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    1. [PA-SW-OBITS] CAMPBELL, COOK, MCJUNKIN, WALLACE, CAGNON Sept. 16, 1927 McDonald PA Record
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    3. CAMPBELL, COOK, MCJUNKIN, WALLACE, CAGNON Lawrence Hays, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hays CAMPBELL, died at his home at Midway September 1, 1927. Funeral services were held at the family home on Sunday, September 4. Interment was in the Center cemetery. John Lawrence DOOK, aged 52 years, died at 10 o'clock Saturday night, September 10, 1927, in his home, one and a half miles southeast of McDonald. Although he had been in failing health for the past two years his death comes as a shock to his many friends. He was a son of the late Nathan G. and Isabella GLADDEN COOK and was born February 13, 1975, on the farm on which he died. In October 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary KELSO. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald, a trustee of the Robinson's Run cemetery, a director of the First National bank and a member of the school board of Cecil township. He leaves his wife and two daughters: Isabelle, the wife of Wendell SHOAFF, of the home farm, and Asenath, the wife of Kenneth CAMPBELL of Bridgeville; also a sister, Hadessa, the wife of the Rev. John CAMERON of Liston, Ohio. There is one grandchild. Mr. COOK was well known and highly respected. Those who knew him intimately admired him for his personal qualities of integrity, kindheartedness, friendship, and courtesy to everyone. Funeral services were held in his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. The interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Ada JOYNER MCJUNKIN, widow of the late William P. MCJUNKIN, died at noon Tuesday, September 13, 1927 at her home in Oakdale. She was 78 years old. Mrs. MCJUNKIN was born in England, her parents coming to the United States during her early childhood. After a short residence in Michigan the family settled in the village of New Texas, in Plum township, Pa. In 1869 she was united in marriage to the late William P. MCJUNKIN, founder of the MCJUNKIN Dairy Co. of Pittsburgh, now known as the RIECK-MCJUNKIN Co. During their residence in Pittsburgh they were members of the Second Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. MCJUNKIN started a Bible class for the Chinese in their own home, which later developed into the Chinese department of the Sunday school of the Second Presbyterian church, Mr. MCJUNKIN being elected superintendent. They both taught in the department until Mr. MCJUNKIN's retirement from the dairy business. About fifteen years ago Mrs. MCJUNKIN and her husband took up their residence in Oakdale, where Mrs. MCJUNKIN has been actively engaged in the civic and religious activities of that community. She had been in failing health the past two years due to a heart affliction which resulted in her sudden death. She leaves two sisters: Mrs. SHERIDAN of Pittsburgh and Miss JOYNER of New Texas, and a niece, Miss Mary SHERIDAN of Pittsburgh. A brief funeral service was held at the late home, 35 Hastings avenue, Oakdale, Wednesday evening, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. E. DETWEILER, pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Oakdale, assisted by the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, superintendent of the Boys' Industrial Home. The body was taken to the Presbyterian church at New Texas on Thursday and services were held there, with interment in the Plum Creek cemetery. Charles WALLACE, aged 75 years, died at this home in North Highland avenue at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning, September 8, 1927. Mr. WALLACE was born in Allegheny county near Treveskyn in 1852. He was a carpenter by trade. He was well liked by those who knew him. Mr. WALLACE was a devoted Christian and was a member of the Noblestown United Presbyterian church, attending all of its services when his health permitted. He was a kind neighbor and a beloved father. He leaves two daughters, Miss Ida and Miss Nelle, both at home. Mrs. WALLACE died about fifteen years ago. Funeral services were held in the Noblestown United Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. W. V. GROVE. Interment was in the Venice cemetery. *Oakdale column Mrs. Clemence CAGNON died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emile JORDAN, Sr., on Monday, September 12, 1927, at 4:15 p.m., following a lingering illness. She was 85 years and 8 days old. She leaves two daughters: Mrs. Emile JORDAN Sr., of Midway and Mrs. Ed LEE of Jeannette. Funeral services were held at the Jordan home Wednesday afternoon. *Midway column

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