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    1. DAVIDSON, STERLING, RICHARDS, RUSSELL, FORSYTH, JAGGERS, MARGERUM, QUINN April 30, 1909 McDonald PA Record
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    3. DAVIDSON, STERLING, RICHARDS, RUSSELL, FORSYTH, JAGGERS, MARGERUM, QUINN Mrs. Mary DAVIDSON died Tuesday night at 8:35 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John COTTLE of North McDonald street, from infirmities of old age. The deceased was in her 86th year. She was born in the northern part of England and in company with her husband, Robert DAVIDSON, came to McDonald in 1881, where she has resided ever since. Mr. DAVIDSON died in 1892. Mrs. DAVIDSON is survived by six children, two sons and four daughters. They are Andrew of McDonald, John T. of Fayette City, Mrs. Isabella PERCY of England, Miss Elizabeth DAVIDSON, Mrs. Mary A. COTTLE of McDonald and Mrs. Margaret GREGORY of Edgecliffe, Pa. She is also survived by twenty-nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN, assisted by Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment will be made at Robinson's Run cemetery. Hugh STERLING, 81 years old, died at noon Monday, April 26, at his home in Carnegie. Mr. STERLING was born on the old STERLING farm near Noblestown. There he made his home until about forty years ago when he moved to near Venice where he later owned two farms. Afterwards he moved to the Bulger neighborhood where he also held land. Another farm, which belonged to Mr. STERLING, was located at Arden. In 1864 Mr. STERLING was united with Miss Sarah Jane SPROWLS, whose death occurred about ten years ago. To them two children were born, David John STERLING, who died about six months ago, and Mrs. W. J. BURGAN of Carnegie. Mr. STERLING was a member of the United Presbyterian denomination. Funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. BURGAN, Highland avenue, Carnegie, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock Robert RICHARDS (Blind Bob Ritchie) died at the County Home, Marshalsea, on Tuesday evening, April 27, of dropsy. The deceased was born at Cambridge, Ohio, fifty-two years ago, and had been a resident of McDonald for more than thirty years. He was a coal miner by occupation and a very hard worker until about seven years ago, when he suddenly became blind, from overexertion it was thought. He was never married. From the time he lost his eyesight he became a familiar figure on our streets. He ha a cheerful disposition and when he had to be removed to the County Home several months ago, he was missed. The funeral took place from the home of his sister, Mrs. Noah MILLER, Barr street, Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. P. JORDAN conducted the services. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery. Miss Cynthia RUSSELL died Sunday evening at ten o'clock at her home in Burgettstown, aged 73 years. The deceased was born and raised in this county, and up until about 25 years ago resided on the old RUSSELL homestead farm near Bulger. At the time of her death she resided with her sister, Miss Ellen RUSSELL at Burgettstown. She was the daughter of the late John S. RUSSELL. Two sisters and two brothers survive her as follows: Miss Ellen RUSSELL of Burgettstown, Mrs. Hugh WILSON of Hanlin, and W. S. and J. C. RUSSELL of Bulger. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Interment in the cemetery at the Raccoon Church at Candor. E. Detmor FORSYTH, 34 years old, died suddenly Friday morning, April 23, at the Mercy Hospital of heart disease. Mr. FORSYTH was well known in this locality, having frequently visited his uncle. H. H. FORSYTH. He formerly resided at Midway and later at Moundsville, W. Va., where his wife died about four years ago. He leaves two orphaned children, a boy aged six and a girl aged four, besides his mother, a sister, Miss La Verne, and a brother, William A., with whom he made his home at 746 Browne street, East End, Pittsburg. The funeral services were held Saturday. Interment was made at Steubenville, Ohio. Mrs. Sarah JAGGERS, aged 80 years, died Tuesday morning, April 27, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James AYERS, Liberty street. Mrs. JAGGERS was born in Indiana County and has lived in McDonald sixteen years. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Acey AYRES, Mrs. Mary SPIKER of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Christina EDMISTON of Slippery Rock, and one son, Joseph JAGGERS of Fombell, Pa. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery. Robert MARGERUM, aged 84, died Wednesday morning, April 28, at the home of her nephew, John MARGERUM, at Washington. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary SOULERET, Wednesday evening. Three daughters and two sons survive: Mrs. Mary SOULERET, Mrs. Eliza AYRES of Gladden, Mrs. Hattie WILSON of Virginia, Shannon MARGERUM of McDonald and David of Carnegie. Funeral services will be held this morning (Friday) at ten o'clock. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. Miss Mamie QUINN, 23 years old, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Annie QUINN, at Cherry Valley, on Thursday, April 22 of tuberculosis. The deceased was a daughter of the late Neil QUINN. Patrick MULLIGAN of McDonald is an uncle. The funeral took place Saturday morning with high mass of requiem in St. Alphonsus' Church. Interment was made at Noblestown.

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