transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  5/14/1909

Mr. Rattcliff
Just as we go to press we learned of the death of Mr. Ratcliff of the Bates pike, who is an uncle of J.H. Ratcliff, the jeweler.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  5/21/1909

YOUNG MAN CALLED
Neil Browder Answers the Summons of the Death Angle.
Early Tuesday morning Neil Browder, a popular and highly esteemed young husband answeres the summons of the Death Angle. He had been ill of tubercular trouble for some time. He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn their loss. Deceased carried $1,000. Insurance in the W. O. and his brethren, as well as a wide circle of friends mourn his death.

FRENCH JOHNSTON
Prominent Young Man Called to His Home on High
Shortly before nine o’clock Wednesday morning occurred the death of French Johnston, son of Mrs. Caroline Johnston, at the family home just west of town. The surviving members of the family are Mrs. Caroline Johnston, Miss Caroline, a sister, and three brothers, as follows, Col. Eugene, Frank, and Joe Johnston. Deceased was 31 years of age and the funeral was held Friday afternoon.
Mr. Johnston was a splendid young man. Several years ago he was injured in a railroad accident and a complication of diseases resulted from this in the end causing his death.