ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 2 (Part 6) *********************************************************************** 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 RUTH POWELL TO MARRY ALVA BELDING At a prettily arranged misceallneous shower Saturday evening, given by Mrs. Claude Crouch and Miss Marian Karpf at the home of Mrs. George Lyman, Miss Ruth Powell was the honored guest. Miss Powell, who is to wed Alva Belding, will be a bride of the near future. The guests were a number of Miss Powell's girl friends and each presented her with a charming gift. The evening passed away most delightfully were informal amusements and the hostesses served a very tempting collation. The guest list included besides the hostesses and honor guest, the Misses Florence Rathbun, Lorena Wright, Irene Follett, Enid Thomas, Ella Slaughter, Harriette Powell and Mrs. Roy Evans. TRUE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT SHOWN BY THESE MEN A most commendable spirit of "doing as you would be done by" has been evinced within the last few days out at Clarks Corners. Leon Hall, who has been ill with inflammatory rheumatism for several months was given a "plowing bee" last Thursday when neighboring farmers with thirteen teams turned in and plowed ten acres for him. Dan Wheeler has also been in poor health and just before he was taken sick, had planned an extensive addition to his chicken house and yards. A number of his friends enclosed the plot with fences Saturday afternoon, this being the needed improvement. In several instances the men themselves had not completed their spring work but gladly gave up their time to the aid of those incumbered by ill health. WEST SPRINGFIELD LADY OF ADVANCED YEARS IS DEAD Mrs. Anne E. Nash, an aged and respected resident of the ridge road, West Springfield, died at her home early this morning after a severe illness which her advanced age of seventy-five could not throw off. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Smith Chapman. The funeral will be held from the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock. BRIDGE OPEN; REPAIRS MAKE IT STRONGER Completion of repairs to the first of the twin bridges at Farnham has enabled the opening of the Center road south. The work has been under way for the past week. Forty floor joists, broken down under recent heavy traffic over the structure, have been repaired and the floor renewed. The bridge is now one of the strongest in the vicinity. William Hallett and his men had the contract, under direction of the county commissioners. The Middle road bridge, known to many as the Gibson bridge, is now being repaired in the same way, so that road will be impassable for a few days. SPRINGBORO MAN KILLED BY TRAIN Springboro, Pa., Octo. 18 - Gerald Harvey, of this place, stepped in front of passenger train No. 10 on the Bessemer road, and sustained injuries from which he died shortly after. After the accident the young man was taken to Albion for treatment. He died on his way to that town. The remains were brought back to Springboro. Harvey was on his way home from work when the accident occurred. FINED $50 FOR DELIVERING LOW GRADE OF MILK __ A Hammond's Corners ManArrested At The Instance of State Food Inspector. __ Milk Was Below the Standard __ The Offender Was Brought to Conneaut, Yesterday Afternoon and Pleaded Guilty and Paid $50 and Costs of Analysis and Costs of Proceedings in Sum of $10.90. __ Casper J. Terry, of Hammond's Corners, was arrested yesterday by Constable Helmer, on a warrant by Justice Willoughby of this city, on an affidavit sworn to by State Food Inspector Frank A. Fisher. Fisher charged that Terry, by his agent, James Russell, on or about September 14, 1911, did deliver to E. E. Wivel's creamery, at Monroe Center, a quantity of milk which was adulterated in this, to wit, that siad milk contained only 8.91 per cent total solids and no more, and 2.80 per cent of butter fats and no more contrary to the statute. Terry appeared before Justice Willoughby last evening and was fined $50 and cost amounting to $10.90. He paid the $60.90. MR. E. C. WIVEL EXPLAINS THE TERRY MATTER __ The Purchaser of the Milk Delivered by Mr. Terry Defends The Seller. __ The Law is Greatly At Fault __ Mr. Wivel Contends That Farmer Did Not Know That Milk Was Below Standard - It Was Not Adulterated - Did not Plead Guilty But Paid Fine to Avoid Further Trouble. __ E. C. Wivel, proprietor of the creamery at Monroe Center, sends the following communication: Editor of News-Herald: In an issue of this paper on Friday, Nov. 3, was printed an account of the fine imposed on Casper J. Terry of Hammond's Corners, for milk delivered in an adulterated state and below standard. The wording of this article is very misleading. The article states that Mr. Terry pleaded guilty, only paid his fine because advised by counsel to do so, so as to avoid further trouble. When asked by the justice if he pleaded guilty, Mr. Terry replied emphatically; " I do not. I am not guilty - why should I plead so?" Now I wish to state for the benefit of many that even though milk is of a low grade it is possible for certain cows in a herd to make it so. It has been proven a number of times. It is not fair to blame the owner of the cow for adulterating the milk when the cow without his knowledge is the guilty party. The milk is classed as adulterated not because water has been added by the owner - mark this - but because the cow has not produced sufficient solids and butter fat in her product. I have seen this tried and tested out a number of times while in charge of the experimental herd of the Maryland Agricultural college. I have also found while herdsman in a certified dairy that the milk of some cows was below the standard fixed by law and that milk form cows richer in fat had to be mixed with it so as to make it salable. If the laws of the state are to be the benefit to a community which they claim to be and for which they are established, why do they not take hold of matters in a different manner? If they are for the good of the farmer why not got to the farm, inspect the herd, get a controlled sample and then inform him of the coniditions, giving the man a chance to have each cow tested separately and to dispose of those falling below standard and not jump on with both feet without a word of warning. BODY OF FRANCIS WORK TAKEN TO ANDOVER __ Many Beautiful Floral Offerings Presented - Young Companions Acted As Pall Bearers. __ Funeral rites over the body of the late Francis Work were conducted at the Work home, Broad street, at 11 o'clock this morning by Rev. Frend I. Johnson of the Methodist church and were private, only the relatives attending. Rev. Johnson spoke feelingly and comfortingly to the bereaved family. The body was surrounded by scores of beautiful flowers sent as silent tokens of the reward and sympathy of many friends. From the three boys whom the departed youth had been camping, came a broken wheel, made of white roses. Other boyhood chums sent a blanket of white roses and the C. H. S. class of 1915 sent a large star of roses bearing the numerals of the class. Dozens of other pieces were also sent. Pall bearers were the lad's camping companions, Carlyle Hammond, Hal Tyler, Edward Crombie, and three classmates, Raymond Welsh, Duane Loomis and Orris Barber. The body was taken to Andover the former home, on the Lake Shore fyer and interment was made in the Andover cemetery. FAIRVIEW John Taylor, aged 82 years, died at his home near Conneautville, Nov. 20. Mr. Taylor was for many years a resident of Beaver township, living at Reed's Corners. His first wife whose name was Susan Taylor, died in 1907. A few years later Mr. Taylor married Mrs. Loretta Eighmy of Conneaut, O., who still survives. A son, Rodney Taylor, of Beaver township, and several grandchildren remain. Mr. Taylor's funeral was held at his late residence Sunday aftenoon. Interment was in the Penn Line cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly remembered us at our "Easter Shower." We received forty-eight dollars and forty-five post cards which will be accepted in the same friendly feeling with which we know they were sent. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hall. Conneaut, March 29, 1910. FAIRVIEW Mrs. R. A. Wheeler died at her home in Beaver township, Crawford county, Pa., Sunday morning, February 22, 1914, aged 83 years, 11 months and 8 days. She leaves one son, two daughters, five grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 24, at 2 p. m. Her huband, the late Edwin Wheeler, died March 11, 1907. In June 1871, Mrs. Wheeler sustained the loss of four sons, in as many days, diphtheria being the cause of their deaths. Mrs. Wheeler has been a resident of Beaver for about half a century, coming from Monroe township, Ashtabula county. We are having another cold wave. This February will be apt to go into history as one of the coldest months for a number of years. MRS. WHEELER'S FUNERAL __ The funeral of Mrs. E. J. Wheeler was held Saturday, March 6th. A prayer was offered by Rev. Kreager at the home of Theron Gruey and the remains were taken to the Baptist church at Pierpont where Rev. Benjamin took his text from Corinthians 3:20-21. A quartet composed of Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Ethel Campbell, Rev. Benjamin and Charles Marcy sang "Jesus, Savior Pilot Me," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Some Day We'll Understand." The church was filled with sorrowing friends and relatives from Ashtabula, Geneva, Conneaut, Avonia, Pa., Beaver Center and Pierpont. Mrs. Wheeler was a Christian from childhood and was much beloved by all who knew her. The deceased was laid to rest in the Pierpont cemetery in a beautiful couch casket covered with an abundance of beautiful flowers. **** **** **** Mrs. Joe Lawrence and daughter, Janette, went to Albion Sunday to spend a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Munger. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Carr attended the funeral Sunday of Mrs. Hudson Lawrence, who died at Alameda, Col. Her former home was at Rundell-town, but she had lived in Colorado for the past thirty-one years. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence spent their summers at their former home here. The funeral was held at her old home in Rundelltown. Interment in Conneautville cemetery. She leaves many friends here to mourn her loss. LEE RANDALL DEAD __ Lee Randall a well known resident of Bushnell died Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the family home Tuesday at 12:30 eastern standard. MAIL WAGON WRECKED ON HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE __ J. H. McCrone, Carrier on Rural Route No. 4, Made Hasty Exit From Vehicle. (1914 written in pencil here) __ J. H. McCrone, carrier on rural route No. 4, made a hasty exit from high level bridge this morning at the same time a C. & E. car was entering the city. The mail man was driving in the car tracks and attempting to get his rig to one side a wheel dropped between the rail and a guard rail. Speedy work by the motorman brought the car nearly to a stop before it struck the wagon demolishing the wheel. The mailman was uninjured and the horses were free and clear of the car. Mail on route 4 was a little late but the mail man got there just the same. THREE HUNDRED KILLED IN PENNSYLVANIA TOWN __ Flood Lossened When Bayless Dam Burst and Carried All Before It At Austin, A Borough With Three Thousand Inhabitants and Large Industrial Interests. __ Loss of Life May Reach a Total of 500 __ Scores Drowned and Many Burned In the Fire Which Consumed the Wrecks of Buildings - A Wall of Water 40 Feet High Swept Down the Valley and Destroyed Millions of Dollars Worth of Property. __ Austin, Pa., Oct. 2. - It would take the brush of a Verestchagin, that wonderful Russian painter of desolation, to convey an adequate impression of the ruin wrought at Austin. No more words can tell the story, though they may give an idea of what has occurred. The number of bodies recovered from the ruins of the village wiped out by the bursting of the dam of the Bayless Pulp & Paper Co. is no indica-tion of the number of dead. A conservative estimate of the loss places the dead at 200 or more. Thus far 18 bodies have been taken from the wreckage and 15 of these identified. It is estimated that of the 675 houses in the village 500 have been swept away. Nearly all were dwell-ings and it is fair to presume that at least one person was in each of them. This would bring the total to 500 person lost. As a matter of fact no one can estimate with accuracy the loss of life. Whole families were destroyed. The hysterical place it as high as 1,000, the conservatives say 300. Until the debris is cleared away until the last pile of burning refuse has been examined and the charred bones of those who died by fire as well as those who met death by drowning have been counted and the number of reported mising tabulated, the number of dead will not be known. Destruction Was Quick. The story of the havoc wrought could have been recorded on a camera in five minutes. From the second the dam gave away until the great wave of water passed over Austin, only that small space of time elapsed. At 2:30 p. m. the main street of Austin was filled with women doing their weekly shopping. Scores of persons had driven in from the surround-ing country. Four hundred employees were at work in the pulp mill while 150 more stacked lumber in the yards. There was a report as of a cannon. Then came another. There was no need to tell anyone who heard it what had happened. The engineer at the mill seized the telphone and called to the central operator at Austin that the dam had broken. Then he threw the receiver down and climbed for safety. In a second the water was about him, but he escaped. Two minutes after the operator at Austin had re-ceived the message: "The dam has gone out," a wall of water 50 feet high was upon it. Fifty feet high for the first half mile it fell to a height of 40 feet. It carried all before it. Frame buildings and those of brick were toppled over. Inhabitants Were Helpless Down Main street it came with a roar that struck terror to the hearts of all the town. Men clambored for places of safety. Those on the first . . . .rest of article missing. BUSHNELL The funeral of Lee Randall, who died Saturday afternoon, was held at his late residence in Bushnell, Tuesday the 17th inst., and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Benjamin of Pierpont officiated. Mr. Randall was the son of Newell W. Randall and Emma Baker and was born in Keepville, Pa., July 14th, 1876. His mother died when he was quite young and most of his life was spent in or near Conneaut, Ohio, he having lived in Bushnell for the past fourteen years. He was married May 30th, 1900, to Gertrude Clark of Monroe by Rev. Mr. Benjamin of Pierpont. Two children were born of this union, Ralph and Emma. Mr. Randall is survived by his widow, the two children, his father, one brother, William C., of Albion, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Klumph of Farnham and Mrs. Kate Salisbury of Conneaut. Mr. Randall was a soldier in the Spanish-American war and the malaria contracted while in Florida was prominent in his last illness. He was an industrious, energetic man and was widely and favorably known. A MARRIAGE LICENSE Jefferson, O., Feb. 11 - Licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday as follows: Harry Lane DeVoe, 27, Conneaut, and Mildred Lois Andrews, 23, Conneaut. ALTON NORTHWAY DELCARED INSANE Alton Northway of Monroe was brought into court and was adjudged both insane and epileptic. His condition was so serious that Judge Babock wired at once to the State Hospital at Gallipolis asking that Mr. Northway be received at once without the usual delay. Walter F. Gillett, 13, of Wayne was on Wednesday adjudged an epileptic and application was made for his admission to the State Hospital at Gallipolis. GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. L. HORTON __ Eighty-Seven Guests Assembled To Celebrate The Anniversary Yesterday - Enjoyable Affair. __ February 11, 1864, Levant M. Horton and Amoret Folsom, accompanied by Mr. Horton's brother and sister drove from Conneaut to Pierpont where they were united in marriage by Rev. Kinney, a former acquaintance of the bride. That this marriage was not a failure is evident from the air of serene contentment which permeate the very atmosphere of their home after fifty years of life together. In 1869 they settled on the farm which is still their home, a beautiful modern house having taken the place of the less pretentious one in which they reared their two sons, Frank W., now of Rochester, N. Y., and Fred L., the well- known contractor of this city. For many years they have taken an active interest in the affairs of the South Ridge church and yester-day the Ladies' Aid society of which Mrs. Horton has been a member for more than forty years, felt it an honor to celebrate their "golden wedding" anniversary. At an early hour the guests began to arrive and by noon the house was filled to its capacity. The dining room which was prettily decorated in yellow and white, held one long table at which were seated the honored couple, their sons, F. L. Horton, his wife and two children, their daughter-in-law, Mrs. F. W. Horton, her two daughters, Mrs. Don Wirt and two children of Cleveland, Mrs. Cowden and Mrs. K. W. Cowden of Conneaut, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Porter of East Conneaut and their daughter, Mrs. Carrie Havens, of Kelloggsville, Rev. A. E. Kemp and wife of Conneaut and Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont. The rest of the eighty-seven guests were seated about the other rooms and all were served to a bouneous dinner, to which it is needless to say, ample justice was done. A short program was given during the afternoon which opened with scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Kemp. Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Hamilton sang very sweetly, "Silver Threads Among the Gold.," with guitar accompaniment. Little Miss Amy Horton recited "Long Ago" in a captivating manner and responded very graciously to an encore. She was followed by Master Miles Horton with two cute recitations. Rev. Benjamin was called on for remarks in the course of which he presented Mr. and Mrs. Horton in behalf of the company, with a beautiful mantle clock. The couple were very much affected but responded as best they could. They were also presented with a guest book containing the autographs of all the guests. The afternoon was well spent when the company departed hoping they might be able to help Mr. and Mrs. Horton celebrate more wedding anniversaries. WORST BLIZZARD IN MANY YEARS __ From Buffalo to New England and From Pennsylvania to Georgia a Fierce Storm is Raging Today. __ New York, Feb. 14. - Trains are stalled and street car systems completely tied up by a snowfall of from six to ten inches in many of the larger eastern cities. A howling gale is lashing the Atlantic coast. Vessels are reported in distress at many points. Seventeen are dead here from the cold. The entire east today is in the grip of the worst blizzard in years. Boston and Washington each reported six inches of snowfall with all traffic demoralized. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo reported heavy snows. Eastern Pennsylvania, new Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and coast states as far south as Georgia are also in the grip of the storm. WEDDING IN PIERPONT A quiet home wedding was solemnized this morning at 6 o'clock in Pierpont when Cupid brought to a culmination the courtship of Miss Velma Benjamin, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Benjamin, and John Mallory. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties. The bride was attired in a becoming frock of white wool. After a wedding breakfast the happy couple left on a post-nuptial trip to Cleveland and upon their return will make their home in Pierpont where both are popular with their many friends and acquaintances. H. L. DODGE FAMILY SORELY AFFLICTED __ One Child Dead of Scarlet Fever, Another Very Low and Father Has Contracted the Disease It is Feared. __ A pall of sorrow hangs over the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dodge, 172 Marshall street, where lies dead an infant daughter, stricken down with scarlet fever, while another child is very low with the same disease and the father is thought to have contracted it. The home is quarantined. Grace Elizabeth, the eleven-months-old daughter, died this morning at ten o'clock after being ill with the fever for several days. A brief private funeral service will be said in her memory and burial will be tomorrow morning in the Center cemetery. The four-year-old son, James, is very low at this writing and there is small hope for his recovery. The father too is ill. Misfortune has pursued the family it would seem. Formerly Mr. Dodge was in the undertaking business here, but of late has been working as a laborer. SON OF H. L. DODGE REPORTED VERY LOW __ The funeral of Grace Elizabeth Dodge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dodge, who died yesterday of scarlet fever was held this morning at 9 o'clock. Service and interment in Center cemetery being private. James, the four-year-old boy, is about the same today. He is very low. Mr. Dodge hasn't developed the disease so far. DODGE FAMILY AGAIN BEREFT __ James Henry Dodge, aged four years, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dodge of Marshall street, died of scarlet fever at 7:30 o'clock this morning. A private funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 at Center cemetery, Rev. F. C. Kreager officiating. This is the second death from scarlet fever in the family this week. Grace Elizabeth Dodge, infant child having died last Tuesday. No other cases have developed in the family, although Mr. Dodge is not well. LAWRENCE ENGLISH, 14, DIES OF SCARLET FEVER __ Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. English of Rockwell Steet, Passed Away Last Night. __ Lawrence, fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. English of Rockwell street, died last night after having suffered since a week ago Sunday with scarlet fever. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Arnold and Floyd, who are away from home, and two sisters, Grace, and Florence. Grace has been ill with the disease but is improving. The funeral will be held at nine o'clock tomorrow morning at Glenwood cemetery with Rev. A. E. Kemp officiating. ALBERT PHILLIPS DIED AT KELLOGGSVILLE TODAY __ Albert Phillips, aged about 70, died at his home in Kelloggsville this morning at 8:30 o'clock, following a paralytic stroke which he suffered last night. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife but no children. Deceased came from England to America forty-five years ago. He was a mason by trade and the first work done by him in this country was the building of a chimney on the house now the residence of George M. Whitney in this city. Mr. Phillips was industrious and of sterling integrity. He amassed considerable property and was highly respected in his neighborhood. **** **** **** **** Nellie Laird of Conneaut township sued the township for $15,000 damages for the death of her husband caused by the collapsing of a bridge over which he was passing. DOROTHY RUTH DEAN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean, West Main street, have a new daughter at their home. Dorothy Ruth is her name. Her arrival was on Wednesday and she weighed six pounds. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. P. & O. CAR BARNS BURN AND SEVERAL CARS ALSO __ Overheated Electric Wire the Probable Cause - City Fire Department Did Valuable Service Although Outside City Limits - Company Will Rebuild. __ Fire destroyed the P. & O. car barns, west of the city, at about midnight last night, and with the barns went two local cars, one interurban car, together with shops, materials, etc. The loss will amount to thousands of dollars, but no estimate has been made as yet. The most valuable portion of the property - the rotary and power machinery, and the office - was saved through the instrumentality of the Conneaut fire department, which was on the grounds two minutes after the alarm was received by telephone, and by use of chemicals saved that portion of the building. The origin of the fire is not known exactly, but it is supposed to have been an overheated electric wire. The rear part of the long building was all ablaze before the fire was discovered. At 11 o'clock the watchman made his rounds and found everything all right. Another man was engaged in washing a car, and he went out to the well to get water, and as he experienced some trouble with the pump he was absent for some time. When he returned he saw fire bursting out of a passage way, and immediately notified the watchman in the front office. Meantime a telephone message was sent to fire headquarters, and although the fire was outside the city limits and the department was not required to respond, Chief Gough ordered the auto truck out, and piloted by Driver E. J. Brown, the truck made the run of one and one-half miles in two minutes. The big chemical tank was turned loose and in a short time the blaze was extinguished, thus saving perhaps $20,000 worth of electrical machinery and making it possible for the P. & O. to keep its cars in operation. But before the apparatus arrived., the roof and interior of the car barns were destroyed, together with car No. 17, a new one, and an open car of the local line, and interurban No. 22 which was being repaired. The brick walls of the barn still stand, although damaged to some extent, and the power section remains intact. General Superintendent Wardman said this morning that it was impossible to make an estimate of the loss at that time. The company will rebuld the barn as soon as the insurance has been adjusted. The company will also purchase new cars to replace the ones destroyed, as both the city lines and the interurban line are left without extra cars. Superintendent Wardman also said that arrange-ments have been made for rewinding the big rotary, and that the material will be shipped January 27. It will take two weeks at least to rewind the rotary and readjust it, and during that period a temporary con-verter will be installed and operated. It is probable that the entire local trolley system would have been put out of commission, notwith-standing the quick work of the fire department had it not been for a 24-inch brick and concrete partition between the car barns proper and the motive power department. BOY STABBED BY PLAYMATE __ Garland Hill, 12, Plunged Knife Into Back of Raymond Fassett, 16, at Sheffield - Injured Lad May Recover. __ Raymond Fassett, a sixteen-year-old school boy is confined to his bed at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Fassett, Sheffield, southwest of here, suffering with a bad knife wound in his back. Garland Hill, twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hill, of the same place, admits having inflicted the wound. Both families are prominent in Sheffield township, Mr. Hill being a groceryman there. The incident is the result of a school snowball fight Monday afternoon. The younger lad became provoked when a snowball thrown by the elder struck him in the face. Rushing forward he pulled open his jackknife and sank the blade to the hilt in the back of his companion before the group realized what was happening. The blow struck young Fassett on the right side and penetrated a spot almost opposite the heart. He was stunned for a short time by the force of the thrust, but recovered sufficiently to hasten home. Dr. Walker of Kelloggsville was summoned and dressed the wound. Without complications it is believed the youth will recover. The younger lad today greatly regrets his act and said he had no intention of inflicting serious injury. The lad has always been peaceable and is much thought of. The parents much regret the affair. FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY Bernard Phelps of East Monroe died after an illness fo only one week. He had been married just six weeks. MRS. WILLIAM JACKET PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT __ Augusta S., wife of Wm. G. Jackett of Lake View avenue, North Conneaut, died Monday night at 12 o'clock from the effects of a stroke suffered four weeks ago last night. Mrs. Jackett was born in Spafford, Onondaga county, N. Y., August 23, 1844, and was married to Wm. G. Jackett May 9, 1861. She lived in New York state and forty-three years ago moved to Steamburg, Pa. She resided there until eighteen years ago when she moved to North Conneaut, where she has lived until the time of her death. Mrs. Jackett has always lived a Christian life. She has been in poor health this summer, and her Bible was her comfort all through her sickness. She left a husband, two sons - Will C. and Charles Jackett - and one daughter - Mrs. Etta Tanner - to mourn her loss, besides a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon from the Christian church, the pastor, Rev. A. E. Kemp, officiating. Burial will be made in Glenwood cemetery. MRS. JULIA E. CURTISS DIES AT CHERRY HILL __ The death of Mrs. Julia E. Curtiss of Cherry Hill, Pa., occurred last night at midnight, at the home of her son, Homer Curtiss, at that place. The deceased was 79 years of age, and had been a helpless invalid for three years and a half. Epilepsy was the cause of her illness and death. Besides the son at whose home she died, three children survive Mrs. Curtiss - two daughters, Mrs. C. C. Hewitt and Mrs. H. B. Brewster of this city, and a son, Charles Curtiss of Tracy. The funeral will be held at the home in Cherry Hill Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Thompson of the Methodist church of West Springfield officiating. Burial will be made in the Conneaut City cemetery. CHERRY HILL Cherry Hill, May 13. - Mrs. Julia E. Curtis is lying in a very critical condition at the home of her son, H. J. Curtis, of this place, as the result of an epolectic stroke. Sunday, shortly after noon, while Mrs. Curtis was at the Methodist church, she was taken with the stroke and steadily grew worse. Mrs. C. C. Hewitt of Springboro was immediately summoned to her bedside to care for her. She is some better today. SPEARHOUSE - HALL WEDDING OCCURRED SUNDAY AFTERNOON __ The marriage of Bertha Billett Hall and Louis A. Spearhouse of Edinboro, Pa., was solemnized Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. John Russell, Mill street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. E. Kemp of the Christian church at 2:30 o'clock in the presence of near relatives. The pretty ring service was employed. The bride was becomingly attired in electric blue messaline, with passamenterie trimmings. The house was decorated very prettily with flowers. After the ceremony dainty refreshments were served, and on the Lake Shore train at 4:59 Mr. and Mrs. Spearhouse left for their future home at Edinboro. Mrs. Spearhouse of Edinboro, mother of the groom and Earl Spearhouse of Erie, his brother, were present at the ceremony, as were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ames, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webster and little Ida Hall, of this city, all relatives of the bride. Mr. Spearhouse is a well known blacksmith of Edinboro and has a large and successful business. Mrs. Spearhouse is widely known and liked in Conneaut, as the many attractive gifts which the couple received from her friends here would testify. SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH FRIENDS __ Mrs. Julia Wellman is Given Surprise By Friends and Neighbors at Her Home. __ As a tribute to her seventy-fifth birthday the friends and neighbors of Mrs. Julia Wellman, better known to her acquaintances as Grandma, gathered at her home south of the city Saturday. Their coming was unexpected and furnished a complete surprise for the old lady. All the guests brought well filled baskets. As a corresponding result a sumptuous chicken dinner was served at noon. Grandma was the recipient of many post cards, bouquets and other remembrances in commeration of the occasion. She expressed her appreciation of the surprise by saying that it was "worth while to be sevety-five years young" to enjoy such a delightful birthday among so many friends. SON BORN TO A TITANIC SURVIVOR __ Mrs. Emil Lundi, Formerly Miss Anna Turja of This City, Mother of a Fine Baby Boy Born Monday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lundi have a new son at their home in Ashtabula. Mrs. Lundi was formerly Miss Anna Turja, sister of Matthew Turja, of this city. She was one of the few survivors of the Titanic diasaster which occurred April 14, 1912. THE SUGAR SEASON HAS NOW OPENED __ Clark Corners Man Has Tapped His Sugar Bush and Sap is Running Very Well - Cold Spell is Awaited. __ (January 21, 1914 written in pencil here.) The sugar season has opened. Herbert Brewster of Clark Corners tapped his bush on Saturday. It is reported that he obtained a good run of sap. Whether Will Wheeler has yet tapped his bush is not known, although he usually beats other sugar makers. Early sap is declared to be by far the sweetest and to make the best syrup and sugar. The many bush owners in this immediate vicinity are preparing to tap thousands of trees in the next few weeks. A hope is expressed that a good cold spell will be handed out by the weather man in the next two weeks. CHARLES E. MORRISON PIERPONT CITIZEN, DEAD __ Deceased Was Well Known Throughout The Township and Was A Public Spirited Resident. __ Charles E. Morrison an aged and respected citizen of Pierpont died at his home on the state line Thurs-day afternoon at three o'clock. The deceased was well known throughout the township and county and in his younger days manifested much public spirit and was active in the affairs of the township. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alta Marcy, of Pierpont, and quite a number of grandchidren, with one of whom, Mr. Charles Marcy, he had made his home in his declining years on the old home farm, where he spent nearly the whole of his long life. Mrs. Mabel Watterman of this city is a grand-daughter and H. M. Morrison and W. S. Mont-gomery are nephews of the decased. Funeral services will be held from the house at 1 o'clock standard Saturday afternoon and interment will be made in the Pierpont cemetery. MR. AND MRS. PELTON LEAVE __ Last night on the 9:56 train on the Lake Shore, Mr. and Mrs. Arvine Pelton left for an indefinite trip to California. About thirty of their friends assembled at the train to wish them a safe journey and a pleasant one. The party went down at the close of the church services and before the train pulled out sang, "Blest be the Tie that Binds." BIRTHDAY PARTY __ A birthday party was held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moon on the Dorman road, east side. The gift to the happy paremts was a seven-pound girl and she has been named Marian Eliza-beth. Mother and daughter are doing the very best. MRS. MARY EATON __ "Grand Old Lady" of Monroe Passes at Advanced Age of Ninety-two Years. __ "Aunt Mary" Eaton who has been very ill for the past two weeks with pneumonia died at her home in Monroe Saturday in her ninety-second year. She was the "grand old lady" of Monroe and was beloved by every one. She is survived by one son, Gene of Bushnell, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Alzina Frock who lived with her. She has lived in Monroe for many years and raised her grandson, Elwin Frock, Mrs. Alzina Frock's husband, from a baby and always made her home with them till the time of his death, two years ago, since which time Mrs. Frock has resided with her. The funeral was held this morning from the home and burial was made in Monroe cemetery. SPRINGBORO George Kimmel, son of Mrs. Margaret Kimmel, of