Sunday, June 8, 2008

JANE POOL - Obituary

Pool, Mrs. Jane
The East Liverpool Tribune
DIED OF DROPSY
Mrs. Jane Pool Passed Away Yesterday at Marietta
Mrs. L. A. Zents, of Pennsylvania avenue, received word Friday evening that her mother, Mrs. Jane Pool, of Marietta was dying. Mrs. Zents left Saturday morning for Marietta and yesterday telegraphed her husband that her mother died yesterday morning (Aug. 21, 1906). Mrs. Pool was about 53 years of age and has been ill for four years with dropsy.
Besides Mrs. Zents the deceased has three brothers and two sisters residing in East Liverpool: Harvey Hann of Erie street, and Gene Hanna and Joseph Walton of Dewey avenue, and Mrs. dora Callof Dixonville and Mrs. Florence Hough of Helena. The three brothers will probably attend the funeral. Mr. Zents leaves for Marietta this morning.

MRS. JOHN CHAMBERS - Obituary

Chambers, Mrs. John
The East Liverpool Tribune
Mrs. John Chambers, a highly respected lady of Hancock county, died at her home back of New Cumberland Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 21, 1906) after an illness extending over a period of eight years. Mrs. Chambers was born at the old homestead near where she died about 58 years ago, and had spent her entire life in that neighborhood.
Eight years ago her health failed, and since that time she had been an invalid. Three weeks ago she became worse and was compelled to take to her bed from which she never arose. Mrs. Chambers was a devout Christian lady of the Presbyterian faith, and her entire life was one of goodness filled with acts of true Christian kindness which endeared her to a large circle of friends and made her beloved by her relatives. Her sufferings were endured without complaint, and when God called, she went to Him prepared for judgement.
Besides her husband the following children survive: Mrs. John Freeman, of Toronto; Miss Harriet Chambers and Alva Chambers, living at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: John, Robert and Willian Wilcoxen, of Wellsville; Mrs. Whitehill, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. James Roach, Mrs. George Chambers and Mrs. Huston, all living on adjoining farms near the old homestead, back of New Cumberland.
The funeral was held from the house this morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. W. E. Hill, of the East Liverpool Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

GEORGE TURNER - Obituary

Turner, George
The East Liverpool Tribune

George Turner, aged 46, a former East Liverpool potter, died yesterday morning (Aug.14, 1906) at 4 o'clock of dropsy at Canonsburg, Pa. The body will be brought to this city at 3:30 this afgernoon and taken to the home of his son, James Turner, 157 Minerva street. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Robert Kell of St. Stephens Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be made in Spring Grove cemetery.
Mr. Turner leaves a wife and several children. He had made his home in this city for a number of years.

ELIZABETH CULLOM - Obituary

Cullom, Mrs. Elizabeth
The East Liverpool Tribune

Mrs. Elizabeth Collum, aged 68, died at 5:30 o'clock last evening (Aug. 2, 1906) at her home on Babbs Island, opposite the power house, after an illness of one week. she was the widow of John Wesley Cullom and was born near Salem, O.
Mrs. Cullom was married to John Cullom in 1863 and five children were born of the union, two of whom, Jas. R. and Laura Cullom, survive.
After the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cullom resided for a number of years on the Howard farm opposite Wellsville. They removed to the island in 1868 and had lived together there until death seperated them.
Mrs. Cullom was a member of the First Christian church of this city and was a woman of Christian character. She had a wide circle of friends and was deeply beloved by all who knew her.
One sister, Mrs. Cornelius Johnson, of Curryville, Oregon, and one brother, J. Baughman, living near the same place, also survive.
The funeral services and place of burial have not been decided last night.

THOMAS HUGHES - Obituary

Hughes, Thomas, Infant
The East Liverpool Tribune

The funeral of Thomas the infant son of Mr.and Mrs. Asa Hughes, who died after a brief illness yesterday morning (Aug. 2, 1906) in the Klondike, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock form the residence of Thomas Lamp. Burial will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Thomas Lamp. Burial will be made in Spring Grove cemetery. Typed as written

ALICE ALEXANDER - OBITUARY

Alexander, Alice
The East Liverpool Tribune

Alice Margaret, the 14-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Alexander, died at 3:30 yesterday afternoon (Aug. 2, 1906) at the home of her parents in Bank street. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and interment will be at Riverview.

RICHARD H. BOWDLER - Obituary

Bowdler, Richard H.
The East Liverpool Tribune

Richard H. Bowdler, aged 52 , one of the best known potters in the city died yesterday (Jul. 27, 1906) at his home, 112 Prospect street, of dropsy after a lingering illness. He had been in failing health for over a year, but had only been confined to his home the past six weeks.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and interment will be made in Riverview. Mr. Bowler was born at Coalport, Shopshire, England, in 1854, and came to East Liverpool 18 years ago. He was a turner by trade and one of the most skillful men in that branch in the city. During his entire residence in this city he was employed at the china works of the Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Potteries company, and enjoyed the esteem of the management and employes of the firm.
He was of a kind and benevolent disposition and to those who knew him best he was an ideal man. He was a member of the Josiah Wedgewood lodge, Sons of St. George, and the members of the order will turn out in a body to the funeral.
A wife and three children, Florence, aged 22, Lucy, aged 17, and Percy G. Bowdler, aged 14 survive.