As with all copies or transcriptions of records, you should verify the information with the proper State or County authority holding such records. I have done my best to transcribe the records faithfully, but errors can occur.

15 Feb 1945:

Walter A. CARSON, 51, died Tuesday morning at his home, 342 Spring St. Cambridge. He was born at Birmingham, Mar 11, 1894, a son of Ross and Hattie Carson and was married Feb. 17 1916 to Nancy SMITH who survives. He was a former resident of Newcomerstown, moving to Cambridge two years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Birmingham, the Eagles Lodge at Cambridge and the Moose Lodge at Newcomerstown. He is survived by his wife, a stepson Robert, his father Ross Carson of Newcomerstown; a sister, Mrs. Stella Beall of Kimbolton, Route 2; a half-brother, Frank Carson of Newcomerstown; four half-sisters, Mrs. Rosa Gimsley, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. Lucille Taylor and Mrs. Mary Ruckman of Akron and Mrs. Frances Hines, Gilmore.

Otho E. NEIGHBOR, 79, a native of Newcomerstown, died Friday, Feb 9, at his home in Columbus. He was born in Newcomerstown, his parents being John Wesley and Elizabeth Neighbor. He was a painter by trade and moved to Columbus as a young man. Surviving are his wife Ada; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Louden of Detroit, and Mrs. Mirian Sneider of the home; two sisters, Mrs. John Payne and Miss Maggie Neighbor of Newcomerstown. Funeral and burial in Columbus.

Mrs. Harry CARR, 54, of Coshocton, former resident, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. John W. Bucher, Malvern, Thursday, Feb. 8. Ethel Bucher was born Feb 10 1890 at Waynesburg the daughter of John and Cora Bucher. For a number of years the family resided in Newcomerstown. She was married to Harry Carr, June 26 1908 and they have a son Harold who lives in Berea. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Eastern Star of Coshocton. Besides her husband and son she is surved by a grandson, her mother and a brother, Lester Bucher of Columbus.

Feb 22, 1945:

Kimbolton Woman Taken By Death - Funeral services were held Saturday from the Mt. Herman Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Mary LARRISON 63, widow of William LARRISON who died suddenly Wednesday, Feb 14, at her home on Kimbolton, R.D. 1, from a heart attack. She is survived by 10 children, Frank of Kimbolton, Leroy, Roland and William with the U.S. Army, Mrs. Mary McDowell, Dayton, Mrs. Lena Howell, Cambridge, Mrs. Bessie Sparrowgrave, Granville; Mrs. Emily Reitler, Coshocton; Jean of the home and one step daughter, Mrs. Ida Stillions; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Johnson of Coshocton; Robert of Newcomerstown, and James of Middletown and two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Beck of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Carrie Edwards of Cambridge, R.D. 4. Burial in the old Washington cemetery.

Lucinda B. CHAPMAN dies in Pennsylvania - Miss Lucinda Blair CHAPMAN, 83, sister of E.B. Chapman, Wolf, and a native of Bakersville, died Thursday Feb 15, at the Sewickley, PA, hospital following a paralytic stroke. She was born at bernice, July 11, 1862, a daughter of Dr. B.W. and Mary Spencer Chapman and lived at Bakersville for a time. She has resided in PA for the past 47 years and was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her half-brother, E.B. Chapman and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Jones, Lydick and Castle funeral home, conducted by Rev. L.S. Green and burial was made in the Bakersville cemetery.

Mrs. Julia BARTHALOW dies at age ninety. Died Saturday at her home on Liberty St. [Newcomerstown - my note]. She had been in ill health following a stroke five years ago. Funeral services were held Monday at the Jones, Lydick, Castle Funeral Home at 1:30pm followed by rites at 2:30 from the Peoples Methodist church of which she was a member. Rev. Virgil Mewbourn, pastor of the Nazarene church officiated and burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bathalow was born June 9, 1854 in the vicinity of Newcomerstown, a daughter of John and Susie Morris. Her husband, Lemuel, died five years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anna Neal and Mrs. Bessie Early of the home, and Mrs. Morris Neal, Route 1; two sons, Rollin and Charles Barthalow, Route 1, Newcomerstown; 15 grandchildren, 23 ggchildren and one gggchild; a sister Mrs. Sarah McElhaney, Guernsey, Ohio.

William DERRY, 74, Port Washington, retired plasterer and resident of Route 2, Port Washington, died at Union Hospital, Dover, Tuesday. He was admitted to the hospital for an operation, Saturday. Mr. Derry was born Dec 8, 1870 at Wills Creek, the son of David and Martha Derry. He was a member of the King's U.B. Church and the Washington township Grange. Surviving are the wife Caroline, two step-daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Booth of Niles and Mrs. Jerry Baird, Port Washington, Route 2; two brothers, John Derry, New Philadelphia and Rollie Derry of Alliance; three sisters Mrs. Ira Stoffer, Dennison; Mrs. Homer Williams, Freeport; and Mrs. Eva Reeder of Alliance. Funeral services will be held today at 2 o'clock at the Gengnagle Funeral Home with Rev. Linn officiating and burial will be in King's cemetery.

Thursday, June 28 1934

William BEAL, 80, a native of Guernsey county, OH, where he was born May 4, 1854, died last Friday at the home of his son James Beal, New Philadelphia, of paralysis with which he had been affliced for several years. Besides the son James, he is survived by his wife and another son Henry, also of New Philadelphia; a brother John of Birmingham, and a sister Mrs. Judson Neal of Nebraska. Funeral services were held Sunday and burial was made in the New Philadelphia cemetery.

Thursday, July 5, 1934

Miss Jennie LEY dies of paralysis. Death came at 2:30 pm Friday, June 29th to Miss Jennie LEY, who had been seriously ill for the past six weeks as a result of a paralytic stroke. Miss Ley was born Jan 22, 1861 in Guernsey county, four miles south of Newcomerstown and was a daughter of the late Peter and Phoebe Ley. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was a lifelong resident of this vicinity and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. She is survived by two sisters, Mary of the home and Mrs. John Palmer of this city, and two brothers, Peter, Newcomerstown and John of Columbus. Short services were held at the late home on Canal Street, Sunday at 1 pm followed by services at St. Jacob's church south of town at 1:30, Rev. Charles Foust in charge and burial was made in the church cemetery.

Thursday, July 12, 1934

Mary Lucille SIMMERMAN, 19, daughter of Knight and Ella George SIMMERMAN, died at her home on Freeport Rt. 3, Tuesday night at 11:30 following a ten weeks illness of inflammatory rheumatism. She would have been a senior in the Madison high school this coming year. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Alice, four brothers, George, Elmer, Clyde and Victor, all of the home and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer George all of Freeport, Route 3. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 pm from the M.E. church at Peoli, of which she was a member, and interment will be made in the church cemetery. Rev. Syler will have charge of the services.

Thursday, July 19, 1934

Mrs. Martha CHAPMAN, 66, wife of Henry CHAPMAN well known former Salem township horseman and farmer, died one o'clock a.m. Wednesday, July 18th, at her home in Thornwood Park, Dennison. Her death followed a six weeks illness of nervous breakdown. She had been totally blind for the past six years. Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of Henry and Belinda Decker, deceased, and was born in Oxford township July 5, 1868. She was united in marriage April 11, 1894 to Henry Chapman. Two children were born to this union, Mrs. Ray Bond of Washington township, and Mrs. G.C. Elliott of Rocky River, Cleveland, who with their father survive. She also leaves six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elmer Hill, Salem township, and five brothers, John Decker of Jefferson, James and hart Decker of Salem township, Fleming and McClellan Decker of Port Washington. She was a lifelong member of the Christian church at Gilmore. Private funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 pm Friday conducted by Rev. Athey of Pickway. Burial will be made in the Port Washington cemetery.

Thursday July 26, 1934

Rev. Frank F. BROWN, former pastor of the Newcomerstown Presbyterian church, passed away Sunday, July 22nd at Topeka, Kansas. Rev. Brown, the son of William W. and Jane F. Brown, the youngest of eight children, was born near Wheeling, W.Va Jan 16, 1864. Having been graduated at O.N.U. Ada in 1895 and at Western Theological Seminary in 1898, he went to Idaho under the Board of Home Missions. His ordination was by Walla Walla Presbytery, Oct 5, 1898. For a time he was in Washington and then came last to Dellroy in 1904. In 1909 he moved to Concord and June 1st 1913 to Newcomerstown. He was active in the Red Cross working during the early part of the World War and then resigned the pastorate of the local church to take up YMCA work at the Great Lakes Naval Station until the war ended. After the war he held pastorates at Ostrander, Mowrysville, and Harrisonville. Following a stroke, his health never returned. Some two years ago he returned here hoping to regain his health, but soon moved to Huntington, W.Va where he lived until recently when he went to Kansas. He was united in marriage to Hannah Frazer, Sept 8, 1897. She preceded him in death Aug 28, 1928. Four children remain, one having died in infancy in Idaho. The surviving children are George Faris, Earle Francis, Kenneth Frazer and Elda Cochran. The body will rest in the Presbyterian church from 4 o'clock Wednesday until noon Thursday. There will be no services here. The funeral services and interment will be at the Pleasant Hill church, between Birmingham and Freeport, Thursday at 2 o'clock. Rev. H.H. Lee will conduct the service with music by the local church quartet.

Wednesday, January 13, 1926:

Isaac Gray MEEK, 66, well known retired farmer, died at his home near Post Boy last Saturday afternoon, following a lingering illness of asthma and heart trouble. He was the son of John and Susan Meek and was born near Newcomerstown Jan 30, 1860, and lived in this vicinity all his life. In 1881 he was united in marriage to Angeline Craigo. To this union were born six children, five sons and one daughters. His wife and one son preceded him in death several years ago. He was again married to Sarah Jane Ross who survives. The surviving children are four sons Clarence, Howard, Arthur and Harry Meek, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Fillman, all of this city, and one step-daughter Mrs. Isaac Potter of Coshocton. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Spencer of Newark, one half-brother Nathan Meek of this city, one-half sister, Mrs. Gertrude Norris of Westerville and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10am at the home of his son Arthur on State St. conducted by Rev. M.W. Rafeld, and burial was made in the local cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. B.G. BOWER were called to Pittsburgh last Saturday on account of the death of the former's mother, Mrs. J.N. Bower who died Friday of infirmities at the age of 77 years. Nine children survive. Funeral services and burial were held Monday at Cambridge, her former home.

Mrs. Susan SUMMERS, 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Young at Low Gap, Tuesday, Jan 5th at midnight, following an illness from pneumonia. Her husband has been dead 39 years. She moved to this vicinity with her daughter's family about a year ago from near Alma, W.Va. Surviving are two daughters and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Burial was made last Friday in the Pleasant View Baptist cemetery.

Mrs. Sarah MILLER, aged 79 years, widow of the late Biglow MILLER, passed away last Friday afternoon at her home three miles north of Newcomerstown, after a year's illness of complications. Her husband died suddenly last August. Sarah Lyons Miller, was a daughter of James and Margaret Lyons, and was born July 18, 1846. She was united in marriage Sept 28, 1879 to Samual Biglow Miller, who died Aug 10, 1925. Mrs. Miller was the mother of four children, Robert G., Charles H., Maude and Edward. These together with one grandchild Jesse W. and one sister, Mrs. John Milburn, survive her. She was a member of the M.E. church at Wolf at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T.I. Hanson Monday at 10am and interment was made in Bethel cemetery.

January 20, 1926:

William SNYDER, aged 79 years, veteran of the Civil War, retired miller and former resident of Newcomerstown, died last Thursday at his home in New Philadelphia after an extended illness. He was a member of Co. A. 51st OVI in the Civil War and Lone Star Lodge, F.& A.M. of Newcomerstown. Mr. Snyder was born Apr 9, 1847 in Holmes County. He was a man of kindly manner, honorable in his dealings with his fellow man and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, one son L.D. Snyder of New Philadelphia and one brother, Benjamin Snyder of Orville. A number of Newcomerstown friends attended the funeral services at New Philadelphia last Saturday.

Dr. A. L. CHAPMAN brother of John Chapman, Mrs. Kate Berg and Mrs. T.J. Shannon of this city [Newcomerstown - my note], died Tuesday of last week at his home in Bloomington, Ill. His death was due to a fall from the porch at his home about two months ago when he sustained a broken hip. Dr. Chapman was born and spent his early life in the vicinity of Newcomerstown. He left here about 50 years ago, finally locating in Bloomington where he practiced medicine for many years. He was a prominent citizen of Bloomington and was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Masonic lodge. Surviving are his widow, one son, Richard and three daughters, Corrine, Helen and Estelle, all of Chicago. Funeral services and burial were held at Bloomington last Thursday.

Dec 4, 1912:

Mrs. Sarah Ann STEWART died at her home in the east end of town [Newcomerstown - my note], Monday morning at the age of 68. She was the widow of the late Benton Stewart who died about six years ago. She was born Nov 2, 1844, and married Mr. Stewart on the 18th of Sept. 1862, and is survived by two sons and two daughters, George of this city, Granville of Canton, Mrs. William Smith of Bernice, and Mrs. C.B. McConnell of this city; a daughter, Anna, being dead. The funeral service will beh eld at her late residence today Wednesday at 1pm, conducted by Rev. Patterson, pastor of the M.E. church, of which the deceased was a member.

Dec 11, 1912:

Mrs. Thomas WHITE, mother of Mrs. Thos. B. Starker of this city, died at her home in Uhrichsville last Saturday afternoon of bronchial pneumonia at the age of 70 years. She was born in Tippecanoe, Harrison county, and was married to Mr. White in 1860. They celebrated their golden wedding two years ago. Five children, two sons and three daughters were born to them - one son, Frank L. died in 1895. Beside the husband, the surviving members of the family are: Mrs. Jessie Hammond of Smithfield, O.,Mrs. C.S. Walker of Uhrichsville, Mrs. T.B. Starker of Newcomerstown, and Clyde S. White of Columbus. The funeral service was held last Monday at 2pm from the home conducted by Rev. Mr. Hafer of the Pentecostal church of the Nazarene, of which demonination Mrs. White was a faithful, devoted member. Interment was made in the local Union cemetery.

Wednesday Dec 18, 1912:

Dr. Hiram J. CHAPMAN, aged 84, died Monday afternoon, 16th inst., of the infirmities of old age, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Phillips in Plainfield. He was one of the oldest, most prominent and highly respected citizens of his community. He enlisted in the Civil War at 34, and served throughout the conflict. The greater part of his life was spent in Plainfield. He retired from practice several years ago and spent his declining years with his daughter, Mrs. Phillips. He was a faithful and active member of the M.P. church since early manhood. Dr. Chapman is survived by one son and 2 daughters, Sam'l Chapman of Oklahoma, Mrs. Dorcas Robinson of Northville, Iowa and Mrs. Phillips of Plainfield; he also has a brothr living in Des Moines, Iowa. He was an uncle of J.W. Chapman of Newcomerstown. His wife, who died some years ago, was buried at Cambridge. Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday at 10am, the Rev. Mr. Dean officiating, assisted by the G.A.R. Post. Interment in Plainfield cemetery.

Mrs. Guy NORMAN of Wellsville, O., died in a hospital at Steubenville, Monday afternoon, from heart failure following a few weeks special treatment. Her remains were brought to Newcomerstown, Tuesday night, in charge of Undertaker Lydick. She was the daughter of Mr. Wm. Bramhall of this city, and is survived by husband, father, one brother and four sisters, Otto Bramhall and Mrs. Arthur Newman of Columbus, and Mrs. Edward Crater, Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Edith Bramhall of Newcomerstown. Mr. Norman was formerly an employee at the File Works, this city, and has many friends who sympathize with him in his trying hour. Funeral service probably Thursday.

Francis A. CORBITT, little 5-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Corbitt, died at their home in Coalport on Tuesday evening of last week of an ailment not clearly defined by the attending physicians, although it was thought to be an internal abscess of malignant form. A bright little son.

Wed. Oct 4 1911:

Sarah A. DINNING, widow of the late William Dinning, died at her home in Newcomerstown last Sunday at 1p.m. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Lanning, and was born near Gilmore, Sept. 16, 1835. On Aug 3, 1857, she was united in marriage to William Dinning, who died here a year ago last July. To this union 8 children were born, 6 of whom survive, namely: Joseph of Claysville, PA; William, Jnr. of Newcomerstown; Mrs. Al. Fitch of Licking county, and the Misses Lottie, Orma and Mary, at home. The lady also leaves one brother, John Lanning of Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Dinning remained at Gilmore until 8 years ago, when the family moved to Newcomerstown. She had been an active and esteemed member of the Christian church all her life and her pathway was strewn with deeds of charity, sympathy and helpfulness. Being of an amiable disposition she was esteemed in the home, the church and society. The funeral services will be held today (Wed Oct. 4 1911) at 8a.m. at the residence, conducted by Elder Burcher, and an additional service at West Union church, where interment is to be made.

Mrs. Ruth HAGAN, wife of John Hagan, a pioneer woman of eighty-six years, passed away on Wednesday morning, Sept. 27 1911, at her home near Berneice. She had been an invalid for several years, and was cared for in later years by her grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hagan. Mrs. Hagan is survived by her aged husband, one son, Albert Hagan, and one daughter Mrs. Ann Beal, widow of Ausman Beal. The funeral was held last Saturday at 10a.m. in Wesley Chapel, conducted by Rev. Cummings, former pastor. Mrs. Hagan was a life-long member of the M.E. church and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of many friends.

[Bethel Correspondent]. Mrs. Isabelle JONES died Monday evening, Sept. 25, from infirmities of old age. She had been making her home at Mrs. Barnet Muma's for a number of years, her husband and two children having died a number of years ago. She leaves one son. She was born in Jefferson County, PA about 79 years ago, and came to this county when 7 years old. She joined the M.E. church in her youth and had been a faithful member all her life. Funeral services were held on Wednesday of last week, at bethel church, conducted by Rev. Haverfield.

Nov. 1, 1911:

Relatives in this city (Newcomerstown)have just received word of the death of Miss Jessie CHAPMAN, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Chapman of Carlock, ILL., who succumbed to heart trouble, Sunday Oct 29, at the age of 26 years. The young lady was a graduate of a well-known Chicago college, and previous to her illness had been a teacher of Latin in public schools. Mrs. John Chapman and his niece, Mrs. J.A. Montgomery, of this city, relatives of the deceased were called to her bedside two weeks ago. They remained about a week, and had been home only a few days when word was received announcing the young lady's death.

Mr. George STONER, aged 65, a veteran of the civil war, dropped dead from heart trouble near Berneice last Sunday evening. He and his wife had spent the afternoon at Mrs. Hursey's and both were walking along the path leading to the road, when Mr. Stoner, who was supporting his wife, an invalid, dropped dead and she also fell at the same time. Mrs. Stoner is survived only by his wife, there being no children born to their union. The funeral service was conducted at the M.P. church in this city (Newcomerstown), Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. Lafayette Bowman, after which interment was made in the local cemetery.

Mr. Benoni BUCK, for 12 years a sufferer from creeping paralysis, passed away at his home near Wolf station last Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife, five daughters and one son; also by two brothers who reside in the west. Mr. Buck was a member of the Presbyterian church of Newcomerstown, of which his father was once an Elder of the church and a pioneer of this section. The funeral service was conducted Tues. at the home by Rev. Mr. Carhart of this city, and interment was made in the Bethel cemetery.

November 8, 1911, Newcomerstown:

Sarah A. KIRK, wife of John Kirk, died at her home on Railroad St., this city, Tuesday night, from the infirmities of old age. She is survived by her husband and five daughters, Mrs. S.F. Timmons of Coshocton, Mrs. M.M. Piggott of Flushing, Mrs. Geo. McFarland of Plainfield and Mrs. Lindruff Hoagland of this city and Sadie Kirk at home. Mrs. Kirk would have been 86 Feb 2nd next. Funeral from the house Friday at 1p.m. in charge of Rev. Haverfield. Interment in local cemetery. Mrs. Kirk was respected for her virtues and kindly disposition.

Newcomerstown, Ohio, Wednesday, May 18, 1927:

Mrs. Catherine BERG, 84, died at her home on Cross st., this city, last Thursday at 4:30pm after a three weeks illness of infirmities. Mrs. Berg was a daughter of the late Dr. R.C. and Mary E. Chapman, pioneer residents of this vicinity, and was born at Bethel, Aug 13, 1843. She spent her early life at Bakersville. She was united in marriage to L.M. Berg, prominent merchant at Carlock, Ill., where they resided during their entire married life. After the death of her husband two years ago, Mrs. Berg came to Newcomerstown to make her home. One brother and one sister survive; John W. Chapman and Mrs. Thos. J. Shannon, both of this city. She is also survived by an adopted daughter who lives at Carlock, Ill. Mrs. Berg was a member of the Christian Church at Carlock. Funeral services were held at the late home Friday evening at 6pm conducted by Rev. T.I. Hanson pastor of the M.E. church. Immediately after the services the body was taken by train to El Paso, Ill., for burial beside her husband. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Montgomery, relatives of the deceased, accompanied the body to its last resting place.

Mrs. John T. WOODS, aged about 35 died Tuesday evening of last week at her home in Belleville, near Newark, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Woods were former residents of Newcomerstown, and at one time conducted a restaurant in this city. Mr. Woods was a former employee of the Rex file plant. Mrs. Woods was born and reared on a farm about four miles south of Newcomerstown. Her maiden name was Eva Hackenbracht. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, June, and one son, Alfred, all of Belleville, N.J., her mother, Mrs. Saide Harnell of Cambridge, two brothers, Lester of Cambridge and Harlan of Grand Haven, Mich., three sisters, Mrs. Zack Backer of Plainfield, Mrs. George Sager of North Salem and Miss Ethel Hackenbracht.

Jesse Burton BROWN, 49, well known teamster of South College st., was instantly killed Monday at 4:30pm when he was thrown from a wagon loaded with hay and dragged some distance by a run-away team of horses. Mr. Brown was a son of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Brown and was born in Coshocton county, July 12, 1877. He had resided in Newcomerstown for a number of years. Surviving are his widow, Julia Brown, three daughters, Irene, Nellie and Dorothy; and two sons, William and Arthur all of the late home. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Rice, two brothers, Henry of this city, and Thomas of near Booth, and one sister, Mrs. James Shryock of near Guernsey. Funeral services will be held in the U.B. church of which society he was a member, this Wednesday afternoon at 2pm, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M.W. Raefeld. Burial will be made in the Evansburg cemetery.

H.B. RICE, aged about 55, former resident of this city, died at his home in Mansfield last Thursday. Mr. Rice was born in Caldwell where he spent his early life, later coming to Newcomerstown where he engaged in the barber business for a number of years. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Pace. Several years ago they removed to Mansfield where Mr. Rice secured a position as guard in the state reformatory. He is survived by his wife, one son, Morris of Canton, and two daughters, Marion of Detroit, Mich., and Helen of the late home. There are also several brothers and sisters surviving. Mr. Rice had a large circle of friends here who will join the family in mourning his death. Funeral services were held in Mansfield last Saturday afternoon and burial was made in Mansfield.

Mrs. W. O. LYLE, aged 55 years, died suddenly from apoplexy at her home in Gnadenhutten at 11:35am Tuesday. Mrs. Lyle's maiden name was Mrytle Milligan. She was born near Gilmore where she spent her early life. She is survived by her husband and one son, Roy Lyle, also one brother, Samuel Milligan, all of Gnadenhutten. Funeral services will be held in the M.E. Church at Gnadenhutten on Thursday afternoon at 2:30pm, conducted by Rev. Brown. Burial will be made in the Gnadenhutten cemetery.

May 25, 1927 - Newcomerstown

Isaiah CRAMLET, 74, retired farmer of the Science Hill neighborhood, died last Thursday afternoon at his home four miles south of Newcomerstown, following a three weeks illness of congestion of the lungs. He was born in Guernsey county Feb 1, 1853, and was a son of the late Britton Cramlet and wife. In early manhood he was united in marriage to Amanda Trickle who preceded her husband to the grave. To this union eight children were born, five of whom died. In 1895 he was married to Eunice Smith, and to them were born one son and two daughters. One daughter, Mabel Ellen, died in infancy. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eunice Cramlet, four sons, George and Russell, residing in California; Harvey of Newcomerstown, and Wilbur of the home; and one daughter, Mrs. Clara Virtue of Guernsey. He also leaves six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Peoples M.E. church of which society the deceased was a member, conducted by Rev. M.W. Rafeld, pastor of the Newcomerstown U.B. church. Burial was made in the Peoples cemetery.