Lowville, Lewis Co, NY printed in The Journal & Republican, Sept 30, 1926 - Harrison MONNAT and bride were given a reception on Wednesday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank MONNAT, at Gooville. Fifty relatives and friends were present from Lowville, Castorland, Indian River, Croghan and Belfort. The occasion was a complete surprise to the couple. They received many gifts, including cut glass, silverware, aluminum, money, etc. The evening was pleasantly spent in old-time dancing, card playing and music. A wedding supper was served at midnight. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing the happy couple many years of wedded life. - Mr. and Mrs. Maurice BRUET were summoned to Utica by the death of Mrs. BRUET's father, Martin CURRAN, who died very suddenly in that city Sunday morning. Mr. CURRAN was well known here, having resided here for many years previous to his removal to Utica about twenty years ago. He was twice married. His first wife, Elizabeth SAMERY, died when Mrs. BRUET was a child. His second wife was Miss Mary CONNELLY, of Beaver Falls, now of Utica, who survives. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. BRUET, and the funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Stephen's church; burial in St. Stephen's cemetery. - A birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McCARTHY of Lowville, Sunday evening, in honor of James F. MARTIN and John KOHLER, the occasion being their birthday, Mr. MARTIN being 75, Mr. KOHLER 39. About thirty-five relatives were present. A sumptuous supper was served, with two large birthday cakes gracing the table. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver MARTIN and three children, <snip, the rest of the column is not in this xerox copy> - At the regular meeting of Santa Maria Circle, held Tuesday evening, Sept 21, the following officers were nominated: Regent, Edith BRUET; vice-regent, Clarissa RADIGAN; chancellor, Anna L. PIERCE; custodian, Katherine EVERARD; monitor, Cecelia LYNCH; recording secretary, Mamie TUNNEY; financial secretary, Angeline NORTZ; treasurer, Gertrude GRUNERT; scribe, Jane BACK; banner bearer, Nellie DULLO; inside guard, Flossie de La PORTE; outside guide, Mable EVERARD; first guide, Elizabeth BECK; second guard, Frances BESHA; organist, Irene KELLY; trustee (two years), Minnie von ZIEROLSHOFEN; trustee (one year) Leona HYNES. The business meeting was followed by a social evening, Mrs. Minnie HYNES, Mrs. Cecelia LYNCH, Mrs. Edith BRUET and Miss Jane BACK, being hostesses. The members appeared in costume and prizes were awarded to the following: Most modern gentlemen, Rose BESHA; most comic gentlemen, Anna BURKHARD: modern flapper, Lucille BACK; most comic lady, Clara BECKERT. Various games were enjoyed and prizes awarded to winners. A delicious supper was served, covers being laid out for fifty. A delightful evening was spent by all present. - The death of Mrs. Julien MONNAT, aged 77 years, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy PARSONS, on Shady avenue, Friday evening at 8 o'clock, after a lingering illness of heart trouble. The deceased was born near Kirschnerville, August 28, 1849, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Duffer SNYDER, who were some of the earliest settlers in the vicinity of Kirschnerville. After her marriage to Julien MONNAT in April, 1870, they settled on a farm near Gooville, where they resided until four years ago, when ill health forced them to relinquish the strenuous duties of farm life. Since that time they have lived with their daughter, Mrs. Nancy PARSONS, spending part of the time also with their son, Ora MONNAT, at Indian River, Mr. and Mrs. MONNAT quietly observed their golden wedding in April, 1920. Besides her husband there survive four sons, Ora, of Indian River; Dell of Watertown; Henry of Rochester; William of this place and a daughter Mrs. Nancy PARSONS; also two sisters, Mrs. Joseph MONNAT and Miss Nancy SNYDER. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o'clock at St. Stephen's church of which she was a devout member. The many floral tributes and mass cards and the large attendance at the church were evidence of the high esteem of which she was held in this community. Relatives from out of town present at the funeral were Henry MONNAT, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Dell MONNAT and daughter Marion and Chris MONNAT, Watertown; Leonard MONNAT, Mrs. MUTHIG, Syracuse; Mrs. John RUTH, Utica; Mrs. Harry SWEET, Marcy; Stephen MONNAT, Mr. and Mrs. Frank RUBAR, John RUBAR, Carthage; and many relatives and friends from Lowville, Belfort and Indian River. Interment was made in St. Stephen's cemetery. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland