Surnames: ELLIS
Decedent: James Ellis, Jr.
Date listed: Thursday, February 11, 1904

SUDDEN DEATH. James E111S Jr., the Venerable Father of Dr
L. A. Ellis Passed Away Suddenly
Friday Evening.    Without pain or even a moment's warning, the spirit of James Ellis, Jr., the venerable father of Dr. L. A. Ellis, of this city, passed away Friday afternoon, about five o'clock, while he was sitting in the office conversing with his daughter, Mrs. Ellis. He had been in his usual good health and spirits and there was no outward sign that the end was near at hand. While conversing he suddenly arose and remarked that he felt a little thirsty, the next instance he fell back in the chair and expired.
   Mr. Ellis was born in Cooketown, N. J., February 28, 1830, he was therefore nearly 74 years old. For many years he and his family consisting of a wife and two sons. were residents of Ottawa and Tiffin, and his life companion passed away at the latter place about nine years ago. Since her death he made his home with his two sons, spending the summers with his son, Sidney Ellis in Leipsic, and the winters with his son, Dr. L. A. Ellis, of this city. He often spoke of his being blessed with all the home comforts that a man could desire, sharing the pleasures of a good home with his eons who are both comfortably situated. He had been a successful business man and spent his declining years in ease and comfort, simply looking after his property.
   He was almost a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and at the time of his death was a member of that church in Ottawa.
   Short funeral service was held at his late home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. M. M. Figley, of the First M. E. church. Several musical selections were sung by the Amphion Quartette. The remains were accompanied to Tiffin by his son, Dr. L. A. Ellis and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Ireland. Sunday afternoon, funeral services were held in the First M. E. church of that city and the remains laid to rest with those of his wife.

Surnames: GOLIFF
Decedent: son Goliff
Date listed: Friday, February 12, 1904

  The infant son of Hiram Goliff passed away Saturday morning after a short spell of sickness. Interment took place in the Hance cemetery Sunday.

Surnames: GEPHART
Decedent: Mrs. Fred Gephart
Date listed: Thursday, February 18, 1904

  The funeral of Mrs. Fred Gephart took place here, Saturday, conducted by Rev. Gallant.

Surnames: FERGUSON
Decedent: Mrs. C. A. Ferguson
Date listed: Thursday, February 25, 1904

MRS C. A. FERGUSON.    Mrs. C. A. Ferguson died of pneumonia Monday afternoon, at her bome on West Crawford street aged forty-years. Funeral service was held yesterday afternoon. Interment Woodland.

Surnames: FERGUSON
Decedent: Mrs. C. A. Ferguson
Date listed: Friday, February 26, 1904

   Mrs. C. A. Ferguson died of pneumonia, Monday afternoon, at her home on West Crawford street, after being confined to her bed less than a week, aged forty-eight The funeral services occurred at ten o'clock, Wednesday morning, at the house. Burial at Woodland.

Surnames: FERGUSON
Decedent: Mrs. C. A. Ferguson
Date listed: Friday, February 26, 1904

  Mrs. C. A. Ferguson after being ill of pneumonia for less than a week succumbed to the disease at a late hour Monday afternoon, aged forty-eight years. Thus another kind, loving wife and mother has passed from these earthly scenes to join those who have gone before.
   Mrs. Ferguson was taken ill on Wednesday, a week ago with lagrippe, which developed into pneumonia. She grew worse, steadily until Monday afternoon when her eyes were closed in the last long sleep.
  She was born in Marengo, Iowa, on Dec. 20, 1855 and came to Ohio in 1869 and on Sept.30, l872, she was married to C. A. Ferguson at Unionville Center, Ohio, where they resided for several years before coming to this county. She is survived by a husband and four children, Miss Iona, Earl F., Clue D. and Verne.
   Funeral services were held from the late home of the deceased, on West Crawford. street, Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. Figley, of the First M. E. church Interment in the Woodland Cemetery.

Surnames: EXLINE
Decedent: Alice Exline
Date listed: Friday, February 26, 1904

   On last Sunday morning occurred the funeral of Mrs. Alice Exline, wife of George Exline. Mrs. Exline has been suffering from a cancer for over a year and her family knew that her stay with them was short, but when death came it was almost unexpected. She became suddenly worse on Thursday morning and died Thursday night at 10 o'clock. Her mind was clear to the last and she called her family and friends about her and bade them a loving farewell, asking each one to meet her in heaven. Mrs. Exline's life has been a beautiful example to her family, she having been a christian since childhood. Her suffering was endured without a murmur and she met her trials in life with christian fortitude and bravery. Those of her family who are left, besides the husband, are Valentine Exline, of Cleveland; Mrs. Mae Palmer, of Celina; Mrs. Bertha Debolt, of Willshire, and Myrtle, Ollie and Harry Exline, who are at home. Her daughter Jennie, who was a much loved and respected teacher in the schools here, died about four years ago. Among those who attended the funeral from out of town were, Alpha Exline and family, of Lima; Mrs. Alice Urick, of Pittsburg (sic), Pa.; Mrs. Sarah Wisterman and daughter Fannie; Frank Wisterman, wife and daughter, of Rockford; Robert Myers and family, of Rockford, and Mr. and Mrs. Hertz, Van Wert.

Surnames: GWYNNE
Decedent: Ruth Gwynne
Date listed: Wednesday, March 2, 1904

RUTH GWYNNE.   Ruth, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gwynne, of Ridge township died at their home at six o'clock, Wednesday morning. The funeral services will be held Friday morning at ten o'clock at the Ridge church conducted by the Rev. Keistser.

