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07 January 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 33

Independence.  E.B. Wilson, who had been ill of consumption for a long time, died unexpectedly about 4 o'clock Tuesday morning;  at least it was about that time when his wife discovered that his light had quietly gone out forever on this earth.  She had noticed him breathing harder than usual earlier in the night, and wanted to arouse some of the family to set up with him.  To this he objected, saying that he did not think he was any worse and for her to lay still.  Complying with his request, she soon fell asleep, only to awake at the hour named and find that her husband had passed into eternity.  Thus again has our community been called upon to mourn the loss of a valued man, a good citizen and neighbor, the family a kind husband and father, and the G.A.R. boys here a much prized comrade.  Mr. Wilson was buried at Bunker Hill Thursday with the honors of war and his funeral was largely attended.  May all that is mortal of him rest in peace and may all that is immortal be rewarded in heaven.

Independence.  Among the large number of holiday embarkments upon the sea of matrimony, we notice the names of Mr. Frank Greer and Miss Maggie Guiher, Mr. Wm. H. Swigart and Miss Linnetta Gatton.  May they commence '88 with a will for any fate and come out victorious in everything they undertake.

Lucas.  Dr. Boles' baby died on Tuesday and was buried on Thursday.

Shelby.  Born, on Jan. 2d., to Mr. & Mrs. William May, a daughter.  Mr. & Mrs. Elza Hafer were also the recipients of a new son on Dec. 29.

Shelby.  Mr. Josiah Gump, aged about sixty-three years, died [date omitted by correspondent].  He resided immediately east of Shelby upon a fine farm.  He was a very estimable man, beloved by all who knew him.  He was remarkably quiet and unassuming in his intercourse with his neighbors and friends.  He was an official member of the Lutheran church, was twice married and left a widow and eight children.

Springfield Township.  W.M. Ferguson, who formerly lived in this Tp., but recently in the hardware business with his brother at Kingman, Kan., on last Wednesday evening was married to Miss Jennie, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of W.M. Blair.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of about fifty guests, the Rev. Barron, of Ontario, officiating.  The rooms were tastefully decorated with festoons of evergreens and flowers.  The bride was beautifully attired in ashes of roses satin, with corsage bouquet of natural flowers.  After the ceremony the guests partook of an excellent repast.  The bride and groom received numerous costly and elegant presents, among which were a gold watch and chain by groom;  bible, Mr. and Mrs. Blair;  jewel casket, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Musseman;  silver water pitcher and cups, Mr. & Mrs.. J.P. Ferguson;  silver tea set, Mr. & Mrs. A.J. White, Mrs. McIrvin, Miss Emma Ferguson;  Dickens' complete works, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Au, William, Robert, Tom and Miss Bessie Jesson;  Walter Scott's complete works, Dr. J.S. Stewart and wife, and very many other valuable and useful presents.  On Thursday evening an infair was had at the groom's parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Ferguson, after which the happy couple started for their future home, followed by the good wishes of hosts of friends.  Our friend Will displayed good judgment in selecting a bride from old Springfield Tp., where live the loveliest girls in the world.

Marriage Licenses Issued:  Daniel W.H. Burkholder & Mamie A. Hess;  Philip Keil & Mary Kannaher;  Edwin S. Nail & Minnie A. Mason;  Wilbert M. Ferguson & Jennie B. Blair.

Probate Court Appointments:  Joseph M. Hunter has been appointed administrator of Geo. W. Hisey;  H.E. Bell, assignee of J.E. Weddle;  and Bernhard Sens, guardian of Elizabeth, Peter and Anna Voetsch, minor children of Christian Voetsch, deceased.

Edwin S. Nail and Miss Minnie Mason, daughter of Dr. M.P. Mason, was married Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's parents on West Second Street.

Washington.  The many friends of Butler Heston, formerly of this vicinity, later of Clinton Co., Ill., will be sorry to learn of his death at the latter place a few days since.

Washington.  The average grades at the village school for December are as follows:  F.E. Taylor, 96.8;  E.C. Strater, 86.2;  Walter McPhern, 92.5;  Norman Fleming, 90;  Harry Pearce, 84.3;  Wallace Schlosser, 92.6;  John Strater, 90.3;  Frank Schlosser, 83.6;  Joseph Stone, 90;  Eddie Bush, 84.8;  Albert McGregor, 85.1;  Etta Pearce, 92;  Charley McGregor, 79.2;  Lillie McFarland, 96.5;  Bertha Taylor, 96;  Louisa Bush, 89.5;  Della Stone, 92.6;  Annie Taylor, 88.9;  Lizzie Strater, 91.6;  Florence McPhern, 89.4;  Annie Strater, 84.4.

A pension has been granted to Daniel Black, of this city, and an increase allowed to John Sharp, Mansfield, and to Geo. B. Fry, Lexington.

14 January 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 34

Lucas.  Mother Wilson, living on the Blackfork, died of old age and was buried at St. John's Cemetery on the 9th.

Lucas.  The sad intelligence reached here of the death of Mother Cainan, a former pioneer of this place, and whose death occurred at Crestline.  Mrs. Cainan had passed at least 35 years of her life in this place and leaves many friends to mourn her departure.

Lucas.  One wedding only to record the past week, viz.:  Will Baer and Edie Leiter.  No cake has as yet been forwarded to your reporter.

Newville.  In the death of Erasmus Wilson this community loses a useful citizen.

Lexington.  Last Wednesday was the occasion of the 50th. anniversary of the marriage of Sterling R. Green.  Mr. Green is up pretty well in years but his step is firm and elastic as when but 40 or 50 years of age.

Shelby.  Robert Heath is the happy father of a new son.

Washington.  Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Sunday eve, Jan. 8th., by Rev. Jones, Miss Eda Leiter and Mr. Wm. Baer.  The happy couple have the good wishes of all.

Sand Hill, Monroe Twp. -- Died -- On last Saturday evening, about 10 o'clock, Mrs. Roland, mother of Frank Wilson, aged 60 years, 1 month and 10 days.  She died unexpectedly after a very few hours of illness.  Spinal disease is thought to have been the cause of her death.  Her remains were interred in St. John's cemetery.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.M. Grau, at St. John's church.

Bellville.  Abram Teeter, an aged resident of this vicinity, who about six weeks since was admitted to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, died at that institution last week.  His friends were not notified of his death until after his remains had been buried at the Home cemetery.  On learning of his death a relative went to the Home and caused the body to be disinterred, placed in a new casket and on Wednesday brought it to this place.  The funeral under the auspices of Miller Moody Post G.A.R. took place from the residence of Mr. Teeter's daughter, Mrs. Missouri Hardesty, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.  A memorial sermon will be preached by the pastor of the Universalist church on Sunday, Jan. 22d.

Mary Placer has petitioned for a divorce from her husband Justine [sic.] Placer on the ground of extreme cruelty.  The parties reside in this city and were married last May.

A nine-months-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sullivan died on Monday evening at their home on East Third Street.  The funeral took place from St. Peter's Catholic church Wednesday.

Marriage Licenses Issued:  William Baer & Eda M. Leiter;  Charles M. Wertz & Eva E. Bushey;  Grant Todd & Bertie Danals;  Nicholas Bachelder & Ella Barr.

Dr. John Studer died at his residence on Daisy Street, this city, on Sunday, aged about 55 years.  Interment of the remains were held on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of Richland Lodge, I.O.O.F.  Dr. Studer has long been an invalid.

Probate Court Appointments:  S.G. Cummings has been appointed assignee of George C. Ridgway;  William Willett and Z.J. Clark, executors of Abraham Willett;  D.B. Simms, assignee of Wm. J. Simms;  Christian Lersch, administrator of John Studer.

Three divorce cases were hered by Judge May on last Saturday afternoon, each on the single ground of desertion.  The style of the suits were Samuel Beam vs. Sarah J. Beam, Anna M. Wagner vs. John A. Wagner and Della Callin vs. George Callin, the Court ordering a decree in favor of all plaintiffs.  Clerk Ottinger refuses to make a full record of the proceedings in such cases hereafter until all the costs are paid, and until such is done the abrogation of the marital contract will not be complete notwithstanding the decree at the Court.  Mr. Ottinger is right in the stand he has taken and we hope he will stick to it.

21 January 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 35

Independence.  There is a fine new boy over at Del Newcomer's.  The next thing in order now is a bottle of paregoric.

Washington.  L.K. Pearce has been appointed guardian of Mrs. Sarah Braden, an imbecile.  The latter has been removed to the home of the former in order that proper care may be given her.

Lucas.  John A. Charles, who was born in Monroe, but for the past 21 years a resident of southwestern Iowa, is visiting relatives and the scenes of his boyhood.

