Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-05-21
DEATH ROLL.

AFTER brief illness from neuralgia o
the heart, VIM. Jackson, Sr., died at hi:
residence, , miles north of town, at
o'clock Sunday evening. Deceased wa
in his 18th year, and was a prominent
and well known citizen. He has lived il
this vicinity during the larger part OF
his life, moving in 1864 to the farm where
he resided at the time of his death. He
was man of solid character, scrupulous-
ly honest, energetic and industrious, and
far-sighted in business affairs. These
qualities gave him the respect of all, and
made him more than usually prosperous.
He was for many years member of the
NJ. E. Church, at this place, and always
generous in its support. At the time of
the building of the present church edi-
flee, his liberality was especially marked,
and it was largely due to his generous
giving that the house was so quickly
built and paid for. He was twice mar
ried. By his first wife he became the
father of a number of children, sever
al of whom are now grown and married.
In addition to these, his second wife and
one child survive him.
The funeral took place Wednesday at
2 o'clock, with interment at the Union
Cemetery.
JENK WRIGHT, one of the best known
of Belmont, died suddenly on
Tuesday morning, at his home in that
place. He had been an invalid for
several years, having suffered repeated
strokes of paralysis. He was about IS
years of age, and wife and two sons,
both of whom are in the West, survive
him. Mr.. Wright was a man of cOnsid-
erable property, and occupied prOmi
nent position in the locality in which he |
resided, having held the Office of Justice |
Of the Peace for many years. He was
noted for his plain, blunt manner of
speech and his strong prejudices. He
was man ofdecided opinions, and these
ne stood ever ready to advocate or defend.
For tie greater part of his life he held |
liberal views on religion, but in the last
few years, it is stated, he underwent
change in this regard and became re-
,eptive of christian teachings. He pur-
'ued the vocation of farmer in which
le was successful. His funeral takes
,lace to-day.
LINDLEY HoGE died at his home, near
3urr's Mills, on Sunday morning. His
illness dates from some time back, he
laving sustained injuries several years
Igo from being struck in the side with
,all, from which he never recovered
lie was AZ years of age and, although of
retiring disposition, enjoyed the conf
lence and respect of wide circle of
He was brother of the late
len. George Hoge, of this place. At the
ime of his death he held the position of
Treasurer of Goshen township. He leaves
wife and family. His funeral occurred
N Tuesday.
Our Louisville correspondent notices
he illness and death of Mrs. Barbara
IcAllister, of that place. The funeral
7as held from the Methodist church, at
wo o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. De-
eased had been connected with the
1ethodist congregation for many years.
he leaves family of three sons and
wo daughters. i
CLARA, a seven-year daughter of {
rank Gillet, a miner at Bogg's coal {
Torks, died on Tuesday from measles. {
he interment took place at Pennington {
n Wednesday. The family has been
luch afflicted, all having been sick.