“Mrs. Lizzie Byerly, 79, od Sciotoville, Rt 4, passed away at 1:30 AM today at the home of her son, Lowell Byerly of Ontonagon Addition.” “Born March 30, 1866, in Friendship, Mrs. Byerly was a daughter of Hartman and Catherine Betz Boltz. She spent her youth in the Friendship community and later lived in Stockdale …
Mrs. Nathan Jones Buried at Keystone Furnace
“Mrs. Nathan Jones, of the First Ward, died of lung troubles, after a lingering illness, last Wednesday night. The remains were taken to Keystone Furnace, Thursday, for interment.”
Honoring Leroy Swords: A Young Worker’s Untimely Death
Leroy Swords, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Swords, passed away in Baltimore from spinal meningitis. Born in Portsmouth, he worked at Baltimore shipyards and attended local schools. He is survived by his parents, several siblings, and a grandmother. Funeral services will be held at Long Run United Brethren Church.
The Obituary of Leroy Swords
“Leroy Swords, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Swords of Long Run, died at 1 AM Saturday in a hospital at Baltimore, Maryland, after a week’s illness of spinal meningitis.” “The youth was employed at the shipyards at Baltimore, where he had gone recently. He was born January 27, 1923, at Portsmouth. He attended …
Death Claims Popular Shoe Factory Foreman
“In the prime of a busy and useful life, the death summons came early Tuesday night to Charles C. Hobstetter, well-known shoe factory foreman at his home 374 New Fifth street. An attack of typhoid fever which was most serious from it incipiency hardly a week ago, was the cause of his untimely end.” “A …
Child Fatally Burned During Play in Cabin
“Mary Lou Buckle, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Buckle of Swauger Valley, died at 11:40 PM Thursday in Mercy hospital of burns which she sustained when her clothing caught fire while she was playing Thursday afternoon. Her body was severely burned and she was also burned about the face, hands and …
Martin Luther Wolford Dies at Athens Hospital
“Judge Sikes on Thursday received a telegram announcing the death of Mark K. Wolfard, a Scioto county patient at the Athens hospital. He was committed in March, 1906, and has rapidly declined.” “Before his affliction, Mr. Wolfard was a prominent school teacher of the west end of the county. His condition resulted in sickness and …
The Sad Tragic Endings: Alexander’s Final Act and the Heartbreak of His Family
“During the summer months, Alexander has been sleeping in the stable in the tear of his home. His wife chose the comforts of the environments of the bedroom in the dwelling. Arising from his bed at an unusually early hour, Alexander walked into the house. Without arousing his wife, Rachel Alexander, took his rifle from …
From Divorce to Death: The Unraveling of Walter Brown in 1926
Brown Agrees To Pay “By agreement Walter Brown will pay his wife, Daisy Brown, of Eleventh street, the sum of $10 a week, according to an approved entry filed in the office of the clerk of court. Wednesday, pending the final hearing on her petition for divorce and alimony.” “Judge Thomas also allowed a temporary …
“After more than a year’s illness of complications death at 11:20 o’clock last night claimed Mrs. George Nagel, the final summons coming at her home, 1217 Grandview avenue.” “Mrs. Clara Nagel was born at South Webster, this county, 38 years ago. Her maiden names was Clara Wesley. She was married 18 years ago to George …