~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Ohio > Marion Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=29366 (Follow the link above to contact the original submitter of the following article.) More articles for Marion can be found at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=2519 Article Title: Prospect Monitor Article Date: August 31 1905 Article Description: Hedges Obit; Raffensperger Death; Current Events; Death of John Waters Article Text: ISRAEL HEDGES. Obituary. Israel Hedges was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 27, 1821, died August 22, 1905. He was the son of Caleb and Mary Hedges. His father's family was large, there being 11 children, 7 boys and 4 girls of which 4 sons and 1 daughter still survive. The incidents of his life were as follows: In 1834 he gave his heart to God and joined the M. E. church. In 1848 he married Mary Barnett, to this union was born 11 children, 6 boys and 5 girls, 3 of which, 1 son and 2 daughters have preceded him to the great beyond, also 4 step children, 2 sons and 2 daughters.j He also leaves as descendants of their union 32 grand-children, and 1 great grand-daughter.j Mrs. Hedges died in November 1888 and in June 1890 Mr. Hedges was united in marriage for the 2nd time with Mrs. Minerva Hamner. Commending upon his life the writer is led to remark that it was an unusual one. This man was unusual in the very ruggedness of his life; strong in fidelity, strong in mental capacity; strong in religious tendencies; these characteristics coupled with a marvelous physique; presents to us a life decidedly out of the ordinary and worthy of our deepest reverence and respect; genial in temperment; sympathetic towards his fellows; he was, speaking sincerely, a real friend and his loss to the community cannot be estimated. His Christianity had the reverence of deeds and fidelity and because of these sterling qualities his influence will be measured throughout eternity. A constant christian through 70 years, a Sunday School teacher 65 years, liberal in the fullest sense. What a record this makes; As an inspiration to the young what an example; Never drank, never swore, temperate and kind, a man of power. While old in years, young in spirit, with ability to seperate the wheat from the chaff of our modern age and appropriating the same to be sweet and beneficial among his fellows. Judged temporally a thorough man, judged eternally a king. The funeral conducted by Rev. Halliday was held at the Prospect M. E. church, Thursday afternoon, August 24, 1905, with burial in beautifull Radnor cemetery. IN MEMORY OF ISRAEL HEDGES By His Sunday School Class. A precious one from us is gone A voice we loved is stifled; A vacant place is in our school That is very hard to fill. God in his Wisdom hath removed A friend, his love hath given. Although his body slumbers here His soul is safe in Heaven. We miss thee from our school dear brother. Suit Filed. A suit to recover $4,465 from the Crystal Ice and Storage Company, which is charged with having failed to file its annual report, provided for in the Willis Law, was instituted Monday by attorney General Wade H. Ellis. The annual fee of $10, is sued for with the added penalty of $5 per day. The firm is at Delaware. Under the law all incorporated companies must make an annual report of their business. Mrs. Anna Raffensperger. At her home in Marion Sunday morning, after about a ten days illness the death of Mrs. E. H. Raffensperger occured from uraemic poisoning, aged forty-six years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Henry Mohr and well known in Prospect. Besides the husband, her mother, Mrs. W. H. Mohr, two children, a daughter, Miss Mabel and a son Henry and a sister, Mrs. B. P. Sweney survive. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Marion. Surprised by Friends. A large number of friends accompanied by the Bethlehem Star band, gave Mr. Dan Almendinger a surprise Tuesday evening in honor of his 22nd birthday anniversary. Everybody had a grand time and the brilliant music of the band was greatly enjoyed and Mr. Almdndinger and his friends heartily thank the boys for the part they took in making the affair so pleasing. Bert Curtis Hurt. Bert Curtis, the base ball catcher of the Delaware team, will be out of the game for several weeks on account of injuries received while catching for Ashland last Thursday, in a four team tournament played at Londenville. The first and second fingers of his right hand were broken at the second joint by a ball thrown from the field to home. >Looking For Sanatorium. Drs. G. F. and A. L. Gast, of Prospect, Ohio were in the city Tuesday, on invitation of Dr. N. Tucker and these three gentlemen, together with W. M. Carlisle and O. A. White, were driven to Magnetic Springs, east of the city. The Drs. Gast are looking for a location for the establishment of a sanatorium, and were favorably impressed with the springs and water. On returning they reviewed the Trimble property on Iberia street and this location is also being considered. The visiting gentlemen will return Monday for a more extended conference with our people and our readers will be kept advised—Morrow County Republican. Current Events Mrs. Walter Hershey returned Sunday to her home at Ashley, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Macmaen, of Broadway, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Adams. Mrs. Rollin Soloman and daughter, Geraldine, of W. Mansfield, were guests of Mrs. Albert Johnson several days this week. Miss Lillian Klinefelter, of Marion, spent Wednesday with her friend, Miss ----(torn) Cope. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mathews attended the funeral of Mrs. Mathews' father, David M. Clark, a prominent resident of Larue, at that village Tuesday morning. Mr. Clark was 50 years old and died of lung trouble. The remains of eleven year old Earl Blosser, son of Joseph Blosser, who died of typhoid fever at Marion, was intered in the Prospect cemetery, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleming visited relatives at Columbus and Canal Winchester Sunday and Monday. Miss Josephine Straub, who has been spending the summer in the West, visiting her brother, has returned to her home at Waldo. M. E. Fleming and family, T. E. Drake, Mrs. R. L. McNeil and Mrs. Tip Penry, have returned from an outing enjoyed at Long Lake, Michigan. Dr. Charles Finefrock, who has been quite ill with fever is recovering nicely and will soon be able to attend to his practice at Green Camp. Earnest Cox, Leon Cope and Paul Richmond left Tuesday morning for a two week's outing at the Logan reservoir. Sunday morning a nine pound bunch of lovelness in the form of a baby daughter came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Huff. Imogene Rosette a music teacher of Richwood and Raymond Kagy, of Columbus were married this week. Fred and Dora Stuckey of Tuscarawas county and Myrtle Stuckey of Chicago are visiting their uncle J. G. Stuckey and family. Rev. C. M. Harford spent a few days the first of the week with Pastor Moore and other friends. Rev. Harford was Pastor of the Baptist church for five years and has many friends in Prospect. Mrs. C. J. Bottenfield left for her home at Oblong, Illinois, Sunday evening. Miss Mae Hedges spent Sunday in Marion with her uncle, Mr. Robert Hedges. Miss Gladys Corey left Monday for a week's visit with friends at Caledonia and vicinity. Mr. H. Kyle and Miss Flora Kyle, of Columbus, were guests Sunday of Mrs. Jennie Dill. Miss Shirley Roberts entertained Miss Mae Vogt and Mrs. Elmer Roberts, at six o'clock dinner Friday. In the evening "The Justenoughs" surprised Miss Vogt at the home of Miss Roberts. A delightful luncheon was served. Miss Bronwyn Harris, of Radnor is learning the millinery trade with Mrs. A. L. Gast and will be pleased to see her friends at the store on S. Main street. Lewis Ruth, of Waldo, was fined $25 and costs for selling liquor on Sunday in the village. Miss Cora Liggett, who has been spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Glidden, has returned to her home in Akron. County Recorder Key was taken to the city hospital Monday evening having a bad case of acute gatritis. He was able to return to his home. A. A. Moore, of N. Baltimore, attended the funeral of his neice Anna Graham at Thompson Chapel, Sunday. Rev. F. M. Myers will preach in the Baptist church next Sabbath morning and evening. Mrs. Matilda Holt, of Prospect has received an increase in pension to $19 per month, through the State Commissioner of Soldiers claims. Richland. Mrs. Jacob Shultz and daughter, Mamie, of near Delaware, were visiting with Mrs. William Anderson and family last Friday. Charley Davis was on the sick list, a part of last week with pleurisy. Mrs. Robert Price and daughter, Hazel and Miss Esther Jones were in Prospect, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Patten Welsh of Columbus, spent Sunday with Mr. Welsh's grandfather, Mr. Smith. Mr. David Watkins had the misfortune to lose ten fine lambs, one day last week. The cause was unknown. Mrs. Will Anderson and sister, Miss Nancy Hinderlong, were calling on Mrs. Tom Price, Saturday afternoon. Jerry Hammond, who has been in Cincinnati for a while was calling on his parents in Radnor last week. Mr. Will Herbert of South Radnor had twenty nice lambs to die recently. Mr. Tom Toot and wife, of Delaware, were visiting with his sister, Mrs. Morris, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Scully, of Delaware, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Baker and niece, of Richwood, were visiting with Mrs. William Thomas, Sunday. Mr. Oscar Beverlyn purchased a fine hog of Mr. John Thomas last week. A number around this part, attended the Griffith Reunion, which was held in Prospect the 23rd. A large crowd of relatives and friends were present and a good program was carried out which was enjoyed by all. ON THE LINE J. W. Humphreys has bought the Money farm, west of town. W. S. Moore and family attended the funeral of Anna Graham held at the Thompson church Sunday. Miss Emma Adams is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Hildreth near Woodland this week. Wm Jones, of the Sandusky home visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gast, Saturday. Grandma Jones is in very poor health this summer. Mr. Andrew Jones of Larue and Miss Nellie Ludwig of Marion spent Sunday with J. A. Gast and wife. Mrs. Sauver? of Madison county is visiting this week with Wm. Johnson and family. Death of John Waters. John Waters, aged eighty-three years, passed away at the home of his son, Grant, in Woodland. Saturday evening, about 5 o'clock, as the result of dropsy, complicated with old age. The deceased is quite well known throughout the county. Eight children are left to mourn his death. They are William and John Waters of Springfield, Daniel and Grant Waters of Woodland, Mrs. Elias Foos and Mrs. M. Neimeyer, residing near Marion; Mrs. George Retterer of Prospect and Mrs. John DeTurk, residing in Michigan. The funeral was held at the otterbein Chapel at 10 o'clock Monday morning, followed with interment in Otterbein cemetery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com