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! Mrs. Libbie Frey - died Monday, March 28, 1898, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of only ten days. She was in fairly good health during the first day which marked the beginning of her sickness, having been stopping and attending to various duties. From the very start, the disease gained on her strength so rapidly that all medical aid was of no avail, and her near friends gave no hope of recovery almost from the start. Libbie (Sigler) Frey was born in Conneaut township, Crawford county, September 17, 1844; married to Stewart S. Frey, January 11, 1879. Her husband, invalid mother, one sister and two brothers survive her, and with them many relatives and friends mourn the loss of a dear friend. Funeral will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’ clock. Rev. B.L. Perry officiating; interment in Linesville Cemetery. GRAHAM - At Meadville, May 19, 1898, Rev. John Graham, aged 82 years. He was at one time pastor of Linesville M.E. Church. He was an active preacher for 53 years. In 1842 he was married and celebrated his golden wedding anniversary in 1892. He has a son presiding elder of Jamestown. Obituary, Oil City Blizzard, June 6, 1898: Rose, the beloved wife of J.S. Kerr, passed from life at the family residence, Hoffman avenue, at 1:45 this Monday morning. The cause of her death was typhoid pneumonia, and its suddenness and all the attendant circumstances tend to make it one of the saddest deaths reported for a long time. That evening, after returning, she complained of a headache, and during the night became so much worse that a physician was called the next morning. Everything that medical science or loving kindness could suggest was done to prolong her life, but all to no avail, and she passed away at the hour designated, less than a week from the time she was taken ill. Besides her husband she is survived by two children, a son six years of age and a daughter of seven months; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Shellito, of North Shenango township, Crawford County, where she was born, two sisters and a brother. Death is always terrible, come in what form it may, but it seems peculiarly sad when, as in this case, the victim is only 29 years and 4 months of age, in the prime of life, a wife and mother - one whose thoughtful care is needed by the children, and whose taking away leaves the husband in a most pitiable condition. Mrs. Kerr was a valued and active member of the U.P. Church, a good neighbor, a loving wife and a kind mother. Mrs. Sarah Shattuck - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Shattuck was held this afternoon at 3pm at Universalist church, Rev. O.R. Washburn, officiating; very large concourse of people witnessed the last rites performed; interment Linesville cemetery. Her death occurred Sunday afternoon, aged 73 years. Some weeks ago she fell while working about the house and the thought is entertained that she then had a paralytic stroke, as death resulted from that disease. Her husband, Horatio Shattuck, enlisted in the three months service in the Rebellion, contracted disease, came home and died of pneumonia, in winter of 1863-64. Of three children those living are son Fred who is now in the Alaska gold fields and daughter, Mrs. Ida Stratton. Aunt Sarah, as she was known to friends as well as relatives, will be greatly missed by all her acquaintances. Her sunshine disposition and helping hand will be known no more among us, but her memory always remains. (my note - per Linesville Cemetery Index she was born 2/1/1825 and died 6/12/1898) John G. Gaugh died at this place, Thursday morning, in the 78th year of his age. In 1890, Thanksgiving day, he was stricken with paralysis, recovering after weeks of illness to extent of being able to get about quite comfortably till within the past year. Saturday previous to his death he suffered a second and fatal stroke. Deceased was born in Fayette county, this State, Sept. 24, 1820; his parents moved to North Shenango township, Crawford county, while he had not yet attained his majority. He married Miss Louiza Trace, of Shenango; three children blessed the union, a daughter died in infancy and the only son at age of 30, in 1882; Mrs. O.H. Cram, of this place, is only surviving heir. In 1870 he moved to Linesville and went into the mercantile trade, retiring in 1884. A brother at St. Joseph, Mo., and sister, Mrs. Jane Collins, of North Shenango, are living. Deceased was member of Universalist Church, his pastor, Rev. Washburn officiating at funeral. Linesville, I.O.O.F. lodge took charge of burial services; interment in Linesville cemetery. He was a member of the order over 45 years, holding seniority among Linesville Odd Fellows. He carried life insurance of $1000 in Western Pa. Odd Fellows Relief Association of Titusville. (my note - per the Linesville Cemetery Index he was born 9/24/1820 and died 7/18/1898.) More to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net