OBIT: D. W. RHODES, 1920, Liberty Township, Bedford County, PA

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D. W. Rhodes 

D. W. of Liberty Township died on June 7, aged about 68 years. His parents were 
George and Elizabeth Rhodes, long since deceased, and he was married to Miss 
Ella Rouser, who survives, to which union were born, Alta at home, Ralph, at 
home and Earle of Nazareth, Pa.  He has also one brother, James Rhodes of 
Saxton, Rt. 1 and one sister, Mrs. Katie Little of Saxton, who survive.  He was 
buried on June the 9th, at St. Luke's Cemetery, Rev. J. A. Eyler, of Bedford 
preaching and conducting the service in the church adjacent.  Mr. Rhodes, was a 
through going Christian, having been a member of the Reformed church for years 
and was for many years an elder of the church and was very prominent as a 
church man. He was for several years, treasurer of the Bedford County Sabbath 
School Association, but had to decline any further participation lately in that 
direction, on account of his health. He was also a very great Granger attending 
all its meetings.  He served for years as school director of Liberty township.  
In fact, his services were sought continually in everything.

Bedford Gazette, 7/2/1920

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