Below are clippings from several scrapbooks we have at the Linesville Historical Society. Please enjoy them, and I hope you are able to make a connection! Alfred C. Rea was born in Pine township, October 8, 1841, and died near the spot where he was born, Wednesday evening, July 5, 1899. While returning from his work, and driving his team afoot, almost within sight of his home he was struck by lightning and instantly killed. His team was evidently dazed by the shock, for marks in the road showed where they had been down; they, however, made their way to the barn of his son, Frank Rea, and stood near it until they were found Thursday morning. Mr. Rea was married on May 15, 1873, to Miss Caroline Bishop, who with four sons and two daughters, live to mourn his loss. He became a member of the M.E. Church when 17 years of age, and has remained faithful to his vows ever since. He was honored by that body by being elected to the various offices it had to confer, being Sunday school superintendent and trustee for many years. At the time of his death he was recording Stewart and held that office for thirty consecutive years, so true was he to the church of his choice that he was its choice for Lay Delegate to the Electoral Conference which met in Mercer, Pa., in 1879. Mr. Rea responded to the call of Gov. Curtin for troops to repel the invasion of Lee, and remained in service a short time until honorably discharged. He taught school several terms, but devoted the greater part of his life to farming. He was a splendid citizen and had the confidence of his fellow citizens. He was justice of the peace for fifteen years, and held almost every township office at various times. The universal sentiment is that the community has lost an exemplary citizen and his family has lost a splendid husband and kind father. His kindness was manifested 25 years ago, when upon his brother Dempster's death, he took under his care his widow and her three children, and proved a father to them. The funeral service conducted by his pastor, Rev. Herbert H. Clare, on Saturday afternoon, in Frey Chapel. OBITUARY - Mrs. Eliza F. (Lawrence) Stevens, wife of the late Cornelius P. Stevens, passed away at 7 a.m. Oct. 13, 1899, at Huron Street Hospital, Cleveland, where she had undergone two surgical operations. She was attended by her daughter, Mrs. Fred Glenn. The remains were brought home at nine o'clock Friday night and were interred in family lot in Linesville cemetery, after funeral services at the home at 3pm Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. H.H. Clare. The funeral was a very large one, the house being entirely inadequate to accommodate the gathered friends. Mrs. Stevens was one of a family of ten children of Obed and Katherine Lawrence and was born in Summerhill township, this county, September 7, 1840, being 59 years, 1 month and 6 days of age at the time of her death. Three brothers and three sisters remain. She was married to Cornelius P. Stevens May 24, 1862, by Rev. Thos. S. Bennett and resided in Linesville and vicinity since that time. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Alfred Barackman died at his home in North Shenango township, Friday, after a two-year's illness of Bright's disease, aged 39 years, 3 months. Deceased was incapacitated from work during past few months. He is survived by a wife and two daughters - Lena May, and Jessie Alie, and many relatives. Until the fatal malady came upon him, deceased was a very strong, healthy and robust man. Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Brown conducting the services. interment at Espyville. One more part to follow for page 18! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net