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(Contributed by Sheryl McClure)
Jan. 1922 - Feb. 1922 - Mar. 1922 - Apr. 1922 - May. 1922

Knox County, Ohio--OBITUARY AND DEATH NOTICES FROM THE "DEMOCRATIC BANNER", Mt. Vernon, OH

April 4, 1922

     Lock, April 3--Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass, aged 31 years, wife of Benjamin Douglass of this place, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon after two weeks' illness of uraemic poisoning following an attack of influenza.

     Adam Williams, aged 87 years, a life-long resident of Miller township, died at 9 o'clock Friday evening at his home in Brandon of diseases incident to advanced age. The deceased was a Civil war veteran, being a member of the 42nd Div., O. V. L., and of Fry Post, G. A. R. He was also a member of Sycamore Valley lodge, I. O. O. F., Brandon, and was connected with the Brandon M. E. church for years. The deceased leaves one son, Elmer, residing in Brandon, and one daughter, Mrs. Peter Easterday, of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday at the M. E. church in Brandon, Rev. Wheeler of Homer officiating.

     Mrs. Mary McManis of South Catherine street received a telegram today announcing the death of her brother, Charles B. Tilton, which occurred at 10:30 o'clock Thursday evening at his home in Seattle, Washington, after a brief illness. Mr. Tilton was born in Knox county where he taught school for a number of years before going to Seattle.

     Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McKay, widow of W. W. McKay, died at her home on the Gambier road Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Mrs. McKay had been a lifelong resident of Knox county, having lived at her home east of the city for 50 years. She was 60 years of age and is survived by the following children: Robert S., of Columbus; Clifford of McConnellsville; Dwight of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. George Groshan of Canton; Mrs. D. J. Corcoran, Charles Clyde and Miss Nora McKay, all of this city. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the Vine street Church of Christ Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Mound View cemetery.

     Bangs--Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jackson of Elyria were called here by the unexpected death of the former's mother, Mrs. Warner Davis. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.

April 7, 1922

     Mr. Austin Neely died at his home east of town Saturday morning, age 78, of kidney trouble. The deceased leaves two daughters and two sisters. His wife predeceased him in death ten days ago. He was member of Ohio lodge, No. 199, F. & a. M. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Carr officiating. Burial in the Martinsburg cemetery.

     George Washington Calkins, aged 62, well known merchant of Mt. Vernon, died at 11:30 o'clock last night at his home 700 West Chestnut street of a complication of diseases. He had been ill for a period of three weeks. Mr. Calkins was born in Boylston, N. Y., and removed to Ohio early in life. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Charles Gray of Delaware, O., Edgar H. Calkins, Frank C. Calkins of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. A. P. Reed, Asa L. Calkins of Deer Park, Alabama, and Arthur C. Calkins of Mt. Vernon. He also is survived by thirteen grandchildren. The funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, 700 West Chestnut street. Rev. D. C. Coburn of the M. P. church officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery.

    The bodies of Leon Lamiotte, Sr., and Leon Lambiotte, Jr., will arrive in Mt. Vernon for Wednesday for interment in Calvary cemetery. The elder Mr. Lambiotte died last week in Mishawaka, Indiana, while the son's death occurred last October. Both men were former well known residents of this city, having been connected with the glass industry. Mrs. Lambiotte and son, Oscar, will accompany the bodies. Mrs. Lambiotte is a sister of Mr. Joseph Mayer, Jr., the south Main grocer.

     Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Wiley Wallace which occurred in Columbus on Monday evening. Mrs. Wallace was well known in the city having lived near Brandon for a number of years. Mrs. Dwight Rhodes of Hunt Station is a niece. The body was taken to Utica today for burial.

     Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Esely of East Burgess street on Monday afternoon received word of the death of Mrs. Esely's mother, Mrs. A. J. Owens, which occurred at noon at the family home in Bluffton. Mrs. Owens had been ill since last June, at which time she suffered a stroke of paralysis. Surviving her are Mr. Owens, also two sons and four daughters. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church, Bluffton. Mrs. Esely, who has been ill for some time, is improved, but not sufficiently enough to attend the funeral. Mr. Esely will attend, however.

April 11, 1922

     Jesse Hoar, aged 78 years, died at 12:00 this afternoon at his home, 206 West Walnut street. Death was due to a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in West Moreland county, Penna., but a greater part of his life was spent in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by eleven children, four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Hoar's death occurred on January 14, while she was riding in a taxicab on South Main street. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

     GAMBIER, O., April 10 -- James B. Thompson, aged 64 years, well known resident of this place, died at 5:10 o'clock this morning at his home here after two weeks illness of cancer. The deceased, who was a resident of this place for twenty-three years, was engaged in the milling business and previous to that time, operated a mill in Brink Haven. The deceased leaves one son, Arthur Thompson of Mt. Vernon and five daughters, Mrs. Cliff Brentlinger of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Eric Tasman of Bucyrus, Mrs. Carrol Wellman of Akron, Misses Ruth and Leah Thompson, at home; also one brother, Samuel Thompson and one sister, Miss Malona Thompson, both of Brink Haven.

April 14, 1922

     CENTERBURG, April 13 -- David McKay, a well known retired farmer of this place, died at 12:30 o'clock today at his home here, following two weeks' illness of influenza. Mr. McKay is survived by his widow and one son, Lyman, residing at home.

     DANVILLE, April 13 -- Charles P. Rice, well known merchant engaged in the implement business, died at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home near here, of a complication of diseases. He leaves one son, Roy Rice, and one daughter, Mrs. Gladys McNeal, of Flushing. Funeral services will occur Friday morning at the M. E. church. Burial will remain the Workman cemetery. Funeral services will be private, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home, Rev. Horace Woods, rector of the Church of Holy Spirit officiating. Burial will be made in Gambier.

     FREDERICKTOWN. Apr. 13 -- Mrs. Jennie Bryant, aged 80 years, died at 7 o'clock this morning at her home four miles west of here, after three months' illness of a complication of diabetes. The deceased leaves one son, William Bryant, with whom she resided, and one sister, Mrs. W. E. Denman of Marion. Funeral services, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the late home. Rev. Stockdale officiating. Burial will be made in Forest cemetery.

     Noble Snow, aged 3 days, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of the parents on the Green Valley road. Interment Thursday afternoon in the Friendship cemetery.

     BUCKEYE CITY, April 11 -- Charles Shultz, aged 52 years, died at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at his home here following several weeks illness of pneumonia. The deceased leaves his wife and four sons, also his mother, Mrs. Nora Shultz of Danville, six brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will occur at 9:00 o'clock, Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Catholic church, Rev. Telpe officiating. Burial will be made in St. Luke's cemetery.

     The body of Mrs. Mary Ann Young, who died in Columbus on Monday afternoon, will be shipped to this city Thursday morning for burial. The remains will be taken from the train to the cemetery. There will be no services here. Mrs. Young, who was 73 years of age, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Butcher, 658 East Star avenue. One son and one daughter survive.

     W. A. Hammer, a resident of St. Louisville, died at his home Tuesday morning. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Alph Clutter, one grandchild, Harold Eugene, three sisters and one brother. The funeral services will be held at the Owl Creek church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Fretts of Utica.

     Michael Nixon, long a well known and highly respected resident of Mt. Vernon, died Monday night at 11:20 at his home, No. 403, East Ohio avenue. He had been failing in health through a period of two months past. He had been confined to his bed only during the past two weeks, such was the vigor of this constitution with which he withstood the inroads of disease and other natural infirmities incident to advanced age. Except for the first 10 years of his childhood, practically all of his life had been passed here in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Nixon was born December 15, 1840, at Mt Hope, Holmes county. His mother died when he was but two, years old. An aunt became a second mother to the motherless child, bringing him safely through all the sicknesses and troubles incident to childhood and seeing him well into manhood's estate. When Mr. Nixon was a boy 10 years old his father removed from Holmes, county to Knox county. When he was 17 years old Michael Nixon secured a teacher's certificate and taught the school now known as the Walnut Hill school, near Ankenytown. This period of his life was one that ever after afforded him great pleasure. In subsequent years it gave him much satisfaction to attend the annual reunions of this school. At the annual meeting last year he had the distinction of being the oldest former teacher present. For a period of 30 years and 30 days. ho gave his time and his efforts to the dry goods business in Mt. Vernon. He, was first with Browning & Sperry and H. C. Swetland, both firms of an earlier day that will be remembered, by many of our older residents. Mr. Nixon was married September 15, 1870, to Miss Clara Beaty. It was the happy privilege of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon in 1920 to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. This anniversary was celebrated in the same house in which they had been married 50 years before and which had been their home all through the years. Mrs. Nixon survives her husband with one daughter, Dr. Isabella Nixon. During the ministry in Mt. Vernon of the Rev. R. T. Hull Mr. Nixon united with the Congregational church. Thereafter he continued steadfastly a faithful, humble and zealous member of this church. He served the congregation from time to time in many capacities, as deacon, trustee and for many years as superintendent of the Sunday school. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock at the home, 403 East Ohio avenue. Burial will be in Mound View cemetery.

April 18, 1922

     While visiting with her niece, Mrs. Maggie Hogle of near Bladensburg, Knox county, Mrs. Rachael Thompson, aged 78 years, widow of John B. Thompson of Newark, O., died quite suddenly Wednesday night. Mrs. Thompson lived at 87 South Second street, Newark, and had made her home in that city most of her life. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. The remains have been removed to Newark to await funeral arrangements.

     Stewart Demick Roberts, aged 72 years, for many years a resident of South Vernon, died at 11:30 o'clock Friday night as a result of complications arising from an injury which he sustained last fall when he was run down by an automobile on the viaduct. For a number of years Mr. Roberts was engaged in the lumber business in Mt. Vernon and constructed a large number of houses. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Roberts, and the following children: Mrs. Edwin Wingerbauch, Mrs. Edith Snyder, Mrs. Mabel Cowen all of Cleveland, and S. Jay Robert and E. Emer Roberts of South Vernon. The funeral services will occur at the home, Granville road, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. D. C. Coburn officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery.

     WATERFORD, O., April 15 -- Mr. A. S. Kirby, a resident of Fredericktown for many years, and father of Mr. Frank E. Kirby of Mt. Vernon, died at 2:30 this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lee B. Stlllwell of this place. Mr. Kirby had been in ill health for several weeks. The deceased was 81 years of age and is survived by his wife, six sons and three daughters, namely: Bert Kirby of Wadsworth, Frank E. Kirby of Mt. Vernon, Scott Kirby of Blue Island, Ill., Chancy and C. H. Kirby of Fredericktown, and Bunn Kirby, Mrs. L. B. Stillwell of Waterford, Mrs. Hoy Levering of Fredericktown and Mrs. Mary S. Boulton of Flint, Mich. He also is survived by one brother, Arthur, of Richland county. Mr. Kirby was a veteran of the Civil war, serving for four years. He was a member of the G. A. R. The funeral service will occur Monday afternoon from the home of L. B. Stlllwell of Waterford. Interment In the Fredericktown cemetery.

     Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Maria Appleton, wife of Major William Appleton, died at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the family residence, 104 South Catherine street, the result of a stroke of apoplexy sustained last Saturday at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Appleton was in her usual good health Saturday and spent most of the day in sewing. About 1 o'clock in the afternoon she was found at her home by a neighbor. A physician, who was immediately called, announced that she had sustained a stroke of apoplexy. She never regained consciousness. Mrs. Appleton was born in Boston, Mass., on July 25, 1850. A greater portion of her life was spent in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her husband and three children: Mrs. Edward H. Cureton of Richmond, Ind., William C. Appleton and Charles H. Appleton, both of Mt. Vernon. For many years Mrs. Appleton was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church and was an active worker in the various church organizations. She was also a member of Knox Chapter No. 236 Order of the Eastern Star and the Pythian Sisters.

     Mrs. Sara Celesta Hartman, wife of Joseph Hartman, died Sunday at. 10:00 in at her home, 113 West Gambier street, after a long illness following paralysis. The deceased was 48 years of age and is survived by her husband. The funeral will be held at Bunker Hill church Tuesday at 10:.10 a. m. Burial in Bunker Hill cemetery.

April 21, 1922

CHESTERVILLE, April 20 -- Milton Hart, aged 90 years, a well known resident of this place, died very suddenly at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday at the North Fork church, Rev. Julian officiating. Burial in the North Fork cemetery.

     The body of Lawrence J. Brannigan, who died in Portsmouth on Tuesday, was removed this afternoon from the McCormick chapel on South Main street to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McCormick, West High street. The deceased was 54 years of age and made his home in Mt. Vernon for many years, removing to Toledo about a year ago. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Doris Jones of Newark and Bernard Brannigan residing in Titusville, Pa. He also is survived by one brother, Thomas Brannigan, of Bowling Green, and one sister, Mrs. William McCormick of Mt. Vernon. Two grandchildren also survive. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 o'clock at St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic church, Rev. L W. Mulhane officiating. Burial in Calvary cemetery.

     Mrs. Candace Buxton, widow of the late N. W. Buxton of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bell, Columbus, O. Mrs. Buxton's death resulted from a stroke of paralysis sustained some days ago. The deceased was 75 years of age and is survived by the following children: William T. Buxton of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Gertrude Bell and Mrs. W. C. Mills of Columbus, Dr. J. W. Buxton of Howard and James O. Buxton ot Columbus. She also is survived by two sisters: Miss Frank Buxton and Mrs. Leone Wheeland, both of Walhonding, O. Mr, Buxton's death occurred fifteen years ago. The funeral services will occur Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Gay street M. E. church, Rev. A. D. Mink officiating. Interment in Mound View cemetery.

     CENTERBURG, April 19 -- James Henry, aged 86 years, died at 11 o'clock this morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Harry Willy with whom he resided. The deceased, who was a lifelong resident of this place, had been in failing health for the past year. [and on another page of the same paper>] CENTERBURG, April 20 -- The funeral services of James Henry, who died yesterday at his home here, will be at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning at the residence of H. B. Willy, Rev. Crawford and Rev. Taylor officiating. Burial will be made in the Centerburg cemetery. The services will be in charge of the G. A. R. and the Charles Andrews post of the American Legion.

     Death came very suddenly to Noah A. Ernest, aged 72 years, a well known resident of Mt. Vernon, at his home, 608 East Chestnut street, at 12:30 this afternoon. Mr. Ernest was doing some work in the cellar when he dropped dead from heart disease. His body was found by a niece. Coroner C. L. Harmer, who was called in the case, pronounced the man's death due to heart disease. Mr. Ernest formerly resided at Millwood, but has been a resident of Mt. Vernon for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ernest, and the following children: Mrs. Leroy Shaw of Mt. Vernon, P. O. Ernest of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Lola Kirkpatrick of Green Valley. He also is survived by the following brothers and sisters: George Ernest of Cavallo, Samuel Ernest of North Liberty, Mrs. Ella Frederick of Coshocton Mrs. Mary Rogers of Warsaw, O. Fourteen grand children also survive. The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge of Amity and of the Bigelow M. E. church. No funeral arrangements have been made.

     William Warell, aged 60 years, a former resident of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday at his home in Newark, O., after a few days' illness. Mr. Warell was employed at the plant of the American Bottle company for many years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. S. Branne of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., who was formerly Miss Nita Warell of Mt. Vernon, O. A sister also survives. Funeral arrangements have not been confirmed.

     Mrs. Hannah M. Palmantier, aged 84 years, died at the home of her nephew, Charles Baldwin, Columbus road, at 3 a. m Tuesday, following a three months' illness of a complication of diseases, The deceased is survived by two children, Abe Palmantier of Linesville, Pa and Mrs. Joseph Dickol of Springboro, Pa.; also by one brother, George Baldwin of Liberal, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. William Morris of Aurora, Ill. Nine grandchildren survive. The body will be shipped to Linesville, Pa., on Thursday morning, where funeral services will be held. Interment in the Linesville cemetery.

April 25, 1922

     The funeral of the late Mrs. Edythe Tucker, wife of O. Ray Tucker, will occur Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Tucker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Iams, East Gambier street. Rev. Donald Wonders, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment in Mound View cemetery. The remains of Mrs. Tucker arrived in the city this morning from Gainesville, Florida, accompanied by Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Iams and Mrs. Tucker's three children, Mrs. George Crumley of Columbus, Ohio, and Charles and Margaret of Gaines ville. Mrs. Tucker was 37 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were residents ot Mt. Vernon until about two years ago, when they removed to Gainesville.

     CROTON, April 24 -- Mrs. George Davidson, aged 72 years, a resident of this place, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Ashbrooke of Alexandria, with whom she had been visiting for several weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases. The deceased leaves her husband, one daughter and one son, Otis Davidson, of this place. Funeral services and burial occurred Sunday afternoon in the Croton cemetery.

     Mrs. Albina Belden, mother of E L. Belden of this city, died at 1:00 o'clock Thursday morning at her home in Buffalo, N. Y following a stroke of paralysis sustained over a month ago. Besides Mr. Belden, the deceased leaves three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Smith of Oklahoma, Mrs. C. W. Green and Mrs. Grover Brink of Buffalo. Funeral services and burial occurred this afternoon in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Belden left Wednesday afternoon for Buffalo, but did not arrive until after Mrs. Belden had passed away.

April 28, 1922

    Mrs. W. S. Russell of East Gambier street on Monday evening received a message announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. A. T. Armstrong, which occurred at her home in San Francisco, Calif, yesterday. The deceased, formerly Miss Kell Smith of this city, is well known in Mt. Vernon, where she has frequently visited. The cause of death was heart trouble. Funeral will probably occur in Chicago, Ill., in which city Mrs. Armstrong resided until three years ago.

     Mrs. Mary Ann Wilgus, aged 81 years, died at her home in Monroe township this morning at 1:50 o'clock following a seven weeks illness of cancer. The deceased is survived by four children, E. W. Wilgus of this city, O. A. Wilgus of Crawford, Neb., H. A. Wilgus of Columbus and Mrs. Mary E. Shaffer of Bellville. The funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday at 2 o'clock Rev. Calfee officiating. Burial in Mound View cemetery.

     Henry Miller, colored, aged 51 years, of Mt. Vernon, died on Monday afternoon in Columbus following a short illness of a complication of diseases. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Belle Miller, a son, Leon Miller, and three brothers, William and James Miller of Columbus and Charles Miller of Pittsville, Va. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Calvary Baptist church, Rev Walker officiating. Burial In Mound View cemetery.

     Arthur Gregg, aged 82 years, died at his home in Homer this morning at 10 o'clock following on extended illness of a complication of diseases. The deceased is survived by his wife, Lurinda Gregg, a sister, Mrs. Collin Barnes, of Homer. Mrs. Calvin Hunt of this city is a sister-in-law. Mr. Gregg was a Civil War veteran, being a member of the 20th Ohio Regiment. No funeral arrangements have been made.

     Mrs. Jennie Estella Bort, wife of James E. Bort, Fairview addition, died at Mercy hospital this morning at 6:45 o'clock following an operation. The deceased was 46 years of age and is survived by her husband, three children: Mrs. James Heighton, Thelma and Martina Bort, a grandson James Heighton, also by two sisters, Mrs. Ella Halloway of Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Rose Curren of Cincinnati and a brother William Myers of Elkland, Pa. The funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home. Burial in Mound View cemetery.

     Ila Jean, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dana Beatty of Newark died early this morning at the home there after a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. William Beatty of East Hamtramck street, this city, are grandparents of the child. Burial will occur Thursday in the Martinsburg cemetery.

     HOWARD, O., April 26 -- Miss Ann V. Johnson, aged 71 years, 8 months and 7 days, died at her home here, last night at 11:30 after an illness of over two years from complications. Miss Johnson is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Buxton of Howard and Mrs. Mary Yoakum of Homer, and by two brothers, Joseph of Dayton and Manley of Hunts Station. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the M. E. church here, Rev. French Gilmore, officiating. Friends who desire to view the remains are requested to call at the home Thursday morning between 10:00 and 12:00.

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