantum. Funeral in Our Lady of Lourdes church with burial in St. John's Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. W. J. Browning died this morning. She was a native of Morrow County, Ohio, was married in 1855 and since 1875 they have resided in this vicinity. Funeral services at the home. Oakdale p6c1 The death of Andrew J. Harper aged 75 years, who resided with his daughter Mrs. Charles M. Deihl in Union Township occurred Friday. He was born in Caramarchalesville, Pennsylvania. He emigrated to Union County with his parents at the age of four years and settled on what is now known as the Philip Vanderau farm on Milford road, afterward moving to Union Township.

He was a member of the 121° regiment and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was a member of Ransom Reed G. A. R. of this city, and they had charge of the services at the residence. Interment at Unionville. He leaves three married daughters and one son, his wife having died several years ago.

August 26, 1903 Volume 55, No 6 pic5 Mr. and Mrs. Mason Beardsley received a telegram announcing the death of their son William Beardsley at the Protestant hospital, Columbus. He was 28 and the fourth of a family of seven boys, Agent Charles F. Beardsley of the T. & O. C. railroad being the only one residing in this city. Apoplexy.

pic6 A telegram Monday from Charles E. Smalley to his father-in-law G. L. Sellers announced the death of Dr. R. Henderson Graham in Washington D. C.. Death caused from effects of an operation for appendicitis. Dr. Graham was for several years prior to 1889 a practitioner in Marysville and was quite active in Republican politics.

p2c3 Mrs. Mary O'Brien Davidson died Friday at the home of her aged mother, Mrs. Ellen O'Brien in Plum Street. Mrs. Davidson was a resident of Columbus, her huband Ralph S. Davidson being foreman of the Ohio State Journal ad room. On April 23% she had an operation for appendicitis. She was the daughter of Michael and Ellen O'Brien, born October 31 1867 in Union Township. On June 25, 1902, she was married to Mr. Davidson. Besides the husband, she leaves a mother two brothers and two sisters as follows: Mrs. John Connor, Mrs. J. W. Hopkins and Dan O'Brien of Marysville and John O'Brien, a member of the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Service at home by Rev. C. A. Gleason and at Presbyterian Church in Milford. Burial at Milford. p3c1 Mrs. Mary Pool, relict of Israel Pool died Thursday in Middleburg. The funeral was at Disciple church

.c2 Among those in attendance Wednesday at the funeral of Charlein Liggett, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liggett were the latter's brothers John W. Kennedy and wife and Matt Kennedy of Shelby, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Liggett of Deshler.

P3c3 The uncertainty of life was portrayed Tuesday in the death of Mrs. S. D. Kilgore and again Wednesday in the death of Mrs. Serepta Reed. It is believed the cause was peritonitis. Funeral services in the Amrine church with burial at Oakdale. She was the widow of Aaron Reed who died several years ago. Prior to the death of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson last year, Mrs. Reed lived with them and served as nurse, continuing to occupy their dwelling on Cherry street after their death. She was 61 years of age and was born in Paris Township being a daughter of Andrew Amrine. She leaves six sons and three daughters as follows: Lemuel, William, Frank, Newton, Dalton and Dallas Reed, Mrs. Mary Guy, Mrs. Ilvaloo Hamilton, and Mrs. Susie Amrine.

September 2, 1903 Vol 55 No 7 pic2 Rodney Guy, a well-known groceryman of Plain City died Sunday at Columbus from the effects of appendicitis which resulted in peritonitis. Mr. Guy was a son-in-law of Mrs. Eb Robinson, who is a sister of S. N. McCloud of this city.

p3c3 Mrs. Bertha Worstell died Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Beightler on Third street. Consumption. She was 31 years old and leaves a daughter Mabel, aged 8 besides two sisters, Mrs. Beightler and Mrs. James Peaver of Unionville. Funeral at the Beightler residence, Rev. J. S. Revennaugh in charge. Burial will be at Harrisville p4c4 Frederick A. Vigor, M. D. was born in New York June 21° 1847 and died at Brandon, Ohio August 22, 1903, aged 56 years 2 months and 1 day. He was the eldest living child of Dr. Henry and Joanna Vigor. He joined the Asbury M. E. church near Broadway about 1866, he graduated from Columbus Medical College March 5", 1879, was joined in marriage to Clara R. Tanner March 19", 1879 and to them were born six children, five sons and one daughter all of whom survive him, with an aged father, three brothers and two sisters. Dr. Vigor located and practiced his profession of medicine in New Dover, Union County from 1876 with the exception of two or three years when he was absent.

p5c2 Mrs. Ida Scott Dills, a niece of Miss Louise Southwick and also of Mr. Alf. Scott, died August 18 at her home in Plymouth, Ohio and was buried in Mansfield beside her parents, Charles and Helen Southwick Scott. Consumption p5c3 The funeral of Landon Bishop, one of Jerome Township's oldest citizens was held at Dublin. He died Thursday and was about 82 years of age and had been a continuous resident of this county since 1827 when he came with his parents from Virginia. He leaves the following children: McKendree, Freemont, and John Bishop and Mrs. Alvira Price.

p8c2 New California. Harold,, the two year old son of Earl Curry and wife died August 26. Funeral at their home conducted by Rev. Pinney. Interment at Dublin.