this place, died at New Waterford, Ohio, on the 10th, of pneumonia, aged 36 years. He leaves besides his mother, three brothers and six sisters, his death being the first break in the large family since the death of his father, George Kimmel, several years ago. The funeral was held in the Baptist church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. David Beanland officiating, and interment in Spring cemetery. All the children but one son were present at the funeral, and the absent one arrived later, he having received the notice too late to get here earlier. MONROE RESIDENT SURPRISED __ E. Monroe, Oct. 4. - The W. R. C. and G. A. R. gave a surprise party Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Holden in honor of Mr. Holden's 70th birthday. To say Mr. Holden was surprised expresses it mildly. He was, however, equal to the occasion and with Mrs. Holden, showed friends they could be a host and hostess that would be remembered. A fine dinner was served, after which A. G. Lowell, on behalf of the members of the W. R. C. and G. A. R., presented Mr. Holden with a gold headed cane, accompanying the presentation with a speech, to which Mr. Holden responded in a manner befitting the occasion and gift. Those present that were not members of the W. R. C. or G. A. R. were, Ruth Powell, Mesdames Harriet Sweet and Elizabeth Lyman of Conneaut; Mrs. John Powell, Beaver; John Moss and daughter, Abbie, Millie Holden and children, Edgar, Lucy and Grace, Mrs. Corry Anderson and son, Mesdames Flora Van Skoik, Iona Bromfield, Adeline Messenger, Nellie Laird and Mary Mathewson, Messrs. B. F. Messenger and B. G. Mathewson. Several selections were sung, accompanied on the organ by Ruth Powell, after which the friends dispersed wishing Mr. Holden many returns of the day. MRS. CARRIE LANDON DIED AT GRACE HOSPITAL __ Mrs. Carrie Landon, aged 33 years, wife of Fred L. Landon of 27 Mill street, died Friday morning at Grace hospital. The deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. A. E. Kemp of the Christian church officiating. Interment will be made in the Center cemetery. Mrs. Landon was the wife of former Patrolman F. W. Landon and she was held in high respect by all who knew her. She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sterling and one sister, Elizabeth Sterling, besides her husband and five children the oldest of whom is thirteen . GOV. HARMON ARRIVES AT 10:18 AM FRIDAY ENROUTE FOR PIONEER PICNIC __ Will Be Guest of Mayor Parrish at An Early Dinner - Returning From Pierpont Will Leave at 4:25 P. M. __ Governor Judson Harmon will arrive in the city tomorrow over the Lake Shore at 10:18 a. m. He will be the guest of Mayor Parrish while here. After an early dinner the governor accompanied by Mayor Parrish and others, will leave for Pierpont in an automobile the governor being billed for an address at the Pioneer picnic tomorrow afternoon. Governor Harmon will return to Conneaut from Pierpont and leave on the 4:25 p. m. Lake Shore train for Salem, where he hs an engagement to speak on Saturday. If the governor had remained here in the evening it was Mayor Parrish's intention to hold a reception at his home; but the governor's stay here will be very brief, only about long enough to partake of dinner. It is arranged that quite a delegation of citizens will meet the governor at the station in the morning to pay respects to the high office which the visitor holds and welcome the incumbent to the city. A delegation from Ashtabula headed by President R. P. Reidenback of the chamber of commerce will come down and try to induce the governor to attend the Centennial celebration in Ashtabula. DAUGHTER ON NEW YEAR'S Mr. and Mrs. Clare Stoke are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter, who made her appearance Monday morning as a New Year's present. The little lady, who weighed 8 1/2 pounds, and her mother are progressing nicely. HORTON, CARTER AND ROBERTS REUNION __ On Thursday, August 31st, at the residence of E. V. Horton on Sandusky street, the nineteenth annual reunion of the Horton, Carter and Roberts families met for an all day session. At noon a bountiful luncheon was served, after which the yearly meeting of the reunion was held at which the officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: J. L. Carter, president of Union City, Pa.; Fred L. Horton, vice president, of Conneaut; Mrs. Katherine Jones, secretary, of Union City, Pa. After the business meeting a pleasing program was rendered and the remainder of the day was spent in renewing old acquaintances. There were friends present from Union City, Pa.; West Springfield, Pa.; and from Cleveland, Youngstown and Pierpont, Ohio. The place of meeting next year will be at the home of H. H. Sexton at Union City, Pa. on the last Thursday in August. PIONEER PICNIC HOPES SOZZLED __ Drizzle, Mist, Mud and Madness Soaked the Anticipations of Thousands Who Hoped to Attend. __ Following a steady drizzle of 24 hours' duration, came a day of mist and rain and mud and madness for the thousands who had counted upon enjoying the great Pioneer picnic at Pierpont. The picnic is the great event of the year for people of all classes who have their habitat in this section of the county and as far afield as Trumbull county. Bigger than the attendance at any county fair, the crowds at the annual foregathering at Pierpont represent the capacity of the human race for the enjoyment of mere gregariousness. Today the governor of the state was a drawing card and for weeks every vehicle and mode of conveyance that is held for hire or can be hired or borrowed has been engaged. Alas! The perversity of nature has reduced the hopes and anticipations of thousands to a soaked and sozzled mess of disappointment. There are people at the picnic today. Lots of 'em. But not by thousands as many as would have been there had the weather been propitious. TWO WIVES LIVE IN SAME HOUSE __ Pittsburg, Kas., Aug. 22. - "I love him, and I cannot stay away from him even if Louisa is also his wife," declared Mrs. Ann Catherine Sharp, wife of Peter C. Sharp of this city, who returned here from New Orleans where she went following a quarrel with Sharp's second and younger wife, Louisa. The first Mrs. Sharp is a guest again at the Sharp home. "She can stay as long as she wants to," said Mrs. Louisa Sharp, "but I am to be the boss." Sharp and his first wife, Ann Catherine, were parted in the great Chicago fire. Nine years ago he came to Pittsburg and married his second wife, Louisa. Ann Catherine located Sharp through the United States Pension Bureau. She came here but found him married. As she had been legally dead many years she had no standing in court. Sharp, however, took her into his home and for several weeks the two wives lived in the house, the first one as a guest. Quarrels caused Ann Catherine to go to New Orleans to live with a son, over a month ago. WELL KNOWN LADY IS CHARGED WITH LARCENY __ P. H. Farnham Causes Arrest, Claiming Mrs. Marshall Found His Lost Money. __ Mrs. Marshall, wife of a prominent resident south of the city, was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn out in Justice Willoughby's court yesterday by P. H. Farnham, charging larceny. The case has been set for hearing for next Tuesday. A number of weeks ago, Mr. Farnham lost a purse containing $300 in money. He advertised his loss widely but received no replies. Yesterday he appeared in Justice Willoughby's court and obtained a search warrant. Together with Constable Helmer he went to the Marshall home and made a search of the place where it is said were found two $20 bills, carefully rolled up. The arrest of Mrs. Marshall followed. Attorney C. W. Appleby represnts the plaintiff and Attorney M. R. Smith will handle the defense. REEVES FAMILY REUNION The sixth annual reunion of the Reeves family was held Saturday at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Reeves in Southeast Monroe. Family members and friends to the number of forty-five were present. Every one came prepared to have an enjoyable time and the day proved to be full of amusement. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served by the younger ladies of the family and the result of their culinary art was highly appreciated by the guests. During the afternoon a pleasing musical program was given to the assembled crowd by various members of the family. For the ensuing year the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. J. B. Brewster and secretary, Mrs. Wilbur Shreve, both of this city. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reeves of Taulfa, Okla. The various members gathered from Greenville, Kelloggsville, Amboy and Conneaut. Since the last reunion the secretary's book shows four marriages and two births in the family. For next year's reunion Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoar of Amboy invited the clan to come to their home. LENORA, AGED SEVENTEEN MONTHS, DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. HARVEY BEGINNING OF EAST CONNEAUT THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT __ Little Lenora Benning, aged 17months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Benning of Bessemer avenue, East Conneaut, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning as a result of drinking a quantity of lye the evening before. Mrs. Benning had been doing some washing and she went to hang up the clothes, leaving a can of lye standing on the tub bench. Although the mother was gone but a very short time, the child had gotten possession of the can of lye and had drunk part of the contents. When the mother returned she found the child lying on the floor screaming with pain. A physician was summoned and later another physician was called and the two did all that lay in their power to save the sufferer, but without avail, although one of physicians labored a great part of the night. The little one died in great agony this morning. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services over the remains of the child will be held at the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Burial will be made at East Springfield. A ROMANTIC IDYL ON STATE STREET __ Beautiful Belinda, Relentless Rudolph And Hairbreadth Harry the Dramatis Personae. __ Late last night there was villainy romance, chivalry and profanity on State street. Belinda, the beautiful boiler maker was wending her way homeward from a tryst under the yew tree's umbrageous shade, where love's young dream had been weaving visions of orange blossoms and old shoes. Relentless Rudolph was on her trail, bent upon having hs green-eyed vengeance in gore or in a flow of ten-twenty and thirty dialogue. "False fair maid," exclaimed Relentless Rudolph, as he rudely seized her by the arm. "You have deceived me! You pretended to love, me, and lured me to the moving picture show to squander by patrimony upon you." "Scat!" exclaimed the Beautiful Belinda, drawing herself up haughtily. "Beware!" hissed Rudolph. "For the price of one meal ticket I would slay you where you stand; and as for that measly Hairbreadth Harry with whom you have been rehearsing Romeo and Juliet, let him not cross my path or -- !" Just then Hairbreadth Harry appeared on the scene like the boy hero in a bank drama and biffed Rudolph on the southeast corner of his relentless jaw, and Relentless Rudolph's thirst for blood was quenched. JAMES PALMER DIED THIS MORNING, AGED 60 __ James Palmer, aged 60 years, died at 7 o'clock this morning at his home on the State road, just over the line in Pennsylvania. Mr. Palmer was born on the farm on which he died and has lived there all his life. He is survived by his widow and five daughters, Mrs. Willard Joiner, Mrs. Jesse Hall, Mrs. Jacob Frick, Mrs. Sherm Kennedy and Mrs. William Fuller. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, eastern time, Rev. Mr. Brown of Kelloggsville, officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery in East Conneaut. HAVE A SON A son was born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Johnson of Ashtabula. Mrs. Johnson was formerly Miss Bess Fuller and is a daugher of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Fuller of Bushnell. MARRIAGE LICENSES ST. VALENTINE'S DAY __ Four couples yielded to the importunities of Dan Cupid on St. Valentine's day and obtained licenses to marry at the probate office at Jefferson. Their names were: David R. Wilson, Brockport, N. Y.; Pauline A. Brown, Conneaut. Edward I. Rankin, Cleveland; Celestia M. Cauffield, Geneva. Guy E. Robinson, Meadville Pa.; Caroline I. Fox, Conneaut. Owen Earl Fuller, Ashtabula; Sylvia Elizabeth Huffman, Ashtabula. THREE SEELEY CHILDREN TAKEN TO CHILDREN'S HOME __ Humane officer W. H. Cain yesterday took to the Children's Home at Ashtabula three children of Mrs. Florence L. Seeley of Rockwell street, Kate Lucy, aged 11, Ethel May, aged 10 and Charles Edward, aged 8. Mrs. Seeley still has three children at home, one a babe. She is a widow and with her large family she has been unable to get along. It was thought best to lighten her burden and give the children a better chance for comfort and care by taking three of them to the Children's home. MRS. LUCY HEDDEN-HUNTLY DIES AT GRACE HOSPITAL __ After an Illness Extending Over Two Years, Aged Lady Succumbs to Disease. __ Mrs. Lucy Hedden-Huntley died at Grace hospital Friday. Lucy J. Rose was born March 13, 1825, in New York. She was the daughter of John and Lucy Rose, who came to Erie in 1832. She was married Aug. 24, 1847, to Ephram C. Hedden, who died April 3, 1882. To them were born two sons, John G. of Kansas, and Charles R. of Conneaut. In 1888 she was married to Samuel Huntley. He died Dec. 8, 1899. Ten years ago she came to live with her son, Charles. Nearly two years ago she fell in her room and broke her hip. Since then she has been cared for at Grace hospital where she died of pneumonia. She suffered much, but during her long illness she was always cheerful and her last words were radiant with confidence and sweet hope. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at West Springfield Sunday at one o'clock, eastern time. Rev. Mr. Sleppy will officiate. Interment will be in the cemetery at East Springfield. MRS. CAROLINE BROOMFIELD DIED IN MONROE TODAY __ Well Known Lady Passes Away Full of Years and Highly Respected. __ Mrs. Caroline Bromfield, aged 86, a long time resident of Monroe Center, died Friday morning at one o'clock. Old age was the cause of her death and she had been in poor health for the last two years. She died at the home of her son, James, with whom she made her home. She is a much beloved and respected resident of her village and her loss will be mourned by the whole community. She is survived by four sons, James, Samuel and Charles of Monroe and William of Iowa, one brother, William Billett of Iowa and three sisters, Mrs. Susan Moore of Denmark, Ohio, and Mrs. Richard Billett of Kelloggsville, and Mrs. Albert Phillips. The latter's husband died yesterday and this fact makes the death particularly sad. The funeral will be from the son's home Monday at 11:00 a. m. fast time with Rev. Stage of Kelloggsville officiating. Burial in Kelloggsville. MISS BESSIE MAHAFFEY WEDS KARL COVILLE __ The Ceremony Was Performed at The Bride's Home Last Evening by Rev. Johnson. __ Miss Bessie Mahaffey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W . Mahaffey, was united in marriage last evening at eight-thirty o'clock to Karl Coville, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Colville. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, 177 South Liberty street, by Rev. Frend I. Johnson of the Methodist church. The exchange of pledges was witnessed by the parents and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Timby of Ashtabula. Miss Mahaffey was attired in a becoming white embroidered gown. A wedding luncheon in two courses was served after the ceremony and the young couple left today at 11:27 on the Lake Shore for a trip through southern Ohio and Pennsylvania. Upon their return they willmake their home for the present with Mr. and Mrs. Mahaffey. YOUNG WIFE AND MOTHER IS SUMMONED BEYOND __ Mrs. Jay Ross of Clark Corners Was Serious Ill But Two Days - Died Sunday. __ A keen perception of loss is felt today by the people of Clark Corners, all of whom were saddened when they learned of the death of Mrs. Jay Ross, at the family home there Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. Although but twenty-four years of age, Mrs. Ross had been a sufferer for several months, diabetes being the cause. She was taken seriously ill but last Friday and that day was first confined to her bed. A little five-year-old daughter is left, to in part comfort the bereaved husband. The parents Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Nash, two sisters and a brother, all residents of Albion, also survive. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday at one o'clock. Burial will be in the East Springfiel cemetery. KELLOGGSVILLE LADY WELL KNOWN HERE IS DEAD __ Mrs. William Billett of Kelloggsville died yesterday afternoon at Grace hospital after several weeks' illness caused by septic poisoning. Mrs. Billett was forty years of age and is survived by her husband, and mother, Mrs. Ellen Reeves Wheeler, three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Ring of Bushnell, Mrs. Harry Strock of Gould and Mrs. Rue Dalrymple of Monroe; and two brothers, D. H. and W. A. Wheeler, both of Conneaut. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church in Kelloggsville Sunday at 3:30 o'clock with Rev. R. E. Benjamin officiating. RUTH TURNER WAS TEN The tenth birthday anniversary of Miss Ruth Turner occurred Saturday and her mother, Mrs. J. L. Turner, entertained twenty schoolmates of her daughter's in the afternoon and evening to celebrate the day. Games and amusements of the usual sort were principal features of the affair and a delicious birthday supper was served the little misses. The small hostess was presented with a number of very pretty remembrances. OBITUARY Rebecca Ann Paddin was born March 14, 1830. She was the daughter of Zenas Paddin. She was married to Edwin Wheeler August 30, 1849. Seven children were born to this union, three of whom are still living - Mrs. Olive Lawrence of Beaver Center, Mrs. Lillie Johnson of Pierpont, and Edwin Wheeler, Jr., who lives at the old homestead in Beaver township. She also leaves five grand-children and seven great grandchildren and one sister. The deceased and her husand were among the first to tke up their residence in this part of the township, having resided here for over fifty years. She was a woman of strong Christian character and sterling worth. She died February 22, 1914, of catarrahal fever, after a sickness of five and a half weeks. She was conscious until death, making all her funeral arrangements. Although a great sufferer, she was solicitous for the comfort of others. She leaves a host of friends to mourn the loss of her counsel and companionship. Though you have gone, dear mother, To dwell with the angels fair, May we hope when this life is over, To go and dwell with you there. Ah, yes when this life is over, And we pass to the realms above. We know we shall meet, dear mother, Nevermore to part from those we love. The funeral was held at her late home conducted by Rev. R. E. Benjamin. Interment in Pierpont cementery. DEATH OF MRS. WHEELER AGED 84, OF BEAVER __ Had Lived in the Vicinity Almost Her Entire Life - Was Held in High Esteem. __ Mrs. Edward Wheeler, aged 84, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, E. J. Wheeler, Beaver township, Pa. Her home had been in that vicinity almost her entire life and she was held in highest esteem by all the people, young and old, of the community. She is survived by three children - E. J. Wheeler at whose residence she died; Mrs. Morgan Lawrence of Beaver Center; and Mrs. John Johnson of Pierpont. She was an aunt of William and Daniel Wheeler of this city. The funeral will be held at one o'clock Eastern standard time, Tuesday, from the home of her son. WILLIAM HENRY NEIL DIED THIS MORNING __ Well Known and Highly Respected Citizen Had Been an Invalid For Two Years. __ William Henry Neil, aged 65, died at his home, 221 Chestnut street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock. Mr. Neil has been an invalid for nearly two years and he had been confined to his bed since September last, suffering from dropsy and heart disease. The deceased was born in New York city. About twenty years ago he moved to Monroe township. For the past twelve years he has been a resident of Conneaut and was widely known and highly respected. He is survived by his wife and five children. The latter are Clarence B., William and Vern of this city, Arthur of Westfield, Ill., and Mrs. D. B. Laird of Ashtabula. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church Monday at 2 p. m., Rev. A. E. Kemp officiating. Interment will be made in Glenwood cemetery. MRS. LUCILE A. TOBIN DEAD AFTER LONG SUFFERING __ Mrs. Lucile A. Tobin, wife of William M. Tobin of Cleveland, died Sunday at 5:30 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Thompson, of the Woodworth road. Mrs. Tobin had been ill for nearly two years with tuberculosis. She was 28 years of age. Besides her husband and sister, Mrs. Tobin is survived by her mother, Mrs. J. Christman and three brothers, Charles Buell and Gilbert Thornton, all of whom live in this city. The funeral will be held from the Thompson home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. R. D. Walker officiating. Interment will be in Kelloggsville cemetery. MRS. EDWARD BRISTOL DIED IN BUSNELL __ Mrs. Edward Bristol, aged and respected resident of Bushnell, died yesterday morning after an illness of nine weeks with dropsy. Mrs. Bristol was eighty-four years of age. She is survived by her husband who has also been ill for some time and now lies in an extremely crictical condition at his home. Two sons, John L. of Cleveland and Warren L. who lives on the farm, also survive. The Bristols have lived in Bushnell for the last twenty-five years. On account of Mr. Bristol's illness, the funeral which will be held Sunday at 12:30, will be private. Rev. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont will conduct the services and burial will be in Kelloggsville cemetery. GEORGE FRISBEE FOUND DEAD IN AN OUTBUILDING TODAY __ Shock superinduced by the severe cold weather is thought to have been the cause of death of George Frisbee, whose body was found shortly before noon today lying in an outbuilding at the home of Mrs. Nancy Norton, 382 Buffalo street, where the man made his home. A little girl, Mary Pierson, aged ten years, while playing in the yard, saw the body of the man lying in the small building and informed Mrs. Norton. The man was found to be dead and Coroner Baxter was called and thoroughly investigated the case. He pronounced death due to heart failure, emphasizing the fact that the extreme cold probably caused shock. The dead man was sixty-two years of age. He had made his home with Mrs. Norton for a year or so. They were cousins and as he had no other place to go she made a home for him. He came here from Waterford, Pa. He had tubercular trouble. A sister, Alice Frisbee, lives in Erie. Mr. Frisbee was a member of the Pentecostal Mission. He had worked some as a collector. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. MONROE CENTER ***** Cary Main has been the guest of his brother, John Hardy, and sister, Mrs. J. S. Laird, the past week before going to Ashtabula. An eight and one-quarter pound daughter was born Thursday morning, April 9, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simons. Mrs. Burr of Conneaut is the nurse in attendance. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy at the time of the death of our beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Miss Elsie Billett. We espcially thank them for their floral tributes. Mr. Charles Billett. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Joslin. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Miss Bessie Richards returned to Conneaut Saturday after a couple weeks' visit in town. Chauncey Hill recently lost his valuable jersey cow from milk fever and pneumonia. Mrs. G. L. Bacon and daughter, Evonda, were guests of the former's sister, Mrs. C. E. Lawrence, Friday and Saturday. Charles Billett, near Hammond's Corners, is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Perry wer week end guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Perry. Fay Swain of Conneaut spent Wednesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Swain. Charles Emerick entertained a real estate man from Tennessee a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hogle gave a dancing party Thursday evening in their new home recently purchaed of Mr. Ring,, known as the Dave Wheeler homestead. Fread Headley, who has been ill for several weeks, remains about the same. Victor McMillen of Beaver is helping care for him. Mr. Dickey of North Kingsville was the week end guest of Leo Armagast, being a classmate at Edinboro normal. L. G. Felch has been confined to the house with rheumatism the past week. Dr. Brayman has called to prescribe. George Tuttle has been ill for several weeks with grip. Dr. Lewis has been attending physician. Mrs. Elizabeth Merriman who has been ill with erysipelas at the home of her nephew, John Hardy, is reported much improved. Mrs. Christian Moon does not improve as her friends would wish. Mrs. Martha Miles has not recovered from her recent illness. MONROE LADY DEAD __ The sad news of the death of Miss Elsie Billett of Monroe has just been received here. The deceased was a lifelong resident of Monroe, having been born and raised there. She was 46 years of age. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy Monday night about ten o'clock and only survived a short time. The funeral services will be held at her late home in Monroe Thursday at 1:00 o'clock Eastern time. Interment will be made in Kelloggsville. MARRIED AT JEFFERSON __ Jefferson, March 25. - Miss Edna Bates of Saybrook and Claude Woodworth of Geneva were united in marriage at the home of Sheriff and Mrs. ?. B. Sheldon, Saturday, by Rev. E. O. Jessup of the Jefferson Baptist church. After a short honeymoon the young people will go to Columbus, where they will make their future home. THE SEELEYS ENTOUR __ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seeley are having the time of their lives while touring through the east. They left Conneaut several days ago and are going through the Adirondack mountains in New York; will go to Lake Champlain and practically circumvent the lake. A card today from Mr. Seeley tells the joy of their trip so far. It was mailed at Utica, New York, where they stopped Sunday evening. The trip will have an unusual interest for Mr. Seeley. The territory in New York and Vermont bordering on Lake Champlain was the birthplace of his ancestors. It was from there his grandfathers came to this unsettled country most a century ago. While there Mr. Seeley will undertake to find relatives whom he has never seen. BRAVE GIRL IS REWARDED __ Telephone Operator at Austim Will Receive Double Pay The Rest Of Her Life For Heroism. __ Austin, Pa., Oct 5. - Kathleen Lyon will receive one earthly glory for her bravery when she warned hundreds by telephone to seek the highlands because the dam had broken. The telephone company has ordered that the plucky 16 year-old operator be placed on double pay during the rest of her life. Another girl probably will be similarly rewarded. She is Lena Dinckley. Both girls were employed in the same exchange. Survivors of the terrible disaster figured that Miss Lyon was among the dead until she was found on a hillside. Among the many deeds of heroism none was greater than that of Miss Lyon. No sooner had she heard the fire whistle, which was situated about four miles above where she was working, than she realized that the dam was broken and stuck to her switchboard and gave the alarm to almost every one who had a connection. While the crest of the flood was swirling toward the telphone building, which is situated on the hillside near the hospital, she stuck to her post and sent the first news of the disaster, to the outstide world. It was her frantic calls to telephone subscribers at Costello that probably saved a hundred lives in this little town, which was located two miles below Austin. Before returning to Harrisburg Governor Tener, who has been investigating the causes of the flood disaster here, said: "I am convinced that the state's experience at Johnstown and the destruction of this place demand legislation that will give the state control over all these dams and surrounding conditions. My heart goes out to these poor people. I am surprised after viewing the ruins that the list of dead and missing is as lows as reported." GIRS LEG CUT OFF WITH AX __ Austin, Pa., Oct. 4. - Mary Blatz, an employee in the counting room of the Bayless Pulp & Paper co., told the reporters in the hospital how it feels to have a leg amputated with an ax. "I was busy at my books," she said, "when suddenly there lurched through the wall one of the big pulp grindstones of the mill. As I leaped aside to avoid it, the ceiling caved in and the water followed and passed over me. Rescuers found me later pinned beneath the grinding stone. They tried to release me, but failed. The great stone was too big to move, and I felt as if I should surely die there. "Get an ax and cut off my leg I told them. But no man would volunteer. "Cut it off," I pleaded. "You can stand it if I can." "I looked up and saw Joe Venarge, a friend of mine. "You do it Joe, for me," I pleaded. I was in awful pain, and nothing could be worse torture than what I was enduring. 'I can't do that Mary,' he said. "I asked a big man back of im to do it. He picked up the ax. By the lantern light, I saw the descending blade glisten. I think he chopped it four or five times before they could pry me loose. At the hospital Dr. Asheraft said the plucky girl would recover. FLOREN SCRIBNER, 55, DEAD AT MONROE CENTER __ Floren Scribner, aged, 55, of Monroe Center, died at his home at 12:30 this morning from the effects of an apoplectic stroke which he suffered a few days ago. He is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. William Onion of Conneaut, and two brothers, Thomas of Monroe and William of Erie. The funeral will be held Monday at one o'clock, sun time, from the late home. Rev. R. E. Benjamin will conduct the services and interment will be made at Kelloggsville. __ The funeral of Floren E. Scribner, who died March 13th, was held form his late home Monday at 1 o'clock and was largely attended. Friends from Conneaut, Ashtabula, and Cleveland were present. Mr. Scribner was the second son of a family of five: Two brothers - Thomas of Monroe and William of Erie - and one sister Mrs. Wm. Onion of Conneaut, remain, the youngest sister, Mina, having died when a child. Born August 3, 1858, at the family home, two miles south and one mile east of the center, Mr. Scribner spent the greater part of his life and for a number of years tenderly cared for his mother. On December 10th, 1894, he was married to Elva Moon Lillie at the home of Fred Brewster, Esq., in East Monroe. For the past thirteen years Mr. and Mrs. Scribner have lived with the latter's mother Mrs. C. A. Moon, between Bushnell and this place. The community has lost a good citizen, whose kindly face and genial hospitality will be missed by many friends and neighbors. Rev. R. E. Benjamin spoke words of comfort to the widow, sister and brothers. Many floral tributes gave silent testimony of respect. Interment was made at Kelloggsville. Mrs. Elva Scribner wishes to thank all the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted her during the illness and death of her husband. __ Mrs. Eliza Clark and son, Frank, returned to their home in Collinwood Tuesday. The daughter, Mrs. Chas. Frazine, and husband remained with their aunt, Mrs. Scribner, for a few days. __ MONROE CENTER ******** Mrs. E. C. Wivel of New Lyme arrived in town Wednesday, coming to Conneaut Tuesday to see her friend Mr. J. Y. Kelley, whose death occurred Tuesday, a little over a week after an operation for cancer. Mrs. Kelley's funeral will be held Saturday after-noon from the M. E. church. She has made many friends in the community during the few years the family has lived here. Her smile and kind word will not only be missed from the saddened home, but in the whole neighborhood. The family have the sympathy of all. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sweet accompanied their son, Wade, and wife home to West Williamsfield in the latter's new Ford auto, Monday for a few days visit. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Orcutt Ward, Velma and Garland Sweet in Wayne. Mrs. H. Hicks and two children were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sweet several days during their absence. Mrs. Mabel Westcott and daughter, Doratha, have been spending the past week at the former's home. Chas. And William Vanskoik and family are riding in a new Ford auto purchased of I. P. Felch. Miss Mina Cobb from Nashville, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Cahterine Barnes and family for several weeks. Mrs. B. T. Weaver of Youngsville, Pa., arrived Saturday to visit her cousin, Mrs. L. A. Huntley. Mrs. A. B. Randall and Vern Mecham were called to Tuscola, Mich, the first of the week by the death of the former's sister, Mrs. Mena Randall. The Boxwell graduates from Monroe Township this year were the Misses Virginia Benson, Caroline Bromfield, Greta Steele, Mabel Terrill, Virgie Frisbey, Carl Steward and Clifford Kent. They were in Jefferson Tuesday where the Commencement was held. 30 WHOOPING COUGH CASES __ There are cases of whooping cough in thirty Conneaut homes. It was learned here today that the whopping cough epidemic that is prevelant in a number of cities near here had afflicted Conneaut homes to this extent. Doctors of the city issue a warning to parents in regard to exposing young children to this child's disease now so prevalent here. FOUR FISHER CHILDREN DIE WITHIN FIVE DAYS __ Four children are dead and three others are seriously ill with the same dread disease which caused the death of the four and the father and mother are convalescing at the John Fisher home south of Fairview. A peculiar and extremely serious form of scarlet fever has seized the family, within the past three or four days, four children having died. Their ages ranged from one year to thirteen years. The father and mother were seriously ill as their little ones were taken from them one by one. While now somewhat better, the parents are deep in grief over their loss and in fear that some of the others yet remaining may still be taken from them. A week ago the entire family was in the best of health and it was a happy family. One of the children contracted the disease at the home of a neighbor. Soon the other members of the family were stricken. Physicians from the neighborhood and others of renown called in from distant points were unable to bring effective relief. The entire community has extended what little help and kindness it was possible to give to the stricken ones but the death toll has been heavy. HUBBY'S DELINQUENCIES LEAD TO DIVORCE SUIT __ On the claim that her husband Nathan Laird, has ceased to abide by his marriage vows and to share his wordly goods with her, Mrs. Nellie Laird this morning filed a petition at Jefferson through her attorneys, asking for a grant of alimony. Attorneys Smith and Spaulding represent the plaintiff. It is alleged by Mrs. Laird that her husband has the habit of becoming intoxicated and that several times he had driven her from the house and has forbade her to return. LOSS OF LIFE AT AUSTIN IT IS NOW BELIEVED MAY NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED __ Austin, Pa., Oct. 3 - A census of the remaining inhabitants in the village of Austin, which was wiped out by the collapse of the dam built and owned by the paper and pulp mill of the "Hemlock trust," taken last night indicates that the total loss of life will not exceed 100. This poll was conducted by the Pennsylvania state board of health. All of the residents except those in two blocks of the village had been accounted for in the living, dead or missing lists up to nightfall. The morgue contained 25 bodies when the searchers stopped work for the night. There was also the severed head of an unknown woman, which had been picked from the debris in the river bed at Costello, three miles away from Austin. This town, stricken by flood and fire, faces the problem of recovering the dead from the thousands of tons of debris choking the narrow valley. To do so before it becomes necessary to burn the ruins and thus save the living from an epidemic, an army of labor must reach the town within the next 36 hours, officials say. Otherwise the torch may transform the wreckage into the pyre of most of those who have perished. "Give us our dead," is Austin's cry, voiced by State Senator Baldwin, who lost his father, mother, sister and other relatives. Only the body of his father, John E. Baldwin, had been recovered Monday night. The others are locked in the ruins. "I speak for the people of Austin," he said. "The state of Pennsylvania owes us the bodies of our beloved ones. For 48 hours they have been in the ruins; how much longer will the commonwealth leave them there? The state should have 1,000 men working here." HAMMOND'S CORNERS __ Mrs. Raymond Sweet was removed from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sweet to the Grace hospital Monday, Jan. 22, ill with typhoid fever. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hill, Jan. 16. Both mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Hill's mother, Mrs. Casper Terry, is caring for the new arrival. Austin Lillie is ill with grip at the home of Theron Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Allison Foster have moved to the former's farm at the place. MARRIAGE CEREMONY REVISED BY SOCIALIST __ Love, Honor and Obey Omitted and Comrade and Helpmeet Supplant Husband and Wife. __ Boston, Sept. 16. - The form of marriage service used by Rev. Paul Harris Drake, the Socialist pastor of Wollaston, at the wedding of Maud Adele Heath and John Theodore Mendenhall, last week, has created no small sensation among clergymen. The form is original with Rev. Mr. Drake. In it the bride does not promise to love, honor and obey. Here is the husband's vow: "I, John, take you Maud, for my lawful wife, and I faithfully promise you that I will endeavor to be to you a good husband, a true comrade and partner, a respector of your own individuality and a loyal supporter of the home and family relationship upon which we are now entering so far as in me lies, and so long as I shall live; and , as a pledge of my intention to fulfull these promises, I give you this ring." This is the wife's vow: "I, Maud, take you John, for my lawful husband. I accept your token and in return I promise you that I will endeavor to be to you a true comrade and helpmate, striving to all that lies in my power to make our married life complete and cheerfully accepting my share of the duties and responsibilities of a home as your wife and partner for life I give you my pledge in this ring." The usual blessing was omitted. OBITUARY Mrs. Lucretia Holden, aged 92, died at the home of her son, William L. Holden, at Hammond's Corners, at 10:30 o'clock last night. About ten days ago Mrs. Holden suffered a stroke of paralysis and did not survive the shock. The deceased's maiden name was Lucretia Rockwell. She was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1820. She was married to Richard F. Holden, August 22, 1840, At Evans, N.Y. The couple moved to Monroe township, this county, in 1842. Mr. Holden died June 4, 1871, and his widow went to live with her son, Silas, in Wisconsin for awhile. About fifteen years ago she came to live with her son, William L. Holden, at Hammond's Corners. Mrs. Holden was the mother of four children, one son, Edgar, was killed in an explosion at a saw mill in Monroe, July 14, 1866. Three other sons, Silas, of Wisconsin, and William L. and Richard, of Monroe, suvive her. Obituary of Lucretia Holden cont'd. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church since her girlhood and was a zealous worker. She was very fond of flowers and cultivated them until the last of her life. The funeral will be held at the home of William L. Holden Thursday at 1 p. m., Rev. Hurlburt, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Interment will be made at Kelloggsville. PRETTY ROMANCE REACHED CLIMAX AT ROSE WEDDING __ Miss Linda von Gunten and Raymond Stevens United in Marriage at Noon - Leave for Rochester. __ Having been chums and then sweetharts since they were little girl and boy together, Miss Linda von Gunten and Raymond Bradley Stevens were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony today. The wedding of these estimable young people marks the climax of one of the prettiest romances in the power of Dan Cupid to weave. The marriage was solemnized in the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. John von Gunten, 124 Hayward avenue, exactly at noon. Rev. F. C. Dreager, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Clara von Gunten, and the same service for the groom was performed by his borther Carlton Stevens. Miss Sadie Haight presided at the piano, playing "Oh, Promise Me," very softly while the solemn exchange of pledges was being made. The ceremony took place before a bank of ferns and palms in a corner of the living room. The rest of the room and the other downstairs rooms were decorated with a profusion of pink and white June roses. The bride looked lovely in a gown of white brocaded silk, with pearl trimmings, and she carried a bouquet of bride's roses, arranged in a shower. The maid of honor wore tan crepe de chene made over pink silk, and she carried pink roses. Only the immediate families of the bride and groom and a very few intimate friends were present at the wedding. Immediately after the ceremony an elaborate four-course dinner was seved, covers being laid for twenty at two tables, which were artistically decorated with pink and white roses. Twelve were seated at the bride's table - the four in the bridal party, Rev. and Mrs. Kreager, the mother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens, parents of the groom, and Miss Haight, Miss Gertrude Hammond, and Miss Meta Stevens cousin of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens left on Lake Shore train No. 46 for Rochester, N. Y., which city is to be their future home. They will go at once to their newly furnished home at 40 Park avenue. The circumstances which led up to the wedding of the young couple were particularly romantic. When both were very young they became acquainted in Sunday school, and later they were baptized together and then were sweethearts during the four years in high school, both graduating with the class of 1907. Mr. Stevens went away to college becoming a student at Denison University at Granville, O., from which he was graduated in the class of 1912. The new Mrs. Stevens went to Bluffton, O., where she taught school for the first year after her graduation. The following year she returned to Conneaut, and for the past four years she has taught in the local schools. Mr. Stevens at present is secretary of the Rochester Y. M. C. A. He has had one year in the Rochester Theological seminary, studying for the Baptist ministry, and he expects to return to the school later and finish the course. He and his bride are among the best known young people in Conneaut, and they have always been especially active in Baptist church circles. Their departure to a city so far distant is universally regretted. They go, however, with the heartiest congratulatins and best wishes of all. FAILS REUNION __ The third annual reunion of the Fails family was held August 13 at the home of Jesse M. Fails, Girard, Pa. Mr. Fails being the oldest member of the family living. A sumptuous dinner was served under a tent at 12 o'clock, and all did ample justice to the eatables. There were about 53 relatives present from Painesville, Ashtabula, Conneaut, Beaver Center, Albion, Springfield, Girard, Swanville and Erie. The day was an ideal one and all had a pleasant time. After dinner the party assembled on the beautiful lawn and all had their pictures taken. A business meeting was then called by the president, Jesse Fails, and the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Ruth Fails. An invitation was extended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fails of Spring-field to have the next reunion at their home the second Wednesday in August, 1914. The following officers were elected for next year: President, Charles Fails; vice president, Christ Fails; secretary, Grant M. Strong. MRS. LOUISA BLISS __ Sudden Death of An Estimable Conneaut Lady at Saginaw, Michigan, Yesterday. __ A message last evening bore the many Conneaut friends the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Louisa Bliss, which occurred suddenly yesterday morning at the home of her son, Fred Bliss, Saginaw, Mich. The aged lady, whom there was none in Conneaut more respected and loved, went to Michigan at the approach of the holiday season. Fred Bliss, who had been in Colorado for several months past was to be home for the holidays and to spend the season with him, his mother went there. Leaving here she was in her usual good health and, notwithstanding her advanced age of 76 years, she enjoyed the trip. Her visit there was not marked by any serious illness until yesterday a paralytic stroke was suffered and from it death ensued. A life-long resident of this immediate vicinity, Mrs. Bliss resided in the same home since her wedding day over fifty years ago. The Bliss home on the Furnace road, southeast of town, was a haven of hospitality and, in years gone, to it Conneaut people were wont to travel, there to receive attentions and enjoy a hospitality that only this gracious woman knew how to dispense. When the Bliss children were younger the Bliss home was a rendezvous for the young people from town and many are the tales of the kindness Mrs. Bliss attended to them. The Bliss farm was known by that name for a great many years. It was the home of the elder Bliss and when Alvin E. Bliss and Louisa Harrington of Clark Corners, were married they went to it and made it their home. There they lived and their children were born and spent their childhood and youth. When Mr. Bliss died several years ago, Mrs. Bliss did not leave the home that had been home to her for fifty years and to the old home the children returned each year for a summer visit. Six children were born to the couple, Alice, who died in childhood; Frank, who died at his home in Maine a dozen years ago; Fred H., of Saginaw; Madge Bliss Andrews, whose death occurred 14 years ago; Charles A., a Columbus man, and Iris L., of East Conneaut. The remains will be brought here this evening from Saginaw and will be taken to the old home, where the funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will be the East Conneaut cemetery. GOLDEN WEDDING OF THE THORNTONS __ Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Thornton, Formerly of Springfield, Pa., Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary. __ Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Thornton of Jerome, Mich., on the Tillabowasse river, celebrated their golden wedding January 6th, 1914. Hiram G. Thornton and Tasa M. Hinkle wer united in marriage fifty years ago, January 6th, 1864, at Springfield, Pa., in the Springfield hotel which was situated near the state line. The ceremony was performed in the same room in which Mr. Thornton's father and mother were married in 1830. On Tuesday, their son Charles and family and three daughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Kelley of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ulrey and children of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee and son Earl of Carlton, also Mr. Thornton's brother-in-law, B. F. Messenger of Conneaut, O., and his daugher Mrs. Minerva McArthur of Pierpont, were present. The home was beautifully decorated with green and golden colors in honor of the day. The grandchildren, Kenneth Ulrey and Eva Thornton, carried the golden ribbons to escort the aged copule to their places at the head of the table,, which was tastily decorated in the colors appropriate for the occasion. A delicious four-course dinner was served, which was a great feature of the day for all. Mr. Thornton was an honored soldier and is a member of Lincoln Lodge of Midland, Mich. He is seventy-three years of age, while Mrs. Thornton is seventy-two. They have twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, who were all present. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with songs and music from the violin, mandolin and piano by the young people, and Mr. and Mrs. Thornton sang several old-time songs. In the evening the guests gathered at the home of the son, Charles, where all enjoyed a dancing party to end the long-to-be remembered day. ICE PREVENTS CARFERRY FROM CROSSING LAKE (Mar. 23, 1916 written in pencil here) __ Ice conditions in Lake Erie have prevented the car ferry, Marquette & Bessemer No. 2, from attempting to force her way across the lake. The ferry was laid up for repairs a few weeks ago, but these hae now been completed and the ferry is ready to buck the ice as soon as there is a reasonably fair chance that a trip can be made. It had been though that the ferry would make a trial last Saturday but this was given up. She has, however, been fueled and put in to readiness to start as soon as conditions permit. MISS MINNE WILLIAMS DIES AT GRACE HOSPITAL __ Young Woman Succumbed to Attack of Typhoid Fever - Lived With Sheperd Family. __ Miss Minnie Williams died at six o'clock last evening at Grace hospital where she had been ill with typhoid fever. She was seventeen years of age and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Sheperd, 292 Liberty street. Her parents reside in Williamsfield. The funeral will be held from the Sheperd home, Tuesday at one o'clock, Rev. Frend I. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Kelloggsville cemetery. The Sheperd family has resided here but a few weeks, coming from Monroe, where the family home has always been. Many friends in that vicinity will be pained to learn of the death of the young lady. BRIDE IS WELL KNOWN HERE (1916 written in pencil here.) __ The many friends of Miss Sadie Dennis of McKean, Pa., will be surprised to hear of her marriage to Mr. Fred Brydle, of that city. The wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brydle of McKean, at high noon, March fifth, before only the immediate members of the family. The bride was formerly a resident of South Monroe and is well known in Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Brydle are visiting relatives in Conneaut and vicinity. Following a post-nuptial trip the couple will make their home in McKean. They have the best wishes of their many friends. W. F. LAPHAM IS FOUND DEAD __ Well Known Farmer Living Near State Line Died of Heart Failure While at Work in a Field. __ W. F. Lapham, aged 66, a well known farmer living just across the state line in Pennsylvania, fell dead yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock while at work in a field. Heart failure was the cause of death. Mr. Lapham was apparently in good health when he left the house after eating a hearty dinner, but two hours later he was found dead along side a fence in a field nearby. Mr. Lapham leaves a wife, three daughters, Flora at home, Mrs. Charles Hoskins of Conneaut, Mrs. May Laughery of Willoughby, O., and one son, Gaylord, at home. He was born in Michigan but lived nearly all his life in Pierpont, but moved to the state line about eleven years ago. The funeral will be held at 1 p. m. at the home in West Springfield. Burial in Glenwood cemetery, Conneaut. Mr. Lapham is survived by four brothers, George E., East Conneaut, William, Perry, O., Charles and Fayette, of Kansas City, Mo. ESTEEMED LADY DIED TODAY __ Mrs. A. L. Dean Passed Away This Morning At The Family Home In West Springfield After A Short Illness. __ Mrs. Anna Dean, wife of A. L. Dean, died at an early hour this morning at the family home at West Springfield. Death was caused by apoplexy. Mrs. Dean having been stricken on Thursday. She was a lady of many friends in this entire vicinity and was held in the highest esteem. Born in Monroe township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson, her girlhood was spent there. Since her marriage she has lived in Monroe, and for a number of years in Kingsville. The home has been in Springfield for the past two years. Surviving are the husband and four children: Mrs. Orcutt Ward, of Williamsfield, O.; Roy, who lives in Nebraska; Frank, of Ashtabula, and Arthur, who lived at home. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. FRED F. SMITH LAID TO REST __ Largely Attended Funeral Services in Memory of Late President of Chamber of Commerce - Business Places Closed. __ The late Fred F. Smith, president of the Chamber of Commerce, received mortuary honors yesterday from the entire community. Memorial services were held at the family residence, No. 342 Madison street, at 2 p. m. During the services all business places were closed in honor of his memory. The attendance at the funeral was very large. Aside from the large concourse of individual friends who were present, there was a large delegation from the Colonial club, while nearly one hundred Elks and a good representation of the Knights of Pythias marched to the house as bodies. The house and adjoining grounds, and even both sides of the sidewalk in front of the premises were needed to accommodate all who assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the dead. The funeral services were very simple, yet profoundly sad and impressive. The casket was covered and surrounded by a magnificient collection of flowers, the apartment in which the body lay hardly sufficing to hold all the beautiful floral gifts, which included floral designs and other tokens of remembrances from the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, the Colonial club, and the Knights of Pythias. The employes of Mr. Smith were assembled in a body and followed the remains to the grave in carriages. Rev. O. J. Moore, pastor of the First Methodist church, offered prayer, and he was followed by Rev. W. D. Starkey, of Akron, former pastor of the Methodist church and long a close friend of the family, who spoke with visible emotion of the life, character and friendships of the departed. Mr. Starkey explained the spiritual insignificance of death, and said that there is One who is conquerer of death and through Him the mortal puts on immortality and triumphs over the grave. The speaker spoke in the most tender and comforting terms of the life and character of his departed friend, and dwelt upon the manly attributes which charcterized him. His remarks gave a storng support to the sorrowing family and were calculated to help them bear their affliction with fortitude and hope. At the conclusion of the services, the casket was borne to the funeral car by old friends of the deceased, Frank L. Whitmore, T. C. Herrick, T. R. Hatch, E. C. Jacobs, W. A. Middleton of this city and Charles Shreve of Erie. A long line of carriages conveyed the immediate relatives and near friends to Glenwood cemetery, while the members of the orders to which Mr. Smith belonged were conveyed in two special cars over the P. & O. At the cemetery, the remains were reverently laid to rest with appropriate ceremonies. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Elizabeth Warner of Mayville, N. Y., Mrs. Frank Sanderson of Lockhaven, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Merriam of Detroit, Mich., Miss Anna Axworthy of Erie, Pa., Harry Cole, of Geneva, O., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shreve of Erie, Pa., Mrs. George Watson of Youngstown, O., B. E. Thayer of Jefferson, O., Miss Ada Cheney, of Reno, Nev., Mrs. Ferry and Mrs. Matson of Kingsville and J. J. Tennant of Cleveland. MISS EVELYN DECK AND CARL PHELPS WERE MARRIED TODAY __ Ceremony Wa s Performed at St. Mary's Rectory at 1:30 - Dinner at the Hotel. __ One of the foremost of June weddings was solemnized at one-thirty o'clock this afternoon at St. Mary's rectory, State street, when Miss Evelyn Deck, only daughter of Mr. John Deck, prominent merchant, became the bride of Mr. Carl Phelps, son of Mrs. Edith Phelps of Poplar street. Miss Deck was very charmingly attired in a chic suit of primrose silk and she wore a large black lace hat. After the ceremony, the party went to the Hotel Clevleand where an elaborate wedding luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps left on the Lake Shore this afternoon for Cleveland whence they will take the boat to Detroit for a honeymoon trip. Returning they will make their home with the groom's mother on Poplar street. The bride is one of the best known young women of the city, having lived here since chldhood. She is a graduate from St. Benedict's academy, Erie in the class of 1906. Mr. Phelps is a general favorite among his friends and is connected with the Conneaut Creamery company. The best wishes of many friends will be extended to the couple. DEATH OF A. B. PITCHER THIS MORNING __ One of Conneaut's Most Revered Citizens Passes Away Following Stroke of Apoplexy. __ (1916 written in pencil here) A. B. Pitcher passed away at three o'clock this morning at his home, 223 Sandusky street, at the age of 65, after having been confined to his bed since Monday of last week. While at the Colonial club on the afternoon of Monday, February 28th, Mr. Pitcher was suddenly stricken with a stroke of apoplexy. He was taken to his home at once where he remained in a semi-cnscious state until he was called away. Mr. Pitcher's death removes from the city one of its most honored and respected citizens. His death is an irreparable loss to the community as well as to his family. Ever since his birth at Pierpont on June 17, 1850, with the exception of four years, he has spent his entire life in Conneaut or vicinity. On December 27, 1873, he was married to Miss Ella Matson of Conneaut. For the next four years he was engaged in the hardware business in Lindsay, Ohio. He then came back to Conneaut and during the remainder of his life conducted a real estate and insurance office in this city. He has for a number of years been a partner in the firm of Pitcher and Young, the original owners of the Grand View Allotment. Surviving members of the immediate family are his wife and daughter, Mrs. George Barber, of this city. Three brothers and one sister also survive; F. W. Pitcher, of Conneaut, Chas. J. Pitcher, of Andover, Harry Pitcher, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Jessie Smith, of Pierpont. His father, Ephraim Pitcher was one of the pioneer settlers of this section of the country. Mr. Pitcher has during his thirty years of residence in the city, been prominent in the church and fraternal life of the community. He was a member of the Order of Elks and Odd Fellows, the P. H. C., and the Colonial club and the Congregational church, where he has always been an ardent worker in the Men's Bible class. He has always been an organizer and an earnest worker in the Protected Home Circle and has held many offices from that of Grand Treasurer of Ohio to local deputy and captain of the ladies' degree team. The fuenral will be held at the late home on Monday afternoon at three o'clock, Eastern time, and will be private. The residence will be open on Sunday afternoon, however, to those who wish to view the remains. Interment will be made in the city cemetery.