Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
n Number 26
A. j. SANDS. WIDELY KNOWN
MORGAN COUNTY MAN, DIES

Ex-Sheriff Alfred J. Sands, men
ton of whose serious illness had
been made in this paper, passed
away Wednesday at 2:15 p. M, here
at the residence of Sheriff and Mrs.
W. M Newton Four weeks ago he
sustained a slight stroke of paralysis
while in the postoffice, and was then
taken to the Newton home. While
he apparently recovered from the
stroke, heart trouble from which he
had suffered more or less for many
years, developed more acutely, and
he continued to grow worse until
his death. His last illness was filled
with suffering Throughout his ill
ness he was given every kind care
and attention possible by Mrs. New
ton and her daughter Mrs. Charles
Kennard, a thing that the family as
well as the many friends of Mr..
Sands very keenly appreciate. With
him during the last days of illness
and at his death were also his
daughters Mrs Emma Tomson Of
GAINESVILLE and Mrs Flora Clifton
Of Roseville. He was born Sept. II,
1850, making him past 73 years of
age at the time of his death.
Mr.. Sands was the son of the late
John and Rebecca Sands and was
born at MorganvilIe where he re-
sided until his marriage in June,
1872. to Miss Joanna Golden. when
he moved to near the Wolf Creek
church where he followed the trade
Of carpentering. The wife died 81
years ago. They had four children.
besides the daughters mentioned
being Mr. J. T. Sands of Paola. Kan,
and Fred, who died several years
ago@ He also leaves a brother John
r. Sands of Wolf Creek and the fol-
lowing sisters Mrs. Clara Parsons,
Mrs. Sarah Strahl. Mrs. Eva Brown
ing and Mrs Mary Myers. all Of
Roseville. Two brothers, James and
Miles, are deceased. He also leaves
~ grandchildren. About 26 years
ago Mr.. Sands married Mrs Clara FL
lis Daugherty, who died last Jan
uary.
He continued to live at Wolf
Greek until elected sheriff of Morgan
county in the year 1898, when he
moved here where he had since re-
sided. He served two terms as
ed as deputy sheriff. with the eX-
ception of four years when he was
marshal of this place He also fol-
lowed auctioneering, crying many
sales. Because of his long residence
here and the official position which
he occupied, and his work as auc-
tioneer he became one of the best
known residents Of the county, and
few are the persons of the county
who did not know "Alf" Sands.
When young man he joined the
Church of Christ at Wolf Greek and
was an active member. He was one
OF their best singers, having splen-
did bass voice. He was member Of
Corinthian lodge No. III F. & A.
NJ, having Joined about 80 years
ago, and like he did his church, he
held that order in very high regard.
While the X. of p lodge was active
here he was a member of that or
der. In politics Mr.. sands was an
ardent Republican, always taking a
deep interest in his partys activities
In his last illness he made his
funeral arrangements. which will be
carried out as he planned. They
will be held under the auspices of
Corinthian lodge F.. & A M. at the
residence of Sheriff Newton Friday
at l O'Clock, conducted by Rev. G. f.
Groves OF Washington C. H.. after
which the body will be taken to
Wolf Greek for burial