CAMPBELL, COOK, MCJUNKIN, WALLACE, CAGNON Lawrence Hays, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hays CAMPBELL, died at his home at Midway September 1, 1927. Funeral services were held at the family home on Sunday, September 4. Interment was in the Center cemetery. John Lawrence DOOK, aged 52 years, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night, September 10, 1927, in his home, one and a half miles southeast of McDonald. Although he had been in failing health for the past two years his death comes as a shock to his many friends. He was a son of the late Nathan G. and Isabella GLADDEN COOK and was born February 13, 1975, on the farm on which he died. In October 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary KELSO. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald, a trustee of the Robinson's Run cemetery, a director of the First National bank and a member of the school board of Cecil township. He leaves his wife and two daughters: Isabelle, the wife of Wendell SHOAFF, of the home farm, and Asenath, the wife of Kenneth CAMPBELL of Bridgeville; also a sister, Hadessa, the wife of the Rev. John CAMERON of Liston, Ohio. There is one grandchild. Mr. COOK was well known and highly respected. Those who knew him intimately admired him for his personal qualities of integrity, kindheartedness, friendship, and courtesy to everyone. Funeral services were held in his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. The interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Ada JOYNER MCJUNKIN, widow of the late William P. MCJUNKIN, died at noon Tuesday, September 13, 1927 at her home in Oakdale. She was 78 years old. Mrs. MCJUNKIN was born in England, her parents coming to the United States during her early childhood. After a short residence in Michigan the family settled in the village of New Texas, in Plum township, Pa. In 1869 she was united in marriage to the late William P. MCJUNKIN, founder of the MCJUNKIN Dairy Co. of Pittsburgh, now known as the RIECK-MCJUNKIN Co. During their residence in Pittsburgh they were members of the Second Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. MCJUNKIN started a Bible class for the Chinese in their own home, which later developed into the Chinese department of the Sunday school of the Second Presbyterian church, Mr. MCJUNKIN being elected superintendent. They both taught in the department until Mr. MCJUNKIN's retirement from the dairy business. About fifteen years ago Mrs. MCJUNKIN and her husband took up their residence in Oakdale, where Mrs. MCJUNKIN has been actively engaged in the civic and religious activities of that community. She had been in failing health the past two years due to a heart affliction which resulted in her sudden death. She leaves two sisters: Mrs. SHERIDAN of Pittsburgh and Miss JOYNER of New Texas, and a niece, Miss Mary SHERIDAN of Pittsburgh. A brief funeral service was held at the late home, 35 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, Wednesday evening, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. E. DETWEILER, pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Oakdale, assisted by the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, superintendent of the Boys' Industrial Home. The body was taken to the Presbyterian church at New Texas on Thursday and services were held there, with interment in the Plum Creek cemetery. Charles WALLACE, aged 75 years, died at this home in North Highland avenue at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning, September 8, 1927. Mr. WALLACE was born in Allegheny county near Treveskyn in 1852. He was a carpenter by trade. He was well liked by those who knew him. Mr. WALLACE was a devoted Christian and was a member of the Noblestown United Presbyterian church, attending all of its services when his health permitted. He was a kind neighbor and a beloved father. He leaves two daughters, Miss Ida and Miss Nelle, both at home. Mrs. WALLACE died about fifteen years ago. Funeral services were held in the Noblestown United Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. W. V. GROVE. Interment was in the Venice cemetery. *Oakdale column Mrs. Clemence CAGNON died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emile JORDAN, Sr., on Monday, September 12, 1927, at 4:15 p.m., following a lingering illness. She was 85 years and 8 days old. She leaves two daughters: Mrs. Emile JORDAN Sr., of Midway and Mrs. Ed LEE of Jeannette. Funeral services were held at the Jordan home Wednesday afternoon. *Midway column

ZIEGLER, MONTGOMERY, MILLS, BRENNEN, WACKER Louis B. ZIEGLER, ... former resident of M... failure Sunday, August ... home, 458 East 4__ ... Los Angeles, Calif. He leaves his wife and a daughter. *Half the column is missing Louis ZIEGLER, whose death was noted in last week's Record, was a former business man of Midway, having been engaged in business with his father here for many years. Besides his family he leaves three brothers, Charles, William, and Harry ZIEGLER, and three sisters, Mrs. Kate MADISON of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Jennie ZIEGLER (sic) and Mrs. Laura RAMSDEN of Pittsburgh. September 16, 1927 McDonald PA Record Midway column Mrs. Joseph MONTGOMERY ... very suddenly in the home of ... Floyd MONTGOMERY, in In___ ... county, was buried in the ... cemetery, August 25 ... MONTGOMERY was a member of R___ ... and was 78 years of age. ... by all who knew her and her ... in and around Robinson c____ ... their sympathy to the me____ ... family. *Column edge missing Russell P. MILLS, 72 years of age, died at 11:20 o'clock Friday morning, September 2, 1927, at his home in the ... McDonald. The deceased was a well-known and respected colored ... for some years conducted a grocery store at Jumbo. Mr. MILLS had been ... 3 1/2 years. He is survived by ... three sons, and one daughter, as follows: William MILLS of Lawrence county; Emma, the wife of Walter ____ of Carnegie; Charles and Richard of Charleston, W. Va. There are __ grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the late home in the Westend on Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. G. ___ of the First Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. Charles REDD. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. *Column edge damaged Mrs. Katherine KRESS BRENNEN died at 7:10 o'clock Monday evening, September 5, 1927, at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. C. GERDES, 118 Poplar street, Carrick, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness of double pneumonia. She became ill the middle of last week while at her work in a Pittsburgh store, and asked to be taken to the home of her sister. Here she recovered sufficiently to sit up in the room a few days after. Death came suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday. Mrs. BRENNEN was born near McDonald and had lived here and in Imperial. Her father, John KRESS, died a number of years ago as the result of injuries received when a horse kicked him. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Freda KRESS of McDonald, and these sisters and brothers: Mrs. George DAVIS, Mrs. W. C. GERDES, Mrs. J. C. WILSON, Mrs. William HARKINS, Mrs. John KRESS, ... *Remainder missing Lois Geoann, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. WACKER of Western avenue, Oakdale, died at 11:24 Saturday morning, September 3, 1927, in the Children's hospital, Pittsburgh. Lois was born May 19, 1927, and was aged 3 months and 14 days. She had been sick about 12 days of bowel trouble. Saturday morning she was taken to the hospital, where she died an hour after. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of the parents, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. E. DETWEILER. Interment was in the family lot in the Oakdale cemetery. This is the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. WACKER to die in the past seven years. *Oakdale column Little Geoann WACKER, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George WACKER, who died September 3d in the Children's hospital, died from a lapse of the bowels, or telescoping of the bowels and not from having been fed something by a smaller sister, as had been reported. Dr. PRICE and Dr. FOSTER of the Children's hospital performed the autopsy. Sept. 16, 1927 McDonald PA Record

CROWE, BURNS, CLARK, PATTERSON, TRIMMER Jerry CROWE, a former resident of Primrose, but who for the past seven years has lived on Long Island, N. Y., died Sunday, August 7, 1927, of heart trouble. He was buried at Hampton Bays cemetery on August 9th. Besides his wife he leaves the following children: Mrs. WARNER of West Hampton, L. I.; Mildred of Providence, R. I.; Dorothy of Southampton, Robert of Jamaica, Mrs. John BROCKMAN of Cleveland, Ohio, Russell and James CROWE of McDonald. Patrick BURNS, aged 71, a former resident of McDonald, died at eight o'clock Sunday morning, August 14, 1927, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. James TRAVERS, in Meadowlands, following a few hours' illness in which he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He leaves the following children: Mrs. James TRAVERS of Meadowlands, Mrs. Ryan FINN of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. John CAVANAUGH and Mrs. George CAVANAUGH of Washington, Miss Mary BURNS of Wampum, and William BURNS of Muse. A brother, Martin BURNS Sr., of Bulger, also survives. Mrs. BURNS died three years ago. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with requiem high mass Wednesday morning. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery in Washington. James C. CLARK, aged 68, a well-known citizen of Oakdale, died Saturday morning at six o'clock in the Hillview sanitarium at Washington. He had been in failing health the last several months and was taken to the sanitarium three weeks ago. A son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. CLARK, Mr. CLARK was born and spent his entire life at Oakdale, where he followed farming practically all his life. He never married. He was a Republican in politics and was a member of the Oakdale Presbyterian church. The following brothers and sisters survive: Dr. H. E. CLARK of Pittsburgh, H. F. CLARK and Mrs. J. C. POTTER of Stuart, Iowa; Mrs. Minnie BEGGS of Crafton; Mrs. N. S. BRIGGS of Oakdale, and Mrs. Wilson PEASE of Washington. Funeral services were held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. BRIGGS in Oakdale Monday afternoon in charge of the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN in the absence of his pastor, the Rev. D. J. E. DETWEILER. Interment was in the Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Agnes PAINTER PATTERSON, aged 71 years, 3 months, died at 6:45 o'clock Saturday evening, August 13, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy WILL, in North street, McDonald. Mrs. PATTERSON had been failing all summer. Mrs. PATTERSON was a daughter of George and Mary PAINTER of Greensburg and was born in Greensburg June 8, 1856. She was united in marriage with R. Biddle PATTERSON of Greensburg, who died in 1905. Mrs. PATTERSON made her home in Monongahela for twenty-three years. While there she was a staunch and active member of the Presbyterian church. She moved from Monongahela to Charleroi and then to McDonald. She had made her home for the past five years her with her daughter, Mrs. WILL. On Easter of this year she brought her letter form the Charleroi church to the McDonald Presbyterian church. Mrs. PATTERSON is survived by one sister: Mrs. Catherine NICHOLSON of Redlands, Calif., and the following children: Robert and Kenneth M of Bentleyville, Mrs. Guy WILL of McDonald, Edgar M. of Philadelphia and Mrs. Clinton SMITH of Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Will home, conducted by the Rev. B. F. HEANY. Interment was in the Monongahela cemetery. George Casner TRIMMER, aged 72 years, one of the oldest residents of Coraopolis, died at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, August 6, 1927, succeeding an illness which extended over a period of about six years. Due to a stroke of apoplexy sustained early last March, he had been a helpless invalid since that time, deprived entirely of physical power and practically unable to speak. Mr. TRIMMER was born in Washington county and came to Coraopolis 27 years ago. For a number of years he was employed by the local gas company as a meter reader. Later he engaged in the house painting business, which he followed up to the time of the illness which incapacitated him for work of any kind. He was held in high regard by those who knew him; In 1876 he was married to Miss Laura COX of Pittsburgh, locating first at Sturgeon and later moving to Imperial, thence to Beaver county, from where he came to Coraopolis. All the children of the family were born in Beaver county and were small when the home was transferred to this place. Besides his widow the deceased leaves the following immediate family members: Three sons, Howard of Seventh avenue, Alfred of Mill street, George Jr., of Seventh avenue; three daughters, Mrs. C. B. MASON of Hiland avenue, Mrs. W. M. PARKER of Kalispell, Mont., Mrs. W. R. WOODS of Coraopolis heights, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret JONES of Bulger. *Reprinted from the Coraopolis Record

BOGGS, CLARK ...Broadhead road, Moon township, Saturday noon, July 30, 1927. He was not known to have been in ill health, and he was around as usual when he dropped to the floor in the middle of a room in his home, expiring before Mrs. BOGGS reached his side. Besides his wife he leaves a son Harry at home, a son, John BOGGS of Ellwood City, and a brother, Anderson BOGGS of Moon township. Funeral services were conducted in the home on Monday by the Rev. Lewis O. SMITH, pastor of the Sharon Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. Joseph GRIMM, pastor of the Glenwillard Presbyterian church. Interment was made in Sharon cemetery. *First portion of obit was ripped off Roy I. CLARK, son of the late Ernest Clark and Mrs. Ernest CLARK HOLLAND, died early Sunday morning, August 7, 1927, at his home in Midway after an illness of many months' duration. Mr. CLARK was born in Clarington, W. Va., the son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Ernest CLARK, on February 21, 1896. At the time of his death he was 31 years, 5 months and 16 days. His father died when Roy was an infant. When he was three years of age Mrs. CLARK came to Midway, where the grater part of his life was spent. At thirteen he confessed Christ as his Savior and united with the Center U. P. church of Midway. As a child and as a young man he was quite regular in attendance upon the services of the church. He had the rare distinction of having attended Sunday school for ten consecutive years without missing a Sunday. Very few can lay claim to so unique a record. As a reward he received a gold star and a Robert RAIKES diploma bearing six seals. In July 1916, he was unite in marriage to Margaret FERRIS of Midway. To this union one son, Roy Irvin, was born. During May 1917 Mr. CLARK responded to the call of his country, and enlisted in the Engineers. He was assigned to Camp Humphrey, Ill. Later, while at Camp Fort Slocum, N. Y., he received a spinal injury which ultimately resulted in his death. January 9, 1919, he was honorably discharged from service at Camp Fort Slocum. Mr. CLARK was always vitally interest in all matters pertaining to the American Legion and was a faithful member of Ernest Phillips Post No. 485 of McDonald. His step-father, Mr. Manoah HOLLAND, died in December 1918. Besides his mother, Mrs. Cora HOLLAND, he leaves a son Roy Irvin, aged 9 years; three brothers, Joseph, Bennie and John, all of Midway; and three sisters: Zelma, the wife of Ernest MOTTE of McDonald, and Ora and Esther, at home. Funeral services were held at this late home in Midway Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, in charge of the Rev. S. L. COBB, pastor of the Midway Baptist church, and Ernest Phillips Post No. 485, American Legion, of McDonald. Mrs. Richard WALTERS, Mrs. Warner MASSEY, and Ms. Harry SMITH, with Mrs. COBB at the piano, sang "Beautiful Garden of Prayer," "In the Dawn of Eternal Day," and "My Jesus, as Thou Wilt." The pallbearers were Messrs. Samuel D. STEWART, Joseph DAVIS, John ROCHER, Murello BURCHIANTI, William DICKSON, and Lawrence BABLE, all members of the American Legion. The services at the cemetery were concluded with the impressive rites of the American Legion. Interment was in the Center cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse.

SEABRIGHT, SCOTT, BEBOUT August SEABRIGHT died Friday afternoon, July 29, 1927, in the Washington hospital after an illness of three weeks. He was a prominent farmer of the Hickory community and was highly respected. He was born in Germany August 12, 1853. He came to America at the age of 21, settling at first in Wheeling. Later he came to Pennsylvania, working for a time as a stonemason, but later took up farming, at which he had been very successful. January 18, 1877 he married Louisa ALRUTZ, who died 12 years ago. To them three children were born, two of whom are still living, Charles SEABRIGHT and Mrs. Fred SCHAFER, both of Hickory. There also survive two grandchildren, Mrs. Louis ALRUTZ and Miss Cecil SEABRIGHT, and one great-grandchild, Master Ralph ALRUTZ, and the following brothers and sisters: Fred SEABRIGHT of McDonald, Charles SEABRIGHT of Wheeling, W. Va., Adolph SEABRIGHT of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Lottie BRINKMAN of Wheeling, and Mrs. Mary MORCHERT of Wheeling. Funeral services were conducted at the late home on Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. EBBERT of Mt. WASHINGTON. Interment was in Mt. Prospect cemetery. John Elmer SCOTT, 60 years old, died at 2:30 Wednesday morning, August 3, 1927, at his home in Cecil township, 2 1/2 miles south of McDonald, on the farm where he was born March 19, 1867, a son of John P. and Mary Ann COOK SCOTT. Mr. SCOTT had been ailing for eight months. On January 2d he went to the Canonsburg hospital where he was operated on. He had been in failing health since. John Elmer SCOTT was educated in the Kelso school in Cecil township and the Ingleside academy, at McDonald. He was recognized as an able and reliable business man and his acquaintance through this section was large. He served his township as a school director, was secretary of the Venice cemetery association, and had been an elder of the Venice U. P. church the past ten or fifteen years. On October 26, 1892, Mr. SCOTT was married to Miss Luella B. MCPEAK, a daughter of the late David and Mary Jane BELL MCPEAK of Burgettstown. Mrs. SCOTT survives him, together with six sons and one daughter. They are: John Philip SCOTT and Paul Elmer SCOTT of McDonald, David Alfred SCOTT of Cecil, Glen Cook SCOTT, of Coraopolis, William Archibald SCOTT, of Pittsburgh, Donald Leroy at home, and Mary Ethel, the wife of Samuel HISSON, at home. One son Irvine A., died in infancy. There also survive two brothers, Dr. W. L. SCOTT of Raccoon and George W. of Coraopolis, and one sister, Annie, the wife of J. R. WHITE of Canonsburg. The father of John E. SCOTT dies in 1907 and the mother passed away about 10 years later. John P. SCOTT, father of John E., was born on his father's farm near Primrose, in Mt. Pleasant township, and was a son of John and Ann WHITE SCOTT, early settlers. He taught school for several years in Mt. Pleasant township, and after leaving the farm and moving to McDonald he became the charter president of the McDonald Savings & Trust Co., which office he held until his death. He had been an elder of the Venice United Presbyterian church for forty years and was held in universal respect and esteem. The funeral services will be held at three o'clock fast time this (Friday) afternoon in the Venice U. P. church, conducted by the pastor the Rev. C. T. LITTELL. The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. BEBOUT was held last Friday afternoon at her late residence in Canonsburg. Mrs. BEBOUT was a great-granddaughter of Dr. John MCMILLAN of the Log College fame, and the funeral services were attended by three great granddaughters and two great grandsons of Dr. MCMILLAN, their names being as follows: Mrs. Rebecca SPEER, Canonsburg; Mrs. J. J. MCDOWELL, R. D. 2 Canonsburg; Mrs. J. L. DAWSON, Pasadena, Calif.; John FULTON, Canonsburg, and H. L. HAINES, R. D. 2, Canonsburg.

WILES, POSKIN, CUNNINGHAM, GOBLICK, WILSON John W. WILES, one of the best know and most prominent citizens of McDonald, died at 9:20 Wednesday morning, July 27, 1927, at his home in West Lincoln avenue, following a brief illness. He complained of not being well just before dinner last Friday evening. He went to bed and Mrs. WILES called a physician. His ailment was serious from the start. He received every attention that medical science and skill could command, but without avail. Mr. WILES was born November 27, 1866, at Parkersburg, W. Va., a son of Samuel J. and Mary (SUMMERS) WILES. The parents of Mr. WILES were also natives of West Virginia. The father died there March 4, 1909 and the mother died in 1914. Both are buried at Petroleum. The father was engaged in oil development. In politics he was a Republican, and he and his wife were worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Of their four children, John W., was the eldest, the others being Dora, who married W. S. DAYHUFF; Lafayette; and Lina, who married F. M. POWELL. All live in West Virginia. John W. WILES spent but a short time in school, entering the oil fields when young. He continued in the oil business and up to the time of his death he had interests in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He has been an active, progressive and useful citizen of McDonald and his fellow citizens testified their confidence and esteem by twice electing him burgess, first on February 16, 1909, and again in 1917. Mr. WILES was first married about thirty-six years ago at Mt. Morris in Greene county. Shortly after he bought an interest in an oil property south of town and he and his wife came to reside in McDonald. Their son Robert was born here. In 1906 Mr. WILES was married to Miss Elizabeth COPELAND of Hopedale, Ohio. Mr. WILES was a director of the McDonald Savings & Trust Co., and identified with Garfield Lodge No. 604, F. & A. M; MacDonald Lodge No. 605, IOOF, both at McDonald, Lodge No. 831, Elks and K. T. Commandery No. 78, both at Carnegie. Mr. WILES was for many years manager of the McDonald club, having a love for athletic sports and especially for the great American game. He was one of the original organizers of the Big Four Oil Co., which after the death of first John NOLDER and then Louis LEHLY became BOYD & Co. Mr. WILES handled the routine business of the firm with thoroughness and exactness for over a quarter of a century. J. F. BOYD is now the only surviving partner. He is survived by his wife, his son Robert of New York City, and one grandchild, Mary Jane. His two sisters and one brother also survive. Funeral services will be held at his late home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. B. F. HEANY and the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. *Photo of Mr. WILES available *From another column. (Robert A. WILES arrived in McDonald early Monday morning to be at the sick bed of his father, John W. WILES, who died Wednesday morning. Mr. WILES is employed in the circulation department of the New York News, and lives at Astoria, on Long Island.) Naomi POSKIN, aged 3 years, 7 months, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. POSKIN of North McDonald street, died at 11:45 o'clock Friday morning, July 22, 1927, following a week's illness of pneumonia and peritonitis. Besides her parents she leaves three sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at three o'clock Sunday afternoon in charge of the Rev. Auguste DEVOS, pastor of the French United Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Ella STEWART CUNNINGHAM, aged 60 years, wife of A. S. CUNNINGHAM of Hickory, died suddenly at her home at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, July 23, 1927, death being due to apoplexy. Mrs. CUNNINGHAM was a member of one of the well-known families of Western Washington county, her parents being the late John and Elizabeth HANNA STEWART of Crosscreek township. She was born May 15, 1867, and resided on the home farm until her removal to Hickory in 1919. Since early girlhood, Mrs. CUNNINGHAM had been a member of the Grove United Presbyterian church of West Middleton. The following brothers and sisters survive: Elmer J. STEWART, McMinnville, Ore.; Mrs. Mary F. LOWELL, J. Moore STEWART and Mrs. Parker WILSON, all of Hickory, and Mrs. Charles U. BROWNLEE of Washington. The late Dr. R. A. STEWART of Washington was a brother. Funeral services were held at the late home Monday afternoon and at the Grove United Presbyterian church at West Middletown. Interment was in West Middletown cemetery. Joseph GOBLICK, aged 7 years, 4 months, 7 days, died Saturday evening, July 27, 1927, at his home in Raccoon from a fractured skull sustained in what appears to have been an unavoidable accident on the public road near his home, where he was struck by a machine driven by Delbert MORROW of Burgettstown. Death followed almost instantly. The boy had been playing ball in a field near the road. When the ball rolled down the hill the boy started across the road after it. The coroner's inquest will be held at ten o'clock this Friday morning. The lad, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GOBLICK, was born in Raccoon March 15, 1920. In June he completed his first year in the grade school at Raccoon. His father is a miner. There are ten other children in the home. Mrs. GOBLICK was married twice, and the dead boy is the eldest child by the second marriage. The funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Ann's church in Bulger, the rector the Rev. Fr. C. P. KOSCIZ, in charge. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, Noblestown. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee WILSON were held last Saturday afternoon at her late home, 934 Winslow avenue, New Castle, conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS of McDonald. Interment was made in the New Castle cemetry. The infant son of Mr. WILSON was brought to the CAMERON home in Center avenue.

MCFARLAND, WILSON, PHELPS Mrs. Elvira SMITH MCFARLAND died Monday, July 18, 1927, at her home in Carnegie, following a brief illness of infirmities due to her advanced age. Mrs. MCFARLAND, who was the widow of David MCFARLAND, a well known resident of Cherry Valley and a veteran of the Civil war, was a daughter of the late Robert and Martha VANCE SMITH. She was born at Cherry Valley September 22, 1848. Always keenly interested in church work she united with the Raccoon Presbyterian church at Candor in her youth. At the time of her death she was a member of the Presbyterian church at Carnegie. Four sons and two daughters survive: Thomas, Fred, and George of Carnegie, and Robert of Portland, Ore.; Miss Josephine at home, and Mrs. George L. MCKEE of Burgettstown. The funeral services were held at the late home, Sixth avenue, Carnegie, on Wednesday afternoon. The interment was a Candor. Mrs. Ethel CAMERON WILSON, wife of Lee WILSON, aged 34 years, died in the hospital in New Castle at a quarter to nine Wednesday night, July 20, 1917, of peritonitis. The first child born to Mr. and Mrs. WILSON arrived last Saturday, following a Caesarean operation. It is a boy and reported to be doing well. Mrs. WILSON was born in New Castle, where her mother died about twenty-five years ago. The family subsequently moved to Washington and later to McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. WILSON were married about fourteen years ago. The resided in Third street for a number of years, and more recently lived in New Castle, where Mr. WILSON was engaged in the manufacture of soft drinks with his brother-in-law, William CAMERON. Mrs. WILSON is survived by her husband, her father--William CAMERON, three brothers--William CAMERON of New Castle, Earl and Carl of McDonald, and one sister--Mildred, the wife of George B. ROGERS of McDonald. Mrs. Anna PHELPS, one of the oldest residents of Oakdale, died Thursday, July 7, 1927, at 7:45 a.m. She is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Frank T. BEAUMONT and Mrs. W. KAUFFIELD of Oakdale, Mrs. Clara WARD of Sturgeon, and Mrs. C. E. BEAUMONT of Los Angeles, Calif., and a granddaughter, Elsie PHELPS who made her home with Mrs. PHELPS. Funeral services were held in the late home in Marion avenue Saturday afternoon, July 9th, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. E. DETWEILER. Interment in Oakdale cemetery.

LESTER Mrs. Flora Margaret LESTER, ... years, died at 3:30 o'clock Sunday evening, July 10, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee PENDLETON ... street, Oakdale, after a lingering illness. Mrs. LESTER was a lifelong ... Candor, and was a member of Raccoon Presbyterian church for ... years. She was a leading member of the Women's Foreign Missionary society of Raccoon Presbyterian church ... superintendent of the Home department as long as her health permitted. ... a life long member of the W... Mr. and Mrs. LESTER moved ... of their daughter in Oakdale ... years ago. She leaves her husband, Harry L... Oakdale, three daughters, Adele ... William MCMAHON of Mono..., ___a the wife of John H. STEW__ ... Ohio, and Martha, the wife of Lee PENDELTON of Oakdale; and two ... ___k M. LESTER of Steubenville ... David LESTER of Philadelphia, ... and a brother survive: Miss ___ ... and Mrs. Sarah KNOX, ... ___er, Colo., and George B. ... ___gram. There are seven (?grandchildren?). Services were held Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee PENDELTON, in Oakdale. Interment was in Candor cemetery. *Damaged

CRAFT, ROUZEMAN, STRITE, FELLABON, GIST Mrs. Laura Belle CRAFT, wife of George E. CRAFT of Valley street, died at five minutes to one Tuesday morning, June 21, 1927, in the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh. She had submitted to an operation on Wednesday of last week hoping to find relief from a complication of diseased from which she had been ailing for years. Mrs. CRAFT was 54 years old. Her maiden name was LANNUM. She and Mr. CRAFT were united in marriage about thirty-five years ago, and had lived in McDonald during the major portion of this period. She leaves her husband and these sons and daughters: Nellie, the wife of Harry REED of Carnegie; Jeannette, the wife of William Masquelier of McDonald; Benjamin CRAFT of Valley Street, Guy E. CRAFT of Valley street; Elizabeth, the wife of Moody A. WHITLTCH of South McDonald street, George Jr. at home, Lela Belle, at home; Evalyn, at home; and Gretta, the wife of John CORWIN of Valley street. The funeral services were held at two o'clock this Thursday afternoon in the family home, Valley street, conducted by the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. A one and one half year old child named ROUZEMAN was struck by an auto near its home on the Cliff Mine road on Monday morning. The child died Tuesday morning. *Montour Valley column Mrs. Effie STRITE of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 1927. Mrs. STRITE was born on the SPROWL farm back of the Oakdale cemetery and for many years lived in Oakdale, where she was well known. Mrs. Amelia KEENAN and Mrs. George LOU__ of Oakdale are sisters. Interment at Monaca. *Oakdale column, damaged Mrs. Mary N. FELLABON aged 7*, widow of William FELLABON, died ... June 18, in the home of ...ter, Mrs. Robert WHYTE of ___ road, Mt. Lebanon. Mrs. FELLABON was born in Westmoreland county and lived most of her life in All... She was a member of the ....pal church. She leaves ... Mrs. Robert WHYTE, with whom she made her home and Mrs. M..., Oakdale. Funeral services ... Tuesday afternoon in the ... church. Interment ... remainder missing *Oakdale column, damaged Arthur GIST, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GIST of Trinway, Ohio, was injured at the plant of the Washed Gravel Co., about 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, which resulted in his death early Thursday morning, June 19, 1927. While at work with the crew of a steam shovel in the gravel pit, a large section of the top bank gave way and Arthur, who had no warning of the slide, was caught and buried under tons of gravel. His companions, fearing they could not rescue him by means of hand shovels, resorted to the steam shovel to extricate him from the smothering gravel. In the rush to recover him the steam shovel struck him in the side, and while he was removed from the slide in a few minutes, he was severely injured. A call had been sent for an ambulance. A physician gave first aid while awaiting the ambulance, which took the injured man to Zanesville, Ohio, where everything was done to save his life. Loss of blood and shock proved too great. The GIST family formerly resided in Midway, having lived for several years in the house now occupied by Charles SHERMAN. Mr. GIST was station agent at Bulger. *Midway column

GRANT, STEWART, ADAMS, LAMBING, NICHOLAS, GIBSON, MOORHEAD GRANT obit was severely damaged but I was able to get a few lines. This GRANT was a man of 29 years who was married. His death occurred after he was struck and crushed by a train. He had live for some time on the Morgan farm. Funeral services were held the preceding Sunday. He may have been living in New Castle. STEWART obit was also damaged. Samuel S. STEWART a ... Miles City, Wyoming, died in the hospital at Sheridan, Wyo. Mrs. David S. BORZEE left ... Saturday in response to a ... advising her of his serious illness ... before she got there, and she ... her way East with the body ... to arrive in Pittsburgh at ... Saturday morning. The funeral will be arranged after the body ... at the BORZEE home, 205 Liberty street. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mr. STEWART was about 75 or ...old. He was born in Noblestown ... when a young man went West, ... prospered. His whereabouts were unknown for thirty years, and then he ... home. Mrs. BORZEE's mother was a sister, and Mr. Samuel C. STEWART, McDonald express agent, is a nephew. He was never married. Milton W. ADAMS died Saturday evening, July 2, 1927, at 11:30 o'clock at the home of his Daughter, Mrs. George HAMMERLY Jr., southwest of McDonald. Mr. ADAMS was born September 22, 1861, in Oceana county, Kansas. He had been a resident of McDonald for forty-five years. When thirty years of age he married Georgeanna HOFFMAN of McDonald, who survives with two daughters and two sons: Mrs. George HAMMERLY of near McDonald; Ida, the wife of Mr. ROBERTS of Grove City, Oregon; Jefferson T. ADAMS of Coraopolis, and George W. ADAMS of Woodlawn. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George HAMMERLY, Jr., on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. B. F. HEANY, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by Mrs. Ella BOGER, pastor of the Gospel tabernacle, where Mr. ADAMS was an attendant. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Harry J. LAMBING, aged 70 years, died at his home in Venice at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, June 25, 1927, after an illness of six months. Mr. LAMBING had been an oil worker in this district for the past 25 years, and received his pension from the South Penn Oil Co. several months ago. Mr. LAMBING was born at Maple Furnace, Pa. Only three days before his death--on June 22, Mr. and Mrs. LAMBING had celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary E. LAMBING, the following sons and daughters survive: Lawrence L. LAMBING Of Crafton, Mrs. Ruth H. FRAZEE of Washington, Mrs. Clarence J. FRANCES of Follansbee, W. Va., Charles LAMBING of Venice, Mrs. John F. NOBLE of St. Paul, Minn., and Harry J. LAMBING Jr., of Swissvale. The following brothers and sister also survive: George LAMBING of Houston, John S. LAMBING of Wellsville, Ohio, Charles E. LAMBING of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Alexander RUSSELL of Ranger, Texas. Funeral services were held from his late home Monday afternoon, June 27th, in charge of the Rev. C. D. CONNORS. Interment was in the Venice cemetery. William NICHOLAS, aged 56 years, a miner, died at his home near Bulger on Wednesday morning. Death was due to a crushed skull, caused by a fall on a cement pavement. NICHOLAS and a friend, Mike FRENCH, were returning to Bulger from Carnegie, where they had spent the Fourth. They were walking along the road when NICHOLAS fell to the pavement and suffered the injuries which resulted in his death. He leaves a wife in Carnegie. Mrs. Catherine GIBSON, wife of Edwin GIBSON, of First street, Oakdale, died in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, July 6, 1927. He had been in the hospital for a week for observation, but the cause of her illness had not yet been determined. Mrs. GIBSON was born in McDonald May 11, 1890, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James MCCAFFERY. On December 28, 1910, she was married to Edwin GIBSON. After their marriage they moved to Woodville, where they lived until three years ago, when they moved to Oakdale, where they have since resided. She was a member of St. Patrick's church of Noblestown. Mrs. GIBSON is survived by her husband, two children: Mary, aged 15 years, and Helen, aged 13 years; and the following brothers and sisters: James MCCAFFERY of McDonald, Hugh MCCAFFERY, Mrs. Charles MORAN of Sheraden, Mrs. William JONES of Crafton, Mrs. William MCGREGOR of Freeport, Mrs. Thomas GRIBBON and Mrs. Hugh MCELWAIN of Steubenville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's church, Noblestown, at nine o'clock Saturday morning. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. J. A. BURGOON of St. Alphonsus' church, McDonald, in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Fr. D.J. COX. C. L. MOORHEAD, an employee of the ... BELL farm, died Saturday evening, July *, 1927, after drinking a quantity of mu__atic acid. He was aged 55 years and came from Indiana county. *Montour Valley column

IRWIN, RANNELS ... IRWIN, aged 37 ... her home in Railroad street ... after a lingering illness at ... Monday morning, June 27, 1927. ... was born in the Southside ... January 2*, 1890, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. GEDEON, ... ___side in Perrysville, Ross township, Allegheny county. The family moved to McDonald in February 1907. ... united in marriage with Claude ... August 15, 1914. The ceremony was performed by Dr. W. D. IRONS. She is survived by her husband, Claude ... four sons: William Claude, aged __ years, George, aged 8 years, Ralph, aged 6 years, and baby John Henry, aged __ weeks, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. GEDEON of Perrysville, ... brothers: Peter of Titusville and ___ of Perrysville; three sisters: Lena, the wife of Harry SHOUP of Donora; __therine, a registered nurse of Pittsburgh, and Amelia at the family home in Perrysville. A son, Jerome, died June *6, 1926, at the age of nine years. Funeral services were held at the late home in Railroad street on Wednesday afternoon conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. *Damaged edge to column Re: the death date of Jerome, I could not tell if there was a number before the 6, there may not have been, but the column was damaged Flags were at half-mast from Thursday of last week until Sunday for Earl RANNELS, a World war veteran, who died last week. *Montour Valley column

MONNIN, HILL, WOOTEN, GREER, EAGLESON, FARRAR, CEYROLLES, KELSO, JONES, MILLER Mr. and Mrs. G. L. DUCRAY and son Clovis returned to their home in North street on Thursday of last week from Meadville, where they attended the funeral of Mr. DUCRAY's cousin, Frank MONNIN. They were accompanied to McDonald by Miss Leda DEVILLAR, who will spend some time here. James HILL, a negro of Shaw mine, died at the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, at six o'clock Monday morning, June 13, 1927. Death was due to a bullet wound in the neck which he had suffered in an altercation about ten o'clock Sunday night. He was aged 37 years. Friends say that he leaves a wife and child in Alabama. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. BOYD and children have returned to their home in Paducah, Ky., after having been called to Oakdale by the death of their father and grandfather, Harry WOOTEN. *Oakdale column Mrs. W. A. BOVARD was called to Rouseville last Friday by the death of her brother, Frank H. GREER, who was killed in the nitro-glycerin explosion at Butler Wednesday of last week. Just a few weeks ago Mrs. BOVARD attended the funeral of another brother. *Oakdale column The Rev. M. W. RIDDLE, Mr. CLARK, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MOORE attended the funeral of the Rev. E. L. EAGLESON in West Middletown Monday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. EAGLESON was pastor of the West Middletown United Presbyterian church. About 700 people attended the funeral and as each passed the body of the pastor placed a carnation on the bier. *Oakdale column Mrs. Elizabeth FARRAR, aged 88 years, was buried from the Raccoon Presbyterian church at Candor Tuesday afternoon of last week. Mrs. FARRAR was a former Candor resident and also lived in Bulger for several years. For the past twenty years she had resided in the Westend, Pittsburgh. *Bulger column Gabriel CEYROLLES Sr., aged 63 years and 11 months, died at his late residence, Imperial, Pa., on Monday, June 13, 1927. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara CEYROLLES, four sons: Harry, Gabriel, and William of Imperial, and John of McDonald, and two daughters: Mrs. L. A. PUSKAR and Mrs. Earl MORRIS of Imperial. Two brothers: Charles and Joseph CEYROLLES of Imperial, and one sister, Mrs. John BRITT of St. Louis, Mo., survive also. There are twenty-four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at two o'clock this Thursday afternoon in the Valley Presbyterian church, Imperial. William Wallace KELSO, aged 71 years, long a resident of Cecil township and a member of one of the well known families of the county, died suddenly at four o'clock Friday afternoon, June 10, 1927. He had apparently been in the best of health. Until the last few years Mr. KELSO had followed farming, living on the old KELSO homestead farm. He was widely known. A member of the Venice United Presbyterian church, he had served as an elder of the congregation for many years. Mrs. KELSO, who was a daughter of the late Rev. A. R. ANDERSON of Venice, survives with four sons: Edwin A. of Zollarsville, W. Wallace of McDonald, John and Mark at home. Four brothers: B. M., James L., and George A. of Canonsburg, and John of McKeesport, survive. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the Venice United Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C. T. LITTELL. Interment was in the Venice cemetery. Mrs. Isaac W. JONES, aged 87 years, died at three o'clock Friday morning, June 10, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. MORROW, 20 South Franklin street, Washington. Death was caused indirectly by the effects of a fall which she sustained a number of years ago. Mrs. JONES was born December 21, 1839, in Somerset township, and was a daughter of William and Matilda MCILVAINE, one of the pioneer families of the county. She was a sister of Judge J. A. MCILVAINE and W. R. MCILVAINE of Washington. The following children also survive: Mrs. MORROW, at whose home she died; J. Mac JONES and Attorney Harry A. JONES of the Washington bar, and Mrs. C. H. JONES, all of Washington. Mrs. JONES was a consistent member of the First Methodist church, Washington, from which funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in charge of the pastor, the Rev. John F. JOSE. Charles MILLER, a prominent citizen of Beallsville, aged 56, was found dead in his office Tuesday morning, June 18, 1927, by his brother Jesse and W. B. HILL of Beallsville. Mr. MILLER boarded and roomed with Mr. and Mrs. HILL. He was not at home Monday, having gone to Pittsburgh. When he did not show up Tuesday morning, Mr. HILL went to Mr. MILLER's business office, but found it locked. He wired to Mr. MILLERS's brother Jesse, who was attending a business meeting in Washington, and who at once went to Beallsville, and with Mr. HILL, obtained a key, opened the door, and went in and found Mr. MILLER dead in his chair. He had evidently died of heart trouble. Mr. MILLER was a native of the Bellsville (sic) region where he had large holdings in coal and lands. He was never married. For years Mr. MILLER figured prominently in county politics. He was a republican and was twice a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket, but was twice defeated. Mr. MILLER is survived by his brothers, John L. MILLER of Pittsburgh, Jesse F. MILLER of Beallsville, and Frank MILLER of Washington, and a sister, Mrs. HUMES, wife of the Rev. Mr. HUMES of Fayette City.

LITZENBURG, RUSSELL, DE VOS, WHITE, RUSSELL, JESIOLKIEWIC, RUSSELL, FARRAR, ANDERSON, JONES John T. LITZENBURG, aged 31 years, of Canton, Ohio, was injured while at work on a caterpillar tractor last Friday afternoon, June 3, and died a half hour later in the Canton hospital. John was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. LITZENBURG of Canton, Ohio. Besides his parents he leaves three brothers: LeRoy of Canton, James of Philadelphia, and William at home. Funeral services were held in the First M. E. church of Canton in charge of the pastor. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. J. H. LITZENBURG, mother of the deceased is a sister of W. E. CURRY, Mrs. H. A. JOYNT, and Mrs. F. C. BOYD of McDonald. The LITZENBURGS were residents of McDonald about seventeen years ago. Mrs. H. A. JOYNT and daughter Mabel and Mrs. Thomas ATWOOD are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. H. LITZENBURG in Canton, Ohio. Their nephew, John LITZENBURG, died recently. Pierre Charles DE VOS, aged 76 years, died at his home in Calais, France, on Sunday morning, May 29, 1927. Mr. DE VOS was the father of the Rev. Auguste DE VOS, pastor of the French United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Mrs. DE VOS, the Rev. Mr. DE VOS' mother, died in July 1887. Mrs. Mary Clemantine MANSON WHITE, wife of William H. WHITE of Kingston, Mo., died Saturday, June 4, 1927. Her death was due to paralysis. Mrs. WHITE, who was born on the MANSON homestead farm in Mt. Pleasant township on April 23, 1861, resided in the same township for some time following her marriage to Mr. WHITE, and in 1897 the family moved to Missouri, where they have since resided. Besides the husband there survive four sons and one daughter: Roy, Ralph, James, Charles, and Mabel. J. L. MANSON of New Springfield, Ohio, is a brother, and the brothers and sisters living in Hickory are: R. P. MANSON, Mrs. Ella RANKIN, Mrs. Fred KINEMOND, J. B. MANSON, and Miss Minnie MANSON. James Yates RUSSELL, aged 70 years, died at 9:30 o'clock Thursday evening, June 2, 1927, at his home in Valley street, McDonald, after a long illness. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. RUSSELL was born in Scotland. On January 1, 1882, he was united in marriage with Agnes LAING, in Scotland. Shortly after, they came to the United States, settling in McDonald. To them were born ten children: six boys and for girls, eight of whom are still living. Mr. RUSSELL was a lathing contractor by trade. He was a charter member of MacDonald Lodge No. 605, I. O. O. F., and of the George P. CRAIG encampment No. 5 of Carnegie. Besides his wife he leaves these sons and daughters: John Alexander of Midway, Adam of Weirton, W. Va., Douglass, James and Robert of McDonald; Mary, the wife of James MUTTON Of McDonald; and Agnes, the wife of Hugh K. FRASER of Weirton, W. Va. One brother, John resides in Scotland. There are twenty-two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the RUSSELL home at three o'clock Sunday afternoon conducted by his pastor, the Rev. W. D. IRONS of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Stanley JESIOLKIEWIC, aged 56 years, died at eleven o'clock Thursday morning, June 2, 1927, at his home at Laurel hill, McDonald. Death was due to dropsy. He had been ill since his daughter was killed in a railroad accident at the Laure hill crossing about two years ago. Mr. JESIOLKIEWIC was born in Russia and came to the United States about twenty years ago, locating at Elizabeth, where he remained two years. From there he came to Laure hill, McDonald, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a coal miner by trade. He was united in marriage with Mary KOTOSKI, who survives. Besides his wife he leaves the following children: Joseph of Treveskyn; Helen, the wife of Chester ANDIREWSKI of Chicago, Ill.; Kathryn, the wife of Louis WALCZEYK; William and Mary at home. There are ten grandchildren. One grandson, Joseph, has made his home with his grandparents since the death of his mother two years ago. His father is also dead. Funeral services were held at eight o'clock Monday morning in his home at Laurel hill. Mass was sung at nine o'clock Monday morning in St. Alphonsus' church by the Rev. Fr. J. A. BURGOON. Interment was in the St. Patrick's cemetery, Noblestown. George WACKER and daughter Virginia attended the funeral of their cousin, Elsie RUSSELL, in Beechview, who was killed by a street car. Elsie was four and one-half years old. *Oakdale column Mrs. Elizabeth Jane FARRAR died at 6:40 o'clock Sunday morning, June 5, 1927, at the age of 88 years. Funeral services were held in the Raccoon Presbyterian church at Candor on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the Candor cemetery. Mrs. FARRAR was the mother of Charles FARRAR of Oakdale. *Oakdale column Mrs. Elizabeth SHOTTON was called to the home of her daughter, Mrs. John R. ANDERSON, in Dormont last week on account of the sudden death of Mr. ANDERSON at six o'clock Tuesday morning May, 31, 1927. Mr. ANDERSON had been complaining for a couple of months. Nothing serious was thought of his ailment, as he had been able to continue at his work. On Memorial day he and Mrs. ANDERSON attended the ball game. In the evening after they returned home Mr. ANDERSON complained of a pin over his shoulder, but thought it would pass on retiring to bed. He made no further complaint until Tuesday morning about six o'clock, when he touched his wife's face, but could not speak to her. She raised him up, but before she could summon help he passed away. Mrs. ANDERSON will be remembered as Miss Margaret SHOTTEN, daughter of the late Fenwick and Elizabeth SHOTTEN. *Midway column Miss Hazel JONES of Midway died very suddenly in the St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, Sunday afternoon, June 5, 1927. She was a member of this year's graduating class of the Midway high school. She leaves her father, W. H. JONES, and a twin brother, Harold. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. W. E. THOMSON, former pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. Mr. RALSTON of the Center U. P. church. *Midway column

WOOTEN, LEEPER, OSBORNE, DARR Mr. and Mrs. James WOOTEN of Bridgeville attended the funeral of the former's brother, Harry WOOTEN, Thursday of last week. *Oakdale column A number of Oakdale people attended the funeral of Mrs. Agnes M. LEEPER of Corliss. Mrs. LEEPER was the sister of S. E. MCCLURG, Annie and Alice MCCLURG, formerly of Oakdale, now of Corliss. *Oakdale column Mrs. Ruby May OSBORNE, aged 40 years, wife of R. M. OSBORNE, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, May 27, 1927, at the family home, Hillcrest avenue, after an illness of three months of heart trouble. Mrs. OSBORNE was born in Allegheny (Northside, Pittsburgh), September 25, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. KAHL. She had been a resident of New Castle for twenty years. She was a member of the First M. E. church of Oakdale, and of the Penna Bo lodge. (sic) Besides her husband, to whom she was married twenty-three years ago, she leaves two children Grace Emma and Nellie May, also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. KAHL, one sister, Mrs. J. H. LOUERY, all of New Castle; five brothers: Thomas and Walter of New Castle, L. M., Edward, and Roy of Oakdale. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, in charge of the Rev. D. W. C. WEAVER, pastor of the Noblestown M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. E. S KAHL, the parents, for 18 years were residents of Oakdale. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. KAHL, Mr. and Mrs. Roy KAHL and daughter Esther, and Edward KAHL were called to New Castle Friday by the death of their sister, Mrs. Ruby OSBORNE. *Oakdale column Mr. and Mrs. W. I. FLUKE and children attended the funeral of Mrs. FLUKE's brother, F. G. DARR, in Hazelwood, on Monday. Mr. DARR died Friday after six months' illness.

KRISTOFF, BELL, MITCHELL, LITHGOW, WALKER, LOWER Christina KRISTOFF, aged 2, of Cecil, was drowned Tuesday, May 10, 1927, when she fell into a tub of water in the kitchen of her home. The child fell into the tub while her mother was hanging clothes in the yard, she said. A. F. BELL died at his home in Alvy, W. Va., at four o'clock Saturday, May 7, 1927, after an illness of three months of heart trouble. He leaves his wife and four daughters and one son. John T. BELL of McDonald is a brother and Mrs. C. I. MYERS of McDonald is a sister-in-law of the deceased. The funeral was held from the Bebout funeral home in Washington Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. John H. DEBOLT and the Rev. Mr. LOVE of Washington. Jack MITCHELL of Barr street left Tuesday for Roanoke, Va., where he had been called by the death of his brother. Miss Mary MCMAHON attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Anna LITHGOW, in the Northside, Pittsburgh, Thursday of last week. *Oakdale column Mr. and Mrs. A. H. KRESS and children were called home owing to the death of Mrs. KRESS's mother, Mrs. J. Scott WALKER, returned on Tuesday to Pitman, N. J. The funeral was held at Walkers Mills on Sunday. *Oakdale column Arthur LeVerne LOWER, aged 2 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. LOWER of Ingram, former residents of Oakdale, died at his home Tuesday noon, May 10, 1927, of pneumonia. Services were held Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Isabelle MCCONNELL WALKER, aged 66 years, wife of J. Scott WALKER, died in her home in Walkers Mills at 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 6, 1927. Mrs. WALKER was born near Oakdale and had lived in this vicinity all her life. She had been in ill health the past 4 years, and the past several months she suffered intensely. Last November she went to Pitman, N. J., to her daughter's, Mrs. A. H. KRESS. She was brought back home April 18. She was anxious to return, knowing the end was near. She was a faithful member of Carnegie U. P. church, a member of the Rennerdale hospital guild, the Woman's club, the Legion auxiliary, and the W. C. T. U. of Carnegie. She is survived by her husband, J. Scott WALKER, to whom she was married in 1886, two daughters: Mrs. A. H. KRESS of Pitman, N. J., and Mrs. J. HARRY HERRON of Chicago, Ill., and two sons: William M. and Joseph D., both at home. There are three grandchildren and these five sisters and three brothers: Mrs. James E. CLARK of McDonald, Mrs. Miller FLEMMING and Mrs. J. G. TAYLOR of Pittsburgh, Miss Nettie MCCONNELL of Mars, Mrs. Christy SHAW of Irwin, Joseph R. MCCONNELL of Clinton, F. H. MCCONNELL of Crafton, and W. G. MCCONNELL of Denver, Colo. The funeral services were held Sunday at her late home, conducted by the Rev. Dr. MCQUILKIN of Carnegie. Interment in Chartiers cemetery on Monday morning.

ARMSTRONG, LITHGOW, MURDOCH Mrs. Emma FORSYTH, Miss Mary PUSATERI, Mrs. A. CHARLIER and Mrs. Margaret ROBB attended the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ARMSTRONG in Canonsburg on Sunday. Mrs. ARMSTRONG was Margaret QUERNS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James QUERNS of East Lincoln avenue. William MCMAHON received word Monday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Annie LITHGOW, of the Northside, Pittsburgh. Mr. MCMAHON will be unable to attend her funeral because of illness. *Oakdale column William MURDOCH, aged 76 years and 6 months, died at 7:10 a.m. Monday, May 2, 1927, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel T. MCMILLEN, in Homer City, Indiana county. Mr. MURDOCH was well known in and around McDonald, where he had spent the greater part of his life. He had been a coal miner by occupation, but had retired about fifteen years ago. He is survived by three sons and six daughters. They are: Pate, the wife of George ACHENBACH of Sharpsville, Mercer county, John of Charleroi, Mrs. Isabelle FINDLAY of McDonald, William of Belleville, Ill., Mary, the wife of Samuel T. MCMILLEN of Homer City, Margaret, the wife of James MCDOWELL of Laurel hill, McDonald, Matthew of Muse, Lillian, the wife of George SPELLMAN of Indiana, Pa., and Janet, the wife of Louis J. HAINAUT of Homer City. There are seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. MURDOCH died at Reissing thirty-two years ago. The body was brought to McDonald on Wednesday. Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., were held at one o'clock this Thursday afternoon at the home of James MCDOWELL in Laurel hill. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery.

