OBITS: EGOLF Family News and Obituaries, 1846-1950, Bedford Gazette, Bedford County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Betty Burdan Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/bedford/ ________________________________________________ Mar. 20, 1846 - Died on the 14th inst., Hannah EGOLF, consort of Jacob EGOLF, dec'd., aged 86 yrs., 14 days. Jan. 15, 1847 - Married on 26 Nov., Wm. Beaver to Hannah EGOLF, both of Napier Twp. Oct. 14, 1869 - Lizzie Catharine EGOLF, daughter of Benjamin and Susan EGOLF, died on Sept. 20, 1869 near Schellsburg. May 2, 1919 - Mrs. Frank EGOLF and daughter Ada of Glen Savage are spending this week with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hinson. June 6, 1919 & June 20, 1919 - Obituary of Benjamin EGOLF June 13, 1919 - Ryan, Russell and Dan EGOLF with their father and mother visited J. H. EGOLF near here. June 20, 1919 - Benjamin EGOLF, died Saturday, May 31, 1919 of Bright's disease aged 75 years 7 months and 18 days. He was born near Schellsburg and was a thrifty well-to-do farmer all his life. He was married to Susan Guyer, deceased, to which union there were five children: Mrs. Maria Manges of Windber; Frank EGOLF of near Fair Hope, Somerset County; and Henry EGOLF, of Somerset; Mrs. Emma Findley, of Schellsburg Rt. 1 and Mrs. Elsie Harclerode of Windber. He is survived by one sister also Mrs. George Williams of Oregon. His remains were laid to rest Tuesday June 3rd in the Schellsburg cemetery under the rites of the I. O. O. F. The services being conducted by Rev. Metzgar, of the Reformed Church of Schellsburg of which the deceased was a worthy member for years. Note: Mr. Benjamin EGOLF married Miss Susanna Geyer on 4/10/1867 in Schellsburg, Bedford, PA. They were both from Bedford County, PA. (Source: Bedford Inquirer 5/3/1867) Dec. 26, 1919 - Marriage of Charles W. EGOLF of Schellsburg to Mary E. Bittner of Buena Vista. Jan. 30, 1920 - Frank Niceodemus, 51, died. He was born and raised on the old EGOLF farm in Napier Twp., surviving is a wife who was Miss Hammer. Feb. 27, 1920 - For Sale: Black Percheron Stallion, 1800 pounds for particulars call J. H. EGOLF, Schellsburg, RFD, PA April 9, 1920 - F. S. EGOLF of Fairhope transacted business in Bedford, Wed. April 23, 1920 - Mrs. M. W. Carter, age 83, mother of Mrs. A. B. EGOLF, fell and broke her hip May 7, 1920 - Frank EGOLF and family of Glen Savage, made a flying trip Sunday afternoon to Helixville and vicinity. May 28, 1920 - John EGOLF and wife of Juniata Twp., were recent guests of the Albert Roon family. Aug. 13, 1920 - Real Estate: Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF lands. Aug. 20, 1920 - Miss Jessie EGOLF spending week with grandparents Mr. & Mrs. William Hinson Sept. 24, 1920 - Marriage license issued to William Forest EGOLF of Juniata and Pearl Hillegas of Kegg June 3, 1921 - Rush G. EGOLF of Detroit, MI is home on a visit June 3, 1921 - Walter EGOLF, wife and Child...also Stella EGOLF of Dillstown, IN visited on Sunday night Sept. 9, 1921 - Obituary Mrs. Cyrus (Rebecca) J. Potts of Tipton, Iowa, daughter of William and H. EGOLF Beaver, survived by daughters Mrs. Maurice G. Irvine, Mrs. Ralph E. Bell and brother, Harry E. Beaver. Oct. 15, 1920 - First and Final Account of the estate of Benjamin EGOLF, late of Napier Twp., by his executors Henry EGOLF, Frank EGOLF and Daniel Findley. Oct. 29, 1920- John H. EGOLF, sick for many months is in critical condition. Nov. 5, 1920 - L. W. EGOLF sold to Charles C. Stewart 2 tracts in Cumberland Valley for $10. March 18, 1921 - Rush G. EGOLF who has been in Detroit, MI is home on a visit and was in Bedford, Tuesday. April 8, 1921 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land. June 3, 1921 - Walter EGOLF, wife and child, William Conrad wife and child, also Stella EGOLF, all of Dillstown, Indiana County visited Dillie Miller on Sunday. Aug, 12, 1921 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land. September 9, 1921 - Mrs. Rebecca Josephine Potts wife of Prof. Cyrus J. Potts, ex-superintendent of the Bedford County schools, died at 9:50 Sunday night in Altoona. She was born at Tipton, Iowa, the daughter of William and H. EGOLF Beaver, both deceased. The family moved from Iowa to Schellsburg. After her marriage to Prof. Potts the couple moved to Alum Bank, later coming to Bedford, where they lived 13 years. Mrs. Potts was for many years an active member of the Presbyterian church, being a member of the Llyswen [sic] Church. She is survived by her husband and two daughters: Mrs. Maurice G. Irvine and Mrs. Ralph E. Bell, both at home, also a brother Harry E. Beaver, of Schellsburg and one sister Mrs. Martha E. Luken of Coffeeville, Kansas. Nov. 4, 1921 - Marriage License John Earl EGOLF and Florence Margaret Hillegass Jan. 13, 1922 - Mrs. Lyle EGOLF returned after a visit to relatives at Buckstown. Feb. 24, 1922 - Mrs. Lyle EGOLF spent a few days with D. S. Findley and wife, returning to her home in Schellsburg. March 31, 1922 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land Aug 18, 1922 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land Sept. 15, 1922, Petition of citizens of Juniata Twp. for the appointment of Judge of Elections; Charles EGOLF approved. Oct. 20, 1922 - D. S. Findley and family spent Sunday with Frank EGOLF and family near Glen Savage. Dec. 22, 1922 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land Dec. 29, 1922 - Mrs. Howard S. EGOLF on Connelsville and his friend Miss Lou Matter...and Prof. Rush EGOLF of Johnstown spent Christmas with their father H. P. EGOLF and sister Mrs. Oscar Diehl of near Bedford. Jan. 23, 1923 - Sheriff Sale of Lena Mowry land, former John M. and Sarah J. EGOLF land Feb. 23, 1923 - Annie R. EGOLF, deceased of Juniata Twp., estate notice, filed by R. G. EGOLF and James W. EGOLF, Administrators. March 2, 1923 - Administrators Notice Estate of Annie R. EGOLF April 6, 1923 - John H. EGOLF of Schellsburg was in Bedford on Wednesday. April 13, 1923 - John H. Crissman, of New Paris, a prominent citizen of this locality died at his home Friday, April 6, at the age of 67 years and 11 months. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Margaret at home and Mrs. Bruce Blackburn, of Johnstown, and one son Edwin, of Johnstown. He was laid to rest last Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock by Rev. John Winwood, a former pastor of New Paris but now of Lovett. His text was taken from the book of James, 4:14. The pallbearers were: A. C. Richards, George W. Hoover, S. P. Suter, S. B. Cuppett, C. M. Davis and William Bailey. Mr. Crissman was a very highly respected citizen which is attested to by the exceedingly large funeral. He farmed for the major part of his life in Napier Township on the old Crissman farm in the Mullins School district. He was a life long democrat. April 13, 1923 - Helixville: Several of the people here attended the funeral of John Crissman on Sunday. . .among them were Frank EGOLF and Henry EGOLF, who were in town Sunday. June 15, 1923 - Mrs. Lyle EGOLF is visiting her relatives in Johnstown. July 20, 1923 - Schellsburg: Dan EGOLF of Johnstown called on our town Saturday evening. Sept. 7, 1923 - New Buena Vista: Mr. and Mrs. George EGOLF and daughter Lena visited home of Mr. John Fritz on Friday of last week. Sept. 28, 1923 - D. S. Findleys, Avery Hinsons, Alda Crawford, son George and grandson Clark Brown, Milton Thomas, Mrs. Effie Hoover and Mrs. John EGOLF went to Frank EGOLF's near Glen Savage, Somerset Co., Mr. EGOLF suffering