HOLMES, EDWARDS James HOLMES, aged 65 years, died at his home at Washington, Pa., Monday afternoon as a result of paralysis. Mrs. HOLMES was first stricken with paralysis about three weeks ago, and on Saturday evening, suffered a second stroke, which proved fatal. Mr. HOLMES was born in Westmoreland County, but had lived nearly all his life in Washington County. He resided for a number of years at West Middletown and near McDonald. He resided on the Sturgeon farm and later on the POTTER farm near Reissing, removing to Washington about eight years ago. He is survived by his wife and seven children, as follows: Edith, Hanlon, Ralph, Guy and Edward, all at home, John M. of Brookside avenue, Washington, and Mrs. Annie MAGEE of Lawrenceville, Ill. Three brothers, Joseph of Canonsburg and William and Thompson of West Middletown, also survive. The funeral took place yesterday. Interment was made at Robinson's Run cemetery. Annie, the eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter EDWARDS of Sturgeon, died Monday, Nov. 9. The funeral took place Wednesday morning, Rev. J. W. ENGLISH, D. D. conducting the services. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery.