GUYAUX, HOBEKE, COOK, BRACE, BROWN, FOSTER Mrs. Leon GUYAUX of Sturgeon, aged 20 years, died of consumption, Tuesday, Feb. 20. Funeral services by Rev. DOAK on Wednesday. Died Tuesday, Feb. 20, Mrs. Leon GUYAUX, aged 20 years. Mrs. GUYAUX died at the home of her parents on High street, Sturgeon. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m., interment at Arlington. *Sturgeon column Hector HOBEKE, aged 59 years, unmarried, of Champion, died Friday, Feb. 16, of pneumonia. Buried at Arlington cemetery Sunday. John COOK, aged 20 months, son of W. H. COOK, died Sunday, Feb. 18, of whooping cough. Buried at Arlington Tuesday, services conducted by Rev. BUZZA. David BRACE, 59 years old, unmarried, died at Cecil Sunday afternoon, Feb. 18. Funeral Tuesday in charge of Midway Valley Lodge I. O. O. F., Revs. JORDAN and CLELAND officiating. Vance BROWN, aged 9 months, child of Edward BROWN of Grant street, died very suddenly Tuesday evening. Funeral services from home of Mrs. MAGEE, its grandmother, on Fannie street, Thursday, Rev. BUZZA conducting the services. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. TRIMMER were called Monday to Bethany, W. Va., to the death-bed of Mrs. TRIMMER's father who died Tuesday night of this week. *From a TRIMMER researcher I learned that the father's name was James FOSTER and his wife was Mary Wells BEACH. The TRIMMERs in this obit were Alex M. and Annie.

Would like copies of the obituaries of these people who lived in Allegheny City or Pittsburgh, Alleghney County, Pennsylvania (all buried in Union Dale Cemetery): Edward D.OWENS-d. 27 Jun 1870-(Have short one from an unidentified Pittsburgh paper) Wife: Ann (Price?)OWENS, d. 30 Jul 1894 - Allegheny City Son: John OWENS-d. 11 May 1878-Allegheny City Unmarried sister: Jane OWENS-d. 14 Jul 1893 " Appreciate knowing how to get copies since I'm trying to find their birthplaces in Wales. Thanks, Renee __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Early Sunday morning the body of a man who later proved to be James NORRIS, was found along the Panhandle railroad tracks between McDonald and Jumbo. When discovered, NORRIS was dead, having suffered death from an ugly scalp wound. The discovery was made by Pat HAHN, who was walking along the track when he saw the body of a man lying about six feet from the tracks. The body was picked up and removed to McDonald where the remains were identified as those of NORRIS, a miner employed at the Jumbo mines. It is thought that NORRIS was sitting by the track and was struck by the cylinder of a locomotive and instantly killed. He was aged about 30 years. His mother, who resides in Illinois, survives him. Mr. NORRIS was a member of the colored lodge, I. O. O. F. of McDonald which took charge of the remains and conducted the funeral Monday afternoon. Interment at Robb's cemetery. *This cemetery is also known as Hilldale.

QUINN, LYTLE, PETRIE, SIMPSON, LUCE Neil QUINN, aged twenty-one, of Cherry Valley, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Buried at Noblestown Tuesday. Funeral services at Noblestown, Rev. J. A. BURGOON officiating. Survived by his mother and two sisters. Andrew LYTLE, aged forty-five, of South Fayette township, died suddenly of heart trouble on Friday night, Feb. 9. Buried at Arlington Monday, Rev. CLELAND officiating. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Ray and Earl. Herbert PETRIE, who died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Pittsburg, Wednesday from injuries received in a mine accident at Hays Borough, was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Emile MOUTON of McDonald. His wife survives him. The knights of Pythias of Sturgeon had charge of the services which were held in Mt. Hope church yesterday. The interment at Midway Friday, Feb. 16. Many friends of William SIMPSON, of this place, were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Canonsburg yesterday, of Bright's disease. Mr. SIMPSON was a son of the late William SIMPSON, Sr., and was born and raised within a short distance of Hickory. J. G. SIMPSON, of this place is a brother. *Hickory column Mrs. Wilber LUCE, an elderly lady of this place, who has been ill for some time, died Tuesday night at 11:30 o'clock of heart trouble. She was formerly of Venango County, moving from here about two years ago to Burgettstown, where Mr. LUCE had a position in the oil field. They moved from Burgettstown here a short time ago, and Mrs. LUCE has been in bad health ever since coming here. Besides her husband, the following children survive: Miss Gertrude, at home; Mrs. J. J. EVANS, of Burgettstown; Charlie, of Chester, and Harry and Will, of Pennsboro, W. Va. The family have the sympathy of the hold community in their sad bereavement. *Midway column

MERVYN, HUGGINS, MCGUAIN, KOEHLER, HOPE, GREEN Samuel MERVYN, 81 years of Endeavor, Forest Co., Pa., father of Mrs. Charles TIETSWORTH, of McDonald, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 7. Mrs. TIETSWORTH left for Endeavor Wednesday. Harry HUGGINS, age 40, of Allegheny City, was buried at Noblestown Saturday, Rev. J. A. BURGOON officiating at the interment services. Other services were held at the St. Peter's church, Allegheny City, of which Mr. HUGGINS was a member. Mrs. Mary MCGUAIN, aged 36, wife of Michael MCGUAIN, of Gregg, died on Monday night, Feb. 5, 1906. Survived by her husband and seven small children, the oldest 13 years of age, and the youngest infant twins following the birth of which she died. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church, with Requiem High Mass, Rev. J. A. BURGOON officiating. Mrs. Jennie KOEHLER, wife of Jacob KOEHLER, died at her home at Magnolia, Ohio, Friday, February 2. The deceased was 55 years old and died very suddenly from blood poisoning, following an injury to a leg received by a fall. Mrs. KOEHLER is survived by her husband and three children; also six brothers and one sister who all live in or near McDonald. They are William, Isaac, Samuel, Alexander, John and James AYRES and Mrs. Sadie CRAVEN. The funeral took place Sunday. On Monday at eleven o'clock John HOPE, one of the most efficient and respected miners in this district, was fatally injured by a fall of slate, his death occurring at three the same afternoon. Mr. HOPE notices the hanging slate and expected it to fall but was keeping from under it and thought he was safe. The treacherous piece however instead of falling directly downward swerved to the side and caught him across the shoulder and chest fracturing the shoulder and crushing him internally. He did not apparently realize the seriousness of his injury and for a short time conversed freely after being carried home, telling his wife "not to worry, that he would soon be all right again." Shortly before three o'clock he sank into a slumber and passed away before the attendants knew that he was dying. Mr. HOPE was born in Dallbette, Scotland, fifty years ago. He came to America and settled in McDonald twenty-four years ago and has lived here ever since. He is survived by his wife and four children--one son, William, 21 years old of McDonald, and three daughters, Mrs. Geo. EDWARDS, of Allegheny City, Maggie and Mary, aged twelve and eight, respectively, at home. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church, also of Arlington Lodge No. 111, K. of P. Funeral services were held at his home at Laure Hill Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Dr. IRONS officiating. John HOPE was a widely known and highly respected member of this community, and a large concourse of brother miners, Knights and other friends followed his remains to the Arlington cemetery. The widow and children have the sympathy of all in their heavy bereavement. The funeral of Chas. GREEN, of Candor, took place Sunday at 3 p.m., Revs. D. L. HEADLEE, of the M. E. church, and Dr. G. M. KERR, of Candor, officiating. Interment in Candor cemetery. Mr. GREEN was a machinist in the Ohio Valley Gas Co's shop in Midway. He leaves his wife, one son and two daughters to mourn his loss. He was a member of the K. of P. and several other orders, a number of the K. of P.s were present and had charge of the services at the cemetery. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the whole community. *Midway column

I am researching Georg Miller and Johanna Hammer, husband and wife who are buried in the Western Pa. area around Blair County but not necessarily in that county. Georg died in or about 1930. Johanna died in or about 1920. If anyone has information on either death please contact me direct. Thank you, Thom Sutton email thommyj@sbcglobal.net

GALBRAITH, MCNARY, MAWHINNEY, RONEY, SOFFEL Reed GALBRAITH, aged 66 years, one of the oldest residents of Burgettstown, and for many years an elder in the First United Presbyterian church, died very suddenly Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. He is survived by his wife, a son, Welsh GALBRAITH, and a daughter, Mrs. Aaron LYLE, both of Washington, Pa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth MCNARY, widow of the late Samuel MCNARY, died at her home in Hickory, Thursday night, January 25, aged seventy-nine years. She had resided in Hickory all of her life, and is survived by F. M. MCNARY and Mrs. J. S. ACHESON of Hickory, D. M. MCNARY of Ingram, and A. G. MCNARY of Sheridan. The funeral services were held Saturday at eleven a.m. in the United Presbyterian church, Hickory. Mrs. James MAWHINNEY died at the age of 50 years, on Friday, Jan. 26, at her home in Traveskyn. All of her life was spent in that vicinity, and for many years she was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian church of Bridgeville. She is survived by her husband and eight children: Misses Laura, Bessie, and Martha MAWHINNEY at home, Mrs. John HICKMAN, residing near Boyce Station, and Mrs. John CUBBAGE of Cecil, and three sons, Irving, Anderson and Arthur MAWHINNEY. The funeral was held Monday. Mrs. Richard CONLEY was called to Allegheny City to the death-bed of her father, Hugh RONEY, Jr., on Friday morning of last week. Mr. RONEY was forty-seven years of age. Funeral was held from the home of his mother in Wilkinsburg Monday morning at 9:30. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. SMITH were summoned to Pittsburg last week by the death of Mrs. Christine SOFFEL, Mrs. SMITH's mother. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

AYERS, TOKIO, HENDERSON, NEIL, HUNT Died on January 20, Joseph Oliver, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. AYRES of Liberty street. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. J. P. JORDAN officiating. Interment at Candor. Frank TOKIO, an Italian coal miner, was struck and instantly killed by an eastbound freight train at Bulger on Monday evening. He was about 23 years of age and was employed by the Carnegie Coal company at Primrose. J. W. HENDERSON, a brakeman on the Panhandle Railroad fell under his train at Midway and was almost instantly killed. The accident occurred at 8:30 Thursday morning. Mr. HENDERSON was 27 years of age, single and lived at Sheridan. The body was taken in charge by an undertaker. A rear end collision in which Samuel NEIL of Midway was killed, and Al. BREITENSTEIN and Al. PARKENSON of McDonald, and Pat POWERS of Pittsburg, were seriously injured, occurred at Colliers on Friday afternoon last. These men were all in the caboose of a freight train which was pulling on the siding to allow a fast express to pass. Before they had cleared the main track the caboose was struck and overturned with the results states. Mr. NEIL, who was one of the most respected citizens of Midway, was thirty-two years old. He was married and leaves a wife and three small children. His wife was formerly Miss Annie CHETTLE, daughter of Constable Robert T. CHETTLE. Deceased was a son of Thos. NEIL, who lives near Hickory. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Joseph, of Midway; William, with the Federal Supply company; Leonard of 17 Allison avenue, West Washington; Mrs. FARNER of Burgettstown; Mrs. J. F. PRY of Midway; Mrs. Molly BARNES of West Virginia and Mrs. Laura AYRES of West Washington. Died, January 21st, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. HUNT, of Noblestown.

HARRIS, HAYS, SOULERET, PARKS, GILMORE On Friday night, Jan. 12, infant child of Daniel HARRIS on Barr street. Burial at Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Mary HAYS, aged 56 years, of Jumbo, died Thursday morning Jan. 18, 1906. Mrs. HAYS has lived in McDonald for many years and was well known by many of our citizens. She is survived by her husband, Patrick HAYS, three sons and five daughters. The funeral will be conducted from St. Alphonsus' church Saturday morning, January 20, at eight o'clock. The remains will be taken to Noblestown for interment on the 9:21 train. Morris SOULERET, fifty-six years of age, died at Woodville On Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 1906. The funeral was conducted from the home of his brother, Charles SOULERET, on Fanny street, Monday at two p.m., Revs. JORDAN and IRONS conducting the services. The funeral was in charge of Waverly Lodge No. 145, K. P., of McDonald, of which Mr. SOULERET was a useful and esteemed member. A large attendance of friends and brother Knights followed the remains to Arlington cemetery where they were interred according to the beautiful ceremonies of the K. P. order. One of the saddest accidents that has occurred in this vicinity in years happened on last Saturday evening near Cecil. Miss Mary PARKS, aged 21 years, daughter of John PARKS, of South Fayette township, left her father's home to go to Traveskyn to attend a revival service in the Traveskyn mission. While walking along the track a short distance from Cecil she was struck by the Panhandle train which leaves Cecil at 6:20 p.m. The force of the train threw her some distance from the track crushing her skull and breading one leg and one arm. Her father, who was coming a short distance behind evidently passed the spot where his daughter was lying but a few minutes after she was struck. She was discovered by some miners and was still alive when found, but died while they were carrying her to the mission where her father had preceded them. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the residence of her parents and were conducted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN, assisted by Rev. CLELAND of Traveskyn. The remains were brought to Arlington cemetery. Her parents and two brothers survive. A. B. CHANDLER attended the funeral services of Charles M. GILMORE at Washington on Wednesday.

