Mr. Daniel HARTMAN of Pittsburgh, formerly of this place, celebrated his 82d birthday last Sabbath at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. C. ALLEN of East Liberty. Mrs. ALLEN served a birthday dinner to about 40 relatives in honor of her father. Those from here who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. J. P. HARTMAN and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert LAND and family. Mr. HARTMAN is in splendid health and enjoyed the day with his friends. His birthday is June 29 but was celebrated on Sunday, July 1st (so) that all the family could be with him.

DAILEY, MASON Mrs. R. H. DAILY, aged 98, died Tuesday at one p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex JOHNS of North street. Mrs. DAILY had been confined to her bed since December 13. She was a resident of Saltsburg until nine years ago when she came to live with her daughter. Mrs. DAILEY's second husband died ten years ago. The deceased was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive: Mrs. A. JOHNS of North street; Mrs. M. E. FRAIN of Bolivar; John BOP of Leechburg; E. E. STIFFEY of Republic, and Harry STIFFEY of Saltsburg. Mrs. DAILY is also survived by a large number of grandchildren, of whom there are five living generations. A short service was conducted Wednesday evening at the JOHNS residence by. Rev. J. M. BETTS and the body was taken Thursday morning to Saltsburg where services were held in the M. E. church. Interment at Saltsburg. Earl MASON of Woodlawn, aged 21, son of Mrs. Mary MASON, died suddenly Sunday June 17, after a brief illness with an infected throat developed from quinsy*. He succumbed in the Beaver Falls hospital. He is survived by his mother, one sister, Mrs. Ethel CORBIN of Detroit; two brothers, James and Lloyd at home; and an aunt, Mrs. Lee LYNCH of Valley street. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Woodlawn. *Pus-filled swelling in the soft palate around the tonsils, usually as a complication of tonsillitis Sometimes also seen as squinacy, squinancy, or variant spelling quinsey.

The heavy rains that last Thursday night did much damage to McDonald and the neighboring towns when the high waters washed through the business houses and homes, destroying much property and laying waste crops and gardens. Many people traveling between McDonald and Pittsburgh were kept from their destinations until after the flood subsided about four o'clock Friday morning. The flood rains were preceded by one of the most severe electric storms ever witnessed in the section. The lower section of McDonald was badly washed. The stores of Hyman LEVINE and Joseph WEISSBERG probably suffered more than the several others into which the water swept. In the pressing establishment of Pete FEDEROFF, the water rose to within one foot of the ceiling, doing considerable damage to clothing and equipment. In the M. H. LEVISON shoe store, a little more than one inch of water covered the main floor, and the basements from the George W. SMITH building to WEISSBERG's hardware store were completely filled. Garages, homes and business places on Washington street were also flooded, and several families on McDonald, Barr, and Valley streets were driven from their homes. The water rose so rapidly in these places that many were trapped before they became aware that a flood was approaching. The fire department was drafted into service and a number of marooned citizens were rescued by the firemen who waded the high water and carried them to safety. Sev! eral foundations on North McDonald street were completely destroyed. The high water in McDonald began to recede about midnight. The entire business section of Oakdale was flooded to a depth of several feet, the main part of town and the public square being covered by several feet of water. The rapid waters of the north branch of Robinson's Run creek washed down foot bridges, brick porches, derrick wheels, telephone and telegraph poles, furniture, and other debris, which tended to hold back the water at the State street arch bridge. Move of the bigger things were caught for the moment, but the force of the water rushing through soon washed them under. In the main creek where the old Union avenue bridge formerly stood, a gas main caught much of the floating debris. It was feared for a time that the pipe would give way before the heavy weight of the gathering rubbish. Boxes and steel gasoline drums were among the things that thundered through the new bridge on this side. In the public square, many poles were being carried by the currents, threatening the windows and walls of the busine! ss houses. Several autos were severely damaged when caught in the waters and were unable to run free. The waters became alarming about nine-thirty, when a dept of almost three feet was in the square. Traffic was blocked and no one permitted to attempt a drive to the other side. Until about one o'clock the flood rose rapidly, then reaching its crest a few inches above the floor of the new Marshall filling station, which was the last place entered by the rising water. Little damage was done in the high stores, but in all the ones level with the street, hardly anything that could be damaged was saves. The stores were unable to operate until the next day, when new supplies of food and other necessities were rushed in. The Presbyterian and United Presbyterian church and the following business houses were entered by the water: J. S. MOORE Hardware, H. C. DODDS Drug store, Oakdale Auto Supply Co., Hadden Restaurant, Butler Chain store, Eagle Chain store, SMILNYEK building, KOSTYAK grocery store, BOCK & WATTERS garage, Lee COOK restaurant and dining room, HENNEMUTH grocery store, HUEY & MATHEWS store, A. & P. store, HOFFMAN department store, First National bank, EVANS Barber Shop, Oakdale Valet Shoppe, SCHWIMER meat market, Joseph VENALECK repair shop, Oakdale postoffice, Armstrong Cork company, and the MARSHALL filling station. A new foundation for the MOORE hardware building was badly damaged and completely filled with water. Homes along Marion avenue and Clinton avenue were badly flooded and left in a terrible condition when the water receded. Porches, fences, and gardens were completely destroyed. Stock and equipment of the business house were carried to the hills and sav! ed. Lightening threatened homes an the firefighting equipment was paralyzed. The home of F. L. SHANE on Vincennes avenue was struck by the lightening, which tore off part of the slate roof and chimney, setting fire to the house. The flames, however, were quickly smothered by a deluge of rain. The water reached its crest about one o'clock then quickly receded. A drop of two feet was made in the first hour, and soon traffic was resumed through about three feet of water still in the square. Cleaning up followed with an exhaustion of the water supply which lasted several hours. The water level reached has only been equaled by one flood many years ago, which rose to a higher level of two and one-half feet. In Noblestown homes and business places of the following persons were flooded: Harry LAUDERBAUGH, Joseph SNEZAK, Alex PLUMERET, Leon DUCRAY, Mary MARTIN, Mary HENEN, Charles TENNYSON, Louis QUERNS, M. NOIR, John DUFFY, and Clyde LAUDERBAUGH.

JESTER, MCCONNELL, STONECIPHER Robert JESTER, aged 26, of Carnegie, died Saturday, May 5, in the Allegheny General hospital, from meningitis resulting from head injuries sustained in an auto accident nine days before his death. Mrs. Ellen Jane MCCONNELL, aged 78 years, six months, 25 days, widow of David MCCONNELL, died Monday morning, May 14th, 1928, at 5:35 o'clock, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. WEAVER, on the Canonsburg-McDonald road. Mrs. MCCONNELL was a member of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald and is survived by two daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. W. M. WEAVER at whose home she died, Mrs. John HUFFMAN, Plankington, S. D.; T. C. WEAVER, Plankington, S. D.; Harry A. WEAVER, Bishop, and A. F. WEAVER, McDonald. Eight grandchildren are also living. She leaves two brothers, Robert WALLACE, of Oakdale and Charles WALLACE. of Treveskyn and one sister, Miss Martha WALLACE of Oakdale. Funeral services were held in the Venice U. P. Church, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment was in the Venice cemetery. On Thursday, May 10, 1928 at 8:24 in the Presbyterian hospital, Jessie A., daughter of the late John C. and Margaret H. STONECIPHER, died after a lingering illness. The remains were taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. William NESBIT, Jr., Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon were they remained until Sabbath noon. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon in the Montour Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Montour cemetery.

Sunday, June 17, 1928, marked the fifty-fourth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob WILL of East Lincoln avenue. Their five children, three sons and two daughters, together with their children and their children's children, gathered at the WILL home, where a family dinner was served in the afternoon, covers being laid for over fifty relatives and guests. Mr. and Mrs. WILL were married in West Weirton, Pa., June 17, 1874, coming to McDonald some years ago. Mr. WILL is aged 74 years and his wife 72. Both are enjoying good health. There are thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Guests included members of the family: Mr. and Mrs. John E. WILL of New Kensington, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond WILL of Pittsburgh, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. BEATTY and family of Midway, Mr. and Mrs. Guy WILL and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. LYMAN WILL, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. KENNEDY and family of McDonald, Mrs. Philip WILL and daughters Eleanor Regina, and Witta of Pittsburgh, Robert MILLER o! f DuBois, Charles HICKS of Midway, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur COLLINS of Pittsburgh, Miss Betty Jane PATTERSON of Bentleyville. Friends from McDonald who called during the day to extend hearty congratulations included Mrs. Annie KIMBERLY, Mr. and Mrs. James MURPHY, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENNEDY, Mrs. Jacob TRAUTMAN, and Miss Bert TRAUTMAN. This was the first time that the WILL family has been able to be together at the home of their parents since the fiftieth anniversary four years ago. Mr. and Mrs. WILL received a beautiful china closet, a gift from their three children. (sic)

CONN, TRIMMER, MCKEE, POLLOCK, HOOD Mrs. Jennie HENNON CONN died on April 15 in the Allegheny General hospital. Funeral was held Tuesday at Oakdale, with interment in the Oakdale cemetery. She leaves her husband, her mother, and two sisters. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Harry R. ARCHER. Marilyn Grace TRIMMER, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer TRIMMER, of Station street, died on Tuesday morning, April 17, 1928, at 8:45 o'clock, after an illness of thirty-six hours with intestinal infection. Services were held Thursday, April 19, at two o'clock, the date of the child's birth, at two o'clock from her home, conducted by the Rev. J. I. KROHN. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mr. E. Boyles MCKEE passed away at his late home in McKee Place, east of McDonald on Sunday evening, April 22nd, 1928 at 10:20 o'clock, after an illness of nearly two months, due to pneumonia and complications. Mr. MCKEE, in the 72nd year of his life, was born in North Fayette township, Allegheny County, on June 3, 1856 and was the son of the late Julia Ann MUSSER and George McCombs MCKEE. He was married on September 4th, 1894 to Mary Ellen SMITH MCKEE, who survives, with four children: Margaret G., Ralph B., Dorothea J. and Aida Vere MCKEE, all at home. Mr. MCKEE had spent his entire life in North Fayette township, and was prominent in all civic affairs of the township and community, at all times being an advocate of good schools and good roads. He had been a member of the School Board of North Fayette township for 26 years and had served as its president for a period of eight years. For many years he had been a member of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Funeral services were held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. A. A. LOVE, pastor of the Mt. Washington United Presbyterian church, Pittsburgh, assisted by the Rev. BETTS, pastor of the M. E. church, McDonald, with interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. William Kenneth POLLOCK aged 31 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. POLLOCK, of near Florence, Pa., died at his late home on Saturday morning, April 21st, 1928 at 8:20 o'clock. Death was due to pneumonia following an illness of about ten days. Besides his parents, Mr. POLLOCK leaves to survive him two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held from his late home on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. HAYS, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Burgettstown, with interment in the Florence cemetery. Mr. POLLOCK was the nephew of W. L. MOORE of McDonald, Pa. Alexander D. HOOD, aged 81 years, died at his late home near Frankfort Springs, on Saturday, April 21, 1928. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis, suffered the preceding Wednesday. Mr. HOOD was born in Murdocksville, December 1, 1847, and was the son of James and Margaret BURNS HOOD. He was a well-known farmer of Hanover township. His wife, Elizabeth MCCARRELL HOOD died some years ago. Mr. HOOD had been a member of the Frankfort Presbyterian church for many years. There is one son, Earl, at home, to survive. Mr. HOOD is the last of the James and Margaret HOOD children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, April 24, at two o'clock. Interment in the Florence cemetery. Mr. HOOD is a bother-in-law of William BAMFORD of West Lincoln avenue.

