Troy Twp. Happenings: 08 January 1902

website ©
Sheila Helser

Sign Guestbook
View Guestbook

Hosted by:

Ashland County OH
website & graphics
© 2007 Sheila Helser
Materials on this website
are the property
of the webmaster
and contributors.
You may copy information
for personal research.
Selling or reposting
is prohibited.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ashland Co., OH USGenWeb Site
Misc. / Historical Records
-	-	-	-	-	-
Troy Twp. Happenings
ASHLAND PRESS: 08 January 1902

Submitted by Joyce

A number of our citizens did a good act lastSaturday in holding a wood bee for Henry Summers and wife. Some of themhauled in loads of logs from their woods, while others turned in and with theuse of Smith Bros'. engine, a buzz saw and axes proceeded to prepare it readyfor use. Such kindnesses are well done. Mr. Summers continues tofail in vigor.
Of the sick, John Phillips is yet alive though hecan't possibly survive much longer. It was thought he was dying for a timeMonday afternoon. His daughter, Mrs. Frizzle, of Savannah, has been withhim continually during his sickness. John Fair has been very low duringthe week with grip and at present is very little better. Mrs. JosephBailey was very sick for several days, but is now improved. ChristianBiddinger continues to fail by degrees.
C.W. Hart was called to his home by a hurry-upmessenger last Tuesday evening, and supposing one of his children was sick, hemade all haste, but imagine his surprise when entering the room to be confrontedwith his Sunday school class of young ladies and men, who seemed to have fullpossession of his domicile. They spent an hour or more in happy socialcheer, and left Mr. Hart a couple fine books as tokens of their good will.
An old-fashioned watch meeting was observed atthe M.E. church on New Year's eve, with a large attendance. The hour from8 to 9 was devoted to a prayer and praise service; this was followed from9 to 10 by a sermon by Rev. E.S. Weimer; from 10 to 11 the choir had fullsway and enjoyed a good song service. Rev. E.L. Smith took charge of themeeting at 11 o'clock and delivered a sermon, after which he started his revivalwork. Several sought the alter of mercy, and a dozen or more arose forprayers as the new year was ushered in. On Sunday evening he began theregular series of revival services and two more conversions were added, whileseveral more asked for the prayers of Christian people. The meetings willcontinue during the week and longer.
Alden Simmons came here on train 46 from TiffinTuesday morning on business in connection with the settlement of the JesseSimmons estate. Others of the family are also in attendance at the meetingat the old house.
Later -- John Phillips passed to his reward athis home 1/2 mile south of town Monday night at 10:45 o'clock, aged 75 years, 5months, and 26 days. Funeral services will be held at the M.E. churchThursday morning at half past ten o'clock.
What might have proved a fatal accident occurredat the home of George Crawford north of town, Monday because of "didn'tknow it was loaded." Glenn, the oldest son of Mr. Crawford, took hisrevolver from the bureau drawer as he was going to return to his labors asfireman on the B.&O. R.R. at Chicago Junction, and intended taking it along. While he was in the act of replacing the lock there came a report and the ballstruck his sister, Miss Mabel, who was standing beside him. on the knee, makinga bad flesh wound. He had no idea that the weapon was loaded and like theother little fellow he "didn't intend to do it at all."

Return to the Ashland County Ohio USGenWeb Site