JOHNSTON, KELLY Word was received here this Friday of the sudden death of Mrs. R. V. JOHNSTON, of apoplexy, in New York. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. J. N. MCDONALD of this place. She was born in Cross Creek and was well known in that locality. Mrs. Charles LEMON attended the funeral of Miss KELLY at Crafton on Tuesday.

FOUTS, CONKLE Leora FOUTS, aged two years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John FOUTS, of Oakdale, died Jan. 6, of pneumonia. Burial at Scio, O., Sunday, Jan. 7. Queene and Edna CONKLE have returned to Pittsburg after and absence of two weeks on account of the sickness and death of their little sister, Romain, who was buried last Monday in Mt. Prospect cemetery. *Hickory column

HOWCRAFT, CREEHAN, DEHAUX, FINNEY Mrs. Mabel HOWCRAFT, nee YATES, died Tuesday, January 2, at her home at Midland No. 1, near Houston, as a result of burns sustained two weeks before when she fainted in the kitchen and fell on a red-hot stove. A neighbor came to the rescue but lockjaw set in and death followed. She was 26 years old. Besides her husband, William HOWCRAFT, and a son, aged five, she is survived by her mother, three brothers and two sisters. The funeral took place from the residence of her mother, Mrs. Julia YATES, East Lincoln avenue, on Thursday afternoon. Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., conducted the services. The interment was made in the family plot at Arlington. *In the Jan. 6, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook, the name is spelled HOROCRAFT, and the accident is said to have happened on Dec. 23. Mrs. Anna CREEHAN, aged 80, died at the home of her son-in-law, William CAMPBELL, Laurel Hill crossing, on Wednesday, January 3d. Two sons, Peter and Michael CREEHAN of Philadelphia, and three daughters, Mrs. Catherine CAMPBELL of Sygan, Mrs. Annie ANGELIN of Allegheny and Mrs. Mary CAMPBELL of McDonald. The funeral will take place this (Friday) morning with services in St. Alphonsus Church at nine o'clock. Interment will be made at Crafton. *Per obit in Jan. 6, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook, she was the widow of Peter CREEHAN. Also one daughter is listed as Mrs. John AUGLIN of Allegheny. Frank DEHAUX, single, aged 54, died at this home on Belgian hill, Tuesday, January 2d. He is survived by two brothers, Emile DEHAUX of Robb Valley and Alex. DEHAUX of Charleroi, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary MASQUELIER, Mrs. Elise MASQUELIER of McDonald and Mrs. Jennie MANANDISE of Charleroi. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon. Interment was made at Hilldale. The little son of Mrs. Sam FINNEY died suddenly on Wednesday of last week and was buried on Friday at Candor. Rev. J. D. GIBSON had charge of the services. *Midway column Miss Annie KELLY, formerly of Burgettstown but late of Crafton, died at her home at the latter place on Saturday last. Miss KELLY was a niece of James HOLLERAN of this place and a sister of Joe KELLY, baggage master on the Steubenville accommodation, and widely known.

SCOLLART Victor SCOLLART, aged 62 years, died Thursday morning at Noblestown, of paralysis. He was never married and is survived by one sister and one brother. Interment was made at Noblestown cemetery Friday afternoon. *Schollaert?

