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HOLOMON, I. B. (1894)

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Appeared in the Dayton Leader dated May 25, 1894:

Sudden Death, Mrs. I. B. Holomon called to eternity yesterday evening

Late yesterday evening Mrs. I. B. Holomon, of this city, received a sudden summons to eternity. The deceased lady had been enjoying her usual health of late, and was sitting on the porch of her home last evening, when she was suddenly attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs. She was carried into the house and Mr. Holomon hastened for Dr. King, but before the physician could reach her bedside the freed spirit had taken its departure to the spirit world.

Mrs. Holomon was a niece of Mrs. V. C. Allen and Dr. A. J. King and was an estimable lady who enjoyed the warm regard of all who knew her. She leaves a husband and three young children to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and an affectionate, tender mother.

The funeral will take place tomorrow.

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HOLT, Robert (1894)

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Appeared in the Dayton Leader dated November 23, 1894:

A Sad Bereavement. Sudden death of a young son of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Holt

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Holt, of this city, will deeply regret to learn of a sad affliction which have overshadowed their happy home with gloom and tears. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, their little son, Robert, three years of age, was attached with spasms, and in a few minutes his innocent soul was wafted to the God who gave it. The child had been in his usual good health up to the moment of the fatal attack which crushed the young life. Robert was an exceedingly brilliant child, the idol of his loving parents’ affection and a favorite with the acquaintances of the family. It is a sad blow to the bereaved parents, and they have heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

The funeral was held yesterday. Rev. Mr. Alexander conducted the services, after which all that was mortal of a little household gem of purity and love was laid to rest in the city cemetery.

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HOWARD, Ella (1894)

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Appeared in the “Dayton Leader” dated November 23, 1894:

A Sorrowful Home, Death of Miss Ella Howard, after an illness of a few days

On Wednesday Miss Ella Howard, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Howard, who live north of Dayton, took a last farewell of earth. The deceased was but thirteen years of age and had been ill but a few days, suffering from inflammatory rheumatism, when the death angel summoned her to the tomb.

Miss Ella was a most estimable young girl and gave every promise of a noble, christian womanhood. During her brief life she evineed her fidelity to those principles of salvation inculcated into her young mind by her christian parents, and she has only gone before to welcome her loved ones “in the sweet bye and bye.”

The funeral took place yesterday, Rev. G. W. Brewer conducted the services, after which all that was mortal of a sweet young life and beloved daughter was consigned to the tomb in Buttram Cemetery.