Out of The Long Ago Forty-Years Ago July 24, 1897 Earl PATTERSON, 14, died July 22 in his home in Arabella street. The James MCLAUGHLIN farm in Cecil, containing 154 acres, has been sold to C. M. LINN for $48 an acre. James MANES of North Strabane had over a hundred bushels of raspberries. Joseph OLDFIELD, 15, of Valley street had one eye destroyed, his nose broken, and the left bone on his forehead fractured when he was kicked by one of the LEWIS ice wagon horses. Several men from the Eastend went in Shannon MARGERUM's wagon on a fishing trip. They returned home the next day, frightened away by a muskrat. The town was left in darkness July 20 when the great wind and lightning storm caused the electric plant to be shutdown. The interior of the FABRE millinery establishment has been remodeled by Contractor VERNET. July 31, 1897 Samuel NEWTON, 54, died July 27 in his home in Oakdale. George BARNETT brought 13 four-month-old lambs to town weighing 70 lbs. each, which he sold for $40.85. Chicken thieves have been quite abundant in Robb Valley. One Frenchman thought an ounce of prevention was worth a pound of cure, so he killed his 14 chickens and made bouillon. The hose company paid $90 for 24 new uniforms. T. M. DOUGLASS has bought J. H. DICKSON's messenger business. Daniel CROWLEY of Sturgeon, fireman on the yard engine, was injured when he fell from a train. Campbell WARREN was killed while trying to hop a freight train in Washington. Robert WALLACE of Cecil had a whole flock of turkeys stolen. Miller's Run oil wells, during the strike, have their coal hauled from Canonsburg. The Royal Gas Co., has found a good gasser on the J. C. STEVENSON farm near Bulger. The Lawrence is drilling on the David STEVENSON place. Thirty Years Ago Emile DARDELLE came here from Illinois to rebuild his house, which was burned some time ago. Harold COLEMAN of Arabella street was bitten by Robert STEWART's dog. William MERVILLE's young son fell on a piece of slate and cut the calf of his leg so severely that it required six stitches to close it. Margaret O'BRIEN of the Southside cut the arteries in a foot when she stepped on a piece of broken glass. Tessie BEHLING underwent an operation for a tumor of the neck. Deaths of the week were Louis S. DICKINSON of Midway, Mrs. Fannie PLETINCKS of Liberty street, McDonald, and Clifford HAWKINS of Sturgeon. Andrew JOHNSON, 40, was killed July 17 by a fall of coal at Cherry Valley. Howard AYRES of the Federal Supply stores is suffering from a sprained wrist, the result of a battle with rats. Twenty-five Years Ago July 27, 1912 Valetta MCGOVERN, 11, died July 21 in the Mercy hospital from burns received while playing near a bonfire at her home in the Southside. John Haynes MILLER died suddenly Tuesday morning, July 24, in his home near Hickory. Considerable damage was done by the heavy rains July 25. Among the heaviest losers are George STEIN, McDonald Tea Co., Commercial Hotel, and the Chinese laundry. Miss Amelia KEISLING of Gregg underwent an appendix operation in the Allegheny General hospital. William E. CRIDER of Oakdale has returned from the Allegheny General hospital following an appendix operation. Dr. J. M. MOORE of Midway has a white leghorn hen, which is an adept at swimming. She nobly braved the floodwaters of the creek July 25 and swam to shore. The doctor intends to present her with a diploma when he finds a suitable one. Twenty Years Ago July 28, 1917 George DAVIS of Bulger has obtained a position as brakeman with the P. R. R. John ATEN of Bulger and Eva REED of Steubenville were married July 24 in Steubenville. Jacob THOMPSON has purchased Mrs. SPRINGER's farm south of town. Mrs. Joseph L. THOMAS underwent a serious operation in the Mercy hospital. Miss Lottie LONGSTRETH underwent an appendix operation in her home in Sturgeon. Deaths of the week were Michael GALVIN of Laurel Hill, Marry WILLIAMS of Primrose, and Mrs. Cecelia WHEELER of Monessen, formerly of McDonald. Billie ZUNK of Midway fractured his leg when a car belonging to FREVILLEs of Bulger skidded into his wagon. Mrs. W. E. SPEER of Noblestown underwent an operation in the Mercy hospital. Fifteen Years Ago July 27, 1922 Jack SHANE had his tonsils removed in the Washington hospital. J. T. EDWARDS of Oakdale had his finger crushed in the boiler shop. Neressa BRYON of Oakdale underwent an operation in the Mercy hospital. Joseph R. STURGEON fell from a hay wagon and broke several ribs. Charles BARTOLICH of Midway had his car stolen while he was in a Pittsburgh theater. Miss Mary M. TAYLOR of Midway was one of the successful applicants in the competitive examinations for State scholarships offered to high school students of Pennsylvania. Langeloth defeated McDonald 7 to 5 in a six-inning game. JOHNEN pitched for McDonald. Mrs. Sarah MCCALMONT, 69, died July 23 in her home in Canonsburg. Josephine HAMILTON of Grant street underwent an appendix operation. Ten Years Ago July 28, 1927 Miss Vera Catherine WOLFORD of Midway and Paul Burns MECHLIN of West Palm Beach, Fla., were married July 23 in the home of the bride's parents. Deaths of the week were Naomi POSKIN and John W. WILES of McDonald, and Mrs. Ella STEWART CUNNINGHAM of Hickory. The Mel MOORHEAD house was entered and robbed of $15. Joseph GOBLIC, 7, of Joffre was instantly killed when he was struck by a car. Mrs. J. P. TAYLOR of North street has several hens that began to lay at the age of four months. 53 head of cattle were tested at the Barrick cottage of the Boys' Industrial Home and all were found in perfect condition. Dr. C. N. VANSICKLE's house in Oakdale was damaged by lightning during the heavy storm. Ruth Ann and Billy MOORE of Oakdale had their tonsils removed in the Eye and Ear hospital. Five Years Ago July 29, 1932 Steven JOBLONSKI's barn near Venice burned July 24. His loss included three calves and all his wheat, hay, harness, and machinery. Howard PETTIT has purchased the JOHNS lot in Lincoln avenue and is building a public garage and funeral home. Lightning struck the Harry DESCUTNER farmhouse, three miles north of McDonald. The dwelling, its contents, and an adjoining washhouse were destroyed. Damage was estimated at $6,000, partially insured. James STEWART of Valley street sustained severe bruises about the back and legs by a fall of slate at Montour No. 9. Kathryn KOHL of Oakdale and Joseph MCDERMITT of Carnegie were married July 27 in St. Patrick's church, Noblestown. Deaths of the week were Mrs. John ROUSSEAU of Studa, Richard THORNTON of Montour No. 9, Alex KUKIEZA of Clinton Block, Mrs. M. B. HICKS of Midway, Austin S. SLATER of Oakdale, Harry EATON of Clinton, and James STEWART of Burgettstown. R. G. WASHABAUGH of Noblestown had his tonsils removed in a Wilkinsburg hospital. W. D. CROOKS of Imperial sustained a compound fracture of his arm when it got caught in the conveyor at the Clinton Block Coal plant.