“War has broken out anew on Twin Creek and more blood is likely to be spilled owing to bad feeling resulting from the recent Cooper-Lewis tragedy.” “That blood was not shed Saturday was not the fault of Amanda Darrak, a buxom grass widow, who armed with a shotgun tried to Continue Reading
Nile Township
The Obituary of William Valodin
“William Valodin, a young man of sixteen, and son of JB Valodin, died at the residence of his father on Gay street last Wednesday night, of rheumatic troubles. The deceased had been an invalid for a long period. The remains were taken to the family burying ground in Nile township, Continue Reading
Odle Creek Man Preparing for Death
“Down on Odle Creek Daniel Thatcher, a well-known farmer, has lived all his life. He was born and reared there. The scenes of his childhood have so endeared themselves to the aged farmer that the mere thought of being seperated from these cherished environments, even in death, is unbearable to Continue Reading
Wesley Chapel Aid Society Success
“The Committee of Arrangement, Treasurer and other officers of the Wesley Chapel Aid Society, held in Nile township, Scioto county, Ohio, April last, have settled and paid all dues and expenses of the Society, and found the net proceeds to be $120, which has been expended in purchasing clothing, catables, Continue Reading
Ten Bodies Exhumed, Taken to Greenlawn
“The remains of the parents of James M. Williams and of eight other departed relatives were successfully removed from below Pond Run to Greenlawn cemetery Wednesday evening. Nothing was found left of three other bodies known to have been buried in the family graveyard. Mr. Williams’ father was married four Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Worley’s Run Cemetery
During our visit to Worley’s Run Cemetery in Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio, on December 3, 2023, we were immersed in the distinctive character of rural burial grounds that serves the needs of specific communities. This site exemplifies the blend of historical and currently active cemeteries, illustrating the evolution of Continue Reading
Clay Henry McGraw Dies at Buena Vista
“Clay Henry McGraw, sixteen days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGraw, of Buena Vista, died Saturday evening at 4:30 after suffering with measles since birth. Besides his mother and father he leaves one sister. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Continue Reading
Nile Township Woman Passed Away
“Mrs. Mary Anne Beavers, one of the oldest residents of Nile township, died at her home at Friendship Wednesday evening. Her exact age is not known, but is said she is past 90.” “She is survived by two children Andrew and Mrs. Cynthia Semones both of Friendship. Her husband, Andrew Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Chaffin Cemetery #1
In Lyra, Vernon Township, Ohio, we visited the small stone-wall-enclosed family burying ground of Reuben Chaffin. For years, the low wall had shielded the three graves from animals and the elements, and on this day, it protected us from the cold wind cutting across the open fields. The stark reality Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Holt Cemetery
Embark on a virtual journey through the hauntingly beautiful Holt Cemetery in Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio. As the camera gently glides over weathered headstones adorned with tales of lives lived, viewers are transported to a serene resting place where history whispers through the rustling leaves. The video captures the Continue Reading