1882-1888

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"Listed below are Ohio deaths which were recorded in the "The Democratic Standard "of Coshocton Ohio from 1882-1888. There are a very limited number of issues available, some years are missing entirely, and other years there is only a month or one day available for review. The day of the week is included with date of newspaper to help determine death/burial dates.

As was common in the day, larger newspapers contained information about smaller surrounding towns. If the death occurred outside Coshocton and the actual town was noted, this information is included at the end of each citation. Correspondents of each town named their sections with catchy little titles such as, Bakersville Brevities, Lafayette Laconics, Tiverton Tidings, Walhonding Waifs, etc. Please refer to these towns in your research for additional information.

Due to the limited number of newspapers available, information is also provided on individuals reported as seriously ill or unlikely to overcome their illness.

If the information written is not illegible, there will be a ----__ where the word or letters cannot be determined.

Searches of this document can be performed using "Control and the letter F" [for find]. A "search box" will box open at the bottom of the page. Type in the name (using first, last, full name or part of name) in the search box. If there are hits as indicated by numbers, hit "next" and the document will advance to the name. Continue to hit next to review all hits."

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Date - 7 Jan 1882 - Saturday

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William Rickison - who was sent to the [Insane] Asylum at Columbus, May 30, 1879, 55 years old at the time, died January, 3, 1882. His body arrived at Coshocton on the 4^th inst. and was buried on the 5^th.

Mrs. Francis Hoof - of Rowville, died of Thyroid Fever, New Year's Day.

Joseph Turner - an old citizen of Crawford Township is very low and not expected to live.

John Biekel - aged, also of Crawford Township, is very poorly.

Miss Iowa Spangler, lies dangerously ill with consumption at the residence of her sister, Mrs. L .L. Cantrell, on Cherry Street.

Miss. Tracey Shumaker was interred in the Coshocton Cemetery on Monday last, unmistakable evidence of Decon position having taken place.

Fred Brahmer, who recently drown in Willis Creek, wife has become deranged and her parents have brought her to this place, to visit her many friends, hoping it would have some effect for the better. She is a precarious condition [deep depression over the death of her husband] Mrs. Brahmer was born and raised in this vicinity and her many friends and class mates are doing all they can to have her mind draw from her late troubles. [Information provided through Bakersville Brevities]

Mr. George P. Maury - who has been seriously ill the past two weeks, is not any better and his condition is critical caused by paralysis. [Information provided by the Bakersville Brevities]

Listed below are those who died as a result from a fire at Shanesville OH, on New Year's Eve, The Knights of Pythias where holding an oyster supper in the hall over Al Goeler's store about eight o'clock when without any warning the joist gave way in the center of the floor, precipitating about three hundred person in a heap in the floor below. A red-hot cook stove used for cooking the oysters, followed the mass of humanity to the lower floor. The falling floor barricaded the doors and a terrible panic ensued. The oil from the lamps and chandeliers was scattered in every direction and soon became ignited, adding new terrors to the scene. The building was totally unfit for a public gathering, the joist where spliced in the center without any support from below. The scene is described as having a beggared description. The agonizing screams of the dying could be heard on every side. Score rushed to the hall, and the work of rescue commenced. The windows and doors of the lower level were broken in and the struggling cried out. Fortunately the fire was soon extinguished, or the death list would have been appalling.

Annie Orin

Issac Bollman's daughter

Mary Neff, age 25

Mrs. Allen Goeler

Mrs. Dr. Yoder,

Milton Yoder, age 5

Fred Schwab was seriously injured

The following is a partial list of those injured beside, the above mentioned above, as obtained by your correspondent:

Mrs. Henry Shutt, Mrs. Daniel Klein, Misses Mary and Amanda Kirch, Carrie Rice, W. J Wahle and wife and little son, Annie and Hattie Graff, Jerome Warner, Miss Swinderman, Harry Ream, John Roth, Mrs. A Richison, Mary Kaufman, Miss Shut, Misses Hiddie, Almira Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kratz, J. Richison, A. Friede, Arthur Kraken and wife, Harry Wright, Fred Klayer, Dan Klein, Kate L__daer, Henry Holman, Mrs Shutt and daughter, Miss Walter, Christ Graff, Miss Beam, and John Streisbach.

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William Sparks, of near Dell R__, a farmer was struck by a heavy limb of a tree and killed while trying to dislodge the tree.

Harrison Dri__bach, a well-to-do farmer near Conesville, was crushed to death by a tree which he had cut down.

Judge W. W. Woop, of Union County, a wealthy and influential citizen died of paralysis of the lower limbs this past week.

John Cr_g of Dayton, died of strychnine poisoning, suppose to be administered to him by an enemy.

William Hoffman, a young man found dead near Magnolia, Starks County. Foul play is expected.

Michael Wilson, of Crestline, aged seventy-two, attempted to crawl under a train that was standing, but before he got through, the train moved, cutting off both legs. He died a short time later.

Mary Tumell (? Termill) was shot down by Morgan Richards a couple days ago, for revenge of property he was cheated out of. Mrs. Tumell son is serving a life sentence in Ohio penitentiary for the murder of the Weldon Family, three in number. Mr. Tumell (?) died three years ago from the grief of his son's crime.

*** Of importance, the number of children in the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage is now over 600. [This is included as a possible location of orphaned children]

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Farmer named Peaks - who resided a few miles south of Newark, died on Wednesday, after he was struck by a train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Adams Creek Crossing. A blinding snow storm prevented the engineer from seeing Peaks.

Alice Emma Elliott - In Memory of:

Alice Emma Elliott, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Elliott, who died Dec 21, 1881 at the home of her parents in White Eyes Township, at the age of fifteen years, of that dreaded disease diphtheria. The funeral services were conducted the Rev McClenahan.

She leaves a kind father and mother and many other friends to mourn her loss. She was a kind, affectionate and obedient child, who was loved and esteemed by all those who knew her. She seemed willing and submissive and ready to go; when death came she clapped her hands in joy and fell asleep in Jesus and left behind her that she had gone to live with the angels in heaven. What a comfort this is to her parents to know that she is safe in the Lord.

We know it is hard to depart with our loved ones, but nevertheless it brings joy to our hearts to know they are safe in the folds of our blessed Savior. May God help the parents and brothers and sisters so to live that when they are done with the turmoils [sic] of this world, that they may strike glad kind hands which that loved one on the sunny banks of eternal bliss, where parting has been no more.

"Jesus is mind, I needn't cry,

I need him, his aid is nigh,

Though now bereft of every kind,

His boundless love shall never end."

"God knoweth best to call to go,

God knoweth best whom to leave below,

Blessed by the name of the Lord, let us say,

Blessed is be when he giveth or take away"

Eliza Jane Brindle- daughter of Joseph and Caroline Brindley, died November 26, 1881, age six years, eleven months, at the home of her parents in White Eyes. She leaves a kind father, mother and three sisters to mourn her loss. She was a kind obedient child, always saying her prayers at night, and exhibited a degree of wisdom and piety not usually exhibited by children of her age. She told her friends not to mourn her as she was going to her Master, who was calling her.

William Cogon - aged twenty-two, was seriously injured Saturday evening, when loading his pistol, the cartridge was fit tightly and he attempted to pound over a wagon wheel, when it exploded and the ball lodging over his left eye, penetrating the orbit. The lad is in a precarious way and it is doubtful he'll survive.

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Thirty -five year old son of Ashbury Dewalt, of Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio

Mrs. Catherine Bafarion (?) - aged 102, died in Cincinnati OH, on January 21.

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The following was composed in Memory of Willie Burchfield, by his classmates:

Gone to the home of the blessed;

Thy busy feet are at rest;

Thy voice no more we'll hear,

That was to us, so dear.

We can never more repeat,

Kind greetings on the street;

Nor listen in hours of play,

To hear what you might say.

 

We miss thee all around,

From every playing ground;

Those smiling eyes so bright,

Turning darkness into light.

 

That face with bloom of youth,

Picture of innocence and truth;

We see the vacant seat,

Our class is not complete.

We imagine still 'is true,

Thy image close to view;

A vision by __ breed;

It fadest for thou are dead.

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Date - 23 Feb 1884 - Saturday

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Jonas Bremer -aged 22, son of John W Bremer, shot to death by his father. Lived in New Comerstown

A Drunken Father Murders his Own Son

A frightful tragedy occurred on a farm two miles east of Newcomerstown last Thursday morning in which an infuriated father murdered his own son. The facts as gleamed from the almost heartbroken mother by our informant are as follows: John W. Bremer, a wealthy and well-to-do farmer, returned from Newcomerstown about 1 o'clock very much intoxicated and attempted to kill his wife with a knife. The son Jonas twenty-two years old interfered and frustrated his fiendish design. Bremer took his loaded gun and going directly upon his son fired the entire charge taking effect in his breast. The poor boy lingered for several hours and then died in terrible agony. Bremer went to Newcomerstown and delivered himself to the authorities. He is about forty years of age.

Judson Buckmasterand Tenley Ridenbaugh - Died in a terrible accident.

Only a short distance from the Pisgah school house in Pike Township, near West Carlisle, this county, the boiler of portable steam saw mill, owned by the Holmes Bros, of Fallsburg, exploded, with terrific force, about noon of last Thursday, instantly killing Judson Buckmaster and Tenley Ridenbaugh, and slightly injured a man named Weekly.

The mill has been running the fore part of the day, and the engine just stopped for the purpose of filling the saw, when the explosion occurred. Buckmaster was torn into fragments, and portions of his body were scattered all over the near vicinity. Ridenbaugh's head was torn from his body, and his brains were dashed against the trees and ground near where he stood. Both men were standing on the north side of the engine and the same fragment struck both. At the time of the mishap there were six men at the mill. Casper Rine and Joseph Oxley were sitting on a log near, and a piece of boiler flew dangerous close but they escaped. The fireman was standing on the slab near the engine and was knocked down by the concussion but escaped with a few burns and bruises. The sawyer was working on filing the saw and did not receive a scratch. Buckmaster was married and about forty years of age, and a carpenter by trade. Ridenbaugh was about twenty years of age, unmarried and is the nephew of Mr. Ridenbaugh of this place.

Our informant, who visited the scene, a few minutes after the disaster, described it as truly appalling. The engine and boiler were torn into fragments. The fire box which killed the men was found about fifty feet away where it came in contact with a tree. The front part of the boiler was carried one hundred yards away and struck the tree about fourteen feet from the ground. The cylinder struck a log nine feet long, and two feet tall in diameter, upturning it and going a long distance. The large wheel was broken into small pieces. The engine had been built in Newark and been in use about seven years. A rule which Buckmaster carried in his pocket was broken into small pieces and some fragments were picked up by visitors at the scene of the explosion.

Peter Rice was run over by a train near Rock Run a few days ago and is in a very precarious condition.

Three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Layman, died on Monday night, of lung fever. They have the sympathies of the community in their bereavement. [Information provided by Lafayette Laconics]

Dr. Edward Cone, who has been ill for some time at his home near Dresden, is growing worse, and there is but little hope for his recovery.

Grandmother House, as she was affectingly known, died. There were two articles regarding her death - both are posted below:

The death of the oldest woman in this county, known to the editor, occurred at the residence of Mr. Solomon Hull, in this township on Sunday, February 17, 1881 [sic, may actually be 1882]. She was born in Red Stone, Virginia May 20, 1788, in the infancy of the United States. Her parents were English, and came to this country in an early day. She went to Maryland with her parents, where at the age of 15 years she married a man name House, with whom she lived with for many years. After having three children born to them, they moved to Pennsylvania, where they remained during the war of 1812; at the close of they came to Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained but a few years. They next moved to Greensville, Knox County, Ohio , where they remained one year, then came to valley of Walhonding, and on farm known as J K. Johnson in the year of 1825. Her husband died in 1832 and is buried in the New Castle Cemetery. Her education was limited, but she possessed a most excellent and retentive memory, which served her well until the hour of her death. She was converted to the M.E. Church at the age of 15 years, and has lived a Christian life. She leaves four children, at very advanced ages, 44 grand-children, 58 great grandchildren,. Her age was 95 years, 8 months, 27 days. The funeral service was preached at the Walhounding school house and her remains were accompanied by a quiet concourse of friends to the Walhouding Cemetery, where they were interred. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walker of Tivertron Center.

In her calm parting hours she seemed to say:

"Life we have been long together,

Through pleasant and cloudy weather;

'Tis hard to part, when friends are dear,

Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear;

Then steal away, give little warning,

Chose time thine own,

Say not good night, but in a brighter clime (?),

Bid me good morning."

Grandmother House was buried here yesterday, having died Sunday evening last. She was nearing five-score, being the oldest citizen in the township, and perhaps as old as any in the country. She had been a resident of this neighborhood a long time, and leaves a goodly numbers of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was everybody's friend and there was none but enjoyed at chat with granny. [Information provided by Walhonding Waifs]

William Drummond, prominent and well known citizen of Triveton Township, died on Tuesday morning, the 12th inst. [of this month] at the rip age of 71 years and six days. He had suffered with the dropsy for the past five or six months and his departure was not unexpected. He was a native of Glasgow Scotland - a man of strict integrity, affable in manner, and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a pious member of the Disciples Church and held the position of Elder in Yankee Ridge Church, of that denomination, for many years. His bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, all full grown to mourn the loss of the kind and indulgent parent. His remains were interred in the Yankee Ridge cemetery. A vase concourse of people accompanied his remains to their last resting place. [Information provided by Triverton Tidings]

Levi Brightwell, of near Gann, was buried on Thursday 11^th inst. [of this month]. He was about fifty years of age. A large number of relatives and friends accompanied remains to their final resting place.

Mrs. Anthony Ernst of this neighborhood is seriously ill with lung fever, at her residence. [Information provided through Triverton Tidings]

Mr. Spregg Bainter, died at his residence five miles south-east of Plainfield, on Friday 15^th, of old age. He was one of the first of this section, and had reached upwards of four score of age.

Fielding Loos - A surprise birth-day party was held at the residence of Isaac Loos near this place, in memory of his son, Fielding 18th birthday. A good time was had by all present.

Miss Magdelene Fox, an accomplished young lady, has been laid low with lung fever, and is not expected to recover. [Information via Triverton Tidings]

George Rees, a former resident of this section, died last Sunday evening, leaving a infant a few days old. [Information via Triverton Tidings]

Mrs. Mary Miller, mother of Sheriff A.J. Miller, died at her home in this city, last Wednesday, aged 89 years. Mrs. Miller was born in Allegheny County, Maryland, October 21, 1796. At this time she was the mother of seven children, and the entire household of effects and family conveyed the long distance on two horses, with Mrs. Miller walking almost whole distance. Her husband Jacob Miller died 1858. She was the mother of twelve children, six of whom survive her. A year ago, last June, she was stricken with paralysis, and since that time she has been greatly feeble. The funeral services were held this Friday morning and were conducted by Rev. J.H. Conkle, after which the remains were taken to Plainfield for interment.

Mrs. Anthony Ernst, of this neighborhood is seriously ill with lung fever at her residence. [Information via Triverton Tidings]

Miss Clara Fry, daughter of Frederck Fry, of New Castle, is very low with lung fever. [Information via Triverton Tidings]

Anthony Durbin, and old resident of this township, died at his residence of Big Run, one week ago this morning. He leaves a wife and five children. [Information provided by Spring Moutain 'Sorted Mentions]

R.V. Platt of Muskegon, Mich. Is seriously ill and telegraph was been sent to his brother, T. J .Platt, of this city. Mr. Platt left on a train and at this time, no additional information is available. [Information via Plainfield Pencilings]

Mrs. William Slaughter, is very low and under the care of Dr. Brower. [Information via Roscoe Ramblings]

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Garbriel Erb, 60, died Sunday, Feb 17, 1884. Lived near Hubbard Ohio

Daniel C. Duffy, a coal miner, who found on the Panhandle track, with his head severed from his body and both arms cut off.

Harry McCollough , of W. Va, and Edward Jones of Wheeling died in a terrible train wreck at Trenton Station, near here. Two other known to be traveling with them are underneath the rubble and are dead. They have yet to be found.

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Michael Rerban was killed by a switching engine at Toledo on the 15 inst (this month).

Charles Armstrong, WALE Breakman, living in Norwalk, was crushed to death while coupling cars.

Ed Gorden, accidently blew out his brains while cleaning his rusty revolver.

The two notices below were very hard to read, where it was impossible to determine the word a "__" will appear.

Robert H. Hackinson - whose death occurred on Monday of last week at the residence of his son in law, Mr. A. B. Dent, on the Dwyer farm, near this city (notice which was ?laid last week), was aged seventy years. He was many years the proprietor of the Hackinson House in this place and was one of the best known residence of this county. He was the father to Mrs. W. C. Drew _, Mrs. A.B. Dent, and Miss M. Hackinson of this place, all of whom with his wife survive him. Mr. Hackinson was possessed of a kind heart, and generous nature and a large circle of friends will be pained to hear of his demise.

William H. Drummond - a well known and prosperous farmer of Keene Township died at his home last Friday morning, in the fifty-fourth year of his age. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and died in the full assumption of a happier __ on the other shore. When felt the presence of the grim messenger he called his family and gave each one parting advice. When asked if he felt acceptable, he replied, "Oh yes, I feel his grace is significant for me." He requested his arms to be folded, and then the great heart was stilled by throes of death and soul passed away to a blessed immortality. [see additional notice above]

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Date May 10, 1884 - Saturday

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Albert Longsigner - son of J.A. Longsigner, of this neighborhood, is seriously ill.

Mrs. George Oly, Jr., of this neighborhood, who is seriously ill due to dropsy for the past six months, is still very ill. Her husband, Geo., is also seriously ill.

Mrs. Francis Bible, died at the residence of her parents in Bethlehem Township on Friday night last, of consumption. Her remains were interred in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery. Rev S. A Fischer conducted the services. [Information provided by Roscoe Ramblings]

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Emma Bond, widow of William Bond, of --_, who died a couple weeks ago, committed suicide by hanging.

S.O. Calvin, aged 67, farmer residing near Palmyra, Portage County, north of Palmyra, who forged a number of notes sometime ago on parties in Palmyra and Revanna, today, died today by taking poison. He leaves a wife and two children, grown.

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Date - 11 July 1884 - Saturday

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Mrs. Elizabeth G. Spangler - Mrs. Spangler was born at the city of Baltimore Md. Aug. 16, 1799 and consequently was nearing her 86^th birthday. She was married to David Spangler at Zanesville, Dec. 3, 1829. Since early life she has been an active member of the M.E. Church. The funeral services were held at her late home, the residence of her son, Hon. E.T. Spangler on Chestnut Street on Sunday afternoon. Rev Bazelle opf LaTrobe, Pa. aided Dr. Davidson will conduct the ceremony.

A two month old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jefferies, died last Saturday evening. Death was caused by inflammation of the bowel. The funeral occurred on Monday morning.

Mrs. John Bowers, who was seriously injured near Warsaw, last week, died Thursday morning. The funeral ceremonies held 10 July 1885 at 1 o'clock.

George Geese, a former resident of Avondale was terribly injured in Newcomerstown on Wednesday by being struck with a construction train. His horses were killed and his injuries will prove fatal.

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Mrs. Casper Sandle, who went to Kansas in the spring, died there on Sunday, June 8 [1884]. Her health had been poorly for some time, and thought a change in climate would do some good and had remained with her sister Mrs. C. _Ridgeway, for three or four months. Her husband was __, but did not reach there until_. Mr. Sandle has the sympathy of the entire community in his bereavement. [Information was provided by Willis Creek Waves]

Mr. __ McNabb, of Howard, died the 28^th of June [1884] of consumption, aged _8 (possible 38). He was formerly a resident of this county living at Mohawk Creek. He was in the livery business at Howard. His remains were in the cemetery at East Union. Rev Ayers, assisted at the funeral. He leaves a wife and two children.

Two year son of Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, of new Castle, was buried on the 11^th inst. [of this month]. Thus is ever is, while some make merry, others are mourning.

Mrs. George Hagans has been confined to bed for some time, and is quite ill.

Miss Priscillia McCullison is very low with consumption.

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Date - 30 March 1888 - Friday

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Mrs. Alfred Peek is dangerously ill at her home on South Sixth Street

Frederick A. Markley, take his own life.

