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04 June 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 2 Independence. Arthur H. Walkey, Esq., son of Rev. & Mrs. J.W. Walkey, of this place, who was recently married to a Miss Henrietta Gravett, of Lancaster, have gone to housekeeping in the booming town of Findlay. May they grow to prosperity as fast as the town in which they have located. Independence. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Taylor were unfortunate enough to lose one of their twin babes last Sunday morning. Its malady was whooping cough. The little one was interred in the Independence cemetery on Monday. Independence. Mrs. J.H. Weigel presented her husband with a handsome young daughter at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Dr. O.A. Hubbs was the attending physician. Independence. Rev. W.O. Scott and Miss Maggie Craig were united in marriage to-day (Wednesday) at 12 o'clock, by Rev. J.H. Hamilton, of Mt. Vernon. The happy couple went south on the evening train. Will give a more elaborate account of the wedding next week. Sand Hill, Monroe Twp. Mrs. Samantha Jones, of Lucas, was interred in the Mt. Zion Cemetery on Thursday of this week. Shelby. The appointment of Frank Biglin as postmaster at Bethlehem about five miles south-west of Shelby, arrived a few days ago and he was sworn into office. The office will be in running order within a few days. Shelby. Carl, the six-year-old son of a Mr. Shoemaker, who has been selling medicine in this vicinity for the past several days, was taken suddenly and seriously sick on Monday at Schiffer's Hotel. Medical aid was called but he died on Tuesday evening. His disease affected the throat and was of malignant character. The parents left with the body on Wednesday for their home in Clark Co., O. Shelby. The annual commencement exercises at the Shelby High School were held at the Opera House on Friday evening, May 27, the class consisting of six young ladies. The following are their names: Misses Jennie Cumberworth, Rilla Hart, Della Hornberger, Anna Ott, Lena Whitney and Florence Williams. Woodville. Auntie Arned, an aged lady living with C. Culver, died last Wednesday. Funeral was held Friday, Rev. D.W. Smith officiating. The remains were interred in the Mansfield Cemetery followed by a large number of friends and neighbors. Ground was broken on Wednesday for the foundation of St. Luke's Lutheran Church at the intersection of W. Market St. and Marion Avenue. W.H. Clymer, late editor of the Van Wert Times, died at that place last Monday. Deceased was a brother-in-law of S.G. Cummings, of this city. The funeral of Jacob Kern, who died at Galion last Sunday, took place from his late residence at No. 63 South Main Street, at 2 o'clock Tuesday. Mr. Kern was 38 years of age. The vital statistics gathered by the assessors show that 732 births and 305 deaths occurred in Richland County for the year ending March 31, 1887, against 793 births and 309 deaths during the preceding year. Probate Court Appointments: H.E. Bell, assignee of James H. Seymour; James J. Carter, administrator of Robert Carter, deceased; Carrie Kern, administratrix of Jacob Kern, deceased. Marriage Licenses Issued: Charles A. Goodman & Minnie M. Shupe; Henry Sheriff & Rachel McGarvey; Burt B. Gray & Clara Coulter; William O. Scott & Maggie M. Craig; Rudolph Fox & Mary L. Remy; Samuel G. Schaller & Mary Stoodt. We are pained to record the death of one of the oldest pioneers of Richland County, Joseph Bender, at his home in Sandusky Township, on last Thursday, May 26th., at the advanced age of 81 years. The deceased was the father of George and Jacob Bender, well known farmers, and had lived in Richland County 51 years. 11 June 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 3 Independence. The wedding of Rev. W.O. Scott and Miss Maggie Craig, which came off Wednesday of last week, was solemnized at the bride's home in the presence of only a few immediate friends. Among them, Mr. & Mrs. F. Kanaga and family, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. A.D. Craig and children, same place; Rev. and Mrs. J.H. Hamilton, Mt. Vernon, Rev. Hamilton being the officiating minister; Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Turner and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jackson, same place; Miss Maggie Hammond, Miss Bertha Hays, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Greenwood, this place; also Rev. Scott's brother, of Zanesville. The newly married couple left for Zanesville and Lancaster on the evening train. Franklin Township. Mrs. Mohn, wife of Joseph Mohn, who lives near Ganges, died on Friday, June 3d., and was buried on Sunday in the Ganges Cemetery. The proceedings in the condemnation of property for the new park, before the Probate Court, will be had on June 16, at 10 o'clock. The jury drawn to hear the cases has been notified. In the Probate Court Jacob Bender has been appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Bender; John T. Crabbs, guardian of Arthur R. Foulks; and P.R. Bricker, administrator of the estate of Albert Kubs. Mrs. James Cantwell, formerly residing in this city, died at Kenton Thursday morning. She was the relict of Col. James Cantwell, who was killed in the rebellion. Her remains were brought here and interred in the Mansfield Cemetery today. Mr. W.J. McCullough, of the Adams Express Company, of this place, and Miss Minnie Feldner were united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles at the residence of the bride's parents at No. 65 South Water Street, Wednesday evening. Marriage Licenses Issued: Thomas Collier & Mrs. Anna Pollock; Elmer H. Sothoron & Dora M. Ridgley; Cornelius Dorian & Catharine Gandert; John P. Shill & Rosa P. Kaiser; George Inman & Mary Snowden; Alexander Cameron & Agnes Bettac; William J. McCullough & Minnie Feldner. The Senior High School had not a case of tardiness within the school year just closed. The following pupils were not absent: Harry Black, Will Bushnell, Charles Carroll, Louis Hein, Albert Wolfarth, Ida Ackerman, Mary Barr, Emma Bieber, Mame Cahall, Lillian Crooks, Grace Eggert, Etta Gilkison, Louise Hall, Cora Hartman, Mary Jenner, Ida Lampert, Nora Marshall, Florence McBride, Elverda McIlvain, Jetta Miller, Mary O'Neill, Maggie Richey, Bertie Ritchie, Anna Roberts, Florence Roop, Carrie Runyan, Bertie Schrack, Jessie Schrack, Alice Stevick, Emma Walters, Mary Wiley. Christian Straub, who lost his leg by being run over by the cars a week ago last Tuesday evening, died the following Thursday night from the effects of his injury. The funeral of Charles D. Herring, who died on Sunday, aged 62 years, took place from his late residence on Blecker Street on Tuesday morning. He was buried under the auspices of the G.A.R. Post of this city. Mr. Elmer H. Sothoron, of Washington, D.C., and Miss Dora M. Ridgley, of Ashland, Ohio, were united in marriage on Monday, June 6, 1887, by Rev. G.W. Huddleston, in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Mansfield, Ohio. On last Saturday Judge May granted a divorce to Jeanetta Alden against Frank Alden on the ground of adultery. The custody of two children from the marriage was awarded the plaintiff. The couple were married at Sandusky in 1882. On the same day petitions for divorce were filed by Effie Spencer against William Spencer and by Carrie Wirth against Edward Wirth, the first alleging assault and abusive language by the defendant and the latter neglect, cruelty and habitual drunkenness. MARRIED, At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Mansfield, O., by Rev. G.W. Huddelston, on Monday evening, June 6, 1887, Mr. Elmer H. Sothoron, of Washington, D.C., and Miss Dora M. Ridgley, of Ashland, O. MARRIED, On Tuesday evening, June 7th., 1887, Mr. George Inman and Miss Mary Snowden, residents of this city, were united in marriage at the parsonage by Rev. Huddleston. 18 June 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 4 Independence. Samuel Secrist, four miles north of town, died about one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Deceased had been ailing for some time. His remains were interred in the Mt. Olive church yard on Thursday. Rev. J.W. Walkey conducted the funeral services. Independence. Harrison Cassel's baby died Sunday and was buried Tuesday in the Zion Cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.O. Scott, of the M.P. church. The funeral was very largely attended. Independence. The aged mother of David Zartman the druggist, was buried last Friday afternoon. Woodville. Rev. Samuel White and wife, of Shelby, were visiting Mr. Ab. Race and family this week, and on Tuesday evening, Mrs. White was taken suddenly ill with violent hemorrhage of the lungs, which resulted in death at 8 o'clock the same evening. Mrs. White's maiden name was McElroy, aged 29, was married about two years, was a highly educated lady, a graduate of Ada College, O. She leaves a kind husband, mother, two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn her sudden departure. May she sweetly rest. Lexington. The youngest child of Seymour Lindsey was taken suddenly sick with congestion of the bowels on last Thursday and died on Friday morning. Mr. Lindsey was away at the time of its death and the sad tidings was a great surprise to him, as the child had been in good health when he left home. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ludwig. A large concourse of friends assembled at the residence and followed the little one to the last resting place. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery across the Mohican. Lexington. A little four-years-old boy of John Henry, who resides about 3½ miles south of this place, was found dead in the barnyard on last Thursday. There being no one near to witness the circumstances led to the supposition that the boy had been pawed to death by a horse which was loose at the time when the body was found. The skull was badly mutilated. The funeral took place at the house and the little one was laid to rest in the Shafer Cemetery. A large concourse of friends were in attendance. MARRIED, At the residence of and by Rev. J.A. Dunlap, on June 14th., Mr. Henry Finical and Miss Bertie C. Sheets, both of Jackson Tp. MARRIED, June 14th., by Lowrey Sibbett, Esq., Mr. Joseph Ackerman to Miss Mary Weihl, all of this city. In the Probate Court Harmon M. Dick has been appointed administrator of the estate of George Dick, sen., deceased. Sarah A. Smith, executrix of the estate of William Smith, deceased. At the residence of W.H. Dice, 73 East Fourth Street, Tuesday evening, Mr. Samuel G. Sloat, of Reading, Pa., was united in marriage to Miss Alverda Dice. Rev. Dr. Wiles, of the Lutheran church, officiating. The couple will make Mansfield their home. Marriage Licenses Issued: Henry Roas & Anna Bollinger; Andrew Anderson & Elizabeth A. Owings; Mahlon E. Faust & Addie C. Saltzgaber; Silas W. Bell & Mattie Davis; Joseph Ackerman & Mary Weihl; Blair Dunmore & Mary Pleasants; Oliver P. Castor & Sarah J. Shafer; Henry Finical & Bertie C. Sheets; Samuel G. Sloat & Alverda Dice; Collins W. Bushnell & Addie Niman; David V. Peterson & Ella Wirick; Charles S. Gibson & Kate B. Moore; Charles Baughman & Rilla Hollenbaugh; Frank C. Kerr & Carrie M. Stevens; George Brooks & Matilda D. Mueller. The reunion of the Ward, Robinson and Palmer families Wednesday, at Robinson Hill, the old homestead, about two miles north of Pavonia, was one of the most notable events of the kind that has ever occurred in this county. Friends and relatives to the number of 300 assembled in the beautiful grove at the top of the hill, where a stand had been erected and many conveniences placed for the comfort of themselves and invited guests. The exercises for the day were as follows: Prayer, Rev. Francis Ward; welcome address, Francis R. Palmer; response, Gen. Jas. S. Robinson; histories of the families, John Ward; letters from absent members, Mrs. C.W. Palmer; paper, Mrs. Hughes. After dinner speeches were made by Hon. H.C. Hedges, Judge May, Senator John Sherman, Jacob Newman, H.R. Smith and others. The program was interspersed with music by the Pavonia Cornet Band and singing. A number of family heirlooms were exhibited and many things said that revived the memories of the early days of these families and pioneer times. Mrs. Mary White, wife of the Rev. Samuel White, of Shelby, while on a visit at the home of A.A. Race, one mile south of the city, was taken suddenly ill with a hemorrhage on Tuesday afternoon and lingered until 8 o'clock that evening, when she died. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.S. Lowe at the residence of Mr. Race on the following afternoon. The remains were taken to Shelby for interment on Thursday. Joseph Cairns, of Jackson Township, has resigned his office of Justice of the Peace on account of ill health. Sheriff Flannery, on Monday, took the 12-year-old girl of Mathias Smith to the Girls' Industrial Home, at Delaware (Ohio). Barney Burns has at last found a genuine "phenom" that will stay. A fine baby girl has been at his house since the 8th. inst. On last Saturday Mary L. Kennedy was granted a divorce from Elmer Kennedy, by Judge May, on the ground of gross and willful absence. James O. Hagerman, a highly respected resident of Weller township, died last Friday night and was buried at Milton Cemetery on Sunday morning. Mahlon E. Faust and Addie C. Saltzgaber, both of this place, were married at the Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, Wednesday evening. James W. Longsdorff, of this city, has been granted a pension. "Jim" is a printer, now in the employ of the SHIELD, and his many friends, especially those of the fraternity, will be glad to hear of his good fortune. The fifteen months old child of Timothy Welsh, living two miles northeast of Windsor, while being left alone temporarily last Friday evening, fell into a tub of water standing near the house and was drowned. The mother was sitting on the door step holding the little one until she noticed her husband, who is a section boss on the N.Y.P.&O. railroad, coming home from his work, and then turned to some household duty, when soon afterwards the child was found dead by its father. The funeral took place from St. Peter's Catholic church in this city, Sunday morning.\ 25 June 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 5 Independence. Mrs. Taylor Morgan died of heart disease at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning and was interred in the Zion Cemetery, Four Corners, yesterday (Friday). The funeral services were conducted in the Bethany Chapel by Rev. G.F. Crites. A large concourse of relatives and friends were in attendance. Independence. The funeral services in memory of Samuel Secrist took place June 14th., in the Mount Olive Lutheran church, in the presence of a large and deeply affected congregation. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J.W. Walkey. Bro. Secrist was born Sept. 22d., 1826, and died June 14th., having reached the period of 60 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was a worthy and devoted member of the Evangelical association over 40 years, a liberal supporter of the church and its various benevolent institutions, leaving an example truly worthy for all to imitate. In the death of Bro. Samuel Secrist the church sustains a great loss and the neighborhood loses one of its best and most worthy citizens. May the rich blessing of the comforting grace of Jesus sustain the bereft family and grant them all a happy reunion in the rest prepared for the people of God. Lucas. A four-year-old child of Jacob Charles living three miles south of this place, was burned to death on Tuesday evening the 21st. inst., by its clothing taking fire while its mother was out milking. Dr. Boles was summoned, but alas, too late. Lexington. One by one they pass away. Daniel Carr departed this life at the ripe age of 85 years, 4 months and 21 days. Mr. Carr has been afflicted with a large rupture for years which had disabled him from duty and which finally resulted in his death. Mr. Carr was a man esteemed by all who knew him. He died on last Wednesday at 4 a.m. and was buried on Thursday at 2 p.m. Although the heat was intense a large concourse of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the dead. The funeral services were held at his residence, on Main Street, the Rev. Henry Fulton officiating. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery just beyond the Mohican. James W. Whipp, of this city, has been granted a pension. Dr. Jacob Crabbs, a pioneer resident of Weller Township, died on Monday and his remains were interred in the Olivesburg Cemetery on Wednesday. Cards are out for the wedding of John C. Leonard, of the U.S.N., brother of J.C. Leonard, of this city, and Miss Mamie Robertson, of Kansas City. In the Probate court Christian Young has been appointed executor of the estate of Philip Young, deceased, and the last will and testament of Joseph Boals, deceased, has been filed for probate. Marriage Licenses Issued: Anderson Copeland & Mary McCafferty; Amanz Maeder & Lizzie Britch; Samuel F. Clark & Alice O. Carter; William J. Strausbaugh & Emma L. Daum; Frank Bricker & Minnie Mellick; William O. Whiteman & Lena Herrick; Harry E. Hosack & Anna A. Dick; Ulyses S. Brown & Mamie E. Weaver. Mrs. Weiderhold, mother of Mrs. Prof. Wolfram, died Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Funeral Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Peter's Catholic church. Jacob Letz and Dora Browneller living northeast of the city, hied themselves to Michigan Wednesday, where they were married. Elopement. Parents objected. No sensational developments. A pension has been granted Christian Eschbaugh, night clerk of the European, and he will be listed for the same from October, 1882. Susan Bushey, wife of David Bushey, residing one mile east of Ganges, died last Sunday evening, at nine o'clock. The funeral was held on Tuesday from her late residence. In the divorce case of Martin Swoveland against Henrietta Swoveland the prayer of the plaintiff's petition was granted and $1,000 was allowed the defendant for alimony as asked for in the defendant's cross-petition. The custody of one of their two children was given to each party to the suit. |
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