WIECZOREK, MCFANN, EILER, MCWILLIAMS, MARMAGIN, FRESHWATER, JACKSON, OLIVER, MCDOWELL, KEYS, MORT, MCELHANEY, REED, HOMOL Frank, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WIECZOREK, aged one year, died Saturday morning, April 23, 1927, at the family home on the G. N. GLASS farm, formerly known as the STILLEY farm, southeast of Primrose. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in St. Alphonsus' church, McDonald. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, Noblestown. L. Ralph MCFANN, youngest brother of Mrs. Howell P. WILLIAMS of Third street, McDonald, died April 4, 1927, in Farmington, New Mexico, of plural pneumonia. Mr. MCFANN was a veteran of the World war, and had been in the service two years, coming home from France at the time Dr. W. R. DICKSON did. He was supply sergeant of Co. A. 133d Machine Gun battalion of the 36th Division. Having been gassed in France, the disabilities that followed led him to abandon his occupation as an oil operator in Oklahoma, and to go to New Mexico, where he was waging a successful fight to regain his strength. Only last January he accepted the position of State gas and oil inspector. He enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence of the State officials from the governor down. He leaves his wife, who was Marie SAXTON, a grandniece of the late Mrs. William MCKINLEY, a daughter Joann, aged 8, and a son, Mars, aged 6. Mr. MCFANN visited his sister in McDonald five years ago. Donald, the eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred EILER of Valley street, McDonald, died at five o'clock Wednesday morning, April 27, 1927, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following an operation upon his head that was designed to save his life. Death was due to a fractured skull. The little fellow was injured when he ran in front of the Manufacturers Light & Heat Co. truck on Monday afternoon. On the way home from school with some companions he was walking with them behind a truck in Valley street, when one of his playmates grabbed his hat and threw it in the road. To retrieve it he darted in front of the oncoming truck of the Gas Co., which he had not seen. The act was so sudden and unexpected that the driver could not possibly have averted the accident. Medical attention was immediately given and early next morning Donald was taken to the hospital where x-rays disclosed the extent of his injuries, which were so serious, that his death followed. Besides his parents he is survived by five sisters and four brothers. They are: Mary, the wife of Joseph DEGRAVE of Cecil; Myrtle, the wife of Charles DRENNEN of Woodlawn; Fred of Atlantic City, N. J.; Sylvia, Lillian, Virginia, William Lester, and Edward at home. Funeral services will be held at four o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at the home, in charge of the Rev. A. DEVOS, pastor of the French U. P. church. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. The body of Charles B. MCWILLIAMS was found on a sand bar at Dilles, Ohio, on Sunday, April 24, 1927. Mr. MCWILLIAMS was drowned about 10:30 p.m. December 23, 1926, when he went through a bridge undergoing repair at Steubenville, Ohio. He was enroute home for Christmas from his work in Steubenville, and was crossing the bridge in order to board a freight train. His father identified the body by his watch and railroad pass. Mr. MCWILLIAMS was 20 years old. The body was brought tot he home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. MCWILLIAMS in Carnegie on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. M. SEUTER, of Apollo, a cousin of the deceased, who was assisted by the Rev. Mr. BAKER of Mt. WASHINGTON, and the pastor of the Methodist church of Carnegie, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was in the Chartiers cemetery. Besides his parents he leaves three brothers and two sisters, all at home. E. E. MCWILLIAMS of East Lincoln avenue is an uncle. Mrs. Eugenia MARMAGIN, 68 years old, widow of the late Clement MARMAGIN of Sturgeon, died at 11:30 Friday night, April 22, 1927, at her home in Sturgeon. Her death, which was sudden, was due to heart trouble. She leaves two sons, Clement of Atlasburg and Claude of Youngstown, Ohio, and two daughters, Mrs. Josephine FITZSIMMONS and Mrs. May MILLER, both of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held Monday morning at ten o'clock in St. Patrick's church, Noblestown. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. John FRESHWATER, aged 80, died at his home on the Steubenville-Eldersville road at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 1927. A son of Archibald and Betsy TRUAX FRESHWATER, he was born in Hanover township, where he spent the greater part of his life, when he moved to near Eldersville, afterwards going across into Brooke county, W. Va., on the MCKIM place near the State line. He had moved only a few weeks ago to the John WRIGHT farm which he recently purchased. He was married to Miss Margaret WELLS, who survives, with the following children: Mrs. Emma WHITE of Ingram and Mrs. Lida EDWARDS in the West; also by five sons: Wilber and Oscar of near home, Harry of Illinois, Lawrence of New Castle, and Fred of Oklahoma. An older brother, Elias FRESHWATER, and one sister, Mrs. Amanda CALDWELL, both of Paris, also survive. David JACKSON, aged 39, died at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 1927, in the Ohio Valley hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., after an illness of three weeks. A son of the late James and Nan STEVENSON JACKSON, he was born in Hanover township, near Dinsmore Station (Bertha). With his mother and brothers he some years ago moved to a farm near Midway, but during the past year the family had moved to Weirton, W. Va. His parents were members of well known families of Jefferson and Hanover townships, his mother being a daughter of David STEVENSON of Eldersville. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nancy JACKSON of Weirton, W. Va., two sisters; Mrs. John GARDNER of Paris and Mrs. Oscar JACKSON of Burgettstown, and three brothers, Claire of Midway, and John and Edwin at home. Mrs. Rebecca Beall CUNNINGHAM OLIVER, wife of David B. OLIVER, died Friday night, April 22, 1927, in her home in Termon avenue, Northside, Pittsburgh. She was born December 31, 1840, at Florence, Washington county, the daughter of Dr. John and Mrs. Maria BEALL CUNNINGHAM, and when eight moved with her family to Wooster, Ohio, where she resided until she married Mr. OLIVER, Dec. 31, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. OLIVER removed to Pittsburgh after their marriage and have since made their home in Pittsburgh. Mrs. OLIVER was a member of the All Saints Episcopal church, Northside, Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, three sons: Henry, John C. and Charles, all of Pittsburgh: four daughters: Mrs. Charles S. SHOEMAKER of Pittsburgh, Mrs. John H. ROSS of Madison, N. J.; Miss Jessie and Mrs. Charles L. DOYLE of Pittsburgh. There are 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Miss Rachel MCDOWELL, aged 92, one of the oldest residents of Mt. Pleasant township, passed away at her home three miles sough of Hickory shortly before noon on Wednesday, April 20, 1927. Although she had been suffering to some extent from the infirmities of her advanced years, her death was unexpected. Miss MCDOWELL, who was a daughter of James and Katherine MILLER MCDOWELL, was born on the farm where she died in September 1834, and had lived there all her life. Very fond of flowers and birds, she was well informed on these subjects and was an interesting conversationalist. She held a record for long church membership, having been connected with the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian congregation 75 years. Miss MCDOWELL is survived by a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Miss Kate, both at home. Funeral services were held in the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon conducted by the Rev. D. B DAVIDSON, of ...ville, Ohio, a former pastor. Interment was in Mt. Prospect cemetery. John W. KEYS, an aged and highly respected citizen of Burgettstown, died Thursday morning, April 21, 1927, at 9 o'clock, at his home in Dinsmore avenue. His death, which was caused by pneumonia, followed an illness of five weeks. Mr. KEYS was born in Smith township, where he had lived the greater part of his life nd had followed farming with much success. About twenty years ago he removed from the farm to Burgettstown, where he had lived a semi-retired life. He took an active interest in the affairs of the community and was an active Republican in politics. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and had a large circle of friends. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary KEYS, a daughter, Mrs. Fred ANDERSON of Mt. Lebanon, and a son, John Edgar KEYS, at home. A brother, Joseph KEYS of Burgettstown, also survives. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. Dr. William M. HAYS, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The interment was in Mt. Prospect cemetery, Hickory. James C. MORT, aged 50 years, died at 2:30 o'clock Monday morning, April 25, 1927, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jennie M. STILLEY, in Fourth street. Death was due to pneumonia, following a short illness. Mr. MORT came to McDonald a week ago Thursday evening from Youngstown, Ohio, where he had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Charlotte A. HAMILTON. He was suffering from a cold when he came. Mr. MORT was born June 18, 1877, in Elrama, the son of James and Clementine HODGSON MORT. He lived in Elrama for thirty years. Following that he made his home with his sisters, spending some time in McDonald, and sometime in Youngstown. The last five years he had spent on McDonald. Mr. MORT was a graduate of Duffs college, Pittsburgh. He enjoyed reading and was an interesting conversationalist. He leaves a host of friends. He was never married. Besides his sister, Mrs. HAMILTON, and Mrs. STILLEY, he leaves one brother, William MORT of Glassport. Funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Wednesday morning at the STILLEY home in Fourth street, conducted by the Rev. B. F. HEANY, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, assisted by the Rev. D. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery, McKeesport. Henry MCELHANEY, 58 years old, accidentally lost his life between nine and ten o'clock Saturday morning, April 23, 1927, in the mill of the D. G. BAMFORD Milling Co. at Midway. The circumstances surrounding the accident are somewhat of a mystery. Mrs. MCELHANEY was alone on the second floor of the building working at a machine for cleaning oats. It is thought he reached above his head and his clothing caught in the belt. He was hurled around with great force, striking the floor. The men on the first floor noticed the machinery slowing up ans shut off the power. They hurried to the second floor and found Mr. MCELHANEY dead. He had suffered a broken neck and a broken leg. John C. ROGERS of McDonald, deputy coroner, was immediately notified and brought the body to his undertaking establishment in Barr street. The body was later taken to the home of a brother, Charles MCELHANEY, 204 Center avenue. Mr. MCELHANEY had worked at the mill for a number of years. He was a competent and faithful employee, and had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of this locality. He leaves a daughter, Hazel, aged 13, of McDonald, his mother, who lives in Noblestown, and seven brothers: Glenn of Concord, Mich., George of Venice, Addison of Primrose, William of McDonald, Edward of Sturgeon, Charles of McDonald, and Frank of Noblestown. His father died about thirty years ago. This is the first death in the immediate family since. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of Charles MCELHANEY. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS of McDonald. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Walter REED, who lived the greater part of his life in the Clinton locality, died at his home in Butler county one day last week. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Belle REED, and several children. Mrs. Thomas WHITE of Coraopolis is a daughter. Montour Valley column Mrs. Mary HOMOL, wife of George HOMOL, died Friday, April 22, 1927, at her home in Glen Robbins, Ohio. She leaves besides her husband, four sons, Joseph, George, Stephen and Edward, two sisters and two brothers also survive. Funeral services were held at the home in Glen Robbins on Monday afternoon. Interment was in the Yorkville, Ohio cemetery. Montour Valley column Mr. and Mrs. John HOMOL and children Catherine and Andrew attended the funeral of Mr. HOMOL's sister-in-law, Mrs. George HOMOL, at Glen Robbins, Ohio. MV column

PORIGNEAUX, SNYDER, GRAHAM, JACKSON Mrs. Henrietta PORIGNEAUX, widow, aged 65 years, who made her home with her son, Ferdinand PORIGNEAUX, a foreman for the Gilmore Coal Mining company, near Venice, died at 4:50 o'clock Friday morning, April 15, 1927, in the Canonsburg General hospital as a result of burns she sustained Monday about 1 p.m. when her clothes caught fire at the home of Mrs. Sylvia HUART on R. D. 3, McDonald, whom she was nursing. Mrs. PORIGNEAUX was buried to the Canonsburg hospital, and although her burns were severe, here condition was not regarded as critical until midnight Thursday when her heart went bad and her death occurred at the time noted. The body was brought to the J. C. ROGERS mortuary in McDonald and prepared for burial, after which it was taken to the home of her son. Mrs. PORIGNEAUX held membership in the French U. P. church of McDonald, and the funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the home, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. August DEVOS. The interment was in the Venice U.P. cemetery. William LUTZ and family of Third street attended the funeral of Mrs. LUTZ's brother, W. J. SNYDER, in Parkers Landing on Monday. The Rev. John Joseph GRAHAM died Tuesday, April 12, 1927, at hi home in Geneva, Ohio. Since a severe illness in February 1921, Mr. GRAHAM had been a semi-invalid and for the past year was confined to his bed most of the time. Mr. GRAHAM was born in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, November 11, 1845, of Scotch0Irish descent. When five years of age his family came to New Jersey and later settled near Springfield, Ill. Mr. GRAHAM was a self-made man. He put himself through Princeton college graduating in 1872 and in 1875 he completed his theological training in Western seminary, Pittsburgh. In order to accomplish this he taught district school, was chaplain in the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh, and served for a summer as missionary for the American Tract Society in the Allegheny mountains. During a period in the Civil war he guarded trains in Missouri and Arkansas. He served as pastor in the Presbyterian church of the following towns: Mineral Ridge, Ohio, Mt. Vernon, Ill., Perrysville, Pa., Imperial, Pa., Lowellville, Ohio, and West Liberty, W. Va. While living on a farm in North Dakota, in an attempt to regain his health, he frequently conducted religious services in school houses. For two summers he preached at Harpersfield. Throughout his long illness he manifested exceptional patience and great faith. His favorite Bible verse was "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." On September 15, 1875, Mr. GRAHAM married Miss Frances WHITING of Mineral Ridge, Ohio. For children were born to this union, two sons and two daughters. He is survived by his wife and two daughters: Mrs. Clyde HEHR of Geneva, Ohio, and Charlotte of Cleveland, Ohio. The Rev. Mr. GRAHAM was one of the most honorable and conscientious men that ever lived in this community. *Montour Valley column Mrs. Bendy HOLLAND, and son Arthur, and Mrs. Robert GRANT and son Archibald attended the funeral of David JACKSON at Hollidays Cove, W. Va. Tuesday. *Midway column

