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    1. [PA-SW-OBITS] MORGAN, SCOTT, EDWARDS, CULLEY Dec. 23, 1920 McDonald PA Outlook
    2. Victoria Hospodar Valentine
    3. MORGAN, SCOTT, EDWARDS, CULLEY The sudden death, early Wednesday morning, at his home in Canonsburg, of John C. MORGAN, deputy treasurer of Washington county, and former treasurer of the county, was a shock to his many friends. He had apparently been in the best of health Tuesday, being at the treasurer's office in the court house all day. Death was due to a heart attack and he lived but a few moments after it was noticed that he was ill. Mr. MORGAN had retired at his accustomed time Tuesday night and had not complained of feeling ill. About 3 o'clock in the morning, Mrs. MORGAN noticed he was breathing heavily. A moment later he was dead. His death removes one of Canonsburg's best known and progressive citizens and a man widely known and respected throughout the county. He was active in the business affairs of his home community and had served as treasurer of Washington county. During the term of Dr. W. H. ALEXANDER of Canonsburg, he served as deputy treasurer, and when R. G. LUTTON was elected county treasurer, Mr. MORGAN was retained as the deputy. As an official he was efficient and courteous, and was faithful to his trust, being at the office every day. He made many friends rapidly, and was popular about the court house offices, frequently having business with officials, deputies and clerks, and on these occasions always went in with a smile and some pleasant greeting. John C. MORGAN's early life was spent on his father's farm. He attended the county schools and later the academy at Mansfield, now known as Carnegie. When a young man he located at Marshalltown, Ia., spending seven years there, part of the time in railroad service. In 1878 he returned to Canonsburg and went into the dry goods business. In 1886 Mr. MORGAN was married to Miss Clyara WILSON. She survives with these children: Mrs. Edward CROFT, of Moninger, near Houston; Mrs. W. A. SHAW, of Canonsburg; Florella, attending college at Western College, Oxford, O.; Mrs. T. J. SHANNARD, of Bridgewater, South Dakota, and James MORGAN, in the Citizens Trust Co., Canonsburg. W. P. MORGAN of Canonsburg is a brother. *From a second article: Mr. MORGAN was a brother of Mrs. Margaret FIFE and the late H. H. MORGAN of Oakdale. Eldersville, Dec. 19.--William SCOTT aged 81 years, a veteran of the Civil war and long a resident of Jefferson township, died at his home in Follansbee, W. Va., Friday, December 17, of infirmities due to his advanced age. Mr. SCOTT, who was the son of Charles and Margaret CASSIDY SCOTT was born March 3, 1839, and was one of 12 children and the second of ten sons, nine of whom grew to manhood and were residents of Jefferson township. A brother, Cassidy also served in the civil war. In March 4, 1868, he was married to Miss Rachel D. HEADINGTON, who died March 9, 1918, after having passed the 51st anniversary of their wedding. After the thrilling and strenuous scenes of war he spent his remaining years in the peaceful occupation of farming, he and his wife residing in a beautiful home near Virginia Station until a few years ago when he retired to Follansbee. In politics Mr. SCOTT was always a staunch Republican. He is survived by four brothers: Robert, of Follansbee; Charles, of near Bethel, and George and Oliver of Eldersville. Funeral services were held at his late home at Follansbee on Saturday evening and further services were held Sunday morning at Bethel church. The interment was in Bethel cemetery. It is with sorrow we record the sudden death of Mrs. John T. EDWARDS of Union avenue, Oakdale, who died on Friday morning at 2 o'clock in the Allegheny General hospital. On Monday she underwent an operation and her friends felt encouraged with the daily reports of her condition. On Thursday her husband visited with her and while he found her quite ill, was rather encouraged by the report the nurse gave him. About midnight that night a message came that she was not so well, a little later word came for the husband to come at once and when he was about ready to start on his anxious trip we learned that God had called her home. Mrs. EDWARDS though a sufferer fro many years was one who bore her burdens bravely and to her most intimate friends and she did not this reveal. When she knew the time was here that they felt it was best for her to undergo this operation--she did not fear--she placed her care and keeping into the hands of Him who doth all things well. Her neighbors and friends will never forget the cheerful brave woman who bid them good-bye as she left for an uncertainty. Mrs. EDWARDS was in her 44th year, having been born in England. About 25 years ago she came to this country as Miss Fanny BESSANT, about 12 years ago she was united in Marriage to John T. EDWARDS, to this union two children were born, Marjory and little Jack the latter still an infant died about 9 years ago. Those left to morn the loss of the departed on is the husband, Marjory, aged ten and a step-son Thomas; and their friends join with them in their sorrow. Mrs. EDWARDS will be greatly missed, out of her kindness of heart many received acts of kindness not known to the community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was faithful in her attendance. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in her late home at 2 o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. W. D. LEWIS, who was assisted by his choir. His theme was "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted," and he brought out many ways that they will find ... reminder missing. Harry CULLEY died at the home of his parents, on the Dr. LAROSS farm, south of McDonald on Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock. He was 42 years old. Mr. CULLEY had been an invalid for a number of years and has for the past two years made his home with his parents. Fro many years he was employed by Robert M. MCCARTNEY while Mr. MCCARTNEY was in the tobacco and wholesale candy business. Besides his parents he is survived by his parents, he is survived by his wife, four sisters, Miss Mary V., Miss Margaret, Miss Laura and Mrs. WRIGHT; and three brothers, L. Oren, John and C. M. CULLEY. Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery.

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