BAMFORD, SMITH, SMITH, DOUGHTY William BAMFORD of 5 Wilmont avenue, Washington, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 1937, in his 83rd year, at the Washington hospital after a short illness. The son of Robert and Sara GORDON BAMFORD, he was born November 16, 1854, at Bulger, Pa. September 19, 1882, he married Anna M. HOOD, whose death occurred May 14, 1918. The early part of his life was spent in and around the community in which he was born. He was actively engaged in farming until 1916 when he moved to McDonald. He resided her until six years ago when he went to Washington. In early life Mr. BAMFORD united with the Center United Presbyterian church, Midway, where he was an active member, serving as trustee for a number of years. After moving to McDonald in 1916 he became affiliated with the First United Presbyterian church and served on the board of trustees for 12 years. At the time of his death he was an active member of the Second United Presbyterian church of Washington, and the Men's Bible class. Mr. BAMFORD was active in politics in his county and had collected taxes for many years. He was foreman of the first grand jury convening in the new courthouse at Washington. Surviving are two daughters: Sara G., the wife of D. M. CUMMINS of Washington, Pa., with whom he made his home: Margaret H., the wife of Dr. Joseph A. BELL of Washington, D. C.; one son, R. J. BAMFORD of McDonald; a brother, Robert BAMFORD of Midway, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. M. CUMMINS, in Washington. Immediately following, the body was removed to the J. C. ROGERS' funeral home, McDonald, from which place services were held at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening in charge of the Rev. S. A. MCCOLLAM of the First U. P. church, McDonald and the Rev. S. W. SHANE of the Second U. P. church, Washington. Burial was private Wednesday morning in Center cemetery, Midway. Duncan SMITH, 81, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, September 3, 1937, in his home in Laurel hill, McDonald, following a six-week illness. A son of the late Thomas and Nancy BURNS SMITH, he was born January 1, 1857, in Bon'ess Scotland. He and Susan GIBB were married in Scotland and came to the United States with Mr. SMITH's father in June 1885. He followed the occupation of coal miner, retiring 15 years ago. He had resided the past 50 years in McDonald and was well known and highly respected. Besides his wife he leaves four daughters and three sons, Agnes, the wife of George E. BAIR of New Bloomfield; Grace, the wife of Joseph F. KRISS of Ingram; Kathryn, the wife of David RICHARDSON of Alexandria, Va., Miss Jane E. SMITH at home, Thomas G. SMITH of Elm Grove, W. Va., Alex SMITH of Railroad street, McDonald, and Robert SMITH at home. He is also survived by one sister, Kathryn, the wife of John MCNIEL of Harrisburg, Ill. There are thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the home, the Rev. Ross T. CAMPBELL, D. D., pastor of the Robinson's Run church, McDonald, of which he was a member, officiating. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Thomas Carl, four-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. August SMITH of Glendale, died at 12 o'clock midnight Tuesday, August 31, 1937, in the Children's hospital, Pittsburgh, where he had been taken on Monday. The child was born Friday, August 27, 1937. Mrs. SMITH was Minnie MCCLURE of McDonald. Funeral services were held Wednesday in MARSHALL's Funeral Home in Oakdale. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Sara GRIFFITH DOUGHTY, 65, died Friday morning, September 3, 1937, in her home in Carnot following a long illness. She was born near Imperial, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson GRIFFITH. She is survived by four sons; Jesse, with whom she lived; Walter, William, and George, and two daughters. There are eleven grandchildren. Five brothers: George GRIFFITH in the West, Will GRIFFITH of Greensburg, Thomas GRIFFITH of Blairsville, Charles GRIFFITH of Candor, and Emery GRIFFITH of New Sheffield, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary MOORE and Mrs. Maggie MCLEAN, also survive. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Jesse DOUGHTY home by the Rev. James Briceland and the Rev. E. B. WELCH. Mrs. Spenser STARK sang, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Good Night and Good Morning," accompanied by Mrs. BRICELAND. Burial was in the Sharon church cemetery.