Newspaper articles have been transcribed by Debbie. She has no connection to these families.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 1894
BELLBROOK, OHIO

Miss Mollie KEMP receives the Gold Medal at the training school for nurses.

Miss Mollie KEMP returned home last Monday from Cincinnati where she has been for two years attending the training school for nurses. A class of ten graduated last Saturday, and received their diplomas and badges. Miss KEMP graduated in the highest of honors and received the " Gold Medal" which is a high compliment to Miss KEMP. Mrs. G.W. KEMP went to Cincinnati last Saturday and witnessed the graduating exercises, with which she was very much pleased, returning home on Monday accompanied by her daughter. The services of a professional nurse command from $10 to $25 per week.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
FRIDAY - JUNE 26, 1908
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WALTER SHIGLEY AND MISS HAZEL BALES, QUIETLY WEDDED AT BRIDE'S HOME

The marriage of Miss Hazel E. BALES, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BALES of Yellow Springs to Mr. Walter SHIGLEY, of Jamestown, was celebrated at the home of the bride at 7:30 o'clock Thursday  evening. The Rev. B.D. HYPES was the officiating minister, and the only persons who witnessed the quiet ceremony were members of the immediate families of the young people.

The bride wore a becoming gown of corn colored silk, Mr. and Mrs. SHIGLEY will not take a honeymoon trip, and they went at once to Jamestown where they will go to housekeeping in a pretty home.

Mr. SHIGLEY and his bride are both popular young people. Mr. SHIGLEY is a rural mail carrier connected with the Jamestown office. Mrs. SHIGLEY is an accomplished musician. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. BALES.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
FRIDAY - JUNE 5, 1908
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

SIMPLE WEDDING IS CELEBRATED
YOUNG PRINCIPAL OF CEDARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WEDS CHARMING GIRL

The marriage of Mr. Leroy T. MARSHALL and Miss Nelle C. TURNBULL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. TURNBULL, was celebrated very simply at the home of the bride's parents near Cedarville at 6 o'clock Thursday evening in the presence of only the relatives and a few friends. The Rev. O.H. MILLIGAN, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church performed the marriage ceremony, and the young couple was unattended. The bride wore a gown of white chiffonette, lace trimmed. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony, and later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. MARSHALL started on a honeymoon trip, but kept their destination secret. They will make their home in Cedarville where Mr. Marshall is principal of the High School.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
NOVEMBER 26, 1908
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

MARRIED AT WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

A very quiet autumn wedding took place at the M.E. Parsonage in Washington C.H. last evening when Miss Olla TUTWILER became the wife of Mr. J.A. STILLINGS, of Xenia. Miss TUTWILER is a woman who is loved and held in high esteem by all and has been a teacher in the public schools for many years, holding long standing certificates in several counties, and a very active woman in church work in the community where she has lived all her life. She leaves a host of friends that will miss her influence, both school and church work.

Mr. STILLINGS is to be congratulated in his choice of such an estimable woman for a life companion. The groom is a well to do farmer, and after a few days visit with friends, will return to his beautiful country home, a few miles South of Xenia, on Lower Bellbrook Pike.

THE XENIA GAZETTE
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 1908
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WILL OF W.G. BEAL IS PROBATED

By the will of the late William G. BEAL, probated yesterday, all his property is bequeathed to his widow and three children. To his widow be bequeaths a life estate in his 106 acre farm in Caesar Creek Township, with all the profits from it, the household goods, and two lots in Tuscaloosa, Ala. To his sons, Joseph F., and William Harlin, he leaves his real property subject to the life estate of his wife and 79 acres adjoining the land on which they now live. The balance of the property is to be divided into equal parts and one fourth each to go to the widow, the sons, and daughter, Clara Jane HUPMAN. The will provides for a monument to be erected over the grave of the testator. The sons are named to act as executors.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 13, 1917
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WILLIAM GOWDY IS NOW A SOLDIER

William GOWDY, son of Attorney & Mrs. R.L. GOWDY, enlisted in the one hundred and sixty third Field Artillery at Cincinnati yesterday, and passed the physical examination last night at Ft. Thomas, Ky. His parents have heard nothing personally from him since, and are expecting further word today. They do not know whether he will be given opportunity to come home before being sent to join his regiment.

Mr. GOWDY is an Ohio State University man in the agricultural department, and has been manager of the J.D. STEELE farms for the last year.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 1907
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WILL BE MARRIED THANKSGIVING DAY

The following couples who were granted licenses Wednesday  will enter into the state of wedded bliss Thanksgiving Day.

W. Alvin LEWIS, 20, farmer, and Maud RITENOUR, 19, daughter of William RITENOUR, Jamestown. Rev. N.H. LONG.

Henry S. NOGGLE, 26, New Burlington, and Carrie M. HAGLER, 18, daughter of George M. HAGLER. Rev. S.B. YOCKEY.

Orie A. HARNESS, 18, and Emma J. CLARK, 18. Rev. N.H. LONG

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 1896
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

MARRIED TONIGHT

William STRAIN AND miss Nannie SWIGERT were united in marriage this evening at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. HOFFMAN, after which a bountiful supper was partaken of. The bride is the
handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon SWIGERT who reside three miles North of this place. The groom is the son of the late Harvey STRAIN and is an honorable upright industrious young man.

They received a number of nice and useful presents. The "MOON" joins their many friends in wishing them a happy life.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 6, 1909
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

JAMESTOWN COUPLE WEDDED THURSDAY

CLARENCE E. GERALD AND MISS ESTELLA BINGAMON MARRIED AT BRIDES HOME

The marriage of Mr. Clarence E. GERALD, managing editor of the Jamestown - Horse Journal, and Miss Estella BINGAMON was quietly celebrated at the home of the brides grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. GINN, in Jamestown, at noon Thursday. The Rev. William M. COFFMAN, the brides pastor, officiated. The bride who is a lovely young girl wore a handsome gown in the crushed mulberry shade. Only the immediate families were guests, and at the wedding dinner, which followed the ceremony, covers were laid for 11. The colors were pink and white. Miss Helen GINN, of Washington, cousin of the bride, was the only guest from a distance.

Later in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. GERALD started on their honeymoon trip. They expect to be gone 10 days, and will spend part of the time on a visit with relatives near Cincinnati. They will not go to housekeeping immediately, but will reside for a time with Mr. and Mrs. GINN. Mr. Gerald and his bride are among the best known and most popular young people of Jamestown and the vicinity.

THE XENIA GAZETTE
FRIDAY - AUGUST 20, 1880
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY
SURNAMES: DEAN, STEELE, MOORE,  CAMPBELL,  BICKETT,  PERRY,  HOPPING

THE DEAN PICNIC

The DEAN picnic held on Friday last in the beautiful grove of Mr. D.S. DEAN, adjoining the DEAN Cemetery, was a splendid affair. The weather was highly favorable and a goodly number of the DEAN connection with their friends were present to enjoy the occasion. This connection has now become quite numerous, though the older members of the family have all passed away with a solitary exception: Mr. Joseph DEAN alone remains. Though now well in his seventy-sixth year, possesses much of the uprishliness of youth. He and his wife have already pursued lifes journey together for nearly 54 years, and are seemenly good for many years to come.

Daniel DEAN, the great proginta of the DEAN family was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to this country about the year 1748 when about 19 years of age. He found his way to Bath County, Ky., and soon established himself in business, being engaged in farming and milling. Having become well established in business he wooed and won Miss Jennet STEELE, with whom he was united in marriage about the year 1790. In 1812 having purchased a tract of 1800 acres of land on the waters of Caesars Creek, he emigrated to Greene County. He subsequently added to his former purchase so that he was able to settle his family around him. At this time, or shortly afterwards, his family consisted of himself, wife, mother, and 11 children from whence has sprung the numerous DEAN connection. In memory the writer of this is carried back some 40 years when his numerous family were comfortably settled around the old homestead occupying farms of their own.

Of the DEANS there were Robert, William, James, Daniel, and Joseph. Of the daughters; Mrs. James MOORE, Mrs. Hugh CAMPBELL, Mrs. James CAMPBELL, Mrs. John BICKETT, Mrs. Walter PERRY, and Mrs. James HOPPING. Mr. DEAN at the time alluded to is remembered as a sprightly old man; and rather communicative, many personal reminiscences might be related. I will only mention one for the benefit of that much abused class of persons, mothers-in-law. Mr. DEANS mother and sister soon followed him to this country, and became his house keepers. As a good condition to the agreement of his marriage, his father-in-law required him to build a separate house for his mother and sister, which condition was completed with, but the house was never occupied. His mother, whose maiden name was Mary CAMPBELL, was born about the year 1740, and continued to dwell under his roof till the day of her death in August 1826. Much has been said in praise of this mother and it cannot be doubted that much of Mr. DEANS success in life was due to his mother. She now sleeps in DEAN Cemetery and it was proposed to erect over her remains on the occasion of the late picnic, a fine granite monument to her memory. Unfortunately the necessary arrangements could not be made in time, but will be sometime in the near future. The DEAN Cemetery occupies an elevated piece of ground and contains three-fourths of an acre of land. It is surrounded by a heavy stone wall laid in mortar and apparently of a durability to last hundreds of years. There is but a single entrance through an iron gate. May the DEAN picnic be continued.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE AND TORCHLIGHT
TUESDAY EVENING - OCTOBER 7, 1890
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

CEDARVILLE PARTIES WED

A PROMINENT MERCHANT AND THE DAUGHTER OF A PROMINENT MERCHANT UNITED.

The citizens of Cedarville were taken by surprise last evening when it was known that Mr. Hugh STORMONT, a popular and well known merchant, and Miss Flete MILBURN, daughter of J.H. MILBURN, had gone to Springfield, and there became husband and wife, there stealing a march on their many friends. The bride and groom, in company with Henry BARBER and Miss Minnie TURNBULL, drove over to the "Champion City" in a double rig and after the ceremony came back to the village. The young and blushing couple are now receiving congratulations from hosts of admirers and friends.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 28, 1906
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

Xenians were married in Covington, Kentucky

Keeping their plan a secret from their friends, Clayton SHAW, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. James SHAW of Center Street, and Miss Goldie SPENCER, 18, also of Xenia, eloped to Covington, Kentucky Monday morning and were married. They returned to Xenia in the evening, and it was not until then that their relatives knew of their marriage, although no opposition had been placed to the union. The youthful couple are now at the home of the brides brother on North West Street, but they expect to go to housekeeping within a few days on Spring Hill. Mr. SHAW is employed on the Pennsylvania Railroad.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE AND TORCHLIGHT
THURSDAY EVENING - JUNE 20, 1895
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

BELLBROOK JUNE 19, 1895

Mrs. J.L. SEBRING is spending a few days in the country this week with her father and mother, Mr. S.H. HOPKINS and wife.

Mr. Thomas GIBBONS Sr., who has been in feeble health for some time died rather unexpectedly on Monday morning. Buried at Dayton today.

Mr. Edward BLUNT of Philadelphia, arrived here on Tuesday. We learn that he will make this his future home with his old friend and comrade
August MIERS.

Mrs. Brazil LAMB, who had a stroke of palsy some weeks back, died last Friday morning. Funeral, Sabbath morning from the M.E. Church. Sermon by Rev. J.W. GADDIS. Interment in Bellbrook Cemetery.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 24, 1897
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

MARRIED

A very quiet, but charming wedding took place at the Reformed Parsonage four and one-half miles South of Dayton and Lebanon Pike, Wednesday Evening, March 17, 1897. The contracting parties being Mr. Samuel HIMES and Miss Maggie BRADFORD.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. HART assisted by Rev. DESHAY, after which, congratulations were in order. All were then invited to the future home, 1/2 mile North of Dayton on the Troy Pike, where an elegant supper was partaken of. They received many useful presents.

Those present: John HIMES and family, Andrew HIMES and family, Gust HIMES and family, Peter LAMB and family, Mrs. Allen DOCK, Frank WHIPP and family, Chalmers BRADFORD, Clifford HANGER, David YOUNG and wife, and Rev. HART and family. All departed at a late hour wishing the host and hostess a happy life.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 1907
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

THANKSGIVING WEDDING IN COLORED CIRCLES

MISS MAMIE HOLDEN GIVEN IN MARRIAGE TO MR. ADDISON BABER
 
A beautiful Thanksgiving wedding occurred at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas HOLDEN on East Church Street last night when their 2nd daughter, Miss Mamie B. HOLDEN, was given in marriage to Mr. Addison H. BABER.

The bride looked charming in white silk, trimmed with lace to match, and the groom wore black, forming a scene beautiful in its simplicity, and altogether in keeping with the sacred vows taken.

The marriage was solemnized by the bride's former pastor, Rev. O. O. JONES, in the presence of about 75 guest. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock. After congratulations the bride & groom led the way to the dining room where all sat down to a regular supper, served in two courses.

Mr. & Mrs. BABER received many beautiful presents consisting mostly of fine china and silverware and linens. The happy couple will reside in the county where the groom is employed. Just 6 years ago, Mr. HOLDEN'S oldest daughter, became Mrs. LOGAN, and many of the guests who were witnesses on that occasion were present last night.

THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
FRIDAY - JUNE 5, 1908
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

A PRETTY WEDDING NEAR PAINTERSVILLE

Miss Jessie Vay HAINES becomes the bride of WM. A. DEWITT, Wednesday afternoon.

The pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton HAINES, 3 miles South of Paintersville, was the scene of a pretty nuptial Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Jessie, became the bride of Mr. William A. DEWITT, of Jamestown. The wedding ceremony was performed, as the couple stood before a bower of cut flowers and potted plants, by Rev. F.B. MILNER, of the Friends Church, of Leesburg. The wedding march as beautifully played by Miss Nellie TURNER. After the wedding the guest were entertained informally at a dainty repast.

In the evening the bridal pair was driven to Jamestown, near which place the groom had prepared a cozy home, their friends decorated their carriage in lavish style with old boots and shoes, tin cans, etc., and were not satisfied until the outfit had been driven all through Jamestown, to the great amusement of the residents.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 7, 1894
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

UNITED IN MARRIAGE

The marriage of Mr. Frank WOODS of Hillsboro, Ohio to Miss Mary BEAM of near Zoar Church between Spring Valley and Middletons Corner, took place last Tuesday at the Bride's residence in the presence of about 30 of the relatives and most intimate friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. TROUT of New Burlington. Miss Mollie KEITER was brides maid and Mr. Joseph FUDGE was groom's man. A fine supper was prepared for the occasion, the usual tribe of bellers were present and were kindly invited in and ate of the good things to their hearts content. The bride and groom left last Wednesday for a weeks visit at Hillsboro with the groom's relatives. They will move onto a farm near Port William about the 1st of March, when they can make use of their nice bridal presents. They have the well wishes of a large circle of friends. The moon bows in obeisance to our friend Charley HURLEY for bringing us a box of the nice cake.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
SATURDAY EVENING - DECEMBER 28, 1901
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WILL OF LATE BENJ. T. FARBER HAS BEEN FILED IN THE PROBATE COURT
  
The will of Benjamin T. FARBER, late of Xenia, was filed in the probate court yesterday. He directs that his personal property be converted into money and the executors are to pay to the following children, John C. FARBER, James H. FARBER, and Fannie B. WOLFE, each the sum of $250.

The sale of the real property is to be made on such terms and within such time as the executors think is the best interest of the estate. The sale is to be either public or private.

The executors are to loan all monies which come into their hands after complying with the will to pay $250 each to the children as provided above, and paying $100 to the widow. 

All the interest and rents of the property is to expand as fast as collected to his wife Mary C. FARBER, the same to be in lieu of her dower interest in the property and to be paid so long as she is his widow for her support and that of their daughter, Anna, at the time of the widows death, or at her marriage in which events all payments to her are to stop.

$4000 is to be set aside for the support of the daughter Anna. At the death of the daughter, the $4000 goes to the 3 remaining children. 

His sons, John C. FARBER & Jas. H. FARBER are named as executors. The will of drawn February 10, 1897 and is witnessed by P.R. SCHNEBLEY and Mr. R. SNODGRASS.

It is estimated that the personal property of Mr. FARBER will amount to $4500 and the real estate is $5000.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 17, 1894
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

UNITED IN MARRIAGE

John D. MILLS of near Xenia, and Miss Gertrude SIMISON of near SpringValley,were married by Rev. STOVER at the parsonage last Thursday, at 3 o'clock. The ceremony was strictly private. John is an upright, industrious, young man, and Miss MILLS is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SIMISON, and is an excellent young lady. We hope they may live a happy, prosperous, and contented life.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
THURSDAY - JULY 11, 1844
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

 MARRIED

On the 7th inst. by the Rev. John LEHMON, Mr. Jacob STRICKLER to Miss Rebecca Ann MARSHALL, both of this township.

On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Wm. H. FYFFE, Mr. Stephen SHAFER to Miss Rebecca Ann COHAGAN, all of this county.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 1844
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

 MARRIED

On the 8th inst. by the Rev. Cyrus LITTLE, Mr. Henry ORCUTT to Miss Frances Mariah LITTLE all of this county.

On the 24th inst. by the Rev. H. WILLIARD, Mr. Abel PETERSON of Clinton County, O., and Miss E. WEAVER of this county.

On the 19th inst. by the Rev. George M. HALL, Mr. Samuel G. BARBER and Miss Sarah G. KYLE, Esq. all of this county.

On the 25th inst. by Francis HARRIS, Esq., and also in accordance with the Jewish ceremony, Mr. Philip SOLOMON to Miss Rosea LEISTENSTITEN, both of this town.

 DIED

On the 22d inst. in the township, Miss Mary CAMPBELL, daughter of Mr. Hugh CAMPBELL, aged about 20 years.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
THURSDAY - JULY 4, 1844
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

DIED

On the evening of the 29th ult., after a protracted illness, which she bore with patience and christian resignation, Elizabeth Ann, daughter of George and Nancy GORDON, aged 21 years 1 mo. and 3 days.

The deceased was extensively known, and universally beloved. In her death, her family have lost a dutiful daughter and an amiable and affectionate sister-- her acquaintances, a pleasant companion, and an interesting associate.


MARRIED

On the 28th ult. by the Rev. Wm. H. FYFFE, Mr. Robison LEDBETTER to Miss Keziah P. BORDEN, all of this vicinity.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
FEBRUARY 4, 1852
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

MARRIED

On the 26th, Jan., by the Rev. Samuel K. REED, Mr. Alanson JONES JR., to Miss Charlotte A. WILCOXON, both of Silvercreek Township.

On the 28th Jan., by the same, Dr. Charles L. WHITE, of Peru Indiana to Miss Margare A. LIVESAT of Silvercreek Township, Greene Co., O.

On the 29th Jan. by Rev. C. CUMMINS, Mr. William HARDIE to Miss Elizabeth DEAN, all of Greene County, Ohio.

In Sugarcreek Township, on the 29th Jan. by Rev. A. BARTHOLOMEW, Mr. William TOBIAS, and Miss Jane MILLER.

On the 18, ult. by Rev. A. LOWERY, James M. HEMMING to Miss Clerentine LINKHART, both of this county. 

On the 1st instant, by Rev. J.B. WALKER, Mr. Jacob GOOD to Miss Mary Ann MOORMAN, all of Xenia, Ohio.

On Tuesday evening 26th ult. by Rev. R.D. HARPER, Mr. Robert CHERRY to Miss Mary Ann LEAMAN, both of Greene County.

On Thursday evening, 28th ult. by the same, Mr. William H. COFFELT to Miss Mary J. BAIN, both of Greene County.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
THURSDAY EVENING - NOVEMBER 17, 1887
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

BOOTS / HEGLER - MARRIAGE

On Wednesday, the 16 inst., at 12m., occured the marriage of Mr. Wm. BOOTS to Miss Mary E. HEGLER. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Eli R. HEGLER, who resides about 3 miles South of New Jasper. Rev. W.J. WALKER officiating. The ceremony being very beautiful and impressive. Only about 30 of the immediate relatives and friends were present to enjoy the occasion. Mr. Wm. BOOTS is the only son of John M. BOOTS, of the New Jasper Stone Quarry, and late candidate of town treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Miss HEGLER is the only daughter of Mr. Eli R. HEGLER, one of our most prominent and substantial farmers. The couple were given a reception to-day at Mr. BOOTS.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 14, 1863
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

GREENE COUNTY BOYS AT MURFREESBORO

Dispatches have been recieved from Drs. KYLE and MCCLELLAN since their arrival at the battle-field. By them we learnt that Captain STEELE and Richard GALLOWAY are wounded, not mortally. John MCCLANG and Samuel
GALLOWAY are supposed to be dead. William and Wm. COLLINS and J.E. HUMPHREY sick, but better. J.S. ANDREW, wounded. We learn from the sources that James BLESSING, and R.G. HUGHES, of Xenia, are killed. R.H.
SPHAR, of Jamestown, supposed killed, and Samuel PUTERBAUGH, wounded. The others are safe.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 14, 1863
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

MARRIED

By Rev. M.G. PURKHISER, on the 14 inst. at the residence of the Bride's father, near SpringValley, Mr. Lewis W. BABB and Miss Margaret E. EVANS both of this county.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
NOVEMBER 26, 1856
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

MARRIED

On the 19th inst. by Rev. R. ROSE, Mr. William MORRIS of Springvalley, to Miss Rebecca WILSON of Mount Holly.

On the 20th inst. by the Rev. P.C. PRUGH, Mr. William NORTH to Miss Sarah E. SNYDER, of Oldtown.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
DECEMBER 24, 1856

MARRIED

On the 11th inst. by Rev. D WINTERS, Mr. Matthew J. BERRYHILL to Miss Martha Ellen HUSTON, both of Sugarcreek township.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 23, 1862
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY


 OUR KILLED AND WOUNDED AT THE PITTSBURGH LANDING

We have endeavored to obtain a list of the killed and wounded of our Xenia boys, and those from this county in the Pittsburgh Battle. So far we can ascertain, they are as follows:

Albert BLACK, 54th Regiment, killed

Wallace POTTLE, wounded in the hand

Levi SLAGLE, 1st Regiment, wounded in the arm

James BEALL, 54th Regiment, wounded in the shoulder

Charles BEALL, 54th Regiment, in the leg

Charles CAHO, 54th Regiment, injured in the back

Charles PROPENOE, 54th Regiment, wounded in both hands

Michael BRADLEY, 54th Regiment, wounded in the face

Thomas KIERNAN, 46th Regiment, reported wounded

Ottowa OWENS, 54th Regiment, wounded in the neck

James MOODY, formerly of this county, died in the hospital at Louisville,
a short time since.

Dr. ACKELSON and Mr. POTTLE, two of the committee from tis county, have returned, but they went no further than Paducah. We were in hopes of a letter from the committee after their arrival in time for to-days paper, but as yet have no word from them.

There is a rumor that a Mr. WRIGHT of this county is among the killed, but we have nothing of a positive character.

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 27, 1862
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

A LIST OF THE MEN ENLISTED INTO THE UNITED STATES SERVICE IN CAPTAIN DAVID STEEL'S COMPANY FOR THE 94TH REGIMENT O.V.I.

Captain David STEEL, Beavercreek Township

First Lieutenant John A. BEALL, Caesarscreek Township

Second Lieutenant Samuel WELTON, Springvalley Township

Xenia Township - John COLLINS, David T. KELLY, Oscar CHRISTY, Jacob MILLER, Theodore A.W. MORRIS, James MITCHELL, F.A. KEMPT, James Ryan STEWART, John A. STEEL, John A. GOE.   - Total 10

Beavercreek Township - Abraham COY, James K.P. WEAVER, Henry HELMER, Francis M. HAVHAUSS, William B. BRANNAN, Henry ALEY, Simon ALEY, Michael TOBIAS, Henry W. TOBIAS, John TOBIAS, Oliver H.P. KRISE,
Philip H. HARSHMAN, Issac COVER, Josephus COVER, Milo A. RITCHISON, William D. RITCHISON, John W. FOGWELL, Joseph MILLER, John KINGERY, George H. ANDREW, Christopher C. COY, John M. VANCLEAF, David W. DOWER, Harrison TRUBEE, John H. KOOGLER, John RIDENOUR. - Total 29

SpringValley Township - Charles BELL, Daniel CLOHERSY, George M. SMITH, E.H. DEWITT, Thomas C. DUNN, George DICKERSON, Daniel A. JONES, Abel LEACH, Jacob KNEE, Robert PRATT, Solomon LUCAS, William NOLAN, Michael CLOHERSY, William FINLEY, Thomas S. HOUSTON, - Total 15

Sugarcreek Township - Joseph W. BECK, Evan TICEN, Elijah H. LEWIS, Lorenza CLARKE, William H.H. FAUBER, Charles HUFFMAN, George W. HUSTON, -Total 7.

New Jasper Township - Samuel NEWBANKS, Archibald STEEN, William SMITH, Madison SPAHR. - Total 4.

Bath Township - David W. SWIGERT, Adam CORNWELL, William B. CORNWELL, Lorenius WILLISON, Solomon DODGE, Samuel NEAL, William F. SNEDIKER, John F. ECKERT, William FINGLY, Henry J. LUTS, Samuel H. PIERCE, William H. MARTIN, Adam G. KERSHNER, Thomas F. GALLION, Joshua WINGET, SR., Edward S. PALMER, - Total 16.

Miami Township - Emmet JOBE, Samuel M. STEWART

Jefferson Township- Samuel A. BOWERMASTER, John C. STEWART, Gilbert BROWDER, Harrison FRUGRATE, John HUSSEY, Lewis C. COTTRELL, John M. COTTRELL, John W. WIKEL, Addison M. JONES, Abel HAUGHEY,
Frederick B. LEDBETTER, James W. LUCAS, James M. HAWES, Henry STORY, Martin SESLAR, Lawson H. SHADLEY, John S. PERKINS, Adam SITES. Total 18

Silvercreek Township - David W. CARPENTER, James M. FLANNAGEN, Allen LUCAS, Cyrus BROWN,

Caesarscreek Township - William SHANE

Ross Township - Airan R. CONN

Cedarville Township - James TOUNSEND

XENIA TORCH-LIGHT
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20, 1862
XENIA, OHIO - GREENE COUNTY

110TH REGIMENT OFFICERS

The district military committee have agreed upon the following as the Field Officers for the 110th Regiment.

J. Warren KEIFER, of Clark County, now Lieutenant Colonel of the 3d Ohio Regiment was unanimously recommended for Colonel.

John G. DRURY, of Miami County, now Captain in the 94th Regiment, was unanimously recommended for Lieutenant Colonel.

Charles G. MATCHETT, of Darke County was Captain in the 40th Regiment, was unanimously recommended for Major.

Albert NESBITT, of Greene County was unanimously recommended for Adjutant.

A. Montgomery STARK, of Greene County was unanimously recommended for Quarter-Master.

The committee respectfully recommended to the Governor that the said nominees be appointed.

THE SPRING VALLEY BLADE
SATURDAY - MARCH 10, 1894
SPRING VALLEY, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

The marriage of William COPSEY to Miss Kate HOLLAND took place at the M.E. parsonage on Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sentman in the presence of but a few friends, after which the party were entertained at supper by the groom's parents,  Mr. and Mrs. Philip COPSEY. They received quite a number of very nice presents and the congratulations of numerous friends.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - JULY 24, 1895
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

VAUGHAN FAMILY REUNION

On Wednesday, July 17, 1895, the VAUGHAN family had a very pleasant reunion at the home of Joseph VAUGHAN, who lives 3 miles South-West of Farmersville, in the extreme corner of Montgomery County, right along the banks of Twin Creek. Some of the families went the day before and had a good time fishing.

The morning of the 17, was cool and pleasant, and the families came in carriages and buggies from various points. The following families were represented in whole or in part. Benj. VAUGHAN of near Bellbrook, composed of father and mother, a sister and their 2 grandchildren who live with them. B.F. VAUGHAN  and wife of Centerville, William VAUGHAN, wife and daughter of West Baltimore; E.P. VAUGHAN, wife and little boy of Eaton; Hannah VAUGHAN, widow of William P. VAUGHAN deceased, of near Pyrmont; Letitia GARWOOD, youngest sister of Benj. VAUGHAN, of Pyrmont; 2 married daughters of Mrs. GARWOOD'S and their husbands and children and 1 son; Mrs. Aner MORGAN, from West of Camden; together with the children of Joseph VAUGHAN, and 2 genial neighbors, composed the company; 31 persons in all. Dinner was spread on the table in the shade of some ancient locust trees, on a beautiful grassy slope, along the banks of Twin Creek. The excellent dinner, the pleasant wind and shade, the cold water from the spring, the cheerful conversation all combined, made it an occasion of great enjoyment and pleasant memories. Soon after dinner, and its attendant "Clearing Up"  was over, the long drives homeward compelled the "Goodbyes" and "Farewells", and then consequent separations. This closed the first reunion of the VAUGHAN families.

THE WEEKLY CITIZEN
FRIDAY - APRIL 28, 1893
YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

SIMS-BROADY NUPTIALS

Miss Tillie BROADY, of this place, and Mr. Frank SIMS, of Dayton, were united in marriage Thursday at 5 p.m., at the home of the bride on Xenia Avenue. Rev. MERIDETH of Xenia, officiating. The bride was dressed in pale lavender and carried a large bouquet of white roses. Two little girls, viz: Myrtle JACKSON and Lulu JOHNSON, preceded the bride and groom, carrying baskets of white roses which they threw for the happy couple to tread upon. The children were dressed all in white with white wreathes upon their heads.

