Word was received here on Tuesday of the death of Mrs Agnes Morrison Holmes, aged 46, of Monrovia, California, a former Oakdale resident, who shot and killed her 23 year old adopted son, and then killed herself. She was a graduate of the Oakdale High School and a daughter of the late Dr. Morrison, formerly of Oakdale. James Vincent Booth, 54, husband of the former Grace Alter of Oakdale, died at 11:30pm Thursday July 15, 1937, in his home in New Kensington. His wife attended the Oakdale high school and taught for a number of years in the Championschool. During this time, she made her home with her aunt, Mrs. J M McJunkin of Hasting Avenue Oakdale, and Miss Anna McGregor of Oakdale. She and James Booth were married in New Texas, her uncle, Dr J M McJunkin performing the ceremony. Besides his wife, he leaves one son, his mother, one brother and thress sisters. His father, James Ellis Booth died in 1928. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the home of his mother. Burial was in New Texas. Those from Oakdale who attended the funeral were Mrs J M McJunkin, Mrs George Hoffman, Miss Anna McGregor, and Mrs William Fife. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.

>From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times dated March 23 1912: Mrs MARGARET BAUMAN, aged 68, is dead at the residence of her daughter, Mrs WILLIAM MESING, Perry and Virginia avenues, Baldwin township. She was born in Germany, and came to this country when a very young child. She had been a resident of Baldwin township for 61 years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Whitehall. She leaves four sons, WILLIAM, JOHN, HENRY, and GEORGE BAUMAN, and three daughters, Mrs GUSTAV JOHN, Mrs MESING, and Mrs HERMAN MAY. _________________________________________________________________ Get free, personalized commercial-free online radio with MSN Radio powered by Pandora http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001

HOLMES, ALLSHOUSE, DAILY, FERRIS, CONNERS, WILLIAMSON, COCHOL Mrs. Robert HOLMES died at her home in McDonald, Thursday, January 22, 1920, after an illness of pneumonia. She was aged 55 years. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock in the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev. SALLIE. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. She leaves her husband and two sons. William ALLSHOUSE, Jr., year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William ALLSHOUSE of Noblestown, died at this home on Thursday. He was buried in Robinson's Run cemetery. His mother and father survive. Hugh DAILY, aged 59 years, died at this home in Midway, after being an invalid for several years. Funeral services were conducted, Saturday morning at ten o'clock in the St. Alphonsus church of McDonald. Interment took place in the Noblestown cemetery. Mr. DAILY is survived by his wife. James FERRIS, aged 58 years, one of the leading citizens of Oscaloose, Iowa died January 13, 1920 after an illness of several weeks. He was a former resident of Hickory, being born and raised there. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Anna WHITESIDE, a daughter of the late William WHITESIDE also of Hickory. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Mary BRIDGE of Oscaloosa and Mr. Walter FERRIS of Rose Hill, Iowa; also a sister, Mrs. Stephen JARRETT of McDonald and two brothers, David of McDonald and John of Hickory. Interment was in the family lot at Oscaloosa, Iowa on January 13th. Washington and Canonsburg papers kindly publish. Mrs. Mary CONNERS died very suddenly at her home on Highland avenue Oakdale, on Tuesday morning, January 20, 1920, in her forty-first year. Mrs. CONNERS was a widow, moving here from Pittsburgh last summer, into the FLYNN house on Highland avenue and for this reason was not so widely known here. She leaves two daughters and one son at home, to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Pittsburgh Thursday morning where services were held and interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, by the side of her husband. Mr. & Mrs. William GILES attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Samuel WILLIAMSON of Midway, last week. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Paul COCHOL in the accidental scalding of their little son, which resulted in his death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. RITCHIE at the home Sunday afternoon. *Noblestown column

I have a copy of the Death Notice of Edward McDonald born 1/11/1864 of McDonald PA; died 8/23/1949. If anyone is interested in a copy, let me know. Linda lmccalm2001@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.

Found in the Pittsburgh Gazette Times dated June 26 1908: HENRY - On Wednesday morning, June 24 1908 at 5 o'clock, NANNIE J, wife of SAMUEL H HENRY. Funeral services at her late residence, 128 Watt avenue, Ben Avon, Pa., Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment private. (Wellsville, O. papers, please copy.) JOHNSTON - On Thursday, June 25 1908 at 1:20 pm, GEORGE JOHNSTON Jr, in his 82nd year. Funeral services will be held at the residence of his son, JOSEPH W JOHNSTON, 809 Holland avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa., on Saturday, June 27 1908 at 2 pm. Interment private later in Homewood cemetery. LYONS - On Thursday, June 25 1908 at 9:45 pm, Mrs EMILY JANE LYONS, aged 51 years. Funeral services at her late residence, 419 Gettysburg street, East End. Time will be announced later. McKEAN - On Thursday, June 25 1908 at 9:05 am at her home at Belle Vernon, Pa., Mrs JESSIE TWEEDIE McKEAN, wife of SAMUEL McKEAN, in her 77th year. Funeral services at her late home at 2 o'clock pm on Saturday, June 27. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Gibsonton cemetery. NEELY - On Wednesday, June 24 1908 at 6:20 pm, THOMAS NEELY Sr, father of THOMAS H C and FRANK L NEELY of Mt Washington, aged 78 years. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his son's residence, THOMAS H C NEELY, 310 Sycamore street, Mt Washington. POWELL - On Wednesday, June 24 1908 at 5:30 pm, JOHN POWELL, at his home, 208 Hemlock street, North Side, in his 79th year. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the residence. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. _________________________________________________________________ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmemailtaglinenov06&FORM=WLMTAG

KERR, SAINTNEOY, WILSON, CAMPBELL, MCEWEN William KERR, aged 34 years, died at the Mercy hospital as a result of injuries received in the mine of the Pittsburgh Coal company at Pitco, Pa. Funeral services were held on Tuesday evening. Interment was at Lebanon, Pa. on Wednesday. Vete SAINTNEOY, aged 38, died Saturday in Charleroi of injuries received five years ago, from which he never fully recovered. He was brought to his home in Lincoln Avenue on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. W. D. IRONS. Interment took place in the Robinson Run cemetery. Mr. SAINTNEOY is survived by his mother and three sisters, Mrs. August CONSTANCE of Charleroi, Mrs. CENIS, located in Ohio and Mrs. Ed. POUND of Burgettstown; also one brother, August, in Ohio. On Wednesday, January 14th, 1920, at 5:35 p.m., in her home at Imperial, Pa., Elizabeth WILSON, wife of W. J. WILSON, was called to her home beyond. Mr. and Mrs. WILSON just recently returned from Florida, where they had been for a short time, hoping the change would be of great benefit to Mrs. WILSON, but as she grew worse she longed to return home. Sarah Elizabeth JOHNSTON was born March 10, 1854, near Bruceton, where she lived until her marriage in 1880 to Mr. WILSON. She became a member of the Bethel church in her early teens, but on coming to Imperial, united with the Valley Presbyterian church. She has lived in Imperial nearly forty years. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Valley church by Rev. SNYDER. Interment was in Valley cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Alvin KEARNS; three grandchildren and four brothers. David CAMPBELL died at his home in Fourth street on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 1920. He was aged 78 years. Mr. CAMPBELL was born in County Down, Ireland, March 28, 1841 and was brought to America by his parents when six years of age. The family resided in Ohio for many years and at the time of the Civil war, Mr. CAMPBELL enlisted in an Ohio regiment, ___ing through the war. In ... he came to McDonald and engaged in the grocery business, where he remained in business until but a few ____ ago. Mr. CAMPBELL took an active interest ... retaining to the welfare of ... and had served in Council ... burgess, which offices he ... credit. ... a member of the First United Presbyterian church, and for many years ... on its Board of Trustees. He is survived by his widow, who before ... marriage was Miss Kate BE___ of Canonsburg; and three daughters, ... J. MILLER and Mrs. J. K. ____ of McDonald, and Mrs. C. B. ____ of Washington, Pa. Eleven ____ and two great grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 ... charge of his pastor, Rev. ... D. D. Interment was in the Robinson Run cemetery. ... Saturday afternoon, January 17, 1920, at __:10, in the City hospital at ___n, Pa., occurred the death of John R. MCEWEN, of Canonsburg. On December 21, 1919, he fell ... red his thigh, which caused ... He was born January 9, ____ ... old MCEWEN homestead on _____ avenue, Oakdale, and was a son of __nry C. and Elizabeth MC____ sed. On June 25, 1902, he was united in marriage to Emma M. ____ ... with the exception of two ... Angeles, Cal., he has always ... this vicinity. He, for a ... Sheridan and at the time ... resided in Canonsburg. He was a carpenter by trade. ... circle of friends. He ... of the Knights of Pythias ... veteran of the Spanish-... ... joined the National ... private in Company C., ... and served as a private ... promoted to the rank of sergeant and then to ... sergeant, until August ... was commissioned ... __t, and on August 23, ... ___moted to Captain and ... nd of the company. ___ptain until after the ... ___onneaut in July 1897 ... from service in the ... company was re___ in the Spanish- ... ___terel the National ..., April 12, 1898 and ... ___ental Commander ... to Corporal June ... __rtermaster Ser___ was mustered ... in February 28, ... remainder missing

RODIER, RAGLAND, DUPIN, FRANK, O'BRIEN, KELLY, GIBBS, CLOSE, WILLIAMSON, DUFFY, O'HARA Mrs. Mary RODIER, aged 70 years, died Sunday at the home of her son, Lewis RODIER, in Valley street. Death was due to heart trouble. Services were held at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was at Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. RODIER is survived by her son, Lewis and one daughter Mrs. Paul BASTIDE. Glennie RAGLAND died in the Mercy hospital, Sunday, January 11, of pneumonia. He was 35 years of age. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. SALLIE. Mr. RAGLAND is survived by his father, Wesley RAGLAND, one brother John, and one sister, Mrs. Eva BUSH. Mrs. Hortense DUPIN, aged 70 years, died at her home in Coal street, Friday, January 9, 1920. She had been troubled with her heart, and was found dead. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. DEBOLT, Sunday at 2:30. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Christian FRANK, aged 90 years, died Monday at Woodville. The body was brought to the ROGERS undertaking rooms on Tuesday and she was buried at 3 o'clock Wednesday in the Robinson Run cemetery. She is the last of the family. Her husband died last year during the influenza epidemic and the only son was killed not long ago. Mrs. Susan O'BRIEN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. S. MATHIAS, in Saxonville, Florida on Sunday, Jan. 11, 1920. Mrs. O'BRIEN is the widow of the late Thomas O'BRIEN and for a number of years lived in the BUCHHEIT house in Station street. About two years ago she went to the home of her daughter in Florida. Mrs. O'BRIEN met with an accident, having had her hip bone broken from a fall, from which she never recovered. She is survived by four sons and one daughter, J. B., of North Side Pittsburgh; William with the Midland Steel Co., Emmett, of Corliss; Joseph, in Roumania and Mrs. MATHIAS, of Florida. The body was brought to the home of her son, J. B. OBRIEN, in North Side Pittsburgh where the funeral services took place on Wednesday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m. Solemn High Mass at St. Paul's Cathedral, Pittsburgh at 10 o'clock. Interment was in the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Nana FERRIS KELLY, widow of the late Edward KELLY of Morgan, Pa., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. L. HINTERLEITER, Carnegie, on Wednesday, January 7th, at 3:30 p.m. in her 56th year after an illness of two months. Mrs. KELLY had been a resident of Carnegie for two years, making her home with her son-in-law, E. G. NOAH, until two months ago when sickness caused her to be removed to the home of her daughter. She was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor, and had a large circle of friends. She was survived by the following children: Mrs. Chas. HAINES, of Houston; Mrs. Michael KLEFIFEL, of Morgan; Mrs. L. L. INTERLEITER, Misses Hallie and Thelma, of Carnegie; Samuel, of Alliance, Ohio and George, of Morgan, one sister, Mrs. Eliza JARRET, of McDonald; three brothers, James FERRIS, of Oscaloosa, Iowa; John FERRIE (sic), of Hickory and David FERRIS of McDonald. Also seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in the Chartiers cemetery at Carnegie, Pa. Mrs. S. W. GIBBS daughter of Mr. A. F. BURNS, of Station street, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James S. POTTER in Baltimore, Md., on Sunday, January 11, at 12:45 a.m. Mrs. GIBBS was aged 49 years. Her home was at Bellwood, but she had gone to Baltimore on Christmas to visit her daughter, where her death occurred. Before her marriage she was Miss Orrie BURNS. The body was brought to McDonald on Tuesday and funeral services were held at the BURNS home on Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. B. B. HARRISON, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First U. P. Church. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. Mrs. GIBBS is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. PORTER and four grandchildren, her father, A. F. BURNS, two brothers, F. E., of Burgettstown and Harry BURNS, also three half brothers, Charles, of Tampico, Mexico, Robert W., of Steubenville, and Leroy of McDonald; also one half sister, Mrs. Lillian HAND of McDonald. *From another article, her middle name was Ivalla Mrs. Ann CLOSE, widow of James CLOSE, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. M. DEAHL in Fourth street, Friday, January 9, 1920, following a gradual decline. Mrs. CLOSE was 96 years of age and was probably the oldest woman in Washington County. She was born in Ireland, her maiden name being CAMPBELL. Coming to the United States in 1847, she was soon afterwards married to Mr. CLOSE and until his death 18 years ago lived near here on a farm. In recent years she had been making her home with her children. When she came to the United States, Mrs. CLOSE brought her membership letter with her and united with the Robinson Run United Presbyterian church, of which she had been a member since. Three daughters and two sons survive: Mrs. L. M. DEAHL, of McDonald; Mrs. John CAMPBELL, of Midway; Mrs. John F. CAMPBELL of Rochester, and Robert and John CLOSE, of New Sheffield, Pa. John CAMPBELL, of Imperial is a brother. Funeral services were held at the DEAHL home, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. G. S. BROOKS, pastor of the Robinson Run church. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. Midway, Jan. 13---After a short illness due to pneumonia, Samuel WILLIAMSON, aged 66 years, a native of Scotland, but who had lived for practically half a century at Midway, died at his home here this morning at 9 o'clock. Born in Scotland in 1854, Mr. WILLIAMSON came to America when 15 years of age, and almost immediately located at Midway, where he had always resided. Forty-five years ago, he married Hannah ROGERS, who survives. He had been a member of the Baptist church for 43 years. He was an active member of the I. O. O. F. and Encampment lodges. Besides Mrs. WILLIAMSON the following children survive: Mrs. Harry SMITH, John WILLIAMSON, George WILLIAMSON and Miss Martha WILLIAMSON, all of Midway; Samuel WILLIAMSON, of Warwood, W. Va., Mrs. Frank LEMON of Holiday's Cove, W. Va.; William WILLIAMSON of Bellevernon, and Mahala WILLIAMSON of Chicago. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr. and Mrs. John CONNERS of Western avenue received word on Sunday of the sudden death of their son-in-law, Mr. Thomas DUFFY of Langeloth, who was found dead in the yard at his home. He leaves his widow and seven children to mourn his loss. Mr. DUFFY before her marriage was Miss Margaret CONNERS of Oakdale. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 7th at St. Patrick's Catholic church, conducted by Father COX. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery. *Oakdale column Mr. M. V. MCCANN attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. O'HARA of Titusville this week. *Noblestown column

DODDS, LA REAUX (LHEUREUX), DUNBAR, THOMPSON The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce DODDS of Clinton avenue, Oakdale, died Sunday morning, January 4, 1920, aged 5 months. Robert Thomas had been a delicate baby from the time of birth, having a week heart. On Saturday night the little fellow played and seemed better than he had for a long time. His mother put him to bed and upon waking Sunday morning, found that the little one had passed away during the night. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. R. MCMUNN. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery. Word has been received of the death of Rev. E. S. LA REAUX, at Marysville, Tenn. The date and cause of his death have not been learned, but the funeral services were held Saturday, January 4. Rev. LA REAUX was the first pastor of the French church of this place. Eight years ago he went to Porto Rico (sic) where he was engaged as a missionary until last fall when he went to Tennessee. There he preformed the services as college professor until his death. Besides his wife, eight children are left; the oldest being seventeen years of age. Suffering a third stroke of paralysis yesterday, William DUNBAR, aged 72 years one of the well-known and highly respected citizens of this section, quickly succumbed to the attack, his death occurring at his home in Robinson township, near Candor, Sunday night at 10 o'clock. In January of last year, he was twice stricken by paralysis and had only partially recovered from these. Mr. DUNBAR was born on the farm where his death occurred. He was a member of the widely known Washington County family of that name. During his entire life he had been a farmer. For many years he was a member of the Raccoon Presbyterian church, serving as a trustee in the congregation for a long period. Mr. DUNBAR was twice married, Mrs. DUNBAR and one brother, Scott DUNBAR, of Washington, survive. The funeral services will be held at the DUNBAR residence Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in charge of Rev. Dr. NAIRN of Midway. Interment will be in Candor cemetery. The community was sorry to hear this week of the death of Harvey THOMPSON of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. THOMPSON was one of our former residents and had many friends. Death claimed him on Dec. 20th. Mrs. THOMPSON, a son and a daughter survive. *Oakdale column

SAIX, BURKE, SEMELLA, O'ROURKE, BLACK, SMITH Elizabeth, the oldest child of John and Mary Ellen (WILSON) SAIX, died at the family home in the South Side on Sunday afternoon, December 26, 1915, at 2:20 o'clock. The little girl was born in McDonald, December 6, 1903. She was of an amiable, cheery disposition. Elizabeth attended the public school and was a pupil in Miss ALLISON's room. She was also a member of Miss SHANE's Sabbath School class in the First United Presbyterian church. A week prior to her death she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Her condition was serious from the beginning and the week-long struggle proved futile. Besides her parents, there survive three sisters and one brother: Thelma, Berdina, Lillian and John. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home in charge of the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery. James L. BURKE of Midway died at his late home at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, December 26, 1915, following a lingering illness. He was born in Wood county, Ohio, October 24, 1850, and at the time of his death was aged 65 years, two months and two days. Mr. BURKE was a plasterer by trade but of late years was employed as a carpenter by the Pittsburgh Coal Co. He leaves his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Edith ANDERSON of Wellsburg, W. Va., and Miss Alma BURKE at home. Two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren also survive. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the late residence and were conducted by the Rev. J. P. JORDAN of the First Presbyterian Church of McDonald, assisted by the Rev. Earl D. MILLER and the Rev. J. F. PRY of Midway. Interment was in Center cemetery. Joseph SEMELLA, aged 65, died Wednesday evening, December 22, in the St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, form an attack of heart failure. He had been in the hospital about two weeks at the time of his death. Mr. SEMELLA was born in France and came to this country about 18 years ago. He laves his wife. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Dr. Alexandre MAGE. The interment was in the Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Carrie O'ROURKE, a former resident of McDonald but lately of East Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, December 29, 1915, at eight o'clock in St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh, where she underwent two operations. She was the wife of John O'ROURKE, Sr., who survives with four sons: John of McDonald, Simon, Leo and Raymond of East Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held in East Pittsburgh this (Friday) morning. On Monday, December 27, 1915, Mrs. C. A. BLACK died at Oakdale after a long illness of heart trouble. At the time of her husband's death, July 29, 1915, Mrs. BLACK was critically ill and this illness resulted in her death. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. George ROBINSON of Oakdale and Miss Anna BLACK of Washington. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. ROBINSON. Lemuel SMITH died at his home at Houston, Pa., at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, December 25, 1915, aged 56 years. Mr. SMITH was formerly a resident of Midway, coming here from Leechburg. He moved to Houston about two years ago, where he was employed as assistant foreman at the Midland mine until the past year when poor health forced him to quit work. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter: Lemuel SMITH of Creighton, Pa., Edward SMITH of Burgettstown, Clyde SMITH of Sharon and Mrs. Edward KETCHKA of Moundsville, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock by the Rev. Mr. RECORD of Canonsburg, pastor of the M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment in North Zion cemetery at Carrick Tuesday morning. Mr. SMITH was a member of Royal Oak Lodge I. O. O. F. of Oakdale and the K. of P. of Mt. Pleasant. He was highly respected by all who knew him.

STRUTH, GARDINER, NALENKA The one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John STRUTH died Saturday at noon at the home of his parents at Primrose. Short funeral services were held at the Noblestown cemetery at noon on Monday where the interment was made. Joseph GARDINER, aged 67 years died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas BENNETT, of Sturgeon, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock as the result of a sudden attack of heart failure. Mr. GARDINER had been living with his daughter since the death of his wife last April. He got up Sunday morning in apparently as good health as usual and went about his duties. While sitting in his chair in the latter part of the forenoon, he was seen to drop forward and before aid could be summoned, had died. Heart failure is given as the cause of his sudden death. He leaves four sons and three daughters. The funeral services were held from the home of his daughter Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in charge of the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS. The interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. Nicholas NALENKA, a coal cleaner, aged 57 years, was crushed to death Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by a car on which he was working. The accident occurred at the Montour No. 2 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal company. NALENKA, who is a Slav, was employed as a coal cleaner and worked on the cars on the track outside of the mine. The cars were being shunted around and the car on which the dead man was working being suddenly shifted he lost his balance and fell under the wheels. His body was badly crushed. He leaves a wife and two daughters at his former home in Gladden. The funeral services were held in the Bridgeville Catholic church Monday afternoon and the interment was in the Rosedale cemetery at the same place.

DURANTIER Following an operation for appendicitis performed on Tuesday, Fernal DURANTIER, aged 13 years, died Wednesday evening, December 22, 1915, at 6:50 o'clock, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Amy DURANTIER, in Fanny street. The boy was born in McDonald June 19, 1902. He attended the local school and was a pupil in Miss COCHRAN's room. Last Saturday he was taken ill, and after the operation on Tuesday he became weaker until death released him from suffering. Besides the mother there survive four sisters: Mrs. Eugene JOURET and Mrs. Frank J. FAIR of Jeannette, Pa., Mrs. Frank MALONE of Burgettstown and Miss Celia M. DURANTIER at home. The funeral will be held at St. Alphonsus' church Friday morning at 10 o'clock with requiem mass by the pastor, Rev. Father J. A. BURGOON.

KOCH, MURHAMMER, COOK, MCCONNELL, GREEN, FABRE Mrs. Andrew KOCH who has been sick for the past few months died in the West Penn Hospital last Friday following an operation. The funeral services were held at the late home on Monday conducted by the Rev. G. M. KERR. Interment was made in the Candor cemetery. *Bulger column Mrs. Rachel MURHAMMER, wife of John MURHAMMER, aged 57 years, died at her home in Cherry Valley at 9 o'clock Sunday morning after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral was held at the late home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in charge of the Rev. SNODGRASS, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was in the Mt. Prospect cemetery. Mrs. MURHAMMER was a well known resident of Cherry Valley. She was a member of the Burgettstown Methodist Episcopal church. Besides the husband there survive four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Mary COOK, wife of Andrew COOK of Candor, died on Friday at 3:30 p.m., at the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh, following an operation. The deceased was a native of Germany and came to this country 23 years ago. At the time of her death she was ** years of age. The funeral services were held at the late home, on Monday at 2 o'clock. Besides the husband there survive five children as follows: Miss Martha COOK, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Edith WILLARD of Peeper, Pa., Mrs. Anna MOORE of Pittsburgh, __ert COOK, of Burgettstown and William COOK, at home. Dr. William A. MCCONNELL died at this home in Hickory Sunday morning at 5:15 as the result of ___ more than a week ago in which he broke a hip joint. Since the fall he had rapidly declines. Dr. MCCONNELL was pastor of the United Presbyterian congregation of Hickory for 45 years. In May of this year he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the United Presbyterian church in charge of the Rev. Charles STUNKARD. Interment was in the Hickory cemetery. Dr. MCCONNELL was born January 11, 1830, near Mansfield, O. He received his education in the ___nklin college and the Allegheny Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh. He later took his D. D. degree at Franklin. After completing his seminary course he accepted a call at Coshocton, O., where he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth J. REED, who __ed but a short time. To this union was born one child, no___ W. A. MCCALMONT, of near Hickory. He took as his second wife Miss MCKITRICK, of Guernsey county who has been his helpmate for the past half century. This ceremony was performed just two months previous to his call to the Hickory U. P. church, as he came to this place July 1, 1865. He continued serving this congregation for 45 years, and owing to his advanced age he resigned to make way for younger men in the ministry. When he resigned he gave up his work in the ministry entirely, but still took an active interest in the affairs of the church, where he had so long ministered. To Mr. and Mrs. MCCONNELL were born two children, Mrs. ELLIOTT, wife of Dr. A. H. ELLIOTT of Avalon, and William L. MCCONNELL, an attorney of Idaho Falls, Idaho. James Newton GREEN son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion GREEN died Friday, Dec. 10, 1915 at 2:30 o'clock at New Castle Hospital, New Castle, aged 43 years old. He was born April 24, 1872 at Grandville, W. Va. and when a boy Mr. GREEN came to Midway with his parents and he spent most of the time through this part of the country. He was well known by many and leaves a host of friends. He was married to Mrs. Eliza W. EARLY (nee _EWITT) of Pittsburgh on April 4, 190n and after went to housekeeping in Midway where he resided for 3 yeas and moved to Pittsburgh where they lived until the death of his wife, Feb. 13, 1913 ad later going to the west where he stayed a few months and returned and remarried again on June 16, 1914 to Miss Lena STUBLING of Edgewood Park. He is survived by his widow, one son, mother Mrs. Marion GREEN of McDonald, seven brothers and four sisters. They are as follows: M. M. GREEN, Bulger; Wm. E. GREEN, Pittsburgh, Elmer, Salem, O.; Mrs. E. D. SMITH, Pittsburgh; Mrs. James Elmer, Cross Creek; Mrs. Jno. DONALDSON, Joseph, Albert, Thomas, Earl and Bertha of McDonald. Mrs. Augustine FABRE, wife of Charles FABRE, died at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home in Bulger aged 40 years. Mrs. FABRE had been ill of dropsy for the past seven months. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic church, McDonald. Interment was in the Noblestown cemetery. Mrs. FABRE was born in France and came to this country when a young girl. She was a member of the St. Alphonsus R. C. church of this place and was well known both here and in Bulger. She leaves her husband, one son Charles and one daughter, Mary.

WILLIAMS Dr. Rhys WILLIAMS, aged 46, died at his home at Federal on Friday night, December 10th. He was well known in South Fayette township, where he had practiced medicine for the past twenty years. Dr. WILLIAMS was born in South WALES and came to this country at an early age. He studied medicine at the Western University of Pittsburgh and graduated in the class of 1894. Dr. WILLIAMS was a director of the Bridgeville Trust Company and was a member of the Masons, Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. He leaves his wife and three children: Misses Mildred and Irene WILLIAMS and Rhys WILLIAMS, Jr., also one sister, Mrs. R. E. WILLIAMS.

Found in the Pittsburgh Gazette Times dated June 25 1908: Mrs CAROLINE HANNAN, aged 79, widow of DAVID HANNAN, and one of the oldest residents of Carrick, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, Hays and Linwood avenues, after a short illness. She was born at Morgantown, W. Va., and was the daughter of DANIEL W and MAHALIA STEWART, who were among the earliest settlers in West Virginia and in honor of whom Stewartstown was named. Funeral services will be conducted at her late home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment will be in the South Side cemetery. Mrs ROSINA HANRIETTA RIDDLE, wife of GEORGE H RIDDLE, died Tuesday night at her home, 1711 Buena Vista street, North Side. She was a lifelong resident of the North Side and a prominent churchwoman. Besides her husband, she leaves her mother, Mrs R C BUENTE, and four brothers, H H BUENTE, superintendent of the Carnegie library buildings, and E ?, J F, and W A BUENTE, all of the North Side. JOHN POWELL, aged 79, for many years a resident of the North Side, died yesterday at his home, 208 Hemlock street, North Side. He was a retired painter and was a member of the North Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. He leaves a widow; three daughters, Mrs ALICE STRAUSS of Clinton, Pa.; Mrs DELLA JOSEPH and Mrs BIRD J HOOPER; a brother, DAVID POWELL, and a sister, Mrs ISABELLA SOLEMON. _________________________________________________________________ Talk now to your Hotmail contacts with Windows Live Messenger. http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme0020000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

HUNTER, ACKLESON Mrs. Martha A. HUNTER, wife of John A. HUNTER died at her home in West Lincoln avenue, Saturday morning, Dec. 4th, aged 74 years. Mrs. HUNTER was one of McDonald's pioneer citizens having resided here for almost 44 years. The daughter of William and Martha HARPER, Mrs. HUNTER was born on a farm near Venice. In 1860 she was united in marriage with Mr. HUNTER. The first 11 years of their married life was passed in the Venice neighborhood, when they moved to McDonald, Mr. HUNTER being one of the first contractors and builders to locate here. Mr. and Mrs. HUNTER celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1910. Mrs. HUNTER had been in failing health for the past two years. She was a faithful and loving wife devoted to her home, always ready to help where help was needed and by her Christian example won the love of all with whom she came in contact. Mrs. HUNTER was a charter member of the First United Presbyterian church of this place; she was active in church work until her health failed. Besides the husband there survives one son, William, of McDonald. Funeral services were held at their late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Dr. W. D. IRONS pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of this place. Interment was in Venice cemetery. A stroke of paralysis suffered Friday night resulted fatally to Thomas H. ACKLESON, one of the best-known men of Burgettstown at his home here Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. He was aged 76 years. Funeral services were held from the ACKLESON home Monday at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. R. H. MCCARTNEY, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. The interment was in the Fairview cemetery. Mr. ACKLESON has been in his usual health Friday and had been about town as usual. During the past two weeks he had served on the jury at the county seat and was on one of the murder cases tried there and at that time was in the best of health. A native of Smith township, Mr. ACKLESON had spent the greater part of his life there on a farm. Twelve years ago he gave up farming and moved to Burgettstown, where he had since been engaged in the hotel business. He was united in marriage many years ago to Miss Margaret SCOTT who survives with ten children as follows: F. Scott ACKLESON, Sheridan; T. L. ACKLESON, Pittsburgh; Samuel S. ACKLESON of Oklahoma City, Okla.; John ACKLESON, Beechview, Pittsburgh; Mrs. L. D. MCPEAK and Mrs. Oscar OSBORN, of Scio, O.; Misses Maud, Ann, Elizabeth and Jean ACKLESON, at home.

LOCKWOOD, MCBETH, PENN George LOCKWOOD of Portsmouth, Ohio died at his home on Friday, November 12. Mr. LOCKWOOD was a former resident of McDonald and will be remembered by a number of our citizens. He at one time was bookkeeper for Mr. REND in the old Robbin and Rend Supply Store which stood where the present Federal Supply building now stands. Gertrude MCBETH aged 8 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. MCBETH of Third street, died at 5 o'clock Sunday morning after a weeks illness of diphtheria. Gertrude was the second to die from this dread disease within two weeks, both going to room 3 in our public schools. Besides the parents there survive four brothers and four sisters, Harry B. of Greensburg, Arthur of East Palestine, Ohio, and Paul, George, Margaret, Mable, Hazel and Marion at home. Short funeral services were held on Monday morning at ten o'clock on the porch of the MCBETH home, in charge of Rev. J. P. JORDAN pastor the First Presbyterian church assisted by Dr. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Margaret May PENN the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William PENN died at their home on Monday evening of diphtheria. The funeral services wee held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Robinson's Run cemetery.