The many who were well acquainted with the poor Fred Markley, and who noticed him on the street last Wednesday, did not suspect it was his last visit to this place, for this reasons of the news of his death was startling to all that knew him. Every fact, so far disclosed tends to proved that Fred took his own life. The circumstances which led to the occurrence is as follows: A few years since, when Fred's father died; the farm was on which he resided, near Willow Brook, in Virginia Township, was willed to Fred. The provisions of the will, Fred was to retain the farm until his death, when the property would go to his heirs. Since gaining procession of the farm, Fred's indebtedness has increased year after year until claims amounting to over $1,500 were held against him. Last September, top satisfied judgment against him, the farm was sold for $1,400. The purchases were Judge John D. Nicholas, Samuel Leamon, and William Wright, who were the principal creditors. An order to dispose Markley was issued last October, but through leniency of the purchasers he was not molested until last Thursday. The farm had been rented to Charles Vickers and on Wednesday, while in conversation with the Sheriff, Fred signed the intention to vacate the property at once. Yesterday morning the Sheriff visited the farm and when informed of the object of the visit, summoned his son and requested his son to hitch the horses to the wagon preparatory to hauling the household goods away. He then walked into the barn and from there went into a stable, where within fifteen minutes was found in the throes of death. It is through that rather than she his wife and children turned out upon the road, homeless and shelterless, he swallowed a deadly poison and by his death placed his children in possession of the farm. Markley was about fifty years of age, and leaves a wife and five children, the oldest, a young man, who is now in his nineteenth year. He was good hearted, genial fellow, but for years has been heavily addicted to strong drink.

George H. Howe, Tribute of Respect

At a stated meeting of Richard Lanning Post No. 69 G.A.R. in their hall on Thursday evening, March 22 [1888], the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

1^st, That we bow with humble submission to the Order of the Grand Commander of the Universe to muster out comrade George H. Howe.

2^nd, That by the death of comrade Howe, Richard Lanning Post has lost one of its most earnest members, the country one of its bravest defenders, the community one of its honored citizens, his family a loving husband and kind father, and we extend to them sympathy in their sad bereavement.

3^rd, That those resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Post, published in county papers, and a copy sent to the family of the deceased comrade.

John M. Compton

William H. Rommsson, Jr.

W.P. Meam

Miss Bertha Mayer, daughter of Mr. C. Mayer, Second street grocer, died at the family residence in Roscoe last Tuesday morning, ages twenty-four years. More than a year ago she was compelled to resign as Postmaster of Roscoe owing to ill health. Miss Bertha was a graduate of Coshocton schools, and was beloved and held in highest esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her death is a sad blow to her parents who idolized her as a daughter, well worthy of their love and affection. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon and interment was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Alfred Peak, is dangerously ill at her home on South Sixth Street.

General George W. Cass, died last week at his residence in New York. He was a former resident of Alleghany city. His age was 78 9 (might be 73) and for years was the President of the Pittsburg, Wayne and Chicago R.R. He was educated at West Point, and served in the engineer corps. He was the brother of Dr. A.L. Cass, a former well known resident of this city and whose remains were interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery several months ago.

William Marlett's daughter, of Marlette Run, is report to be dangerously ill with brain fever.

William McCammant, an old and highly respected citizen died Thursday afternoon last at the residence of his brother, J. L. McCammant, aged 84 years, - __ months and three days.

Mrs. Mahala Richard, an aged lady of _ this place was bured at the W__ Chapel Wednesday of last week.

Mrs. John R. Lewis, and old and highly esteemed lady of this village died Wednesday and was buried on Friday. Mrs. Lewis had been a sufferer for many years and_fortitude, always _ pious example for her family. At the time of her death she was _8 and 8 months old. She was a member of the M.E. Church for more than 60 years.

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G.G. Ridgely, died.

Resolution of the Coshocton Lodge A. A. S. R. on Death of Brother G.G. Ridgely

Whereas, Brother G.G.Ridgely, 32 degree, has obey the call of the Grand Master of the Universe, and passed from Earth to the Spirit world, and

Whereas, Brother Ridgely, was a member of the Coshocton Lodge of Perfection and Coshocton Council_Jerusalem A. A.S.R. for the United States of America, their territories and dependencies, and was one who firmly believed in the legality of the institution and the morality of the precepts taught by the work; therefore

Be it resolved, that in the death of Brother Ridgely this lodge has lost intellectual and useful member, the individual member a kind and true friend, the community and useful citizen and his family, a dutiful, affectionate, and loyal husband and parent.

Resolved, that a copy of this resolution will be sent to the family, that they be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and that they be published.

Resolved, that the Lodge be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days.

A.M. Compton, 32 degree

E.J. Olney, 32 degree

J.F. Meek, 32 degree

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George Washington Mains - of Finlay, a veteran of the War of 1812, who achieved distinction at the battle of Lundy's Lane, died in this city yesterday, aged 95 years.