ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 1 (Part 3) *********************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Carol Pfile CPfile@tribute.com March 11, 2000 *********************************************************************** My great grandmother, Alice Estelle Garlock Harvey, clipped newspaper articles and pasted them in an old farm book. The resulting book (and there are two of them) that orginally was probably only an inch in thickiness is over three inches thick. Most of the articles are about people living in the Monroe/Pierpont/Crawford county, PA area. And most of them have no dates unless they're mentioned in the article itself, though they range from 1898 to 1912 or so. Most of them are obituaries, marriages and reunions. *********************************************************************** MONROE * * * * * * * * * * A six pound boy took up his abode Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hicks. Mrs. Delia Johnson left town Tuesday for a visit in Michigan. Miss Pearl Conway was an over Sunday guest of Miss Ethel Hicks at East Monroe. Mrs. Jennie Chilson of Cleveland was a recent visitor with Mrs. Lizzie Hicks at East Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Taylor of Reid's Corners called on Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Mathewson Tuesday morning. Carey sweet has his new grocery store in full operation. John Powell and family spent one day at Conneaut Lake fair. Ladies' Union Aid society meets with Mrs. Minnie Hibler Wednesday afternoon, September 8th. Edith and Howard Blakeslee of Farnham visited their aunt anduncle, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Mathewson, on Thursday. Among the many who attended the Conneaut Lake fair from this place were Frank Holden, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. Carey Sweet, Mr. and Mrs. Carey Lawrence. Mrs. D. B. Robinson, since the death of her husband, has been utterly prostrated confined to the bed. The Funeral of Mrs. Jane Brewster Was Held on Monday. ______ The funeral of Mrs. Jane Brewster, who died Saturday morning, was held at the late residence on the state line, Monday. Rev. Barnes of North Conneaut officiated, and interment was made in Clark Corners cemetery. LEAVES MANY RELATIVES _________________ For the third time inside of a week one of the fast Lake Shore passenger trains brought death to a Conneaut man, when this morning one struck William Torrence of the east side, while he was working near the crossing on Washington street extension. Although but one small hole was made in the side of the man's head, he breathed his last five minutes after being struck. Torrence with his father and a couple of other men was laying a sidewalk at Washington street extension. At the time he was struck, which was a little after 7 o'clock, he was driving a stake at the Lake Shore crossing, within a distance of a couple of feet from the track. He was bending over the stake and was facing the train so it is certainty that he heard its approach. It is evident that the man thought that he was safe distance from the train but this was not the case and a corner of the pilot, it is believed, struck him on the head. The father of the man and the other workmen rushed to his side and seeing that he was seriously injured, a hurry up call was sent for the Marcy ambulance. It was useless, however, for hardly five minutes elapsed after Torrence was struck before he breathed his last. He was taken in the ambulance to the morgue. Here examination showed that there was not a mark on the body besides the small hole on the side of the head. Coroner Austin of Geneva, was here this morning and decided that the death was accidental. For his entire life, William Torrence, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Torrence, has resided in or near Conneaut. He was by trade a sidewalk layer and a contractor. He leaves a wife and little child, and besides his parents, a sister, Mrs. Lee Woodard, and two brothers, N. J. and Ralph. All reside on the east side. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. MRS. ANNA SMITH, WIFE OF NICKEL PLATE FREIGHT CONDUCTOR DIED SUNDAY NOON. _________ The end of an uninterrupted invalidism of five years duration came yesterday, Sunday, about noon, at the Grace hospital in this city when Mrs. Anna Smith passed away, death being due to a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's Catholic church tomorrow, Tuesday, morning at nine o'clock. Deceased was a little past forty-four years of age and was the wife of John M. Smith, a well- known conductor on the Nickel Plate railroad in the freight service. The family resides at 605 Madison street in this city and have been Conneaut residents for a great many years. Four children, two sons, Andrew and Charles, and two daughters, Nellie and Ada, survive. FIFTH WHEELER REUNION ____ Held Yesterday at E. J. Wheeler's Home, Beaver, Pa., With 100 Guests Present. ___________ One hundred relatives of the Wheeler family assembled at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wheeler of Beaver township, Pa., Tuesday, August 31, to hold the fifth annual reunion. Many acquaintances were made with several who had never attended before, and guests came from Rock Creek, Ashtabula and Madison, O., Erie, Edinboro, Steamburg and Linesville, Pa., and Michigan. Letters of regret were read from relatives in Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri. After a most sumptuous dinner, a business meeting was called to order by the president, Isaac Wheeler. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, E. J. Wheeler; secretary, Miss Elise Wheeler; treasurer, D. H. Wheeler. A short literary program was given and shortly afterwards the company disbanded to meet with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wheeler, August 31, 1910, at Conneaut. _________________________ The funeral of Jay Andrews was largely attended last Sunday at the home by many friends and neighbors. Rev. R. e. Benjamin officiated and interment was made at the Pierpont cemetery. ___________________________ Miss Bessie Frisby of Conneaut visited her cousin, Mrs. Nate Laird, over Sunday. ___________________________ OBITUARY July 8th, 1919, Mrs. Jessie Baker, the wife of Everett Baker, was called to the great beyond, passing away at her home in Monroe after a long and painful illness, leaving six children and a husband, and his aged mother, also her father and mother to mourn her loss. But not like many who are taken without a hope in Christ for she lived a pure Christian life for many years. She died as she had lived. She was a good Christian, always doing good to all and a kind and loving mother, always cheerful with her nurses and doing good to everyone. She made many friends wherever she lived and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Written by her daughter-in-law, H. M. Baker. HUMANE AGENT INVESTIGATED CONDITIONS AND MAN'S EMPLOYER PROMISED TO SEE THEM REMEDIED ________ Conditions even worse than were reported in a recent letter requesting immediate attention, were found to exist in the home of George Weed, near Andover, by County Humane Agent W. H. Cain, Tuesday. The sate of affairs as reported to Mr. Cain was described in Monday's issue of the News-Herald. Upon investigation, the humane agent found that when his informant stated that the house was in a condition of indescribably filth, there had been no exaggeration. For the past year, there has been practically no washing done in the home, and two little children, a girl aged eight, and a boy, six are being raised in the midst of squalor and ignorance. Neither the mother nor the children wear underwear, Mr. Cain found, and their clothing is so ragged as to be practically worthless. Although the house is in the neighborhood of several homes, the children have been seen many times to be running about the yard naked. Their hair being unkempt and matted, a comb being unknown in the house. E. T. Russel, a prosperous farmer by whom Weed has been employed for the past eight years, and in whose house he resides, says he knew nothing of existing conditions. However, he promised to watch the family carefully, and see that Mr. Cain's orders were strictly observed. Neighbors told the humane agent that Mrs. Weed was to blame for the horrible condition at the home, as she is too indolent to clean up. They said that prior to the death some time ago of her mother, the place was kept clean by the latter. Agent Cain will immediately refer the matter to the township health authorities of Andover, and insist that they compel Mr. and Mrs. Weed to live in a more decent manner. He desisted from taking the unfortunate offspring, both of who are declared by the neighbors to be somewhat weak minded, like their father, it is said, only when the mother promised to keep them clean, and give more attention to their upbringing. PIERPONT WOMAN IS MARRIED BY HER SON ____ Jefferson, May 11 - At the home of the bride in Pierpont Thursday noon, Mrs. Matilda Benjamin, of that place, and Alvin Scrambling of Jefferson were united in marriage. Rev. R. E. Benjamin, a son of the bride, performed the ceremony. PRETTY JUNE WEDDING ON THE EAST SIDE ___ Miss Mildred Bonnell and Howard Eisaman United in Marriage on Wednesday. ____ A pretty June wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon when Miss Mildred A. Bonnell and Howard Eisaman, were wedded by the Rev. Olin Clark Jones, pastor of the East Conneaut chapel, at 2 p. m., at the home of the bride'' father, Orson Bonnell. The ring service was used. The bride was attired in white shadow draped voile over white silk and carried a shower of white rosebuds. She was attended by Miss Mildred Loomis, who made a pretty bridesmaid, in pink and white voile. Ross Wheeler of East Springfield acted as best man for the groom. Miss Lettie Jacobs played "O Promise Me," softly during the ceremony, after which a luncheon suitable to the occasion was served. The house was profusely decorated with pink and white peonies and June roses. The happy young couple left on the 4:22 Lake Shore train for Cleveland where they will take a boat, up the lakes, stopping enroute in Michigan and Canada. Upon their return they will make their home in East Springfield, where the groom has a large poultry farm. The new Mrs. Eisaman is a graduate of C. H. S., '09, and for the past few years has been a popular teacher in the township schools. For the past year she has taught in the North Conneaut school. She is a winsome young woman and like her husband, is well liked by many friends. The guest list includes George Eisaman, father of the groom, Mr. Ross Wheeler, and Miss Elizabeth McCallie of East Springfield, Miss Mabel Eisaman, Miss Edna Isham, Miss Lettie Jacobs, Miss Mildred Loomis and Mrs. Lucy Carter. ONLY 106 PERSONS DIED AS COMPARED WITH TOTAL OF 207 IN 1906 Fewer deaths occurred in Conneaut during the year just passed, than in 1906. In the twelve months of 1907, 106 persons died in this city while during the previous year, the list numbered 207. The large number in that period could not be accounted for by the health authorities, there having been no fatal epidemics. A slight typhoid fever epidemic was attended with exceedingly low mortality. The deaths in 1907 included many foreign children under five years of age. It is said by the health department that the foreigners are very negligent in their care of the sick, and only call a physician as the final extreme, and too late for aid to be rendered the patient. Are Well Satisfied. Great satisfaction is manifested by the health authorities over the extremely low mortality rate of the past year and the healthy condition of the city at present. The only epidemic of the period, a smallpox scare, was handled by the department with excellent result. W. W. KINNEY, 82, DEAD IN CLEVELAND ___ Old Time Resident of This City Passed Away Suddenly This Morning Funeral Saturday. ___ W. W. Kinney, of Cleveland, O., died very suddenly this morning at 6 o'clock of apoplexy. The funeral will occur Saturday. Mr. Kinney for years was a well known resident of Conneaut. Coming here from Kelloggsville, where was the family home, he conducted a general store when Conneaut was a village. The building on Harbor street which has now been remodeled and is used as the General hospital was the Kinney home for years. Here the sons and daughter grew to young manhood and womanhood. Many friends were grieved to hear of his sudden demise. He was about eighty-two years old, and besides his widow, leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Taylor, two sons, Dell and Charles, and five grandchildren. Mrs. W. S. Wood of Harbor street, an old friend, received the word by telegram, this morning. MOTORED TO CITY Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Claybaugh motored down from their home in Cleveland yesterday and are the guests of J. H. Reed and family in camp at Willow Beach. They will remain over Sunday, returning home early Monday. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE A large company of friends of P. R. Vandervort invaded his home on the Center road last evening, while he was absent at a neighbors, and on his return they reminded him that the occasion was his birthday. A very pleasant evening was passed with music and games and as a memento of the occasion a find rocking chair was presented to Mr. Vandervort. HONEYMOONERS GO EAST Miss Pearl V. Marcy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Marcy of Cherry Hill, and Mr. Leo L. Marcy, son of Mrs. Alta Marcy, were married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. Davidson, a former pastor of Miss Marcy. Miss Marguerite, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Miss Ida, another sister, played the wedding march. The bride wore white satin with lace trimmings and carried white carnations. Only the immediate family were present, but the guest list included twenty-four. After the wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Marcy left for Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Chautauqua. DELICIOUS FUDGE Two cupfuls granulated sugar, one cupful milk, two heaping teaspoonfuls cocoa, and a small piece of butter. Cook until it will form a softball in cold water. While the fudge is cooking, beat the white of one egg stiff. Take the fudge from the stove when done and stir in the egg, beating the mixture until smooth and until it begins to thicken somewhat. Then stir in one-half cupful black walnut meats and pour into a buttered tin. When cool cut into squares and serve. The white of the eggs keeps the fudge from drying out, and it may be kept for some time without becoming hard and brittle. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STATE LINE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Obituary - Carl Mason Fails. Carl Mason Fails, son of George M. and Julia Fails, was born Jan. 9, 1896, and died June 7, 1913. He leaves besides his parents, three brothers, Oliver and Harry at West Mill Creek, Pa., and Charlie at home; four sisters, Mrs. Eva Taft and Mrs. George Hoskins of Pierpont township, Ohio, and little Misses Edla and Edna. The chain is broken, a link has been taken, but he has gone prepared to meet his Saviour face to face. The golden gate has been left ajar for him to enter where pain and sorrow are never known but where joy and sunshine will be his to enjoy while awaiting the coming of the broken hearted loved ones he has left behind. He was a faithful member of the Christian church at Hammond's Corners. He will be missed by his classmates at Sabbath school, by his young associates, but most of all at his home where he was ever a dutiful and faithful son. A host of friends extend to the so sadly bereaved family their deepest heartfelt sympathy. Tell thou my friends while weeping They my words descry, Here you behold my body sleeping, But it is not I. Now in life's immortal flickering Far away I roam, This was but my house, my covering; It is no more my home. Over me as o'er a treasure Hath the spell been cast, God has spoken at His pleasure, I am freed at last. Thanks and praise to Him be given, Who has set me free, Hence forever more in heaven Shall my dwelling be. There I stand my face beholding With the sense of light; Present, future, past unfolding In that radiance bright. Passing through the plains, I leave you, I have journeyed on From your tents, why should it grieve you, Friends, to find me gone. Let the house forsaken, perish, Let the shell decay. Break the cage, destroy the garment, I am far away. Think on God, His love forever, Know His name is Love, Come to him, distrust Him never, He rewards above. I behold each deathly spirit, All your ways I view; So the portion I inherit Is reserved for you. The funeral was held at the home on Monday, Rev. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont, O., officiating. He delivered to the host of friends, who had gathered at the home to pay their last respects to one whom they had known so well in life, such comforting words, such beautiful thoughts for the old and young that they might garner up and follow in his footsteps, that when they are called to their heavenly home they will go carrying in the sheaves to their Master and go as well prepared to meet Him as was Carl. The singers were Gardner Belknap, Claude, Mae and Maude Smith; Miss Nona Hackett, organist. They sang "We're Going Down the Valley," "Sometime We'll Understand," and "Some Sweet Day, Bye and Bye." The bearers were his brothers, Oliver and Harry and brothers-in-law, George Hoskins and Wood Taft. He was laid to rest in the pretty cemetery at Pierpont. ______ The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to each and every one who were so kind to them in their sad bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings which bespoke volumes more than words could express. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Fails And Children. RECEIVES NEWS OF HER SISTER'S DEATH IN WEST _____ Mrs. W. H. Steele of this city has received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister, wife of Dr. J. E. Metcalfe, at her home in Fergus Falls, Minn. She had been ill for four weeks with grip but complications later set in and caused her death. The deceased was born in Conneautville, Pa., where she married. The husband and three children survive. Mrs. Metcalfe was highly respected in her home town and the entire community mourns her loss. POPULAR YOUNG LADY DIED IN MEADVILLE HOSPITAL _____ Mrs. Bertha Cornell, who was taken to the hospital at Meadville Monday, died Tuesday night about ten o'clock, aged 26 years. Mrs. Cornell had been sick a little over two weeks, and from the first, little hopes had been entertained for her recovery. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, father, stepmother, two sisters, Mabel and Bessie, and one brother; also more distant relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Cornell has resided here during her short life and will be missed by all who knew her. MORRIS-SAUL Harry Morris and Orpha Sanland were married Oct. 21st in Sharon, Pa. Mr. Morris is at present living in Sharon, where they will make their future home, and is inspector at the Driggs Seabury Ordinance Co., and the bride was bookkeeper for Mrs. Mark Cohen & Sons. They are going to spend a few days at the groom's home and then will take a grip west. RURAL CARRIER TAKES UNTO HIMSELF A WIFE ____ Popular Route 4 Man Was Married Last Friday at St. Mary's Parsonage. ____ The friends of Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. Frank Childs, and Mr. Frank J. Tommer will be surprised to hear of their recent marriage which took place Feb. 22, Washington's birthday, at seven p. m., at the St. Mary's parsonage. Rev. Father J. B. Mooney performed the ceremony. They will probably reside at the country home of the groom on the Underridge road. Mr. Tommer has charge of Conneaut rural free delivery route No. 4. WEDDED AT BEAVER CENTER At the home of the bride's parents in Beaver Center, Miss Mamie Kashbaum was united in marriage to Charles Stevens of Sixteenth street, this city, Tuesday. Rev. Hook of the Christian church performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate families. The bride has many friends at Beaver Center, to whom her marriage was a surprise. The groom is a painter. They will make their home on Sixteenth street. YOUNG-LEWIS Justice of the Peace C. B. Willoughby, famed throughout this section as the "Marrying Squire," added another marriage to his long list, by performing a ceremony last week. The contracting couple were Eugene Lewis and Mrs. Emma Young, both of North Conneaut. They were united at Mr. Willoughby's home, at 8 p. m., Sept. 23, with only a few intimate relatives and friends present. The groom is employed by Henry Grant. FORMER LOCAL MAN WEDDED A marriage in which many local people will be interested occurred today in Chicago. Miss Pearl Ruland of Bushnell left last evening for Chicago, and on arrival there this morning was united in marriage to F. W. Crossin. Until about a month ago Mr. Crossin was relief dispatcher for the Nickel Plate here, and is now located at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where the young people will make their home. JUDD MUST PAY FULL ALIMONY __ Judge Roberts Would Not Change Court's Order on Husband's Plea Of No Job in Sight. __ Jefferson, Jan 11. -- The defendant in the divorce case of Freda Judd vs Merwin A. Judd was before Judge Roberts Friday for enquiry into his ability to pay $25 a month for the support of his wife. Judd told the court that he has been unable to obtain work since he was released by the Lake Shore Railway company when a number of men were laid off some time ago and that he had only about $10 to his name. He said that he was willing to work if any work could be found. The money he had left after leaving his work on the railroad, he spent in assisting his mother, he said. Judge Roberts said that he didn't think Judd had done just right in the matter and believed that he could get work of some kind although perhaps it might not be just the line of work which he had formerly worked at. The judge ordered him to obtain work in order not to be considered in contempt of court. MRS. FOLLETT DEAD _____ Three Children Survive Well Known Resident - Funeral Held Thursday at Pierpont _____ Mrs. Emily Follett died at the home of Mrs. Idella Austin, Jan. 14, 1907, at the age of 84 years. She was a charter member of the Free Will Baptist church of Pierpont, O., and a pioneer settler of Monroe. Her people came from Connecticut to this town when she was only 10 years old, and afterwards settled in Monroe. The children who survive are: Mrs. Hattie Ashley, of Pierpont; Frank Follett and Mrs. Idella Austin, of Conneaut. Besides these, she leaves to mourn her loss one grandchild, Miss Erdine Ashley. Funeral Held Thursday. A prayer service, conducted by Rev. J. C. Ford, was held at 9:30 Thursday morning, at the home of Mrs. Idella Austin, at whose home she had dwelt the greater part of the time since her husband's death thirteen years ago. The funeral was held from the Baptist church in Pierpont. The services were conducted by Rev. Benjamin. Interment was made in the Pierpont cemetery. MAN KNOWN LOCALLY DIES AT SAN DIEGO ___ Mrs. W. P. Sanford Learns This Morning of the Death of Her Brother on Tuesday. ___ Mrs. W. P. Sanford received word this morning of the death of her brother, M. H. Prince, at his home in San Diego, Cal., the morning of Sept. 28th. The deceased was a man of 57 years old and was only ill a short time, heart trouble causing his demise. He was a resident, until five years ago, of Pierpont and was a member of the Masonic lodge at that place. He was well known here in Masonic circles. The remains will be brought to Pierpont for burial. FORMERLY LIVED HERE; DIED THURSDAY A message was received here this morning of the death of Miss Mattie North of Conneautville at her home there. The deceased seven or eight years ago, was employed by the Clemons bakery. She is 35 years of age. (Rest of article missing.) * * * * * * * * * * * Miss Hazel Perry and Harry Joslin Were Wedded in Ripley. ____ Miss Hazel Perry of this place and Harry Joslin from Cherry Hill were married at Ripley December 24. Mr. and Mrs. Casper Perry and daughter, Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Johnson and son spent New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. S. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Laird and Miss Letha were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vandervort of Conneaut New Year's Day. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hewitt have sold their place to Elmer Douglass. No changes will be made until spring, however. Hattie Laird of Conneaut is visiting her brother, Scott Laird, and family. Mrs. Petschkee is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Holden. Mrs. Alice Harvey and Emma Hewitt visited Mrs. Nellie Laird Tuesday. Glenn Scribner and wife visited Ward Tanner at Reed's Corners Sunday. Mrs. Frank Johnson and mother, Mrs. Taylor, were recent visitors of Mrs. C. Terry. JAMES KELLOGG SURPRISED A complete birthday surprise was given to Mr. and Mrs. James Kellogg Saturday evening, Sept 25th, the event being his fifty-eighth birthday. About thirty- five friends and neighbors were present. Those from out of town were, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg, of Erie; the honor guest's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Kidder of Platea; Mr. and Mrs. Will Kellogg, Mrs. Glen Kellogg, of Ashtabula, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vandervort of Farnham. Mr. Kellogg was presented with a beautiful leather rocker, also a nice pieced quilt from his mother, Mrs. Edward Kellogg, as well as other useful presents. A fine luncheon was served about eleven o'clock, as all went with will filled baskets. FUNERAL OF TWO-YEAR-OLD EVELYN SANFORD WILL BE HELD SATURDAY The burns sustained Wednesday morning by little Evelyn Sanford, proved to be too serious for her vitality to survive. Little Evelyn was burned when her clothing caught fire as she and her baby uncle, Philip Sanford, aged 3, were playing with matches. Her face was burned to a crisp and the membrane inside her mouth and nostrils was destroyed by the flames. Rev. C. W. Smith, pastor of the M. E. church will officiate at the funeral services, which will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, No. 632 Broad street, of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sanford. The place of interment has not yet been decided upon. The baby's grandmother is still suffering considerably from the burns on her hands, sustained while she was trying to extinguish the flames consuming Evelyn's dress. However, it is not thought her burns will result seriously. The tragic death of the little girl caused the postponement of the Hardy family reunion, which was to have been held at the home of W. P. Sanford Saturday when the funeral will now be conducted. PAST MASTER OF DENTISTRY. ____ Forty Years Ago, Dentist Who Died Here Performed Operations Even Now Considered Miraculous ____ In the death of Dr. J. P. Kelley, the dental profession has lost one of its best and most distinguished members. For over fifty years of his life Dr. Kelley had been engaged in the practice of his profession. With great natural mechanical skill and resourcefulness, he performed operations forty years ago, that within the last ten years have been introduced as marvels of advancement in that profession. He was widely known throughout the state for his skill in the finer points of dentistry, in which he was truly a past master. Sons Followed Profession. His family of five children, two daughters, Mrs. F. W. Upson of this city and Mrs. C. C. Maitbie of Geneva, and three sons, survive him. His sons have all followed his profession, they being Drs. F. G. of Conneaut, E. J. of Cleveland, and J. C. of Geneva. The deceased was of that sterling rugged character that makes friendships of the deep and abiding kind, and an unusually large circle mourn his departure. He was a type of the old-time self-made men of our country who are fast disappearing. REEVES FAMILY REUNION _____ About 45 Relatives Gathered at Home of Orville Richardson in Monroe Wednesday. _____ The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Richardson at Monroe Center was the scene of a happy family reunion Wednesday, August 12. It was also the fifty- fourth birthday of the youngest brother Albinius Reeves. About 45 members of the family gathered from Conneaut, Albion, Kelloggsville and Monroe. Visiting, music, and games made the morning pas all too quickly, and at noon a large table was spread and a bountiful dinner served by the young ladies. At 3:30 the annual business meeting was called by the president, Mrs. J. B. Brewster, and Charles Reeves of Albion was elected president for the new year. Mr. and Mrs. Albinius Reeves invited the family to meet at their home August 12, 1909. At 5 o''lock the tables were again laid and cake and ice cream were served. MONROE MAN IS CALLED BEYOND ____ Jay C. Andrews is Dead __ Brain Trouble and Dropsy Prove Fatal - Leaves Many Relatives in This Section. _____ Jay C. Andrews of Monroe died at his home about 11 o'clock Thursday night of brain trouble and dropsy. Death was not unexpected, for he had been ill for over a year. He was born 54 years ago this month in Geneva township, Crawford county. For the past 14 years he had been a resident of Monroe, while the remainder of his life was spent in Crawford county. For the past 14 years he had been a resident of Monroe, while the remainder of his life was spent in Crawford county, Pa., and Trumbull County, O. He was a farmer by vocation but was also a successful stock dealer. A wife, Mary survives, and three children, Mrs. E. D. Douglass of Hammond's Corners, Mrs. Alfred Anderson of Monroe, and Miss Veda Andrews, who lives at home. There are also two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Young of Conneaut, Mrs. Frank Dray of Vienna, Trumbull county, one brother, Bert Andrews of Kingsville, a father, Lyman Andrews of Kingsville, three grandchildren, May and Douglass, and Jay Anderson. The funeral will be held at the late home at 1:30 Sunday, Rev. R. E. Benjamin, officiating. Interment will be made at Pierpont. (This article had "1909" penned at the top.) SUCCESSFUL IN NEBRASKA _____ Chas. Karpf, Former Conneaut Butcher, is Meeting Great Success in a Market at Mitchell. _____ A highly complimentary notice concerning Chas. Karpf, a former Conneaut business man, was given in an industrial edition of the Mitchell Index, published at Mitchell, Neb. Since leaving this city about a year ago Mr. Karpf has been located in Mitchell, where he is conducting one of the largest meat markets in western Nebraska. Besides supplying the United States Reclamation Service, and the contractors working on the Inter-State canal, Mr. Karpf has a large retail business, in charge of Roy B. Klentsche, also well known here. The firm employs four men. Mr. Karpf fattens his own beef on his homestead land, near Mitchell, where he is known as one of the most prominent citizens. YOUNG FRIENDS CARRY NORTON'S BODY TO GRAVE _____ Sad Ceremony Held Today - Father Found Corpse _____ Borne to their final resting place by the comrades of his young life, the remains of Miles Norton, who was drowned in Lake Erie at Crystal Springs, Friday, were committed to the grave, Monday afternoon. The body was found late Saturday afternoon, after hope of recovering it before it was washed ashore, had been practically abandoned by the searchers. It remained for a father's eye to first see the body of the drowned boy, and for a father's hand to pull the corpse into a boat. After several charges of dynamite had failed to bring to the surface the missing boy, the searchers again commenced to drag the lake bottom, although so much grappling had been done since the accident that it did not seem possible that a square inch for a long distance around had escaped the hooks. Found Near Where Las Seen. However, the body was finally discovered within a dozen feet of the spot where spectators said young Norton sank. Two boats slowly pulled between them a stout line to which was attached a number of fish hooks, and on one of these the corpse was caught. H. K. Norton, the father of the boy, felt the hooks catch, and pulled the body far enough up to see the face and one arm. On another attempt, he grasped an arm, but it slipped away, and only on the third trial, did the searchers succeed in bringing to the surface the lifeless corpse of the high spirited boy who only a few hours before had been one of the most enthusiastic in the crowd of happy young men. The corpse was taken to Marcy's morgue, where it was prepared for burial before being taken to the darkened home on east Main street. There a bereaved mother wrung her hands in silent, tearless anguish. Mrs. Norton retained her outward composure remarkably well, and not until her dead boy's dearest chum, Fred Marcy, called at the home Sunday, did she break down. Buried in Center. After a short prayer at the house at 12:30, the funeral cortege moved to the home, No. 583 Broad Street, of the deceased uncle, A. Norton, where the funeral was held. Interment was made in the Center cemetery, in a beautiful spot over- looking the valley south of the burial ground. The pall bearers were Messrs. Davis, Naylor, Brace, Loomis, Gilliland and Fred Marcy, intimate friends of young Norton from early boyhood. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, attesting the general esteem in which the unfortunate lad was held. A. O. LUCE PASSES AWAY ____ Ex-Councilman Resigned and Went West For Health, But Received No Benefit. ____ Slowly failing through the past 18 months, A. O. Luce, ex-councilman from the second ward and well known in the city, passed into the shadow of the great beyond Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, a victim of consumption. A foreman in the Nickel Plate shops, Mr. Luce was very popular with the shopmen. He was unable to finish his term of office as councilman, so resigned a year ago last August and left for Greeley, Col., for his health. The western climate made no improvement in his condition, so in March he returned home. He was not confined to his bed until about a week ago and from then on his strength failed rapidly till the end. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Young of the Christian church, will be in charge. On Friday morning the body will be taken to Black Ash, Pa., Mr. Luce's former home, for burial. The deceased leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Harroun, and Mrs. A. J. Brewer, and one brother, R. W. Luce, of Black Ash. Had Mr. Luce lived until December he would have been 50 years of age, having been born in Black Ash in 1858. He moved here eight years ago and went to work in the Nickel Plate shops and remained in the shops until he was forced to resign on account of his health. DOWNING-BOYER A very quiet wedding was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Boyer, East Conneaut, when their daughter, Carrie Lelia, was united in marriage to Mr. Chester J. Downing. Only the immediate relatives were present. Rev. Fred R. Hendershot officiated. The many friends of this popular young couple will wish them every happiness. ___________________ Mrs. Sarah Ann Huff died recently in Hartsgrove at the advanced age of 97 years. Mrs. Huff, whose maiden name was Slater, was one of the earlier settlers on Licking street, in Pierpont township, and was well and favorably known by the older inhabitants. She is the mother of Earl McArthur of Pierpont, whose age is 70 years. _____________________ The taffy party at Carey Sweet's Friday night was well attended. A good time was reported. The Ladies' Aid society elected the following officers January 8: Lucy Holden, president; Nora Powell, vice president; Nellie Laird, secretary; Onie Bromfield, assistant secretary; Mary Mathewson, treasurer. The society meets at the church January 22. A picnic dinner will be served. Everybody welcome. Mrs. J. C. Cobb and Mrs. G. M. Steel were in Conneaut Saturday. C. C. Hewitt is spending the week at Springboro with his son, Lee Hewitt. Mrs. Nate Laird and Mrs. S. Harvey were the guests of Mrs. Edwin Wheeler of Beaver, Pa., recently. J. C. Hammond was calling on his daughter, Mrs. Ward Tanner, at Reed's Corners last Friday. ____________________________ BEFORE HIS DEATH ___ Hurried Trip to Denver, Col. ___ Duff DeVitt of This City Made Long Race With Death and Won Out. ___ After attending the funeral of his father, whose bedside he reached only a short time before the end, Duff DeVitt has just returned to his home in this city from Denver, Col. The elder DeVitt's death was very sudden. He was highly esteemed in Denver, as the appended article from the Denver Republican indicates: Ending a life of usefulness in many spheres of activity, Cornelius S. DeVitt, for the past sic years one of the assistant managers of Daniels & Fisher Stores company, died at his home 128 South Ogden street, at 10 o'clock on Monday night. His only son, Duff DeVitt , of Conneaut, O., made a hurried trip to Denver, and arrived only a few hours before the end. When death came, the wife and son of Mr. DeVitt, his sole surviving relatives, were at his bedside. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from the former home of the deceased, and burial was at Fairmount cemetery. The Rev. Christian f. Reisner, pastor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the services. Cornelius S. DeVitt was born at Orrville, O., Sept. 10, 1853, and (Rest of aritcle missing) MISS LELIA FULLER IS TO WED CLARENCE W. LEFFINGWELL JANUARY 15. _____ Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lelia F. Fuller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Fuller of Farnham, and Clarence W. Leffingwell of Ashtabula. The wedding will take place Wednesday, January 15. Miss Fuller was formerly bookkeeper in Conkey Brothers' hardware store. She is well known and very popular among the social set of the city. Mr. Leffingwell's home is in Kingsville but he is in business at Ashtabula as a wholesale fruit dealer. A pretty romance is connected with the coming marriage. When Miss Fuller and Mr. Leffingwell were school children at the old academy in Kingsville they were playmates and companions and as they grew older the comradeship grew into a deeper regard for each other which culminates in the coming marriage. PAID SURPRISE VISIT Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Kellogg of East Conneaut on Saturday evening made a shopping trip to Conneaut proper, and on their return home about 9:30 o'clock, it was discovered that their home had been entered by a merry assembly of friends numbering in all seventy-nine, who came to celebrate Mr. Kellogg's fiftieth birthday, which occurred Saturday. The evening was spent with informal diversions and an excellent luncheon was served by the ladies of the company. A handsome leather rocking chair was presented to Mr. Kellogg by his friends as a further expression of their good will, and he received several other nice gifts. From a distance were Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Duncan of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Vandervort and daughter of Girard, Mr. and Mrs. Mott Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vandervort and family of Farnham. IS A VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA _____ Prominent Agriculturist And Long Time Man of Influence in His Community. _____ Arden E. Price, one of the most prominent and influential citizens of his section of Ashtabula county, that at Pierpont, died at his home in that vicinity Sunday, shortly after midnight, after a very brief illness with pneumonia. His death was unexpected, as there were hopes entertained that he would survive the attack. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made as we go to press, but the Masons and the Grange, both of which he was a member, will doubtless be in charge of the services. At his bedside at his death, were his wife, and brothers and sisters, among them being Mrs. Warren Sanford of this city. Relatives surviving in addition to his wife, are Sidney Prince, of Pierpont, and Martell Prince, of San Diego, California, brothers, and Mrs. James Cook, of Pierpont, at sister. Deceased was just a few days past fifty-nine years of age and had lived the greater part of his life near Pierpont. He owned a large and splendidly improved farm there and was prominent financially and in public affairs. No man expected a larger influence upon neighborhood and town matters than he, and his loss will be a public bereavement. MISS GRACE SMITH AND ELMER MOSHER MARRIED AT HOME OF BRIDE. A pretty wedding was solemnized on Madison street at 1:30 this afternoon when Miss Grace LaVerne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Smith, was united in marriage to Elmer L. Mosher of Albion. The bride was becomingly attired in white Persian lawn and was very attractive in the pink and white background. Rev. Young performed the ceremony, using the ring service. Only the relatives were present. Mrs. Mosher was recently a high school girl of this city, and is well known in this city. Mr. Mosher is at present employed as a yard clerk on the Bessemer. Many beautiful gifts were received, among which were china, silver and linen. The couple leave Sunday evening for a honeymoon trip to Pittsburgh and other cities. Among the out-of-town guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mosher, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mosher, Misses Flora and Virgil Mosher, Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan, Oscar Buchanan of Albion; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ellis, and Miss Florence Ellis, of Ashtabula. OBITUARY Maggie Addie Dennis was born in Monroe, Ohio, August 28, 1908, and died March 10, 1909, aged six months and ten days. She leaves a father and mother, five brothers and two sisters and other relatives to mourn her loss, but our loss is her gain. The funeral was held at the home and interment at the Kelloggsville cemetery. OBITUARY Sarah J. Branch was born in Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1836. She spent her early life in that vicinity and was married to Lyman Everts February 2, 1871. She passed away at her home south of this city May 9, 1911, aged 74 years, 5 months and 15 days. In early life she joined the Congregational church at Kelloggsville and has lived a life worthy of emulation. She leaves to mourn her loss a companion, one brother, H. J. Branch, one step-daughter, Mrs. Ida Dunn, of Cleveland, and a host of relatives and friends. "There is a world above Where parting is unknown A whole eternity of love Formed for the good alone; And faith beholds the dying here Translated to that happy sphere." MRS. MARY COLBY CALLED SATURDAY Aged Resident of the South Side Gives Way to Encroachments of Old Age. Mrs. Mary A. Colby, in her 87th year, died Saturday evening at the home of her step-son, Feranzo Colby, on Mill street, south of the city. For the past year the deceased had been failing physically, and toward the end rapid failure was noticed. She leaves one brother, B. B. Hardy, of Kelloggsville, and two sisters, both of whom live in the west. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Young of the Christian church officiating. Interment will be made at Kelloggsville. Old age is attributed as the cause of the demise. FORMER KINGSVILLE BOY MEETS DEATH ______ E. J. Holden Killed in Railroad Yards at Savannah, Ill - Funeral Held Sunday. ______ The funeral over the remains of E. J. Holden of Savannah, Ill., formerly of Kingsville, was held at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Holden of the Lake road Sunday, Rev. Crum officiating. Interment was in the East Ashtabula cemetery. Holden, who was an employe of the C. M. & St. P. road, met a harsh death in the yards at Savannah. The accident occurred Thursday night and the remains arrived at the old home Saturday, the wife of the deceased following. Besides the wife and parents, two brothers and two sisters are left. They are: Mrs. Lovejoy, Ashtabula; Ruby, Kingsville; Jay, Kingsville; and Harry, Collinwood. LOST MONEY ON PICNIC DESPITE ATTENDANCE FIGURES BEING BROKEN ______ In Other Ways Pioneer Picnic At Pierpont Was Great Success ______ Although about a thousand more people attended the Pioneer picnic this year than in 1907, the association lost money on the picnic held Friday at Pierpont. An estimate made by speakers of the day places the number of people present at the affair at 8,000, of whom many came from Conneaut. Residents for miles around attended, and many people who formerly lived here came back for the day to renew old acquaintances. From the dog and pony show, merry-go-round, ice cream and other concessions, the association cleared $71.70. Expenses amounted to $75. The failure of the moving picture show and the doll rack man to show up, caused the loss of considerable money to the association, as these attractions are always drawing cards. Much of the expense was due to the erection of new buildings, and to the drilling of a well. Plenty of Amusement. Two ball games provided amusement in the morning and afternoon, Monroe Center losing to Beaver Center in the first game, and to the Conneaut Can Co., in the afternoon. Buggles and cream seperator on exhibition attracted much attention from the farmers. Several selections were rendered by a quartet from Beaver Center. Dinner was served for a quarter a plate by the Monroe Grange. Patrons said there had never been such an excellent meal served before at the picnic. A feature of the day was a team of oxen, fully harnessed and driven tandem, by Delos Merrill, of Beaver Center. Judge Roberts delivered the principal address of the day, basing his speech on temperance. State Senator Chas. Lawyer was also called upon for a few remarks, as were a few others in the assemblage. The program was started at 1 p.m. Officers Re-Elected. Officers of the association were re-elected as follows: Dr. Ely, Beaver Center, president; A. E. Dean, Monroe, vice-president; F. S. Martin, Beaver Center, treasurer; Wm. Hallett, secretary. Two members were elected to the executive committee which now number 15. The new men are H. H. Bentley, Beaver, and C. H. Burkhardt, Denmark. _________________ Forest fires in the wooded districts about Pierpont and Monroe , south of the city, broke out afresh Saturday and Sunday and were fanned into fierce conflagrations in several places. The fires are as fierce as any that have been experienced through the summer and as a result a heavy smoke pall has hung over the city since Saturday. On the Carl Aldrich farm on the west side of the Center road, a mile and a half north of Pierpont, occurred the hottest fire of that section. The smouldering flames were fanned in a blaze by the wind early Sunday morning and it spread rapidly in all directions. It ate over large meadow and got into the woods on the farm and did much damage to timber. Some 35 or 40 acres were burned over before the flames were got under control. A large number of farmers of the section turned out and fought strenuously all day. East of the Center road, fires threatened on the Follett, McArthur and Hoskins farms and much timber in this section was destroyed before the gangs of fighters could make any headway on the fire demon. No buildings were destroyed though several were threatened until the flames were extinguished. All day Sunday the gangs of fighters, comprising men, women and children, combatted the flames with brush with which they whipped the burning ground. Shovels were also employed in turning trenches in endeavors to check the advance of the flames. All day Sunday the east wind swept the fire westward over new ground but Monday morning the wind had shifted into the west which had a tendency to drive the flames back over the burned sections. The smoke pall extended to this city and far out over the lake. Saturday and Sunday nights it was especially dense and was very oppressive to sleepers. Reports from Jefferson say that the blanket of smoke overhanging that town resembles a heavy fog. _______________________ MONROE CENTER * * * * The friends of Hugh Reeves are pleased to hear of his improved condition, and hope it may be lasting. Mr. Pluma Ganyard will entertain the L. U. A. society Wednesday, October 27th. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Foster Phelps of Ashtabula is spending the week with some of his former neighbors at East Monroe. The old house on the Foster place is undergoing repairs and improvements. J. M. Powers, Sr., has bought the Austin Bros. Farm on the center road and will go on to it for a home. On account of poor health Frank Holden will leave the large farm he has managed two years past and on October 22nd, sell his personal property at public sale. The Ladies Union Aid will furnish lunch. Paul Codding, during intermission at school Wednesday became badly wounded on a barbed wire fence and had to go home to have his wounds dressed. It is hoped no serious results will follow. Mrs. William Anderson, who is confined to her wheel chair by rheumatism, was pleasantly surprised on her birthday, Oct. 11, by a post card shower. Nearly a hundred cards were sent by neighbors and friends. Miss Agnes Bacon was home Sunday from Springboro where she has employment at the restaurant. ____________________ REMAINS OF FAMOUS DENTIST TAKEN TO GENEVA SATURDAY - LOCAL DENTISTS BORE PALL After lying in state for two days at the home of his son, Dr. F. G. Kelley, the body of the late Dr. J. P. Kelley was taken to Geneva over the Lake Shore for burial, Saturday. As pall bearers in the passage of the body to the station, Dr. F. W. Upson, Dr. F. G. Kelley, Dr. David Kerr, Dr. T. J. Thomas and Dr. G. F. Bell of this city and Frank hood of Pittsburgh served. The funeral services were held in Geneva at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Rev. Fisher of Cleveland, assisted by Rev. Fisher of the Geneva M. E. church officiated. The floral offerings were especially beautiful, a fine piece being sent by the local dentists. A large number of friends and relatives were in attendance. Interment was made in Geneva. MONROE COUPLE MARRIED BY A JEFFERSON JUSTICE ______ Asa Reeves, 64 and Ellen Thornton, 55, Were Quietly United in Jefferson Tuesday ______ Jefferson, Dec. 9. - Asa Reeves, aged 64, and Ellen L. Thornton, aged 55, both of Monroe, visited the probate office Tuesday and after securing the necessary papers, were united in marriage by "Squire" C. A. Hitchcock. PHILANDER JACOBS, ANOTHER OLD "VET", PASSED AWAY THURSDAY Philander Jacobs, who was a former resident of this place, died at his home at Hammond's Corners Thursday of last week. His funeral was held at the church at that place Saturday afternoon. He was a veteran of the civil war. ________________ Death proved itself swifter than steam and overtook Fred Peters of Bushnell, as he was speeding this week to California, that land of hope and sunshine. Mr. Peters, who was 50 years of age, died at Colorado Springs on Tuesday from tuberculosis. The deceased, accompanied by Charles Durkee, also of Bushnell, left for California last Sunday in the hope of benefiting his health. It was a vain hope, for upon reaching Colorado Springs, yet far from his journey's end, Mr. Peters was taken suddenly worse and soon passed away. His body will be brought here on Saturday and the funeral arrangements will then be made. He was a single man and lived with his mother. ____________________ ____________________ After a short illness of only three days, Alonzo Ward of West Springfield, passed away Friday evening at 8 o'clock, death being due to typhoid fever. The deceased was 84 years old, and leaves his wife and a nephew, G. A. Ward, of Conneaut, to mourn his death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 o'clock, eastern time, at the home in West Springfield, conducted by Rev. Benjamin of Pierpont. Burial will be made in the Conneaut city cemetery. _____________________ ________________________ Residents of the Center road, just beyond Daniels' avenue, are wondering what has become of their neighbor, Benson Martin, and his mother. The little shack occupied by the two has been deserted for about a week, though the scant furnishings are still there, and the one horse and a few chickens, the only live stock on the arm, have disappeared with their owner. Last Thursday Martin underwent a "sweating" before County Prosecutor Taylor, who was endeavoring to locate property which it was believed Martin was hiding from the tax assessors. The session was an all-day affair and Martin was certainly "sweated" hard. Finally Martin admitted having about $4,800, it is said, that he did not return to the assessor. The money was in Erie and Meadville banks. Mr. Taylor accused him of not caring for his mother in the proper manner and outlined some improvements that would have to be made by him before winter. When Mr. Taylor arrived here last Friday on the east side pavement matter, he met the couple in the waiting station, bound for Erie. The mother protested against having the money changed to her name, saying her son had taken the best of care of her. Prosecutor Taylor would not listen to the plea. Friday was the last seen of Benson or his mother in this locality. The next day the cow and chickens were missing from the home. A Conneaut man was riding toward Erie on the C. & E. Sunday and says he saw Benson driving his horse and wagon toward Erie. He was then within a few miles of the city. Benson Martin is a rather unique character and has been for years. Usually dressed very scantily and in shabby clothes, he generally wore an inch or so of scraggly beard on his face. Some years ago, Benson was arrested at the harbor for being a "vag," the patrolman now knowing the man. Chief Tinney did not know him either and was going to fire him out of the city until he proved that he was a resident of the township. Of late county Commissioner Coughlan has received numerous complaints from residents of the vicinity of the Martin house. Some say he has threatened to injure them and their buildings. There has been considerable ill feeling and especially over the living conditions on the Martin farm. Residents of the neighborhood think that Martin and his mother have abandoned their home here and have gone to Forestville, N. Y., their former home. HELD REMARKABLE FAMILY REUNION ________ Brothers and Sisters Met __ After 40 Years' Absence in West, William Billett Sees Relatives at Joyous Meeting. _______ A family gathering, which was a reunion in the truest sense of the word, occurred at Lake View park Wednesday. It was a reunion of the six brothers and sisters of the Billett family with their children and a few invited friends. It was held for the purpose of giving all the relatives, most of whom reside in Kelloggsville, Monroe and vicinity, an opportunity to visit with William Billett, who 40 years ago left for the west, finally located in Kellerton, Iowa, and since that time has not been back east. About 40 were present. The brothers and sisters are all far advanced in years, the combined ages of the three brothers amounting to 240 years. Mrs. Bromfield, one of the sisters who resides at Kelloggsville, is 81 years of age, and she had not seen her brother since his arrival in this country from England 69 years ago, when she was a girl of 12. The sisters are Mrs. Maria Moore of Denmark, O.; Mary Ann Phillips, of Kelloggsville, and Mrs. Caroline Bromfield, of Bushnell, and the brothers, Richard Billett of Conneaut, William of Kellerton, Io., and George of Monroe. A delicious picnic dinner was served and about 4 o'clock the picnickers departed in rigs for their homes. Mrs. Geo Murphy, Mrs. C. W. Fellows and Mrs. F. Billett Russell of this city were present. WED IN FAR OFF WASHINGON _____ Miss Smith Honor Guest at Function Before Going to Yakima, Wash., to Become Bride. ____ Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Horton entertained about 20 friends Saturday evening at their home on Liberty street in honor of Miss Margaret Smith, who leaves Tuesday evening for Yakima, Wash., where she will be united in marriage to Ralph D. Lillie, a brother of Mrs. Horton, formerly of Conneaut. Harry Whitney, also a guest of honor at the function, will accompany Miss Smith to Washington on his return to Portland, Ore., where he holds a position. The evening was pleasantly spent with popular amusements and a luncheon served, after which Mr. Horton in behalf of the guests, presented Miss Smith with a beautiful piece of linen, and Mr. Whitney a book, as tokens of remembrance of the pleasant occasion. At a late hour the guests departed after wishing Miss Smith much happiness and sending Mr. Lillie their heartiest congratulations. Mr. Lillie has purchased and furnished a home for himself and bride in Yakima, where he is engaged in business. While residing in Conneaut, both young people have won much popularity and their many friends unite in sending best wishes for a long, prosperous, happy married life. MR. AND MRS. CHENEY BEREAVED OF ONLY CHILD The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Cheney was inexpressibly saddened this morning by the death of their little daughter, and only child, Lorraine, aged four. Death gained its victory only after a hard struggle, as the little one was possessed of a wonderful vitality that kept her conscious to the end which occurred at 10 o'clock this morning. The little girl had been ill not quite two weeks with rheumatism, and she suffered great agony at the last. The malady striking to her heart, caused her death. Lorraine was a little girl with such a lovable disposition that every one who knew her loved her. She was always happy and sunny, and her loss to parents and friends is a cruel one. Mr. Cheney is employed as a conductor on the P. & O. interurban line, and he and Mrs. Cheney have the deepest sympathy of their hundreds of friends. They lost another little one about five years ago. (The rest of this article is missing.) MONROE CENTER * * * * * Glen Perry and Miss Bertha Garlock were united in marriage Wednesday evening, October 6th. Hugh Reeves of East Monroe passed away Sunday morning, soon after rising and dressing himself in the usual way. His daughter, Mary, noticing a change in him, stepped out to call Mrs. Reeves, but on returning fund that he had breathed his last. His illness had extended back many years, at times much improvement would take place, until the past summer, when all hope of a recovery was given up, though for weeks past he was in appearance in a better condition. He leaves a wife, one son, Charles, of Albion, six daughters, Mrs. Elfie Church of Jefferson, Mrs. Maggie Hoare, of Amboy, Miss Mary Reeves, of Cleveland, Mrs. Anna Davis, of East Conneaut, Mrs. Florence Doan, of Ripley, N. Y., and Mrs. Susie Loucks, of Beaver Center, Pa. Besides his own family, he leaves three brothers, Asa, of East Monroe, Albinius, of the Hill district, and Albert, of Centrailia, Missouri. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ann Richardson, of this town. He was a member of the U. P. church at State Line, the Masonic Lodge at Pierpont, and Lincoln Post of the same place. His funeral services were conducted by the Post and W. R. C. member of Pierpont, assisted by Charles Marcy. Funeral discourse by the pastor of the U. B. church, Wednesday, the day of the funeral, was his seventy-third birthday anniversary. _______________ Completely foiling many friends who had planned a serenade Miss Laura Fenn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fenn, of Mill street, and Bernard Hannah, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hannah, of the east side, were quietly united in marriage Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock, at the home on Liberty street of the bride's sister, Mrs. Chester Hicks, Rev. Ford using the ring service. Only a few intimate friends were present. The happy couple went to Ashtabula on the 8:30 interurban car, and there took a Lake Shore train for Dayton. During their two weeks' honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Hannah will visit in Dayton, Cleveland and Akron. A crown of about 50 friends, aware that the ceremony was to occur, but mistaken in the hour went to Lake Shore train No. 5, only to realize disappointment. ____________________ IN MEMORIAM I am asked as a neighbor and friend to write a few lines concerning the life and death of Ralph Edward Brown, who passed away July 16, 1908. The deceased was born at Clark Corners, February 3, 1874, his entire life having been passed at that place. The funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Thompson of Kelloggsville officiating. He spoke most beautifully of the deceased, calling him "our brother" and dwelling upon his faith-fulness to the church and Sunday school and the staunch testimony that he always gave, speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing family, most especially to the mother who grieved so deeply. The Sunday school class in which he had appeared so faithfully sent a beautiful wreath of flowers. In the home and in the neighborhood where he has been seen in sunshine and showers, he will be sorely missed, but the sorrowing parents have the assurance that he is safe in the arms of Jesus and are waiting for that great day when they shall be reunited. H. SUCCUMBED TO A STROKE _____ Was Victim of Slight Accident At Springfield Fair Which Hastened The End. _____ Death resulting from a paralytic stroke suffered a week ago Tuesday, claimed Miss Rhoba Parameter Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock at Dr. Oole's private hospital. Some weeks ago, while in attendance at the Springfield fair, the deceased received injuries from a fall which undoubtedly hastened the stroke which caused her death. Miss Parmater was 66 years of age and had lived the greater part of her life in this city. Her home was on Hayward avenue. She left no relatives in the city, although she had three brothers, one in Iowa, and two in Dowagiac, Mich., all of whom are over 80 years of age, and a nephew, John Skinner of Toledo. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the late home of the deceased on Hayward avenue, Rev. C. W. Smith of the Methodist church officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her mother in the cemetery at East Springfield. _________________ Having as their aim and purpose the creation of sunshine among the older folks who are more or less shut in, a number of ladies of the Christian church have banded together, and taken the name of the "Sunshine Band." Wednesday afternoon, they wended their way happily to the home of "Grandmother" Betsch, on Buffalo street, and there spent a few hours which will not soon be forgotten. However, instead of finding it necessary to dispense sunshine, all the ladies received a lesson in this particular from the bright cheery old lady, who entertained her guests in the most delightful manner. Mrs. Betsch is seventy- eight years of age, and is, enjoying the best of health. The ladies took their patch work, and spent the afternoon chatting as they sewed. Before leaving for home, they presented Mrs. Betsch with a nice remembrance. ____________________________ TRIPPERS BACK FROM JOURNEY _____ Tender Their Thanks to the News-Herald and Chaperones for Splendid Outing. ____ The Trippers are back from their ten days pilgrimage down the St. Lawrence river. They arrived in Conneaut Saturday afternoon, after having had a trip during which not a single annoying feature developed to mar the pleasure of the journey. Descriptions of the incidents of the journey have been given to the News- Herald readers from time to time through the chronicles of "The Goat", who proved a faithful correspondent. The girls who composed the party, say that the Goat is not altogether veracious as a large share of the frivolling was done by that particular individual from the time the party first left Cleveland. Speaking in behalf of the girls, who won the trip by their popularity and industry in the great contest, one of them said, "We want to thank the News- Herald for affording us one of the most delightful vacations it would be possible to imagine. Every minute of the time was perfect and we had a journey that we will always remember. The tact and consideration of our ideal chaperons, Mr. and Mrs. Putnam, made us one big family from the start. We could not have had a better time, seen more or been better entertained had we planned it all out a year beforehand." HAMILTON-MALLORY. There was a very pretty home wedding at Clark Corners Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, when Miss May E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mallory was united in marriage with Mr. H. Willard Hamilton. The immediate relatives of the family witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are well known and highly esteemed by a host of friends who join in congratulations and good wishes. KNOT TIED QUIETLY _____ Miss Jessie Creamer and Lynn Klumph Married on Thanksgiving Day Morning. _____ A very quiet wedding was solemnized Thanksgiving day morning when Miss Jessie M. Creamer and Lynn R. Klumph were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Rankin at the Congregational parsonage at 8 o'clock. Both of the young people are well known in this city and have a host of friends. For some time past the bride has been engaged as stenographer in the law office of Attorney M. G. Spaulding. Her home is in Ashtabula but since coming here she has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Furman, 381 Buffalo street. The groom is employed by Contractors Callahan & Kellogg as inspecotr on the macadam road job, south of the city. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Furman. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a short wedding trip to Cleveland and Detroit, after which they will return here to make their home. The bride will return to her work in Mr. Spaulding's office until he can obtain another stenographer. OBITUARY The many friends and loving relatives of Merl Blood, the Clark Corners young man who met such an unfortunate death while working on the steamer Bessemer at Two Harbors over a month ago are still sorrowing over his untimely death and the heart wound is one which time will be long in healing. The deceased was a young man of steady habits and possessed a cheerful and loving disposition. He was appreciated for his real worth and the manly qualities which he possessed and he was the type who when they gain a friend gain one for life. The parents of the young man are still grief-striken, and they have experienced everything portrayed in the following lines: "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled." TOOK FOUR GLOVES FOR SAME HAND A few days ago, a man wanted some gloves, and had no money, it is presumed, to buy them. So he entered the store of Smith & Griswold and stole, as he thought, two pairs of nice, warm gloves. But alas, he got four gloves, all for the same left hand. Messrs. Smith & Griswold say that if the poor man will be kind enough to come back, they will present him with the other four gloves. FACTS LEAKED OUT _____ Concerning the Marriage, Sept. 2nd Of Two Conneaut Young People. _____ In some mysterious way the facts concerning the marriage of two young people of Conneaut have leaked out. Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, Miss Elsie Lillie and Mr. Roy Warren wended their way secretly to Jefferson, where they were married by Mayor Redmond. The bride is employed at Bell Telephone exchange, and both young people are very well known. They will make their future home in Conneaut. A. S. NELSON DECEASED _____ Inflammation of the Nerves Thought To Have Affected Mr. Nelson's Heart. _____ Without any forewarning, A. S. Nelson, aged 80 years, expired at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Blakeslee, 264 Evergreen street, Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The deceased had been suffering since Tuesday with nerve inflammation in his left arm, but his condition was at no time considered serious. It is thought that the nerve inflammation affected Mr. Nelson's heart and in this way caused his sudden demise. To mourn the loss of the deceased, there remain a daughter, Mrs. Robt. Blakeslee, a son, Herschel Nelson, of Kansas City, Mo., and the widow Mrs. Kate Nelson. On Monday evening Rev. W. J. Young will conduct a short prayer service over the body and Tuesday the remains will be taken to Conneautville, Mr. Nelson's former home, where the funeral and interment will be held. The dead man had been a resident of this city for the past nine years. During most of that time he resided on the corner of Jackson and Sandusky streets, but lately he made his home with his daughter. Mr. Nelson was a pattern maker; however of late his aged condition has not allowed him to pursue his trade. DEATH DUE TO STROKE _____ A slight heat prostration received about three weeks ago is thought to have been the indirect cause of the death, Thursday evening at about 3 o'clock, at his home in Clark Corners, of Edwin Brown, aged 34 years. The sun stroke was received while the deceased was at work in a field and afterwards pneumonia set in, which caused his death. (The rest of this article is missing.) ALFRED J. MARSH LEFT YOUNG WIFE AND INFANT CHILD _______ NO CLEW TO WHEREABOUTS ______ Had Quarrelled With His Better Half - Local Relatives Fearful of Foul Play. Conneaut relatives of young Alfred Marsh, who mysteriously disappeared from his home in Butler, Pennsylvania last week, are greatly distressed over his continued disappearance and the fact that there has not developed the slightest clue as to his whereabouts. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Marsh, reside at 447 Jackson street, this city and have lived in Conneaut for something more than six years. The boy came here with them but left the city about two years ago when he was married and has lived in Butler ever since. He has a sister and other relatives in Conneaut. The story, as published in the Butler Eagle Monday is as follows: "Mrs. Annetta Smith Marsh, 519 Mifflin street, reported to Chief of Police Joseph Angert Saturday afternoon that her husband, Alfred J. Marsh was missing. The police investigated and found that he was last seen on Lincoln avenue at noon counting money which he had drawn at the plant of the Standard Plate Glass company where he had been employed four months. "Mr. Marsh, according to his wife, had not been will for some weeks and had not worked since Thursday. He bade his wife and sixteen months' old child goodbye in the forenoon intending to go to the glass works to draw his pay and then to a doctor. When he left he made a remark to the effect that he would be happier if dead and this caused the wife some worry and she sent word to the company; but too late, as he had drawn his pay and gone. Mrs. Marsh and her mother, Mrs. Smith, were greatly perturbed over his disappearance and sought police aid in locating him. They called up his parents at Conneaut, Ohio, Saturday evening and learned that he had not reached there. The police, however, are of the opinion that Mr. Marsh went to his former home and will be located soon. They say there are plain indications that he intended to go to his Ohio home and are of the belief that he went without telling his wife simply to escape her solicitude concerning him. "Mr. Marsh is 22 years old and came to Butler with his family two years ago. He has been a hard working man and has many friends here. "Mrs. Marsh had received no word about her husband at noon Monday and was seeking the aid of a detective in the search. She states that he left her without a cent in the house or a bite to eat. She went to the office of Justice E. H. Davy with the idea of having a non-support warrant sworn out and thus get some official action but this was impossible . . . . (The rest of this article is missing.) 10,000 TURN OUT TO PIONEER PICNIC __________ Largest Attendance in History --- Same Officers to Start at Once for Even Larger Affair Next Year __________ All roads let to Russell's grove Friday. The occasion was the nineteenth annual picnic of the Ashtabula county pioneers, and people from miles around, in Ohio and Pennsylvania, attended. The crowd was larger than that of last year, which was estimated to be about 8,000. Fully 10,000 people are thought to have visited the picnic yesterday. From early Friday morning rigs began to drive into the grove and the number kept steadily increasing until by ten o'clock, all the roads leading to the scene of the festivities presented the spectacle of a practically continuous stream of carriages, most of them conveying whole families to the grove, to enjoy the outing. Every available rig in Conneaut was in use by local people who attended, and an auto livery operated by the auto shop was heavily patronized. Although Thursday night, a rain storm appeared to be imminent, the skies were clear Friday morning, and the day throughout was magnificent. Ample protection from the burning rays of the sun was afforded by the trees of the immense grove, which during the noon hour was thickly dotted with picnickers partaking of bountiful lunches. Many people were served with dinner on tables spread in the center of the grove, by the ladies of Monroe Grange, and others contented themselves with sandwiches and coffee, served at a booth conducted by W. A. Wheeler, of this city. Plenty of Amusement. In the grove, numerous amusement devices entertained the pleasure seekers. Music was furnished throughout the day by the Conneautville band. There was a merry-go-round, a striking machine, a baseball throwing booth, snapshot photographer, and knife rack. Several vendors of farmers' supplies were on the ground with specimens of their wares, which they exhibited and demonstrated to prospective customers. For the small folk there were squawkers and toy balloons. Besides the amusement features available in the grove, there were two ball games in the afternoon in nearby lots, Dorset playing Beaver Center and Conneaut clashing with Monroe Center. Judge A. R. Reynolds, of Painesville, and Hon. E. B. Leonard, of Warren, were the speakers of the day, the former addressing the crowd in the afternoon and the later before the dinner hour. Both chose topics in a convenient vein, and made an excellent and lasting impression upon their audience. Mr. Leonard, who was not on the original program, was formerly a resident of Penn Line, and was personally known to a large number of his auditors. His impromptu speech, filled with apt anecdotes and jolly quips, hugely delighted his auditors, who rewarded him with a storm of applause. Judge Reynolds spoke at considerable length upon the difference obtaining between conditions of a century ago and the present, in this section of the country particularly. First paying a tribute to the Indian for his noble qualities, the speaker eulogized the hardihood and fortitude of the early pioneers. He compared the advantages open to boys of the olden times with those of today. Rapped Divorce Evil. Before closing his address, Judge Reynolds fired some hot shots into the evils of modern society, particularly the divorce practice. He explained how the American Bar Association is seeking to remedy the most notorious of these, and extolled the Independent voter, who he said is the purifying element in politics, and has come to stay. "Great problems confront our people today," he declared, "but these will be solved in good time, by the people themselves. The struggle . . . . . . (The rest of this article is missing. There is a photograph of Judge Reynolds accompanying the article.) ADDITIONAL PERSONALS ** ** ** The Misses Mary and Nell O'Connor of Erie are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. O'Connor, Monroe Street. Frank Pappas returned from Cleveland last night after spending four or five days at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buckler, 512 Harbor street, are rejoicing over the arrival of an eight pound boy, Friday afternoon. Mother and child are doing nicely. Webb Campbell went to Cleveland this morning on a business trip. ** ** ** ADAMS --- HARVEY ________ Thursday evening, July 16, will be one of the pleasant spots in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey. A very pleasant and enjoyable reception was given them at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. Charles Harvey and Miss Blanch Adams were married, Wednesday, July 15 and on Thursday evening about fifty friends , relatives and neighbors took possession of the parental home of the bride. The reception was given not only to honor their marriage but also because the newly married couple are two of Pierpont's most highly respected young people being born and raised here, also going to the Pierpont high school, graduating with the highest honors from that institution of learning. They are able teachers and fine musicians. Mr. Harvey is also a graduate of the Ashtabula Business College. Mrs. Harvey has been teaching for a number of years at the harbor and while there as a teacher has gained the good will, respect and confidence of her colleagues, also the respect and admiration, not only of the American but of the foreign population. Mr. Harvey has been for some time past associated with the State College Cumberland, Md., as teacher. Resigning that position against the wishes of the proprietors of that institution and ahs accepted a position in Duff Business College in the city of Pittsburgh, where he expects to begin his work as an instructor the 1st of August, and proposes to make that city his future home.. The many presents that were given them will remind them in years to come of the many friends in Pierpont. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey were presented to the company by the father of the bride and as they came into the parlor, Miss Ethel, sister of the bride, took possession of the piano and played a beautiful Bridal March. As the last sweet strains of music died away the entire company rising to their feet and Mr. B. Adams, father of the bride, introduced the newly married couple. Rev. Miller, former pastor of the Congregational church was called upon to make a few remarks and responded with a few well chosen and appropriate remarks, congratulating the newly married couple in their new relations to each other. After which all were invited to partake of a bountiful supper prepared by the parents of the bride. Miss Grace Kellison and Miss Francis Brockway waiting on the tables and serving the guests in a graceful manner. By the way lest we forget, Mr. Harvey has been leader in the P. C. band and the boys years ago informed him that at his marriage they would furnish music on that occasion. Well they did so. They simply out did themselves, making their word good, showing their respect and good will for their former leader, and when the band boys were invited to take supper some of the ladies thought pleasure and happiness might lag. They took possession of the instrument and the grandfather of the bride, played role of drum major with the snare drum, so between the roll of the drum , the blowing of the horns and beating of pans we can safely say that Mr. and Mrs. Harvey fully realize that all present as well as they themselves believe they are indeed married and well received when they came back to fathers house by friends. Such is life. They come, they go, and scatter from the parental home to form new homes, new societies and as has been said before, will be said again in ages to come, "God bless thee dear children as you form new homes, take Christ in your heart make Him thy constant guest and companion, obey natural, moral and spiritual laws." Men will respect you, and when you reach the end of the journey of this life, you shall dwell with him who hath said "This twain shall be one flesh." LEWIS WELDY, SICH WITH THROAT TROUBLE, DIED ALONE MONDAY AFTER EXPOSING MANY - HEALTH OFFICER SAYS DIPTHERIA ___________________ Returning to her home shortly after darkness Monday night, Mrs. Jennie Weldy, a resident of Pierpont, found her son Lewis Weldy, dead in his bed. Dr. Lewis, health officer, who was called, stated that death was due to diphtheria and that the man had been dead about five hours. Pierpont center and immediate district surrounding is very much stirred over the circumstances of the case which made themselves known after the death. It would appear that the entire section has been more or less exposed to the dread disease and although no other cases are known of in that section, a close watch is to be kept by the health officer to see that a strict quarantine, is kept if any do develop. The Weldy home has been placed under quarantine and will be kept so for at least two weeks. Lewis Weldy, a single man of 29 years, resided with his mother on the main road at the center. Three or four days ago he developed a bad case of sore throat and went to the home of a doctor Saturday to be examined. The physician, it is said, told him to get to bed as soon as he could and to go to his home crosslots instead of through the center. It is said that Weldy did not obey, but visited a number of stores in the center on his way home. Sunday he took to his bed and his mother called on another doctor who told her that her son had a bad affliction of the throat and that the case was a serious one. Monday morning about 11 o'clock, it is said, Mrs. Weldy left her home and did not return until after dark, when she discovered the dead body of her son. In her absence, it is said, the boy's father, Abraham, who is separated from Mrs. Weldy, visited the house and could not get in. After the mother's return, it is said, he visited it again and was admitted. The health officer, it is said, told him he would have to remain there under quarantine, but Mrs. Weldy objected, it is said, so Mr. Weldy left again. The deceased man was well known in the vicinity of Pierpont, having been born there and living there all his life. The remains were interred