VAN WERT COUNTY OHIO - Miscellaneous OBITS 1914 *************************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. *************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by 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