Lexington.  Old lady [Isabella] Wilson, who has been prostrate near death's door for these many months, passed peacefully and calmly away at 2 p.m. on last Tuesday at a ripe old age.  Mrs. Wilson was in her 80th. year, was a kind and affectionate white and devoted mother and was highly respected by all who knew her.  She emigrated from Pennsylvania with her husband, James Wilson, who has gone to that promised land long before her.  He walked to and fro twice from Pennsylvania after settling in this vicinity in an early day, 2½ miles south of Lexington.  She was a devoted Christian and paid reverence to her God and leaves many warm friends to mourn her loss.  She was ever willing and ready to lend a helping hand to the poor when in distress.  The funeral services were held at the house, the Rev. Ludwig officiating, assisted by Rev. Fulton, after which the remains were conveyed to the cemetery beyond the beautiful Mohican, a large concourse of friends following.  The remains of James Wilson, who is now buried at Troy, will be taken up and re-interred at her side in the near future.

Bellville.  On Wednesday at 3 p.m., Mr. K.H. Robinson and Miss Bertha Alexander were married at the residence of the bride's uncle, H. Alexander, on Durbin avenue.  The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate relatives being present.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Austin Philpot.  The happy couple left on the 4:30 train for a short trip and a visit to Mr. Robinson's relatives at his former home in McComb.

Bellville.  Mr. w.H.A. Raudebaugh was made happy on Monday by the advent into his family of baby boy No. 2.

Ebenezer Burt, of this city, has been granted a pension.

An increase of pension was granted this week to John Bierly, of Bellville, and the claim of Mrs. Martha Herring, of this city, for original pension, was allowed.

A. P.F. brakeman, William Murphy, received fatal injuries from falling between the cars of a moving freight train at Crestline on Wednesday.  He was a single man and his home was at Ft. Wayne.

The guardianship of Sarah Braden, an imbecile and a resident of Washington Township, has been entrusted by the Probate Court to Lewis K. Pierce.  The latter gave bond in the sum of $1,500, as the woman has a dower estate in 160 acres of land.

Probate Court Appointments:  Lewis K. Pierce has been appointed guardian of Sarah Braden, an imbecile;  Chas. Ritter, administrator of Joseph Ritter;  John L. Pittinger, executor of Josiah Gump;  and Thos. Y. McCray, administrator of James G. Craighead, deceased.

The marriage of John O. Hughes and Miss Linnie J. Cline occurred at the home of the bride's parents at Shenandoah on last Saturday evening.  The couple are among the most prominent and estimable young people in the northern part of the county and the well wishes of a large circle of friends will go with them in their life's journey together.

Sensational divorce proceedings were filed Thursday by Amanda J. McCallister vs. David McCallister.  The partied were married in 1881 and have lived on a farm in Sharon township, near the Crawford County line.  The principal reason assigned by the plaintiff is that she contracted a loathsome disease from her husband, which he received by intimacy with another woman.  She prays also for alimony and the custody of four children.

On Tuesday evening Mrs. Geals McFall, wife of Ephraim McFall, died at the family residence in this city, aged about 58 years.  A husband and son survive her.  Deceased has been an invalid for many years.  She moved with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. T. Thomas, to this place in 1847 and was married in 1855.  Funeral services occurred at her late home on West Third street on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Bronson officiating.

On Wednesday evening Charles L. Ackerman, son of Michael Ackerman, was united to marriage to Miss Caroline M. Troll, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Troll, on S.E. Diamond street, Rev. F. Buesser officiating.  Only the immediate relative of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony and partook of the marriage feast.  The presents were elegant.  The newly-married couple are now at home at No. 80 South Main Street and have the best wishes of their many friends for their future happiness.

Marriage Licenses Issued:  John O. Hughes & Lina J. Cline;  Michael Dell Jr. & Caroline C. Farshler;  Michael Ragen & Dora Reimer;  Kinsey H. Robinson & Bertie Alexander;  George D. Bloom & Mollie McMahon;  Joseph H. Munnell & Sadie Cassell;  Emanuel H. Snyder & Emma J. Rider;  Francis M. Berry & Allie A. Snyder;  John G. Cairns & Ruth Smith;  Chas. L. Ackerman & Caroline M. Troll;  James R. McKee & Jennie L. Kennedy;  Ed. B. Walters & Jennie A. Shafer.

Mrs. Chester M. Miller died on Tuesday and was buried on Thursday.

Our good friend John Cairns, the mail carrier, early profited by the advantage offered by this leap year.  He and Miss Ruth Smith were married at the Lutheran parsonage on West Third St., on Wednesday evening, the Rev. D.W. Smith officaiting.  The well wishes of the SHIELD and their many friends attend them.

