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Belmont Chronicle 1873
Belmont Chronicle – Deaths in the Newspaper in 1873

Belmont Chronicle, January 2, 1873, page 3
Uniontown Locals.
Putnam Arnold, for many years a resident of this town, died on Saturday, Dec. 
21st.

Fatal Accident. – James H. Harris, fireman in the LaBelle rolling mill, was 
out shooting, Monday, with his brother Benjamin in the neighborhood of 
Burley’s mill, on the National road a few miles west of the city.  They were 
crossing the mill-dam on the ice, when by some means Benjamin’s gun was 
accidently discharged and the load entered James’ right arm just below the 
shoulder.  He was carried to the house of Mrs. Seabright and a messenger sent 
to Bridgeport for medical aid.  The Bridgeport physicians found an operation 
would be necessary, and called Dr. Allen of this city to their aid.  A 
consultation was held that evening, and as a result of it, in the hope of 
saving the arm, the bone was unjointed at the shoulder and cut off below the 
wound, and the shattered parts taken out.  The shot imbedded in the breast 
were allowed to remain.  The wound grew rapidly worse, gangrene ensued and Mr. 
Harris died yesterday morning.  He was a worthy young man and leaves a wife.

Belmont Chronicle, January 9, 1873, page 3.
  The funeral of Miss Jane Douglass took place on Sunday from the residence of 
her brother Andrew Douglass.

  Mrs. Elizabeth Darrah, wife of David Darrah, and daughter of Alex. Wiley of 
Richland township, died at Bellaire on the 24th ultimo, of consumption.

  An Afflicted Household – John Winsenried, a mechanic, residing in Bellaire, 
lost three of his children last week – one died on Friday and two on Saturday, 
and one remains which is not expected to recover.  Cause – relapse after 
measles.

  While Jacob Helfrich, wife and little daughter, of Dayton, O., were 
returning from a festival on the morning of Jan. 3rd, the father and child 
were ran over by a switch engine, on the Dayton and Union road, and instantly 
killed.

Belmont Chronicle, January 16, 1873, page 3.
Theodore Nagle, son of George Nagle, formerly of St. Clairsville, died about 
three weeks since at St. Louis, Missouri.

Joseph Boggs, Sr., an old resident of this county, was buried in the 
Presbyterian cemetery on Saturday last.  The deceased was a man of strict 
personal and business integrity.  He had many warm friends, who tender to his 
bereaved family sympathy, and mourn with them over his decease.

The mother of our fellow townsman, O.J. Swaney, Esq., died last Sunday at her 
residence in Morristown.  She was a very aged and much respected lady.

Mrs. Swaney, Sr., died on last Sabbath evening; she is one of the oldest 
citizens of the place; many warm friends mourn her death and if sympathy can 
do aught to assuage sorrow, the grief of the family will, we hope be lessened, 
by knowing they have the sympathy of all their neighbors.

Belmont Chronicle, January 23, 1873, page 3.
  Mrs. Samuel Fisher, of Flushing, died suddenly on last Friday evening, of 
disease resembling the prevailing epizooty.

Belmont Chronicle, January 30, 1873, page 3.
The infant child of Mr. Fred. Troll, died on Tuesday and was buried yesterday.

Nelson Vance who died recently in Colerain township, was born in the same 
house in which he died, sixty-six years ago.

Mrs. Ellen McMechean, aged 56, died on the 24th inst., after a short illness.  
She was a consistent member of the U.P. Church, and was much respected by the 
entire community.  The funeral procession was unusually long.  Her remains 
were interred in the Presbyterian Union cemetery.

Mrs. Martha J. Craig, wife of Wm. A. Craig, and daughter of Alexander A. 
Wiley, of this township, died in Bellaire on the 24th ult., of consumption.

Belmont Chronicle, February 6, 1873, page 3.
  Mrs. Hannah Cope, wife of Joshua Cope, of Colerain township, died on last 
Sunday, of Pneumonia.  Mrs. Cope was the sister of Commissioner B.E. Dungan.