for past two months from a stroke of paralyses. Oct. 19, 1923 - Charles W. EGOLF of Schellsburg was in Bedford Saturday. Nov. 16, 1923 - Helixville: L. W. EGOLF and wife of Dilltown, Indiana Co., called on relative here. Feb. 1, 1924 - Mr. Earl EGOLF, who is employed at Johnstown, spent a short time at home last week. Feb. 15, 1924 - The home known as the L. W. EGOLF property near Schellsburg, Napier Twp., 1 1/2 miles west of Schellsburg and 1-2 miles from the Lincoln Highway was offering for sale, by L. J. Miller, horses and farm equipment. March 7, 1924 - Real Estate: Deeds recorded John W. EGOLF to Frank Mowry, Harrison Twp., lot $600. March 7, 1924 - Mr. Charly [sic] EGOLF purchased a Ford truck. March 28, 1924 - Mr. Chester EGOLF and wife of Johnstown are taking a short vacation at home. May 2, 1924 - Unseated land - Tax Sale: L. W. EGOLF 94 acres Juniata Twp. owing $4.95 in taxes, sale scheduled for June 24th. May 16, 1924 - New Paris: Mr. Espy Manger has moved from Mine No. One of the EGOLF Coal Company to his farm in Shade Twp., Somerset Co. May 30, 1924 - Schellsburg: Mr. and Mrs. C. Gumbert spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. John EGOLF of Manns Choice. July 4, 1924 - J. Rush EGOLF of Schellsburg was in Bedford on business last Saturday. July 19, 1924 - [very hard to read] ------ EGOLF, wife and 2 boys of Indiana County are visiting a few days with Mrs. EGOLF's mother ------ -------- of this place [Bedford]. Aug. 29, 1924 - Mrs. Lyle EGOLF spent two weeks with Mr. & Mrs. Whetstone at their camp at Ogletown. Jan. 2, 1925 - Mrs. John H. EGOLF of Schellsburg was a Bedford visitor on Saturday. Jan. 16, 1925 - New Beuna Vista: On Sunday evening, January 4, a daughter was born to Mr. & Mrs. Earl EGOLF. Jan. 23, 1925 - Schellsburg: Several young sportsmen hunting for fur bearing animals struck a fresh track in the snow, which looked like a monstrous coon. They took the trail and ended up at the Rush EGOLF home and the fur bearing animal turned out to be Mr. EGOLF's large tom cat. Feb. 6, 1925 - Mr. and Mrs. Charles EGOLF, Mr. and Mrs. William EGOLF and family and Mrs. S. W. Bittner visited at the home of Mrs. Mary EGOLF on Sunday. Feb. 13, 1925 - Mrs. Catherine Wolf is taking care of Mrs. James EGOLF who is ill at her home near Alum Bank. March 20, 1925 - Executors Notice Henry P. EGOLF, Rush G. EGOLF executor. March 20, 1925 - H. Perce EGOLF, one of Napier Townships oldest and most highly respected residents, who had followed farming for a number of years, died suddenly at the home of his son, Russ, at that place on Wednesday March 11. He had been in ill health for some time, but his condition was not thought serious. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Diehl and two sons, Howard, of McConnelsburg and Rush, with whom he made his home. The funeral was conducted last Friday afternoon by Rev. C. Gumbert, and interment was made in the Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. April 3, 1925 - Mr. Oscar Diehl moved on Monday to his new home on the H. P. EGOLF farm. [Oscar Diehl was a son in law to Henry P. EGOLF] May 22, 1925 - Mr. and Mrs. Henry EGOLF and Ralph EGOLF and family of Somerset, spent Sunday with Mrs. B. O. Miller of this place. July 31, 1925 - James EGOLF of Alum Bank, PA will do a poultry demonstration Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. Aug. 7, 1925 - A son came to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Howard EGOLF of near town. Aug. 7, 1925 - A young son came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard EGOLF of near town last week. Oct. 30, 1925 - Mrs. Emma EGOLF has gone to the home of Homer Conghnour, near Stoysville. She expects to remain in Somerset Co., for several weeks. Jan. 15, 1926 - A public sale of 125 