LEROY, CUMMINS, POOLER, ALSTON, CALDWELL Caesar LEROY, aged 63 years, a well known Belgian of Laurel Hill, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at his home. He had been an invalid for 11 years. Mr. LEROY was born in Belgium and came to McDonald 30 years ago. He was a miner until ill health forced him to retire. Besides the wife, three sons, Jules, Marcel and Rene, all at home. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. J. B. CAVITT. Interment will be in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Robert CUMMINS, aged 62 years, died at her home near Midway about 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Death followed a lingering illness. The funeral services were held at the late home Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. R. D. MILLER, pastor of the Center United Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Hickory cemetery. The daughter of the late David and Eleanor MOORE MCCALMONT, Mrs. CUMMINS was born in Hickory in 1853. In 1870 she was united in marriage with Robert CUMMINS. For some years after her marriage, Mrs. CUMMINS lived near Venice and later on other farms in the county. About 25 years ago Mr. and Mrs. CUMMINS removed to the John R. MCBURNEY farm near this place where Mrs. CUMMINS resided at the time of her death. Mrs. CUMMINS was a member of the Center United Presbyterian church of Midway. Until her health broke she was an active and prominent worker in the church. Besides the husband, Robert CUMMINS, there survive three sons and three daughters as follows: William, Maxwell and Charles, of Midway; Mrs. Oscar V. AIKEN, of Bulger; Mrs. James WALLACE, of Midway and Miss Jean CUMMINS, at home. Three sisters also survive: Mrs. Robert HENDERSON, of Houston and Miss Helen MCCALMONT of Hickory. (sic) There also survive eight grandchildren. Mrs. Susannah POOLER, in the 81st year of her age, widow of Edward POOLER, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John TRIMMER, in North McDonald street shortly after 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon November the 5th. Mrs. POOLER was born on February 2, 1832 in England. In 1854 she was united in marriage with Edward POOLER and shortly after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. POOLER came to this country. They settled at Monongahela and lived there for some years. They came to McDonald in 1878 and Mrs. POOLER had resided here since that time. Mr. POOLER died about five years ago. Mrs. POOLER was a member of the First United Presbyterian church and while physically able, was a prominent church worker. There survive one son and five daughters: Edward POOLER, of Corliss; Mrs. A. J. WALKER, of Lakeland, Fla.; Mrs. Alice MAY, Mrs. John TRIMMER, Mrs. A. B. MCBETH and Mrs. Mary J. WILLIAMS, of McDonald. The funeral services were held in the First United Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Dr. W. D. IRONS assisted by Rev. J. B. CAVITT of Robinson Run Presbyterian church and Rev. J. P. JORDAN pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. Mrs. Georgiana ALSTON, colored, wife of K. P. ALSTON, died at her home in the Southside, McDonald, at 11:15 o'clock Sunday night aged 51 years. She was born in North Carolina and came to McDonald about 20 years ago. She leaves her husband and three sons and three daughters. The funeral services were held in the Colored Baptist church of this place of which Mrs. ALSTON was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the pastor of the church, the Rev. G. E. SALLIE. Interment was in the Hilldale cemetery. Mrs. Nancy SMITH CALDWELL passed away Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock at her home in Hickory. Mrs. CALDWELL was the daughter of Robert SMITH and was born in Westmoreland county 82 years ago. Her parents located in Cherry Valley during her early youth. She was married October 23, 1862, and lived on the CALDWELL homestead farm until 11 years ago when the family moved to Hickory. She is survived by her sons, William Frank CALDWELL and Robert Smith CALDWELL, of Mt. Pleasant township and her daughter, Bertha Vance CALDWELL of Hickory; also five grandchildren and her sisters, Mrs. Elvira MCFARLAND of Carnegie, and Mrs. Andrew J. RUSSELL of Bulger. At an early age Mrs. CALDWELL united with the Presbyterian church of Raccoon. After her marriage she became a member of the United Presbyterian church of Hickory. Mrs. CALDWELL lived a devout and earnest Christian life. She was a woman of strong convictions and was faithful, yet modest in all public and private duties. Her death came as a great loss to the church of which she was a strong supporter and in the home her absence will be keenly felt. The funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at her late home.

BROWN, WRIGHT, THIBAUT, REND An illness of pneumonia of one week, following an operation of one month ago, resulted fatally to Joseph Ray BROWN, Jr., a well-known young man of Avella Thursday morning, November 25, at 9 o'clock in North Wheeling hospital. His death following that of his sister, Mrs. J. E. VANCE about one month ago came as a shock to his parents and friends in this section. He was age 25 years. Funeral services were held from the Avella Presbyterian church at Avella Sunday at 12 o'clock. The interment was in the West Middletown cemetery. Just five months ago Mr. BROWN was united in marriage with Miss Emma MILLER, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David MILLER of West Middletown. Mr. BROWN was employed by his father here in the machinery and hardware business and was well known. He was born March 10, 1891, and was a son of Joseph R. and Cecilia MARQUIS BROWN, and was a native of Independence township. He was a member of the Avella Presbyterian church. On June 2* this year, he was united in marriage with Miss MILLER and they had been residents of this place since that time. During the month of October he became ill and it was necessary to remove him to the Wheeling hospital for an operation. He was taken there the day following the burial of his sister, Mrs. VANCE. He had recovered from the operation and was expecting to return to his home last week, when pneumonia developed last Friday and resulted in his death Thursday morning. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BROWN, there survive his wife and the following brother and sisters: D. C. BROWN of McDonald and Misses Jessie and Sara Mae BROWN at home. John WRIGHT, aged 58, formerly of McDonald died in the Allegheny General hospital on Sunday morning about 8 o'clock. He was taken to the home of his daughter, in North Side, Pittsburgh. Interment was in the Center cemetery, Midway on Tuesday. Mr. WRIGHT was born in Jefferson township, this county. Besides his father, David WRIGHT of McDonald there survive the following daughters, Mrs. Harry OLIVER of North Side, Pittsburgh, Mrs. Luella WRIGHT of North Side Pittsburgh, and Miss Lucy WRIGHT of McDonald; one sister, Mrs. Emma BRIGGS of McDonald, Alonzo of Pittsburgh, and David W., of East Liverpool, Ohio survive. Word was received by the DESCUTNER brothers on Monday that their brother-in-law Leandre THIBAUT was killed in a mine explosion at Ravensdale, Washington on November 15. Mr. THIBAUT left McDonald about 27 years ago and for some time had been located at Ravensdale. He was 54 years old and was employed as utility man around the mine. A brother of the DESCUTNER boys lost his eye sight in an explosion at the same mine about 12 years ago, he has since died. C. D. KENNEDY attended the funeral of his uncle, David A. KENNEDY of Neville Island on Tuesday. Mr. KENNEDY was formally of this section having lived on the Samuel MCADAMS farm and Mrs. BELL farm at North Star. Colonel, W. P. REND of Chicago died on Wednesday, December the first aged 80 years. The funeral was held on Friday. Col. REND had much to do with McDonald in the early days of the town. Fro years he was known as the Coal King having mines here and in Ohio. In the early seventies Mr. REND opened up Laurel Hill mine No. 1 and blocks were built on the south side of the railroad near the pit mouth some of which still stand. Many of our older citizens can recall the days when Colonel REND opened up Laurel Hill No. 2 and 3. This was a busy place. When Col. REND came to town things were on the go for he was a man of action and when labor difficulties arose Col REND would meet his men face to face. The coal business was quite different in those days. Col. REND could never get coal enough to supply his trade. He was a man who was continually on the go. during the oil excitement Col REND erected tanks and had them filled with the oil which was running down the creek. The pipe line refused to run the oil but the Col not to be out done shipped the oil by rail. He with Mr. T. B. ROBBINS formed the R. &. R. Supply Co. with large stores where the present Federal Supply is now located. This they run in connection with their mines.

