Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Duane Banks (dbanks@uplink.net) and transcribed by Dave Wilson (davwilson@worldnet.att.net) USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file 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. ____________________________________________________________ John STEWART, aged about 54 years, and a resident of Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon county, Pa., passed suddenly to his heaven and rest from his labors, a few minutes after 10 o’clock on Dec. 31st. He seemed as well as usual all day and retired at his usual early hour, about 8 o’clock. He was aroused near 10 o’clock by a severe pain in the left elbow and arising went down stairs and a very few minutes after, before medical aid could be had, the pain had reached the heart region and God took him. The shock was most sudden and dreadful to all when it was noised about throughout the community that “John Stewart is dead”. The funeral services were conducted at the home and under the charge of Rev. J. C. Collins of Newport, Pa. Rev. Collins was a former pastor of the deceased. The present pastor, Rev. Carver, being absent from the field at the present time, gave the work in full charge of Rev. Collins. He took for his text the words of St. Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown. Brother John Stewart shall be greatly missed. His life was not short of a living example of Christianity, Paul said, one time to Timothy, Let no man despise thee. Everyone loved and admired the life---(Remainder of obituary is absent, DW) Mrs. Mary A. ARCHEY, died at her home at Graysville, Huntingdon county, at 3 o’clock last Thursday morning. She was born in Tubrecarry county, Sligo, Ireland, May 2, 1842, and is survived by her husband, George ARCHEY, four sons and four daughters. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Eliza FRANZ of Canonsburg, Pa. Interment was made at Graysville on Saturday. George W. KLING, son of Rev. and Mrs. Jacob KLING, was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., November 10th, 1855 and died January 7th, 1918, aged 62 years, 1 month and 27 days. He was joined in marriage December 17th, 1891 to Miss Ara WEIST, of Baltimore, Ohio, who with their daughter Mrs. G.E. O’BRIEN of Des Moines, Iowa, survive him. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Kling had bravely battled against disease for the past eight years, each winter escaping the vigors of our severe climate by spending a few months where the weather was milder. On this last December 15th he started for San Antonio, Texas, altho he was in a very weak condition. On January 2nd Mrs. Kling received a wire to go to him at once and she left that evening arriving in San Antonio, three days later on January 5th. It was Mr. Kling’s wish that he be taken home to Columbus, and owing to the tender care of his wife he seemed a little stronger and on Monday morning, January 7th, he was taken to the train and started for his home. He slept for a few hours then woke up seeming very weak. Stimulants were administered but produced no effect and about 4:30 he died in the arms of his wife who has devoted the past eight years in trying to help him regain his health. Owing to a state law, the train officials intended to put Mrs. Kling and her husband’s body off at the next stop but kind strangers intervened in her behalf. A few hours later the train arrived at Houston, Texas where the body of Mr. Kling was made ready for burial. Mrs. Kling then started home arriving in Columbus Thursday evening January 10. Services were held at his late home Friday evening January 11th, 1918, conducted by the Rev. R. T. Stimmel assisted by the Rev. H. B. Wastervelt. Mrs. Roy Brooke sang two of Mr. Kling’s favorite songs, “Crossing the Bar” and “No Night There”. For the past fifteen years he had been a resident of Columbus and was engaged in real estate business as builder and contractor. Undoubtedly his life was prolonged by his strong will power never giving up hopes of eventually getting better and we cannot help but admire his determination to live and to attend his business affairs as long as ----------. Burial was made at Maple Grove cemetery in Baltimore, Ohio. Lewis D. GIFFORD died at his home at Otelia at 1 o’clock Monday morning, Feb. 5, from a long illness, due to an abscess on the liver. Though ill for over a year, he was able to be around up until three or four months ago. He was born in Blacklog Valley, June 1, 1848, and was a son of John and Mary GIFFORD. At death, Mr. Gifford was aged 68 years, 7 months and 5 days. The early life of the deceased was spent on the farm. At the age of 18 he went to McVeytown, where he spent 3 years in learning the flour milling trade. Three years were then spent in Western Pennsylvania, and in 1872, Mr. Gifford returned to Huntingdon county when he leased the flour mill at Oteli from his brother-in-law, Alfred Etnier. Mr. Gifford was married on Aug. 31, 1875, to Miss Matilda E. JOHNSTON, daughter of J. Lowery and Elizabeth BELL JOHNSTON of Otelia. To this union were born three children who with the widow survive: Walter S. of near Newton Hamilton, Maude M., and Mrs. Edna B. GEARHART of Otelia. After marriage, Mr. Gifford engaged in the lumbering business near McVeytown until 1877, when he purchased the large farm and flour mill property from his father-in-law, formerly known as the Samuel H. BELL furnace farms and flouring mill property. Later, Mr. Gifford engaged in extensive farming and lumbering, and for several years employed quite a number of men. At the time of the Johnstown flood (1889) his mill and contents were totally destroyed, inflicting a heavy loss on him and much inconvenience to the surrounding community. Deceased was an energetic, hardworking and useful man. He was always ready to help his neighbors and friends if in his power to do so. He was a member of the M.E. Church for many years. Besides his wife and 3 children he is survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother: Mrs. Wm. LAUVER of Blacklog, Mrs. H. B. ETNIER of Otelia, Lloyd GIFFORD of Denver. Funeral was held from the late home on Thursday and interment at the Stone Church in Germany Valley. Rev. E. C. Myers had charge, assisted by Rev. Geo. Swayne. Undertaker W. P. Dunmire. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Sarah E. CISNEY widow of Washington CISNEY died suddenly of heart trouble at the home of her daughter Mrs. William BURGE in Shade Valley Nov. 12th age 76 years and 20 days. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church of Nossville of which she had been a member for 62 years. Mrs. CISNEY was a daughter of Erasmus and Margaret YOCUM deceased, and was the first of five daughters to be called by death. Those surviving are Mrs. Julia SNYDER and Mrs. Margaret JONES of Mount Union, Mrs. Catharine KERN of Blairs Mills, Mrs. Elizabeth CISNEY of Huntingdon. These children survive, Charles W. CISNEY and James A. CISNEY both of Nossville, Mrs. Margaret GOSHORN of Shelby, Iowa, Mrs. Gertrude BURGE of Shade Valley, Pa., and Mrs. Blanche BECKENBAUGH of Shippensburg also forty seven grandchildren and thirty seven great grandchildren. Six grandsons bore the remains to the last resting place. It is wonderful how God will answer prayer, she always prayed that God would take her before she heard it said she was old and in the way. She often visited the vacant place beside her husband and would say it will soon be filled. She lived through the Civil war so we know she had quite a lot of hardships to endure. Mrs. Alfred H. PARSONS Mrs. Barbara Belle PARSONS, wife of Alfred Henderson PARSONS, of Orbisonia, died at her home, Monday morning, April 22, 1940 and word of her death cast a gloom over the entire community. At the time of death she was aged 73 years, 8 months and 18 days having been born July 4, 1866 in Blacklog Valley. She was the last member of her family. Barbara Belle PARSONS was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (SHOPE) MORGAN. She was united in marriage with Alfred Henderson PARSONS in 1901. The late Rev. W. J. SWIGART, of the Huntingdon Church of the Brethren performed the ceremony. They established their first home near Neelyton on a farm. One year later they moved to Tuscarora Valley and in 1927 they moved to Locke’s Valley where Mrs. PARSONS was engaged in lumbering. They moved to Orbisonia in October 1929 where Mr. PARSONS purchased the coal and lumber business of Puckey and Son. Mrs. PARSONS attended the United Brethren church. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will not only be missed by her family but by many people in the town of Orbisonia for she was a neighbor to everyone. She helped in time of illness or distress in many homes. Surviving are the husband, Alfred H. PARSONS and the following children: Emory PARSONS, Mary, wife of John GLOCK, and Herman, all of Orbisonia and Howard PARSONS, of Burnt Cabins. There are eight grandchildren also surviving. Friends may call at the PARSONS home any time. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Charles MILLER, of the Middleburg United Brethren church will be assisted by Rev. William SNYDER of the Orbisonia United Brethren church. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery, directed by funeral directors Raymond A. OTT and J. Bland CLARK. Mrs. Ella May NEVELL Mrs. Ella (MAY) NEVELL, widow of Samuel B. NEVELL, died at 12:10 this Thursday morning, September 19, 1940, at her home in Orbisonia. At the time of death she was aged 77 years, eight months and 15 days. Mrs. NEVELL was born January 4, 1863, in Rainsburg, Bedford county, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (WEISEL) MAY. For the past 42 years she had lived in Orbisonia, where she had a wide circle of friends who will be grieved at her passing. She was a devout Christian woman and was an active worker in the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Orbisonia Methodist church, of which she was a member. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Hope BROWN, of Turtle Creek; and Mrs. Paul NICHOLAS, of Swissvale. Six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, September 22, in the Orbisonia Methodist church and will be in charge of the Rev. George MCCAHAN, pastor of the church. Friends may call at the late NEVELL home any time until 1:00 p. m., Sunday, when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the hour of the funeral. interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery by Ott’s funeral service. Mrs. Lela Kell JEFFRIES Mrs. Lela Kell JEFFRIES, wife of Earl J. JEFFRIES, died at her home in Pittsburgh Thursday, September 5, after a serious illness. She had been confined to bed for two weeks prior to her death. She was born in Dry Run, Franklin county, on April 6, 1892, a daughter of Elmer E. and Matilda Neil KELL, both now deceased. She was aged at the time of death 48 years, four months and twenty-nine days. Mrs. JEFFRIES had lived a great part of her younger life in Shade Gap, where her father taught school for many years. She was united in marriage with Earl J. JEFFRIES, of Neelyton. Members of the family include her husband and the following children: John E., James S., Matilda and Jean Marie, all at home. One brother, James K. Kell, of Greensburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Stull BALDWIN, of Burnt Cabins, and Mrs. Earl GALBRAITH, of Orbisonia, also survive. The body will arrive in Mount Union at 1:18 p. m. Sunday and will be taken to the Blatt funeral home in Orbisonia where services will be held at 3 o’ clock. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery. Mrs. Minerva MONTAGUE Mrs. Minerva Cormelia (CHILCOAT) MONTAGUE died at her residence in Orbisonia on Tuesday morning, April 30, 1940, at 9:20 o’clock of cerebral apoplexy. A daughter of the late Nathaniel and Malinda (MILLER) CHILCOAT, she was born in Trough Creek Valley on December 12, 1862. At the time of death she was aged 77 years, four months and eighteen days. She was united in marriage to Robert G. MONTAGUE on December 31, 1879. He preceded her in death twenty-two years ago. She leaves five daughters, as follows: Mrs. Frank GALBRAITH, Mrs. George CHILCOAT, both of Mount Union; Mrs. Peter SINCLAIR, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Ralph HOWARD, of Berwick, and Mrs. John WESTON, of Orbisonia. One sister, Mrs. Andrew MYERS, of Swarthmore, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. MONTAGUE was a member of the Presbyterian church of Orbisonia and lived an exemplary Christian life. Kind and gracious in manner, hospitable in her home, she was beloved by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 2, at 2:30 o’clock, at Ott’s funeral home, Cromwell street, Orbisonia, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. D. SALMOND. Interment will follow in the MONTAGUE family plot in the Gilliland cemetery, Black Log, directed by Ott’s funeral service. The body may be viewed anytime until the hour of the service. Mrs. James A. MORGAN Mrs. Mary B. MORGAN, wife of James A. MORGAN, died at her residence in Neelyton on Monday afternoon, July 18, 1938, at 2 o’clock. Mrs. MORGAN had been ill at her home about one week. She was born in Juniata county on October 23, 1863, and was the daughter of James and Sara (MILLHOUSE) WILEY. At the time of death she was aged 74 years, 8 months and 25 days. Mrs. MORGAN was a faithful and devout member of the Neelyton Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a beloved wife and mother, and will be greatly missed by a host of friends. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, James A. MORGAN, and these children: J. Roy MORGAN, of Mount Union, Bryan MORGAN, of Ashville, N. C., Mrs. Roy BAIR, of Shade Gap, Mrs. Cloyd MOORE, of Neelyton, and Tennice MORGAN, of Neelyton. Two brothers, J. K. WILEY, of Mount Union, C. L. WILEY, of Huntingdon, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Neelyton Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday morning, July 21, 1938, at 10 o’clock, with the Rev. George H. SWAYNE, of Shirleysburg, and Rev. J. A. WAGNER, of Burnt Cabins, officiating. Interment will be made in the Gilliland cemetery at Black Log. Behel’s funeral service. Charles T. EVANS Charles Thompson EVANS, one of Huntingdon county’s most widely known civil engineers, passed away at his late home on Monday afternoon, December 23rd, at 2:37 o’clock, following an illness of one day. His body was laid to rest in the Trough Creek cemetery on Friday forenoon, Dec 27th, following services in the Trough Creek Methodist Episcopal church at Todd at 10:30 o’ clock. His pastor, Rev. R. L. FRITZ, assisted by Rev. O. B. POULSON, of Huntingdon, was in charge of the services and interment was directed by McClain’s funeral service. Charles T. EVANS was a son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth (GRIFFITH) EVANS, and was born on the EVANS homestead January 7, 1861; he was aged at death 74 years, 11 months and 16 days. He was well known to many throughout the central section of Pennsylvania in connection with his occupation as a civil engineer and surveyor. For many years he served as Justice of the Peace of Todd township. He was a charter member of the board of directors of the Grange Trust Company of Huntingdon; he was also a member of the Cromwell Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and the I. O. O. F. Lodge No.736. His great interest, however, was in his church, where he has stood out as a pillar since his boyhood days. He was affiliated with the Asbury M. E. chur ch and he had been a teacher in the Sunday School until failing health prevented his attendance. His entire life was spent in the valley. He was united in marriage to Miss Sadie WILSON, of Orbisonia on January 6, 1903. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Phyllis BUCKLEY; one brother and one sister. Rev. S. B. EVANS and Miss Olive EVANS, both of Williamsport, Pa. as well as a host of nieces and nephews. William HEATH, a resident of Orbisonia, Pa., died at his home Friday evening, April 20, at nine o’clock after a few hours illness of cerebral apoplexy, being stricken at four o’clock. Mr. HEALTH [sic] was born in Franklin county, Oct. 31, 1866, and was aged 67 years, 5 months and 20 days. He was a resident of Orbisonia for many years. He was a kind friend and neighbor and was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the United Brethren church. At the time the church was remodeled he was one of the trustees and took a very active part. He will be sadly missed by a host of friends. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ela Guyer HEATH, and one daughter, Mrs. Herbert SCOTT, of Orbisonia, and the following brothers and sisters: Calvin HEATH and Mrs. Sue MCCULLOUGH, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Jane GORDON, Fannettsburg; Mrs. Maud GUYER, Ursana; and Mrs. Catherine CROWNFELTER, of New York. The body was taken back to the scenes of his boyhood to Metal, Franklin county, where funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 o’clock by his pastor, Rev. William SNYDER, of Orbisonia. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. DEATH OF KATHRYN S. HUSS Katthryn (SCHROYER) HUSS, aged 25 years, wife of Robert C. HUSS, of Bellefonte, died at 5:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 6, in the Bellefonte hospital. She had been ill only a short time. Short funeral services were held on Wednesday at 8 P.M. at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. H. SLAGLE, 2111 Eleventh street, Altoona, after which the body was shipped to the parents’ home in Ashland, Ky. Mrs. HUSS was a niece of Mrs. Harvey RUTTER of 510 Moore street, Huntingdon. Mr. HUSS was well known to a number of Mount Union and Newton Hamilton people as he was stationed at the airport for a considerable time. These friends extend their sympathies to Mr. HUSS in his bereavement. Beverley LAWSTON SECREST of Orbisonia, died October 12, 1928. He was the son of Isaac and Esther SECREST and was born in Mapleton Depot, May 4, 1854. He was aged 74 years, 5 months and 8 days at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances GARRETT SECREST and two sisters: Mrs. John DUFFY of Orbisonia and Mrs. Maude LINGLEFELTER, of Harrisburg. Funeral services were held at the Heidel funeral home Sunday, October 14, 1928, Rev. E. E. DUNKELBERGER officiating. Interment Orbisonia cemetery. Funeral directed by Frank Heidel. Harry QUARRY died on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock after a long illness. Death was due to Bright’s disease and other complications. He was 48 years old, and leaves 4 daughters, father, step-mother, and 1 brother. Funeral on Friday morning at 10 o’clock from his home, in charge of Rev. Todd and Dr. Culver. Interment in Odd Fellow’s cemetery. Undertaker Barben. On Sunday afternoon last, Nov. 12, 1922, about 4 o’clock, Mrs. R. E. PETERSON of Mount Union was instantly killed in an automobile accident which occurred about a mile from Waterfall, Fulton County. Mr. PETERSON, his wife and three daughters, Verna, Lila and Fay, left home shortly after dinner Sunday for a ride. In rounding a sharp curve near Waterfall the steering gear locked, and unable to straighten up the car on the road, it accidentally went through a wire fence and down over a 10 foot embankment, the car turning turtle and pinning the occupants underneath. Mrs. Peterson was killed instantly, not having spoken a word after the accident. She was in the front seat with her husband. The three daughters were in the rear seat. The occupants of the car were unable to get out from under the automobile until some neighbors and persons from cars which followed lifted the wrecked automobile and thus extricated the passengers. There was a farm house just close by, probably a quarter of a mile from the scene of the accident, and several persons who were outside of this farm house were witnesses of the accident. Mr. Peterson was driving slowly, not more than 15 miles an hour when the accident occurred. The news of the death of the Mrs. Peterson reached Mount Union by telephone shortly after it occurred and not only the immediate neighborhood but the whole community was shocked by the sad message. Dean PETERSON and Fred PETERSON, two sons of the deceased woman, and employees of the Mount Union post office, left immediately for the scene of the wreck. Undertaker Barben was also summoned and the body was brought into Mount Union on Sunday night about 10 o’clock and taken to the Barben rooms for preparation for burial. The three daughters, Verna, Lila, and Fay, who were riding in the back seat of the car suffered some bruises and scratches but were not seriously hurt. Mr. Peterson himself also suffers from ----------------. Mrs. PETERSON before marriage was Miss Dora Elizabeth APPLEBY of Shade Gap, Pa. She was a daughter of J. Dorris and Bennett (HARPER) APPLEBY. The father was a justice of the peace for many years and was well known throughout the lower end of the county. She was one of a family of three sons and two daughters, and surviving her are the following brothers: Miles APPLEBY of Newton Hamilton; Frank APPLEBY of Fort Louden; J. A. APPLEBY, of Chicago, Illinois, and Speer APPLEBY of Altoona. One sister survives; Mrs. Jane CREE of Neelyton. Deceased was born in Shade Gap on August 6, 1864 and was aged a little over 58 years. She was married on October 30, 1890 to Robert Elmer PETERSON and to this union the following children were born: Merrill of Pittsburgh; Dean, Fred, and Max of Mount Union; Verna, Lila and Fay, also at home. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Peterson took up residence in Altoona where they resided until 1910, when they came to Mount Union to live. They have been residents of our city for 12 years. Mrs. Peterson came from a well known and prominent family. She united with the Presbyterian church in girlhood and had been a faithful member of that denomination up until the time of her death. The TIMES extends sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased in their sad bereavement. The community loses in her death. A faithful wife and mother has suddenly been taken from the home. It is presumed that the cause of her instant death was that her neck was broken in the accident. Those who lifted the car from the passengers claimed that one of the front doors on the body of the car had fallen across Mrs. Peterson’s neck. The car was not seriously damaged other than the top which was entirely demolished. The car turned completely upside down. Martinsburg, Pa. Oct. 4-On Thursday, October 4th, at 3:15 p.m. the death angel entered our midst and summoned our much esteemed and well known citizen, William C. HUNTSMAN from out midst, his death being attributed to heart failure. Mr. HUNTSMAN was in failing health for the past few months but his condition was not considered critical until a week prior to his death, he being confined to his bed but a few days, thus reminding us forcefully of the words of the poet: There is a Reaper whose name is Death and with his sickle keen He reaps the bearded grain at a breath and the flowers that grow between. The deceased was born at Cora, Huntingdon county, April 13, 1855, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William HUNTSMAN, both of whom died when he was but a child. He was reared to manhood in Hill Valley in the home of Joseph Price. He found his companion for life in the person of Anna Elizabeth CHILCOTE, they being married fifty years January last. The earlier years of their married life were spent in Huntingdon county. Some twenty years ago, he with his wife and ten children became residents of North Woodbury township, Blair County, where he was actively engaged in farming until the time of his illness. He was a kind and devoted husband and father who manifested a deep interest in the welfare of his children, nothing being too hard for him to do when duty called him. He was tenderly and sympathetically cared for by his wife and children who did everything they could to comfort him during his illness. Mr. HUNTSMAN will be sadly missed in his home and community and particularly in the homes of his children, where he was wont to go in and out, ready and willing to give service, none being too humble for him to perform; but while we mourn his passing we feel that out loss is his gain and assuredly feel that God knoweth best and doeth all things well. Being blessed with an unfailing memory, he could remember incidents and relate happenings of years ago better than most of us of younger years. His mind was clear and not long before his departure he called to his bedside his children, to whom, with their mother, he imparted the arrangements he had made for his being laid away: this was a sad hour for his fmily yet with eyes undimmed by tears and in a clear voice he spoke to them words which shall never be forgotten. It seemed tht unusual strength was given hm at htis particular time to give them these parting words. He was a close student of the Bible and was for --------------------------. Surviving are his wife and these children: Mrs. J. B. EBERSOLE, Mrs. C. B. BRUMBAUGH, Emery T. HUNTSMAN and Mrs. C. M. RHODES, all of Martinsburg, R.D. No. 1; Abram HUNTSMAN of Waterstreet and Enoch, William and Frank of Martinsburg, R.D. Two daughters, Beulah Rebecca and Mrs. Lena DILLING preceded him to the spirit world. Thirty-four grandchildren also survive. On Sunday afternoon, October 7th, at 2:30 o’clock, funeral services were held in the Martinsburg Church of the Brethren where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last tributes of respect. The Rev. W. S. LONG of Altoona, officiated at these services, assisted by Rev. D. B. DETWILER of New Enterprise and Rev. F. R. ZOOK of Martinsburg. Rev. LONG, a former resident of Hill Valley and a friend of Mr. HUNTSMAN used as his sermon text, Hebrews 4:9, this Scripture being selected by the deceased. He spoke reminescently of bygone days and then in a forceful way of the “Rest” that remaineth for the people of God. Hymns, chose by the deceased, for this occasion were beautifully sung and as the sun was sinking in the west, he was laid to rest in the Fairview cemetery at Martinsburg. We believe he is enjoying that rest and could not wish him here amid the labors and trials o this earth. Thus has ended the lfe of a father whose Christian character shall long live to influence those who loved and knew him. Mrs. Anna BOOHER, wife of Shade BOOHER, formerly of Cromwell township, but for the past year residing at Springfield, Ohio, died recently from injuries received by being hit with an automobile. Mrs. BOOHER was riding in the side car of a motocycle driven by her son, M. G. GROVE, of Springfield, when they were side-swiped by a Ford car, knocking Mrs. BOOHER from the side car a distance of ten feet, her head hitting a telegraph pole, causing a fracture of the skull, which caused her death. Mr. GROVE was also injured, but not seriously. Mrs. BOOHER was aged 56 years. Arthur D. KELLEY of Crafton, died in Mercy Hospital, January 1, 1921, aged 46 years. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson KELLEY, former residents of Orbisonia. He was employed by the Bell Telephone Co., as superintendent of the Crafton telephone office. Member of F. & A. M. lodge No. 672 of Crafton. Also a member of IOOF and Encampment of Wilkinsburg. United in marriage to Miss Linnie SHEARER of Orbisonia Oct. 41(sic), 1902 who survives; also the following brothers and sisters: David, Bruce, Mrs. Elizabeth HANCOCK, Mrs. Mollie OTTO, and Mrs. Blanche WHITMORE, all of Pittsburgh: Stanley of Ohio, and Miss Rebecca KELLEY of Orbisonia. Funeral held in Orbisonia Tuesday afternoon at the home of his sister, conducted by Rev. WEAVER. Interment in Orbisonia cemetery. Mrs. C. W. BRYNER of Wrightsville, Pa., died at her home on Tuesday night last from pneumonia, aged 35 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. CHILCOTE, of Rockhill and ws raised in this community most all her life and was highly esteemed by a host of people who are grieved of her death. She was twice married, first to Charles BARD, to which union two children were born, Donald and Lois. The second marriage was to Rev. C. W. BRYNER. The two children, husband, parents and three brothers, Clarence and Howard, of Pittsburgh, and Luden K. of Mount Union are among the immediate surviving relatives. The remains were brought to the home of her parents Thursday evening and kept till Friday at 1:30 when the funeral services were held by Rev. Martin of the Orbisonia M. E. church, after which the remains were laid to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery in Rockhill. Edmund Benedict CHILCOTE, resident for many years of Rockhill Furnace, died in the Blair Memorial hospital, Tuesday evening from injuries received in falling from a caboose on the East Broad Top Railroad in Robertsdale during the afternoon of the date of his death. Deceased was born in Orbisonia July 14, 1855, and lived in this vicinity his entire life. His parents were Benjamin Franklin and Larue Hannah MILLER CHILCOTE, both deceased. He was aged 71 years, 9 months and 26 days at the time of his death. Mr. CHILCOTE was for many years an employe of the East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company. He began as a laborer on March 19, 1881, and was promoted to brakeman October 1, 1881. March 1, 1900 he was again promoted to conductor, which position he held until the day of his death. He was a member of the Methodist church his entire life, always active in church work, and for many years a trustee. He was a member of the IOOF and the Masonic Lodge, he was Past Master of the Decal Lodge of Masons, serving from December 27, 1906 until December 27, 1907. He was always active in the lodge work. Mr. CHILCOTE is survived by his wife, Margaret Juniata B. CHILCOTE, of Rockhill Furnace; the following children: Luden K. of Mount Union; Clarence V., of Wilmerding; and Howard E., of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and the following brother and sisters: A. O. CHILCOAT, Mount Union, Pa., Sarah E. O’NEAL, Rockhill Furnace, Pa.; Rebecca CHILCOTE, Grand Junction, Col., and Mrs. Mary C. NORCROSS, of Mount Union. Funeral services will be held in the home of the deceased, Friday, May 13, 1927, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Ira DUVALL officiating. Interment at IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth HARPER, an aged and highly respected lady who has resided in Orbisonia for a number of years died Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George RABENSTINE in Rockhill, who has been caring for her during her last illness. She was aged about 92 years. About two and one-half years ago Mrs. HARPER fell and injured her hip which left her in a helpless condition having been confined to her bed most of the time. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and was patiently waiting the summons from on high. She was of quiet disposition and was always the same wherever you happened to meet her. She did not shudder from the Death Messenger, but just in faith, hope and simple trust she closed her eyes in peaceful sleep. She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness. Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon in charge of her pastor, Rev. E. L. Kennedy of the Presbyterian church of which she was a faithful member for many years after which the remains were laid to rest in Orbisonia cemetery. Her husband, Wm. HARPER, preceded her to the grave many years ago. Her two nephews, Thomas HARPER of Aughwick and Grant HARPER of Altoona attended the funeral. Mrs. D. R. P. NEELY of Washington, D.C.; wife of Captain and ex-Sheriff NEELY, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. S. LYSINGER, in Bedford, Pa. on Nov. 22, 1916. She had been in poor health for some time and was at the home of her sister in hopes of at least a temporary recovery. She was born in St. Thomas, Franklin Co.., in February, 1843. With her husband she moved from Shade Gap to Washington, D. C. in 1889, where she resided until her death. Mrs. NEELY was a splendid woman and will be remembered by many of our readers, especially those residing in the vicinity of Shade Gap, where she resided practically all her life until going to Washington. She was a daughter of John and Maria MINICK, her maiden name being Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, ex-sheriff NEELY, and one son, Guy NEELY, of Washingotn, D. C. A daughter Gertrude, is deceased. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. LYSINGER of Bedford, and two brothers, namely: A. .A. MINICK, of Asheville, N.C., and C. G. MINICK, of Ridgway, Pa. The remains were taken to Washington last week where funeral and interment were made on Saturday afternoon in the Arlington National Cemetery. We extend our sympathy. Fred BROWN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BROWN, of Water Street died early Friday morning after a short illness, aged about 9 years. He was a member of the U. B. Sunday school and also the Orbisonia public school which attended the funeral in a body. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters and two brothers and many other near relatives. Funeral serivces were held Monday afternoon from the U. B. church in charge of the pastor Rev. WEAVER, after which the remains were laid to rest in Orbisonia cemetery. The teacher and pupils of the Orbisonia school of which he was a pupil presented a beautiful floral tribute. Ira Frank HARRIS died at his home in New York City of Bright’s disease, on Jan 12th. He was born in Shirleysburg, 52 yeas ago, the youngest son of Margaret Jane and W. P. HARRIS. His remains were brought to Philadelphia and there laid to rest beside those of his mother. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, one sister Mrs. Jane SHULL of Philadelphia, and one brother Elmer HARRIS of Baltimore. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Mary E. MICHAELS of Philipsburg, and Mrs. Linnie THOMPSON and Mrs. Catharine PRICE of Mount Union, his mother being their sister. May his soul rest in peace with the blessed Lord, whom he loved and whom he served in this life. James MCALLISTER died on Aug. 13, at the home of David BARD at Shirleysburg from heart failure. He was aged 59 years. He is survived by one brother and three sister, R. F. MCALLISTER of Tyrone, Mas. J. A. BRANDT of town, Mrs. I. F. GIFFORD, and Mrs. D. S. BARD of Shirleysburg. Fuenral held from the Bard home and interment in the Germany Valley cemetery, Undertaker Dunmire. John H. NELSON who resided with his son James at 112 12th Avenue, Homestead, Pa., died suddenly at that place on Jan. 10, 1916, at 4:30 p.m. His remains were interrred in the Grandview cemetery at East McKeesport, Pa. Rev. E. K. BYERS, Presbyterian minister of Pitcairn, officiated. Mr. NELSON was born at Shade Gap, Huntingdon Co., on Jan. 8, 1830, and was married on Dec. 26, 1865 to Miss Ellie R. NELSON, who died on July 8,, 1911. Mr. NELSON was an old resident of Dublin township. He was a student at Milnwood Academy under the professorship of Rev. McGINNIS, and he will be remembered by many of our older readers of the TIMES. He was a former school teacher and was a staunch and faithful member of the Presbyterian church and as his life was ebbing away he was found in the attitude of prayer. This is a blessed hope for those who were near and dear to him. Deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Annie STEELE of East McKeesport; Mrs. Jane POGUE, Mrs. Margaret GIBSON, Mrs. Mary CATHCART, alll of Pitcairn;; John S. and James NELSON of Homestead. Deceased is also survived by 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. John A. NELSON of Shade Gap is a nephew of the deceased. (A picture accompanies this obituary. DW) Mrs. Mary JOHNS, widow of the late David JOHNS, died at her residence in Rockhill late Friday about noon after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. JOHNS was a good woman, a kind mother and neighbor, and will be missed by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the U.B. Church for a number of years and was always in attendance at its services until prevented by illness. During her illness she was nobly cared for by her son, Barton RIPPLE, who has been making his home with his mother. We feel that mother has gone to take up her crown. We should not sorrow for she has only gone to meet the loved ones gone before. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the U. B. church in charge of her pastor, Rev. WEAVER. She is survived by the following children to former marriages: Barton RIPPLE, who lived with his mother; D. B. RIPPLE of Costello, Pa., Richard RIPPLE, of the west; Daniel HOOPER, of Rockhill, and Crum PRICE, of Mill Creek. Two brothers, E. O. HECK, of Orbisonia, and Rev. Levi HECK, of Lock Haven, also survive, besides many other near relatives. Interment in Orbisonia cemetery. Margaret R. KRASLEY died at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. MYERS of Swarthmore, Pa. at 4:30 A.M. , December 20th, aged 36 years. She had been ill only a few hours. Death was due to a stroke. The deceased was born in Johnstown, Pa., and was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. SHAFFER. At the time of her death she was employed as bookkeeper for Shoemaker, wholesale druggist of Philadelphia. She is survived by her parents, who reside in Orbisonia, her husband A. O. KRASLEY and two sisters, Lillian REBER of Sacred Heart hospital, Allentown and Mrs. James O’LEARY of Orbisonia. We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Nora HEETER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles HEETER. Her father preceded her to the grave about 11 years ago, her mother Mrs. W. W. PETERSON now resides near Shirleysburg. Deceased was about 19 years of age. Nora has been in ill health for some time. She was taken to Philadelphia hospital Friday and died Saturday. Nora was a good Christian and a kind daughter and a loving sister and will be wonderfully missed in he home by all who knew her. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Sarah Jane GARRETT, widow of John C. GARRETT, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse E. CORBIN, in Mapleton, of cancer. She was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth HELLER, and was born at Martha Furnace, Blair county, about 66 years ago. She was united in marriage to John C. GARRETT, of Wells Tannery, who was then employed at Rockhill over forty years ago. Her husband died about fourteen years ago. She spent most of her life at Mount Union and Mapleton. Mrs. GARRETT was well known and highly respected. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jesse CORBIN, with whom she made her home. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Mrs. Ellen COSTILL, widow of Charles COSTILL, of Huntingdon; Mrs. Mary PALMER, widow of Robert PALMER, of Mount Union; Mrs. Bridget SHINGLER, widow of Michael SHINGLER, of Ashville; William HELLER, of Rockhill; Shansberry HELLER, of Mount Union. Viola, wife of Dr. H. V. LOCKE of Orbisonia, Pa., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. R. WILLIAMS, Pottsville, Pa. on Friday morning March 17th, about ten o’clock after an illness of two weeks. For five days she had been hovering between life and death and on Thursday night all hopes for her recovery were given up. Mrs. LOCKE was formerly Viola BEBELHEIMER, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. BEBELHEIMER of Orwigsburg, Pa., and was twenty-three years of age. She received her education in the schools of Schuylkill county, and was well known in social circles having a host of friends there as well as in Orbisonia and Mount Union. Mrs. LOCKE was a lovable woman, always considering the welfare of others. She leaves to survive her besides her husband, a son two weeks old, also a mother, father, four sisters and a brother. William Franklin HATT died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, April 5, 1918. Had he lived until May 27th he would have been sixty-one years of age. Funeral was held on the following Sunday and interment was made in the IOOF cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. S. S. Carrnell, pastor of the M. E. Church of which the deceased was a consistent member. Since the death of his wife seven years ago, he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel SHEARER, on the south side of East Pennsylvania avenue, Mount Union, and it was in this home that he died. The deceased suffered from a complication of physical troubles for a year or more, but about three weeks prior to his death he was confined to bed with severe throat trouble. About fourteen years ago, he accepted a responsible position with the Harbison-Walker Company and was foreman in the quarry department at the time of his last illness. Three children survive him: Ira HATT, of Turtle Creek, Pa.; May, wife of Samuel SHEARER, of Mount Union; and Annie, widow of ------ DELANEY, late of Orbisonia. ---- grandchildren are living. Robert M. OTT, of 3050 Hazelhurst Ave., Crafton, Pa., a native of Huntingdon county, was instantly killed while at his work as a lineman for the Duquesne Light Co., Pittsburg, in 1938, according to word received by his relatives at Orbisonia. The young man fell from a pole, a distance of twenty-five feet to the ground, at White and Station streets in Crafton, and an autopsy performed at the morgue revealed he had been electrocuted and suffered a fractured skull when he fell. Burial will be made in the Crafton cemetery on Friday afternoon, Oct. 7th, at 2 o'clock following services at that place. Robert M. Ott was a son of the late Hugh M. OTT and Cora (COONS) OTT, and was born at Orbisonia, Huntingdon county, on April 29, 1905, and was aged at the time of death, 33 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was well and favorably known, and has a legion of friends in Huntingdon county, who are grieved to learn.......... The remainder of this obit is on page 5, which is not included. Mrs. William T. BOLLINGER Mrs. Catharine A. BOLLINGER, wife of William T. BOLLINGER, and a highly respected woman of Mount Union, died at her late home, at 9 o’clock, Sunday evening, February 4, 1940. She had been in failing health for some time. At the time of her death she was aged 75 years, 6 months and 21 days. Catharine A. BOLLINGER was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1864, and was the daughter of David and Catharine SMITH. She was united in marriage with William T. BOLLINGER at Concord, Pa., 1883. They had been married almost 57 years. The early part of their married life was spent in Shade Valley and Shade Gap, Pa., and 14 years ago they moved to Mount Union. They were home-loving people and quiet in disposition but they made many friends and were highly respected residents. Mr. BOLLINGER is also very ill at his home. Mrs. BOLLINGER was a devout Christian woman. She was a member of the Methodist Church for many years, having joined at Shade Valley and later uniting with the Mount Union church. Surviving, with the husband, are the following children: T. Frank BOLLINGER, J. Guy BOLLINGER, Edward P. BOLLINGER, Mrs. Alice SCHMIDTKE, all of Philadelphia; Chalmers BOLLINGER of Reedsville; Mrs. Ella PARSON of Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Ruth STOVER of Reading, Pa. There are 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Clark funeral home until 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon when Rev. W. W. WILLARD of the First Methodist Church will conduct funeral services and interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Mount Union. William G. LEONARD William G. LEONARD died suddenly Wednesday, November 4, 1936 at the home of his brother, Thomas C. LEONARD of Black Log Valley. Death was due to a heart attack. Although Mr. LEONARD had been in poor health for several months, his sudden death was a great shock to his many friends. He will be greatly missed in the home and in the community, as his cheerful disposition had endeared him to those with whom he had lived periodically all his life. Mr. LEONARD was born in Black Log Valley on July 26, 1884 and was a son of Samuel and Hannah (GILLILAND) LEONARD. At the time of death he was aged 52 years, 3 months and 8 days. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. S. S. BOLLINGER, of Greenville, Pa., and two brothers, John A. LEONARD of mount Union and Thomas C. LEONARD, of Black Log Valley. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock, Saturday afternoon November 7, at the LEONARD home in Black Log Valley, and were in charge of Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT. Interment will be made in the Gilliland cemetery. Reihart’s funeral service. Mrs. Miles M. BARD Mrs. Rebecca BARD, wife of Miles M. BARD, died at her home in Rockhill Furnace on Saturday noon, May 21, 1938. Death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. She was born on June 3, 1858 and was the daughter of John and Margaret HIMES, both deceased. At the time of death she was aged 79 years, 11 months and 18 days. Mrs. BARD was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist Episcopal church during the past sixty-four years and was a most faithful and devout member. She had attended services until her recent illness. Surviving to mourn her passing are her husband, Miles M. BARD and one son John BARD, of Rockhill Furnace, and one daughter, Mrs. T. L. HANCOCK, of Hill Valley. These sisters, Mrs. Frank LONGACRE, Mrs. Harry ROSENSTEEL, Mrs. Adam ROHER and Miss Dollie HIMES, of Mount Union, Mrs. Lloyd GIFFORD, of El Paso, Texas and Mrs. Frank MOORE, of Huntingdon, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also survive. One sister, Mollie ROHER and one brother, Clarence HIMES, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the BARD home in Rockhill Furnace on Tuesday afternoon, May 234, 1938 at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. George R. MCCAHAN, of Orbisonia, officiating. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Reiharts’ funeral service. DEATH OF MRS. SOPHIA (ROOF) BOWMASTER Mrs. Sophia Elizabeth (ROOF) BOWMASTER, died at her home in Orbisonia August 16, 1934 at 1:30 P.M., following an illness of two months. She was confined to her bed one week. She was born August 1, 1854 in Franklin county and was the daughter of George and Sarah (HARMAN) ROOF. She was united in marriage with Robert BOWMASTER at Glen Alpin, Cumberland county, September 1, 1872. Robert BOWMASTER was a Civil War veteran, Company G., 202nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Infantry. Mrs. Sophia Elizabeth BOWMASTER was a splendid Christian woman and was highly esteemed in her community. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Orbisonia. She was a resident of Rockhill Furnace for 42 years and had lived in Orbisonia for 12 years. Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Miss Olie BOWMASTER, J. O. BOWMASTER and M. J. BOWMASTER of Orbisonia. One sister, Miss Hannah ROOF of Orbisonia and three half sisters also survive. Funeral services were held from her late residence, Front street, Orbisonia, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT of the Methodist church. W. Q. BLATT directed the burial in Odd Fellows’ cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. ACCIDENT VICTIMS BURIED IN COUNTY The remains of Frank KELLY and daughter, Kathrine, who lost their lives in a tragic accident at West Decatur on Sunday, March 31, 1940, were brought to Orbisonia on Friday for burial in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Mr. KELLY and daughter were on their way to church when a car driven by a Mr. BUMBARGER, of Wallaceton, struck them, throwing them thirty feet apart. Mr. BUMBARGER came to their aid as quickly as possible and rushed the child to the hospital, Mr. KELLY having been killed instantly. The accident occurred some three hundred feet from their house. On December 25, 1937, a daughter, Gertrude, met her death in the same manner while she and a girl friend were on their way to church. Frank KELLY was the oldest son of Mrs. Grace STAUFFER, of Orbisonia, and was born near Orbisonia on May 16, 1886. When very young he was united in marriage to Miss Attie MILLS, also of Orbisonia, who died a number of years ago. To this union were born nine children: Hilda, Mrs. Albert HUSTED, of Wilkes-Barre; James, deceased; William, Fern, Joe, Wendell, at home; Gertrude and Kathrine deceased. The following half-brothers survive: Elwood STAUFFER, of Warren, Ohio; Paul of Juniata, and George, of Altoona. Mr. KELLY was a member of the United Brethren church of West Decatur and was a fine Christian gentleman, a loving father and a kind neighbor and friend. He will be sadly missed in the home, church and community. He was well and favorably known in Orbisonia, where he spent his boyhood days and resided until his marriage. For Samuel O’NEIL HUNTINGDON, March 4. -- Full military funeral services by the American Legion were held this afternoon for Samuel O’NEIL, 88, the last Civil War veteran in the lower end of Huntingdon County, who died at his home in Rockhill Sunday from a heart attack. The services were held from the home, conducted by the Rev. H. W. HANAWALT, of McVeytown, and assisted by the Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT, of Orbisonia. Mr. O’NEIL enlisted when he was 18, and was a private in Company E, 195th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was honorably discharged January 31, 1866. After coming home from the war he took up mining which he followed until he retired. He was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist Church. Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle MORSE, of Manchester Green, Conn., and Mrs. Rosa AYER, of Andover, Conn. and by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Orbisonia. FORMER CORONER F. L. SCHUM DIES; DOCTOR 48 YEARS Started Practice At 21 in Shirleysburg -- Aged 69 Years At Time Of Death Frank L. SCHUM, M. D., a practicing physician of Huntingdon county for 48 years and former county coroner, died Monday evening, June 25, 1934 at 8:40 o’clock after a lingering illness of diabetes, for the past four weeks of which he was confined to bed. he was aged 69 years, 3 months and 14 days. F. L. SCHUM was born in Altoona, Pa., March 11, 1865, a son of Henry and Lucretia (WOODEN) SCHUM; his father was a native of Berks county while his mother had been born in Wales. His parents settled in Altoona in 1857; they had seven children. The Doctor’s early life was passed in Altoona as a schoolboy in its public schools. In 1880 at the age of fifteen years, he entered Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., and was graduated in June, 1883. He then commenced the study of medicine in the office of the late Dr. John FAY, of Altoona. In the fall of 1883 he matriculated at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He received the diploma of that institution after a three years’ course, May 1, 1886, although he had completed his course some months before, his graduation was delayed because of his youth--he had not yet reached his majority, when the course had been completed. A week after he received his diploma he began practicing medicine in Shirleysburg, where he remained until March, 1894, when he moved to Huntingdon. Dr. SCHUM was married in Altoona, April 28, 1887, to Marie Eva, daughter of John and Sarah Jane ZIMMERMAN. To this union, a daughter was born, Sarah Lucretia, the wife of Hazlett CLARK of Huntingdon. In 1901 because of the precarious state of Mrs. SCHUM’s health, the Doctor and his wife moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they remained for one year. Mrs. SCHUM died in October, 1902. Dr. SCHUM was married in April, 190_, to Bertha PEIGHTAL, of Huntingdon. During the year 1888, Dr. SCHUM performed the duties of coroner. Later, he was elected to this position, which he occupied for many years. He was, for a long time, surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad and also for the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad. He was a member of the staff of the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, also a member of the Huntingdon County Medical Society. He was a member of the Elks. In church affiliation, Doctor was a member of the Presbyterian Church. in politics, he was a life-long Republican. Surviving are his wife, Bertha P. SCHUM, his daughter, Mrs. Sarah CLARK, and a grandson, Robert CLARK, all of Huntingdon. Two brothers, H. S. SCHUM and G. W. SCHUM, both of Altoona, also survive. The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Dick’s funeral home, in charge of the Rev. R. P. DAUBENSPECK, D. D. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Van Buren VARNER Van Buren VARNER, of Orbisonia, died at his home Monday, April 19, 1943, at 4 p. m., after an illness that confined him to bed one week. He was aged 67 years, 9 months and 15 days. Born in Shade Valley, July 4, 1875, he was the son of Samuel and Jennie (PARSONS) VARNER. United in marriage with Elizabeth HOFFMAN in 1898, they went to housekeeping in Greenwood Furnace, where he was engaged as a woodsman. They moved to Rockhill in 1902 where Mr. VARNER was employed at the furnace and later for many years he was employed by the East Broad Top Railroad Company. his wife died some years ago. Surviving are his mother and the following sons and daughters: Christ VARNER, Martin VARNER, Theodore VARNER, Mrs. Margaret CAMPBELL, Mrs. Eva WORTHY, Miss Mary VARNER, all of Orbisonia; Mrs. Walter MCCONATHY and Mrs. William HAMMOND, of Rockhill. Services will be held Saturday afternoon from the late home at 2 o’clock and interment, directed by Clark Funeral Service will be ______(this part cut off). Mrs. Charlotte GREEN Mrs. Charlotte Esther GREEN of Cromwell Township died at her home on Wednesday, January 3, 1944, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cromwell Township on September 1, 1862, the daughter of John REED and Laura Parson REED. At the time of death she was aged 81 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Her husband Benjamin F. GREEN is deceased. Surviving are two children: William REED of Rockhill Furnace and Minnie GREEN of Laurelton; and one grandson, Herbert GREEN of Saxton. The funeral service will be held at Ott’s funeral home, Orbisonia, at 10 a. m. on Saturday, the Rev. Sartelle MOORE, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene at Rockhill Furnace, officiating. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. Friends may call at the Ott funeral home until the hour of the service. J. Albert ROHRER Jacob Albert ROHRER, retired farmer and highly-respected resident of mount Union the past ten years, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. PALMER, 300 South Division Street, Mount Union, at 9:15 o ’clock Wednesday morning, Aug. 4, 1943. Death was due to the infirmities of advanced years. While it was known that Mr. ROHRER was in failing health his death came very unexpectedly and was a shock to his family and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances as well. At the time of death he was aged 84 years, 8 months, and 21 days. J. Albert ROHRER was born Nov. 13, 1838, in German Valley, the son of Jacob A. and Susan (GARVER) ROHRER. He was reared on a farm and followed farming as an occupation, retiring from active work in 1934. Since coming to Mount Union Mr. and Mrs. ROHRER had been very happy to reside with their daughter and her family. He was united in marriage on Aug. 5, 1881, to Miss Annie GLUCK of Aughwick at the GLUCK home. She survives her husband with a number of sons and daughters. J. Albert ROHRER was a devout member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren. He was a man of sterling Christian qualities and habits. Honest and reliable in all his dealings, his example was worth following. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie ROHRER, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Myra MOYLER, Port Royal; John G. ROHRER, Mount Union, R. D.; Miss Mary M. ROHRER, Ardmore, Pa.; Mrs. R. R. PALMER, Mount Union; and Mrs. William KURTZ, of Bowmansdale, Pa. There are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also surviving. Friends will be received at the Blatt Funeral Home in Mount Union until Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the Stone Church in Germany Valley at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with interment in the __joining cemetery. Please omit flowers. John Milton WATSON John Milton WATSON, well known citizen and a member of the Huntingdon Board of Education, died at his home, 1417 Washington Street, at 5:30 o’clock this Tuesday morning, October 13, 1942, after an illness of more than two years. Born on January 19, 1877 in Huntingdon, he was aged 65 years, 8 months and 24 days at the time of his death. His parents were Metcalfe and Elizabeth WATSON, both deceased. Mr. WATSON was twice married, on January 16, 1900 to Minnie HALL who preceded him in death on November 15, 1933. On September 14, 1935 he was united in marriage to Florence Rinker SHAFFER, in Greensburg, Pa. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Richard WATSON of Yeagertown, Elizabeth WATSON Port of Alexandria, La., Margaret Watson MACDONALD of Huntingdon and John Metcalf WATSON of Huntingdon. A step-daughter, Joy SHAFFER, seven grandchildren, a brother, Robert M. WATSON of Huntingdon and a sister, Mrs. Karl H. RYMER of Huntingdon also survive. Mr. WATSON was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church of Huntingdon. For over sixteen years he served as secretary of the school board of the Huntingdon Public Schools. He had been retired two years from his position as material clerk on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. WATSON was fond of outdoor life and had quite a reputation as a hunter. He was well-liked by his fellow-men, and will be missed by the whole community. Funeral services will be held at the WATSON home on Thursday afternoon at 2:_0 o’clock, with the Rev. KELLY of the United Brethren Church officiating. Interment in the Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon, directed by Brown’s funeral service. Friends may call at Brown’s funeral home tonight, and at the WATSON home tomorrow and until the hour of the service. Anna Briggs LOCKARD Anna Briggs LOCKARD of 2088 Chalfonte Street, Wilkinsburg died at her late home on Saturday, September 26, 1942. Born in Jefferson County on September 25, 1874, she was aged 68 years and one day at the time of her death. Wife of the late William M. LOCKARD she is survived by the following children: Edgar C. BRIGGS, Clyde BRIGGS, James H. BRIGGS and Mrs. Gladys HAFFLEY. Mrs. LOCKARD has many Huntingdon County relatives. Friends may call at the Courtley funeral home in Wilkinsburg until the hour of the funeral, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Further services in the Richvale Church and interment will be made in the Books cemetery directed by the Courtley funeral service. Rev. A. M. BAGGETT The Rev. R. M. CREIDER, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; received word last night that the Rev. A. M. BAGGETT, former pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church here in Huntingdon, died yesterday at his home in Springfield, Tennessee. Mrs. George W. MITCHELL Mrs. Ruth Bard MITCHELL, wife of George W. MITCHELL, died at her home in Orbisonia at 8 p. m. Saturday, March 4, 1944. She had been in failing health for the past four years. She was born in Orbisonia on May 6, 1874, the daughter of George and Cassander Rogers BARD. At time of death she was aged 69 years, 9 months and 28 days. Surviving are her husband George W. MITCHELL, and three daughters and one son: Miss Verna MITCHELL, Huntingdon; Mrs. Pearl OSBORNE, Huntingdon; Miss Laura MITCHELL and Radford MITCHELL, both at home. One son, Watson MITCHELL, passed away on July 16, 1940. Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Charles SHETROM, Huntingdon; Mrs. Roxie WILSON, Pitcairn; Thomas BARD, Hustontown; and Clair BARD, Pitcairn; and one granddaughter, Miss Ruth OSBORNE, Huntingdon. Mrs. MITCHELL was a member of the United Brethern Church, Orbisonia, and was active in the home department of the Sunday school. She was a kind and loving mother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the late home of Orbisonia, the Rev. John P. RAUCH, pastor of the United Brethren Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Jorden Cemetery, Cromwell Township, by Ott’s funeral service. Friends may call at the MITCHELL home any time until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Grace G. STAUFFER Mrs. Grace G. STAUFFER died Wednesday morning, March 11, 1942, at the home of her son, Paul STAUFFER, 1315 Boulevard, Juniata. Born November 8, 1870, in Springfield township, Huntingdon county, she was the daughter of Thomas F. and Martha Hamilton KELLEY. She was married to Joseph Porter STAUFFER May 12, 1892. She was a member of the United Brethren church and Sunday school of Orbisonia. Members of her family include her sons: Paul, Juniata; George, Altoona; and Ellwood, Warren, O.; two sisters, Miss Minta KELLEY and Mrs. Elizabeth LINN, both of Orbisonia, and one brother, William KELLEY, also of Orbisonia, 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday with short services from the Mauk & Yates funeral home in Altoona at 1 o’clock in charge of Rev. J. W. SKILLINGTON, with further services at 3 o’clock at the United Brethren church in Orbisonia. interment in the Jordon cemetery in Orbisonia. John Howard MORGAN John Howard MORGAN, aged 66 years, 4 months and 3 days, died in Lewistown hospital September 9, 1944, at 1 o’clock where he had been a patient the past month. He had been living in Mount Union for some years. born in Huntingdon County April 27, 1878, he was a son of the late Theodore and Anna Kelly MORGAN. Surviving are three sons and three daughters: Carl B. MORGAN, Altoona; Ronald MORGAN, Lewistown, J. Kenneth MORGAN, serving in the armed forces somewhere in France; Mrs. Cloyd SMITH, Lewistown; Mrs. Edna WALK, Reedsville; Mrs. Romaine MCKEEVER, Lewistown, and five grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters are also surviving. They are Allen MORGAN, Mrs. Martha GIFFORD, Russell MORGAN, all of Mount Union; George Y. MORGAN, Mrs. Florence RHODES, Miss Ruth MORGAN, Lewistown; Lewis MORGAN, and Mrs. Laura SECREST of New Cumberland. Mr. MORGAN was a carpenter by trade. He had worked at his trade in Mount Union before his health failed. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mount Union and of Lodge 97, I. O. O. F. of Lewistown. Funeral services were held at the Barchus Funeral Home in Lewistown Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Edgar A. Henry of mount Union Methodist Church and interment was made in the William Lind Memorial [Cemetery? this part was cut off]. Cambridge W. PRICE Cambridge W. PRICE, a highly respected resident of Shirleysburg, died at his home there at eight o’clock Friday evening, June __, 1944, after a lengthy illness. He had been an invalid for fourteen years, following a paralytic stroke. He was born in Shade Gap on November 11, 1879, the son of William A. PRICE and Margaret W. PRICE. He spent his younger life in the vicinity of Shade Gap. Mr. PRICE was twice married: to Anna KUHN, who died in 1927, leaving two sons, and in 1929 to Lillian FORSHEY. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lillian Forshey PRICE, two sons, Fred PRICE, at home; Gerald PRICE, of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Mrs. Paul MCGARVEY, Pittsburgh; and a foster-daughter, Miss Phyllis FORSHEY of Baltimore, Md. Three grandchildren and four brothers and one sister also survive: William PRICE, Shade Gap; Owen PRICE, Mount Union; Harvey PRICE, Wood; the Rev. Arthur PRICE, Orbisonia; and Mrs. Amanda BLACK, Lewistown. Mr. PRICE was a member of the Shirleysburg Methodist Church. He had been employed for some years by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and later by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Mount Union. The funeral service will be held at the Methodist Church in Shirleysburg at 10:30 on Monday morning the Rev. James W. GARTHOFF officiating. Interment will be made in the Methodist Cemetery at Shade Gap by Clark’s funeral service. Friends may call __ the late home in Shirleysburg. George Warren HETRICK George Warren HETRICK 1421 Washington Street, prominent citizen of Huntingdon, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital at 2:35 Thursday afternoon, April 13, 1944. he was admitted to the hospital on Christmas day, 1943, hence had been a patient there for 110 days. George HETRICK was born in Henderson Township on February 15, 1865, the son of George F. HETRICK and Catherine Allison HETRICK. His wife, Mrs. Martha Malinda (NUMER) HETRICK, preceded him in death on December 29, 1943. Surviving are these sons and daughters: Mrs. Mabel GERLOCK, Mrs. Verna KYPER, and Clair HETRICK, all of Altoona; Bruce HETRICK, Huntingdon R. D.; Mrs. Zella WOOD, Cleon HETRICK and William HETRICK, all of Williston Park, Long Island, N. Y.; Floyd HETRICK and Miss Miriam HETRICK, both of Huntingdon. A daughter, Mrs. Freda POWELL, died in 1935. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters: Howard HETRICK, Huntingdon R. D.; Newton HETRICK, Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Mary HUEY, Allensville; and Mrs. Lucille GRANT, Erie. Mr. HETRICK was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church at Union Church and had been a member of the P. O. S. of A. since 1903. A number of years ago he served as director of the poor of Huntingdon County. He had been employed at the Huntingdon County Court House for many years but had been retired for the past eight years. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 on Sunday at Brown’s funeral home, the Rev. John T. PETERS officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery by Brown’s funeral service. Friends may call at the funeral home after five o’clock this evening. GIRL WITH NEEDLE IN HEART IS DEAD Pittsburgh, Sept. 28. -- Three-year-old Eleanor HUGHES, the little girl with a needle in her heart, is dead. Eleanor died in Children’s Hospital yesterday, two weeks after she fell on a sewing needle which plunged into her chest. Her physician explained that tissues around the needle had died and caused a hemorrhage. “Eleanor didn’t seem to have much pain,” he said. She was conscious until a couple of hours before her death.” John R. KELLY John R. KELLY, of Allenport, died at his home about 2 o’clock, Friday afternoon, August 2, 1940, after an illness of one year. While he had been in failing health for some time he was confined to bed but a few days. At the time of death he was aged 70 years and 8 days. Born in Franklin county, July 24, 1870, John R. KELLY was the son of John and Mary Jane (HARRY) KELLY. He was united in marriage with Ella May STARR in 1915 at Cumberland, Maryland. They established their home in Orbisonia where Mr. KELLY was employed as a woodsman. They have been living in Mount Union for a number of years where Mr. KELLY was employed by the North American Refractories Company and the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company at various periods. He was affiliated with the Christian Missionary Alliance church. Surviving are the widow and the following children: Mrs. Emory VARNER, Allenport; Harvey L. KELLY at home; the following step-children, Grover Cleveland LANE, New Philadelphia, Ohio; Mrs. John HAMILTON of Williamsburg, R. D. and 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Victor KELLY, Williamsburg, R. D., Alfred KELLY, Mount Union, R. D., Mrs. Amanda GLOSS, McVeytown, Mrs. Nora CARL, Mount Union. Funeral services will be held from the Clark funeral home Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock in charge of the Rev. Mr. Walker of the Christian Missionary Alliance church of Mount Union. Interment will be made in the Mt. Nebo cemetery. Friends will be received after 6 o’clock Sunday evening at the Clark funeral home. Mrs. Mary Olive OTTO Mrs. Mary Olive (KELLY) OTTO died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca BOOHER in Orbisonia on Thursday evening, October 5, 1939, following an attack of acute indigestion. She was born July 12, 1863 in Orbisonia, a daughter of the late Andrew J. KELLY and Margaret (CLARK) KELLY. At the time of death she was aged 76 years, two months and twenty-three days. She was united in marriage to Frank P. OTTO, who preceded her in death nineteen years ago, on April 12, 1921. Surviving are two children, Charles Ralph OTTO, of Stockton, California, and Mrs. Edith Meryl HERSHEY, of Clark’s Summit, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise OTTO. Two brothers, Bruce KELLY, of Verona, E. Stanley KELLY, of Warren, Ohio, and two sisters Mrs. Rebecca BOOHER, Orbisonia, and Mrs. Elizabeth HANCOCK, Wilkinsburg, also survive. Mrs. OTTO spent her girlhood in Orbisonia. After her marriage she resided in various communities for forty-six years. Four years ago she returned to Orbisonia to care for her sister, Mrs. BOOHER, and had since resided there. She was endowed with a beautiful character and her pleasing personality won her a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was an active member of the United Brethren church of Orbisonia, being always regular in attendance. Her daily life bore witness to her Christian convictions. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. William SNYDER, will be held at Ott’s funeral home, Orbisonia, Sunday afternoon, October 8, at 2:30 o’clock. interment in the Orbisonia cemetery Ott’s funeral service. The body may be viewed any time until the hour of the services. George Edward VAUGHEN Funeral services for George Edward VAUGHEN were held this Saturday afternoon with a prayer service at Booth Funeral Home in McVeytown at 1 o’clock followed by principal rites in Newton Hamilton Methodist church at 2 o’ clock. He was aged 73 years, 7 months and 21 days. Mr. VAUGHEN died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Blanche JEFFRIES, Shade Valley, Thursday morning Aug. 15, 1940, at 11:30 o’clock. He had been ill since July 4. Surviving are four sons and four daughter, as follows: Russell, Meadville; James, Lewistown; Clyde and Herbert, Newton Hamilton; Mrs. Blanche JEFFRIES, Shade Valley; Mrs. Charles (Hulda) DOYLE, Manheim; Mrs. William (Dora) MORT, McVeytown; Mrs. Harry (Belle) GIFFORD, Lancaster. Two brothers and one sister also survive, Albert, Shade Valley; Monte, Bucyrus, Ohio, and Mrs. D. J. O’CONNELL, Watertown, Mass. Mr. VAUGHEN was a farmer most of his lifetime and lived in and near Newton Hamilton since birth. Interment will be in Newton Hamiltn Cemetery. Miles Martin BARD Miles Martin BARD died at his home in Rockhill Furnace on Thursday evening, September 5, 1940, at 8 o’clock. Death was due to the infirmities of advanced age. A son of the late Joshua and Rebecca James BARD, he was born in Blacklog Valley, Huntingdon county, on April 4, 1853. At the time of death he was aged 87 years, five months and one day. On August 17, 1879, he was united in marriage with Rebecca A. HIMES. Mrs. Bard preceded him in death on May 20, 1938. Surviving are one son, John A. BARD, of Rockhill Furnace; a daughter, Mrs. Tone L. HANCOCK, of Mount Union, R. D., and a granddaughter, Mrs. Dalbert FORD, who was reared in the home of twelve grandchildren, six great Mr. and Mrs. BARD. There are also grandchildren and the the following sisters: Mrs. Adaline DAVIS, of Barree; Miss Margaret BARD, of Allenport; Mrs. Belle MCKINSTRY, of Ryde; Mrs. J. O. KENYON, of Huntingdon, and Mrs. John LATHEROW, of Wilmerding, surviving. [this paragraph is typed “as is” in the obituary] Mr. BARD resided in the vicinity of Rockhill for fifty-nine years. On April 15, 1873 he entered the employ of the East Broad Top Railroad company and retired January 16, 1935 from active service with a splendid record of over sixty-two years’ service. He had been a faithful and highly respected employe of that company. He was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist church and for a long period of years supported it generously, and with his faithful wife, during her lifetime, was always in his place of duty. He was quiet and homeloving and was a loving father and good friends and neighbor. Funeral services will be held at his late residence in Rockhill at 2 p. m. Sunday, with his pastor, Rev. George MCCAHAN, officiating. Interment will be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, Rockhill, directed by Ott’s funeral service. Friends may call at the home [clipping ends here] Edwin Stanley KELLY Edwin Stanley KELLY died at his late residence in Warren, Ohio, on Friday, September 6, 1940, at 1:20 p. m. following a prolonged illness. Born in Orbisonia on January 1, 1871, a son of A. J. and Margaret (CLARK) KELLY, he was aged at the time of death 69 years, eight months and five days. On November 12, 1896 he was united in marriage with Ida H. CREAGER, of Orbisonia. The widow and the following children: Mrs. Hope K. GRUENIG, of Warren, Ohio, and Donald C. KELLY, of Sharon, Pa., survive. Surviving also are three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Rebecca BOOHER, of Orbisonia, and one brother, Bruce KELLY, of Verona. Mr. KELLY left Orbisonia, his native town, when he was twenty-one years of age and for the past forty-one years had been a resident of Warren, Ohio. By occupation he was an upholsterer and antique dealer. He was a member of the United Brethren church and of the Odd Fellows lodge of Warren. His genial disposition and many sterling qualities won for him friends in the city of Warren and vicinity, as well as in Orbisonia. He often returned to his old home in Orbisonia and there are many Huntingdon county friends to mourn his death. The body was shipped to Orbisonia, where brief funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:_0 o’clock at Ott’s funeral home. The Rev. William SNYDER, of the Orbisonia United Brethren church officiated, assisted by the Rev. George MCCAHAN, of the Orbisonia Methodist church. Interment was made in the Orbisonia cemetery. Florence Anna CHILCOAT Florence Ann CHILCOAT, of 1525 Washington street, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital on Wednesday evening, August 21, 1940. Miss CHILCOTE had been a patient in the hospital for the past four weeks. She was born in Rockhill Furnace on April 3, 1891, a daughter of W. M. and Della Pattison CHILCOAT. She had been a resident of Huntingdon for twenty-seven years. Miss CHILCOTE had been employed in the office of the Prudential Life Insurance company for a number of years. She was also owner of the Hemphill Gift Shop in Huntingdon. She was a faithful and active member of the Fifteenth street Methodist church. Until about four years ago she had taught a class of young ladies in the Sunday school. Her excellent singing voice was a valuable asset to the church choir and she was often in demand as a soloist. She was affiliated with the Huntingdon chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and with the Lady Della Rebekah lodge. She was choir leader for the former organization. Members of the family include the following brothers and sisters: Ralph W. CHILCOAT, of Washington, D. C.; Alvin S. CHILCOAT, of Baltimore, Md.; Mary, Mrs. John HUEY, of Lewistown; Lydia; Mrs. Arthur SECREST, of Lewistown, Her step-mother, Mrs. Bertha M. CHILCOAT, and a half-sister, Miss Ruth P. CHILCOAT, both of Rockhill Furnace, also survive. There are twelve nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at Brown’s funeral home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. O. B. POULSON and the Rev. H. W. GLASSCO. Interment will be made at Rockhill Furnace. The body may be view at the funeral parlors anytime until the [clipping ends here]