ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 1 (Part 9) *********************************************************************** 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. *********************************************************************** PIERPONT July 10. - We have just learned that on June 26th ult., a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Matthews of Eagle, Col., formerly of Pierpont, O. Some of the young people from this place spent their Fourth at Niagara Falls, some went to Cleveland, others to Ashtabula and the married folks followed the band to Kingsville. A daughter was born to Coraline Dudley, July 2nd. Mr. Adams from Missouri and his son, Owen, are visiting at Albert Woodworth's. Owen has recently graduated from the Dental school of the University of Michigan. He will set up business in Michigan. The son and daughter of Chas. Marcy of Conneaut visited at the home of H. A. Mixer last week. Rev. Boyd's two daughters are visiting at H. A. Mixer's a few days this week. Prof. and Mrs. Hayes are at home for the summer. Mable Marcy is visiting her sister in Warren. Mrs. Woodworth, who has been sick since early spring, is again able to be out. We are in hopes that our items this week are early enough to appear the same week as written. Our last items were obliged to lay over Sunday and thus appeared rather stale. There was a good attendance at the Congregational Ladies' Aid held at the home of Chas. Marcy last week. The Baptist L. A. S. will serve ice cream at the home of John McKane on Friday afternoon and evening of this week, July 14. All are cordially invited. About fifty neighbors gathered at the home of Fayette Tanner on Licking St. to celebrate Independence Day in a "sane" manner. There was no band of music, nor great ball game nor any limbs torn off by cannon but there was a most sumptuous picnic dinner and a good visit. MRS. ESTES DEAD (Sept. 9th penciled here) Mrs. Bert Estes died at her home in East Conneaut this morning at two o'clock. Mrs. Estes was but seventeen years old at her death. She leaves a husband and a small daughter, her mother, Mrs. Kate Foster, and sister, Lizzie Foster. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. and Rev. Griffith, of Pierpont, will officiate. OBITUARY Alford Russell was born, April 23, 1814, and departed this life Nov. 3, 1902, age 88 years 6 months and 14 days. He was married in 1837, he and his wife came to this country in March 1841. He leaves three sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at his home Thursday 11 a. m. By the Rev. I. R. Griffith, funeral director H. A. Mixer. OBITUARY This community was shocked at hearing of the sad death of Mrs. Bert Estes, nee Hattie Foster, which occurred at 2 o'clock, Tuesday at East Conneaut. Mrs. Estes was the oldest daughter of Kate and the late Stephen Foster, who died twelve years ago. She is survived by her mother, husband and infant daughter and sister, Miss Lizzie Foster, and a large number of other relatives and friends. OBITUARY Chas. Kenneth Hayes, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes was born June 30, 1902, and departed this life Oct. 24, 1902, age 3 months and 25 days. The floral offerings and the pillow presented by Prof. Hayes' pupils of the high school were very beautiful. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, Sunday, Oct. 26, 1902, at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. I. R. Griffith. The pall bearers were, Misses Grace Turner, Alma Benjamin, Blanch Adams, Ruth Skinner. Funeral director, H. A. Mixer. Interment in the Pierpont cemetery. OBITUARY Mrs. James Cummins died Christmas morning at the residence of her brother, Thomas Ellsworth in Pierpont near Ship. Mr. and Mrs. Cummins had gone to Mr. Ellsworth's to spend the day; on arriving, just before entering the house Mrs. Cummins complained of pain in her face; soon after entering the house she expired. It is believed she had an attack of neuralgia, which went to her heart. * * Whereas, The great Ruler of the Universe has in his infinite wisdom removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed sister, Emily Dauchy, and whereas, the intimate relations held during her membership with Spring Grange makes it fitting that we record our appreciation of her; therefore, Resolved, That the sudden removal of our sister, leaves a vacancy and shadow that will be deeply realized by the member of our order and will prove a grievous loss to this community. Resolved, That with deep sympathy with the afflicted relatives and friends of the deceased, we express all earnest hope that even so great a bereavement may be over-ruled for their highest good. W. L. Hickernell } Mrs. C. E. Sheldon } Com. Mrs. J. R Hills } * * OBITUARY Died, at her home in Pittsburg, Pa., Anna May Parmertor Speer, the daughter of Jay and Nellie Parmentor of Pierpont. Was born Oct. 24, 1881, and departed this life Sept. 26, 1902, age 21 years, 11 months. She was united in marriage with F. G. Speer, Nov. 21, 1897. To this union was born one child, a lovely daughter, Flossy May, two years old. Mrs. Speer was brought from her late home in Pittsburg, Pa., to her father's home where the funeral was held Monday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. I. R. Griffith. She professed a hope in Christ very young. While she was of a quiet and unassuming disposition yet she was earnest and practical in all her religion every day, and every heart goes out in earnest, loving sympathy to the bereaved husband, who in her departure has lost a life companion of such rare excellencies and to little Flossy May, the jewel of a mother's heart and life, whose loss is irreparable. Besides her husband and daughter, she leaves a father and mother, one brother and one sister and a host of friends. And with what satisfaction shall we who knew her best remember the pure and unselfish, the life of noble and sterling character, the many graces and excellencies as a wife and mother, the loyalty to Christ and her family. A large audience attended her funeral to pay their respects to the memory of one whom they all loved, and her remains conveyed by loving hearts and gentle hands to her last resting place in the Kelloggsville cemetery. PIERPONT The follwing is a list of the deaths and burials in Pierpont during the year 1904: January 22. - Dexter Smith, aged 36 years, 7 months, and 12 days. February 20. - Isaac Brown, aged 71 years, 3 months and 9 days. February 28. - John Sterett, aged 57 years, 6 months and 13 days. March 8. - William Neil, died in Monroe, brought to Pierpont for burial; aged 80 years. March 15. - William L. Norton, 49 years, 9 months and 27 days. April 10. - Miss Zoe Kellison, 30 years, 2 months and 25 days. April 14. - John Wheeler, aged 75 years. April 15. - Willard H. Miller, aged 54 years, 9 months and 12 days. April 19. - Mira May Kellison, died at Orangeville, O., aged 14 years, 11 months and 15 days. April 26. - John Lafferty, died at New Hudson, N. Y., aged 76 years. May 12. - Mrs. Rhoda Cummins, died at Pike, N. Y., 74 years. May 25. - Child of Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, aged 2 months and 14 days. June 11. - Mrs. Sarah Smith, aged 68 years. June 14. - Mrs. G. M. North, 42 years. June 15. - Mrs. Electa Dasher, died in Richmond, 75 years. June. 19. - William Davison, died at Conneaut, 85 years. August 6. - Mrs. Abigail Miller, died at Penn Line, Pa., aged 82 years. August 18. - Mrs. M. Lininger, aged 86 years. Sept. 20. - Schuyler Aldrich, died at Buffalo, N. Y., aged 82 years. November 1. - Mrs. Marcella Searles, 81 years. November 22. - Grace Downing, 25 years. December 8. - Fred Thomas, 2 years, 21 months and 20 days. December 21. - Mrs. Vesta Mixer, aged 54 years. December 31. - Mrs. Martha Austin, died in Conneaut township, Pa., aged 84 years, 6 months and 19 days. Those that died outside of Pierpont mention in the list were taken ??missing words?? for burial. * ** * The death of Mrs. Portia Workman, better known as "Grandma Workman," occurred at 6:30 on Monday morning. The deceased was 72 years old. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 a. m. in the M. E. Church. Mrs. Workman is survived by many relatives and friends who will miss this kind old lady. * *** * Mr. and Mrs. Harvey of Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Vandervort visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Woodworth, Sunday. The marriage of Mr. Frank Davison and Miss Anna Ganley, both of North Kingsville, took place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the Catholic church of Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Kenan were in attendance. Both the bride and groom were well known young people of this place and they have the good wishes of many schoolmates and friends. Mr. Davison holds a positon in Conneaut and the newly married pair will board at the groom's sister's till a further date when they will go to housekeeping. There will be a dance given at Lockwood's Hall March 3. A good crowd and a nice time is anticipated by all. Miss Mamie Hines is visiting relatives in Conneaut for a few days. Mrs. Geroge Compton is on the sick list. SHIP March 4. - Mrs. Edyth Tower and Frank Simons were at Conneaut yesterday. Mrs. Vaughn, the oldest person in Pierpont township, died February 28, aged 96. Mrs. Portia Wortman, who died at Jefferson, February 27, was well known here, having lived here for several years. Mrs. Flora Taylor of Phoenix visited at C. B. Hibler's yesterday. Quite a number here have been having the grip. G. I. Simons and George Bovee have bought a new evaporator. Mrs. Addie Tuttle is at Anna Marcy's. Mrs. Jennie Sterling and Miss Betty Sterling of Hilldom visited Mrs. Lucy Russell, March 3. James Russell and W. P. Struble were at Monroe recently. James Cummins and Geo. Hewitt spent a few days at Conneaut. KEPT MARRIAGE FROM FRIENDS __ East Side Couple Wedded __ Miss Lola Wolcott and Elmer Wiley Went to Westfield in October for Pleasure Trip. __ The friends of Elmer C. Wiley and Miss Lola E. Wolcott, of the East Side, passed a delightful surprise on their friends yesterday when they informed them of their marriage early in last October. Mr. Wiley, who is the night cable foreman at the harbor, boarded with Mrs. Wolcott, of the East Side, for more than a year. No one suspected that a marriage between the daughter and Mr. Wiley was in the air. On the 8th of October the couple went to Westfield, N. Y., ostensibly on a pleasure trip and they were quietly married at that place. They returned to Conneaut and to all appearances, things went on as before. Yesterday the couple, thinking that they had kept the secret from their friends long enough, informed them of what had taken place. It came as a complete surprise. Mr. Wiley is well known and much respected in this city. He has traveled considerably and only a couple of years ago, came to this city from the far west, where he had been in the ranching business for a long time. The couple still reside with the bride's mother on the East Side, where just at present they are busily engaged in receiving the congratulations of friends. OBITUARY Mrs. Alta M. Eddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Gear, died at the home of her parents in Monroe June 8, 1906, at the age of 28 years, 1 month and 19 days. Mrs. Eddy was born in Monroe, April 20, 1878. She was married to Mr. Reid Eddy June 25, 1902. Some two years ago she, with her husband moved to Chicago, where they have since made their home. She was always of a frail constitution and yet being very ambitious, and never complaining of ill health, her real condition was unsuspected by her nearest friends until very recently, when there were very manifest symptoms of a decline. She was very anxious to come to her parents' home on a visit, and arrived just two weeks before her death. Her family physician was consulted, and a council of doctors was called, but all that medical skill and loving hands could do proved unavailing. When her real condition was realized her husband was sent for and arrived a week before she died. She grew rapidly worse, but yet she insisted on being up and dressed each day, till the day of her death. She had many admirable traits of character, being kind, patient and uncomplain-ing. She will be sadly missed in her home and community by her many friends. The high estem with which she was held was manifest by the many floral offerings. The funeral was held at her father's home Sunday, Rev. Benjamin officiating. Text, Jer. 15:9. "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day." She leaves a loving husband, kind father and mother, a brother and sister to mourn her untimely death. Her husband and parents are very grateful to the neighbors and friends for their asistance and kindness shown during their affliction, and also to the singers who ably assisted at the funeral. SHIP September 9. - Miss Clara Morse spent Wednesday of this week visiting at Amboy and Ashtabula. C. C. Hewitt and Albert Franklin were at Conneautville, Pa., Friday, September 8. Several new mail boxes have been put up on this route. Mr. and Mrs. James Russell and son, Clyde are visiting a t East Springfield, Pa. PIERPONT July 17. - Miss Mable Marcy is expected home today from Youngstown. Her sister, Miss Nora, will accompany her for a two weeks' visit at home. Mr. W. T. Cook is on the sick list and unable to do any work at all. The ice cream social at Mrs. McKane's last Friday was well attended. The Congregational Ladies' Aid society will met with Mrs. Carey Waters this week Friday afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. P. H. Watson and Mrs. W. Kellison went to Conneaut on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Cook are expected to-day from Niles for a months visit with his parents, James Cook and wife. Prof. Leroy Waterman of Hillsdale, Mich., concluded his visit with friends here last week. Leroy Partch and wife will visit his parents here next month. Chester Aldricht and family, who have been visiting his parents and sister at this place, returned last week to their home in Nebraska.. John Watson and wife went to Conneaut, Monday. Mrs. Watson and daughter, Lena, start, Wednesday, for Canada to visit her parents. Mrs. Amy is able to ride out. July 20. - Pearl Van Gorder is very ill with appendicitis. A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morrison last Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. Osborn visited in Lenox last Monday. Mable Marcy returned home from a visit to Warren last Monday. She brought her sister, Nora, home with her for a short stay. The so-called "divine healers" who visited this place some time since, failed to effect any cures here and those on whom they operated. YOUNG MAN __ Takes Bride From Here __ Miss Daisy Arbugast, of This City, Married to E. R. Putnam Tuesday Evening. __ Edward R. Putnam gave his many Ashtabula friends a genuine surprise on Tuesday evening, says the Beacon-Record, when he was quietly united in marriage to Daisy Arbugast, of Conneaut, the nuptials being solemnized at the parsonage of the Park street Mehodist church of this city at 6 o'clock, by Rev. Dr. C. H. Stocking. The prospective bride and groom, accompanied by the two sisters of the latter, Misses Grace and Florence Putnam, drove to the parsonage shortly before the appointed hour and were the only witnesses to the ceremony. Following the wedding the party was driven to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Putnam, of the East Side, where a wedding supper was served. Later in the evening the newly wed repaired to their lately furnished residence on Vine street, where they will be at home. The bride is a well known Conneaut young lady and had been in attendance at the Ashtabula Business college. The groom is interested in the harness business with his father on Main street, and popular among the younger society set. __ __ Mr. Joseph Henry died at his home in Summerhill, three miles east of this place, on Friday, in his 82d year. Deceased was a native of Ireland, coming to this country from Belfast in 1841 and settling in the township in which he spent the remainder of his life. He leaves one son, Eugene, on the old homestead, and one daughter, Mrs. Guy Schofield, of this place. The funeral was held at the home on Sunday, Rev. W. W. Cushman officiating, and interment in Conneautville cemetery. __ __ _______ LOST - A gold pin with ruby setting, Saturday, on a P. & O. car. Finder will please leave at A. F. Galpin's store. _______ JUDGE HALL PASSED AWAY. __ Judge Theodore Hall, who had been so critically ill for many weeks, died Saturday morning at Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland. His last days were spent in an unconscious state from which he rallied at rare intervals. His wife and son were with him in his last moments. In the loss of Judge Hall Ashtabula county and the judicial district loses an able jurist. He was born in Ashtabula in 1838, and Ashtabula had always been his home. He was educated in the local public schools and later completed a course in Allegheny college at Meadville, Pa. In 1861, after his graduation, he was admitted to the bar at Jefferson. He followed the practice of his profession in Ashtabula county until his elevation to the judgeship, being unusually successful, and gaining fame as a corporation lawyer, representing among others the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate railways for Ashtabula and Lake counties. November 19, 1902, he was appointed to the Common Pleas bench for the district embracing Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga counties, to fill the unexpired term of Judge J. P. Caldwell of Jefferson. He was elected to the place the following fall and was re-elected for a full term at the next succeeding election. He was a member and active worker in the Congrega-tional church. His funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. at his late residence on Prospect street, Ashtabula. Judge Hall was prominent in the Masonic order, being a member of Columbian Commandery Knights Templar. A large number of the members of the order from Jefferson as well as most of the local attorneys attended the funeral. The funeral was under the auspices of the Masonic faternity. INFANT DIED Elizabeth Louisa, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Grennawalt, died Frieday morning at ten o'clock aged three days. MRS. N. A. LAIRD DEAD Della, wife of N. A. Laird, died at her home near Monroe this morning at seven o'clock. While Mrs. Laird has been unable to talk for the past two years she had only been confined to her bed about four weeks. She was about forty years old and besides her husband leaves a daughter twelve years old. The fuenral will be held from the residence Thursday at 11 o'clock. The deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. H. T. Culp. TRAVER AND LILLIE __ Will Surrender Themselves at Cleveland Tomorrow and Go to Columbus to Begin Sentence. C. M. Traver and O. C. Lillie, president and cashier respectively of the defunct National bank of Conneaut, who were sentenced to six years' imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary by Federal Judge Tayler a week ago last Saturday, will surrender themselves at the marshal's office tomorrow morning. They will be taken to Columbus on the noon train to begin their sentences. When Judge Tracey imposed sentence he gave them ten days to settle up their private affairs. During the past week they have made arrangements for the care of their families and today they will enjoy their last day of freedom for several years. DENMARK MAN WAS KILLED __ Ashtabula, June 19. - During an electric storm on Monday, J. W. Fick, a Denmark farmer, was struck on the head by a bolt of lightning and killed instantly. No other marks were found on the body. He leaves a family. POOR BUT RICH Miss Eliza Humphrey an aged woman of Ashtabula, who was taken to the county infirmary several days ago, is found to be worth many thousands of dollars. Her poverty stricken home apparently possessed no wealth. Yester-day the interior of the house was searched and many pieces of gold were found. The wealth found will amount to many thousand dollars, it is stated. Coins gathered and saved years ago were found wrapped in rags that had become defaced with age. QUEER OLD WOMAN AND GOAT PETS The remarkable story of a remarkable old woman is told in the following narrative, sent to GRIT by Mrs. H. G. Eastlake, of Ashtabula, O., who also sends the photograph. She writes: "In answer to GRIT's advertisement for things unusual I send the following: The photograph enclosed is of Miss Eliza Humphrey, of Ashtabula, O., and four of her pets. Besides those shown in the picure, she has 12 or 14 of all ages. She is a woman of 85 years of age, and for 60 years or more has lived her strange life, with only dogs and goats for companions. It is said that at 20 years she was a bright, vivacious young woman, the belle of the then small village in which she lived. From some cause her life became embittered, some maintain on account of the perfidy of her lover, and she withdrew herself from home, friends and society, and took up her abode in an old hut on a small island situated in Ashtabula creek, which she reached from the mainland by wading the stream. This place she occupied for a number of years until during a flood the structure was swept down stream. Miss Humphrey climbed a tree and was rescued by people living in the vicinity. "Some time after this she became joint owner of a large building erected for a cheese factory, but owing to inability to obtain milk in sufficient quantities the industry was abandoned. One of the owners, wishing to sever his connection with the concern, traded his stock certificate to Miss Humphrey for a goat. She then worked husking corn, and earned sufficient money to buy the animal back. She then took up her residence in the old factory building, which has been her home ever since. Although the place was frequently complained of as being a menace to health, Miss Humphrey refuted the claim with the evidence to the contrary that she lived there and had never been known to be ill. Several weeks ago Miss Humphrey was taken sick while on one of her daily trips to the city, where she gathered all kinds of refuse and garbage, which she laborously hauled home on a cart. The infirmary directors were informed of her illness, and promptly removed her to that institution. "And then began the labor of overhauling the interior of the old factory. People who did the work say words fail to describe the squalor and filth of the place. There was a mass of old rags, clothing, bedding, coal, furniture, skeletons of goats and dogs who had long since departed this life - all piled in a huge heap, reaching nearly to the ceiling. Leading up over this were beaten paths or "trails" to the different apartments. Many things of value were unearthed, consisting of several sacks of money, deed to city lots, rare old china, a collection of stuffed birds and animals, dozens of dress patterns, good furniture, all piled in a confused heap, and overrun by dozens of goats and as many dogs, that roamed at will through the rooms. "Miss Humphrey seems contented in her new home, but stoutly insists that she will return to her own home when she is stronger, which she says, contains every luxury one could wish. Among her most valued treasures is a letter from the late President McKinley, in acknowledge-ment of a 'white kid' she sent him at the time of his inauguaration." MONROE Aug. 11. - Mary Johnson is at Lorain the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Williams. Miss Garlock and brother, Merritt, have gone to Williamsfield to spend some time with their mother, Mrs. Will Garlock. L. B. Messenger is executor of the late James Wentworth's estate. Walter Harrington and Miss Clara Hayford were recently married at Ripley, N. Y. They will make Conneaut their home in the near future, we are told. The L. U. A. society will meet with Mrs. Nora Powell, August fifteenth. Our soldiers and their wives are attending the reunion of Conneaut. PIONEER PICNIC TO-DAY __ Many From This City in Attendance At Pierpont Annual Outing. The Pioneer picnic is one of the interesting outings of the season and is each year looked forward to by many people from all sections of the county and northwestern Pennsylvania. It is held at a grove not far from Pierpont, said to be one of the prettiest and most attractive in the vicinity. Thousands each year attend and it is thought this year more will be in attendance than ever before. The picnic is being held to-day and many from this city are in attendance. TODD - SHANNON Arthur C. Todd and Mrs. Grace Bentley Shannon were married last evening by C. B. Willoughby, Esq., at his residence. Both principals are well known in the city. ADELBERT LAWRENCE, WHO BRUTALLY ASSUALTED WIFE IN PIERPONT, WILL ALSO PAY FINE OF $25 AND COSTS __ Jefferson, Oct. 17. - Adelbert Lawrence, who made such a brutal assault on his wife at Pierpont a short time ago, was up before the court Thursday morning on a change of plea from not guilty to that of guilty. He will serve sixty days in jail, pay twenty-five dollars and costs and temporary alimony to his wife. Attorney M. R. Smith, on behalf of the defendant, stated that the boy had testified in the mayor's court in Conneaut that his father struck at him and hit his mother by accident. The attorney asked that Lawrence might be given a fine and allowed to go back and care for his farm. Boy's Story Read. The statement of the boy, as given before the grand jury, was read by the prosecuting attorney and is in substance as follows: The father told the boy to go to a neighbor's for tobacco. When he came back, his father hit him over the back with a strap. The mother stepped between the father and son. The father hit his wife right across the back with his arm. He struck her twice and each time hard. Mr. Tayler said that the wife now lies at the home of her parents and will perhaps be crippled for life. Terms It Brutal. The court stated in imposing sentence that the wife had a right to look to her husband for support and to impose a fine would be to take the money away from the wife and put it in the county treasury; that although he was sorry for the Lawrence boy's parents, yet this could play no part and he could not take this into consideration. He said he thought that Lawrence should have time to thing things over and make some resolutions to control himself. The court said that he could not without violation of his own sense of justice let the defendant go for such a burtal assault with a light sentence and therefore it was his sentence that Lawrence pay a fine of $25 and costs and be confined in jail for sixty days. Wife Gets Alimony. The temporary alimony matter in the divorce proceedings based on this same assault was disposed of Thursday morning. There was quite a wrangle on the matter of the amount, which was finally noted as follows: $100 to be paid on October 25 and $30 to be paid on the first of every month until the case comes up for trial. The court released the team of horses from the injuctions, that it might be sold to pay the alimony. DEATH OF MRS. RHODA CUMMINS SUNDAY MORNING __ Was A Pioneer Resident. __ Was Connected With Conneaut History in Various Phases for Over Fify Years. __ Mrs. Rhoda Cummins died at her home on Liberty street, Sunday forenoon. Although not a native of the city, she can be classed as one of the pioneers of Conneaut, coming here shortly after marriage in 1849. The deceased was a woman of many strong and marked characteristics, chief among which may be mentioned her adaptability to environments, industry and economy. To her is due in a certain degree, the founding and success that has attended the Cummins interests. The canning business was begun at her home and in her kitchen. From this small beginning has grown the mammoth business of the Cummins Canning Co. Mrs. Cummins was born in Evans, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1829, was married in North Collins in 1849 and on Christmas day, 1859, the family moved into her late home. Four children were the result of the marriage, and only one of them. John D. Cummins, survives to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Thomas C., died in infancy, Howell A., and Clinton B., in the prime of manhood. While not affliated with any church organization she lived the life of a Christian, and her crown of glory in the realms of bliss, will be as bright as the brightest. The funeral will be held at her late residence on Liberty street, tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. LINN ALLDS HAD BEEN SUFFERING FROM CONSUMPTION - FUNERAL TO OCCUR THURSDAY. __ After a long illness with consumption, Linn Allds passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Allds at Clark Corners, Sunday afternoon. He was about twenty-four years of age. Besides his father and mother, he leaves to mourn his loss, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral services will be held at the home on the State Line road, Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. WEDDING OF JOHN WATTERS AND FRANCES FULLER UPSET THEIR FRIENDS CALCULATIONS __ Chief among the surprise marriages which have occurred in this city recently, was that of Miss Frances B. Fuller and John H. Watters. The fact that these young people are now Mr. and Mrs. Watters is not a surprise to many of their friends but the fact that the event which gives people the right to call them Mr. and Mrs. Watters occurred one week ago Tuesday, or on February second, is the one which comes as a big surprise. It was first rumored that they were united in marriage a week ago last Saturday in Cleveland, but this was proven false when the facts regarding the affair were given out. On February 2nd the groom went to Jefferson in the afternoon and secured the license, and in the evening of the same day attended only by Miss Nellie Flack, the young people went to the Methodist parsonage and were united in marriage by Rev. C. W. Smith. After the ceremony the bride and groom attended the Elks' dancing party, and conducted themselves so rationally and naturally that no one had an inkling of the true state of their affairs. Mrs. Watters came to Conneaut about a year ago from Cleveland, where she had been employed. Her home is in Mt. Vernon, O. At present she is employed in the Tungsten Lamp office. The groom has always resided in Conneaut, and everybody knows genial "Jack", who works for Devore brothers at their grocery store on Harbor street. The young people's plans at present are to both continue their respective duties. To-day they went to housekeeping at 374 Buffalo street, where they will be at home to their friends and all serenaders. OBITUARY Nancy Gass was born in Crossville, Cumberland county, Tenn., on Nov. 15th, 1858, and died in Pierpont, Ashtabula county, O., Jan 20, 1906, aged 47 years 2 months and 5 days. She was married to Elery Terrill Dec. 30, 1876, and came to Ashtabula county in 1881 and resided here since. She and J. E. Frick were united in marriage on June 3, 1891. She leaves a husband and five children, Clara and Helen Terrill, Mrs. Nora Robertson, Wilson and Walter Frick, also an aged mother, six sisters and two brothers in her old home state, and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Her father, two brothers and son, Andy Terrill, preceded her. ______()_____ Card of Thanks We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness to us in our sad bereavement in the loss of our wife and mother. J. E. Frick Wilson Frick Walter Frick Cora Terrill Helen Terrill Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Robertson ________()_______ MONROE July 12. - Mrs. Neone Codding of Geneva returned to her home last Saturday, after completing her visit here with her son, A. B. Codding, and family. The L. U. A. society meet with Mrs. B. F. Messenger, Wednesday, July nineteenth. Peter Johnson lost a valuable cow last Sunday from some sort of trouble that resembled hydrophobia. Mrs. Emmit Hogle's condition is such that hopes are not entertained for her recovery. Mrs. M. J. Baker is the guest of Mrs. B. G. Mathewson. Harley Anderson is to teach the school at Farnham the coming season. WOMAN MAKES AWFUL CHARGE -- AGAINST NATIVE COUNTRYMAN -- The Defendant Claims it is Done for Spite Work and Enters Plea of Not Guilty. A warrant was served by the police depart-ment to-day upon a Hungarian at the harbor who has always borne a splendid reputation, charging him with a revolting crime. The warrant was sworn to by Julia Kuerick, wife of Frank Kuerick, charging Sigmun Barra with rape. The complainant alleges that on April 11, the defendant entered her home and criminally assaulted her, she at the time being in a delicate condition of health. To this Barra enters a strong denial and says it is a case of spite work on the part of the woman's husband, who has concocted this awful charge to get even as it were. Barra is a foreman at the docks and he says that because of his continued intoxication he was forced to discharge Kuerick, who to embarrass him has induced his wife tomake these charges. The trial is set for Thursday, before Justice Kellogg. IN MEMORIAM --- Clinton B. Cummins Again it becomes the writer's painful duty to pay his tribute of respect to one whom he has known as a child, a youth and a man in the full vigor of life - Clinton B. Cummins, who died at his residence on West Main street Saturday afternoon after an illness of some six years. Mr. Cummins was the youngest son of David and Rhoda Cummins. He was born in Conneaut in the octagonal house on Liberty street, April 6, 1865. The other sons were John D., Thomas C., and Howell A., and of these only J. D. Cummins lives to comfort the parents in their declining years. A strange coincidence marks the demise of the the three - the death occurring in each case on the tenth day of the month. The illness dates back some six years, and all that medical skill, money, change of climate, the affectionate care on the part of a devoted wife, or a strong will power on his part could do, availed nothing. He was firm in the hope, as long as he was possessed of consciousness, that he would finally be restored to health and be spared to those he loved so dearly. But alas! that he who held life so dear, and had so much to live for, should be called home in the prime of manhood is beyond human understanding. The deceased was a man of marked traits of character. As a child he was studious; as a young man, industrious; and scarcely had he attained his majority when he became associated with his father and older brothers as a member of the firm of the D. Cummins Co., in the business of canning - a business that has grown to exceedingly large dimensions. When the firm was changed to a corporation, he was chosen vice president, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a valuable member of the firm, and his mechanical ingenuity, like that of his brothers, contributed much to the success of the business. In matters of business he was honest and upright; in friendship he was true; as a son he was dutiful, and as a husband and father he was affectionate, kind and indulgent. He was of a most retiring disposition and as such he was a member of but one social order, the Colonial club. Although not a member of any chruch, he has lived the life of a Christian. His life, when studied in all of its relations to mankind, is one worthy of emulation, and the sadly bereaved members of the family can rest fully assured that all is well with him. The obsequies were held at the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. W. J. Young, of the Christian church, officiating. The interment was made at Chrisitian church cemetery at the center, members of the factory force, by all of whom he was greatly beloved and respected, tenderly bearing the remains to their last resting place. He rests from his labors; peace to his ashes. PIERPONT June 21. Mrs. Phillips and daughters of Conneaut and son, Clarence, of New York city were calling on old time friends in town last week, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass and Mr. and Mrs. North of Conneautville, Pa., were in town last Wednesday. Mrs. Earl McArthur returned home from a four weeks' visit in New York. She reports that her daughter, Edith King, of Rochester, N. Y., has a fine baby girl. The ice cream social held at John Watson's last night was well attended. Nearly fourteen gallons of cream were sold. "Pom" Ashley is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Partch are expected home tomorrow. Mrs. Earl Brown on the sick list. The Pierpont band will play at Kingsville July fourth. Prof. Hayes came home, Monday, for a few days' stay. A large delegation is expected to attend the yearly meeting which begins tonight at the Baptist church. A brand new baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Partch one day last week. Mrs. Seldon Gruey and daughter of Conneaut and Mrs. Wheeler of Licking St., Pa., visited Mrs. Leach yesterday. The school hack routes were let last Saturday night. Nearly all were let at a lower price than last year, so that there will only be a saving to the town of over seven hundred dollars. The highest price paid is one dollar seventy cents and the lowest is a dollar twenty four cents. Alma Benjamin is at home this week. She will go to Christy school next week. Mame Campbell will close her school at Hammond's Corners next Friday. She will also go to Christy school next week. GRAND JURY REPORT The April term grand jury reported last Thursday after a three days' session. There were 6 bills returned, 5 ignored and 115 witnesses examined. Hartson Dodge of Jefferson was indicted on six counts for the ravishing of his own daughter, Ruth Dodge, on the 14th of January, 1905. The various points cover having carnal knowledge both with and against the consent of the girl, covering incest, rape, assault and other crimes of similar nature. SHIP March 21. - George Morse, who has been very ill at last reports was some better. F. S. Martin is not quite as well. Nearly all the sick are improving. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Struble, of Conneaut, visited at W. P. Struble's this week. John Kelley, who has occupied Mrs. Emma Shipman's farm on the State Line, for the past eleven years, is moving to Monroe onto C. J. Sweet's farm. F. D. Shipman, who sold his farm this winter, is moving onto Mrs. Shipman's farm, vacated by John Kelley. Mr. Shipman moved onto his farm in 1853, fifty-three years ago. The Ladies' Aid of Hammond's Corners, will meet with Mrs. Cynthia Babbett Wednesday, March 28. Dinner will be served. We are having the most snow of the winter now. On March 21, 1885, twenty- one years ago, there was good sleighing and the weather was extremely cold. And in April 1881, there was one week of good sleighing. School closed Friday of this week. School commenced Sept. 5., 1905, and this, the last week of school, is the only sleighing the school vans have had. H. Waters and Mrs. Nellie Platt of Pierpont, are both sick. Miss Clara Morse has gone to Beaver Center, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tower of Beaver, called on U. J. Smons Tuesday of this week. SHIP Jan. 16. - Charles A. Allen died Tuesday morning Jan. 16., 1906, aged 70 years, 6 months and 5 days. His wife died Nov. 11, 1906. He leaves two sons, one daughter, two brothers and a host of friends and acquaintances to mourn his death. The funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Congregational church at Pierpont, at 1 p. m. Dell Allen, son of Charles Allen, is very ill with typohid pneumonia. OBITUARY The subject of this sketch, Miss Ruth Ann Everts, was born in Genesee county, N. Y., April 1, 1823, and departed this life Sept. 6, 1906, she being 83 years, 5 months and 6 days old at her death. Her last days were spent with her sister, Mrs. Jane Brewster, where she died. It can be said of her that she was as a ripe shock of corn, ready to be gathered. She leaves two brothers and three sisters besides a large circle of friends. SHIP March 28. - Thomas Fails died at his home on the State Line last evening, aged 85 years. He was stricken with paralysis last summer from which he never recovered. He leaves an aged widow, three sons and several grandchildren. He was the last one of a large family. One sister still survives. Mr. Fails' father was one of the early settlers of the State Line. Mr. Fails settled on the farm on which he died in 1847, fifty-nine years ago. Two of his children have preceded him, a son dying in 1878 and an only daughter in 1882. The people here are indignant that an effort will be made to secure a pardon for Lillie and Traver. They justly merit the sentence they got and why should they not pay the penalty. Only think of the suffering they have caused. So many people have lost their all through them. If they were not competent to run the affairs of the bank they ought to have chosen some other profession. ________ Some time ago the wife of Carl Trimm filed a petition for divorce and went through all the necessary details to obtain a separation. Since that time she has repented and now seeks to have her husband located. To this end she has appealed to the police to enlist their services in locating him. The police department was this morning furnished with a full description of the man and it was stated the last heard of him he was working for the Big Four railroad. ________ OBITUARY Mr. Anson Thornton died at his home in Monroe Center, Ashtabula county, Ohio, March 22nd. The deceased was born at his homestead, May 9, 1850. He was a kind husband and father. He had been a terrible sufferer, but all through his sufferings was patient and would say the Lord knows best. He has been a devoted Christian ever since he was quite a young man and has always tried to teach his children the right way to live. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, three sons and two daughters, C. A. Thornton, of Monroe Center; G. O. Thornton, of Conneaut, O.; Mrs. James E. Thompson, of Conneaut, O.; Misses Celia and Buel at the home. MONROE (1907 penciled at the top of this article.) June 28. - Mrs. Eunice Hogle is slowly improving in health, which rejoices the hearts of her friends. Mr. B. F. Messenger is spending the week at Pierpont, the guest of Mrs. J. B. McArthur. Mrs. Cary Sweet, of Geneva, was a recent visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson. C. B. Scribner made a recent visit with his sister, Mrs. Caroline Messenger, at Platea, Pa., and returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Alfred Anderson and son, of Conneaut, was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Andrews, Center road. To-day a gathering of Sunday school workers are holding an institute at Union church, Hammond's Corners. Byron Johnson, of this town, and Mrs. O. Scott, of Conneaut, were married Tuesday. Mr. Johnson will bring his bride home this evening we are told. Verna Reeves, of the Hill district was an over Sunday guest of East Monroe friends. The Union Sunday school had Children's Day last Sunday evening. There was a large attendance and the children rendered their exercises in an admirable manner. MRS. REV. HULBERT DEAD The hand of death fell especially hard Sunday when Mrs. Newell Hulbert, formerly Miss Nellie Hayward, of the East Side, was taken away, a bride of a little over a month. On May 22, Miss Nellie Hayward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hayward, was united in marriage to Rev. Hulbert, of Kelloggsville, and the party went to Jackson, Michigan, on their wedding trip. The couple returned to their home about June 8, and shortly, afterwards Mrs. Hulbert was taken ill. The case eventually developed into typhoid fever, which it is thought was contracted in Michigan. About a week ago the patient was removed to her parent's home on the east side, where she passed away Sunday. The deceased was thirty-one years of age and she was well known and had a wide circle of friends about the city. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of the parents of the deceased in East Conneaut at 12:30 and interment took place at Kelloggsville. MONROE Jan. 15. - The L. U. A. society will meet and have dinner with Mrs. L. Holden, January 31st. Bert Codding was at Jefferson on business Monday. Miss Mayme Anderson is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mesdames Harriet Sweet and Lucy Holden were guests of Mrs. Saphira Thornton Saturday. Mrs. W. W. Hill, of the hill district, who was seriously ill some weeks ago, has so much improved as to be about the house. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Messenger recently visited Mrs. Messenger's friends at Greenville and Linesville, Pa. Mr. DeGras Shipman, of the state line, we are told sold his farm to Albion parties, who have bought it to get the fine timber on it. DIED FROM COMPLICATION -- C. O. Franklin, of the Gore Road, Passed Away Last Night After Long Illness. -- C. O. Franklin, a respected citizen of this vicinity, passed away last night at the home of his mother, Mrs. Clara Franklin, on the Gore road, from a complication of diseases from which he had been a sufferer for the past three years. The deceased was born in Beaver Center in 1862 and had always made his home in this section. He was married when twenty-eight years of age and one daughter, Miss Hattie, aged thirteen, survives at the home of her grandmother. Besides his mother and daughter, the deceased leaves three sisters, Miss Bertha, who resides at home; Mrs. D. C. Tryon, of Ashtabula; and Mrs. Abbie Smith, of Cleveland, and four brothers, Len, Sidney, and Merton, of this city, and James who resides in Illinois. The funeral services will be held from the late home at one thirty Wednesday. Rev. Gardner of Kingsville, will officiate, and interment will be in the Center cemetery. RETURNING FROM THE BEDISE OF HUSBAND Mrs. R. M. Cousins, wife of Nickel Plate Conductor Cousins of this city, has good reason to believe that trouble never comes singly. Mr. Cousins was almost fatally injured in the Nickel Plate wreck at Hamburg last week and is still in a Buffalo hospital in precarious condition. Mrs. Cousins was just returning on the wrecked train from her husband's bedside. She received a contusion of the chest. KELLOGGSVILLE MAN DEAD __ Daniel H. Eaton, An Old Resident, Passed Away This Morning From Heart Trouble. __ Daniel H. Eaton, of Kellogsville, an old pioneer resident of that place, died of heart failure at 4:30 o'clock this morning. He was in his 71st year. He leaves, besides an aged wife, a son Myron, and a daughter. The deceased was an uncle of Chas. Eaton, of this city. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church at Kelloggsville, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will take place in the Kelloggsville cemetery. MONROE November 23. - The Ladies Union Aid society will meet all day with Mrs. Lydia Harrington, Wednesday, December 5th. Ladies will carry thimbles and be prepared to quilt. Mrs. Frank Johnson is slightly better, but does not improve as fast as her friends would like to see her. Mrs. Ellen Wheeler-Thornton is about to rent her place and move to North Conneaut. Austin Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. R. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hogle will go to Ashtabula to spend Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Lewis. Walter Harrington is buying chickens. Albert Reeves has completed his visit and returned to his home in Missouri. Mrs. Eunice Hogle has recovered from her recent indisposition and now appears to be in usual good health. When last heard from H. S. Dean had some-what improved. Miss Ethelynda Reeves and Will Miller were married, Wednesday evening at the home of Henry Miller, Farmdale. Rev. Munn performed the ceremony. Mrs. Florence Messenger and son, Charles, are spending the day with Mrs. Net Anderson. ____________ Seven year old Frank Forbes of Plymouth ws killed Monday evening by the accidental explosion of a shotgun which was standing in the corner of a room where he was playing. The top of the lad's head was blown off. ____________ PIERPONT July 7. - A seven pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley last Sunday, July 2. Mrs. Dudley was formerly Miss Corolin Lillie. Pierpont band went to Kingsville the Fourth, also some of our townspeople. A goodly number went to Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. The Licking St. people spent the Fourth very pleasantly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Tanner. Mrs. A. J. Osborn is on the sick list. Roger Andrews of Ashtabula was in town , Sunday. Some of our farmers have commenced haying. Every one should feel thankful for the fine corn weather we are having. Mr. and Mrs. W. Peterson of Cleveland came Sunday, to visit her parents, J. W. Curtis and wife. Mr. Peterson returned home on Thursday. His wife will remain for a two week visit. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aldrich is ill with scarletina. Mrs. V. A. Case visited relatives in Beaver last week. Her cousin, Miss Law, returned with her and remained until Sunday. Mrs. M. Case is not much improved in health and has been moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Racey. The Congregational Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs. Chas. Marcy this week, Friday. P. H. Watson went to Kingsville after cherries last Monday. Miss Edith Kellison is visiting her aunt at Perry. Miss Grace Kellison is visiting friends in Sheffield and Conneaut. Rev. Leroy Waterman of Hillsdale, Mich., will speak in the Congregational church next Sunday morning. Mrs. G. Hayes returned home, Wednesday. The Pioneer Picnic at Russell's grove is announced for August 25 with E. L. Lampson as speaker of the day. BEAVER CENTER Joe Chapman and Miss Julia Chapman are visiting Mrs. P. C. Gates. P. C. Gates was home from Oil City over Sunday. Mrs. Judd Stewart, who has been ill with pneumonia for some time, is in a critical condition. Geo. Tower recently sold his house and lot to Howard Lamb. Mrs. Mary Price has sold her place to Will Greenfield. She has gone to Sharon. Judd Bunnell has moved to Clark Corners. The ladies of the Christian church gave a warm sugar social at Odd Fellows' hall Friday evening. There was a large crowd present. THE OLDEST RESIDENT GONE In the death of Mr. Ephraim B. Pitcher, which occurred at 6 o'clock Monday evening, Oct. 16, 1905, Pierpont loses its oldest and one of its highest esteemed citizens, he having lived in the township upwards of fifty years. He was born in Norwich, Conn., Sept. 19, 1813, coming west, as it was then called, and located in Johnsonville, Turmbull county, Ohio, about the year 1838. Moving from there to Gustavus about 1842 and to this township about the year 1847 or '8 where he has since resided. During all these years he was an active earnest member of the Congregational church, of which he was one of the founders, having been clerk of the church continuously for forty-seven years, being unanimously elected to this office Aug. 21., 1858. He was the oldest member that ever served int his capacity, and filled the office the longest. He had frequently requested the church to relieve him which they declined to do, and finally elected him for life, which office he ably and satisfactorily filled to the day of his death. His church and its success was his greatest desire. He served as deacon of the church also for many years. His unfailing trust in his Saviour never wavered through sorrow or sunshine. He was a citizen whose rare good judgment in all affairs of life was acknowledged and sought for by his fellowmen. He took a great interest in our schools and everything pertaining to education. His kindly face was familiar to all, both old and young, being a favorite with the children, always having a pleasant word for them and thus winning their great respect for his advanced years. He was an exceedingly kind and indulgent father and husband and is survived by his wife, seven children and eleven grand-children. Of the former there are five boys and two girls as follows: H. C. Pitcher, of Cleveland; H. P. Pitcher, of Conneaut; A. B. Pitcher, of Conneaut; F. W. Pitcher, of Conneat; C. G. Pitcher, of Andover; Mrs. E. H. Thompson, Pierpont; Mrs. Grace Hill, Pierpont. NEARLY A CENTURY OLD E. B. Pitcher, the oldest resident of Pierpont township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. Thompson, at that place early yesterday at the advanced age of 92 years. Mr. Pitcher spent nearly all his life in and around Pierpont and enjoyed remarkably good health until about two weeks ago when he was taken ill with pneumonia. Besides his wife he leaves seven children as follows: A. B., H. P., and F. W. of this city; H. C., of Cleveland, C. G. of Andover, and Mrs. E. Thompson and Mrs. Hill of Pierpont. The funeral will be held at Pierpont Thursday at 1 o'clock. MONROE March 26. - Bert Codding has gone to Buffalo to be the guest of his brother until Friday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Messenger have been on the sick list for some time, but are improving. Jay Andrews is buying and shipping veal calves in spite of bad roads from mud and snow. Mrs. Jay Ring, of Ashtabula, is visiting friends here. Frank Johnson has a sawmill at work on his place, cutting up timber with which to build a barn in the near future. Alfred Anderson, of Conneaut, spent Sunday in this place. Mrs. Delia Johnson is making a long visit with her son at Albion, Pa. Mr. Anson Thornton died Friday morning after an all winter's illness of almost continuous suffering. His age was fifty-six years. His funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at his late home, conducted by Rev. Benjamin, of Pierpont. Mr. Thornton leaves a wife and three sons, two daughters and six grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister, all of whom were older than he. GLENN NICOLLS Glenn, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Nicolls, died at the home of his parents, east of town, on Monday. The case was a very sad one. The little fellow had been a sufferer since three months old with a scrofulous affection, the best medical talent at home and in all the cities surrounding us affording no relief. The disease finally took the form of consumption and ended the child's life. The funeral will be held at the home on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock. NICOLLS. - In Spring townhsip, Nov. 26, 1906, of consumption, Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Nicolls, aged 3 years, 1 month and 6 days. HAMMOND'S CORNERS July 5. - The Fourth has come and gone again. In the evening about one hundred gathered on the lawn of C. Hewitt. The younger ones had a fine display of fire works. Ice cream and cake was served free to all. A good time was enjoyed. Mrs. James Cobb and daughters are visiting friends at Collinwood, O. Friday night three loads of gypsies camped on the school house ground. Lee Hewitt, of Conneaut, visited his parents this week. Last Sunday morning the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Laird, fell from the porch, hurting his mouth quite badly. A doctor was called. The Ladies' Aid society meets Wednesday, July 11, with Mrs. Pluma Ganyard. Percy Vandervort and family of Conneaut, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. Harvey. C. C. Hewitt, who has been confined to his home for the past four weeks with rheumatism, is slightly improved. SHIP April 13. - Mr. Robert Lewis, who has been sick with pneumonia, is reported much better. Mrs. James Palmer, of Clark Corners, and Mrs. Sherm Kennedy visited Mrs. D. B. Firck Sunday. Mr. Julius Nelson, of Conneaut, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hewitt this week. Mr. F. Woodruff, of Amboy , is visiting his brother, Harmon Woodruff, to- day. Mrs. Fred Simons and son of Cleveland, are visiting friends here. Mr. C. C. Hewitt and Judd Ellsworth were in Dorset Monday. Lee Hewitt, who has been spending a few days with his parents, has returned to Conneaut. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bartlett, of Beaver, Pa., is buried to-day. Mrs. Bartlett is a neice of James Russell and Mrs. U. J. Simons. RUNDELL Miss Vinnie Ralston, of Hartstown, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Ella Houser and Mrs. Mary Van Dyke, returned home Saturday. Miss Ora Morris has gone to Meadville where she has accepted a position with the Keystone View Company. Rev. Herbert Morris, of Meadville, came home Sunday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Eunice Sperry. Mrs. Meigs, who has been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Frazier, has returned to her hom in Hillsdale, Michigan. HAD TROUBLE WITH HER EYES Readers of the paper will remember that Miss Elizabeth Foreman ended her life by taking fennel at Pittsburg, where she was employed as a nurse. The only message that she left was that those who knew her best would understand. The explanation is furnished by her brother of this place, who stated today that long-standing trouble with her eyes made her despondent. Will Foreman, her brother, is well-known here, having been in the employ of the Bessemer at the local yards for several years. He is now a switchman. At the time the sad affair occurred, it was intimated that her family was not known here, but this does not apply to her brother, who has quite a wide acquaintance and is well liked. Mrs. Moe, her mother, has not lived here long. "I AM OF LITTLE VALUE" --- Wrote Elizabeth Foreman --- Formerly of This City, and Then Drank Poison at Employer's Home in Pittsburg. Miss Elizabeth Foreman, daughter of Mrs. Foreman, of Hiler street, committed suicide at Pittsburg Thursday night. A dispatch from Pittsburg gives the following account of the suicide: After leaving letters of farewell to mother, sister, and brother and directions to send her body to her brother at Meadville, Pa., Elizabeth Foreman drank poison and died. She was a domestic in the employ of H. C. McEldowney, president of the Union Trust Co. "Bessie" Foreman's home was at Meadville. She had been employed at the McEldowney residence for some time. When she retired Thursday night she was in good spirits. She dressed herself in white stockings, white undercothes and a white night dress, went to bed and took the poison. She left several letters, one to her employer of apology for having killed herself in his house. In a letter to her mother, sister and brother she said she was of little value in the world. She left $73 to defray her burial expense. Mrs. Foreman and her son, who live at 163 Hiler street, this city, received a telegram yesterday afternoon of the death of Miss Fore- Man and they left immediately for Meadville, Mrs. Foreman remaining there and her son went on to Pittsburg to bring the body of his sister to Meadville, their former home, for burial. They have lived in Conneaut for about a year, Mr. Foreman being employed as a switchman at the harbor. GOLDSMITH - WOODWORTH One of the prettiest of the many home weddings was that last evening of Miss Lovina Woodworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Woodworth, of Kingsville to Lee Raymond Goldsmith, of this city. Miss Woodworth played Mendelsshons wedding march and the young couple stood beneath an arch of roses while Rev. Rankin performed the ceremony in the presence of about forty relatives and intimate friends. The bride wore a lovely gown of white chiffon, shirred over blue silk and trimmed with cluny lace. She was attended by Miss Ruby Holden, who wore a pretty gown of white Persian mull. The best man was Henry Woodworth, brother of the bride. After an informal reception a three course supper was served. The bride's table was trimmed with roses and ferns and lighted with candles of pink and green. Many nice presents were received including several checks. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Perrin, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Capron and Miss Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Hewit, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Traver, Miss Crittenden, Dr. and Mrs. Borland, Rev. and Mrs. Rankin, Miss Peck, Mr. and Mrs. R. Holden, Mrs. B. M. Noble, of Conneaut; Miss Van Slyke, Perry, N. Y.; Mattie Van Slyke, Lima, N. Y.; Miss Sprague, Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith will be at home after July 15 at 392 Monroe street, this city. RIGGS Riggs, Oct. 24. - Rev. Luddington, of Conneaut, preached in the Union church both day time and evening, October 16. On Tuesday evening, October 18, at the Baptist parsonage in Pierpont, Miss Lina Terry and Ernest Hill, both of Riggs, were united in marriage by Rev. Griffith. Miss Terry was one of our highly esteemed young ladies and Mr. Hill is an enterprising young man. We wish them much joy and a happy future. SHIP Ship. March 24. - Clyde Karr and Miss Lizzie Root were married March 12, Rev. R. T. Boyd, of Andover officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Karr have moved to Williamsfield. GAUT - JACKSON The nuptials of Miss Gertrude Gaut and Mr. W. B. Jackson, of Cambridge, Ill., announce-ment of which appeared in these columns over a week ago, were celebrated Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaut, of No. 18 Chestnut street. Rev. George Lord officiated, using the ring ceremony. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Mark Miller, of Ashtabula. The bride was becomingly attired in a dove colored gown trimmed in satin and applique, and the groom wore the conventional black. After congratulations the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast. The bride and groom were the recipients of numerous useful presents. The guests from out of town were: Mrs. Geo. Lefever and Mrs. James Morse, Meadville, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Follett, Conneaut; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller, Mrs. L. E. Murray, Miss Lorene Davison, Ashtabula; Mrs. H. M. Woodruff, Pierpont. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends, after which they will leave for their future home in Cambridge, ill., and will be at home after Feb. 1, 1902. They have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends. - Geneva Free Press. HE HAD A BIG TIME __ A Monroe Lad __ Spent Two Days in Town and Also All His Money - Bought a Watch, Rode all Day On the Street Cars and Slept in a Hotel. __ A lad from Monroe had more fun than at a circus in town yesterday and to- day. He arrived in the city early yesterday morning with $7.50 in his pocket, and one of the first things that he did was to visit a jewelry store and purchase a $2.50 watch, which he takes great pride in and looks at every eleven minutes. He then started for the harbor on a street car and he enjoyed the trip so much that he rode all day and until the last car in the evening. He even went as far as the borough line on the last car and walked back to town. He started again this morning to ride and with the same conductor. He told that gentleman that he staid all night at the Central house and was going to remain in town until his money was all gone and then he would walk back to Monroe. He had ninety cents left at noon. He confided to the street car man that he had once stolen $2.50 from his grandfather and had been sent to the reform school for it. How he got out or who he was was not learned. He was very generous and presented the conducter and a newspaper man with cigars. RUNDELL Miss Vinnie Ralston, of Hartstown, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Ella Houser and Mrs. Mary Van Dyke, returned home Saturday. Miss Ora Morris has gone to Meadville where she has accepted a position with the Keystone View Company. Rev. Herbert Morris, of Meadville, came home Sunday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Eunice Sperry. Mrs. Meigs, who has been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Frazier, has returned to her home in Hillsdale, Mich. MRS. L. C. BETCH DEAD Mrs. L. C. Betch died at the residence of her son, Bert Betch, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A short service will be held at the residence, 283 Sandusky street, Thursday morning at 8 o'lock. The remains will be taken to Pierpont for burial, where funeral services will be held in the Free Baptist church at 1 o'clock, Thursday afternoon. MONROE Nov. 6. - The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Haig was held yesterday at her late home, where a large number of friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to one whom they loved and respected. Her illness was long and severe, lasting many months, but was borne with patience and fortitude. She leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rev. Benjamin conducted the funeral services, speaking from words found in first Corinthians 18th chapter, 12th verse. "For now we see through a glass darkly, etc." She will be missed not only by her own family, but by a large number of friends, among whom are the members of the L. U. A. S., of which society she has been a member. Albert Hogle, who has been ill for some time from the effects of an injury received on the lake, is able to get about on crutches. Jack Johnson has gone to Ashtabula for an indefinite stay. The Ladies' Union Aid society will meet with Mrs. Babbit Nov. 15. Roads are in bad condition owing to late work and recent storms. Mrs. Laura Allen died at her home on Licking street Saturday morning, November 11, aged seventy-four years. She leaves a husband, two sons, Gilbert Allen of Andover, and Adelbert, and a daughter, Mrs. Shelito, and a host of friends. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and interment was at Pierpont. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. Narney Saturday. WAS STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE __ Wib Seager Was Killed on the Lake Shore About Midnight Last Night __ Deceased was Cousin of A. P. Seager __ Spent Evening in Oklahoma and Was Evidently struck by an East-bound train. __ Wib Seager, a man of about fifty, was struck and killed by a train on the Lake Shore at the Chestnut street crossing last night about midnight. He had been spending the evening in Oklahoma, evidently, and while on his way to his boarding place he was hit by a train. From the position in which his body lay north of the north main track, it is thought that he was struck by an east-bound train, perhaps confused by the approach of a train from the opposite direction. The deceased was employed for about two months back in the local Nickel Plate yards, and he boarded with Mr. Dalrymple on the Center road. Last night Mrs. Dalrymple invited him to accompany her somewhwere, but he declined. Instead he went somewhere in Oklahoma, and from this trip he never returned. It was first thought that he went to visit an aunt, Mrs. Harriet Seager, but later it was found that he had not been near her home. Judging that the accident took place about midnight, Mr. Seager must have been struck by a frieght train, as there were not passenger trains passing at that time. The mangled body was found beside the track this morning at six o'clock by Nick Collins, an Italian, who notified others, and Marcy's ambulance was soon on the spot. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms, and Coroner Webster was summoned. After the investigation a verdict of accidental death was returned. The deceased was a cousin of A. P. Seager of this city, and he has one son living, but his whereabouts are not known. His former home was Summit station, in Crawford county, and the body was taken there this afternoon. The trip was made by wagon, as the railroad connections are not good. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning and interment will take place at Penn Line. OBITUARY Mrs. Adelia Hill was born in Beaver, Pa., July 2, 1850, and died June 11, 1905. She was one of a family of nine children, of whom two brothers and five sisters are now living. Twenty-one years ago her husband, Porter hill, died leaving her with two daughters, Miss Lottie and Lura, to whom she has been a kind and devoted mother. Rev. Krum of Kingsville officiated at the funeral held from her late home in Monroe, June 13, at two o'clock. Many relatives and friends came from a distance to pay their last respects. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. Interment was at Kelloggsville. DROWNED IN TUB OF WATER The little two and half year old baby of Mrs. Henry Hermon, who resides on the Center road, just south of the iron bridge, Conneaut, was drowned, Friday, by falling into a tub of water. Mrs. Hermon had stepped out to one of the neighbors' and left her two children at home. The older one was busy about some household duty and did not hear her little sister or even see her playing around the tub of water. In passing through the kitchen she found her little sister in the water and hasily lifted her out. The mother was called and the neighbor ladies also hurried to the home, but all efforts to revive the spark of life were of no avail. Dr. Watson was called but life was extinct when he arrived. The mother and little sister were overcome with grief. Mr. Hermon is captain on one of the Hudson river steamboats. - Post Herald. RIGGS Miss Hazel Dean and Raymond Sweet were married at Ripley, N. Y., Wednesday evening November 25. The happy couple will spend the winter with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sweet. _ _ _ Tuesday was the record day of the year so far. The thermometer registered 94 in the afternoon. The little daughter, Myra, of Bernan Headley is very sick with pneumonia. - Died Nov. 1., 1905, Mrs. Jane Haig, aged 73 years, 4 months and 19 days. The funeral will be held at her late home on Sunday, the 5th at 11 o'clock. COLSON - LEWIS Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Palmer in Kingsville, Miss Hattie Luella Lewis, of Kelloggsville, was united in mariage to Herbert Frank Colson, of this city. The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock standard by Rev. Dr. E. A. Jester, pastor of the Conneaut Methodist church. At the appointed hour the bridal pair marched down stairs and into the parlor to the strains of Mendelsshon's played by the groom's sister, Mrs. J. H. Howard, of Conneaut. They were unattended. The bride wore white Persian lawn and carried brides' roses. The groom wore conventional black. During the ceremony they stood in front of a bank of ferms and cut flowers. After the ceremony and congratulations the guests partook of a wedding luncheon, and Mr. and Mrs. Colson left on the last car for Ashtabula. Today they went to Cleveland and will go to Detroit and other lake cities for a two weeks' trip. Returning they will live in Doty's Park, this city. The presents were many and useful. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (parents of the bride), and daughter, of Kelloggsville; Mrs. Jennie Hogle and children, of Bushnell; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Strong, of Ashtabula; Miss Edna Lininger, of Conneautville, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Colson (parents of the groom) and family, Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Jester, Miss Anna Jerrold, of Conneaut; Mr. and Mrs. Phelps and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Palmer and daughter and Norma Palmer, of Kingsville. PIERPONT Oct. 30. - The home of Mrs. Downing was the scene of a pretty home wedding, Saturday evening, when her daughter, Blanch, was united in marriage to Mr. Cary Waters of this city. The House was prettily decorated with autumn leaves, chrysanthemums and ferns. About twenty-five near relatives and friends were present. Miss Downing has been a teacher for a number of years, while Mr. Waters is one of Pierpont's well-known young men. MARRIED AT PURSLEY Married November 2, 1903, at the home of Rev. G. W. Eagan, of Pursley, Mr. B. E Estes and Miss Lizzie Foster. The bride is a resident of Conneaut, O., and the groom of Waterford, Pa. The happy couple will make their future home at Pine Grove, where Mr. Estes holds a position with the Eureka Pipe Line Company. PIERPONT Pierpont, Jan. 7. - I am indebted to John Moon, sexton, for the following list of deaths and burials in Pierpont during the year 1898. January, 7, a child of Amos Feathers, aged 1 year and 20 days. January 8, Louise Williams, aged 14 years, 3 months, 27 days. Jaunary 11, H. H. Henry, aged 64 years, and 9 months. January 31, Carlton Hanchett, aged 85 years and 10 months. February 2, Margaret Neil, Monroe, aged 69 years, 3 months, and 18 days. March 10, John Morrison, aged 44 years, 5 months and 13 days. March 30, Bertha E. Clark, aged 4 years and 22 days. April 28, Mrs. Louise Tubbs, 86 yrs., 2 months and 12 days. May 7, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, Denmark, aged 56 years. August 4, Mrs. Betsey Lyman, aged 86 years, 4 months, 22 days. August 19, F. T. Trimmer, aged 40 years and 22 days. September 3, Mrs. Ida M. Miller, aged 43 years, 10 months and 27 days. September 29, a child of Charles Gault, aged 1 year and 16 days. September 20, Alpha Waterman, aged 92 years, 4 months and 5 days. November 9, Porter E. Prince, aged 77 years, 9 months and 10 days. November 10, Henry Gaylord, aged 86 years, 8 months and 26 days. November 16, John Headley, Monroe, aged 80 years and 26 days. December 19, Polly J. Shreeves, aged 48 years and 9 days. December 24, Mrs. Sophronia Cummins, aged 72 years and 11 months. MARRIED AT PARSONAGE Charles A. Hoskins and Miss Maud E. Lapham were married by Rev. J. W. Ely at the Baptist church parsonage last evening. Mabel Johnson aged fourteen years and Cary Sweet aged eighteen years went to Ripley, N. Y., Saturday and were married. (Jan. 25 written in pencil.) WEDDING AT FARHAM A quiet wedding took place at the home of Rev. R. E. Benjamin, Tuesday evening, December 23, the contracting parties being two of Rigg's young people, Mr. Omer P. Johnson and Miss Ruby Terry. CEREUS BUD OPENED Mrs. F. J. Barden, of 633 Madison street, has a night blooming cereus in bud, one bud having opened last evening. It was a beautiful sight, and was witnessed by several people. Mrs. Barden is the owner of the mammoth geranium which was described in this paper last season. MARRIED IN BUFFALO __ Dr. Mabelle Spaulding and Dr. Watson United in Marriage Christmas. __ Dr. Mabelle G. Spaulding, youngest daughter of Mrs. G. H. Spaulding and one of Conneaut's prominent physicians, was united in marriage yesterday at Buffalo to Dr. Watson of Monroe Centre. They will spend a few days in the east and visit the home of Dr. Watson at Albion, N. Y. *** *** Omer Johnson and Ruby Terry were united in marriage, Tuesday, Dec. 23. Rev. R. Benjamin officiated at the Farnham parsonage. Wednesday they drove to Amboy and spent Christmas with Mr. Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, returning Friday. ********** Roy V. Taylor, of Reeds Corners, and Miss Grace Burns, of Pierpont, were married in Ripley, Jan 20, 1905. Their many friends wish them a long and hapy life. They expect to make Reeds Corners their future home. VACATION TIME The grammers and the spellers, The pencils and the slates, The books that hold the fractions And the books that tell the dates, The crayons and the blackboards, And the maps upon the wall, Must all be glad together, For they won't be used till fall. They've had to work like beavers To help the children learn; And if they want a little rest, It surely is their turn. They shut their leaves with pleasure, The dear old lesson books, And the crayons and the blackboards Put on delighted looks. So children, just remember, When you are gone away, Your poor old slates and pencils Are keeping holiday. The grammers and the spellers Are proud as proud can be When the boys forsade the schoolroom, And the teacher turns the key. Harper's Young People DEATH IF MRS. J. A. STONE Mrs. Julia Leet Stone, widow of James A. Stone, died at Spencer Hospital, in Meadville, on Friday morning, lacking six days of being 73 years old. She was taken from her home in that city to the hospital two weeks before her death, later suffering a stroke of paralysis, which ended her life. Mrs. Stone was a native of Vienna, Trumbull county, Ohio. After her marriage, in 1859, she came to Conneautville where she resided until removing with her husband to Meadville about ten years ago, where she spent the remainder of her life. Mr. Stone died in Meadville, November 3rd, 1899, leaving no children. Mrs. Stone is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. B. Kingsley, of Warren, O, and one brother, Henry Leet, of Ladonia, Mo., the former being with her in the closing days of her life. The funeral was held at the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. M. Wilbur, pastor of the Unitarian church, officiating, and the remains were brought to this place on Monday and laid by the side of those of her husband in Conneautville cemetery. Among the relatives from a distance who accompanied the remains here were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kingsley and son, Carl, of Warren, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Rodgers, of Ravenna, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Young Leet and son, George, of Erie, and Dr. Don. S. Leet, of Pittsburg. FORMER PIERPONT MAN PASSES AWAY IN DENVER A letter received by H. A. Mixer of this city announces the sudden death of Jut M. Rhoads in Denver, Colo., on Thursday morning, says the Ashtabula Beacon-Record. Mr. Rhoads was born in Pierpont and will be remembered by the older citizens. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter. The body will be buried Monday afternoon by the Masonic fraternity. THE WILL OF MRS. J. A. STONE __ Five Thousand Dollars for a Memorial Library in Conneautville. __ The will of Mrs. James A. Stone, formerly of this place, who died in Meadville on Friday, was admitted to probate on Tuesday. Mrs. Stone left no children and to perpetuate the memory of her husband, the first bequest in her will is the sum of $5,000 set aside to a corporation to be founded and known as the "James A. Stone Memorial Library Association of Conneaut-ville." Full provision is made in the will for carrying out the wishes of the testator. Patrick C. Sheehan is made the first president of the Association, and R. F. Wilcox, L. D. Corey, Z. M. North, Clifford S. Leet, Katherine Davis and Mrs. Eugene L. Brown are named as the first board of directors. The residence in Meadville is to be sold and if the sum of $5,000 is not realized therefrom, the amount lacking is to be made up pro rate from the sums willed to her beneficiar- ies. A stipulation is made that the Stone cemetery lot is to be kept in order perpetually by the Association. Clifford Leet, a nephew, is willed the sum of $5,000; Dr. Don. S. Leet, a nephew, $2,000; Mrs. Sallie M. Kingsley, a sister, $2,000; Elmer Leet, Frank Leet, Carl Kingsley, Kate Dewise, Vesta Leet, Archie Leet, Mrs. Zoe Ford and Mrs. Eugene L. Brown, nephews and nieces, each $1,000; Bernie Leet, Louise Leet, Mrs. Vesta Leet and Klyne Leet each $500; Miss Katharine Davis $4,000; Miss Nettie Davis, Mrs. A. W. West and Miss Alice Bentley, each $500. The furniture and personal belongings are distributed among relatives and friends. After paying the bequests provided for in the will, the residue of the estate, if any, goes to the Library Association. The will was executed Feb. 7th, 1902, and Patrick C. Sheehan, of Conneautville, is made executor. No estimate is made of the value of the estate, but it is thought that fully ten thousand dollars will be left for the Library fund. DIED IN CLEVELAND Mrs. Betsey Payne died at Mrs. Dr. T. B. Williams, in Cleveland, Thursday, March 7. The funeral will be held Sunday at twelve o'clock. The deceased leaves several relatives in this city, Mrs. J. H. Sensbaugh being a niece. FOR HER GOOD __ Mrs. Lizzie Euwers, of Pierpont, is Sent to the Asylum. Jefferson, Nov. 3. - Lizzie Euwers is the name of an unfortunate piece of wreckage on the vast ocean of life, who was before Judge Laughlin yesterday afternoon on a complaint of lunacy. She is married, but does not know where her husband is; her age is 25 years and it is said she walked from her home in Pierpont to Jefferson Sunday night to escape imaginary enemies, who she believed annoyed her there. It was a pitiful case, and for her own good she was committed. SHIP June 7. - Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fails and son, Will, and daughter, Mrs. Benedict, are visiting friends here. Mrs. Orville Smith of Phoenix visited at this place, Saturday, June 3. Children's Day will be observed at Hammond's Corners Sunday evening, June 11. The annual reunion of the Russel family will be held at W. F. Hallett's June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Jane Hall of Clarks' Corners visited at Day Frick's last week. Fayette Tanner is repairing his barn. A Sunday-school was orgainized at the Licking street school house last Sunday. Mrs. E. Ellsworth is at Wing caring for her daughter, Mrs. Eva Hogle, who is quite ill. Corn is not all planted yet. OBITUARY Marjory Frances, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herman, died June 9th, 1905, by drowning, aged 1 year 6 months. There's no little face in the cradle, No little lips now to kiss, There's no little voice calling "Mamma!" Oh, how my darling I miss! There's no little face in the window. Watching for papa to come; We know she has gone home to Jesus, Where sorrow never will come. *** *** Jacob Betch was called to Kinsman Sunday to attend the funeral of his granddaughter, Mrs. Nellie Sharp. SKELETON OF A BABY __ Found in Cellar of A House __ On Buffalo Street Extension - Investigation Put a Quick End to a Reported Murder Mystery. __ Last night a man living at No. 734 Buffalo street, informed Chief Tinney that while he was engaged in cleaning out the cellar under his house he found a box containing the skeleton of a baby. This morning chief Tinney, accompanied by W. H. Cain, Township Physician, Dr. Cole and two representatives of the press, visited the house. The Cellar was explored and the box found and taken out doors for investigation. Much to the surprise of the gentlemen present the box was found to contain the badly decomposed bones of an infant and from the size of the wee little bones the docotor advanced the statement that it was probably a fully developed child and in all probablility had been in the box for at least two years. The box when found was covered and on the cover was a stone. The absence of anything criminal put an end to the investigation.