Van Wert County OHGenWeb Obituaries 1903-1907

Obituaries 1903-1907

Surname: SNOW
Decedent: Horace F. Snow
Date listed: Nov. 18, 1902
Woodland Union Cem., Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert Times, Van Wert County, Ohio; Nov. 18, 1902
Horace F. Snow was born in Lorain county, Ohio, March 13, 1840 and died November 8, 1902 at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 2 days. His father and mother were among the earliest settlers in Van Wert county, having settled here in 1848, when he was a small boy. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Hoaglin on the 28th day of November 1862, and to this union was born two daughters, both of whom resided near at the time of his death. He was a good, faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather and was loved by all who knew him. His life prayers and instructions for time and eternity will not be forgotten. We surrender, our Father, that in peace and joy he may be in glory. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two daughters, one sister and two brothers, 8 grandchildren, one great grandchild. The funeral services were held at his home on Allingham street, Monday at ten o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Fouch. Interment in the Woodland cemetery. (Prayer)

Surname: STUPP
Decedent: Edwin Stupp
Date listed: December 30,1902
Woodland Union Cem., Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert Times, Van Wert County, Ohio; (Handwritten: Dec. 30, 1902)
Edwin Stupp died Friday of heart trouble at his home on South Cherry street Funeral services were held from the Friends church yesterday. Interment in the Woodland. Contributed by Karin King

Surname: STROTHERS
Decedent: Olive Strothers
Date listed: January 21, 1902
Ridge Cem., Middlepoint, Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert Times, Van Wert County, Ohio; (All handwritten: Jan. 21, 1902) Mrs. Olive Strothers died Saturday morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. P. Pollock, age 79 years, 8 months and 28 days. She was a peaceful woman, being a member of the Lutheran church. She leaves one daughter, three grandchildren, five sisters and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services were held Sunday, conducted by Rev. Hadley, of Ohio City. Interment in Ridge cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. James Russler, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brodbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker, of St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. George Russler, of Spencerville, attended the funeral of Mrs. Strothers, Sunday. J. E. Pollock came home Saturday, from Dunkirk, to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Strothers, which occurred last Sunday.

Surname: STEWARD
Decedent: Zachariah Steward
Date listed: October 17, 1903
King Cem., Middlepoint, Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert Times, Van Wert County, Ohio; April 8, 1902
Death has again called in our midst and has taken an old pioneer, Zachariah Steward [sic], on last Monday evening. Funeral services were held from Grace M. E. church, Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. Howey. Contributed by Karin King

Surname: FOX
Decedent: infant Fox
Date listed: October 17, 1903
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fox died Sunday and was buried Monday in Woodland cemetery at Van Wert.

Surname: FLEMMING
Decedent: Mrs. S. W. Flemming
Date listed: January 4, 1904
Mrs. S. W. Flemming died at the home of her brother, Charles Strothers, on East Sycamore street, Monday noon. She had been in poor health for over a year. She was a lady possessing many excellent qualities. She was a leader in several fraternal organizations including the Rathbone Sisters, Pocahontas, and the Home Guards of America. These organizations attended her funeral in a body. The remains were laid to, rest in Woodland cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Surname: JONES
Decedent: Mrs. H. H. Jones
Date listed: January 14, 1904
Mrs. H. H. Jones and sister, Mary Parry, attended the funeral of their uncle, James Griffiths at Cincinnati, last week. They returned home, Friday.

Surname: DRATHMAN
Decedent: Mrs. M. Drathman
Date listed: January 21, 1904
Mrs. M. Drathman died of apoplexy, at her home in Washington township, aged seventy-two years. She was born in Hanover, Germany, and emigrated to this country some fifty years age. She married in Ft. Jennings and she and her husband entered some government land in Washington township, soon after her marriage to Mr. Drathman, who passed away about twenty-five years ago. Three eons survive. Funeral was held in St. John's church, Delphos, Monday.

Surname: EVERS
Decedent: Darius Evers
Date listed: January 21, 1904
Darius Evers, a pioneer builder and contractor of this town, died Friday night, at the home of his son, Elmer Ever., in Logansport, Ind. Funeral was held in Logansport, Sunday.

Surname: HARRIS
Decedent: E. Harris
Date listed: January 21, 1904
E. HARRIS. E. Harris, for many years a resident of this town and who conducted a stove and tin store on West Main street in business rooms now occupied by Agler's photograph gallery, died at the home of his son in Rockford, Friday morning.

Surname: FRISINGER
Decedent: Mrs. Henry Frisinger
Date listed: January 26, 1904
FIRE NEAR ROCKFORD
Cremates three Children and Their
Mother Receives Burns From Which
She Later Died-Father and Uncle of the Children Also Severely Burned. One of the most fatal fires that has occurred in this part of the state for some happened two miles south of Rockford Monday evening about midnight at the home of Henry Frisinger in which three children were cremated and Mrs. Frisinger received burns from which she has since died also her brother. Chas. Chilcote, and her husband were-e seriously burned. The entire family suffering from the flames excepting the two-year-old daughter, Effie, who escaped uninjured, in her mother's arms.
Frisinger lived on the Eicher farm in a large log house, of one story and a small loft, used only as sleeping apartments, and which had one small window, but the only avenue of escape being a narrow stairway. His family consisted of a wife and four children: Pearl, aged 18; Stella, aged 10; George, aged 6 and the babe who escaped as above stated The family was aroused about midnight by the sounds of cracking timbers and roar of fire, which had started in an ash barrel just outside the door in a summer kitchen and burned through the logs at the foot of the stairway leading from the loft, cutting off the only avenue for the three children and their uncle, Mr. Chilcote, who slept upstairs.
Mr. Chilcote was awakened to his peril and started to escape through the window finally making a dash down stairs through the furious flames, inhaling flames and receiving injuries and burns which it was feared at first would prove fatal. His head and shoulders are severely burned but the physician this morning states he will recover as will also Mr. Frisinger.
The father and mother did all in their power to save their children sleeping above but all were cremated. The mother and her two-year-old babe escaped through the blinding snow storm in her night robe and bare-footed to the home of John Dysert, a quarter of a mile away, where she died yesterday morning from the effects of burns and exposure. She will be buried today.
An undertaker from Rockford gathered what he could find of the remains of the children and took them in a wash boiler to Rockford and funeral services were held yesterday, the three children being buried in one casket in the Rockford cemetery.
Mr. Frisinger was also seriously burned in the attempt to save his children. He is a poor man and has practically lost mostly all he had of this world's goods.

Surname: GRIFFITH
Decedent: R. W. Griffith
Date listed: January 28, 1904
The news of the death of R. W. Griffith, of Gomer, Allen county, was received here Monday. r. Griffith was well known at this place, being one of the old settlers of Gomer. Owing to the severity of the weather, it was impossible for his many friends at this place to attend his funeral which took place Tuesday afternoon.

Surname: GARRISON
Decedent: Mrs. Jacob Garrison
Date listed: January 29, 1904
Mrs. Jacob Garrison, aged sixty-one years, ten months and fourteen days, died last Friday and was buried Sunday in the Middle Creek cemetery. Rev. Hodge, of Grover Hill, officiating

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

Surname: GOLIFF
Decedent: son Goliff
Date listed: 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.

Surname: GEPHART
Decedent: Mrs. Fred Gephart
Date listed: February 18, 1904
The funeral of Mrs. Fred Gephart took place here, Saturday, conducted by Rev. Gallant.

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

Surname: FERGUSON
Decedent: Mrs. C. A. Ferguson
Date listed: 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.

Surname: 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.

Surname: EXLINE
Decedent: Alice Exline
Date listed: 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.

Surname: GWYNNE
Decedent: Ruth Gwynne
Date listed: March 2, 1904
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.

Surname: DUPREY
Decedent: Rufus Duprey
Date listed: 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.

Surname: ROUSH
Decedent: Mrs. S D. Roush
Date listed: March 3, 1904
Mrs. S D. Roush, of Ft. Wayne, was called here last week to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Rufus Duprey.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: 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.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: 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.

Surname: EAGY
Decedent: Mrs. Oliver Eagy
Date listed: 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.

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

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: March 15, 1904
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.

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

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: March 17, 1904
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.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: March 17, 1904
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.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Peter Feigert
Date listed: 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.

Surname: FEIGHTNER
Decedent: Daniel Feightner
Date listed: 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.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: John Feigert
Date listed: 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.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Simon Fair
Date listed: March 29, 1904
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.

Surname: GORDON
Decedent: Rev. J. Smith Gordon
Date listed: 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.

Surname: DUSTMAN
Decedent: F. L. Dustman
Date listed: April 6, 1904
F. L. Dustman, of the Toledo Blade, accompanied by his wife, are in the city on account of the death of his mother.

Surname: DUSTMAN
Decedent: Mrs. George Dustman
Date listed: April 7, 1904
Mrs. George Dustman, a pioneer resident of this county and a lady enjoying a large circle of relatives and friends, died at her home south of the city yesterday noon aged 85 years. She was held in high esteem and has reared a family of children who are leaders in the communities in which they live. One of her sons, F. L. Dustman, is managing editor of the Toledo Blade. Funeral service will he held from the family home to-morrow morning conducted by the Rev. L D. Worman, pastor of the St. Marks' Lutheran church. Interment in Woodland.

Surname: GLENN
Decedent: Jane Glenn
Date listed: April 12, 1904
The death of Mrs. Jane Glenn, a pioneer resident of this town, took place at the home of her son, Clark Glenn, on Lynn street, Tuesday morning. Deceased was the widow of the late James Glenn and an aunt of Judge C. C. Glenn. She was eighty-four years old and enjoyed good health almost to the last. Funeral service was held from the home this morning. Interment in Woodland.

Surname: DONLEY
Decedent: J. W. Donley
Date listed: April 28, 1904
J. W. Donley died of bowel trouble Tuesday evening at his home on South Shannon street. His wife died about a year ago, he is survived by three children the oldest being thirteen years old. Funeral service was held this morning.

Surname: ELIETA
Decedent: Magaret Elieta
Date listed: May 3, 1904
Margaret Elieta; infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farman, died of a spinal disease, Saturday at their home on West Jackson street, aged three months. The funeral was held at two o'clock, Sunday afternoon, at the home. Burial at Woodland.

Surname: FARNAM
Decedent: infant Farnam
Date listed: May 6, 1904
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farnam died of spinal trouble last Saturday morning.

Surname: HIMMELREICH
Decedent: Mrs. W. H. Himmelreich
Date listed: May 11, 1904
GARING. Mrs. W. H. Himmelreich, of South Washington street, received a message yesterday morning announcing the death of her father, William Garing, which took place at home in Wooster, at the age of ninety-five years. Mr. and Mrs. Himmelreich will attend the funeral which will be held tomorrow morning.

Surname: HAGERMAN
Decedent: Harry Hagerman
Date listed: May 19, 1904
Mrs. S. R. Douds, of Pittsburg (sic), who was called here by the death of her brother, Harry Hagerman, has returned home.

Surname: EXLINE
Decedent: Rebecca Exline
Date listed: June 2, 1904
Last Friday after a long and painful illness of cancer, Mrs. Rebecca Exline, wife of our fellow-townsman, Geo. W. Exline, passed from this earth to the realms of the eternal beyond. The deceased was an exemplary Christian, a kind and loving wife and mother, an ever ready and willing neighbor and an active member of the Woman's Relief Corps. The funeral services were conducted from the English Lutheran church, of which she has been a falthfnl communicant for many years. The deceased was fifty-six years of age, and leaves a husband, two sons and four daughters to mourn their loss from the parental fireslde.
J. A. Exline and family, of Lima, were here in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. George Exline.
John Bowen and family spent Sunday in Ohio city, attending the funeral of Mrs. B.'s aunt, Mrs. Geo. Exline.

Surname: FLAMNERS
Decedent: Dillie Flamners
Date listed: June 14, 1904
Miss Dillie Flamners, a teacher in the public school of Lima, died of heart trouble at her home in that town, Thursday. Miss Flamners was formerly a Van Wert girl and her death will be sad news to her friends in this town.

Surname: FLAMMERS
Decedent: Dillie Flammers
Date listed: June 14, 1904
Miss Dillie Flammers, a former Van Wert lady, but recently a teacher in the Lima public schools, died last Tuesday evening of heart trouble.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: Tom Fagan
Date listed: July 3, 1904
Tom Fagan died at his home, North Washington Wednesday night, aged about 60. He leaves a wife.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: T. B. Fagan
Date listed: July 8, 1904
The death of T. B. Fagan occurred at ten o'clock last evening, at his home on North Washington street. He was one of Van Wert's oldest business men and a well known citizen aged seventy six years. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: T. B. Fagan
Date listed: July 9, 1904
The funeral of T. B. Fagan, one of Van Wert's pioneer business men held at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. B. Redrup last Saturday morning was largely attended. The remains were interred in Woodland.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: T.B. Fagan
Date listed: July 12, 1904
The lst sad rites over the remains of the late T.B. Fagan, were held Saturday morning at the home of daughter, Mrs. C.S. Redrup, at the family home on North Washington street. Many sorrowing friends were present to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Figley, Rev. Mounts, and Rev. Ranch and Rev. Pope, of Celina. The interment was at Woodland cemetery. Among the friends present from a distance were: Frank Fagan and Oscar Rozelle and sister, of Miami county.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: T. B. Fagan
Date listed: July 12, 1904
T. B. Fagan's funeral was held at his late home at 10 o'clock Saturday, conducted by Rev. M. M. Figley, of the M. E. church. Buried in Woodland.

Surname: FRYSINGER
Decedent: Infant Frysinger
Date listed: July 14, 1904
A child of Peter Frysinger was taken up from the cemetery this place and removed to Ft. Wayne, where his wife is buried.

Surname: GWYNNE
Decedent: Mrs. J. E. Gwynne
Date listed: July 14, 1904
The remains of the late Mrs. J. E. Gwyne (sic) have been removed from the vault in Woodland cemetery and taken to Little Falls, West Virginia for interment.

Surname: HARLAN
Decedent: Mrs. Harlan
Date listed: July 14, 1904
Peter Harlan and family, of Oakwood, Ohio, and Edan Harlan, of Van Buren, Ind., were here to attend the funeral of their mother.

Surname: FLICKINGER
Decedent: Flickinger
Date listed: July 15, 1904
Card of Thanks. We, the undersigned, wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness towards us in the sad bereavement of the sickness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother:
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Flickinger,
D. A. Cole,
Mrs. V. P. Kohlman,
C. D. Flickinger,
E.G. Flickinger.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: T. B. Fagan
Date listed: July 26, 1904
The funeral services of T. B. Fagan was held Saturday morning at ten o'clock, at die home of his daughter, Mrs. G.E. Redrup, on North Washington street, conducted by Rev. M. M. Figley of the First M. E. church. Burial at Woodland.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: Thomas Broderick Fagan
Date listed: July 26, 1904
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Thomas Broderick Fagan, son of Rev. Francis Asbury Fagan, was born in Cape May county, New Jersey, September 15, 1828. He died in Van Wert, Ohio, July 6, 1904, aged seventy-five years; nine months and twenty-one days. He was married to Miss Caroline Crow, who survives him, December 15, 1853, near Tippecanoe City, Miami county, Ohio. From this union were born one son, William Fagan, of Lima, and four daughters, Mrs. Charles Redrup, Mrs. Homer Allen, Mrs. A. P. Wisman. of Van Wert, and Mrs. Eugene Rossini, of Lima. During the winter of 1863, in Mendon, Ohio, he was converted, and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. He remained a Christian until death. Mr. Pagan engaged in various business enterprises. but naturally he was a mechanic and inventor. He was the patentee of a number of useful inventions, the most successful being a windrower and clover buncher, which is quite extensively used. In his death his wife loses a devoted, loving husband, who was always solicitous for her comfort and happiness; his children lose a faithful counsellor (sic) and tender father. He died as the christian dies, full of hope and assurance. When he could no longer speak audibly to those about him be pointed them to that home in the skies to which he has gone, in which he hoped finally they might all gather. M. M. F.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: son Fair
Date listed: August 27, 1904
Card of Thanks We wish to sincerely thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our darling baby boy, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Also for the fine material and service furnished by the association.
Silas Fair and Family

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: infant Fair
Date listed: August 30, 1904
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Fair, of South Vine street, died of cholera infantum and a complication of diseases, Saturday night, at eleven o'clock, aged twenty months. The funeral services were held Monday, at two o'clock, at the home. The burial was held at the Ridge cemetery.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: infant Fair
Date listed: August 30, 1904
Card of Thank. We wish to sincerely thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our darling baby boy and for the beautiful floral offerings, also for the fine material and service furnished by the Association.
Silas Fair and Family.

