Obituary - Mr. George Warner Irons, son of Postmaster B.O. Irons, of Linesville, died at the residence of his parents on Saturday morning last, after an illness of over three years. Deceased was for several years the Linesville correspondent of the Courier "Wig," keeping up his work even after he was confined to the house. His sickness sprang from a severe cold, which developed into consumption, and while the ravages were combated at every step by the best medical skill and the most assiduous and careful nursing, it slowly but surely wore his life away. An only child, a son who has developed business qualities (torn away in this spot) ___ worth which would have made his life a credit to himself (blurred here)______ a pleasure to his parents, his untimely death, though expected almost at any time for a year past, is yet a terrible blow to his parents and friends. He was sworn in as Deputy Postmaster at Linesville in the spring of 1874, and was retained in that position till his death. From early youth he had been an attendant and worker in the Sabbath School, and some eight years ago he united with the Baptist Church, of which he ever after remained a constant member. He was a member of Linesville Lodge, I.O. of O.F., and was buried with the honors of the order, Rev. C.T. Jack, officiating, assisted by Rev. E.M. Alden. The largely attended funeral, at which many former residents of Linesville united with the friends at home, attested the honor and respect with whom the deceased was held by all. The borough schools were closed that teachers and scholars might attend. He had anticipated his death and made all the necessary preparations for his funeral, and his wishes were faithfully carried out. Mr. and Mrs. Irons have had a heavy cross to bear in the past few years, but in their affliction they have the consolation of the sympathy of a host of friends. HALL - At his residence in Springboro, on Monday, Jan. 23, of consumption, Mr. Barney Hall, aged 69 years and 6 months. Mr. Hall was born in Schenectady, N.Y. and came from there here in the year 1819, since which time he has resided where his family now live. He was the youngest of his father's family, which consisted of four brothers and one sister. None of them are now living. He has been a member of the Christian Church about twelve years, and fellowshipped with all Christian people. The funeral services were conducted by the ministers of the place, Reverends Harris, Pearse and Foulk. He leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a good neighbor, a man who lived his religion full more than he talked it, and we trust that he has gone from a life of labor and toil, to a home of rest, and what seems to be our loss may prove to be his gain. In behalf of the afflicted family, I extend thanks to all who have kindly served them during this their great affliction. BUNDAY - In Linesville on Monday, Dec. 23rd, of membranous croup, George, youngest son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 1 year, (unreadable) months and 22 days. BUNDAY - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, 1878, of paralysis of the heart, Arthur S., son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 19 years, 5 months and 1 day. Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net