McDonald High to Graduate Class of 57 A class of 57, of which number 32 are girls and 25 boys, will be graduated from McDonald High school at the annual commencement exercises which will be held in Dreamland theater on Friday evening, May 25th at 8:00 o'clock. This is the second largest class to graduate from our school. The class roll follows: John T. DAVIES, John R. PLETINCKS, Robert G. PURDY, David O. CARL, Joseph P. MULLIGAN, Leah O. SUPLIT, Ferna YOUNG, Fernand A. THOMASSY, Jr., Pat J. DOLAN, Daniel M. GALLOWAY, Reva J. FUTTERMAN, Vera H. LEVISON, Gretchen J. MALONEY, Anna Jane WILLS, Mary M. MARSHALL, Clarence E. REDD, Walter J. MADGWICK, Robert J. GALLOWAY, Raymer E. LINS, Mary R. CHARLIER, Hazel MCBETH, Phil D. DICKSON, Michael F. GAITENS, Leo F. COLLINS, Clifford J. MCELHANY, Ida N. BROWARSKY, Henrietta C. TOWARD, Louise A. RODIER, Evelyn E. POWELL, Helen M. MERVILLE, Bertha CHAIZE, Warren B. SHIREY, Emile L. DUMAS, Cecelia GORMAN, Margaret J. LYNCH, Virginia L. PAPE, William MOORHEAD, R! obert A. REDD, Joeanna E. SPEER, Frances COVINGTON, Margaret R. MCDOWELL, Carrie E. NEVERGALL, Rose M. TEILHET, Jack A. BROCKMYER, Dominick CATOLA, Cecelia M. BORDY, Josephine F. BENNETT, Lois J. BEST, Helen M. CASE, Marjorie LEWIS, Sara A. GRIMES, Wayne N. MCCULLOUGH, Pearl E. SCHOTTENHEIMER, Dorothy HARVEY, Mary E. GLASS, William H. RANDOUR, Joe E. COLLINS.

GILES, NESBIT William GILES, Sr., aged 68 years, died Friday morning, April 6, 1928, at 12:15 o'clock in the Mercy hospital. Mr. GILES underwent an operation several months ago, from which he never fully recovered. A second operation recently was unsuccessful and from that time he gradually declined. Born in Cornwall, England, November 3, 1859, Mr. GILES came to this country with his parents at the age of 12 years. On October 10, 1883, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary WILLIAMSON of Coalton, Butler county. Fifteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. GILES, eleven of whom are still living. They are: Mrs. J. P. TANNER, West Palm Beach, Fla.; John, William, Joseph and George, of Detroit; Thomas, of Greensburg; James of Carnegie; Robert of McDonald, and Walter and Alice at home. Fifteen grandchildren also survive and the following sisters: Mrs. Kate MOUNTS, of Sharon; Mrs. Emma GEORGE of Akron, and Mrs. Jerry SAUL of Sharpsville. Mr. GILES had been a resident of McDonald for 43 years. For thirty-one years he was employed by the Pittsburgh Coal company, as an engineer, later going with the Aetna Chemical company at Oakdale. Funeral services were held from his late home in Fanny street Monday afternoon at two o'clock, in charge of the Rev. A. A. LOVE of the First U. P. Church of Mt. Washington. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Sarah Myria NESBIT, beloved wife of Edward McDonald NESBIT, passed quietly away at her home at 30 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, Pa., on Friday evening, April 6, 1928, at ten o'clock, after a short illness with heart trouble. Mrs. Nesbit was born May 13, 1851, at Flushing, O., and at the time of her death was 77 years of age. She was united in marriage with E. M. NESBIT on March 6, 1878, and to this union were born two sons and two daughters who survive. On March 5, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. NESBIT quietly celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. NESBIT was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian church, and for a number of years has been the contingent treasurer of the Women's Missionary society. Mrs. NESBIT was a devoted mother and a kind and loving neighbor. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, April 10, 1928, at two o'clock from her late home conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. Melvin KEYS, assisted by the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN. Interment ! was in Melrose cemetery at Bridgeville. Besides her husband, Mrs. NESBIT leaves the following four children: Mrs. James MCCORKLE, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Chester S. HARVEY, Crafton; Homer NESBIT, New Galilee, Pa.; Grover NESBIT, Cisco, Texas.

HALEY Mrs. Mary HALEY, wife of Flory HALEY, aged 65, died at her home in Sturgeon on Friday at 12:30 a.m., after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. Mrs. HALEY was born in France where she was united in marriage in 1884, later coming to this country. She had been a resident of Sturgeon for a number of years. Besides her husband, Mrs. HALEY is survived by four sons: Flory of Carnegie, Charles of Acmetonia, and Leon and Jules of West Virginia; also by fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Sturgeon E. M. church, conducted by the Rev. J. M BETTS. Interment in the Robinson's Run cemetery.

Fifty Years of McDonald Schools While thinking of the present conditions of our public schools, the writer's mind drifted back to the fall of 1878, at which time our town had but a small frame building consisting of but one room, and which was located on the corner lot where now stand the residences of Samuel SHANE and Dr. L. M. BOWSER. Over the roof of this building was played, with a soft ball, many a game of Anthony-over, resulting at times with some lively scuffling among the boys and girls, often settled only by the interference of the teacher, who at that time was Miss Jennie ROBB. At this time, our town also had a thriving academy under Prof. HAWES. The academy held its sessions in the basement of the United Presbyterian church-the only church in the community. This church was located on the lot on which the First Baptist church now stands. In 1879, the writer left the public school to attend the academy, which was then under the control of Prof. G. R. ANDERSON and Prof. George SLATER, both now dead. In the fall of 1880, the late Dr. W. D. IRONS, who had but recently come to take the pastorate of the United Presbyterian church, was asked to assist in teaching the languages Latin and Greek. After a time, Dr. IRONS took full charge of the work, being ably assisted by Prof. J. M. SHAFFER. To this academy came boys and girls from Burgettstown, Hickory, Venice, Bulger, and surrounding townships, and for a number of years at the close of the summer term, a musical convention, conducted by Prof. J. S. BROWN, also now dead, was the happy climax to each successful term. This event was looked forward to with as much interest as the commencement exercises of our present day colleges. From this academy went out missionaries to India, China, and Egypt, besides doctors, lawyers, and teachers, many of whom are at the present time filling places of honor and leadership. Of such an institution as Ingleside Academy, the town of McDonald was justified in being abundantly proud. In the meantime, it became necessary to enlarge the public school and a building of two rooms was constructed on the hillside just above William D. HALL's present residence. During the erection of this building, in the fall of 1882, there was a short period from the middle of October till the following January during which time there was no school, it being thought necessary to close it on account of the illness of the teacher, Miss Minnie MILLER, now the wife of Rev. Thomas GRAY. In this building, the writer began her career as a teacher, having charge of the lower room, which, in a short period of time, was crowded to its utmost capacity, with one hundred and twenty-six children. This overcrowding made it again necessary to enlarge this building, and four new rooms were added. Over this building of six rooms, one of our present townsmen, John P. SHANE, had charge as supervising principal. This building answered its purpose for a number of years, but during one of the greatest oil booms in the country, it was remodeled into what was known as the Elaine hotel, and one night during the boom was destroyed by fire. In the meantime, our present grade building was in the course of construction, and was made ready for occupancy to be dedicated in 1895, on which occasion were present some notable school men, State Superintendent Henry HOUCK being one of them. As time passed and people came and went, this building was found to be insufficient to accommodate the children of our community, and a frame annex of two rooms was placed on the northeast side of the building, which was subsequently sold at auction, removed by the purchaser, A. B. COCHRAN, and made into a dwelling. It stands on the corner of Fanny and Coal streets, and is occupied by Mr. COCHRAN and family. The present high school building is the successor of the frame annex. This building was ready for occupancy in the fall of 1914, and then, in great glee, the boys and girls of the high school bade farewell to the old grade building and entered the new. As we take a backward look and compare our little one-room building with its six months term, its slates and pencils (one was very fortunate, indeed, if he possessed a tablet), to our present substantial buildings with their modern equipment, free text books, athletics, commercial department, nurses' aid, etc, we realize how much we have for which to be thankful. Much of the progress has been made possible under the energetic leadership of our present supervising principal, Prof. W. L. MOORE. While we feel there has been considerable progress in our educational system, we are now looking forward to the time in the near future, when we shall develop even greater opportunities for our young people to fit themselves for life's work. Mrs. Alice May

MINCHER, MONAHAN, JAMIESON, CAIN Mrs. Mattie MINCHER, aged 80, died on Tuesday evening at five o'clock after a short illness. She lived at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. GEHRY, of Coraopolis. Mrs. MINCHER leaves two daughters and three sons. Mrs. Jesse MCHAFFE of Johns avenue is a granddaughter. Michael MONAHAN, aged 53 years, of Rankin, died suddenly in the Montifiore hospital, Pittsburgh, Friday morning, March 23, 1928, at ten thirty o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Agnes MCSTAY MONAHAN, three sons, Michael, Pete and Leo, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph DARBEY. Mr. MONAHAN was a former resident of McDonald. Funeral with requiem high mass was held in St. Brendin's Roman Catholic church on Monday morning at eight o'clock. Interment was in the Braddock cemetery. Mrs. Esther DONALDSON JAMIESON, aged 64, widow of Rev. J. M. JAMISON, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. A. MILLER, Bellevue. She had been visiting at her sister's home when she was taken ill and the word of her death came as a shock to her friends. Since her husband's death, she had made her home in Midway, and was an active member of the United Presbyterian church. She was also active in the Woman's Missionary society and taught a class of young women in the Sunday school. She was a member of the Midway W. C. T. U. She leaves a daughter, Miss Mary JAMIESON, at home and the following brothers and sisters: Dr. H. H. DONALDSON, of the staff of the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh; Thomas B. DONALDSON, Emsworth; James DONALDSON, Crafton; R. M. DONALDSON, Midway; Mrs. Margaret MILLER, Bellevue, Mrs. Robert BAMFORD and Miss Sallie DONALDSON, Midway. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, E. L. RALSTON, were held on Tuesday afternoon from her late home at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Vena MCCULLOUGH CAIN died at her late home in Third street on Sunday night, March 25, at 8 o'clock. She was taken ill last Tuesday morning, suffering from bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. CAIN, who was in her 55th year, was born on a farm near Florence June 29, 1873. She was a daughter of John E. and Margaret ASH MCCULLOUGH. She had resided in Florence until 14 years ago, when she came to McDonald, where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Edward W. LYONS. She was a teacher by profession and had taught in the Southside school, Cecil township, for the last 10 years. Mrs. CAIN was a member of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald and for the past three years had been teacher of the Jordan Bible class. She, also, was a member of the Women's Missionary society and took an active part in all the work of the church. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. LYONS; one sister, Mrs. J. M. BUCKEL, of Florence, and four brothers, John H. MCCULLOUGH, of Florence; Thomas MCCULLOUGH, of Hollidays Cove, W. Va.; Robert MCCULLOUGH, of Oblong, Il., and Harry MCCULLOUGH of Shelburn, Ind. Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church, McDonald, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, in charge of the Rev. B. F. HEANY. Interment was in Florence.

William LETKENHOLDER of Fourth street narrowly escaped death when he fell into a mine shaft on the MILLER heirs' farm near the Fanny street extension. The mishap occurred on Sunday evening about seven o'clock and Mr. LETKENHOLDER was not discovered until eleven o'clock Monday morning, when William MADGWICK, of Fanny street, who was going to his work in the oil fields, heard the shouts of the prisoner. Mr. MADGWICK was unable to determine where the shouts came from for some time, and not until he had scoured a goodly portion of territory around the shaft. Mr. MADGWICK summoned aid, and Mr. LETKENHOLDER was rescued by means of a rope. The shaft, it is said, is about forty feet deep and contains several feet of water. Mr. LETKENHOLDER alighted on his feet and fortunately no bones were broken, although he is suffering from severe body bruises and from exposure.

NEEBLE, JUERGENS, SHIRRA, MORROW, SANDERSON Mar. 22, 1928 McDonald PA Outlook Miss Sara NEEBLE, aged 75 years, died Sunday, March 18, 1928, at 4:20 a.m., in the home of her cousin, Jacob WILL, in Lincoln avenue. Miss NEEBLE has made her home with the WILL family for the past seven years. For eight months she has been in poor health, gradually declining until her death Sunday. She is survived by one sister, Miss Emma NEEBLE, of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held at the home of her niece, Mrs. F. FINK, 12071 High street, Northside, Pittsburgh, Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Interment was in the St. Joseph's cemetery, Pittsburgh. William HUSTON attended the funeral on Friday of Mrs. W. J. JUERGENS, her mother, Mrs. Rose SHIRRA, and her daughter, Claire JUERGENS, who were victims of a brutal ax murderer in their home in San Angelo TEXAS. The family formerly resided in Pittsburgh, and Mr. JUERGENS was in the employ of Mr. HUSTON. On Tuesday, March 13, 1928, Mrs. Kate L. MORROW, nee MOSS, wife of the late George Marshall MORROW, passed away after a long illness. Mrs. MORROW was a sister of Miss Margaret MOSS of Oakdale, and Mrs. Elizabeth MORROW of Cisco, Texas. The funeral was from the home of Mrs. Oliver SKIPP, 1422 La Claire street, Swissvale, Pa., on Friday, March 15, 1928. Services at the Bethany Presbyterian church in Bridgeville were held at two o'clock. Interment was in the Chartiers cemetery. Mrs. Harriett G. SANDERSON passed peacefully away on Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 1928, at 2:10 o'clock at her late home, 31 Fayette street, Oakdale, Pa., from an attack of apoplexy, with which she was stricken the day before. Mrs. SANDERSON was the widow of the late John SANDERSON, who died March 28, 1906. She was born in Clarion county, Pennsylvania, June 13, 1868, and was 59 years of age. She was united in marriage with John SANDERSON in March, 1890, and to this union were born one son and one daughter, who survive. In October, 1906, twenty two years ago, Mrs. SANDERSON with her little family moved to Oakdale from Eldred, Pa. Mrs. SANDERSON was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Oakdale. She led a very quiet life, but was a loving and devoted mother and a kind neighbor. Funeral services were held on Friday evening, March 15, 1928, at eight o'clock, from her late home. H. F. HUTCHINSON was called from Bellaire, O., to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Hattie SANDERSON, who died Thursday afternoon.

The members of the Oakdale boy and girl basketball teams were entertained at a banquet on Friday evening in the dining room of the Presbyterian church. The room was attractively decorated in blue and white, with white carnations used as a center piece. Guests included Prof. Melvin JONES, who acted as the toastmaster, Charles KEENAN, who was the chief speaker, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. LEISTER, Miss Ethel HENDERSON, Miss Audrey KELLY, L. T. WAGNER, and Mrs. Melvin JONES. The girls' team includes Elizabeth KERR, manager; Martha PATTERSON, Anna Mae ROBB, Florence MARSHALL, Dorothy WILSON, Nellie BELASHEK, Mary WRONOWSKI, Sara MCKISSICK, Althea STURGEON, Margaret WRIGHT, Gertie MCGUANE, Frances LYTLE. The boys team includes William Scott MCMUNN, manage; Dale GAMBLE, assistant manager; Joe ROBB captain; Gerald HARTMAN, James WRIGHT, Larry BEGGS, Frank TAYLOR and Oliver CHONKO. Coaches Hilda SIRBAUGH and K. Richard SHELLY presented the members of their teams with the high school let! ter. Thirty-three were present. A three-course chicken dinner was served, with Misses Alice MATHEWSON, Kathryn HOFFMAN, Dorothy WRIGHT, Jean MANKEDICK and Mary GIBSON as aides.

HAMPSON, COOK, GLASS, CRAWFORD, LINDEN, WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, THOMPSON March 15, 1928 McDonald PA Outlook Edward Floyd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HAMPSON, died on Sunday morning at ten o'clock, at his home in Laurel hill. Besides his parents, he leaves the following brothers and sisters, James, Robert, Goldie and Margaret, at home. Funeral services were held at 3:30 Monday afternoon at the late home in charge of the Rev. J. I. KROHN. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Augusta COOK, aged 63 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward KRESS in Fanny street, Saturday morning, March 10th, 1928, at 4 o'clock. Mrs. COOK formerly lived in Cecil. Seven years ago she suffered a stroke and has been in poor health since that time. Three months ago she came to McDonald with her daughter. She had been bedfast since that time. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. KRESS Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. J. I. KROHN. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. S. J. GLASS, aged 55 years, a prominent farmer and fruit raiser of Robinson township, died at his home Sunday morning, March 11, 1928 at 3 o'clock. His death followed an illness of one year's duration. Mr. GLASS was proprietor of large peach and apple orchards and had been very successful in the fruit growing business. He was a member of the Robinson United Presbyterian church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna CRAWFORD GLASS, and two daughters, Anna Elizabeth and Mary Evaline GLASS; three brothers, William and John GLASS, of Robinson Township; Albert GLASS of Allegheny County, and a sister, Miss Elizabeth GLASS, of Robinson township. Funeral services were held in the Robinson United Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Robinson cemetery. Thomas L. CRAWFORD, aged 79, died at this home on the Kay MCDONALD heir's farm at Primrose, Monday afternoon, March 12, 1928, at 4:30 o'clock, after an illness of three weeks. Mr. CRAWFORD was a son of the late Matthew CRAWFORD, of near Primrose. He had spent his entire life in the Primrose neighborhood, and was the postmaster there and operated a general store for a number of years. Five years ago he took charge of the Kay MCDONALD farm, under S. W. GAULT. Besides his wife, Mrs. Lela GRIMM CRAWFORD, Mr. CRAWFORD is survived by one daughter, Miss Nina CRAWFORD, one brother, George, of Primrose, and two sisters: Mrs. Mary DAVIS of Van Couver, Wash. (sic), and Mrs. Margaret EWING of Midway. Funeral services were held in the CRAWFORD home Thursday afternoon at four o'clock, in charge of Samuel L. FULLER of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pittsburgh. Interment in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Mary Bell LINDEN, nee MULLOOLY, wife of Joseph LINDEN of Primrose, Pa., died at the Presbyterian hospital on Sunday morning, March 11, 1928, after an illness of about two weeks duration. Mrs. LINDEN was born December 10, 1874 at Braddock, Pa., and was married to Joseph LINDEN in St. Patrick's church, Noblestown, on November 25, 1897. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Anna, Margaret, John, Peter, James, ad Elinor; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MULLOOLY; nine brothers and one sister: Robert, George, Joseph, Charles, Murt, Raymond, Frank, Edward, William and Elinor. Solemn high mass, conducted by Rev. Fr. J. A. BURGOON, Celebrant, Father COX of Noblestown, Deacon, and Father MCCAUSIN of Burgettstown, Sub-Deacon, was held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the St. Alphonsus church with interment in Noblestown, where she had resided until eight years ago when she removed to Primrose, where she had since lived. Mrs. J. P. WILLIAMS, formerly Miss Florence FOSTER of Oakdale, died in her late home 2656 Knox avenue, Los Angeles, California, February 11, 1928. The funeral services were held from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. She is survived by her husband, J. P. WILLIAMS and a daughter, Mrs. Roy PEFFER of Culver City, California and one brother, Harry FOSTER of Wilkinsburg. Mrs. WILLIAMS was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milton FOSTER who resided in Oakdale. Their many friends her extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Bertha WILLIAMS, wife of Daniel WILLIAMS, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS, died on Saturday, March 10. Services were held from her home in Avalon on Monday evening, with interment on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Jennie CUMMINGS THOMPSON, aged 50 years, died at her late home east of McDonald on Saturday evening, March 10, 1928, at eight o'clock. Death followed a lingering illness of heart trouble, being confined to her bed the last five months. Mrs. THOMPSON was born in Yorkshire, Scotland, on September 2, 1877, and came to this country with her parents when she was four years old. Her entire life since that time has been spent in McDonald and vicinity. Mrs. THOMPSON was united in marriage to Robert THOMPSON on October 8, 1896, and to this union were born five children: Mrs. Harry ENGLAND, Robert THOMPSON, Jr., Mrs. Archie SCOTT; John, deceased, and Mrs. John BELL of Midway. Mrs. THOMPSON was a woman loyal to the duties of her home and church, being a member of the First United Presbyterian church, McDonald, since she was fourteen years of age. Besides her husband and four children, she is survived by eleven grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Thomas SYLVESTER! , living in Canada, Mrs. David YOUNG of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. John DUNCAN, of Herminie; and three brothers: John CUMMINGS of Herminie, Gilbert CUMMINGS of Noblestown, and Adam CUMMINGS of McDonald. Funeral services were held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon, March 13, at two o'clock, in charge of the Rev. J. I. KROHN, pastor of the Robinson's Run Presbyterian church of McDonald, and Rev. W. R. MCMUNN of Oakdale. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery.

Wild revelry among the colored population of the Shaw mine, of the Pittsburgh Coal company, near McDonald, culminated between 1 and 2 o'clock Sunday morning, in murder, Miss Gussie BURCH, aged 25, being shot and killed. Melvin ALLMON, age 31, who has been employed at the Shaw mine for the last year, was taken into custody at the Oakdale station, just as he was preparing to board a Pennsylvania passenger train. ALLMON was given a hearing before Squire A. B. COCHRAN on Monday and is being held in the county jail at Washington for the shooting and killing of Gussie BURCH. Leroy SIMS, "Sunny" JOHNSON and Robert JOHNSON are being held as material witnesses. Nineteen attendants at the dance were lodged in the local jail Sunday. The murder was apparently the outcome of a drunken brawl, due to too much white whiskey at the festivities at the "Sunny" JOHNSON boarding house. Gussie BURCH had had some trouble during the evening with Leroy SIMS. Gussie had pulled a rather dangerous knife. SIMS tried to take it away from her. ALLMON got into the affair, and when he tried to get the knife from the girl she slashed him across the hand. He then stepped back toward a door, pulled his gun, fired, and the girl dropped to the floor, fatally wounded. The tragedy brought the dance to a sudden end. March 22, 1928 McDonald Outlook Martin ALLMON, a Negro, 31, was held for murder Wednesday, for the killing of Gussie BURCH, a Negress, aged 25, at the Montour No. 9 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal company, near McDonald, on Saturday night, March 10. The inquest was held Wednesday at McDonald by Coroner William BAKER. ALLMON, arrested shortly after the shooting, has been held in jail, and was taken to the inquest. First Assistant District Attorney Russell Z. MONINGER represented the commonwealth. County Detective Frank A. CREPS, who investigated the case, was one of the principal witnesses. The Commonwealth did not go much into the testimony, simply producing enough to hold the accused. The murder was the outcome of a dance and too much liquor. The slain woman had had trouble with another colored man during the evening, Leroy SIMMS. She had got hold of a dangerous looking knife and during a scuffle in an effort to take it away from her ALLMON was slashed across the hand. The shooting and killing of the woman followed. The trouble occurred at the home of "Son" JOHNSON, a Negro boarding house keeper. May 17, 1928 McDonald Outlook Melvin ALLMAN, a Negro, entered a plea of guilty Monday before Judge Erwin CUMMINS to a charge of voluntary manslaughter, the shooting to death of Gussie BIRCH, a Negress, at the Montour No. 9 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal company, near McDonald, on March 1 of this year. He was sentenced to pay the costs, fine of $1 and to undergo imprisonment in the Western penitentiary for an indeterminate term, not to be less than two years nor more than four. The court in passing sentence stated that under all the facts it was clearly a case of voluntary manslaughter under the law, and that the district attorney was right in accepting such a plea. Attorney Robert E. BURNSIDE represented the defendant. He stated to the court that ALLMAN was formerly employed in West Virginia, and, investigation showed, had previously born a good reputation. He worked steadily, but at times did drink some. Attorney BURNSIDE presented letters from former employers of ALLMAN, who gave the def! endant a good reputation as a worker. They expressed surprise that he had gotten into this trouble.

Mr. and Mrs. S. TRAUTMAN of Valley street entertained a number of relatives at their home on Wednesday, March 14, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Coves were laid for thirty, with twelve at the table of the fifty year bride. A large sunshine wedding cake, baked by a daughter, Mrs. GOSS, formed the centerpiece. Favors were yellow daffodils filled with yellow candy. The following sons and daughters were present: Mr. and Mrs. John TRAUTMAN and son Alvin of Imperial; Mr. and Mrs. George GOSS and sons Norman and Wayne, and daughter Jean; Mrs. George EHLE and daughters Eleanor and Mrs. Fred MESSNER, Fred MESSNER and children; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. LINK and son Harold and daughter Lenora, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph UHRINE and Henry TRAUTMAN, all of Coraopolis, R. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Guy CRAFT of Valley street, Miss Ethel WHERRY, a granddaughter of Clinton. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob TRAUTMAN of Lincoln avenue, Mrs. Alwine TRAUTMAN, Miss Ann PETRIE and Miss Tillie BO! RN of Coraopolis. Mr. and Mrs. TRAUTMAN received a large sum of gold money and other useful gifts.

COLLER, VIRTUE, MCCLELLAND, HEADLEE, SUTTON, MALONE, MCCAUSLAND, FLEMING Mar. 8, 1928 McDonald PA Outlook Mr. and Mrs. B. M. HOPPER attended the funeral of Joel Ellsworth COLLER yesterday at the W. H. WOOD, Co, Pittsburgh. Mr. COLLER died suddenly in Los Angeles on last Wednesday. He was the husband of Clara LEOPOLD COLLER. Irene VIRTUE, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy VIRTUE, of north of Oakdale, died Saturday morning, March 3, 1928, at two o'clock in the Children's hospital, with spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert VIRTUE. Rev. J. Melvin KEYS conducted the service. Interment was in the Oakdale cemetery. She is survived by her parents, one brother and one sister. Grant MCCLELLAND, aged 61, died at seven o'clock on Saturday morning, March 3, 1928 in his home at Noblestown, after an illness of one week with heart trouble. Death has visited the Noblestown community again for the fourth time in eleven weeks-the Rev. Dr. W. C. WEAVER on Saturday, November 27, Patrick MCLAUGHLIN on Sunday, November 18, George SUDEKIM on Sunday, February 19, and Grant MCCLELLAND on Saturday, March 3. Mr. MCCLELLAND had been in failing health for some months past, but had continued to work as janitor of the M. E. church, which office he had faithfully performed during the past few years. He was also known by his work at the loom. None, it seems could weave carpets and rugs as he, and, consequently, he had more work than he could do. Mr. MCCLELLAND was a lifelong resident of Noblestown, born July 6, 1867, in the old homestead, moving to his present home when he was nine months old. He was a descendant of the VALLANDINGHAMs of historical fame, and one of the early settlers of Noblestown. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 5, at two o'clock in the Noblestown U. P. church, in which church he was baptized, and where he united in membership when a young lad. He had faithfully attended the services here and for some time was janitor of this church, also. Services were conducted by a former pastor, the Rev. A. J. CALVIN, of New Galilee, Pa., and the Rev. Dr. HOOD, now stated supply at this church. The esteem in which Mr. MCCLELLAND was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral services. Dr. CALVIN's text was Matt. 25: 23. Dr. CALVIN spoke of the great affliction that had befallen Grand when only five years old, when through an illness of scarlet fever he was deprived of his hearing. Music was rendered by members of the U. P. and M. E. church choirs. The sadness of this service was made deeper by the sudden death on Sunday of a niece, Mrs. Susan ALLISON SUTTON, which occurred in a Pittsburgh hospital. Mrs. Richard ALLISON and daughter Bessie and son Ralph were called from the MCCLELLAND home to the hospital, arriving there about a half an hour before Mrs. SUTTON passed away. Mrs. ALLISON was unable to be present at the funeral of her brother. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these bereaved. An impressive incident has been noted by Miss Marietta MCCLELLAND, who has cared for her brother for many years. Just a few days before he was taken ill, Mr. MCCLELLAND expressed a desire to see his niece and wished that she might visit them, wondering if she knew that he was ill. After a period of thinking, he suddenly asked his sister, "I wonder if I shall meet Susie in Heaven?" Neither of them were then supposed so near the journey's end. Mrs. Martha ALLISON of McDonald and Miss Marietta MCCLELLAND are the only surviving members of his family. Rev. David L. HEADLEE, aged 55 years, member of a prominent Greene county family and widely known in Washington county where he served many years as a Methodist Episcopal minister, was asphyxiated by carbon monoxide fumes while working on his automobile in his garage at Homer City, near Indiana, Wednesday morning, March 7. Closing the door of the garage because of the morning chill, Rev. Mr. HEADLEE started to work on the engine and presumably was testing it when overcome by the fumes. His body was found about noon. Born and reared in Green county, Mr. HEADLEE was a son of W. G. and Mary J. HEADLEE, of near Mt. Morris. After attending the public schools, he enrolled at Waynesburg college and graduated from that institution. For the last 27 years, Mr. HEADLEE had been actively engaged in the ministry. He had held charges at Midway, Nineveh, Scenery Hill, Wilson, Bellevernon, Venetia, and South Fork. Previous to assuming the pastorate of the Homer City church two years ago, Mr. HEADLEE was located at Bellevernon. Mrs. HEADLEE, who was formerly Miss Ruth WILLIAMS, of near Monongahela, survives with four children: Miss May, a teacher at Homer City; Miss Esther, a student at Indiana Normal school, and James and Thomas, both at home. Five brothers and three sisters survive. They are: W. W. HEADLEE, of Waynesburg; Misses Resa and Ella HEADLEE of Columbus, O.; J. N. HEADLEE, Toledo, O.; Benson HEADLEE of Pataskala; Eli HEADLEE, of Mt. MORRIS; O. A. HEADLEE, Spraggs, and Mrs. Walter DULANEY, of Mt. MORRIS. Mrs. Susan ALLISON SUTTON, wife of S. Howard SUTTON, of 911 Brodhead road, Woodlawn, (Aliquippa) passed away Sunday evening at nine o'clock in the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh due to an illness of diabetes. Mrs. SUTTON was born in McDonald May 22, 1889, and attended the local schools, graduating from the McDonald High school in 1905. She later completed her education in the California State Normal school and the University of Pittsburgh. Se was united in marriage June 21, 1817. She also taught for a number of years in the Laurel hill school. Mrs. SUTTON was an active worker in all departments of the church, and had won a large number of friends in Woodlawn besides those whom she so admired and loved in McDonald. Besides her husband, she leaves two children; Ralph, aged eight; and Martha, aged five; also her mother, Mrs. J. D. ALLISON, a brother, Ralph, and a sister, Bess, all of McDonald. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. John R. THOMPSON, of Mt. Carmel church, of which she was a member, assisted by her cousin, Rev. Milton M. ALLISON, of Wellsburg. Samuel MALONE, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. MALONE of Midway, died in the Canonsburg hospital on Wednesday, March 7, at one o'clock of double pneumonia. He was taken ill about two weeks ago with bealing ears and on Monday was removed to the Canonsburg hospital, where he died on Wednesday. Samuel will be missed by all who knew him, being one of the favorite children of the Midway community. The funeral services will be held from his late home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, with interment in the Center cemetery. John A. MCCAUSLAND, aged 71, died at his home in Arabella street Wednesday morning, March 7, 1928, at 4:30 o'clock. Mr. MCCAUSLAND became ill with grippe on Tuesday of last week and towards the latter part of the week pneumonia developed and he gradually became worse until his death. Mr. MCCAUSLAND was born on a farm near Bakerstown February 20, 1857. Four years later, the family moved to Pittsburgh, where he remained until he came to McDonald forty-two years ago. He received his schooling in the Allegheny public schools. Mr. MCCAUSLAND was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Nancy MONTGOMERY MCCAUSLAND, died in 1883. To this union four children were born, two of whom died in infancy. V. Roy MCCAUSLAND of Corliss and Karl V. MCCAUSLAND of Buffalo survive. In 1901, he was remarried to Miss Laura Andrews, and to this union one child, Miss Ila MCCAUSLAND, was born. Miss MCCAUSLAND is a teacher in the public schools of McDonald. Besides his wife and three children, Mr. MCCAUSLAND is survived by eight grandchildren, four of whom are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Karl MCCAUSLAND, and the other four sons of Mr. and Roy MCCAUSLAND. Mr. MCCAUSLAND had been active in the civic affairs of the community since coming to McDonald. He was a member of the school board when the present grade building was erected in 1895, and has been connected with this body ever since, acting as secretary for a number of years. He has served the borough as tax collector for the past twenty-five years, all of which he has done faithfully and well. After coming here, he followed the baking business with T. M. DOUGLASS. Later, he became associated with the late Thomas WILLIAMS in the furniture business, and at that time began the wall papering line which he has since followed. Mr. MCCAUSLAND had always been a faithful worker in the United Presbyterian church of this place. For many years he had been an elder and clerk of the session. He was an honest and upright man and always had the best interests of the community at heart. McDonald and the surrounding vicinity will keenly feel the effects of his sudden demise. Funeral services will be held in the First Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at two thirty o'clock, in charge of the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, of Oakdale. Interment will be in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet FLEMING were held on Tuesday evening in the home of her son, H. E. FLEMING, conducted by the Rev. J. Melvin KEYS.

WALLACE, METZ, KAHR, FISHER Miss Mary Gamble WALLACE, aged 71, of 46 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, passed away at her home on Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 1928, at 12:40 o'clock, as the result of a complicated illness. Miss WALLACE was born on October 2, 1856, in North Fayette township, near Noblestown, Pennsylvania. She had lived in Oakdale for seven years, moving there from McDonald, where she had lived for some time after removing from the WALLACE farm south of Sturgeon. She had been a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian church; and was a very active worker in all missionary and church work. At the time of her death, she was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Oakdale, having had her membership transferred to this church from the Robinson's Run United Presbyterian church of McDonald. She is survived by one aunt, Mrs. Mary W. CAMPBELL, of Oakdale; one brother, Charles WALLACE of McKeesport; three sisters; Anna E. WALLACE and Mrs. Margaret W. KNEPPER, of Oakdale, and Miss Jennie P. WALLACE of McDonald; also by six nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, from the home of Mrs. Mary W. CAMPBELL, 46 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, in charge of the Rev. William R. MCMUNN. Interment will be in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel FREEMAN of Union avenue received word Tuesday night of the accidental death of her nephew, Harry METZ, of Mansfield, Ohio. The message stated that he had been accidentally killed at McDonaldson, Somerset county, Pa., where he and his father were employed. Mr. and Mrs. METZ are former residents of this place, and their many friends here extend sympathy. Mrs. METZ will be remembered as Miss Margaret FREEMAN. Mr. METZ's father and mother and three sisters survive. *Oakdale column Joseph KAHR of 3123 Allendale street, Corliss, died Monday, February 13, 1928 in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, of pneumonia. Mr. KAHR was born February 10, 1861 in Austria, Hungary. He came from Europe in 1895, and resided in Oakdale from that time until December, 1924, when he and his family moved to Corliss. While in Oakdale he attended St. Patrick's church at Noblestown and while in Corliss was a member of Holy Innocents church of Corliss. He was also a member of the Carnegie Branch of the Knights of St. George. The interment was Friday in St. Mary Cemetery, McKees Rocks. Mr. KAHR is survived by his widow, Mary KLOVAR KAHR and six daughters, Mary, Anna, Christine, Emma, Cecelia and Kathryn, all at home. A number from here attended the funeral services on Friday and called on the bereaved family. Suddenly on Monday afternoon, February 27, 1928, at his home on the Hillcrest Fruit Farm near Oakdale, James Oliver FISHER, beloved husband of Anna E. FISHER nee HAHN, in his sixty-third year. Funeral services are being held today, March 1, 1928, at two thirty o'clock. Interment in the Zimmerman cemetery, Pittsburgh. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters: Mrs. F. AYERS of Oakdale, Mrs. George HARRIS at home, Miss Dorothea FISHER, Miss Sara FISHER.

The 103d Regimental Band of Oakdale will celebrate its twenty-fourth anniversary in the Oakdale High school auditorium Thursday evening, March 15. The band was organized in the old Oakdale armory in March 1904 under the name of the All American Military Band, and it has been known as such until three years ago when it was enlisted into the 103d Medical Regiment, U. S. N. R. George W. HOFFMAN, Jr., was chosen as director at that meeting and has served in this capacity ever since. Besides Mr. HOFFMAN, three others have been active during the life of the organization. They are: George ROBINSON, James ROY and James MCEWEN. Ralph SEIBERT has been a member since 1905. During the twenty-four years 110 men have belonged to the organization. Mr. HOFFMAN is largely responsible for the maintenance of this band for during this time it has met with many trials and tribulations. He has given a great deal of his time and energy and has been able to keep it together when a future seemed impossible. It is planned to have a large number of the former members present at the anniversary celebration. W. F. WILLIAMS of Meadville, Pa., the inimitable reader and cornetist, who for so many years was a member of the band, will be present and will take part in the program. Several other older members will also take a part. A concert will be given, which will be followed by a reception and a lunch. Invitations are being sent to both old and new members and their families. Any others who wish to attend will be admitted by paying a small admission.