A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Ohio > Marion http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=2519 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=29602 Submitted by: barbrporter Article Title: Prospect Monitor Article Date: October 5 1905 Article Description: Watkins Obit, School Notes, Harrison Obit, Jason death, Current Events, Real Estate Article Text: ROBERT U. WATKINS Prominent Prospect Citizen And Well Known Horseman Dies Monday at Marion from Blood Poison. The many friends and acquaintances of Robert U. Watkins were greatly shocked and pained Monday, when the news of his death at the home of his brother Thomas P. Watkins in Marion, became known. Thursday, September seventh while at the State Fair Mr. Watkins picked up a stick from the ground and used it for a cane until he found that the end of the stick being rough made a slight abrasion in the palm of his hand. Returning home nothing was though of the matter until his hand became swollen and painful and the abrasion developed into a running sore. Soon after this was realized, Mr. Watkins went to Marion for treatment but in spite of the best medical skill, blood poison set in and at six o'clock Monday morning, October 2, 1905, he passed away at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 11 days, leaving to mourn his demise, two brothers Thomas P. Watkins of Marion and Watkin Watkins of Prospect, and two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Wyatt and Miss Sarah Watkins of Prospect, and innumerable relatives and friends. Robert U. Watkins was born in Prospect, October 22, 1839, and always made the village his home. He developed in early life a love of horses and his judgment of these animals was second to none other in this and many other parts of the county. For several years he, with others was engaged in importing, and at least a dozen or more trips were made by Mr. Watkins to the old country for fine animals which, he only, knew how to select. Normandy and other parts of Europe were as well known to him as the hills and fields of his native heath. But the life of Robert U. Watkins is too well known to our people, he needs no epitaqh, generous and candid he treated all men alike to the best of his ability, living the last few years a life of quietude, and retirement from the strenuous life he had in early years experienced. The funeral of Mr. Watkins, largely attended, was held at the residence of his sister Miss Sarah Watkins, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Revs. Gerlach and Halliday officiating, and the services and burial in Prospect cemetery, being under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was a valued and beloved member. Mr. Watkins was never married but always resided with and was a companion to his sister, Miss Sarah Watkins upon whom the sadness of his death falls most heavily, and the sympathy of the community is especially extended to her in her bereavement. SCHOOL NOTES. The enrollment for the first month of this year was as follows: High school 50; A grammar, 29, B. grammar, 33; C & D grammar, 45; A & B primary, 32; C & D primary, 32; total, 221. The per cents of attendance in the above order were: 93, 85, 98, 95, 94, 94. New song books have been purchased for the high school, and new grade cards of less expense for the entire school, thus saving for the school more than half the former outlay. The upper high schoolroom will be reseated with handsome, up-to-date desks and chairs in a few days. The room will then present a fine appearance. Newt stone walks have replaced the old board walks cast of the building, so needed improvement is added as necessity demands. The following literary officers were elected recently in high school, to serve the present term: President, Rudolph Stuckey; Vice President, Hazle Osborn; Monitor, Ross Campbell; Organist, Audrey Bolander; Secretary, Chas. Crum. The first literary by the A class will be held Oct 20; by the B class Nov. 10. All are invited. Luther Landis, Mable Landis, Mary Landis, and Loney Adams entered school this month. Mildred Kellar after a week's absence on account of sickness has returned to school, this week. The Seniors recite regularly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, at the G. A. R. hall. Some hard work is being cheerfully accomplished by the class. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fleming of Columbus were visiting relatives in Prospect and Marion this week. Samuel J. Harrison. Samuel J. Harrison, one of Delaware's best known and highly esteemed citizens, died Friday morning at 9 o'clock, at his residence on West Lincoln avenue. Mr. Harrison, since last November, has suffered with inflammation of the spinal cord, and had for months been confined to the house. The patient during the last few weeks had grown steadily worse, but had remained conscious until yesterday afternoon, when he fell into a profound sleep. After that he was conscious only at times. The end was peaceful, he simply sleeping his life away. Mr. Harrison was born in 1839 at Hollandsburg, O., and came to Delaware in 1887 from Union City, Indiana, and has resided here ever since. During the civil war he served as a member of the 8th Ohio Cavalry, and the 44th O. V. I. during the entire period of the war. For a long term of years, he has traveled for Berdan & Company of Cleveland, and as the "John Drew" man he was probably better known than any traveling salesman in Ohio. For many years he has been an earnest member of the Asbury M. E. Church, and took an active part in church affairs, being at the time of his death one of the officials of the church. The deceased was an honored member of Delaware Lodge No. 76, B. P. O. E., George B. Torrence Post, G. A. R; and the Union Veteran Legion, Hiram Lodge No 18, F. & A. M., and the United Commercial Travelers of America". Of the immediate family a loving wife and one daughter, Mrs. M. L. Barr, of Newark, N. J., survive. Death of G. W. Jason. Geo. W. Jason of Delaware and known in Prospect as a piano tuner and repairer having made periodical visits here for several years, died suddenly of heart disease at the breakfast table at the residence of Dr. Stewart in Chessaning??, Michigan, where he was a guest, the morning of Sept. 28, The remains were interred in Lansing, Michigan, his old home. James Fleming Hurt. The following clipping concerning Mr. James Fleming, brother of M. C. and J. A. Fleming of Prospect, and well known in this vicinity is taken from the McCune, Kansas, Herald. On last Tuesday morning about 8:30 while loading some goods to move to the Alex Randall property which he purchased last week, Uncle Jimmy Fleming as he is best known, fell from the wagon dislocating his shoulder blade. Dr. Morrison was called and Uncle Jimmy was taken home and cared for. Owing to his age, being about 82 years, it will be some time before he is able to be around, but owing to circumstances he is getting along as well as could be expected. Current Events. Frank Browne, of Marion, returned Saturday from Chinock, Montana, from which place he brought a trail load of five thousand sheep which were purchased by a numbers of farmers in the northern part of the county. Bernard Moloney, who is attending Medical College at Columbus, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Moloney near Codding. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hauck of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hauck of Shelby and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Strayer of marion were Sunday guests of Mrs. M. Hauck. Mr. Louie Long of Lorain Ohio former manager of the Prospect Racket Store was in town Tuesday seeing friends. It has been leaked out that the request of Governor Herrick that he be allowed to start a horse race at the Marysville fair the day of his appearance was refused by the board of agriculture on account of the objections of the race horse owners. Intimate friends to the number of eighteen gave Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herr a miscellaneous show Monday evening at their home on S. Main street. Refreshments were served during the evening and a glorious time enjoyed. Robert Martin, a veteran of the Civil War, died at the infirmary, Sunday, aged 78 years. P. W. Jewel of Marysville, a heavy land owner in Cuba left for that island last week. Mr. Jewel is well known in Prospect, being an uncle of Mrs. Milo Main whom he visited last summer. Miss Fanny McNeil has accepted a position in the millinary store of Miss Bess McCausland. A. A. Gotschall, candidate for county clerk on the Democratic ticket was in town Monday, seeing his many friends. Wm. Adams of Columbus, visited a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Milt Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Petitt of Jamestown Ohio spent Sunday with Mrs. Petitt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Greek. Attorney Edward Mang who has been in the northern part of the state on business has returned and can be found at his office over the Citizens bank. While returning from the Marion fair last Thursday evening, the pocket of Mr. Fenton Grigsby was picked of a small purse containing about $4.75 in silver as he boarded a C. D. & M. car at the Marion station. Word has been received by Prospect relatives stating, Ben Harver, who lately visited in Prospect, after three years army service in the Philippines, has again enlisted in the regulars at Kansas City, Mo. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Wright of Fredricktown visited from Saturday to Monday with friends at Prospect. R. L. Osborn is spending a few days in Columbus on business. Citizens Phone No. 33 has been placed in the residence of C. M. Rowley. J. S. Creager and son Jessie of Haviland, Paulding county visited this week with C. M. Rowley and family. Jessie Ceager is on his way to the Ohio State University, having won the Paulding County Scholarship in that institution. Miss Mary Thomas is attending the Marion Business College. Born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. P. Wornstall of Thompson a pretty girl baby. Young Rose, who had his arm cut off trying to board a Hocking Valley freight trail about four weeks ago is improving rapidly. C. H. Bottonfield of Oblong, Crawford county, Illinois, is visiting his father, Guy Bottogfield, on Grand avenue. This is his second visit to our city, having always lived in southern Illinois.—Marion Star. The many friends of John A. Decker, who has been ill at the sanatorium in Marion for some time, will be glad to hear that he has recovered and is visiting in Prospect preparatory to leaving for his home in Sunny, Tennessee. Rev. W. M. Kellar, who was transfered from New Dover to West Liberty O. by the Central Ohio Conference, has taken charge of his pastorate. For Sale-Horse, buggy and harness also an incubator. Cheap if sold soon. Enquire of William Fox. Miss Bess McCausland attended the millinery opening at Cleveland this week. Mr. Jess Fritch has returned from a visit to friends in Pennsylvania. Mrs. P. G. Osborn has been appointed administratrix of the estate of the later Peter G. Osborn. Mrs. Addie English left this week for a months stay at Columbus m Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Sells have removed from Toledo to Prospect. Miss Margaret Wolfley entertained a number of young ladies Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wolfley in honor of her tenth birthday anniversary. Dainty refreshments were served the little ladies, and a grand time was enjoyed by the girls and hostess. Mrs. D. Bevis, Mrs. E. C. Bevis and Mrs. F. C. Freeman spent Wednesday with Mrs. O. J. Hedges. Cemetery Trustees Meet. The cemetery trustees at their regular monthly meeting last Thursday paid bills as follows: B. K. Herbster & Son, supplies, $21.93; Adam Stiffler, salary as sexton two months, $56; S. H. Gast, labor with team, $11; Union Mills, cement, $4; Receipts of the past two months $150. Lot. No. 504 in the cemetery has been purchased by Daniel Moyer for $16.80. Comer's Piano. James Messenger, clerk in Marion post office, with ticket No. 63546, won the piano given away at the fair last Friday by Comer of Marion. Mr. Messenger lives at No, 217 Leader street. A Card. I understand a report is out that I am about to give up my regular practise in Prospect and attend only to Sanatorium practice. This is absolutely false. I will continue to attend those wishing my services, as heretofore. Dr. A. L. Gast. Rams For Sale. We have three Shropshire rams for sale. They can be seen at O. E. Durfee's farm near the Drumm school house. Cox & Durfee. Call Bell phone no. 33-2. RADNOR NEWS Miss Elizabeth Jones is entertaining her mother and brother from Illinois. Mrs. Jack Price has been visiting relatives in Hillard. Miss Smith of Marion spent Sunday with Miss Dorathy Thomas. Rev. and Mrs. James and son Mark left Wednesday for their future home in Homer. The Ladies Aid Society of the Conj. Church meet next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jno. W. Davis. An elegant program is being prepared. CODDING John Johnson moved this week on the farm of J. Jacobs. Edward Collins of Mansfield is a guest of E. E. Bibler this week. Our school commenced Monday morning with Mr. O. Bixler teacher. Mr. John Decker has recovered enough so that he visited his sister Mrs. S. L. Johnson Wednesday and Thursday. R. S. Wynn is getting material for a new barn which he will commenced next Monday. Elmer Bibler and wife are having a dissolution sale of dry goods, boots and shoes in fact everything that is usually kept in a general store. They are very busy handing out bargains to their many customers. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Wynn entertained Mr. Bottenfield and wife, Mr. and Mrs. S. King, Mr. Ed. Roberts and daughter May. The day was very pleasantly spent by all. Next Spring W. W. Savidge will move on his farm south of Shiloh church, now occupied by B. F. Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield will go on the farm Mr. Savidge recently bought of W. H. Aronhalt. Mr. Aronhalt will move to his farm which he procured from --- Rutter. RICHLAND Mrs. William Anderson and daughter were visiting in Morrow county the guests of Mrs. Anderson's brothers Samuel and John Hinderlong this week. While Arthur Jones was returning home with a wagon loaded with stone the horse became uncontrollable and ran away. He was thrown out and considerably bruised up. Mrs. William Thomas entertained Cleveland friends last week. Hadley Bros. are going to bale their hay this week. Rev. McCleary, pastor of the Radnor Methodist church has been appointed to a pastorate at Dunkirk. Rev. Wright will fill his place. Mrs. Nancy Hinderlong spent Sunday with the Anderson family. Elias Jones has made quite an appearance for his farm house by a coat of paint. Now look hard. William Thomas has added a coat of paint to his house. ON THE LINE E. D. Roberts and wife and G. J. Bottenfield and family were guests of Uncle John Wynn Friday. R. G. Boyd and wife spent Saturday at Mrs. Boyd's old home. The friends of Joseph Graham gathered at his home Friday and cut his corn as Mr. Graham has been in poor health this summer. After a ten days visit G. J. Bottenfield and family returned home Friday. Grandma Jones is again in feeble health. Lafayette Gast, Mrs. E. Williams and daughter of Columbus and John Creager and son of Haviland were guests of Mrs. J. S. Gast Saturday. William Adams of Columbus joined his wife here Tuesday, returning home Tuesday. His wife will visit near Cardington a few days before returning. Evan Roberts and family of Troy moved on the Peter Osborn farm Tuesday. Real Estate Deals. MARION COUNTY. J. B. Guthery to I. S. Guthery, 3 acres in Bowling Green township, $935. Mary F. Hemphill to B. Waddell, 9 ½ acres in Waldo township $1,200. Lucinda Hudson to L. W. Moon, two lots in New Bloomington $1,000. Ross Lupton to W. W. Morral, 23 acres in Marion township, $4,000. O Rutter to W. H. Aronhalt, 100 acres in Prospect township, $7,260. Buys Fine Horses. Among the exhibits at the Marion fair last week were a number of grand horses, the property of Jacob Eichtenberger and Sons, and Lust and Bland. Eight of Lichtenberger's animals averaged over 1800 pounds and one of Lust & Bland's won first premium in the ------ and first premium as a three-year-old. The entire lot of horses were bought by H. D. Beavers of Prospect. The animals will be shipped to New York and --------- Wills Recorded The wills of the late C. D. Jones of Waldo and Jacob H. Smeltzer of Marion township have been admitted to probate. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com