GIBSON, GILLESPIE The funeral services of Rev. J. D. GIBSON's child, of Midway, was held on Tuesday evening by Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., assisted by Rev. CONNER, of Miller's Run church. The No. 1 LECOMTE & Co. well on the FARRAR farm in Cherry Valley oil field was the scene of a distressing accident this, Friday, morning, which resulted in the death of one man and possibly two, both well and favorably known in McDonald, where they have made their home for a number of years. Samuel GALLAGHER, driller, was badly burned about face, hands and head; it is feared fatally. Paul GILLESPIE, the tool dresser, body was burned to a crisp. He is a brother of Albert, George and Pete GILLESPIE, of this place, and his parents reside in Butler. Deceased was about 24 years of age and popular here where he had made many friends who will regretfully learn of his untimely death. The well was drilled in Thursday night and Friday morning started to flow while the men were working in the rig, an explosion followed which completed consumed the rig with the above results, which were telephoned here Friday noon.
SEYNAVE Died, Oct. 8, Camile SEYNAVE, aged 32 years. He leaves a wife and one child. *Sturgeon column
WHEELER T. J. WALKER attended the funeral of Ulysses S. WHEELER, one of the most prominent farmers of Jefferson township, on Friday.
HOLMES, FORESTEAK Mrs. Pamela HARRIS HOLMES, was born at Ten Mil, Pa., Oct. 25, 1862, died Sept. 27, 1904, aged 41 years, 11 months, and two days. She fell asleep in the arms of the Savior whom she acknowledged while but a girl of fourteen years. It was with a universal feeling of sorrow that this community learned on Tuesday morning that Mrs. HOLMES, wife of R. R. HOLMES, the grocery man, was dead. Mrs. HOLMES was born and raised at Ten Mile Village. She was married to Mr. HOLMES in 1882, going to Claysville to live; from Claysville they came to McDonald in 1889, where they have since lived, Mr. HOLMES being one of the leading business men of McDonald. Mrs. HOLMES was an active member of the Presbyterian church, being a teacher in the Sabbath School and a worker in the Woman's Missionary Society. The services were held in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening and were very largely attended. The body was taken on Thursday to Claysville, her former home, where it was laid to rest in the "city of the dead." Mrs. HOLMES will be greatly missed in the town and in the church of which she was a member. Mr. HOLMES has the sympathy of this entire community in his bereavement. John FORESTEAK, an Austrian, aged 37 years, while walking along the railroad track near Midway Saturday afternoon, was struck by the 5:26 express and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and three children in Austria.
JASOGUE, DUFOUR, MCCALL, ANDERSON Desire, the eight month's old son of Mr. and Mrs. Antone JASOGUE, died of diphtheria Sunday and was buried on Monday at Arlington. John Charles DUFOUR, aged 64 years, died at his home in the East End, last Thursday and was buried Saturday at Arlington. Deceased had been a resident of this vicinity for about eighteen years. His wife died about eight years ago. Dennis MCCALL, a prominent business man of Sturgeon, died at his home there last Friday evening, of pneumonia, aged 45 years. He is survived by his wife and six daughters, the youngest of whom is eight months old. Funeral services and interment was held at Noblestown on Sunday morning. Elizabeth McCurdy ANDERSON died Monday evening of tuberculosis at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas TOPE, of Cecil, aged 42 years. Deceased leaves her mother, three sisters, Mrs. Thos. TOPE of Cecil, Mrs. Jack POWERS, of Holidays Cove, Mrs. Jos. B. REED, of McKees Rocks, and two brothers, Samuel ANDERSON of Wellsville, Ohio, and Thos. E. ANDERSON, of McKees Rocks. Services were held at the home of Mr. TOPE Wednesday afternoon, Rev. VERNER, of McKees Rocks, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN and Rev. CLELAND. The remains were taken to New Cumberland, W. Va., Thursday
