Richland Shield & Banner - November, 1887

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05 November 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 24

In the Probate Court C.C. Laser has been appointed executor of John Stoner, deceased.

Howard H. Kimball and Miss Lulu Townley were married at Cleveland on Tuesday.  Both are well known in this city and will make their future home at Kansas City, Mo., where the groom is connected with the H.M. Weaver, Jones & Co. wholesale shoe firm.

Marriage licenses issued:  Jacob Long & Oma Hartman;  Ellzey Hafer & Sadie Esland;  Daniel Aber & Ada Heichel;  Oliver F. Sennet & Mary M. Zigler;  Galvin Wilcox & Lura J. Walker;  Lorenzo Pettit & Sarah V. Foglesong.

Mrs. Anna Wolfersberger, widow of Dr. Wolfersberger, died on Thursday at her home in Shiloh.  She was one of the pioneers of Richland County.

Henry Baker, the imbecile who has made considerable trouble for his guardian, Anthony Cates, near Independence, is now confined at the Infirmary.

Judge May on last Saturday granted a divorce to Katie Ryland from her husband, George Ryland, and allowed her $1,000 alimony.  The parties owing to their youth were wedded in Michigan and after returning to their home here the husband abandoned his wife, who two weeks later gave birth to a child.

Shelby.  The four months old child of Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Kirke died on Wednesday evening.

Shelby.  Married on Sunday last at the home of the bride on Walnut St., Miss Sadie Ealand to Mr. Elza Hafer, by Rev. G.A. Reader.

Washington.  Born -- To Mr. & Mrs. D.M. Leppo, Oct. 31, a 10-pound girl.

Lucas.  Mrs. Thomas Peterson died on the 29th. ult., aged 77.

Lucas.  A baby has lately arrived at the residence of John Smith in the 29th. ward.

Lucas.  Another infant arrived at the home of Daniel Baker.

12 November 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 25

In the Probate Court, S.M. Douglas has been appointed assignee of Helen Shaler, an insolvent;  and Sylvester Finnicle, administrator of John Finnicle, deceased.

Marriage licenses have been granted in the Probate Court during the past week to Franklin Peterson & Alice Hunt, Charles L. Oberlin & Mary A. McCuen, Harry White & Mary E. Ostrander.

Mr. Hugh Hale, Jr., of Windsor, received a telegram on Monday evening from New London, O., announcing the sad news of the death of his brother-in-law, J.B. Ward, formerly of Windsor.  Mr. Hale started immediately for New London, accompanied for New London, accompanied by Ross A. Glessner, of Mansfield, arriving at 8 a.m. Tuesday.  Failing to secure a train to reach Mansfield that day, they procured the services of an undertaker and started for home, a distance of 23 miles.  Mr. Hale intended going directly to his own house, but according to previous arrangements, which he knew nothing about, it had been announced that the funeral services would be held at the residence of C. and J.W. Palmer.  The remains were therefore left at that place, from where they were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends.  The deceased was laid away to rest in the beautiful little cemetery at Windsor by the side of his beloved wife, who died nearly ten years ago.  Mr. Ward served as 1st. Lt. in the 12th. Ohio Battery during the war.  His age was 57 years.  He leaves two sons, Arthur D. and Roy, aged eighteen and twelve years.  The floral offerings of friends were beautiful.  The national colors draped in mourning were placed near the grave by a fellow soldier.  Rest in peace.

Independence.  The news was circulated here Tuesday that Chas. Mowry, of Newville, was dead;  that he died in Mansfield.

Independence.  Charley Oberlin and Miss Allie McCuen were married at the Evangelical parsonage by Rev. Sprang on Wednesday of this week.  Long may they live and enjoy life together.

Independence.  J.H. Weigel and family left for their old home at Sulphur Springs, Indiana, on Wednesday.  Their many friends in this neighborhood are very sorry to lose them, for they were excellent neighbors and whole-souled people generally, always accommodating and willing to lend a helping hand.

Shelby.  Married on Tuesday at Zanesville, O., Mr. Charles Hemstead and Miss Mattie Stockdale, both of this place.  They will make Shelby their home.  May joy be their portion.

Shelby.  Laura E. Wales, wife of John B. Wales, died at her home on Gamble St., Nov. 3rd., 1887, aged 31 years.  Funeral service at Church of Christ, conducted by Rev. S.J. White.

Lucas.  Miss Amy Swigart, imbecile child of the late Barbara Swigart, died on the 5th. and was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery on Monday.

Lucas.  Married, on the 7th., Mr. Frank Peterson to Miss Allie Hunt.

19 November 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 26

Independence.  Abe Kunkel is married to a sister of Henry Reed.

Lucas.  The wooden wedding at Cary Welty's, near Pin Hook, was largely attended on Tuesday.

In the Probate Court John W. Weiser has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jennie M. Douglass, deceased.

Fred Hull, aged nearly four and a half score of years and who has been at the Infirmary for nearly a decade, died at that institution early Monday morning.

Mr. A.C. May, of Shelby, and Miss Sarah A. Hackett, of Shiloh, O., were united in holy matrimony at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1887.  Rev. Huddleston officiating.

Mr. Henry C. Williams, of Cleveland, and Miss Marinda Sheets, of this city, were married by Rev. Huddleston at the residence, cor. West Fourth and Walnut Sts., at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 1887.

A telegram from Los Angeles, Cal., on Tuesday, announced the death of Wm. Foss, who left this city about two years ago to locate at the above place.  Mr. Foss has numerous relatives in this county and was well and favorably known, having served two terms as Infirmary Director besides being entrusted with minor official duties in this city.  He is reported to have been very successful in business since removing to the above state. [see additional article later on this page]

Marriage Licenses Issued:  Frank J. Bloom & Rose Klees, Henry S. Williams & Marinda Sheets,  Wm. N. Coats & L. Flora Au, Geo. W. Van Horn & Hattie Ferguson,  Upton Rose & Ella Brenanman, Marion Baker & Vesta Woodhull, Andrew C. May & Sarah A. Hackett, Jacob Bush Jr. & Lillie B. Zackman.

26 November 1887, Vol. LXX, No. 27

Independence.  Mrs. Fred Sowers died last Monday morning.

Independence.  Robert Miller and Miss Mary Craig were married on Thursday, Thanksgiving. 

Independence.  Old mother Mary Piper died rather suddenly Wednesday night of last week.  She was buried at Bunker Hill on Friday.  Rev. Huddle conducted the funeral.  Peace to her ashes.

Independence.  This neighborhood was thrown all agog last Monday morning, over the news of the sad and sudden death of poor old Mrs. Ginter, wife of Wm. Ginter, residing about two miles south of town, and about half a mile east of the North Liberty road.  It seems that Mrs. Ginter started from home Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock with some rye in the sack, telling them at home that she was going to Wm. Taylor's when, it is supposed, she was really bound for old George Stahl's, she having a habit of telling them that she was going one place when she was really going another, from what cause being to herself best known, and there was no attention paid to the direction she had taken on this account.  But as she did not return home at the time she had stipulated she would, a search was soon instigated and the houses of several of the neighbors were visited that evening in search of her, but to no avail.  Finally, it having grown quite late, search was abandoned for the night, thought having arose that she might have gone over to see Mrs. Sowers, who was lying at the point of death and who died the next morning.  So, first thing in the morning, Mr. Ginter started for the place named in search of her.  Soon after he had gone some one suggested the idea of tracking her up, the ground being covered with snow.  Her son John immediately suited the action to the word and proceeded to do so, soon finding her trail, which he followed, leading across the fields in the direction of Mr. Stahl's.  When he got to the middle of what is known as the upper field on the Ginter farm, only a little over a hundred yards from the house, what should his eyes fall upon but his poor, lifeless mother laying prostrate in the field and frozen perfectly stiff.  Being almost paralyzed at the heart-rending sight, he did not go right up to her, but quickly drew back and ran for assistance.  As soon as possible the frozen remains of the unfortunate woman were being carried to the house where they were thawed out and prepared for their last resting place in the grave.  It is thought that she must have died of heart disease, of which she was afflicted.  Her tracks were plain to be seen where she had stopped, when it is supposed she felt the dread attack coming on, then turned and started back, only going about six or eight feet when she fell, dying without a struggle, merely drawing her feet together, as the snow would have showed had she struggled.  No inquest was held.  She was buried on Tuesday in the Independence cemetery.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. Henry Keller, of near North Liberty, in the Evangelical church and was quite largely attended by the relatives and friends.  May she rest in peace.

Franklin Township.  Jacob Bush, Jr., of Madison Township, was wedded to Miss Lilly Zackman, of Franklin Township, last Thursday evening.  May their marital life be a long and happy one, is our wish.

Shelby.  Married at the home of the bride on Broadway, Miss May Bushey to Alfred G. Robinson, at Chicago.

Lexington.  H.S. Moore has removed from the Turtle Mountains back to Devil's Lake City, Dakota, where he will locate for this winter season.