acres in Kimmel Twp., Bedford Co. of the George W. Knisley land, adjoining land of the "EGOLF Heirs". Feb. 5, 1926 - R. G. EGOLF of Selinsgrove spent days at the home of his sister Mrs. Oscar Diehl of near town. March 19, 1926 - Mrs. John H. EGOLF, of Schellsburg, PA spent yesterday with relatives and friends in Bedford. Mrs. Melissa Carter, who had lived in Bedford for the past sixteen years with her daughter Mrs. A. B. EGOLF, on South Juliana St., died early Monday morning of this week. Six years ago Mrs. Carter fell and fractured her hip, since which time she had been confined to her home, although she recovered sufficiently to be about the house. She was born in Belleville, IL, on October 11, 1837, and resided there until the death of her husband, Moses W. Carter, D.D.C., which occurred shortly prior to her removal to Bedford. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stookey, and was married to Dr. Carter in 1855. She was the mother of three children, two of whom preceded her in death and is survived by Mrs. A. B. EGOLF, Bedford. Mrs. Carter was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church. She was of a kindly and charitable disposition. Funeral services were conducted at her late home in Bedford at 1 o'clock, yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and were in charge of Rev. R. S. Caldwell, pastor of the Bedford Presbyterian church. Final funeral services will be held in her old home in Belleville and will be in charge of Rev. Meeker, pastor of the Presbyterian church of that city tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will be made at Belleville. April 9, 1926 - Rush EGOLF of Selinsgrove is spending his vacation with his sister Mrs. Oscar Diehl. June 25, 1926 - D. S. Findley, Edward Hinson, Harry Findley, Dennis Flegle, and Elmer Miller have been working on a new barn for John N. EGOLF, near Mann's Choice. Nov. 12, 1926 - Mrs. Mary EGOLF and son Earl of Schellsburg were in Bedford Thursday on business. Nov. 12, 1926 - Helixville: Mr. Walter EGOLF, wife and 2 children of OH visited relatives in and about Helixville. Nov. 19, 1926 - Pubic Sale, Mary EGOLF, on Dec. 4, 1926 at her residence, 3 miles west of Schellsburg near Lincoln Highway: 3 horses, 2 cows, 3 head young cattle, hogs, blacksmith tools, farm implements, corn binder and planter, Osborn binder, wagon, harness, sled, International gasoline engine, 4 hp. Letz chopper, ensilage cutter, sleight, manure spreader, iron kettle and lots of other articles. . .H.M. Nunemaker, Auctioneer. Dec. 10, 1926 - Bedford Rotary Club Memorial Meeting speaker Mr. Bert EGOLF for Frederick A. Metzger. July 22, 1927 - EGOLF reunion will be held in McKinney Grove along Lincoln Highway on July 30th. July 29, 1927 - Mrs. Emma EGOLF who has been spending the past 2 weeks here with her mother left Sunday for Glen Savage where she will visit her daughter Mae and family. Aug. 19, 1927 - Mr. & Mrs. Glenn EGOLF and Mr. EGOLF's sister, Mrs. Lizzie John of Johnstown and their mother Mrs. Mary EGOLF of Schellsburg are leaving on a pleasure trip to Iowa. Oct. 21, 1927 - Mr. D. S. Findley and Elmer Miller were doing some carpentry work last week for Henry EGOLF near Somerset. Dec. 2, 1927 - Schellsburg: The funeral of Mr. [sic] Lyle EGOLF was held in the Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon. [Nov. 27, 1927] Dec. 2, 1927 - Helixville: Many of the folks here attended the funeral of Mrs. [sic] Lyle EGOLF in Schellsburg. Dec. 30, 1927 - Legal Notice by Robert Williams Executor for Lye EGOLF of Schellsburg, deceased. Jan. 20, 1928 - Helixville: Mrs. Emma EGOLF of Downie, PA is spending time with her mother of this place. Feb. 3, 1928 - Mrs. A. B. EGOLF returned from Philadelphia on Sunday, where she had spent several months