Miss Sadie L. Herring died Wednesday morning at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. S.M. Morgan, No. 12 Park Avenue East, aged 27 years.  She died of lung disease, with which she had been afflicted a long time.  Miss Herring was an estimable young lady and a member of the Disciple church.  The funeral took place Friday afternoon from the Disciple church.  Elder G.M. Kemp conducting the services.  The deceased was a niece of Mr. A.J. Baughman, editor of the Democrat.

MARRIED.  On Thursday, Jan. 19, 1888, in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, opposite the court house, in this city, Mr. Joseph H. Munnell and Miss Sadie Cassell, of Ontario, O., Rev. G.W. Huddleston officiating.

J.A. Griffin, of Lucas, has obtained an increase of pension.

Alexander Aungst was granted a divorce from his wife, Lydia A. Aungst, by Judge May on Monday.

A divorce was granted Mary McLaughlin from Lawrence A. McLaughlin by Judge May on last Saturday.  Willful absence was alleged as the ground of the action, and the custody of two children, prayed for by the plaintiff in her petition was granted in the decree.

A post mortem examination of the remains of Ezekiel Price, who died one week ago Thursday, was conducted on last Saturday by Dr. R.H. Reed and Dr. J.H. Craig.  Ulceration of the bowels was found to have been the primary cause of his death.  The funeral occurred from his late residence in this city on Sunday afternoon.

The death of James G. Craighead, a well known pioneer resident of this county, occurred at his late home in this city early Sunday morning after a months illness.  A wife and son, Septimus W., survive the deceased.  He moved to the city from Jackson township in 1867 and has here been engaged in various pursuits, being in the grocery business at the time of his death.  In 1879 he was elected Mayor of the city and served one term.  The funeral services were held at his late residence on Bloom Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Jacob Switzer died at his home in Fairview addition on last Saturday evening, aged about 45 years.  His disease was consumption.  Interment of the remains took place in the Mansfield Cemetery on Tuesday morning.

Charles B. Mercer, for the past four years engaged in the drug business at Cuyahoga Falls, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. W.B. Mercer, in this city, on last Saturday afternoon, aged 31 years.  He came here a month ago with his wife, nee Miss Ella Sykes, of the bove place, on a visit to his former home, when he became dangerously ill.  The immediate cause of of his death was heart trouble.  Deceased was prominent in business and social circles where he has lately been located and possessed many good qualities that endeared him to his many friends here.  Interment of the remains was made in the Mansfield Cemetery, the funeral being held from the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended.  Mr. Mercer was a son of the late Dr. W.B. Mercer, who died nearly three years ago, and in this additional bereavement the mother and sisters of the deceased have the sympathy of many friends.

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FORTY YEARS AGO.  To the Editor of the Shield & Banner:  It may be of interest to some of your readers to know what changes forty years or more have made in the voting and business community of the town of Mansfield, as it then was.  In looking over the list of business men and firms we find that all the dry goods firms, groceries, drugs and, in fact, all business firms, of all kinds and classes have changed and passed beyond or elsewhere.  We find but one physician that was here forty years ago, viz.:  Dr. Wm. Bushnell, one gun smith, John Ricketts;  and one tailor, G.H. Daugherty, that have followed continuously their professions and business.  We look about in our mind to see how many of the old-time voters are left that cast their ballots when our good old-time Trustees such as John Platt, Jabez Cook, Henry Nail, Joseph Ritter, James Larimor, (and many others that have passed beyond), took our ballots, and seldom was there any frauds or contesting of elections.  I first became a reader and subscriber of the SHIELD in its first volume under Mr. Glessner in Jan., 1842, and cast my first ballot in 1845.   I can still remember the men who cast their ballots with and against us, but surprisingly few that still cast their ballots here in this place.  I have endeavored to look them up an will give their names and the time they commenced voting.  The following persons were citizens of Mansfield 40 years ago and are citizens here now:

The following persons were citizens of Madison Township, outside the city limits, and are still here:

In our city with a population of probably 15,000 there are but about 70 persons who were voters here 40 years ago, and but six that voted 50 years ago, and one that voted 60 years, and two in the Township that voted 63 years at Mansfield polls.  The three oldest voters have never voted any but the Democratic ticket at state and national elections, and are still hale and hearty men yet, for men of their age, and nothing preventing feel as though they will be ready to cast another ballot for Grover Cleveland next Nov.  Although not being a citizen or voter in this township for an interval of 38 years from 1848 to 1886, I still feel glad to shake them by the hand as old-time friends and neighbors, having had the pleasure of the personal acquaintance of nearly all of them.  I sometimes wonder how many of us will live to see the beginning of the next century.  Should I be so spared, I will again attempt to write another article and give the number left and their names.  Should you deem this article of sufficient interest to your readers to give it space in your paper, I shall feel rewarded for my trouble and remain a constant reader of the old and reliable SHIELD AND BANNER.

Yours Truly,

S. Bell

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28 January 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 36

Lucas.  The St. James school house, north of this place, was burned to the ground the night of the 19th.;  caused by a hot fire being left in the stove, together with a lot of kindling wood having been left under the stove to dry for morning fire.

Lucas.  Born, on the 22nd. of Jan. to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Marks, a son, weight 10 lobs.

Lucas.  Dr. Fisher's new baby was shown us and if our judgment of infants amounts to anything, it's the prettiest baby in town.

Lucas.  Mr. Francis Berry and Miss Allie A. Snyder, were married on Thursday last at the bride's home near Newville.  Rev. D.J. Mitterling officiating.

Lucas.  Mrs. T.B. Wiles died of heart disease on Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock and was buried at Mt. Zion on Thursday at 10 o'clock.  The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Independence.  The little babe which was born to Mr. & Mrs. George Pritchard Friday morning of last week died Monday night and was buried at Bunker Hill on Tuesday.

Independence.  Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Aungst's little baby died of supposed spasms Thursday night of last week.  The interment took place on Saturday at the Independence cemetery.

Shelby.  Mr. E.W. Keith, residing a short distance east of town, was married to Miss Edna Buffington, of Bloominggrove, Morrow Co., on Jan. 19, 1888.

Sand Hill, Monroe Twp.   Died -- On Friday evening, Jan. 20th., 1888, Samuel Wilson, Sen., aged 61 years and 14 days.  Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion church on Sabbath afternoon, conducted by Rev. G.M. Grau.  A large concourse of people were in attendance.  The deceased was born in Westmoreland County, Penn.  He grew up under the control and influence of Christian parents, and at an early age became a member of the U.P. church.  In the beginning of the year 1884 he with his family removed to Ashland Co., Ohio.  Shortly after coming to Ohio he connected himself with the Lutheran church at this place, of which he lived a consistent member up to the time of his death.  During the whole period of his sickness, which lasted for about eight months, not a word or murmur was ever heard to escape from his lips, but he was fully resigned at all times to the will of his maker, when he finally fell asleep in the faith in which he had lived so long.  He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his departure.

Sand Hill, Monroe Twp.  A neat little baby came to the home of Geo. H. Ernsberger one day last week;  she intends to make it her home.

Death of Mrs. Catharine Foltz.  Mrs. Catherine Foltz, mother of J.W. Foltz, Esq., died at the residence of her son, No. 30 North Water Street, on Thursday morning, aged 75 years, 5 months and 7 days.  The funeral will take place on Saturday at 12:30 o'clock p.m. from No. 30 North Water Street.  Interment at the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Lucas.  Mrs. Foltz was born in Washington County, Md., in 1812 and came to Ohio in 1834, locating in Stark County.  The family removed thence to Holmes County and thence to Monroe Township, this county, where the deceased lived for 48 years.  Moses Foltz, Esq., her husband, died on the homestead about two years ago.  Mrs. Foltz leaves two sons, J.W. Foltz, of this city, and Louis Foltz, of near Lucas, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Balliett and Mrs. Amanda Ross, both of Mifflin Township.  She was a member of the Lutheran church for more than half a century.  In September last the deceased came to live with her son in this city, and on Sunday last was suddenly stricken with paralysis from which she died on Thursday morning.

S.H. Garrett, of this city, has been granted a patent for a fence machine.

Probate Court Appointments:  Theodor Wolfram, executor of Rosalie Wisderhold;  Wm. Owings, administrator of Catharine Reidel;  C.E. McBride, administrator de bonis non of John B. Daily, deceased.

On Sunday morning, H.P. Gipson, of Plymouth, and the father-in-law of J.F. Beelman, of the Advertiser, fell dead from an apoplectic stroke.  He was aged about 66 years.  The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

On Monday morning Napoleon B. Wise, bachelor and aged about 52 years, was found dead in bed, at his room on East Third Street.  He was a victim of consumption.  His funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Geo. C. Wise, on East Fourth Street, Rev. J.W. Hubbell officiating.  The remains were interred under the auspices of the G.A.R.

A divorce was granted to Christia Ann McCrady from her husband Robt. E. McCrady, by Judge May on last Saturday, the petition setting forth the ground of willful absence.  Plaintiff resides at Olivesburg.  In the decree she was further allowed the custody of an only child.

Amy E. Armstrong, Monday, January 21, 2008