The following article appeared in the “Courthouse News” section of The Zanesville Times Recorder on 22 Apr 1976
SUIT FILED FOR $50,000
Celestine Pritchard of 544 Indiana street filed suit in Common Pleas Court yesterday against Campbell’s Foodtown on Maysville avenue, South Zanesville, as a result of a fall in the store on May 3, 1974.
In the suit Pritchard claims she slipped on water spilled on the floor of the store and fell on her back, injuring her side back and other parts of her body permanently. She asks $50,000 damages and is represented by Atty. Frank J. Neff of Columbus.Celestine Kuhn Pritchard was a widow at the time of her death.
Name looks like Harmon in the 1880 census, and Herman in 1900. In 1900, Herman Burkhart (22) lived with his father and step-mother in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. He was employed as a heater in an iron mill.
In 1910, 31 year old Herman F. Burkhart lived with his wife of 5 years, Sadie A. (29) and children Benjamin C. (5) and Irene L. (3) in a home they rented at 3522 Irving Park Blvd., Chicago (Ward 27), Cook Co., Illinois. Also living in the home were Herman's brother Benjamin C. Burkhart (38) and his new bride, Florence (25) and a boarder, Nicholas Tarter (21). A second family, widow Emma M. Bergmann (44) and her children, Arly (13) and Walter W. (10) also lived in the house. Herman and Benjamin both worked as iron workers on bridges. Herman, Benjamin and Sadie were born in Ohio; Florence and Irene in West Virginia and the younger Benjamin in Missouri.
On September 12, 1918, 40 year old Herman Frederick Burkhart of 250 Normal [Ave.], Buffalo, Erie Co., New York registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card he was born on May 3, 1878 and was employed as an assistant foreman for a steel, ship and bridge company (Baird - Lanley, Buffalo, NY ?]. His nearest relative is given as his wife, Sadie of 250 Normal [Ave.], Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. His physical description is given as medium height and build, brown eyes and hair.
In 1920, 38 year old Herman Burkhart lived with his wife Sarah (36) and their children, Benjamin (15) and Irene (13) in a rented home at 250 Normal Avenue, Buffalo (Ward 24), Erie Co., New York. Both children attended school. Herman worked as an assistant superintendent in an "iron/steel" [mill?]. Herman, and Sadie were born in Ohio; Irene in Virginia and Benjamin in Missouri.
In 1930, 49 year old Herman F. Burkhart lived with his wife Sarah A. (47) and their son, Benjamin C. (25) in a rented home (rent $75/mo.) at 7818 East End Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. Based on census data, Herman and Sarah had been married for about 24 years. Herman worked as a superintendent in "structural iron" [mill?]. Benjamin worked as a pattern maker in "structural steel" [mill?]. Herman, and Sadie were born in Ohio and Benjamin in Missouri. Herman's parents were born in Ohio, Sarah's father in Maryland and her mother in Scotland.
Dates of birth and death (from Social Security Death Index) have not been proven. Social Security number issed in New York prior to 1951.
Social Security number issued in Illinois prior to 1951.
On June 5, 1917, 24 year old unmarried Paul E. Burkhart (dob May 16, 1893) registered for the military draft. His draft registration card gives his address as 19 N. Ceder, Newark, Ohio and his place of birth as Barnesville, Ohio. His occupation is given as "Railroader" for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Newark, Ohio. His nearest relative(s) are listed as his father and mother. His physical discription is given as tall, of medium build with blue eyes and light hair (slightly bald).
On March 29, 1918, 24 year old Paul E. Burkhart enlisted in the U.S. Army in Newark, Ohio. Service number 1969106. His service record is as follows: 158 Depot Brigade to 22 Apr 1918; Co L 330 Infantry to 27 July 1918; Co M 104 Infantry to Discharge Private St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 11 June 1918 to 4 Apr 1919. Honorable discharge 22 Apr 1919.
In 1930, 35 year old Paul E. Burkhart lived with his wife Pauline C. (28) and duaghter Mary K. (6) in part of a home they rented ($21 per month) at 22 1/2 North Fourth Street, Newark, Licking Co., Ohio. Two other families also rented sapce in the same home. Based on census data, they had been married for 7 years. Paul and Mary, as well as Paul's parents were born in Ohio; Pauline and her parents were born in Indiana. Paul worked as a "roundsman" for Western Union and Pauline worked as a "roller up" in a rubber factory. The family did not own a radio.
At the time of the 1870 census, John Burkhart lived with his parents and siblings in Woodsfield, Center Twp., Monroe County, Ohio. John attended school, but his twin, Joseph, did not.
Sources conflict on date of birth:
May 1855 -- 1900 US census
May 1853 -- HarenIn 1900, John and Mary Burkhard owned a home on Bouquet St. in McKees Rocks, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children Jerome (15), Richard (13), Alice (10), Frank (6), Clarence (4) and Karl (9 mos). The four oldest children attended school. John worked as a contractor. The parents and older children were born in Ohio. Children born in 1889 and after were natives of Pennsylvania.
At the time of the 1910 census, John F. and Mary F. Burkhardt still lived in the home they owned at 771 Bouquet St. in McKees Rocks with their children Jerome (25), Alice (20), Frank (15), Clarence (13) and Carl (11). John worked as a contractor building houses; Jerome was a painting contractor. The other children attended school.
In 1930, 72 year old widower John Burkhart owned a home worth $5000 on Bouquet Street in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Alice (40) and Walter (39) Beck, and their children. John Burkhart was not employed. According to the census, John's parents were both born in Germany.
The 1900 census states that Mary Burkhart was 57 years old, and that she was born in Ohio in March 1843. This seems unlikely, in view of the fact that the youngest child in the household was 9 months old. The 1910 census states that Mary was 54, a year older than her husband. Mary and John had been married for 17 years at the time of the 1900 census.
The 1900 and 1910 census also indicate that Mary had given birth to 7 children, of whom 5 were still living. This is contradicted by the fact that in 1900 there were six children in the household from ages 9 months to 15 years.
Also known as Roman S. Burkhart (per Haren).
Also known as Roman.
In 1930, Walter (39) and Alice (40) Beck lived with Alice's 79 year oold widowed father, John Burkhart, in his home on Bouquet Street in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Living with them were Walter and Alice's children, Ruth (17), Dorothy (15), Gordon (12), Walter (10) and Althea (8). The three youngest children attended school. Walter worked as a railroad engineer. He and his father were born in Pennsylvania. His mother was a native of Holland.
Sources conflict on year of bith:
1890 -- Haren
1889 -- 1900 census
In 1930, Ruth Beck (17) lived with her parents and widowed grandfather in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Ruth worked as an inspector in an enameling company.
From death certificate:
Name: John Franklin Hine
Residence: 518 East Wilbeth Rd., Akron, Summit, Ohio - 20 years
Age: 80 years 6 months 25 days
Birth: 06 Feb 1863, Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio
Occupation: Blacksmith
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Lucetta
Father: Baltzer Hine, Germany
Mother: Cathryn Kittle, Germany
Informant: David S. Benson, 518 East Wilbeth Rd., Akron, Ohio [son-in-law]
From death certificate:
Name: Lucetta Hine
Residence: 796 Kling St., Akron, Ohio (2 years)
Age: 80 years 7 months 1 day
Birth: 30 Oct 1863
Occupation: Belmont Co., Ohio
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse: John
Father: Peter Haren, Ohio
Mother: Catherine Berger, unknown
Informant: Mrs. George Keller, 796 Kling St., Akron, Ohio