Obituaries for November 1896 thru March 1897
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- Surnames: EDWARDS
Decedent: David J. Edwards
Date listed: Saturday, November 2, 1896
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John Evans, of Allen county, attended the funeral of David J. Edwards last Sunday. (Jonestown)
- Surnames: CROW
Decedent: Peter Crow
Date listed: Tuesday, November 20, 1896
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Peter Crow, son of Alex Crow of Jackson Township, died Saturday at Middle Point of Typhoid Fever, aged 23 years. Funeral was held Monday, conducted by Rev. Caleb Hunsaker, followed by burial at Ridge Cemetery.
- Surnames: FOX
Decedent: Charles Fox
Date listed: Tuesday, November 27, 1896
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Submitted by: Sandra Brum
Charles FOX 1872--1896 Relief in death Charles Fox, son of Otho Fox, of Hoaglin township was so horribly afflicted with a tumor, of the sarcoma variety, on his shoulder and back died Wednesday and will be buried today from the Brethren church in Hoaglin township. He was 23 years age. He was operated upon Ft Wayne and at Columbus, but it was impossible to prevent the return of the disease. The tumor was a large as half bushel, and when he walked it looked like he was carrying a big load in a sack. The whole community sympathizes with the relatives of the deceased.
- Surnames: DUNCAN
Decedent: A.W. Duncan
Date listed: Friday, December 8, 1896
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Sudden Death. A.W. Duncan died suddenty of heart disease Friday morning about half past nine o'clock. He conducted a garden farm near Glenn's crossing, East of town. He was one of a few who successfully raise musk melons in this climate and many residents in this town, who did not know his name, remember him as the Musk Melon Man. The funeral service was held at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment at Woodland.
- Surnames: HAGER
Decedent: Ray Hager
Date listed: Tuesday, December 18, 1896
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Ray, the 5 year old son of D.A. Hager, died suddenly last Saturday morning on the West Side. During the evening before, he played with associates and did not complain until some time in the night. Membranous Croup is supposed to have been the cause. Funeral was held Monday.
- Surnames: STUPP
Decedent: infant Stupp
Date listed: Tuesday, December 18, 1896
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The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stupp died Monday afternoon and was buried Tuesday.
- Surnames: FOX
Decedent: Charles E. Fox
Date listed: Friday, December 22, 1896
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Submitted by Sandra Brum
Memorial Charles E. Fox was born Sept. 28,1872;departed this life Nov 26,1896, aged 24 years, one month, and 27days. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Fox of Hoaglin township, and was loved and respected by all who knew him, His death was caused by a sarcoma tumor of the worst kind. He was in apparently good health until seven or eight years ago when a small lump made its appearance on his left shoulder, this grew very rapidly. In 1894 he went to Ft Wayne and was there operated upon by Drs. Stemen and Porter. He returned home thought to be restored to health, but in less than a year the tumor again made its appearance and grew with doubled rapidity. This spring he went to Columbus. The doctor there told hjim his case was hopeless and he returned home very much disappointed, but seemed resigned to his fate.
He leaves a father, mother three brothers and four sisters and also a large circle of friends to mourn their loss
- Surnames: FOUST, MARSHALL
Decedent: David Marshall
Date listed: Wednesday, February 25, 1897
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David Marshall, aged 73, died on Thursday of last week. Burial on Saturday at the U.S. cemetery. (Hoaglin) 25 Feb 1897 Peter Foust of this vicinity died Monday, February 22. (Scott)
- Surnames: IRELAND
Decedent: Ireland, Mrs. W.F.
Date listed: Wednesday, February 25, 1897
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Mrs. W.F. Ireland, died Sunday at her home on the East side aged 21 years. She was a woman highly esteemed by all her acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the Ridge church Tuesday afternoon.
- Surnames: WALTERS
Decedent: Mrs. Kearney Walters
Date listed: Saturday, March 1, 1897
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Mrs. Kearney Walters died last Saturday after a few days sickness. She was interred in he Middle Creek cemetery the 8th inst. (Gilberts Mills)
- Surnames: CLIME
Decedent: Clime
Date listed: Wednesday, March 4, 1897
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Rev. A. Leathers did not preach at Grove church last Sunday, on account of Grandma Clime's death and funeral. (Grove)
- Surnames: MOORE
Decedent: Mrs. Wm. Moore
Date listed: Wednesday, March 4, 1897
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The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Moore was held Monday at 2 p.rn. from the house conducted by Rev. D.E. Jones. Interment at the Ridge cemetery. (Middle Point)
- Surnames: LOWERY
Decedent: infant Lowery
Date listed: Wednesday, March 11, 1897
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The funeral of James Lowery's child, of Bellefontaine, was held at the Presbyterian church, Saturday it 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. D.E. Jones. Interment at the Ridge cemetery. (Middle Point)
- Surnames: JONES
Decedent: Charles Jones
Date listed: Wednesday, March 11, 1897
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Charles Jones departed this life Friday morning, March 5th. The cause of his death was pneumonia, and he only lived a few days after he suffered the attack. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kaine, of Monroeville, Sunday, at 10 o'clock, at Flat Rock church, interment in the Flat Rock cemetery. (Dixon)
- Surnames: SIMON
Decedent: Benjamin Simon
Date listed: Wednesday, March 25, 1897
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A murder occurred at Lima, Tuesday morning, Wm. Bently shot and killed Benjamin Simon. Both men lived in a little hut together, and were negroes.
- Surnames: BOWERS
Decedent: Martin Bowers
Date listed: Wednesday, March 25, 1897
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Martin Bowers, a painter, died of Bright's disease, at his home in this city yesterday morning aged 49 years. The funeral services will be held at his late home this afternoon.
- Surnames: JOHNS
Decedent: Mrs. J.H. Johns
Date listed: Tuesday, March 26, 1897
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Mrs. J.H. Johns departed this life last Saturday at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, aged 55 years. Deceased had been afflicted for some time with cancer in the breast, which a few months ago assumed a most malignant form, and at last so diseased the vital organs of the heart and lungs that death was inevitable. While life was sweet and the associations of home hard to surrender yet Mrs. Johns was content that her suffering might cease and that she might be permitted to cross the silent river to the bright shores of a blessed land. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and there her funeral was held Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor Rev. J.A. Gordon. A large concourse of sorrowing friends were present to show their deep regard for the one who had gone forever and also to manifest their sympathy for the bereaved family. A husband and three children survive. The remains were laid away in Woodland.
- Surnames: VORNWALD
Decedent: Casper Vornwald
Date listed: Tuesday, March 26, 1897
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Casper Vornwald, a highly respected German citizen, familiarly known as "Dutch John," died last Monday morning at his home two miles north-west of town, aged 73 years. Deceased was born in Germany, came to America when a young man, but by hard labor and frugal habits succeeded in acquiring a substantial estate. Death was caused by lung trouble resulting from a cold contracted only a few weeks since. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn for a kind husband and father. Funeral was held at the German church Wednesday morning, the sermon being preached by Rev. Zorn, after which burial took place in Woodland.
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