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The friends of Mr. Enos Lackey are making a strong effort to defeat Mr. Kibby, who is a candidate for re-election to the office of Infirmary Director.
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Republican Primary Election.
For Infirmary Director, Ephraim Kibbey, (For re-election)
Enos Lackey. | Lackey, Enos (I7814)
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Colvin Murder Case
The trial of Edward Colvin, charged with murder in the second degree for the killing of Charles Colvin in this city on January 14, is in progress in the Common Pleas Court, having commenced Monday Morning. Judge Charles Dresbach, of Circleville, is on the bench. The work of securing a jury occupied all of Monday and until noon Tuesday. Both sides used all the preemptory challenges allowed by law and the twelve men who have Ed. Colvin's fate in their hands are as stated above.
Large crowds are constantly in attendance. The evidence promises to be of the raciest character Judge Dresbach is pushing the trial rapidly and has made an excellent impression on all who believe in courts transacting business promptly and without unnecessary delay.
Prosecutor Sams is assisted in the case by H. W. Stafford, of Springfield, and H. A. Pavey, of this city. Ulric Sloane has charge of the defense and is assisted by D. Q. Morrow and I. McD. Smith.
Mr. Pavey stated the case on behalf of the State which will offer testimony to prove the following: "That the defendant shot Charles Colvin on the evening of January 14, 1905, at the entrance leading to the stairway between Free's store and Fullerton's drug store. That the wound inflicted proved fatal a few days later. That the slayer and the victim are related by blood. That for years Ed. Colvin had endeavored to establish illicit relations with Minnie Colvin, and unmarried sister of Charles Colvin. That about 18 months before the killling their mother had ordered E. Colvin not to come to their house. That since then he had persecuted the family of Jasper Colvin and threatened them. That he was violently jealous of anyone whom he suspected of paing attention to the girl. That on the morning of the day of the murder Edward Colvin met Jasper Colvin on on the street and insultingly dunned and abused him about a $5.00 loan which Jasper claimed his daughter Hetty had repaid. That the two sons of Jasper Colvin learned of the attack on their father. That when they met Ed. that evening one of them asked what he meant by attacking their father. That E. replied with oaths and pointed his revolver at them. That Charles Colvin grasped the hand holding the revolver and pointed it downward, but when he released his grip, was shot. That a struggle ensued in which Ed. Colvin was disarmed by the two boys and a man named Bennington. That two years before the crime Ed. Colvin was armed and threatening to do up the Colvin's.
In presenting the case for the defense, Mr. Sloane admitted the shooting, but stated they would show that it was done in self defense; that the two young men attacked Ed Colvin, and that he was in danger of great bodily harm, if not the loss of life when he fired the shot. The bad feeling existing between the families was denied, and a savage attack made on the character of Jasper Colvin's daughters. That Ed Colvin's business necessitated the carrying of large sums of money and accounted for his having the revolver.
Dr. J. C. Larkin was the first witness called. He was called to Dr. Glenn's office to wait upon the injured boy shortly after the shooting. Found a gun shot wound in the abdomen, and with Drs. Glenn and Nelson performed an operation. The course of the bullet was almost straight across the body, perforating both walls of the lower part of the stomach. He described the operation in detail. With the same physicians he also held an autopsy on the body, and described the course of the bullet. In his opinion the wound was necessarily fatal.
Drs. Glenn and Nelson followed, and their testimony corroborated that of Dr. Larkins in all particulars.
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Colvin, Aunita R., age 78, formerly of Quitman St., Dayton, passed away Monday at the Beverly Manor Convalescent home in Whittier, Calif. She is survived by 2 daughters Ruth Schumacher of Roland Heights, Calif. and Helen Taylor of Dayton; 1 son Paul L. Colvin of Whittier, Calif.; 2 brothers Larry Moore of Whittier, Calif., Earl Moore of Lancaster, O.; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. She was a former member of the Murlin Heights United Church of Christ and a former member of the Retail Clerks Local 1552 and was formerly employed by the Kroger Co. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday from the Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. Pastor J. David Grubbs officiating. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. | Moore, Aunita Rachel (I262)
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Colvin, Sidney A.
MIAMISBURG.-Sidney A. Colvin, 77, formerly of West Carrollton, died at 11 p. m. Friday at the home of a son, George, 701 Kercher St., where he had resided for about three months.
