ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO - Newspaper Clippings Farm Book 2 (Part 7) *********************************************************************** 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. *********************************************************************** SPANKS ERRING SON; STARTS $100,000 FIRE Monticello, N. Y., June 18 - Mrs. B. Wolfe, of Ferndale, Sullivan county, near here tried to spank her young son and in so doing upset an oil stove. In the fire that followed, twelve business houses and three dwellings, including the Wolf house, were destroyed. The loss will reach $100,000. FRANK W. FOREMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED __ Cousin of William Foreman of This City, Had Legs Crushed In Collision Yesterday. __ Frank W. Foreman, cousin of William Foreman, Bessemer yard man, was seriously injured late yesterday when a Northwestern Pennsylvania traction line car on which he was motorman was struck by a freight car on the same line in a pretty bad wreck at Yokes' Crossing between Harmonsburg and Conneaut Lake. The wreck was the worst the Northwestern has experienced for some time. The two cars met head-on at a sharp curve midway between Exposition Park and Harmonsburg. Neither motorman saw the other car until it was right upon him. Neither had time to jump. The passenger car crushed under the impact and a number of passengers were more or less seriously injured, none fatally, however. The injured motorman was caught in the vestibule of his car which crushed like an egg shell. He was pinioned in the wreckage and was extricated with some difficulty after a little while. A relief car sent out from Meadville carried the injured passengers there. Motorman Foreman was taken to Spencer hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate one limb. He has suffered from shock and it is feared an amputation of the other limb will be necessary to save his life. A. P. JAMES KILLED BY L. S. TRAIN __ Conneaut Resident Met Horrible Death at Erie Saturday Evening Last. __ He Was Instantly Killed. __ Was Attempting to Board a Moving Passenger Train With His Arms Full and Fell Between the Coaches - Leaves a Family of Four. __ Albert P. James of this city was instanatly killed at Erie on Saturday evening when he attempted to board a moving Lake Shore passenger train to return to his home. James was a car repairer in the employ of the Bessemer railroad and went to Erie late Saturday to do some shopping. He expected to return on Lake Shore passenger train No. 5. Arriving at the station just as the train was pulling out, he attempted to swing aboard and in so doing was thrown between the coaches. Death was instantaneous. The right leg was severed below the knee, all the fingers of the right hand were cut off and his head was crushed. Conductor Ormsby in charge of the passenger train saw the accident and stopped the train, but too late to save the man's life. The James home was on Buffalo street below Russell street, where are left to mourn, the wife and three young children. A married daughter, Mrs. W. Riley, lives in Cleveland, as does a sister, Mrs. M. Vosburg. Mr. James was fifty years of age. Mrs. James' father has gone to Erie today to identify the remains which were taken to the coroner's morgue. MARRIED YESTERDAY MORNING __ The marriage of Miss Virginia Adams and Stephen Vary, both of Ashtabula, was celebrated yesterday morning at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles Strubbel, in this city, Rev. Herbert Lang, pastor of the First Baptist church of Ashtabula, officiating. The bride was gowned in a lovely frock of creme de chine. Miss Ruth Houghton and Harland Rood of Ashtabula attended the young couple. Following the services a wedding breakfast was served and afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Vary left for an eastern wedding trip which will include Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Seneca Falls and Lowell, N. Y., Mr. Vary's home. Upon returning, they will be at home at 48 Center street, Ashtabula. The groom is a salesman in S. E. Gaskell's shoe store. Those present at the wedding from Ashtabula were Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rugg, Rev. and Mrs. H. Lang, Mrs. Curtiss and son, Conn., Mrs. C. F. Adams, mother of the bride, Harland Rood and Miss Ruth Houghton. MISS BERTHA HUSTON AND STANLEY LOOMIS MARRIED YESTERDAY __ A wedding characterized by its impressive simplicity was solemnized yesterday at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Huston in Monroe, when their daughter, Miss Bertha was united in marriage to Stanley Loomis, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Loomis, of East Conneaut. The rooms of the Huston home were profusely decked with roses and other blossoms that blended in sweet fragrance. The bride was attired in a pretty gown of white silk and her bouquet was of old-fashioned white garden pinks. Miss Hazel Dickson of this city was the maid of honor. She was gowned in white voile trimmed in blue. Mr. Loomis was attended by his brother, Francis Loomis. Miss Mildred Loomis, sister of the groom, played the wedding march while the couple and their attendants took their places. Rev. G. N. Barnes of North Conneaut was the officiating clergyman, using the ever beautiful ring service. Only the immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. An elaborate wedding luncheon was served at one o'clock. The young people received many beautiful gifts, including a fine home on the East Side, the gift of the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis left this morning on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. Both are well known in this vicinity, the bride having formerly attended the High school here. Many good wishes of scores of interested friends will be extended to them. Miss Huston has been a teacher in the Monroe schools for two years while Mr. Loomis is affiliated with his father in the grain and feed business. MISS NINA BRADEN'S FUNERAL ON SUNDAY __ Miss Nina Braden, aged 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braden of Bushnell, died Thursday afternoon of pleurisy. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Lena, at home, and two brothers, Elmer of Illinois and Wallace of Conneaut. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 1 p. m., Rev. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont officiating. Interment was made in Kelloggsville cemetery. WEDDING AT PIERPONT __ A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hutchins, Friday evening, August 15, when their only daughter, Angie E., became the bride of Prof. R. E. Blair, of Mantua, O., the occasion being also the 18th birthday of the bride. Miss Hutchins is one of Pierpont's most esteemed young ladies. She was a member of the 1913 graduating class. Prof. Blair is a very promising young man. He had charge of the Pierpont school last year, but this year he has a much better position in New London, O., where he will have charge of the schools. Rev. R. E. Benjamin performed the nuptial ceremony at 7 p. m. in the presence of only the immediate family. The Congregational C. E.'s had planned a social at the home of Mr. Hutchins for that evening, but when they learned what was happening, they quickly converted it into a "shower" and many useful presents were presented to the young couple. After a treat of lemonade and cake, the company dispersed after hearty congratulations. The young couple will make their new home in New London, and they have the best wishes of their many friends here in Pierpont. KINGSVILLE __ Mrs. Bennett Kellison of this place passed away suddenly this morning. Early in the morning she was as well as usual, preparing the morning meal for her family and eating heartily of it herself. Soon after, however, she complained of severe pains in her head and telling the family that a blood vessel had burst in her head and that she was going to die right away, she very soon lapsed into unconscious-ness and in less than three hours after she was stricken she was dead. Medical aid reached her in five minutes after she was taken ill, but the physician at once pronounced it a fatal attack of apoplexy and gave no hope of recovery. Mrs. Kellison was 57 years of age and came with her husband and daughters and two grandchildren from out near Pierpont to live in this village. Mr. Kellison is an invalid unable to leave his wheel chair and is heartbroken over the sudden taking away of one who has so tenderly cared for him in his affliction. A short funeral service will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The funeral party then leaving for Pierpont where another service will be held and interment made in the Pierpont cemetery. E. LAWRENCE FATALLY HURT __ Former Conneaut Young Man Was Run Over by an Engine at Ashtabula Last Night and Died in Hospital. __ Everett Lawrence, a well known and respected young man formerly of Conneaut, was fatally injured last night in the Pennsylvania yards at Ashtabula, and died at 10 p. m. at the hospital. Lawrence was run over by the engine on which he was fireman. The deceased was 24 years of age and leaves a wife, formerly Miss Bessie Smith of Conneaut, to whom he was wedded five years ago tomorrow. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lawrence of the Underridge road, Four sisters - Mrs. Frank Frazier, of Lynn, Ind., Mrs. Roy Eccleson, Mrs. Frank Desher and Miss Opal Lawrence, and one brother E. U. Lawrence, all of Conneaut and vicinity. He was a member of the local Order of Moose and the Woodmen of America. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nickels and Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, the latter the parents of the bereaved wife, were called to Ashtabula last night but the injured man died before they arrived. No arrangements for the funeral have been made. OBITUARY G. B. Kennedy was born in Georgetown, Canada, Dec. 31, 1848, and died at his home in Pierpont, June 30, 1913. Mr. Kennedy came to Jefferson from Canada when about 17 years old. In 1885 he was united in marriage to Minnie Bulfinch of Lenox. To this union was born seven children: John, Ray, Earl, Robert, Clifford, Mildred and Hazel, all of whom are living except Roy, who died in infancy. Mr. Kennedy was well known in Jefferson and vicinity where he spent the greater part of his life until 13 years ago, he moved to his late home in Pierpont. The funeral was held at the residence in Pierpont on Wednesday at 1 p. m., Rev. Benjamin officiating. He was laid to rest in Oakdale cemetery. His family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the singer and friends and neighbors for their kindness in the hour of need; also for the many beautiful flowers. THREE KILLED AT ASHTABULA __ Switchmen Ross Fox, Edward Ryan and Thomas Cragon Struck by an Engine after Acting as Pallbearers at Funeral. __ At Ashtabula last night Lake Shore yard conductor, Fred Holt, and Switchman Ross Fox, Thomas Cragon and Edward Ryan were standing on the track conversing, when a switch engine backed down on them. Cragon was killed outright and Fox and Ryan lived only a short time. Holt was not seriously injured. All four attended the funeral of a brother switchman yesterday at which Fox and Ryan were pallbearers. All excepting Ryan leave families. WELL SUPPLIED WITH GREAT GRANDPARENTS __ Miss Marguerite Whipple of Conneaut Has Thirteen Grandparents and Great- Grandparents Living. __ When it comes to a question of being supplied with grandparents and great grandparents, little Miss Marguerite Whipple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. "Jack" Whipple of North Conneaut, will surely claim the banner. She has thirteen altogether, including two step-grandmothers. She has seven great-grandparents - Mrs. Susan Stentz of Nova, O., great grandmother on the side of her mother's father; Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Barnes of North Conneaut, great grandparents on the side of the mother's mother; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Whipple of Sheffield, great grandparents on the side of the father's father; Mr. and Mrs. Darius Van Slyke, great grandparents on the side of the father's mother; and four own grandparents, Lewis Stentz of Columbus, father of her mother, and Mrs. Anson White, of Pierpont, mother of her mother; and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Whipple of North Conneaut, parents of her father. She has two step-grandparents - Mrs. Lewis Stentz and Mr. Anson White, and Mrs. Darius Van Slyke is a step great-grandmother. MISS ETHEL HICKS AND GLENN SUTTON MARRIED __ Popular Young Couple United in Marriage by Rev. Slutz in Jefferson Monday. __ Thinking to steal a march on their many Conneaut friends, Miss Ethel Rose Hicks of Monroe and Glenn Travis Sutton of this city took different trains yesterday for Ashtabula where they met and journeyed on to Jefferson where, in the office of Probate Judge Babcock, they were united in marriage by Rev. Slutz. The young couple's friends have been expecting this event for some time but the exact date was not learned until today. After the ceremony the young people left for a post-nuptial trip to Youngstown, Braceville, Pa., and Cleveland and will return to Conneaut the latter part of the week and make their home here. The bride has been employed in Conneaut for the past two years and has been a saleslady in the Brownnell shoe store since its opening in this city. She has won for herself a host of friends who wish her happiness. Mr. Sutton is a popular Bessemer switchman and is a favorite among his companions who will be very interested in this important event. HIBLER REUNION __ The fifth annual reunion of the C. B. and Cynthia Hibler family was held at the old homestead in Pierpont, Ohio, August 26, 1913. The meeting was called to order by the president, G. W. Hibler. All old officers were re-elected. They adjourned to meet again at the old homestead in one year. Cyrus B. and Cynthia A. Smith Hibler were united in marriage March 12, 1857. To this union nine children were born - Flora Hibler Taylor, George Hibler, Louisa Hibler Fails, Amos Hibler, Elmer Hibler, Alice Hibler Eaton, Bertha Hibler Smith, all living and present except Orlando Hibler for whom the call came to depart from this earth July 23, 1884. Another link was broken on November 24, 1889, when the infant son of G. W. and Minnie Hibler was called to the great beyond at the age of 3 months and 17 days, which leaves us to number 66 with a total of 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, whereas, there have been 19 married into the family. Forty-three of this number answered to the roll call on the above date. PIERPONT WEDDING __ A very pretty wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Partch in Pierpont when their daughter Zatella became the bride of Mr. John Stewart. The ceremony was performed at 6 o'clock before a small bank of ferns and palms in the presence of the near relatives and friends of the couple, Rev. R. E. Benjamin offici-ating. The ring ceremony was used. Miss Georgia Partch attended her sister as bridesmaid and Mr. Glenn Morrison was best man. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony. Both young people are popular in a large circle of of friends who wish them well. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will reside in Pierpont. FOR L. E. & Y. RY. __ John H. Ruhlman Awards Contract to Cleveland Firm - Rails to Be Arranged for Today - Car Barns Going Up. __ Youngstown, O., Feb. 1. - President John H. Ruhlman of the L. E. & Y. railway company states that general offices of the company will be located in the Wick building and he with his entire staff will move there next Monday. Contracts have been awarded a Cleveland firm for part of the railroad ties and crossing guards, and numerous letters are being received by Mr. Ruhlman, from the property owners along the right-of-way asking that they be given a chance to help furnish ties for the new road. Mr. Ruhlman said that rail salesmen will be in town today and the question of proper shape, size and weight of rails will then be determined and purchase arranged for. The company owns 57 acres just north of the city limits on which the Caldwell Construction company, which has been awarded the contracts, will immediately start the constrution of car barns and repair shops. THE CREAMERY AT MONROE BURNED __ The Plant Was Run by E. C. Wivel at Monroe Center - Nothing Was Saved - Fire Originated in the Boiler Room. __ The creamery at Monroe Center, operated by E. C. Wivel, was burned to the ground this morning at 4:30 o'clock. Nothing was saved. It is believed that the fire originated in the boiler room, but it is not known exactly how the fire was caused. The insurance was light, probably not more than enough to cover outstanding indebtedness. The creamery was doing a good business and it is probable that it will be rebuilt. TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED __ At the Home of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Felch at Bushnell Friday - Twenty-five Were Present. __ The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira P. Felch at Bushnell was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on Friday August 8th, when twenty-five relatives were present to help them celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, it being also the birthday of Mr. Felch. The bride, attired in her wedding gown, received the guests and at 1 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served. Before arising from the table, a silver tea service was presented on behalf of those present, to the bride and groom in a clever little speech by Mrs. Mary Lee of Hollis, Long Island, N. Y. Mrs. Felch feelingly responded. Other gifts of silver were also received. Mr. and Mrs. Felch were married in Vineland, New Jersey, August 8, 1888, and on this anniversary day five were present who attended the wedding, Mrs. Adaline M. Ingalls, Mrs. Susan C. Ingalls, Mrs. L. G. Felch, Mr. Lloyd, I. E. Felch and Mrs. Mary H. Lee. Mr. Felch was born at Bushnell and has always lived there and the couple have lived in the same house for twenty-five years. Their host of friends all join in the wish that they may not only see their golden wedding day but many years beyond 1938. SLEIGHRIDE ENJOYED BY YOUNG PEOPLE __ With sleighbells ringing and horns tooting a jolly crowd left for a sleighride about seven o'clock last evening, the occasion being that of Miss Letha Laird entertaining some of her friends at her home, just beyond Monroe Center. As the sleighing was excellent, it did not take the crowd long to reach their destination. Upon arriving a bountiful supper was served which was greatly enjoyed after the long ride. A contest was in order after supper in which Harold Chrisman was victorious and Ralph Saunders enjoyed the booby prize. Different games were played and in the small hours of the night (or should we say morning) the jolly bunch returned home. MISS RUTH POWELL AND ALVA BELDING MARRIED YESTERDAY __ Charming simplicity, that made the entire wedding the more impressive, marked the nuptial ceremony that united in marriage Ruth C. Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, of Beaver Center and Alva O. Belding, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Belding of this city. The service was solemnized at the bride's home yesterday at 2'oclock in the presence of thirty relatives and friends. Mrs. Harriet Sweet, great grandmother of the bride, was among the guests. With the exception of the dining room, all the rooms of the home were adorned with apple blossoms that lent an exceptionally sweet fragrance to the scene and created a most pleasing background. The dining room was decked most artistically with violets and ferns. The bride who is an attractive young woman made a lovely picture in her wedding gown of white shadow voile elaborately trimmed with beautiful lace. Her bouquet was a shower of roses and lilies-of-the-valley. Miss Powell was attended by her sister, Miss Harriet Powell, who was attired in white crepe embroidered with pink and carried pink rosebuds. Mr. George Belding, brother of the groom, was best man. Miss Queena Hawes, a cousin of Mr. Belding's sang softly during the ceremony, "Because," and Miss Mabel Michael presided at the piano and played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party came down the stairs and took their places under the bower of apple blossoms in the living room. Rev. R. E. Benjamin performed the ceremony and the ring service was used. Following the congratulations, a daintily appointed three course luncheon was served. The favors for the ladies were small baskets of confetti and for the men, tiny baskets of rice. The couple came to this city and left on a honeymoon trip east. Returning they will go to one of the cottages at the lake where they will spend the next three months in camp. The bride's traveling suit was blue and she wore a chic white hat. Mr. and Mrs. Belding received many beautiful and costly presents, among them being a substantial check form both the bride's and the groom's fathers. The young people are well known in Conneaut having lived in this vicinity all their lives. Both are graduates from C. H. S., Mrs. Belding in the class of 1912 and her husband in the class of 1913. Their romance began in their school days when both were students at the local high school. Mrs. Belding is a young woman of attractive personality. Mr. Belding is an estimable young man. The best wishes of scores of friends will be extended to them. ATTENDED WEDDING IN ASHTABULA __ Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Follett and daughter, Miss Irene, spent Monday in Ashtabula where they attended the wedding of Mrs. Follett's niece, Miss Vera Turner, to William Crotjer, of Cleveland. The ceremony took place in the beautifully decorated parlor of the Turner home with Miss Margaret Birkharp acting as maid of honor and Walter Turner, brother of the bride, as best man. The wedding march from Lohengrin was rendered as a violin-piano duet by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the latter a sister of the bride. The Presbyterian ring service was used. Following the cremony a three-course luncheon was served. After receiving the congratulations of their many friends, the young couple left for their new home in Cleveland. Many beautiful gifts of linen, gold, silver and cut glass were received by the bride. Guests came from Cleveland, Conneaut and Ashtabula. OBITUARY Henry Jacobs was born in Pierpont, O., Sept. 23, 1832, and died at the home of D. H. Brayman, Monday, Aug. 18, aged 81 years. He was married to Samantha McNutt Feb. 1856. No children came to bless this union, but they adopted a boy and girl, Fred, now of Clarence, Mich., and Ruby, now of Painesville. He heard his country's call for volunteers, and enlisted in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry, March 15, 1865, and was honorably discharged July 8, 1865. The funeral was held at the Congregational church Wednesday, Aug. 20th, conducted by Rev. R. E. Benjamin. Three selections of music were rendered by Mrs. Louis Bolton of Cleveland, Mrs. Cora Benjamin, Mr. Thompson and Rev. Benjamin. The old soldiers and their wives attended in a body; also the Masonic fraternity of which he was a member. He was laid to rest in the Pierpont cemetery, the last sad rites being conducted by the Masonic Lodge. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his adopted son and daughter, a granddaughter, Mrs. Mona Ensell, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and one brother, Gould Jacob of Horton, Kansas. He was a good citizen and a kind neighbor and he will be missed by a large circle of friends. NICKEL PLATE PAY-DAY COMES ON JULY 11TH __ Friday, the eleventh, is pay day. The first semi-monthly payday of the Nickel Plate under the new state law will be next Friday, a week from to-morrow. Word was received at the local office of the Nickel Plate today stating that the pay car would be here on that day. It is presumed the second pay will be made on the 25th, two weeks later. DIED IN WASHINGTON __ Mrs. Ralph Lillie, formerly Miss Margaret Smith of this city, passed away Saturday afternoon in Anatone, Wash. Mrs. Lillie had been ill for several weeks, but the exact cause of her death is not known to local relatives. Mrs. Lillie is survived by her husband and a son, aged two years. Mrs. M. Allen of North Conneaut is a sister. Mr. Lillie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lillie, started this morning for Anatone. OBITUARY Miss Sarah Riggs was born in Beaver township, Crawford, county, Pa., January 6, 1842, on the place now known as the James Lee farm, where she resided until 1859, when she was united in marriage to Horace Hogle. As a result of this union two sons were born, Frank and Emmott, who were both near her when she died. Horace Hogle died September 28, 1905, preceding her by eight years and two days, she having died on the thirtieth of September, 1913. Besides her two children she leaves three grand-children and two great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss, who love and respect her memory as one known for many deeds of charity, who was a kind and loving mother and a true friend. Some 26 yeasrs ago she espoused the cause of Christ and faithfully sought to follow the teachings of the Lowly Nazarene. She became a member of the U. B. chruch where she remained until her demise. It can be truthfully said, "She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Righteous Judge shall give her at the last day." Dear mother your place is vacant, There is an empty chair; We trust you're housed in glory, Forever free from care. You never more will greet us Nor meet us at the door, Your smile and cheery welcome Is gone forever more. But in the celestial city Where saints and angels throng You're joining with the chorus In the sweet redemption song. Then let us but remember, Her words of love and cheer, Her friend will be your helper, His spirit's ever near. Though she may not mingle with us, Her life will tarry here Among those she loved and cherished, And tried their herts to cheer. One by one, we're going To leave this house of clay, God grant we meet in heaven, When we shall pass away. AL. GARDNER, AGED 57, DIED THURSDAY MORNING __ Al. Gardner, aged 57, died yesterday at his home on the east side after an illness of several months. He is survived by a wife and three children, two sons and a daughter. Mr. Gardner has been a resident of Conneaut for five years and was employed at the Conneaut Can company's plant until illness compelled him to quit work. The funeral service will be held at the house on Middle road, Saturday, at 1 p. m. The Order of Owls, of which the deceased was a member, will attend in a body. Interment will be made at Farnham. CHARLES SHREFFLER DIED LAST NIGHT __ Charles, aged 10, son of A. F. Shreffler, who resides near Bushnell, died last night of typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held at the family home Tuesday at 2 p. m. Interment in Kelloggsville. OBITUARY Mr. James Onion was born in Wales, England, Dec. 28., 1838. He brought his wife and four small children to this country in the year 1869, locating near Youngstown, Ohio. In 1882 he bought a large farm in Monroe township and there settled his family, himself entering the Nickel Plate shops at Conneaut as a tool dresser, where he was employed for some 20 years. During the season of good roads he often drove from the farm to the shops, returning again in the evening a distance of 9 1/2 miles. After his children married and left the farm he brought his wife to this city, sold the farm and bought city property. He and his wife joined the Baptist church in Wales during their early married life. Six children were born to them, three of whom are now deceased, the first born having died before they left England. There are now fourteen grandchildren. Twelve years ago Mrs. Onion was stricken with paralysis, leaving her almost helpless, ever since which time she was cared for by her husband with such true devotion as is rarely surpassed by earthly friends; and now, after 52 years of close companion-ship God has seen fit to separate them for a short time. Mr. Onion lived a quiet, unassuming life, follow-ing closely the line of duty, and only those who came in touch with him knew of the large heart and the many little kindly attentions bestowed wherever he found opportunity. When he knew that his time for departure was near at hand he met it with the same fearless step which was so characteristic of his daily life. His wife asked him if he would like to have the pastor come and pray for him. His answer was, "It isn't necessary, Mary; I can pary for myself." ___ Card Of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to the many kind friends and neighbors who no nobly and tenderly administered unto us during our recent bereavement, for the many bautiful floral pieces and flowers sent in tender sympathy, and also to Dr. G. H. Cole, who worked so faithfully and heroically to restore health and save life, and we feel that he put forth every effort that is possible for human skill. Words seem futile, but at this time it is the only means availabe to thank all who out of the kindness of their hearts assisted us and brought comfort and consolation. Mrs. James Onion. William J. Onion. Edgar Onion. Mrs. Amos W. Smith. BILLET REUNION __ The second annual reunion of the Billet family was held at the home of Charles Bromfield in Monroe September 5th. Three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Bromfield, Mrs. Miriam Moore, Mrs. Mary Phillips and their cousin, Charles Billett, their families and relatives, 41 in all, met together to do honor to the family name. Brothers Richard of Conneaut and William of Iowa were not able to be present. A nephew Lewis Billett of Illinois, with his mother, had expected to attend this year but they were unable to do so. A very pleasing program was arranged by Miss Richardson. After the program, at a short business session Emma Richardson was elected president and Nellie Paulson, secretary for the coming year. The date of the reunion was changed to the first Wednesday in September. The place of meeting will be decided on later and relatives notified probably through the papers. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Bromfield for their hospitality and also to those who helped with the program. As they separated at night, all expressed themselves as having enjoyed the day very much. A TEN POUND SON __ Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hicks of Mill street are entertaining a ten pound son, born this morning at 8:30. All concerned are doing nicely. DEATH CLAIMS DAUGHTER MR. AND MRS. A. MONTIGNEY __ Ocieolof Louise Montigney, Only Daughter, is Called After a Long Illness. __ Friends of little Ocieolof Louise Montigney, will be painfully surprised by the knowledge of her death, which occurred last night at 12 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Montigney of Main street. The little girl was eleven years, three months and eighteeen days old and was a student in the sixth grade of the Main street school. She had been ill almost a year; but had not been confined to her bed until the last three weeks. Besides her mother and father she leaves three brothers, Wilson, of Cleveland, Galen and Ormen, of this city, and many little chums and playmates to mourn her death. A fall suffered a year ago, which resulted in an injury was the indirect cause of the little one's death. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. C. F. Rupp of Wellsville, O., officiating. Interment will be in the city cemetery. OLD TIME LAKE MEN WHO SAILED FROM HERE (April 11, 1914 written in pencil here) __ George W. Blake of this city, who will leave this week for Algona, Ia., to reside with his son, was an old-time sailor on the Great Lakes and at the age of 79 years his memory retains the names of many of the old captains and sailors from Conneaut who carried the commerce of the lakes in an early day. Mr. Blake, who is a highly respected citizen, is one of the half dozen survivors of the lake men of early days. Others he can think of are John and Burt Capron, Dick Smith, Orange Capron. Mr. Blake began his marine career in 1856 and followed it for 26 years. He sailed with Capt. William Mack, who brought the first cargo (1142 tons) of ore to Conneaut harbor in the C. J. Kershaw in 1892. In earlier days not a man lived on Harbor street from Main street to the harbor, a distance of one and one-half miles, who was not a lake man. Mr. Blake gives the News-Herald from memory the following list of captains and sailors who sailed from Conneaut, all of whom, so far as he knows, with the exception of those named above, are dead: Captains ___ Rierd, Wm. DeWolf Harrison Howard Life Hewitt Charles Howard Loom Cannon Andrew Lent Chas. Blodgett Wm. Lent Sam Blodgett Perry Howard Leverett Goldsmith John Hale Cal Appeby Lance Tubbs Joe Doty Cyrus Tubbs John House, Amboy Hoarce Snow (Perished on Osceola, 1846) Jas. F. Snow Robt. Webster, Amboy Marshall Capron Dan Webster, Amboy Orange Capron Al Dodge Geo. Harris ____ Button Dan Reed Chas. Linn Robert Goldsmith Willard Blake Loat Wood Richard Linn Daniel Ramsdell John Hall R. West Byron Petty Geo. DeWolf Lant Hewitt Frank Coughlan Chas. Black Chas. Goldsmith Sailors Watt Tubbs Loat Woodworth Henry Tubbs Ralston Harvey Art Howard Quinn Harvey Jas. Grant Jas. Cannon John Grant Irve Cannon W. W. Grant Eben Pitney Burt Capron Lep Roberts John Capron Zadock Lilly Arthur Harris Valorous Lilly Wm. House Joe Cannon Jerry Phillps Sud Smith Norse Loue Hack Sumner David Southwick Chas. Light Chas. Southwick Lynn Griswold Wm. Hale Frank Powell White Slocum Alex Leroux Levi Fredericks Sid Tubbs Irve Grant Jas. Tubbs N. P. Amy Wm. Hogle Wash Miller Jake Hogle Rob Amy Hosea Hogle Carn Guthrie Archie Lent John Joshlin Anse Olson Henry Joshlin Wm. Smith COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR (The News-Herald is not responsible for opinions expressed in this column. Nor should views expressed in communication be considered as reflecting The News- Herald's opinions. - Editor, News-Herald.) __ A Short Story of a Simple Family __ (By Israel Barsky) Wake up, mother, you can sleep by and by, Babe wants to eat, and you don't listen to his cry. The martyr is put to the long testing rest, But who will take care of Babe? Myra S. Dill was a good Christian woman. On Sunday September the 14th, she, as usual, put the clothes to be washed the next morning in the wash tub. Her husband, Silas, put in the necessary soaps and sodas and filled it with water. Thus it was ready for Myra to do the washing; but she never did it. Myra was happy all the day, and at evening, she put "Babe" to sleep and retired in as good spirits and contentful peace as ever. Monday morning at about 4 o'clock, "Babe" began to cry. Silas Dill calls to awaken Myra. Myra doesn't answer. He calls Will, their oldest son. When the latter came down from upstairs he turns to mother, saying: "Mother! Babe wants to eat, why don't you answer to his cry?" Myra keeps silent. Will always loved mother; mother took care of Babe, and Will tried to do the best he could to take care of mother. He touched her slightly on her shoulder. She was silent; then father and son sounded the alarm; a doctor was called; neighbors came together; Myra was found dead. One good Christian lady neighbor looking in Myra's face remarked; Sister Myra needed the rest, the Lord blessed her with it." Alfred Dill is a baby of 22 years and he needs the care of a loving mother now more than a new born child. He can help himself in no way; for 22 years the Dill house was his whole world, and mother Myra his loving angel. He does not know his mother, Alice Dill. She died at his birth, and on her deathbed she asked mother Myra Dill to take care of him. Myra promised, and she kept her promise with more devotion than her promise could afford. Through all these long years she washed, cleaned and fed him three times every day. On Wednesday ??????? the 17th was the funeral. As everybody sympathized with sister Myra's deeds the attendance was quite