The Courier December 31, 1897
Dr. Buttermore dead
"One of Connelsvilles noblest citizens suddenly passes away."
Dr. Buttermore, one of the most prominent physicians in Fayette County and one of the noblest physicians in Connelsville was stricken with paralysis Tuesday evening and died yesterday shortly before noon. He had eaten a hearty supper Tuesday evening and was in excellent spirits when he arose from the table and went into the parlor of his home on Main street to warm his feet. His wife went also. Shortly after they sat down, Mrs. Buttermore heard a loud noise, and turning saw Dr. Buttermore with his head bowed upon his bosom. She called for help and Dr. Katherine Wakefield who lives in the house answered the call. Dr. Buttermore on answering the question said that he felt a little pain over his forehead and he also asked about a Building and Loan Association notice which he had received. He was immediately laid upon a couch where he lapsed into utter unconsciousness. He was also completely paralyzed. Drs. McCormick and H. J Cole were called in at once and later Dr. White as well as Dr. Virginia Buttermore his daughter. But the stroke was fatal from the first death coming shortly before noon yesterday. Dr. Buttermore was born in Connelsville township and would have been 68 years old, the last day of next February, When quite young he read medicine with the late Dr. Lindley and graduated from a medical school in Cleveland. When about 20 years old he moved to California and practiced there for 5 years. While in that state he married Miss Mary Catherine Lamb who had moved west from Washington County some years before. Dr. Buttermore later returned to Connelsville and passed a year taking a rest. He then moved to Clarksburg Virginia and practiced medicine there until the war broke out and he enlisted as surgeon in the Confederate Army. He served all through the war and at its close returned to Connelsville where he had since practiced. He first resided in the building now occupied by O C Ways the jeweler and 17 years ago purchased the block on the corner of East Main street and Mountain Alley where he made his home. Dr. Buttermore was a consistent Democrat and in 1852 was elected to serve in the legislature. He was elected a school director several times and was serving in that capacity when stricken down. His work among the poor has been well known for years and his character was above reproach. As a friend of the public schools and all education he had no peer in the county. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by Mrs. Buttermore and two daughters Dr. Virginia Buttermore who practices here and Mrs. T M Jenkins of Hazelwood. An infant daughter died in California. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. W A Edie and interment will follow in Hillgrove Cemetery.
Dr. Buttermore dead
"One of Connelsvilles noblest citizens suddenly passes away."
Dr. Buttermore, one of the most prominent physicians in Fayette County and one of the noblest physicians in Connelsville was stricken with paralysis Tuesday evening and died yesterday shortly before noon. He had eaten a hearty supper Tuesday evening and was in excellent spirits when he arose from the table and went into the parlor of his home on Main street to warm his feet. His wife went also. Shortly after they sat down, Mrs. Buttermore heard a loud noise, and turning saw Dr. Buttermore with his head bowed upon his bosom. She called for help and Dr. Katherine Wakefield who lives in the house answered the call. Dr. Buttermore on answering the question said that he felt a little pain over his forehead and he also asked about a Building and Loan Association notice which he had received. He was immediately laid upon a couch where he lapsed into utter unconsciousness. He was also completely paralyzed. Drs. McCormick and H. J Cole were called in at once and later Dr. White as well as Dr. Virginia Buttermore his daughter. But the stroke was fatal from the first death coming shortly before noon yesterday. Dr. Buttermore was born in Connelsville township and would have been 68 years old, the last day of next February, When quite young he read medicine with the late Dr. Lindley and graduated from a medical school in Cleveland. When about 20 years old he moved to California and practiced there for 5 years. While in that state he married Miss Mary Catherine Lamb who had moved west from Washington County some years before. Dr. Buttermore later returned to Connelsville and passed a year taking a rest. He then moved to Clarksburg Virginia and practiced medicine there until the war broke out and he enlisted as surgeon in the Confederate Army. He served all through the war and at its close returned to Connelsville where he had since practiced. He first resided in the building now occupied by O C Ways the jeweler and 17 years ago purchased the block on the corner of East Main street and Mountain Alley where he made his home. Dr. Buttermore was a consistent Democrat and in 1852 was elected to serve in the legislature. He was elected a school director several times and was serving in that capacity when stricken down. His work among the poor has been well known for years and his character was above reproach. As a friend of the public schools and all education he had no peer in the county. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by Mrs. Buttermore and two daughters Dr. Virginia Buttermore who practices here and Mrs. T M Jenkins of Hazelwood. An infant daughter died in California. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. W A Edie and interment will follow in Hillgrove Cemetery.
The Courier December 31, 1897
Dr. Buttermore dead
"One of Connelsvilles noblest citizens suddenly passes away."
Dr. Buttermore, one of the most prominent physicians in Fayette County and one of the noblest physicians in Connelsville was stricken with paralysis Tuesday evening and died yesterday shortly before noon. He had eaten a hearty supper Tuesday evening and was in excellent spirits when he arose from the table and went into the parlor of his home on Main street to warm his feet. His wife went also. Shortly after they sat down, Mrs. Buttermore heard a loud noise, and turning saw Dr. Buttermore with his head bowed upon his bosom. She called for help and Dr. Katherine Wakefield who lives in the house answered the call. Dr. Buttermore on answering the question said that he felt a little pain over his forehead and he also asked about a Building and Loan Association notice which he had received. He was immediately laid upon a couch where he lapsed into utter unconsciousness. He was also completely paralyzed. Drs. McCormick and H. J Cole were called in at once and later Dr. White as well as Dr. Virginia Buttermore his daughter. But the stroke was fatal from the first death coming shortly before noon yesterday. Dr. Buttermore was born in Connelsville township and would have been 68 years old, the last day of next February, When quite young he read medicine with the late Dr. Lindley and graduated from a medical school in Cleveland. When about 20 years old he moved to California and practiced there for 5 years. While in that state he married Miss Mary Catherine Lamb who had moved west from Washington County some years before. Dr. Buttermore later returned to Connelsville and passed a year taking a rest. He then moved to Clarksburg Virginia and practiced medicine there until the war broke out and he enlisted as surgeon in the Confederate Army. He served all through the war and at its close returned to Connelsville where he had since practiced. He first resided in the building now occupied by O C Ways the jeweler and 17 years ago purchased the block on the corner of East Main street and Mountain Alley where he made his home. Dr. Buttermore was a consistent Democrat and in 1852 was elected to serve in the legislature. He was elected a school director several times and was serving in that capacity when stricken down. His work among the poor has been well known for years and his character was above reproach. As a friend of the public schools and all education he had no peer in the county. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by Mrs. Buttermore and two daughters Dr. Virginia Buttermore who practices here and Mrs. T M Jenkins of Hazelwood. An infant daughter died in California. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. W A Edie and interment will follow in Hillgrove Cemetery.
Dr. Buttermore dead
"One of Connelsvilles noblest citizens suddenly passes away."
Dr. Buttermore, one of the most prominent physicians in Fayette County and one of the noblest physicians in Connelsville was stricken with paralysis Tuesday evening and died yesterday shortly before noon. He had eaten a hearty supper Tuesday evening and was in excellent spirits when he arose from the table and went into the parlor of his home on Main street to warm his feet. His wife went also. Shortly after they sat down, Mrs. Buttermore heard a loud noise, and turning saw Dr. Buttermore with his head bowed upon his bosom. She called for help and Dr. Katherine Wakefield who lives in the house answered the call. Dr. Buttermore on answering the question said that he felt a little pain over his forehead and he also asked about a Building and Loan Association notice which he had received. He was immediately laid upon a couch where he lapsed into utter unconsciousness. He was also completely paralyzed. Drs. McCormick and H. J Cole were called in at once and later Dr. White as well as Dr. Virginia Buttermore his daughter. But the stroke was fatal from the first death coming shortly before noon yesterday. Dr. Buttermore was born in Connelsville township and would have been 68 years old, the last day of next February, When quite young he read medicine with the late Dr. Lindley and graduated from a medical school in Cleveland. When about 20 years old he moved to California and practiced there for 5 years. While in that state he married Miss Mary Catherine Lamb who had moved west from Washington County some years before. Dr. Buttermore later returned to Connelsville and passed a year taking a rest. He then moved to Clarksburg Virginia and practiced medicine there until the war broke out and he enlisted as surgeon in the Confederate Army. He served all through the war and at its close returned to Connelsville where he had since practiced. He first resided in the building now occupied by O C Ways the jeweler and 17 years ago purchased the block on the corner of East Main street and Mountain Alley where he made his home. Dr. Buttermore was a consistent Democrat and in 1852 was elected to serve in the legislature. He was elected a school director several times and was serving in that capacity when stricken down. His work among the poor has been well known for years and his character was above reproach. As a friend of the public schools and all education he had no peer in the county. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by Mrs. Buttermore and two daughters Dr. Virginia Buttermore who practices here and Mrs. T M Jenkins of Hazelwood. An infant daughter died in California. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. W A Edie and interment will follow in Hillgrove Cemetery.
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