September 9, 1903 Vol 55 No 9 West Mansfield. Mrs. W. Scott Alexander who was severely burned in an accident at her home last Thursday died September 7. She was 50 years 1 month and 28 days. Besides her husband, she leaves three children: Mrs. C. E. Hayden of West Mansfield, Mrs. David Gorton of Irwin and Frank J. Alexander who is engaged in business in the Phillipines. The family lived in Marysville until they moved to West Mansfield about a year ago. Funeral at West Mansfield, O. Description of the accident 9-9-1903 p2c4 p2 John W. Stokes was born Nov. 18", 1818 in Zane Township, Logan County and departed this life Aug. 2, 1903, aged 84 years 8 months 15 days. He was united in marriage to Emma M. Holly July 4", 1840. They traveled life's journey together over 61 years, she preceding him to the other shore nearly two years ago. Seven children were born to them, three of whom died in infancy.

Delia Anne Gregory was born Oct. 31*' 1835 in Morrow County near Mt. Gilead. When quite young she with her parents moved to "Eden" in Delaware County where she united with the Methodist church, later on moving to Richwood, she joined the M. E. church there by letter. In 1855, she was united in marriage to Wm. J. Browning of near Richwood. She died August 19th 1903. To their union was born ten children, four of them having preceded her to the better world. There still remains her husband and six children. Funeral services at the home conducted by Rev. C. A. Gleason. Bertha E. McManus was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, July 22, 1872 and died in Marysville Aug. 27", 1903 aged 30 years 1 month 5 days. She was married to Warren Worstell in Harrison County, Ohio September 8", 1894. She was the mother of two children, the husband and one child preceded her to the better world in Oct. 1897 and her mother in Dec. 1897. Just before her mother's death they moved to Union County and for the past five years she has lived at R. F. Burris'. Last April she came to Marysville to visit her sister Mrs. Elwood Beightler where she got down with consumption. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. James Paver, Mrs. Elwood Beightler, Marysville, one brother, John G. McManus of Harrison County and her little daughter Mabel, age 8 years who will be cared for by Mrs. L. L. Burris where she has lived the last five years.. Funeral services at the house conducted by Rev. Revennaugh. Her remains were shipped to Harrison County.

p3c4 Peter Daum, a native of Paris Township died Friday at his home in Claibourne Township after a long sickness with asthma and dropsy. He was born December 30, 1852 and in 1882 was married to Hattie Weidman, who, with one daughter Matilda survives the husband. He leaves one brother Leonard and four half-brothers and one half-sister. Funeral at the residence followed by services in Trinity church. Oakdale p6c2 G. E. Maris, the West Mansfield citizen whose spine was injured last week by him falling from a T. & O. handcar died Friday as a result of his injuries. Funeral at West Mansfield. He was a son of Jesse Maris one of Union County's pioneer citizens. He was also an uncle of Bert and Harry Maris, former residents of this city.

p7c2 The severe electric storm Saturday resulted in the instant death of Henry Skidmore near East Liberty. He is the son of David Skidmore. He was about thirty-six years of age and leaves a wife and three children, the wife being a daughter of LeRoy Benton of East Liberty on whose farm the Skidmores have been living. Funeral in the Christian church in East Liberty.

Broadway. Alfred Stumm for many years a citizen of Union County died in Marion on the second and was brought here for burial by the side of his wife who was buried here eleven years ago. He and Samuel J. Barnett married sisters.

September 16, 1903 pic4 John Cahill, York Township died Monday at his home in York of pneumonia. He was about 52. He leaves a wife and two sons. Funeral services at U. B. church in York conducted by Rev. Barnes. York Cemetery.

p2c5 Joseph Rogers died Wednesday of Bright's disease.. He was in his 69" year. He was born in Licking County, Ohio and was one of a family of twelve children. He was married in Fairfield County to Miss Mary Wells, who, with three children survive him. During the civil war he served in Company H of Un 136" O.V.I. and has since been affiliated with the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral services at the home. Burial at Oakdale under the auspices of Ransom Reed Post, G.A.R.

P7c3 Mrs. and Mrs. C. S. David have moved from the flat in the Liggett building and will store their goods until the completion of their new house on Fifth Street which will not be before the last of November or December.

Death Sunday ended the terrible sufferings of Scott Alexander who was burned a couple of weeks ago in an accident that killed his wife. He was born August 12, 1852 in Marysville. He leaves three children, Mrs. Charles Hayden, West Mansfield, Mrs. David Gordon of Irwin and Frank Alexander, now in the Philippines, also the following brothers and sisters, William, Smith and Taylor Alexander, Mrs. J. G. Turner and Mrs. Leonidas Turner, all of Marysville, Samuel Alexander of Bourbon, Indiana and Mrs. J. H. Sellers of Washington, D. C.

p1c4 Benj.L. Robinson became county commissioner. He is a native of Union County, born in Darby Township January 17, 1859. His father, Alexander Robinson was also a native of the county, but his mother, Edith Penrose Robinson came from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania whence she returned a few years since, Mr. Robinson having died thirty-five years ago.

Commissioner Robinson is married to Sarah Andrews whose father J. M. Andrews is well-known. They have one son and two daughters. Charles Robinson is a resident of Philadelphia, employed by John Wanamaker.

P1c5 Mrs. Wesley Hardman of Cable died Monday at Grant Hospital from double pneumonia and Bright's disease, age 48 years. She leaves no children but is survived by a husband and the following brothers and sisters: Cornelius Walke, Mechanicsburg; Isaac Walke, Allen Township, A. W. Walke, Milford Center, William Walke of Kansas; Mrs. Ted McMullen, Arlington Heights, Mrs. Jane Stillings, Miss Sue Walke, Chillicothe. Mrs. Harman was born in Milford Center, being a daughter of William Walke who was a brother of Admiral Henry Walke of the United States Navy. Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church in Milford where interment was made.

Sanatorium, died in this city Friday. She was 74 years of age and leaves four sons as follows: Rev. C. W. Carroll, Edward R., Dr. Frank S. and Dr. Robert S. Carroll. Burial will be in Cleveland.

p5c1 Richard Ousler has purchased of Frank Otte the vacant lot on Seventh street immediately adjoining the West school building property on which he expects to build a new home.

William Conrad has sold his residence property on East Fifth Street to William Worline. Mr. Conrad will build a new house on the lot adjoining his father's residence, South Main street.

September 30, 1903 Vol 55 No 11 p1c3 W. G. Pyne passed away in Columbus. He was the youngest son of James Pyne deceased who was a son-in-law of the late James Henderson of this city. Gail, as he was best known to his friends in Marysville was 21 years of age. For several years he had held a position of trust in the First National bank of Columbus. Peritonitis. He leaves two brothers and one sister: Frank Pyne of the U. S. Weather Bureau Washington D. C., Allen Pyne of the Merchants and Manufacturer's bank, Columbus, and Miss Mary Pyne, Columbus. The parents are both dead.

Funeral services at Trinity Episcopal church in Columbus, of which he was a member. Oakdale p1c4 Mrs. Margaret Beard, mother of Mrs. Frank L. Holycross died Wednesday. She was born January 25, 1840. She leaves a husband and the following children; Mrs. Holycross, Mrs. Otho Houseman and Henry Beard of Ostrander. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stone of the Baptist church with which Mrs. Beard had been closely identified for forty years. Frank L. Holycross is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Holycross.

P5c3 Roy Collins near Pottersburg died Saturday of typhoid fever, aged 21 years. He was married to Miss Imo Holycross just one month before he died having taken sick on his wedding day. Funeral at Pottersburg. Rev. J. W. Stone, of Ostrander officiated.

p6c2 Miss Jesse Belt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belt, died of typhoid fever Tuesday. She was sixteen and this year would have entered the sophomore class of the High school but her sickness prevented. She leaves in addition to her parents, three sisters and six brothers. Funeral at the home, Oakdale p8c1 Jessie Alma Belt was born April 14", 1887 near Broadway and was the fifth of ten children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belt.

p8c1 Pottersburg. The funeral of Roy Collum was held at Pottersburg Sunday with interment at Essex. The service was conducted by Rev. Stone, the Baptist minister of Ostrander.

p8c5 Sarah Clevenger was born July 21", 1841, departed this life September 18" 1903, aged 62 years 1 month 27 days. She was united in marriage with Henry Evans March 4" 1871. To this union six children were born, George P., Ollie A. who died in early childhood, Mary, wife of Charles Miller, Howard, Emma and Orria C. Funeral services at the home. Rev. M. C. Dye officiated. Hopewell cemetery.

October 7, 1903 p3c1 Miss Carrie Knotts, daughter of John Knotts and granddaughter of Henry Knotts died Thursday of typhoid fever at her home. Oakdale. p2c4 Carrie Estelle Knotts, daughter of J. M. and E. C. Knotts was born July 8, 1892, died September 30", 1903, aged 11 years 2 months 22 days. She leaves a father, mother, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral from the home conducted by Rev. Colburn. Oakdale p6c1 Mrs. Mary E. Welsh died Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs. F. T. Arthur. She was born December 3, 1818 in New York state, being a direct descendant of Nathaniel Green of Revolutionary times, her great grandfather being a nephew of Mr. Green. Her maiden name was Mary Eliza Hempstad. In 1838 she came to Union County and the same year was united in marriage to D. D. Welsh, whose death occurred some years ago. Eleven children were born to them, six of whom are dead. The survivors are: Mrs. Celestia Kent. Garden Plain, Kansas; William P. Welsh, St. Louis, Mo., Lucius A. Welsh, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Clara Dodd, LaRue and Mrs. F. T. Arthur. Funeral at the home on Fifth Street, Rev. J. S. Revennaugh officiating. Oakdale

October 14, 1903 Vol 55 No 13 p1c4 William Clegg was born March 5", 1819 near Manshcester, England. He was married on Dec. 4th 1842 to Ann Wyld at Prestwick, England. To them were born seven children, three of whom, Elizabeth (Buckner), James and Richard survive him.

Under the land system of England at this time it was impossible for him to secure a home of his own and he therefore decided to come to America. In 1850 with his wife and two small children he arrived in Ohio. In a few years he bought the farm in Union County on which he resided until the time of his death, a period of about forty-eight years. His early training embraced the doctrines of the Unitarian church. His death occurred October 6th 1903 at the age of eighty-four years, seven months and one day. p5c1 The contract for William Conrad's new residence on South Main street has been let to Rubrecht & Son who will commence work at once. p5c1 Miss Georgia, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Freshwater of Columbus died Thursday in Columbus. Mr. Freshwater's brother, W. S. Freshwater and brother-in-law Jacob Edelbluteand family of Dover Township went to the funeral. The little girl's death was caused by a complication of diseases, having first had the measles, then pneumonia which was followed by typhoid fever. p7ci F. M. Taylor will have two car loads of horses Wednesday for Millersburg, Ohio, one of which will be loaded here and the other at Milford Center. p7c2 Mrs. Phoebe Jane Morrison, a native of Union County died Monday at her home in Delaware aged 63 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Sarah Benial of Marysville. Funeral at Faith M. E. church, Delaware. p7c5 The work of moving S. D. Kilgore's fine monument from the IOOF cemetery at Jerome to Oakdale was successfully accomplished Tuesday by J. W. Cartmell and V. J. Payne, who had six teams and five wagons in moving the heavy granite blocks. The monument was reset at Oakdale today. At the same time the body of Mr. Kilgore's dau Ettie J., who died July 12, 1891, aged 22 years and four months was moved from Jerome to Oakdale where the late Mrs. Kilgore is buried. p8c3 T. J. Buxton died October 5" at his home in Minneapolis. His demise was caused by a nervous breakdown. In accordance with his desire his body was cremated and the ashes buried beside the grave of his wife whose death occurred some years ago.

Mr. Buxton was a younger brother of the late Darius Buxton. Prior to going to Minnesota, he was cashier of the Bank of Marysville during the ownership of Judge W. W. Woods. Mr. Buxton leaves two children, a married daughter and another daughter who is a hopeless invalid, being afflicted with paralysis.

p9c3 John H. Tilman of Arnold was called to West Mansfield Friday by the death of his daughter-inlaw Mrs. Louis Tillman, whose funeral took place on Saturday. Consumption,.

October 21, 1903 Vol 55 No 14 pic2 Mrs. Sarah Daugherty died Saturday in Findlay at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Essie Tarbox. A short service was held in Findlay and the body was brought to the home of Mrs. Thomas Randall in Marysville where services were held conducted by Rev. T. L. Wiltsee.

Sarah Cline was born July 17, 1829 in Berkely County, Virginia. She was married to Eliphelet Daugherty October 10, 1854. To this union was born seven children, five of whom are living: Mrs. Thomas Randall and Mrs. T. C. Gibson of Marysville, Miss Jessie Daugherty of Marion and Mrs. J. W. Willoughby of Findlay, also a stepson Oliver Daugherty of Findlay. The deceased came to Marysville in 1881. Her age was 74 years and 3 months.

p1c2 Miss Mary Marshall who resided with her sister, Mrs. Devora Taylor dropped dead at her home Tuesday. She was sixty years of age. She leaves one brother and one sister. Her brother who had been visiting his sisters started for home in Colorado the day before her death. Funeral at East Liberty.

was forty-five years old, and leaves a wife and one son. Besides owning a successful store in Richwood, he was interested in a clothing manufactory in Cleveland. Burial will be in Cleveland. p4c4 S. N. McCloud received word that his son-in-law, John Brown had died in a hotel in Kenton. He is believed to have taken an overdose of nerve tonic. He was thirty-two years of age. In August 1901, he was married in this city to Miss May McCloud whose death occurred in July last year. The funeral was held at his father's home in Athens. His father-in-law of this city was in attendance. p5c1 Carl, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry, residing in the Grassy Run neighborhood died Wednesday. The funeral was at Trinity Lutheran church, this city.

The ten-months-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tyrrell, died Wednesday of brain fever. Funeral at the parent's home. Rev. H. C. Colburn of the Congregational church officiated. Oakdale p7c2 L. B. Demorest was in Delaware County Saturday in attendance at the funeral of his brother whose death occurred Thursday of valvular heart trouble. The deceased was 50 years of age and leaves a wife and four sons. Funeral at Radnor.

p2c3 Newton C. Diehl who several years ago conducted a meat market in this city died Thursday at his late home in Vienna X Roads, Clark County. Tuberculosis. His age was thirty-seven years. Mr. Diehl leaves a wife, who was formerly Miss Lulu Nicely of this city, also two children. He was a nephew of W. H. Agner of this city.

November 4, 1903 Vol 55 No 16 pic6 John Sterling, a prominent farmer of York Township died Sunday of heart failure. His age was sixty-nine years. He was a son of the late David Sterling.. The deceased was a bachelor and leaves two sisters and one brother. He was a member of Byhalia lodge I.0.0.F. and Mt. Carmel lodge F. & A. M. of Richwood. Funeral at McKendree church, interment at York.

p3c2 Miss Gertrude Lary, daughter of F. L. Lary, the Erie railroad agent at Broadway died Thursday. She had been an invalid many years. Funeral at the M. E. church at Broadway. also p 8, c 1,2 James Thompson who fell from his buggy at his home near Woodstock about three weeks ago and broke his hip, died October 27". He was about 70 years of age. The funeral was held at Jenkins Chapel, the Rev. Duckworth, of London, officiating.

p3c2 Mrs. Rachael Hatton, wife of Robert Hatton. Deceased. died October 27" at the home of her dauighter Mrs. E. V. McCarty, south of Irwin, from organic heart trouble. She was the mother of eight children, one of whom is Edward H. Hatton, superintendent of the Jerome schools. Mrs. Hatton's age was 79 years and 7 days. She was a member of the Methodist church at Chuckery. Milford Center cemetery.

p4c2 Obituary. Rachel Spicknell was born in Frederick County, Va. October 20, 1824 and died October 27, 1903. She was married to Robert Hatton February 7", 1850. She emigrated to Champaign County, Ohio in 1857. To them were born ten children, eight of whom are living: Mrs. T. T. Pence and C. B. Hatton of Urbana, Mrs. E. V. McCarty of Mechanicsburg, W. M. Hatton of Milford Center, E. H. Hatton of Jerome, Mrs. Sherman Hill of Findlay, Mrs. Howard Bidwell of Colony, Kas. and G. W. Hatton of Parkersburg, W. Va. James R. Died in 1894 and another son died in infancy. Her husband's death occurred August 12, 1899. Early in life she united with the M. E. church.

p4c3 Captain Joseph S. Wilkins died Sunday. He was born January 29, 1861 being the youngest son of Frank & Jane Wilkins, the latter of whom survives. His father died in the early seventies. Of his brothers and sisters, the following are living; Beriah Wilkinas and Crew Wilkins of Washington

D. C., Mrs. A. B. Robinson of Marysville, Frank Wilkins of Pittsburg and John M. Wilkins of Richwood. July 30, 1881 Captain Wilkins was married to Miss Minnie Court, who with his four children, Mrs. W. C. Eullington, Florence, Josephine, and Master Court Wilkins survive. Fora number of years Mr. Wilkins was identified with the Bank of Marysville but June 1, 1898, soon after the beginning of the Spanish American war, he was appointed an assistant paymaster in the volunteer army, with the rank of major. When the war ended, he was transferred to the regular army as assistant paymaster with the rank of captain, which he held at the time of his death.

p 7 Mrs. Simeon Anderson was notified of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones in Columbus. Mr. Jones, a former resident of Marysville was the mother of Mitchell Peer, a former restaurateur of this city. Funeral at Stone church, Delaware County.

p7c4 Laura Burkepile, an inmate of the County infirmary died Tuesday of consumption. She was 27 years of age and was admitted to the infirmary from Leesburg Township September 17. The next day she gave birth to a child which is now at the Children's home. She is a daughter of Jerry Burkepile who is also a ward of the county. Oakdale

Louis Rausch dropped dead from heart disease this morning while hunting quail. He was the owner of the saloon on Fifth Street just across from the Town run. He was a son of Peter Rausch, deceased, whose widow, Mrs. Betsy Rausch is a resident of Marysville. The son married a daughter of the late Adam Rausch (blind) who, with four young children, survive. Mr. and Mrs. Rausch had been making their home with the wife's mother whose health is very poor.

pi1c3 Mrs. Clair E. Ingman received a telegram from relatives in Portland, Oregon, announcing the sudden death of her brother, Fred Pearson. His demise was occasioned by a hemorrhage at the base of the brain. He was twenty-five years of age.

pic5 Warret Owen was born in 1823 near Mechanicsburg. He died at Watkins Tuesday. During his long residence at Watkins he had filled the office of justice of the peace for thirty-six years. He was a Republican. He leaves two sons and one daughter as follows; A. A. Owen of Watkins, John Owen of Magnetic Springs, and Mrs. Berry Hanawalt of Ostrander. Funeral with Rev. Rogers of the Methodist church officiating.

p5c2 William Tossey and Son of Watkins will exhibit their magnificent herd of polled Durham cattle again this year at the International Stock show which is to be held in Chicago the latter part of November. They will have one of the largest exhibits.

p6c2 Conrad Rudolph died Thursday. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. M. Hagans, of Mt. Sterling. He was born in Germany January 8, 1822 and was married in Bremen in 1855 to Margaret Hilbert. They came to America soon after and settled in Darby Township. Mr. Rudolph's wife died a few years ago but he is survived by a daughter and one son, the well-known Michael Rudolph.

p7c3 Mrs. Elizabeth Liggett, wife of J. W. Liggett of Dover Township died Saturday. Funeral at the Springdale church, burial at Ostrander. The deceased leaves a husband and three children. She

Miss Stella Barker, the 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cass Barker who live in the old brick residence at the corner of Fourth and Oak streets, died Monday of consumption. The poor girl had not had the best of attention. The squalid surroundings of the home were enough to promote sickness. The case will probably be called to the attention of the health board. Mr. Barker draws good pay as head sawyer for Williams and Mcintire. P2c2 Mrs. Warret Owen, of Watkins, whose critical condition following the death of her husband, died Thursday. There was a double funeral at the M. E. church at Watkins.

Mrs. Owen was the daughter of Zebediah and Jane Farnum who were among the early settlers of Millcreek Township. Her marriage to Mr. Owen took place December 22, 1844. p6c1 Fred Cole, age 23, died Friday at Ostrander of typhoid pneumonia. He was the son of Elizas Cole who was at one time treasurer of Delaware County. The son had recently been engaged in the livery business at Ostrander, where he was an exceedingly popular young man. p4c3 Among the visitors in Marysville was Mr. Charles W. Smith of Pasadena, California, who is the eldest son of the late William DeForest Smith who settled in Southern Union County in 1835, along with his brother-in-law, Dr. Benjamin Davenport who was the grandfather of the famous present day cartoonist of the New York Journal. C. W. Smith is a brother of the late William Henry Smith whose literary ability and instinct for journalism advanced him to the position of Genral Manager of the Associated Press. Charles was for many years engaged in the railroad business, having figured as one of the most prominent and successful railroad officers in the United States. He was, before his retirement from active affairs, at the age of 70, general manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio system and prominently identified with the Pennsylvania Lines, being still a director of the later company. Mr. Smith, since his retirement from active railroad work, had taken up his abode in Pasadena, California, but every year he makes two trips to the East, both for business and pleasure. He has been spending this week in Springfield with his sister, Mrs. L. M. Fairbanks, the mother of Senator Fairbanks who is also a former resident of Union County. p6c3 Fred Parsons charges he was swindled out of $6000 in a farm deal. p7 The funeral of Louis Rausch was at Trinity Lutheran church. Rev. F. W. Abicht officiated. Oakdale Cem p8c2 Bethel. After ten days illness, Mrs. W. F. Knight of West Mansfield died Sunday November 8". Her sister, Mrs. C. E. Wooley is very low with little hope of recovery. p9c3 Raymond. Mrs. Mary A. Reeder died at the home of her son G. H. Reeder Wednesday in her 82" years. She had lived on the farm where she died 37 years.

November 25, 1903 Volume 55 No 19 pic4 William J. Barbour died Saturday at his residence on Third street. He was the last of James Barbour's family. He was about 71 years of age and had never married, having resided many years in this city with his maiden sister, Sarah Jane Barbour whose death occurred about a year ago. The Barbour family came originally from New York State. They first settled in York Township and afterward moved to Marysville before the Civil war. One of the sons, John Barbour soon after held the office of county treasurer. The latter's son, Oscar Barbour of Columbus and several cousins in the West are the only living descendants of James Barbour.

William Barbour was for many years identified with the lumber business, being employed by the old firm of Fleck and Chapman. During the Civil war he served as one of the military guards at the National Capital and during his reclining years he has been identified with the fraternal organization. the grand Army of the Republic. The funeral was at the late residence. Rev. T. L. Wiltsee officiated. The G. A. R. service was conducted at the home. Oakdale Cem November 25, 1803 p2ci Intelligence of the death of Mrs. Jane Griffith in Socorro, New Mexico has been received by friends in Marysville where she resided prior to moving to New Mexico where her son John Ellsworth Griffith is clerk of the federal court. Mr. Griffith formerly represented Union County in the legislature, receiving his appointment as clerk of the U. S. Court in 1899.,.

Mrs. Griffith was sixty-two years of age. She leaves one brother, John Ludwig of Marion besides four sisters who reside in Marion and Delaware counties. Burial at Radnor.

p4c2 Mrs. Emily Parmer died of heart disease at the County Infirmary Monday. She had been an inmate of the institution about a month. She was a member of the Marysville M. E. church. She leaves four children, two sons and two daughters. One of the daughters lives near North Lewisburg and the other is the wife of a well-to-do resident of Pasadena, California. One son, Albert Parmer also lives in California and the other son in Northern Union County.

p5c1 The funeral of Mrs. Allison, whose death occurred Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Henry Crottinger on the California pike was Tuesday. Oakdale Cem

December 2, 1903 No 20 pic4 Miss Anna Banks died of consumption Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Janette Banks Reed, East Sixth street. Miss Banks was 43 years of age and was born in Perthshire, Scotland. She was the eldest of three children, only one of whom, Mrs. Arthur Hoopes of this city survives. Funeral services were held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church by Father H. H. Rechtin. Interment at St. John's Catholic cemetery.

p2c3 Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry, widow of Wallace Cherry who was a brother of the late Alonzo S. Cherry of this city, died Friday at her home in Columbus from the infirmities of age, having passed her seventieth year. She leaves no children. Interment at Oakdale where his husband is buried.

p4c4 Obit. Carper George Manville was born August 10", 1834 near Sparta, Morrow County, Ohio. The family moved to the western part of Delaware County about 1850, where he was baptized in 1858 and in 1863 united with the Church of Christ. He helped build the brick church near Maple Dell. He was married March 3d, 1859. To this union were given three sons and two daughters, the younger daughter Louie preceded him to the better world. The others remain, also one brother and one sister survive him

He had lived on his farm in Scioto Township nearly forty years. When his health failed he moved in September 1903 to the home of his daughter in Ostrander. He died November 12th 1903 aged 69 years 3 months and 2 days. The funeral was from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adamson conducted by Rev. W. L. Burdette. Remains were interred in the Decker cemetery. p9c2 The funeral of Michael Lusch was held in Columbus Friday and was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Imhoff of this city, Mr. Imhoff being a brother-in-law of the deceased. Mrs. V. J. Payne of Marysville is also a niece of Mr. Lusch. p10c1 Allen Center. Josie Burgantine died at the home of her father Saturday after an illness of only three days of diabetes. She was sixteen years of age.

Byhalia. Milton Southard was born in Union County October 14, 1827, died at his home east of Byhalia November 26, 1903, aged 76 years 1 month and 12 days. He was married to Catherine Blair March 20-1851. To this union were born one son and three daughters, all of whom are living. His wife preceded him to the better land eight months ago. He served several years as trustee and justice of the peace of this Township. He had been a member of the Methodist church nearly 60 years. He served 15 months in the Civil war and was a member of the G. A. R. Funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Beaschler of York. Bvhalia cemetery.

p1-c2 Pharisburg. Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, one of the pioneer residents of Leesburg Township died at her home west of Richwood last week, age 81 years. Hopewell Cemetery.

p2c1 Mary Lodge, inmate of the Girl's Industrial Home who was badly burned two weeks ago by dropping a match with which she had lighted the gas into a fold of her dress died Thursday. Miss Lodge was committed to the home in November, 1901 from Jefferson County. Her father is a miner residing at Steubenville, O. to which point the body was forwarded today for burial.

p6c2 Sarah J. Watts, wife of Hiram Watts, died this morning of disease of the liver at her home in York Township. The husband also is in very poor health. Mrs. Watts would have been 80 years of age on the 15" of next month. She leaves five living children as follows; Horace W., John J., Charles D., William J. and Mrs. Carrie Davis.

p10c4 New Dover. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sharp died suddenly Sunday, aged two days. Burial Sunday at St. John cemetery at Marysville.

p1c2 Winfield Scott Rogers, Taylor Township died Monday. He was born May 18, 1848 in Licking County, being a son of John C. & Nancy Rogers who settled in Union County. Mr. Rogers was united in marriage December 9, 1869 with Mary L. Thompson who survives him. There are six children, two daughters and four sons, one of whom, James Lloyd Rogers is a resident of Marysville. For a number of years Mr. Rogers was a partner of his brother-in-law, the late Robert W. Thompson of Peoria in the grain and livestock business. He filled the office of treasurer of Taylor Township and was elected to other public trusts. He was a member of the 1.0.0.F. lodge at Broadway. Funeral services at the home, Rev. J. A. Sutton of Larue will officiate. Oakdale Cem p2c2 John Shirk, a former resident of Marysville was fatally injured Friday while cutting timber near Chillicothe. He was a son of the late Daniel Shirk of Liberty Township. His mother, Sarah Shirk is still living at Peoria. There are also numerous other relatives in Union County including a sister, Mrs. Joseph Donahoe and brother-in-law Andrew Jenkins. The deceased's wife was a daughter of Jacob Jenkins of Marysville. Funeral services will be at Mr. Shirk's home in Masseyville, about five miles from Chillicothe. His sister Mrs. Libbie Wygle, sister-in-law Mrs. Andrew Jenkins and brother-in-law Joseph Donahoe of this city left for that point today. Mr. Shirk leaves a wife and two children.

p4 Former city clerk, Jesse F. Pearse who left Marysville five years ago for the West, died December 6 at Dixie, Washington. The news was received Friday by Mrs. Salem Pearse in a letter from her sister-in-law Mrs. Celia Pearse, the deceased's mother. Burial in town where he died. Consumption. Mr. Pearse was about thirty-eight years of age and married, his wife being a resident of Piqua, Ohio. He leaves besides the wife and mother, one brother J. Van Pearse, Jr., who is engaged in the newspaper business in the City of Mexico. He learned the printing trade in the newspaper offices in Marysville. Their father, J. Van Pearse, Sr. died in this city a few years ago. For a number of years the father and Jesse Pearse conducted a book and stationery store in Marysville; p5c1 W. L. Cartmell of the Star monument works was in York Friday setting a stone vault in the grave or Mrs. Hiram Watts whose death occurred Wednesday.