Surname: FLICK
Decedent: Joseph Flick
Date listed: August 31, 1904
Joseph Flick, a four-year-old Ft. Wayne boy, while visiting at the home of his grandfather, M. I. Germann in Delphos, was kicked In the head by a horse Monday evening and fatally injured. His mother is a niece of Mrs. J. A. Bair, of this city.

Surname: FISHER
Decedent: son Fisher
Date listed: October 6, 1904
Editor and Mrs. John W. Fisher of the Delphos Courant, Monday lost their six-year-old son as a result of the ravages of scarlet fever. The little lad was sick two weeks, but the disease baffled the skill of the physicians and the watchful care of his parents. The Fisher home is still invaded by the dread disease, two others of the children being down sick. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have the genuine sympathy of a large circle of friends in their hour of bereavement and the dark hour of affliction that is upon them.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: daughter Evans
Date listed: October 13, 1904
The eleven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans died Monday morning. The funeral services were held in the Lutheran church in Middlepoint Wednesday forenoon.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Mildred Evans
Date listed: October 16, 1904
Mildred Evans, only daughter of Walter and Etta Evans, was born Nov. 19, 1903, passed away Oct. 10, 1904, aged 10 months and 21 days. She leaves a father, mother and two brothers, Curtis and Paul, who most keenly feel the loss they have sustained. Little Mildred was the emblem of innocence and purity and we will miss her greatly.

Surname: HALLER
Decedent: Mrs. Clifford C. Haller
Date listed: October 20, 1904
Mrs. Clifford C. Haller died at her home in Delphos about four o'clock this morning, aged 29 years. She was a lady held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her death. Mr. HaIler has a host of friends in this city and county who deeply sympathize with him in his bereavement. Floral tributes will be sent from this city.

Surname: FIGHTNER
Decedent: Daniel Fightner
Date listed: November 29, 1904
The death of Daniel Fightner occurred Saturday night, at nine o'clock, after an illness of consumption, aged twenty three years. The funeral services will be held Tuesday after noon, at the home in Keartown. Burial at Woodland.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Fred Feigert
Date listed: January 4, 1905
Early Settler Dead. Fred Feigert, familiarly known as "Grandpa," died at the home of his son Joseph, in Harrison, Monday night at about 9 o'clock. For over 60 years he has lived in Harrison, and was one of the early settlers. He is the father of our townsman, Jno. Feigert.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Frederick Feigert
Date listed: January 5, 1905
The funeral services of Grandpa Feigert took place at the German Evangelical church on Wednesday, Jan. 4, '05. Mr. Frederick Feigert was born in Breidenheim, Hessen-Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 9, 1820. He emigrated to this country and in September of 1843, in Holmes county, 0., he was united in marriage to Abiloma Koehler. To this marriage were born ten children of whom five, two sons and three daughters and also Mrs. Feigert have preceded him in the great beyond. There mourn his death five children, Chas., Joe, Mrs. J. W. Brittsan, of this township; Mrs. Philip Kreischer, of Convoy; and John Feigert, of Van Wert. There are also thirty-seven grandchildren and twenty-eight great grand-children. He died of old age on, Jan. 2, 1905, at the ripe old age of 84 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Surname: FEIGERT
Decedent: Richard E. Feigert
Date listed: March 18, 1905
Richard Feigert Takes Deadly Poison, Then Shoots Himself.
Despondent Over Love Affairs the Cause-Two Homes Saddened
by Rash Act- Dies in Short Time. Death in its most hideous form has again invaded the home of a Van Wert family, the victim being Richard E. Feigert who took his own life about 6:45 o'clock last evening, by drinking a quantity of carbolic acid and firing a shot from a 32-calibre Ivor-Smith revolver into his head. The suicide was committed in the door yard of the Angevine home, 308 North Wall street.
Mr. Feigert, who had been employed as a salesman at the shoe store of Leeson & Stanley, left there at his usual time for start- ing for home, after bidding his associate salesmen, Ora Friesner and Cash Deniston, good-night. He went west on Main street, meeting Miss Eva Angevine, with whom he had been keeping company for two years, who is employed In the office of Dr. R. J. Morgan, and walked home with her. Arriving at the Angevine home, the young couple walked around the north side of the house and engaged in conversation for about half au hour, when Miss Angevine went into the house and Feigert turned to leave. A few moments later, and shortly after Miss Angevine had taken off her wraps, the family was startled by the report of a pistol. Mrs. Angevine and one of the daughters went to the front door, at the west end of the house, and saw young Feigert lying just off the porch step, grasping in his left hand a four-ounce vial and in his right hand a smoking revolver. Mr. Angevine was, at the time the shot was fired, a the pump in the rear of the house, getting a drink of water. Hearing the screams of the women he walked around the north wing of the house, where he came upon Feigert apparently in the death agony. He hastened to the telephone to summon assistance. About the same time Carl Brown, F. V. Wilson and Fred Spayd, who were at the C. N. freight office just across the street and had heard the pistol shot, reached the scene of the tragedy. A few moments later Policeman Harry Hay and Dr. C. A. Files arrived. Feigert was still living, and he was borne into the Angevine home and laid, on a couch. Then came Dr. Fleming, County Coroner, and Dr. R. J, Morgan (continued)

Surname: EMRICK
Decedent: Henry Emrick
Date listed: September 9, 1905
The funeral services of the late Henry Emrick will be held at the Hoverman church at 10:20 this morning, sun time, and will be in charge of Rev. J. Frank, of the St. Peter's church of this city. The remains will leave the house at 9:30.

Surname: EMRICK
Decedent: Henry Emrick
Date listed: September 10, 1905
The funeral of Henry Emrick at the Hoverman church yesterday morning was largely attended. Twenty-live grand-children and five great grand-children were among the relatives present. Six of the grand-children acted as pallbearers. The church was many times too small for those in attendance. He was buried in the family lot in the Hoverman cemetery.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Mrs. Simon Fair
Date listed: November 21, 1905
Mrs. Simon Fair died at her home in Ridge township, Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock of cancer, aged, sixty-seven years. Funeral services at the Ridge church at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday burial at the Ridge cemetery.

Surname: SANDERS
Decedent: Sylvester Sanders
Source: Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, Thursday, November 1, 1906
Date listed: May 27, 2020
STRICKEN AT NINE O'CLOCK
And Died In A Few Moments - Was Nearly Eighty Years Old
Sylvester Sanders, aged seventy-nine years, who for several years past has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Spahr, in the north part of the city, died very suddenly and with hardly a moment's warning yesterday morning at nine thirty o'clock, death resulting from a severe stroke of paralysis. For several years past Mr. Sanders has been in poor health, suffering with general disabilities peculiar to old age. He got up this morning feeling as well as usual and ate a hearty breakfast, and it was about nine o'clock, while seated in his rocking chair that he complained of a severe pain in his chest and stated to his daughter that he was very sick and that she had better send for a doctor. She made him as comfortable as possible and then telephoned to Dr. D. D. Clark, who rushed to the Spahr home only to find that he had arrived too late as the patient was dead. Mr. Sanders was born in Ohio, where he was reared and where he made his home until several years ago when he came to this city and took up his abode with his daughter, Mrs. Spahr, and with whom he resided until death occurred. The funeral arrangements have not been made owing to the fact that they will wait until the children arrive. Interment, however, will be made in the Woodland cemetery at Van Wert. Contributed by Elaine Mihm Geyer

Surname: JONES
Decedent: Sarah Jones
Date listed: January 12, 1906
Mrs. Sarah Jones, daughter of David and Ann Hughes, was born in York township, Van Wert county, in 1852. She departed this life January 3, 1906 aged fifty-four years. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, one brother and one sister. Funeral seivices were held at the Venedocia church, Friday at one p. m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. Roberts, ably assisted by Rev. D. M. Jones. Interment at Horeb cemetery. She gave her heart early to her Maker and became a member of Salem church and her life was an example of trust and confidence in the promises of the Gospel of Jesus, the Mediator between God and man. She bore her many years of suffering with patience and fortitude and faded away as a flower of the field. Mother will be missed, but your lose is her gain,

Surname: KEHLER
Decedent: Mary Kehler
Date listed: January 16, 1906
The remains of Mrs. Mary Kehler, who died Wednesday, evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Mahon, of Scott, were brought to this town Friday evening and taken to Dunkirk Saturday morning, where the funeral services were held.

Surname: KALER
Decedent: Mrs. Kaler
Date listed: January 19, 1906
Mrs. Kaler, mother of Mrs. Mahon, of this place. died Thursday evening, after a lingering illness. Her remains were taken to Dunkirk for burial. (Scott)

Surname: KENWELL
Decedent: Infant Kenwell
Date listed: February 27, 1906
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Kenwell, who reside seven miles North-west of the city, died yesterday, aged one year. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at the home. Burial at the Taylor cemetery.

Surname: JONES
Decedent: Thomas J. Jones
Date listed: May 18, 1906
Thomas J. Jones received a massage this morning, announcing the death of his uncle, Thomas S. Jones. at his home in Oak Hill. Mr. Jones was sixty-five years old and was a veteran of the Civil war. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at his late home.

Surname: JONES
Decedent: Thomas S. Jones
Date listed: May 18, 1906
Mrs. Rev. R. F. Edwards went to Jackson county, on Monday to attend the funeral service of her uncle, Thomas S. Jones, of Moriah. She was accompanied by Orus Morgan, the oldest son of T. S. Morgan.

Surname: RASHNER
Decedent: Lena Rashner
Date listed: July 13, 1906
Mrs. Lena Rashner died of paralysis, Monday, at the home of her son, Henry Kashner, four miles North of the city. She was seventy-three years of age and has only resided in this county about two months, having come here from Shelby county to reside with her son. The funeral services were held at the North Union church, Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Burial at Woodland.

Surname: KAVANAUGH
Decedent: J. P. Kavanaugh
Date listed: August 3, 1906
J. P. Kavanaugh, of Cavette, died Wednesday at Colorado Springs, Colorado, of quick consumption, where he had gone the twelfth of last month for the benefit of his failing health. Mr. Kavanaugh was twenty-nine years of age and had been agent of the Cincinnati Northern railroad at Cavette for seven years at the time of his departure for the West He leaves a wife, who was formerly Hattie Mohr, a daughter of Gottleib Mohr of Hoaglin township. The remains have been shipped for this county and are expected to arrive this evening, the uncertainty of the arrival making it impossible to make definite funeral arrangements at this time.

Surname: JONES
Decedent: child Jones
Date listed: August 8, 1906
A two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jones, South of here, died of cholera infantum, and was buried last Friday, at the Venedocia cemetery.

Surname: JONES
Decedent: daughter Jones
Date listed: August 31, 1906
The little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Jones died of congestion of the brain. Funeral ser- vice was conducted by Dr. D. M. Jones. Interment at Venedocia cemetery.

Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Ernestine Kear
Date listed: September 4, 1906
Ernestine, the seven month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kear, of Akron, formerly of this cty, died at their home Thursday evening. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Leon Blake went to Akron to attend the services.

Surname: KANNEL
Decedent: Mrs. Henry Kannel
Date listed: Friday, December 7, 1906
Mrs. Henry Kannel died of typhoid fever at an early hour Tuesday morning, at her home five miles Southwest of town. She was aged about fifty-four years and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Alferd Drake. The funeral service was held at the Pleasant Grove church at ten o'clock, sun time, Thursday morning. Burial at Woodland cemetery.

Surname: KANNEL
Decedent: Lucy A. Kannel
Date listed: December 11, 1906
Mrs. Lucy A. Kannel was born January 6, 1853, died December 4, 1906 aged fifty-three years, ten months and twenty-eight days. Short illness of typhoid fever. Was married to Henry Kannel 1877, came to Van Wert county in 1881. She leaves a husband, a daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The events of each day of our lives furnish new proof that the pale and shadowy-robed reaper, whose name is death, still wanders: through life's harvest fields, reaping as he goes. Sometimes he reaps the grain fully ripe, of sear leaf, and ears full and grown. Again, he takes the tender shooting blade and transplants it to the fields of heaven while oftentimes he gathers the strong, the fresh and verdant. With noiseless but unwelcome step he hath entered a home where never before his shadowy form had sat. He staid not long; for ah, he went not as he came, alone; for there went one with him, who it seemed was the light and joy and pride of the household. With what fondiness and assiduity did loving hands administer to her wants, how eagerly were their efforts to win her back tQ life and health. Yet all was in vain. The fiat bad gone forth and human efforts could avail but little, she was walked through the dark valley. But she assured the loving one who lingered fonily round her bedside she wduld not walk alone, her Savior would support her there and that she had a hundred joys for every pain. We have consigned her body to its mother earth, but we hope she has reached the better shore of the spirit land, and now walks in spotless robes among the myriads of the redeemed.
Beautiful toiler, thy work is done,
Beautifal soul into glory gone;
Beautiful life with its crown now won,
God giveth thee rest.
Rest from all sorrow and awakening and fears,
Rest from all possible sighing and tears;
Rest through God endleas wonderful years
At home with the blest.
Writing of her Sunday School scholar.
Elmira Lee

Surname: JONES
Decedent: Maurice Jones
Date listed: December 18, 1906
Services over the remains of Maurice Jones were held Friday afternoon, at Venedocia. Mr. Jones was stricken of typhoid fever, while working in the oil fields at Independence, Iowa. Mr. Jones was aged thirty-four years.

Surname: WHITE
Decedent: Mrs. William White
Date listed: October 25, 1906
Mrs. William White, of Willshire township, died at her home on Thursday, of a complication of diseases, aged 75 years, 5 months and 10 days. The deceased had been a resident of Van Wert county most of her lifetime. The funeral, conducted by the Rev. H. F. Fox, of Findlay, assisted by the pastor, Rev. R. P. B. Wright, was held Sunday at one o'clock at St. Mary's chapel, in Willshire township, and was one of the largest ever held in the township, and altogether the largest of a colored person ever held in Van Wert county. Among those in attendance were her 3 sons, Rev. Daniel White, of Steubenville; Rev. L. W. White of Welsville, and Rev. G. H. White of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Mitchell, of Wren, whose husband is a minister. - Van Wert Bulletin
East Wren Cemetery, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio, Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana,
(a weekly newspaper)
Contributed by Karin King

Surname: BOWEN
Decedent: Mrs. Mary Bowen
Date listed: December 27, 1906
Was Eighty-six Years Old and a Pioneer of This County - Funeral Saturday Mrs. Mary Bowen, aged eighty-six years, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Cully, three miles northeast of Willshire, at six thirty o'clock, after an illness of several weeks, death resulting from old age and a complication of diseases. The deceased was one of the oldest residents in that section of the county and had resided in the same homestead for years, settling there when that section was but a wilderness. She had been ailing for several weeks, but yesterday appeared to be some better, and last evening ate a hearty supper. In a short time she retired and it was then she took a sudden turn for the worse and in a few minutes expired. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the U. B. church at Wren, the funeral cortege leaving the house at ten o'clock and interment will be made in the Wren cemetery. She leaves eight children to mourn their loss. The grandsons will act in the capacity of pall-bearers. - Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana

Contributed by Karin King

Surname: ASKINS
Decedent: William Askins
Date listed: July 14, 1907
William Askins, well known citizen of Middlepoint, is dead from heart trouble at the age of 55 years. He leaves the following children: an attorney of Toledo; Charles, Donald, and Mrs. Mary Foster, all of Middlepoint.
Mr. Askins was a man highly respected. He was elected and served for a time as mayor of the village where he for many year was engaged in the dry goods business. The funeral will be held today from the home at 10 o'clock. The body will then he taken to Elida where another funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock in the Lutheran church. Rev. H. C. Ter Vehn will conduct both services.

Surname: ATHEY
Decedent: Ray Athey
Date listed: July 21, 1907
Mrs. L. C. Blake, of Fulton street, received a message from James Athey, of Decatur, Mich., stating that their son. Ray Athey aged 17 years, had drowned in a lake near their home while in bathing. The Athey boy was a fair swimmer and it is supposed that he was attacked with cramps which made it impossible for him to escape drowning. Mrs. Blake is an aunt to the unfortunate boy, and with Mrs. W. M. Kear, Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Kear, went to the Athey home yesterday to attend the funeral which will be held in Decatur, Mich., today at 2 o'clock. The Athey family were residents of this city about ten years ago. Mr. Athey being a car repairer in the C. N. shops.