HALL Earl HALL aged 28 years died at the West Penn hospital at 10:15 o'clock on Monday morning. About eight years ago Mr. HALL was injured in the Jumbo mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Co., and never fully recovered, although able to work at times he never regained his strength. About seven weeks ago his condition became critical and he was taken to the West Penn hospital for treatment. Mr. HALL was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William HALL who survive, with three brothers and two sisters, William, Harry and John and Misses Hazel and Wilhemina HALL. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. J. B. CAVITT, pastor of the Robinson's Run United Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Robinson's Run cemetery.

Man Liked by His Men Dies Throughout Strike Miners Were Friendly to Him as Model Owner Martins Ferry Times on the Death of Thomas SAUTERS Placed within a black box A Tribute From East Ohio Miners Charles J. ALBASIN, president of the local sub-district of the United Mine Workers of America, was notified by the Times Thursday at noon, of the death of Mr. SAUTERS. When the sad news was broken, a noticeable change appeared on the countenance of the miners' leader. He paid a lasting tribute when he said: "I am certainly grieved to hear of Mr. SAUTERS' death. He was without a doubt, one of the most agreeable operators in this sub-district. In his dealings with the miners he always was very just. On behalf of the miners as well as their officials, I will say he will be sorely missed as a prominent figure in the eastern Ohio coal industry." Thomas E. SAUTERS of Martins Ferry, model coal operator from the viewpoint of his miners, died suddenly in St. Joseph's hospital, Elmira, N. Y., Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock, following five month's illness of a complication of diseases. The news of the death proved the greatest shock received in local mining circles since secretary ZELENKA of the operators' association was suddenly stricken just three months ago. Mr. SAUTERS went to Walkins, N. Y., Saturday, September 25, and located at the Glen Springs hotel, a sanitarium, in the belief that his health would be regained. At the time of his departure from Martins Ferry his condition was much improved, but Tuesday he suffered a relapse and Mrs. SAUTERS went to his bedside. At the time physicians stated that he was not in a critical condition, but that a complication had developed and the result might be serious. His death therefore was entirely unexpected. When telegrams telling of Mr. SAUTERS' death arrived in Martins Ferry, from both Cleveland and Elmira, the news spread very rapidly and the entire community was shocked beyond expression. He was known to practically every resident of Martins Ferry and by all was borne in the highest esteem. Being of a retiring disposition, he was not a seeker of public office at any time, but as a citizen, none better. He was one who believed in the uplifting of morals and whenever he could be of service, he was willing to assist. He was a liberal contributor to every charitable organization and to churches. To the miners, his death was nothing short of disaster. Not only those who worked for him in the Gaylord No. 1 and No. 2 mines, but throughout the sub-district the loss is keenly felt. His employees are the most grieved, however, for not in the sub-district is there an operator who commands more respect and love from his workmen. Serious grievances between Mr. SAUTERS and the miners were few and far between. Of course, the usual petty differences arose, but they were settled amicably, and in most cases the men emerged with more love than ever for their employer. During the fourteen months' strike Mr. SAUTERS aided many of his needy miners by giving them food and clothing and when Joseph ETTOR and his band of I. W. W.'s were in this section, his miners offered to protect Mr. SAUTERS' mines and home if necessity should arise. Mr. SAUTERS was born in the vicinity of Pittsburgh and at the time of his death he was fifty-one years of age. For a number of years he was engaged in the coal and general store business with his father, John D. SAUTERS, at McDonald, Pa. They operated the Briar Hill and Nickel Plate mines and Mr. SAUTERS managed a large general store. When the holdings were sold to the Pittsburgh Coal Company fifteen years ago, Mr. SAUTERS, his father, and brother, W. D. SAUTERS of Cleveland, purchased the Gaylore coal property. At that time there was but little development on the Gaylord field. The new owners operated under the name of the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Coal Company, and extended the operations until large mines resulted. Both openings have been working well since the settlement of the big strike. Mr. SAUTERS moved to Martins Ferry ten years ago, living first North Fourth street. A few years ago he erected a handsome bungalow in the new Elm addition. He leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. SAUTERS, of McDonald, Pa.; one brother W. D. SAUTERS, of Cleveland; one sister, Mrs. J. D. WHITTE of Pittsburgh; his wife and the following children, Miss Mildred, John, Thomas, Richard and Robert. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was also a Mason and a Knight Templar. When news of his death was received at the family home, only Miss SAUTERS was present. Thomas and Robert were attending the local schools ad John and Richard were at Cornell university, Ithica, N. Y. and Kiski Preparatory school, Salsburg, Pa. (sic) respectively. Both boys returned home with their mother, and the body of their father.