large. Near friends and relatives were sitting in the little house, while others were sitting at its front, and while Rev. Jones preached a sermon of resurrection, a few drops of rain came down from the skies as if to mourn the death of the martyr. A stormy wind brought big black clouds of smoke from the Bessemer trains as for the purpose to remind the mourners of hell, but I thought, if there are golden heavens in the Great Beyond, Sister Myra, as the poor suffering Lasarus of old, deserves the best place in them. When Sister Myra's body was put back to the dust and the sexton put the last shovel of dirt on her grave the heavens opened its gates and a heavy rain poured down on the ground, thus reminded us that we die so others may live and flowers may bloom; but as Silas Dill is now a man of 88, who, as yet has to make a living for himself by hard labor and William Dill also has to work I must repeat that good lady neighbor's remark, "Sister Myra needs the rest, the Lord blessed her with it;" and I ask: Lord, O Lord! Who will take care of Babe? P. S. When I finished this article I was told that Fred Dill, the youngest of the family, who is married moved in the Dill house, so they take care of Babe and make the living as comfortable as possible, and I ask again, is there another great sacrifice for Babe Dill's sake in prospect? COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR __ Mr. Dill Explains. Editor, News-Herald: Mr. Israel Barsky in last evening's paper wrote a short piece concerning the Dill's private business and it is evident that Mr. Barsky has been misin-formed. We are as yet undecided, but what-ever is decided on Mr. B. will be informed. Fred Dill's residence is on Harbor street. He is at present staying at Silas Dill's on the Furnace road. Fred H. Dill. RHULAND - McKNIGHT NUPTIALS __ Meadville was the scene of a local wedding last week when on March 9th, James McKnight of East Conneaut was united in marriage to Mrs. May Rhuland of Wing, Pa. The couple returned the following day to the home of the bride where they received friends for a short time. Mrs. McKnight has been a lifelong resident of Wing, where she has owned and managed a farm for some time. Mr. McKnight is a long and trusted employe of the Bessemer railroad and has long been a resident of the east side where he owns a very fine farm. The couple will make their future home in East Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight have the best wishes of their many friends. OBITUARY Mary Ann Billett, youngest child of Caroline and George Billett, was born in Bere Regis, Dorsetshire, England, September 1st, 1842. Was married to Albert Phillips in October, 1865, spent the first years of their married life in Bornesmouth. After her mother's death Mr. and Mrs. Phillips came to America in 1869. Settled in Kelloggsville soon after and have lived in the home there ever since. Mr. Phillips departed this life February 12th, 1914, after which Mrs. Phillips declined rapidly. She passed away August 17th, 1914. She leaves two brothers, Richard of Conneaut, and William of Iowa, one sister, Mrs. Miria Moore of Denmark, and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn her loss. Two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Bromfield and Mrs. Elizabeth Rolls, and three brothers, George, John and James having passed on before. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Congregational church of Kelloggsville and passed away in the full faith eager for the change. INFANT SERIOUSLY INJURED BY FALL __ Frank, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felch, of Monroe Center, suffered quite a painful accident Saturday afternoon. The little fellow was playing in the barn, and had climbed to a scaffold about twenty feet from the floor. In some manner he fell, striking on his side. He was unconscious when found and was hurt internally, but no bones were broken. Dr. Walker was called and the youngster is said to be dong nicely. STROKE LAYS LOW PROMINENT LOCAL MAN __ H. S. Keidel In Critical Condition At His Home - Grave Fears Entertained. __ Bulletin. H. S. Keidel, aged 58, passed away shortly after two o'clock this afternoon following the stroke of apoplexy which he suffered this morning. __ H. S. Keidel, one of Conneaut's most highly esteemed citizens is in a verty critical condition at his home, 700 Maple avenue, as the result of an apoplectic stroke which he suffered early today. His death is hourly expected, much to the regret of the many friends of the afflicted man. A. Lincoln Krohn, superintendent health of late said about six o'clock this morning he arose and went downstairs and lighted the fire in the kitchen range. He came back upstairs to return to his room. His wife heard him fall, however, and rushed to his side finding him unconscious near the bath room door. Dr. B. M. Tower was sent for and on arriving found him in a very precarious condition. He has failed to regain consciousness since the time of the attack. Dr. Tower stated this afternoon that there seemed but little hope that Mr. Keidel would live through the day. Mr. Keidel has for many years been a resident of this city and has always been a prominent figure in local politics. He is employed as a tinner at the Nickel Plate car shops here. MUCH REGRET FELT AT DEATH OF H. S. KEIDEL __ Was Assistant Fire Chief For Several Years - Member of Methodist Church - Funeral Saturday. __ The death yesterday of H. S. Keidel came as a sudden shock to the hundreds of Conneaut people who had long esteemed it an honor to be numbered among his friends. For a quarter of a century he had made his home in this city and during that time had won to himself a legion of friends and had formed many endearing associations among the people of the community. Suffering a stroke of apoplexy early yesterday morning, at a time when he was apparently enjoying his usual health, he never regained consciousness and passed away shortly before three o'clock. Mr. Keidel was born at Geneva, O., fifty-eight years ago. Sometime after his marriage to Miss Emma Wright of that village he moved to Dunkirk, N. Y., where he entered the Nickel Plate shops. Twenty-five years ago he came to Conneaut and since that time had been employed in the Nickel Plate shops here. During his residence in this city he has been a prominent figure in the religious, fraternal and political life of the community. He was at one time chief of the old West End Niagra Hose company, and in 1908, under Mayor Parrish's administration, was appointed assistant chief of the city fire department. This office he held until the installation of the paid fire department. Mr. Keidel was a member of the Methodist church in which he has always been recognized as an ardent worker. He was a member of the orders of Maccabees and Foresters. He was for some time record keeper in the former fraternity. He is survived by his wife and one son, J. C. Keidel, who is attending Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, O.; one sister, Mrs. D. M. Roberts of Cleveland; and two brothers, George and Frank Keidel, of Cleveland. The funeral wll be held at the late home, 700 Maple avenue, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, eastern time, Rev. F. I. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Geneva cemetery. LONG STRUGGLE ENDS IN DEATH __ Rushed to America to Live After Birth, Little John Stone Loses in 8 Weeks' Battle With Meningitis. __ Master John Stone, the little two and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Stone, died at noon today at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Stone, Main street. The death of the little fellow was occasioned by meningitis and followed a most heroic and brave fight for life. His last illness extended over a period of eight weeks, during all of which time he had been unconscious. The taking away of the bright little lad comes at the end of a futile strength to combat serious consequences confronted early in the life of the parents' only child. Mr. and Mrs. Stone were in Manila, Phillipine Islands, when the baby was born. The climate there did not agree with the little one and when he was six months of age Mrs. Stone was forced to leave her husband to pursue his work there for the government and to alone make the dangerous trip home that the little one might gain the strength denied him in the tropical climate. Here the child grew to robust health and was entirely recovered when Mr. Stone abandoned his governmental labors and returned here to live for he present. It was a keen pang of sorrow to the happy father and mother when the little lad took sick two months ago and did not respond to the medical treatment of physicians here and away. Day and night his sick bed was carefully watched and long hours the brave yet sad mother and the hopeful father watched beside this bed of sorrow. The end came at noon today. The funeral will be held Sunday at two o'clock from the Stone house, Rev. F. I. Johnson, pastor of the M. E. church officiating. Burial will be in the city cemetery. MR. L. A. ROBISON __ Arrested At Ashtabula For Not Having A. R. T. Vestibules Warmed as Law Requires. __ Ashtabula, O., Jan. 18. - L. A. Robison, general passenger agent of the Ashtabula Rapid Transit Co., was arrested here yesterday afternoon on affidavits charging that the motormen's vestibules of street cars were not being heated according to law. The law stipulates that vestibules must be at a temperature of 60 degrees or more during the winter months. An investigation by local patrolmen at the instiga-tion of D. F. Dunlavy, city prosecutor, shows that six cars were being operated with temperature in the vestibule below 19 degrees. MONROE FARMER LOST IN STORM __ G. W. Stark Was Blinded by Blizzard and Wandered Around Until His Feet Were Badly Frosted - Boots Frozen On. __ Lost in the storm, G. W. Stark, a farmer residing between Monroe and Bushnell, came near losing his life a night or two ago, according to word today from Monroe. The gentleman went to his barn to feed the stock and perform other usual duties. At the time he did not realize the intensity of the cold. Attempting to return to the house he became lost in the blinding storm, the wind blowing a gale at the time and the snow beating about nearly overcoming him. He wandered about for some time before finally getting his bearings and returned to the barn and was found with his feet in the silo. His feet were thoroughly chilled and, the rubber boots worn were frozen solidily. It was necessary for him to put his feet in the silo to get off the boots. The chilled members caused him considerable pain for the next day or so, but now no other unwonted result is expected. RUSSELL FAMILY REUNION __ Sixty descendants of Alfred and Sally Russell of Pierpont, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webster, Harbor street, Tuesday, and enjoyed the thirteenth annual reunion of the family. The day was one continuous round of pleasure, the principal feature beging a sumptuous dinner at noon. In the afternoon the president, Mrs. M. E. Sensabaugh, called a business meeting to order, and the minutes of the last reunion were read. Greetings were read from a number of members of the family who were unable to be present on account of illness. Mrs. Sensabaugh was re-elected president, and Mrs. Whigam of Cleveland was again chosen for secre-tary. One death, two marriages and two births were reported to have taken place during the past year. After the business meeting a fine program was given, consisting of recitations by the little folks and speeches by the older ones. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Loucks at Beaver Center, June 10th, 1911. OBITUARY Leander H. Means. Leander H. Means was born in Mercer, Pa., Jan. 11, 1848. After an illness of less than two weeks, he passed to the higher life Dec. 26th, 1913. He was the eldest son of John and Ellen Means. At the age of eleven years he moved with his parents to Rock Creek. In early manhood he read law with the late Stephen A. Northway in Jefferson, graduating in about 1875. Dec. 30th, 1879, he was married at Jefferson to Miss Addie Hawes. One child, who died in infancy, was the fruit of this union. His wife lived about seventeen months. In 1884, February the 11th, he was united in marriage to Miss Lola J. Peters of Bushnell, daughter of the late Angeline Felch. Three daughters and three sons were the fruit of this union. They are Mrs. Winnifred Wheeler of Conneaut, Mrs. Anna Weaver, Miss Louise, Louis L. and Laurel H. of Bushnell, Dudley F. the youngest, dying in infancy. Mr. Means was engaged for two years as a govern-ment special pension examiner. He was also for a number of years one of the county examiners for teachers. Later he practiced law in Ashtabula for a period of sixteen years, and has been a resident of Bushnell for the past thirteen years. At one time he was a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. lodges of Ashtabula, also of the royal Arcanum and Knights of Pythias. He was a member and past officer of Monroe Grange and held the office of justice of the peace of Monroe township at the time of his death. He was a most kind, affectionate husband, father and friend. Left to mourn his death are his widow, his children and their families, two brothers, Henry and Pierce of Geneva, O., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Harrington of New Castle, Pa., Mrs. Ella Fowler of Youngstown, O., other relatives and a host of friends and acquaintances. HIGH PRODUCE PRICES RULE IN THE CITY __ Eggs at 40 Cents, Butter Firm at 37 Cents and Potatoes at $1.20 per Bushel. __ Eggs - 40 cents per. Fresh eggs are worth 38 and 40 cents on the Conneaut market today. Dealers are paying 32 and 35 cents a dozen. A year ago strictly fresh were worth 36 cents. In Cleveland the approx-imate price of extras is 40 to 50 cents. With the price here from two to four cents higher than a year ago, indications are that the grocers' signs will read shortly - "Strictly fresh eggs, five cents each." Butter remains firm at 37 cents. Potatoes are $1.20 per bushel. Grapes are 15 and 30 cents a basket. Other quotations are as a week ago. OLDEST BUILDING IN THIS COUNTY __ One of the Oldest in Western Reserve Just Bought in Harpersfield - Built in 1802. __ One of the oldest houses in the Western Reserve has just changed owners and will be torn down and replaced by a modern residence. The property in question is located in Harpersfield township, on the west side of the road, just south of the twin bridges. It has been owned for some years by Mary J. Brakeman and was sold this week to a Mr. Spear of Cherry Valley, Pa. The new owner of the place, which comprises some sixteen acres, expects to convert it into a fruit farm, and will remove the old house, put up a bungalow, and make other improvements. According to old residents and the best history obtainable, the house on this place was built in 1802, being at the present time 111 years old. The story goes that the house on the hill was originally constructed as a fort in order that the early settlers might have some place where they would be safe from the attacks of the prowling bands of Indians. Some years later, so the story goes, the house was transformed into a hotel, the old post road running past the place, and it was known far and near as the "Bull Tavern," to distinguish it from the "Eagle Tavern" which was located a couple of miles to the east. The house was of logs, and the new owner, pulling off the weather boarding, uncovered these timbers from the primeval forest, practically as sound today as they were when they were cut and placed in position. -- Free Press Times. CONNEAUT LADY HAS BAD FALL, FRACTURES HIP __ Mrs. Charles Richardson, 566 State street, is lying in serious condition at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Richardson, in Greenville, following a painful accident which she suffered on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson were going to Greenville for a short visit, and while on the way to the Bessemer station Mrs. Richardson slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell heavily to the ground. Mr. Richardson, who had gone on ahead, waited for his wife, and finding she did not come set out in search of her. He found Mrs. Richardson lying just where she had fallen, but though she suffered quite intense pain, it was not thought the injury was of a serious nature. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson proceeded to Greenville, but during the journey the pain became so intense that word was sent on ahead, and Dr. Robert Brown met the train on its arival at Green-ville, when an investigation proved that Mrs. Richardson had broken one of her hips. She was conveyed to the home of her sister, where she now is. Mrs. Richardson underwent a serious surgical operation last July, from the effects of which she has never fully recovered. She is however, although suffering a great deal of pain, progressing fairly well. MRS. KELLEY'S FUNERAL __ The funeral of Mrs. Dille Kelley, who died yesterday at the General hospital will be held tomorrow at 3 eastern time from the Monroe Methodist church. Interment will be at Pierpont. TWINS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY __ John and Hosea Campbell Are 82 Years Old - Day Eventful One. __ Kingsville, Nov. 1. - The birthday of John and Hosea Campbell, twins, was celebrated last Satur-day at the home of John Campbell, Jr. The twins were 82 years old Oct. 29 and they are hale and spry. Their sister, Mrs. Debbie Nash, was with them. She was 88 years old April 22, 1912. There were 64 present. A bountiful chicken dinner was enjoyed after which music and speaking by the younger members of the family made up the program. Mrs. Hosea Campbell, who is 78, made an interesting speech. Relatives were present from Conneuat, Ashtabula and other points. One pleasing feature of the celebration was the marriage of a granddaughter, Miss Lodemia Johnson to Thomas Miller. The wedding anniversary of Mrs. Theron Johnson was also celebrated. There are fourteen children, 40 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. BLIZZARD OF SHORT DURATION, CARS TIED UP. (Feb. 26 & 27, 1916 written in pencil here.) __ Conneaut Has a Day of Snow and High Winds Without Much Damage. __ P. & O. Cars Off the Track Much Of The Time Sunday While Crews Fight The Storm and Shovel Snow --Traffic impeded Today. __ The blizzard of Saturday was responsible for much inconvenience on the P. & O., cars being stalled by drifts which were in some cases five to seven feet high. One car ran into a drift the other side of Kingsville Saturday night and left the track being stalled from five-thirty in the evening until eleven o'clock Sunday morning. Cars were continually stalling in huge drifts yesterday, and passenger taffic was entirely disorgainized. Today the trouble had not been entirely eradicated, and cars arriving and departing were much off schedules. C. & E. cars were also hampered yesterday, the first car getting in long after noon and subsequent cars coming at infrequent intervals. The local line was blocked practically throughout the day. The blizzard did not strike Conneaut with as great force as in other sections. South of here the country was storm-swept throughout Saturday, the wind attaining high velocity during the afternoon. Here the storm attained its height at nine or ten in the evening. Trains arriving from the east this morning showed that the blizzard has still got that part of the country in its grip. New York Central trains gong west were between one and three hours late, and passengers sufffered much discomfort, several long distance travellers missing their connections. NOEL WASHBURN HIT AND KILLED BY TRAIN __ Lad Employed as Deliveryman Fatally Injured at Buffalo Street Crossing of the Nickel Plate Railroad This Morning - Skull Crushed. __ Noel Washburn, aged 17, was struck by Nickel Plate train No. 3, at the Buffalo street crossing at 9:20 today and died at Grace hospital about an hour later. Washburn was a delivery boy for the Alward meat market. He was driving a two-wheeled, one-horse delivery cart, with a footboard on the rear upon which the driver stood. He approached the crossing from the north, and drove upon the Nickel Plate track directly in front of train No. 3, westbound, which was within a block of the station. The horse cleared the track, but the engine struck the cart squarely, reducing it to a wreck and tearing it loose from the horse, which ran away as soon as it was free. Young Washburn was thrown through the air, and fell near the track unconscious. The Mitchell hardware truck was nearby and the injured boy was placed in it and was hurried to Grace hospital, where it was found that his skull was badly fractured at the base of the brain. Dr. F. W. Upson, assisted by Drs. Eades, Leet and Warner, performed, the operaton of trephining the skull, but the injury was so bad that nothing could save the lad's life. Noel Washburn was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Washburn of East Conneaut, and he was an industrious and trustworthy boy who had many friends. It is hardly possible that he saw the train at all, as it would have been easy for him to step off the footboard at the rear of the cart and save himself if he had had only a few seconds of warning. He never regained consciousness after the accident, but there were eye-witnesses who say that the lad drove upon the track as if unconscious of the approach of danger. FRED GOLDSMITH, AGED 37, VICTIM OF BLOOD POISON __ Former Employe of Dock Company But Recently Engaged in Farming Passes On. __ Fred Goldsmith, age 37, died this morning at Grace hospital. Death was due to blood poisoning resulting from erysipelas. Mr. Goldsmith for fourteen years was a trusted employe of the Pittsburg & Conneaut Dock Co. Last year he bought a farm at Farnham, making his home there since that time. Eleven years ago he was married to Miss Mattie Burt. The wife and three children, Howard, 9 years; Mable, 7 years, and Opal, 5 years, survive the husband and father. There are also the following brothers; H. L. Goldsmith and W. S. Goldsmith of this city; C. W. Goldsmith of Richmond, Va., and one sister, Mrs. J. W. Bolles, also of Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made. LITTLE POLLY LEET IS MUCH BETTER __ Little Polly Leet has regained consciousness, and is apparently on the road to recovery. The child sleeps a great deal of the time, but when awake seems to be quite herself again. Attending physicians thank that it will be some time before the little girl can be out with her playmates however. She is very weak. The parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Leet, have hopes now that the great danger point is being passed. CROSSING VICTIMS ARE MUCH IMPROVED __ The grade crossing victims, Mrs. Bert Palmer and T. K. Titus, are reported at the Grace hospital this afternoon to be very much improved. It is believed tha both patients have excellent chances to recover. 98 MOTORISTS IN 30 CARS ARRIVE IN THE CITY TODAY __ Thirty automobiles, loaded down with ninety-eight Chicagoans, arrived in Conneaut this afternoon. The party is made up of members of the Chicago Auto club, and is on a two weeks' pleasure tour of the lakes. The itinerary will take them on a complete circuit of Lake Erie. The trip started Monday, and Lafayette and Indianapolis, Dayton and Columbus have been visited. The party left Columbus yesterday morning, and was met at Elyria by an escort of members of the Cleveland Automobile club. A dinner was given to the visitors at the Cleveland Automobile Country club last night after which the party went to Cleve-land and made headquarters at the Hollenden Hotel. The tourists left Cleveland this morning, stopping at Geneva-on-the-Lake for luncheon, and arriving here this afternoon, proceeding to Erie. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, London, Hamilton, Detroit and Kalamazoo will be visited by the tourists. W. E. Stalnaker, president of the Chicago Motor club, is in charge of the party, the members of which are all driving Premier motor cars. The tourists are all people of subsance, and it is said that the party represents about $10,000,000 in private fortunes. Two young ladies are driving cars on the trip. MRS. MARY EATON FELL DEAD IN LEADER STORE __ Well Known Kelloggsville Lady Was Doing Christmas Shopping in This City and Was Stricken With Apoplexy - Death Ensued Immediately. __ Mrs. Mary Eaton of Kelloggsville dropped dead at 11:15 o'clock this morning while she was doing Christmas shopping in the Leader store, on Main street, in this city. Apoplexy was the cause of the lady's death. Mrs. Eaton and her daughter, Mrs. Charles Dennis, came to Conneaut this morning on a shopping trip. Mrs. Eaton appeared to be in excellent health and spirits when she entered the Leader store shortly before eleven o'clock. Mrs. Eaton was looking at neckwear and stood in front of a long mirror trying the effect of an article. The lady clerk noticed Mrs. Eaton suddenly sway and she offered to get a chair for the lady, but before a chair could be obtained, Mrs. Eaton crumpled down upon the floor unconscious. Mr. Galinsky, one of the firm, got a blanket and placed the stricken woman upon it, and as he held her head and shoulders from the floor, an attempt was made to restore her, but without avail. Meantime, Drs. W. H. Leet and B. C. Eades had been summoned, but by the time they arrived Mrs. Eaton was dead, not having regained consciousness and having breathed only a few times after being stricken. The body of Mrs. Eaton was taken to Marcy's morgue in an ambulance and this evening it will be conveyed to the home in Kelloggsville. The funeral will be held in the M. E. church at Kelloggsville Sunday at 2 p. m., Rev. Mr. Stage officiating. Interment in Kelloggsville cemetery. Mrs. Eaton was 70 years of age. She was the relict of the late Daniel Eaton and she and her unmarried son, Myron, lived together. She was born and lived throughout her life in the immediate vicinity of Kelloggsvile and Farnham. She is survived by one son, Myron, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Dennis and Mrs. Bert Wiley, all of Kelloggsville; a brother William Frock of Farnham; two sisters, Mrs. William Woodbury of Farnham and Mrs. Rudolph Wier, wo lives in the west. CONNEAUTVILLE ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Mrs. Emma C. Shipman, daughter of David and Catherine Allen was born in Pierpont Jan. 30, 1842, died May 29, 1914. She was married in 1859 to James Fails of Beaver. A son and daughter were born by this union, the daughter, Mrs. Mamie Martin and her two children, Emma and Floyd Martin still survive her. The little son joined the angels in infancy. Mr. Fails died in April 1869. On April 28, 1872, she was united in marriage to F. D. Shipman. One daughter, Mrs. Mellicent B. Wright of Monroe came to brighten their home. She now resides at Monroe, O. The last sad rites were held at her home Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont officiating. His well chosen text was from Second Corinthians, 13:14. Three beautiful pieces were sung by Gardiner Belnap of Beaver Center, Pa., and Rev. Benjamin of Pierpont, O., and Misses Maud Smith and Sara Hague with Georgie Bell as organist, the ladies were from Beaver Center also. The pieces were "We are Pasing Down the Valley One by One," "Face to Face" and "Some Sweet Day." They were sung very beautifully and very appropriate for the occasion. A large concourse of people attended the funeral, the casket was covered with beautiful flowers which expressed more than words could possibly. She was a fond and loving mother, a kind neighbor, ever ready to help her friends in sickness and sorrow and was especially kind and loving to children who were bereft of a mother's love and all through her prolonged illness was never heard to complain. She was laid to rest in the pretty cemetery at Pierpont, O. What is home without a mother? What are all the joys we meet When her loving smile no longer Greets the coming of our feet? Oh, the sad and bitter memories Surging through our minds tonight Make us wonder, in our anguish, If our hearts were ever light. Some day we shall go to meet her When earth's sorrows are no more, Mid celestial throngs to greet her - She has only gone before. "Tis thy will, Oh, Father, help us Bear our cross to the setting sun; Help us, Lord, to say 'Oh Father' Not my will, but thine be done." Relatives from a distance were Mrs. Elvira Rathbun, Mr. and Mrs. David Shipman and daughter from Gustavus, O., Mr. and Mrs. Harley Gray and children from Dorset, O., Mr. and Mrs. Francis Howard and son Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warwick, Ashtabula, O., Joe Fails, Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Delos Miller, Mrs. Alice Nottingham, Conneaut, F. D. and S. E. and Elsie Shipman, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Shipman, Rev. Inez and sister Effie from N. Girard, Pa. The family wish to thank all those who so kindly assisted them in their sad bereavement, for the many beautiful floral offerings and for the many kindness-es shown them during her illness. FAIRVIEW ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Mrs. Emma Shipman, aged 72, died at her home on the State Line at Beaver, Pa., her death ocurring May 29, 1914. Mrs. Shipman's maiden name was Allen. She was born in Pierpont, Ashtabula county, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1842, and was a daughter of the late David and Catherine Curtice Allen. In 1859, she was married to James Fails, who died in 1869. Two children were born of this marriage. Mrs. F. S. Martin and a son Burty, who died in infancy. In 1872, Mrs. Fails was united to F. D. Shipman, who died in 1909. One daugher, Mrs. Clyde Wright, who lives in Monroe, O., two grandchildren, Emma and Floyd Martin remain. Of her father's twelve children, seven are left, three brothers and four sisters. Three sisters and one brother were in attendance at the funeral, which was held at the late residence in the State Line, Sunday afternoon, May 31. The large concourse of relatives and friends assembled showed the esteem in which Mrs. Shipman was held. Rev. R. E. Benjamin of Pierpont assisted by Rev. Miss Shipman officiated. Interment in the Pierpont cemetery. Mrs. Shipman will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. William Knapp, who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Most of the farmers here have their oats and corn planted. Owen Barton of Conneaut is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Barton. Mrs. Northund of Summit, mother of Mrs. Ada Bortles of this place died quiate suddenly, Monday, June 1st. The family of N. A. Bates of Penn Line are badly afflicted. Mr. Bates is suffering from dropsy. Mrs. Bates has rheumatic troubles and A. H. Bates, father of N. A. Bates, is suffering from cancer of the face. L. E. Partch is having quite a siege of inflammatory rheumatism. GRANDMA DORCAS JONES DIES AT AGE OF 105 YEARS __ "Grand Old Lady" of Conneaut Expired Last Night Without Warning - A Remarkable Woman Who Retained Her Faculties to the Last. __ "Grandma" Dorcas Jones, the 'grand old lady' of Conneaut, and one of the oldest women in the United States passed on at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The end came suddenly, without premonitory indications. The flame of life died out without a flicker to signalize its extinction. Mrs. Jones' niece, Mrs. W. W. Grant had sent her supper to her room and the family then partook of their evening meal. After supper one of the family went upstairs after the dishes. Mrs. Jones was seated on the edge of the bed just finishing her repast, and suddenly expired. The old lady had been in her usual health up to the time of her death, and was able to be up and around the room daily. She continued to dress and undress herself and comb her beautiful hair, of which she was very proud, and notwithstanding her great age her mental faculties were not noticieably impaired. "Grandma" Jones, as she was generally called, was born in Marcellus, N. Y. April 21, 1808. Her maiden name was Welsh. She was wedded to Harry Jones, a soldier of the War of 1812 in the year 1827, and the couple moved to Westfield, N. Y., where they continued to live until Mr. Jones' death thirty-five years ago. Mrs. Jones came to Conneaut thirty-three years ago to reside with her son, Paul Jones, the only survivor of a family of two sons and one daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Dorcas Jones came of a family of which longevity was characteristic. She had five brothers who lived to be ninety years of age, and her mother was 96 years old when she died. Mrs. Jones was one of the very few women in the United States who drew a widow's pension of the war of 1812. She is survived by a son, Paul Jones of Buffalo street extension, a niece, Mrs. W. W. Grant, a grandniece, Mrs. John Ford, and two nephews, Harry Jones and Frank Jones all of this city. Dorcas Jones was a remarkable instance of extreme longevity unaccompanied by the usual infirmites of old age. About thirty years ago she discarded glasses, having received the gift of "second sight" or restoration of her visual strength. Except for an impairment of her hearing and the necessity of using a cane in walking, she seemed to retain all her senses and faculties. Until within a couple of years, Mrs. Jones did most of her own sewing and her work was extremely neat. Up to the very last day of her life she was fastidious in her personal appearance and with her handsome hair, highbred face, slender form and bright mind she presented a picture resembling a grand-dame of the olden time. Her one-hundredth birthday and each birthday since that have been celebrated by her with interest. Until the present year, on which her birthday found her recovering from a severe illness she held annual receptions to which scores of friends and acquaint-ances were welcome. Seated in a comfortable rocker, Mrs. Jones, attired in a neat black-silk gown with white lace at the throat, would converse with her friends with animation and keen intelligence. She took a lively interest in current events, and discussed them with shrewd judgment. Her memory was phenomenal, and contrary to the rule with the very aged, she seemed to be able to remember faces, names and events of recent years almost, if not indeed quite as clearly as events of her youth. Mrs. Jones had no rule of life to which she attributed her longevity. She lived the natural life of a woman of the period who was mistress of a home and mother of a family, and grew old gracefully. In her later years he was singularly spiritual in her appearance, her trim but attenuated figure and almost transparent skin seeming to be a delicate casket for an animating spirit, which appeared to shine through the physical envelope. Almost to the last, she kept her room in order and herself attended to such wants as she had, although for the past two years she had ceased to go up and down stairs alone. She was tenderly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law and niece, who regarded her in the light of a rare jewel on account of her personality, her great age and remarkable preservation apart from the natural affection. Dorcas Jones was almost a public character in the attention paid her by the community. She was a guest of honor on Memorial days, Old home Days and other public affairs up to within the past two years and she enjoyed and appreciated these honors thoroughly. She was especially interested in all matters pertaining to the G. A. R. and other organizations of veterans. The death of Dorcas Jones hardly seems credible to the people of Conneaut, who somehow seemed to believe that she had found the fountain of eternal youth and had passed beyond the dominion of Death. Her recovery from pneumonia three years ago and the fact that each year found her apparently no nearer disolution, strengthened this feeling. Funeral services in memory of the decesed will be held at the home of Paul Jones, Buffalo street, Sunday at 2 p. m., and will be private. Interment in the East Conneaut cemetery. Rev. F. I. Johnson wll officiate. ODD AFFAIR IN PROBATE COURT __ Mrs. Grace M. Brooks, 24, Ashtabula, and Mathew Bowden, 21, of Ashtabula, obtained a marriage license Saturday forenoon and departed immediately for Ashtabula where they were married in the afternoon by a minister there. Just as the couple were leaving the probate office they met Delmar C. Brooks, 29, and Miss Vera Rachel Baughman, 24, both of Saybrook, who were entering the office on the same errand. After Brooks had paid hs fee he asked the Judge if the other couple had obtained a license. Judge Babcock replied in the affirmative and enquired why Brooks was interested. The prospective groom replied: "She was my first wife, but she hasn't beaten me yet for we are going to be married here." Justice of the Peace C. A. Hitchcock performed the ceremony a few minutes later at the Probate office. The decree in the Brooks divorce case was entered May 21, 1913. - Jefferson Gazette. MRS. J. W. OLDS DIED EARLY TODAY __ Lady Who Had Lived Her Entire Life Here Passed Away After Three Months' Illness. __ One of the most esteemed and respected ladies of the vicinity has just passed away in the person of Mrs. Dora E. Olds, who died ysterday morning at a few minutes after five o'clock at the family home on the Middle road, East Conneaut. Mrs. Olds had been sick for more than three months, first with typhoid fever and then with subsequent complications aggravating a liver trouble of long standing. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Durkee, life-long residents of this community, and was born on September 27th, 1856. She was united in marriage on April 21st, 1879, to J. Wilson Olds, who survives her. She leaves to mourn her loss three children, Mrs. G. R. Logue, and Dr. Ben H. Olds, of Columbus, and Mrs. Ray C. Hogle of this city. Mrs. Olds' sterling qualities have endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and she leaves a host of friends to lament her passing. The funeral will be held from the family home on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Eastern time, Rev. A. E. Kemp, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. MAKE MERRY __ "Just fun" expresses the kind of a time that the pupils of Miss Jones' room had Wednesday evening when they took advantage of the sleighing. "Piling" into the sleigh at about 7:30 they made their way to Loomis' of the Center road where they proceeded to have a good time. Games of various kinds were enjoyed and one of the members even attempted some solo trapeze work on a wire which was not intended for that purpose. The results of this caused the acrobat so much discomfort that he remained comparatively quiet for the rest of the evening. After a lunch of good things they quietly (?) returned home in time to secure rest that they might be able to go through the mental process required of them on the morrow. COLONIAL CLUB AFFAIRS ARE POSTPONED __ The "stag" supper scheduled for this evening at the Colonial club has been postponed until next Friday evening, February 25th. And the regular bi-weekly party which was to be arranged for next Tuesday evening has been given up. The club annual, which it was thought would be held on the evening of February 22nd will be held later. MISS NINA GIBSON AND O. R. McCRAY WEDDED __ The Young Couple Surprised Their Friends by Being Married in Jefferson Yesterday. __ Another Conneaut romance was culminated in marriage yesterday when Miss Nina L. Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Gibson of the Furnace road, and Ode R. McCray slipped away to Jefferson and were wedded by Rev. Goodrich of the Congregational church. The wedding was a great surprise to all of the young couple's friends, as they had planned for the nuptials to be solemnized next Wednesday at the bride's home. Miss Gibson was in town yesterday morning and just by chance she met her fiance on the street. Mr. McCray suggested that they go over to Jefferson and surprise their friends by being married, and as the suggestion found favor with Miss Gibson, they took the first car to the Hub. The bride and groom are at present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, but they will live in the city. Both young people are well known in Conneaut and have scores of friends who will be eager to extend their congratulations. The bride unil a few weeks ago was employedin the office of the Conneaut Creamery. WILLIAM L. HOGLE DIED THIS MORNING __ Widely Known Citizen and Trustee of Conneaut Township Succumbs to Pneumonia. __ William L. Hogle was born at Clark Corners, O., January 27th, 1871, and died October 23rd, 1913. Mr. Hogle was stricken with malarial fever on August 13th, which eventually terminated in pneumonia and caused his death. W. L. Hogle was a son of William and Catherine Lyntz Hogle. Mr. Hogle leaves to mourn his death three daughters and one son, besides his devoted wife, formerly Miss Eva B. Hardy, to whom he was married September 22nd, 1892. The daughters are Helen Frances, Eva Katherine and Julia Estella, and the son William Walter. Mr. Hogle leaves two brothers and two sisters - Jerome H. Hogle and George S. Hogle of Clark Corners, O., Mrs. E. Kimball and Mrs. John S. Barr of this city. Mr. Hogle moved to this city from Monroe township ten years ago and for the past seven years has conducted a livery stable at the corner of Broad and State streets. Mr. Hogle was one of the town-ship trustees and was a member who took much interest in the welfare of the township and city. Mr. Hogle has a wide acquaintance and a large number of friends will mourn his untimely end. The funeral services will be held at the M. E. church on Saturday, October 25th, at 2 p. m. standard time. Rev. F. I. Johnson will conduct the services, assisted by Rev. C. W. Smith of Salem, O., a former pastor. Interment in East conneaut cemetery. The Odd Fellows, of which order Mr. Hogle was a member, will conduct a ritual service at the grave, and the bearers will be selectd from the Odd Fellows, the Eagles, and the Owls. EDGAR PARTCH, AGED 76, DIED SATURDAY MORNING __ Edgar Parch, aged 76, died at his home in Conneaut township, Crawford county, Pa., Saturday morning, December 13, 1913, after a long and painful illness. He leaves an aged widow, two sons, six grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Mr. Partch has been a resident of Conneaut township since 1841. AN AGED COUPLE WED __ Job Brazee, who is an aged and respected citizen of Pierpont, and Susan A. Hoeg of Harpersfield, were granted a marriage license at Jefferson yesterday. Later they were united in marriage by a Jefferson justice of the peace. The bridegroom is seventy-five years of age and his bride is ten years his junior. DAUGHTER SURVIVES __ Heroic Measures Taken in Endeavor To Save Child's Life. __ A skin grafting operation was on Saturday performed on little Wilma Clark, who is lying at Grace hospital suffering from the burns she sustained several days ago through her clothing catching on fire from a gas stove at the home on Sandusky street. Doctors Dewey and Wright performed the operation. Mrs. Clark with the greatest fortitude allowed a large amount of skin to be taken from her own body and transferred to that of her suffering child. It was stated today that the operation was thought to be quite successful, and that both mother and daughter would ultimately recover from the shock. Mrs. Clark, however, suffered intensely, and at one time grave fears were entertained. During the operation her heart failed alarmingly, and though she rallied her condition is still quite serious. On Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of the ninth birthday of the little patient, her friends showered her with a bevy of most beautiful gifts, which, despite the child's sufferings she was able to enjoy and appreciate. Flowers, jewelry, dolls and other toys, fruit, china and dainty boudoir articles were about the sick bed in profusion and brought much happiness to the little patient, whose sad case has created universal sympathy. MRS. J. E. MARSHALL LAID TO REST __ Mrs. J. E. Marshall, nee, Miss Mary L. Clark, daughter of Robert and Louise Clark, was born December 29, 1849, and passed away March 10, 1916, at the home in Farnham after several years' illness, the past two months being confined to her bed. She was married July 4, 1867, to J. E. Marshall, who with two children, Mrs. E. E. Harmony of Bellevue and Leon E. Marshall, who lived at the home, survive her. She also leaves to mourn her death, two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Izora Ransom, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Agnes Eastlake and I. B. Clark of Ashtabula. The funeral was held from the home of F. H. Wright, Farnham, Monday morning at eleven o'clock. Rev. A. E. Kemp of the Christian church officiating. Interment was made in the Amboy cemetery. FRANK L. WASHBURN DIED LAST EVENING __ East Side Resident Had Been Ill For a Long Time From Dropsy. __ Frank L. Washburn, Bell street, East Conneaut, passed away Wednesday evening at 5:30 at the age of 61, after a lingering illness from dropsy. Mr. Washburn formerly lived at Clark Corners, but moved to East Conneaut about one year ago. He was a carpenter by trade. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and two children - Mrs. L. R. Benton, of Clark Corners, and George Washburn, of Albion. The funeral services will be held from the late home at 1 p. m. Saturday and interment will be in the family lot in East Conneaut cemetery. Rev. G. M. Barnes will officiate. BARNYARD CZARS FEAR COMING OF EXECUTION DAY __ "Rooster Day" will be observed in Pennsylvania on June first, June sixth is the day in Ohio, as has been previously announced, and similar observance is to be made in a number of states throughout the land. Execution of most of the Chanticleers has been officially declared and appeals to high courts and pardon boards are of no avail. The idea is to kill, sell or pen up all the barnyard czars. Quality of eggs will be much improved by such action, is the statement of egg experts and poultrymen. Farmers and poultrymen are falling in with the idea of execution of the star boarders of the hennery flock and poultrymen say eggs will be more plentiful and of better quality in consequence. NEWLYWEDS ARE HERE Mr. and Mrs. Newton Kimsey, who were married Saturday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. F. A. Goodell, Lakewood, Cleveland, are spending a few days in the city. They are guests of the groom's mother, Mrs. Zella Brydle. BELOVED PIERPONT LADY DIED SUDDENLY FRIDAY __ People of Pierpont were saddened Friday by the death of Mrs. Loren Dart, one of the most prominent women of that locality. Mrs. Dart was suddenly stricken with heart failure and died before a physician could reach her. She is survived by her husband and three children, Miss Naomi, Orbie and Jesse. Mrs. Dart was 59 years of age. The funeral was held this afternoon at one o'clock and the deceased was laid to rest in the pretty cemetery at Pierpont. The Darts have lived in Pierpont for several yars, coming there from Richmond. Mrs Dart was a prominent worker in the W. C. T. U. MR. AND MRS. SILVERTHORN SIXTY YEARS WEDDED __ Remarkable Couple Residing at Farnham Celebrated Sixtieth Anniversary of Wedding Monday. __ Sixty years is a long period for a couple to walk the pathway of life together in wedded companion-ship, and such instances are rare enough to merit special notice. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Silverthorn of Farnham have enjoyed that happiness and distinction, and yesterday the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding day found them in the full enjoyment of bright mental faculties, the senses of hearing and sight unimpaired, and suffering only such physical infirmities as a well spent life brings in old age. On account of Mr. Silverthorn's recent indispos-ition, no elaborate celebration of the anniversary was attempted, but the day was quietly observed by the children and grandchildren, although a few friends who were aware of the significance of the day called to pay their respects. Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn are a remarkable couple in that they retain their faculties so fully. Their minds are apparently as bright as in the prime of life and their spirits are still youthful. Mr. Sivlerthorn was 85 years old on December 8, and Mrs. Silverthorn will be 82 years old on February 14th next. George W. Silverthorn of Albion, Pa., and Miss Jane E. Harris of West Springfield, Pa., were united in marriage at Girard, Pa., December 19, 1853. For twenty-five years they lived in Albion but they have been residents of Farnham for the past thirty-five years and have won an abiding place in the hearts of that community. For the past few years, since Mr. Silverthorn retired as a farmer, the couple have lived with a daughter, Mrs. Emma J. Spaulding at Farnham. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn. A son, Henry, died May 18, 1887, but two daughters, Mrs. Spaulding and Mrs. M. C Durkee, both of Farnham survive. ESTEEMED COUPLE CELEBRATE 62ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY __ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Silverthorn Pass Notable Milestone in Presence of Relatives and Friends. __ The sixty-second wedding anniversary of a venerable and much esteemed couple was held on Wednesday, December 29th. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Silverthorn, of Farnham, celebrating the occasion at their country home three miles south of this city, in the midst of a large number of relatives and friends. The groom was born in 1828 and his bride in 1832, the couple being married in Girard, Pa. For the last thirty-five years they have lived in the county, previous to which they resided in Albion. On the occasion of their sixty-second wedding anniversary, a sumptuous dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn and twenty-two guests. Owing to the heavy snowfall of the morning of the anniversary, however, fifteen other invited guests were prevented from being present. The old and revered couple were showered with congratulations and more tangible tokens of love and esteem, and a most enjoyable day was spent. Both Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn enjoy remarkable health, considering their advanced years, and are in the full possession of all their faculties. They have two children living, Mrs. Marion Spaulding, with whom they live at the homestead, and Mrs. M. C. Durkee of this city. A son, Henry, has been dead about twenty-nine years. Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn have long been held in the highest esteem by the people of the entire community, all of whom join at this time in extend-ing the happiest felicitations and best wishes for continued health, heartiness and happiness. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Albert Franklin attended the funeral of Mrs. Loren Dart at Pierpont Monday of last week. Quarterly meeting at the M. E. church at Reed's Corners June 13 and 14. Albert Franklin attended the Russell reunion at Beaver Center Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tanner of North Conneaut have been visiting relatives at this place. M. J. Tanner is building an addition to his house. The Home Guards had a banquet at L. E. Partch's Thursday evening, June 11th. The next banquet will be at Charles Seager's July 2nd. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Bert Knapp Thursday, June 18th. Malcolm Wheeler of Steamburg is sick. Mrs. Henry Belknap is confined to her home by illness. Eva M. Fails was born in Beaver, Crawford county, Pa., July 22, 1860, and died at Pierpont, O., June 6, 1914. Jan. 1, 1883, she was married to Loren Dart of Richmond. Mrs. Dart leaves a husband, two daughters, one son, two brothers, two sisters, three half brothers, one half sister and numerous relatives and friends to mourn her sudden death. Her funeral was held at her late residence at Pierpont, O., Monday afternoon, June 8th, Rev. F. B. Squires officiating. Interment in the Pierpont cemetery. Rev. James Kyle was buried in the Pierpont cemetery Sunday afternoon, June 7th. Jacob Betsch and Miss Pruella Sprague of Monroe were married. KIMSEY - GOODELL NUPTIALS CELEBRATED SATURDAY __ Miss Edna Goodell and Newton Kimsey Wedded at Quiet Ceremony In Lakewood, Cleveland. __ The wedding of Miss Edna Goodell and Newton Kimsey was solemnized at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. F. A. Goodell, 1233 Hurd avenue, Lakewood, Cleveland, Saturday. The hour was four o'clock. The bride formerly lived here with her parents at Amboy and has many friends here and nearby won by her gracious manner and pleasing ways. Owing to the death within the year of her father, Captain Goodell, the marriage was witnessed by but the immediate friends and relatives. The bridegroom is a Conneaut boy, former student at C. H. S. and the son of Mrs. Zella Brydle, West Main street. He has an extensive acquaintance and is held in high regard by many friends. He holds a position of trust with the Conneaut Shovel company and has just returned from an extensive western trip in the interest of that concern. Rev. Olin Clark Jones, pastor of the Franklin avenue M. E. church, Cleveland, and former pastor of the Amboy church officiated at the wedding. Mrs. Brydle and daughter, Harriet, and son, Robert, were guests at the wedding. The newlyweds are on a short honeymoon of unknown destination. They are expected to visit Conneaut and have not yet announced where they will make their home. MRS. BETSY DOWNING DIES AT PIERPONT __ Mrs. Betsy Downing, aged 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Waters, at Pierpont Sunday morning. Mrs. Downing was a life-long resident of Pierpont and was held in high regard. She is survived by one son, - C. J. Downing, of Farnham, and three daughters - Mrs. Ed Stevens of Erie, Pa., Mrs. G. W. Wright of Venango, Pa., and Mrs. C. Waters of Pierpont. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., sun time. Interment at Pierpont. GEORGE W. COVILLE DIED AT SON'S HOME YESTERDAY __ Old Age and A Paralytic Shock The Cause - Burial at Sherman, New York. __ George W. Coville died at the residence of his son, Justin F. Coville, East Conneaut, last night at 10:20 o'clock, as a result of a paralytic shock and old age. Mr. Coville would have been eighty-eight years old on January 2, 1914. His former home was Sherman, N. Y., but on the death of his wife, six years ago he came to Conneaut to reside with his son, J. F. Coville. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maud Rouse of Gates Mills, O., and Mrs. Ora Beebe of Warren, Pa., and two sons, Albert Coville of Sherman, N. Y., and J. F. Coville of Conneaut. Brief funeral services will be held at the Coville home at 3 o'clock this afternoon, after which the remains will be taken to Sherman, N. Y., where funeral services will be held tomorrow and interment will be made. PIERPONT The following is a list of the deaths and burials in Pierpont during the year 1911: Jan. 3 - Mrs. Janet Curtice, aged 76 years. Jan. 5 - Walter Garnet, 21 years. Jan. 13 - Prudence Cutright, 19 years. Jan. 18 - Mrs. Alectic Adams. Feb. 15 - Mrs. Abbie Hubbard, 73 years. March 6 - Mrs. Harriet Wimar, 74 years. March 8 - Mrs. Louisa Williams, 78 years. March 14 - G. W. Webb. April 30 - Mrs. Almira Platt Leonard, 73 years. June 1 - Amizi Stahl, 92 years. July 18 - Mrs. Carrie Harvey, 19 years. Nov. 6 - Mrs. Julia Weldy, 55 years. Nov. 13 - Abram Weldy, 81 years. Nov 29 - Mrs. A. M. Lewis. NECROLOGY OF PIERPONT __ List of Deaths During the Year 1913 In Pierpont as Reported By The News-Herald's Staff Correspondent. __ Following is the list of the deaths and burials in Pierpont, during the year 1913: Jan. 10 - Frank Harvey, aged 21 years. Feb. 28 - Mildred Frick, aged 21 years. Feb. 28 - Hiram F. Dalrymple, died in Monroe, aged 79 years. March 14 - George S. Bates, Aged 66 years, 6 months and 10 days. May 12 - Mrs. Julia A. Pruden, aged 83 years, 4 months and 21 days. June 8 - Carl M. Fails, Beaver, Pa., 17 years, 4 months and 29 days. June 30 - G. M. Kennedy, aged 64 years. Buried at Jefferson, O. Aug. 18 - Henry Jacobs, aged 80 years, 10 months and 26 days. August 12 - Mrs. Grace Kellison, Kingsville, O. Aged 57 years. Sept. 12 - Child of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Driffey, aged 4 months. Sept. 25 - Mrs. A. W. Woodworth, 54 years. Nov. 19 - Ephraim Terril, aged 86 years. Nov. 23 - Mrs. Betsy Downing, aged 78 years. MARRIED IN JEFFERSON __ Of interest to many Conneaut people will be the announcement of the marriage of Orson A. Bonnell and Miss Lucy J. Carter, who were married yesterday at the office of Probate Judge Babcock in Jefferson, by Justice of the Peace C. A. Hitchcock. The couple will make their home in East Conneaut at Mr. Bonnell's home. Mr. Bonnell is employed by C. W. DeVoe & Company. INEXPENSIVE MACAROONS Only an ounce of ground or grated almonds is required in this recipe. Take the white of one egg to which has been added about a tablespoonful of milk. Moisten the almonds with rosewater and pound to a paste in a mortar. Add to the beaten eggs and milk their weight in powdered sugar, then stirring the almond paste mixed with about two ounces of sifted flour. Bake on buttered paper in a moderate oven for twenty minutes. MONROE CENTER __ The funeral of Mrs. Laurel Means, who died Monday at the hospital in Ashtabula, was held Wednesday at the Methodist church. Only one year ago Sept. 16th, she was a happy bride and the beautiful floral offerings gave evidence of the high esteem in which she was held. The deceased was twenty years old in June and leaves to mourn her early death besides the husband and son, three weeks old, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sweet, two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Lawrence and Mrs. G. L. Bacon, two brothers, Raymond and Wade. Relatives were present from Ashtabula, Conneaut, Pierpont and Beaver. Misses Edna Hayward and Marion Blanchard, accompanied by Chas. Marcy, sang three beautiful selections. Interment was made in the Kelloggsville cemetery. DESERTED WIFE AND CHILDREN __ Man Arrested For Non-Support of His Minor Children - Left Them Alone With The Mother. __ Charged with non-support of three minor children, William Brainard, a japanner, was arrested yesterday by Constable Chilson on a warrant sworn out in Justice Dorman's court by Juliet Brainard, the deserted wife. The husband and father is alleged to have left his family, who reside south of the city, last September, he coming to town to live. In that time he has not entirely neglected the family, but has not provided sufficiently for them, in the opinion of the wife and the court. Endeavors will be made to keep the case from gong to the grand jury. If the man can give bond to provide sufficiently for the needs of the wife and mother, as well as the three young children, the case will be nollied. MARRIED IN MONTANA __ A very pretty wedding occurred Tuesday, September 2nd, at the home of W. F. Garry, 205 Sixth street, North Great Falls, Mont., when Miss Anna Mitchell of Chinook, Mont., was united in marriage to Mr. Willis F. Stone of Whitefish, Mont. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. E. L. White, pastor of the First M. E. church. The bride looked charming in a dress of white crepe de chene with pearl trimmings and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Esther Garry played "The Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin, by Wagner, while the bridal party took their places under an arch of vines and sweet peas. The couple were attended by Miss Mary Prodger of Devon and Mr. Otis Thompson of Whitefish. The bridesmaid was becomingly gowned in cream voile and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Only the immediate friends of the contracting parties were present. Mr. and Mrs. Stone were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left on No. 43 for Spokane and other western points. Mr. and Mrs. Stone will be at home at Whitefish, Mont., after September 15th. The bride with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mitchell, formerly lived in Monroe, Ohio, and has many friends in this vicinity.