The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-24
THE GRIM REAPER

Franklin Light, aged rs years, Civ
il War Veteran, ex-state chaplin of
the Ohio Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie, died last Tuesday morning at his
home at Lima Death was due to
Brights disease and dropsy De-
ceased was born in Darke county an
was a resident of CClna for several
years in the early COS. He is sur
vlved by his wife and daughter
Funeral services were held at Wa
pakoneta yesterday.
Noah Ginter, aged p years, resid-
ing in Center township, fell dead in
front of tho Ayers tobacco store, w.
Market street, about three o'clock
last Monday afternoon Dr.. Otis was
called, but the aged man was beyond
medical aid. The physician pro-
nounced death due 20 heart trouble.
The remains were removed to the Nc
Daniel & Meister morgue and later
taken to his home, five miles north
east of this city.
Mr.. Ginter had not been well for
sometime, but was able to be up and
around. He drove to town alone on
Monday. He was ready to start for
home, when the fatal attack came.
He had just left Ayers store where
he had purchased a supply of tobacco
and started across the street to his
buggy, when stricken He was un-
married and is survived by a brother
and a sister, Abraham and Pauline,
the three making their home togeth-
er.
Funeral services were held at Mt.
Zion church yesterday morning, with
Rev. ROebuck, of this city, in charge
James Archibald McAvoy, aged SO
years, well known in this city and
county, died at his home at Versailles
as the result of injuries sustained in
an accident near Osgood on last
Thursday night. Just how the acci-
dent happened may never be known.
but conditions near the scene of the
accident lead to supposition that the
buggy in which he was riding was
by an automobile, which
tore off a rear wheel and dumped the
occupant into the ditch, where he lay
until early Friday morn
ing
He regained consciousness a few
questioned as to the accident re-
piled that 'ft didn't matter; he
couldn't live, and if he told nothing
no trouble would come"
Mr.. McAvoy was reputed to be one
of the best judges of live stock in this
section. At one time he was very
and influential, but drink
got the best of him For several
years he resided in this city, coming
mere from st. Marys. For the past
four years he has lived with his three
sisters - Elizabeth, MAJ garet and
Theresa, at Versailles.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic Church at Versailles Tues
day morning, and the remains
brought to this city, where interment
was made at the Catholic cemetery.
John Schell, aged Sc years, died
at his home at Montezuma at 10:3O !
last Tuesday night, following an ill
ness of three years duration. He is
survived by his wife and daughter |
services were held at Monte
yuma yesterday afternoon.
Ralph Leonard, the eight year old |
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weis- |
man, two miles northwest of this |
city, died last Thursday night. Flu
neral services were held Saturday |
from the Weisman home, |
with Rev. Reitz, of the Lutheran |
church of this city, in charge.
Augustus Kantner passed away on |
Tuesday morning at two O'Clock at |
.he home of his daughter, Mrs. Jer-
ry Stoner in the east part of town.
He had been in failing health ever |
since he received a stroke of paraly- |
sis about a year ago, however, his |
asst Hines was but of weeks dura-
ion.
The deceased was a veteran of the |
Civil War and was 7S years of age. |
He leaves the following children:
George, Henry and Mrs. Rebecca |
Stoner, of Salamona, Charles, of Port
and; Louis of Champagne, Ill, and |
Mrs. Jerry Stoner of this place.
Funeral services will be held at |
he M. q. Church at Salamonia at 10 |
} clock Thursday morning.
Burial will follow at Boundary |
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