Services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Gebhart and Schmidt funeral home. The Rev. William Myer will be in charge with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p. m. Monday at the funeral home. | Colvin, Sidney A. (I7)
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Commissioned an officer in Company I, Ohio 36th Infantry Regiment on 27 Aug 1861. Mustered out on 24 Sep 1862. | Clark, Joshua Martin (I6874)
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Commissioner Stokes Claimed By Death.
It was a sad surprise to the people of this county when the word passed out Thursday afternoon that County Commissioner Walter S. Stokes lay cold in death. At the regular morning of the Board of Commissioners on Monday he was present as usual and as presiding member took part in the deliberation of the meeting. But when he returned home in the afternoon it was for the last time for from then until his death he was never away from the house again. The immediate cause of his death was uraemic poisoning.
True, for some weeks he had been failing in health and to those well acquainted with him it was apparent that he was rapidly declining. Many would have remained at home in better health that he was having but with his characteristic determination he kept about until the very last. Thursday morning it was reported that his death was a matter of but a few hours but those who were thus informed could scarcely believe it and when about three o'clock in the afternoon the news of his death was bruited about it came as a surprise.
Walter S. Stokes was born in Waynesville January 1, 1834. When but a lad his parents removed to Turtlecreek valley a short distance below Lebanon where the balance of his life has been spent excepting a few years' residence in Lebanon. He was married in 1855 to Martha Benham, of this county, whose death occurred but a few months ago. Four daughters and two sons survive.
Mr. Stokes was a man who in public or private life made few if any enemies. He was modest and retiring to a fault and while possessing clear convictions on all matters presenting themselves and governed by these convictions on all matters presenting themselves and governed by these convictions, he did not attempt to compel others to share them. As an official of the county as well as a citizen he was careful and deliberate, scrupulously honest and honorable in all dealings and counsels. His record is untarnished.
The funeral occurred Sunday at one o'clock from the residence on Broadway conducted by Rev. Yates, assisted by Rev. Shively. A large number of relatives and friends from every part of the county, including the county officials, gathered to pay him this last earthly tribute. | Stokes, Walter Scott (I2470)
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Company H, 7th Pennsylvania Calvary, enlisted as Private, discharged as Q. M. Sergt. Union Army | Hormell, Robert (I7066)
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Cornelius, b. 1818, OH, d. bef 1880, md. Nov. 26, 1841, Pike County, OH to Matilda Walls, b. Apr. 1820, OH. (Matilda and Mary were sisters). Cornelius and Matilda had 8 children. They are in the 1850 census, Pebble Township, Pike County, OH. | Leeth, Cornelius (I377)
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County Boy, 7, Killed In Run To School Bus
Mother Sees Lad Dart In Front Of Car On '48'
A seven-year-old boy was injured fatally about 8;30 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by an automobile across the road from his home on N. Main st. (State Route 48), when he dashed across the roadway to meet an approaching school bus, as his mother watched helplessly.
The child, Kenneth Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck of 8513 N. Main st., was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales, who also lives on State Route 48, was the driver of the car which struck the child, according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Stegman.
Stegman said the boy and his mother had been standing in front of their home on the west side of the road, waiting for the Randolph tp. school bus, as the child saw the bus approach from the south, he ran across the roadway and in front of Walker's southbound car. Mrs. Beck told Deputy Stegman at the hospital that the accident was not Walker's fault.
Walker had left his home, which is located a little more than a mile north of the scene of the accident, about 8:15 a.m. Deputy Stegman said traffic tests showed Walker was driving not more that 35 miles an hour when the child was struck.
The boy was a second grade pupil at Randolph tp. school.
So far this year there have been 58 traffic fatalities in the city and county, 30 of them having occurred in rural areas. At this same time last year, 74 persons had died in traffic accidents with 46 of the deaths reported on county highways. | Beck, Kenneth Walter (I258)
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Couple wed 57 years
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary last Thursday at their home on North Main street. Open house was held at their home in the afternoon for friends.
The couple have four children, Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Forth Wayne, Oscar Leeth of Fort Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mich., and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They also have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Leeth is 82 years old and Mrs. Leeth, 76. Both are lifelong residents of Payne. Mr. Leeth a retired mail carrier. | Leeth, Martin Mayhugh (I131)
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Couple wed 57 years
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Leeth celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary last Thursday at their home on North Main street. Open house was held at their home in the afternoon for friends.
—The couple have four children, Mrs. Alvin Silvers of Forth Wayne, Oscar Leeth of Fort Wayne, Emmett Leeth of Detroit, Mich., and Clyde Leeth of Louisville, Ky. They also have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
—Mr. Leeth is 82 years old and Mrs. Leeth, 76. Both are lifelong residents of Payne. Mr. Leeth a retired mail carrier. | Underwood, Louisa Jane (I140)
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COURT HOUSE NOTES
Legal Doings at the Temple of Justice at the County Seat.