undergoing treatment in a hospital. Feb. 17, 1928 - Deeds Recorded: Sarah J. EGOLF to Oscar S. Turner, Napier Twp, $5,000 April 6, 1928 - Sale of Unseated Lands, Union Twp., 85 acres owned by EGOLF and Ickes. No county tax due $6.33 school tax and $4.22 Road tax due for 1925 and no county tax due, $7.03 School tax and $6.03 road tax due for 1926. April 27, 1928 - Mrs. Sarah EGOLF spent Wednesday with the Geller sisters. May 18, 1928, Charles EGOLF elected teacher, West End School, Juniata schools. July 20, 1928 - EGOLF Reunion will be held McKinneys Grove Sat. July 28th. Aug. 3, 1928 - Irvin EGOLF, Napier Twp. served as grand juror Sept. 21, 1928 - Roy Coughenour and family and Emma EGOLF of Glen Savage, PA were calling on relatives on Sunday last. Sept. 28, 1928 - Obituary of Mrs. William Hinson, of Helixville, born Aug. 16, 1843, age 85-1-5, died. Leaves to survive her a daughter Emma EGOLF of Glen Savage. Oct. 12, 1928 - Mrs. John EGOLF and son Howard of Schellsburg were in Bedford on Tuesday. Dec. 14, 1928 - Mr. A. B. EGOLF purchased the Fyan Grove and has decided to give a portion of the grove to Bedford Borough for a public picnic and recreation ground. A committee will meet with Mr. EGOLF to select a portion for that purpose. Oct. 19, 1928 - Real Estate Sale of Joseph Knisely, West St. Clair, for 40 acre tract adjoining land of Sarah J. EGOLF. Nov. 16, 1928 - J. W. EGOLF and nephew of West St. Clair Township, won a first prize of $3.00 from the Bedford Kiwanis Club for best potato grown. Dec. 14, 1928 - Prof. Rush EGOLF of Pittsburgh spent a few days with his sister Mrs. Diehl Jan. 4, 1929 - Prof. Rush EGOLF of Pittsburgh spent a few days with his sister Mrs. Diehl. Feb. 15, 1929 - Miss Hester Hull, died at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Colvin at Schellsburg, Jan. 31, 1929, daughter of John & Dolly Hull, leaving Mrs. James EGOLF of Alum Bank a surviving niece. March 15, 1929 - Real Estate: Adam Claycomb to Howard S. EGOLF, Napier Twp., tract for $1.00. March 22, 1929 - Henry EGOLF, wife and son were at D. S. Findley's one day last week. March 29, 1929 - Roy EGOLF attended a farewell party for Miss Olive Minerva and Violet Snyder on March 22 in Manns Choice. April 12, 1929 - Helixville: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel EGOLF of Johnstown spent Sunday with relatives near here. May 10, 1929 - Mr. A. B. EGOLF appeared before Borough Council to present them with a deed for the park and playground he donated, known as EGOLF Park, contains 10s 26p and is covered with oak trees. July 19, 1929 - Mrs. John EGOLF and son Roy, and Mr. & Mrs. Howard EGOLF and Mrs. Emma Blackburn motored to Holidaysburg on Sunday. July 26, 1929 - EGOLF Reunion will be held in McKinneys Grove west of Schellsburg on Saturday, July 27. Nov. 1, 1929 - Sarah J. EGOLF was on a list of residents of Harrison and Napier Twp. who advertised their lands closed to hunters, promising to prosecute anyone for trespass Nov. 22, 1929 - Mrs. Henry EGOLF, daughter Flora and husband of Somerset visited here Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Dillie Miller. Jan. 3, 1930 - Mr. R. G. EGOLF, head of the mathematics Department of the New Bethlehem, PA High School visited his parents of near Schellsburg. Jan. 17, 1930 - Mrs. A. B. EGOLF on the sick list Jan. 31, 1930 - Mrs. A. B. EGOLF doing a little better Feb. 21, 1930 - Rotarian Bert EGOLF, gave a very interesting talk on "Forest Products of Bedford" Mr. EGOLF's 42 years of lumbering has given him an extensive knowledge in this line. Feb. 28, 1930 - Dr. James A. Anders, eminent Philadelphia specialist paid a professional visit to Mrs. A. B. EGOLF on Thursday April 4, 1929 Unseated land sale for taxes: A. EGOLF & Ickes, 85 acres. owing for 1927 and 1928 school taxes of $13.36 and road taxes of $11.52. April 18, 1930 - J. Howard EGOLF, former supervisor of Juniata Twp., was appointed Supervisor to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Samuel G. Diehl. July 3, 1930 - Mrs. Emma EGOLF, John Grencke and family of Somerset were Sunday visitors at Harry Dull's. July 18, 1930 - Robbers operating in Bedford, entered the home of Mrs. A. B. EGOLF, at 9 o'clock while Mrs. EGOLF was alone. She summoned her husband who brought constable Clawson, but the robbers were gone. July 18, 1930 - EGOLF Reunion will be held in the EGOLF Grove near Buckstown, PA on Saturday, July 26th. Aug. 1, 1930 - New Paris: Rebecca Crissman of this place, son Edward, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Blackburn and family of Johnstown, attended the EGOLF reunion held at EGOLF Park at Buckstown, Saturday. Aug. 15, 1930 - Young men are camping near EGOLF Bridge. Sept. 19, 1930 - Messers Irwin M. and Roy C. EGOLF of Manns Choice transacted business in Bedford on Tuesday. Nov. 7, 1930 - Schellsburg: Howard EGOLF and family have moved from McConnellsville to his farm along the highway a short distance from here. Dec. 5, 1930 - Sheriff Sale of real estate in Manns Choice of Jacob Sone, noting Sarah EGOLF as adjacent land owner along with Miller Planning Mill on north, PA RR on east and public road on the south, having 2 garages a stable and shed. Dec. 19, 1930 - Helixville: Jacob Findley, Daniel Findley and wife went to Cumberland Hospital to see Henry EGOLF who was awaiting an operation. Mr. EGOLF is a brother to Mrs. Daniel Findley. Jan. 16, 1931 - A Roy C. EGOLF of Buffington Mills, identified as a member of the Motor Club Jan. 30, 1931 - Obituary of Harry D. Hillegass of new Buena Vista, age 56-8-5, husband of Miss Emma R. Turner. . .survived by daughter Mrs. William EGOLF of New Buena Vista and son Homer C. Hillegas. Services at St. Marks Reformed Church, New Buena Vista, buried Schellsburg Cemetery. Feb. 6, 1931 - Administrators Notice: Harry D. Hillegass, Executors named as William EGOLF and Homer C. Hillegass. Feb, 13, 1931 - Real Estate: Austin H. Mowry to William F. EGOLF, a lot in Juniata Twp., $2,000 Feb. 13, 1931 - Real Estate: William F. EGOLF et ux to Austin H. Mowry lot in Juniata Twp., $2,000 Feb. 27, 1931 - Roy EGOLF attended a dance at Buena Vista Saturday night. Feb. 27, 1931 - Professor Rush EGOLF of Mahaffey visited his sister Mrs. Oscar Diehl, over the week end. April 3, 1931 - Blaze damages post office building which is owned by A. B. EGOLF and Mr. A. B. EGOLF thanked everyone for the effort put forth in saving his building. April 3, 1931 - D. R. Clark and family, their 2 grandsons, and Mrs. Glenn EGOLF of Johnstown visited the former's sister, Miss Jessie Clark on Saturday. April 17, 1931 - Roy EGOLF awarded a gold emblem for securing 10 new members to the A A A Bedford Motor Club. May 29, 1931 - Mrs. George H. EGOLF Mrs. Lavina Fritz EGOLF, 65, wife of George H. EGOLF, died of paralysis Saturday afternoon at the EGOLF home, a mile east of Buckstown, on the Lincoln Highway. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Louise Fritz and is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lena Keller; two brothers, John and Charles Fritz, of New Buena Vista, and the following sisters: Mrs. E. G. Smith, Atwater, Ohio; Mrs. John EGOLF, Schellsburg; Mrs. Charles Curley, Mrs. Emma Weyandt and Mrs. Harry Shaffer, of New Buena Vista; Mrs. Minnie Stickler, Bedford, and Mrs. Martha Hankinson New Baltimore. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the EGOLF home, followed with services in the Schellsburg Reformed Church of which Mrs. EGOLF was a member. Interment was made in the Schellsburg Cemetery. May 29, 1931 - Schellsburg: Dr. M. V. Brant, who recently purchased the A. B. EGOLF corner property, will raze all the buildings and rebuild new ones and an office, opened a temporary office in the residence of Mrs. Brant's mother, Mrs. W. G. Colvin. June 5, 1931 - Helixville: Mr. and Mrs. Henry EGOLF and family of Somerset, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bisel and son Dick of Johnstown, Mr. * Mrs. D. S. Findley and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Dillie Miller of this place. June 12, 1931 - Howard S. EGOLF died at his home near Schellsburg, June 5th. He was born December 30, 1879, near Mann's Choice where he spent the first part of his life. After that he was employed by the West Penn Power Company in Connellsville, Uniontown and Morgantown, but since November, he lived on his farm near Schellsburg. He is survived by his wife Lu EGOLF, daughter Betty Lu, one sister, Mrs. Oscar Diehl. Mr. EGOLF was a member of the I. O. O. N. No. 23 of Moyer, PA. He will be missed by a host of friends as he was well liked by all which was shown by the large attendance of people from a distance at the funeral. He was also well known for his hospitality. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday, June 8th, Rev. R. S. Caldwell was the officiating minister, being assisted by Rev. A. R. South of Ninleyville. The Odd Fellows held their services at the cemetery. He came back to Schellsburg, the place he liked to be and was laid to rest with his father and mother. June 26, 1931 - Classified Ad: Mrs. H. S. EGOLF, RD 2 Schellsburg, offering for sale 163 acre farm, 2 miles east of Schellsburg on Lincoln Highway, with an 8 room house, good bar, all electric. Also a 1 ® ton White truck. [Also advertised same July 3, 10, 1931] July 10, 1931 - Schellsburg: Mr. Rush EGOLF and wife have purchased the Louise Rock property and have moved into it. July 17, 1931 - Classified Ad: Mrs. H. S. EGOLF, RD 2 Schellsburg, offering PA grain drill, 2 sets of work harnesses for sale. Aug. 21, 1931 - New Paris: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Blackburn and Mr. Ed Cressman of Johnstown were visiting their mother Mrs. Rebecca Cressman, Sunday. Aug. 28, 1931 - Real Estate: M. Louisa Rock by Exec. to Rush G. EGOLF et us, lot in Schellsburg Boro Sept. 25, 1931 - Mr. H. J. EGOLF, wife and daughter of Elyra, OH are visiting at home of A. B. EGOLF Oct 2, 1931 - Real Estate - Oliver Barthelow et ux to H. H. EGOLF, lot in Snake Twp., $2,500 Dec. 11, 1931 - Obituary of Mrs. Emma Jane Weyant, widow of Albert Weyant, born in Buena Vista Mar. 15, 1869 d/o Jacob and Louisa Fritz, both deceased. . ..survived by a sister Mrs. Mary EGOLF of Schellsburg. Jan. 1, 1932 - Real Estate: Edwin Ealy et al to R. C. EGOLF, 2 lots in Napier Twp., $1.00 Jan. 1, 1932 - Professor J. R. EGOLF of Mahaffey and Mrs. EGOLF, who teaches in Pittsburgh spent the holidays at their home here. Jan. 29, 1932 - Roy EGOLF attended the farm show in Harrisburg. March 4, 1932 - Schellsburg: Professor R. G. EGOLF of Mahaffy and Mrs. EGOLF, a teacher at Sewickly spent a week end at their home here. March 11, 1932 - James EGOLF of St. Clair, West to serve as Grand Juror. Friday, March 25, 1932 - Mrs. Mary A. Fritz EGOLF, widow of John H. EGOLF, died Saturday morning at the home of her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Gohn, of Riverside, Johnstown in her 70th year. She was a daughter of Jacob and Louise (Sides) Fritz and was born in August 1862, at Schellsburg. She was married to John H. EGOLF about 50 years ago, living near Schellsburg for many years. Mr. EGOLF died in 1920. These children, besides nineteen grandchildren survive: R. E. EGOLF, Johnstown, Elizabeth, wife of J. A. Gohn, Riverside, D. W. EGOLF, Glen E. EGOLF, both of Johnstown, J. Howard, J. Earl and William F. EGOLF, all