Lucas.  Jacob Marks, the undertaker, attended the funeral of Landon McGreggor near Washington on the 23rd.

Lucas.  There is great joy at the house of Nelson Moser over the arrival of a son to be named John.

Washington.  Mrs. Emily Overhalt and Mrs. Lydia Morland, of Columbiana, were called here the 21st. by the death of their brother, Landon McGregor.

Washington.  The funeral of Mr. Landon McGregor took place from the Congregational church of this place on Wednesday, the 23rd., Rev. G.M. Kemp, of Mansfield, officiating.  Landon McGregor was born July 31st., 1824, and died Nov. 21st., 1887, being at the time of his death 63 years, 3 months and 21 days old.  Mr. McGregor came from Columbiana Co. in 1840 to Richland Co., on foot and did not possess a dollar.  After arriving here he labored for 50 cents per day and even less, but by industry, honesty, temperance and close attention to business he has acquired a competency of this world's goods and won the confidence and respect of his fellow men.  He has held many important offices in the county and township and with loyal heart and purest hand he faithfully discharged all public trusts.  It can certainly be said of him, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou upon the heritage of the just."  In his death the family lose a true companion and wise counselor and the community one of its noblest citizens.

Charlie Keech has returned from California.

Aaron Lockhart died on Monday at his home near Bellville, aged 84 years.

At the Infirmary, Elizabeth Cromer, aged 86 years, and an inmate of the institution since 1882, died from apoplexy on Monday afternoon.

Pensions have been granted recently to the following persons with post office at this place:  Originals -- Jacob H. Strusbaugh and minor heirs of Wm. Gaston.  Increased -- Peter Cromer and H.P. Munson.  Reissues -- G.H. Culbertson.

Mr. George Philip Bauer, contractor and builder of Crestline, and Miss Fannie Laura Winters, of Steubenville, were married at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. N. Winters, Crestline, on Thursday evening, Nov. 24, 1887, in the presence of a pleasant company of relatives and friends, Rev. Huddleston officiating.

In the Probate Court, A.V. Patterson has been appointed administrator of Rachel Gladden;  Louis Vonhoff, guardian of Jacob Rumph, an imbecile;  W.S. Kerr, assignee of Jacob R. Hackedorn.

We are glad to announce this week that the report of the death of Wm. Foss, formerly of this city, at Los Angeles, Cal., a week ago, is not correct, his brother here informing us that he is alive and enjoying reasonably good health.

Marriage licenses issued ... William E. Ross & Tobisa Smith;  Alfred G. Robinson & May Bushey;  A.F. Ruhl & Lizzie Finney;  Stephen E. Scott & Elenor J. Anderson;  Adelfus S. Ferrell & Lola Hunter;  Jonas S. Melligan & Emma Griffeth;  John Smith & Lizzie Daum;  Benjamin F. Ernst & Kittie Langerstaff;  Uriah R. Bitzen & Lillie A. Landis.

It becomes our painful duty this week to record the death of Phoebe Lloyd, wife of 'Squire Lowrey Sibbett, who died from apoplexy on Thanksgiving evening, aged nearly 80 years.  She is survived by her husband who is also aged in years and feeble.  They were married in 1837 and in 1841 moved to this city, where they have since resided.  No children survive them.  The funeral of the deceased takes place today (Saturday) from the late residence on Park Avenue West.  Our old friend, 'Squire Sibbett, has the sympathy of his host of friends in the loss of his estimable wife, with whom he has so long and pleasantly trodden life's pathway.

MARRIED -- BAKER / WOODHULL - At the residence of J.S. Glasgo, Nov. 17th., 1887, by Rev. H. McLaughlin, Mr. Marion Baker, of Ashland County, and Miss Vesta Woodhull, of Richland County.

MARRIED -- SCOTT / ANDERSON - Mr. Stephen F. Scott, of Crestline, O., and Miss Eleanor J. Anderson, of Loudonville, O., were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in this city on Wednesday evening, Nov. 23, 1887, Rev. Huddleston officiating.

Landon McGregor, pioneer of this county, died at his home in Washington Township, Monday morning, aged about 64 years.  The immediate cause of his death was typhoid fever, although he has been otherwise afflicted for a number of years.  Mr. McGregor was a native of Virginia and emigrated to this state from Pennsylvania in 1842.  His wife only survives him, their children all being dead.  He served his township in various local offices, being township treasurer when he died.  The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday morning.


Amy E. Armstrong, Monday, December 17, 2007


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