Springfield Sun, December 2, 1899
Miss Laura MARTIN, daughter of David MARTIN, whose funeral services were largely
attended last Thursday, was but 21 years old. She leaves parents and five brothers and
five sisters with a large host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of the
Reformed Church of Tremont and was of a very quiet, unassuming, uncomplaining
disposition, always pleasant, having nothing but a kind word for all humanity. Her
sickness was very protracted and she fully realized her physical condition was fast
wasting away. Consumption, the king of diseases had fastened its fangs so deeply that
the once beautiful and fresh countenance that she bore, was changed so quickly and
the struggle of life was quickly ended. Her soul was set at liberty and was wafted to her
God who gave it and the loss to her hosts of earthly friends in her eternal gain.

Springfield Daily News, March 24, 1900
Our citizens were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death of their former
townsman, Jasper N WARD, late of Springfield. Mr WARD lived in Tremont for
many years and he with his family were highly respected. In this sad
bereavement, the family have the sympathy of our entire community. A large
number attended the funeral at Westville, Thursday.

April 1, 1900
Carl DAVIS was born February 23, 1882, died March 23, 1900, aged 19 years, 1
month. Carl was a splendid son, a constant joy to his parents, and a pleasure to the
community in which he lived. His memory is a sweet incense to all who knew him.
Though one loss is irreparable, and one sorrow seems more than we can bear, yet we
all say "Thank God for such a son"
Don't grieve for me father and mother dear,
But look for me among the angel band;
We had many pleasures while here,
But our joys will be complete when we meet in the glory land.

May 12, 1900
Captain Tandy COLLINS, who lately moved to Southern Missouri, in a letter dated
May 4 states that they were in the path of a horrible hail storm which caused
almost untold damage to stock, grain and buildings. The letter states that
COLLINS had 150 head of hogs killed by the hail stones, and other farmers in the
neighborhood lost cattle and other stock. Hail stones fell as large as goose eggs
and lay on the ground for hours, three or four inches deep. The letter does not
state whether any lives were lost, but this was certainly a horrible sight to behold.

May 19, 1900
Ed Sagers who was seriously hurt while felling a tree the other day, breaking his collar bone and dislocating his shoulder is doing nicely under the treatment of Dr Neese, the attending surgeon. This was a narrow escape from instant death for Ed.

May 26, 1900
The funeral of Jacob KISER was largely attended. Mr KISER was the oldest man in
Tremont being 78 years old and has been a resident of the town for many years. Our
esteemed friend, Henry DEAM, who has been aq resident of the town for many years is
now considered the oldest male inhabitant of the city. Readers of our letters stop for a
moment and think what the grim reaper (death) is doing for our community. Probably
you and I may live to be the senior one.
June 9, 1900
The public sale of the personal effects of the late Jacob KISER, Wednesday was well
attended and brought good prices.

June 9, 1900
The funeral of Josiah FABER, who died after a long illness Monday morning was held
at the Reformed Church Wednesday afternoon. Rev Dr TAYLOR had charge of the
services. Mr FABER was 71 years of age and was in business in Tremont for about 24
years. The store will continue to be run by his son, John FABER, for a while, at least.

Aug 4, 1900
The funeral of Miss Mary Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde BLOSE who died
Tuesday evening and was buried Thursday afternoon at Mt Calvary, was largely
attended by friends and relatives from Springfield and Moorefield and Westville.
Her illness was brief, only a few days.


Aug 18, 1900
Mrs William JENKINS, who died last Sunday evening ,was buried at Terre Haute
Cemetery Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. She was the mother of eleven children, eight
living, and three dead.

September 2, 1900
The many friends of the late Mrs Eli WEAVER, who moved to Kokomo, IND, almost 39
years ago from Tremont regret to hear of the death of this sainted woman which
occurred at Kokomo Saturday evening, August 18. "Aunt Margaret" by which name she
was familiarly known, was a lifelong and consistent member of the M E Church, she
being at the time of her death 86 years old and was one of the oldest citizens of
Kokomo. She was the widow of Eli WEAVER, who preceded her in the grave 32 years
ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev BAILEY at the residence of Mrs
Amelia WILY. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and the
surviving children, Samuel WEAVER and Mrs WILEY have the sympathy of our entire
neighborhood.

March 24, 1901
The funeral of one of Tremont's old citizens, Akery BERRY, was held Thursday
morning at Myrtle Tree Church. Mr BERRY was a much respected citizen and at
his funeral the church was crowded with old neighbors and friends. He moved to
Tremont almost three years ago. His age was about 68 years.
March 31, 1901
The heirs of estate of the estate of Akery BERRY, deceased, met at the
homestead in Tremont Friday evening to arrange for the settlement of the estate.
George BERRY, Roy BERRY, Albert BERRY, Charles and Mrs STRAUB of
Springfield, and A C WYANT and daughter of Springfield were present. Roy
BERRY is administrator.
April 7, 1901
Mrs George and Gertie BERRY and Mrs Charles STRAUB of North Springfield
were at the home of Mrs Akery BERRY Wednesday.

April 20, 1901
William M RUPLE, who died in the Philippines, last November, and whose remains
were shipped to Tremont, arrived last Thursday morning. Friday morning funeral
services were held at the residence of his mother Our citizens turned out in respect for
the dead hero. The interment was at Greenfield, to which point the family went with the
remains after the services. The soldier left a widowed mother, several brothers and
sisters, all of whom have the sympathy of our citizens.

Sept 21, 1901
On account of the death of President MCKINLEY the Order of Red Men of Wyacoda
Tribe at Tremont, who had previously arranged to hold a fiddlers contest have
withdrawn the contest and are arranging to have a memorial service in honor of our
martyred president. Prominent speakers from Springfield and other places will take
part, also Springfield, Lagonda and St Paris lodges will be present, it is expected. The
date is not of yet known, but it will be announced later. Never before in the history of
Tremont has stores and shops with one or two exceptions closed on a week day in
honor of the martyred president. The scene will never be forgotten. There were no
demonstrations of bell tolling, nor bugle sounds to solemnize the occasion, but the
citizens kept close the their homes, bowed down with sorrow. The town, since this
memorable event, is practically dead; business is disheartened and our people are
absolutely grief stricken.

October 20, 1901
The funeral of Daniel ROCKAFIELD, late of Springfield, Oh, was held at Tremont City
Wednesday morning. Mr Rockafield was a member of the Sixtieth regiment OVC
enlisting in 1862, and was stationed at the frontier, Ft Laramie, and there fought many
battles with the Soiux and Blackfoot Indians. Mr Rockafield was present when in 1864
of Schronchin Chief buried the hatchet and then and there agreed to war no more with
the palefaces. Mr Rockafield was aid to General Custer's staff while in the frontier since
raging war with the bloodthirsty Indians. Something remarkable about his man's service
was that while he was through the war from beginning to end he was never wounded
and suffered but little sickness although many times he was in perilous places and
death was expected at any moment. He was buried with war honors. He was 56 years
old and leaves a widow and several children, as well as a host of friends.

November 2, 1901
The funeral services of Corporal Harry I WILSON will be held at the Reformed Church
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. His last sickness was of very short duration, only a few
days, he having suffered a relapse from typhoid fever, the result of leaving his sick
room too soon. He left his home in Springfield last Tuesday to visit his mother, Mrs S M
DAVIS, at Tremont, at which place he died Friday afternoon.

Dec 14, 1901
The funeral of the late Mary PECK who was 86 years old, was held Tuesday afternoon
at Tremont. The deceased was the mother of Mrs William KISER of Urbana. Funeral
services by the Lutheran minister at Thackery.

December 21, 1901
Several of our people attended the funeral of Abe CRABILL at Springfield.

Feb 15, 1902
Mrs Elizabeth KELLEY, daughter of Mrs Eva BAKER, whose funeral occurred but a few
weeks ago, died at her home in the Grafton settlement, aged 68 years, 3 months. The
funeral services were held at the Grafton church and interment occurred at the Hill
cemetery. The Rev DOLBY, her pastor had charge of the services A strange incident is
that her mother, aged 92, as well as daughter, died of pneumonia. Another sister
whose age is past 50 years is lying at death's door with the same disease. This family
is very prominent in that part of Champaign County and hosts of friends and relatives
mourn their loss. D B MORRIS of Tremont, a relative, attended the funeral.

April 5, 1902
a son of Squire MORRIS of Springfield, who was a victim of typhoid fever, and died
Friday morning at his home in that city, will be brought to Tremont for burial Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the reformed church.

Aug 9, 1902Word has been received that Elijah PENCE and old and much
respected citizen, died Friday night at his late home on the LOCARD farm, north
of Tremont City. Mr Pence leaves a wife who has the sympathy of her many
friends here. Mr Pence was a prominent member of the M E Church at Tremont,
and the pastor, Rev MADDOX, will have charge of the services, which will be held
at the residence, Monday forenoon. His age was near 80 years, and he has been
in poor health for some time.

Sept 6, 1902
William FAY who died Thursday night at his late residence on the Urbana Pike at what
is known as the "half-way house", was taken via Detroit Southern Saturday morning to
north of Lima, Ohio at which place his funeral and interment will take place today. He
died of consumption.

Sept 13, 1902
Peter LEBER, and old veteran of the war of the rebellion, and who for several years
was a sufferer of complications of diseases, died at his late residence Monday evening
and was buried Wednesday at 2:p.m. Mr LEBER was an honored citizen and the town
as well as the family will miss him. He leaves a wife and four children (all girls), two of
whom are married.

October 12, 1902
Mrs Maud ANDERSON, who died Sunday morning at her late residence on Pretty
Prairie, was buried Tuesday afternoon at Oakdale Cemetery, funeral from the
residence. Mrs ANDERSON was but 27 years of age and leaves a widower and two
small children. The deceased was a niece of Mr and Mrs David MARTIN of Tremont
City, who attended the funeral.

October 18, 1902
The citizens of Tremont were sorrow stricken, Saturday morning when word was
received of the horrible accident which happened to Charles MAGGART and his
three boys in the great conflagration of the TUCKER wood rim factory at Urbana.
Charles MAGGART, father of the unfortunate boys, with his little family lived in
Tremont prior to moving to Westville, Ohio from which place they moved to
Urbana. Samuel MAGGART is the father of Charles, and Henry SEITZ is his father-
in-law. Both families hastened to Urbana on receiving the news. As the touching
story went the rounds among the citizens, tongue nor pen could not describe the
awful shock to the many acquaintances of the family. The poor little 7 year old
boy, whose body was consumed by the flames, probably not enough of the
remains can be found for burial, was a remarkably bright child. Whoever met little
Charley was his friend and he was possessed of a very pleasing disposition and
loved by all. At the very latest report it is learned that the mother is in very
dangerous condition from grief, and no one knows what the result may be,.
October 25, 1902
The remains of little Karl MAGGART, who was consumed in flames at the wood
rim factory fire last Saturday morning at Urbana, were interred in Mt Calvary
Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The condition of Leroy, the boy who was so
badly burned, is very distressing, but friends have hopes of his recovery. The
grief stricken mother is recovering from the shock, although for a while her
condition was alarming. Charles MAGGART, the father, who was so badly hurt,
was able to attend the burial of little Karl. The friends of the family at Tremont
and elsewhere are glad that citizens of Urbana are subscribing to the MAGGART
relief fund. This is a worthy cause as the family is in need of kind gifts of friends.

November 1, 1902
The Passing of a Tremont Man
Calvin COOK, aged 83 years, died at his home in Terre Haute, last Sunday. He has
lived in Champaign County for many years and was well and favorably known in
Tremont having many distant relatives living in this burg. His funeral was held at
M E Church, Terre Haute, Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev C T
WILLIAMS, a Baptist minister, had charge of the services. Interment occurred at
the Terre Haute Cemetery. "Uncle Calvin" as he was generally called leaves an
aged widow, and five sons and one daughter, all of whom are married and have
families. With a host of acquaintances both in Clark and Champaign counties, all
of whom cherish his good name.

December 13, 1902
Old Resident Laid To Rest
The funeral of the late Mrs James DALLAS, who was a former resident of near
Bowlusville, Oh, and was very well known in Tremont was held from the family
residence in Urbana Thursday afternoon. Many testified as to the esteem in which she
had been held in life. She was a long a patient sufferer from a complication of diseases
and finally succumbed to them on Monday night. Following the services at the house
the body was taken to Oak Dale Cemetery and laid to rest. The pallbearers were the
four brothers of the deceased woman and two other relatives.  She was a daughter of
Captain ROBINSON of east of Bowlusville, she being 42 years old. She was a
consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.

December 20, 1902
What is a very rare thing for Tremont was the occurring of two funerals in one day, last
Wednesday, and in fact, you might say three funerals within the neighborhood. Isaac
BROUGHER, and old and much respected citizen, whose funeral occurred in the
morning at 11 o'clock. The second, that of Mrs Josiah FEBER, a former resident of
Tremont City, but late of Terre Haute, was buried on the same day; funeral services
held at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 the funeral of Mrs Amanda SWARTZBAUGH, who lived
southwest of Tremont occurring at Lawrenceville. All three of these services were
attended by the Rev J W YEISLEY. All of these persons were held in the highest
esteem by our entire neighborhood, and there was a host of friends in attendance at
each service.

