While Visiting Riverview Cemetery

Although I had not planned to go there, the telephone rang this morning and Mum wanted to go and photograph headstones at Riverview. (Mum can not climb the banks and stand on her head taking photos, so is there for moral support because she hates my going alone, in case....) Having photographed all the small sections already, I asked her to stop the car at section 3 when we first entered the cemetery. I took the camera and started across the section. After a while it began to sprinkle rain, and I went to sit in the car. After a very short time, the sun tried to shine again and the rain stopped enough to continue on.

A little while later, I heard the car pull up and looked over to see the trunk popped open and hear Mum say "I'm scared." Okay, we have one volunteer who constantly has spooky stories about things that happen to her when out cataloging cemeteries. Cookie had some photos with hazes and spooky things when she was doing one of the cemeteries in Pennsylvania. Never have I had anything happen to me, or show in the photos where I've been.

So when I see the the trunk popped, Mum in the car and the look on her face I can't help but laugh. The little gadget that pops the trunk and locks the doors has not worked for over a year!!! Yet, the key was off, she was crocheting and first the trunk popped and then the doors locked with her inside. I am still laughing as I type, although if the photos don't look normal I'm sure I'll feel differently! Mum says it was just great grandfather (who was buried in the section below) or Laura Baker Reed (who we located in todays section) trying to give a message.

Just for the record, Mum is NOT afraid of anything known to me. I'm sure we'll be out in a day or so to take more photos.

Although it will be awhile until the photos are online, but St. Aloysius has been photographed and I almost have the photos all named. We also have Sections 5, 10, 16, 17 and the military stones near the Chapel at Riverview photographed and most have been renamed. Feel free to request a photo and watch for them at http://www.ohiogravestones.org/ as volunteers have time to upload them.

WILLIAM H. THOMPSON - Obituary

William H. Thompson

The East Liverpool Tribune

WM. THOMPSON SUCCUMBS AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS

Death Due to Injury Received by Fall

Was Livelong Resident of East Liverpool

Funeral Services Will be Held Today

Conducted y Rev. Robert Kell

William H. Thompson, aged 54, of No. 205 West Fourth street, died at 11:15 o'clock Sunday morning. Gangrene which set in after Mr. Thompson fractured his left arm last Tuesday caused death.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Riverview. The Rev. Robert Kell of St. Stephen's Episcopal church will officiate.

The father of Mr. Thompson operated one of the first potteries in the west, the plant being on a site which is included in the Newell tract. It was known as the "Virginia Pottery," The son was employed in this plant for a while.

He was a brother of Thomas G. Thompson, a son of whom is T. V. Thompson. Another brother is Henry Thompson, employed as a presser at the D. E. McNicol pottery.

A sister of Mr. Thompson died while he was young.

Mr. Thompson never knew an idle moment. He was at one time employed as a coal miner when that part of the city known as "Sunny Side was considered the coal field of East Liverpool. He left there and worked at the old Union pottery on Walnut street. He learned the trade of a presser. Later he was employed at Thompson's and his last work there was the operating of the big jigger.

He left the pottery and about 15 years ago went into business for himself, opening a place at Wellsville. He remained there about two years and then leased the old Stewart property at the northwest corner of Diamond and Mulberry alley. He occupied this property since.

The property was sold a few years ago to Eugene Bradshaw, formerly of this city but now of Chicago.

The senior Thompson was a Republican and the sons were staunch supporters of the original Fremont-Dayton ticket, which was the first the Republican party put in the field at the birth of the party in old Lafayette hall, Wood street, Pittsburg, in 1856.

In the local political field Mr. Thompson served three terms in council and one year of an unexpired term. He was in council while John H. Burgess was mayor. Later he was nominated for may of the Republican ticket, but at the election was defeated by John Hall, Democrat.

It was through the strenuous efforts of Mr. Thompson and A. R. Mackall, then city solicitor, that Al Johnson of Cleveland succeeded in being interested in the proposition to build an electric railway between this city and Wellsville.

Both men made many trips to Cleveland in the effort to have the Johnsons contract the road. Their labor was not in vain. It was while Mr. Thompson was in council that he worked so hard for new public utilities. Electric street lighting is also a monument to his efforts with several others.

Isabel Eaton became the wife of Mr. Thompson, 36 years ago. Only a month ago Mrs.Thompson attended the funeral of her mother at Cleveland. She died while visiting at St. Louis, Mo. The body was taken to Cleveland, interment being at Woodlawn cemetery.

He is survived by his wife and these children: Mrs. Roy Rinehart, Mrs. Joseph Birbeck, Mrs. Doc Ralston, of Pittsburg; Mrs. M. T. Gutelius, of Cleveland. Miss Myrtle, Raymond and Willie at home.

MARY ANN MARCH - Obituary

Mary Ann March

The East Liverpool Tribune

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann March, who died at 4:30 Sunday morning (Aug. 26, 1906) at her home in Madison township, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today from the home, the Rev. James Richards officiating. Burial will be in the Township Line cemetery.

The deceased was 85 years of age, and has passed her life in the vicinity of her late home. Her husband, Samuel March, died 14 years ago. Two daughters, Emma and Elizabeth March, at home survive.

OSCAR BIRCH - Obituary

Oscar Birch

The East Liverpool Tribune

Oscar Birch, aged 46, a well known liveryman of this city, died at 10 o'clock last night (Aug. 27, 1906) of typhoid pneumonia, at his home 2 ½ miles west of Calcutta. He had been ill three weeks and his death came as a surprise and deep shock to the family and friends.

He was born at Washington, Pa., but had resided in this section for a number of years. He was the senior member of the firm of Birch & Sons, liverymen, of this city, and had resided on a farm north of the city for the past 14 years.

The funeral arrangements had not been completed last night, but the body will be taken to Salineville, the home of his parents, for burial.

Mr. Birch was a member of the Long Run Presbyterian church and belonged to the Maccabees and the Home Guards of America. He was beloved by his wife and family and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him.

Besides the wife the following children survive: Clyde, Armond and Dwight, of this city; Viro, Myrl, Ruby, Hazel, Gladys, Clell and Lozelia, at home.

Two brothers, Elmer Birch, of Calcutta and William Birch, of East Palestine, two sisters, Mrs. Florence Soppitt, of Scott Haven, and Mrs. Orphanett Sowers, of Washington, Pa., and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Birch of Salineville, also survive.

A. M. ELLIS

A. M. Ellis

The East Liverpool Tribune

A. M. Ellis, one of the pioneer pilots of the Ohio and Mississipi<sic> rivers, died Saturday (Aug. 25, 1906) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. E. Hutchinson, of Dawes, Washington county, Ohio. The deceased was 83 years of age. Among the nine surviving children are Mrs. D. T. Webber, of this city, and Mrs. R. L. Kidd, of Wellsville.

THOMAS COOK - Obituary

Thomas Cook

The East Liverpool Tribune

BODY IS RECOVERED BY SEARCHING PARTY

Remains of Thomas Cook, Who Was Drowned Friday, Will be Taken to Ravenswood.

The body of Thomas Cook, the young man who was drowned in the river below the Klondike pottery Friday evening, (Aug. 24, 1906) was recovered yesterday morning about 7 o'clock, 50 yards west of where he went down. The body floated to the surface and was caught by two members of the searching party who had been trolling the river bed with grappling hooks.

It was badly discolored, presumably from the effects of the heavy dynamiting and the warm weather. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Todd and prepared for burial. Coroner Jones was notified of the finding of the body and came to the city Sunday afternoon. He heard the testimony of Gerry Hutton, a brother-in-law of Cook, who was the only witness at the inquest, and rendered a verdict of accidental drowning.

Cook's body will be taken on the train this morning to Ravenswood, W. Va., his former home, and burial will occur there Tuesday. The remains will be accompanied by the bereaved wife and family and other relatives.

ELIZABETH BAGGOTT - Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth Baggott

The East Liverpool Tribune

Mrs. Elizabeth Baggott, widow of Samuel Baggott, a pioneer potter, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning (Jun. 15, 1906) at her home, 215 Second street, after an illness of over six months of a complication of diseases. She was 79 years old. A niece, Miss Jane Elizabeth Allen, who arrived from England, Thursday, was the only relative at her bedside when the end came. One sister in England survives.

Her husband died about 10 years ago. He was one of the firm operating, the Baggott pottery and came to this country over 50 years ago.

Mrs. Baggott was one of the oldest women in the city and was highly respected by everyone.

The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, the Rev. Robert Kell of St. Stephen's Episcopal church officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview cemetery.