ROBB, SEIWERTH, CAMPBELL Sarah Elizabeth BELL ROBB, wife of James H. ROBB, of McDonald, died Sept. 1, 1904, after an illness covering years. Her disease, which was internal cancer, was very painful at times; but Mrs. ROBB was patient, always receiving Grace from the Lord, which enabled her to glory in her tribulation. Mrs. ROBB was born March 29, 1850, and on Feb. 11, 1868, was married to J. H. ROBB. She proved herself to be a very help-mate to her husband and an exemplary mother to her daughter, Bertie, and two sons, Clide (sic) of New Castle, and James, who is yet at home. Mrs. ROBB early in life gave herself to the Lord and his service. She was a member of the First united Presbyterian church, of McDonald, Pa., having been such since the organization. She was when well, an active member in all church work, teaching in Sunday school, member of the Woman's Missionary Society, the sick and needy were frequently ministered to by her, and many were they with who she talked and prayed that they would live a life of faith. So anxious was she for the welfare of others that her last request of her pastor, was that he use the time in her funeral address to warn the ungodly, hoping thereby that some one would be lead to Jesus. Her life, character, and service were all for Jesus, her Lord. Her spirit being with God, her body sleeps in Jesus and as to the earth in Hilldale cemetery waiting the coming and call of her Savior and King. Friends of the family, of whom there are many, sorrow with hope and sympathize with those who weep. The truth is a good woman has gone home. John SEIWERTH, supposed to reside at Steubenville, aged about 35 years, was killed Tuesday night at F. ?. Towe_, two miles east of Colliers, by a freight train. His remains were brought to McDonald and are now at the undertaking rooms of WILLIAMS & GRAHAM. Former Prothonotary Wilson S. CAMPBELL died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home, 560 East Maiden street, Washington, from the effects of tuberculosis. Mr. CAMPBELL was one of the best know residents of the county in business, political and religious circles. He was born in Cross Creek township on April 20, 1858, his father's name having been George CAMPBELL. When quiet young he united with the Raccoon Presbyterian congregation and served as an elder until his removal to Washington sixteen years ago. He also served as principal of the public schools of Midway. In politics Mr. CAMPBELL was a staunch Republican. In 1891 he was chosen as clerk to the county commissioners and in 1893 he was nominated and elected to the office of Prothonotary. Three years later he was elected for a second term. His courteous manners and ability soon made friends of all who came in contact with him in his public position, and when he retired from the prothonotary's office he did so with a record second to that of no predecessor. Mr. CAMPBELL was connected with many of the business enterprises of Washington and had been secretary and treasurer of the Citizens Water company since that concern was purchased by the present owners. He was also a director in that company as well as in the Washington Trust company and the Industrial Building and Loan Association. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Florence, one brother, Graham CAMPBELL, cashier of the First National Bank of McDonald, and a sister residing at Crafton. The funeral services were held Thursday at his late residence in Washington, interment taking place in the Washington cemetery.
HADDEN, TANSEY, SMITH Elizabeth HADDEN, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. HADDEN, departed this life August 26th, 1904. On Thursday at 5:20 p.m. at the Passavant Hospital, of appendicitis, in her 18th year, God saw fit to pluck this choicest blossom. She was a Christian girl, a zealous worker at all religious gathering and a comfort to her Godly parents. That she was held in the highest esteem of her associates was manifested in the manner which they inquired after her welfare. She was a young lady beloved by all who knew her. Her amiable and pleasing disposition made her a favorite among her associates. She having graduated in June from high school, had planned to seek a higher education elsewhere this coming fall, but God saw fit to call her to a higher and nobler work. At her home on East Lincoln avenue at 2 o'clock Sabbath afternoon, her many friends and associates will gather to look at her face no more. She will leave to mourn her loss, father, mother, two sisters, Margaret and Mary, and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth SCOTT. *poem not transcribed Mr. and Mrs. DOLAN attended the funeral of Mr. TANSEY, at Castle Shannon, on Thursday. During the storm Monday afternoon, which was quite severe south of town, a fatal accident occurred on what is known as the EDGAR farm in Cecil township in the MCCONNELL neighborhood, Thomas SMITH, who lives on the farm, and his son Walter, a boy of 16 years, were engaged in hauling in oats when the storm came on. The wind blew very strong and frightened the team, which ran away. Walter SMITH, who was on the load of grain, was thrown off and instantly killed.
JACKSON Robert JACKSON died at his home in Cecil Tuesday morning of typhoid fever. He was 16 years of age. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Rev. ROBINSON officiating.
