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    1. [PA-SW-OBITS] SERES, BURNS, CHAMAR, DELCORDE, HERMAN, WILMONT, Un-named man, SCOTT Nov. 15, 1907 McDonald PA Record
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    3. SERES, BURNS, CHAMAR, DELCORDE, HERMAN, WILMONT, Un-named man, SCOTT Nickolas SERES, 23 years old, was killed in a mine at Cherry Valley on Friday. He is survived by his wife. The funeral took place Sunday. Interment was made at Noblestown. Miss Naomi Clarissa BURNS died at the home of her father on Third street, Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness of that dreaded disease-consumption. Miss BURNS was born in the Seventeenth ward, Pittsburg, October 31, 1875. In 1881 she went to Knox, Clarion County, where she remained until 1893, returning to Pittsburg she lived there until 1898, and from there the family came to McDonald. She was the youngest child of A. F. BURNS and the late Sarah E. UNDERCOFFER BURNS and leaves the following brothers and sisters: O. H. of West Virginia, F. E. of Burgettstown, Mrs. L. WILLARD of East Brady, Pa., Charles of Beaumont, Tex., R. W. of the U. S. Navy, and Lillian and Roy at home. For a time Miss BURNS worked in the Pittsburg Bargain store, but about three years ago she went to Denver, Colorado, for her health. The funeral services were held at her father's residence on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., and the interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery, this (Friday) morning. Anthony A. CHAMAR, aged 76 years, died of pneumonia Friday morning, November 8, at 10:15 o'clock at his home on East Lincoln avenue. The deceased was one of the best known French residents of McDonald having resided here for the past thirty-six years. He had followed coal mining all his life and by industry and thrift had acquired a competence. He is survived by his wife and five sons, Paul of Houston, Leon of Tiltonville, Ohio, Emile of Noblestown, Edward of Pittsburg, Tony at home and three daughters, Mrs. Mary DURANTIER of Syracuse, N. Y., Mrs. Fred SILHOL of Rosevale, and Mrs. Harry REND of McDonald, also one brother, Martin CHAMAR of McDonald, and ten grandchildren. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Noblestown. Leopold DELCORDE of Robb Valley, 71 years old, died suddenly Saturday, November 9, at noon while on his way to work. The deceased was a native of Belgium and had been in this country eighteen years, residing in this locality during all this time. He was a bricklayer by occupation, and was twice married, but had no children. His first wife died ten years ago, and several years ago the married the wife who now survives him. He also leaves a sister and three brothers in Belgium. Mr. DELCORDE was a faithful member of the French Mission, and the funeral services were conducted by the pastor pro tem., Rev. B. TRON, from the church, on Monday afternoon. Interment was made in Hilldale cemetery. August HERMAN of Sturgeon was killed by a fall of slate in the Carnegie Coal Company's mine at Oakdale. He did not return to his home in Sturgeon Monday night and an investigation was made Tuesday morning. His had and dinner pail were found in his room in the mine and a heavy fall of slate mutely told what had caused his disappearance. The deceased was thirty years old and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Dr. J. W. ENGLISH conducting the services. Interment was made in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. James WILMONT, 49 years old, was burned to death at her home at Bishop on Tuesday evening at a quarter to twelve. She was alone in the house when the accident happened. Mrs. WILMONT was subject to ... remainder missing. A coal miner of near Enlow Station ended his life by a new method last week. He place a stick of dynamite under his bed, and getting into bed, he lit the fuse. The man was killed instantly, and his body found some distance from the place. The house was destroyed. After the inquest the remains were interred in Valley cemetery last Friday. *Imperial column Dr. and Mrs. W. A. LAROSS attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret SCOTT, widow of the Rev. John SCOTT, at Eldersville, Sunday.

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