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. ____________________________________________________________ Mrs. Margaret HANAWALT, 50 years old, of Mapleton, better known in Mapleton as Mrs. Margaret NUMER, was found dead at 3:05 o’clock Sunday morning by Frank Dia Blasi, a P.R.R. trackwalker, at a point 1000 feet east of Mapleton station. It is believed that she was struck and instantly killed by a fast west bound passenger train, although railroad men are unable to determine which train. Samuel H. RUNK died at the Blair Memorial hospital in Huntingdon on Thursday morning, April 14th, at 3 o’clock. The funeral will be held from his son, John RUNK’s residence at Warridge Orchards, near Huntingdon on Sunday, April 17, at 1 o’clock and the body will be taken to Newton Hamilton where further services will be held at 3 o’clock. Interment at Newton Hamilton. Full obituary next week. Mt. Union, Feb. 15-Funeral services were held at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, this morning, for Vernon N. HERBSTER, 53, well known throughout Central Pennsylvania as a musical director and band leader. Mr. HERBSTER died suddenly while returning from the offices of a local physician who had ministered to him following a heart attack late Monday afternoon. The body was taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Frank D. LEIPOLD, in Clearfield, where additional services will be held tomorrow afternoon. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery, Clearfield. Mr. HERBSTER was born at Beavertown, Snyder County. While in business in Clearfield, he was married in 1902 to Miss Maude LEIPOLD, who survives, along with one brother, John HERBSTER, Beavertown. Prior to coming to this city in 1918 to be the head of the employment bureau, he had resided in Saxton, Bedford county, where he was organizer and leader of the Boy Scout Band, and gave concerts throughout the State. After locating here he established a music business, dealing in music instruments and leading in all community musical enterprises. He was an officer in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, teacher in the Bible School, and choir director. He directed music for evangelistic meetings throughout Central Pennsylvania, and had just returned from Jersey Shore, where he directed music in special meetings, and was booked for the coming six weeks. He served as president of the Huntingdon County Sabbath School Association for serveral years, and brought the county to a high standard while in office. He was the present vice-president of the organization. Mrs. Phianah Emilie SHELLABARGER, widow of the late Edgar SHELLABARGER, passed peacefully away at her home on Water street Saturday about noon after a lingering illness of several months duration, aged 72 years, 6 months and 14 days. Mrs. SHELLABARGER was a highly respected lady, a good mother and neighbor and a devoted member of the Presbyterian church for a number of years and was always in attendance at Divine worship only when prevented by sickness. She will be missed in the home as well as by her neighbors and friends with whom she associated so many years. She leaves to mourn her loss four daughters and one son: Miss Laura SHELLABARGER, a trained nurse located at New York, but who was home and helped care for ehr mother during her illness; Miss Elizabeth, also a nurse located at New York; Misses Margaret and Jessie at home, and John SHELLABARGER, of California, besides many other close relatives. Funeral services were held from the late residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. H. C. CURRIE, after which the remains were tenderly lad to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery, Rockhill. Miss Minnie Zullinger KELL, age 36 years, died at 11:50 P. M. Monday, March 7, 1927, in the Westmoreland hospital, Greensburg, Pa., after three weeks illness. Death was due to peritonitis. Her brother, James A. KELL, was at her bedside at the time of her death. Miss KELL’s parents and sisters all had visited her recently at the hospital, and were very hopeful of her recovery. She was a daughter of Prof. E. E. and Tillie S. KELL, of Shade Gap, and was born in Willow Hill, Franklin county, Pa. When she was about two years old her parents moved to Shade Gap, where they have lived ever since. Miss KELL was educated in the Shade Gap public and summer normal schools, studying under her father’s supervision in the normal school for a number of years. She was also a graduate of Juniata College. Miss KELL has taught school in Greensburg for over 18 years, and has been principal of the Forbes Road School for 11 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church since childhood. She was a good conscientious, hard-working, Christian girl, loved and respected by all of her friends and acquaintances. Her death is mourned by all who knew her. Miss Kell is survived by her parents, and the following brother and sisters: James A. KELL, of Greensburg; Ruth and Madeline, at Shade Gap; Mrs. Lulla E. JEFFRIES, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Stull BALDWIN, of Burnt Cabins, Pa. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church of Shade Gap, Thursday, March 10th, 1927, at 10:15 A. M. Rev. Ira DUVALL of Orbisonia, assisted by Rev. J. Alfred COX, of Mount Union, officiating. Interment Orbisonia cemetery. Funeral directed by Frank HEIDEL. Edgar H. CULBERTSON of Mount Union, died suddenly from heart disease February 7, 1918 at 10:10 p.m. He had been in failing health for work the day previous to his death. The subject of this sketch was born in Amberson Valley October 7, 1873, and at the time of his death was aged 44 years and 4 months. He worked on his father’s farm until he reached his 19th year when he entered the harness shop of G.E. STARLIPER of Dry Run, Pa., and served an apprenticeship for three years. In 1895 he came to Orbisonia and went into the harness business for himself and continued so for five years after which he entered the service of the E. B. T. R. R. Co. and remained with the company until July 1913 when he engaged in the harness business on Division street, Mount Union and remained there until the time of his death. He was married to Orley G. RAMSEY, of Orbisonia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry RAMSEY, on December 29, 1897, who survives him besides his parents Joseph M. and Alice PIPER CULBERTSON of Scotland, Pa., and the following brothers and sisters, Clarence, of Iowa, Joseph of Dietrich, Idaho; Mary, (Mrs. David MCVITTY); Martha (Mrs. Dwight MCVITTY) of Amberson Valley, Bess (Mrs. Frank HAMMOND) of Path Valley, Earle, McKinley and Erma of near Scotland, Pa. Mr. CULBERTSON was a man held in high esteem in the community. He was devoted to his family and in a business way he was careful in all his dealings. His death will be greatly felt and mourned by many. The funeral was held from his home 320 Jefferson street, Sunday at ---------(The remainder of the obit is not legible. DW) Mrs. Rosa B. LOCKE, wife of H. B. Locke, died at her home in Orbisonia, Monday, May 3, 1927, at 10 P.M. Mrs. LOCKE had been ill about eight months previous to her death. She was the daughter of William and Patience RAMSEY GUTSHALL. both deceased, and was born in Springfield township, Nov. 7, 1863. She was 63 years, 5 months, and 25 days of age at the time of her death. Mrs. LOCKE was a member of the Methodist church, and the Rebekah lodge; a very active worker in the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church. She is survived by her hsuband, H. B. LOCKE, one son, Dr. H. B. LOCKE, of Orbisonia. Mrs. Locke had one other child, Mrs. Olive RANKING, deceased. She is also survived by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. A. C. LONG, Swissvale, Pa.; Mrs. Alice CULLER and Mrs. Jennie ROHRER, of Johnstown; Mrs. G. W. COVERT, of Mount Union and Mr. W. W. GUTSHALL of Meadow Gap. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, of Orbisonia. Wednesday, May 4th, at 2 p.m. Rev. Ira DUVALL officiating. Interment in the Orbisonia cemetery. Samuel Frank BRIGGS, one of our most esteemed citizens and business men was found dead in bed on Wednesday morning, Sept. 29th, death occurring during the night from heart trouble. He had been ailing for some time past, but had been around and attended to business as usual that night. He was born in Shade Valley 49 years ago, and was a son of Samuel and Nancy BRIGGS. He was a resident of Mount Union for 6 years, all this time being in the meat business. First he was in partner with A. W. JONES, later in partner with Frank MILLER, and at the time of his death he was running the business himself. Mr. BRIGGS married Miss Etta BURDGE who died 7 years ago. He is survived by 4 children; Mary, Mrs. Edward PRYCI of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Ethel, Grace and Ralph at home. Also 2 brothers and 1 sister: Harry of New Philadelphia, Ohip, Bryson of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Mrs. Blanche DIVEN of Blairs Mills, Pa. Mr. BRIGGS was a good man, and the town loses one worth while in his death. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. Funeral at the church here on Saturday morning, at 8 o’clock, in charge of Reverends WILCOX, CULVER and WOMER. Interment at Waterloo cemetery that day. Charles GEHRETT died in the University Hospital in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, Nov. 22, 1915, after an operation for cancer of the stomach. He had been ill about a month. Dr. GREGORY and his son Robert took him to the hospital on Wednesday night last. Mr. GEHRETT was born in Orbisonia, April 20, 1865, a son of Robert and Mary (MCMULLEN) GEHRETT. He was one of a family of 2 brothers and 4 sisters, the surviving ones being: James E. of Mt. Carmel, Ill., Mrs. John FEHR of Philadelphia, Mrs. G. A. LONG of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Alfred MURPHY of Rockhill, and Mrs. Annie WILLIAMS of Johnstown. Mr. GEHRETT wass married on April 25, 1890, to Miss Mattie J. SEIBERT, who with the following children survives: Robert, Mary and John; 2 children are deceased, William and Katharine. Deceased was employed for some time with the E. B. T. Co. at this place. He was a devout member of the Methodist church, also a member of the Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held from the M.E. Church on Friday. Interment in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Death of Mrs. John Dorris APPLEBY We made a note of the death of Mrs. APPLEBY in a past issue. She was the eldest daughter of James HARPER, a life long resident of Dublin township. She was a sister of James S. and Alexander HARPER, the lumberman. Mr. and Mrs. APPLEBY were married in the winter of 1862. Their children are James of Chicago, Miles of Newton Hamilton, Frank of Loudon, Speer of Altoona, Mrs. D. E. PETERSON of Mount Union and Mrs. CREE of Buffalo. She had been a member of the Presbyterian church more than 50 years. She was a good woman, a faithful wife, a loving mother, and one who was esteemed by all. Her husband is almost 80 years old and is not strong. Rev. J. E. IRVINE, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church of Altoona conducted the funeral services on Sunday, January 30 at 10 o’clock a.m. George SHEARER, a former resident of Huntingdon, died at 1:35 Tuesday morning, Dec. 31, 1912, at Mill Creek, from pleura pneumonia after an illness of a couple of weeks. He was aged 59 years. Mr. SHEARER was born in Franklin county. He lived in Orbisonia for a number of years then lived in Huntingdon for five years. He was a carpenter by trade and also a blacksmith. For the past two years the family lived at Mill Creek where Mrs. SHEARER conducted the hotel. He is survived besides his wife by three sons and two daughter, Harry, employed by the Pennsylvania railroad company at Huntingdon; Miss Hope, Mrs. Edith THOMPSON, of Juniata, Denny of Pitcairn, and David of Homestead. The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon at his late home in Mill Creek, services being conducted by Rev. W. G. FINNEY, of Shade Gap. Interment in Riverview cemetery, in Huntingdon. Miss Cora D. GILLILAND, a highly respected resident of Blacklog Valley passed away at her home "Fair Oaks" July 16, 1939 at 7:15 p.m. after an illness of two years. She had been confined to her home the past seven months. Cora D. GILLILAND was the daughter of Samuel and Adeline (CROWTHERS) GILLILAND. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, having united with that body some years ago. During late years she had attended services at the Baptist churches of Mount Union and Shirleysburg when her health permitted. During her early life Miss GILLILAND was employed in the John WANAMAKER store in Philadelphia as a milliner. She was very original and clever as a designer and worked at her trade both in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Later she returned to her home "Fair Oaks" and was employed in the SHAPIRO store at Orbisonia. She had lived a retired life for some years. Surviving are three brothers and two sisters: Samuel Bruce GILLILAND, Sarah Melissa GILLILAND and Mary Mead GILLILAND, all of "Fair Oaks", James G. GILLILAND, of Altoona; Bruce X. Blair GILLILAND, of Kalispell, Montana. A number of nephews and nieces survive also. Rev. James TAYLOR, of the First Baptist Church officiated and interment was made in the Orbisonia Cemetery. BLATT Funeral Service AWAY AFTER ILLNESS OF ONE YEAR-FORMER COMMISSIONER James Knox WILEY, Mount Union postmaster, banker, businessman, churchman and active in every civic movement in the community, died at his home, 116 S. Jefferson St., Fri. evening, January 27, 1939, at 5:30. He had been in failing health the past year and was confined to his home six weeks before his passing. Word of his death brought much sadness to Mount Union people. It was generally known that he was in a serious condition the past few weeks. At the time of death he was aged 70 years, 11 months and 17 days. James K. WILEY was prominent in Democratic politics and had served his party in places of authority and privilege. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1932 and was honored in being a member of the nominating committee that named President Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT as candidate for the highest position in our nation. He served in a number of positions in the state and county being at the time of his death a member of the board of trustees.......... (continued on page three) Page 3 is not included. Samuel Vincen BLAKE, well known in Mount Union, Newton Hamilton, and Orbisonia, died at his late home in Black Log Valley on Friday morning, July 30, 1937 at 9:45 o’clock. Mr. BLAKE had been ill for nearly one and a half years, but was confined to his bed for ten days with pneumonia. S. Vincen BLAKE was born at Waterloo, Juniata County, on Sept. 5, 1884, a son of William H. and Amanda Belle (FORTNEY) BLAKE. At the time of his death he was aged 52 years, ten months and 25 days. He was possessed of a happy, cheery disposition, and was a good, kind and loving husband and father. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was united in marriage to Miss Tussy KELLEY on February 27, 1907 at Huntingdon, who survives with the following daughters: Isabel, wife of Sam MCKIM, of Mount Union; Gaynel, wife of Isaac VARNER, of Orbisonia, R.D.; Rachel, wife of Clarence TREASTER, KISTLER, Mount Union; Lena and Mary at home. Also surviving are his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John WARNER, of Altoona; one sister, Mrs. Linnie HAMILTON, of Altoona; two brothers, James BLAKE, of McKeesport, and William H. BLAKE, of Chester; 10 grandchildren. A host of friends also mourn his passing. Funeral services were held from the home of a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SECHRIST of Newton Hamilton, on August 1, 1937, with Rev. HANAWALT officiating. Burial was made in Newton Hamilton Cemetery. Booth's Funeral Service Vanward BRODBECK, one of Three Springs' esteemed citizens, passed away at the Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, Sunday evening, December 25, 1938, at 5:53 p.m. Death was due to complication of diseases. He was the son of Michael and Sara (Amy) BRODBECK and was born in York county, Pa., May 21, 1859, hence was aged 79 years, 7 months and 4 days. Mr. BRODBECK had been a resident of Three Springs since 1920 when he moved from his farm in Clay township. He was united in marriage with Miss Ellen SOLLERS at her home, in Saltillo June 8, 1879, by Rev. Sheck, pastor of the Reformed church at that place. He was a member of the Baptist church for a number of years. He was a loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and a friend to all. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Ellen BRODBECK, and the following children: George BRODBECK and Elden BRODBECK, of Pitcairn; Mrs. Bertha HECK, Wilkinsburg; Mrs. Mattie BROWN, Saltillo; Aulton BRODBECK and Walter BRODBECK, Three Springs, and Mrs.Cleo BAKER, Todd. One brother, William BRODBECK, of Orbisonia, and a number of grandchildren also survive. His pastor, Rev. James TAYLOR will officiate at the funeral service in Three Springs and interment will be in Saltillo cemetery. GREEN'S Funeral Service Samuel B. SHENEFELT, (Mount Union, Jan 29) a highly respected citizen of Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon County, died at the advanced age of 76 years. He was born near Orbisonia, January 10, 1858. He was united in marriage with Miss Belle HAMMAN on Feb. 12, 1886. Practically his entire life was spent in this vicinity. Two children were born to this union and one of them, a son died at the age of 7 years. Mr. SHENEFELT was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over 50 years. He was a man of good judgement and a friend to everyone who needed him. He followed mining for many years and later was employed by the East Broad Top Railroad Company at the coal tipple until he was retired several years ago. Surviving are the widow and one daughter, Miss Pearl SHENEFELT; one brother, E.M. SHENEFELT of David City, Nebraska. One sister, Mrs. Linnie WALLS of Orbisonia also survives. Rev. S.Q. MELLOTT of the Methodist Church of Orbisonia will officiate at the funeral service. Funeral director, A. F. REIHART, will direct the interment in Monroe Cemetery in Hill Valley. Samuel Crawford MIDDAGH, an aged and respected citizen of Burnt Cabins, died Saturday evening, Dec. 2, at 9:30, after an illness of four days. Mr. MIDDAGH had not been so well, but his death came as a shock to the family. He was born April 21, 1849 at Honey Grove, Juniata county, and at the time of death was aged 90 years, seven months and eleven days. He was united in marriage in July, 1873 to Cynthia Ellen ROHRER, who proceeded him in death five years ago. One son, Howard B. MIDDAGH, also died some years ago. One daughter, Mrs. D.P. (Annie) BOWMAN, of Burnt Cabins, a granddaughter, Mrs. J. Lee HALL, of Huntingdon, and five great grandchildren also survive. Mr. MIDDAGH was a kind father and he will be greatly missed in the home circle. He was a carpenter by trade and was well known in the lower end of the county, especially in Orbisonia, where he resided until a few years ago when he moved to Burnt Cabins to make his home with his daughter. Rev. STROHM of the Presbyterian church will officiate at funeral services. Interment will be in the Orbisonia cemetery. Mrs. Annie SMITH Mrs. Annie Parson SMITH, widow of the late A. Fred SMITH, of Blairs Mills, R. D., passed away in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital at Huntingdon, Friday evening, June 14, 1940 at 6:40 o’clock. Mrs. SMITH had been ill for sometime. News of her death brought much sadness to the people of her community as well as to members of her family. She was born in Tell township, Huntingdon county, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret PARSON. Her entire life was spent on the farm. In 1879 she was united in marriage with A. Fred SMITH by the Rev. Mr. WOODWARD, then pastor of Salem United Brethren church. Five children were born to this union and three of them survive. Mrs. SMITH was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a kind and considerate neighbor to all with whom she came in contact. her consistent Christian life was evident in her every action. After the death of her husband Dec. 10, 1936 she remained at the SMITH homestead with the exception of time which she spent visiting her children in their respective homes. Surviving are three children, two sons and one daughter, who are A. Guy SMITH, of Mount Union; Rev. Boaz O. SMITH, a Presbyterian missionary in the Kentucky mountains, located at Vicco, and Galena, wife of Maple SHOOP, of Altoona. There are also 10 grandchildren surviving as well as one sister, Mrs. Jennie VARNER, of Orbisonia. The body was prepared for burial and taken back to the homestead in Shade Valley where friends were received and funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Salem church where Mrs. SMITH had been a member for many years. The Rev. E. R. MILLER conducted prayer services at the home before the body was taken to the church. In Memoriam In sad and loving memory of our little daughter and sister Martha Vivian Gearhart, who departed this life one year ago today, October 27, 1918. Aged 1 year, 10 months and 7 days. Tis just one year ago today God called our little girl away. To dwell with angels bright and fair And cast away all earthly care. Oh how we loved you Martha darling Thoughts bring tears as fresh as dew But no love was ever deeper Than your mothers love for you. Time will never heal the sorrow That your sad departure gave Mother’s thoughts will always linger Round your lonely little grave. Father, Mother and little brother, Th____. Written by Aunt Mary AGED RESIDENT OF MOUNT UNION DIES Mrs. Barbara Runyon COX Succumbs At Age of 91 1/2 Years Mrs. Barbara Lavina Runyon COX, one of Mount Union’s oldest residents, died at the advanced age of 91 1/2 years, Sunday morning, November 14, 1937 at 7:25 o’clock at the home of her son, Edward J. COX, 105 West Garber street, Mount Union. “Grandma COX,” as she was affectionately known, was ill with pneumonia for 12 days before her passing. She left 49 descendants and had seen her children and children’s children to the fifth generation. Barbara Lavina RUNYON was born at McConnellsburg, April 5, 1946 and was the daughter of Joseph and Esther (HARE) RUNYON. She was one of a large family of children. On August 5, 1869 she was united in marriage with John I. COX, at McConnellsburg. To this union eight children were born, five sons and three daughters. Only one of this family survives the mother. Mr. COX, the father died June 19, 1917. The aged woman had made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. COX, 105 West Garber street, for a number of years. She was unusually active and strong for one of her age until the past several years. Even when she became frail she was possessed of a cheerful disposition and was always glad to greet her friends. Mrs. COX was a devout member of the Methodist church all her life having made her decision for Christ when but 12 years of age. During the years of her strength she took an active part in church work, especially in the Methodist church at Orbisonia where the family resided prior to coming to Mount Union. Surviving are one son, Edward J. COX, of Mount Union; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A prayer service will be held at the home of the son, E. J. COX, Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock and the funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at Orbisonia at 10:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery. Rev. W. W. WILLARD of the First Methodist church of Mount Union will officiate. Blatt funeral service. Mrs. Emma J. LAUVER Mrs. Emma Jane LAUVER died at the home of her son, H. G. LAUVER, of Black Log, on Tuesday, January 23, 1940, at noon, of bronchial pneumonia. She was aged 69 years, eight months and eleven days. She is survived by three sons, H. G. LAUVER, of Black Log; Edward LAUVER, of Lewistown; Albert LAUVER, of Altoona, and one daughter, Mrs. Lillie CLOUSER, of Harrisburg. A brother, Samuel GEEDY, of Burnham, also survives. Mrs. LAUVER was a member of the Black Log Methodist church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 26, at 10:00 a. m. in the Upper Black Log church. Burial will be made in the Upper Black Log cemetery, directed by W. D. BEHEL & Son, funeral directors. James Blair GRACE James Blair GRACE, 111 Fifth street, Altoona, died at his home yesterday afternoon of complications, at 4:30 o’clock. He was the son of Israel P. and Catherine (DAUGHENBAUGH) GRACE and was born December 23, 1858 near Saltsburg. He is survived by his wife, Lydia G. (GILLIND) GRACE, one daughter, Mrs. Delbert CLARK, Altoona; four sons, Wilday, Hopewell; David, Altoona; Elmer, Woodbury; Clinton, Altoona; sisters, Mrs. Alice HAMM, Saxton; Mrs. Martin EICHELBERGER, Hopewell; brothers, William D., Henrietta; Harry E., Altoona and Israel P., Martinsburg. Twenty-six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. He retired as a mine foreman 15 years ago. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at the home. Interment will follow in Yellow Creek cemetery. Mrs. Dora Ellen HOOPER Mrs. Dora Ellen HOOPER, of Rockhill Furnace, passed away in the J. C. Memorial hospital on Wednesday evening, July 3, 1940, at 6:10 o’clock. She had been in failing health for some time and had been a patient in the hospital for a week prior to her death. A daughter of John and Ellen (WENDELL) CARR, she was born at Terra Alto, West Virginia, on November 25, 1868. At the time of death she was aged 71 years, seven months and eight days. She was united in marriage on July 24, 1890 with Daniel H. HOOPER at Terra Alto, W. Va., by the Rev. C. P. TRIPPET. Mr. and Mrs. HOOPER would have celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary this month. Mrs. HOOPER was a member of the Methodist church of Orbisonia for many years and of the Ladies Aid of that church. She was also a member of the Womans Work of the Church of the Brethren, the Orbisonia Sewing Circle and the Orbisonia-Rockhill Book Club. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Charles H. HOOPER and Mrs. Florence G. GILLILAND, both of Rockhill; Mary, wife of Edwin GASTER, of Middletown, Pa.; John C. HOOPER, of Orbisonia. Ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, John CARR, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin; Steve CARR, address unknown, and a sister, Mrs. Ocie SHEARER, of Pitcairn, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the HOOPER home in Rockhill Furnace on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, in charge of her pastor, the Rev. G. R. MCCAHAN, assisted by the Rev. Marion SCHOLTEN and the Rev. William SNYDER. Interment in the Orbisonia Odd Fellows cemetery, directed by Green’s funeral service. Friends may call at the HOOPER home anytime until the hour of the service. Mrs. Alice DIVEN Mrs. Alice DIVEN, of Shade Gap, passed away in her home on Thursday morning, June 8, 1938. Mrs. DIVEN had been in failing health during the past year. She was born at Saltillo, April 19, 1860 and was the daughter of __ra KOUGH and Lemuel CORNELIUS. Mrs. DIVEN resided in Shade Gap during the greater part of her lifetime and was a devout and faithful member of the Presbyterian church, and an active member of the Ladies’ Aid and Missionary society. She was well-known throughout her neighborhood and among her numerous friends for her generous aid to the poor. Mrs. DIVEN was a familiar figure in homes when sickness or death occurred, or in any situation in which there was an opportunity for her to offer her unselfish service. Through her passing, the community has suffered a great loss in a religious, social and civic sense. Mrs. DIVEN was united in marriage to Mr. Howard DIVEN, who preceded her to the grave in 1925. The deceased is survived by three children: Ira C. DIVEN, of Blairsville, L. JESSIE, of East McKeesport, Miss A. Ruth, at home; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. J. B. STRAWBRIDGE, of Johnsonburg; two half-brothers, James P. CORNELIUS, of Altoona, C. L. CORNELIUS of Wilk_sburg; two half-sisters, Mrs. Martha ENYEART, of Saxton and Miss Ida CORNELIUS, of Orbisonia. The funeral was held at the home in Shade Gap, Saturday morning, June 11 at 10 o’clock. The Rev. M. Duncan SALMOND, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated at the services assisted by the Rev. Mr. WAGNER, pastor of the Methodist church. The undertaker was William BEHEL. Interment was made in the Pine Grove cemetery, Neelyton. Mrs. R. A. ORBISON Mrs. R. A. ORBISON, widow of the late Robert A. ORBISON, esq., died this Saturday morning, April 13, 1940, at 3:25 o’clock at her home, 311 Penn street, after an illness of five months. Mrs. ORBISON who before her marriage was J. Estella GREGORY, was born in Hancock, Maryland, on October 19, 1862, a daughter of Richard GREGORY and Ann Lewis SNIVELY. At the time of death she was aged 77 years, five months and twenty-four days. She was united in marriage to Robert A. ORBISON June 14, 1894, and came to Huntingdon as a bride, where she had resided ever since. Surviving are two daughters: Allison (Mrs. I. I. LAMBERT), of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Virginia (Mrs. Stuart BALLANTINE), of Boonton, New Jersey. The funeral service will be held at Dick’s funeral home on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. John T. PETERS, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be private. Miss Helen SHOPE, daughter of Dr. B.F. SHOPE of Dry Run, Pa., died in a hospital at Kansas City, Missouri. Full obituary later. Funeral will be held from the home of her aunt, Mrs. William SHOPE in Blacklog Valley Friday at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. D. S. CURRY, of the Presbyterian church at Mount Union, Pa. W. P. Dunmire undertaker. Mrs. Fred HARRIS of Rockhill Furnace passed to her home beyond on Tuesday morning, May 2nd, 1922. Mrs. HARRIS had been in poor health for several years but was able to be around her home until stricken with erysipelas. All that physicians and loving hands could do, was done but she had to answer to God’s call and leave the family circle. But we know that God does all things for the best while the clouds are dark and heavy we know that if we are faithful we will meet again on the other shore. She was a member of the M. E. Church from a little girl and she faithfully served it. She was born near Lewistown, Pa. October 19, 1853. She was a daughter of Eleanor and John STRONG. Her husband, Fred HARRIS preceeded her to the grave nine years ago. To this union were born six children: Roy at home, May PARSONS of Burnham, Minnie MADDEN of Rockhill, Arthur of Burnham, Ernest and Fred S. deceased. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and one sister, Mrs Ellie MCCALIPS of Lewistown. Her funeral services were conducted from her home by Rev. DUVALL and her body was laid to rest on the hill beside her beloved husband. Miles Washington DELL, son of Henry S. and Mary Turner DELL, both deceased, died at his home in Hill Valley, Shirley township, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 4th 1913, at 8 o’clock of dropsy and heart trouble after an illness of about two months. Mr. DELL was born in Hare’s valley, Union township, on February 22, 1850, hence was aged 62 years, 11 months and 12 days. Mr. DELL was married to Miss Parthenia SHAFFER nearly 40 years ago. He was one of Hill Valley’s most highly respected citizens and was held in high esteem by all his friends and neighbors. He was a consistent member of the Singers Gap Methodist Episcopal church and was always active in his church duties. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, David and Charles at home; John of Shirley township; Mrs. Alice CARSON of Bellwood, and Mrs. Effie HAMMOND of Hill valley. He is also survived by one half-brother and two half-sisters, Anthony Dell and Mrs. Mary SECHRIST, of Shirley township, and Miss Sarah DELL, of Clay township. The funeral services will take place at the Singer Gap M.E. church on Friday morning at 9: 00 clock, services conducted by Rev. Arthur GARVER. Interment in the IOOF cemetery at Mount Union. Mrs. Clara, wife of Samuel CHILCOTE, died at her home in Rockhill Monday about one o’clock after a lingering illness of a months’s duration, with typhoid fever which later developed into pneumonia. She was a daughter of Mrs. Susan BURKET of Orbisonia, who still survives. In addition to the bereaved husband and eight small children, and the following brothers and sisters: David and George W. BURKET of Mt. Union, Mrs Newton SUNDERLAND, Altoona, Mrs. Neville VARNER, Tyrone, Mrs. James LEONARD, McKeesport, and other close relatives all of whom regret her departure. The deceased was comparatively a young woman and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all who were fortunate enough to gain her acquaintance. It seems so sad for this dear mother to have been called away when her life should have been spared to see her little children reared to manhood and womanhood, but it seems that our Heavenly Father doeth all things for the best. Mrs. CHILCOTE was a kind mother, a loving wife, and a Christian lady and will be greatly missed in the home circle by the husband and little children. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the mother, husband, children, brothers nd sisters in their sad bereavement. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning and conducted by Rev. VOUGHT, pastor of M. E. church. Interment was made in Orbisonia cemetery. Samuel B. CHILCOAT died at his home at Rockhill Furnace, Tuesday, August 28th, after an illness of more than a year of complications of diseases. He was aged 54 years, 6 months and 8 days. Born in Clay township, February 18, 1869. He was the son of Frye and Mary WAITE CHILCOAT and lived in Orbisonia his entire life. He was twice married, the second time ot Miss Margaret MORT, in 1907, who with the children from the former marriage survive. Mr. CHILCOAT was a member of the Methodist church of Orbisonia. Surviving are the widow and the following children: A. Paul CHILCOAT, Altoona; Mrs. Martin SHERIDAN and Samuel J. CHILCOAT, of Gallitzen, Pa., Mrs. Harry DORMAN and Daniel CHILCOAT of Tuckerton, N. J.; Mrs Lisle BALL of Patton, Pa., and David at home. Short funeral services will be held at the home at one o’clock Friday after which the funeral cortege will go to Orbisonia where services will be held at two o’clock p.m. at the Orbisonia Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Ira DUVALL, with interment at Orbisonia.-Undertaker Dunmire William Howard DIVEN, a highly respected citizen of Shade Gap, this county, died at his home on Monday afternoon, March 30th, after a lingering illness from complications, aged 59 years. Mr. DIVEN had been in ill health for the past two years, but had only been confined to his bed two weeks prior to his death. Mr. DIVEN was born in Juniata county, November 23rd, 1865, the son of James and Rebecca Okeson DIVEN, deceased. He was united in marriage with Alice CORNELIUS, of Saltillo, thirty five years ago. He was a resident of Shade Gap and vicinity the greater part of his life. He followed the occupation of farming until failing health compelled him to retire. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Shade Gap, and was active in the affairs of his church and community. Mr. DIVEN is survived by his widow and these children: Jesse DIVEN of East McKeesport, Ira DIVEN, of New Bethlehem and Miss Ruth DIVEN at home. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one brother, Oliver DIVEN, of Shade Gap. One child, Martha Rebecca DIVEN, is deceased. Funeral services were held from his late home this morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. W. G. FINNEY of Potts Grove, a former pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. C. H. GOSHORN, pastor of the Presbyterian churches of Newton Hamilton and Mapleton. Burial followed in the Pine Grove cemetery at Neelyton. W. P. Dunmire, funeral director. Mrs. RANKIN was born in Orbisonia July 1858, the daughter of James BURKET and Susan WILSON BURKET. She was united in marriage with James W. RANKIN, of Orbisonia, on July 31st, 1877. Her entire life was spent in her native town. She was highly respected in her community, and cherished by many friends. She was a faithful wife and a good mother. She united early in life with the Methodist Episcopal church and lived near to its teachings. She was active in every line of church work as well as the work helpful to the welfare of the community. She was a member of the Mountainview Rebekah Lodge No. 227, of this city and this organization as well as the Orbisonia lodge will attend the funeral in bodies and perform their rites at the grave. Besides the husband, Mrs. RANKIN is survived by these chidren: Mrs. Harry D. STAKE of Sproul; Charles RANKIN, of Washington, D.C.; Ned RANKIN of Coraopolis; and Earl RANKIN of Orbisonia. She is also survived by three sisters asnd one brother. These are: Mrs. Alice SUNDERLAND, of Altoona; Mrs. James MCCARTNEY of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Jennie VARNER of Tyrone, and David BURKET of Huntingdon. Several grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from her late home this afternoon at 1:30 o’ clock in charge of her pastor, the Rev. Ira DUVALL of the Orbisonia Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will follow in the Orbisonia cemetery. W. P. Dunmire, undertaker. Samuel Jones CLOYD, the oldest resident perhaps of Huntingdon county and one of Orbisonia’s most esteemed and oldest citizens, died at his home in that place on March 17th, 1925, at 5 o’clock a.m. Mr. CLOYD was aged 91 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was born on December 15, 1833. His father was John CLOYD who was born March 17th, 1810 and died April 12, 1841. His mother was Harriet RUTTER who was born December 4, 1806 and died March 12, 1891. Mr. CLOYD was one of a family of three brothers and one sister. One brother, Wm. CLOYD was born February 15, 1836 and died July 18, 1853. Another brother was born April 20, 1838, his name being Thomas O. CLOYD. One sister, Eliza Jane CLOYD, was born June 13, 1832. Samuel J. CLOYD is survived by his aged widow, Elizabeth MILLER CLOYD, who was born May 2, 1856 and to whom he was married on August 27, 1888, and also by the following children: Ralph at home, John R. of Cleveland, O., Walter S. of Alliance, O., Robert R., died September 8th, 1894. Walter and Robert were twin brothers. Mr. CLOYD was hightly esteemed in the community where he resided. He was a veteran of the Civil war and lost his right arm in the battle of Antietam. He enlisted as a private and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and was acting as captain when he lost his arm. He was honorably discharged from the service. Mr. CLOYD was a member of the Methodist church and entered the Christian faith about 50 years ago. He was an active member of the church all through his life. He was not only a Christian by name but was one by nature, and he exercised the characteristics of the Christian life in his every day life. He was a true, faithful and devoted husband, a kind, considerate and loving father. He lived as some one has said, with malice toward none and charity for all. Funeral services were held at Orbisonia in charge of Rev. Ira W. DUVALL on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The funeral was conducted by W. P. DUNMIRE of Mount Union. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Orbisonia. The grandfather of the deceased lived to 110 years. The grandmother lived to be 95 years. Mr. CLOYD served as county treasurer for one or two terms. He was a carpenter by trade. The American Legion officiated and had charge at his burial. Mr. CLOYD was of a quiet disposition, of a kindly nature, was a Republican in politics, and was alway interested in public affairs. Death was due to old age. William M. CHILCOAT, a highly respected citizen of Rockhill, died at his home in that place at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, after an extended illness in his sixty-first year. Mr. CHILCOAT was born in Orbisonia, November 5, 1866, the son of B.F. CHILCOAT and Mrs. LaRue Hannah CHILCOAT. He was united in marriage with Miss Della M. PATTISON, of Blairs Mills, this county, Septmeber 4, 1889. Her death occurred July 12, 1909. In the year 1916, Mr. CHILCOAT was married the second time, his wife being Miss Bertha WILSON, of Cromwell township, who survives with the following children: Ralph W. CHILCOAT, of Washington, D.C.; Florence A., of Altoona; Alvin A., of Baltimore Md.; Mary B., Mrs. John HUEY, Lydia R., Mrs. Arthur SECREST, of Lewistown; of the first marriage , and one daughter, Ruth, aged seven years, of the second marriage. On son, Frederick, of the first marriage died at the age of eighteen months. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and these brothers and sisters: A.O. CHILCOAT, of Allenport; E. B. CHILCOAT and Mrs. Sarah O’NEIL, of Rockhill; Mrs. Mary C. NORCROSS, of this city, and Miss Rebecca CHILCOAT, of Grand Junction, Colorado. Mr. CHILCOAT attended school in Cromwell township, and at the age of seventeen began working for the East Broad Top Railroad Company, as brakeman, then at the Round House, at Rockhill, for a short time. He later served an apprenticeship of three years in the railroad machine shops, at Rockhill Furnace, and after in the shops as a machinist for about six years, he was promoted to the position of master of mechanics, which he held at the time of his death. Mr. CHILCOAT united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of Orbisonia, in young manhood, and remained a faithful member until his death. He was also a member of Orbisonia Lodge, No. 640, I.O.O.F., and Washington Camp P.O.S. of A., of Orbisonia. Funeral service will be held from his late home in Valley street, tomorrow afternoon, January 28th, at 1:30 o’clock, in charge of his pastor, Rev. Ira R. DUVALL, of the Orbisonia Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. H. HANAWALT, of McVeytown, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, of Rockhill Furnace. Burial will follow in the Orbisonia Odd Fellows cemetery. Funeral director, W. P. DUNMIRE, of this city. John Calvin UTTLEY died at his home on the App farm near town Tuesday morning from heart failure aged about 44 years. Mr. UTTLEY has been in poor health for some time but death came to the family when least expected. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, 4 sons and 1 daughter besides a host of other near relatives. Funeral services were held from the U. B. Church on Friday afternoon in charge of the pastor Rev. WEAVER and were largely attended. Interment in Odd Fellows’ cemetery, Rockhill. Mrs. Francis M. HOOPER, one of the oldest and most esteemed residents died at her home on Milford street, on Tuesday morning, January 9, 1923, at 6:30 o’clock. She was aged 65 years. She was a daughter of Daniel and Sarah Elizabeth WEAVER HARTZELL and was born in Amberson valley, Franklin county, Pa. August 15, 1857. Deceased is survived by her husband and seven children as follows: Grace, Mrs. W. H. ROHM, of Mount Union; Mintie at home; Florence, Mrs. H. S. RUNK, of Philadelphia LoDema, Mrs. Chester D. LANE; Myrtle, Mrs. H. H. CORBIN and Thomas all of Altoona. One son Jesse is deceased. Funeral service was held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30, in charge of Rev. F. W. BIDDLE, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a faithful member of many years. Interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery at this place. Undertaker Barben. A full obituary will appear next week. Mrs. Jane CLOWES, a highly respected citizen, died at her home in Rockhill Furnace Friday evening, November 24th. Mrs. CLOWES had been in ill health for about two years and was confined to her bed about one week. Deceased had been a resident of Rockhill Furnace for thirty-five years having moved there from Camden, N. J. She was born in England and was aged 75 years, 11 months and 11 days. Mrs. CLOWES was a devoted member of the Episcopal church of Orbisonia, Pa. her husband preceded her to the grave about one year ago. She leeaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Mrs. George BLACK, of Rockhill Furnace. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the home in charge of Rev. S. T. EASTMENT, rector of the Episcopal church of Philipsburg. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery, Orbisonia, Pa. Funeral in charge of W. P. Dunmire. Mrs. Mary Jane CADDY-wife of William CADDY, of Orbisonia died at her home Tuesday morning, July 3, from complications, aged 76 years, and 5 days. Mrs. CADDY was a native of Cornwall, England, being a daughter of William and Mary Anne MINERS ENDEAN. She was united in marriage with Mr. CADDY in Huntingdon, August 18, 1874. Five children were born to the union, three of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Harry M. HICKS, and Arthur E. CADDY, Pitcairn and John H. CADDY, Jeannette. The husband also survives. She was a member of the Episcopal church and was an admirable Christian character. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from her late home, conducted by the Rev. Ira DUVALL, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, Orbisonia. Burial followed in the Orbisonia cemetery directed by W. P. Dunmire, Mt. Union. J. Banks EWING, a prominent citizen and business man of Orbisonia, proprietor of the Ewing Mill at Orbisonia and Mount Union Roller Mills, passed away at his home at the former place, Thursday morning May 4, at 8 o’ clock after a few days illness. Mr. EWING took ill Sat. before but was not seriously so and it was only a little while before his death that his condition became alarming. His death was caused so suddenly that it is believed he had influenza penumonia, which had been so treacherous in this locality. Mr. EWING operated a large mill at Orbisonia in connection with the one at Mount Union owned and operated by his brother, J. Elmer EWING, up until his death a few years ago. He also owned a fine farm near Orbisonia and was much interested in the superintending of that work and in stock growing. John Banks EWING was born at Lillyvile, Mifflin county, July 23, 1874 and was the son of John and Mary Jane HOWER EWING. He moved with his parents from McVeytown to Shirleysburg where his father had charge of the flouring mill near the Shirley bridges. From that place the family came to Mount Union in 1889. Here he learned the milling trade with his father and brother, J. Elmer EWING and attended the schools of Shirley township. He was a successful business man, and enjoyed a large acquaintance among business men. He lived in Orbisonia the greater part of his life. He was married to Miss Margaret GARVER, who survives, with three children, Boyd and Anna, both at home and George, a student at Juniata College. The mother, Mrs. EWING, of East Shirley street and one sister, Mrs. William J. WELCH, Shirley street also survive. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home in Orbisonia. Rev. Walter Long, pastor of the Altoona church of the Brethren officiated. The Masonic lodge of which the deceased was a member, had a part in the service. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. W. P. Dunmire was the undertaker. Mr. Jacob WISE died at his home on Upper Cromwell street, on Wednesday morning, January 5th, 1921 after a short illness. He had been in failing health for some time but death came unexpected at this time. Mr. WISE has had his residence in Orbisonia for upwards of forty years, although for a good part of that time he was employed in the Westinghouse Air Brake works at Wilmerding, Pa. from which he was pensioned three years ago. He is survived by his wife, who is an invalid and one son and two daughters, one of them, Mrs. Clara GROVE, with her family living with her parents. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. J. A. GARRER of Breezewood, Pa., assisted by Rev. WEAVER. Interment in Orbisonia cemetery.-Orbisonia Correspondent Mrs. Elizabeth CREE- wife of Mr. J. M. CREE died at her home in Shade Gap, Friday, April 21, 1922, after a year’s illness in her 69th year. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Three Springs. She was twice married. After the death of her first husband, she was united in marriage with J. M. CREE who survives along with the following daughters: Mrs. Ella BLACK, of Mount Union; Mrs. Etta HEATH, of Broad Top City; Mrs. Norah LOCKE of Huntingdon; also these step daughters: Mrs. Jennie HOCK, Mrs. Virginia TAYLOR and Mrs. Alice HESS, all of Clyde, Ohio. Mrs. Mame WESTON, of Orbisonia, and Mrs. Nannie WEAVER, Mercersburg, Pa. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church at Shade Gap, Monday at 2 o’clock p.m. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Missouri WILSON, a well known resident of Orbisonia, passed away at her home Tuesday last at noon after an illness of several months, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. WILSON was the daughter of Ezra and Nancy GREENLAND, deceased, and was born at Trough Creek Valley March 1868. She was united in marriage to S. D. WILSON of Orbisonia, who preceded her to the grave ten years ago. Deceased had been a resdent of Orbisonia for about 44 years and was a devoted member of the Methodist church for a number of years. She was a kind mother and friend and will be greatly missed in the home and community. Mrs. WILSON is survived by two children, Mrs. S. B. PALMER of Hiawatha, Kansas and Mr. Frank WILSON of Orbisonia, also one step daughter Mrs. DOUGLASS of Huntingdon and Mrs. Benjamin RIPPLE deceased. Funeral services were held at her home Friday afternoon at 1:30 in charge of Rev. Ira DUVALL with interment in the Orbisonia cemetery. Funeral director W. P. Dunmire. Mrs. Catherine Jane ERWIN, wife of Alexander ERWIN, died at her home, 205 Main street, Franklin boro, Pa., Monday, August 13, 1923, at 7 o’clock p.m., aged 75 years and 28 days. Mrs. ERWIN had suffered for a long period from a complication of diseases. She was an invalid since early in 1922, at which time she was stricken with paralysis. But she always kept in good cheer, constantly in prayer, bestowing her unfaltering trust in God, from the time of her afliction until it was God’s will to release her from her suffering. Repeatedly have we heard her utter these words, “When I am gone never worry about me. I have made my peace calling and election sure with God. I will be forever at rest.” She leaves to mourn her loss, her aged husband, Alexander ERWIN, the following children, G. B. M. ERWIN, Youngwood, Pa., Nancy B., wife of R. E. PARSONS, Wilmington, Del., W. B. ERWIN, Hazelwood, R.L. ERWIN, Hermenie, Pa., Margaret, wife of A. W. DEAN, Hazelwood, Ada M., wife of W. J. P. SHARP, Conemaugh, Pa., and J. L. ERWIN, Conemaugh. Martha and Rebecca, wife of A. M. BRINKLEY preceded her to the grave. Also 34 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive. She has one brother, John W. PARSON and one sister, Mrs. Margaret MOORE, both of Shade Gap. Funeral services held at Conemaugh U. B. Church, Thursday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Chas. G. WHITE. Her body was laid to rest in Hendrick’s cemetery, at Conemaugh to await a glorious Resurrection. Homer C. BOOHER Homer C. BOOHER, a well-known resident of the lower end of the county, died at the home of his brother, Martin BOOHER, at eleven o’clock June 21, 1934. Death was due to a complication of diseases, after an illness of several months. He was born, August 31, 1870 near Orbisonia, and was a son of Joshua and Eveline Wharton BOOHER, both deceased and at the time of his death was aged 63 years, 9 months and 20 days. For several years, Mr. BOOHER held the position of game warden in the Orbisonia vicinity. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. He is survived by three brothers, Bower BOOHER of Three Springs, Albert BOOHER of Lewistown, and Martin BOOHER, at whose rome [sic] he resided. Two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca JOHNS of Lewistown and Lottie BOOHER of Lewistown, are surviving. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. HANNAWALT, jr., at the Church of the Brethren at two o’clock on Saturday. With interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. S. Edward Laird MORGAN Mount Union, Nov. 7. -- S. Edward LAIRD MORGAN died at the home of Mrs. Irene MORGAN, in Blacklog Valley, where he has made his home the past six years, Nov. 5, 1936 at 8:25 a.. m. He had been in failing health for one and one-half years and had been confined to bed the past six months, suffering with a heart condition. He was the son of Charles W. and Mary Ellen (RUNK) LAIRD. When a lad of ten years of age he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Washington MORGAN, both of whom are deceased. Mr. MORGAN was a member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren in Hill Valley. Surviving are four brothers and one sister: Washington LAIRD, of Hill Valley; Mrs. George VARNER of Blacklog; George LAIRD of Pogne; Robert LAIRD of Lockes Valley; Cloyd LAIRD of Port Clinton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held from the home of Mrs. Irene MORGAN, Blacklog Valley, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. H. W. HANAWALT. Interment will be made in the Shope cemetery in Blacklog Valley. Blatt funeral service. George GABERT George GABERT, a lifelong resident of Cromwell township, passed away Thursday forenoon, June 23, at 11:55 o’clock, following an illness of several months. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He was a son of Sebastian and Catherine (EBERT) GABERT, both deceased, and was born in Cromwell township, September 7, 1866. At the time of death he was aged 71 years, 9 months and 16 days. He is survived by four sisters: Mrs. Mary ATHERTON, of R. D., Mount Union; Mrs. Clara BARCLAY, of Mapleton Depot; Miss Sarah GABERT, of Altoona, and Mrs. Catherine BUSHBY, of New York. Funeral services will be held at the home of Lloyd GABERT in Hill Valley on Saturday forenoon, June 25, at 9:30 o’clock. Interment in the Baer-Garver cemetery in Hill valley. The body may be viewed at Green’s funeral home in Three Springs until 8 o’clock Saturday morning. Green’s funeral service. J. W. Geary CORNELIUS J. W. Geary CORNELIUS died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter W. SMITH at Gilbertsville, Pa., on Monday, September 28, at 1 o’clock p.m. He was the son of Isaac and Margaret (PARKS) CORNELIUS and was born in Hares Valley on December 24, 1868. The deceased was one of Huntingdon county’s famous set of triplets, all of whom lived to be sixty years of age or more. W. T. Sherman CORNELIUS died several years ago, and U. S. Grant CORNELIUS, of Robertsdale still survives. he is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna SMOUSE, of Altoona. He was married forty-five years ago to Anna LYNN and to the union four children were born: Mrs. Walter (Edith) SMITH, of Gilbertsville, Mrs. William (Delma?) RUTHERFORD, of Altoona, Mrs. Boyd (Mary) ROSENSTEEL, of Mount Union, and Irvin CORNELIUS, of Philadelphia. The remains will be brought to the Dunmire funeral home at Mount Union, on Wednesday, September 30, 1936 and on Thursday, October 1, 1936, will be taken to Bowman’s Chapel in Smith Valley where services will be held at 2 p. m. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Ella HEATH Mrs. Ella (GUYER) HEATH, daughter of Oliver GUYER and Catharine (GILBERT) GUYER, both deceased, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert SCOTT, of Orbisonia, on Thursday evening, August 3, 1939 at 4:45 o’clock. She was born in Freestone on May 3, 1872 and at the time of death was aged 67 years and 3 months. On January 1892 she was united in marriage to William HEATH who preceded her in death on April 20, 1934. Mrs. HEATH was a life-long member of the United Brethren church in Orbisonia. Her faithful devotion to church work made her a person of real worth. Her influence and Christian spirit will be greatly missed in the church, home and community. Surviving to mourn her passing are one daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Edna) SCOTT, of Orbisonia, and three grandchildren, and these brothers and sisters: Ezra GUYER, of Ursina, Cyrus GUYER, of Edenville, Clarence GUYER, of Edenville, Mrs. Mary HORN, of Chambersburg, Mrs. Anna HORN, of Freestone, Mrs. Jennie MACKEY, of Cameron, Illinois, and Miss Gertrude GUYER, of Chambersburg. Short prayer services will be held at the SCOTT home on Sunday afternoon, August 6th, at 2 o’clock and further services will be held at the Metal Methodist church in Franklin county upon the arrival of the funeral cortege. The Rev. William SNYDER, pastor of the Orbisonia United Brethren church will officiate and interment will be made in the family burial plot in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends are being received at the SCOTT home in Orbisonia any time until the hour of the services. Ott’s funeral service. Luther Edmund NOBLE, Sr. Mount Union. Sept. 22. -- Luther Edmund NOBLE, Sr., a life-long resident and highly respected citizen of Orbisonia, passed away at his home there, Monday, September 21, 1936 at 6:30 o’clock after an illness that extended over 6 years. He had been confined to his home about 3 years. He was born in Orbisonia. October 30, 1852 and was the son of Calvin and Jane (CAROTHERS) NOBLE. Mr. NOBLE was a stone mason and brick layer by trade. Luther Edmund NOBLE, Sr., was married three times. The first union was with Miss Ann BOLINGER of Blacklog Valley. After her death he again married and this union was with Miss Emma METZ of Big Valley in 1888. She died February 3, 1913. To this union six children, four sons and two daughters were born. Following her death Mr. NOBLE again married and this union was with Mrs. Francis Snare DOYLE. Mr. NOBLE was a member of the Presbyterian church of Orbisonia and was interested in every phase of the church work, during his lifetime. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Francis NOBLE, four sons and two daughters who are Frank NOBLE, Lewistown; Miss Ruth NOBLE, Edgewood, Pa.: Harry NOBLE, Pittsburgh; Luther Edmund NOBLE, Jr., Orbisonia and Mrs. Martha LEIDY, of Altoona and Ralph NOBLE, of Ohio. A number of grandchildren also survive. Three brothers survive. They are Calvin NOBLE, Altoona; William NOBLE, of Orbisonia and Lewis NOBLE, Mount Union. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the late home in Orbisonia. Rev. R. A. WARNER of the Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery, directed by W. Q. BLATT, funeral service. INJURIES FATAL TO BLACKLOG MAN Highland Eugene MITCHELL, a highly respected young resident of Blacklog Valley, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital at 9:30 p. m., Wednesday night from internal injuries received Monday of this week when a log fell on his body. The young man was unloading logs at the Goshorn sawmill at Shirleysburg when a heavy log slipped and knocked him to the ground. He was removed to the hospital where everything possible was done to save his life but his injuries were serious. He was aged 27 years and 25 days. Highland Eugene MITCHELL was born December 16, 1911, the son of Watson and Bula Rabenstine MITCHELL. He attended school in Mount Union when a boy as the family were former residents of that place. Later he attended high school in Orbisonia. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Orbisonia and was a regular attendant at the Sunday School. He was a young man of splendid character and his death at 27 years of age is a great shock to his parents and other members of his family. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watson MITCHELL and the following brothers and sisters: Susan, wife of George BARR of Center Union; Paul, Joseph, Willard, Donald, Dolores and Mary Nora, all at home. He is a nephew of Misses Edith and Nora RABENSTINE of Mount Union. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Methodist Episcopal church at Orbisonia. A prayer service will be held at the home at 11 a. m. and the body will then be taken to the church. Interment will be made in the Jordon cemetery. Rev. MCCAHAN, pastor of the Methodist church of Orbisonia will officiate. Blatt funeral services. Mrs. Lloyd KEAGY Word has been received by Mrs. Nannie YOUNGMAN and the Harvey E. RUTTER family of the death of Mrs. Lloyd KEAGY, nee Grace MALONE, of Orbisonia, at her home in Whitefish, Montana, on Tuesday night, July 23, 1940, after a brief illness. Mrs. KEAGY was a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. MALONE, of Orbisonia. She is survived by two children, Verne and Ralph KEAGY, of Whitefish. Funeral services will be held at Whitefish on Friday afternoon. 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. Lewis C. BOLINGER Lewis C. BOLINGER, a former resident of Shirleysburg, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie E. BRANDT, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county. He was 91 years of age, and a member of the Shirleysburg Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m., from the Shirleysburg Presbyterian church, with Rev. SALMOND, pastor, officiating. Interment was made in the Walker cemetery. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Ida WOLFKILL, of Newton Hamilton; John F. BOLINGER, of McVeytown, Elmer, of Altoona, Guy L., of Clinton, Jesse of Pitcairn, Blaine, of Mapleton and Mrs. Gertrude SWARTZ, of Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Amanda B. SHOPE Miss Amanda B. SHOPE, a lifelong resident of Saltillo, passed away in the Lewistown hospital on Thursday night, June 23, at 9:20 o’clock, following an extended illness. She was a daughter of Benjamin SHOPE and Elizabeth (SECRIST) SHOPE, both deceased, and was born in Saltillo August 20, 1865. At the time of death she was aged 72 years, 10 months and 3 days. She had been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Saltillo since early childhood. One brother and one sister, Mrs. William NYCUM and David F. SHOPE, preceded her n [sic] death. She is survived by fifteen nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at her late home in Saltillo on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. W. BREICHBILL, and interment will follow in the Saltillo cemetery. Green’s funeral service.