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The Loudonville Democrat:  30 July 1891, Vol. XIII, No. 19

John P. Bowman, Editor and Proprietor

LOUDONVILLE

Jack Parrot is the proud father of a 14-pound girl baby.

Dr. C.L. Buckwalter is receiving a $12.00 per month pension for catarrhal deafness incurred in the service.

Phillip Schneider was born in Holmes County, Ohio, September 2d., 1839.  In early infancy he was dedicated unto the Lord through holy baptism and in youth ratified his baptismal vows in the churchly rites of confirmation in the Evangelical Lutheran church near Greersville, Ohio, and he remained faithful to his vows until death.  On May 31st., 1864, he was married to Mrs. Georgiana Maria Barien (nee Baxley).  One son was born unto them.  He received injuries by the falling of the derrick at the construction of the new bridge on last Tuesday, July 21st., 1891, and died from the injuries on Thursday morning at 8:20 at the age of 51 years, 10 months and 21 days.  On the evening before his death he again confessed the firm hope of a Christian.  There remains to mourn for him the bereaved widow, one son, a step-son and a step-daughter, the aged father, six brothers and one sister and other relatives and friends.  The funeral took place on Saturday, July 25th., and the services were held in the Evangelical Lutheran Zion church where the pastor, Rev. M.R. Walter, discoursed on Prov. 8:1.  Then the remains were interred in the Loudonville Cemetery.

Orra Beard, who was injured by the falling derrick last week, is able to be around again, but has a very bad looking face.

Miss Bertha Weirick returned home from Perrysville last Friday evening, the firm of Clugh & Weirick sometime ago having sold out to W.E. Jones.

Chas. Petot, son of our townsman C. Petot, and who recently left Pueblo, Col. for New Mexico has returned to Pueblo and accepted his old position of telegraphing.

George Dudte and Miss Addie Metcalf, both of McKay, were married at the parsonage by Rev. Walters on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m.  We extend congratulations.

Chas. Graf visited his son Emil at the Toledo Asylum last Friday.  The managers say that he has been steadily improving for the past six months and that the prospect is good for his complete restoration.

The reception given by Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Thompson last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Groves was a very pleasant affair.  The guests were entertained with music and Mr. Groves gave an account of the mission field of China after which refreshments were served.

Mrs. J.W. Miller and daughter Mira, moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.J. Beem on Monday where she is confined to her bed from nervous prostration by her recent affliction.

John W. Miller, one of the men injured by the falling derricks and whose precarious condition at the time of going to press was mentioned in last week's issue, died Thursday morning at 3:30 a.m.  The funeral took place in the English Lutheran church on Friday afternoon, Rev. Smith preaching the sermon.

At a meeting of the trustees and congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon, Rev. Vogt, of Edwardsville, Ill., was unanimously chosen as pastor of the congregation and he will enter upon his labors at once.  We welcome the Reverend to our midst and hope that his stay may be both pleasant and profitable.

Grandmother Brecheisen last Sunday was taken on a visit to the old homestead north of town by Jacob A. Brecheisen in his fine turnout.  This is the first time in four years that she has visited the old homestead.

Clarence Smith died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Matteson, at West Salem, of consumption, on last Sunday afternoon, aged 28 years.  The deceased was a former resident of this place, and eighteen months ago married Miss Sadie Kemp, who made her home for many years with Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Burwell.  They lived in Loudonville several months this spring, and about four weeks ago moved to West Salem.

The marriage of Prof. George C. Maurer and Miss Georgia Pocock was solemnized at the residence of the bride's mother in Wooster yesterday, the 29th. inst., in the presence of about 50 invited guests.  Dr. G.M. Heindel of Albany, N.Y., performing the ceremony.  The newly wedded couple left at noon for Chautauqua by way of Cleveland and Niagara Falls, and will return here about August 25th. to take up their residence.  THE DEMOCRAT extends hearty congratulations to the newly wedded couple and hope they may enjoy a happy life of wedded bliss.

Miss Frank McLaughlin visited friends at Danville, Monday.

Chas. Horn and wife returned Tuesday evening after a four-week's vacation among relatives and friends at Smithville.

Mr. Crow and Clif Correll, of Nashville, were here Friday on business.

Mrs. H.T. Hite and Mrs. I.N. Winans visited in town over Sunday.

Mrs. Geo. Oswalt returned Monday from a two weeks' visit with her parents at Dunkirk.

Charles and Miss Alma Long, of Hayesville, were the guests of friends in town over Sunday.

Calvin Longshore of Mansfield, was in town last Thursday and paid this office a substantial visit.

A.J. Summerville and wife, of Mansfield, were the guests of A.C. Ullman and wife this week.

Stephen Losh and wife spent Sunday at Magnetic Springs where Mrs. Losh will remain several weeks.

W.J. Siders and wife, of Fostoria, are visiting Mrs. Siders' mother, Mrs. C.A. Longshore, near Lakeville.

Misses Fannie Heath and Anna Franzki, of Shelby, were the guests of George Weber and wife this week.

A.F. Cramer of Hayesville, came down to see the ball game last Friday and paid this office a pleasant visit.

Miss Mary Acheson and Mrs. Wm. Acheson, of Mansfield, were the guests of Mrs. Jennie Scott and family over last Sunday.

Miss Emma Stockmon left last Saturday for an extended visit with her uncle and aunt, John A. Leopold and wife, at Millersburg.

Wm. Raby recently purchased the Lepper farm consisting of 70 acres laying partly inside the corporation of Ashland, consideration $3,450.

W.O. Collins, formerly telegraph operator at this place but now station agent at Lucas, was in town a short time last Thursday and paid this office a call.

J.B. Miller, of Bowling Green, was here last week attending the funeral of his father.  Owing to misunderstanding in sending dispatch he did not arrive until Thursday morning.

J.A. Bowman, son of Wm. Bowman, left on Monday for a trip through the west.  He will visit Missouri and California, and probably locate somewhere in one of the above named states.  He has spent several years in the west.

The following relatives and friends from a distance were in attendance at the funeral of J.W. Miller:  Mr. Clark and Miss May Miller of Norwalk;  J.B. Clark of Ada;  W.H. Garn and wife, Mrs. A. Burris, all of Wooster;  C.L. Miller, Fuller Miller, C.C. Miller and wife, Fred. Miller, J.M. Miller and wife, C.H. Miller and family, A. Tisserand and family, C. Beam and family, A. Clark and wife, H.W. Clark and wife, Rev. J.W. Rice and wife, R.A. Greer and wife, J.W. Baker and family, Wm. Myers and family, F. Shinebarger and wife, M.H. Witt and family, Sol. Stout and family, and John Huyler, all of Knox County.

McKAY

Mr. Crow, of this place, received a pension of $2,200 a few days ago.

J. Metcalf of Mohican, was in this city last week.  We were glad to see J. call in, as he used to be our chum a few years ago.

Pass Marietta, of Loudonville, passed through this place last Wednesday, on his way to Ashland.

Frank Reinhart lost a fine colt last week.

The ice cream festival given at Lewis Schneider's last Saturday evening was a success.  Quite a number being present and all had what is called a good old fashion time.

Samuel Houston took eight loads of hay from 1¾ acres.  Who can beat that?

The wedding that the McKay scribe has been mentioning in his items has at last come off.  Our genial and good merchant, George Dudte, was married Sunday evening to Miss Abbie Metcalf, of Mohican, by Rev. Walters, of Loudonville.  We wish the happy couple much happiness and hope they may dwell in peace.

J.A. Scott made a flying trip to Widowsville Sunday evening.

BALL ALLEY

Joseph Sellers was in town last week the guest of his best girl, Birdie.

Joseph Marietta and wife, of Loudonville, visited here Sunday.

Mrs. Michael Wolf is laying at the point of death at this writing.

John Denny is very poorly at present having drank too much water while harvesting.

Miss Lucy Slayman has returned to Hayesville to work.

Ed. Baldner was at home Sunday.