Edward Spiess, son of John and Rosina Spiess, was born near Stony Ridge, Ohio, November 28, 1861, and departed this life November 24, 1933, aged 71 years, 11 months and 27 days.

He was united in marriage to Maggie Swartzlander, June 3, 1891. To this union were born 8 children, two of which preceded him in death. There remains to mourn their loss, his wife, four sons, two daughters, ten grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, besides a host of relatives and friends. In 1901 he was united with the Liberty Chapel United Brethren church where he remained a faithful member until death.

The funeral services were held at Liberty Chapel Sunday at 10 A. M. conducted by Rev. C. H. Archer. Interment in Young’s cemetery.