of Schellsburg; Charles of new Buena Vista; Mrs. Nellie Rock, Cleveland, OH, and Mrs. Alice Hillegass, Somerset County. She was a sister of Mrs. Minnie Stickler, Bedford; Mrs. Ella Smith, Atwater, OH, Mrs. Charles Corley and Mrs. Harry Shaffer, New Buena Vista. Funeral services were held at 2"30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Earl EGOLF home, Juniata Township, Rev. J. Albert Eyler officiating. Interment was made in Schellsburg cemetery. Note: Joseph A. Gohn, of Lambertsville, Somerset Co., Pa., and Elizabeth Egolf [d/o Mary (Fritz) and John H. Egolf] of Schellsburg, applied for a marriage license. (Source: Bedford Inquirer, April 10, 1908.) Note: J. Earl EGOLF - J. Earl EGOLF, 85, of RD 1, Schellsburg, died Tuesday, August 14, 1979, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1893, in Juniata Township, a son of the late John H. and Mary (Fritz) EGOLF. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Florence M. Hillegass who died may 28, 1979, also by four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are these children: Geraldine, wife of William Barley, of Bedford; Janet, wife of Warren Miller, of Ebensburg; Pauline, wife of Luther Berkey, of New Paris; twins, a son Carl, married to the former Geraldine Taylor, and a daughter, Carol, wife of Arthur Way, both of Schellsburg RD. Eight grandchildren and one great-grandson also survive along with two brothers and two sisters, Charles W. EGOLF, of Manns Choice RD; William F. EGOLF, of Bedford: Mrs. Nellie Rock of Columbus, Ohio: and Mrs. Hillegass, of Berlin RD 3. Mr. EGOLF was a retired farmer. He was an Army veteran of World War 1, a life Member of Bedford American Legion. Post No. 113, a member of Schellsburg Post No 4440 VFW and a life (Cut off at bottom) April 8, 1932 - Real Estate: L. W. EGOLF et ux to Norman Rose, tract in Napier Twp., $3,000. May 6, 1932 - New Paris: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Saylor and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Rose of Johnstown and Mr. George EGOLF, of Buckstown, were visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Rebecca Crissman on Sunday. Mr. EGOLF is spending a part of this week at the home with his sister. June 29, 1932 - EGOLF Reunion - EGOLFs and their friends will hold their reunion in the George EGOLF grove near Buckstown, Saturday, July 30th. Special entertainment, everybody welcome. Aug.. 5, 1932 - Howard EGOLF of Juniata Twp., selected to serve as Petit Juror. Aug. 19, 1932 - Helixville: Mr. & Mrs. D. S. Findley motored to Johnstown Sunday to visit their daughter Mrs. Harry Bisel, who is not improved at this time. [Mrs. D. S. Findley nee EGOLF] Oct. 7, 1932 - New Paris: Mrs. Elwood EGOLF, Mr. and Mrs. Paul EGOLF, Mr. and Mrs. Edward EGOLF, Youngstown, OH, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Saylor and son of Geisstown, visited their relative Mrs. Rebecca Crissman over the weekend. Jan. 13, 1933 - Real Estate: Sara B. EGOLF to L. F. Wagner et ux in West St. Clair Twp., $1.00. Jan. 20, 1933 - Twenty Five Years Ago [1906]. Albert A. EGOLF of Cumberland was seen in Bedford last Friday. Feb. 3, 1933 - Fifteen Years Ago [1918] John M. EGOLF of Mann's Choice, was in our office last Saturday. Mr. EGOLF is a businessman farmer and says he puts his rough feed into cattle, hogs and colts. Juniata is known as the blue grass region. March 31, 1933 - Prof. R. G. EGOLF of Mahaffey spent a weekend in Schellsburg. Dec. 19, 1950 - Miss Anna EGOLF of Elyria, OH will be a holiday guest at the Fort Bedford Inn and call on Bedford friends. Dec. 29, 1950 - Buffalo Mills: Mr. and Mrs. Roy EGOLF and children, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. George Barkely and son and G. A. Hillegass spent Monday with Mrs. Ross Barkley.