FLEISHER, RAAB, MCGEE, SAMS, ALTON, KESLER Three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William FLEISHER died Wednesday and was buried Thursday, Rev. LLOYD officiating, interment at Hilldale. Miss Mary RAAB, aged 34 years, died of typhoid fever on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 o'clock, at the home of her sister, in Cherry Valley, Rev. TARNEDDEE (sic) officiating, interment at Candor. A cloud of sorrow passed over the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. MCGEE, when last Friday they received the sad news of their son Thomas' sudden death. Thomas Manley, as he was generally known, was in the employ of Mr. James MCNERNEY, and at the time of his death was stationed at Farmington, W. Va. Thursday, Aug. 4th, at 11:30 p.m. duty called him to the boiler house and scarcely had he entered when the boiler exploded, hurling his body 150 feet and causing his death. Mr. MCGEE was born at Westfield, N. Y., November 1876. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, where the sad last rites were performed Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The deceased was very popular, his funeral being the largest held in McDonald in years. Many members of the C. M. B. A. Society, of which he was a member, attended. Besides his father and mother, he leaves to mourn his loss one sister, Miss Louise, three brothers, George and Charlie at home and Wm. L., of Mannington, W. Va. Interment took place at Noblestown. William SAMS, a farmer, aged 23, Gump post office, 10 miles south of Waynesburg, Pa., was suffocated in a well which he was having dug on his farm. Silas OGDEN, colored, was doing the work. He grew ill and the owner descended to rescue him. Before he could be got out he was overcome by gas and died. E. S. ALTON was called to Dunkirk, N. Y., Sunday by the sudden death of his brother. Died, Aug. 7th, 9-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. John KESLER, of Noblestown. *Sturgeon column
THEISS, CEDAT, TILLMAN, HYTHON, MCGEE Violet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John THEISS, of Shaw Mines, died Saturday morning, aged eleven months. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Carnegie. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. CEDAT died at their home on Valley street Wednesday and was buried Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. W. ENGLSH, officiating. Interment at Midway. Mrs. TILLMAN, an aged colored lady formerly of this place died at the home of her sister at Imperial Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. ROBINSON in the Baptist church Monday, interment taking place at Hilldale. Mrs. Moses HYTHON, aged 44 years, died at the Homeopathic hospital last Saturday from the effects of an operation. The funeral services were held Monday in the Baptist church, Rev. ROBINSON officiating. Interment at Hilldale. Thomas Manley MCGEE was killed by the explosion of a boiler at Farmington, W. Va., on Thursday night at 11:30 o'clock, where he was employed as a tool dresser. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. MCGEE, of the West End and was born at Westfield, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1877. Besides his father and mother he leaves one sister and three brothers to mourn his sudden demise. He was well known here and will be missed by his friends, who are legion. His remains will be brought here this, Friday, evening for burial.
REED, NOAH, STILLEY, SCHOLLARET The eleven months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. REED, of Belgian Hill, died Sunday of pneumonia and was buried Tuesday evening at Arlington. James NOAH, the oldest resident of Crosscreek township and probably the oldest man in Washington county, died at his home near Patterson's Mills. He was more than 97 years old. Sometime ago Mr. NOAH had an attack of grip, and a short time ago pneumonia developed, causing his death. James M. STILLEY, aged 43 years, died at his home on Fourth street Wednesday evening, March 16, of erysipelas. Mr. STILLEY was one of the best known men about town and was a director of the People's National Bank and the McDonald Savings and Trust Co. and was considered wealthy. He is survived by his wife and nine children. The funeral services were held at his late home this, Friday, afternoon, Rev. J. P. JORDAN officiating. Interment at Arlington cemetery. Died, March 14th, Serefene SCHOLLAERT, of Noblestown, aged 85 years. *Sturgeon column
MELVIN, ROMAIN, COUCH, HILDERBRANT Mrs. Wm. MELVIN died at her home in Eldersville last Friday evening of typhoid pneumonia, and was buried Monday at Eldersville. Mrs. MELVIN was a sister of Mrs. T. J. WALKER, of this place. Hector ROMAIN died at Sturgeon Wednesday evening. He leaves a wife and one son, Hector, 11 years old, to mourn his demise. Deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows and La Solidarite society. Funeral services at 3 o'clock Saturday; interment at Arlington. David COUCH, aged 80 years, succumbed to the ravages of old age, last Sabbath at 3 p.m., after a lingering illness covering a period of more than two years. The greater part of his four score years was spent in this valley, he being the last of twelve children, seven boys and five girls, to William and Mary COUCH, who settled in Western Pennsylvania in 1800. The former was a member of the Famous Pittsburg Blues, a regiment that was active around Pittsburg in its early days. In 1845 deceased located a blacksmith shop and wagon factory at Noblestown and during the following year was actively engaged in making chains for use in the Mexican War. In his religion he was a Methodist of which body he has been a member for the past fifty years. Funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. FREETS, of the M. E. church, Noblestown, assisted by Dr. ENGLISH and JORDAN of this place. In keeping with one of his requests, he was born to his final resting place in Arlington cemetery by six of his grandsons. He is survived by three sons, Judson, of Sedgwick County, Kansas; George McC. of East Lincoln avenue, and Hultz, with whom he has made his home for the past sixteen years; also twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren. W. J. HILDERBRANT, an employee of the Amity Oil company, was found dead in the public road near which he works on McKim creek, Monday morning. Death is thought to have been due to heart failure.--Sistersville (W. Va.) Oil Review Mr. HILDERBRANT was formerly a resident of McDonald and will be remembered by his many old associates.
DEWAR, ELLWOOD R. R. DEWAR, principal of the schools at this place, was called to Monongahela Wednesday by the death of his father. The deceased was 82 years old and was the first supervisor of the P. V. & C. R. R. With $13 in the pockets of his ____, the body of John ELLWOOD, aged ___, of Boston, Mass. who commenced work November 13, on section 13 of the Wabash railroad and who roomed ___ No. 13 at the camp was found _____ o'clock Tuesday morning in a sl... fodder in a field near Hickory. Hoodooed many think by the unlucky number 13, ELLWOOD, in the bitter cold weather of last December, lay down in the ____ shock to take a sleep and froze to death as he lay. The body which had rep... unseen for weeks was badly decomposed and the features were unrecognizable. It was only by chance that the unfortunate man's body was found Tuesday ___ Frank CALDWELL went to the field ___ haul the fodder to the barn. In opening up one shock he was horrified to ____ the body of a man inside. The cloth... frozen to the ground and the body had to be pried loose. The man's face had been eaten bare of flesh by field mice and the ends of his fingers and toes had been gnawed by the same animals. The features were totally unrecognizable and for a time it was not known who the man was. *Very damaged
WOODBURN, SMITH, WHITMAN, HELLE, BISHOP, WOODS John WOODBURN died at Burgettstown, February 22, aged 93 years. Mr. WOODBURN was the oldest resident of that place. He was a respected citizen, having not an enemy in the world. He was a consistent member of the United Presbyterian church and was a regular attendant when able to do so. Mr. WOODBURN was the father of Mrs. Dr. G. H. MILLER of this place. David SMITH, aged 30 years, a well known employee of the South Penn Oil Company, died at the home of his brother-in-law, Louis SURVEY, of Laurel Hill, Sunday morning. Deceased buried his wife in October and leaves an adopted daughter two years old, and was a prominent member of the C. M. B. A. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Alphonsus' church, where High Mass of Requiem was celebrated. Interment at Noblestown. Herbert H. WHITMAN died Saturday morning at his home on the BROWN farm south of town, of cancer. Mr. WHITMAN was 38 years old and a prominent oil worker whose friends were legion. His wife and daughter, aged 8 years, survive him. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Dr. IRONS, and was attended by a large concourse of friends and many members of the McDonald Lodge of Odd Fellows to which the deceased belonged. The remains were taken to Cooperstown, Pa., for burial. Died, Feb. 25th, 18 month old ___________ Patmier HELLE, of Champion. Captain J. Thomas BISHOP is dead at his residence, 5709 Rural avenue, after a long illness. He was treasurer of the South Penn oil company. Captain BISHOP was born at Glastonbury, England, January 1, 1836, and when a child went with his parents to Canada. At the age of 14 years he came to the United States, and located with his parents in New York state. Later he removed from that state to Decatur, Ill., and in 1860 was united in marriage with Miss Sarah BARMILLION, who, with six adult children, survives. The sons, Ellsworth, Walter and Thomas BISHOP, and Miss Grace BISHOP, reside in Pittsburg, Mrs. FISKE and Mrs. DURHAM reside in Philadelphia, and Sistersville, W. Va., respectively. At the outbreak of the Civil War Captain BISHOP enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixteenth volunteer infantry, at Decatur, and was commissioned first lieutenant in Company I of that regiment. Later he was promoted to the captaincy of his company and served with distinction to the close of the war. At the close of the war he returned to his home and family at Decatur, and was a charter member of the first Grand Army post organized in the United States, having drafted the charter. The post was mustered in April, 1866, at Decatur. In the late seventies, he came to the Pennsylvania oil regions and took a position with the American oil company as chief accountant, and held that position for 12 years, and then came to Pittsburg and became associated with the auditing department of the National transit company and filled that position for 13 years, or up to the time of the reorganization of the South Penn oil company, a little more than a year ago, when he was appointed treasurer of that company, and held the position at the time of his death. Mrs. Sarah L. WOODS, widow of Robert WOODS, a famous Pittsburg attorney, is dead at their country home, "Seven Springs," Crafton. She was 81 years old and was the last surviving member of the immediate family of Robert CHRISTY, one of the largest property owners in Pittsburg during the first half of the last century. Mrs. WOODS was born at the CHRISTY home on Liberty avenue, on December 1, 1822. In 1840 she married Mr. WOODS, who was then a young lawyer. When he died in 1889, he was dean of the Allegheny county bar, and was one of the best known and most successful attorneys of this city. Mrs. WOODS was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Pittsburg, and devoted much of her life to charitable work. She was one of the incorporators of the Homeopathic hospital, and until her death was a member of its board of woman managers. Mrs. WOODS is survived by three sons--Dr. S.... remainder missing
CRAVEN Walter CRAVEN, aged 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CRAVEN, of the Elliott farm, north of town, died of typhoid fever on Wednesday. Mr. CRAVEN was a highly respectable young man and had many friends in this locality. He leaves his parents, on brother, four sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn his demise. The services were held Friday afternoon from his late home, Dr. IRONS officiating. Interment at Arlington.
PERKINS, BLAIR, BEHLING, MCCOY Prescilla, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick PERKINS, of Barr street, died Thursday afternoon and was buried Friday afternoon at Hilldale. William BLAIR, 82 years old, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver KENNEDY, East End, Pittsburg, Wednesday morning. He was well known along the Panhandle road, having resided at Burgettstown for a number of years. He was the father of W. C. BLAIR, of this place. Mrs. Vallie BEHLING, wife of Albert BEHLING, died at her home on Arabella street, on Tuesday morning after an illness of about three weeks. Mrs. BEHLING was well and favorably known in McDonald pervious to her marriage to Mr. BEHLING in 1899. She was possessed of many estimable qualities--was an exceedingly kind mother to her children--helpful to her neighbors in times of sickness and trouble, and loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the Presbyterian church from which the funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon. The large number of people who attended the services were a tribute to the extreme and respect in which she was held by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and four children, a father, and a number of brothers and sisters to mourn her departure. The interment was in Arlington cemetery. Mrs. Angus MCCOY, of Oakdale, formerly of this place, died at her home Monday. She is survived by her husband and three sons.
MCGINNIS Died, Feb. 4th, three-weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. MCGINNIS, of Champion. *Sturgeon column
CAMPBELL, MCCALMONT, VANDALE, DEBRIZE Mrs. Margaret CAMPBELL, wife of William J. CAMPBELL, of Crafton, formerly of Midway, died at her home, Friday, aged 78 years. She was a member of a prominent Washington county family and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She is survived by J. J. CAMPBELL and Mrs. J. S. JOHNSON, Carnegie, Mrs. J. D. GLADDEN, Carthage, Mo.; Watson W. CAMPBELL, Mrs. David JONES, Crafton, Mrs. W. V. HOUSEMAN, Monongahela, Mrs. John GLADDEN, Monongahela; H. CAMPBELL, Salem, O.; John CAMPBELL, Midway, and Anna E. CAMPBELL. The funeral services were held at the deceased's late home in Crafton, and the interment was made in the Candor cemetery, Robinson township. Mrs. Mary MCCALMONT, widow of the late Alexander MCCALMONT, died on Friday at her home near West Middletown as a result of a stroke of paralysis. The deceased belonged to a well known and widely connected family and is survived by a large number of children and several brothers and sisters. She was born in Brooke county, W. Va., just over the Washington county line and was aged 73 years. She was married to Mr. MCCALMONT when 20 years old and had resided ever since in this county. Almost all her life she had been a faithful ad consistent member of the United Presbyterian church at Hickory, and she was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. She suffered a stroke on Wednesday and appeared to get a little better, but on Friday she became worse and death followed. The following children survive her: John P. MCCALMONT, of East Liverpool, O., Mrs. Mary WHITE of Crafton; Mrs. VanEman LINDSEY, James MCCALMONT, of near Washington; Samuel MCCALMONT, of Hickory; Mrs. William CONNOR, of Duncan avenue, Washington; A. L. MCCALMONT of Pittsburg; Mrs. James MANSON, of near West Middletown; Mrs. W. H. MCBURNEY, of Crafton; Mrs. LANE, wife of W. E. LANE, the local insurance man; Mrs. Maud MCCABE, of 714 North Main street, Washington. The following brothers and sisters survive: James ALLISON, of near West Middletown; Mrs. David CUMMINS, of near West Middletown; Mrs. Dr. RAY, of West Middletown; and Mrs. MONSON, of near West Middletown. The funeral service was held on Sunday from her late home, conducted by Rev. Dr. MCCONNELL, of the U. P. church at Hickory. Interment was made at Hickory. Mrs. Irma VANDALE, aged 21 years, died on Wednesday, at her home in Cecil, of tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband. The funeral took place at Arlington this, Friday. Sturgeon lost one man in the mine explosion last Monday. Frank DEBRIZE, 22 year old son of Nicholas DEBRIZE, of Champion. His remains, when recovered, will be brought here for interment.
TAGGART, ROBINSON, BARNHART Alexander TAGGART died at his residence on Third street this, Friday morning at 5:30 a.m. Mr. TAGGART has been a citizen for about four years, making his home with his sister, Mrs. WALLACE, until her death and since that time with his nieces. He was in his 76th year and until within the last month was in his usual health. He was a very faithful member of the Presbyterian Church where he will be much missed. He leaves four brothers and one sister. The funeral services will be held from his residence on Third street on Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Pete EDWARDS were called to Willock last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. EDWARD's father, Mr. ROBINSON, of that city. *Sturgeon column The seven months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. BARNHART, of Venice, died on Wednesday and was buried Friday, interment taking place at Venice.
PHILLIPS, CASAGRANDA, MORGAN, RODGERS, GUSS, SHATTUCK An 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul PHILLIPS, of Cecil, died on Wednesday and was buried Friday at Arlington. B. CASAGRANDA, aged about 60 years, died at his home on Washington street, Pittsburg, Wednesday. He resided at Midway for a number of years and was well and favorably known throughout this section. Thos. MORGAN, a miner well known in this section, died near Greensburg Tuesday from the effects of a mine accident. His remains were taken to Cecil, from where they were buried on Friday, interment taking place at Noblestown. Patrick RODGERS, a plate mill roller, was found dead in bed at 2419 Carson street, South side, yesterday. Death is supposed to have been due to cramps. RODGERS was single. His father and five brothers live in Washington, Pa. A married sister lives in Sturgeon, Pa., and one in McDonald, Pa.--Times Pearl GUSS, aged 30 years, died at his home on Coal street Thursday evening, of pneumonia. Mr. GUSS has been a resident of McDonald for about four years, coming here with the Saltsburg Bottle Works, having worked for said firm from boyhood. About three years ago he married Miss Hattie BIESENKAMP of this place. Besides his wife and two year old daughter, he leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his demise. The funeral services will be held this, Friday, evening at 7 o'clock at his late residence, Rev. JORDAN officiating. The remains will be taken to Saltsburg Saturday for interment. Mrs. Margaret SHATTUCK, aged 74 years, died at her home on the South Side on Saturday evening Jan. 9, at 10:30, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by her husband, M. N. SHATTUCK, two sons from a former marriage, John and William GREEN, two sisters, one residing in Ohio and the other near Butler, Pa. Funeral services were held in the First U. P. Church Tuesday morning, Rev. Dr. IRONS officiating. The pall bearers were her two sons, W. F. and John H. GREEN, two grandsons, John E. and Frank GREEN, two nephews, George HAMMERLY and W. B. SMITH. Interment took place at Arlington.