Max Gehr Dead - Max Gehr, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of four years, a few months since, died last Thursday. The remains were taken to his home in Linesville, where the funeral was held Saturday. (per the Linesville Cemetery records - Max was the son of Foster Gehr and was born July 4, 1864 and died June 23, 1893) OATS - In Summit township, October 28th, Solomon Oats, in the 67th year of his age. HUGHES - In Linesville, Oct. 30th, Mrs. Mary Hughes, widow of the late Wm. I. Hughes, aged nearly 74 years. The Costly Casket Occupied by the Remains of the Late W.D. Scott - The casket in which W.D. Scott will take his final sleep, says Wednesdays Erie Dispatch, was completed last Monday night and shipped from Philadelphia, arriving here last evening. The coffin, which is from an original design, required the united efforts of the entire force of workmen of the undertaker to complete it in 12 hours. In the construction of it 76 pounds of solid silver were used, 40 yards of broadcloth, about 30 pounds of silk and 10 pounds of eider down. In all probabilities no famous soldier or beloved statesman ever went to his grave surrounded with more regal trappings. Yesterday morning a personal telegram was received from the millionaires widow, in which she outlined her desires, but gave no hint as to shape or general design. The casket, which is made of Florida red cedar, has straight sides, and heavy fluted columns at the corners. The entire casket, columns, molding and all, is covered with the heaviest grade of fine black broadcloth, tightly stretched. Along the entire length of each side extend heavy bars of solid oxidized silver. Each one of these bars contains 28.5 pounds pure coin silver. At each end are shorter bars of the same material, and design, each one weighing nine and one-half pounds. The plate on top, which is also of solid silver, is handsomely engraved with the inscription: Born July 2, 1828 William L. Scott Died September 18, 1891 That's all for this page! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net