GRAY, HUNT, BAKER, OLIVER, ALLENDER, BOYLAN, GRAY, GRIFFITH, CASAGRANDA, WEBBER, CULLINAN, SAWHILL, RUSSELL, BROWN James Arthur GRAY, aged 51 years, died at twelve o'clock noon on Monday, February 21, 1927, at this home at 331 North Main street, Burgettstown. Death followed an illness of eighteen months. Mr. GRAY was born in Butler county January 22, 1876. On May 10, 1898 he was united in marriage with Luella M. SEIBERT of Bellvue. They lived at Venice for a time, then moved to Burgettstown, where they have resided for the last ten years. Mr. GRAY had been an oil man practically all his active life. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church of Burgettstown, of the Free and Accepted Order of Masons of Burgettstown, and of the I. O. O. F. of McDonald. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Philip, and one daughter, Alma, both at home. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary GRAY, who made her home with her son; one brother, W. T. GRAY of Wainsfleet, Ontario, Canada; and two sisters: Edith GRAY and Mrs. M. F. GREENE of Station street, McDonald. Miss GRAY makes her home with Mrs. GREENE. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Westminster Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. John R. THOMPSON, assisted by the Rev. C. T. LITTELL, pastor of the Venice United Presbyterian, the Rev. B. F. HEANY, pastor of the First Presbyterian of McDonald, and the Rev. Richard SUTTON, pastor of the Burgettstown United Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Mt. Prospect cemetery at Hickory. The body of B. L. HUNT, widely known oil man, was found dead in an automobile along the roadside three miles from Washington, Pa., on Monday. Hunt's car apparently got stuck in the snow and while he was trying to dig it out he died from exhaustion. HUNT left home Sunday afternoon to go three miles into the country to look after a team of horses. His car stuck on the return trip. The storm victim was known throughout the oil region, coming to Washington in 1886 from Butler county. He also had oil interests in Ohio. Directors of the Citizens National bank of Washington on Monday were faced with the task of naming a new cashier for the first time since the bank's establishment in 1885. N. R. BAKER, 72, widely known Washington county banker, had occupied the position from the day of the bank's opening until Sunday, when he succumbed to illness of several weeks' duration. Funeral services for the aged banker were held from the Methodist Episcopal church in Washington on Tuesday. In memory of Mrs. Ellen OLIVER, who died February 25, 1924. Sadly missed by her daughters and sons. John ALLENDER, aged 75, died at the home of his son-in-law, S. O. SCOTT, in Hickory, on Sunday, February 20, 1927, of pneumonia, after an illness of two weeks. For the last eight years he had been an invalid. Mr. ALLENDER was born in Mt. Pleasant township, July 3, 1851, a son of George and Jane ANDERSON ALLENDER. While a boy he moved with his parents to the vicinity of Cambridge, Ohio. As a man he returned to Hickory, where he had lived the past 50 years, following the trade of carpenter. For the last 21 years he had also been tax collector of Mt. Pleasant township. His wife, Mrs. Lavina MOORE ALLENDER, died about three years ago. While his health permitted he was a faithful member of the Hickory United Presbyterian church and Sunday school. Three sons and two daughters, G. Elmer ALLENDER and Earl ALLENDER of Washington, S. Wilber ALLENDER of Bridgeville, Mrs. S. O. SCOTT, and Miss Jane ALLENDER, at home, survive. He also leaves a brother, David A. ALLENDER, of Cambridge, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace MCKEE of Cambridge, Ohio, and Mrs. Ella BONNELL of Rising Sun, Ohio. There are eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Charles STUNKARD. Interment was in the cemetery at Hickory. Mrs. William HASTINGS received word Sunday of the death of her uncle, John ALLENDER, at Hickory. *Oakdale column Mary Jane BOYLAN, aged almost three years, only child of C. H. and Goldie THOMPSON BOYLAN, died at her home in Waynesburg at 11 a. m. Tuesday, February 22, 1927, of pneumonia, after a short illness. Mr. BOYLAN is principal of the Waynesburg high school and well known in Oakdale. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday evening at the BOYLAN home. The body was taken to the former home of Mr. and Mrs. BOYLAN in Bowerstown, Ohio, for interment on Thursday. The body of the Rev. Harrison H. GRIFFITH of McDonald, former pastor of the Swarts Methodist Episcopal church, and student at Waynesburg college, who was stricken fatally ill while attending Asbury college at Wilmore, Ky., arrived in Washington Monday and was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. James BARRON, 175 Fayette street. On Tuesday the body was brought tot he home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret GRIFFITH, at Laurel Hill, McDonald. The Rev. Mr. GRIFFITH died Sunday evening at 6:15 o'clock. A sister, Miss Elizabeth GRIFFITH, was also attending the Southern college and preparing for the ministry with her brother. Besides the mother and two sisters, the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Harry BRINKMAN of Muse, James GRIFFITH of Cuddy, and Hazel, William, Grace, Albert, and Clairton, all at home. The funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Eugenia CASAGRANDA, 64 years old, died at 11:55 o'clock Wednesday night, February 23, 1927, at her home in East Lincoln avenue, McDonald, after four days' illness. On Sunday she suffered a stroke, from the effects of which she did not rally. Mrs. CASAGRANDA was born in Austria and came to this country with her husband and their children who were small at the time. They lived in Pittsburgh for a time, but for more than twenty years have resided in McDonald. Mr. CASAGRANDA died in July 1923. Only one son remains--John, with whom Mrs. CASAGRANDA made her home. There are three grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at 1:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon in St. Alphonsus' church. Requiem high mass at 7:30 o'clock Monday morning. *Although the obit doesn't mention the burial place, Mrs. CASAGRANDA was buried at Robinson's Run cemetery. See Norm's site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~njm1/robinsonrn1.htm Mrs. Sara L. ROSS WEBBER, aged 39 years, wife of William E. WEBBER Jr., died at her home in Third street at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, February 23, 1927, after an illness of one week. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. WEBBER was born June 21, 1888, in Bethel township, the daughter of William and Anna ROSS. The family moved about thirty years ago to the ROSS farm northwest of McDonald, now owned by Herman BAIER. Mrs. WEBBER graduated from the Robinson township high school, class of 1908. About ten years ago the family moved to Third street, McDonald. On June 11, 1919, she was united in marriage with William E. WEBBER Jr. Mrs. ROSS died in December 1919, and Mr. ROSS in August 1920. At an early age Mrs. WEBBER united with the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, and was a member of that church until she transferred her membership to the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald seven years ago. Besides her husband she leaves one son, William Edward III, who will be three years old in April. A son, Thomas Ross WEBBER, was born February 3, and died February 6, 1927. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at the WEBBER home, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. The following obituary is from the Texaco Star for February. Dr. CULLINAN will be remembered by those who lived in this locality in the early nineties. He practiced medicine in this valley in 1894 and 1895, and had his office in Sturgeon. "Dr. Michael Patrick CULLINAN, president of the Border Gas Company and recognized as a leader in Southwest Texas development, died at his home in Laredo on January 20, 1927. His 62d birthday anniversary had been celebrated the day before. After dinner at his home, Dr. and Mrs. CULLINAN visited a son until near midnight. Several hours after retiring he suddenly became ill, and died of acute indigestion before medical aid could reach him. "The funeral took place Sunday morning, January 23, from the home to St. Peter's Catholic church, and the largest cortege ever gathered in Laredo followed his body to its last resting place. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Joseph CULLINAN and Frank CULLINAN, Laredo business men, and Murta CULLINAN, Notre Dame student; two brothers, J. S. CULLINAN of Houston, president of the American Republic corporation and subsidiary companies, and Frank CULLINAN of Dallas, vice-president of the Republic Production company, and four sisters residing in Pennsylvania and Washington, D. C. "Dr. CULLINAN was born in Shamburg, Pennsylvania, in 1865. He studied medicine, took the M. D. degree, and practiced his profession until an injury to a leg necessitated the permanent use of a crutch. In 1898 he moved his family to Texas and became interested in oil and gas development at Corsicana. "In 1920 he removed to Laredo to become president of the Border Gas company, subsidiary of the Texas company, which at the time of his death is supplying gas to Laredo and adjoining territory, Mirando City, Agulares, Oilton, and Hebbronville. For many years he was a valuable counselor to operators in the Laredo district and consistently assisted them in their problems and difficulties. "Visitors were invariably impressed by the sight of a kindly appearing old gentleman, with a white goatee, carrying a crutch, and driving a Ford coupe. He was a familiar figure throughout the territory, where his activity in fighting gas blowouts had won him a wide reputation. Dr. CULLINAN believed every wild well could be saved if those fighting the blowout persevered. He used his own crew in fighting gas blowouts and never would accept any payment for the work of himself and his men. "Dr. CULLINAN has the credit of starting the citrus fruit industry ... Laredo section. In the yard of his beautiful home he demonstrated the adaptability of the soil and climate to the growing of oranges, grape fruit, and other members of the citrus family. Representatives of the Department of Agriculture conferred with him, and growers of citrus fruit frequently came to him for advice. "In the death of Dr. CULLINAN, two great industries, besides his personal friends, have lost a real friend and helper." Mrs. Bertha May CLOSE SAWHILL, aged 40 years, of North McDonald street, McDonald, died at 5 o'clock Monday morning, February 21, 1927, in the Canonsburg hospital. She had been ill for the past year and had been in the hospital for the past two months.. Mrs. SAWHOLL was born at Beechmont, Allegheny county, May 7, 1887, a daughter of the late James and Mary CLOSE. On August 10, 1904, she was united in marriage with A. Frank SAWHILL of Midway. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and six daughters: Hazel, the wife of Wallace CAMPBELL of Gregg; Charles, May, Edward, Ruth, Gertrude, Mary, Samuel, Margaret, and Donald, all at home. Three sisters: Mrs. Hugh John CAMPBELL of Gregg, Mrs. J. T. MONTGOMERY of Dubois, and Mrs. O. H. CLINTON of Benezett, together with a brother, William CLOSE of Gregg, also survive. There are two grandchildren. The SAWHILL family lived at Midway for several years, then in Oakdale for a period of 18 months, after which they came to McDonald. The family has resided here for the last 15 years. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Robinson's Run United Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, conducted by the Rev. J. M. BETTS, pastor of the McDonald Methodist church. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Margaretta SMITH RUSSELL, aged 76, died at her home in Hickory Monday afternoon, February 21, 1927, of cerebral hemorrhage. She had apparently been in her usual health, and as a result her death came as a shock to her many friends. Mrs. RUSSELL was born in Cherry Valley October 12, 1850, a daughter of Ebenezer and Margaret LYLE SMITH. October 12, 1875, she married Andrew RUSSELL, a prominent farmer of Mt. Pleasant township. Shortly before Mr. RUSSELL's death, which occurred in 1908, the family moved to Hickory, where Mrs. RUSSELL had since resided. In her youth Mrs. RUSSELL joined the Center United Presbyterian church of Midway, and later transferred her membership to the Hickory church. She was a charter member of the Women's Missionary society, and was active in all church work. A daughter, Miss Romaine RUSSELL of Hickory, and a son, the Rev. Dwight A. RUSSELL of Spokane, Wash., survive. A daughter, Mrs. J. D. BARR, died in 1919. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary GRIFFITH and Mrs. S. A. FARRAR, both of Hickory, also survive. There are ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the United Presbyterian church at Hickory, conducted by the Rev. Charles STUNKARD. Interment was in the cemetery of that church. Mrs. Erma HITCHCOCK was called to the home of her mother, Mrs. G. J. BROWN, in Corliss, Monday, by the sudden death of her stepfather. Mrs. Annie DOWNEY, John TAYLOR and Miss Martha TAYLOR received word Monday of the sudden death of their brother-in-law, G. J. BROWN in Corliss. *Midway column