CAMPBELL, FLOOD, PATTERSON, BROWN William C. CAMPBELL, one of the victims of the Darr mine disaster, was born near Ayrshire, Scotland, May 24, 1852. He came to this country with his elder brother, Dugal, now of McDonald. Mr. CAMPBELL was mine boss at Jumbo for several years and the men who worked with him still speak in praise of his just and pleasant manner of treatment. Their appreciation of him was shown when they presented him with a very fine gold watch and chain at the time of his removal, a little over two years ago. After leaving Jumbo he worked at Finleyville for two years, and from there he went to Darr mine, as boss, where he had been only four months at the time of his death, caused by the great explosion, December 19. Mr. CAMPBELL was twice married. To the first marriage four daughters and one son mourn the loss of a father. On September 5, 1904 he was married to Mrs. LIDSTER, who is bereft of a loving husband. Monday afternoon funeral services were held at his late home at Darr mines by Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., assisted by Rev. Wm. M. BUZZA. On Tuesday morning the remains were brought to McDonald, and taken to the First United Presbyterian Church where a short service was conducted, and the remains viewed by many friends. The interment was made at noon in Robinson Run cemetery. http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.com/darr3.html The body of Walter SHEPPARD, which is believed to be in the ill-fated Darr mine, has not been found at this writing. Thomas L. FLOOD, a young man of sterling qualities, died at the home of his mother in Noblestown on Christmas eve at eleven o'clock, of a tumor of the brain. The deceased was in the 27th year of his age, and was highly respected by all who knew him. The past six or seven years he was employed in the store of James GRAHAM, and was always found faithful and attentive to his duties. His demise is greatly regretted in the community. He is survived by his mother and these brothers and sisters: Steven and James of Noblestown, Patrick, Maggie and Mary at home and Mrs. Ella, wife of Joseph CRANDALL of Marietta, Ohio. The funeral services will be held in St. Patrick's Church this Friday morning at 10:15. *Mother buried at St. Patrick's cemetery in Noblestown The remains of Robert PATTERSON, aged 20 years, were laid to rest in Robinson Run cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. IRONS conducted the services. The deceased was fired upon and killed in East Pittsburg by a special policeman following a trivial altercation over the arrest of another young man on Monday evening. Robert PATTERSON was the son of Thomas PATTERSON, who for many years resided in Centre avenue. He is survived by his father, stepmother, two brothers and five sisters. James Arthur BROWN, one year and four months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loraine BROWN of Laurel Hill, died Friday, December 20, of pneumonia. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. M. BUZZA. Interment was made in Robinson Run cemetery.

KLUSSRATH, HENS, BARCLAY, PORTER John KLUSSRATH, Sr., 70 years old, died Thursday morning, Dec. 5, at Bishop. He is survived by two sons, John and Peter. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Rev. Dr. A. R. ANDERSON officiating. Interment at Venice Cemetery. Mrs. Peter HENS, of Sturgeon, aged 68 years, died Thursday, of cancer of the liver. Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Andrew PLATABAUZE, of South Sharon, Mrs. VANGENZEL of Deerfield, Ohio, Mrs. Paul AVRIL and Mrs. J. MASQUELIER, of Sturgeon, and two sons, Leon DEBRACKLER, of South Sharon, and Henry DEBRACKLER, of Sturgeon. Funeral services will be held at the home of Jos. MASQUELIER on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Robinson Run Cemetery. Thomas B. BARCLAY, of Duquesne, died Thursday, Dec. 5th. The remains were brought to McDonald and the funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. C. BARCLAY, of Fanny street, and were conducted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN and Rev. J. W. ENGLISH. Deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. E. S. HANNA of Bridgeville, John C. of Gladden, Mrs. Mary J. DELVIN, of Imperial, William S., of Sturgeon, Agnes M. BOYCE of Bridgeville, and Miss M. C. of McDonald. Interment was made at Robinson Run Cemetery. In a recent issue of this paper it was announced that Thos. PORTER of Midway had committed suicide. This was an error as the coroner rendered a verdict of accidental death.

BERBECK C. H. MCVICKER and P. H. WADKER found the remains of Jos. BERBECK who had killed himself near the Willow Grove tipple Monday night by two knife wounds, one in the heart and one had severed the artery in the neck.

MCCAUSLAND, WILSON, DONALDSON, MCCORMICK, WALTZ, RUSSELL, LEPRO Mrs. Elizabeth Jane MCCAUSLAND died Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at her home on Arabella street. Mrs. MCCAUSLAND was born in Butler County, near Bakerstown, July 10, 1833. Her maiden name was FLICK. On March 14, 1850, she was married to Mr. J. R. MCCAUSLAND of Butler County. They resided near Bakerstown for ten years, then moved to Allegheny, where they lived twenty-four years, returning in 1884 to Butler. After spending six more years on their farm there, they came to McDonald where they have resided ever since. Mrs. MCCAUSLAND was a member of the old Seceder Church. She was the mother of eight children, of whom only two, John A., and Mrs. Julia A. DOUGLASS, both of McDonald, survive. She is also survived by her aged husband, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. MCCAUSLAND was a quiet, home-loving woman, a kind mother and affectionate wife, and was loved and respected by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. The funeral services will be held from the residence of J. A. MCCAUSLAND Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock, conducted by Revs. ENGLISH, IRONS and JORDAN. Interment will be made Saturday morning at Bakerstown. Hugh WILSON, aged 70 years, died at his home in Sturgeon at 12:30 Wednesday morning, November 27. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. R. M. BLACKWOOD officiating. Interment at Robinson Run Cemetery. James DONALDSON, a bachelor about 70 years old, died Wednesday night at Dixmont where he had been an inmate for several years. He formerly resided at Venice and was possessed of considerable means. Jacob DONALDSON of Murdocksville is a brother. Died suddenly, Wednesday, November 27, John D. MCCORMICK of Moon township, aged 70. Mr. MCCORMICK was taking a load of hay to market, and along the road was found dead on the load of hay. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Saturday. Interment in Coraopolis cemetery. *Imperial column John MCCORMICK died suddenly while at work last Wednesday. He was engaged in hauling some hay from the field to the barn. The little granddaughter returning from school and not finding her grandfather went on the hunt of him, finding him lying on his face on top of the load of hay. She climbed on the load, turned him over and found him dead. She got down, unhitched one of the horses and rode to nearest neighbor. The child received a shock she will be some time recovering from, ans her grandmother and aunt were absent from the home at the time. Mr. MCCORMICK was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon in Coraopolis cemetery. *McMinn column Mrs. Louis LEHLY and Mrs. Frank COLLINS are at Coshocton, Ohio, attending the funeral of Truman WALTZ. Dr. A. L. RUSSELL and family attended the funeral of the former's uncle, Robert RUSSELL, at Washington last week. *Midway column Died November 29, at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. C. FORESTER, Wm. LEPRO, Sr., aged 57 years. Mr. LEPRO had been a sufferer for a number of years from stomach and intestinal trouble which defied the skill of his many physicians. He is survived by his wife and two sons, William LEPRO, Jr., and Louis. Also by one brother, Henry of Carnegie, and one sister, Mrs. H. C. FORESTER of this place. The funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. D. L. HEADLEE officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. MARLIN and Evangelist E. J. DUNLAP. Interment in Center Cemetery, tow chick place the remains were followed by a large concourse of relatives, friends and members of the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 888, of which the deceased was a member. The order had charge of the services at the grave. All join in sympathy with the friends in their bereavement. *Midway column

MARINETTA, NUTLAS, LIPSKIN, CHAMBERS, WILSON, HARVEY William, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William MARINETTA of North Fayette township, died of pneumonia, Friday, November 22. The funeral services were held in St. Patrick's Church, Noblestown, Sunday. Florence, the three-months'-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank NUTLAS of Bishop died Monday morning, November 25, of whooping couth. Interment was made at Noblestown on Tuesday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis LIPSKIN of Sturgeon died last Friday. Interment was made in Hilldale cemetery on Sunday. W. C. CHAMBERS, 105 years old, and said to be the oldest person in Western Pennsylvania, is dead at his home in Cecil. He was in the full possession of his faculties at the time of death, which was due to the infirmities of age. He was born in Ireland and came to the United States about fifty years ago, when a middle-aged man. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church at Noblestown and was well known to the members of the congregation. He is survived by a sister in Ireland, who is now 103 years old, and two sons and one daughter, each of whom have passed the allotted age of three score and ten. His sons are: John C. CHAMBERS of Philadelphia, 75 years old; Robert C. CHAMBERS of Calumet, Mich., 73 years old, and his daughter, Margaret of New York, who has passed her 70th year. His lineal descendants exceed 100 persons, and consist of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Died on Friday, November 22, at 4 p.m., at her late home on McDonald R. D. 1, Mrs. Elizabeth BUCHANAN WILSON, wife of the late Reed WILSON, who preceded her in death some years ago. Mrs. WILSON had a stroke of paralysis about five weeks prior to her death. Mrs. WILSON was about sixty years old and until she removed to McDonald R. D. 1 had been a resident of near Frankfort and a member of the Frankfort Presbyterian Church for twenty years. Two sons and two daughters survive her. They are: William at home, John, married and residing nearby, Mrs. James HAYS of Chester, Pa., and Mrs. William MCDONALD of Glenfield, Pa. Mrs. Harriet a MCNALL of Imperial is a sister of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. G. M. KERR of Candor on Saturday at 7 p.m. Interment was made in the Mill Creek cemetery, six miles west of Frankfort. The little nine-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. HARVEY of Hanselville was buried last Saturday. *McMinn column

MCADAMS, KIGHTLINGER, SHEPPARD, ROSS Samuel J. MCADAMS, one of the most prominent citizens of Robinson township, was found dead beside a couch in the sitting room of his home last Friday morning by his wife. He had been in his usual state of health until Thursday when he complained of feeling ill. No cause is assigned for his sudden demise. Mr. MCADAMS was 56 years of age. Eight years ago he married Miss Alice BARTLETT of Caldwell, Ohio, and besides his wife, three small boys survive him, the eldest aged seven and the youngest is a baby. His widowed mother also survives him at the age of 90 years, and one sister, Mrs. James OSBORN of near Burgettstown. Although Mr. MCADAMS had not been feeling well for several days his physician assured him there was nothing serious the matter and he did not take to his bed. On Thursday night he was lying on a couch in the sitting room, when his wife, who had just put the children to bed, said: "It's bedtime; aren't you coming to bed?" "Not for a little bit," he replied. Mrs. MCADAMS then retired and slept until morning. On rising she discovered that he had not occupied his bed during the night. Becoming alarmed she went at once to the sitting room, where she found him stretched cold in death, face downward, on the floor beside the couch, where she had left him at bedtime. He had succumbed to neuralgia of the heart. Besides being a successful farmer, Mr. MCADAMS was a director of the McDonald Savings & Trust Company and the Midway National Bank. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of McDonald. The funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:30 from the late residence, Rev. J. P. JORDAN and Rev. G. M. KERR conducting the services. Interment was made in Candor cemetery. While seated at the dinner table at his home south of town, on Monday, Harvey E. KIGHTLINGER, a well-known oil man, became the victim of a sudden and violent hemorrhage of the lungs and died within three minutes after. Mr. KIGHTLINGER was widely known, having worked in nearly all the oil fields of Western Pennsylvania. The only illness from which he had ever suffered was a slight ailment which had never been serious. The deceased was fifty-six years old. He was born near Bradford and thirty years ago engaged in the oil business. Coming to McDonald sixteen years ago he took charge of a lease in Mt. Pleasant township, which he had since worked. He was a member of McDonald Tent, Knights of the Maccabees. Mr. KIGHTLINGER is survived by his wife and one son, Frank, who is employed as a gauger for the Manufacturers' Light & Heat Company at Wellsburg, W. Va. The funeral services were held by Rev. Dr. MCCONNELL in the Hickory U. P. Church Wednesday at 11:30 o'clock, followed by the interment at Hickory. Hannah, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SHEPPARD of Poplar street, died Saturday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. after a lingering illness of typhoid fever. The deceased was aged 18 years and 8 days. Though of a quiet disposition she had many friends. Her death was unexpected as Hannah had been getting along nicely until the day prior to her death. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John SHEPPARD, and the following brothers and sisters: Walter of Van Meter, Pa., John, Edwin, Samuel, Ernest, Howard, William and Earl, Mrs. E. PARHAM of Allegheny, Elizabeth, May and Bertha. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wm. Malcolm BUZZA. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery. George ROSS, aged about 60 years, was struck by a train and instantly killed at Laurel Hill crossing Tuesday evening while returning to his home at Laurel Hill from McDonald. The deceased is survived by his wife. Services will be held at St. Alphonsus Church this Friday morning and interment made at Noblestown.