Newspapers: Linesville Herald clippings, 1878-1956 - Part I: Crawford Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Brubaker and David M. Waid. kbrbkr@windstream.net dmwaid@provide.net USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________ Clippings from scrapbooks at held by the Linesville Historical Society Crawford County, PA. Please note that SOME of the clippings are not dated throughout the scrapbooks - but most appear to have a date somewhere in the article. It also looks like most of the clippings were taken from The Linesville Herald. ALLEN-BISHOP - At this place, Feb. 25, 1892, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Mr. A.V. Allen and Mrs. Flora Bishop, both of this place. KENDALL-THAYER - At the residence of Rev. H.D. Lowing, in Conneaut, March 16, 1892, Mr. Free J. Kendall and Miss Pearlie Thayer, all of Conneaut Township. CHURCHILL-CREGG - In the Argyle House parlor, May 27th, 1892, by Rev. J.A. Klucker, Mr. Geo. W. Churchill of Union City Pa., and Miss Meda Cregg of Linesville. SHAW-FREY - At home of the bride's parents, Mr. Jacob Frey's, June 2nd, 1892, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, assisted by Rev. Clemmons, Mr. Wm. M. Shaw of Summerhill, and Miss Nerva Frey of Pine Township. (This is one that does not have the year listed) George J. PHILLIPS and Miss Sophia BROWN, daughter of Mrs. M.A. Gilson, will be married at the bride's home, Harvey, Ill., Wednesday evening, June 8th. The couple will come East, and reception will be given them at the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Phillips, Miles Grove, Pa., Friday. Mr. Phillips and wife will reside at the latter place. Both young people were formerly residents of Linesville, and their many friends and acquaintances will join those of Harvey and Miles Grove in bestowing congratulations. BAIRD-SHELLITO - At the home of the bride's parents, in North Shenango, on Tuesday, June 21st, by H.H. Hervey, D.D. Mr. J. Free Baird of Greenville, Pa., and Miss Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Shellito. (Note - this one has two different spellings for the bride's maiden name) WYATT-NEWHARD - In Meadville, June 25, 1892, by Rev. J. Craighead, Mr. Myron E. Wyatt, of Conneaut township, and Miss Maggie Newheart, of Beaver township. DAVIS-BULLIS - At Espyville, July 2, 1892, by Rev. Steadman, Leon Davis and Miss Minnie Bullis, both of Linesville. LITWILER-WALLACE - In Meadville, July 5, 1892, by Alderman William Pentz, Mr. Perry E. Litwiler of Ashtabula Harbor. O., and Miss Flora E. Wallace, of Linesville. "Editor Bell Captures a Linesville Belle" At the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Lowry, this place, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, March 22, relatives and immediate friends of Mr. C.A. BELL and Miss Nannie M. LOWRY, witnessed their marriage, Rev. W.R. Wilson, pastor of the U.P. church, Espyville, officiating. It was a quite home wedding. The bride is an estimable young lady and will take with her to her new home the best wishes of many friends. Bro. Bell, editor and proprietor of the Cochranton Times, is well known to the profession as an upright and enterprising journalist. Here's our ___(a picture of a finger pointing to the right appears next in this line) and may you and yours live long and prosper. Mr. and Mrs. Bell left this evening for their Cochranton home. A grand and pleasing affair occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. BROWN, Linesville, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4th, the event being the marriage of their daughter, Anna, to Prof. R.S. PENFIELD, Principal of our High School. (the date 1892 is penciled in on this clipping) SHAW-PHELPS - On Thursday evening, August 18th, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Phelps' home was brilliantly lighted and tastefully decorated in honor of their daughter Sadie's marriage to Mr. Clifton Shaw. The nearest relatives of the happy couple and a few friends were present to witness the ceremony which was made very impressive by the Rev. P.P. Pinney. FOSTER-MILLER - The wedding of Marguerite Kate Miller, of Cygnet, O., and Elmer E. Foster, of Bradford, was solemnized Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Miller, in Linesville. The ceremony was performed by R.P. Miller, Esq., who is justice of the peace in this boro, assisted by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, of the Linesville Methodist church, who offered prayer at the conclusion of the ceremony. There were about seventy-five guests present, many of them from abroad, including the father and sister of the groom and the father and mother of the bride. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R.P. Miller and Mrs. E.F. Stevens. BUTLER-GEHR - At Budd House, Meadville, Nov. 22, 1892, by A.M. Fenner, Esq., Mr. Ira C. Butler, of Conneaut township, and Miss Alta E., daughter of Hiram Gehr, of Linesville. LADNER-RUSHMORE - At the Budd House, Meadville, Nov. 22, 1892, by 'Squire Fenner, Mr. D.C. Ladner and Miss Nettie E., daughter of M. Rushmore, both of Conneaut township. DUNN-GLANCY - At the bride's home, Dec. 25, 1892, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Hiram L. Dunn and Miss Addie Glancy, all of Linesville. LOSSEE-SHARP - At Niagara Falls, N.Y., Jan. 12, 1893, by Rev. J.M. Simpkins of the M.E. church, W.P. Lossee, of Kinsman, Ohio, and Mrs. Lizzie Sharp, of Linesville. COLE-CARNES - At Meadville, Dec. 31, 1892, by Rev. John Graham, Henry Cole and Miss Rachel, daughter of Arthilla Carnes of Linesville. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. HERVEY, to Mr. Charles A. WESSELL, of New York City, at the residence of the bride's parents, at 12 o'clock m., on Wednesday, Jan. 11th. Miss Hervey will be the recipient of best wishes from Linesville friends. BUNNELL-GEHR - At the home of Stewart Wilson, Linesville, Feb. 16, 1893, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Mr. Daniel Bunnell and Miss Alta S. Gehr, both of Linesville. GROFF-LITWILER - In Conneautville, Jan. 25th, 1893, by Rev. P.P. Pinney, Mr. Emory F. Groff, of Conneaut, O., and Miss Wilma Litwiler, of Linesville. McCUNE-LINE - At the bride's home, Linesville, July 13, 1893, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, E.R. McCune and Miss Edna, daughter of Amos Line, both of Linesville. HOWARD-STADTER - At Jamestown, N.Y., March 1, 1893, by J.T. Cease, G.A. Howard, of Meadville, and Miss Villa Stadter, of Linesville. LITTLE-NORTON - At the residence of W.G. Hays, Linesville, April 12, 1894, by Rev. H.C. Swearingen, W.A. Little, of North Shenango, and Miss Sadie S. Norton, of Linesville. RABINSHAW-YOUNG - At Clymer, N.Y., May 14th, by James King, Esq., Mr. William F. Rabinshaw, of Torpedo, Waren county, and Miss Clara M. Young, of Linesville, Crawford County, Pa. ROBERTS-CONDON - In Conneautville, May 20, 1893, by Fr. Cauley, Fred Roberts, of Linesville, and Miss Ella Condon, of Meadville. BRITTON-COREY - At Conneautville, June 1, 1893, by Rev. C.P. Nash, Mr. Charles A. Britton, of Linesville, and Miss Emma L. Corey, of Beaver tp. GEHR-McKINNEY - At this place, June 24, 1893, by Rev. Wm. McCormick, Will Gehr and Miss Cora McKinney, all of Linesville. PUTNEY-OAKES - At Conneaut, Ohio, June 29, 1893, by Rev. Osborn, Henry Putney and Miss Doratha Oakes, both of Conneaut, O. The wedding took place in the M.E. church, Miss Nellie Crockett, of this place, acting as bride's maid, Miss Harriett, sister of the bride, maid of honor, Miss Hortense Norton, flower girl. Messrs. Neal Fortune and Chas. Norton, groomsmen. A reception was tendered the newly married couple at the residence of the bride's parents. HUDSON-BUNNELL - At Linesville, July 24th, by Augustus M. Fenner, Esq., Chas. A. Hudson, of Jamestown, Pa., and Mrs. Susan A. Bunnell, of Linesville. STEWART-HEATH - In Linesville, Aug. 31, by Rev. Swearingen, Mr. W.P. Stewart and Miss Rose Heath, both of Linesville. THAYER-McCLINTON - At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. H.D. Lowing, Sept. 21, 1893, Joseph Thayer and Miss Emma McClinton, both of Conneaut township. SUTLEY-CLUTE - At the residence of the officiating justice, Wilbur Putnam, at Harmonsburg, Sept. 23, 1893, Mr. Edgar C. Sutliff and Miss Ollie A. Clute, both of Conneaut township. HENDRICK-HUMESTON - In Meadville, at the Baptist Parsonage, Sept. 29th, 1893, by Rev. W.C. King, Mr. Carlos R. Hendrick, of Linesville, and Miss Mary L. Humeston, of Guy's Mills. LADNER-KEAN - At Meadville, Oct. 5, 1893, James B. Ladner of Pine and Mrs. Minerva Kean of Sadsbury. "A Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated at Meadville" DUNN - PHILLIPS A beautiful home wedding was that which united as husband and wife Dr. Ira J. DUNN and Miss Addie Estelle PHILLIPS, at the residence of the bride's parents on Highland avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips, Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed at 4 o'clock, by Rev. Richard Craighead in the presence of only the immediate members of the two families. The decorations were of autumn leaves, under an arch of which the pastor met the bride and groom, who entered the parlor to the strains of Rubinstein's Kamennoi-Ostrow. The bride's costume was of white silk, with a corsage bouquet of Marachal Nieroses. Following the ceremony, and a prayer by the pastor, came the congratulations and wedding dinner, and a pleasant social evening by the friends assembled. The present were very beautiful. Miss Minnie NEWCOMB, aged 15 years, daughter of A.J. Newcomb, Esq., of this place, met with a very serious accident on Thursday night, the 20th inst. It seems that Minnie was working a motto which she intended presenting to her mother as a Christmas gift and, to keep the matter a secret from her mother till presented, Minnie worked on the motto in her room after getting into bed at night. On Thursday, about midnight, after working for several hours, she fell asleep and the lamp, which she had placed on the bed beside her tipped over and set the bed clothes as well as her night robe on fire, which waked her, when she jumped up and ran down stairs screaming with the flames streaming from her burning night-dress. Assistance came to her relief after she was terribly burned over a large part of her body when the flames were put out and medical aid summoned. As we go to press the young lady is recovering. Dec. 26 - Miss Minnie Newcomb, a young lady and daughter of A.J. Newcomb, was frightfully burned on Thursday evening of last week. She had taken a lamp to her room and set it with herself on the bed, and engaged in preparing a Christmas present for her parents when she fell asleep and was aroused soon after to find herself and the bed enveloped in flames. She immediately ran down stairs, and gave the alarm, whereupon her father and mother hastened to her, threw quilts around her and smothered the fire. Physicians were summoned from Conneautville and this place, and all possible means were employed to alleviate her sufferings, which were intense as she was burned from head to foot. The best of care has been given her by one or more of the medical fraternity, and at this writing there are some hopes entertained of her recovering. (My note here - I looked a few pages back, haven't found Minnie's obituary yet, so maybe she did survive the fire, but I do find one for BOTH of her parents on page 5!) McKINNEY - In Linesville, March 13, 1878, of diptheria, Mina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinney, aged 16 years, 5 months and 4 days. "Death of Albert McKinney" Albert McKinney, died on Tuesday morning, the 5th inst., between ten and eleven o'clock. This is the seventeenth death in this little town of diptheria since last Sept. The death of Albert McKinney is a very painful occurrence. He was a young man of much promise, but he is gone. What a sad and solemn sound comes from the pronunciation of the monosyllable "Gone!" But yesterday the bloom of health was upon his cheek and the beam of intelligence in his eyes, now closed forever. Sorrowful is the void occasioned by his departure. He was just and generous, conscientious and honest, and a pattern worthy of imitation. Green be the grass above him and hallowed by the spot where he lies. In regard to religious convictions we understand that Albert never signed any creed. His life was his creed and he lived it well. I do not know what Albert thought Concerning spiritual needs I am not sure that he fought at all In the battle of human creeds. But whether he did or whether he didn't, Is not his title clear? Say! Is not that one fit for heaven, Who lives his duty here? VAN WINKLE - At the residence of her son, S.M. Van Winkle, in Conneaut township; Sept. 22, Mrs. Nancy, widow of the late Thomas Van Winkle, in the 85th year of her age. TALCOTT - In Hinesville, April 6th, 189 (last year of date blurred - could be 2 or 3), of consumption, Herman Talcott, Esq. aged (unreadable) years. Linesville has lost one of her best and noblest young men. Arthur S. BUNDAY, aged nineteen years and five months, ceased to breathe about nine o'clock on Monday morning, the 14th instant. The deceased was the son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday of this Borough, and this is the fourth time these afflicted parents have been called to mourn the death of their children, and three of these deaths have occurred within the past three weeks. Theirs is indeed a great sorrow, and in the presence of the bereaved and heartstricken we feel like bowing the head in silence, for words are vain at such a time. But we owe it to the memory of our dead young friend to put it on record that he was indeed and in truth a model young man. He was manly, truthful and honorable. He had the respect and good will of all the people. We owe it to the youths, the young men of our village to say, emulate the virtues of the departed. The parents, the family and friends must feel a melancholy pleasure in remembering that Arthur never stooped to shame, he kept himself on a higher plane of action. He always seemed to act from principle. For years he has suffered from enlargement of the heart, and the physician informs us that the immediate cause of his death was paralysis of the heart. TAFT - In Linesville, Sept. 23d, '77, of chronic tonsillitis and diphtheria, Nellie, daughter of Erwin and Lina Taft, aged 6 years, 3 months and 6 days. The remains were taken to East Springfield for burial, on Monday. BROWN - In Linesville, Sept. 22, '77, of diphtheria, George, son of W.E. and Margaret Brown, aged 11 years, 2 months and 6 days. WADE - In Linesville, Sept. 25th, '77, of diphtheria, Rolley D., son of C. and Sarah C. Wade, aged 7 years, 1 month and 26 days. Little Rolley we know has gone To that brighter home above, Forever there to be an angel, Resteth now in Jesus' Love. Father, Mother, there he'll wait To open wide the golden gate. GILLILAND - In Ashtabula, O., Nov. 6th, 1881, of typhoid fever, Jennie (middle initial blurred - looks like an "I"), only daughter of Mrs. H.H. Gilliland, formerly of Linesville and Conneaut township, aged 16 years, 4 months and 2 days. The remains were interred in the burying ground at Frey Church, in Conneaut township. MILLER - In Linesville, June 14th, 1880, Alvin Miller, aged 54 years, 9 months and 12 days. MILLER - In Linesville Feb. 27th, 1881, Mrs. Alta M., wife of S.A. Miller, in the 36th year of her age. CONOVER - In Linesville, Jan. 26th, '78, of diphtheria, Mrs. Rachiel, wife of Mr. E. Conover, aged about 39 years. SEELEY - In Linesville, Jan. 26, 1878, of consumption, Delia, daughter of Mr. E. and Emily Seeley, about 17 years of age. MOON - In Linesville, Jan. 25, '78, Lewis G., son of O. Moon, of typhoid fever, aged 20 years and 6 months. HUGHES - In Linesville, on Saturday, the 27th ult, of consumption, Mrs. E.C. Hughes, aged 26 years, 8 months and 6 days. Mrs. Hughes was predisposed to consumption, and all efforts to save her life proved unavailing. She was cut down like a rose in full bloom. Her sun is set while it was yet day, yet there is one consolation to her bereaved relatives, she lived her short life well. It is our sad task to record the death of the foreman of this office, Mr. W.E. JOHNSON, who was killed by falling from the cars through a tressel, two miles north of this place, on Tuesday evening about nine o'clock. Johnson in company with two others boys were out north of town on the night of the accident and were returning about the time the nine o'clock freights came in from the north. Like many other boys they though it would be a nice thing to jump on the train and get a ride to the depot. One of the boys caught hold the guards and landed safely off the platform, but Johnson (alas his cruel fate) caught the guards only to be carried a few feet and then be hurled down over the tressel-work, fracturing his skull and injuring him internally, so that death resulted in about seven and one-half hours. Mr. Johnson has been in this office about four months, was a young man of good habits and strict integrity. His parents live in Ashtabula county, Ohio. His age was 19 years. How appropriate in this connection are these lines: "The mower strides apace, Nor crops alone the ripened ear. And we may miss the merriest face Among us - 'gainst another year. Who e're survives, be kind and true As he has been, And think of him when laid Beneath the green." (Linesville Leader) We were somewhat acquainted with Mr. JOHNSON, and ever found him an honest upright young man. While at Linesville he made many warm friends and will be sadly missed by the people. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of the Conneaut Reporter, of Conneaut, O., where his people now live. This sad calamity should be a warning to people not to undertake to board a railroad train already under headway. GAUGH - In Linesville, on the 8th inst., of consumption, after a lingering illness, Manie A., daughter of J.G. and L.C. Gaugh, aged 17 years, and 5 months. Master Eddy THOMPSON, who was living in Erie, but formerly lived in this place, met his death last week by drowning. As near as we can learn he went fishing, but did not return. No searching was done and nothing was known of his whereabouts until he was brought to the surface by the wheels of a steamer. When found his hands were full of sea weeds. PARSHALL - in North Shenango, June 6th, 1880, of tumor in the stomach, Mrs. Marshall Parshall, aged about 50 years. "A Very Sad Accident, Causing the Death of a Well Known Farmer." The residents of Linesville were fairly shocked by the announcement Monday evening of the death of D.A. BENNETT, of North Shenango, and the supposition as to how he died. In fact it could hardly be believed that a man was so careful as he could meet with an accident so shocking in its nature. But it was not long until the rumor was confirmed beyond a doubt. The accident itself will ever be shrouded in mystery, and all that can be said on that head will be merely supposition. He took his gun about 2:00 pm and started for the woods back of his house for the purpose of marking some trees he wished cut down. He had been gone but a short time when his son Manly noticed a smoke in the direction in which he went. It was then thought that he had set fire to a brush heap and for some reason or other nothing done in the matter. But it was noticed that there was little or no blaze and that aroused some suspicion that all was not right. Accordingly Manly started out to see what the fire was and learn the whereabouts of his father. Imagine his surprise on coming to the fire, to find his father lying across a large log which was burning, fairly burned to a crisp and almost beyond recognition. The boy was completely stunned for a instant, but soon gathered presence of mind and securing assistance proceed to convey his father to the house. Upon examination it was found that a charge from his gun had entered his body in the region of his heart, which probably caused his instant death. One barrel of the gun was empty and it is supposed that it was discharged accidentally in such close proximity as to set fire to his clothing and be conveyed from that to the log and brush which surrounded it. The supposition is entertained by some that he had been sitting on the log and being ready to go drew the gun towards him and in that manner discharged it. Mr. Bennett was a well-to-do farmer and had lived in this section for a number of years. He was respected by all who knew him and had a host of friends and admirers. He was always known as a leading man in his section and was looked up to as possessed of good judgement. His loss will be severely felt by the whole community. At the time of his death he was about forty-five years of age. He was a member in good standing of Meadville Commandery of Knight's Templars, and also of Pine Lodge, No. 49, A.T.M., of this place, under whose auspices he was buried yesterday at 1:00 pm from his late residence. His family have the whole community for sympathy in their hour of bereavement. LIMBER - In Linesville, Nov. 28th, 1883, of pneumonia, Mrs. S. J. Limber, wife of Thomas Limber, in the 43d year of her age. TERRILL - In Pine township, of diphtheria, Dec. 10, (year unreadable), Simeon, son of Levi and Adelia Terrill, aged 9 years and (unreadable) months. NEVILLE - At the residence of her brother, Mr. H.L. Miller, in Erie, Nov. 20th, 1883, very suddenly of heart disease, Mrs. Martha A., wife of G.T. Neville, of Conneautville, aged 41 years, 10 months and 4 days. GILLILAND - In Conneaut township, Pa., April 22, 1884, of measles, Boyd Gilliland, aged about 20 years. REYNOLDS - In Sadsbury tp., March 20th, 1884, of pneumonia, Delbert Reynolds, aged 17 years. Mrs. Susan Marshall, of Kingsville, a former Linesville lady, died at her home in that place Sunday morning. Her many friends in this section will mourn her loss. VAN LIEW - In Linesville, Pa., July 5th, 1884, Mr. H. Wykoff Van Liew, aged (75 or 76 - slightly smudged) years. His remains were taken to East Gainesville, N.Y., his former home, for burial. ROUNDS - In Stewartsville, Pa., March 24th, 1884, Mr. John Rounds, aged about 60 years. BEARDSLEY - In Pine tp., April 14th, 1884, of paralysis, Mr. Albert Beardsley, aged 18 years, 8 months and 6 days. RICE - In Linesville, Pa., July 3d, 1884, Mrs. Clara Rice, aged about 55 years. BARBER - At her home, in Linesville, May 3d, 1884, Mrs. Harriet A. Barber, aged about 63 years. BARBER - In Linesville, Pa., March 2nd, 1884, of consumption, Mrs. Nellie C. Barber, in the 22d year of her age. POLLOCK - In Linesville, Pa., Feb . 29th, 1884, of old age and general debility, Robert Pollock, aged 90 years. OBITUARY - One more in her youth has gone before us through the silent dwellings of the dead. The form once so active and beautiful now lies cold in death. The eyes that sparkled with animation of the future, are closed. The voice that sang out in the school room, is hushed and there is a vacant seat in the family circle. The death of Miss Nina TALCOTT was an event that came upon us not without warning. For seven months she struggled with disease, when consumption claimed her for a victim. We are as human beings too unwilling to believe that those we love must die. Hope tells us flattering tales and it is only when the form is tenantless and worthless clay, that we wake from our dream to realize our fallacies. Hope in this instance deceived us awhile and fled, leaving us to bow before our Maker in grief and humility, to mourn the departed. Nina was a great sufferer most of the time. When spoken to in regard to the future she said she was trusting in the Savior. Her friends did all they could to relive her sufferings, attending to all her calls. Sadly we fell that her footsteps can never again be heard on the streets or in our houses. A firm friend, a dutiful and loving daughter and affectionate sister has been lost to her friends and the community generally. She will be missed by all, and we can but say in the language of the poet: 'Tis very hard to give her up And leave her neath the sod; But, well we know she has a friend Whose constant care will never end, Her Father and her God The above was sent to us for publication the week before last, too late for the issue of that week, and thinking perhaps it would be a little old a week later, we laid it aside, but as the friends of the deceased, Miss Nina Talcott very much desire to have it appear in print, we gladly gave it a place in the Independent this week. - Ed. IRONS - In Linesville, Dec. 11th, 1883, of cancer, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Amanda, wife of B.O. Irons, aged 52 years, 1 month and 12 days. OBITUARY - Mrs. B.O. IRONS, wife of our postmaster, died at her home on Tuesday, as before stated in these columns. She has been a sufferer from cancer for eight years and has looked anxiously forward to the time when she would leave this "vale of tears." Though she suffered everything, still there was no relief that could be found. Mrs. Amanda Irons was a daughter of Lewis and Lorinda Ward. She was born in Summit township, Oct. 30th, 1831. When a young girl her parents removed to Cussewago township, where she lived until her marriage, since which Linesville has been her home the greater portion of the time. When yet a young woman she united with the old Carmel Baptist Church near Mosiertown, and on coming to Linesville, united with the Church in this place, of which she was a worthy member at her death. Her funeral was attended by a large circle of friends, some being present from Kingsville, Greenville and other places. "Found Dead in Bed" About nine o'clock Thursday morning Mr. John McEWEN was found dead in bed. He was staying at home alone for a few days, taking his meals at R.A. McEwen's, his son, and went to bed in as good health as usual, so far as known, the night before. As he did not come to breakfast the next morning his son went to his house to see what was the matter. He found the doors locked and had to force an entrance when he found his father dead in bed. What was the cause of his death we are unable to say, or when and how he died will always remain a mystery. He had been in his usual health and in good spirits the evening before. He was around on the streets the day before and no one thought of death coming to him so sudden. It is thought he had a stroke of something similar to apoplexy, but this is only surmised. He was seventy years of age the second day of February past. Mr. McEwen was one of our old residents. He has lived in Linesville nearly forty years. He was the oldest Mason in the place. He was always a good citizen, and well thought of by his neighbors. He will be buried from his late residence at 2:00 PM today, according to the Masonic and Odd Fellow rites. McEWEN - At his residence in this place, June 12th, 1884, Mr. John McEwen, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days. TALCOTT - In Linesville Aug. 29th, 1882, of consumption, Miss Nina Talcott, aged 20 years, 7 months and 24 days. OBITUARY - The funeral of Miss Nina Talcott took place at the residence of her mother yesterday afternoon. It seems hard that one so young, scarcely out of her teens, should be taken from our midst, and yet we believe that our Creator knows what is best for us all. Miss Nina has been a sufferer for some time, and yet, thought all the time much was being done for her, it has been known that death must come ere long. Her early death will be mourned by her many associates. BARRACKMAN - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, 1883, of consumption, Dr. J.M. Barrackman, aged 45 years and 9 months. OBITUARY - We are again called upon to chronicle the death of another respected citizen, this time the late Dr. Barackman. Dr. Barackman has been sick for a long time, and has been very low for several weeks back. The last three or four days that he lived, he was partially unconscious, some times not knowing his own relatives. He passed away very easily last Sunday evening. He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and had a house of friends in this vicinity. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. As there was some doubt as to what disease caused his death, his friends decided to have him examined. Drs. J.O. Morrow of Evansburg, and Miss Phoebe Brooks, of Sharon, took charge of the examination, with Drs. Tyler, Walker and Wilson present. All were agreed that his death was caused by a complication of diseases, enlargement of the liver and consumption being the main causes. The opinion was expressed by those present that it was a wonder he lived as long as he did. BOWMAN - In Linesville, Jan. 8th, 1883, very suddenly of apoplexy, Miss Mary Bowman, aged 56 years and 3 months. PAGE - At Columbus, Warren county, Dec. 25th, 1882, of consumption, Will L. Page, a member of the late firm of Page & Walton, of Linesville, aged 27 years. Mr. H.B. Rice died at his home in Conneaut township, about one and one-half miles north of Linesville, Sunday, aged 59 years. He was a faithful soldier, serving nearly through the war. He recently applied for a pension and his claims were such that with little effort, he succeeded in obtaining one and also back pay to the amount of $1700. He was a member of the Royal Templars, from which society his family will receive $2000. SUTLIFF - In Conneaut township, September 24th, 1883, of malarial fever, Herman A., son of C.R. and Hannah Sutliff, aged 22 years and 4 months. JACKSON - At Stony Point, Pa., June 11, Mrs. Ida Jackson, daughter of J.W. Kellogg, of Linesville, aged 24 years, 5 months and 11 days. SHATTUCK - In Linesville, July 10th, 1880, of consumption, Miss Jessie Rosella, youngest daughter of L.D. Shattuck, aged 23 years. DIED - In Jefferson, August 9, 1882, Mrs. Julia B. Jackson, youngest daughter of Judge Chaffee, of consumption, aged 25 years, __ (blurred) months, and 19 days. The funeral took place from the residence of her father at 2 o'clock on Friday. TUCKER - In Linesville, Jan. 24th, 1878, Minnie, infant daughter of Charles E. and Morava Tucker, aged 5 weeks and 6 days old. BELL - In Foxburg, Pa., July 10th, 1883, of injuries Geo. W. Bell of Linesville, aged 49 years, and ___ (blurred here) months. Our town was startled on Monday morning by a telegram from Foxburg to Mrs. G.W. Bell, announcing the death of her husband, a carpenter who had been for some time working on a new narrow gauge road being built form Foxburg into Forest county. No particulars were known until the arrival of the body, on Tuesday, in charge of James Hernon, Jr., of this place, now employed on a railroad in Clarion county. It seems that on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Bell, with others, was engaged in unloading a car of lumber, his position being on the ground. The stakes were removed from the side of the car, when the lumber suddenly slid off, catching the unfortunate man and injuring him internally. He lingered until Monday morning. Everything possible was done for him and the Railroad Company paid all expenses there, including coffin, etc., and friends, led by the Masonic fraternity, collected and forwarded a sum of money to his family. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, at Pierpont, where he formerly resided, and was buried with the honors of the order by the fraternity of this place and his old lodge. McEWEN - In Linesville, March 20th, 1883, of dropsy, Mrs. Elvira, wife of John McEwen, aged 62 years. JENCKS - In Jamestown, Pa., Oct. 7, 1883, of consumption, Mrs. E.M. Jencks, wife of L.W. Jencks, aged 49 years. BOWMAN - In Linesville. Oct. 8th, 1883, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Nancy Bowman, wife of W.A. Bowman, in the 43d year of her age. THOMAS - Accidentally drowned at Jamestown, Pa., Oct. 15th, 1881, Miss Della J., daughter of Mrs. Lottie Thomas, of Springboro, aged 23 years and 7 months. FARRINGTON - In Cambridgeboro, Pa., Feb. 15, 1884, of pneumonia, S.A. Farrington, aged 51 years. JOHNSON - At his father's residence, in Pine township, Nov. 19th, 1883, Seldon E. Johnson, aged 18 years. NEWCOMB - In Linesville, Pa.,Oct. 26th, 2884, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. A.J. Newcomb, aged 48 years. HOLCOMB - At Fremont, Ohio, October 15, of typhoid fever, Walter S. Holcomb, formerly of Conneautville, son of Augustus Holcomb, of Conneaut township, aged 28 years and 8 months. ROCKWELL - At her home in Linesville, Pa., April 17, 1885, of spinal meningitis, Miss Estella B. Rockwell, aged 27 years, 4 months and 29 days. Died April 17th, 1885, in Linesville, Estella B. Rockwell, daughter of Almarin and Martha Rockwell. She was born in Pierpont, Ohio. She was twenty seven years of age the 27th of last November. Her father and two of his children preceded her to the other world. Her mother and a brother are left to mourn the loss. Stella was frail in body, yet she tenderly cared for her mother who was suffering from shocks of paralysis. Under the labors of Rev. C.W. Foulk, she made a profession of the Christian religion and joined the M.E. church in which she remained steadfast to the end. She, when she could, worked in the Sabbath school and was found at the prayer meeting. She will be missed, but she has left and passed on before. Her funeral sermon was preached Sunday morning at her home by the Rev. H.M. Chamberlain. Test: first John, fifth chapter and nineteenth verse. A large number of the friends and citizens were present to pay their tribute of respect. May God bless the mother in her failty and sustain the brother in his loss. HARVEY - In Conneaut township, July 22d, of dropsy, Mrs. B.F. Harvey, aged 52 years. HARVEY - In Conneaut township, Aug. 16th,1885, of consumption, Addie May, daughter of B.F. Harvey, aged 17 years, 8 months and 15 days. GEHR - In Conneaut township, Aug. 18, 1885, of gangrene, Mrs. Katie, wife of John B. Gehr, aged 56 years. "Death of Crawford's Centenarian." Mr. Baltzer Gehr, the oldest citizen of Crawford county, died at the residence of his son, Augustus Gehr, at Gehrton, Dec. 24th, 1884, aged 102 years and 9 months. He was born April 3d, 1782, in Lancaster county, Pa. Eighty-four years ago, he, then a hardy robust youth of 18 years, with his then aged mother, came to Crawford county, into the wilderness world, the home of the wild beast and the wily red man, with now and then a white settler. At the age of 28 years he married Margaret Galbraith and they began life in the wilderness. To them were borne nine children, seven of them are yet living. Mr. Gehr was a good father and a kind neighbor. His family of children have grown to a large number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom are respected and are law-abiding citizens and a credit to the county. GILLAND - In Conneaut township, Sept. 23, 1885, of Paralysis of the Heart, John Gilland, aged 58 years. CARNES - In Linesville, December 8 of paralysis, Mrs. Sally, wife of Gabriel Carnes, aged 73 years. JOHNSON - Linesville, Dec. 27, 1885, Paskel Elias, son of J. E. and Maggie Johnson, aged 11 months and 2 days. MILLER - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lotta Elder, in this place, Jan. 12, 1886, after a long illness, Mrs. Almyra Miller, 76 years and 5 days. CUNNINGHAM - At his home in North Shenango township, Feb. 2, (1885 penciled in) of general debility, Robert Cunningham, aged 84 years. ARNOLD - In Linesville, February 4 (1885 penciled in), of consumption, Mrs. Clara, wife of M.A. Arnold, aged 37 years, 4 months and 13 days. TURNER - In Conneaut township, Dec. 29, 1885, of apoplexy, Mrs. Olive Turner, wife of John B. Turner, aged 61 years. GAUGH - In Linesville, Aug. 31st, 1882, of consumption, Bradley Trace Gaugh, in the thirty first year of his age. MICKLE - At his residence in Conneaut township, Pa., Feb. 17, 1886, of typhoid pneumonia, Perry L. Mickle, aged 25 years, 11 months and 18 days. BIGALOW - At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. L.A. Johnson, 26 Bridge Street, Cleveland, O., Zebulon C. Bigalow, aged 63 years. TYLER - At his father's residence, in Linesville, Jan. 27th, 1885, Mr. Byron D. Tyler, aged 24 years, 6 months and 6 days. REED - At the residence of Dr. G.T. Rankin, Linesville, Pa., May 15, 1885, of general debility, Catherine Reed, aunt of Mrs. G.T. Rankin, aged 80 years. WADE - At the residence of his son, Mr. Cleveland Wade, Tuesday, May 12, 1885, Mr. O.D. Wade, in the 75th year of his age. GRAHAM - Conneaut township, Pa., Jan. 23, 1886, affection of heart, Edward Graham, aged 75 years in November last. Funeral at late residence Monday. WATERS - At the home of her sister's in Conneaut township, Mrs. John Bollard, August 23, 1885, of consumption, Martha A. Waters, aged 26 years and 5 months. SAEGER - At his home in Conneaut tp., August 25, 1885, cancer on the neck, Thomas Saeger, aged 76 years. PLATT - At his home Conneaut township, July 2, 1885, of general debility, Eli Platt, aged 72 years, 5 months and 9 days. WEST - In Beaver Center, at the residence of her father, July 1st, 1885, of consumption, Mrs. Mary, wife of Adelbert West, and daughter of John McFeeters, aged about 22 years. HOSKINS - At Pierpont, Ohio, July 4th, 1885, Mrs. A.O. Hoskins of consumption. McEWEN - In Sheakleyville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1887, Miss Ida McEwen, aged 32 years. HENRY - At Ashtabula, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1886, of inflammatory rheumatism, Fred, son of S.M. and Silvia S. Henry, aged 17 years. Remains were interred in the cemetery at this place Monday. CAMPBELL - In Winfield, Scott county, Tenn., August 23, 1886, of dysentery, Mattie Floy, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Campbell, formerly of Linesville, Pa., aged 4 years, 8 months and 25 days. ALLEN - At Buffalo, P.O. Wyoming Territory, June 8th, 1885, G. Jay Allen, son of Mrs. Sarah A. Allen of this place, in the 26th year of his age. News was received at this place yesterday of the death of G. Jay Allen, formerly of this place. He was working in a sawmill at Buffalo, Wyoming Territory, so writes Mr. C. Clelland, his companion, and had by accident one of his arms severed by the saw. As there was no doctor within twenty miles, his fellow workmen started in a wagon with him to get medicine and a hail storm overtook them delaying the party four hours. The delay resulted fatally. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the community. The case is shrouded with some mystery at the present time as his mother only learned through friends in this section of his death. His funeral was Monday June 8th. WHEELER - At Cleveland, O., June 23, 1887, of consumption, Mrs. W. V. Wheeler, aged 27 years. DEITER - In Andover, O., August 15th, 1886, of cholera infantum, Bessie, twin daughter of Isaac A. and Carlie Deiter of Penn Line, formerly of this place, aged 1 year and 4 months. BURWELL - At Salem, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1886, of throat disease, Mrs. M.A. Burwell, aged 41 years, 2 months and 12 days. Remains were interred in the cemetery at Espyville. CRAWFORD - In Cherry Valley tp., O., Jan. 7, 1887, of tumor, Wm. Crawford, formerly of Conneaut twp., aged about 57 years. MINNELEY - Pine tp., Jan. 4, 1887, Bertha, daughter of W.P. and Mary Minneley, in her second year. DENNIS - In Pine township, Sept. 4, 1886, Ina,a only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Dennis, in the 6th year of her age. MILLER - At her home in Summit township, Sept. 6, 1886, of cancer,Miss Almina Miller, aged 45 years and 7 months. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church from youth and lived a consistent Christian life. She had been an invalid for the past three years. GEHR - At the home of her mother, Mrs. Louisa M. Gehr, in Pine twp., Feb. 17, 1887, of consumption, Miss Ella, aged 21 years, 5 months and 3 days. Funeral was at the Baptist church Sunday. McKINNEY - In Pine township, Crawford county, Pa., May 28, 1886, of dropsy, James McKinney, aged 40 (or 49 - difficult to read) years. YOUNG - Linesville, Sept. 8, 1887, Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Young, aged 1 year and 10 months. MERRITT - In Girard, Sept. 7, 1887, Ned Smith Merritt, infant son of T.P. and O.J. Merritt, aged 3 months and 4 days. BROOKS - In Conneaut township, Dec. 3, 1887, of brain fever, Frankie, only child of G.S. and Dillia M. Brooks, aged 11 months and 3 days. DENNIS - In Pine tp., Dec. 2, 18887, Clydia Earl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Dennis, aged 3 months and 1 day. DIETER - Killed by the cars at Canaseraga, N.Y., July 28th, 1887, Reuben Dieter, father of Mrs. M.B. Naramore, of Conneautville, in his 76th year. Mrs. James WELSH, one of north Shenango's most highly respected ladies, died at her home on Friday afternoon, the 6th inst., of typhoid fever, aged about 80 years. Mrs. Welsh was one of the first to arrive at the scene of the terrible accident which befell Mr. and Mrs. R.S. McKAY on Christmas morning at the Cunningham crossing and to her home the wounded persons were carried. The shock was a severe one for her, and she never fully recovered, La grippe set in, resulting in typhoid fever, causing her death. Her sudden demise is a terrible blow to her husband and relatives, all of whom have the sympathy of the community. The funeral, which was held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, was one of the largest ever held in North Shenango, and was conducted (clipping is cut here and no more appears).... "Funeral of Mrs. Susan W. Bishop" Susan W., wife of Moses BISHOP, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. BUTLER, Feb. 1st, 1892, after a lingering illness of nearly fourteen years, aged 77 years. The record of a generous life runs like a vine around the memory of our dead, and every sweet, unselfish act is now a perfumed flower. Her funeral services were held on Feb. 3d, at the house, conducted by Mr. Geo. P. White, who, after a few remarks, read these selections: 'As we come to this service of reverent remembrance and farewell, I think our first thought and, indeed, our prevailing thought is of thankfulness. All our love for our venerated friend makes us grateful that the end, if it must come, has come so gently and almost painlessly. The mystery of death loses its darkness when it comes so quietly and sweetly to the one whose years are full and whose work is done. We rejoice that she was spared the lingering decay she dreaded and the pain that would have been hard, also to sympathy and affection. As we sit together in the memory of this completed life, our thankfulness deepens as we go back from this gentle release to include the whole course of her years, and the whole quality and spirit of her character and work. Why weep ye then for her, who having won the bound of man's appointed years, at last life's blessings all enjoyed, life's labors done, Serenely to her final rest has passed; While the soft memory of her virtues yet linger, like twilight hues when the bright sun is set. Her youth was innocent; her riper age marked with some act of goodness every day And watched by eyes that loved her, clam and sage Faded her late declining years away Meekly she gave her being up and went to share the holy rest that waits a life well spent And I am glad that she has lived thus long, And glad that she has gone to her reward; Nor can I deem that nature did her wrong, softly to disengage the vital cord; For when her hand grew palsied, and her eye Dark with the mists of age, it was her time to die. MacKAY - In Linesville, April 6th, 1892, Wyley Lloyd MacKay, in the 63d year of his age. FENNER - At Linesville, April 11, 1892, of general debility, Delany, wife of M.L. Fenner, aged 75 years. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at the house. SABIN - In Conneaut township, April 13 1892, Joel Sabin, in the 46th year of his age. Three months ago, Mr. Sabin underwent an operation for removal of six glandular tumors, on neck and face. His recovery soon after was looked for, but as time went on the chances for regaining health lessened and for a month previous to his death his friends realized that he could not last but a few weeks. He was a member of the Royal Templars of Temperance of this place, and for several years was their financial secretary. His widow gets $2,000 from that organization- the amount of insurance he carried on his life. McKINNEY - In Pine township, April 25, 1892, of pneumonia, Miss Betsy McKinney, aged 74 years. McKINNEY - In Pine township, April 20th, 1892, of pneumonia, Miss Rebecca McKinney, aged 59 years. "The Town in Mourning - Over the Death of Mrs. W. Abell, Funeral Wednesday Forenoon at 10:30" Edith, wife of Mr. W. ABELL, died at her home in this place, Sunday evening, July 10, of hemorrhage of the bowels induced by typhoid fever. Up to within two days of her death she was considered convalescent, the fever having been broken, and until a few hours before the end the noble lady thought that she was soon to be well again and be a comfort and helpmeet to her family; but when the call came for her to go she was reconciled, and with that readiness with which she met the duties of this life she entered upon the threshold of the other world, confident in the promises of her Savior. About a month ago her youngest brother went to his home, from Cleveland, sick with typhoid fever. She remained at his bedside until he began to mend. Being a person of delicate health she came home worn out, and soon after took to her bed. Friends had no apprehension of so sad a termination until the last few days of her illness. No woman will be missed more by the people of this community than Mrs. Abell. She was a most estimable lady. Her death was a shock to the residents of Linesville, and one that the bereft family will not recover from. Edith PHILLIPS was born in Girard township, Erie county, this state, April 10th, 1854 - being, therefore, in her 39th year; married to Wilbur Abell November 23, 1875. February 22nd of the following year they moved to this (Crawford) county and since that time they have resided in the county. In early life Mrs. A. united with the M.E. church and was always a steadfast and devoted member, employing herself in the Master's work to her full strength. 'Through the pathway of life she never complained Though hard were the duties to bear She trusted in Him who never forsakes His children in sorrow and care. For years she did labor for those that she loved As a mother in frailness and pain; But Jesus has called her, and bid her come home The treasure of Heaven to gain. Yet sad were our hearts when we bid her fairwell; Not to lay her beneath the green sod But happy to know she departed in peace And her spirit went home to its God. Let us follow the Master she trusted in life, And note her example of love; That the angels will one day welcome us home To meet our dear mother above." Funeral will take place at the house, Wednesday, July 13, at 10:30 am at Springfield, Erie county, cemetery. A husband, son Lawrence, aged 13, and daughter, Rebecca, aged 11, and a large family circle and friends are called to mourn for her who was summoned in the prime of life. DUNN - At Linesville, July 26, 1892, Charles A. Dunn, aged 80 years, 3 months and 17 days. Deceased was born in Genessee county, NY., April 9, 1812; married to Jane A. Knickerbocker, Iroquois, Ill., November 11, 1841. In 1843 he became a resident of this state, being an inhabitant of Linesville for about forty years. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 pm. GARWOOD - Conneaut township, Sept. 14, 1892, Nora, wife of Amos O. Garwood, in the 34th year of her age. RICE - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moran, Burg Hill, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1892, Mrs. Eliza Rice, in the 69th year of her age. Remains were brought here, the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, and funeral held in the Universalist church, Saturday afternoon, Rev. Nash conducting services; interment in Linesville cemetery. OATS - In Summit Township, November 27, 1891, of inflammation of bowels, Miss Maggie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oates, in her 19th year. SHATTUCK - Linesville, Nov. 28, 1891, of consumption, Ella, wife of Eugene S. Shattuck, sister of J. Frank ALLEN and Mrs. Benj. WISER, aged 36 years, 11 months, 21 days. DAVIS - Conneaut township, October 27th, 1892, of consumption, Cora, wife of Chas. W. DAVIS, and daughter of Samuel VAN WINKLE, aged 21 years, 9 months and 26 days. Parents and husband of deceased wish to extend thanks, by the medium of the Herald, to friends and neighbors for kind assistance during the six months' illness of their dear one, and bereavement. CARNES - In Linesville, Nov. 11th, John, son of Arthilla Carnes, aged 7 years, (3 or 8) months and, 24 days. WELSH - At Ashtabula, O., Nov. 17, 1892, of diphtheria, Julia Welsh, aged 22 years. LEWIS - North Shenango township, Nov. 22, 1898, Hannah Lewis, aged 81. "One of Linesville's Killed by a Train Near Meadville" - A Special to the Commercial Gazette from Meadville dated Nov. 18 says: A man was run down by an excursion train which left Meadville about midnight last night near Broadbord bridge, about eight miles north of here. His leg was cut off and he used his coat to bind up the wound and lay there until morning, dying soon after he was discovered by railroad men on a passing train, who carried him to Saegertown. He could not make any statement, or even tell his name. From a letter in his pocket it was learned that he was Chauncey S. SNYDER of Linesville; the letter was from a women but unsigned and postmarked Saegertown, accounting for his presence where he was killed. He was unmarried and in the 32nd year of his age. The Meadville Tribune says: He was registered at the Central hotel in this city early in the evening and engaged a room, but did not return to occupy it, and it is supposed that he got upon the excursion train from up the road and fell off while intoxicated, as he was considerably under the influence of liquor when seen in town. Some of the details of the above are no doubt in error. The injury in the back of the head would cause death in a short time, says a physician who examined the remains. The excursion train passed that point shortly after midnight. The most likely story is that he attempted to board the freight and received his injuries from the crew's train which reported him hurt. It has been learned that he intended to come back to Meadville before going to Bradford. Mr. Snyder worked in Miller & Stratton's cheese factory, at this place, during the past summer. He had employment awaiting him at Bradford, this state, and when he left here he was on the way to his winter's work. His relatives, mother, two brothers and two sisters, live in Conneaut township. His remains were taken to the old home Saturday; funeral was held yesterday at 10 am, Rev. Clemmons officiating. Burial at Penn Line. March 6, 1893 - "Death of Miss Anna GIDDINGS" - Miss Anna Giddings, granddaughter of Joshua B. Giddings, died at the home of her father, Comfort Giddings, eldest son of Joshua R. Giddings, at Jefferson, Monday morning, age about 48 years. Miss Giddings was a teacher in the Cleveland school until about two years ago, when she was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid and confined to her chair. The funeral was held Wednesday. SHATTUCK - At Erie, March 27, 1893, after a long illness, Luther Shattuck, in the 50th year of his age. SIGLER - At Linesville, March 25, 1893, of heart disease, Silvia, wife of Theo. Sigler and sister of Mrs. Gaylord Logan, in the 42d year of her age. JACKSON - Beaver Center, April 2, 1893, of heart disease, Freemont Jackson, aged 31 years. Max GEHR Dead - Max Gehr, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of four years, a few months since, died last Thursday. The remains were taken to his home in Linesville, where the funeral was held Saturday. (per the Linesville Cemetery records - Max was the son of Foster Gehr and was born July 4, 1864 and died June 23, 1893) OATS - In Summit township, October 28th, Solomon Oats, in the 67th year of his age. HUGHES - In Linesville, Oct. 30th, Mrs. Mary Hughes, widow of the late Wm. I. Hughes, aged nearly 74 years. The Costly Casket Occupied by the Remains of the Late W.D. SCOTT - The casket in which W.D. Scott will take his final sleep, says Wednesday's Erie Dispatch, was completed last Monday night and shipped from Philadelphia, arriving here last evening. The coffin, which is from an original design, required the united efforts of the entire force of workmen of the undertaker to complete it in 12 hours. In the construction of it 76 pounds of solid silver were used, 40 yards of broadcloth, about 30 pounds of silk and 10 pounds of eider down. In all probabilities no famous soldier or beloved statesman ever went to his grave surrounded with more regal trappings. Yesterday morning a personal telegram was received from the millionaire's widow, in which she outlined her desires, but gave no hint as to shape or general design. The casket, which is made of Florida red cedar, has straight sides, and heavy fluted columns at the corners. The entire casket, columns, molding and all, is covered with the heaviest grade of fine black broadcloth, tightly stretched. Along the entire length of each side extend heavy bars of solid oxidized silver. Each one of these bars contains 28.5 pounds pure coin silver. At each end are shorter bars of the same material, and design, each one weighing nine and one-half pounds. The plate on top, which is also of solid silver, is handsomely engraved with the inscription: Born July 2, 1828 William L. Scott Died September 18, 1891 HUNTER - Another one of the old settlers has passed away. Mrs. Charity Hunter died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E.C. SKINNER, at the age of 86. She was born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vt., in 1786, and was the eldest daughter of T. and E. Bigelow. In 1811 she married Soloman Hunter. Her parents came to Bloomfield, Ohio, in 1815, and were 6 weeks on the way. In 1833 she moved to Orwell, and became one of the first settlers of the place, which until a short time before had been called Lithingwell. She was the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom survive her. She had been confined to her bed by reason of sickness, for nearly seven years. "Death of Rev. James CLYDE" - Rev. James Clyde died at his home on Wallace street, this city, Thursday evening, May 10th, aged about 62 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, the nature of his disease never having been thoroughly understood. He was formerly actively engaged in the ministry and served as pastor of several M.E. churches in this vicinity. Rev. Clyde was a member of the Masonic fraternity, A.O.U.W., I.O.O.F., and R.T. of T. He leaves a wife and nine children. A post mortem examination of the remains of the late Rev. James Clyde was held last Friday. The autopsy developed the fact that the heart was about three times its normal size, the great bulk of it lying on the right chest, but extending across into the left. The dilatation was such that the proper valves could not close in either the right or left heart. The right lung was crowded into a small space, the lower lobe was barely half its natural size, another was small and collapsed and the third had disappeared entirely, or was congenitally absent. Evidently the disease process had been going on for years and was probably due as he himself contended, to an injury received to the chest wall during the war, while he was with the Army of the Potomac, in the service of the Christian Commission. It is a matter of surprise that life should have been sustained so long under the existing conditions. "Suicide of a Linesville Man" - U.G. GILLILAND Kills Himself with Laudanum in an Ohio Hotel. Alliance, O., June 7 - Last night a well-dressed stranger, apparently 45 years of age, lodged at the Arlington Hotel here. As he failed to leave his room to-day and repeated knocks brought no answer, the landlord this evening forced open the door of his room and found the man had committed suicide. The body lay on the bed, partly undressed, with an empty two-ounce bottle labeled laudanum, lying close. A note was found reading as follows: "My name is U.G. Gilliland an my home is Linesville, Crawford county, Pa. Please telegraph to Anthony Garwood as I wish to have my remains sent there, and send a telegram to Prof. S.C. Thayer, of Canton." Gilliland has a wife living in Canton, and a son, who is a student at a university in Boston. Gilliland's friends have been advised of his fate. BROWN - In North Shenango, June 19th, Irene, daughter of L.D. and Clara Brown, of Linesville, aged 11 months. FORD - At his home near Linesville, July 10th, Samuel Ford. Deceased was a well-known and highly respected citizen. JOHNSON - At Painesville, Ohio. July 11, 1893, Maud, daughter of J.E. Johnson, formerly of this place, in the 15th year of her age. RUSSELL - In Conneaut township, July 15, 1893, of cancer, John Russell, aged 75 years. BISHOP - In Pine township, July 26th, 1893, of heart failure, Silas C. Bishop, aged 74 years, 3 months and 24 days. SMITH - Conneaut township, July 30, 1893, Eunice Cordelia, wife of Alonzo Smith, aged 63 years. OWEN - At Shermansville, July 30, 1893, Emin H. Owen, in the 75th year of his age. RODGERS - In South Shenango township, July 30, 1893, of consumption, Miss Nannie Rodgers, aged 26 years. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. W.A. Bowman, of this place. LISK - At Linesville, Thursday morning, July 27, at one oíclock, Louisa H. Lisk, wife of the late Dan H. Lisk, aged 84 years and 24 days. FREY - In Pine township, Pa., Sept. 9, 1893, Jacob Frey, aged 86 years, 11 months and 21 days. Jacob Frey was born Sept. 18, 1806, in Conneaut tp, of German parents, whose ancestors came from Switzerland into Germany, then to America, and settled in eastern Pennsylvania about the year 1765 and in 1800 his parents, Henry and Barbara Frey came to Crawford county and settled on the farm, part of which is now owned by Simeon Frey. Here they raised a large family whose descendants are scattered in all parts of the United States. When about 20 years of age he married Rebecca Gilliland and settled in the woods in Conneaut township where he cleared and improved a farm. Mrs. Frey died in 1848, leaving a family of five children - two sons and three daughters. In 1850 he was married again to Miss Sarah Loreta Linn of North Shenango township, who still survives him, and raised another family of five children. In 1867 he moved into Pine township, on the farm where he resided until his death. When about twenty-two years of age he united with the M.E. Church and remained an active member all his life, holding all the offices of church belonging to lay members. He took special interest in leading the singing, which he did for nearly half a century, when his voice failed him; he could always be seen beating time. Uncle Jacob was a strong active man with marked ability, and although his early education was very much neglected, yet he wielded an influence which was felt by all who knew him. It was his special delight to help the sick as well as the poor and needy ones. In 1852 he invented a machine for making wooden water pipe, and followed that business successfully for many years. In 1880 he was attacked with creeping paralysis, which, though but slight at first, yet increased slowly until 1890, when he broke down and was quite helpless. About nineteen days before his death he was attacked with the flux and despite his severe illness he lived beyond all expectation, having a strong constitution such as few men possess. Of the ten children born to Jacob Frey, but five still live: Benj. J. Frey, of Lee county, Iowa; Mrs. Louisa R. McCABE, of Conneautville, Pa. Mrs. Carlie WILDRICK, of Conneaut twp.; Mrs. Nervie SHAW, of Dicksonburg, and Henry, who is on the old homestead. Two brothers, George and Simeon, still survive him, out of a family of sixteen. Many relatives and friends paid a tribute of respect to deceased at Frey Cemetery where his body was laid away Sept. 11, 1893. GRAHAM - In Pine township, Sept. 16, 1893, Park Walden, infant son of Sheldon and Minnie Graham, aged 7 months and 23 days. THOMAS - In Pine township, Sept. 17, 1893, of softening of the brain, David Thomas, aged 49 years. "Death of Harmon MILLER, Funeral and Interment Sunday" - Last Thursday, Oct. 12, 1893, Harmon Miller died at his home, Pittsburgh, in the 46th year of his age. He was single - leaving mother, sister and two brothers - Mrs. Rhoda Miller, Arvilla, Varnum and Alonzo. His death resulted from congestion of the brain, having, however, suffered two strokes of paralysis previously. Remains were conveyed here Saturday and funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Universalist church, Rev. Hewitt officiating. Over 200 brother engineers, B.P.O. Elks, Masons and railroad men, coming on special trains from Pittsburgh and Erie, together with friends and relatives exceeded the capacity of the church. The day was disagreeable with a downpouring rain continuously on. At the grave, amid a canopy of umbrellas, the funeral service of the Masonic fraternity, by Perry lodge, Erie, was followed by Pittsburgh Elks, deceased being a member both, and also of Linesville Council, Royal Arcanum, carrying $3,000 insurance in favor of his widowed mother. The floral decorations were extremely beautiful and costly, illustrative of his vocation was a miniature locomotive of flowers. Had the day been fine the attendance would no doubt have been 1000. Harmon Miller was born in Linesville Feb. 25, 1848. When very young he commenced on Erie & Pittsburgh railroad as water boy for trackmen, shortly after being promoted to foreman over the men. From that he went onto the work train as assistant cook; from that he went to firing locomotive and in a short time got to be engineer, in which capacity he filled all branches of the business. His last promotion was that of foreman of engines on the P. Ft. W. & C. road, having charge of all the men in the motive department and road service, between Pittsburgh and Crestline, O., in which capacity he was dearly beloved by all who knew him, giving entire satisfaction to the officials above him and to the men under whom who numbered, in the neighborhood of 600. MILLER - At Erie, Oct. 14, 1893, of consumption, Mamie, daughter of W.J. Miller, in the 19th year of her age. Deceased became crippled by disease when very young and which trouble reappearing three years ago never left her, but hastened death. Funeral held at Kingsville today. "Grim Reaper Death" - Takes the Flower and Ripened Grain. The sudden death of Harry HERVEY, aged 12 years, 8 months and 1 day, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. HAYES, Nov. 23, 1893, was particularly said to friends and the entire community. He was (piece missing) sick Tuesday morning, with a (missing) which developed into pneumonia, and a spinal trouble entered in (missing) complication, death resulting in (missing)....of quite disposition and liked (missing) whom he came in contact. (missing) coming so suddenly and in (missing) of manhood, is a blow (missing) parents to withstand. His (missing) mate friends bestowed a (missing) were upon his bier, as a token of (missing) love of tender hearts. Rev. H.H. Hervey conducted the funeral services at the bereaved home in this place, Saturday afternoon. Interment in Linesville Cemetery. One you thought to call your own But, one day in bleak November, Angels came and took him home. Wise his ways, and Oh! so winning, And his age in years were twelve, But his smiles have gone forever, Now he sleeps in Rocky Gems. Father, mother and brothers, God hath done it; He knows best, May His name be ever blessed. Fold away his clothes forever, Put away his little bed, Nevermore on earth he'll need them, Darling Harry now is dead. In Memory of Harry Hayes A lamb from the flock has been taken, And sorrow visits our home; The Angel of Death has been with us, The Lord has claimed one of his own. With hearts full of sorrow and grieving We left him in dust to his rest Knowing and fully believing That he now is in peace with the blest. Dear Harry how much we shall miss thee, The joy and the pride of our home; How dreary and darksome the hours How lonely we are since thou'rt gone. We miss they bright smile in the morning, We miss the at noon and at night, Our hearts to thee go out in yearning, Thy presence made home life so bright, A place in the school, too, is vacant, Thou'rt missed in the play and the work, Thy school-mates in sorrow are grieving, Since thou from them didst depart. With glad memory 'round them still clinging, They cherish thy deeds and they words; But now in deep sorry they're grieving, For thee who art chosen the Lord's, Thou'rt gone from us, Harry, forever, On earth we shall see thee no more, But we'll meet thee dear son, friend and brother On that bright and beautiful shore, Where we shall in joy be united To be severed no more a son earth. Where we all shall be free from the power Of that dreaded angel - Death. Mrs. Flavia BOND - Died at her home, this place, Nov. 25, 1893, of dropsy, at the ripe age of 78 years. She seemed cognizant of the fact that her late illness was to be her last, and her former pastor, and neighbor, and friend for 50 years, Rev. C.L. Shipman, visited her while on her deathbed, and by her request preached the funeral sermon Sunday, Rev. Hewitt, of this place, read the scriptures and conducted the prayer and song service. Mrs. Bond was born at Madison, Ohio, and passed the most of her long life in this community. Her remains were taken to Conneautville and placed beside her husband, the late Ami Bond. A son and daughter survive.- Mr. Walter Bond of Seneca, Kan., and Mrs. A.V. Allen, of this place. Mrs. Electa (Tabor) WISER, widow of N.G. Wiser, who formerly resided at this place, died at Cleveland, December 24, 1893; remains were interred in the cemetery here. She was 70 years and 11 months of age, and had resided at this place the greater part of her lifetime. BOLES - At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.T. Lander, Vernon tp., Jan. 26, 1894, S.H. Boles, formerly of Linesville, aged 65 years. The body was taken to Southington, Ohio, for burial. COLLINS - In Linesville, Jan. 30th, Mrs. Anna P., wife of John P. Collins, aged 66 years. JOHNSON - At Girard, Feb. 22, 1894, Mrs. L.D. Johnson, formerly of Linesville, aged 66 years. HENDRICK - In Pine township, March 10, 1894, of pneumonia, Mrs. Carlos Hendrick, nee Mary L. Humeston, aged 36 years and 1 day. Funeral took place today. McEWAN - At Linesville March 22, 1894, of dropsy, Mary, wife of Alex McEwan, aged 47 years. STEVENS - At the sonís C.P. Stevenís, Linesville, April 18, 1894, of old age, Mrs. Margaret Stevens, aged 91 years and 15 days. Interment in Linesville Cemetery. "W.D. Howells died at Jefferson, O.," - August 28, aged 88. He was a newspaper man from 1830 to 1874, when he was appointed by President Grant United States consul to Quebec, where he served four years and five years at Toronto. He served in the Ohio State Senate in 1864-65. He leaves four sons and two daughters. HEATH - At Linesville, Sept. 10, 1894, after a lingering illness, Clarissa Ellen, wife of L.T. Heath, aged 50 years. COTTON - Linesville, Nov. 15, 1894, Marvin S. Cotton, in the 71st year of his age. "Sudden Death 1894" - Mrs. W.F. HILL, of South Shenango, died at her home, Wednesday at 11 am. Although she had been ailing for a week the idea of death coming never entered the home. The cause of her death was jaundice and congestion of the upper spine. Mrs. Hill was in her usual health up to 10 days of her death, when she complained of her old troubles. She procured medicine, and was feeling unusually well until Tuesday afternoon when she was taken with a headache, and at midnight had several chills. Medical aid was soon at hand but it was of no avail. The deceased was well known to be one of those grand Christian women who are far too scarce, and her untimely removal from a fond husband who idolized her, and a most lovely little daughter, to say nothing of the army of friends, is sad indeed. She was a prominent member of the North Shenango U.P. church, and of that popular church choir, which has attracted so much attention in musical circles. She was also an active member of the North Shenango Central Grange. Her death had cast a gloom over the entire community in which she lived. The funeral was held at North Shenango U.P. church Friday. Rev. Swearingen officiating. Mildred Collins Hill was the only daughter of Josiah Collins and was 23 years of age. "Sudden Summons of Jas. RANKIN" - The people of Linesville were never more startled by any event than in the announcement last Friday evening that James Rankin had died at his father's residence at 7:10 o'clock. He was around town most of the day greeting friends and in apparently good health. He had been employed as traveling salesman for Riddle, Graff & Co., Delaware, Ohio, tobaccoists, and arrived home a day or two before Christmas to spend the holidays at home. An ulcerated tooth so pained him that loss of sleep for two days induced him to use cocaine and in the hope of getting rest he took several does of chloral during the day. At supper time he ate oyster soup as his throat had become irritated by medicine used on the tooth and the taking of solid food caused pain. He remarked that he would take his chloral medicine and try to get some sleep which he did and lay down upon the lounge. His mother was soon attracted by his hard breathing and at once went to him. He managed to inform her that he wanted the doctor but his heart failed him fast and he was past medical aid. James was a thorough druggist before he left his father's drug store to strike out for himself in different lines and as he had reached only the age of 27 years last month, his death casts a gloom over the community and the loss to the family seems harder than they can bear. James P. R. Rankin was the second son of Dr. G.T. Rankin, graduated in Linesville schools at the time his mother was a teacher. His pharmacist education was acquired under his father's tutorship. A few years ago he took charge of a drug business at Mer Rouge, Louisiana, and from there traveled to Peru, South America, coming home via San Francisco. The funeral was held at the home Sunday at 2pm. Burial in Linesville cemetery. FREY - In Conneaut township, Dec. 30, 1894, Simeon Frey, aged 81 years. CODNEY - In Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1895, of cancer, Marthia, wife of John Codney, and a daughter of Mrs. Susan McKinney, of this place, aged 49 years. GEHR - In Linesville, Jan. 11, 1895, Solomon S. Gehr, of paralysis, aged 56 years. HEWETT - In Linesville, Jan. 12, 1895, of consumption, Rev. M.L. Hewett, aged 46 years. OBITUARY, Hon. Frank MANTOR - Hon. Frank Mantor died at his home in Conneautville at 4 oíclock last Friday morning, after an illness of several months. Frank Mantor was born in Albany county, New York, December 31, 1830. His father came to Conneaut township in the spring of 1831, brining his family. At the age of nine years the (piece missing) ìworked out" and attended district school. At the age of fifteen he began teaching, and with the money so earned paid for his further education. He attended two terms at the Kingsville (Ohio) Academy, two terms at the academy at Albion, Ohio, and one term at the Grand River Institute, Austinburg. About this time he was instrumental in organizing a select school in Conneaut township, the first in its history. At the close of three years, at the age of seventeen, he went into the store of the late J.E. Patton. He remained with Patton two years, and then clerked one year, 1849, in Conneaut, O. In 1850 he became a partner in the firm of Hammon & Mantor, general merchants at Conneautville. In 1853 he went to New York, and for two years he was engaged as traveling salesman. His health becoming impaired, he went to Minnesota, but he returned in time to takes a leading part in the organization of the Republican party in Crawford county. In November, 1855, in company with his brothers, he again sought Minnesota, and made claim to a tract of land and settled the town of Mantorville, county seat of Dodge county. Here he built the first saw-mill and the first grist-mill on the Zambro river. In the winter of 1856 Mr. Mantor visited Washington, and secured the establishment of a large number of postoffices and post roads in the territory; he also aided in securing the passage of a bill for the relief of settlers in the territory; during the same time he was largely engaged in mercantile business. In 1857 he was elected delegate to the Constitutional convention, which met to prepare for the admission of the territory into the Union. At the first Republican State convention, receiving the unanimous nomination for State Treasurer, he jumped the State, but, with the entire ticket, was defeated. Returning to Conneautville in 1860, he has made that his permanent residence. Then he became salesman for a large grocery house in New York, and remained with them for four years. In 1860 he received the appointment to the Neshon Agency of the Apache Indians in Arizona Territory, but owing to the breaking out of the war, the agency was not filled. In 1873 Mr. Mantor was elected one of the delegates to the Constitutional convention, and was chosen one of the committee of that body to present the result to the people which he did at his own expense. In 1876 he was nominated as a candidate for State Senator, and was defeated by only forty-five votes in an unusually hotly fought campaign. In March 1879, he was appointed to a position in the State Department at Harrisburg and filled a place in that department a number of years. In 1891 he returned to Conneautville. He has been superintendent of the Conneaut Lake Exposition grounds for the past two years. He was very popular with all visitors to the Park, and faithfully discharged all his duties. He was a highly respected citizen and his death will be greatly mourned. His wife, who survives him, was Sarah M. Foster, daughter of George and Margaret Foster, of Conneautville, and grand-daughter of Alexander Power, the first settler in Conneautville. The funeral services were held at the late home of the deceased Monday afternoon, at 2 oíclock and were very largely attended. James NORRIS of Windsor. - On Sunday morning, February 17, 1895, at 2 a.m. James Norris of Windsor died in the 95th year of his age. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Mr. Norris has been a remarkable man, preserving his mental powers and his ability to transact business, up to within a few days of his death. He was well known in Jefferson, where he resided for many years. He was simple in his manner of life, successful in business, and an honest Christian man. He leaves one son, James Norris, Jr. SHELDON - In Springboro, Feb. 12, 1895, Marie, wife of John Sheldon, aged 39 years; sister of Mrs. G.C. Wallace of Linesville. CROCKETT - In Conneaut township, Feb. 15th, Julie, widow of the late Thomas Crockett, in the 75th year of her age. LOGAN - At Franklin, April 22, 1895, of typhoid fever, Fannie, daughter of Rev. Dr. Crane, wife of A.F. Logan, formerly of this place, aged 21 years. She leaves a son one year of age. MILLER - At Erie, Pa., May 29, 1895, of hemorrhage, Raleigh, son of Wm. J. Miller, aged 24 years. THOMAS - In Conneaut township, June 20th, Joseph Thomas, aged 67 years. COLLINS - In North Shenango township, July 5, Elijah Collins, in the 79th year of his age. DAVIS - In Pine township, May 1st, Sarah, wife of Wm. J. Davis, aged 64 years. "Edward R. LANE" - Died at the residence of Mrs. Elvira J. Bushnell, No. 718, Superior street, Cleveland, on Friday, July 5, 1895. Mr. Lane was born in Pittsfield, Mass., in 1824. When a boy he came to Portage county and remained for a few years and then returned to Massachusetts. When about 21 he was married to Miss Fannie Hyde; to them were born three sons, two of whom died in infancy, and his wife died some 23 years ago. Mr. Lane came to Jefferson in 1861, and was in the grocery business several years. He was cashier of the Savings and Loan Association at the time it was changed to the Second National Bank of Jefferson and was cashier of that institution until 1875 when he went to Cleveland and with his son, Dr. E. Baxter Lane, bought a drug store on the corner of Euclid and Wilson avenues, where they have done a successful business. In 1893 Mr. Lane had a light stroke of paralysis, but recovered somewhat,then in June of last year he received another shock which prostrated him, and from which he never rallied enough to sit up and for more than a year, was a helpless invalid. Dr. and Mrs. E. Baxter Lane, Mrs. Elvira J. Bushnell, Lee S. Bushnell and J.C. Talcott Esq., of Cleveland, accompanied the remains of the late E.R. Lane on Sunday from Cleveland to this place where the burial took place about five o'clock Sunday evening. "Death of Mrs. O'LEARY" - Chicago, July 4 - Death Wednesday afternoon forever sealed the lips of Mrs. Catherine O'Leary, owner of the fractious cow which, in a barn in the rear of No. 137 DeKoven street on a memorable night in October, 1871, kicked over a lamp and started a blaze which cost Chicago $190,000,000. She died at 5133 Halsted street of acute pneumonia. HILLMAN - At residence of Mr. Urban Mong, Knox, Pa., July 10, 1895, of paralysis, Jacob Hillman, formerly of Linesville, aged 71 years. Remains were interred at above named place. THOMAS - In Conneaut township, Aug. 4, 1895, of paralysis, Angeline, widow of the late Joseph Thomas, aged 65 years. REA - In Pine township, August 14th, 1895, after a long ailment, John Rea, aged 26 years and 11 months. CARNES - In Linesville, Aug. 22, Albert Carnes, aged 40 years. Albert Carnes died at his home, this place, August 22, 1895, in the 40th year of his age, after three months of suffering. His ailment was an internal one and baffled medical skill from the start. For one in the prime of years, his taking away seems the more distressing to his family, friends and associates. By steady work and economy, he had gained a home, but it was decreed that the enjoyment of which should be cut short. He leaves a wife, and daughter of eight years of age. The burden of expense of sickness and funeral has been lifted from the widow by subscription of our citizens. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Clemmons officiating. GAUGH - In Linesville, Aug. 23d, Mrs. Louisa Gaugh, aged 72 years. Louisa, wife of J.G. Gaugh, died of paralysis, at her home, August 23, (my note - 1895, is on the same clipping as Albert Carnes), in the 72nd year of her age. For over a year she had been a sick woman, the last weeks of her suffering being intense. Besides her husband her daughter, Mrs. O.H. Cram, survives her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. Washburn officiating, she being a member of Linesville Universalist Church. During her long life of health she was known by her sympathetic disposition and ever ready to lend a hand to a friend in need. LYMAN - At Center Road, Pa., Sept. 16, 1895, of dropsy, Lovica, wife of I.S. Lyman, aged 52 years, 10 months and 24 days. BOLES - In Linesville, Oct. 21st, Mrs. Mary Boles, in the 65th year of her age. S. BIGLOW, brother of Mrs. Eliza Talcott, of this place, died at his home at Silver Lake, Ind., Dec. 27, 1895, of typhoid pneumonia, aged about 68 years. LOUDAN - At Linesville, Jan. 7, 1896, of dropsy; Ira M. Loudan, aged 63 years, 4 months and 28 days. SUTLIFF - In Conneaut township, February 9, 1896, of consumption, Mrs. C.D. Sutliff, aged 36 years. She was a daughter of James Connor. Deceased leaves a husband, and four children. Funeral was held at M.E. church, this place, of which she was a member, Tuesday; interment in Linesville cemetery. CRANE - At Franklin, Feb. 11, Dr. E.F. Crane, formerly pastor of Linesville Baptist Church, aged ninety years. "J. K. RALEIGH's Suicide. Despondent Over Long Idleness." - James K. Raleigh was 49 years old as will be seen by the Pittsburgh Dispatch's account of his suicide. He came to Linesville in 1868, from Erie where he had been clerk in the treasurer's office of the Erie & Pittsburgh railroad company when the late W.L. Scott was president, and when J. Frank Allen, now in employ of the company at this place, was in the train dispatcher's office, at that time, Mr. Raleigh remained station agent of the company here until 1881 when he was given the Meadville agency of the Meadville & Linesville railroad which had been leased to the Pennsylvania Company. He held that position several years, in 1885 going into the mercantile trade at this place, under the firm of Raleigh & Co., in the Bowman building which was burned in the fire of 1891. Previous to his departure from this place, in 189?, he was in the grocery trade alone. In moving to Allegheny he acquired a lucrative position in the city offices of the office of the Pittsburgh & Western railroad which he held until the spring of the present year. By the following account it will been he had acquired a position shortly before his death, having been without work for several months. When at work he was considered an accurate railroad man and for his one affliction was more than once in line for high position. He was of extreme nervous temperament, generally in the height of exhilaration, or the extreme of bluest of despondency. Funeral was held at his Allegheny home Sunday and remains conveyed to this place Monday and interred in Linesville cemetery under the direction of Linesville Council, Royal Arcanum, of which he was a $3,000 beneficiary member. He leaves a wife and two children; and mother and two sisters of Brockton, N.Y. From Pittsburgh Dispatch - James K. Raleigh, a clerk 49 years old, living with his wife and children a 105 Taylor avenue, Allegheny, shot himself in the brain, Friday morning, and died in 15 minutes. He was despondent became he had been out of work for six months and had been drinking some. He was formerly employed in the Pittsburgh & Western Railroad offices and lost his place there early in the year. Recently he obtained a clerkship in the office of H.K. Porter & Co., locomotive builders. Last Wednesday his wife said he had a fainting spell. His son, H. Monte Raleigh, said his father had been drinking on that day. At any rate, he had a fall, and hurt his head. He remained at home Thursday. The next morning he said he did not feel well and did not arise. While his wife and family were eating breakfast, they heard a shot up stairs. Mrs. Raleigh and the son hurried up stairs and found the man lying on his bed with a bleeding wound in his right temple. In his right hand he clutched an old pepperbox revolver. Raleigh's son ran to the store of Kennedy Robb in Palo Alto street and Mr. Robb called Dr. John Crombie, of Montery street. The man died soon after the physician's arrival. Coroner McDowell held an inquest, the outcome of which was a verdict of suicide. The son said his father had threatened, two or three times, when he was intoxicated, to take his life. The wife, Mrs. Georgia Raleigh, told of her husband's long idleness and despondency, described his fall of Wednesday and related the circumstances of the suicide. "Interment of Will BROWN. Shot Himself at Toledo, Friday" - Will Brown, son of Charles Brown of Ashtabula, Ohio, formerly a Linesville resident, was found dead by his wife in their Toledo home, Friday evening, shot through the head by a revolver in his own hand. No cause can be assigned other than temporary insanity. Mr. Brown was a machinist and had worked that week up to Wednesday night, quitting of his own accord. Mrs. Brown was employed by another firm as typewriter. Deceased was in his 36th year; remains were conveyed to the home of his boyhood, this place, Monday; services held in Universalist church. Rev. Washburn officiating; and interment in Linesville cemetery. Charles Brown, Percival, Samuel, Joseph and Chas. Brown, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Britcher, Mr. and Mrs. Redhead accompanied the remains of deceased to this place. Mr. Charles Brown and family ask the Herald to extend their thanks to all the friends and Universalist church society, for favors shown in their bereavement. (my note here - Linesville Cemetery Index lists year of birth as 1860, DOD as 4/3/1896). CROCKETT - At home of his brother, W.B. Crockett, Conneaut township, March 18, 1896, of disease of the heart, James A. Crockett, aged 51 years. SCOVEL - At Linesville, April 21, 1896, of whooping cough followed by pneumonia, Albertus Kennedy, son of D.M. and Agnes Scovel, aged 1 year, 4 months and 14 days. DUNN - In Pine township, June 11, 1896, of puerperal eclampsia, Sarah Glancy, wife of Hiram Dunn, in the 20th year of her age. She leaves a child 5 days old at the time of her death. Rev. Wm. McCORMICK - June 22, 1896, Rev. Wm. McCormick, died of consumption at this place, in the 79th year of his age. Orris MOON died of cancer of the bowels, at the home of his son, Henry Moon, Sunday morning, July 11. Funeral was held Monday and remains were conveyed to Linesville for interment. Deceased was 72 years of age. For fifteen years he resided near Linesville, selling his farm some dozen years ago. He leaves three sons, Henry and Frank, of Meadville, and Charles of California, and one daughter, Mrs. G.C. Wallace, of Linesville. There was a family of seven - three dead. (my note - per Linesville Cemetery Index - born 1824, died 7/11/1896) Obituary, Oct. 20, 1896 - Mrs. Emily A. SEELYE, died at her home, east of Linesville, Sunday evening, in the 64th year of her age. Several weeks ago she was taken to Meadville hospital for an operation to remove a tumor but the attempt proved futile, and her death was then known to be only a question of days. Her suffering was intense up to the time of death. She was conveyed to her home Friday on a cot. She was a $1000 beneficiary member of the Royal Templars of Temperance of this place, and also an active member of Linesville grange. Her husband and two daughters, Mrs. J.M. Irons and Mrs. Carlie Gilliland, Chicago, survive her. Funeral at home Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. Washburn officiating, interment in Linesville Cemetery. Obituary - Mr. George Warner IRONS, son of Postmaster B.O. Irons, of Linesville, died at the residence of his parents on Saturday morning last, after an illness of over three years. Deceased was for several years the Linesville correspondent of the Courier "Wig," keeping up his work even after he was confined to the house. His sickness sprang from a severe cold, which developed into consumption, and while the ravages were combated at every step by the best medical skill and the most assiduous and careful nursing, it slowly but surely wore his life away. An only child, a son who has developed business qualities (torn away in this spot) ___ worth which would have made his life a credit to himself (blurred here)______ a pleasure to his parents, his untimely death, though expected almost at any time for a year past, is yet a terrible blow to his parents and friends. He was sworn in as Deputy Postmaster at Linesville in the spring of 1874, and was retained in that position till his death. From early youth he had been an attendant and worker in the Sabbath School, and some eight years ago he united with the Baptist Church, of which he ever after remained a constant member. He was a member of Linesville Lodge, I.O. of O.F., and was buried with the honors of the order, Rev. C.T. Jack, officiating, assisted by Rev. E.M. Alden. The largely attended funeral, at which many former residents of Linesville united with the friends at home, attested the honor and respect with whom the deceased was held by all. The borough schools were closed that teachers and scholars might attend. He had anticipated his death and made all the necessary preparations for his funeral, and his wishes were faithfully carried out. Mr. and Mrs. Irons have had a heavy cross to bear in the past few years, but in their affliction they have the consolation of the sympathy of a host of friends. HALL - At his residence in Springboro, on Monday, Jan. 23, of consumption, Mr. Barney Hall, aged 69 years and 6 months. Mr. Hall was born in Schenectady, N.Y. and came from there here in the year 1819, since which time he has resided where his family now live. He was the youngest of his father's family, which consisted of four brothers and one sister. None of them are now living. He has been a member of the Christian Church about twelve years, and fellowshipped with all Christian people. The funeral services were conducted by the ministers of the place, Reverends Harris, Pearse and Foulk. He leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a good neighbor, a man who lived his religion full more than he talked it, and we trust that he has gone from a life of labor and toil, to a home of rest, and what seems to be our loss may prove to be his gain. In behalf of the afflicted family, I extend thanks to all who have kindly served them during this their great affliction. BUNDAY - In Linesville on Monday, Dec. 23rd, of membranous croup, George, youngest son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 1 year, (unreadable) months and 22 days. BUNDAY - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, 1878, of paralysis of the heart, Arthur S., son of S.E. and Sarah J. Bunday, aged 19 years, 5 months and 1 day. Mrs. Libbie FREY - died Monday, March 28, 1898, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of only ten days. She was in fairly good health during the first day which marked the beginning of her sickness, having been stopping and attending to various duties. From the very start, the disease gained on her strength so rapidly that all medical aid was of no avail, and her near friends gave no hope of recovery almost from the start. Libbie (Sigler) Frey was born in Conneaut township, Crawford county, September 17, 1844; married to Stewart S. Frey, January 11, 1879. Her husband, invalid mother, one sister and two brothers survive her, and with them many relatives and friends mourn the loss of a dear friend. Funeral will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 oí clock. Rev. B.L. Perry officiating; interment in Linesville Cemetery. GRAHAM - At Meadville, May 19, 1898, Rev. John Graham, aged 82 years. He was at one time pastor of Linesville M.E. Church. He was an active preacher for 53 years. In 1842 he was married and celebrated his golden wedding anniversary in 1892. He has a son presiding elder of Jamestown. Obituary, Oil City Blizzard, June 6, 1898: Rose, the beloved wife of J.S. KERR, passed from life at the family residence, Hoffman avenue, at 1:45 this Monday morning. The cause of her death was typhoid pneumonia, and its suddenness and all the attendant circumstances tend to make it one of the saddest deaths reported for a long time. That evening, after returning, she complained of a headache, and during the night became so much worse that a physician was called the next morning. Everything that medical science or loving kindness could suggest was done to prolong her life, but all to no avail, and she passed away at the hour designated, less than a week from the time she was taken ill. Besides her husband she is survived by two children, a son six years of age and a daughter of seven months; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Shellito, of North Shenango township, Crawford County, where she was born, two sisters and a brother. Death is always terrible, come in what form it may, but it seems peculiarly sad when, as in this case, the victim is only 29 years and 4 months of age, in the prime of life, a wife and mother - one whose thoughtful care is needed by the children, and whose taking away leaves the husband in a most pitiable condition. Mrs. Kerr was a valued and active member of the U.P. Church, a good neighbor, a loving wife and a kind mother. Mrs. Sarah SHATTUCK - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Shattuck was held this afternoon at 3pm at Universalist church, Rev. O.R. Washburn, officiating; very large concourse of people witnessed the last rites performed; interment Linesville cemetery. Her death occurred Sunday afternoon, aged 73 years. Some weeks ago she fell while working about the house and the thought is entertained that she then had a paralytic stroke, as death resulted from that disease. Her husband, Horatio Shattuck, enlisted in the three months service in the Rebellion, contracted disease, came home and died of pneumonia, in winter of 1863-64. Of three children those living are son Fred who is now in the Alaska gold fields and daughter, Mrs. Ida Stratton. Aunt Sarah, as she was known to friends as well as relatives, will be greatly missed by all her acquaintances. Her sunshine disposition and helping hand will be known no more among us, but her memory always remains. (my note - per Linesville Cemetery Index she was born 2/1/1825 and died 6/12/1898) John G. GAUGH died at this place, Thursday morning, in the 78th year of his age. In 1890, Thanksgiving day, he was stricken with paralysis, recovering after weeks of illness to extent of being able to get about quite comfortably till within the past year. Saturday previous to his death he suffered a second and fatal stroke. Deceased was born in Fayette county, this State, Sept. 24, 1820; his parents moved to North Shenango township, Crawford county, while he had not yet attained his majority. He married Miss Louiza Trace, of Shenango; three children blessed the union, a daughter died in infancy and the only son at age of 30, in 1882; Mrs. O.H. Cram, of this place, is only surviving heir. In 1870 he moved to Linesville and went into the mercantile trade, retiring in 1884. A brother at St. Joseph, Mo., and sister, Mrs. Jane Collins, of North Shenango, are living. Deceased was member of Universalist Church, his pastor, Rev. Washburn officiating at funeral. Linesville, I.O.O.F. lodge took charge of burial services; interment in Linesville cemetery. He was a member of the order over 45 years, holding seniority among Linesville Odd Fellows. He carried life insurance of $1000 in Western Pa. Odd Fellows Relief Association of Titusville. (my note - per the Linesville Cemetery Index he was born 9/24/1820 and died 7/18/1898.) CROCKETT - In Conneaut township, Aug. 7th, 1898, of Bright's disease, William B. Crockett, aged 56 years, 9 months and 24 days. William B. Crockett (note different spelling) died Sunday, at his home, aged 56 years, 9 months and 24 days. He had been afflicted with Bright's disease for past two years but had been confined to house only four days. He was born on farm which was his home; being absent a few years when a young man while engaged in mercantile business with his brother, James, at Summit Station, and also was in livery business in Linesville and Jefferson, O., at different periods. He leaves a wife and two young sons, and a son and two daughters by former marriage - Mrs. L.G. Bollard, Thomas and Miss Gladys. Funeral sermon by Rev. Washburn today at 2 o'clock p.m., interment in Conneaut Center cemetery - services by Masonic Order. Deceased was last of his father's family. The Oldest Resident, D.C. THAYER Dies at Age of 90 Years - Saturday, August 27th, Daniel C. Thayer, ten days past the 90th year of his age, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George P. White, this place. He took severe cold a week ago which caused inflammation of the lungs, which failed to afford him the breathing capacity of former years, owning to fatty growth. During his life, he was sick once with fever and ague and experienced an accident culminating in a broken leg. Deceased was born in Concord, Vermont, in 1808. His parents moved to Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1814 where he remained until 1854 when he bought the farm of 300 acres or more in Pine township on which he resided until he retired from arduous labor. While residing in Bloomfield township, O., he raised the first barn put up in that country without the use of liquor as a treat. He was an organizer of the Wm. Lloyd Garrison abolition party which refrained from voting on the ground that in voting, by common consent one agreed to acquiesce in the will of the majority, thus believing that they would stultify themselves in exercising franchise, in case pro-slavery voters won an election. After Lincoln's proclamation freeing the salves was issued, Mr. Thayer voted for Lincoln. Afterwards he became a Greenbacker, and in recent years an adherent of the People's party. He is survived by his wife who is 84 years of age and enjoying good health, and ten of thirteen children - Garrison C. of Chautauqua, N.Y.; Charles F. of Atlantic; Parker M. and Clark S., of Canton, O.; Solon C., of Newton Falls, O.; Mrs. Hart, of Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. G.P. White, of Linesville; Mrs. Brooks, of Kansas City; Mrs. Henry of Battle C reek, Mich.; Mrs. Sarah Fonda, of California. Funeral was held yesterday, Rev. O.R. Washburn preaching sermon; interment in Linesville cemetery. The five sons and eldest grandson, Lewis, were the bearers. End Part I.