Surname: ATHEY
Decedent: Ray Athey
Date listed: July 28, 1907
DETAILS OF DROWNING. The following clipping from the Decatur, Michigan, Republican, gives the details of the drowning of Ray Athey, son of James and Elsie Athey, former residents of this city:
"Ray Athey was drowned In the old swimming hole last Friday evening and the Lake of the Woods has claimed another of Decatur's best young men.
"Ray did the delivering for Evans' grocery that day and when he put out the horse at 6 o'clock he and Floyd Mullinex and Dalton Brown went to the lake. At the swimming place the water grows deeper gradually to about five feet and then there is a pitch off to eight or ten feet. Ray waded out too far and went over the pitch off. He could not swim and called frantically for help. Floyd Mullinex did his best to save him but was not large enough and strong enough to do so. Walter Brown's boy is still smaller and was powerless to help. The boys ran to the village for assistance and a crowd quickly gathered at the lake but it was not until 11 o'clock that the body was recovered."

Surnames: AGLER, NIFORD
Decedent: Sesanna Agler
Date listed: Thursday, August 1, 1907
Sesanna AGLER, nee NIFORD, was born in Stark county. Ohio, June 18, 1825; departed this life July 26, 1907, aged 72 years, 1 month and 8 days. She moved with her parents to Van Wert county in 1818, and was united in marriage to Jos. Agler October 17, 1856. To this union was born four sons and two daughters. She leaves a husband, three sons and one daughter, two sisters, one brother, twenty-nine grandchildren and nine great grand-children to mourn their loss.

Surname: AGLER
Decedent: Mrs. Joseph Agler
Date listed: August 13, 1907
Mrs. Joseph Agler died Friday night at 2 o'clock. Burial at Greenbriar, Sunday, at 2 o'clock.

Surname: ALLBAUGH
Decedent: Eliza Allbaugh
Date listed: August 21, 1907
Mrs. Eliza Allbaugh, a highly respected lady, aged 79 years, died at her home in Ohio City, yesterday evening after a short illness. The deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Koch and Mrs. Frank Allen. Both of Ohio City. The funeral over the remains will be held at the home in that town Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the body will be placed in the vault at Woodland cemetery, this city. Interment will not be made until later.

Surname: FOSS
Decedent: Samuel B. Foss
Date listed: August 21, 1907
Bridge Man Fell From Structure
and Was Killed. Samuel B. Foss, who belonged to the bridge gang on the Erie railroad, and whose home is at Hamden, Ind., fell from a structure on which he was working and was instantly killed by the fall. When picked up it was found that his neck was broken. The accident occurred near Ohio City.
Funeral services over his remains will be held at Ohio City tomorrow. Undertaken Webb, of this city, was called last night to care for the remains.

Surname: FOSS
Decedent: Samuel Foss
Date listed: August 22, 1907
The funeral of Samuel Foss, who was killed at Hamden, Ind., Wednesday by falling from a bridge, will be held at Ohio City tomorrow (Friday) at 10 o'clock. Mr. Foss was a resident of Ohio City.

Surname: FAGAN
Decedent: Larena Zenith Fagan
Date listed: August 23, 1907
Larena Zenith Fagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fagan, died at 11 o'clock Wednesday night at their home on Harrison street, aged five months. Funeral services at 2 o'clock today at the home in charge of Rev. Worman.

Surname: FOSS
Decedent: Samuel Foss
Date listed: August 24, 1907
The funeral services over the remains of Samuel Foss, of Ohio City, who was killed by falling from a building in Hamden, Ind., and breaking his neck, was held from the Church of God in Ohio City yesterday at 10 o'clock.
The only child, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of Robinson, Ill., who could not be notified of her father's sudden death excepting by registered letter, arrived home yesterday morning. This was all due to the impossibility of telegraphing to her on account of the big telegraphers strike. Telephonic communications could not be made and a last resort a registered letter was sent.
Mr. Foss had been a member of a carpenters gang on the Erie railroad for nine years and was aged about 50 years. He was at work on an old building which was being torn down preparatory to the erection of a storage for the railroad company. He was using a bar of iron with which be was prying rafters from their fastenings. The rafters were seemingly firmly fastened and had been requiring considerable leverage and force to remove them. He had been noticed to place his bar of iron and with the usual force began to pry off the rafter. The rafter was not so securely nailed and coming loose with a jerk he lost his balance and falling backwards to the ground, a distance of nineteen feet, broke his neck and died instantly.
Christopher Hoffman, of Ohio City, also a member of the gang, witnessed the accident and brought the dead man back to his home. The deceased leaves a wife, the daughter mentioned, and one sister, Mrs. Wert, wife of John Wert, well known gardener of Liberty township. The body was buried in the Ohio City cemetery.

Surname: ALDRICH
Decedent: Theodore Aldrich
Date listed: September 4, 1907
Theodore Aldrich, formerly of Hoaglin township, but who for several years has resided at Cavett, died Monday night, September 2nd. The deceased was a soldier in the Civil war and has for some time been in poor health and so badly crippled that he was unable to work. Last Sunday morning he started out for a walk on the C. N. railroad, which passes near his late home. Some person walking the track a few hours later saw Mr. Aldrich's body lying at a culvert from which he had fallen. It is atated that the deceased was subject to sinking spells, and it is supposed he was overcome with one of these and fell where he was found. He was removed to his home where he died as above stated.
Mr. Aldrich was aged 72 years and was a member of Company E, 79th 0. V. I. Funeral services will be held at ten o'clock Thursday morning at North Union M. E. church. Interment at Taylor cemetery.

Surname: ACKLEY
Decedent: John Ackley
Date listed: September 15, 1907
John ACKLEY, aged 71 years, and a pioneer of Van Wert county, died at his home in Union township as a result of a stroke of paralysis yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held Monday mornning at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be made at \Woodland cemetery. John Ackley, who fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago, died last Saturday, aged 74 years. He was buried in the Woodland cemetery Monday. He leaves seven children to mourn their loss.

Surname: FINKHOUSE
Decedent: Fred W. Finkhouse
Date listed: September 27, 1907
Fred W. Finkhouse, of South Shannon street. is dead at Stanton, Mich., after a short illness of diabetes. Only a few days ago he returned to that place from this city to, gather crops preparatory to returning here to spend the winter. He and his wife have been there during the summer attending to his farm work. He was 33 years of age and was a carpenter by trade. This evening, at 8: 25, his body will be brought to this city over the C. N. railroad and will be taken to the home of L. W. Balyeat, of South Shannon street, from which place the funeral will he held Saturday. Rev. R. A. Powell, of the U. B. church, will conduct the funeral services and the Baptist choir will sing. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Bertha Fair
Date listed: September 28, 1907
Miss Bertha Fair, aged 19 years, daughter of Silas Fair, formerly a resident of Van Wert, died at the home of her parents, in Lima, on Thursday, September 26th, as a result or inflammation or the bowels. Her remains will be brought to Van Wert and funeral services held today at 10:30 at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Gordon will conduct the services. Burial at Ridge cemetery.

Surname: ARMSTRONG
Decedent: Mrs. William Armstrong
Date listed: October 2, 1907
Mrs. William Armstrong, aged 93 years, living with her daughter, Mrs. John Miller, west of the city, died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, after a general breaking down of her health, due to old age. She leaves a son, Uriah Armstrong, of this county, and another son in Cincinnati. The funeral will he held today at 2 p. m. by Rev. J. A. Gordon. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery.

Surname: FACKLER
Decedent: Henry Fackler
Date listed: October 8, 1907
Henry Fackler, aged 85 years, and living with his daughter, Mrs. John Kitzenberger, of Woodland avenue, died yesterday morning. He had been sick for some time. The funeral will be held from the home Thursday. The hour has not yet been named.

Surname: FACKLER
Decedent: Henry Fackler
Date listed: October 9, 1907
The funeral services over the remanis (sic) of Henry Fackler will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Kitzenberger today at 10 a. m. Burial will be made in Hoaglin township.

Surname: FLEMMING
Decedent: R. H. Flemming
Date listed: October 9, 1907
Dr. R. C Flemming was called to Ludlow Falls, Ky., yesterday by the death of his father, R. H. Flemming, a prominent business man, of that place. Mr. Flemming was eighty years of age and all his life had been an active business man. Dr. Flemming went to Ludlow on the noon train on the C. N railroad.

Surname: FACKLER
Decedent: Henry H. Fackler
Date listed: November 6, 1907
Henry H. Fackler was born near Harrisburg, Pa., June 23, 1823, died October 7, 1907, aged 84 years, 3 months and 14 days. When 17 years old he accompanied his parents to Richland county, 0. He was united in marriage to Nancy Beer, September 7, 1843, which tie remained unbroken for a period of fifty-three years. His wife preceded him to the better land about twelve years ago. To them were born eight children. Two boys and one girl died in childhood. One son, Emanuel, and Sarah A. Fry and Alice L. Young, preceded him to the great beyond. He had two married children. all of whom he assisted in securing homes. Deceased had been quite feeble for past eight years, but he daily read his Bible being able to do so without the aid of glasses. He was of sterling character, honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellow men. He has passed to that reward that is promised to them who trust in Him who doeth all things well. He leaves one son, one daughter, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. His funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mounts, took place at the home of his daughter on Woodland avenue, this city, and he was buried beside his wife in Hoaglin township German Baptist cemetery.

Surname: ADAMS
Decedent: daughter Adams
Date listed: November 21, 1907
A horrible accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, six miles south-east of Delphos, when their three-year-old daughter was almostly instantly killed by the wheel of a wagon passing over its head and crushing it. Mr. Adams was engaged in hauling his winter's supply of wood to the house, and at noon as he was approaching the house, his three-year old daughter came to meet him. Unbeknown to the father, the child attempted tb climb onto the wagon and in so doing fell, and one of the wheels passed over its head crushing it and causing death In a short time. The parents are almost prostrated with grief and have the sympathy of everyone in this sad affair.

Surname: FISCHER
Decedent: Elizabeth Fischer
Date listed: December 24, 1907
Mrs. Matthias Fischer died suddenly at her home two and one-half miles southwest of Delphos Sunday morning at 8:45 o'clock. She has been afflicted with heart trouble for some time but arose Sunday morning feeling as well as usual. She spent some time about the house and then went to her room to lie down. She was stricken with an attack of heart trouble immediately upon reaching her room and passed away before assistance could be rendered. Mrs. Fischer, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Wegesin, was born in June, 1851, on the farm on which her death occurred, and was 56 years, 3 months and 21 days old at the time of her death. In 1871 she was married to Matthias Fischer, in Delphos.

Surname: WHITE
Decedent: of Abigail Ann WHITE
Date listed: April 14, 2020
East Wren Cemetery, Wren, Van Wert County, Ohio
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana and Van Wert Bulletin, Van Wert County, Ohio, October 25, 1906
Mrs. William White, of Willshire township, died at her home on Thursday, of a complication of diseases, aged 75 years, 5 months and 10 days.
The deceased had been a resident of Van Wert county most of her life.
The funeral, conducted by the Rev. H. F. Fox, of Findlay, assisted by the pastor, Rev. R. P. B. Wright, was held Sunday at one o'clock at St. Mary's chapel, in Willshire township, and was one of the largest ever held in the township and altogether the largest of a colored person ever held in Van Wert county. Among those in attendance were her three sons, Rev. Daniel White of Steubenville, Rev. L. W. White of ??, and Rev. G. H. White of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Marbell of Wren, whose husband is a minister.
Contributed by Karin King

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