Marriage Licenses.
Hiram B. Keeler, 40, Paulding, and Eva Leeth, 19, Payne. | Reynolds, Eva (I170)
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COURT HOUSE NOTES
Legal Doings at the Temple of Justice at the County Seat.
Marriage Licenses.
Hiram B. Keeler, 40, Paulding, and Eva Leeth, 19, Payne. | Keeler, Hiram B. (I178)
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Court News
Common Pleas—New Cases Filed
Ira F. Honeyman vs Minnie Honeyman, divorce; adultery and abandonment charged. | Honeyman, Ira F. (I4596)
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Court opened on Monday, Judge Huggins presiding. Docket was called, and the following assignments were made.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
3924. Samuel Colvin vs. J. W. Pence | Colvin, Samuel S. (I9)
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Court.—The Spring Term of the Court of Common Pleas will begin, in this city, March 8th. The following are the Jurors selected...
Grand Jurors... Listed among the names is Amos Clark, Clay and Jesse Ingels, Gallipolis. | Clark, Amos (I6814)
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CRESS, Mabel C. Age 94, formerly of 117 Phillip Dr., West milton, passed away on Friday, January 15, 1999, at the Covington Care Center, in Covington, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Amanda (Ditmer) Bridenbaugh; husband, Edwin Cress; son, Kermit Cress; and brother, Russell Bridenbaugh. Survivors include her sons, Lowell Cress-Tipp City, Donald Cress-Pleasant Hill; daughter, Lois Kuck-Beavercreek; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Center Friends Church in West Milton, and a graduate of Milton-Union high School. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, at the Hale-Sarver Funeral home in West Milton, with Rev. Steve Sims officiating, burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. (Source: Copy of original found at Brookville Historical Society, Inc. Brookville, Ohio) | Bridenbaugh, Mable Clare (I2182)
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Curate of Mobberley | Mallory, Rev. George (I3939)
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Cutting Affray
George Colvin and Dan Welsh, Jr., engaged in a rough-and-tumble fight Saturday night, in front of R. R. Waddell's jewelry store, which resulted in Welsh getting cut with a knife. It seems that Welsh sent Colvin to grass and then jumped on him and commenced pounding him, when Colvin got out his pen-knife and indulged in a little carving. Welsh received six painful cuts, four in the back, one in the stomach and one on the hand, but none of them are serious. Colvin was arrested Monday morning by Marshal Willletts, but Welsh refused to prosecute him and he was fined $5.75 for being drunk and disorderly and fighting. Welsh was not able to move Monday morning. Too much whisky was the cause of the affray. | Colvin, George Washington (I6068)
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DALLAS LEETH
Dallas Marion Leeth, of Springfield, Ohio, died in his home February 27 after a lengthy illness.
He was born in 1912 at Latty, Ohio, a son of David and Lena Leeth.
On Sept 5, 1939, he was married to Louise Armour.
Dallas grew up in Payne and was known to his friends as "Bud."
Surviving are his wife, Louise; two daughters. Mrs. Ronald Webb of Athens, Ga., and Mrs. Jeffery Negley, of Covington, Ohio, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Leeth, who reside at Oaks Manor Nursing Home, Deshler, Ohio, two brothers, Darius Leeth of Tempe, Ariz., and Arden Leeth of Delphos. | Leeth, Dallas M. (I221)
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Dan Mikle, who has been quite ill during the past week, is slowly recovering. | Mikle, Daniel (I327)
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Daniel and Clarissa (Chittenden) Benham, parents of Norman Benham (who was born in Connecticut in 1818), came to the farm in Scipio Township in 1834, where they died, Mr. Benham in his eighty-fourth, and Mrs. Benham in her eighty-fifth year. (Source: Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc., 1973, a reproduction of, "History of Seneca County, Ohio", (original published - Chicago: Warner, Beers & County, 1886) pg. 650)
Daniel Benham, a son of Shadrach and Elizabeth Benham, died in his eighty-fourth year. Clarissa Benham, a daughter of Asel C. and Annie (Lewis) Chittenden, died in her eighty-fifth year; they were parents of five children : Franklin B. (deceased, leaving a family); James (deceased, leaving a familiy in Clyde, Ohio); Edwin (deceased, leaving one daughter); Norman and Marsha A. (latter deceased). (Source: Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc., 1973, a reproduction of, "History of Seneca County, Ohio", (original published - Chicago: Warner, Beers & County, 1886) Biographical Sketches, pg. 970) | Benham, Daniel (I4458)
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Daniel left his fathers plantation in 1678, having met a woman in the Fenwich group that he wished to marry. He needed land to start his farm which he purchased near his father's land in Penn's Neck, New Jersey. Daniels's father helped his son clear the land, build his house and sheds. He stocked his land with animals and gave him seed to plant. Young Daniel was ready for marriage. The woman he chose was also consenting and the vows were said. In November 1680 their first child was born; Isaac was his given name. Daniel purchased ten more acres of land along Salem Creek. This area was the western boundary of Salem and was known as Fenwich's Creek. (Source: Compiled by Adam Brockie, Maureen Brockie, Ivins Family History 1610-1920 (November 2005: Self Published).) | Ivins, Daniel (I3426)
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Daniel Michael
Private, Co. D. 30th Indiana, Infantry
Enlisted: 22 Aug 1861
Discharged: 7 Dec 1863
Length of service: 2y 3m 15d
Post Office: Payne, Ohio
Disaility: Diarrhea, Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer Dec 7 1863, but have never had discharge from same. | Mikle, Daniel (I327)
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Daniel was appointed guardian of Isaac's children March 25, 1839. Daniel Sellers land joined a Conrad land survey April 1, 1819 and he was one of the appraisers of Captain Stephen Conrad's estate in 1822. | Sellers, Daniel (I9963)
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Danville
Abraham Colvin is on the sick list.
The wheat crop is not promising being badly winter killed. | Colvin, Abraham (I12)
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Danville - December 18, 1884
Stock hogs scarce in this vicinity
Thermometer 3 degrees below zero
Sam Colvin has put in his appearance once more with us. | Colvin, Samuel S. (I9)
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Darius Leeth of Columbus spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leeth and family. | Leeth, Darius Edward (I292)
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Darrow Sellers' wife, Margaret, who taught in the Glendora City Schools for over forty years has one of the public grade schools named after her - The Margaret Sellers School. While in Darrow Sellers' office on our first visit, we met a Mrs. Swartz or a Mrs. Snyder. As I recall, her mother was Wolcott LaFetra's daughter. This daughter married an Armenian doctor and Mrs. Swartz had quite an olive-colored complexion. I recall, as a child, this lady with Cousin Emma LaFetra stopped at our home on their return from a trip to Europe. [Source: Letter written by Amos Clark Lackey addressed to David Randolph Sellers, dated May 23, 1966] | Sellers, Darrow Hormell (I8416)
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Date of Birth may be 1888
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
...Clyde Leeth and wife of Detroit, arrived here Thursday and were met by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bricker, of Payne, whom they accompanied home for a visit with Mr. Leeth's parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leeth. (The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, Tuesday, December 30, 1919, pg. 20) | Leeth, Elba Clyde (I111)
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Daughter of Benjamin Johnson of Montgomery County, Maryland. | Johnson, Mary (I6822)
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Daughter of John Summers and Mary Dent. | Summers, Ruth (I6950)
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Daughter of Thomas Clark a Revolutionary Soldier, no relation. | Clark, Mary E. (I6945)
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daughter Polly Ploughman and James Ploughman, her husband | Plowman, James (I4887)
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David Edwards settled in Ludlow in 1819, and resided there until his death in 1848. He was born in Maryland in 1792, and in 1817 was married to Rachel Riggs, a native of West Virginia, born in 1795. She died in 1863. Mr. Edwards was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of eight children, seven of whom survive and reside as follows: Mrs. Mary Scott, in Washington Territory; Mrs. Priscilla Griffiths, in Brooklyn, New York; James, in Belpre, this county; Charles, in West Virginia; William A. W., in Missouri; B. W. in Ludlow, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hooper, in West Virginia; Harriet is deceased; Baswell W., born in 1833, married in 1856 to Arminto Hooper, born in 1838, and has ten children: Nancy J. wife of S. Cline; Rachel F., wife of I. Moore; Benson B., Priscilla I., Mary B., Minerva J., Margaret A., Rebecca, Amanda Fl., and Sarah I. | Riggs, Rachel (I11075)
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David H. Anderson Expires Thursday
Funeral To Be Held Saturday Afternoon
David Henry Anderson, 70, died at his home in Kingman, Thursday at 2 A. M. after a brief illness.
The son of Michael and Rebeca Kline Anderson, he was born in Frederick county, Va., in 1969 and came to Ohio 50 years ago. In 1889 he was married to Miss Nellie Hormell, of Oakland.
The widow and two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Schell, of near Kingman, and Mrs. Dorothy Hawke, of Waynesville, survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at the McClure Funeral Home, Waynesville, Saturday at 2 P. M> Interment will be in the Springfield Church cemetery.
The body will be returned to the late residence Friday evening. | Anderson, David Henry (I6749)
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David had children by a previous marriage.
Note: Ada Ellen Bates is sister of David Merritt Bates, husband of Muriel
David was married to Mamie L. before marrying Muriel | Bates, David Merritt (I165)
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David Leeth
SCOTT--David E. Leeth, 87, Scott, died at 11:40 a.m. Oct. 8 in Paulding County Hospital, Paulding
He was born Feb. 10, 1900, in Paulding County, the son of Levin and Louisa (Shelley) Leeth. He was a retired employee of Haviland Clay Works County.
Surviving are three sons, Ben of Vista, Calif., Jerry of Homestead, Fla., and Emmett, Middle Point; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Lee and Mrs. Ruth Baker, both of Scott; a sister, Mrs. Rhoda Baughman, Grand Blanc, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Dorothy, in 1960; a son Veral; and a grandchild.
Services were Monday in Slade Funeral Home. Burial was in Wiltsie Cemetery. | Leeth, David Edward (I45)
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David moved from Virginia, where he was born, to Fayette County, Pennsylvania where he married his second wife, Isabel Long. He removed about 1827 to near Brownsville, and Dunlapsville, Indiana. He was remembered for the way he dressed: David Honeyman wore the conventional dress of Revolutionary times; standing collar, frock over-coat and leggins, all of a buckskin shade, and tall beaver hat. He rode on horseback and carried saddle-bags. On the Fourth of July there could be expected a rally of the oldest citizens at the town of Dunlapsville where a platform would be erected for thirteen of the oldest men. When the Declaration of Independence was read, and speech-making indulged in, David Honeyman, a patriotic Democrat, would take his share in the proceedings. He had a characteristic saying "This is a cold wet rain", and the saying became a byword. His neighbors would say: "It's one of Dave Honeyman's rains." David left Brownsville in 1864, and resided in New Boston, Illinois. (Source: Marie Wilson Musgrave, "The Honeyman Family", July 1995, pg. 9)
...David, of New Boston, Ill., b. Mar. 26, 1802; de. Mar. 18, 1874; m. (1) name of wife unknown, who died about one year after the marriage; (2) Sept. 10, 1823, Isabel Long (dau. of Andrew and Jemima Long, of Fayette County, Pa.); who was b. Sept. 15, 1800 and d. Sept. 11, 1856.
...He early went from West Virginia, where he was born, to Pennsylvania, where he married his second wife, and removed about 1827 to near Brownsville and Dunlapsville, Ind. He is stated to be deserving of more than usual notice. One who remembers him well writes: "David honeyman wore the conventional dress of Revolutionary times, viz., standing collar, frock over-coat and leggins, all of a buckskin shade, and tall beaver hat. He rode on horseback and carried saddlebags. I, as a boy, knew him by this dress and his patriotism. On the Fourth of July there could be expected a rally of the oldest citizens at the town of Dunlapsville where a platform would be erected for thirteen of the oldest men. when the Declaration fo independence was read, and speech-making indulged in, David Honeyman, a patriotic Democrat, would take his share in the proceedings. I remember a characteristic saying of his that "This is a cold wet rain," and the saying became a byword. His neighbors would say: 'It's one of Dave Honeyman's rains.' His son William J., was also a welll-dressed, conventional young man in those early days."
...David left Brownsville in 1864, and resided for the later years of his life at New Boston, Ill. (Source: A. Van Doren Honeyman, "The Honeyman Family (Honeyman, Honyman, Hunneman, etc.) in Scotland and America, 1548-1908", (Plainfield, NJ: Honeymans' Publishing House, 1909) | Honeyman, David (I3844)
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David Shreve is only mentioned in his father's will and in the poll book of the election held in Burlington County, N. J., in 1739. If he had descendants, they were probably born not earlier than 1723. | Shreve, David (I5574)
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David Sigler was reared and married near Troy, Ohio. He was a farmer and died August 7, 1897, near Mt. Zion, Mrs. Sigler dying March 1, 1881. They reared five children: Lydia, now Mrs. Arnold, of Dawson County, Nebraska; Herrman G., a farmer of Noble township; Cynthia Jane died in 1881 at the age of twenty-three years; Vilindia, now Mrs. Moneysmith; and William H., of Noble Township. | Sigler, David (I4028)
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DAVIS MARION HONEYMAN, whose finely improved farm of eighty acres is situated in Concord Township, on the western township line, about four and one-half miles west of Troy, is one of the self-made men of this section who has gradually built up his fortune from a small beginning and takes a justifiable pride in the fact. He was born in the old log house on the home farm near Troy, Ohio, January 18, 1856, and is a son of Michael and Lucinda (Hoover) Honeyman.
...Mr. Honeyman belongs to a pioneer family of Miami County, his grandfather, Benjamin Honeyman, coming here when the whole country was a forest and swamp land. He established himself near Nashville, Miami County, and to his first acquisition of land kept adding until he owned 400 acres, and gave each of his children forty acres. He lived to be eighty-two years of age and be was buried on his own farm, where many of the family rest. His children bore these names: William, Charles, Michael, Andrew, Benjamin, Serena, Anna, John and Susan. The two survivors are John and Benjamin. Serena was married to George Idemiller, who is also deceased; and Anna was the wife of Samuel Curtis, also deceased.
...Michael Honeyman, father of Davis M., was probably born in Pennsylvania, but he was quite young when the family came west, making the long journey through a wild region in wagons. He grew to manhood near Nashville and helped his father to clear up the land and often told of the valuable timber that was burned by the pioneers; much of it, if now standing, would mean a fortune to its owners. He lived at home until he was married and then bought eighty acres of the old Jenkins farm, three miles west of Tippecanoe City and went to housekeeping in the old log house that still is tenanted. He acquired other land until he owned 300 acres, this being his estate at the time of his death, which occurred in 1893, when he was aged seventy-five years.
...Michael Honeyman married Lucinda Hoover, who was born across the river from Milton. Her father was John Hoover, of German descent, who was one of the very early settlers in Miami county. The following children were born to Michael Honeyman and wife: Webster, who died young; Sarah Jane, deceased was the wife of William Frantz, also deceased; Benjamin, residing in Montgomery County, Ohio; Almeda, deceased, was the wife of David Jones, also deceased; John, deceased; George, residing at Tippecanoe City; Davis M.; Hanford, residing in Darke County, Ohio; Harvey, residing in Miami County, 0hio, Emeline, wife of Ira
...Davis M. Honeyman remained at home helping his father until his own marriage. He found but little time to attend school, but went through the winter months sometimes, but the greater part of his boyhood and youth was put in in very hard work. For three years after his marriage he lived on a farm belonging to his father, and in 1884 bought his present farm from Fred Fowler, and here he has engaged very successfully in general farming ever since. All the substantial buildings on the place were put up by Mr. Honeyman. When he started out for himself he received the gift of a horse from his father and with that went to work, exercising the prudence which has resulted in his now owning one of the very good farms and comfortable homes in the township. The handsome ten-room frame residence, setting back from the highway, he put up in 1903, having built the commodious barn in the previous year.
...Mr. Honeyman was married December 7, 1881, to Miss Anna Elizabeth Smith, a daughter of John and Mary (Idemiller) Smith. Mrs. Honeyman was born in Miami County, but her father came from Pennsylvania and her mother from Germany. Two children were born to this marriage: Minnie, who is the wife of Hubert Frantz, has one child and they live at Pleasant Hill; and Elnora, who lives at home. In politics Mr. Honeyman is a Democrat. He is an active citizen in his township and has served two terms, of three years each, on the School Board. ___(Source: Thomas C. Harbaugh, Casstown, Ohio, "Troy, Piqua and Miami County, Ohio and Representative Citizens", Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing, July 1909, pg. 357, 358) | Honeyman, Davis Marian (I1072)
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Dean Stanley once said, "Give me a man young or old, high or low, on whom we can thoroughly depend; the one who will stand firm when others fail; the friend faithful and true; the adviser honest and fearless; the adversary just and chivalrous; in such a one there is a fragment of the Rock of Ages." Such was the character of Walter W. Lackey, whose passing with the old year, leaves an aching void in the life of this community, -- in every phase of which his influence has been felt.
The eldest of three sons of Elsworth and Laura Sellers Lackey he was born near Lebanon, Ohio, January 23, 1869; however, the greatest part of his life was spent in this vicinity. By precept and example the Lackey parents instilled in the hearts of their sons noble ambitions, which were cultivated and made them men of outstanding worth wherever their lot was cast.