Morristown Locals.
  Death has again visited our community, Mrs. Wiley, Sr., and Mrs. Wiley Jr., 
members of the same household, died – one on the 16th, the other on the 17th 
of January, were interred on the 18th, in the Presbyterian Cemetery.  Also, on 
the 22d, Mrs. Eli Davis, Sr., on the 24th funeral services prior to interment, 
were held in the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Pringle officiating.  The death of 
these persons have caused many in our village to utter those words of 
sorrow, “our mother is dead,” and a chord of sympathy vibrates in the hearts 
of many, who, as they have bade a last farewell to the dearest of all earthly 
friend – “a mother.”

Belmont Chronicle, February 13, 1873, page 3.
  A young man named Albert Burtoft, residing in Barnesville was taken ill 
Tuesday of last week on the passenger train on the C.&P. road between 
Rochester and Wellsville, and died before reaching the latter place.  He had 
been in bad health for some time.  Captain Breen, the conductor, being 
notified that the young man was dying gave orders that the train proceed 
slowly, and rendered every possible attention.  A burial case was procured in 
Bellaire and the remains were taken to his father’s residence in Barnesville.

  Mrs. Sarah Crawford, an old resident of this place, died on Saturday, aged 
88 years.  The deceased married and settled in St. Clairsville in 1807.  She 
was the mother of eight children, grandmother of twenty-six and the great-
grandmother of forty.  Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery 
on Tuesday.

Died.
McCartney – Feb. 5, at her residence near Hendrysburgh, Mrs. Martha McCartney, 
in the eighty-seventh year of her age.

Belmont Chronicle, February 27, 1873, page 3.
  Died, Feb. 21st, 1873, Mr. James W. Frasier, of Barnesville, Ohio, in the 
67th year of his age.
  Mr. Frasier was a well-known citizen and highly respected by all who had an 
acquaintance with him.  He was born in Faquer county, Va., on the 3rd of May, 
1806, and emigrated to Ohio with his parents in the year 1818, where he has 
resided until the time of his death.
  Some five years ago his health failed, since which time he has been a great 
sufferer.  No man ever bore affliction with more Christian patience and 
fortitude that the deceased.  He evinced his full confidence in the 
Christian’s hopes throughout the long period of his suffering, by a calm 
resignation to the will of his Heavenly Father.  Amid afflictions and pain, of 
no ordinary kind, he was never heard to complain or murmur.
  The family and friends of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire 
community.

Death. – With deepest regret, and sorrow we chronicle the death on Tuesday 
eve. of Mrs. Angie Gorby, wife of J. Gorby of this City.  Mrs. G. had been ill 
but a few days, and her death is a sudden and severe blow to the hearts that 
loved her.  Before her marriage, Mrs. Gorby was a teacher in our public 
schools, and was a lady of cultivation and refinement.  Intellectually she had 
no superior in our community, and few, if any equals.  Our tenderest 
sympathies are with those who are so sadly bereaved, and we mourn to the loss 
of a generous friend, but we trust that after “life’s fitful fever” she is at 
rest.

Belmont Chronicle, March 6, 1873, page 3.
  Cunningham Hazlett Esq., formerly of this place, but for several years 
holding an office in Washington city, died in that city on the 25th of Feb. – 
His remains were brought to Morristown and interred in the Presbyterian 
cemetery.  A stricken household mourns a son, brother, and husband, early 
associates mourn an amiable and living friend, society mourns a useful member 
taken in the prime of life.  Sympathy for the living, and sorrow for the dead, 
were expressed not only in words, but in the silent tears that fell from many 
an eye, as the sad tidings of his death were borne through the village.

  Laura, little daughter of Jesse Milner, of this place, died March 3d.  the 
skill of Physicians and the tender love of parents and friends could not save 
the darling one.  (poem follows)

  Rev. D.R. Campbell, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this 
place, died at his home in Steubenville, Ohio, on Tuesday the 25th ult.

Belmont Chronicle, March 13, 1873, page 3.
  Mrs. Ann Dixon Martin, wife of Tazwell P. Martin, Esq., died on Tuesday 
morning March 11th.  Burial services at the M.E. Church at three o’clock on 
Wednesday.

