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05 March 1887, Vol. LXIX, No. 32 MARRIED -- SMITH-CULBERTSON -- On Wednesday, the 2d. inst., by the Rev. D.W. Smith, at his residence in this city, Mr. John W. Smith to Miss Lizzie E. Culbertson, both of Steam Corners, O. Lizzie Lee, through her attorneys, Wolfe & Henry, wants a divorce from her husband, Erie Lee, on the ground of non-support. The plaintiff lives in this city and the defendant is in Texas. Miss Emma Reynolds, aged sixteen, daughter of James Reynolds, of Marion Avenue, died Thursday morning from a sudden attack of pneumonia. Funeral today (Saturday) at two o'clock. Judge May on yesterday granted Jerry Bird a divorce from Anna Bird, as prayed for in the petition. The case was decidedly sensational. McCray & Bell were attorneys for plaintiff, and Wolfe & Henry for defendant. Probate Court appointments: Geo. J. Ewers, guardian of Charles Mowry; Caleb Bevier, assignee of William J. Bevier; Sarah Dishong, administratrix of Morris Dishong; Otis Howard, administrator of Nelson Hardesty; John Gates, administrator of Henry C. Cates; J.B. Lewis, assignee of A. Cunningham. Marriage licenses issued: Geo. F. Stull & Etta M. Grubb; Gotfried Imhoff & Mary Reddick; Jacob M. Molder & Anna Heck; Hiram Kern & Minnie Pittman; W.E. Cook & Jessie F. Corts; John W. Smith & Lizzie E. Culbertson; Wm. Fleming & Hannah J. Stetts; Thos. C. Wright & Addie McNeely; John Arnold & Barbara E. Grice. Abigail Mitchell files a petition in Common Pleas Court and asks for divorce from her husband, Geo. E. Mitchell, on the grounds of desertion. The couple were married in 1848. Plaintiff asks to be invested with right to dispose of her property. The plaintiff is a resident of this city. Mrs. Martha Day died on Thursday at her home on South Main Street. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Deceased was a mother of Mrs. Capt. Bradford. Ophelia Shafer, of Lexington, wants a divorce from her husband, Ed. W. Shafer, on the grounds of willful absence and failure to provide. Plaintiff asks custody of their 13 year old child. The couple were married in 1872. Dr. J.E. Roseborough, of Shiloh, formerly of Wayne County, died at his home on last Tuesday morning. He possessed a large acquaintance, was a doctor of much ability and the compounder of numerous patent medicines. Benj. O. Hills, a young man who resided with his parents near the Morrow County line, near Lexington, committed suicide, Thursday last week by hanging himself in the barn. The young man was 19 years old and his mind was said to have been affected. The bastardy case of Minnie Knapp vs. Henry Baxter has been settled. Mrs. Jane Vanderbilt, one of the old and respected pioneers of Richland County, died on Monday at her home, 1½ miles east of Lexington, aged about 80 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Jane McConnell, the mother of Mrs. Dr. Craig, died last Sunday at the residence of her daughter. The deceased was about 83 years old. The funeral took place from the residence, corner Mulberry and Third Streets, on Monday at 2 o'clock. Katie Them was taken to the asylum at Columbus last Monday by Sheriff and Mrs. Flannery. Mr. J.F. Walley [Wooley], a sober and industrious young man of Shiloh, was instantly killed by the 8 o'clock C.C.C.& I. passenger train at the West Main Street crossing at Shelby, on last Saturday. It is supposed that he made a too reckless attempt to cross in front of the train. Shelby. Wm. May, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan May, died suddenly at the asylum at Columbus, where he was confined on Saturday last. The remains were brought home on Sunday and burial took place from the U.B. Church, attended by Rev. Hill, on Monday. Shelby. Considerable excitement prevailed on last Saturday evening on the news of the sudden and violent death of Frank Wooley [Walley], of Shiloh, which occurred at this place that evening at 8 o'clock. Wooley and a friend were in this place during the day and intended to return home on the 8 o'clock train on the 3 C. road, which they supposed stopped at the Main Street crossing as it did formerly. On their way to the crossing they heard the train coming and found it necessary to quicken their step, but Mr. W. was the swifter on foot and arrived at the fatal spot somewhat sooner than his partner, and it is supposed ran too far and was struck by the engine of the train. The engineer aw a man on the track but too near to check up or even to whistle, but stopped the train soon as possible and sent the fireman back, accompanied by several passengers aboard for this place, who found the lifeless body of Mr. Wooley in the ditch across the siding from where he was struck. His neck was broken and some ugly gashes were caused by the accident. Deceased was a man of about thirty years of age, industrious and was, only a few months prior to his death, married to a young lady who resided a short distance east of Shelby. The remains were sent to the friends on Monday morning for burial at Shiloh. Shelby. A very quiet wedding occurred on West Main Street on Wednesday last at the residence of Mrs. Lewis Funk. It was the marriage of her daughter, Miss Mary Swartz, to Mr. Oliver Disbrow, of Stanley, N.Y. The happy party left on Thursday for the latter's home after the congratulations of their many friends. Bellville. Miss Edna, daughter of Benton and Lizzie Garber, died at the home of her parents near this place on Monday evening, after a brief illness. Miss Edna was in her 14th. year and was a very promising girl. She was the pride of her father and the joy and helper of her mother. The funeral took place at 11 a.m., on Wednesday at the Universalist church, which edifice was densely crowded with sympathizing friends and relatives. The services were conducted by Rev. C.P. Nash. 12 March 1887, Vol. LXIX, No. 33 Independence. Rev. J.W. Walkey married Wm. Flemming and Miss Jennie Steltz Thursday of last week. May peace and prosperity stay with them through life. Independence. If it's a bouncing boy you want to see, call around at Jim Leedy's. Independence. A.B. Simmons, teacher of the Red Brush school, gives us the sad intelligence of the death, by spinal meningitis, of Miss Edna Garber, one of his most estimable scholars, at the tender age of 14 years, which casts a gloom over the entire school. In speaking of her, he said, "she was numbered among my brightest and most promising scholars, always taking the lead in her studies." The funeral was conducted by Rev. P. Nash and the remains were interred in the Bellville Cemetery. <<verse omitted>> Lexington. One by one they pass away. The home of Mr. George Schaffer has again been made sad and another chair has been made vacant by the death of their son, Reuben Schaffer, who departed this life on the morning of March 3d., at the early age of 16 years and 18 days, with that dread disease, typhoid fever. He had been ill but the brief period of two weeks, when the angel of death hovered around his frail form and summoned his spirit to him who gave it. He was, as it were, nipped in the prime and bloom of youth. All who knew him loved his genial nature. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church at 1 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, the Rev. Ludwig and Rev. Fulton officiating, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the edifice was densely packed with friends and relatives to pay their last tribute of respect to their comrade. The services over and the band, of which he was a member, headed the funeral cortege and with drums muffled and instruments draped in mourning, proceeded to march to the beautiful cemetery across the Mohican, a large concourse of friends following. While he was being laid away in the silent and narrow confines of the tomb the band struck up a very solemn dirge. Side by side he lay with little Bessie, who but a few short weeks ago, had been wafted away from the trials and troubles of this earth, but we trust that both have gone to a more genial clime to chant the anthems of the redeemed above. The friends of the deceased extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who have tendered their assistance during their days of trouble and affliction. Springfield Township. Mrs. Joseph Munnel died Monday morning, the 43rd. anniversary of her birth, of consumption. The funeral was held Tuesday at 1 o'clock p.m., from the M.E. church in Ontario. The remains were interred in the U.P. graveyard. Mrs. Wm. G. Hunt, of Madison Twp., died on Wednesday. The deceased was a sister of John Peterson, of this city. Lewis M. Wolf, surveyor of Ashland County, died on the 3rd. and Judge Dickey has appointed John B. Weddell as his successor. W.H. May and Minnie Ealand, of Shelby, were married Wednesday evening at the St. James Hotel by Rev. Dr. Meese, of the Presbyterian church. Cards are out announcing the marriage, on next Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, of E.A. Blecker and MissMay Hoffer, two of our well known and popular young people. Charles Rahm, aged 27, died at the home of his mother, No. 66, S. Water Street, on last Sunday, from consumption. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 p.m. under the auspices of the K.P., of which he was a member. Marriage licenses issued: James A. Price & Leah E. Severns; Austin Dickson & Emma Kocheiser; William H. May & Minnie M. Ealand; John Flockenzier & Lizzie Frisch. The funeral of Rev. James M. Walker, a former pastor of the Congregational church here, as held Wednesday in this city. The deceased was at the time of his death a resident of Chicago and was 82 years old. He had at two different times been called to the Mansfield church in its infancy and much of its present magnitude and success was due to his energy. It was but fitting then that his funeral sermon should be preached in the church here where the most useful part of his ministerial career was passed. Rev. J.W. Hubbell officiated, assisted by several other Congregational ministers. Probate Court appointments: Wm. H. Tomlinson, guardian of Roy, Laura and Bertie Wooley; Robert Hunter, administrator of Benj. Hunter; William May, administrator of Jacob F. Wooley. The following persons were granted teachers' certificates at the examination held Saturday, Feb. 19th.: Emma Statler, Butler; Lou Heiple, A.L. Freehafer, S.A. Miller, Olive Frederick, Bellville; Sherman Carpenter, Shaucks; Florence Robinson, Pavonia; Wm. A. Hutchinson, Shelby; J.T. Rowe, Perrysville; Olive L. Race, Laura Palmer, Della Au, Ontario; Harry D. Funk, Shenandoah; Susie Fisher, Elizabeth Haverfield, Bertie Pifer, Mansfield; Nursie Stewart, Olivesburg; Lovetta Miller, Hastings; Vinnie Miller, Steam Corners. There were 46 applicants and 15 continuances. Judge May, on last Saturday, granted Lilly Aungst, a divorce from her husband, John E. Aungst, on the ground of drunkenness and cruelty. The parties are residents of this city. Remember that all obituary poetry is charged for at the rate of 5 cents per line. Other obituary matter, if not too lengthy, is published free only for patrons of this paper. Don't forget this. Dr. Joseph Ewing Roseborough, a widely known, popular, and able physician of Shiloh, this county, died at his residence in this village, Monday, February 28th., 1887, of consumption. Dr. Roseborough was the third son of John and Jane (Ewing) Roseborough, and was born near where Burbank now is, in Canaan Tp., Wayne Co., O., Feb. 16th., 1834. He was educated in part at Vermillion Institute in Ashland Co. At the beginning of the late civil war he enlisted in the three months service, going from Wayne Co. At the expiration of this time he, with H.E. Totten, of Wooster, enlisted a company for the 120th. Regiment, O.V.I., of which he became 1st. Lieutenant and Mr. Totten 2nd. Lieutenant. Lieutenant Roseborough was a brave soldier, a fearless and skilled officer. He remained in the service until sickness compelled him to retire. He was soon after leaving the army, elected Lieut. Colonel of the Home Militia of Wayne Co. He studied medicine with Prof. L. Firestone, of Wooster, attended lectures at Ann Arbor and Cleveland, graduating at the latter institution with honor in Feb. 1865. After practicing a short time in Lucas Co., Iowa, Fulton County, O. and in Wooster, O., he located in Shiloh, Richland Co., in the spring of 1866 and soon acquired a very extensive and remunerative practice both as a surgeon and general practitioner, being sent for far and near. Here he has since lived and practiced most of his time up to his death. October 4th., 1870 he married Miss Celestia Cleland, who with five children survive him. On 25th. of June, 1882, he united in full membership with the M.E. church of this place. He died with the most explicit and unfaltering confidence in the Christian religion and in the power and purpose of God eternally to save him through the rich merits of the Redeemer. The funeral on the 2nd. inst. was very largely attended. His medical brethren, the soldiers, the citizens generally, joined in honoring him. Revs. W.L. Phillips and A. McCullough ably occupied the pulpit. Rev. Phillips, now of Marengo, but five years ago pastor at this place -- between whom and the deceased a deep and ardent attachment existed -- preached a most elegant and powerful discourse from those words "Death is Yours" -- 1st. Cor. 3, 22. The pall bearers were Dr. W.R. Bricker, of Shelby, Dr. T.G. Bristor, of Mansfield, Drs. J.Q.A. Clowes and J. Schambs, of Shiloh, and Drs. D.W. Rumbaugh, R.H. Reynolds and Amos Ewing, of Greenwich, Huron Co. Farewell brother. -- J.W.R. A tribute to the memory of Mr. Frank Bricker, who died at the residence of his brother near Shelby, on February 17th., 1887, aged 27 years, 7 months and 10 days. On Saturday February 19th., his body was laid to rest in the Bethel grave-yard, followed by a large assembly of friends and neighbors. Services conducted by Rev. J.A. Dunlap. <<poetry omitted>> 19 March 1887, Vol. LXIX, No. 34 Independence. Winton Stow died of consumption and was buried on Saturday, near North Liberty, his funeral being conducted by Rev. W.O. Scott. Independence. Miss Ella Riggle was married Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Keifer were at the wedding. Washington. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fleming, on Sunday, March 13th., a daughter. Mrs. F., who has been a sufferer for the past three months with a complication of diseases is, at this writing, in a very critical condition and but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Franklin Township. George Adams wears the largest smile of the season, just because a young wood-chopper has come to stay at his house. Mifflin. Well, any news in this part worth writing up for the SHIELD? Of course there was the wedding of Miss Bell Hostetter and Mr. J. Scott at the home of the bride's parents. A few relatives of the contracting parties were invited and the Rev. Mr. Upp, of Loudonville, performed the ceremony. Joy go with the young couple. MARRIED -- COATES-FERGUSON -- On March 17, 1887, in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on East Market Street, Mansfield, Ohio, in the presence of invited relatives and friends, Mr. John S. Coates and Miss Melissa W. Ferguson, the Rev. G.W. Huddleston officiating. The wedding party were elegantly entertained by the Misses Sue and Hattie Coates at the pleasant family residence, No. 105 West Fourth Street. The court house officials and members of the Richland County Bar attended the funeral of Mrs. Urath Burns last Monday. E.A. Blecker and Miss May Hoffer, daughter of J.E. Hoffer, were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock by the Rev. D.W. Smith. Rev. Christian Wise, who resided on the Olivesburg Road, north of the city, died on last Monday, aged 76 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Leander Reed and Miss Barbara Krause were married Tuesday evening at 101 West Fourth Street by Rev. G.W. Huddleston and left at once for their future home in Kansas. Probate Court Appointments: N.M. Wolfe, administrator of Jane M. Ross; C.E. McBride, guardian of Ida, Clyde and Linda Balliet. The following Germans received their final naturalization papers in Probate Court this week: Louis Wirtz, Geo. Meering and Peter Reil. W.A. Stevens, formerly in the grocery business on West Fourth Street, who went to California for his health some time ago, died and was buried at San Diego, California, March 15th. On the 30th. of March, John Gates, administrator of Henry C. Gates, deceased, will offer for sale the personal property belonging to the estate of said decedent, at his late residence, one mile south of Rome in Bloominggrove Township. Ira E. Finfrock, who was too sick to graduate with his class in the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, was granted a special examination by the faculty and on last Monday passed the necessary examination and is now a Ph.G. Dr. and Mrs. Finfrock attended the graduating exercises which took place on the 18th. at Philadelphia. Hon. R.B. McCrory, the well known attorney, one of the Democratic candidates for Mayor, was married last Wednesday evening to Miss Dora May Elberson, by Rev. D.W. Smith at the latter's residence. The wedding was a very quiet one and genial Bob took his numerous friends wholly by surprise. As a bachelor the Hon. Bob was a good one and we've no doubt will make a model husband. The SHIELD wishes Mr. & Mrs. McCrory an unlimited amount of joy. Marriage Licenses Issued: Leander Reed & Barbara Krause; E.A. Blecker & May Hoffer; Charles E. Eyerly & Laura C. Appleman; Daniel E. Fogle & Ella M. Riggle; John Berry & Hallie Mock; Frank McCoy & Carrie B. Rhodes; Harry Ryan & Emma Shafer; R.B. McCrory & Dora M. Elberson; Christian Baer Jr. & Manda Smart; John S. Coats & Melissa W. Ferguson; W.L. Ruhl & Rebecca J. Robinson. Townsend T. Bird, son of Wm. Bird, of this city, died suddenly Tuesday evening at the Shawhan House in Tiffin [Seneca Co.], where he was day clerk, having been taken sick in the morning of the same day. His wife and child were visiting friends in this city when they were called to the bedside of the dying husband and father, Tuesday noon. The cause of the death was supposed to be heart disease. The deceased was 29 years old and was well known here, having been clerk at the St. James several years ago. The funeral took place from his father's residence on S. Main Street, on Friday at 2 o'clock. Wm. P. Niman, aged 32, member of the firm of James A. Niman & Son, undertakers, died of consumption last Sunday at 12 o'clock, at the family residence on West Fourth Street. The deceased was one of Mansfield's well known and popular young business men, and will be missed by his associates and hosts of friends. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Canton Mansfield No. 6, I.O.O.F., of which he was a member. At nine o'clock last Saturday evening Mrs. Urath Burns, widow of the late Col. B. Burns, died at the old homestead on South Main Street, surrounded by her children. Mrs. Burns was 70 years old. The deceased married Col. Barnabas Burns in 1841. She leaves to survive her five children: Mrs. Dr. Geo. Mitchell, Miss Kate, John C., Jerry H. and Barnabas Burns. The funeral took place from the residence on South Main Street, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Dr. Bronson and Rev. Huddleston officiating. A more extended obituary will appear next week. Miss Jessie Ritz, of W. Fourth Street, attended the wedding of her friend, Miss Caddie Rhodes, at Plymouth, Tuesday evening. Miss Jessie acted as bridesmaid. The members of the Soldiers Relief Commission met last Monday, with J.P. Seward as president and Geo. Knofflock as secretary, and allowed the following amounts to indigent persons: Henry Frees, $2; Cornelius Heath, $3; Phil Goodwin, $5; Mrs. Leonard Lauer, $5; J.E. Cromer, $5; Elizabeth McCreary, $5; John Kauf, $6; Sarah Fry, $5; Caroline Switzer, $2; Caroline Yeisley, $5; John Miller, $4; Catharine Collingwood, $5; Anie Wyleie, $5; James White, $2; Christian Straub, $2; J.C. Carnahan, $4; Mrs. Mike Likes, $6; John Thoma, $2; Ann C. Keller, $5; Chas. Cooper, $2; Rosana E. Barkalow, $5; John Arnold $5; Christ Eschbaugh, $5; Solomon Zedeker, $5; Mrs. Wm. McDaniel, $5; William Wigle, $2; John Spain, $2; Sarah Garrett, $5; Louisa Hedges, $5; Chas. Weatherby, $2; Lyman Kirkendall, $5; Mrs. Curtis Frost, $5; Melissa Ricksecker, $5; William Shoemaker, $2. Total $137.00. 26 March 1887, Vol. LXIX, No. 35 Lucas. Born on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) to Dr. & Mrs. R.S. Boles, a son -- a Democrat. Lucas. Mrs. Lucas, mother of A. Lucas, died at his residence on the 18th. inst., and was buried the Sabbath following in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Lexington. Married at the Presbyterian parsonage, March 15th., by the Rev. Henry Fulton, Mr. Charles E. Eyerly and Miss Laura C. Appleman, both of Mansfield. Mr. John Drake, father of Mr. D. Drake, of this city, died at his home near Shelby last Friday. The funeral took place on Sunday at the London church. Geo. B. Storer, of Shelby, and Miss Mabel Mozier, of Mt. Gilead, were married March 16th. The Mt. Gilead Register has a half column report of the wedding. Mary L. Kennedy, by her attorneys Douglass and Douglass, has instituted proceedings in the common pleas court for divorce from her husband, Elmer E. Kennedy, on the grounds of cruelty and adultery. They were married at Enon Valley, pa., in 1882. Dexter Brown, of this city, a brakeman on the N.W.O., was killed at Tiffin Tuesday while making a coupling. The young man was 23 years old and was well known here. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday and taken to the residence of his sister on N. Main Street. The funeral took place Friday. Probate Court Appointments: J.L. Longshore, administrator of Tirzah White; James Terman, administrator of Myers Powell; Geo. Mitchell, executor of Urath Burns; Chas. White, administrator of James White; Elizabeth A. Andrews, administratrix of William Andrews; Wm. Gregg and W.S. Brown, executors of Jas. Gregg. Marriage Licenses Issued: Wm. L. Ruhl & Rebecca J. Robinson; Jesse Perkins & Calvina C. Ferguson; J.C. Smith & Luella Topping; W.O. Magee & Minnie A. McCormick; Wm. England & Mary Thompson; Ira E. Finnicle & L. Grace Feighner; Jas. Castor & Lena Snook; Jacob Blendt & Carrie Francinger. Robert C. Lord and Isaiah Anderson, of Mansfield, were granted pensions last week. Geo. W. Middlesworth, of Shiloh, and Levi J. Kuhnly, of Bellville, this county, were granted pensions by the department, last week. Dr. R.S. Boles, of Lucas, was happier on last St. Patrick's Day than the myriads of Irishmen of the arrival of a boy at the Doctor's home at Lucas last Thursday. 30 March 1887, Vol. LXIX, No. 36 - Incomplete |
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