Surnames: DUPREY
Decedent: Rufus Duprey
Date listed: Thursday, March 3, 1904

   Rufus Duprey, a pioneer farmer, died or paralysis at his home in Ridge township last Tuesday afternoon. He was born in Gallia county March 28th, 1830, departed this life February 23rd, 1904, aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom survive him. Mr. Duprey was a prominent and faithful member of the Methodist church and the funeral service was held Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Beech Grove church. Interment took place in Woodland cemetery.

Surnames: ROUSH
Decedent: Mrs. S D. Roush
Date listed: Thursday, March 3, 1904

   Mrs. S D. Roush, of Ft. Wayne, was called here last week to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Rufus Duprey.

Surnames: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: Tuesday, March 8, 1904

   Simon Fair, an old and well known resident of this county, died Monday morning, at his borne in Ridge township. He had been ill for some weeks of blood poisoning and pneumonia. Mr. Fair was seventy-four years old, one-third of his life being spent in Ridge township. He is survived by the widow, five sons and three daughters. The funeral will be held at ten o'clock, Wednesday morning, from Ridge church. Burial at Ridge cemetery.

Surnames: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: Tuesday, March 8, 1904

  Simon Fair, an old resident of Ridge township, died Sunday night. Blood poison was the cause of his demise. He was 74 years old. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock from the Ridge church. Buried in Ridge cemetery.

Surnames: EAGY
Decedent: Mrs. Oliver Eagy
Date listed: Friday, March 11, 1904

   Mrs. Oliver Eagy received a message announcing the death of her niece, Miss Fair, of Onaway, Mich. Her parents were former residents of this place.

Surnames: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter F. Feigert
Date listed: Tuesday, March 15, 1904

Death of P. F. Feigert.    Peter F. Feigert died at his home in Connersville, Ind., Thursday. Mr. Feigert lived most of his life in this town and county. In an early day he was in the cigar business here, was twice elected Treasurer of this county in the early seventies, and a few years ago conducted a restaurant and cigar stand at Convoy. His nephews, Lewis and Emanuel Feigert, went to Connersville Friday morning to attend the funeral.

Surnames: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: Tuesday, March 15, 1904

PETER FEIGERT    Peter Feigert. formerly a resident of this city and county died Thursday morning at him home in Connersville. He served two terms as County Treasurer and afterwards engaged in the business in Convoy. Lewis and Richard Feigert attended the funeral services, Saturday.

Surnames: EARLY
Decedent: Mrs. Carl Early
Date listed: Thursday, March 17, 1904

MRS. CARL EARLY.    Mrs. Carl Early, after an illness of several weeks of consumption succumbed to the disease at an early hour yesterday morning, at her home about three miles north-east. She Is survived by a husband and three small children. Services will be held tomorrow morning, from the First M. E. church.

Surnames: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: Thursday, March 17, 1904

SIMON FAIR.    Simon Fair, a pioneer resident of Ridge township, died of blood poisoning and pneumonia, Monday morning, aged seventy-four years. He was well liked by a large circle of acquaintances. A widow, five sons, and three daughters survive him. Funeral service was held in the Ridge church yesterday morning. Interment was made in the Ridge cemetery.

Surnames: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: Thursday, March 17, 1904

PETER FEIGERT.    Peter Feigert, formerly a resident of this city and county, died Thursday morning at his home in Connersville. He served two terms as County Treasurer and afterwards engaged in the cigar business in Convoy. Lewis and Richard Feigert attended the funeral services, Saturday.

Surnames: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: Tuesday, March 22, 1904

  The death of Peter Feigert occurred at Connersville, Ind., last Wednesday at 4 p.m. Chas. Feigert, from near Daisie, and E. K. Kreischer, of this place, left for Connersville Friday. Mr.. Feigert was formerly a cigar manufacturer of this place and at one time was Van Wert county's treasurer.

Surnames: FEIGHTNER
Decedent: Daniel Feightner
Date listed: Tuesday, March 22, 1904

  Daniel Feightner died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Samuel Feightner, Saturday night at ten o'clock. The deceased was twenty-three years of age and had been ill for some time of consumption. The funeral will take place today at 1 o'clock at the Second M. E. church. Reverends M. M. Figley and C. M. Baker will have charge of the services.

Surnames: FEIGERT
Decedent: John Feigert
Date listed: Friday, March 25, 1904

   A telegram was received Friday morning announcing the death of John Feigert, of Connersville, Ind. His death was due to spinal meningitis. His father was buried just one week ago.

Surnames: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: Tuesday, March 29, 1904

OBITUARY.    Simon Fair was born in Champaign county, Ohio, October 24, 1829, and died March 8th, 1904 aged seventy-four years, four months and nine days. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Griffith, February 15th, 1857. To them were born ten children, seven sons, and three daughters. Two sons preceded him to the better land. He leaves a wife, eight children, nineteen grand children, one brother and one sister. He was converted and joined the M. E. church n Allen county, Ohio, in the year 1854, fifty years ago. He read his bible carefully, the finer print as long as he could see and then the larger print. He loved the good hook. He loved christian people. He c6uld not and did not go to church as often as many others because of the bad condition of his eyes and other ailments best known to himself. Before departing he called his faithful wife to his bedside and said he wanted to go home, he wanted a better home and said that he then saw their son who had long been from earth. He was a soldier in the war of the rebellion and knew what it meant to endure the hardships of soldier life. He was a kind husband, a loving father, a good neighbor and a much respected citizen.

Surnames: GORDON
Decedent: Rev. J. Smith Gordon
Date listed: Thursday, March 31, 1904

  Rev. J. A. Gordon, who was called to Fannettsberg, Pa, by the serious illness of his father, Rev. J. Smith Gordon, arrived there before his father passed away early Friday morning. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.

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