CRAIG, DUNLEVY, COCHRAN, RICHARDSON, LOCKE, UZLIK Mr. and Mrs. S. B. CRAIG left Thursday of last week for St. Petersburg, Pa., to attend the funeral of Mr. CRAIG's brother, Dr. Harry Franklin CRAIG, who died at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., March 28, 1927. The body was brought to Grove City for interment in the Woodlawn cemetery on Friday. Dr. CRAIG was a well-known Mason and the Knights Templar had charge of the service. Members of that order were in attendance from Charleroi, Pittsburgh, Butler, Franklin, Sharon, and Grove City. The funeral services were held by the pastor of the Presbyterian church of which Dr. CRAIG was a member, assisted by Dr. PURVIS of Grove City college. *Noblestown column Stanley DUNLEVY Jr., aged four years, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DUNLEVY, passed peacefully away at 3:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 1927, in the Children's hospital, Pittsburgh, after a five days' illness of tubercular meningitis. Stanley was born May 22, 1923, in Carnegie. The family moved to Oakdale last December. Funeral services wee held Saturday afternoon at the DUNLEVY home, conducted by the Rev. J. W. RIDDLE and the Rev. James MCQUILKEN of Carnegie. Interment was in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Richard COCHRAN, 62 years old, died at 7:30 Saturday evening, April 9, 1927 of peritonitis in the home of his son, Charles COCHRAN, Railroad street, McDonald. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist church conduced by the pastor, the Rev. H. * HOOE. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Romane Henry RICHARDSON of Montebello, Calif., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. H. RICHARDSON of McDonald, died on Thursday, April 7, 1927, after a lingering illness. Mr. RICHARDSON was born in Derrick City, Pa., and when a young boy his parents moved to McDonald. He was a graduate of the McDonald high school and since graduation had been following his vocation as driller in the oil fields of Pennsylvania and California. He leaves his wife, Bridie RICHARDSON, and one son ROMANE, two daughters, Dorothy and Grace and one sister, Mrs. E. C. GROSSHEIM of Woodlawn, Pa. Mrs. Martha HAWTHORNE LOCKE, aged 63, wife of Alexander LOCKE, died Friday morning, April 8, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. M. HOLLAND, 1210 Main street, Woodlawn. Death was due to a complication of ailments from which she had suffered for a long time. Mrs. LOCKE was born in Sterling, Scotland. For many years she resided in McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. LOCKE moved from Johns avenue to Woodlawn several months ago, making their home with their daughter. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters: Mrs. L. M. HOLLAND of Woodlawn, Mrs. C. E. HICKETT of Parnassus, Mrs. T. W. PROSSER and Mrs. M. F. STICKLEY of Carnegie and Mrs. John ANDERSON of Livingston, Calif. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. M. HOLLAND in Woodlawn. Interment was in the Woodlawn cemetery. Joseph UZLIK, 46 years old, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 1927, at this home on what is known as the WALLACE farm on R. D. 1, McDonald. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. UZLIK was born March 8, 1881, in Czechoslovakia. At the age of 18 years he emigrated to the United States with his brother, James UZLIK. Their parents came a year later and the family located at Cliff Mine. They have located in this locality since. Joseph worked in the mines in this country for about seven years, and then took up farming, which occupation he followed until his death. He married Mary SEMEROD, his sweetheart in the old country, who came to the United States, and they were married here. He is survived by his wife and five children: Mildred, Annie, Joseph, Helen, and Mary; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John UZLIK of the home farm: two brothers, James and Frank; three sisters, Mrs. Christine DRASA of Conneautville, Mrs. Fannie MUKARAVKY of Harwick, and Mrs. Annie KEZOF of the home farm. The funeral took place at two o'clock on Wednesday of last week at the late home. Services were in charge of the Rev. W. B. PURNELL of the Valley Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Valley cemetery.

JARRETT, ELLIOTT, BAMFORD, CORE, GILLESPIE, FONDERSMITH, BEHERRY William JARRETT Jr., aged 42 years, son of William JARRETT of Glassport, died in St. Joseph's hospital, Tuesday, March 26, 1927, after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, one son, and one daughter. He also leaves his parents and two sisters. Stephen JARRETT of Johns avenue, McDonald, is an uncle. Funeral services were held at the late home in Glassport. Interment was in the Dravosburg cemetery. Robert ELLIOTT, aged 79 years, died suddenly at his home in Arabella street, McDonald, at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, April 6, 1927, of heart trouble. He had been in his usual health until the day of his death. Mr. ELLIOTT was born in Pittsburgh January 24, 1848. For the past 45 years he had lived in McDonald. Mr. ELLIOTT was a cabinet maker by trade, and for the past several years had been a maker of violins, and was considered an expert in that line. He leaves two brothers: Samuel SMITH and George W. SMITH of McDonald, and one sister, Mrs. E. B. MCKEE of the Noblestown road near Sturgeon. Funeral services will be held at his late home in Arabella street at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Interment will be in the Robinson's Run cemetery. David Gordon BAMFORD, on of the most prominent residents of Midway, died at five minutes to nine Saturday night, April 2, 1927, after an illness of about 4 months. He submitted to an operation in a Pittsburgh hospital on January 25th. The operation as such was a success, but his physical powers never rallies sufficient for recuperation, and he gradually declined in strength. Mr. BAMFORD was aged 75 years, 1 month, and 12 days, having been born in Pittsburgh February 20, 1852. His parents were Robert and Sara (GORDON) BAMFORD, who emigrated in the summer of 1848 from Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, to America, locating in Pittsburgh. In the Fall of 1852 they moved to Noblestown, and about three years later they located on the farm of Jacob GEORGE near Primrose. In the fall of 1862 they moved to a farm in Robinson township, where the remainder of the father's life was passed. He was a blacksmith by trade and died January 3, 1887. His wife died January 8, 1912, in Midway, and a daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth, died in May 1923. David G. BAMFORD attend the public schools of the neighborhood in which the family lived and spent one year in the Mansfield Valley academy, and then engaged in farming until 1882, when he embarked in the flour and feed business in Midway, where his interest became very important. Mr. BAMFORD was the organizer of the Midway National bank, February 7, 1903, and was elected president, which office he held for a number of years. Mr. BAMFORD was active in church life. He was clerk of the session of the Center United Presbyterian church of Midway, and had been an elder in the church more than forty years. In politics he was independent. Forty-three years ago Mr. BAMFORD was married to Miss Mary LEONARD who survives. There also survive a son, Leonard G. and a daughter, Miss Mamie E. BAMFORD, both at home, and two brothers, Robert of Midway, and William of McDonald. There are two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the late residence Monday afternoon in charge of his pastor, the Rev. E. L. RALSTON, assisted by the Rev. G. M.KERR, D. D., of the Raccoon Presbyterian church of Candor. Interment was in the Center United Presbyterian cemetery. Paul A. A. CORE, aged 53 years, died suddenly at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 1927, of heart trouble. Although Mr. CORE had not been in good health for the past six months, his death was unexpected. He had been attending to his office work up to the time of his death. Mr. CORE was a son of the late Rev. J. F. CORE, who for years was a prominent minister in the Pittsburgh district of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was well known throughout Western Pennsylvania, and at the time of his death, in 1898, was presiding elder of the Washington district. Paul A. A. CORE was born in Greensburg, where his father had charge of a congregation. The family moved to Washington in 1892, when the Rev. Mr. CORE became presiding elder of the district. Paul CORE attended Washington and Jefferson college as a member of the class of 1900, and during the latter nineties, when the W. & J. football team was making history on the gridiron; he was one of its stars. He played guard, making his first appearance on the team in 1895. He played again on the varsity teams of 1897 and 1898. Going to Dickinson college at Carlisle to study law, he played on the football team of that institution. He was graduated from Dickinson in 1903, and soon afterward was admitted to practice at the Washington bar. He had since made his home in Washington. From his boyhood he took an active interest in hunting and fishing, and only a few days before his death he was planning a fishing trip. He was united in marriage in 1912 with Miss Matilda McCarrell MCKEEHAN of Carlisle, who survives, with one daughter, Margaret Louise. Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. CORE is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sara K. CORE, who resides at the old homestead at 620 North Main street, Washington; three sisters and two brothers: Miss Bird M. CORE, who resides with her mother; Miss Sara CORE of New York City, Mrs. Lorene GIBSON, wife of Robert M. GIBSON, judge of the United States district court, Pittsburgh, Karl W. CORE and Daniel CORE, both of Ford City. Mr. CORE, as McDonald borough solicitor for many years, was familiar with the town's affairs, and he took a keen interest in its welfare. He had a considerable practice in McDonald, which he had built up by straightforward methods. There was no guile in Mr. CORE. He was candid in all his dealings, and his integrity was never questioned. He hated sham and subterfuge, and was an outspoken foe of chicanery nd trickery, especially in politics. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at his late home. Interment was in the Washington cemetery. William J. GILLESPIE died at his home at Sedan, Kansas, at one o'clock Saturday morning, April 2, 1927, following a lingering illness. He underwent an operation eighteen months ago. Mr. GILLESPIE was a native of Butler county, Pa. He was employed in the oil fields. He is survived by his wife, who was Anna CHAMBERS of Cecil, a son and two daughters. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Albert J. GILLESPIE of Sturgeon, Hugh GILLESPIE of Butler, and John GILLESPIE of Kansas, Mrs. Samuel VANDERLIN of Butler, and Mrs. WEISNER of Kansas. Funeral services were held at the GILLESPIE home at Sedan, Kansas on Monday morning. Interment was at that place. Samuel J. FONDERSMITH, aged 53 years, of 947 Western avenue, Pittsburgh, died Thursday, March 24, 1927, of cerebral meningitis, superinduced by a fall on the street. He was born in Burgettstown, a son of the lat Isaac and Eveline FONDERSMITH, later moving with his parents to Bulger, where his early boyhood days were spent. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and Sherwood Council No. 160, Order of Independent Americans. He is survived by three sisters: Miss Etta FONDERSMITH and Mrs. S. D. MAJOR of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Anna M. HERRON of Los Angeles, Calif., and one brother, O. E. FONDERSMITH of Pittsburgh. Interment was in the Burgettstown cemetery Saturday, March 26th. Mr. BEHERRY was killed in the Raccoon mine Tuesday morning, March 29, 1927, by a fall of stone. He is survived by his wife, a son and three daughters. He was an active member of the Slavish church at Raccoon. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, April 1. *Midway column