June 18, 1891 Walter was united in marriage with Luella McKay, which union was a most congenial one. Their was a complete unity of spirit, whether in the home, the social circle, the church, or various forms of entertainment which both enjoyed. Besides Mrs. Lackey, Walter is survived by his youngest brother, Dr. B. L. Lackey of Xenia; the other brother, Raymond died in 1907.
Physically, Walter was large of stature and vigorous, -- a person to attract favorable notice; in a spiritual sense also he was one to command respect and confidence. Many a doubting soul has been helped by his advice and many a heavy load lightened through his instrumentality.
For many years he has carried a large share of the responsibility of the Methodist Church of which he had been a member since boyhood. his pastors found in him a ready and reliable helper. Hundreds of miles in all kinds of weather he has driven his automobile that others might find enjoyment, and the work of the Kingdom be advanced. his life reminded one of the Apostle's words to his friend Gaius?, "Beloved you are acting faithfully in all your behavior towards the brethren."
Walter was very fond of music especially the old hymns. While a member of the choir his rich bass voice added much to the harmony. During the last rational hours of his life he joined with friends in singing some of the hymns he had loved so well.
But his activities were not confined to the church alone. To whatever enterprise appeared which made for the betterment of the community in general, Walter lent his support, in activity as well as with his means. He was particularly interested in the local telephone company and largely through his efforts it has been kept up to its present standard.
For many years the deceased was a farmer. The condition of his farm and its equipment testified as to the care and wisdom of the owner.
As a neighbor, Walter left nothing to be desired. Whatever he had was not too good to loan and whatever service he could render was freely given. We believe that Walter Lackey really enjoyed "Being a helper."
The last months of his life were fraught with great suffering and he longed for the great change to come. he felt that his race was run and that the reward was in view. With his beloved wife, a host of friends and relatives mourn the passing of this good man, -- but the memories he has left, rest upon us as a benediction.
Fast as the rolling seasons bring the hour of fate to those we love, each pearl that leaves the broken string is set in friendship's crown above.
As narrower grows the earthly chain, the circle widens in the sky; These are our treasures that remain, but those are stars that beam on high. [Source: Taken from a paper found with other family documents, belonging to Harry and Helen (Lackey) Hormell. It is not known whether it was written as a eulogy or an obituary, nor do I know who it was written by. My assumption is that it was written by Burt L. Lackey, surviving brother.]
MEMORIES.... .by Helen Lackey Hormell
Uncle Walter was lots of fun and I really enjoyed visiting with him. He was easy going and laughed a lot unlike his brother, my father Burt; who had a short temper and became irate real easy. | Lackey, Walter Varian (I6790)
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Dear Classmates,
Thearen and I was very much surprised to find a package of letters in our mail box. Like everyone else we read them with delight.
We have been married since Dec. "41" and blessed with two daughters. We have a red head who is 27 and a blonde 11 year old. We also hav a 5 year (old) granddaughter.
Our little blonde keeps us hopping because she lives every minute of the day.
Thearen has worked at Bendix 20 years and is a Foreman. He sees Bruce B. when he gets to the Dayton Plant.
We will be looking for these letters with anticipation.
Sincerely
Thearen & Charlotte
I see our class has spread out as much as B. Buckey. Most of us wish we were as thin as Browns hair.
Thearen | Leeth, Charlotte Louise (I2)
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Dear little Helen,
—I was very glad to get your letter. Yes I think Charles Cummings is a mate for Charles Batteford in size any way. I am so glad the you are having such a good time. So nice that you could go and enjoy the country next week you will have to get down to studying.
—Your papa brought Mary up yesterday morning and she stayed all day with me we had a fine time. She took a long nap in the morning also one in the afternoon was just as gold. I gave her some custard when she ate her dinner and when she was eating a lunch in the afternoon of rice, she pointed out to the Ice chest & wanted custard. I asked her if that was what she wanted & she nodded her head and said yes in her way. When her papa came to take her home she said at first she did not want to go but changed her mind when he was ready to start. I must close this and get to my ironing with much love to you both. Also to Uncle Walter & Aunt Lou.
Your loving Grandma
I think everything is going along fine if you and Dorothy are away for a time. | Sellers, Laura Emma (I6780)
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Dear Therean,
—Here is a picture of Dick taken at Xmas time, his lung disease hit him 2 days after this picture was taken. this is Xmas day & he went suddenly to hospital Dec. 27, 1991. Came home by ambulance Jan 17, 1992 died at home Jan 27th.
—I am having a real hard time adjusting as well as girls also 2 boys especially our youngest son Steve.
—He only weighed 150 lbs when he passed away, he weighed 205 lbs when he went into hospital.
—Lisa thought you would like this picture of her Daddy.
Love,
Betty | Corwin, Betty J. (I2314)
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Death of Daniel Mikle
Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock Daniel Mikle, an aged pioneer and one of Payne's best known and highly esteemed citizens passed away at his home on West Oak street after a lingering illness.
Daniel Mikle son of Peter and Delelah Mikle was born June 30 1842 in Allen county, Indiana, and passed away at Payne, O., July 23, 1918, aged 76 years and 23 days.
He enlisted in the Civil War at the age of eighteen years in Co. D, 30th Ind. Regiment. He served his country faithfully for over four years, until the end of the war.
While there he sustained injuries from which he suffered during the remainder of his life.
December 24, 1868 he was married to Barbara Shugars, and moved to Benton Township, Paulding county, O., where she died.
To them four children were born, Henry who resides in Colorado Springs, John living at Everett, Mich., Mrs. Mary Dill at Pierceton, Ind., and Mrs. Jane Lee at Green Springs, Ohio.
He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great grand child and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah and Elizabeth Osenbaugh and Eliza Richards.
He was married to Mary Ritter in 1889, who now survives him.
He was a genial companion, a consistent member of the Reformed church of Payne, for several years preceding his death and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Reformed church, Rev. Fager officiating and interment made in the Lehman cemetery. | Mikle, Daniel (I327)
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Death of Dr. Adam Sellers,
Dr. Adam Sellers, one of the oldest and best known residents of Lebanon, died at his room in the VanNote property, on Broadway, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, in the ninety-second year of his age. Death came as the result of no particular illness, but from a general failure of vital powers, brought on by Dr. Sellers' extreme age. He has been exceedingly feeble for some time and the end was not unexpected.
Dr. Sellers was born near Lebanon, July 4, 1802. He was the second son of Peter and Blanche Sellers. His father was a native of Germany, who settled first in Virginia and afterwards, in 1789, moved to what is now Warren county. Dr. Sellers was one of four children, three sons and one daughter. The latter, in after years, became the wife of William Cameron, who, in partnership with John McLean, published the Star in the early days of the present century.
Dr. Sellers, about the time he attained his majority, visited Virginia. In 1824 he was converted at a Methodist camp meeting and joined the church in whose communion he died. One year later he was licensed to exhort. He joined the Ohio conference in 1826. In 1828 he was ordained deacon by Bishop Roberts and in 1832 was ordained elder by Bishop Emory. He intended to devote his life to the ministry but owing to some throat trouble his voice failed him and he was compelled to abandon his chosen calling.
He accordingly entered the mercantile trade at Springfield, with his father-in-law, only to lose everything in the financial crisis of 1837. He then turned his attention to medicine and in 1840 graduated from Worthington Medical College. For a few months he practiced at Newark but in the fall of the year he came to Lebanon and from that time to 1879 actively practiced his profession here. In the latter year he withdrew from practice and he has divided his time between Lebanon and his mom's home in Cincinnati. At one time he was president of the Lebanon Medical Society.
Dr. Sellers was married twice. His first wife, Miss Mary A. Nixon, lived but a few months after the marriage. In 1833, he married Miss Nancy Colbert Bretney, who died in 1873. They had two children, a daughter, who died in 1862, and a son, William B. Sellers, of Cincinnati.
The funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at one o'clock, in the Methodist church, of which he was such a faithful and consistent member. They will be conducted by Rev. J. P. Porter, who will probably be assisted by other ministers who were friends of Dr. Sellers. The remains will be interred in the Lebanon cemetery. | Sellers, Dr. Adam (I8469)
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Death of Enos Lackey.
Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of another pioneer. Enos Lackey died at his residence on Broadway last night in the eighty-second year of his age. He was born in Clearcreek township, October 21, 1802, and has lived in this county all his life. Until a few years ago he resided on a farm north of town on the Dayton pike. During the past winter his health has been gradually failing and he was confined to his room most of the time. | Lackey, Enos (I7814)
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Death of Jasper Colvin
Jasper Colvin, age 78 years, died at the home of his son, Richard, Sunday evening as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered some weeks ago. Mr Colvin resided for many years at Pricetown and to that place his body was taken for interment Monday morning. The funeral services were held in the Christian Church attended by a large crowd of friends. | Colvin, Jasper Newton (I2757)
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