Belmont Chronicle, March 20, 1873, page 3.
Died.
Martin – At the residence of her daughter Mrs. Olive Powell in Loydsville, 
Ohio, on the 11th inst., of paralysis and dropsy, Ann Dixon Martin, wife of 
Tazwell P. Martin, in the 67th year of her age.  
She was born, April 14, 1806, in Geneva, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  She 
had been much afflicted for about 13 years before her death, and was confined 
to her bed during most of that time, but she found much comfort through all 
her afflictions in the consolation of religion and the tender and faithful 
kindness with which she was nursed and cared for by the loved ones at home.  
(tribute continues and only a portion included here)
  Her remains were buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in St. 
Clairsville, where already lie the mortal remains of one of her children and 
five of her grand-children.

Belmont Chronicle, March 27, 1873, page 3.
Uniontown Locals.
  The death of Mrs. Ann Allen (which occurred on the 25th ult., ) has caused a 
feeling of sadness throughout the entire community.  Possessing a noble 
generous nature, and a pure Christian character, she won the love and esteem 
of all who knew her.  May she rest in peace.

Mrs. Ross Ritts, wife of our fellow townsman, Mr. R. Ritts, died very suddenly 
last Wednesday evening.  She been ailing for some weeks, but on Wednesday felt 
stronger and better, so much so, that she ate her supper at the table with the 
family that evening.  The exertion overtaxed her strength and she began to 
sink rapidly and died about eight o’clock.
  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

Died.
Close – Louie M., daughter of George and Mary Close, died at her father’s 
residence near Belmont, Ohio, February, 6, 1873, aged 29 years and a few hours.
(tribute continues at length)

Belmont Chronicle, April 3, 1873, page 3.
Dr. John A. Weyer, of Powhattan, and old and well known citizen of Belmont 
county, died on Sunday, the 30th ult.  He was born in West Middletown, 
Washington county, Pa., Sept. 20th, 1808, and was a descendent of Irish and 
German parents.  Dr. Weyer twice represented this county in the Legislature, 
and was noted for his independent way of thinking and acting.
  We find the following personal statement, furnished by himself, among the 
biographical sketches of the Legislature to which he belonged, which reflects 
the character of the man:  “Was educated in Common and High Schools; by 
profession a physician, and a member of the Presbyterian church.  Cast my 
first vote for President for General Jackson, and my last for H. Seymour, and 
have never changed my politics, but have stood on the Jeffersonian and Calhoun 
platform, of State rights and nullification, all my life and am proud of it.  
I was married on the 5th of March 1835, to Miss Frances McMaster.  I am 
opposed to Woman Suffrage, Negro Suffrage, Negro Freedom, Negro Equality and 
Negroism in all its phases.  I was not in the late war; and thank God, I never 
voluntarily, by word, act or deed, aided or abetted that abominable war, and 
have not one drop of its blood on my garments.  I was elected to and served as 
a Representative in the session of 1849-50, under the old Constitution: that 
and the position I now occupy, are the only civil offices I have held.”

Belmont Chronicle, April 10, 1873, page 3.
  Samuel Poulson, residing near Cadiz, committed suicide last week by hanging 
himself with a leather strap in his sheep house.  Too much whiskey the cause.

Belmont Chronicle, April 17, 1873, page 3.
  John Williams, a resident of Wayne township, died suddenly of heart disease 
during the first week of the present month.  His body was found under a tree 
some distance from any habitation.  He had gone on an errand to a neighbor’s 
house, and when returning it is supposed that he was attacked, and died 
instantly.  He leaves a wife and five children.

  Mrs. Sarah Myers, relict of William Myers, and daughter of David and Sarah 
Myers, of Pultney township, died at her residence in Sunbury township, Monroe 
county, on the 1st day of April.

  Dr. Robert H. Cummins, one of the leading physicians, and most highly 
esteemed citizens of Wheeling, died on last Saturday morning at the residence 
of his mother near Bellaire.

  Elias Foust, a prominent citizen of Cadiz, died on the 5th inst.

Belmont Chronicle, April 24, 1873, page 3.
Uniontown Locals.
  The death of Mr. Wm. L. Merritt has caused a feeling of sadness in many 
hearts.  But a short time since there was a joyous gathering at the birthday 
feast – today there are tears and lamentations around an open grave.
  “On the evening of the 31st of January, there assembled a gay and jolly 
party at the residence of Mr. Josiah Merritt.  It was the occasion for the 
celebration of the 21st birthday of his son Mr. Wm. L. Merritt.  That evening 
many were the expressions of good will and many the good wishes for the 
health, happiness and long life of him whom they met to congratulate and 
honor.  On Sunday night last the scene was changed.  Friends gathered at the 
bedside of a sufferer.  Anxious eyes, watched with more than ordinary care 
each changing symptom.  A life was being quenched, it was that of the same 
young man, who a few weeks before had been surrounded by admiring friends, and 
Wm. L. Merritt was no more.  His funeral took place from his father’s 
residence, near East Richland, on Tuesday.  Messrs. Wright, Stanton, Hagans, 
Reed, Jepson and Maybee, associates of the deceased in Wheeling, paid their 
last tribute of respect to their friend by acting as pall bearers.  The 
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pierce of Morristown and were of the 
most solemn and impressive character.  A large funeral cortege accompanied the 
remains to Crab Apple, where the interment ook place.
Mr. B.R. Johnson was the undertaker.

  Jonas Mitchell, an aged colored man, died yesterday morning.  Several days 
ago he was stricken by paralysis, which together with his old age caused his 
death.

Belmont Chronicle, May 17, 1873, page 3.
Uniontown Locals.
  It is with sorrow we announce the death of Mr. Wm. Patton, Sr., Mr. Joseph 
Culbertson, Jr., and Mrs. Ada Hays.  Mr. Patton has long been known as a 
leading Christian citizen of the most consistent deportment.  Mr. Culbertson 
ahs for years borne a heavy cross, yet with a firm unwavering faith he 
patiently awaited his Master’s coming.  Mrs. Hays was the loving mother, the 
faithful wife, the pleasant friend, and the true Christian.  In the prime of 
life, with many loving ties to bind her to earth, she folded her white hands 
and went smiling away into the dim hereafter.

Belmont Chronicle, May 22, 1873, page 3.
Distressing Accident – A little boy four years old, son of Nicholan Ullom 
residing about two and one half miles below Armstrong’s Mills, was accidently 
killed on Saturday, the 17th.  He was endeavoring to crawl through a pair of 
bars, under the second bar from the top, when it dropped at the opposite end, 
catching his neck and producing strangulation.  He was dead when found.

John Haverfield, of Cadiz Township, Harrison County, died at his residence on 
the 9th inst.  He was sixty-three years of age.  He was one of the original 
abolitionists, and an active and influential worker in the Republican party 
since its organization.  He was a courteous and hospitable gentleman, a true 
man and a worthy citizen.

Died.
Adkins – At his home, near Burr’s Station, Belmont County, O., on the 8th 
inst., Elder Isaac Adkins, in the 66th year of his age.
  The deceased had been a Disciple of Christ for about 40 years.  He died as 
he had lived, in the hope of heaven.  He will be missed as a citizen, a 
neighbor, in the Church and more especially in the bereaved family for he was 
truly an affectionate and kind husband and father.  May the Lord comfort and 
sustain all the bereaved ones.

Belmont Chronicle, May 29, 1873, page 3.
Died.
Coffman – May 9th 1873, at her residence in Centerville, Mrs. Ann Coffman, 
concert of Henry Coffman, in the 72nd year of her age, mother of W.D. Martin 
of this place.

Obituary of Sarah A. Baily.
  Died May 18th, 1873, in East Richland, O., of Congestion of Brain, Sarah A. 
Baily.
  The shortness of her sickness suggests: “In the midst of life we are in 
death – There is but a step between me and death.”  Sister Baily was an 
obliging neighbor, (having “a good name” of all who knew her intimately), a 
faithful wife and mother, and a quiet consistant christian.  For years a 
member of the M.E. Church.  May her bereaved husband, children, and 
grandchildren all meet her in heaven! (poem follows)

  The remains of the wife of Rev. R. E. Carothers, two children and one grand-
child, were disinterred, from the M.E. Cemetery, on Tuesday, for the purpose 
of removal to Bellaire.  The two children had been buried for thirty-five 
years and the wife and grand-child for thirteen.

Belmont Chronicle, June 5, 1873, page 3.
Resolutions of Philo Society of Franklin College in Memory of Joseph S. 
Shields of Bellaire, Ohio.
  Whereas, It has pleased God in his mysterious providence to remove by death 
our late worthy and esteemed member, Joseph S. Shields, and,
 Whereas, the deceased was an active and zealous member of Society, ever 
prompt in the performance of duty and his many good qualities render it proper 
that we should express our appreciation of his merits as a member, therefore. 
(resolutions follow)

Belmont Chronicle, June 12, 1873, page 3.
  Sudden Death – Mrs. George Henderson, residing near Shepherdstown, when 
returning from a visit to the family of Squire McCracken on Saturday evening 
last, was stricken with the apoplexy.  She was conveyed to her home and 
medical attendance summoned, but notwithstanding every effort was made to 
restore her, she died early on Sunday morning.  The deceased was about fifty 
years of age.

Belmont Chronicle, June 19, 1873, page 3.
  With deep regret we chronicle the death at 2 o’clock on Monday morning of 
Capt. James Henderson of Colerain township, whose serious illness we noticed 
last week.  The death of Capt. Henderson is not only an irreparable loss to a 
grief-stricken household but a serious loss to an entire community.  He was an 
energetic and public spirited man, always foremost in whatever tended to 
advance the interests and good of the community in which he lived.  His 
funeral took place on Tuesday.

Colerain Locals.
At an early hour on Monday the word was passed from lip to lip that Capt. 
James Henderson was dead; this was the more surprising because one of his 
physicians the day previous expressed the opinion that his disease had yielded 
to the power of medicine and there was hope of his recovery.
  On Tuesday hundreds of the citizens of Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson 
Counties assembled to pay their respects to the deceased.  We recognized in 
the assembly the minister of the gospel, the mechanic, the merchant, the 
banker, the farmer, and the trader.  The corpse was placed in a richly carved 
rosewood case, profusely ornamented with white metal mounting, with half glass 
cover.  Religious services was conducted by Revs. Armstrong, Embell and 
others.  The Rev. Armstrong remarked that he had been acquainted with the 
deceased for many years and had recognized in him the “affectionate husband, 
the kind father, the faithful friend, the Christian, patriot and soldier,: 
although the deceased had an interesting family to claim his affections, and 
an extensive business to demand his attention, yet when he was reminded that 
his end was near he bowed submissively to the will of Providence.
  I will leave the writer of his obituary to speak of his services to the 
church and his country.  His remains were deposited in the cemetery near 
Harrisville. 

Belmont Chronicle, July 3, 1873, page 3.
Mrs. Bailey, wife of Eli Bailey of Colerain township, was buried on Friday.

Belmont Chronicle, July 10, 1873, page 3.
  Child Scalded Resulting in Death – Alice P. Wilson, a daughter of Nicholas 
Wilson, residing near Belmont was severely scalded, Saturday evening, June 
28th, and departed this life Thursday morning, at 6 A.M.  A family and a large 
circle of friends have been thrown into the deepest grief by the sad event.  
They have the warmest sympathies of the community.

  Eddie Baggs, only son of T.J. Baggs, died Sabbath night, from the effects of 
dysentery, after a brief illness.

Belmont Chronicle, July 17, 1873, page 3.
  Calvin Ramsey, a colored man, died on Friday, at the advanced age of 100.  
Calvin had the reputation of being honest, truthful, and hospitable to the 
limit of his means.

Mrs. Mary E. Baily
Died at the residence of her husband, Eli Baily, Colerain Tp., June 25, aged 
34 years.  Mrs. Baily is the last daughter of Dr. Pratt, recently of 
Bridgeport now near Glencoe.  IN the death of this eminently good woman is 
strikingly exemplified that “death loves a shining mark.”  Her death, with all 
its surrounding, was peculiarly sad and tender.  She left an affectionate 
husband and seven interesting children, in truth to mourn her loss – which to 
them all, is irreparable.  Her whole life had been the demonstration of the 
character of good woman.  (poem and tribute continues)

Belmont Chronicle, July 31, 1873, page 3.
  We regret to announce the death on Tuesday evening from cholera infantum of 
the infant son of Capt. Alexis Cope.  Little Alex. Was an interesting boy, two 
years and three months of age, the pet of the household and the idol of his 
father and mother.  Burial services at 4 o’clock this (Wednesday) evening.

  John A. Grove Esq., who has been a resident of this county for sixty-five 
years, died on the 23d inst.  He was born in Oldtown, Va., near Winchester, in 
1796, and came with his father to Ohio in 1808.  At the time his father 
Michael Grove came to this vicinity a single bridle path was the only road 
through the wilds of the dense forest.
  The deceased carried on the dry-goods business in this place for forty-seven 
years and had been a member of the Presbyterian church for forty years.  He 
was stricken with paralysis in the left side on the 23d of January, and never 
recovered from the effects of the stroke.  The highly esteemed and respectable 
family of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

  A boy named Finler, aged 15 years, was drowned in the river, at the Sisters, 
a few miles above Bridgeport, on Sunday morning.  His body was not recovered 
until Monday evening, when it was brought to the surface by the wheel of the 
Forest City.

  Another death caused by measles occurred here on Friday.  An infant son of 
John and Caroline Shively.

  Charles, infant son of Thos. Roscoe, died Tuesday evening, of cholera 
infantum.

  The infant child of Henry E. Ernst of this place, died on Friday, if the 
Cholera Infantum.

Belmont Chronicle, August 14, 1873, page 3.
  We regret to have to chronicle the death of another of the children of 
Joseph W. King, a boy of 5 years of age who died on Saturday after an illness 
of two days.  The presence of so large a number of persons at the funeral on 
Sunday indicates that the people sympathise with the family in their double 
bereavement.

Belmont Chronicle, August 21, 1873, page 3.
  John Hasley, an old and highly respected citizen of Colerain township, died 
on Tuesday morning.  He was a resident of Pleasant Grove for thirty-six years.

Belmont Chronicle, August 28, 1873, page 3.
  Mrs. Ellen Shotwell, wife of Thomas Shotwell, of Somerton, died on Tuesday 
morning, of Paralysis of the throat.  Mrs. S. was about 70 years of age, and 
was among the early settlers in this county.

Report of Committee.
  Our much esteemed Brother and friend, John H. Heaton, has reached the 
inevitable hour, and now sleeps with his fathers.  The best of husbands, and 
kindest of fathers is gone, “Like a leaf on the stream, that will never 
return.”
  He came to St. Clarisville a poor fatherless young man, a printer, with his 
widowed mother, whom he supported in comfort while she lived.  (tribute and 
resolutions continue at length)

  Nehemiah Wright, residing at Belmont, died on Sunday morning, the 24th 
inst., in the 84th year of his age, of disease resembling the paralysis.  Mr. 
W. was an early settler in this county, and many years since resided in this 
place.

Belmont Chronicle, September 4, 1873, page 3.
Death of a Former Citizen of Belmont County – We clip the following from a 
Pittsburgh paper:
  Death of a prominent Citizen, Wm. H. Johnston, Esq., one of our oldest and 
most prominent citizens, died quite suddenly at his residence on Granville 
street, last Monday evening, August 25th.  He retired between eight and nine 
o’clock, and shortly after expired.  His death is reported to have been caused 
by general prostration.  At the time of his death Mr. Johnston was in the 
seventieth year of his age.  He settled in Pittsburgh in the year 1846, and 
was engaged in the commission business on Second street for a number of years, 
but of late has been in the oil trade.  Before coming here, Mr. Johnston was 
High Sheriff of Belmont county, Ohio, and filled the office with such entire 
satisfaction that he was re-elected for a second term.  (tribute continues)

Belmont Chronicle, September 11, 1873, page 3.
Died.
D.E. May, of paralysis, in Powhatan, Aug. 23, in the 32d year of his age.

  Two new cases of cholera were reported to the Health officer of Wheeling on 
Monday one of which was fatal.  Miss Banks, whose father died last week of 
cholera, was the victim.  She was taken ill on Sunday night about ten o’clock 
and died on Monday morning at three, being sick but five hours.

Belmont Chronicle, September 18, 1873, page 3.
  We omitted last week to notice the death of Michael Kildow at the residence 
of his son west of town.

  The wife of James Newland, living near Farmington, died suddenly on last 
Sabbath morning.

  Alexander McMillen, who had been a citizen of St. Clairsville for fifty-four 
years, died at his residence on last Thursday, aged seventy-seven years.

Belmont Chronicle, September 25, 1873, page 3.
  We regret to learn of the death of Tabot T., son of E.P. Rhodes, Esq., of 
Bridgeport at the residence of his father, on Tuesday last week.  The funeral 
which was largely attended took place on Wednesday.

  J.F. Handel, Esq., residing five miles east of St. Clairsville, on the 
National road, dropped dead last Friday.  Mr. Handel was an old and respected 
German citizen.  He carried on the Merchandizing business and was Postmaster 
at Kinsey’s Mills.  His funeral was very largely attended on Sunday.

  Among the names of the victims to yellow fever at Shreveport, La., we 
noticed that of Robert Crangle, Jr., formerly a resident of Pultney Township, 
this County.  A few weeks since Mr. Crangle visited his parents in Bellaire 
and gave our town a call during his stay.

Belmont Chronicle, October 2, 1873, page 3.
Died.
Bonar- Sept 18, near Powhatan, John W. Bonar, in the 19th year of his age.

  Robert Frazier one of the most reliable and trust-worthy conductors on the 
Central Ohio Road, died on last Friday, at Columbus, of Typhoid fever.  By 
this death the Company have lost a faithful and valuable officer, and the 
public an accommodating and reliable servant.

  The many friends of Wilson Shannon, Jr., third son of Ex-Governor Shannon, 
will be pained to hear of his demise on Friday, the 19th inst., of Typhoid 
fever, at Lawrence, Kansas.  Mr. Shannon was born in this place, where his 
father resided during the most of his life to 1857, when he was appointed 
Governor of Kansas, under Buchanan.  We copy elsewhere an article relative to 
his death, from the Lawrence Standard.

Uniontown Locals.
  Mrs. Agnes Gillespie died on the 24th inst., at the advanced age of 82 
years.  Her death resulted as we are informed from the effects of Paralysis.  
She was a pensioner of 1812 and the amount of pension due her reached this 
office on the day after interment.

Belmont Chronicle, October 9, 1873, page 3.
  We regret to learn of the death on Thursday of the estimable wife of Dr. 
M.W. Junkins, Bellaire, from typhoid fever.  The Dr. has the sincerest 
sympathy of a very large circle of friends.

  A glass blower, named James Wallace, Jr., residing in Martinsferry, 
committed suicide on Saturday afternoon, by shooting  himself in the head with 
a pistol.  No reason for the act is known.

Belmont Chronicle, October 16, 1873, page 3.
  The marriage ceremonies of Mr. John T. Troll to Miss Rosa A. Simpson, took 
place on Tuesday evening, at the residence of the bride’s parents, the Rev. 
Robert Alexander officiating. The event was the occasion for the assembling of 
a very large company of guests.  (Lengthy description of wedding follows)

Belmont Chronicle, October 23, 1873, page 3.
  Chas. H. Arick, Esq., received a Telegram on Wednesday, conveying the 
painful intelligence of the death of his brother, A.A. Arick, of heart 
disease, at Cairo, Ill.

Died.
Coleman – Oct 13, at Powhatan Point, Bessie A., daughter of P. and Julana E. 
Coleman, aged nine years three months and six days.

Belmont Chronicle, October 30, 1873, page 3.
  Alfred A. Arrick was born in Belmont county, Ohio, on the 12th of June, 
1823; grew up to manhood and received his education in that State.  He 
emigrated to Illinois and settled in Mendota, in the year 1854.  He there 
engaged in business and soon became identified with the interest of that 
growing city. (his obituary continues at length)

Belmont Chronicle, November 13, 1873, page 3.
Uniontown Locals.
  Mrs. (Taylor) Gillespie was interred in the burying ground at Unity Church 
on the 5th inst.  One of their children is also dangerously ill.

