Carthage, Jefferson Co, NY printed in The Carthage Republican, Wednesday, March 29, 1916 Obituary Mrs. Katherine GRANT McDONALD Nearly Reaches Century Mark Mrs. Katherine GRANT McDONALD who was in her 100th year, died last Friday night at 11:30 at the home of her granddaughters Misses Anne and Cassie McDONALD, in North Main street, West Carthage. She arose Friday morning and seemed in her usual good health, but in the afternoon experienced a sinking spell and did not recover from the illness that followed. Mrs. McDONALD was of Scotch descent and was born in Somerstown, Canada, Aug. 27, 1916, and was the oldest of a family of six children. In her early twenties she was married to John McDONALD who died a few years ago. Four sons were born to them, among them being the late Duncan and John McDONALD of this village. All of the children are dead. Mrs. McDONALD has made her home with her granddaughters. She is survived by 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was a resident of Deer River before coming to West Carthage. Her health has been remarkably good for a person of her age. Three years ago she fell and injured her hips and was obliged to sit in a chair during the day times since. Previous to her injury she arose each morning at 5. Her reminiscences of the early days of this country and Canada were a delight to her many relatives and friends. The funeral was held from St. James' church Monday morning at 9 and interment was made in St. James cemetery. ---------------------------------------- Death of Chauncey H. CLARK Chauncey H. CLARK, a life long resident of the town of Champion, passed away Saturday night at the residence of his son, Fred CLARK, in Martin street, the old homestead where he was born February 2, 1843, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayden CLARK. He was married March 15, 1865 to Miss Gertrude BUCK of Carthage and they celebrated their golden wedding a year ago. Besides his widow he leaves two sons, Jay and Fred, each residing in this town. In politics he was a Republican and served the town as assessor for 18 years and as collector for a number of years. He was a member of the Great Bend grange. The funeral was held at the Clark homestead in Martin street Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Rev. W. A. GARDNER of Great Bend officiating. <column is cut> ---------------------------------------- OSWEGATCHIE, March 27: Mrs. Marshall STONE was called to Massena last Thursday to care for her cousin, Mrs. Leon PHELPS, who is seriously ill. Miss Katherine McFERRAN of Edwards visited her cousin, Faye McFERRAN of this place. The White sack social held at the home of Mrs. A. JOHNSON, Thursday night was a great success, the net proceeds being $ 22.75. Rev. Chas CHUBB is giving a series of sermons on the "Life of Christ." Next Sunday morning at 10:30 his title will be "Incidents leading up to the arrest of Christ." Mrs. F. W. SCRUTON and Mrs. LANDON were business callers in Harrisville Monday. A great many people of this vicinity were sick the past week with the grippe. Iva SHANNON and John MARSH were callers in Benson Mines Sunday. The death of Edmond SWIN, aged 94, a highly esteemed citizen of this place, occurred Wednesday night, March 22. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David IRVIN with whom he resided, Saturday at 1 p.m., Rev. Chas. CHUBB, officiating. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Eugene and Willard of Antwerp and one daughter, Mrs. David IRVIN of this place. Spencer WARD, who has been at the hospital at Ogdensburg for some time returned home Monday night. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland