ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 1 (Part 10) *********************************************************************** 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. *********************************************************************** SHIP June 9. - Thomas and William Ellsworth went to Girard, Pa., Thursday, June 8, to attend the funeral of O. P. Drurey, a relative. Mesdames Arden Prince and Fanny Benjamin were guests of Mrs. Addie Tuttle Thursday afternoon. Dr. L. E. Brayman is making preparations to erect a new barn on the farm occupied by Lemuel Burr. It not only rained but poured down Monday night. It almost seems as though there has not been as much rain fall in years in the same length of time as has fallen since the first of May. Mrs. Fails and Mrs. Benedict, who have been visiting here; have gone to Conneaut to visit there before returning home to Unionville. Mrs. Jessie Cutrice and family of Conneaut are visiting at G. I. Simons. ***** The Ladies' Union Aid society will meet with Mrs. Killey Wednesday morning, January 9th. Ladies will go prepared to quilt. OBITUARY Edwin Wheeler was born April 19, in the year 1829 in the township of Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and resided in this county until the age of twenty-one years, and was married in the year 1849, Aug. 30, to Rebecca Ann Padden. To this union were born seven children, five sons and two daughters, and one son with his companion still survives him; also five grand-children and six great-grandchildren. Only one brother, Charles Wheeler of Clark Corners, Ohio, nearly 81 years of age, still survives him. The deceased has lived in the immediate vicinity in Beaver township, Crawford county, Pa., over fifty years, where he died March 11, 1907, of pneumonia, at the age of 78 years, ten months and twenty days. He leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn the loss of a kind companion and father and neighbor. Having built up a noble character by industry and sobriety, he was prospered in accumulating considerable wealth by which with his great heart of sympathy and benevolence he was made a great blessing to the needy, who will feel their loss most keenly. He has gone. Farewell, husband, father, brother, We bid you a last good bye; This separation, like no other, Must come to all, both you and I. Farewell, loved one, how we miss you; Here our loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. He was the father of seven children, three of whom are still living, while four boys have preceded him. The living are Mrs. Morgan Lawrence, Mrs. John Johnson, and Edwin Jr., also a nephew, Albert Wheeler, who has been in the family since childhood. Mr. Wheeler has been a strong believer in the religion of Christ since childhood and has never been ashamed to own Him as his Master. OLD RESIDENT DECEASED __ Edwin Wheeler Passed Away Last Night From Pneumonia Caused by Attack of Grip. __ Edwin Wheeler, aged seventy-nine years, passed away last night at his home in Beaver townshp, Pa., from pneumonia, brought on by an attack of grip. The deceased was a lifelong resident of this section and was widely known and highly esteemed. He leaves a widow, a son, Edwin, Jr., who resides at the family home, and a brother, Charles, of Clark Corners. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. FORMER WING LADY DEAD Mrs. Sarah A. Leavitt passed away in Ashtabula at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 1907, aged 84 years. Mrs. Leavitt while walking across the floor the 6th day of January, fell and fracturing her hip, from which her sufferings were intense. She was well known about Conneaut and Clark Corners, Wing Pa., being her old home. She leaves a host of friends. The funeral was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Voshall. Burial at South Kingsville. REMAINS OF NATE ADAMS WHO WAS FOUND DEAD SUNDAY INTERRED Nate Adams was found dead Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the home of his brother, Clark Adams, near the Hill church. Mr. Adams was single and had been living alone since his parents' death. LITTLE SON DEAD Kenneth Paul, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Webster of 576 Broad street, passed away at 9:30 last evening of penumonia. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church Sunday at 2:30. DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL The baby daughter of F. Everetts, of Woodland heights died yesterday. The little girl was four months and 14 days old and had been sick but a short time. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Bowman and will be held at his home tomorrow at 10 o'clock a. m. LOST INFANT SON A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Risley last evening. The infant died at birth and was buried in Glenwood cemetery this morning. CONNEAUT COUPLE WED --- Earl Blake and Miss Flora A. Darling Were United in Marriage by Rev. W. J. Young. --- Earl Blake, of Mill street, and Miss Flora A. Darling, of Sixteenth street, were united in marriage Saturday evening by Rev. W. J. Young. Immediately after the ceremony, the young couple left for Sandusky, where they will spend a week before returning home on Beaver street. Mr. Blake is a well known switchman in the Bessemer yeards. INTIMATE WITH YOUNG MEN __ Wm. E. Dewey Granted Divorce From Wife After Relating Few Incidents in Wedded Life. __ Jefferson, Dec. 19. - She was sixteen and he was but a little over eighteen when they went to Ripley, N. Y., in August 1904, and came home to Conneaut as man and wife. That was three years ago last August and Wednesday the youthful husband, William E. Dewey, was granted a divorce from the other party to the contract, Cora R. Dewey. William E. says he will be twenty-two years old next month and is an employe of the P. & C. Dock company. Soon after their marriage, he related on the stand, they began to have trouble, which finally resulted in a separation last March. Were Drinking Beer. The charge made was that the wife was intimate with a number of young men at Conneaut, whose names were given, and with one Ashtabula young man. He told during his testimony of coming home late one night and discovering his wife and a Conneaut young man drinking beer at his home. Another witness and the husband's mother corroborated his testimony as to the kind of life she lived. After their separation, the husband related, Cora R. went to Ashtabula where she was arrested on a charge of the same nature as those preferred by the husband. She is now in Erie. Several witnesses gave the husband a good reputation and Judge Hole granted him the divorce. M. G. Spaulding was plaintiff's attorney. *** *** After a short illness, Mrs. Harley Learned, a well-known and highly respected resident of Beaver Center, passed away about three o'clock Thursday morning. The deceased was well known in this city, having resided here for several years, until about six years ago. The funeral will probably be held on Sunday. Mrs. Learned was seventy years of age and had always lived in this section. About ten years ago, her first husband, whose name was Hayford, died at their home near Springfield, and a few years since, his widow was united to Mr. Learned, who survives her. Several Children Survive. Several children also survive. They are: Lon and Z. Hayford of East Conneaut; Frank Hayford and Eugene Hayford, who reside east of the city; Mrs. Huston of Bushnell and Mrs. Johnson of West Springfield, Mass. A son, Harley Hayford, died last summer near Kingsville. There are two surviving sisters, Mrs. S. A. Pelton of this city and Mrs. Cornish of Wisconsin. WM. NORRIS DIES IN JEFFERSON __ Contracted Rheumatism in the Service and Had Been Almost Totally Blind for Years. __ Jefferson, Dec. 17. - Another old soldier has passed to the beyond. William Norris, sixty-six years of age, who has been hovering between life and death for several weeks, died at four o'clock Monday morning. Death was due to rheumatism of the heart. For years Norris had been almost totally blind, as a result of rheumatism, contract in the service. He was a member of Company K, Twenty-ninth O. V. I. He enlisted at the beginning of the war and was mustered out in Juy, 1865. Born in Hartsgrove. Norris was born in Hartsgrove. He leaves a wife and six children surviving him: Willam Norris, Jr., George, Eddie, Mrs. Herman Schrock and Mrs. Wise of Jefferson and Mrs. Rhodes of Montville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday from the late home. DORSET Feb. 16. - Mrs. P. M. Rowley is sick with tonsilitis. Mrs. Luna Moses is recovering from her severe illness. We regret the serious illness of Mr. James Chase. Mr. Jas. Wilderson is suffering from a carbuncle on his neck. The schools at the center observed Lincoln's birthday. Rev. D. Davies, Rev. Hart and Rev. Boyd of Andover were present and made fitting remarks. T. D. Norton moved on Saturday last into the house he lately purchased of George Dilley. Mr. E. McIntosh of Geneva is again here doing business in the hub line. Harry Brown visited friends in Rome over Sunday, recently. Fred Westlake was the guest of his parents in Williamsfield last Sunday. M. A. Brotzman and Mrs. E. J. Phillips attended the funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Haines in Denmark on Saturday. She died on Thursday after a short illness of two or three days, aged 65 years. A good woman is gone. Her life has been spent for the good of others and no one can fill her place in her home. She was a faithful member of the M. E. church where she will be greatly missed. VALUABLE HORSE TAKEN __ But Thieves Get Frightened __ And Leave the Animal in Yard Sort Distance From Owner's Home - Seen When Taking Horse Away From Barn. __ The valuable stallion belonging to E. A. Rickard, the Washington street jeweler, was stolen from the barn in North Conneaut last night about 10 o'clock. Willard, the young son of Mr. Rickard, was returning home about the time when he saw some one leading the horse from the barn. He yelled to them to stop and then ran in the house to inform his father. Mr. Rickard arose and hurriedly notified the police, who in turn notified all the surrounding towns and then Mr. Rickard engaged a livery rig and started in pursuit. The thieves took the horse from the barn and led it to Whitney street, where a rig was waiting and they hurried away leading the stolen horse behind. The thieves were later tracked south on Whitney road to Main street and thinking they had gone south on the Center road, Mr. Rickard continued his drive towards Pierpont at which place he was this morning when he was notified the horse had been found. Early this morning the stolen horse was found in Mr. Parmeter's yard on the lake road near Chestnut street, where it had been left by the thieves. While suspicion points very strong to some men who were visiting the city, there is not sufficient evidence to warrant their arrest. The horse is one of the most valuable ones in the city, Mr. Rickard having recently refused a cash offer of $2,000 for him. Had the thieves not been discovered when they were they would doubtless have escaped apprehension for it is evident from the early hour they did their work they expected to get some distance away from Conneaut by the time the theft was discovered. DENMARK Feb. 16. - After a sickness of only a few days, Mrs. Phoebe Haines, wife of Daniel Haines, was called to the home beyond. She departed from this life at one thirty o'clock, Thursday afternoon. She was 64 years old and had been a resident of Denmark 19 years. She leaves a husband and two sons (James and Adelbert) and a little grandson, also many friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Saturday at 12 o'clock at the house and 1 p. m. at the church. Sevices at the house and church were conducted by Rev. Davies of Dorset. The Grangers took charge of the services at the cemetery. Interment in South Denmark cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. F. Knapp of Trumbull attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Haines. Miss Addie Ketcham visited in Lenox, Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. E. Shreaves and J. Forscythe made a business trip to Rome Station one day last week. Mr. J. W. Sick made a business trip to Jefferson, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hermann expect to visit friends and relatives in Cleveland and Lorain this week. Oliver Beebe visited in Lenox, Sunday. MARRIED THURSDAY NIGHT Burt Phillips and Miss Jennie Sawtelle were married Thursday evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. W. D. Starkey. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will take a wedding trip to Youngstown and Pittsburg and upon their return home will be at home to their friends on West Main street. SHIP September 7. - Mr. Lester of Steamburg, Pa., who runs a thrashing machine, thrashed over 1300 bushels of grain on Licking street, September 6. The Hammond's Corners Sunday school held their picnic in Lawrence Huntley's grove today. About seventy people were present and all had an enjoyable time. Ice cream was served. Mr. and Mrs. James Rick have been visiting in West Williamsfield as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rose. Mrs. C. C. Hewitt and two children have been visiting at Conneaut. Frank Sanfords of Conneaut was a recent visitor at this place. The woods are full of hunters. NORTH RICHMOND July 27. - Mrs. Silva Feather Chapman of Conneaut was in this vicinity Wednesday. Mrs. Louise McCracken of Warren, O., and daughter, Lucy, were the recent guests of Lina Turner. Desoline Hoover has been entertaining cousins from Franklin, Pa. Isaac C. Chapman returned to Meadville, Pa., yesterday. John Dasher was married Sunday evening to Mrs. Webster of Hilldom. Rev. I. M. Kyle of Steamburg married them. JURY FOUND WILSON GUILTY __ Was Out Only Twelve Minutes to Arrive and Formulate a Verdict on Case. __ The jury that considered the merits of the case of the State of Ohio vs. William Wilson, of Burg Hill, evidently did not believe his story as told on the witness stand, for just 12 minutes after receiving the charge from the court it was back in the jury box, with a charge of guilty on the first count of the indictment which named assaault with intent to commit rape. On the first ballot the jury stood 11 to 1 for conviction and the second ballot ended the matter. The case came to rather a sudden termination about the middle of Tuesday afternoon, when it was found by the defense that it could not use a number of its witnesses. Neither side took much time to argue the case, and the jury had it by 5 o'clock, and the result is known as above related. Judge Roberts, from the bench, thanked the citizens of Burg Hill for the manner of their conduct during the entire case, the attorneys for the clean manner in which the case was handled, and the newspapers for the kind of reports which they saw fit to publish in connection with same. The crime for which Wilson, who is a structural iron worker, is convicted, has a penalty from one to fifteen years in the penitentiary attached to it. The evidence in the case showed that the attack upon Mrs. Morrison in the Latimer depot was one of the most brutal known to that part of the country, and the people in that section of the country feel that the jury made no mistake in its verdict. Prosecuting Attorney Wilkins has nollied the second and third counts of the indictment, charging assault and battery and attempted robbbery. The defendant received the verdict without flinching. Frazier. - Accidentally killed in Conneautville, July 27th, 1907, L. Meigs Frazier, of Rundell, aged 26 years and 10 months. HAWKINS. - In Pierpont, Ohio, July 23d, 1907, of diptheria, Lorene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hawkins, aged 14 years. ANNIVERSARY SURPRPISE About fifty friends and relatives gathered at the home of J. Thomas on the east side last evening to remind them that twenty-five years ago they promised to shield one another from life's storms. One has only to look at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas to know that both have kept that promise well. After recovering from their surprise they admirably fulfilled their duties as host and hostess by entertaiing their guests in many pleasant ways. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Zeile Wright, Mrs. Clyde Wright, Mr. and Miss Thomas and readings by Clyde Wright and Mis Rena were features of the evening. Mr. Mott was on the progam for a speech but his courage failed him, although he was prompted in all ways possible. Mr. Durkee in a few well chosen words presented Mr. and Mrs. Thomas with several tokens of their guests' appreciation. Most delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Thomas' sisters and Mrs. Greenwood and after another hour of social intercourse all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Thomas many more years of happiness together. MISS JUVA ALLEN WEDDED __ Former Conneaut Girl United in Marriage to Elyria Man - Make Home in Cleveland. __ Miss Juva Allen, formerly a Conneaut girl, was united in marriage on March 15 to Arthur G. Hague of Elyria. The couple will be at home after April 1 on West Thirtieth street in Cleveland, where for the past few years the bride has been engaged as a trained nurse. Mrs. Hague is the daughter of F. W. Allen of this city and is very well known here, having received her education in the Conneaut schools and moved in local social circles. WELL KNOWN MAN DEAD Stillman Eaton, a life long resident of Monroe township, died this morning at 8 o'clock. He leaves four children, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Learned, Mrs. Woodard and Miss Eaton. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the home. SHIP July 7. - The Fourth passed off very quietly here with the exception on Licking street where a neighborhood dinner was held at Fayette Tanner's new barn. The neighbors came with well filled baskets and the tables fairly groaned beneath the good things which so well pleased the inner man. All seemed to partake with a relish of the dinner dainties. There was visiting interspersed with fun. There were swings and a merry go-round for the children and both old and young had a good time. The Mises Nettie, Pearl and Ella Rick spent the Fourth at Exposition Park, Pa. G. E. Warren and family and D. B. Frick and family attended the Centennial at Kingsville, July 4th. Mrs. Aaron Smith has been visiting at Ashtabula. Thomas Fails is no better. Mrs. Elvira Hogle is some better. Haying has commenced. *** *** H. B. Dewolf of White Earth, North Dakota, formerly of Ashtabula county, writes that the outlook for crops of all kinds in that section was never better. Wheat, oats, flax and potatoes are the principal crops raised. There is considerable government land yet near Mr. Dewolf that can be taken up. The 14 section next to him which has a 10x14 shack on it and but five acres of ploughed land sold recently for $1500. PIERPONT RESIDENT IS VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION ("Duffy" written in pencil here.) George Guthrie of Pierpont, 21 years of age, died of consumption in his home at that place. His death terminated an illness of more than a year's duration. His father, William Guthrie, lives in Penn Line, and a brother, Stephen, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Case, with whom he resided both live at Pierpont. No funeral announcement has yet been received. TAKES FAIRPORT BRIDE -- Clarence Klumph, of This City, United in Mariage to Miss Anna Weber on Wednesday. -- On Wednesday evening of this week, Clarence Klumph, eldest son of Delos Klumph, of North Conneaut, was united in marriage to Miss Anna Weber, at the latter's home in Fairport. The groom is very well known in this city, having resided here for many years, being employed in the Nickel Plate shops for some time. He saw service in the Phillipines as a member of the regular army. At present Mr. Klumph is employed as a carpenter on the Fairport docks. PROMINENT FARMER DEAD -- Lester Williams Passed Away Last Night as Result of Complication Of Diseases. -- Lester Williams, a prominent and respected resident of Bushnell, is dead at his home from a complication of diseases. He was forty years of age. He breathed his last this morning at eight o'clock after an illness of ten days. Doctors Tower of this city and Walker of Kelloggsville were with him all last night. Mr. Williams first was taken with an attack of the grip a little over a week ago. Then neuralgia set in and later pleurisy. He was a grandson of Mrs. Fannie Keep of this city. His wife is very ill, being confined to her bed at the present time. Besides his wife, the deceased leaves two children whom he took from the orphans' home at Ashtabula last summer. Mr. Williams was a progressive farmer and a much respected and honored citizen. He was a prominent member of the Monroe Grange and was one of the leading workers. No arrange-ments have yet been made for the burial. LINUS W. TIMBY DEAD -- Sad News Received Here Yesterday Of Death in Salt Lake City - Leaves Sisters Here. -- A telegraph message was received here yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Benton, stating that Linus W. Timby of Salt Lake City, Utah, died at the hospital of typhoid fever, Sunday morning, July 14. This sad news comes like a shock to his family and many friends of this city. Mr. Timby leaves a wife and 18-months-old son, who is now very sick with the fever, a father, E. P., and a brother, Frank, of that city, and three sisters, Mrs. Bert Benton, and the Misses Elsie and Ina Timby and many other relatvies of this city to mourn his loss. MEIGS FRAZIER KILLED -- Dies of Injuries from a Kick by a Horse. -- L. Meigs Frazier, of Rundell, one of the best known young men in this section, died in this place on Saturday forenoon from injuries received from a kick by a horse. The young man was teaming for contractor Frederick Robinson on the new road being built here. The men were hauling slag at the south end of town and Mr. Frazier had reached a point near the residence of Robert Wormald when he met F. M. Greenlee, another teamster, returning light. Mr. Greenlee's whip hung on the hame of the harness of one of his horses, and Mr. Frazier asked to borrow it. Greenlee swung his team close to the passing wagon and Frazier, sitting on a spring seat on the front of his wagon, leaned over to lift the whip when the seat tilted and he was trown to the road under the team. He was partially stunned by the fall, but attempted to rise, when he was kicked by one of the horses, receiving a bad cut just over the left ear. The blow did not render him unconscious and he was able to climb into Greenlee's wagon and ride to the office of Dr. Dennis, over half a mile. He was assisted from the wagon, and on finding that the Doctor was out of town, walked with the assistance of two men to the office of Dr. Cartright, nearly half a square, but collapsed on reaching the top of the stairs. Drs. Cartright, Rumsey and Clark did everything possible for his relief but death followed within a short time. Concussion of the brain is given as the cause of death. Mr. Frazier was nearing his 27th birthday and was a splendid specimen of physical manhood. He leaves a wife and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Frazier, their only child. He was also the only grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Frazier, in whose house himself and wife were making their home. He was an active member of Rundell Grange and a leader among the young people of the vicinity. The funeral was held at the home of his parents on Tuesday afternoon, with a large attendance. Rev. F. M. Hall, of Conneautville, officiated and Prof. Harry Conner, of Meadville had charge of the music. The floral offerings were very numerous and handsome. Interment was made in Conneautville cemetery. Among the relatives in attendance were M. I. Meigs and Mrs. E. B. Bailey, of Reading, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Harper and son, Harold, of Bradford; P. D. Murphy, of Franklin, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seeley, of Conneaut, Ohio. LINUS W. TIMBY MET TRAGIC DEATH WHILE IN TYPHOID FEVER DELERIUM -- Nurse Had Left the Room -- Intense Feeling in Salt Lake City Over Carelessness Leading to Death of Former Conneauter. -- Mention was recently made of the death of L. W. Timby of Salt Lake City, who it was supposed from the first announcement received here died from tyhoid fever. It develops that Mr. Timby was killed by jumping from a third story window of a hospital while in a deirium from the disease. Mr. Timby was well known in this vicinity, having lived in this section up to two year ago. For some time previous to his removal to Utah, he conducted a store on Daniel's avenue, south of the city. He leaves in this city, three sisters, Miss Ina, Miss Elsie and Mrs. Bert Benton. Of the death the Salt Lake Evening journal of last Monday says: Jumped to death. Linus W. Timby, 31 years old, a well known insurance man met death at St. Mark's hospital shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning by jumping from a three-story window to the ground, while in a delirum caused by typhoid fever. Mr. Timby was taken to the hospital, July 8, suffering from a severe atack of typhoid fever. At first he was placed in the general ward, but later was removed to a private ward on the third floor and placed in charge of Miss Farmer an experienced nurse. While he was apparently asleep yesterday morning Miss Farmer left the room for a moment to get some ice from a nearby room. When she returned she found the bed empty and the window open. Died in Short Time. Mr. Timby had left the bed, opened the window and thrown himself out, in the momentary absence of the nurse. He was picked up and carried back into the hosptal, but his injuries were such that he died in a short time. There is general criticism directed at the management of the hospital over the fact that there were no bars or screens on the windows of the room in which Mr. Timby was confined. Although the room was in the third story the windows were not even fastened. Feeling is Intense. On Saturday Mr. Timby was delirious and was bound with straps to hold him in bed. Yet the patient was unbound and left in a room forty feet from the ground and the windows of which were unprotected. Feeling over the tragedy is intense. Mr. Timby was born June 30, 1876, in Alma, Mich. He came to Salt Lake City about two years ago and entered into business with his brother, F. A. Timby who is a managing agent for the Preferred Accident Insurance company of New York, with headquarters in this city. The dead man is survived by the widow and one child, Elmer, 18 months old, who is also ill with typhoid fever; the father and brother, F. A. Timby and three sisters. Joined Sons of Veterans. Mr. Timby had recently joined the Sons of Veterans. He lived at 1910 South Fourth East street. Funeral services will be held at Evans' undertaking chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial willb e in Mount Olivet cemetery. The Rev. J. D. Kingsbury will conduct the funeral services at the chapel and the Sons of Veterans at the grave. MONROE PIONEER DEAD -- Chauncey Dean Passed Away this Morning From Old Age - Wife is Seriously Ill. -- Chauncey Dean, a pioneer of this section, and for years one of its most widely known residents passed away at eight o'clock this morning at his home in Monroe. The cause of Mr. Dean's demise was old age. Had he lived until Saturday he would have celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday anniversary. Besides his aged wife, who is lying seriously ill at the home, Mr. Dean leaves three children, A. H. Dean and Mrs. Cora Edwards of Monroe, and Mrs. Minnie Hill of Springfield. Mrs. Ednah Hayward of this city is a sister. The funeral will be held from the home at 11 o'clock Wednesday and Rev. Hulburt will officiate. MRS. MCKINLEY'S ESTATE IS WORTH $202,000 Canton, O., June 5. - Mrs. M. C. Barber, sister of Mrs. McKinley and sole heir, was on Tuesday appointed administratix of Mrs. McKinley's estate. The Mrs. McKinley estate is valued at $135,000 in personal property and $67,000 in real estate. This is exclusive of the estate of the president, which by will goes to his direct heirs, Mrs. Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Hermanus Baer (Mabel McKinley). DAN CUPID WAS AGAIN "STUNG" -- Frustrated in Clever Plot -- Local Couple Announced Wedding For This Evening, Then Hied Themselves to Knot Tie Earlier. -- Again Dan Cupid attempted to steal a march on curious friends and again was caught in the act. The occasion was the marriage of Miss Laura Kinnaman of the east side to Lee Calkins of this city. The couple had announced their wedding for this evening, but last evening they presented themselves at the Congregational parsonage, where Rev. Rankin tied the knot. The happy pair thought they had surely outwitted their friends but during the ceremony the word had got around and on their departure from the parsonage the bride and groom were met by a crowd of jubliant friends who preceded to shower them with rice. After a number of attempts the couple succeeded in getting started for the east side. Upon reaching their destination, they were again met by a crowd of well-wishers, who at once began to make life miserable. The harrassed couple found refuge at the Bancroft home. On Thursday of this week Mr. and Mrs. Calkins will leave for Colorado Springs, at which place they intend to make their future home. The bride and groom are well known among the young people of the city and have many friends who wish them well in their future life. MISS MAUDE COOKE LEAVES GENEVA FOR NEBRASKA TO BE WEDDED TO THOMAS RICE Cupid, the elusive and invisible god of love, refuses to be balked of his prey, even though hundreds of miles separate the subjects of his divine endeavors. To marry the man she loves, Mis Maude Cooke, well known among the young people in this city, is traveling from her home in Geneva, to far away Beatrice, Neb. Arrangements had been made for the marriage of Miss Cooke at her home to Thomas Rice, Jr., of that city, formerly superintendent of the ?????. OBITUARY Capt. Alonzo R. West was born in Highgate, Masisco county, Vt., June 10, 1819. He came to Conneaut with his parents, four brothers and two sisters in September, 1836. One brother still living in Milwaukee, Wis., who is 94 years old. He was married to Lodelia A. Brumbly of New Lyme, December 7, 1845. Eleven children were born of that union, two having died in infancy. His wife died October 16, 1885. The oldest daughter, Mrs. Merla Galbraith died April 16, 1899, and May B., November 4, 1901. Those living are Mrs. D. R. Lynn and Mrs. S. M. Bryant of Toledo; Thomas S. West of Chicago; Sheridan J. of Manitowoc, Wis., Miss Estella West, Mrs. Delia Bailey and Mrs. Harry E. Neal of this place. While a young man he sailed the ocean, and was captain on the Great Lakes for a good many years, before and after the war. He enlisted in Company I, Fourteenth Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry, Vol., September 19, 1864, was wounded December 19 and was honorably discharged August 5, 1865. After having lived 71 years in Conneaut as a law-abiding citizen, respected an beloved by his neighbors and all who knew him, he departed this life June 23, 1907, and was laid to rest under the folds of Old Glory in the east side Cemetery the G. A. R. conducting services at the grave. LEAVES A LARGE FAMILY Mrs. B. Straight passed away at her home, 545 Buffalo street, yesterday at the age of 68 years. She was well known in the city and many friends extend to the bereaved family their sympathy. The deceased leaves a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters. The sons are: George, Bell, Will and Andrew. The daughters are: Mrs. C. G. Heffelfinger, Mrs. L. F. Lillie, Mrs. D. J. Carberry and Miss Lillian, who resides at the home. The funeral will be held at Pierpont Thursday, April 5th, at ten o'clock. There will be a prayer at the house on Buffalo street Wednesday evening at seven o'clock. WERE UNITED LAST EVENING -- Miss Lillian Kepler and John Deck Made Man and Wife By Rev. Father J. B. Mooney -- Miss Lillian Kepler and John Deck were married at eight o'clock Tuesday evening at the St. Mary's parsonage. Rev. J. B. Mooney performed the ceremony, Earl and Eva Kepler, brother and sister of the bride, were the witnesses. Mr. Deck is very well known in Conneaut, being a prominent business man of the city and Mrs. Deck was formerly manager of the Conneaut Cigar Co.'s business. Mr. and Mrs. Deck left for Jamestown to spend their honey-moon. They will continue to reside here. CULMINATION OF ROMANCE -- Marrying Toledo Heiress, Frank Cogan Goes to Florida and Meets Adventure in Cuba Excursion Trip. -- Friends in this city of Frank Cogan, a former local boy, and son of Mrs. M. Cogan, will be surprised to learn that he is now a benedict. His wedding was the outcome of a pretty romance. During the summer Cogan went up the lakes from Cleveland on the steamer Frank Peavey, on which boat there were several young lady passengers from Toledo. Love at first sight resulted between one of the girls, a daughter of a wealthy Toledo man, and Cogan, and the couple were married shortly after their return from the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Cogan went south to spend the winter and are now residing in Miami, Fla. Cogan and his bride had a memorable excursion a short time ago. With two other couples, they took an excursion trip to Havana, being ignorant of the fact that the city was under quarantine for yellow fever. After they got into the city, they were unable to leave, but finally got away by bribing a fisherman to smuggle them out in his boat. IN ILL HEALTH; GOES INSANE -- Mrs. Wm. Onion Becomes Violent And Is Placed Under Care of Nurse - Better Today. -- Mrs. Wm. Onion, a well known and highly respected resident of Jackson street, became violently insane Sunday. She labored under the delusion that she and her child were being tied to the wall, and that efforts to harm them were being made. Medical aid was summoned, and Mrs. Onion was placed under the care of Miss Moyer, a graduate nurse. The afflicted woman is somewhat easier today. Ill health is assigned as a cause of the attack. OVER REMAINS OF J. WOOLEY -- Number of Knights And Blue Lodge Members From This City Attended In a Body. -- Jefferson, Dec. 16. - The funeral of John Wooley, who died last Friday morning, was held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral was conducted by the Knights Templars, assisted by Rev. McAlpine of the Methodist church. A number of Knights came from Conneaut. Both the Commandery and the Blue Lodge attended the services in a body. There were about fifty Knights and about thirty-five members of Tuscan in the line which accompanied the remains to their last resting place in Oakdale cemetery. The funeral services were beautiful. Besides the Masonic service, Rev. McAlpine gave a short address and a quartet sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Abide With Me" and "Going Down the Valley." Judge J. W. Roberts, B. F. Perry, Jr., D. L. Crosby, R. S. Smith, Frank Fortune and S. H. Cook acted as bearers. Came When Young. Mr. Wooley came to Jefferson when a young man. He was an architect and builder. Many of the best buildings in the town are left as monuments of his work. Mr. Wooley was the architect in charge of the construction of the new part of the courthouse, was the builder of the Fire Hall and Library building, the Masonic building and assisted in the construction of the present high school building. OBITUARY James Ross was born in Burling, Mahoning Co., Jan. 25th, 1844, and died in Denmark, O., Nov. 27, 1907. He moved to Pierpont in 1854, where he resided for several years, later moving to Denmark, O., where he spent the remaining year of his life. He was married to Lydia A. Carver in 1869. To this union was born two children, Nellie Octave Page of Cleveland and Mr. George J. Ross of Denmark. Some five years ago he suffered a shock from which he never recovered. He suffered another one a few days before his death. The end came Nov. 27. He experienced religion some twenty years ago and was baptised by Rev. D. L. Rice. He was a good and respected citizen and leaves besides his wife two children and many friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted at his late home in Denmark by Rev. R. E. Benjamin. Interment was made in Pierpont cemetery. WERE MARRIED IN RIPLEY -- Well Known Young Couple Plight Their Troth in the New York Town. -- (Dec.24, 1907, in pencil.) Miss Hattie Wheeler of Monroe and R. Dalrymple of Beaver, were married in Ripley, Tuesday. Both the contracting parties are well known here, the bride being a sister of W. A. Wheeler, the east side milk dealer. Mr. Dalrymple was a prosperous farmer at Beaver. After spending Christmas at the home in Ashtabula of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. W. Ring, the couple left for Monroe, where they will make their home. JOSUA FOBES IS CALLED -- Had He Lived 18 Months Longer Would Have Reached Century Mark - Buried in Wayne -- Jefferson, Dec. 30. - Joshua Fobes died at his home in Austinburg Sunday. Had he lived 18 months longer, he would have reached the century mark. He was 98 years and 6 months old on the day of his death. The funeral was held from the home in Austinburg today at 1 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. Harding of that place. Burial will be Tuesday at the center of Wayne and services will also be held at the church in Wayne, which was Mr. Fobes' old home. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father, Frank Peck. Especial thanks are due the Conneaut Can company and others who contributed floral offerings. Mrs. Frank Peck and Daughter. FEMININE MEAT CUTTER IN CITY -- Woman Came Here From Grape Valley And Is Now Employed In Depot Street Market. -- Conneaut has a woman meat cutter. This is something decidedly new for Conneaut. Recently the Fenn & Hicks meat market of Depot street, was sold out to E. L. Walrath of Grape Valley, N. Y. With him came his sister, Miss Mary Walrath, a woman in her twenties. About two years ago Miss Walrath, being original, decided to take up something new. She started in the meat cutting business with very little experience. Since then she has been employed in her home town as a meat cutter and is now as expert at the business as the majority of her masculine fellow workers. BEN DURFEE, AGED 70, DIES IN PIERPONT FROM EFFECTS OF A STROKE Pierpont, Dec. 26. - Ben Durfee an old resident of this place, passed away Wednesday morning as the result of a storke. He was 70 years of age and leaves, besides the widow one son by a former wife. Durfee was well known in this section. He was an old veteran, being a member of the 29th O. V. I. The funeral will occur Friday at one o'clock at the home. The services will be in charge of the local lodge of Masons, of which the deceased was a member. MRS. C. L. MARCY DIES AT HOME IN PIERPONT Pierpont, Dec. 30. - Ruby E. Marcy, wife of C. L. Marcy, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Wright, passed away at her home at this place Saturday evening about nine o'clock. Bright's disease was the cause of the demise. Only the husband is left, two children having died in infancy. The deceased was 31 years of age. The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. O. H. Pennell of Lenox officiating. An uncle, George Holcomb, resides in Conneaut, while Charles Marcy of Conneaut is a cousin by marriage. ROWE - HAMMOND A quiet wedding occurred on the east side at 5:30 o'clock this morning when Miss Helen C. Rowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rowe of the Ridge road, was united in marriage to Eugene F. Hammond. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents and was performed by Rev. W. D. Starkey of the Methodist church, only the immediate relatives being present. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and the happy couple departed for a wedding trip through the east. They will reside in this city. RESIDED HERE FOR 32 YEARS -- Mrs. Laura Kinnaman Dead -- Succumbed Early This Morning to Diabetes - Leaves Husband and Two Daughters At the age of 72 years, Mrs. Laura Kinnaman passed away at 1:30 Monday morning, at her home on the East Side. Death resulted from diabetes, from which the deceased had suffered for about four years. About two weeks ago, it broke out on her hand, and when she picked the fester with a pin, gangrene set in. Mrs. Kinnaman had resided in this city for 32 years. Besides her husband, Wm. Kinnaman, the deceased leaves three daughters, Mrs. A. O. Olds and Mrs. Geo. Holcomb, of this city, and Mrs. L. B. Calkins of Colorado Springs, Co. She was born October 24, 1835, at Crossingville, Pa., and early in life united with the Christian church, in which faith she was an earnest worker. She was a member of the W. R. C. The funeral will be held from the Kinnaman home Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in East Conneaut. W. B. GLEASON DIED SUNDAY -- Succumbed to a Severe Storke of Appoplexy - Funeral Occurs Tomorrow. W. B. Gleason, a well known resident of the east side, died early Sunday morning from the results of a severe storke of appoplexy. The funeral will take place at the home tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Ely of Zanesville, former pastor of the First Baptist church here, officiating. Interment will be made in the Glen-wood cemetery. The deceased was born in Meadville and came to this city 15 years ago. For a time he operated a dairy and made a wide acquaintance through this agency. Some time ago, however, he sold out his stock possessions. He was 52 years of age and leaves a wife, son, Harry and two daughters, Dana and Ethel, all of whom reside at the home. NOTHING COULD STAND IN THE WAY OF MAKING LEGAL HIS MATCH -- Wedding at the Cleveland -- Couple Hastened to Jefferson For License and Returning Were United Near Midnight. Two honeymoon couples made the Hotel Cleveland in this city their Mecca Saturday night. Two of the visitors were married when they arrived here, but the others were not, and it was only after much trouble that they were finally united in the bonds of wedlock. It was only the fact that "The Arrival of Kitty" was being staged at Ashtabula on Saturday evening that permitted them to take the honor of being the first couple to become wedded in the hostelry. Shortly after five o'clock Saturday afternoon, a young man and woman entered the Hotel Cleveland lobby. Clerk T. J. Gough swung the register around and waited expectantly for a moment , as the young man walked up to the desk. Wanted to be Hitched. Extending the pen, "Register?" he queried. With a vivid blush, the young man stammered, "Say, we want to get married. What arrangements will we have to make?" Tommy was stricken almost dumb for a moment, then he managed to say that some one more versed on the subject than he would have to be consulted. Gough hunted up Landlord C. W. Smith, and the latter hurried to the aid of the young people. A short consultation elicited the fact that the young woman's name was Miss Beryl A. Thomas, and her companion's was H. H. Bolard. Both lived in Waterford, Pa., south of Erie, in which city Mr. Bolard is employed. Miss Thomas' unwillingness to have the wedding performed in their home town caused them to come to this city. They came in on Lake Shore train No. 37. 'Phone was Employed. They were entirely unfamiliar with local procedure of weddings in Ohio and were not provided with a license. Landlord Smith was determined to help the couple out of their dilemma, and after sending them into supper, he telephoned Probate Judge Babcock in Jefferson to meet Mr. Bolard and Miss Thomas at the P. & O. interurban car which reaches the Hub at 8 o'clock. Mr. Bolard and his bride-to-be left the city at 6:30, leaving in Mr. Smith's hands the duty of procuring a minister to perform the ceremony. Miss Thomas requested that the Methodist paster be engaged. Rev. C. W. Smith was quickly brought to the hotel It was expected that the couple would return here on the 9:30 car, but a telephone message conveyed the intelligence that they had missed that car and could not reach this city until 11:30. Had a late car not left Jefferson at 10 o'clock for Ashtabula, on account of a show in that city, Mr. Bolard and Miss Thomas would have been compelled to remain in Jefferson over night. Ceremony Near Midnight. However, at 11:30 they reached the hotel, with their license safely stowed away in the prospective groom's pocket. Rev. Smith was on hand, and the ceremony was performed in the parlor of Landlord Smith's apartments, which had been decorated by his wife for Christmas jollity. Mr. and Mrs. Bolard spent Saturday night at the hotel and returned to Waterford Sunday. Another honeymoon couple spent Saturday night at the Hotel Cleveland. They were Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Chafee, who were married in Madison Saturday evening, and came to this city on Lake Shore train No. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee remained here over Sunday returning to Madison Monday noon. LOCAL MAN TAKES BRIDE -- Lynn O. Knapp United With Miss Edith Hanna of Canal Winchester March 26 -- Lynn Orie Knapp of this city and Miss Edith Hanna were united in marriage at the bride's home in Canal Winchester on March 26th. Rev. Geo. F. Hughes performed the ceremony. Since the wedding, the couple have been visiting the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stager, of Ashtabula, and other friends. The bride is the talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hanna of Canal Winchester. Mr. Knapp is an employee of the Conneaut Can Co., of this place. The couple will be at home to their many friends at 318 Jefferson street after April 5th. *** *** *** MONROE WEDDING A quiet wedding of two Monroe young people was consummated Saturday evening, when Miss Ethel Blood and W. E. Smith were united in the bonds of holy matrimony at the Baptist parsonage at Pierpont by Rev. R. E. Benjamin. CHILDREN ELOPE FROM PIERONT -- Miss of Fifteen and Lad But Two Years Older Take French Leave of Parents and Friends. -- (1914 in pencil) The village of Pierpont was and is all agog over the romantic elopement of two of its very young people. Friday morning, Glen Morrison, aged seventeen, announced to his employer, N. C. Clark, that he wished to spend the day in Jefferson and accordingly set out to drive to the county seat. He stopped, however, a the school house and was joined by Miss Georgie Partch, fifteen. The couple drove northwards and no one thought anything about it until Wesley Knapp, driver of the "kid" wagon delivered a note at the Partch home, a note that had previously been given him by the young miss, stating that she and Glen had left to be married. Efforts to reach the childish elopers proved futile and their whereabouts are not known, although they were recognized by a friend in this city on Friday afternoon. It is supposed they went to Canada to obtain a license as their extreme youth prevents them from procuring that necessary document in this county without parental consent which it is certain would not be forthcoming. SAD ACCIDENT IN PIERPONT -- Johnnie Boyde Fell From Kid Wagon and Was Trampled Upon By Team Following - May Be Fatally Injured. -- Quite a serious accident occurred Friday afternoon in Pierpont to "Johnnie" Boyde, who was riding home in the "kid" wagon driven by Clyde Russell. The door of the wagon was open and Johnnie was asked to close it. The catch of the door was on th h outside and the lad stepped down on the lower step to fasten it. Just at that moment the horses gave a sudden lurch and the boy was thrown from the step and under the team of the following wagon. The driver of this team was too close to the preceding van to notice the fall and the horses tramped on the little body. The child was taken to the office of Dr. Lewis who took twenty stitches in his thigh and is feared that internal injuries may prove fatal. MRS. BREWER BURIED The funeral of Mrs. Anna Brewer was held from the Christian church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. L. Kemp officiated and the interment was made in the city cemetery. EMANUEL WALRATH DIED, AGED 93 Emanuel Walrath, aged 92 years and eight months, died of the infirmities of old age on Monday, March 13, at the home of his son, Eugene Walrath, at Penn Line, Pa. The funeral was held today at 2 o'clock at the old homestead in Penn Line. Burial in Penn Line cemetery. The deceased was the father of H. C. Walrath of Monroe township, H. J. Walrath of Kingsville, Mrs. George Tuttle of Amboy and Mrs. Marion Carey of Spokane, Wash. MRS. CHAS BREWSTER DIED THURSDAY Mrs. Charles Brewster, aged 43 died at her home near Clark Corners Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. Mrs. Brewster leaves a husband and nine children - five daughters and four sons. One daughter lives in Chicago and another, Mrs. Rickard, resides in Conneaut. The other children are unmarried and live at home. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the home on Saturday at 1 p.m., Rev. Earl Brown of Kelloggsville, conducting the services. Interment in Kelloggsville cemetery. FATHER OF LOCAL WOMAN PASSED AWAY After a short illness due to the infirmities of old age, Asa Offensend passed peacefully away, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Schaaf, 790 Huron street, Akron, O., Saturday, Feb. 4th. He would have been 81 years of age April 7th. He leaves a wife, four children and ten grand-hildren. His children are Frank A. of Ashtabula; Mrs. Ida Schaaf, at whose home he died; Fred L. of Sharon, Pa., and Mrs. Ada Schaaf, of Conneaut, also two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Polly Warrener, of Warren, Wis.; Mrs. Delia Holman, of Cinncinnati, O.; Lewis of Conneautville, Pa., and Oliver of Wheatland, Pa. He was well and favorably known in Conneaut, having spent many summers here with his daughter. MRS. GEORGE ROSS AWAKENED BY FLAMES, THREW QUILT AROUND CHILD AND FLED TO SAFETY When Mrs. George Ross, residing across the covered bridge on Mill street, awoke this morning at one o'clock she found her sleeping room filled with smoke. The crackling of the flames upstairs awakened her. At once realizing her perilous position she rapidly donned a few clothes and grabbing a quilt wrapped it about her small child and rushing from the house took refuge from the cold in the home of a nearby neighbor. Although neighbors arrived on the scene a few minutes after the fire was discovered they could do nothing to save the house or its contents and it was a total loss. Mr. Ross, who owned the house, carried a small insurance which will in no way cover the loss. Mr. Ross is in Franklin and it could not be learned today whether or not he will rebuild. The house is the same one that nearly floated on its foundation during the spring freshet last year. Mrs. Ross is unable to give any cause for the fire beyond the fact that early in the evening before she retired she placed a large chunk of wood on the fire. This may have in some way set the residence on fire. TWO PROMINENT YOUNG FINNS WERE MARRIED With a few invited friends and the immediate families present, the wedding of Miss Ainis Bannaan and Ernest Koski was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Day street, Saturday evening. Rev. Hartmann, the Finnish minister, performing the ceremony at 7:30 and after the full rites of the church service had been conducted, a wedding supper was served. Both the bride and groom are well liked young Finns, Mr. Koski being employed as clerk in the Day street store of Emil Johnson. The couple received many beautiful presents from their American and Finnish friends. MARRIED IN PIERPONT Miss Hazel Eaton of Bushnell Made the Bride of George Baker of Ashtabula. Pierpont, April 25. - A quiet but pretty wedding occurred at the Baptist church parsonage at this place last evening when Miss Hazel Eaton of Bushnell and George Baker of Ashtabula were made man and wife. Rev. Benjamin performed the ceremony, after which the happy couple went directly to the home of the bride's parents. For some time past, Miss Eaton has been engaged in Ashtabula as assistant matron at the Children's home. The groom is a nephew of Dr. Baker of Ashtabula. They will reside in that city. JEFFERSON WOMAN, KNOWN HERE DIES IN FLORIDA Word was received this morning by friends in this city of the sudden death in St. Petersburg, Fla., of Mrs. Al Schramblin of Jefferson. Mr. Schramblin is returning to the home in Jefferson with the corpse and the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. The Schramblins are well known here. They went south last fall to spend the winter at their Florida residence on account of Mr. Schramblin's health, but he survived his wife. MISS LILLIAN WARREN BECAME BRIDE OF JAY SCOTT WEDNESDAY AND ONLY INTIMATE FRIENDS KNEW IT Miss Lillian Warren of this city and Jay Scott, whose home is in West Springfield, were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. B. G. Bowman Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was a very quiet affair and after the knot was tied the young couple were tendered a reception at the home of the bride's mother on Madison street. Only the immediate relatives were present, however. Mr. Scott is employed on the Bessemer road as brakeman and the couple will reside in Albion. They left for that place today, where the groom has a house already furnished. WOODS BECOMES BENEDICT -- Former Local Station Agent for Lake Brocton, N. Y. -- J. J. Woods, formerly station agent for the Lake Shore at this city and now located at Femont in the same capacity, became a benedict on July 10, when he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Kennedy of Brocton. The notice of the marriage, which appeared in the last issue of the Angola Record, will doubtless come as a great surprise to Mr. Woods' many friends in this city, all of whom will however join in wishing himself and his bride the best of success. PLAINTIFF VICTORIOUS IN MONROE CASE A case which attracted considerable attention in the community was held in Justice A. B. Randall's court in Monroe yesterday when the case of Morris Wolf vs. Eva Eaton was called before the jury. Wolfe, represented by Spaulding & Andrews, was suing for a note of $25. The defendant, through M. R. Smith, claimed fraud in obtaining the note and also had a counter claim for $60 on a wagon deal. The jury found for the plaintiff in the full amount. The court room was crowded throughout. GIRL FOUND DEAD IN FROZEN SWAMP -- Went Out For a Walk -- She Became Lost in a Swamp and Was Unable to Find Her Way Out of It. -- Meadville, Pa., Feb. 23. - Two small frozen hands protruding through ice in a swamp and a beautiful, pallid face staring up through the solid glaze showed searchers that they need hunt no further for Miss Bessie Margaret Pierce, 19 years old, a well-known young woman of Cochranton, who had been missing from her home since Monday afternoon. No one ever will know what the girl suffered in her efforts to find her way out of the swamp, but a trail of over 40 rods, showing drops of blood frozen in the ice, broken bushes and splashes of black mud upon the snow speak mutely of her agony. About 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Miss Pierce having finished the duties that lay to her hands around the home, told her mother that she was going for a walk and started for the camping ground where the family spent several weeks last summer, about two miles up French creek. According to the story which her tracks told she had evidently reached the camp all right and then started home by a short cut across the fields. The creek, which had recently overflowed, had left much water in the fields and the cold weather of the past few days had put a thin layer of ice over the water. Her foottracks showed that she had broken through many times and that her feet must have begun to get frozen long before she gave up the unequal contest. THIRTY DAYS FOR K. RUBENSTEIN Jefferson, Feb. 9. - K. Rubenstein, a Conneaut junk dealer, yesterday pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, to wit: 112 pounds of brass stolen from the Nickel Plate, and was given a sentence of thirty days in Canton and a fine of $25.00 an costs to stand committed until the fine and costs are paid. FOX FUNERAL SUNDAY The funeral of Jacob Mason Fox, who died Monday evening at his home on Harbor street, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. J. C. Ford of the Baptist church officiating. Burial will be made Monday at Saegertown. RALPH A. OLSON HAS PASSED AWAY Ralph A. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson of 231 Whitney road, passed away at his home last night at 9 o'clock. Death was caused by a nervous disease centering at the base of the brain. The young man, who was 19 years old at the time of his death, was a member of the Junior class of Conneaut high school and was an industrious and popular member of his class. His death will be felt by a large circle of friends. The welfare of the school was always in his work and he was prominent in all athletic constests. He was a faithful and devout member of the Grace Lutheran church. Just what caused his death is a puzzle to the doctors. He had been ill for over a week and gradually grew worse, until the end was expected at any time. Before his death he was seized with terrible convulsions, but quieted down as death approached. The young man is survived by a father, mother and one brother, Harry, of this city. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the home on Whitney road, Rev. Rupp of the Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be made in the city cemetery. JOHN COBB, AGED 35 John Cobb, aged 35, of Hammond's Corners, died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness of typhoid-pneumonia. The deceased leaves a wife, Maggie, and four children, Newman, aged 15 years, Bertha, aged 13, Louisa, aged 11, and Forrest, aged 2. Funeral services will be held at the house Friday at 12 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Kelloggsville for burial. REPEATED PLAY AT FARNHAM -- Monroe Grangers Present "Down in Dixie" to Crowded House, Netting $26.00 Last evening the Monroe Grangers repeated the four-act drama entitled "Down in Dixie" in the Baptist church at Farnham. In their various roles the actors showed much improvement and their efforts were well received by the audience. Financially the venture was a success, netting the management about twenty dollars. The play will be again repeated on Thursday evening in the town hall at Pierpont and perhaps later at Geneva and Jefferson. MISS MAUDE SQUIRES BECAME THE BRIDE OF FRANK WELLS AT HER HOME LAST EVENING In a pretty May day wedding, Miss Maude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Squires of the east side, and Frank Wells, for several years past a resident of this city, were united last evening in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride's parents. Fifty intimate friends of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony. The interior of the Squires home was beautifully decorated for the happy occasion. Potted palms and plants were used in profusion and an elaborate color scheme of pink and green was carried out with charming effect. The Misses Grace and Lucy Squires, younger sisters of the bride received. Couple Were Attended. Promptly at eight o'clock, to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Miss Ward of East Springfield, the wedding couple marched into the living room of the residence and took their places under a lattice work filled with flowers and surrounded by banked palms. The bride was attended by Miss Lucy Blanton, while Bart Squires, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Miss Squires was attired in a beautiful gown of ashes of roses over rose silk and she carried a huge shower bouquet of white bride's roses. Miss Blanton wore a charming princess gown of white silk and she carried pink roses. Rev. Bowman Tied the Knot. Rev. B. G. Bowman pronounced the impressive words that made Miss Squires and Mr. Wells one for life's journey, and after the ceremony the couple received the felicitations of their friends. An elaborate wedding supper was served the guests, who presented in expression of their esteem an unusually large and brillant number of gifts appropriate to the occasion. Both the young people are well known in the city, Mr. Wells being employed in the plant of the Cleveland Gas & Electric Fixture company. After a wedding tour to the east, on which they leave Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Wells will take up housekeeping on Dorman avenue on the east side. FRED ECKERT'S MOTHER DIED AT GREENVILLE -- Fred Eckert and family were called to Greenville this morning by the death of Mr. Eckert's mother, who has been suffering from a lingering illness since last fall. PIONEER PICNIC -- Plenty of Entertainment To Be Furnished to Make August 30th A Red Letter Day. -- Large posters have been turned out by the News-Herald job department, advertising the seventeenth annual reunion and basket picnic of the pioneers of Pierpont and intermediate towns of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The picnic is to be held at Russell's Grove in Pierpont township on August 30th and as this is not very far off, President Wm. Ely and Secretary W. F. Hallett are two very busy persons in making the preparations. Hon. Arthur L. Bates, M. C., will be present and he is scheduled as the speaker of the day. There will be a program, starting at 10:30 a.m., including literary selections and music by a male quartet from this city. The Pierpont K. O. T. M. band will be in attendance all day to keep the affair alive. A ball game between teams from Beaver and Conneaut will hold the boards in the afternoon. Warm meals and all kinds of refresh-ments will be at hand, Kimball and Wheeler having secured the refreshment booth concession. It is expected that a record crowd will be in attendance this year and it is the intention of the officers to give those attending a day's outing that they will not soon forget. INFANT CHILD DIED Duane, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Tinker of South Ridge road, died this noon from cholera infantum. The baby was taken sick at three o'lock this morning and was ill but a few hours. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the home, Rev. Henthorne of the Kingsville M. E. church officiating and interment will be made in Lulu Falls cemetery in Kingsville. Mrs. Tinker before her marriage was Miss Ethel Hall of North Conneaut. Duane was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Tinker. CONNEAUT CHILD ADOPTED -- Jefferson, Feb. 6. - Friday William and Stella Weidmier adopted Daisy Pearl Thompson, who is the year old daughter of Geroge L. Thompson of Conneaut. YOUNG ELOPERS SAFE AT HOME -- Glenn Morrison and Georgia Partch Went as Far as Canada and Returned Unwedded Because of Tender Years -- The boy and girl elopers from Pierpont are home again unwed. Glenn Morrison, aged 17, and Georgie Partch, aged 15, left home Friday for the purpose of getting married, but the course of true love didn't run smoothly. They were too young to get a marriage license in this county, so they came to Conneaut and went to Buffalo and again failed. Nothing daunted by this rebuff, the young people sought to have the knot tied in Ontario, and so they went to Canada in search of a good samaritan, either preacher or civil magistrate who would consent to tie the hymeneal knot. But, alas! the laws of Canada has as little sympathy with the romances of infants as the laws of Uncle Sam, and the two babes in search of wedded happiness turned their faces homeward, arriving in Conneaut and going to the home of Mrs. Remaley on Broad street, a friend of the girl's family, where they remained over night and in the morning returned to their respective homes in Pierpont, where they are now. Whether the young people are cured of their romantic passion or still dream of love in a cottage and the world well lost, remains to be determined by future developments. During the absence of the kids great concern was felt for their whereabouts, but no trace of them could be found. GEORGE HIMMER, AGED 55 George Himmer, aged 55, Monroe township, passed away this morning at about 10 o'clock. Death was caused by an affection of the stomach. The deceased leaves four daughters, Margaret, Barbara, Mary and Anna, all living at home. Mr. Himmer had lived in one house on the Middle road for eighteen years. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church, Conneaut. Interment is St. Joseph's cemetery. MARRIED ON JUNE 5 On June 5, Wm. Sadler and Mrs. Etta M. Woodard were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace C. B. Willoughby. The couple will make their home in this city. JAMES ONION DIES FROM BLOOD POISONING -- Amputation of Arm Failed to Stay the Progress of the Poison in His System. -- James Onion, aged 74, died at Cole's hospital at 1:15 this afternoon of blood poisoning caused by abrasion of his right hand while alighting from a street car. Mr. Onion's arm was amputated at the shoulder yesterday morning in the hope of saving his life, but the operation proved unavailing, as the poison had permeated his system too generally for local treatment to stay its progress. Mr. Onion is survived by his widow, two sons, William and Edgar of Conneaut, and one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Smith of Buffalo. Mr. Onion came here about twenty-nine years ago and was a member of the Nickel Plate employee Veterans' association. He retired from active service about two years ago and resided with his son William at No. 429 Buffalo street. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Wednesday's paper. CUPID SCORES ANOTHER POINT -- Young Milk Dealer Wedded -- Berton C. Cole and Miss Theeda Hogle of Shadeland Married Yesterday. -- Two more young people plighted their troth for weal or woe Wednesday afternoon, when Berton D. Cole and Miss Theeda S. Hogle were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Christian church. Rev. W. J. Young performed the ceremony at 1 o'clock, using the beautiful ring service. Mr. Cole is well known to residents of this section. He is a son of Austin Cole, of the east side, and operates one of the city's milk supply routes. His charming bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogle of Shadeland, Pa. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Cole left for a wedding tour to Cleveland and other points. Upon their return they will at once take up their residence in their newly furnished home south of the city. Many beauti- ful gifts of china and silver were received by the couple from friends who became aware of the approaching ceremony. MINNIE I. ROSE GRANTED DIVORCE -- Contested Divorce Case Finally Terminated - Alimony for one Year is Allowed. -- Jefferson, Nov. 29. - The contested divorce case of Minnie I. Rose against Milton S. Rose, which has been in court and heard on various motions, etc., a number of times came up for final hearing before Judge Roberts Wednesday afternoon. A number of witnesses were subpoenaed and testified, carrying the case into the evening. The court granted a decreee to the wife, Minnie I. on ground of gross neglect. She was given back her maiden name of Woodruff. The husband is ordered to pay her $5 a month as alimony for the term of one year. MISS LEVIA BOND AND CHAS. SKINNER WERE UNITED IN MARRIAGE ON EAST SIDE YESTERDAY Two more well known young people of this section plighted their troth, when at noon Tuesday, Miss Levia Bond, daughter of Mrs. Walter Bond, and Chas. Skinner were united in marriage at the home on Furness road of the bride's mother. Only about twenty intimate friends and relatives of the couple witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. J. H. Rankin. After congratulations had been received by Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, a bountiful dinner was served. The young couple left yesterday afternoon for a short wedding tour. The bride is a graduate of Conneaut high school, in the class of '07, and Mr. Skinner is a son of the well known east side milk dealer. BRIDAL COUPLE VISITS HERE Oscar Wolk returned yesterday from Pittsburg, where he attended the wedding of his brother, Abe Wolk, who is well known here. The local man was accompanied by the happy bridal couple, who will be the guests over Sunday of Oscar Wolk and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolk. *** *** *** Mrs. Eleanor Redington passed away this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. G. Friend of Mill street, after an illness of over a year's duration. The remains will be taken to Salem, O., the former home of the deceased, tonight for burial. J. W. Redington of Liberty street is a son. HAD RESIDED IN THIS CITY FEW YEARS - WAS VERY HIGHLY RESPECTED Mrs. C. S. Stevens, East Conneaut, died yesterday afternoon at the Grace hospital after an illness extending over a period of the last eight months. The death was caused by an abscess on the liver. The deceased leaves besides a husband, three children, Hazel, Harold and Kenneth; a mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Thompson, of Steamburg, Pa., and five brothers and five sisters, the two who reside in this vicinity being Alice Warren, of Conneaut, and Glenn Thompson, of Amboy. The funeral services will be held at the home of Will Warren, 147 Liberty street, Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. C. W. Smith will officiate. Burial will be made in the cemetery at Kingsville. Dora May Thompson was born in the year 1881 and at the age of 18 was united in marriage to Mr. C. S. Stevens at Ashtabula. Soon after the marriage they moved to this place, where they have since made their home. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Methodist church and was highly respected and honored for her real worth by all who knew her. Mr. Stevens is employed by the United Brick Company. DURUY FOX OF MONROE CENTER DIED FRIDAY Duruy Fox, one of the best known residents of the vicinity of Monroe Center, died Friday morning from dropsy after suffering an illness of about a year's duration. Death came suddenly as Mr. Fox was not confined to his bed until a couple of days before he passed away. He was born in Kingsville and has spent his lifetime in this vicinity. Few men were better known or liked in this section in which he lived and he leaves many to regret his death. The only immediate relatives left by the deceased are three sisters and one adopted daughter, Elsie Fox. The funeral will be held at the Hilldom church. Rev. Benjamin will officiate. The burial will be made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. PENFIELD SCHOOL HOUSE CAUTH FIRE FROM ASHES AND BURNED DOWN The Penfield school house in the eastern part of Conneaut township, Crawford county, was burned about dark Thursday evening. The fire originated by ashes that were put into bags and placed on the top of the wood box in the school house. All of the books were saved. Clyde Merriam is the teacher. HENRY MILES IS BURIED AT KINGSVILE -- Aged Resident of Ashtabula County Died Wednesday at Monroe Center -- Three Conneaut Daughters -- Deceased Was One of the Most Highly Respected Residents of His Section. -- Henry Miles of Monroe, one of the best known and oldest residents in the county of Ashtabula, died at his home there Wednesday night of this week at a little after six thirty in the evening. Funeral services were held this morning from the Universalist church at Monroe Center and interment was made at the Kelloggs-ville cemetery. The funeral was marked by the attendance of one of the largest gatherings to do honor to a departed resident within the record of recent mortuary services in that secton of the county. Mr. Miles was a little past seventy-nine years of age at the time of this death, having been born in Linden, Caledonia county, Vermont, May 2, 1830. He came to this state in March, 1835, and had been a continuous inhabitant during the elapsed seventy odd years. He had resided on one farm in Monroe for forty- two years until the date of his death. He leaves an aged widow, to whom as Miss Martha Tuttle, he was married October 16, 1853, and five daughters, Mesdames H. K. Norton, John Alderman and M. A. Phelps of this city, Charles Simmons of Pierpont, and Miss Claude Miles, of Monroe. Universal respect was had in the wide circle of his long established acquaintanceship for the deceased. He was not an assertive man but spent the greater part of his life in the ordinary duties of the tiller of the soil. He as a man of solid judgment. (Rest of article missing.) J. B. TYLER'S FUNERAL MONDAY AT 1 P. M. Funeral services over the remains of the late J. B. Tyler will be held at the residence Monday at 1 p. m. standard. Rev. Myron Tyler of Dewitt-ville, N. Y., will conduct the services. Interment in the family plat in East Conneaut cemetery. The funeral will be private for the family and intimate friends. OBITUARY Herbert Eaton of Bushell. Herbert Eaton , who was so suddenly taken from our midst, belonged to one of the oldest families of Monroe township, having lived all his life on the old farm of his grandfather, Stillman Eaton, who died about four years ago. Since that time Herbert Eaton has watched with tender care over an aunt who was in delicate health and who has been confined to her bed from the shock of his death. Herbert Eaton was 33 years of age. He was noted for his benevolence and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a man of good habits and a citizen who always showed a good public spirit. He was respected and loved by all and will be greatly missed, especially by the children of whom he was very fond. FAMILY SCORE IS 24 TO 0 -- Thirteen Singles, Four Two-Baggers and a Triple Feature 21 Years of Married Life. -- Pittsburg, June 17. - August Clondeaux, 42, expert glass worker of Ford City, near here, left for New York enroute to Belgium, his native land, accompanied by his wife and 24 children. Incidentally, he takes with him a fortune made in the glass industry. Clondeaux and his wife came to this country 21 years ago, a few months after their marriage. Clondeaux is a great admirer of baseball and described his family and departure as follows: "The score is 24 to 0. (He meant none of the children had died.) It was a great game, too - 13 singles, four two-baggers and a triple. Now we make the home run." TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cummins Feb. 28. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Press Feb. 27. Lucius Lyman of Pierpont died, aged 85. The old I. Babbett homestead at Clark Corners, occupied by E. Harrington, was destroyed by fire. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Swain March 5. February 27 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lamont. Miss Estella Laird and Henry Culp were united in marriage March 4th. A. J. Cheney, of the Center road, died at the home of his son in Toledo March 2. HENRY LUKE DIED EARLY THIS MORNING Henry Luke died at 2 o'clock a. m., June 3rd, at the home of his son, John Luke, of Lake View avenue. After an illness of several months. The deceased would have been 81 years old had he lived till August. He was twice married, being father of five children by his first marriage, two of whom, John and Will, live in this city. He is survived by two sons, two grandsons, Bliss Bates, of Jamestown, Pa., and Henry Luke, one brother and four sisters. He was a soldier in the Rebellion. A member of Company B, 137 the Regiment Pa. Vol. He was in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Chancellorsville. He was a member of G. A. R. Post at Conneautville. Funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday, at the home, under the auspices of the G. A. R. of Conneaut, O. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. (1907 in pencil) AGED MONROE RESIDENT DEAD A death of an old resident of Monroe town-ship occurred Sunday morning when Mrs. Sweet passed away at her home at Hammond's Corners about 5 o'clock. The deceased was 89 years of age and was well known through her long residence in this vicinity. Five children are left to mourn her loss. They are: Chester, at whose home the aged lady lived; Ira, of Unionville; Carolyn Billett of this city; Clara Hoyt, of Kingsville; and Ona Bromfield, of Monroe. The funeral was held at the home at 11 o'clock this morning and interment was made in Kelloggsville. **** **** **** In the presence of a number of intimate friends, the remains of Mrs. E. M. Comstock, who died Friday, were laid to rest in the city cemetery Sunday. Rev. Rankin conducted the services at the home and Dr. J. J. Pearce spoke a few words on the beautiful character of the deceased. Rev. Findley offered prayer and a hymn was sung at the grave. TWO OPERATIONS AT GRACE Dr. W. H. Leet performed two operations at Grace Hospital this morning. Mrs. Walter Barton of Whitney street, was operated upon for a delicate disease, and A. C. Gowdy, from south of the city, had his right elbow operated on for stiffness. Both operations proved successful, and the patients are now resting easily. OSBORNE - RUMSEY Before only about thirty relatives and intimate friends the wedding of Claribel Osborne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Osborne, to Wm. A. Rumsey, of Friendship, N. Y., was quietly solemnized last evening. The parlor of the residence on Park Place, in which the ceremony ws performed, was prettily decorated for the occasion. At eight o'clock, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Hilda Snyder, formerly of Ripley, N. Y., but now of this city, the couple marched in and took their places under a floral wreath. The bride was attired in a simple white gown and wore red roses. Rev. Starkey performed the service and after the conclusion of the ceremony, the couple were made the recipients of entusiastic "best wishes" from the guests. An enjoyable two course wedding supper was served by Mrs. Stokes. Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey left on Lake Shore train No. 2 for New York state, where they will spend some time visiting the principal cities and various points of interest before returning to Friendship, to make their home. The groom is employed there as draughtsman in the engine works, owned by his father. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey, parents of the groom, and Miner Corbin, of Friendship, N. Y.; J. J. Murphy, Ashtabula; Forest White, Cleveland; Miss Osborne, Mrs. Sherman, and Mrs. Lamber, Collinwood; Miss Burgess and Miss Miller, Ripley, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey, senior, will remain in the city for a few days as gusts of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne. MRS. ROBERT GREEN DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Robert Green, a well known and highly respected resident of this section, passed away about six o'clock this morning at her home on the Main road, near Glenwood cemetery. Her death was caused by an abscess with which she was taken ill about two weeks ago. The deceased was sixty years of age and leaves besides her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Grace Hindman of Butler, Pa. Both were with her when the end came. Mrs. Green had resided here for many years and was adored by her many friends. She was a member of the Methodist church, belonging to that denomination in Amboy. The funeral services will be held at the house at one o'clock on Sunday afternoon and interment will be in Glenwood. Rev. Gardiner of Kingsville will officiate. RAID THAT BORE LITTLE RESULTS -- All Hinged On One Barrel -- Officers Found It in Cellar but Instead of Booze It Contained Only Odoriferous Sauerkraut. -- A whiskey barrel stood on the platform at the Lake Shore freight house Saturday. "Illegal selling," thought a well known Conneaut real estate man, as he read the name of the consignee of the barrel. He told Chief Tinney his suspicions and Sunday night three Conneaut policemen raided the house on Blair street to which the barrel was consigned. There were seven men and three women in the house, all foreigners. The bluecoats found three empty beer cases, two empty wine casks, and empty whiskey bottles, but not a drop of liquor could they discover. Two of the men had good jags on, however. It Was Kraut. Down in the basement, the policemen found the barrel which insighted the search. Gleefully they appreciated it. "Here's where we catch the boys, with a full barrel of skat in the house," said one. They jerked off the lid, and fell back, for from the barrel came the deadly odor of sauer-kraut, with which the receptacle was filled. "Stung," muttered Chief Ed, when Officers Alex, and John Paull and A. J. Esty reported on the result of their search. RIGGS Mrs. J. S. Laird was in Conneaut Thursday. Mrs. Cynthia Babbett is spending a few weeks with Mrs. L. Burr. Mrs. Lena Bromfield will entertain the Ladies Aid society Wednesday, May 11. Robert Anderson is working for Bert Sweet. Ira Sweet, of Unionville, O., and Mrs. Caroline Billett, of Conneaut visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sweet Wednesday. Mrs. Edith Beagle was in Conneaut one day this week. Misses Harriet and Ruth Powell are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Lyman. Herbert Hicks is working for J. S. Laird. Miss Pearl Sweet, of Unionville, O., is visiting relatives in this vicinity. C. E. Lawrence drove to Penn Line, Pa., Monday. Mrs. Bert Sweet visited Nora Powell Wednesday. Rev. Bassett, of Beaver Center, will preach at the church, May 8, at eleven a. m. A delicate operation was performed on Mrs. Nate Laird at her home Wednesday. Doctors Ely and Brayman were the physicians. She is doing nicely. A GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. Thomas B. Graham and Miss Harriet Rushmore, both at that time residents of Conneaut township, were married April 4th, 1854, and the fiftieth anniversary of the happy event was celebrated by a golden wedding at their home in Spring township on Monday. Their three sons, William, Henry and Merton, and two daughters, Mrs. Zella, wife of George Wells, and Mrs. Grace, wife of Luther Heard, all residing within a few miles of the old homestead, were present with most of the members of their families, twenty grandchildren and five great- grandchildren being included. Other relatives and friends made an attendance of about sixty. A bountiful dinner was served and the day given up to a social reunion. They couple were the recipients of many remembrances. Mr. Graham, aged 74, and his wife, aged 67, are both natives of Conneaut township, being children of pioneer settlers. A year after their marriage they took possession of the farm upon which they have since resided. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to our kind friends and neighbors, also the Eagles, for kindness shown us in the death of our dear brother, also the F. O. E. 408, L. C. B. A. and L. A. to B. of R. T. and other friends for floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kenney. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mulcahy. FELL INTO SHALLOW WATER -- Skull Was Crushed and He Died Instantly - Nearby Fisherman Too Late To Save Him. -- While playing on the Keefus bridge at Amboy Saturday afternoon, little Andy Burroughs, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Judy Burroughs, lost his balance and fell from the bridge into the shallow water beneath, striking on his head. The child's skull was crushed and death resulted instantly. Ray Penfield was fishing near the bridge at the time and was an eye witness to the accident. He hurried to the child, but when he lifted it from the water life was already extinct. The Burroughs live on what is known as the old Keefus property, which is in close vicinity to the bridge. The funeral will be held at the home some time Tuesday. WILLIAM COREY DIED AT AN ADVANCED AGE William Corey, an old resident of Beaver township, died on the Conneautville road, May 3rd, aged over 80 years. He leaves two sons and numerous friends and relatives. His funeral was held Wednesday morning at the late residence. His wife died about five years ago. Mrs. Samantha Leach died at the residence of Jackson Tubbs in Pierpont, Wednesday, May 5, aged 80 years. Her death was due to the infirmities of old age. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Tubbs, one granddaughter, great grand- children , several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Her husband, the late Seley Leach, died Jan. 31, 1905. Mrs. Leach was born in Pierpont township in 1829. Her funeral was held at the late residence Friday afternoon. E. A. Benjamin, a brother of Mrs. Leach, died April 26, 1909. INFANT CHILD DIES Helen, the six weeks' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Southward, died Tuesday night, at the home of Mrs. Southward's father, Mr. Dalrymple, in Pennsylvania, near the state line. The child has never been strong since its birth. The funeral arrangements have not been made as yet. OBITUARY Juliette Ro Dee was born in Carlyle village, New York, March 20, 1835. She passed to the beyond April 15, 1909. She was the youngest and last of a family of ten to depart this life. She was married to J. F. Gee, Jan. 17, 1860, in Milan, New York. They removed to Monroe Center, O., in 1868, to the place where they have since lived. Four children were born to this union, Olive Shattuck, Will and Eugene Gee of Monroe, and Nellie, wife of Frank Sherman, of Springfield, Pa., all of whom were present during her sickness and death. Three little grandchildren are also left to remember her loving kindness. Mrs. Gee was a kind and loving mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all her family. MONROE -- June 10. - There will be a Robe and ice cream social at John Powell's Friday evening, June 16th, to which all are cordially invited. The Ladies Union Aid meets with Mrs. L. Holden, Wednesday, June 21st. Hattie Wheeler was a vistor at her sister's, Mrs. Jay Ring, Ashtabula, from Monday until Friday of last week. Miss Ina Timby of Farnham was a guest the past week of Mrs. L. Holden. Miss Fox of East Conneaut is teaching the Haig district school. The Mann-Blakeslee-Seymour families hold their 11th annual reunion at Woodland Beach Park, Ashtabula, Thursday, June 5. PIERPONT April 12. - Mrs. Max Burlingham was in critical condition but is better at this writing. ... Mrs. Martha Stearns has gone to North Dakota to make her future home with her daughter, Mrs. H. B. DeWolf, and has taken up a homestead there. ... Mrs. M. H. Case is not quite so well. Her many friends would like to see her on the speedy recovery. ... Mrs. E. W. Racy of Richmond visited her parents last week. ... Mrs. Osborn, who has been sick the last few weeks, is gaining slowly. ... Mr. Ervie Mann has purchased a new grain drill and expects to droll out the coming season. ... The farmers of this section seem very busy putting in oats. The rain has put them back a little. ... Mrs. Mary Hardy is able to ride out. ... F. M. Case had quite a serious accident while stretching barbed wire, which left quite a gash in his hand. ... Grace Mixer is a little better at this writing. ... Wedding bells, will soon ring in the near future. ... A. M. Mallory expects to remodel his barn this spring. ... L. A. Potter has moved to his farm on Licking street what is known as the Betch place.