p5c3 Obit. Diadamia Crotinger was born December 1st 1858 and died November 22d aged 44 years 11 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William Ellison February 26, 1879,. After almost six years of wedded life, the husband was called to his heavenly home February 2 1885, leaving his wife and three small girls. She leaves beside her three daughters, five grandchildren, an aged mother, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services at the residence of Mrs. Catherine Crotinger near New California conducted by Rev. Finney. Oakdale Cem p6c3 Mrs. Elizabeth Arthur died Saturday at her home on Fifth street. She was eighty-seven years of age. She had been a continuous resident of Marysville nearly forty years. She leaves three children, Charles Arthur, the successful harness maker of this city, Miss Libbie Arthur, with whom the aged mother resided and William Arthur of Indianapolis. She was an aunt by marriage of Hon. F. T. Arthur. Oakdale Cem p9c3 Mrs. W. T. Hoopes was called to North Lewisburg Friday by the death Thursday of her brotherin-law David L. Hollingsworth, whose demise was caused by Bright's disease. Mr. Hollingsworth was a successful farmer, living in Allen Township. He leaves a wife and two sons. His age was 59 years.

pic3 Mrs. Jennie Tway, wife of William Tway, a prominent farmer of Union Township sustained a fall on Monday which is believed to have broken her neck, after which she pitched headlong into and open cistern. She was 55 years of age. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Willis Tway who lives with his parents but at present is in the South with a string of bird dogs. Mrs. Tway was an aunt of Mrs. Ernest McCann. Before her marriage Mrs. Tway was formerly Miss Jennie Heasley of pic6 The death of Joseph F. Woods occurred Tuesday at his home in Union Township. Mr. Woods was born May 28, 1837 in Union Township and spent his entire life as a farmer in that township. He was married to Miss Belle Martin and to them two daughters were born. In 1861, Mr. Woods enlisted in Company D 40" O.V.I. serving three years after which he re-enlisted and served to the end of the war. Funeral services at the home with Rev. Chapin officiating. Milford Center Cem.

pic6 John W. Wade, a veteran of the Civil war, died Tuesday at his home in the Sodom neighborhood southeast of Marysville. He was in his 74" year and leaves nine children. He served two years in Company F. of the Ohio Volunteer.

p5c3 A,. A. Qwen died suddenly Saturday. This is the third death in the family at Watkins within five weeks. Mr. Owen's aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warret Owen passed away during the week of November 10". Of their three children A. A. Owen was the youngest. He was about 54 years old. He leaves a wife and three children as follows: Mrs. Arthur Graham, of Watkins; Mrs. Frank Frederick of New California and Charles Owen of Marysville. Funeral services at Watkins.

p5c3 Mrs. William McCrary, another well-known resident of Watkins died Friday from disease of the liver. She was 62 years of age and leaves a husband whose health is very poorly. Funeral was at the Christian church at Watkins in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. A. Caris.

p6c2 Death of George Bales whose oil saturated clothing caught fire. He was the 15 year old son of Frank Bales of North Lewisburg. The deceased is also a nephew of Burnham C. Bales, formerly of Marysville. He had been clerking night and morning in Walter Guy's shoe store. He was alone in the store.

p8c3 Frederick Jacobs, son of Mr. A. N. Jacobs died Sunday at his home in Ostrander from typhoid fever, aged 27 years. Beside a mother and father he leaves two brothers and two sisters. He had done considerable work for Henry Harrington in Marysville in the way of lettering tombstones. He was to have been married Thursday to Miss Stover, daughter of William Stover of Ostrander. Funeral services at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Baily of Columbus assisted by local ministers.

p2 Isaac Laird died Thursday. Services at the home on New Dover road in charge of Rev. T. O. Wiltsee. Mr. Laird's death was due to pneumonia. The deceased's age was 61 years and 18 days. He was born in Piqua County, Ohio, a son of Moses Laird, late of Dover Township. He leaves two sons and four daughters.

p6c1 Adam Phillips, Dover Township died suddenly Saturday of apoplexy at his home near the Springdale church. He was 60 years of age. He leaves a wife and two children as follows: Albert Phillips and Mrs. James H. Gay, also one sister, Mrs. Eva Watson of Richwood. Funeral at the Springdale church. Interment at Bethlehem cemetery near Richwood. The deceased was a member of Marysville lodge 1.0.0.F. and the Knights of Pythias lodge at New Dover.

p8c1 Pottersburg. Miller Warner, son of Samuel & Phoebe Warner was born September 6" 1832 and departed this life December 20" 1903, aged 71 years 3 months and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Frances Norveil Dec. 28" 1854 and joined the Methodist church in Middleburg April 30" 1866! Mr. Warner was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of East Liberty. He served 3 months in the Civil war with the 132 O.V.I. Deceased was the last of the Warner family and the last of the Warner name. He leaves a wife. Funeral conducted by Rev. William Haines of Sandusky with interment at the Garwood cemetery.