under direction of the health officer early Tuesday morning. OBITUARY _____ Chas. O. Bolton was born at Royalton, O, June 22, 1843, and died at Pierpont, O., Monday, April 13, 1908, after a long, lingering illness of blood consumption. He was married to Janette Pardee, April 25, 1867. To this union were born three children, Mrs. Cora Benjamin, Harry and Edith, who together with the widow, are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and faithful husband. He came from Cuyahoga county to Pierpont 23 years ago and remained a consistent member and Christian till his death. He had been a great sufferer for the last four months and neighbors and friends have been untiring in their efforts to care for and relieve him. The day before he died he called his family around his bedside, bade them "good bye" and requested them all to meet him in heaven and then made arrangements for his funeral, which were faithfully carried out by his loved ones, after which he said, "Now don't keep me alive any longer." The funeral was held Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home, Rev. R. T. Boyd of Sylvania, O., his former pastor, officiating. The floral tributes were beautiful, among them a wreath from the Congregational church, is worthy of especial mention. The hymns, "Hear the Words of Consolation," "Saved by Grace," and "Some-time We'll Understand" were pleasingly rendered by Miss Edna Williams and Mrs. Lucinda Burr. Interment in Pierpont cemetery. "No more sorrow now for father No more pain for him to bear. No more greetings for his children Until we shall meet him there. MRS. SAPHIRA THORNTON AND JAMES CHRISTMAN WERE MARRIED RECENTLY. ______ Mrs. Saphira Thornton and James Christman were united in marriage recently. Mrs. Christiana Ttchscka died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Holden, after a week's illness from blood poison. The funeral was held Sunday. I. B. Messenger was at Conneaut on business Tuesday. Mrs. Rose Johnson is acting as nurse for Mrs. Charles Blake. H. O. Messenger of Conneaut was a local visitor Wednesday. MRS. BROUGHTON'S 86TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS. _____ Friends of Mrs. Wm. Broughton gave her a post card shower on Sept. the 18th it being her 86th birthday. She received over 80 cards, bearing best wishes from her many friends, which she greatly appreciated. Dr. C. H. Maloney and family of Warren, Ohio, were guests at the home of Evi Lininger recently. The funeral of the late Frederick Degrasse Shipman was held from the home in Beaver on the State Line, Thursday, Sept. 30, 1908. The Masons of the Pierpont Lodge had charge of the services and a quartet from that place furnished music. Many floral tributes from friends and relatives silently told of their regard. Mr. and Mrs. Roll Knapp and three children of Dorset spent Saturday and Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley. Mrs. W. D. Fails was taken sick Sunday evening. Dr. Brayman of Pierpont was called. Mrs. Cynthia Hill of Hammond's Corners is caring for her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Fails. Mrs. Ida Rose and two children, Raymond and Helen, from near Linesville, and Miss Ruth and Lucy Brewster of Wing, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Rick. Miss Nettie Rick is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Ella Burns, of Steamburg, Pa. Mrs. C. S. Wright and Norma Briston of Monroe spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Emma Shipman. Bert Waid and family have moved in the tenant house of Morgan Lawrence on Licking street. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waid of Shadeland moved on Thursday in with his father, Robert Waid. Harry Fails from near Linesville spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Fails. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wheeler and two little children, south of Conneaut, spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Headly and little Freda, spent Sunday with friends in Monroe. Mrs. Ed Fish of Erie visited her grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Broughton, recently. ______ Fred Headly, Jr., is visiting his parents and friends at this place. Percy Vandervort and family from Conneaut visited S. Harvey's Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Marie Dennis visited at Mrs. John Cobb's Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hammond were calling their daughter, Mrs. Glenn Scribner, Tuesday afternoon. C. C. Hewitt of Springboro spent Tuesday night at his home here. The Aid society met at the church January 22. ________ BARN RAISING AT THAYER FARM ON CENTER ROAD The barn raising held at the R. H. Thayer home on the Center road Monday was one of the happiest affairs which has occurred in this vicinity for some time. It brought back the days of long ago so strongly to many in attendance, and was such a novel experience for others that it could not pass off otherwise than with the delightful results it did. Sixty were in attendance and the work of laying the heavy timbers was satisfactorily completed. Dinner was served at noon and especial credit is due the serving committee - in particular, the deft, efficient work of C. H. Thayer of Chicago, "the bean man," and B. E. Thayer of Jefferson, "the sandwich and coffee man." Several among the company had their cameras, and many pictures were taken. Mr. and Mrs. Thayer performed their duties as host and hostess in the irreproachable manner and the occasion was one of which memories will long be entertained. NEWLY-WEDS SERENADE About twenty-five young people of East Conneaut, armed with horns, tin pans and other instruments of torture to the auditory organs, paid a visit to the home of Mrs. R. L. Boyer, Tuesday evening to serenade her daughter, formerly Miss Carrie Lelia Boyer, who was united in marriage last Thursday to Chester J. Downing. The noisy visitors were invited into the home, and delightfully entertained for the evening. A pleasing supper was served, and various games, old and new fashioned ones, played. *** *** *** *** *** W. H. Saxton of Conneaut and Miss Anna Grace Smith of Monroe were married on the twenty-sixth. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Mr. F. D. Shipman died Tuesday, aged 88 years. He was widely known and highly respected, and leaves a large number of relatives and friends who mourn his departure. *** *** **** *** *** WEDDING ON EAST SIDE _____ Miss Caroline Hotchkiss United in Marriage to Jay P. Giddings Wednesday Evening. _____ A pretty home wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hotchkiss of the east side, when their daughter, Miss Caroline V., was united in marriage to Jay P. Giddings, son of Mrs. A. C. Brooks of Liberty street. Rev. W. J. Young of the First Christian church performed the ceremony before only the immediate relatives. Following the ceremony and congratulations, an elegant wedding supper was served by the bride's mother. Both of the young people are well known and have a wide circle of friends in the city. The groom formerly conducted a restaurant on Main street but for some time past has been engaged as a bridge carpenter on the Bessemer. The happy couple will be at home in their newly furnished apartments on Liberty street after December 1st. HUGH REEVES SUCCUMBS _____ Bushnell Resident Had Suffered From Heart Trouble Some Time -- Leaves Many Relatives. _____ Hugh Reeves of Bushnell, one of the best known residents of this vicinity, died Sunday at his home, death being caused by heart disease. The deceased, who was 72 years of age, had been suffering a great deal with heart trouble prior to his death and the end was not unexpected. For 69 years Mr. Reeves was a resident of this vicinity. Besides a wife there are left to mourn the death of the deceased, five daughters, Mrs. Ernest Loucks of Beaver Center, Mrs. Florence Stone of Ripley, N. Y., Mrs. Margaret Hoare of Amboy, Mrs. Elsie Church of Jefferson, Miss Mary Reeves, Bushnell; one son, Charles Reeves of Albion; three brothers, Albert Reeves, Oklahoma state, Albinous Reeves and Asa Reeves of Bushnell; and one sister, Mrs. Ora Richardson. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Rev. Felkner will officiate. Burial will be made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. TWELVE POTATOES FILELD A HALF BUSHEL BASKET Talk about prize potatoes. Mrs. Jay Bemus was out to the farm of her father, Albert Putney, southeast of the city, this morning and brought back a basket of potatoes. The potatoes were of such mammoth size that she could not resist the temptation to bring them to the News-Hearld office to show them. Mrs. Bemus had a grocer's half bushel basket full and it contained only 12. The largest one measured over 16 inches in circumference. They are nice looking potatoes and are solid throughout. Mrs. Bemus says this is no special selection, but the average run of the field. GEORGE FORD IS DECEASED _____ Passed Away in Florida _____ Remains of Former Pierpont Man Will Arrive Here Friday - Funeral Saturday. A telegram has been received by Mrs. F. W. Chidester, announcing the death of her uncle, George Ford, at the age of 71 years. He died Tuesday at the home in Jacksonville, Fla., of his son, Fred Ford. The remains will arrive here on Friday morning, and the funeral will be held from the Free Will Baptist church at Pierpont Saturday forenoon. Mr. Ford was a native of Pierpont, and until six years ago he was a resident of this section. At that time he went to live with his son. Besides the latter, who will accompany the remains to this place, a number of relatives survive in this section. Among them are Mrs. Chidester and Mrs. A. R. Butler of this city, who are nieces. A brother, F. H. Ford, survives in Florida, and a daughter, Miss Maud Ford, lives in Vermont. BEAVER TWP. RESIDENT PASSED AWAY LAST WEEK Samuel Adams, an old resident of Beaver township, died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Bunn, near Bushnell, at the age of 79 years, of heart trouble. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Sarah Kennedy of Duluth, Mrs. Laura Miller, from near Hammond's Corners, Mrs. Martha Ely of Beaver Center, Mrs. Carrie Bunn, at whose home he died, Mrs. Mary Lee of Bushnell and three sons, Samuel and James of Beaver and Jake from near Bushnell. Mr. Fitch of Conneaut took charge of the funeral and the Christian minister of Springboro officiated. Interment was made in Beaver Center cemetery Friday, Nov. 5th. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The carpet rag social given by the scholars in district No. 10, Friday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hicks, was enjoyed by a large crowd. Over six dollars was cleared and the proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the school house. Mrs. C. Terry is on the sick list. Dr. Brayman from Pierpont was called to attend her. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bunn of Bushnell spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Laura Miller. Mrs. Hazel Joslin of Cherry Hill is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Perry. Clinton Kellogg and sister, Miss Anna, from Conneaut, spent Sunday with friends at this place. Mrs. J. C. Hammond and Mrs. Alice Harvey visited the former's daughter, Mrs. Ward Tanner, at Reed's Corners Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Frick were Sunday guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer, of Clark Corners. John Cobb made a business trip to Conneaut Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Mathewson was calling on Mrs. C. C. Hewitt, Friday. Mrs. Nellie Laird was the guest of Mrs. Scott Laird Tuesday. Mrs. Minnie Hibler visited her mother, Mrs. James Hammond, Wednesday. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *