ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 2 (Part 1) *********************************************************************** 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. *********************************************************************** MISS FLORA PARKER AND MR. CARL MONTGOMERY WERE UNITED BY REV. W. D. STARKEY OF AKRON ___ One of the prettiest weddings of mid-summer was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Parker on the Underridge road, when their daughter, Miss Flora La Veone, became the bride of Mr. Carl Fobes Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Montgomery of Mill road. With Miss Mabel Webb at the piano, Miss Lillian House sang, "Oh Promise Me," while the bridal party were taking their places in the parlor before the bank of ferns and palms over which hung a large bell of sweet peas. Rev. W. D. Starkey of Akron, former pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony, using the ring service. Miss Parker made a charming bride in her wedding gown of crepe de chine and she caried a bride's bouquet of white roses. Her sister, Miss Jessie Parker, attired in rose charmeuse, and carrying pink carnations, was bride's maid and Mr. George Montgomery, the groom's brother, was his attendant. During the ceremony, Miss Carrie Parker, cousin of the bride, played a nocturne. The house was decorated throughout with ferms, smilax and phlox. After the young couple had received the hearty congratulations of their friends, an elaborate four-course wedding supper was served by the Misses Mary and Olive Montgomery, Florence Rathbun and Hazel Parker. The tables were also decorated with the prevailing blossoms and the menu was carried out in pink and white. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery motored into the city and left last night for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and other eastern points. The young people are both well known in this section and have scores of friends who wish them many years of joy and happiness. Mrs. Montgomery has taught in the East Conneaut schools for the past six years and has endeared herself to all with whom she has come in contact. Mr. Montgomery is a young man of upright character and has been engaged in farming on the Colby farm just south of town, where the young people will be at home after August first. Their new home will contain many beautiful reminders of their friends' well wishes. Out of town guests were, George Montgomery of Cleveland; Mrs. Harry Lewis and Mrs. Frank Coats of Saybrook; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker, son and daughter, and Oris Parker, of Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Parker and two daughters of Ashtabula; Royal Fobes of Colebrook and ???? rest of article missing. MISS LAVINA L. SEVEY DIED LAST EVENING ___ Aged Lady Had Been a Helpless Invalid for Almost a Year - Burial at Geneva. ___ Mrs. Lavina L. Sevey, aged 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Hallett, 284 Sandusky street, Monday evening, December 23, at 8 o'clock. On February 7, 1912, Mrs. Sevey suffered a stroke of paralysis wich left her totally helpless and speech-less, although her mind was not seriously affected. For nearly a year she has received the best care and most tender attention that filial affection could suggest. Death came finally as a release welcomed by Mrs. Sevey, who frequently indicated a wish to go. Mrs. Sevey was born in New York state, but immediately after the Civil war, a struggle in which her husband, Nathaniel Sevey, participated, Mr. and Mrs. Sevey moved to Girard, Pa., where they lived continuously until Mr. Sevey's death about eight years ago. About eighteen months ago Mrs. Sevey became an inmate of the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Sevey leaves three daughters - Mrs. W. F. Hallett of Conneaut, Mrs. Ada Beatie of Pompeii, Mich., and Mrs. William Powell of Girard, Pa. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, most of whom reside in New York and Michigan. A brief prayer sevice will be held at the Hallett home, 284 Sandusky street, Thursday morning, after which the remains will be conveyed to Girard and funeral services will be held in the home of the daughter, Mrs. William Powell, Rev. Cook of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which deceased had been a member for many years officiating. ______________________ "Women's dresses are to become tighter." Roller skates next and a boy behind to push. London is shocked over the way the British nation is taking to gum chewing. But they stick to it. ______________________ KELLOGGS HAVE SON Arrived Tuesday, a young pressman at the home of C. L. Kellogg of Mill street. Clint's face was wreathed in smiles as every one remarked on his arrival at work next day at the Conneaut Can Co. Mother and son are doing fine. BUMPER PEACH CROP AT PORT CLINTON Port Clinton, June 17. - The peach crop this year in Ottawa county and vicinity is estimated at 1,2000,000 bushels or 400 carloads more than the bumper crop of 1915. For the pretty net covers which will be placed on the baskets a snug little fortune will be expended. On an order for 825,000 bushel baskets and 70,000 peck baskets, the netting alone will cost $16,350, or 1.9 cents each. REV. BARNES IS SUMMONED BY FLEET DEATH ___ Esteemed Man Fell Dead In His Home This Morning ___ HAS A NOBLE CAREER ___ Engaged in Literary Work in His Study When Death, in Passing, Halted and Called Him. ___ Rev. G. N. Barnes, retired pastor of the North Conneaut United Brethren church, dropped dead in his study at his home, 715 Clark street, just before noon today. The reverand gentleman was at work on a book at the time. He has been rather feeble for some time, but seemed of late to be in good health. He went to his study this morning to work alone on his book, as has been his custom. About noon his wife was startled by hearing him fall in the study and rushed in to ascertain what was wrong. She found Rev. Barnes lying on the floor, unconscious and breathing faintly. Dr. Sturtevant was summoned, and in the meantime neighbors attempted to resuscitate him but without any success. When the doctor arrived he was dead. Rev. Barnes had been a minister of the gospel for the last forty years, having come to Conneaut twenty years ago. During this time he has become deeply associated with the civil and religious life and welfare of the village of North Conneaut. He organized and founded the church of which he was the pastor for eleven years. Rev. Barnes was a Civil war vetran and has been chaplin of Custer Post, No. 9., G. A. R., of this city, for a long time. He was seventy-one years old on the seventeenth of last November. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Corry White of Pierpont. One grand-daughter also survives, Mrs. Florence Whipple, who was raised by the Rev. and Mrs. Barnes. The G. A. R. probably will have charge of the funeral, arrangements for which have not been completed. FARNHAM SUNDAY SCHOOL ROYALLY ENTERTAINED The young people's class of the Farnham Sunday school was royally entertained on Monday evening at the pleasant home of one of their number, Lyle Norton, the event being the regular monthly business and social meeting of the class. The business session was followed by a few minutes' drill on names of the books of the Bible, etc., after which all proceeded to make merry. Delicious refreshments were served by Lyle Norton and Johnny Williams, assisted by Mrs. Norton. This was the first time any of the boys have served in this capacity but their success most assuredly would be difficult to surpass. At the beginning of the year the members organized under the name "Loyal Workers," but on Monday evening they decided to become united with the widespread "Loyal Movement," and accordingly changed the name to "Loyal Bereans" to fulfill the requirements of that organization. The officers of the class are: President, Hazel Wright; vice president, Johnny Williams; secretary, Cleman Rhoads; assistant secretary, Marion Hamilton; treasurer, Lyle Norton; parliamentarian, Howard Blakeslee; teacher, Alta Frock. The standing committees comprise the following: Homer Marble, Cleo Rhoads, Laura Hogle, Edith Bryant, Virginia Benson, Alberta Sanford, and Lois Vandervort. MARRIED IN JEFFERSON Quietly stealing a march on their friends, George Rathbun and Miss Orlena Hogle yesterday made a short trip to Jefferson where they were joined in marriage. Mr. Rathbun is a machinist in the Nickel Plate shops and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rathbun, of the Center road. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Hogle of the State Line. After the ceremony the bridal couple left for a few days' visit with relatives in different places in Pennsylvania and upon their return to this city will make their home with the parents of the groom. FUNERAL SERVICES IN MEMORY OF LATE MRS. J. P. SMITH ___ Beautifully Simple As She Had Wished - Rev. O. J. Moore Spoke Consolingly to Sorrowing Family. ___ Funeral services in memory of the late Mrs. J. P. Smith, held Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock at the home on Evergreen street, were just as she had wished that they might be - beautifully simple. The relatives assembled to pay honor to a life beautiful and blameless, and the beloved woman was then laid to her final rest in the family lot in East Springfield. The Rev. O. J. Moore of the Methodist church officiated, and he talked to the sorrowing ones in the most comforting way. He took for the basis of his talk, the lady's favorite passage in the Bible, the 14th chapter of St. John, and in closing he read the 14th verse of the 22nd chapter of Revelation, another favorite passage of Mrs. Smith's, "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." Rev. Moore explained "Life" here as meaning Jesus Christ, and "City" as being the state of blessedness and contentment brought on by living his teachings. Mrs. T. C. Herrick rendered a beautiful solo. Each beautiful flower in the profusion sent by friends, expressed the love and esteem in which Mrs. Smith was held. Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4, the friends called at the home to view the remains as they lay in state. From out of town those in attendance were Mrs. Smith's two brothers, Wright and George Chapman, of Ashtabula, and the former's two daughters, Fannie and Arlene, Dr. Isabelle Spaulding, Mamie Campbell also of Ashtabula, P. C. Gates of Beaver, C. W. Devereaux of Fairview, Wright Stacey of Painesville, Jessie Eagley and Mr. Eagley of Springfield. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO TODAY A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Walrath. William Broughton, father of Mrs. ?. B. Young of this city, died near Conneautville. Mrs. Ella Daniels and Leman Wright of Sentinel, O., were married at the home of the former's father. KENNEDY BOY BADLY INJURED ___ Eight-Year-Old son of Sherman Kennedy Stepped in Front of a Mowing Machine - Both Legs Cut Very Seriously. ___ Harry Kennedy, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Kennedy, of Springfield, was severely injured this morning when he jumped in front of a moving mowing machine and had both legs and feet badly lacerated. The little fellow, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kennedy, of this city, was that badly injured that it was at one time thought that amputation of both little limbs would be necessary and the report was current here today that the child had been crippled by having both feet cut off and that his life was in jeopardy in consequence. Happily such proved not to be the case, although the accident is lamentable in the extreme and the little fellow was very badly injured. Running and jumping in the wake of the mowing machine and watching the grass cut and tumble in windrows behind the cutting bar, the little fellow, disregarding warnings given or forgetting himself for the instant and not realizing the danger, jumped in front of the sharp knives. The injuries were inflicted instantly and the child crying out fell forward unconscious. He was picked up by the mower and carried into the parents' home. Dr. H. N. Crandall of Springfield was called immediately and he summoned Drs. W. H. Leet and B. M. Tower from this city. The surgeons were fearful of the consequences of the accident but were able to swathe and bandage the badly lacerated legs and feet. Both limbs were cut and ground by the cruel knives of the mower and it was just a chance that the limbs could be saved. Returning from the Kennedy home this afternoon one of the surgeons stated that there was now every hope of saving the child's limbs. The little fellow's first words on recovering consciousness were "I'll never walk again." MARRIED IN JEFFERSON Another quiet wedding was solemnized in Jefferson today when Jerome Parmeter and Mrs. Laura Lillie, both of this city, were married this morning. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Frank Marvin. The newly weds returned to this city after the ceremony and will be at home to their friends at 379 1/2 Washington street. OBITUARY ==================== Mrs. Rebecca King-Kellogg. Mrs. Rebecca King Kellogg, wife of Edward Kellogg of Conneaut, was born in Elk Creek township, Erie county, Pennsylvania, August 15th, 1827, and died at her home in Conneaut on Monday, March 22, being 87 years, 7 months and 7 days of age at the time of her death. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony King, one of the oldest settlers of Elk Creek township, Pa. Of her father's family of six children she was the last one to pass away. In her young womanhood she was united in marriage to Edward Kellogg and their journey through life together has covered a period of 67 years. Their union was blessed with five children, all of whom are living. James and Alfred of Conneaut, Will of Ashtabula, Mrs. Clara Vandervort of Girard, and Mrs. Lucy Simpson of Erie. Her husband in very feeble health still survives her. The deceased had made her home in Platea, Pennsylvania, for about 10 years until about five years ago, when they moved to Conneaut. She was a good neighber and friend and made many friends wherever she lived, who sympathize with the bereaved family. She was tenderly cared for in her last illness by her children, but despite all that could be done she passed peacefully away on Monday, March 22nd. The funeral was held at Platea, Pa., in the M. E. church on Wednesday, March 24, at 2:30. Interment in Platea cemetery. MONROE LADY DIED YESTERDAY ___ Mrs. A. L. Anderson Passed Away After a Two Weeks' Illness - Funeral To Be Private. ___ Mrs. A. L. Anderson of Monroe died at her home last evening at 7 o'clock after a two weeks' illness caused by a nervous breakdown. The deceased, who was thirty-five years of age, is survived by her husband, one son, Jay, ten years old; two sisters, Mrs. Myra Douglas and Mrs. Sadie Woodruff, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Andrews, all of whom live in Monroe. The funeral will be held from the late home at 11 o'clock Wednesday and will be private. Interment will be made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. EGGSTRAORDINARY ____ Would you call this a jitney bus or an eggstraordinary pipe dream? Ashtabula saloons haven't opened yet, so it can't be blamed on them. Well, this is the way it was told to us. A well known local drayman not long ago had occasion to drive his team out into the country. He drove past a flock of hens alongside the road and one of the biddies flew upon the hay. He did not pay any attention to the hen, thinking she would fly back to the ground, but in a few moments he heard her cackling and then saw her fly back to the ground. He looked around and found the hen had laid an egg to pay for her brief passage. He does not know yet whether he ought to get out a license for passengers or send the egg back to the owner of the hen. DEATH RECALLS BAD STORM ON LAKE SUPERIOR ___ Burr Hoyt Dies in New Mexico From Consumption Contracted Then. ___ A sad aftermath of the terrible gale on Lake Superior two years ago last fall, occurred in Port Stanton, New Mexico, on July 5th, when Burr Hoyt passed away from consumption. The dread white plague was contracted, it is said, by the hardships and physical shock underwent by the deceased at the time of that storm. The news of the death was received here just recently. Hoyt was engaged on the steamer Lafayette, which was one of the many freighters caught in the gale. The boat was thrown ashore and broke in two on the rocks at a bleak point on the southern shore of the lake, some distance below Duluth and many miles from a settlement or a house. The crew managed to get ashore safely, though all were drenched in the icy water and many were exhausted. For many hours they waded in deep snow, with the cold freezing their wet garments to their bodies, before they were rescued. Never Recovered Health. Hoyt never recovered from this trying experience and he was thrown immediately into consumption. He went to New Mexico and recently when the disease got its death hold on his body, entered the Marine hospital there, where he died. He was 35 years of age and had lived in Conneaut for many years. Besides many friends here, he leaves a father, mother and brother and other distant relatives in this vicinity. This sad end calls to mind very vividly the harrowing storm of that time. Although a number of Conneaut marine men were caught in the storm and suffered many hardships, this is the first fatality, directly affecting this community, to grow out of the gale. It was in this storm that Captain Humble, of this city, master of the Mataafa, displayed such heroism in saving his crew when his boat was thrown upon the end of one of the Duluth piers. Boats were strewn all along the lake and the aggregate loss was by far the worst ever ??? Rest of article missing. FAIRVIEW * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The funeral of Julian Thompson, the unfortunate young man who lost his life Monday evening, Oct. 21, at Dorset, O., by being struck by a Pittsburgh flyer, was held at the residence of his father, William Thompson, near Penn Line, Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24. The funeral was largely attended. His remains were buried at Penn Line cemetery beside those of his brother, Clark, who lost his life a little over a year ago by falling from a car on a scenic railway at Silver Lake, O. Not since the flood of September, 1878, thirty-four years ago, has so much rain fallen in the length of time, as fell last week. It rained almost continually from Tusday afternoon until Saturday morning. Small streams in a little while became raging torrents. MONROE CENTER * * * * * * * * * * * * Mrs. Kate Felch accompanied her mother, Mrs. Adeline Ingalls and Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Felch to Austinburg, O., Sunday in the latter's auto. Mrs. Mabel Wescott and little daughter were guests of Mrs. M. G. Watson and family at Farnham a few days recently. Mrs. Clara Gause has been assisting with the housework at the home of E. C. Wivel the past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Scribner and family of Conneaut were Sunday guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scribner. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill of Phoenix and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hill of Sheffield spent Sunday visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Hill. Mrs. Lloyd Felch returned Monday from Youngstown, where she went to attend the funeral of her brother, Clyde Mowery, who was killed Wednesday evening in his office, when he undertok to move the electric light bulb over the desk. Mrs. George Anderson is reported quite ill this week. Mrs. Wm. Meacham is visiting at the home of her father, Mr. Snyder, and sons, south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thayer arrived Thursday to visit the latter's parents as Mr. Thayer was recently vaccinated on account of the smallpox scare on the Bessemer railroad at Albion, where they live. Al Peck and daughter, Miss Ellen, left Thursday for a few days' visit with a daughter and sister at Youngstown. Mrs. Mabel Gapen from Illinois is visiting her sister, Miss Sadie Felch and family this week. MONROE CENTER * * * * * * * * * * * Many relatives and neighbors attended the funeral of Mrs. Amy Andrus Anderson, which was held from her late home Wednesday at eleven o'clock, Rev. Smeltzer of Beaver Center officiating. She was born in Green, Trumbull county, Ohio, September 22, 1879, the second daughter of Jay and Mary Andrus. Married to Alfred L. Anderson on February 3, 1905. One son, Jay, was born to them, who is now ten years old. Mrs. Anderson has spent most of her life in Monroe. Although of modest, retiring disposition, preferring the quietness of her home life to society, she will be missed by a large circle of friends. Interment was made at Kelloggsville cemetery. HAMMOND'S CORNERS ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Mrs. Harriet Sweet is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carey Sheldon, Ashtabula. Mrs. Judd Youngs recently visited her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Johnson. Glen Scribner and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Benson, Monroe Center. Miss Lottie Vosburg reports a successful season in millinery. Come to the church next Friday evening, May 7, and enjoy the entertainment and supper given by the Ladies' Aid society. Admission, 20c. Mrs. Blanche Anderson and children are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. John Powell recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Belding, also Miss Harriet Powell, of Conneaut. FRANK L. CURTISS DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS Frank L. Curtiss, 388 Buffalo street, expired last night after a long illness. Many friends mourn his death. He is survived by a wife and two small children. The funeral will be conducted on Saturday at two, the Rev. F. C. Kreager officiating. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so this evening and tomorrow morning. MARRIED IN JEFFERSON A quiet wedding with the principles coming from this city, was performed in Jefferson yesterday. The license was issued to Orrin Eugene Warner, 23, and Bessie Ellen Lawrence 24, both of this city, by Rev. J. A. Goodrich. EGGSTRAORDINARY DOINGS SATURDAY ON RURAL ROUTES ____ Rural Carriers Are Surprised By Patrons ____ Easter Greeting Tendered Mail Men much to Their Pleasure and Profit. ____ This is an eggstraordinary story but its eggactly the truth. The rural mail carriers did not eggspect anything of the sort and they were somewhat eggasperated when the truth did begin to hatch under their bonnets, but when it was all over the eggspressions on their respective faces showed that they were not eggessively chagrined. They were at one time impressed with the idea that someone was poaching upon their preserves but they boiled along until they fried out the truth, and of course, they stood for the consequences. Patrons of the rural routes out of Conneaut hatched the idea and it was this: to present the carriers with an Easter shower and as most of the patrons have eggs to spare they thought to give the carriers a donation. So Saturday the carriers were taken quite aback when out on their routes they found packages addressed to themselves hanging to mail boxes, in the mail boxes and anywhere that was convenient there was some sort of a package. Many patrons came out tomeet their carriers and presented in person a token of the season. Returning to the postoffice after the days' journey all four of the carriers had heavy-laden wagons. There were hens eggs, goose eggs, duck eggs, turkey eggs, rabbit eggs and eggs. There were no ostrich eggs or snake eggs or alliagor eggs, so far as known, but one can never tell. There were white eggs and brown eggs, just the natural colors. Then there were red eggs and blue eggs and pink eggs and yellow eggs, all died in Easter design. There were few patrons of the R. F. D. service who did not in this way remember the carriers and the boys sure are appreciative. "Bill" Class on Route One had to borrow a clothes basket to take his eggs home. "Bill" Neil on Route two was cackling when he came in from his route. Claude Woodworth put some of his eggs under the seatbox and when he got home he found three chicks, a little bunny, a young turkey and two ducks in the nest. That's speed. John McCrone just naturally ????? Rest of article missing. MARRIAGE LICENSE RECORD NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS ____ Jefferson, June 22. - Work has fallen off at the marriage license counter at the probate office the past week, there being but eight marriage licenses issued, making a total of 39 licenses issued this month. June started out to be a record breaker but it has failed miserably. At the rate it started, there would have been seventy-eight licenses issued this month which would have beaten any previous record by fourteen, but at the present rate there will be but fifty-four licenses issued., which will fall ten below the record. MILDRED HALL, AGED 10, DIED EARLY THIS MORNING ____ Mildred Hall, aged ten years and ten months, died at 2 o'clock this morning at the home of her grand-mother, Mrs. Matilda Ford, on the Center road. Death was due to a complication of ailments and came after a two-weeks' illness. The girl was the daughter of Mrs. Electa Caslor of Buffalo who, with her husband, has been there for several days. One sister, Ida Hall, resides with her mother in Buffalo and a brother Claude Hall, lives in Monroe. The funeral will be held at the house Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment in Kelloggsville cemetery. W. M. HOPSECGAR FELL AND CRUSHED SKULL ____ Well Known Nickel Plate Fireman Fell From A Tree Yesterday While Hunting and Was Instantly Killed - Recently Promoted ____ W. M. Hopsecgar, a Nickel Plate fireman, who was recently promoted to engineer, was killed yesterday afternoon by falling from a tree. His skull was crushed. Hopsecgar and his family went to the Will Hallett farm south of Monroe Center to spend a few days visiting and hunting. Harvey Joslin and family of this city were also there. Yesterday was the opening of the squirrel season and Hopsecgar and Joslin and C. O. Perry went out in search of game. Hopsecgar shot a squirrel in a tree, but the squirrel lodged in a fork of the tree and he climbed the tree to get it. In some way, Hopsecgar fell, striking on his head, crushing his skull. When Joslin and Perry reached him he was dead. The unfortunate man's body was carried to the Hallett home, and today it was brought to this city in Marcy's wagon and was prepared for burial. Hopsecgar lived at 456 Jackson street, in this city. He was one of the best known and most expert enginemen on the Nickel Plate, and he was also one of the most popular. He was a man of sturdy frame and character, and was one in whom the company and his associates reposed trust which was never betrayed. He was the kind of man of which the most trustworthy and capable railroaders are made, and his death is universally deplored among the Nickel Plate employes. Hopsecgar was born at Wooster, O., twenty-nine years ago last May. His father, Louis Hopsecgar, still resides in Wooster. The deceased is survived by his wife and five children, Edith, aged 10; Norman, Jessie, Irma and Albert, the latter not quite six months old. The funeral announcement will be made later. : OBITUARY : .================. Albert Byron Jenkins, was born in Mespotamia, Trumbull County, Ohio, May 12th, 1850. Departed this life February 28th, 1915, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 15 days. Funeral services were held at his late home, March 4th, Rev. F. C. Kreager of the Baptist church and Rev. A. E. Kemp, of the Christian church officiating. He was deprived of a mother's love and care at the tender age of six days, as were four brothers older, the oldest of them being less than eight years of age. His grandmother, over 60 years of age, took and reared him until he was 10 years old. Then he was needed at home to help the step-mother and younger half brothers and sisters, staying at home until he was 21 years of age. Secured his education in the district school and attended Grand River Institute at Austinburg, O., when the late Professor Tuckerman was principal of that institution. Was married to Linda M. Bentley of New Lyme, O., Dec. 23rd, 1871. One son, Nelson, was born to them. Moved to Ashtabula, O., in the spring of 1891, and engaged in contracting and building, moved to Conneaut, O., in the spring of 1893 and was employed at his trade of carpenter until his last illness. On July 29, 1906, he joined the First Baptist church of Conneaut and was a faithful member until the end. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars, being a Grand Lodge Deputy and a member of the international Grand Lodge degree; was a Past Council Commander of the Woodmen of the World, member of the State Police and Carpenters' Union. He was an enthusastic worker for any movement looking for the betterment of mankind and the community in which he lived, while he was decided in his beliefs he never had any grudge or spoke ill of those who differed with him always having a kind and cheerful word for all. We feel that the community has lost a good and useful citizen, and the family a kind and loving husband and father. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy and for the beautiful flowers during the sickness and death of our infant. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hicks. FATHER TAKES CHILD, SKIPS; PURSUED ____ Trouble Promised When Wife and Her Brother Catches Hubby. ____ MAN FREED OF CHARGE ____ Oklahoma Couple Spend a Busy Day Here in Fight for Possession of Little Girl - The End Not Yet Though Activities Lead to Other Fields. ____ What may possibly be the last phase of the semi-tragedy of the struggle of Walter and Gertrude Plunkett for the possession of their 4-year-old girl so far as this city is concerned took place this morning. It will be remembered the husband, after obtaining possession of the child in this city yesterday, was arrested on a charge of assault and battery preferred by his wife. The case was, however, dismissed in Judge Willoughby's court late yesterday afteroon. Both parties it seems stayed overnight at the Press House, the father and child occupying one room and the wife another. While Mrs. Plunkett was eating breakfast this morning her husband grasped the opportunity and the child and boarded a car for Ashtabula. It was some time before his wife discovered what had happened, upon which she hurried with a male companion to the Nickel Plate and boarded No. 3 in an effort to again locate them. Further light is thrown on the incident, which has occasioned much excitement and no little sympathy for both parties, when it is known that the husband is of the Roman Catholic faith and wishes to place the child in a sectarian school of that denomination, whereas the mother is a Protestant and strenuously objects to such a proceeding. Complexities again arise, however, when the information is obatained that the couple have no "regular home" and have been living in Oklahoma under an assumed name. LICHFIELD BABY FUNERAL The funeral of little Hubert Lee Litchfield, who died yesterday morning will be held at the Litchfield home, 530 Liberty street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the First Christian church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the City cemetery. : OBITUARY : .=================. Mildred Hall was born Jan. 20th, 1902, and died in Monroe at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Ford with whom she had lived since she was fourteen months old, Dec. 5th, 1912, aged 10 years, 11 months and 11 days. Besides her grandmother, she leaves to mourn her loss a mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Caslor of Buffalo, one sister, Ida, also of Buffalo, and one brother, Claude of Monroe, Ohio, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Dalrymple of Girard, Pa., an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gray of Conneaut, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ford of Monroe, and uncle Mr. Will Ford of Monroe and a grandfather, Mr. George Hall of Monroe, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hall of Clark Corners, an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hall of Monroe, an uncle an aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Racy, also of Monroe, and another uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hall of Youngstown, O., besides a host of friends and schoolmates. She was laid to rest beside her father in the beautiful cemetery at Kelloggsville on Dec. 7, 1912. Our hearts are lonely, Mildred, Since you were called away; Could we but once more clasp your hand Or hear your laughter gay. 'Twas sad indeed to part with you - To say that last good bye; To see the color leave your cheek, The light fade from your eye. In vain we harken for your voice, Your form we see no more; But we hope to meet you, Mildred, Over on the golden shore. Where no parting ever cometh; In the Word of God we're told Of the flowers blooming over And the streets of purest gold. The Father calls us, one by one, To that bright sunny land; And tho' oft we fain would tarry here, Some day we'll understand. : OBITUARY : *===================* George N. Barnes, second son of John L. Barnes, was born in Cussewago, Crawford county, Pa., November 17, 1843; lived on the farm until the fall of 1860; attended Albion academy, at Albion, Pa., in 1860-61; enlisted August 6, 1862, to serve in the War of the Rebellion and was enrolled in Company B, 137th Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers; was with the Army of the Potomac through the Maryland and Virginia campaigns under Generals McClellan, Burnside and Hooker, was in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville; was discharged June 1, 1863, by reason of expiration of term of enlistment; returned home and taught school in 1864. He was married to Lucy A. Kidder November 21, 1865; moved to Cranesville, Erie county; Pa., where he worked several years at his trade in a carriage factory, taught school two terms, was justice of the peace one term, and was engaged in mercantile business five years. He attended Hillsdale College in 1869; moved to Wood county, O., in 1878, and moved to Sherwood, Defiance county, O., March 19, 1879, where he engaged in the work of the ministry; joined the North Ohio Conference, U. B. church in 1881; moved to Lake Fork, Ashland county, O., in 1883; took a transfer to Western Reserve (now East Ohio) Conference and has served the church in this conference as follows: at Lake Fork one year, at Nova two years, at Chippewa Lake three years, at Smithville one year, at Sheffield four years, at Conneaut and State Line ten years at Warren one year, at State Line again one year and at Overton one year. The foregoing was written by Rev. Barnes in the Genealogy of the Barnes Family, which he compiled - a history tracing the first coming of the three Barnes brothers to Massachusetts, down to the present time. He always said this history was to be his monument, and he spent a great deal of time searching the records in Boston and New Haven. After they were as complete as possible, he set up the type with the aid of his grand-daughter, and it was published by Rieg & Smith in 1903. He was very thorough in this as in everything he undertook, and he was in his study at work sorting, pressing and sewing loose pages, preparatory to having another edition bound, when the hand of Death stopped him in the work. He passed away at noon on Tuesday, December 29, about ten minutes after his wife heard him fall. He had been expecting the call for some time, since several of his family have been afflicted with the same disease, although he had felt better the past fall and attended church and G. A. R. meetings regularly. He was re-elected chaplin of the Post and had expected to be installed January 8. Thursday, Rev. Pocock, assisted by the G. A. R., conducted short services in the U. B. church in North Conneaut, which he built - much of it with his own hands - and in which he always had such an interest, then he was carried over the Bessemer R. R. to Cranesville where he and his bride built his first home and in the M. E. church filled with many old-time friends, most of them relatives, the last words were said. A sympathetic touch was given by Rev. Stevens who had so many kindly recollections of the deceased, since he was brought up in the same home and had been a close life-long friend. The remains were then laid to rest in the beautiful old cemetery at Lundy's Lane. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. H. A. White of Pierpont, six grandchildren, one of whom, Mrs. A. J. Whipple was raised in the home from babyhood, two great grandchildren and one brother in Oregon. He will be missed from his accustomed place in church and in the home but we are comforted in knowing that he has at last come into his own as he so often wished and spoke, into the "beautiful land of unclouded day." FUNERAL OF MRS. W. A. ELLSWORTH The funeral of Mrs. Ellsworth, wife of Dr. W. A. Ellsworth, was held Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock. The services were conduced by the Rev. Cleveland, assisted by Rev. Sunngston, of the M. E. church. The Rev. Cleveland gave a beautiful tribute to the character of Mrs. Ellsworth. Flowers were given in great abundance by neighbors. The pall bearers were Frank Gelis, C. M. Young, Gideon First, H. H. Ralston, Jno. Fletcher. The remains were taken to Lenox, Ohio, for burial. MRS. DR. W. A. ELLSWORTH The funeral of Mrs. Dr. W. A. Ellsworth was held at Conneaut Lake Saturday morning at 10 a. m. and the burial at Lenox on Sunday at 2 p. m. Mrs. Ellsworth died on Thursday, Dec. 10th from heart failure. She was a former resident of Lenox. For the past six years she had resided at Conneaut Lake. She is survived by her husband and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Cora Fouts, of Akron. MOTHER FINDS HER BABE DEAD ____ Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hicks Passed Away Saturday Morning with Heart Failure - Died While Asleep. ____ When Mrs. Jay Hicks went to the bed where an hour before she had left her four months old son George cooing and laughing, Saturday morning, she was inexpressibly shocked to find his little form cold in death. Early in the morning Mrs. Hicks had taken the baby up and fed him, and at that time he had seemed perfectly well. In an hour she went to get him to dress him for the day, and found that he had died. A physician was hastily summoned, who said that death had been caused by heart failure, about an hour before. The baby was the youngest of three sons. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, Lake View avenue, Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. N. Barton of the North Conneaut U. B. church officiating. Neighbors and friends showed their deep sympathy for the bereaved parents by sending a profusion of beautiful flowers. Interment was made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. MRS. BLISS' FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED ____ Many Friends Assembled This Afternoon At the Family Home On The Furnace Road. ____ Sorrowing friends and relatives of Mrs. A. E. Bliss, who passed away Friday, met at the home on the Furnace road this afternoon to pay their last homage to her beautiful life. The service was conducted at 1:30 o'clock by Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the Christian church. Several selections were rendered by a quartet composed of Charles Marcy, Rev. KempError! Bookmark not defined., Miss Ednah Hayward and Miss Marian Blanchard Rev. Kemp spoke with feeling of the life which the deceased had always lived, drawing an example for others that was inspiring. C. A. Bliss of Columbus, O., a son of the departed, and Mrs. F. H. Bliss and son, Alton, of Saginaw, were there to attend the funeral, and also Miss Marjorie Andrews, of Pittsburgh, a granddaughter. Mrs. Bliss was laid to rest in the East Conneaut cemetery. GROUNDHOG DAY CONTROVERSY ON ____ Whether The Shadow Portends Six Weeks More Winter or Foretells An Early Spring Is a Mooted Question. ____ Unless the weatherman gets on the job and stirs up the clouds to obscure the heavens, many persons fear that Mr. Groundhog will see his shadow tomorrow and Conneaut and vicinity will have to suffer six weeks more of zero weather. Weather reports today promised that Friday would be fair. Starting tomorrow will come the annual contro-versy as to whether or not the seeing of the shadow means six weeks of winter or an early spring. Those who argue for fine weather forget, so it is said, that winter starts Dec. 21 and ends March 21, and that Candlemas day, Feb. 2., is near the middle of the 13 weeks. By authority of the almanac, there will be about seven weeks more of winter after groundhog day whether the mid-winter visitor sees his shadow or not. Several weather prophets are already predicting that with the chain of Great Lakes almost frozen from shore to shore, the summer will probably be cool. Candlemas day is a church day as well as being set aside in part by the groundhog traditions. On the Roman Catholic calendar the day commemorates the purification and sanctity of the Virgin Mary. Dev-out Catholics will attend special services in all their churches tomorrow and their pastors will bless the candles. The blessing of throats will take place Saturday, wich is the feast of St. Blasius. LEAVE ON WESTERN JOURNEY. Mrs. John Powell and Miss May Messenger left this morning on a four months journey through the west. They were seen off by a number of friends as they departed on Lake Shore train No. 23 at 9:03. The ladies will be joined in Cleveland by Mrs. Nelson Frances, who will enjoy a part of the trip with them. The journey will be by the midway route clear to the coast, stops being made at several cities. Returning they will go up the coast visiting the points of interest and will finally reach home by the northern route. Friends will be visited at several palces en route. FATHER OF PORTER FENTON DIED IN FLORIDA WHERE HE HAD GONE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS HEALTH ____ L. B. Fenton, father of Porter L. Fenton, of this city, is dead at Gaspirilla, Florida, where the family has been since early in November. His death occurred January 8. Word came yesterday to C. C. Wildman, father of Mrs. P. L. Fenton, and was not a great surprise to friends here as the aged gentleman had not been in good health for two years past. Mr. Fenton was sixty-five years of age. He was born in Wellsburg, Pa. For twenty-five years he resided and was in business in Jamestown, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Fenton had made their home here with their son for several years past. Surviving are the widow and son, one daughter, Miss Jessie E. Fenton, and two grandchildren. The entire family was spending the winter at Gaspirilla. Funeral services were held there. The remains will be brought here and placed in the vault at Conneaut cemetery, the funeral to be held upon the return home of the members of the family, which cannot be made now. MOTT SHERMAN OF ALBION, DEAD ____ One of The Best Known Men of Erie County Died Saturday Morning at Advanced Age. ____ Mott Sherman, of Albion, one of Northwetern Pennsylvania's best known men, died at his home on Saturday morning following a week's illness. The deceased was well known here and had many close friends in Conneaut and vicinity. All will be pained to learn of his death. The late Mrs. E. C. Gross, of this city, who died several years ago, was a daughter of the deceased. E. C. Gross, Jr., of this city , is a grandson. His wife and two daughters survive. Deceased was born in Utica, N. Y., January, 1838. He went to Albion in 1857 and went into the hotel business. He continued in this business until November, 1897. His hostelry, the Central House, became known to every knight of the road making Erie county, and it was always found to be a pleasant stopping place. The congenial spirit of the proprietor made him a friend to all whom he met. Since retiring from active business life, Mr. Sherman devoted much of his time to livestock. He at one time held the reputation of being one of the most extensive breeders of horses in that part of the country. His stallion, Paris, made a reputation for the Sherman stables. Mr. Sherman was always a stauanch Democrat. Funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. INJURIES TO RALPH JACKETT PROVE FATAL Ralph Jackett, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackett of North Conneaut, whose legs were crushed by a Lake Shore train Sunday, died at Grace hospital at four o'clock this morning. Amputation of both legs failed to save his life, and although he remained conscious until just before he died, he gradually became weaker througout the day and failed to show much response to the efforts made in his behalf. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the United Brethren church in North Conneaut. Rev. F. C. Kreager, pastor of the Baptist church will have charge of the funeral services. Burial will be made at the Glenwood cemetery. DEATH SUMMONS AN AGED LADY ___ Mrs. Emeline Reeves, mother of Mrs. J. T. Davis, died at the Davis home on the east side at ten o'clock last night. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of her death. She had been confined to her bed since last September. Mrs. Reeves was 75 years of age, and lived in Monroe township all her life, until the death of her husband five years ago. Since that time she has made her home with her children. She is survived by five daughters besides Mrs. Davis. They are: Mrs. Chas. Church, of Monroe; Mrs. Margaret Hoare, of Amboy; Mrs. Florence Doane, of Ripley, N. Y., and Mrs. Susie Loucks, of Beaver Center, Pa. One son also survives, Charles Reeves, of Keepville, Pa. A short prayer service will be held at the Davis home on the east side Monday morning at 11 o'clock. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church in Monroe Center, at 1:30 p. m. Interment will be in the Kelloggsville cemetery. DUDLEY S. FELCH DIED AT BUSHNELL SUNDAY ____ At the home of his son, I. P. Felch, at Bushnell, Dudley S. Felch passed away Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. Death was due to general breaking down, coupled with heart and kidney trouble. He was 81 years of age. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, fast time, from the residence of I. P. Felch. Interment in Kelloggsville. FARMER DIES IN WHEELBARROW ____ Frank Miller, Living East of This City, Was Found Dead in His Barn By His Son -- Heart Failure Caused Death. ____ Sitting in a wheelbarrow in the barn to which he had gone a few hours before, Frank Miller, a farmer residing one mile west of Swanville, was found dead Tuesday afternoon by his little son. He was 54 years of age, and leaves to survive a wife, two daughters and four sons. Coroner Hanley of Erie county was notified and after investigation pronounced death due to heart failure. Mr. Miller had gone to the barn to get some rollers to use in moving a piano in the house and when he did not return in a reasonable time his son was sent to investigate. It was then that he found his father sitting the wheelbarrow, dead. DORCAS JONES, AGED 104 "Grandma" Dorcas Jones, Conneaut's grand old woman, will attain her 104th year on April 21, and the people of Conneaut, her personal friends especially, are preparing to give her a post-card shower. The verable lady still retains a bright mind and a wonderful memory, and she will appreciate the attention of her friends. NEWLY WEDS GIVEN HORNING Mr. and Mrs. Willis A. Fuller, who returned Sunday evening from their honeymoon trip were given a most cordial reception in the form of a "horning" by their many friends in Farnham Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, who are staying for the present, until their new home is completed, with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Fuller, endured the racket as long as is usually the case and then invited their friends in and a jolly evening was spent with music and dancing and refreshments were served. MISS PRATT WAS MUCH SURPRISED ____ Lady Receives Notice That Thomas A. Edison Has Sent Her a Phonograph with a Number of Records as a Gift. ____ Miss Grace Pratt, of 356 Liberty street, this city, was dumbfounded Saturday when she received from Orange, N. J., a letter from the Thomas A. Edison company announcing that a phongraph with fity records had been shipped to her free of any charge. The letter read as follows: April 25th, 1912 10 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J. Miss Grace Pratt, 356 Liberty Street, Conneaut, Ohio. Dear Madam: Within the next day or two we will ship you by freight prepaid one of our small phonographs and fifty records, which Edison sent with his compliments, expressing the hope that you will derive great enjoyment from its use. Yours very truly, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., Per A. M. Hird. Miss Pratt was taken wholly by surprise, as she had no previous intimation of the intention to send her a phonograph; but she has been shut in for years and it is probable that the Edison company learned of it and sent the machine for her enjoyment. ALVIN W. FROCK Alvin W. Frock died at his home four miles south of the city this morning at ten o'clock after an illness of long duration. Tuberculosis was the cause of his death. He was 45 years of age and was well known and much respected. He had lived at Farnham for a number of years and was held in a high esteem by the people of the community. Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, William Frock, two half brothers and a half sister, Irving, Frank and Miss Alta Frock, all of whom live at Farnham. The funeral will be held Wednesday at the late home at 10 o'clock, and will be in charge of the Conneaut lodge of Odd Fellows, of which body Mr. Frock had been a member for a number of years. Burial will be in the Kelloggsville cemetery. CORNER FINDS HANEY DIED FROM A FALL ____ Conneaut Boy, Killed in Cleveland, Dies from Fractured Skull - Funeral Here Tomorrow. ____ Michael Byrne, amateur pugilist, was arraigned in Cleveland yesterday in municipal court on a charge of manslaughter as a result of the death of Elmer Haney, Conneaut boy. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail in the sum of $1,500. His trial will be held January 11th. Byrne claimed that death was not caused by the blow admiinistered by him during the fight at East 12th street and St. Clair avenue Monday night. A post- mortem examination of the body was held, resulting in the disclosure of a fractured skull. This, Coroner Byrne said yesterday, indicated that death came from a fatal injury sustained in a fall. The body of the unfortunate boy will be brought to Conneaut tonight. The funeral will be held at the home of Haney's mother, Mrs. Frank Grace, 600 Darling street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, eastern time. CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP, PA. RESIDENT BURIED TODAY ____ William Duncan, an old resident, died at his home in Conneaut township, Crawford County, Pa., Jan 25, 1915, age 71 years, 9 months and 21 days. He was the oldest of a family of fourteen children. Two brothers and eight sisters remain, besides numerous distant relatives and friends. The funeral was held from the late home this morning at eleven o'clock. Rev. Knapp, pastor of the M. E. church, of Steamburg charge officiated. ___________________________________ Most employers lose patience when a considerable part of their occupation is overlooking the mistakes of employees. Many boys and young men of the present day would rather earn money than earn a trade or profession. Wrong-doers are usually so noisy about it that one gets the idea that there are more of them than there are right-doers. When a man has a low idea of the virtue of women in general he is not as safe a member of society as he should be. PIERPONT The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Will Duncan Thursday, Feb. 25. Dinner will be served. Albert Franklin spent Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler recently returned from a visit in Los Angeles, Cal. While at that place they enjoyed summer weather and visited many places of interest. S. H. Partch, who lives on the Linesville road, has a public sale of personal property Feb. 20. Mrs. Louise Rowe Tanner of this place was born in a log house on the Partch road in Conneaut township, Crawford county, Pa., in 1851. Deaths and burials in Pierpont township, Ohio, in 1914: Feb. 5, Charles Morrison, aged 87 years. Feb. 22, Mrs. R. A. Wheeler, 83 years, 11 months and 8 days. Feb. 27, Elmer A. Douglas, 43 years, 4 months and 9 days. March 9, E. P. McArthur, 76 years. April 11, Warren Woodworth, 48 years and 13 days. April 14, Mrs. Harriet Woodward, 74 years, 6 months and 29 days. May 29, Mrs. Emma Shipman, 72 years. June 5, Rev. I. M. Kyle, 68 years. June 6, Mrs. Eva Dart, 53 years, 10 months and 15 days. June 15, Mrs. Abbie Thompson, 68 years. July 11, Mrs. Florence Wright, 68 years, 8 months and 17 days. July 24, Iruus Chictester, 73 years. Sept. 28, Mrs. Helen Williams, 68 years. Sept. 30, Howard Partch, 18 years, 6 months and 5 days. Oct. 6, Edward Shove, 58 years, 10 months and 25 days. Nov. 15, Lon Anderson, 31 years. Nov. 22, Mrs. Madge Stockton, 36 years. PEARL COOPER BURIED AT CONNEAUTVILLE ____ The funeral of the late Pearl Cooper, of Bellevue, formerly of this city, who was drowned in Sandusky Bay, last Sunday, was held today from the Presbyterian church at Conneautville, Pa., the old home. A short service was held at the home in Bellevue and the remains were taken over the Nickel Plate and Bessemer to Conneautville. Burial was in the Conneautville cemetery. MRS. PARMETER, ASHTABULA, RELATED HERE, IS DEAD ____ Nellie Marsh Parmeter died at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Ashtabula hospital after a week's illness. Mrs. Parmeter was born in New York state 59 years ago, and has spent most of her life in Ohio. Besides her husband, Jay Parmeter, she left two children - Mrs. Ralph Call of this city and Ralph Parmeter of Ashtabula - two sisters and two brothers, one of whom is E. M. Marsh of this city, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Ralph Parmeter, No. 8 todd street, Ashtabula. Interment will be made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. ELIZA HUMPHREY DIED AT INFIRMARY ____ Miss Eliza Humphrey, an inmate of the county infirmary, died there at midnight Friday. The lady wa a former resident of Ashtabula and was about 93 years of age. She was known as an eccentric character for many years, big-hearted and whole- souled. A short funeral service was held at Kingsville Saturday afternoon after which the remains were taken to Ashtabula for interment in Chestnut Grove cemetery. MR. AND MRS. ED HAMILTON ARE SADLY BEREAVED ____ Were Residents of This City Until Last July and Their Many Friends Greive With Them. ____ W. S. Hamilton received news this morning of the death of Edward Collins Hamilton, aged 9 months, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hamilton of Conneautville, Pa. The child passed away at 6 p. m. Wednesday, after a short illness of brain trouble. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday at 2 p. m. The Hamiltons were residents of Conneaut until last July, and will have the sympathy of their many friends here. INFANT SON DEAD The week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Azro Cheney died yesterday morning at the General hospital. No funeral arrangements have been made. MRS. WELLMAN ____ Aged Lady Contracted Illness of Lungs While On a Visit to Her Son, F. E. Wellman in Cleveland - Ill Only Short Time. ____ One of the oldest and most widely beloved residents of this vicinity has gone to her reward. Mrs. Loren Wellman died at the home of her son, F. E. Wellman in Cleveland, Friday at midnight. Mrs. Wellman went to Cleveland about four weeks ago, for an extended visit with her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wellman, and only a few days ago contracted an illness of her lungs that was very serious from the start. Her daughter, Mrs. Lyman Risley, of this city, was summoned to Cleveland yesterday morning. Mrs. Wellman was born August 12, 1836, and for over half a century had resided in this vicinity. She was esteemed and loved by all who knew her, and was regarded as a dear mother would be by all, especially the young people, who ever went to her with their troubles or joys. Her death was a great shock to friends here. Mrs. Wellman is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rose Wellman, of Cincinnati, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Williams, of Geneva, and Mrs. Blair, of Ashtabula, besides by her son, F. E. Wellman, and daughter, Mrs. Risley. Mrs. Wellman will be brought to her home on the Center road, where the funeral will be held Tuesdayafternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. O. J. Moore, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment is to be made in the Center cemetery. EAST SIDE CHILD DIED OF SCARLET FEVER WEDNESDAY ____ Harold, aged 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cline, died of scarlet fever at the family home on the east side Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of three weeks. The child had been in school only a couple of weeks when he was stricken. The fever affected the child's kidneys, and that was the real cause of death. The funeral was held this morning, interment being made in the east side cemetery. FIRE DISCOVERED SOON ENOUGH TO SAVE BUILDING ____ A bad fire was narrowly averted at Darling's garage on Main street Christmas eve. Ford Darling, propietor of the establishment, and William Hewitt had just locked the place for the night and gone to a picture show. They had forgotten their overcoats and went back after them. They then discovered a fierce smudge of smoke completely filling the garage. Investigation resulted in discovery of fire in the rear of the building. Hewitt ran over to fire headquarters to give the alarm. Before he could get back the auto truck was on the job. The small chemical only was used in extinguishing the fire. The fire resulted from the exhaust pipe from the gas engine becoming overheated. It runs through a wooden sill at the end of the building, fitting flush with the woodwork. The sill had caught fire and was rapidly spreading. If the men had not luckily returned just when they did the fire would have had sufficient start to probably destory the buildings. Christmas day passed off quietly for the fire department, no fires being reported. REMOVE EYE TO SAVE SIGHT OF THE OTHER ____ Mrs. Elmer Latimer, who recently suffered a serious injury to her eyes, is recovering from a successful operation performed at Grace hospital Thursday afternoon by Dr. Leet, assisted by Dr. Warner. The sight of one eye has been saved. The operation Thursday was to remove the other eye, the sight of which was destroyed. TEN YEARS AGO - OCTOBER 20, 1905 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maring. ... Nickel Plate Brakeman L. S. Lee was injured at Geneva. ... John Quinlan, a riveter helper at the Nickel Plate was painfully injured. ... Burton E. Rood, of Russel's Corners died. ... Marina Rebekah lodge was instituted at Monroe Center. I. WELDON DIED CHRISTMAS DAY Long Time Resident of the City Passed Away After Long and Severe Illness. ____ Friends in number today paid honor to the memory of a long time resident of this ciety, when the funeral of Isaac Weldon was held. Mr. Weldon died at 2:30 p. m. Christmas day, after an illness extending over a period of many months. His death had been expected for several days. A complication of diseases was the cause. Mr. Weldon was one of a family of nine boys and two girls and was born in Darlington, Ont., Aug. 20, 1833. When he was thirteen years of age he left home and came to the United States and was employed driving a horse on the Erie canal towpath. He came to Conneaut at the age of nineteen and became one of Conneaut's leading citizens. In 1864 he was married to Miss Sarah Harwood, also of Conneaut. Mrs. Weldon died several years ago. Five daughters survive. They are: Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bond of Cleveland, Mrs. R. J. Baxter of this city, Mrs. Elarky Fairbrother of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Sadie Towne, Argos, Ind., and Miss Mary Weldon, also two brothers, James Weldon of St. Thomas, Ont., and Skelton Weldon of Arkansas. The activities of the deceased during his long residence in Conneaut are many. He developed two large farms southeast of the city and he erected the Harwood building, one of the large business blocks on Main street. He was indirectly interested in other enterprises and was long regarded as a citizen of worth to the community. The funeral was held at one-thirty this afternoon from the A. H. Symonds home, State and Buffalo, streets, where he died, Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Burial in the city cemetery. A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF REV. GEO. N. BARNES ___ His earthly tasks he has laid down. His earthly race is run; His God, whom he has nobly served, Will say to him, "Well done." We never knew a man so firm In trying God's will to do; His aims were high, his thoughts were pure, The whole of his life through. The memory of his godly ways Will us inspire through life. His words of counsel and of love Will help us in the strife. Faithfully he's stood on Zions walls, And fervently taught God's word. And greater were the laurels wrought Than ever gained by sword. Greater than all the marble shafts, In memory of his name, Are many church spires we have known That stand as tribute to his fame. 'Twas not the applause of men he sought He did not seek their gold; It was for the souls of men he plead, To lead them to the fold. The life he lived can never die, Although he's reached the goal; His noble life still lives In many gracious soul. Like Paul, the battle's ended; Like Paul, the victory's won; A crown it did await him, His glory has begun. His smile, so very warm and kind, Will never greet us more; His place forever vacant, He'll not meet us as of yore. He's awaiting his companion, Who shared his every care, And when again united They'll dwell forever there. Dear friends, if we would meet again In heaven's holy place, We must accept his Saviour, Receive his proffered grace. Then let us live for Jesus, As our brother tried to do, That we may meet in heaven When this present life is through. (Composed by Lynn D. Huston.) DR. L. E. BRAYMAN DIED YESTERDAY AT HIS HOME ___ Pierpont Physician Had Wide Acquaintance Throughout the County. ___ Belonged to Conneaut Masonic Bodies - Practiced Medicine for Many Years. ___ Dr. L. E. Brayman, one of the best known residents of Ashtabula county died at his home in Pierpont, Sunday, after a brief illness. Death came at 3:15 Sunday morning, primarily due to heart failure. He has been in a rather frail condition for several months, although not at any time seeming to be in a serious condition. A few weeks ago he as operated on in Spencer hospital at Meadville for a gathering of water around the heart. After this he seemed to be much improved. Friday he fell into a sleep which terminated with his death. Dr. Brayman has practiced medicine in Pierpont for over twenty-five years and has made an army of friends during that time, he probably having as many acquaintances as any man in Ashtabula county. Dr. Brayman was seventy-one years of age. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a long time participant in the affairs of that order, belonging to Conneaut lodges. He is survived by his wife, one son, John Brayman of Ashtabula, and a sister, Mrs. Della Benjamin of Pierpont. The funeral will be held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the family home in Pierpont. Masonic bodies will conduct the funeral. A TWO-POUND LEMON. Mr. A. H. Dean, who returned last night from Florida, brought several lemons to show his friends. One lemon which he gave to the News-Hearald, weighs more than two pounds and is good for a gallon of lemonade. JOHN DURKEE DIED VERY UNEXPECTEDLY; FUNERAL FRIDAY ___ The funeral of John Durkee, one of the oldest residents of this section, will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of F. W. Prince, 815 State street, Rev. F. C. Kreager, pastor of the Baptist church will officiate and burial will be made in the Farnham cemetery, The deceased was seventy-seven years of age and had lived in this vicinity all his life, having been born in Monroe. His death occurred Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Topar, on whose farm he was employed. The cause of his demise was heart failure and the end was totally unexpected. He leaves two sons, Guy and Lynn, of Michigan, who are here now and two daughters, Mrs. Tarren and Mrs. Les Deineir, also of Michigan. MRS. IVA J. LANE ___ Death of An Estimable Woman Who Was Prominently Identified With Local Organizations. ___ One of Conneaut's most universally beloved women, and one of its noblest mothers, Mrs. Iva J. Lane, passed away Saturday night at 9 o'clock at the Grace hospital. Mrs. Lane was taken to the hospital last Tuesday evening and underwent an operation Wednesday morning, from which it was thought she would rally. She was first taken ill three weeks ago. Mrs. Lane was born in Pierpont fifty-three years ago the eighth of last December. Her maiden name was Turner, and with her family she moved to Conneaut to live when a little girl. Thirty-three years ago she was united in marriage to Jerry B. Lane, whose untimely death in a railroad accident at Angola, N. Y., eighteen years ago on the thirteenth of October will be well remembered. Mrs. Lane was loved and respected by all who knew her, as being a trusty loyal friend, always ready to lend a hand to those in distress, and as a mother who devoted her life to her children. She was a member of the Protected Home Circle, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Rebekahs, the National Protective Legion and her ever ready and willing services in all these orders will cause a deep sense of loss to be felt in each. She was a loyal and devoted member of the Christian church, and was an active worker in nearly all its women's societies. At the time of her death she was president of the Calendar society. Six children mourn Mrs. Lane's death - Mrs. R. C. Roberts, south of the city, Frank C. Lane of Cleveland, who is here to attend the funeral, Clyde H., Earl S., Lee C., and Ralph B., all of this city. One sister, Mrs. L. Griswold of Warren, O., survives. The funeral will be held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the church officiating. The orders of which Mrs. Lane was a member will attend in bodies. Interment will be made in the City cemetery. FUNERAL OF MRS. IVA J. LANE HELD AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH ___ Church Was Filled With Relatives and Friends - Rev. Kemp's Subject Was "She Hath Done What She Could." ___ Funeral services to honor the memory of Mrs. Iva J. Lane, who passed away Saturday night, were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The edifice was crowded to the doors with the noble woman's relatives and friends and members of the Custer Corps, W. R. C., the Protected Home Circle, the Rebekahs and all of the other orders of which Mrs. Lane was a member. Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the church, who conducted the services chose for his subject, the eighth verse of the fourteenth chapter of Mark, "She hath wrought a good work of Me - She hath done what she could." Rev. Kemp with strong, forceful language and beautiful word pictures drew a comparison between the departed woman and Mary, the sister of Lazarus. He told how she had done what she could in her home, in society, and lastily, in the church. Rev. Kemp developed the climax of the the thought, when telling of the faithful Christian labors as a member of his flock. Several beautiful selections were rendered by the church choir, and a conclusion of the service conducted by the pastor, Custer Corps W. R. C., held their beautiful and impressive service. The flowers were most beautiful and were a touching tribute to a life that all honored. Interment was made in the City cemetery. From away those present at the funeral were Mrs. Frank Lane, Albert Lane, Mr. and Mrs. L. Griswold and daughter Florence of Warren, O; Sister Minnie, of Elyria; Mrs. Frank C. Lane, of Cleveland, and Mrs. M. Althof, of Erie. All returned to their homes today with the exception of Mrs. Griswold. GEORGE AUSTIN LILLIE DIED IN MONROE SUNDAY ___ George Austin Lillie, known familiarly by many people in Conneaut and Monroe as "Uncle Aut," died Sunday morning at 5:30 at the home of Theron Johnson in Monroe, where he had made his home for several years. He was 84 years of age, and his death was due to the infirmities of age. The funeral will be held at the home of Mr. Johnson at 11:30 Tuesday and at the church at Monroe Center at 12:30 Standard time. HAVE BLIZZARD SOUTH OF HERE ___ A Raging Snow Storm Accompanied By a Cyclonic Wind - Several Inches of Snow Fell - Storm Was Local. ___ A severe blizzard raged within a few miles of Conneaut today while this city was without evidence of any untoward weather conditions save a slight snowfall of the early morning. The higher places east and south of the city were enwrapped almost throughout the morning in a raging snowstorm and the accompanying breezes were of cyclonic proportions. During a comparatively short time several inches of snow fell at Brown's Corners and other neighborhood communities like Cherry Hill and Clark Corners were not without evidence of the blizzard. The afternoon saw a continuation of the storm, although of not such extent, according to word from there, and indications of a regular winter spell of a few days were commented upon, by residents of the section affected by the blow and snow. The city was quite free from any such conditions and so far as known the storm was not at all general, other settlements not reporting similar conditions. CURIOUS DIVORCE PETITION ___ Man Relates in Poetry Why He Seeks Separation From Woman He Married. ___ Chardon, O., Mar 27. - The following curious petiion for divorce is now on file in the office of the clerk of courts in Geauga county: Now comes the plaintiff, Ezra Moore, Who says that back in seventy-four, He being tired of single life, Then took Saphronia for his wife, That she, instead of being good, Caressed his form with chunks of wood, And kept his house, from sill to spire, Almost as hot as hades' fire. And so he to Judge Tuttle's gone, To cut the tie that made them one. At next September term of court Saphronia will please report, And in default of doing so, Judge Tuttle here will not be slow To cut the link that binds the chain, And make this prisoner free again. FUNERAL OF THE LATE GEO. STINES ___ Largley Attended and Impressive Masonic and Religious Services at the Congregational Church Monday Afternoon. __ Largely attended and impressive services marked the mortuary honors paid to the memory of the late George W. Stines at the Congregational church Monday afternoon. The religious service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Rankin, who drew an impressive lesson from the life of the departed and paid a fitting tribute to his personal character.. Cache Commandery had charge of the Masonic services, which were conducted with great solemnity and effect. A quartette composed of F. B. Dunn, L. C. Matson, Mrs. Katherine Barber and Miss Marion Blanchard, sang appropriate selections. The floral tributes from friends were many and beautiful. At the conclusion of the services at the church, the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and there laid to rest. AGED LADY DEAD ___ Mrs. Martha J. Silverthorn Passed Away Friday Evening - Funeral Was Held Today. ___ Mrs. Martha J. Silverthorn, aged 79 years, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. N. W. Randall, on Daniels' Avenue, Friday evening, April 16th at 8:45. Death was caused from pneumonia, after an illness of only six days. An older brother, Ogilvie Cole, of Albion, survives and a number of nephews and nieces. The funeral was held from the home where she died at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial was in East Springfield. FEARING LOSS OF PENSION, VET SUICIDES ___ Lucius Adams of Kelloggsville, Hung Himself in Barn ___ Neighbors Find Body ___ Prominent Man Haunted by Fear of Loss of Income in His Old Age Ends His Life. ___ Lucius Adams, a well known farmer, residing about two miles north of Kelloggsville, commited suicide by hanging at his home sometime Sunday morning. He left the house early in the forenoon, saying he was going away for the day. He made arrangements with Henry Whetmore, a neighbor, to do his chores while he was gone. Accordingly, Wetmore went over to Adam's barn about noon to do the chores. He found the barn door locked on the inside. He managed to partially open the door and the gruesome sight that met his gaze as he looked in, was the body of Adams hanging from a rope suspended from a beam. Wetmore immediately notified the family and neighbors. Coroner Crockett visited the scene of the tragedy and gave the verdict of suicide by hanging. Adams had been dead about five or six hours when discovered. Adams is known to have been worrying for some time over his pension. He is an old soldier. For some reason he had become obsessed with the idea that the pension was to be stopped. Friends knew there were no grounds for such fears and tried to convince him of that fact, but without much apparent success. Mr. Adams was about sixty-eight years old and is survived by his wife and one daughter about twelve years old. The funeral will be held at the family home tomorrow at one o'clock. BULLARD WAS FORMER RESIDENT OF THIS CITY ___ Man Killed By Angry Bull - Formerly Taught School Here. ___ Cache Commandery Of Which He Was a Member Attended Funeral - Was War Veteran. ___ The funeral of W. H. Bullard, of Richmond, who was trampled to death by a bull on his farm on Thursday, was held from the late home on Saturday and was attended by members of Cache Commandery, Knights Templar of this city, of which he was a member. Years ago Mr. Bullard was a resident of this vicinity. He at one time taught school in the Shipboy district southwest of town, and several men now prominent in the community were among his students. Two brothers, Earl and Edward, are well remembered. The former went west several years ago and prospected and mined for gold in Nevada where he died several years ago. W. H. Bullard was a veteran of the Civil war having served in the Sixth Ohio cavalry, enlisting at Warren and having an eventful and envious war career. He served throughout the war. He was a jovial, well liked and much respected man and his untimely death at the advanced age of eight-six years was a matter of regret to a wide circle of friends and a shock to the community. FUNERAL OF DOROTHY NEIL TO BE HELD SATURDAY 1 P. M. ___ The funeral of little Dorothy Clare Neil, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Niel, of West Main street, will be held from the house Saturday at 1 p. m., Rev. A. E. Kemp officiating. Interment will be made at Kingsville. HAVE A NEW SON Monday, December 4th, a son weighing four and a half pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boyd, Madison street, and mother and tiny son are both doing nicely. FUNERAL OF G. N. POLAND WILL BE HELD FROM KELLOGGSVILLE CHURCH ___ The funeral of G. N. Poland, half brother of James Roberts, of this city, will be held at the Kelloggsville Methodist church, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Eastern time. Mr. Poland died recently in Florida, where he had gone to spend the winter, the body arriving in Conneaut early this morning. Kelloggsville was for many years the home of Mr. Poland and interment will be made in the cemetery there. MRS. LOIS HOUSEL DIED AT HOME OF SON IN GARRETTSVILLE Instead of Mrs. Pearl Housel, the notice of the death in last evening's issue should have read, Mrs. Lois Housel. Mrs. Housel died at the home of her son Pearl in Garrettsville and leaves two other sons, Clyde of this city and Fred of New Mexico. FIFTY-FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. L. M. HORTON CELEBRATED That the South Ridge people enjoy a good time and believe in "honor to whom honor is due" was evidenced by the jolly crowd that gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wright Thursday in the regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid and in celebration of the fifty-first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Horton. At one o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Horton led the way to the dining room where a bountiful picnic dinner was served. After full justice had been done to the "good things" the meeting was called to order and all joined in singing "Count Your Blessings." Rev. Montgomery read a Scripture lesson and this was followed by prayer by Rev. A. E. Kemp. Mrs. Wright, the newly elected president, made a few appropriate remarks which were followed by the disposal of some matters of business. The watchword of the society for the year being "Helpfulness" Mrs. Thayer sang the verses of "Help Somebody Today," all joining in the chorus. Mrs. Ray Greenwood gave a reading, and Revs. KempError! Bookmark not defined. and Montgomery kept the company in good spirits by their jovial remarks. Mr. and Mrs. Horton were presented with a beautiful plant by the society. After singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" a social hour was enjoyed before disbanding. The next meeting will be held in two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wheeler. LIVED HERE FOR FIFTY YEARS; HE DIED IN FLORIDA ___ G. N. Poland, aged civil war veteran, and half brother to James Roberts of North Conneaut, died at St. Cloud, Florida, last Sunday. Death is attributed to old age. Mr.Poland has been making his home with the Roberts family for many years, going south in the winter to an old soldiers settlement in St. Cloud. He arrived there four weeks ago. He was born in Vermont sixty-seven years ago, having come to Conneaut over half a century ago, where he has made his home ever since. Among the nearby relatives that survive him are a nephew, Geo. Ferguson of Monroe; and a niece, Mrs. David Call of Hiler street. He also leaves two half brothers besides James Roberts of Conneaut - Perrin Roberts of North Carolina and Royal Roberts of Wisconsin. Custer Post, G. A. R., probably will have charge of the funeral. It is not known when the remains will arrive in Conneaut. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD OVER MRS. HANNAH HILL ___ The funeral service for Mrs. Hannah Hill of Monroe township, whose death was mentioned in the News-Herald Tuesday, was held Thursday in Kelloggsville, Rev. Miss Shipman, of Girard officiating. Mrs. Hill was born in Fairview, Pa., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan B. Laird, 85 years ago, Jan 26th. Her son Jasper, and three of her daughters were present at the funeral service: Mrs. Lanum, of Painesville, Mrs. Scribner and Mrs. Sevey, of Monroe. Mrs. Wittwer, Mrs. Bacon; and Mrs. Pitts being in the distant west were unable to be present. Two daughters, Mrs. Lafferty and Miss Carrie, preceded the mother to the Great Beyond. Mrs. Hill leaves 35 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren with a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of one who was a living example of patience, faithfulness of duty, self sacrifice and devoted wife and mother. MISS BLOOD DEAD ___ Popular Young Woman, Visiting Nurse, Dies of Scarlet Fever, Contracted in Line of Duty. ___ Miss Bernice Blood, aged nineteen years and four months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Blood, residing on the Blood road, south of the city, died of scarlet fever last evening at eight-thirty at the family home. Miss Blood had been sick only since Saturday morning. She was removed to her home late Saturday afternoon, and was unconscious most of the time after being taken there, death coming to relieve her suffering as above stated. The deceased was employed as visiting nurse for the Metropolitan Insurance company, making her headquarters here in the city, and the disease was contracted in the discharge of her duties. She is survived by her father and mother. Miss Blood was a graduate nurse, having completed her course only the latter part of last October, and her sad and untimely death is mourned by a host of friends, to whom the sad news was quite a shock, coming so suddenly and unexpectedly as it did. She was a very popular and talented young lady whose friends were limited only by her acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the late home this afternoon, Rev. A. E. Kemp, of the Christian church, officiating. Interment was made on the family lot in Glenwood.