Jan 24, 1903
We regret to announce the death of Mrs Dr SMITH nee Minnie LEWIS who formerly
lived here in Tremont City, who died at her home in Urbana suddenly last Saturday and
was buried at OakDale Cemetery last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs SMITH was highly
respected young woman and her many friends were shocked to learn of her death.

The last will and testament of the late Isaac BROUGHER was filed and admitted to
probate Wednesday afternoon in the Urbana court. The widow was qualified as
executirx. Charles Elmer BROUGHER and Mrs Mary Emma BAKER are heirs to the
estate. Johnson P WEAVER and Esquire John H BLOSE were witnesses to the will
which was made 15 years ago or thereabouts.

Feb 7, 1903
The death of Mrs Eva A WIRICK, nee KIPLINGER, was received with great surprise
by her acquaintances in Tremont. The funeral services were held yesterday from
the family residence. Interment at Ferncliff Cemetery. Mrs WIRICK was well known
here.

Feb 21, 1903
A telegram has been received by the relatives of Mrs David STONER announcing her
death at her home in Oklahoma Territory, Feb 17. The funeral and interment were held
in Cartridge, Oklahoma. Mrs David STONER for many years was a resident of Tremont
City and had many friends and relatives here who regret to learn of her death. The
deceased woman has several daughters living in Springfield, Ohio. It is expected that
her husband will come east.

Feb 21, 1903 Several of our citizens attended the funeral of Mr MULHOLLAND
yesterday, of Springfield. There was a gloom spread over our town when the news
came that Mr MULHOLLAND was a victim of the collalagration in Springfield. Mr
MULHOLLAND had many old customers in Tremont that regarded him as a man whose
integrity was beyond reproach.

Feb 28, 1903
Charles GARD attended the funeral of his brother E V GARD at Indianapolis, IND,
Saturday, Feb 21.

The funeral services of Mrs Asa BAKER who has been sick for some time, will be
held at Terre Haute today.

March 21, 1903
Mr Peter FERREE, one of the oldest representatives of agricultural interests in Ohio,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs P P GRINDLE, 67 East Ward Street. Mr FERREE
was 85 years of age and his almost entire active life had been devoted to farming. He
was born in York Co, PA, March 9, 1818, where he lived until 19 years of age, when he
removed to Starke County, this state. Two years later he came to this county, which
has continuously since been his home. He was united in marriage in 1840 to Miss
Elizabeth BAKER, who preceded him 14 years in death. He is survived by three
children, A W FERREE, Mrs E M FISH and Mrs P P GRINDLE, all of this city. He also
leaves one brother.............of Dayton. Mr FERREE was a former resident of Tremont
City, keeping in this place a tavern. Many of the old pioneer travelers enjoyed the
hospitality of Mr FERREE and his wife during the early days of our burg. The funeral
occurred yesterday at 3:30 p.m. from the First Lutheran Church, Springfield. Several
Tremont people attended.

Mrs Sallie METCALF of Springfield attended the funeral of Mrs Sallie NEFF Thursday.
She was the guest of her son R C METCALF and family. The funeral os Mrs Sallie
NEFF occurred from the Reform Church Thursday. Mrs NEFF was a pioneer citizen of
the town, having lived here about all of her life. He age was past 81 years. Two sisters
survive her; Mrs Mary JUDY, and Mrs Solomon SAYER. She was a stepmother of
Adam NEFF of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of this town, and mother of John
FLICKLINGER. Funeral services were conducted by Rev YEISLEY and MADDOX. A
large attendance of people were present at the funeral.

Clifford FLICKLINGER , of Lexington, KY, was summoned to the funeral of his
grandmother, Mrs Charles NEFF. Mr FLICKLINGER will return to his Kentucky home
Monday morning.

Mar 28, 1903
The funeral of Mrs Samuel DEAR occurred from her late residence last Wednesday
morning. The Rev WARREN had charge of the services. Interment at the DEAR
Cemetery, which is located near Bowlusville.

April 11, 1903
Johnson P WEAVER and wife, Mr and Mrs Amos SEITZ, Mrs Catherine LEBER and Mr
and Mrs Jacob SEITZ attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs ZIRKLE in Springfield.

The personal property of the late Mrs Sarah NEFF was appraised last Friday. The sale
has not yet been announced.

April 18, 1903
Last Thursday at the M E Church was held the funeral services of Miss Ethel PHILLIPS,
the only child of Mr and Mrs Elmer PHILLIPS, former residents of Tremont City, but late
of Tiffin. Miss Ethel was a great sufferer from dropsical affection of the heart for about
five months and her death was no surprise to relatives and friends here. The deceased
was 15 years old, she being the last of a family of three bright children , two of whom
preceded her to the grave some time ago. Miss Ethel was a pure Christian, lovable in
her disposition and lived a purely devoted Christian life. She was a long and very great
sufferer, but all through her sickness she did not falter in her devotions, but was
perfectly resigned to her Master's will. The funeral escort arrived via the Big Four at
10:30 and was immediately taken to the church where a large concourse of people
were in waiting. Rev A D MADDOX had charge of the services and a more beautiful
funeral never was held in the church. The casket was one of the latest designs upon
which were wreaths of flowers of the choicest selections sent by her many friends in
Tiffin. The bereaved father and mother have the sympathy of this entire neighborhood
as well as the present home of the family in Tiffin. The interment was made at Mt
Calvary cemetery.

May 2, 1903
Mrs E C NICHOLS received a telegram Friday evening from Narrowsburg, NY, stating
that her brother, Howard W COLE died that morning from a complication of diseases.
The funeral services and interment will occur Sunday morning. Mrs NICHOLS will not
be present owing to the distance and other matters pertaining to home duties.

July 11, 1903
David I BAKER, aged 53 years, and past, whose death was such a shock to
acquaintances here in Tremont last Tuesday evening, was a model citizen in all
particulars. The funeral was held Thursday from the Lawrenceville church by the Rev J
W YEISLEY, pastor of the Tremont City Reformed Church. These sad services were
attended by a large number of Tremont people and it was said that not for years has
there been q large funeral at Lawrenceville as this one. The deceased leaves a widow
and eight children and the community in which he lived and died will miss the good
natured man. To the troubled family allow us to extend words of condolence in this sad
hour. His many friends will cherish the name of him who was so suddenly called to his
eternal home.

Aug 15, 1903
Last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the remains of Lemuel HULLINGER were laid
to rest at the Terre Haute Cemetery. The funeral services were impressive. The G.A.R.
of which he was a member, had charge of the remains. Mr HULLINGER was a long and
very patient sufferer from diseases contracted while in the war of the rebellion. Mr
HULLINGER just received notice and had drawn the first money on increase of pension
at the rate of $75 per month, the limit for total disability.

Mrs Jacob OVERHOLSER who died Thursday morning after a protracted illness of
many months, will be buried at Lawrenceville reformed Cemetery this morning at 10
o'clock. Funeral services at the church. Mrs OVERHOLSER was about 53 years old
and leaves a husband and several children. She was a long and very great sufferer,
having been at the Dayton Hospital for seve3ral weeks. Her body is greatly reduced in
flesh, weighing little more than a child. Rev J W YEISLEY will officiate.

Oct 3, 1903
Several from the neighborhood attended the funeral of Samuel BAKER, which occurred
in the Reformed Church Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Rev's Paul SHULTZ and BECHTEL
assisted in the services. The home was filled to its utmost capacity with sorrowing
neighbors and friends. Mr BAKER was regarded as a most excellent man being
throughout his life a devoted Christian and died with the full hope of receiving the
award of his righteousness. He was a good citizen and a pillar of the Reformed Church
at Dialton, to which church he gave largely of his means during its construction. By
living an honest and economical life, he succeeded in gathering a large amount of this
world's goods. He leaves a widow and four children.

Oct 10, 1903
The funeral of the late John Henry RICHARDS was held from the Reformed Church in
Tremont City last Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. The deceased was 62
years of age, was a model Christian man and died in full hope that a good man has of
the great beyond. Mr RICHARDS for many years prior to his death made his home with
Henry ROCKEL of near Eagle City, and was a very great cripple, having many years
ago received injuries that caused him much trouble.

After more than three years of suffering and struggle with complication of diseases,
chief among which was consumption, Mrs Mary E WALLACE, wife of the late "Squire"
WALLACE died at her home in Urbana last Friday night October 2. With her when
death came were her daughter, Mrs Ida GARD HECTOR of Melbourne, FLA, and her
grandson Charles WALLACE. Mrs WALLACE was born June 15 1827 and was 76
years of age. She was married to "Squire" WALLACE on July 4, 56 years ago, and to
them were born seven children, four of whom are still living;, Mrs J T EARNST and
Edward WALLACE of Palm Beach, FL; Mrs Joseph OTT of Cincinnati and Mrs Ida (nee
GARD) HECTOR of Melbourne, FL. Many years ago Mr and Mrs WALLACE were
residents of Tremont City and what few of her old acquaintances are yet alive will
regret to learn of Mrs WALLACE'S death. She was a good Christian woman and
beloved by all who were acquainted with her.

October 17, 1903
Last Monday at 2 p.m. at the Reformed Church the funeral services of Timothy
LINEBAUGH were held by the Rev Alfred TAYLOR. Mr LINEBAUGH was a veteran of
the war of the rebellion being a member of Co D, 154th and 180th regiments. He was 75
years of age and a member of Powell post G A R Tremont City, which order attended
the funeral and had charge of the ritualistic work. Mr LINEBAUGH but a few weeks ago
moved to Urbana, from his former home near Bowlusville, and had been in declining
health for a long time. He was well known in this locality. A widow and several children
survive him.

Nov 7, 1903
The death of Mrs PEARSON, whose residence is near Eagle City was received with
much regret. Mrs PEARSON died yesterday at about noon and was ill but a short time,
and her death will be a great surprise to her many friends throughout German
Township. The funeral service will be held from the Sims Chapel.

Nov 14, 1903
Mrs Margaret IRELAND, wife of James H IRELAND, died Monday morning at her
late home in Terre Haute, at the age of 61 years. Death was due to paralysis. She
is survived by a husband and eleven children. Mrs George STEVENS of Tremont
City is a daughter. The funeral was held last Wednesday morning at 10:30 from
the Terre Haute Baptist Church. Rev DALBY of Dialton, Ohio had charge of the
services. Interment was made in the Terre Haute Cemetery. J H IRELAND, the
bereaved husband, was for many years a guard at the Ohio Penitentiary under the
wardenship of E J COFFIN. The family have the sympathy of our entire
neighborhood.

Mrs Maurice PEARSON, whose funeral services were held Tuesday from the Sims
Chapel was 63 years old. She had been sick but a few days with complication of
diseases. The funeral was largely attended. Rev DALBY, TAYLOR and TROUT
assisted in the services. A large number of Tremont people were present. There are
three children who survive her. Miss Emma, one of them, has been at death's door for
several days and the worst can be looked for at any time.

The family of the GARDs in this neighborhood were shocked last Wednesday to
receive the intelligence of the sad death of Milton H LAFETRE of Glendora, CAL.
The information states that he came from Los Angeles, Ca on the Southern
Pacific traction car to look at some property he had at Long Beach and got off the
car at Willow Street, about one mile from Long Beach, walked around the rear of
the car and just as he got on the other track, the northbound car struck him,
crushing his side in, breaking several ribs, piercing his lungs. A fatal gash was
cut on the back of his head. He was taken on board the car he had alighted from
and taken to Long Beach to the doctor's office where two of the best surgeons
worked with him, but he sank very rapidly and in two hours time was dead. His
family at Glendora were notified, also his brother-in-law C B WOODHEAD of Los
Angeles, who came at once, but not until he expired. Mr LEFETRE was a man that
was well known and liked throughout all southern California. He was at one time
president of the Long Beach Land and Water Company, and at present was a
large land owner at his home city, Glendora. He owned many acres of orange
groves and leaves a valuable estate to his family. The deceased was 58 years old
and went from Ohio 30 years ago. He was once at the head of the Metallic and
Coast Union Hardware company of Los Angeles, Ca. He is a brother-in-law of
Emerson E. GARD at Tremont City and also same to Wilbur E GARD if Springfield.
Mr LAFETRE married Miss Emma GARD daughter of Silas H GARD, deceased,
and immediately moved to California, at which place they have made their home.
Mrs Silas GARD is on her way now to California and when she reaches the
beautiful LEFETRE home, will be greatly shocked in this once happy home. The
bereaved family have our sympathy, as well as our entire neighborhood, as this
was the former home of Mrs LAFETRE, who had many friends.

Mrs David MARTIN was shocked to learn of the very sudden death of her brother
Joseph D ANDERSON, at his sister's home, 453 South Fountain Ave, Springfield,
Friday. The deceased with his wife, had just entered the house of his sister and sat
down when he gave an exclamation and fell back dead. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr ANDERSON's home residence is at Villa, Ohio. The funeral services will take place
from the residence of Miss ANDERSON Monday morning at 10 a.m. Mrs David
MARTIN was telephoned and immediately went to the saddened home. Mr ANDERSON
was well known in this locality and was regarded wherever known as a good man.

Nov 21, 1903
Mr and Mrs David MARTIN attended the funeral of her brother, Joseph R ANDERSON
at Springfield last Monday morning. Also Mr and Mrs S C METCALF, Mr and Mrs Elmer
BROUGHER, who were also related to the deceased.

Dec 5, 1903
Jacob JUDY, a former resident and well known in this community, whose death
occurred at his sister's in Muncie, IN last Friday, November 27, was buried at Xenia
Monday last. Mr JUDY had been at Indianapolis IN at the hospital and was removed to
his sister's at Muncie where he was seized with a hemorrhage of the lungs which was
the cause of death, not withstanding the rumor that he had fallen down stairs and
sustained an injury to his spine. David JUDY of Tremont City is a brother, also many
relatives and acquaintances are here about to regret to learn of his demise.

The home of Mr and Mrs William ROLLER of Enon, Ohio is one of sorrow. The father
and mother are lying at death's door at the ages of 77 and 71 with no hopes of
recovery.  These aged people are the parents of Abe and William ROLLER of Tremont
City. Mr ROLLER, the father was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago, and but a
few days ago, the mother was seized with pneumonia in its worse form. The death of
either or both of these aged people can be looked for at any moment. Our entire
community have the greatest sympathy for this distressed family.

December 12, 1903
The funeral of Mrs William ROLLER, mother of Abe and William ROLLER of Tremont
City was held at her late residence at Enon , Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment at the Enon
cemetery. He age was 74 years and past. She leaves an invalid husband and several
children, all grown and married. Mr ROLLER, her husband has been lying seriously ill
for many weeks and his death can also be looked for at any time. This good lady and
mother was largely related throughout Clark and Champaign counties, and was held in
high esteem by all who knew her.

A six month old child of Mr and Mrs Oran DAVIS, near Dilbert, Ohio was found dead in
the cradle last Tuesday morning. It is said that the child was never very strong since
birth and the probabilities are that death was a result of consil....infirmities. The mother
cared for the little child at almost 5 o'clock in the morning, taking it up and warming
garments, placing it back again into its cradle and in the course of an hour or two she
again went to the little ones couch only to find it cold in death. The funeral was held at
the Terre Haute M E Church and the body was buried at the Terre Haute cemetery.
Rev Paul had charge of the services.

Dec 19, 1903
The many friends of Zachariah SNYDER in this locality, regret to learn that on Friday
morning he died very suddenly, at his late residence, south of Lawrenceville, of
pneumonia. Mr SNYDER was 75 years old and had been a resident of the county for
many years. He had been slightly ill for several days, but was not thought to be in
serious condition until 24 hours prior to his death. He is survived by a widow and five
children. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the residence. Interment at
Ferncliff Cemetery.

Jan 9, 1904'
The acquaintances and friends of Vernon HULLINGER of Urbana, were shocked to
learn of his sudden demise. The body was laid to rest in Oakdale cemetery last
Wednesday afternoon. Vernon was the only son of Susan HULLINGER who lived on
Storm's Creek, just north of Tremont City, and was well known in this locality. Mr
HULLINGER had a severe accident during the late icy weather, which caused his
death. A large number of friends of the deceased from Tremont City and country
surrounding were present at the funeral. Clyde SHYRIGH sang with pathos "Lead,
Kindly Light" and "Some Time We'll Understand". The pallbearers were Charles
LAYTON, Hurbert U KING, C HOLIDAY, Todd ROOLS, Sam CLARK, and Ben OTTO.
The family has the sympathy of Tremont friends.

Feb 20, 1904
James OLIVER, and old and much respected former citizen of this place, was buried at
Mt Calvary Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Mr Oliver, with his wife, came to this vicinity
many years ago, and was employed at the various mills in Tremont and along Mad
River as expert flour maker. Those who remember the old "Owltown" mills and the
KENTON and STEINBARGER mills, all along the Mad River were mills that he used to
run. Mr OLIVER was also a shoemaker and did quite a business in this line. He was a
consistent Christian, late of the reformed Church, and many a religious meeting has he
enlivened by his strong appeals to sinners to "flee from the wrath to come". Mrs
OLIVER preceded him to the grave several years ago. The are no children left and no
relatives in this part of the country. His age was near 80 years. He was well known
throughout all this country and what few of the old pioneers that are left feel sad to hear
of his death.

March 5, 1904
Ephraim SNAPP, one of the oldest men in Champaign county, died at his home near
Steinbarger Mills, Wednesday at noon. He was 94 years old. His wife who survives him
is 92 years old. The couple had been married 68 years. The following children survive
him: Samuel, Frank, James and one daughter. Mr SNAPP was born in Shenandoah
County, Virginia and came to this part of the country when it was but a vast wilderness.
He located near what is now known as Westville and there established himself in the
black smithing business, at which avocation he continued until a few years ago. Mr
SNAPP was a Baptist of pure faith, being faithful to all duties of his church until the end
came. The funeral was held from the Nettle Creek church yesterday at 11 o'clock. Mr
SNAPP was for many years in possession of an herb that was a cure for cancer, and
hundreds of people from all over the country came to him to be cured of this much
dreaded disease. The community will lose a good citizen and the family a good and
kind parent.

Mrs William LOUDENBACK of near Grafton Chapel, who was found dead in bed
by her husband last Wednesday morning about 4 o'clock, was buried Friday. Mr
LOUDENBACK got up to build the fire and going back to bed, found his wife
dead. She had been in bad health for several years with heart trouble. She was 80
years old. Rev Alfred TAYLOR, minister of the church to which she was a lifelong
member had charge of the services.

Mar 12, 1904
The funeral of Mrs Mary BOOSINGER COLLINS, late of Urbana, was held from the
Bowlusville M P church Monday afternoon. Burial was made at the DEAR Cemetery.
Many beautiful floral offerings were laid on the beautiful casket. The services were
conducted by the Rev J E ABRAMS of Urbana.

Last Monday morning our citizens were shocked when the message came that J W
LAUGHREY, agent for the Erie Railroad at Bowlusville, was dead. On Saturday
evening he was in Tremont City and attended the special revival meetings held at the
Reformed Church by Rev HART, and seemed to be in excellent health, appearing to
the writer more lively and cheerful than at any time previous. Mrs LAUGHERY was not
at home when her husband died, being away on a visit at her mother's at Broadway,
and was prostrated when she received the sad word. Many of our citizens recall the
very sad accidents to the deceased several years ago. First an iron round pulled out of
the top of the ladder which he was holding to while placing a signal light in position,
throwing him to the ground and injuring him greatly; and then on another occasion
being knocked down while standing near a switch when a cut of cars was run in
causing him great suffering for weeks and loss of his leg. It being amputated below the
knee. The deceased was a man in high standing in this as well as the community in
which he lived. Rev TAYLOR held a short and very appreciative funeral discourse at
the residence in Bowlusville, after which the remains were sent to Marion, Ohio for
burial. Mrs LAUGHERY and son Eddie, 16 years old, survive the deceased, both of
whom have the sympathy of our citizens.

April 2, 1904
The funeral of John BENNETT of Newtown was held at the Untied Brethren church last
Monday morning. This funeral was set for Saturday but owing to the great amount of
water in Mad River it was impossible to get from the house. Rev TAYLOR had charge
of the services. Mr BENNETT was an old veteran soldier and was much respected in
the neighborhood in which he lived. A widow and a son are left. His age was 68 years
and he lived near Newtown for many years.
)April 19, 1904) We regret to record the very serious illness of John BENNETT of
Newtown. Mr BENNETT had been at our town, and while here attending to business
was said to be remarkably cheerful. Starting home, he had not gone far when he was
stricken with a paralytic stroke. For several days the past week his condition was very
serious in all probability may never recover his former health. Mr BENNETT is a farmer
and is well known throughout Clark and Champaign County.

The death of Oscar BODKIN of Thackery was received with sadness by our citizens
last Wednesday. Mr BODKIN's death was due to contracting a heavy cold, resulting in
pneumonia. He was sick only a few days. Mr BODKIN was a brother-in-law of F E
PENETON of Tremont City. The funeral services were held Friday from the Newsom
Chapel at 10 a.m., when there was a large attendance of sorrowing friends. He was
only 27 years old and leaves a widow and one child. The widow is lying at the point of
death with consumption, a fact that makes the death of her husband more sad.

April 9, 1904
Mrs Calvin COOK, one of the best known old persons about Terre Haute died
Friday morning at her late home at that place. Mrs COOK was one of those kind
hearted old mothers who had a good word for everybody and thus everybody
was her friend. She was a sister of Daniel and Michael HUPP, all of whom are well
known in this locality. Mrs COOK's age was about 86 years. The funeral services
will occur this morning at about 10 o'clock at Terre Haute. "Aunt Betsy" as she
was familiarly known, was a consistent Christian during her life and when the end
came she was ready to go to her reward.

April 16, 1904
J H BLOSE and George SNYDER attended the funeral of the late O S KELLY, last
Wednesday. Mr KELLY was born on a farm, worked for $1 per week, later became
carpenter, merchant, manufacturer and millionaire. The KELLY plantation north of
Tremont City is a most magnificent tract of land and was prized highly by the deceased.

The announcement of the death of Edmund S GARD, a former resident of
Tremont City, in our last letter, was very brief. The following is more complete
and will aid our citizens in recalling their former acquaintance of the deceased.
For 25 years he was a merchant at Springfield, IL, having moved from Tremont
City in October 1863. He was a son of Jason GARD, deceased, who built the
beautiful country home where Hon J H BLOSE now resides and also where
Edmund was born, in Tremont City, July 7, 1845. Mr GARD was a long and very
patient sufferer having been sick for about 13 months with a complication of
diseases. For some time, Mr GARD has been in the Springfield, IL hospital,
undergoing treatment. While there, he was operated on for an affection of the hip.
He apparently grew better and on Friday previous to his death he was removed to
his home. A few days thereafter he suffered a relapse and gradually sank, until
death relieved him of his suffering. Mr GARD, in his young days attended the
Concordia college. Later he engaged as teacher. He was prominent in political
and social circles in Springfield, IL and has always bourne an enviable reputation.
He was married to Miss Mary E WATTS, May 25, 1882, and his widow and seven
children survive him. The are: Amy, Rose, Bessie, Myrtle and Mary GARD; and
three sons, Charles E, William P and Edmund S GARD, Jr.. The funeral occurred
from his late residence. Rev N G LYONS of the First M E Church to which the
deceased belonged, officiated. There was great sympathy shown the bereaved
family by the immense congregation of citizens gathered at the residence. Many
were the floral offerings that the casket contained as tokens of respect. The many
relatives and friends of the deceased here at Tremont City feel that the "grim
reaper" has removed from earth a good man.

April 23, 1904
Christopher F ROHRER, one of the prominent and well known farmers of Clark
and Champaign counties, died at his late home, one half mile north of Tremont
City, Thursday morning at about 2 o'clock. The death of the decedent was caused
by consumption against which he had bravely battled for many years. Mr
ROHRER was an active man during his life when in health, being a farmer of
some prominence, and took special interest in matters pertaining to the farm. He
was a charter member of Tremont Grange and had served as master of the order
several terms.  The grange was organized at his house more than 30 years ago.
Mr ROHRER was a brother-in-law of Hon John H BLOSE. He was about 59 years
of age and is survived by his second wife. The funeral will occur this morning
from the Nettle Creek church, near Westville in Champaign county at 10 o'clock.
He was a prominent member of Clark Lodge F and A M in Springfield and also a
member of the Knights Templars, which order will have charge of the funeral
services. Mr ROHRER was a kind-hearted man and a friend to all mankind. He was
a liberal man and never was a man to turn away from his house when in need of
food or other assistance. Our community will mourn his departure, for his
cheerful voice will no longer be heard on our streets. Mrs ROHRER and other
relatives have the sympathy of this entire neighborhood. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral services.

April 30, 1904
The funeral services of J Adam KOHLER, father of George KOHLER, of Tremont City,
took place Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the Reformed church, burial at Mt Calvary
Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev Alfred TAYLOR of the Methodist
church. The sermon of Rev HART was said to be one of the most effective and
appreciative funeral sermons that has been delivered in this church for many a day.
The deceased was 77 years of age, was a native of Pennsylvania, York, County. He
leaves a widow with whom he had lived for more than 50 years of married life, also two
sons, John KOHLER of Illinois and George W KOHLER of Tremont City. John
KOHLER attended the funeral having arrived here Thursday evening. For about one
year, he and his aged wife, made their home with their son, George W. He was a
lifelong member of the Lutheran church east, and was a thorough Christian. The
deceased was highly esteemed by our citizens and with his aged widow as well as the
relatives our people greatly sympathize.

May 7, 1904
Little Howard AYRES, was run over by a wagon which was loaded with stone, last
Wednesday, near Dialton, Ohio, died almost instantly. He was not in the field with his
father, who was hauling stones from the field and , unknown to his father, climbed upon
the wagon, and when the horse started he was thrown off and the right wheel of the
rear part of the wagon ran over him lengthwise, mashing him to a pulp. The boy was a
nephew of Mrs Ed MONGER of Tremont, who with her daughter and son Ollie, and
Harry MONGER, attended the funeral last Friday. It was a sad scene. The mother was
unable to follow the remains to the grave, and one of the saddest scenes followed
when the cortege started to the cemetery. The child was remarkably smart for his age.
He was beloved by all who came in contact with him, and as the result of the horrible
accident there was a large attendance at the funeral. The whole community of Dialton
and neighborhood sympathize with the bereaved parents, and especially the mother.

Mrs Mary E SAGER died at her late home, 85 South Plum Street, Springfield,
Thursday afternoon. She was the widow of Peter SAGER, who several years ago
preceded her 
to the grave. Mr and Mrs SAGER were former residents in this neighborhood.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the residence, burial at Mt Calvary
Cemetery, Tremont City. The deceased was the mother of Mrs David SEELY of
South Factory Street, Springfield.           

May 7, 1904
Little Estella HANEY, daughter of William HANEY, who lives on the William KISER
place, was buried last Sunday morning. Funeral from the residence by Rev TAYLOR.
Interment at Nettle Creek Cemetery. Walter W ALBIN, our popular funeral director, had
charge of the remains.

 May 14, 1904
Our community was shocked last Wednesday afternoon to learn of the sudden
death of Elias BAKER. Mr BAKER had just returned from the cornfield, where he
had been planting corn, to the house for supper. Attending to his usual duties
before supper, he sat down at the table and waited until the rest of the family
arrived. Mrs BAKER, a daughter-in-law, went to the cellar to get some articles for
the table. When she returned she heard a peculiar noise. Rushing up to the dining
room she found Mr BAKER dead in his chair, seated at the table. This sudden
death was due to heart trouble. He was 71  years of age. The funeral services
were held at Lawrenceville yesterday at 10 a.m. It was said to be the largest
funeral at that place for many years. Mr BAKER was a brother of Silas BAKER,
both of whom are held in high esteem by the residents of German township.

May 21, 1904
Mrs Eliza PENCE, who has for many days been so seriously ill that death was looked
for at any time, died at her late home near STEINBARGER Mills, Friday evening at 6
o'clock. She was 73 years of age and had been a member of the M E church at
Tremont City many years. Her husband preceded her to the grave several years ago.
The funeral services will take place this morning from the residence at 10 o'clock.
 Interment will be made at Oakdale cemetery at Urbana. Rev Alfred TAYLOR, pastor of
the church at which she belonged will have charge of the services. Mrs PENCE has no
near relatives living and her large estate will go to a distant relation, except a portion
that will go for church purposes.

Rev HART will preach at the reformed church this morning at 10 o'clock. Special
subject, owing to the funeral of Mrs Eliza J PENCE.

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin MARTIN, of Springfield, was buried at Mt
Calvary cemetery last Thursday afternoon.

Sheriff E J BARR and wife, of Lima, attended the funeral of Miss Caroline WEAVER
last Wednesday.

Caroline WEAVER, who died last Sunday morning from complication of diseases, chief
among which was consumption, was buried Tuesday morning. The funeral services
was held from the M E church, of which she was a lifelong member, joining the church
when she was but 16 years of age. Miss WEAVER's age was 72 years. Rev TAYLOR,
assisted by Rev HART, had charge of the services. W W ALBIN, our funeral director,
had charge of the remains.

May 28, 1904
Hester Ann SEITZ, wife of our fellow townsman, Henry SEITZ, died at her late
home in this town Tuesday afternoon about 3 o'clock. Her death was due to
paralysis which she received about one week previous to her death. She was
stricken with this much dreaded disease when apparently in perfect health, as it
was remarked by friends only a few hours before she was prostrated that Mrs
SEITZ looked better and seemed more cheerful than some time previous. The
funeral occurred from the Methodist Episcopal church of which she had been a
member since childhood. Rev Alfred TAYLOR preached from a text which was a
favorite reading in days of health and life.  The discourse was a very touching
one. Her age was 63 years. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn the
loss of a devoted companion and mother. Mrs SEITZ was a daughter of Conoway
RECTOR and it has been said that her grandfather was among the first white
settlers in this region of the country. The large auditorium of the church was filled
with sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr SEITZ and the children of the deceased
have the sympathy of our entire neighborhood.

Frank WHITE, who attended the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs Henry SEITZ, goes to
Zanesville, Ohio in the interest of the Indianapolis Radiator Company Tuesday. Mrs
WHITE will remain in Tremont for a short time the guest of her sister, Miss Nellie
SEITZ.

Berzillus F KIPLINGER, who has been seriously ill for many weeks, died at his home
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr KIPLINGER's former home was at Tremont City and
was well known throughout all German township. His age was 56 years and death was
due to paralysis. There were several of our citizens who attended the funeral services,
among them were Mr and Mrs P W KIPLINGER, T W MCGOWN and others.

Phil KIPLINGER of Findlay, Ohio and Philander KIPLINGER of Lima, Ohio, brothers of
Berzillus F KIPLINGER, who was buried Thursday, were in attendance of the funeral;
also on Friday were the guests of Mr and Mrs P W KIPLINGER at Tremont City. These
brothers have not been at their old home for many years and the greatly enjoyed the
privilege.

June 4, 1904
John NICHOLS, aged 73 years, dropped dead at his home west of Dialton late
Wednesday evening. Mr NICHOLS was sitting on his front porch when without warning
fell over and in a few moments was dead. His death was due to heart failure. Mr
NICHOLS was the uncle of the MEAD brothers, all of whom attended the funeral
yesterday. An only son and child survives the deceased. Mr NICHOLS was one of the
wealthiest farmers in that region of the country and his son H H NICHOLS will be
possessor.

The funeral of Mrs Gus BOTKIN of Thackery, Ohio was held at Newsom Chapel
Tuesday at 2 p.m. She was the only daughter of Michael FADELY of Thackery. The
husband of the deceased preceded her to the grave but a few months. One child, about
2 years old, a father and a mother and a host of friends survive. Death was due to
consumption, and deceased was a long and very patient sufferer.

June 11, 1904
The little son of Mr and Mrs Eugene PHILLIPS, who died Monday morning about 3
o'clock, was buried Wednesday at 2 p.m. The funeral services were held from the
residence of his father-in-law, Henry SEITZ. Rev Alfred TAYLOR had charge of the
services, Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. The age of the child was about 19
months and was sick but a very few hours. Mr and Mrs PHILLIPS have the
sympathy of our entire community.
 

June 18, 1904
Another aged former resident has been called to the great beyond. William PARLETT,
who with his family resided here many years ago when the "Owl Town still house and
flouring mills" were running, died at his home near Urbana last Sunday night. He was
76 years old. The funeral services were held last Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran
church, Urbana. Mr PARLETT leaves a wife and five children. The children are
Reuben, George, Emory, Bert and Miss Lizzie. There are still a few of our pioneers yet
alive who will remember the deceased and family, and these express great sympathy to
the family

Aug 14, 1904
We regret very much to record the death of Mrs A J RYMAN of Springfield, formerly a
resident of Tremont City. Her age was 34 years.  The deceased woman is survived by
her husband A J RYMAN and daughter, Ester. She was buried yesterday afternoon at 2
p.m. at North Hampton.

Aug 27, 1904
The citizens of Tremont were greatly surprised to learn of the death of Mr David
STONER, a former resident of this place, but late of Denver, Oklahoma, where he with
his family went nine years ago. Mr STONER came East to Ohio several weeks ago and
made his home with his daughter, Mrs Douglas REID of West Pleasant Street, at which
place he died Thursday morning. The funeral occurred Friday morning at 10:30.
Several of our Tremont people were present at the funeral.

Sept 10, 1904
Samuel ARMSTRONG, pioneer miller of Clifton Ohio died last Monday afternoon from
Bright's disease. Funeral services were held at his residence last Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Interment was at Ferncliff. His age was 82 years. He was the possessor of a great deal
of real estate south of Tremont City. Mr and Mrs Abe ROLLER and Aunt Mary BENETT
and others from this place attended the funeral.

Oct 29, 1904
Michael SULLIVAN, a pioneer citizen of Tremont City, died at his late home Thursday
morning. The funeral took place from St Raphael's church yesterday morning. Mr
SULLIVAN contracted pneumonia ten days ago, which resulted in his death. His age
was 80 years. He leaves a widow, Mrs Mary SULLIVAN, and two sons, John M and
Daniel L SULLIVAN, the latter of whom is a resident of Springfield.

The funeral of Mrs Leonard GARDNER last Sunday was largely attended.

Nov 5, 1904
Mrs Dr SENSAMAN received word from Philadelphia that her sister was dead and
buried. Mrs Dr SENSAMAN is now the only daughter of her parents now living. Mrs
SENSAMAN was expected to go to Philadelphia to spend the winter months, but will
probably not do so now.

Joseph LOUDENBACK, brother of Mrs Ira OWENS died last Monday at the
advanced age of 62 years. The interment was in the Hill Cemetery, near Thackery.
Last Wednesday morning.

Jan 7, 1905
Dr J B Hirons of Tremont City, received the sad news Thursday morning that his
mother, Mrs Melissa HIRONS, was dead. Mrs HIRONS for several weeks past was an
inmate at the McMillan sanitarium at Columbus, O, at which place she was receiving
treatment. The deceased was 71 years of age at the time of her death and leaves a
husband and four children. Dr J H HIRONS of this place, Dr J D HIRONS of New York
City, Mrs George RIPLEY of Atwood ?, and Mrs J F MARSHALL of Urbana, IL, all of
whom were at the funeral services which were held yesterday at 2:30 at the Reformed
church. Rev WERNER officiated at the funeral.

Jan 14, 1905
James BUSHONG, of near Terre Haute, left for Middletown, Ind, Friday morning to
attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs Hannah MILLER.

The citizens of Tremont City were saddened to learn of the sudden death of Mrs Leota
BAYLER SMITH of Dayton. The funeral services were held in the Reformed church at
this place, Wednesday at 2 :30 p.m. Rev SHULTZ of Springfield and Rev WERNER of
this place officiated. The deceased was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter BAYLER,
late of Springfield.  The deceased leaves two small children , a husband, a father and
mother and two sisters to mourn her loss.

Word was received by Mrs Elizabeth MCKINLEY a few days ago, that her brother,
Joseph THRALLS, an old pioneer and a former citizen of Tremont City, died at his
home in Springfield, IL. Mr THRALLS was 86 years old at the time of his death. He
moved to the western country in 1856 and shared with other frontiersmen in the
settlement of the neighborhood in which he lived. He was a man possessing an intellect
above the average for a man of his age. There are left in this neighborhood but few
persons who can recall the former associations of youthful days.

Jan 21, 1905
Mrs GENNEL received a telegram last Sunday evening that her son John's family in
Chicago was much distressed by the death of their infant child. Mrs John GENNEL is
also in a critical condition and the worst can be looked for at any time. Mrs GENNEL
took an early Monday morning train over the Detroit Southern to Chicago. She returned
home yesterday morning.

Jan 28, 1905
The sad intelligence of the death of Leonard KARG, an old veteran of the Civil
War and a much respected citizen was received Friday morning, having died at 11
o'clock. The funeral services will be held from the residence Monday morning at
10 o'clock. Interment at Ferncliff cemetery. Mr KARG's age was 78 years. He
leaves a wife, five daughters and three sons.  Mr KARG is a native of
Pennsylvania, having moved to Ohio about 40 years ago. 

July 8 , 1905
Mrs John L DAVIS, one of the best known women of this part of the county, died
suddenly at her home here Friday evening. Her death was due to an attack of heart
trouble, superinduced by fright. Early Friday, Mrs SMILEY, of Paulding Center, Ohio, a
sister of Mrs DAVIS, arrived with her little son to spend some time here. In the evening
the little fellow went out with Mr DAVIS, and became lost in the woods. A search was
instituted for him, but he could not be found. Mrs DAVIS and Mrs SMILEY went into the
woods after dark to look for the child, fearing he met with some accident. While the
search was being carried on, Mrs DAVIS fell by the side of the road, and when Mrs
SMILEY reached her she was unconscious. Mrs SMILEY gave the alarm, and Mrs
DAVIS was carried to her home. She lingered but a few hours and never regained
consciousness. When she was carried back to the house the discovery was made that
the little fellow had found his way ahead of them, and was safe and sound. Mrs DAVIS
was 60 years of age, and a most estimable woman. She was the wife of John L DAVIS,
a civil war veteran, and one of Clark County's best known farmers. He distinguished
himself during the war and was known to all grand army men as the "color bearer". The
funeral occurred at the Methodist church at Terre Haute, Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock and was largely attended. The burial was made in the cemetery at Terre Haute.

Springfield Sun News, June 10, 1905
Murdered By Desperados
Tremont Man Is Killed in an Arkansas Lumber Camp
The sad news has reached here of the murder of Carroll MICHAEL near Ozan,
Arkansas, on the 26th of the month. Carel was connected with a limbering mill
with his father at that place, and as the country is full of desperadoes, thieving is
common. Some lumber had been missing from the mill and Mr MICHAEL, the
father of the murdered boy, spotted some of the valuable boards, and accused
one of the desperadoes of stealing it. The murderer of the boy said that he would
"fix the MICHALE'S." That evening as the young man was going to his home in
the town, he was deliberately shot off his pony and instantly killed. The
desperado was caught and put in jail. The deceased was the second son of
William MICHAEL and Hannah BUSHONG MICHAEL aged 28 years. The family,
formerly lived in this locality and have many relatives who feel very sad about the
affair.

July 29, 1905
Mr George SHAFFER an old pioneer resident of northwest of Tremont City, died at his
late home Friday morning. Funeral occurred yesterday at Terre Haute at 1 p.m. Mr
SHAFFER was one of the pioneer farmers of this county having saved much money as
a result of his hard work and good management.

Jonathan SHAFFER, who died last Friday, was an old and much respected citizen of
near Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at Terre Haute yesterday at 1 p.m.

Aug 19, 1905
The funeral of county commissioner J H COLLINS will occur tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock from the Reformed church.

The very sudden death of Mrs John WARD, who was stricken with paralysis
causing her death at 6 o'clock Friday evening, was received with great surprise.
Mrs WARD was well known in this locality, she being the only daughter of the late
Isaac NEFF, of Terre Haute. She was about 48 years old and leaves a husband
and daughter. Mrs WARD was prominently connected with the Clark County
Horticultural Society of which she was an officer at the time of her death.

The sad news of the very sudden death of Mrs John WARD, of near Eagle City,
was a profound shock to our citizens. Mrs WARD was stricken Friday evening at
about 6 o'clock with a fatal stroke of paralysis, from which, she died. Mrs WARD
was well known in this community, as well as throughout Clark county, she being
a prominent member of Clark County Horticultural Society for many years, and at
the time of her death was an officer of this society. She was the only daughter of
Isaac NEFF, of near Terre Haute, at which place she will be buried this afternoon
about 2 o'clock.

Aug 26, 1905
The funeral of Joseph H COLLINS which was held in the Reformed church last Sunday
was one of the largest that has occurred at Tremont for years. Long before the arrival
of the funeral cortege the church was crowded and not a vacant seat could be had. The
Rev LEO of Urbana preached the funeral sermon, after which, the Rev SANDOE of
Columbus read a fine eulogy on the life of the deceased. There were present a large
number of the county officials and other prominent people of Springfield and other
points throughout the county. Commissioner COLLINS was a much respected citizen
and this neighborhood will miss him.

Aug 27, 1905
The funeral of Mrs Emma WARD was held from the family residence Monday
morning. A large number of our citizens attended.

October 23, 1905
Word was received by Mrs D B MORRIS, that her brother, Nelson MCKINLEY of
Oreanna, IL died very unexpectedly a few days ago. Mr MCKINLEy was a former
resident of Tremont City and many of the older citizens will remember him. He was 80
years old and leaves a wife and five children with many friends at Tremont City. He was
visiting in Kansas at the home of his children when taken ill and died in a few hours.

The funeral of Aunt Barbara KARNS was held from the residence of Mrs Theodore
HILLER last Friday. She was an old German township pioneer, being very old. She was
sick for many weeks. Rev FRANTZ had charge of the services. Interment was made in
Ferncliff Cemetery. She was the widow of Adam KARN, who died many years ago.

Nov 27, 1905
Mrs E G WERNER, of this place, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Bellefontaine,
where she had gone for treatment. Pneumonia set in suddenly and her death was
unexpected. She was the wife of Rev D E WERNER, pastor of the reformed church
here and was 28 years of age. The funeral will be held at the Reformed church
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and burial will be made at Ferncliff cemetery. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev A J PAUL of North Hampton, the Rev R F
SHULTZ of Springfield, the Rev RISER of Tiffin, and the Rev TAYLOR, pastor of the
Methodist church of this place. It is expected that there will be several other ministers in
attendance also.

Dec 24, 1905
Esq J H BLOSE attended the funeral of Alphonse FERRELL, Thursday. Decedent was
well known in Tremont City.

Jan 21, 1906
Rev J E DINGLEDINE and wife, also their daughter, Miss Nell, all of Arcanum,
attended the funeral of his brother Samuel DINGELDINE. They returned to their
home Friday morning.

The funeral of Prof DINGELDINE was one of the largest that has been held at
Dialton for a long time. The interment was held at Tremont cemetery and many
gathered there to sympathize with the friends. The solemn and impressive funeral
services of Samuel DINGELDINE were held last Thursday at the reformed church
at Dailton, Ohio. Rev R F SHULTZ of Springfield and assisted by J C PAUL of
North Hampton, had charge of the services. The auditorium of the church was
crowded to its utmost capacity with sorrowing friends and neighbors who came
to pay the last tribute of respect to this good man. At about 4 p.m. the funeral
cortege arrived at Tremont cemetery where a large number of people had
gathered to view for the last time the remains of their neighbor and friend. The
grave was beautifully arranged with evergreens especially designed by those
who for a lifetime knew him. The deceased was 69 years old, was born in
Champaign County and was a resident for several years of Springfield, prior to
his removal to Dialton.

Feb 4, 1906
The funeral of Mrs Mason L HUTCHINSON who died Thursday morning at 7:30 was
held from the Reformed church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Revs WERNER
and TAYLOR had charge. The services were solemn and impressive and was delivered
to a large audience of sorrowing friends who gathered there to pay the last tribute of
respect. Mrs HUTCHINSON was a long sufferer from cancer and other diseases. Miss
Carol HUTCHINSON, her daughter, is a teacher in our public school, and as a token of
respect, the high school and the three intermediate schools gave beautiful floral
wreaths, also the board of education gave a beautiful wreath. Mr HUTCHINSON, the
husband of the deceased, is a member of the board. Those who are left to survive her
are a husband and four daughters; Mrs Anna HOY, of near Jamestown; the Misses
Carrol, Jean and Marjorie HUTCHINSON, besides several sisters and brothers, who
live at a distance. The decedents age was about 50 years. She was a model mother
and citizen. Our whole town feels her loss.

Mar 4, 1906
Mrs Leonard KARG who died Monday night at her late residence near
Bowlusville, was buried at Springfield cemetery.

The funeral services of Mrs Margaret SAGER, who died Thursday evening very
unexpectantly at her home in Tremont City, will occur from the M E church Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs SAGER had been ill for a few days, but she nor her friends
regarded her in serious condition. After eating her supper she went into her room and
sat down in her armchair, and in a few minutes she had fallen from the chair on the
floor dead. Heart failure was the cause of death.

April 15, 1906
The funeral of George SAGER, who died Tuesday at Springfield, O., hospital, after
undergoing an operation for appendicitis, was largely attended at the M E church
Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs SAGER, his mother, a few weeks ago had fallen on the ice,
breaking her arm, and owing to this the great shock of losing her son, almost too much
for her physical condition to endure.

April 22, 1906
Mrs Anna KNEDLER, mother of Mrs Grant THOMAS of Tremont City, died at the
Springfield hospital Friday morning. She had been a great sufferer of cancer of the face
for quite a while and suffered in the most excruciating pains before death relieved her.
The funeral cortege will leave her daughter's house in Tremont City at 12 o'clock,
where the body was taken Friday evening to await burial Sunday at Lawrenceville at
1:30. Decedent leaves a daughter, Mrs THOMAS, four grandchildren, and brothers and
sisters.

April 29, 1906
Mary, wife of Elmer PHILLIPS, who died at her late home in Urbana Friday, will be
brought to Tremont City for burial which will take place at the Methodist Episcopal
church at 2 p.m. The decedent was a former resident of this place and was highly
respected by all who knew her. Her age was 45 years. Her husband, Elmer PHILLIPS is
the only member of the family that survives her; a family of several children having all
passed beyond. Rev Dr SULLIVAN, pastor of the Grace M E church, Urbana, will have
charge of the funeral service. The friends and acquaintances of the family at this place
are requested to be present at the funeral.

May 19, 1906
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob BROADSTONE was buried Friday. The
funeral service was in charge of Rev D E WERNER held at the family residence, 1/4
mile south of Tremont City.

Several of the K of P boys attended the funeral of their brother, Ed WILDERSON,
who died of lung trouble and whose funeral was held at the residence of Mr Adam
GERON, near Beattytown, last Thursday. The interment was made at Meadville,
PA

Oct 28, 1906
The funeral of Clinton G NEFF at Tremont City Friday afternoon was extremely large.
Many could not gain admittance to the church. Rev J C PAUL of North Hamptom
officiated at the church and the K P's to which order he belonged, held their services at
the grave. The attendance of Pythians in a body was large and much sympathy was
manifested towards the stricken family in the hour of need. Clifton NEFF was 35 years
old and was a former resident of this place, late of Springfield, Ohio.


Dec 16, 1906

The funeral of "Aunt" Mary JUDY was largely attended. She was 83 years of age and
was a member of the ME church for 65 years.

Dec 23, 1906
William JUDY, who died last Wednesday evening at the home of his son, Marion, with
paralysis, was laid to his last resting place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral
services were held in the M E church in charge of Rev WYANT, pastor of the church.
The deceased was a soldier in the Civil War and served his country honestly and
faithfully until expiration of time for which he enlisted. He also was a veteran member of
the GAR belonging at Tremont City. He was also a member of Patrons of Husbandry of
this city ever since 1878. His age was 78 years.. William JUDY was a man in everyday
life, honorable, upright and honest. He was a man ever ready to sympathize with the
unfortunate and lend a helping hand to their wants. His life as a neighbor and a friend
was a noble type. Thus he lived and thus he died.

Jan 20, 1907
Word was received of this place of the sudden death of Frank GEARHART of
Thackery, Ohio last Friday a week. The funeral took place last Sunday at Terre
Haute from the M E church of that place and was conducted by the Rev D M
HORNER, of the Lutheran church. He was 57 years old and was a lifelong resident
of Mad River township, Champaign County. He is survived by a wife and twelve
children. The church was filled to its utmost capacity with friends to attend the
funeral

The funeral of Mrs Louisa PENCE who died at the home of her sister, Mrs Jacob
SEITZ at Springfield, Ohio, Wednesday, occurred yesterday at 1 p.m. from the
residence of her son, T T PENCE, south of Urbana. After the funeral, the remains
were taken to Nettle Creek for burial.

Jan 26, 1907
Funeral services over the body of Mrs Margaret REIGEL, who died on Saturday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs Nettie LANKENAU, 66 West Columbia St, were held
Monday morning at 11:30 at the house. The body was taken to Tremont City where
services were held in the church at 1:30 and burial took place in Tremont Cemetery.
Mrs REIGEL, who was a native of Hamilton county, was 87 years of age. She was a
devoted member of the Methodist church during 72 years of her life. She was first
married in 1840 to Samuel MAGGART, who died twelve years later. Six children were
born to them. She was married in 1858 to Simon A REIGEL, and he preceded her in
death 16 years ago. She has since made her home with her daughter. The decedent is
survived by four children, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren.

Feb 1, 1907
Louisa PENCE, daughter of David and Elizabeth STEINBERGER, was born April 3,
1825 on the farm where she has lived for many years, it being the homestead farm
of her father and mother, near Urbana, Ohio. Now occupied by her son Thomas
PENCE. She departed this life January 16, 1907 at 7 o'clock, aged 81 years, 9
months, 13 days. She was married to Alexander PENCE in 1841 when she was
about 17 years of age, from which union there were four children, all sons. The
first died in infancy. The others are all living. Thomas, the aforesaid upon her
home farm, George in Tulare county, Calif and Weldon near Topeka, KS. She was
remarkably active for one of her age and was always busy about the work
wherever she was. She was with her sister, Mrs Mary A SEITZ of Springfield, Ohio
and assisted in getting up their family Christmas dinner of 1906 which she
enjoyed with them very much. Two of Mrs SEITZ's grandchildren, James and
Lawrence HEDGES, living in Chattanooga, TN, failed to get to the regular
Christmas dinner, but came a few days afterwards to the great delight of Mrs
SEITZ and Aunt Louisa, and they feeling that those grandsons too, must have
about as good a dinner as the others had on Christmas day, fell to work
arranging it, Aunt Louisa, as always, about in the lead. It was during this effort
she became so sick that she was compelled to take to her bed, which was about
two weeks before her death, to which she was confined until the last. She was a
very patient sufferer, and all this attention paid to her during her last illness that it
was possible for her sister to bestow upon her. It seemed extremely befitting that
her last days should have been cast with her sister, to whom she had often kindly
administered, and now in return it seemed a pleasure for her sister to so kindly
and agreeably administer to her every need. She had seemingly from the
beginning of her sickness, felt that her end upon earth was near and expressed
herself in that way, and that she was ready and willing to make the change. She
joined the regular Baptist church at Nettle Creek under its administration by Elder
Samuel WILLIAMS, the father of its present pastor, 63 years ago, and was at the
regular meeting of said church on the first Sunday of December last, which she
seemed to enjoy very much, as there it was spoken to her by the present pastor,
Elder Thomas WILLIAMS, that she was celebrating her 63rd year of membership of
said church by her presence at that time. During all those years she never failed
to attend all of its meetings if it was possible for her to be present. She was a
great lover of her relatives and friends and was always ready and willing to assist
those in times of their sickness or distress. She was a very attentive attender at
church services and when the minister would be earnestly dwelling upon the
great love, mercy and sacrifice Christ had exhibited and made for poor and lost
sinners in order to restore them from under the curse of the law, she was one of
the few of the old school order who could not restrain herself from clapping hers
hands and crying aloud with joy. This we regard with all evidence that she felt
personally of the effect of that great sacrifice and its benefits. Just before she
breathed her last, she opened her eyes widely and looked heavenward, seemingly
with greatest joy in anticipation of entering that great and peaceful rest prepared
for her by her loving Master. She will be greatly missed by all of her family,
relatives and friends as her absence causes a void that cannot be filled.

Feb 9, 1907
Mrs Eli J GARD, one of the pioneers of Clark county, died last evening at her
home in Tremont City suddenly of heart failure. Mrs GARD whose health has not
been the best this winter, was lying on a couch when suddenly she gasped and
before aid could be rendered, life had flown. She was 70 years old and has
resided in and near Tremont all of her life. She leaves her husband, the well
known real estate man, and one daughter, Mrs Elizabeth STILLMAN of Piqua, to
mourn. The funeral will be held from the late residence Monday.

Feb 16, 1907
The funeral of J R JENKINS, who died without warning last Saturday night, was largely
attended. The funeral was in charge of J W YEISLEY of St Paris, assisted by Rev D E
WERNER, pastor of the Reformed church of this place.

March 5, 1907
Word was received last Monday of the death of Mrs Rena STOUT, by her parents, Mr
and Mrs Phillip WEIMER. Mrs STOUT made many friends here having spent last
summer here, in the hopes of regaining her health, failing to do so, she was taken to
Mexico and later to California where she died.

March 17, 1907
On March 25, the estate of John RUST, deceased, will be sold to the highest
bidder, including the homestead of five acres, and thirteen building lots in the
Lawrenceville addition.

March 25, 1907
The death of Mrs BRUNER, mother of W W BRUNER, was received with some surprise
last Saturday night, although she was for some time been ill, but her condition was not
considered dangerous. The funeral will take place from the M E church, Tremont City,
Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. She was a pioneer resident of this neighborhood, being at
the time of her death 85 years old. She was a lifelong member of the M E church and
was regarded a consistent Christian woman. She leaves one son and daughter and a
host of acquaintances.

March 31, 1907
The funeral of Mrs Jane BRUNER, Monday was largely attended at the M E church.
She was 88 years of age and was an old pioneer citizen.

April 3, 1907
Quite a number of friends and acquaintances attended the funeral of Mary E
SWARTZBAUGH, held in Springfield, Wednesday. She was born and reared in this
township, being the daughter of Henry and Lydia SWARTZBAUGH, old pioneers of this
county.

Mrs Adam BRUNER, mother of Wilbur W BRUNER, died Friday evening at 7 o'clock of
paralysis and old age being in her 89th year. Funeral will be Monday afternoon at 1 p.m.
in the Tremont City ME church.

Henry BAKER died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at the age of 74 years. Funeral
Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the Lawrenceville church.

April 7, 907
The death of Robert SMITH of Dialton Ohio was received at this place with much
regret. Mr SMITH was well known here and respected by all. Some of his
acquaintances here attended the funeral yesterday which was held at the Dialton
church

April 16, 1907
On Monday last, Mr and Mrs Wm PLACE buried their seven months old son from the
home of Mrs PLACE's parents, Mr and Mrs Bernard ROONEY. Rev SELF of the U B
church had charge of the service. The little one, the only child of Mr and Mrs PLACE,
was laid to rest in Oakdale cemetery, Urbana

April 28, 1907
The funeral of Daniel THOMAS, who died Thursday morning will be held at the
Methodist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The funeral services will be in charge of
Rev Warren W WIANT. Mr THOMAS was a very successful businessman during his
life, he being a popular merchant for more than 50 years in Tremont City. His age was
73 years.

May 19, 1907
Granite monuments were erected on the family lots of John C HINKLE and
Nicholas HOBERTY in the Lawrenceville cemetery.
June 4, 1907
A short service over the remains of Mrs Amelia KUNKLE, aged 79 years who died
Friday afternoon at about 3 p.m. was held at the Reformed church. The main service
was held at 4 p.m. at Springfield. Mrs KUNKLE was the mother of Columbus KUNKLE
and has several children now living. Mrs Perry MICHAEL of Springfield is also a
daughter, also, at that daughter's home is where the mother died.

July 21, 1907
Mrs Mary BOYER, wife of Herbert BOYER, died at her home in St Paris last Sunday.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the residence. Mr BOYER is well known in
this locality, he being related to the GARD family. Several from this place attended the
funeral.

The funeral of Mrs Susan MICHAEL will be held at the Reformed church this afternoon
at 2 p.m. She was the widow of the venerable Adam MICHAEL who died many years
ago.


Sept 2, 1907
The funeral of Firm ANDERSON, who died in Springfield, Tuesday night was held at
the residence of his father, two miles northeast of Urbana, last Friday afternoon. The
deceased was a son of Mr and Mrs Isaac ANDERSON, all of whom are well known in
this locality. Several of his relatives live in this town and attended the funeral. He was
regarded as a most exemplary young man. He leaves a young wife and numerous
friends to mourn the loss.
Sep 7, 1907
Harley STEINBARGER, a young man of 3 years of age, who died at the home of his
father near Bowlusville, Ohio last Friday one week ago, was buried at the DEAR
graveyard last Sunday at 2 p.m. The funeral was in charge of Rev Isaac EVILSIZOR.
The deceased was well known in this place and the family have the sympathy of our
people.

Sept 23, 1907
Citizens of Tremont City were much surprised to learn of the very sudden death
of William SIFERS, late of Chicago, IL, last Monday. The deceased was found in
his room dead, being asphyxiated during the night by leaving the gas jet open
and the gas flowing freely. The accident seems to be purely accidental and
suicide was not intended. Mr SIFERS was the father-in-law of Cyrus MILLER of
Terre haute, where he lived for many years and until about four years ago he
moved to Chicago, IL to make his home with his daughter. The decedent has two
sisters living in Urbana, Mrs PENCE and Mrs Rachel SHAFFER. The remains were
brought to Terre Haute for burial, which occurred last Wednesday afternoon, from
the cemetery at that place. The funeral was held from the M E church. Mr SIFERS
was a brother of Reuben SIFERS of North Springfield, and was well known all
through this part of the country.

Sep 30, 1907
Cleveland JENKINS, son of David JENKINS, Urbana, Ohio, died at his home in
that city Friday morning, of consumption. The funeral was held at Terre Haute,
Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The deceased was well known at this place having
relatives and many acquaintances here. The deceased was 21 years of age and
was a very promising young man, have just completed a business course in one
of the best schools in the state, and had accepted a very responsible position.

Nov 4, 1907
The condition of Miss Mattie SEITZ, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos SEITZ, of this
place, is gradually growing worse, and the worst may be looked for at any
moment. She has a complication of diseases, chief among which is said to be
consumption. She is regarded among her many friends as very pure and
possessed of a very sweet spirit, unassuming and friend to all of God's creation.
Nov 10
Miss Mattie SEITZ, of Tremont City, died at the home of her parents last Friday
morning of lung trouble. She has been in poor health for several months, and
finally resulted in that most dreaded disease, consumption. Her age was 21 and
she was always possessed with a very pleasing disposition and was admired by
her many friends. The funeral services occurred Saturday afternoon from the
Reformed church of which she was a member. The deceased was also a member
of the Pythian sisters at this place, who assisted in the ceremonies. Rev
HOOFMAN, pastor of the Grace Reformed church, Springfield, officiated. There
was a large gathering of people present at the funeral, and the whole town and
neighborhood sympathizes with the family in this hour of sadness. She leaves
father, mother, one brother and a sister.
The funeral of infant child of Mr and Mrs Harry WOODARD occurred last Sunday
afternoon

Nov 18, 1907
Mr and Mrs Albert SEITZ, Mr and Mrs J Warren FENIMORE, Mr and Mrs Verley
MORNINGSTAR, all of Springfield, were at the funeral of Miss Mattie SEITZ last
Saturday.

Jan 12, 1908
The funeral services of Mrs E B DAVIS, held in the North Hampton last Sunday, was
one of the largest ever seen in that village. Not more than one-half of the people were
able to get inside the church. Rev J C PAUL, assisted by Rev S M GRIFFITH and the
Daughters of America conducted the last rites.

Ira and Elizabeth SHAFFER, Randolf and Jane SHAFFER, George and Ellen SHELL,
Bert PATTISON, Phillip SHELL, all of Portland Indiana, were here to attend the funeral
of S J PATTISON last Monday.


Feb 2, 1908
Our township was shocked on last Tuesday afternoon to learn of the death of John P
KUNKLE, after only a very short illness, death resulting from bowel trouble. Mr
KUNKLE took sick while working at shops seven days before he died. He was born in
Pennsylvania fifty-five years ago. In 1877 Miss Clora NEWMAN and he were united in
marriage being blessed with eleven children, nine of whom are living. He was an expert
molder and was one of the few for a while who knew the secret of putting on rubber
tires.

Feb 12, 1908
Matilda A WILSON, wife of Phillip M WILSON, was tenderly put away last Wednesday
in her last earthly home in the Lawrenceville cemetery. She was 75 years old. She
always took a great interest in her own family. They were married 55 years and Mrs
WILSON belonged to the Methodist church 50 years. Rev S M GRIFFITH assisted by
Rev J C PAUL conducted the funeral services. Pallbearers were E W XANDERS, J R
ZERKLE, Homer HARTMAN, C H BAILEY, E C ZIRKLE and W H OVERHOLSER. Mrs
Mary STRATTON of Youngstown, Ohio, was here this week to attend the funeral of her
mother, Mrs WILSON.

Feb 20, 1908
Mrs Ed MONGER received the sad word of the death of her mother, Mrs Sarah WISE,
living just west of North Hampton, last Thursday morning. Mrs WISE was 63 years old.
The funeral services were held at the late home of the deceased Saturday at 1 p.m. Mr
MONGER's store was closed all day yesterday, and the family attended the funeral.

Mar 1, 1908
The funeral of Mrs David MARTIN last Sunday afternoon was well attended. Rev
HOFFMAN, pastor of the Grace Reformed church, Springfield, delivered a beautiful
funeral discourse. Mr MARTIN, her husband, will remain at the old homestead and not
break up housekeeping, as we thought he would for a while.

Mar 6, 1908
Erasmus C NICHOLS, a well known pioneer resident of Tremont City, died at 5:15
Thursday evening at his residence from a complication of disease after an illness of
several weeks. The funeral services will be held at the residence Monday morning at
10 o'clock. Burial will be made in Ferncliff cemetery. Mr NICHOLS was 64 years old
and was a former resident of this city. He was a charter member of the K of P lodge of
Tremont City, and a past chancellor of the lodge. He served as delegate to the Grand
Lodge on several occasions. He was also a member of Powell Post G A R Tremont City
and held offices in it. Decedent served as postmaster of Tremont City for eight years,
resigning his position two years ago on account of failing health. He was also a
prominent member of the Reformed church there and acted as elder for many years

.April 5, 1908
The friends of Mrs Mary A HEINDEL, mother of Albert D HEINDEL of the Urbana pike,
died at the home of her daughter in Dayton Ohio last Monday morning. She was a
former resident of near Bowlusville, Ohio, and was well known in Tremont City for many
years. She was a pioneer lady of this locality, being at the time of her death 83 years
old. She leaves a host of friends and relatives who will ever remember the merry voice
of "Aunt" Mary.

Our citizens were shocked to learn of the death of one of Tremont's former citizens,
John HALLSTEINE, at his home in Springfield. Mr HALLSTEINE was of German
nativity, coming to America at the age of 20 years, settling in Pennsylvania. He later
came to Clark County , engaging in farming just northwest of Tremont City and also at
DIBERT Mills, which he owned and operated. He was a blacksmith by trade and was
one of the best in the business. He used to queer our people with his handiwork with
the tools, especially making chains, of which he was an expert. There are many
specimens of his chain work still to be found among the farmers around here, and they
appreciate the effort. He was a good citizen. His age was past 88 years. The deceased
is survived by three sons, William, George and Leonard HALLSTEINE, and a number
of grandchildren. Frank DEAM and his father Henry DEAM, the oldest male person now
living in Tremont City, attended the funeral last Wednesday afternoon at the residence.

April 12, 1908
Our citizens were greatly shocked last Tuesday morning when the word was
telephoned that Mrs Dora MARTIN had died. She went to the hospital at Springfield,
Ohio, where she had a surgical operation performed and was said to be getting along
nicely, as she stood the operation well, but later she was taken with nervous prostration
and her death occurred the next morning after she was operated on. The funeral was
held at the Reformed church Friday morning the Rev HUFFMAN, pastor of The Grace
Reformed church at Springfield having charge of the services. Mrs MARTIN was a
resident of this town for several months and was born and raised near here. She was
32 years old at the time of her death. Mr MARTIN has the sympathy of a host of his
friends here. Wilson MARTIN and family, of Enon, Ohio, attended the funeral of Mrs
Dora MARTIN last Friday morning.

May 10, 1908
The sad news of the death of Mrs Belle GLENN, of Urbana, Ohio, was received here
Monday evening. Mrs GLENN was well known in Tremont City having relatives here
and personal friends. Those who knew her greatly regret to learn of her sudden death.

May 12, 1908
Joseph ANDERSON, aged 80 years, died Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock at his home in
Tremont City. He had been ill for many weeks and his death was not unexpected. Mr
ANDERSON was one of the pioneer citizens of Champaign County and moved to
Tremont a few years ago. He was widely known in both Champaign and Clark County
and respected everywhere. He was a prosperous farmer. The funeral will be held
Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the M E church, Rev KILLINDER officiating. Burial will
be made at Urbana. An unusual of the death of Mr ANDERSON is afforded by the fact
that he was one of the four pioneer citizens who have been lying at the point of death
for some time. The others are Mrs Julia M GARD, J ILGES and Mr ROUSCH, all above
80 years of age.

May 13, 1908
Jerry ILGES, a pioneer resident of Clark county, died at his home in Tremont City at 5
o'clock Wednesday morning of a complication of diseases. Me ILGES was 68 years of
age. He had been sick for some time and a late severe illness resulted in his death. Mr
ILGES is generally known throughout this vicinity. He was born in this county, and had
lived at Tremont City during his life. He was formerly proprietor of the Tremont Hotel
and was for many years assessor of German township. Mr ILGES is survived by his
wife, two daughters, Mrs J W CARTER, and Mrs Jacob HAX, and a sister, Mrs Sarah
ROCKEL, of this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 12:30 from the
residence in Tremont City and will be conducted by the Rev Mr HOFFMAN of Grace
Reformed church of Springfield. Burial in Ferncliff.

May 17, 1908
The last rites over the remains of Jeremiah ILGES, an old citizen and pioneer of this
town, were held at the residence last Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The services were
in charge of Rev HOFFMAN, pastor of the Grace Reformed church, Springfield. Mr
ILGES was well known throughout this entire country, he having been in business and
in various ways connected in public affairs of the township for years.

The funeral of Mrs Julia M GARD, who died Friday night at 8 o'clock will be held
at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Rector church cemetery. Mrs
GARD was a lifelong member of the M E church and was regarded as a good
woman. Her name appears in the list of honorary widows at the M E church to
which she contributed. The church will miss her as well as the community.

June 1, 1908
The funeral service of Eli TROXELL who died at the home of Mrs Dora TROXELL, his
sister, was held Tuesday afternoon at her residence. Mr TROXELL was 85 years old
and was known as the oldest school teacher in the country. He taught school at North
Hampton in 1840. He was well known in this locality having lived here and made this
place his headquarters for many years. He was a bachelor and boarded around with his
acquaintances and friends.

June 7 1908
The funeral of Mrs Walter OVERHOLSER took place from the Reformed church at
Lawrenceville, Tuesday at 11 a.m. burial at the cemetery at that place. She died at her
late residence near the DEER schoolhouse northeast of Tremont City Sunday morning.
The disease from which she died was consumption. The deceased leaves a husband
and one small child and a large number of acquaintances.

June 15, 1908
Washington HECK, father of Prof C J HECK of this place died at his late residence
near Millerstown Saturday morning. He had been in ill health for some time and his
death was not unexpected. The death was due to a complication of diseases inident
with old age. Mr HECK was 70 years old. He has been a resident of near St Paris for
many years and a regarded pioneer in that part of the country.

July 10, 1908
Emmanuel MITZEL, for 40 years well known as a brick mason, of Tremont City, died at
7:45 Thursday morning at his home. He was 73 years of age. His widow and two
children survive him. Cyrus MITZEL of Scranton, PA and Mrs Lily SCHOCKEY of
Urbana. Also four brothers, one of who is Jacob MITZEL of Tremont City. They are all
above 77 years of age. Mr MITZEL came to this country from York, PA in 1860 while at
the age of 25. He enlisted with the 17th Ohio Battery during the Civil War, after which
he settled down at Tremont, where he had lived since, and piled his trade as a stone
and brick mason. He became ill about three months ago and a general breakdown and
weakening of the system brought about his death shortly before 8 o'clock Thursday
morning. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon from the Mt Calvary
Reformed church at Tremont. Rev F W HOFFMAN of this city will conduct the services.
Burial will be made in Tremont Cemetery.

July 12,1908
The funeral of Emanuel MITZEL will occur from the Reformed church this afternoon at
2:30, Rev HOFFMAN of Grace Reformed church will officiate. Mr MITZEL's death was
to some very unexpected, but it had been known for some time that he was seriously ill.
His condition was noticed to be growing weaker, although at intervals he would spend
fairly comfortable, but as the day and night wore on the loss of strength was
accentuated. He passed peacefully to the call Thursday morning at about 8 o'clock with
a very rare complication of diseases. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs Weldon
SHOCKLEY of Urbana, and a son Cyrus MITZEL of Scranton, Pa and three sisters and
two brothers. He was for many years a member of the board of township trustees of
German township and at the time of his death was a member of the Board of Education
at this place. He was an old war veteran of the Civil War, and served in many of the
heated battles. He was a member of the U V U at Springfield. The town and community
will feel the loss of this old townsman. He was well known throughout Clark County. He
was aged 73 years.

...Cyrus MITZEL arrived from Scranton, Penn to attend the funeral of his father
Emanuel MITZEL, this afternoon.

William BALLENTINE of Tremont City, died at his late residence last Monday morning
from heart trouble.

July 19, 1908
The funeral of our old townsman, Levi ROUSCH, was well attended at the Reformed
church Friday afternoon. Mr ROUSCH has been ill for several months with a
complication of diseases. Mr ROUSCH is survived by a widow and three sons, two of
the later are located in Springfield. Mr ROUSCH had been a resident here for about ten
years and during his stay he made many friends, he being a much respected citizen.
He was a lifelong member of the Reformed church, he having joined when he was 17
years of age at Hillsboro, Ohio. His age was 69 years. The community feels the loss of
this good man and greatly sympathizes with the family in this, the hour of grief.

Aug 24, 1908
The funeral of Mrs Sada C NICHOLS who died at the Springfield hospital last Monday
with a complication of diseases, chief among which was heart trouble, was buried last
Thursday. The funeral services were held at her late residence at Tremont City and
were in charge of the Revs HOFFMAN and KILLINDER. She was the wife of Ex-
Postmaster, Erasmus C NICHOLS, who died four months ago. Since her husbands
death it was notifiable that she was rapidly declining until the end came. She was
assistant postmistress during her husbands administration as postmaster at this place.
Her funeral was attended by many of her friends here, who held her in esteem, as a
woman of superior qualities of character and intelligence.

Aug 30, 1908
When John WEY of German township was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in
Lawrenceville, the earth closed over a man who had seen much of this world. He was a
'forty-niner", he went to the far east twice, he rounded Cape Horn and was nearly lost,
he hunted gold in two corners of the world, traveled America from shore to shore and
died at the ripe old age of 86 years, but youthful in spirit. He was born June 13, 1822 in
Alsace, France, now Alsacve-Loraine, Germany. He came to America at the age of 23
and after being engaged in various pursuits for several years, joined a party who were
bound for the newly discovered gold fields of California. He crossed the great western
plains overland with ox-teams and endured many hardships. He found his first gold at
Placerville, El Dorado County, Cal, but the expense of living was so great that he
decided to try the Australian gold fields. He took a sail boat from San Francisco and
landed in Melbourne, Australia. From there he went to Ballurat and accumulated quite a
quantity of gold which was of the highest grade then known. He went back to his old
home in France and joined a colony bound for America. This time he landed at New
Orleans and took a steamboat up the Mississippi to Cincinnati. He came to Springfield
Ohio in April 1853, he took for his wife a member of the colony, Miss Magdaline
GEISER who was his life companion for 42 years. To them were born eight children.
They bought the tract of land which was his late home and began farming. Later he
made two trips to California in search of gold, but was unsuccessful. On his last trip he
left Springfield for New York where he boarded a steamboat bound for San Francisco.
The route took him down the Atlantic Coast around Cape Horn, up the Pacific Coast to
his destination. As the boat rounded Cape Horn, it encountered a severe storm and
was nearly lot amid the tumultuous waves. From there he took a sail boat for New
Zealand. He remained on this island for three years searching for gold,then he went
back to Melbourne, from there to London, from there to New York, thence home. This
ended his travels and he lived quietly on his farm until life ceased, having retired from
active farming about 15 years ago. He was a great lover of nature but having lost his
eyesight a few months ago, he was unable to enjoy the blessings of vision during his
last days. One of his last requests was that he might be taken outdoors where he could
be close to nature. Many sorrows came to the deceased, death having invaded his
family and claiming two sons, Frank and John who died in infancy, then the wife, who
died Sept 14, 1887, and a daughter, Lucy M in October of the same year. He is
survived by five children; one son, Charles W who lives at the old home, and four
daughters, Mrs Victor C HENKLE of North Hampton, Ohio; Mrs Leonard G GOVE and
Miss Elizabeth R WEY, both of Leadville, Colorado, and Miss Amelia A WEY of
Springfield, Ohio, four grandsons and one niece.

Sept 28, 1908
Mrs John BRYAN, a former resident of Eagle City, whose husband owned at one time
the Eagle City mills, died at her home in Greeneville last Wednesday, following a long
illness from rheumatism at the age of 77 years. The remains were brought to Urbana
where she had resided for many years, Friday afternoon and taken direct to the
Presbyterian church from where the funeral was held. The services were conducted by
the Rev Dent ATKINSON, the interment was made at Oak Dale cemetery. Mrs BRYAN
was the mother of Mrs Frank GARD of this place, and was well known in this locality.
She was a woman of rare intellectual qualifications and was much respected by all who
knew her.

Jacob POORMAN, one of the Johnson township's best known citizens, died at his
home northwest of St Paris last Saturday. Mr POORMAN was 99 years of age and
spent a large portion of his life in and about in St Paris. He was well known in
Tremont City and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church in St Paris. The interment was
made at Spring Grove cemetery.
Nov 30, 1908
Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Reuben RANDALL, at Nettle Creek
Church, Monday afternoon. Mr RANDALL, who lived near Urbana at the time of his
death, was formerly a resident of this place, and two of his sons, George and Edward,
with their families till reside here.

Jan 11, 1909
Mike SEEKFORD was in Dayton, Ohio last Saturday on business. He has
purchased the property of Joseph EVILSIZER near Bowlusville and will take
possession the first of March or probably sooner.

Jan 21, 1909
While waiting on the doorstep of a neighbor's home, as he had gone for a
physician, Mrs Ira OWENS, and aged resident of Tremont City died shortly after 2
o'clock Thursday morning. Mrs OWENS was suddenly taken ill during the night
and her husband, being infirm he was unable to render her any aid. Arising from
her bed about 2 o'clock, Mrs OWENS went to the home of Clinton GARD, next
door to her home, aroused him and asked that he go for a physician. He wanted
to help her inside, but she said she could hardly get her breath and that if he
would get her a pillow she would wait on the doorstep while he went for a doctor.
Mr GARD set out to the later's home, but a short distance away, but when they
returned they found Mrs OWENS had died. Coroner Howard AUSTIN was called
and rendered a verdict of death from heart trouble. Her husband, nine children
and three sisters survive Mrs OWENS. The children, Hamilton, Charles, John and
Edward and Mrs Maud Traupwater of Springfield; Mrs Murray ZERKLE, Mrs Sarah
NEFF, Leodias OWENS of Tremont City; Mrs Lissie DEAR of Glen Echo. The
sisters are Mrs Rebecca BARLOW of Tremont City and Mrs Mary LAUDERBACH
and Mrs George KESSLOR, of St Paris. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
Saturday afternoon from the Tremont Reformed church, the services to be in
charge of Rev F W HOFFMAN.

Mar 23, 1909
The funeral services of our old townsman, Ira OWEN, was held from the Reformed
church Thursday afternoon. The service was in charge of Rev HOFFMAN of
Springfield and was largely attended by his many sorrowing friends. His age was
72 years. OWEN was well known throughout this and Champaign counties, he
having lived for many years in the latter community.
April 14, 1909
The funeral of Mrs BECHTEL, was held at St Paris Monday morning and the burial
was held at Tremont City, the cortege arrived at about 1 o'clock and a short
service was held from the Reformed church. Rev HART, pastor of the Reformed
church, St Paris, officiated. Mrs BECHTEL was a former resident at this place and
was well known. Deceased was about 80 years of age at her death. Mrs Samuel
MAGGERT, of this place, is a daughter. She is survived by several sisters and
near relatives, some of whom are quite aged and could not be present at the
funeral. 
April 21, 1909
Mrs Lemuel HOAK, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of
Mad River township, died suddenly at the home of her son, N O HOAK, in
Westville, Sunday morning at two o'clock. She had been suffering with a slight
attack of the grippe for some days, but her condition was not regarded as at all
serious and Saturday evening she was feeling somewhat improved and ate a
rather hearty meal. After partaking of her supper she proceeded to perform some
little services for her husband, who is 82 years old and quite infirm. She retired
feeling no worse than usual, but shortly after midnight, Saturday night, she was
seized with violent pains in the region of her heart. In a few moments the end had
come and her sufferings were over, death coming quickly that the members of the
household were scarcely able to reach her side before she passed away. Mrs
HOAK had been a resident of the village of Westville almost her entire life and
with her husband formed the oldest couple in that village. She was born in
DeGraff, Logan County, her maiden name being WALKER. When she was quite
young she moved with her parents to Westville where she has since resided. At
the time of her death she was 83 years of age and is survived by her husband and
two children, the latter being Mrs MCGUINNESS, of Iowa, and her son, N O HOAK,
at whose home she died. Her husband is quite ill and is prostrated with grief, his
condition being regarded as serious. The funeral will be held from the N O HOAK
home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. The burial will take place at Concord.

April 24, 1909
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth BAKER, at Lawrenceville Sunday afternoon, was
attended by several of our citizens. "Aunt Lib" as she was well known by that
name, was highly respected by our people and in fact by all who ever knew her.
She was the last member of the FRIARMOOD family, all who preceded her to that
long resting place several years ago. Her age was past 80 years, and for several
months she was declining in health. Her husband, Silas BAKER who survives her
is quite aged and he too is said to be in poor health.

Sept 3, 1909
Mrs Emma E GARD, a pioneer woman and most estimable resident of Tremont
City, died at 4 o'clock Friday morning from dropsy of the heart after a lingering
illness. The decedent was the relict of Dr J E GARD who died 23 years ago.  She
was 78 years and 24 days old and is survived by two sons and a daughter,
Warren and Horace GARD, and Laura MCMAHON, who made their home with their
mother. Mrs GARD was a resident of Tremont City, practically her entire life. The
funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence. The
burial will be made in Rector Cemetery.

Dec 1, 1909
James COLLINS, one of the most prosperous and best known farmers in the
vicinity of Tremont City and father of Clem V COLLINS, well known Springfield
attorney, died Tuesday evening at his residence after an illness of several weeks.
He was 71 years of age and was a native of Virginia, coming to Ohio in 1860, he
settled near Tremont City on the old homestead, where his death occurred. He
was a lifelong member of the Myrtle Tree Baptist church, Champaign County. He
is survived by the following children; Mrs Joseph PENCE of Champaign County,
Clem V COLLINS of Springfield, Miss Isabelle COLLINS, a teacher in the
Springfield public schools, Miss Mary COLLINS, a teacher in Franklin county, Dr
Martin B COLLINS of North Hampton, Mrs SANDOW of Columbus and James
COLLINS. One brother, Joseph also survives him. The funeral services will be
held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Methodist Episcopal church at Tremont City and
burial will be made at Mount Calvary Cemetery in the village.

Mar 9, 1910
Urbana- The remains of the late Daniel BLOSE, who died in Johnstown, PA,
Sunday were brought to Urbana yesterday and taken to the home of Leroy BLOSE
in West Ward Street from which home the funeral was held at noon yesterday.
Rev W L GAURD was in charge of services, after which the remains were taken to
Nettle Creek Cemetery for interment.

Mar 10, 1910
Thomas E COLLINS died at his home in Tremont City Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. of
complications of diseases at the age of 76 years. He leaves a widow, Mrs M A
COLLINS, three children, Mrs Alberta CONRAD of near McGrew, Mrs Laura BARR
of Tremont City, and Miss Effie COLLINS of Springfield; one brother, William
COLLINS, Mrs Sallie HALLSTEINE, both of Springfield, and Mrs Elizabeth
MEYERS of near Bowlusville, besides several grand children and a host of
relatives and friends. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him in the vicinity.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Reformed church at
Tremont at 2 o'clock and burial was made at Mount Calvary cemetery.


Mar 27, 1910
While sitting in his home near Tremont City at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening,
George BERRY died suddenly. His wife had just stepped into another room after
a glass of water for him when the end came. Upon her return she found him dead
in the chair. During the day, Mr BERRY was in Tremont City chatting with the men
at the stores and appeared in excellent spirits. Returning home he ate a hearty
supper and was preparing to enjoy the evening in the sitting room when death
came. Mr BERRY was a well known small fruit grower and attended the local
market for years. He was acquainted with all of the business men of the city for
several years he had been suffering with complications of diseases. Lately his
condition appeared to improve. Mr BERRY is survived by his widow and two
daughters. , Mrs Lula ALSHIRE, of Tremont City, and Miss Ruth BERRY, who is
attending the school of oratory at Chicago. He also leaves two brothers, Monroe
BERRY, who lives in Spokane Washington and Albert BERRY, who resides in
Westville, Ohio, and a sister Mrs Charles O STRAUB of 142 West Grand Avenue,
this city. Mr BERRY was 52 years old. The arrangements for the funeral will be
announced later.

April 6, 1910
Rev John G BLACK, without doubt one of the oldest Methodist ministers in Clark
county, died late Tuesday evening at his late residence at New Carlisle of infirmities
having attained the ripe old age of 85 years. Rev BLACK was a pioneer resident and
one of the earliest Methodist preachers in the county, being of the old type who served
their charges by riding to the different villages on horseback whether the weather was
good or bad, until the modern means of transportation were established. He had been
retired from active work in the pulpit but had always maintained his interest in the
church work and up until the time of his death was a faithful church worker. The
decedent many years ago held charges at Osborn, New Carlisle, Newsom Chapel,
Concord and at Tremont City, the latter place being where he served his first charge
more than a century ago. Rev BLACK had been a resident of New Carlisle for nearly
twenty five years and only a few weeks ago celebrated his 8th birthday. He had been
failing in health for some months and peacefully slept away last night from the
infirmities of his advanced age. He leaves three children, Miss Clara BLACK, J W
BLACK and William BLACK. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.
from the New Carlisle Methodist church, but as the casket will not be opened at the
church, friends will be given opportunity to view the body between the hours of 2 and 6
Thursday afternoon and 10-1 p.m. Friday. Burial will be made at New Carlisle
cemetery.

April 18, 1910
Caroline BLOSE, daughter of David and Lucy STEINBERGER was born near
Urbana March 4, 1838. She departed this life April 9, 1910 aged 72 years one
month and 5 days. She was married Oct 6, 1857 to John Henry BLOSE of near
Westville, Ohio. From this union there were born to them eight children-four sons
and four daughters s follows; Rose, Alpha WILLIAMS, Charlie VANLANDINGHAM,
Ollie Estella, wife of Charles K COLLINS, Frank Pendleton, Clyde Edward, Mary
Elizabeth, wife of Grant KARG, and Lettie May; also 21 grandchildren all of whom
excepting Rosa and three of the grandchildren survive her to mourn her loss. She
with her husband in the year 1858, August 1, were baptized in the faith of and
joined the regular Baptist church at Nettle Creek near Westville, Ohio. She has
remained a true, humble and consistant member thereof ever since, and when her
health and circumstances permitted she was a regular attendant at all the church
services. She was a true kind and devoted wife and helpmate, and as a mother
her love for her children would not be excelled. In her younger and more healthful
days, it was her great pleasure to attend the church's yearly meetings called
associations, and also to entertain the members and friends attended during
such associations when held at her church. She was a quiet and kind neighbor
and had many warm friends. Her hope of her eternal salvation was in her belief in
the shed blood of Jesus Christ upon the cross of Calvary for cleansing her from
all her sins and transgressions. Therefore are we enabled to believe that our loss
is her great gain, and that she is not dead but has gone forth to meet her Lord
and Master in that realm of eternal bliss and happiness  it is hoped her relations
and friends may meet her. For many years she has been a great sufferer but more
especially for the last few weeks under all of which she has patiently borne her
burdens. In the later days of her illness her meditations of her condition, she said
to her husband that a message came to her in a silent language that Jesus still
lives.

Aug 22, 1910
Declaring four weeks in advance of the date that he would die on Aug 21, Warren
E GARD, a prominent resident of Tremont City, died at his home on Sunday
morning of acute indigestion. Twenty four years ago his father died and three
weeks before his death, he named the exact date upon which he would die. The
premonition and prediction came true. Warren GARD lived the greater part of his
life at Tremont City. He was effected with stomach trouble and four weeks ago he
told his wife and several friends that he would died on August 21. He was taken
seriously ill a few days before his death and a post mortem examination by
attending physicians revealed the fact that he slowly starved to death by not
being able to take nourishment into his stomach. The deceased is survived by his
widow and two daughters one living in Mason, GA and the other in Chicago. A
brother and a sister also reside near Tremont City. They are Mrs Laura
MCMAHON and Horace E GARD. The funeral services will be held from the
residence on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial in Rectors' Cemetery.

9/27/1910
Mrs Elizabeth MORRIS, wife of David Morris, of Bowlusville, and one of the oldest
Clark County residents, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home at the ripe
old age of 85 years. Mrs MORRIS was an old pioneer resident of the county and came
from and old and respected family, her father being Joseph WATT, one of the earliest
settlers in the northern part of this county when Champaign and Clark Counties were
known as Champaign County. Mrs MORRIS had thus resided in this vicinity practically
all of her life and the surrounding countryside. She leaves her husband, David
MORRIS, and her three sons, Charles, William and Elmer MORRIS, all of whom live at
home. She also leaves two brothers, John N and Joseph WATT, of Muncie, Indiana
and a host of other relatives both in this state and in Indiana. The descedents father,
Joseph WATT, helped to erect the RECTOR Church, north of Tremont City in the year
1818. Mrs MORRIS' funeral services will be conducted from the residence Thursday
afternoon at 2 o.clock, and burial will be made at the old RECTOR cemetery, near
Tremont City.

10/10/1910
William FUNKHOUSER, a native Clark county resident and posperous and well known
farmer of Tremont City, who succumbed at that place last Friday evening, will be laid to
rest Tuesday morning at the Lawrenceville Cemetery, following funeral services at
10:30, standard time, at the residence. The deceased was 78 years of age at the time
of his demise and was born near Tremont. He lived on the old homestead a short
distance west of Tremont practically all of his life, or until a few years ago when
because of failing health he retired from active farming and moved to Tremont. At that
time he turned the old homestead and farm over to his only living son, John
FUNKHOUSER, who is now farming there. William FUNKHOUSER was a prominent
andalways active member of the Clark County Pomona Grange, attending whenever his
health permitted, and was one of the best known farmers of the county. Four years ago
he suffered a serious paralytic stroke which marked the commencement of a long
period of debility which at last resulted in his death. He is survived by the widow, Mrs
Martha FUNKHOUSER, and one son, John FUNKHOUSER; two daughters, Mrs Rose
HUTCHINSON of Tremont and Mrs Emma WILSON of Louisianna, and five
grandchildren, Mrs Beatrice MICHAEL, Nina REIGEL, Susan REIGEL, Leona WILSON
and Lola FUNKHOUSER. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 9:30
o'clock standard time, from the residence and the burial will take place at Lawrenceville
Cemetery.

10/12/1910
Eleanor MORRIS, the 4 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H MORRIS, of 124 Rose St,
died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock

11/3/1910
many of the old soldiers of thsi locality were shocked to hear of the sudden death of
Jeremiah KAIN, of Urbana, killed by the O E traction Wednesday, Mr KAIN was
pension attorney for many of our old veterans of the Civil War. The family have the
sympathy of this entire neighborhood.

11/20/1910
Coroner MOORE of Champaign Co has given out the result of his inguiry into the death
of Capt Jeremiah CAIN, who got killed by a traction car on the night of October 16th
north of Donovin Hill. He held that the traction company was not at fault, therefore
completely exonerating the members of the crew in every particular. Capt CAIN was
well known in Tremont City and neighborhood having acted as attorney in a majority of
pension cases and was regarded as an honorable and good citizen.

11/30/1910
Charles MORRIS, aged 54 years pf Bowlusville, committed suicide by hanging himself
in the woods near his home Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1
o'clock (sun time) from the residence. Burial at Rector's cemetery.


     

12/4/1910
Some of the Tremont people attended the funeral of Rooney JONES Friday. The news
of his death was a blow to our people, for he was liked as an officer, and the family
have the sympathy of our people.

12/24/1910
David K MORRIS, aged and feeble father of Charles MORRIS, well known Bowlusville
resident who committed suicide several weeks ago by hanging himself from a tree in a
nearby grove, succumbed at his late residence in Bowlusville early Thursday morning
from the infirmities of his advanced age. Death was superinduced by a broken heart
over the sudden and terrible death of his son, whose stiffened body was discovered
hanging from a tree by Joseph SPANGENBERGER, JR, of this city, while he was
hunting in the neighborhood.. Mr MORRIS was 85 years of age and a pioneer citizen of
this county. He was almost in destitute circumstances, and in decidedly poor health.
The MORRIS household has now been visited by the hand of death thrice in a years
time. Last winter, Mrs MORRIS, who had been the decedents lifemate for 60 or more
years, succumbed. The son's suicide made the second death and the father's the third.
Mr MORRIS, besides leaving two other sons, William and Elmer, is survived by one
daughter, now a patient in the Columbus State Hospital. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence, and burial was made at RECTOR'S
Cemetery.