Belmont Chronicle, November 20, 1873, page 3.
  But two weeks ago one of the daughters of our esteemed fellow-citizens, 
Gillespie Moore, was brought from the West a corpse.  Now comes the sad 
intelligence that death has stricken another down.  This time the wife of Boyd 
Dysert, who died on Monday morning at her late home near Washington, Iowa.  
Previous to her death a dispatch was received by her parents, giving word of 
her serious illness, when they at once started to visit her.  Upon their 
arrival at Cambridge, O., they received a telegram announcing her death; 
whereupon, with sad hearts, they retraced their steps, to await the arrival of 
the body which was expected yesterday.  The afflicted family have the sympathy 
of the entire community.

Belmont Chronicle, November 27, 1873, page 3.
  On Sabbath last old Ezra Kinsey was gathered to his father’s.  He was one of 
the oldest citizens of this community, and enjoyed the respect of all.

Belmont Chronicle, December 4, 1873, page 3.
  The many friends of Geo. M. Wise and lady will be pained to learn of their 
sudden bereavement in the death from croup of their little child, which 
occurred on Tuesday.  The funeral took place on Wednesday.  The remains were 
interred at Rock Hill, near Bellaire.

Mrs. Julia Ann Belt, mother of Yancey Fields, died on Tuesday night, aged 
seventy-five years.

David Humphrey, son of the late Alex. Humphrey, died at the residence of his 
mother, one mile east of town, at 9 o’clock on Saturday night of Typhoid fever.

Belmont Chronicle, December 11, 1873, page 3.
Died.
Wiley – Hugh, youngest child of John and Ann C. Wiley, died in Bellaire, on 
the 2nd inst., of intermitted Fever, aged 4 years and 25 days.

McElroy – In Santa Cruz, Cal., Nov. 25th, 1873, Mrs. Jane McElroy, aged 79 
y’s.  Formerly a resident of Belmont County.
  Mrs. McElroy was an old resident of Belmont County; her family come in when 
the country was a wilderness, and is well known by the old residents of this 
place.  She removed to California sixteen years ago, and has ever since 
resided in Santa Cruz.  She has been totally blind for many years.

  Robert Bruce, a colored man residing near Mt. Pleasant, was killed while 
husking corn in the field by a falling tree, during the storm last Thursday.

  The boiler in a saw mill belonging to Alex. McNary, one mile east of 
Cambridge, exploded on Monday, instantly killing the engineer, Joseph Crosser, 
and a boy named Burt, who was a the mill for lumber.  Pieces of the boiler 
were thrown 500 feet.  The mill is a complete wreck.

Belmont Chronicle, December 18, 1873, page 3.
Died.
David A. Humphrey died of typhoid fever, at the residence of his mother, near 
St. Clairsville, Ohio, on the evening of the 29th November, 1873, in the 24th 
year of his age.  (tribute follows)

Lines written on the death of Aura Elma daughter of Allen and Sallie Jones, 
who died on the 31st of Oct. 1873, aged 1 year, 2 months, 28 days.  By their 
attached and sympathizing friend C.H. Cope.
(Poem follows)

  Mrs. Elizabeth Shover, of Liberty township, Fairfield county, died last 
month, at the advanced age of 100 years, 3 months and 20 days.

  Henry Blasure, whose head was severely cut by the fall of a heavy stone, 
while at work in a coal bank near Bridgeport on Wednesday last, died on 
Thursday evening.

Belmont Chronicle, December 25, 1873, page 3.
Died.
Wright – On the morning of Dec. 1st, 1873, Mrs. Emma B., wife of Rev. John A. 
Wright, of Powhattan, died at her home, after five weeks’ suffering from an 
abscess on the liver.
(tribute follows)  
Her remains were intered in the beautiful cemetery at Washington, Pa., where 
they await the “Resurrection of the Just.”


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