The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-28
AN UNTIMELY DEATH.
o. 8. PhiIpOtt Fatally Injured by
Fall, at his Home i'm wheeling,
and Dies Almost Ins family,

ing, and what was at first regarded by many of
our citizens as possible and hoped for exag-
geration of the real facts, was verified all too
soon, and the truth forced home to many sor-
rowing heart.
The particulars of his death we gather from
the Wheeling Daily Register. and they afford
most startling and melancholy proof of the ex-
treme uncertainty of human life.
cat the head of the stairs, so far as can be
judged from appearances, he tripped and falling
forward, pitched headlong down the stairway.
He evidently struck on his head. His wife
heard the fall. and going to the stairway, found
him lying in a sort of heap, breathing heavily,
and unconscious. Mrs. Philpott took hold of
his head to place it upon the floor, to enable
him to breathe more freely. A deaf son, who
was up stairs, felt the shock occasioned by his
fathers fall, fastened down the stairway, and
remained by his side while his. mother fastened
out of the house for physician.
She went to w. w. Irwin's pharmacy. about
block below, and telephoned to DR.. Schwinn.
who was just about to retire when he received
the message. He responded promptly, and at
once mad. an examination to ascertain, if pos
sible, the extent of the unfortunate mans inju-
ries. A glance sufficed to convince him that he
was beyond medical aid. Mr.. Philpott was
lying upon the floor. with his face upward, and
gave few short gasps after the arrival of the
physician, expiring at Io:45 o'clock.
The shock was so sudden, that for some time
after Mr.. Phipott's death the members of his
family did not seem to realize the situation.
The wife and mother bent over him upon her
knees, with the faint hope that he would show
some sign of returning life.
DR.. Schwinn did not examine Mr. Phipott's
injuries, but gave as his opinion that death was
caused either by conclusion of the brain or
breaking his neck by the fall.
Coroner D. z. Phillips was notified by tele-
phone, and arrived at the home on Twenty
third street, shortly after II o'clock. He took
the testimony of members of the family, and
decided that formal inquest was unnecessary,
returning verdict in accordance with the above
facts.
The Young Mems Democratic Club of which
organization deceased was an active member,
has been called to meet tonight, to take action
upon his death.
The news of the unfortunate accident spread
rapidly, but was not generally credited. Many
of his friends called at the house to verify the
report. He had been seen in company with
his wife, on the street during the evening, by a
number of people, and was apparently in the
best of health and spirits. What caused his
fall will never be known. 1t is supposed that
he tripped at the head of the stairs, and fell
headlong to the bottom. The theory that it
was caused by sudden illness is very improba-
ble as Mr.. Phllpott had never suffered from
heart disease or any kindred complaint, and was
In the hest of health.
Deceased had been a resident of Wheeling
but few years. but during that time had made
demise.
By profession an architect, he soon built up a
good trade which was not confined to this city
but extended over the entire State. He had
prepared plans and superintendent the erection
of number of State buildings At the time
of his death he had under direction the State
Normal School and business block at Fair.
mount; court house at Beverly; insane asylum
at Weston; Parkersburg city building, to be
built next year; R. R. depot at Huntington
hotel at Luton; residences at Wheeling, Par
kersburg, Gallipolis, Weston, Fairmont, anc
other places under consideration. He had also
designed quite number of buildings in Ohio
and the interior counties of West Virginia
He was sterling Democrat, and had SO fa
taken an active interest in the present campaign
being a firm believer in the principles anc
teachings of the Democratic faith. He attend
ed all the party conventions, and was present
at all political gatherings of Importance. HI
devoted as much time as possible from his act
i've business life to the Democratic party, an
contributed literally toward campaign purpose
when called upon.
He was an active and energetic member {
the Young Mems Democratic Club, which ol
ganization he joined some time ago. He ha
also taken quite an interest in the w. L. Wilso
Tariff Students, and at the last meeting becam
member of the Club. having already ordere
his uniform.
o. S. Philpott was born at Dover, Kent &C
England, November 10th, 1916.
3 In his younger years he had been an extel
f sive traveller, having visited nearly every note
point in Europe and America.
AT the age of 20 years he came to the Unite
States, first locating at Cleveland. Ohio, whe
he remained about one year, and then came
Ravenna.
October 9Th, 1872, he was married to Eli
NJ. Jewell. Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Nj
: James B. Jewell, of this city.where they resid
:; for the most part up to four years ago, VIII
they moved to Wheeling. w Va, in which C
q they lived up to the time of his death.
. Six children were born to them-three be
and three girls-of whom all are living but O
\ daughter. who died last Summer.
One of the daughters is cripple. and one
the sons deaf which makes the blow to the
;. flicted family so much the harder to bear.
. o. S. Philpott was known by almost eve
Dl citizen of Ravenna, and was universally lk
[e and respected. He was man of excell'
l. habits, honest and upright in all his relatic
VI to his fellow-men. He possessed a kindly he;
was gracious and considerate toward everybo
and looked to the intentions and motives
a mankind, in estimating the character of tn
a actions.
n He was very plain, unassuming gentlem
o. entirely free from any Intellectual or other 70
at of ostentation, yet he had a mind of very su
rior powers and was well and deeply read.
was a man of exceptionally fine talents,
On possessed an aptitude for whatever he unc
mt took that seemed almost marvellous.
Architecture was always his favorite stu
ng and when he adopted it as a profession,
ess were better equipped for the successful prt
he cution of the noble science. At the time OF
lu- death he was recognized as one of the leac
architects of the country, and was just entel
Ter the zenith of success which would develop
at full genius and powers in the prosecution
ost his already extended architectural labors.
ION Mr.. Phipott was kind and indulgent {
49, husband and father. always thoughtful OF
welfare and happiness Lf his household.