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Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List January 13, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 16 Today's Topics: #1 OBITS: VanWert Co., 1914 [Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman <73777.25] #2 OBITS: Van Wert Co, 1871 [Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman <73777.25] ------------------------------------------ Don Kear Dlkgen@aol.com January 9, 1999 OHIO CITY PROGRESS B. S. Pott, a former resident of this place, was killed at Spencerville, Tuesday morning. Mr. Potts was a car repairer for the C. H. & D. The funeral services were held at Van Wert, Thursday afternoon. 9/18/1914 Mrs. Rev. Keller has received word of the death of her grandfather, J. W. Rhamy, at Mt. Gilead. He was 85 years and the cause of his death was old age. Obituary George Andrew Rhodes, son of George and Nancy Rhodes, was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, July 12, 1850, and departed this life February 16, 1914, at the age, of sixty-three years, seven months and four days. In the year 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Malissa Ermine, who with three daughters are left to mourn their loss. The children are, Mrs. Lizzie Crisman, of Geneva, Ind.; Mrs. Cora Crisman, of Ohio City, and Mrs. Ora Brubaker, who resides about three miles west of Ohio City; also one sister, two half sisters, three half brothers and eieven grand children are left to mourn their loss. Mr. Rhodes has been in' poor health for the past three years. He has worked as a section hand on the Erie railroad until about six weeks ago when he was compelled to retire from this work. He bore his afflictions with great patiencc and especially the closing hours of his life He was a kind and loving husband, father and neighbor. 2/20/1914 Out of-town persons in attendance at the funeral of Geo. Rhodes were Mrs, Henry Dunifon of LaPorte, Ind. and Mrs. Rebecca Long of Van Wert. 2/27/1914 The children of Geo. Rhodes, deceased, have given Mrs. Rhodes a deed for the home as long as she lives. 4/24/1914 RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT By Ohio City Tent. No. 446 K. 0. T. M. Whereas, the Great and Supreme Ruler of the Universe has, in his infinite wisdom, removed from our midst one of our worthy and esteemed brothers George Rhodes and, Whereas, The long and intimate relation held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in this Order, make it eminently befitting that we as a Lodge, pause for a moment and contemplate the solemn truth that we, are mortal and as death came, to him, so it will truly come to us, therefore be it Resolved, That the wisdom and ability, which he has exercised in the aid of our organization by service, contributions and counsel, will be held in grateful remembrance and that while we mourn for him and will ever miss his counsel and friendship, we bow submissively to him, "who doeth all things well. Be it further Resolved, That we sincerely share the sorrow of the bereaved family, and tender them our heart-felt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement, and Resolved, That our Charter be draped in mourning for a period, of thirty days; that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Order; that a copy be sent to the bereaved family and that the same be published in the Ohio City Progress. W. 0. Taylor, W. I. Gephart, L. F. Brown, Committee. 2/27/1814 F. A. Coil and family were called to Mendon laat Sunday ,by the death of Ervin Rhodes,, aged 15 who was killed when the horse on which he was riding was struck by lightning. 7/31/1914 Many from this neighborhood attended the funeral of Ervin Rhodes Sunday who was killed by lightning last Friday, Funeral was held at the Salem church. OBITUARY Hannah Anderson was born in Bowling Green, Ky., Sep. 10th 1837, departed this life Oct. 25th 1914, aged 77 years, 1 month and 15 days. Her early life was spent when a girl in the eastern part of Ohio. Her first marriage was to Lemuel Siniff in 1859, whose death preceeded (sic) her in the year 1872. To them was born three children; Mynerva, George and Mary of which George only survives of this Union. Then she was afterwards married to Joseph Rickard in the year of 1875, who also preceeded (sic) her in June 26th, 1901. To this reunion was born 2 children Myrtle and Bertha. She leaves three children, eleven grand children, five great grand children. She was converted when a girl and joined the United Brethern (sic) church and lived a faithful christian until death. Her last few years was such that she could not leave her home, but in her silent doings and actions and little constant songs hummings showed her christian remembrances. There is a reaper, whose name isdeath, And with a sickle keen, He reaps bearded grain at a breath, And the flowers that lie between. Mother is gone, and age is past; And sorrow fills each tear, Yet in her home beyond the skies; All tells she has done her part. Chas. Roberts died at Van Wert Saturday morning as the result of a hemorage. Mr. Roberts and family had moved back from Toledo only recently owing to the condition of his health. The funeral was held Monday. He leaves a wife and seven children besides several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Frank Bruch of this town is a sisteer. 4/17/1914 ______________________________ Don Kear Dlkgen@aol.com January 9, 1999 VAN WERT BULLETIN Page 191 SUDDEN DEATH Of a Leading Citizen of Van Wert. Perrin DePuy is no More. One by one the pioneers of this county are passing away, and their places are being filled by others. Seldom have these changes been more keenly felt than in the death of the person whose name heads this article, because but few have resided longer in the county, and none have been more active and energetic while living. Perrin DePuy removed to this town in the year 1845, and entered upon the practice of the law, and, after a successful practice of about five years, became interested in the gold excitement of California and forming a company from this section of the country, crossed the plans in search of the rich gold fields reported to be in that region.-Not being as successful in the mines of the West as in the woods of Van Wert, after an absence of about two years, he returned to this place, much reduced in finances, and again entered his profession with renewed energy, and has since that time, been engaged in its practice; though for the last few years he has been working himself out of business. Having accumulated a goodly portion of this world's goods, and having but few dependent upon him, he was beginning to work more for pleasure than profit. To this end he was given his attention somewhat to agriculture, in which he took especial interest and pleasure. He had cleared, improved and drained two or three farms to suit his own peculiar taste, and, by this example, was teaching an important lesson to much older farmers than him- self. On last Friday morning Mr. DePuy entered his office in apparently as good health as usual. In a few minutes he complained of a severe pain in his head. and in a moment fell from his seat in an entire helpless condition, from which time he never moved a muscle, though he continued to breathe until Saturday night, at half-past ten o'clock, when he passed away. Apoplexy, in its most fatal form. had seized him and all efforts of kind friends and skilled physicians failed to relieve him from its first attack. Thus has passed away, without a moment's warning, one who has mingled with the citizens of Van Wert for a quarter of a century; and who has been identified with its growth and prosperity, and has shared its hardships and adversities one who had justly acquired a character for industry, frugality, exactness and strict integrity. 12/10/1871 Bar Meeting On Monday, February 6th, 1871 a meeting of the Attorneys and officers of the Courts, at Van Wert, Ohio, was held at the office of H. C. Glenn, Esq., to take such action as might seem proper with regard to the decease of Perrin DePuy. There were present, C. P. Edson, J. M. Barr, I. D. Clark, J. Darnell, I. P. Shissler, I. N. Alexander, J. J. Moon, J. L. Price, W. J. Beers, H. C. Glenn, and G. M. Saltzgaber, attorneys, and A. McGavren, Probate Judge, A. B. Gleason, Sheriff, and J. E. Morrison, Clerk of Court. C. P. Edson was made Chairman, and G. M. Saltzgaber, Secretary. On motion, a Committee of three was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting, and said Committee reported after due deliberation, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted, after feeling and earnest remarks had been made by C. P. Edson, I. N. Alexander, W.J. J. Beers, and others who had been intimately associated with the deceased; Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise God, in the dispensations of Providence, to remove from among us our brother and friend, Perrn DePuy, one of our oldest citizens and one of the pioneers of the Bar of Van Wert county, therefore Resolved, That as a friend he was true in his intercourse with his professional brethren he was gentlemanly and courteous, and when in practice the interests of his clients he made his own, working with a single devotion to accomplish the desired end. Resolved, That the success in life of our brother is attributable to his stern financial integrity, energy and strict devotion to his business, and these traits of his character are worthy of imitation. Resolved, That in the sudden and unexpected death of our brother, who for twenty-five years has been a leading citizen and member of the Bar of Van Wert, we recognize "that in the midst of life we are in death;" and we accept this as an admonition to us to be well prepared, and have our briefs fully completed, so that when our cases are called in that high Court, in which we must all appear, we may not be taken by surprise. Resolved, That, while bowing to the Inscrutable ways of Providence, we feel that our loss is great, and that the place among us, once occupied by our brother, will not soon be filled. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the widow and relations of the de- ceased brother in this, their sudden and sore bereavement, and we tender to her and them our heartfelt condolence in their affliction. Resolved, That we, as a body, will attend the funeral of our deceased brother, and that the Chairman of this meeting be and is instructed to appoint pall-bearers from among the members of the bar and members of the Court. Resolved, That the Chairman of the meeting be requested to deliver a copy of these resolutions to the widow of our deceased brother, and that he will also be and is hereby instructed to present these resolutions to the Court of Common Pleas of Van Wert county, at its next term, and request that they be entered on the journal of said Court. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in both the newspapers of Van Wert. W. J. Beers,) I. D. CLARK, - Committee J. M. Barr ) 2/10/1871 KILLED BY A RUNAWAY TEAM-Mr. Noah Frisinger of Mercer county, was run over by a team and killed, on Saturday last, when returning home from this town. The accident took place some three miles South of town. on the Shanesville road. Mr. Frisinger was an early settler and highly respectable citizen. 10/13/1871 DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT OF VAN WERT COUNTY. Mrs. Stephen Gleason died in Whitley county, Ind., on Friday morning last, at an advanced Aged (sic). Mrs. Gleason was one of the pioneers of this county, where she resided until within a few years past. The remains were brought to Van Wert and interred in the old grave-yard. 10/13/1871 DEATH OF REV. ROBERT GILCHRIST. It is our sad duty to announce the death of the Rev. Robert Gilchrist, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place, which occurred yesterday (Wednesday) morning at 5 o'clock, aged 25 years, 7 months and 17 days. A sorrowing community weeping over the death of one whom they had learned to love is an eloquent tribute to his memory, before which the pen is powerless. The remains were taken to Lebanon, the home of his parents, for interment. DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. Mr. G. G. Goss, an old citizen of this county, died on the 17th inst., of Inflammation of the Lungs, aged 64 years. Mr. Goss removed from Fairfield county to Van Wert, in 1855. 3/31/1871 OBITUARY GRIFFITHS At her uncle William Patrick's in Allen county, O., after a short illness of four days, Mary J. Griffiths aged 22 years, 6 months and 29 days.