After congratulations were offered, an elegant supper was served. The young couple will reside in Dayton. Their many friends wish them a happy future. The bride will be missed in the society among the colored circles of this vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. SIMS received many fine presents from their numerous friends.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 19, 1895
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

Hon. Whitelow REID, arrived here from Europe too late to see his mother before she died. She had the honor of being the mother of the most distinguished son that was ever raised in Greene County. He was very devoted to his mother and built for her a few years ago a fine house on the farm near Cedarville. Mr. REID was a candidate for Vice President of the United States at the last election, and is the proprietor of the New York Tribune, one of the leading newspapers of the U.S. Mrs. REID was buried in the Tarbox Cemetery near the old home. Her spirit is now with loved ones over on the golden shore.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 13, 1895
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

Albert SWIGERT, got one of his ribs broken in Xenia last week, and was taken to the home of his father-in-law near Xenia. It appears as though, that is an unfortunate family, William had his hand sawed off by a circular saw and it went over into the saw dust carrier, on into the furnace, and was burnt up, leaving only his thumb. Joe had his foot and ankle ground off by being caught in the wheels of a traction engine. Mrs. SWIGERT, the mother, had 3 of her ribs broken last winter. Edward is the only sound one among them, and he came near being drowned last week.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 1911
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

The many friends of Miss Emily OSBURN, daughter of Mr. Hector OSBURN, of Trebeins, will be interested in the announcement of her engagement to Mr. Ira HALL, a young farmer of Sardinia, Ohio.

The wedding will be an event of next Wednesday. Miss OSBURN is a most estimable young woman, and has many friends in the vicinity of where she resides and in Xenia, where she has been employed for several years at the Xenia Shoe Factory. 

Invitations have been issued for a shower and will be given in her honor by Miss Eve SMITH and Ada KENNEDY, at the home of the latter on Orient Hill.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 27, 1895
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

THE WEDDING

The marriage of Mr. James CROWL and Miss Hattie M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. KEMP, took place Wednesday afternoon of last week, March 20, 1895, at the residence of Rev. ELEY, of Xenia. No one save the family and the moon knew that their happy hearts had been united to-gether until the next day when Hattie was seen at the house of James mothers' which caused people to say they were married. They got a rousing belling 8:30 o'clock by the boys, followed an hour later by the girls who were all treated to some 3 or 4 kinds of refreshments. On Friday evening the Buckles band gave the happy couple a serenade and was treated to apples, maple wax, bananas, oranges, and cigars. The bachelors ring has been broken by the marriage of one of their members, whom they thought would never sail on the peaceful and happy sea of matrimony, sheltered under the wing of the true love and affection of a woman. May lifes pathway be strewn with prosperity, peace, and happiness.

THE XENIA GAZETTE AND TORCHLIGHT
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 9, 1867
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY
                         
MARRIED

By Elder J.C. IRVIN, at his residence in Bowersville, on the 4th day of December, 1866, Mr. Samuel W. STRONG and Miss Fredonia A. JOHNSON.

On the evening of December 30th, by the same, at the residence of the brides father, in Jefferson Township, Mr. David L. CLINE and Mary Ellen GERARD.

By John CHALMERS, Esq. on the evening of January 3rd 1867, at the residence of the brides father in Cedarville Township, Mr. Randolph CARTER to Miss Lydia PHILIPS, both of Cedarville Township.

On the 27th of last month, by the Rev. Mr. CHILDS, Mr. B.S. PARCELL of Cincinnati, to Miss Nannie C. ROBINSON, of this city.

At Utica, Licking County, on the 3rd inst. by Rev. J.A. CRAWFORD, Chas. C. SHEARER, of Xenia, to Margery B., eldest daughter of John DUNLAP, Esq. of the former place.

On the 31st of December 1866, at the residence of the brides father, Mr. Andrew M. DUNN, to Miss Mary A. SCUDDER, all of Fairfield.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 17, 1894
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

Mr. Joseph SWIGART, son of Solomon SWIGART, North of town, and Miss Florence HENSEY, were joined in marriage last Thursday evening, January 11th, by Rev. GADDIS, at the parsonage at Centerville. The marriage was
private, no one being present but Albert and Miss Nannie M. SWIGART, brother and sister of the groom.

The groom is a quiet, unmolesting, industrious young fellow. He was unfortunate to lose one of his legs in an accident with a traction engine, but wears an artificial leg with which he can get around almost like a natural limb. Miss HENSEY is a highly respected young lady of the same neighborhood. They expect to make their home at the SWIGART homestead. We hope their life may be attended with happiness and prosperity.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
WEDNESDAY - JULY 25, 1894
BELLBROOK, OHIO
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

THE LAMB FAMILY REUNION

Last Saturday, July 22, 1894, the members of the LAMB family, gathered in James LAMB'S grove 2 1/2 miles North East of Zimmerman, and held their 2nd annual reunion. The crowd was not very large on account of the unfavorable weather. A large table was prepared for the occasion which was covered with an abundance of good things to eat. They had a genial good time talking over old times, and renewing the ties of friendship. Those present were Ezra HEFFINER and family, of Brandt, O., Alice UNDERWOOD and family of Dayton, Miss Emma HEFFINER of Tadmore, Ohio, Mrs. Kate GLASSER and family. and Mr. BITSON and wife of Smith, Ohio, Mrs. John COSLER and daughter, of near Alpha, Scott LAMB and family of Troy, O., John ANKENEY, wife, and daughter of Zimmerman, G.H. LAMB and two daughters, and Bert WATSON, of Bellbrook. Those present were glad to see the much needed rain, but was sorry to see their reunion came on a rainy day, which prevented a large number from being present, but those present, report a very pleasant time.

THE BELLBROOK MOON
JANUARY 23, 1895
BELLBROOK, OHIO - SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP

We are glad to learn that Mrs. Lizzie M. HARTSOCK ( nee MASON) has graduated as a trained nurse at the Cincinnati Hospital at the head of her class of 18. Her class grade is ninety three and two fifths. She has been in the institution only 18 months, but will stay there until the 15th of next July; the regular course being 2 years. She is now in charge of ward K. Another Greene County woman to the front.

XENIA DAILY GAZETTE AND TORCHLIGHT
THURSDAY EVENING - JUNE 30, 1892
XENIA, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WILSON / BRUCE

A quiet but very happy wedding was solemnized  at the home of Mrs. Sarah BRUCE on West Church Street this morning, when at 8:30 o'clock, her only daughter, Bessie, was united in marriage with Rev. John B. WILSON, a recent graduate of theological seminary here, and one of the most brilliant young preachers in the U.P. Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. BUCHANAN in the presence of only a few friends, including the faculty of the Seminary and their wives, and the U.P. ministers in this city. The fair young bride looked handsome in a dress of light mauve henrietta, with bengaline and chiffon trimmings. Immediately after the sincere congratulations of those present, an elegant breakfast was served by RADER, the caterer, and at 9:55, the bridal party left for Wooster, O., where they will spend two weeks among relatives, and then return to Columbus, where Rev. WILSON has recently been appointed pastor of the Second U.P. Church. For the present they will reside on Highland Avenue and a parsonage will soon be erected for them. As a testimonial of love and esteem, they were the recipients of quite a number of costly gifts. Among them being a check  for $50 from a large circle of friends, who wish them all joy and prosperity in their new relation.

THE NEWS
FRIDAY - APRIL 2, 1897
YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

HUSTEAD, O., MARCH 31, 1897
THEY ELOPED

The rumor that a couple from this vicinity had gone to Kentucky and were married last week has been verified. The parties are J.B. SPARROW JR. and Miss Nettie WHEELER. They left on Tuesday night of last week for Cincinnati, and from there went to Newport, Kentucky, where they were married. They expect to take up residence there, it has been learned. The opposition of the Bride's parents attributed as the cause of the elopement. Both of the young people are highly respected by everybody in this community. Mr. SPARROW was a teacher and Miss WHEELER secretary of Bethel Sunday School. The latter was re-elected for another year last Sunday. The Bride's parents are nearly prostrated over the affair

THE YELLOWSPRINGS REVIEW
THURSDAY - AUGUST 5, 1897
YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

WALLACE - HUBBELL

Miss Mary E. HUBBELL and Mr. James WALLACE were married at the home of the bride's mother last Wednesday at noon. The wedding was quiet but impressive and beautiful. The bride was becomingly dressed in a simple gown of white. Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE left for Springfield to take the afternoon train for Alliance, where they will make their future home. The most sincere wishes for happiness and prosperity follow the young couple to their new home.

THE NEWS
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 26, 1897
YELLOWSPRINGS, OHIO
GREENE COUNTY

HALL / HUGHES
 
At the residence of the Bride's parents, South of town, Thursday at 9 o'clock, Pres. D.A. LONG performed the ceremony which joined as husband and wife, Mr. Clarence E. HALL, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. HALL, lately of this place, now of Springfield, and Miss Minnie HUGHES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David HUGHES. Quite a number of relatives and friends were present and presented the couple a number of valuable presents. The couple left on the 10:16 train for Springfield, which place they will make their future home. Mr. HALL, having a good position as book-keeper for the Ridgley Decorative Co. They will occupy a pretty residence at 37 Clifton Avenue.

*Newspaper publication date unknown.

Widow Requested not to Remarry
Yellow Springs Doctor Has Special Clause in His Will

Xenia, O. Dec. 1--"For reasons of my own, I request my wife not to remarry, " reads a clause in the will of Dr. William M. HAFFNER, practicing physician and justice of the peace for may years in Yellow Springs.

The will has been admitted to probate here and leaves the estate valued at $4,400, to the widow Rebecca E. HAFFNER.  The document was executed in 1913.  It request the widow to pay to the testator's daughter, Nettie O. HAFFNER, "whom I have never seen or heard from since she was a baby 35 years ago," $10.  The will contains provisions for the erection of headstones on the family burial lot.  Mrs. HAFFNER was named Executor.

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