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DEATH
On Dec. 30, 1917, the angel of death entered the home of Marion and Orpha
LOCKE of Shade Gap and took away their little daughter Anna Bell, aged six
months and three days.  The funeral was held on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from the
home.  Rev . DUVALL preached the sermon and the little one was laid to rest
in Locke’s Valley cemetery by undertaker Keggeries of Fannettsburg.

DEATH OF MRS. GEO. F. SHAFFER
Mrs. Jane, wife of Geo. F. SHAFFER, died at her home, 601 Division street,
Dec. 18, 1917, of dropsy.  She was a daughter of Daniel and Nancy BECK  of
Warriors Mark valley, born Jan. 22, 1843.
When a young woman she removed to Hill valley where she taught school and
Oct. 10, 1867, married Geo. F. SHAFFER, living there till about five years
ago when they came to Mt. Union.
She was a true Christian, a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist
church of this place, a devoted wife and mother.  She was first of all a
home-maker.
She leaves besides her husband, the following children:  Mrs. A. J. MILLER,
of Cora, Pa.; Mrs. J. C. BAILEY, of Malinto, Ohio; Mrs. Jas. CLYMANS, of
Thompsontown, Pa.; Charles, of Juniata county; Mrs. Frank ROBERTS and
Ernest, at home.  Two sons, Ira and Chalmer, having preceded her to the
grave.  One brother and one sister also survive: Lloyd BECK, of town and
Mrs. Emma ALLISON, of Allensville, Pa.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J.? Edgar MASSERY,
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DEATH OF MARY ELLEN GUTSHALL
She was a daughter of Finley MAGEE of Shade Gap.  She was born on July 22,
1841, married to Peter GUTSHALL in 1862 and died December 20, 1917, aged 76
years, 4 months and 28 days.  Lost her husband Jan. 11th, 1916.
She was the mother of the following children:  Harrison of Knobsville;
Allen, of Orbisonia, R. D.; Mrs. COWAN of near Robertsdale; Elmer of
Orbisonia; Grand (dead); Frank of Pitcairn; Mrs. CLARK and Mrs. SCOTT of
Trough Creek; Mrs. RORAR of Three Springs; Mrs. FLECK of Three Springs R.
D., No. 2; Simon of near Rockhill; Alice (dead);  Silas of Three Springs;
John (dead); and the writer of Orbisonia.  Also survived by two brothers and
two sisters of near Shade Gap.
Mother shared the hardships of the Civil War; caring for two children while
father was engaged in it almost a year at the close.
She knew what it was to gather the golden grain and foster the little ones
at the same time.  She used to stand close to the ringing cylinder and toss
aside the straw which was then common with women, but now a thing of the
past.  We once could hear the buzz of the spinning wheel and the clique of
the reel and the song of (Hush-a-by-baby), but all is silent now, and the
old armed chair is vacant, and the ashes have gone back from whence they
came.

Then here’s to our mother
Whose hair became white,
Caring for her loved ones
Until losing her sight,
And when the wheel turned
And came to her spoke;
It was then that God called her
By a sudden stroke.
Although Emma talked to her at 5 a. m.
She replied, “I slept well” just the same;
Then turning aside for a moment’s repose,
She heard mother fall and called the boys.
But alas! too late; the sting had come
And in fifteen minutes a silent drum
Had beat the dead march
In the home again.
Oh! how we remember when father passed away
And mother too, she could not stay;
Now brother, sister, while we may
Let us prepare for the coming day.
Then just before the battle mother
We will surely think of you;
Just as father when he enlisted
We may have the same to do.
Yet, when we go to serve our uncle
Just as father did, ‘tis true;
We will not forget you mother
Nor Old Glory in its hue.
        H. N.? GUTSHALL

Funeral services for Mrs. Adaline MILLER wife of Conrad MILLER were held at
her late home in Rockhill Furnace Sunday afternoon, March 20, 1932, at two o
’clock in charge of Rev. SNYDER.  Many friends and relatives gathered to pay
final respects to this well known and beloved Christian woman.  Interment
was made in the Orbisonia cemetery.
Mrs. Adaline MILLER died at her home in Rockhill on March 17 at 1:15 p.m.
after an illness of three weeks from heart trouble.  She was born November
22, 1863, thus at the time of her death she was aged 68 years, 3 months and
22 days.
Mrs. MILLER was a faithful member of the United Brethren church for forty
years and in her death the community lost a splendid woman of sterling
character.
Surviving, besides her husband, are the following children: John MILLER,
Arthur MILLER, both of Orbisonia and Mrs. Mary RUTTER of Mount Union.  The
following brothers and sisters also survive: Samuel, Mathias and Edward
WINNICK, all of Mount Union; Mrs. Sarah GALBRAITH and Miss Celia WINNICK,
both of Rockhill.

Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 21--Alexander Simpson MURPHY, passed away at his late
home in Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon COUnty, February 19, 1934.  Death was
due to a heart condition.  He was found dead in bed but had been dead but a
few hours for he talked at 3 o’clock.
Alexander Simpson MURPHY was born in Porter Township, Huntingdon county,
February 27, 1875.  He was the son of James G. and Mary Frances (ISENBERG)
MURPHY.  Mr. MURPHY never married but resided with his father and since the
death of the mother almost two years ago they had kept the home on Culbert
street.  He was a skilled mechanic in the employ of the East Broad Top
Railroad Company.  He attended services at the Presbyterian Church of
Orbisonia.
In the passing away of Alexander MURPHY, many families of that vicinity will
miss the great charity that he was accustomed to show to everyone whom he
thought needed assistance.  He was generous and kindly dispositioned and
during this depressin showed mercy unto many with whom he had dealings.
Surviving are his father and the following brothers and sisters: Charles W.
at home; J. Alfred Murphy and Mrs. Blaine LOCKE, of Rockhill Furnace; Mrs.
Fred BECK of Philadelphia and Mrs. A.C. ELIAS of Salem, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence, Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o’clock.  The Rev. R.A. Warner of the Presbyterian Church will
officiate and W.Q. Blatt will direct interment in the Orbisonia Cemetery.

Mount Union, Pa., Sept. 4--Mrs. Arminta A. WISER, wife of Daniel W. WISER,
died at their home, No. 6 Halley Street, Mount Union, Pa., on Thursday,
September 3, 1931 at 10 minutes past two o’clock.  Mrs. WISER had suffered
for more than three years from a complication of diseases brought on by a
stroke of paralysis.
Born April 20, 1867, in Shade Valley, she was the daughter of William and
Mary BOLLINGER TRAXLER, being aged 64 years, 4 months and 13 days. She was
one of a family of eleven children and when still a young woman her family
moved to Love’s Valley where on September 18, 1883 she was married to Daniel
W. WISER and took up housekeeping in Greenbrier, near Newton Hamilton.
After twelve years spent near Newton Hamilton they moved to Mount Union
where they have since resided, a period of 28 years.
Mrs. WISER was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, first of Newton
Hamilton and later at Mount Union.  As long as she was able she attended the
services of her church regularly every Sunday.
She was the mother of six children, two of whom, Cecil WISER and Mrs. Elsie
ESTEP, with the husband and father survive.  Mrs. Olive CORNPROPST and Mrs.
Alda HETRICK, Maud and Lloyd have preceded her to the grave.  She also
leaves to mourn her death the following sisters: Mrs. Mary LOCKE, of Shade
Gap and Mrs. Ellie GOSHORN, of Shade Valley, Mrs. May SMELKE of Terra,
Texas, Mrs. Laura STAINER, Newton Hamilton and Mrs. Kate MORGAN of
Lewistown, Pa. also by seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held form the late home No. 6 Halley Street at 2 o’
clock Sunday, September 6, 1931.

(Special to The Daily News)
Mount Union, April 30--J. A. GIFFORD, of East Milford street, received the
sad word Tuesday that his son, Arthur GIFFORD had been instantly killed
while at his work in a steel plant at Homestead. A wife and three daughters
survive.  Mr. GIFFORD, his daughter, Miss Jesse GIFFORD, grandchildren Mary
KRUGH and Preston GIFFORD and Mrs. Bell CORBIN, of Huntingdon, left
Wednesday morning to be with the bereaved family and to attend the funeral
which will be held on Friday afternoon from the late home in Homestead.
Interment will be made at Homestead.

Mr. Elmer L. MILLER, age 67 years, of Third street died at his home
Wednesday evening February 3, 1932 at 5:15 p.m.
Mr. MILLER was a resident of Pitcairn for 40 years.  He served on the
Pitcairn School Board. He was at one time employed by the P.R.R. at the car
shops.  He was also in business with H. J. GETTIG on Broadway for a number
of years.  Mr. MILLER also conducted a business in Trafford City.
Elmer L. MILLER was a life long member of the Pitcairn United Brethren
Church.  He has served as Trustee, Class Leader, Teacher of The Alphia
Ladies Class and Men’s Bible Class during his membership.
Funeral services were held in the Church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock
in charge of his pastor, Rev. H.G. REESE assisted by Rev. E. G. SAWYER of
Trafford and Rev. W. B. BARNHART of Scottdale with interment at Copeland.
Mr. MILLER was injured six years ago and been in ill health ever since.  He
was confined to bed for three weeks previous to his death.

The Rev. George Murray KLEPFER, D.D., pastor of Saint Paul’s Methodist
Church, Harrisburg died in that city on Wednesday, March 30th, from
pneumonia.  He was born in West Township, this county, in 1860.  In 1883 he
united with the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church.  In 1905 and 1886 her served as pastor in Orbisonia, and from 1900
to 1903 was pastor of the First Church of Huntingdon.  He also served
pastorates in Saxton, Selinsgrove, Danvill, Catawissa, Altoona, Milton,
Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held in Harrisburg on Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Interment in the family plot in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, upon arrival
here, approximately at one or one-thirty o’clock Saturday afternoon.
Members of First Church will act as pall bearers at the interment here.
Dr. KEPFER is survived by his wife, three daughters
and -----------------------------(Remainder of the obit is missing. DW)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles WAGNER, of Market street and their houseguests Mr. and
Mrs. Edward LIEBMAN, of South America, motored to Pittsburgh on Monday to
attend the funeral of a cousin, Harry NOBLE, which occurred at Turtle Creek,
Monday afternoon.  Mr. NOBLE was a brother of Lewis G. NOBLE, of Mount
Union, who was unable to attend the funeral on account of being ill.
Surviving are his widow, who was fomerly Miss Mae PRIM of Orbisonia, and a
number of grown children, all of whom are married.  Mr. and Mrs. WAGNER and
their guests returned Tuesday.

(Special to The Daily News)
Mount Union, Sept. 20--Howard LEONARD died in the Meadville, Pa. Hospital a
few hours after he met with an accident walking along the highway.  Death
was caused by a fracture of the skull.
Wednesday night, while proceeding along a road near Meadville that was
under-going repairs, he fell into a drainage hole striking his head as he
fell.  He was taken to the hospital and treated but never regained
consciousness.  He was aged 48 years.
Born in Black Log Valley September 9, 1882, he was the son of Samuel and
Hannah GILLILAND LEONARD.  He had been employed at Meadville for several
years in the Viscose Company’s plant.
Surviving are the following brothers and sister: Mrs. Samuel BOLLINGER of
Greenville, Pa., Joseph C. LEONARD of Shirleysburg, John A. of Mount Union,
Wiliam G. of Lewistown, Thomas C. of Black Log Valley.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the home of
his brother Thomas C. LEONARD, which home is the old family homestead in
Black Log Valley.  Interment in the Gilliland cemetery.  Rev. COHICK of the
Orbisonia Methodist church will officiate. W.Q. Blatt, undertaker.

Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 11--Mrs. Isabel RIPPLE PRICE BARRON died at her home
in Orbisonia on Wednesday, February 8, 1933 after being confined to  bed for
more than 3 years.  Death was caused by the infirmities of advanced age as
she was aged 89 years 1 month and 19 days.  Her maiden name was Isabel
RIPPLE and she was twice married.
The first union was with John PRICE and together they took up housekeeping
on the PRICE farm near Three Springs where they lived until the death of the
husband.  To this union were born 9 children. Seven of them are deceased.
The surviving ones are Mrs. Malissa ROGERS of Trafford, Pa., and Mrs. Ann
MOORE, of Lewistown.
The second union was with John BARRON in 1882.  To this union was born one
daughter, who is Mrs. Mae FLASHER of Three Springs.  Mr. BARRON has been
dead for a number of years.  There are also surviving 4 stepchildren: Mrs.
Clara THOMPSON, Orbisonia; Mrs. Rosanna ROGER, Germany Valley; Mrs. Sarah
Jane LONG,, of Huntingdon and Thomas BARRON, of Pogue.
Mrs. BARRON was a sincere Christian woman and possessed traits of sterling
character. She united with the Church of the Brethren when a young girl and
all through her life she was faithful to her religious duties and
privileges.
Funeral services were held from her late home, Friday morning at 10 o’clock
with the Rev. William SNYDER officiating.  A.F. REIHART, mortician directed.
Interment in the PRICE cemetery at Three Springs.

Mount Union, Pa. May 12--James Lane GABERT, a resident of Mount Union during
the past 7 years but a former resident of Hill Valley, died at his home,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and Jefferson street, Monday morning, May 11,
1931 at 3:45 after an illness of seven months.  He was confined to bed for
six weeks and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. During the
past four years he was employed at the Harbison-Walker Refractories plant
here.  He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, at Sugar Run.  In 1891
he ws united in marriage with Miss Minnnie NORRIS of Hill Valley, who
survives him with the following children: Samuel I. GABERT, Hill Valley,
Lewis S. GABERT and Mrs. W.B. SNELLBAKER, of Emigsville, Pa.: Mrs. J.C.
ROSENBOROUGH, Mount Union and Miss Mertie GABERT at home, as well as 10
grandchildren.  The following brothers and sisters also survive: Jacob
GABERT and George M. GABERT, both of Hill Valley; Mrs. Mary ATHERTON and
Mrs. Clara BARCLAY, both of Mapleton; Mrs. Catharine BUSHBY, New York City;
Miss Sarah GABERT of Altoona.
The body may be viewed at the late residence until the time of the funeral,
Wednesday morning.  Prayer Services will be held at the home, at 9:30 o’
clock and the body will then be taken to the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethren where the services will be held at 10:30 o’clock in charge of Rev.
H.W. HANAWALT, pastor of the Sugar Run Church.  Interment will be made in
the Garver Cemetery, Hill Valley, directed by W. Q. BLATT.

Dolores, Colo., Sept. 22--James Neely HERMON died at Cortez, Colorado,
Friday, September 19, 1930, after a serious operation.
Mr. HERMON  was born at Orbisonia, a son of Frederic HERMON.  He spent most
of his life in Leadville, Colorado, where he was employed as a mining
engineer.  He also had mining interests at Telluride, Colorado, and owned a
large ranch at Dolores, Colorado.
Mr. HERMON never married.  He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew COHEN
of Dolores, Colorado.
Surviving are one brother and one sister, William Irvin HERMON of Orbisonia
and Mrs. Belle CORBIN of Huntingndon.  One neice, Miss Jessie GIFFORD of
Mount Union, and two nephews, James C. GIFFORD of Mount Union and Arthur M.
GIFFORD of Pittsburgh also survive.
Mr. HERMON was buried at Dolores, Colorado, Sunday, September 21st.

Mount Union, Pa., Jan. 5--John B. CHILCOAT, Civil War Veteran, prominent
lodge man, church man and highly respected citizen of Orbisonia died at the
age of 92 years, at his home in that place, Monday morning January 4th at 7
o’clock.  He had been ill for one years.  Death was due to a complication of
diseases incident to advanced age He was a retired undertaker having been a
member of the firm of Houck and Chilcoat and was well known all through this
section.
Born near McKendree church, Cromwell township, November 19, 1839 he was aged
92 years, 1 months and 15 days at the time of his death.  He was a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church almost all his life and a charter member of
the IOOF lodge of Orbisonia, and had been active in its work for 71 years.
When the Civil War broke out he answered the call and served his country.
Surviving are his wife, Mary CHILCOAT who is past 86 years of age and the
following step-children, Mrs. MACALONAN, Wilkinsburg; Mrs. Gertrude EBY, of
Philadelphia and Samuel CARROTHERS of Washington, D.C.   Mr. and Mrs.
CHILCOAT  lived together happily for 57 years.
Orbisonia has lost a splendid Christian character and much respected citizen
in the passing  away of this “Grand Old Man”.  He was neighborly and kind
and lived almost his entire lifetime in the community in which he died so
that he was well known.
A full military funeral will be held from the late home, Thursday afternoon
at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. J. Leroy COHICK, pastor of the Methodist
church of Orbisonia to which all Legion posts of the county are invited.
Undertaker A. F. REIHART will direct the interment in the Orbisonia
Cemetery.

Leonard Enoch SECREST died at his home in Hill Valley on Tuesday, February
7, 1933.  The cause of death was heart trouble and he had been in failing
health for several years.
Deceased was a son of J.M. and Laura B. (GROVE) SECREST, and was born in
Hill Valley, Cromwell township, April 14, 1900;  he was aged at death 32
years, 9 months and 23 days.  By occupation he was a farmer.  He was
affiliated with the Sugar Run Brethren church in Hill Valley.
Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Annie, wife of H.S. MYERS, of Rockhill Furnace; Lloyd SECREST, of Johnstown;
Mrs. Cathryn GROVE, of Orbisonia; Abram SECREST, of Williamsburg; Grace,
wife of Roy PRITTS, of Shirleysburg; Zada SECREST and Gladys SECREST, at
home.
Funeral services were held at the Brethren church at Rockhill Furnace this
Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Brief services preceded at the house at
12:30.  Services were in charge of Rev. George SWAYNE and Rev. H.W.
HANAWALT.  Interment in the Orbisonia cemetery.  R.S. House, funeral
director.

After an illness of several months, Miss Lillian Gertrude BEERS, a highly
respected resident of Pogue, died at her home Thursday, November 12, 1931 at
4:00 p.m.
She was born February 12, 1874, a daughter of John and Mary (FLASHER) BEERS,
both deceased.
She was a member of McKendree Methodist Church for forty-five years and was
a devout Christian woman and ardent church worker.  She made her home with
her sister, Miss Jennie BEERS.
Surviving are the following brother and sisters: John BEERS of Orbisonia;
Mrs. Nannie BREWSTER, East Pittsburgh; Mrs. W.H. GROVE, Williamsburg; Mrs.
Jennie BEERS at home.
Funeral services will be held in the McKendree Methodist Church, Saturday
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in charge of Rev. J. Leroy COHICK of Orbisonia.
Interment in Jordan Cemetery.

Luther S. CORNELIUS died at his home at Burnt Cabins on Wednesday, March
15th, after an illness of nine months of a complication of diseases.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel CORNELIUS, both deceased, and was born
at Three Springs, December 27, 1868, hence was aged at the time of death 64
years, 2 months and 18 days.  He was united in marriage on April 16, 1893,
to Luella LOCKE, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Lettie
WALTER, of Altoona; Mrs. Lillie LESTER and Lloyd CORNELIUS both of Burnt
Cabins; Mrs. Lela CLYMANS of Decorum, and Miss Lola CORNELIUS, at home.  He
is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: James CORNELIUS, of
Altoona; Charles CORNELIUS, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Mattie ENYEART, of Saxton;
Ida CORNELIUS, of Orbisonia.  The following half-sisters and half-brother
also survive: John CAPP, of Altoona; Lisa STRAWBRIDGE, of Johnsonburg, and
Alice DIVEN, of Shade Gap.
By occupation Mr. CORNELIUS was a farmer.  He was a consistent member of the
Church of God of Locke’s Valley.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 19th, at 2 o’clock by Rev.
Charles MILLER, of Shade Gap.  R.S. House, funeral director.

Mrs. Malinda GILLILAND BOLINGER, a life long resident of this section of
Huntingdon county, and for the past five years a resident of this city, died
at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. OPPEL,
East Shirley street, Saturday morning, February 4, 1933, at four o’clock,
after being confined to bed ten days.  Death was attributed to paralysis of
parts of her body. She had been in her accustomed heatlh until her only
daughter, Mrs. OPPEL, with whom she had her home, and to whom she was
greatly attached became seriously ill and was admitted to the Altoona
hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Mrs. BOLINGER was tenderly cared for by her grandchildren in the OPPEL home
and her physician in her last illness, and everything was done for her
comfort in her closing days.  In the early part of the winter she had
suffered from bronchial pneumonia, but had recovered and regained almost her
accustomed strength, and the 11th day of last month she celebrated her 87th
natal anniversary in the OPPEL home, surrounded by a number of her
descendants.
Mrs. BOLINGER was born on a farm in Blacklog Valley, this county, on January
11th, 1846, a daughter of David and Mary CROWNOVER GILLILAND, pioneer
settlers in that valley.  She was the last member of her generation.
On September 14, 1871, Miss Malinda GILLILAND and Philip G. BOLINGER were
united in marriage, Rev. Samuel FLAGLE officiating.  Mr. BOLINGER, who was
well known as a veteran of the Civil War and active in G.A.R. circles, died
in April 1911, in the valley where he and his wife had spent their entire
married life.  To this union three children were born.  They are D. Franklin
BOLINGER of Sabetha, Kansas, Mrs. Laura OPPEL, wife of Frank L. OPPEL of
this city, and Oscar BOLINGER, who located in the west during the St. Louis
Exposition forty years ago.  Eight grandchildren and four great
grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. BOLINGER continued her residency on the the old homestead until two
years after the death of her husband.  She then moved to Rockhill where she
lived until five years ago when she came to this city to reside in the home
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. OPPEL.  She greatly enjoyed
going out in the family automobile, and up until the very cold weather made
some lengthy trips by motor.
Very early in life Mrs. BOLINGER united with the Church of the Brethren and
had remained loyal to that faith. Owing to the fact that there is no church
of that denomination nearer than eight miles, Mrs. BOLINGER belonged to the
Home Department of the First Methodist Bible school of this city, thus
keeping in touch with the reading of the Word which had richly blest her
long life.  She had been a great reader during her life, always enjoying
good literature.  She had been a reader of the The Mount Union Times for a
long period of years.
Funeral services were conducted form the OPPEL home, on Tuesday morning, at
10 o’clock, by the Rev. Dr. R. Skyles OYLER, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, who visited Mrs. BOLINGER frequently and had prayer with
her shortly before her passing.  Dr. OYLER’s remarks were fitting and
comforting.  He read with much effect two favorite hymns of the departed,
namely:”Rock of Ages” and “Abide With Me”.  Beautiful floral tributes
surrounded her bier. At 11 o’clock the cortege left for Shope’s cemetery, in
Blacklog Valley, where interment was made in the family plot directed by W.
P. Dunmire.

Martha GROVE BOOK, wife of James F. BOOK, died at her home in Hill Valley
Saturday, April 25 at 2: o’clock in the morning.  Death was caused by
pneumonia.
Mrs. BOOK was the daughter of Solomon and Katie GROVE, the latter of whom is
deceased.  At the age of sixteen, she united with the Presbyterian church of
Shirleysburg and has always been faithful to her religious convictions.  Her
cheerful disposition won for her a host of friends, by whom she will be
sadly missed.
Beside the husband and father, Mrs. BOOK is survived by three step-children,
Coyle and James BOOK and Mrs. Russel WHITSEL, and these brothers and
sisters: Mason and Hayden GROVE of Altoona; Minerva, wife of S.R. NORRIS and
Naomi, wife of D.L. BOOK, both of Hill Valley; Eunice, wife of John C.
CUMMINS of Rockhill Furnace.
Funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Daniel BOOK and
were continued at the Presbyterian church at Shirleysburg, in charge of Rev.
Leroy COHICK, pastor of the Methodist church at Orbisonia.  Burial was made
in the Reformed cemetery in Gilboa.

Miss Margaret LOVE, a sister of the late William LOVE of Mount Union, died
at the Methodist Home for Aged at Tyrone, this Thursday morning, December
31, 1931 at 7:30 o’clock.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Home in Tyrone at -:30 o’
clock Friday evening.  The body will then be taken to Nossville, where
funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the
Methodist Church at that place.

Mount Union, Pa. Jan. 5--Mrs. Mary Etta MILLER, wife of J. F. MILLER, of
Milford street, passed away at her home, Monday morning, January 4, 1931 at
4:25 o’clock, after an illness of about one week.  Mrs. MILLER suffered a
severe cold and complications arose which hastened the end.  She was one of
Mount Union’s finest Christian mothers and the news of her death caused keen
regret and deep sorrow throughout the community.  She was a devoted wife and
mother as well as a considerate and kind neighbor and her place in the First
Baptist church, where she attended regularly and assisted in every way
possible, will be hard to fill.
Mary Etta MILLER was born at Valley Point, Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania,
September 28, 1860 and was the daughter of Jeremiah and Belle GILLILAND
SHOPE.  She was aged 71 years, 4 months and 7 days.  She ws united in
marriage with J. Frank MILLER on August 17, 1884.  They took up housekeeping
and lived in Blacklog Valley for 18 yars, prior to coming to Mount Union
where they have since resided for 25 years.  They were a family of fine
citizens, establishing a Christian home where their children were carefully
reared. Mrs. MILLER has been a member of the First Baptist church for 25
years.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Simpson-Hunt Post Unit.
The husband and the following children survive: Mabel D., the wife of George
P. OPPEL, Newton Hamilton, R.D.; I.R. MILLER, Erie, Pa.; W. G. MILLER and
Dr. J. Frank MILLER, both of Boswell, Pa.; Verna L., the wife of Herman D.
SMITH, Mount Union and Raymond H. MILLER of Williamson, W. Va.
The following brother and sisters also survive: J. G. SHOPE, Hollidaysburg;
Mrs. B.B. MILLER, Mount Union and Mrs. B.M. LOAR, of Greensburg, Pa.  There
are 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon.  The body will be taken
to the First Baptist Church at 11:30 o’clock and will be in state until 2:30
o’clock the hour of the funeral. Short services will be held at the home at
2 o’clock.  Rev. James TAYLOR, pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted
by Rev. T. Carson HANNA, will officiate.  Interment will be made in the IOOF
cemetery at Mount Union directed by Mortician W. P. DUNMIRE.

Mary Jane SHAFFER, wife of Frank A. SHAFFER, died at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Minerva MONTAGUE at Orbisonia, Friday March 14, 1930, about 2 p.m.,
after several days illness.  Mrs. SHAFFER was the daughter of Nathanial and
Linda MILLER CHILCOTE.  She was born March 6, 1866, and was aged 64 years
and 8 days at the time of her death.
She was an active member of the Methodist Church.
Mrs. SHAFFER is survived by her husband, Frank A. SHAFFER, one daughter,
Mrs. Sue O’LEARY of Lewistown, and two sisters, Mrs. Minerva MONTAGUE of
Orbisonia, and Mrs. Andrew MYERS of Philadelphia.
Funeral services were conducted at Mrs. SHAFFER’s home Sunday, March 16,
1930 at 2 p.m., Rev. Herbert BEAM officiating.  Interment, Gilliland
cemetery.  Funeral directed by Frank HEIDEL.

Another former and esteemed member of the Three Springs community left us
when Mrs. C.D. WEIGHT, wife of Mr. C.D. WEIGHT, an employee of the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. of Trafford, died at her home on
Seventh street, Pitcairn, on Thursday, October 22, at 10:50 p.m.  She became
ill on Wednesday, October 14, the thirty-fifth anniversary of her marriage,
when she became victim of a stroke caused by high blood pressure.  A second
stroke, on Thursday of the next week, proved fatal, and she passed away the
same evening.
Mrs. WEIGHT, who was Mary Katherine WHITSEL before her marriage, was the
daughter of Peter WHITSEL and Rebecca PRICE WHITSEL of Hill Valley and was
born on September 12, 1872, in Cromwell township, Huntingdon county, near
Orbisonia.  She lived there until her marriage, on October 14, 1896, to C.D.
WEIGHT, of Three Springs.  After her marriage, she lived at Rockhill Furnace
for a year, after which the family moved to Pitcairn, where she remained
until her death.
She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom survive her.  The eldest,
Lela Lucretia, died at the age of seven months, while the family still lived
at Rockhill.  Those surviving are her husband, C.D. WEIGHT, C.D. WEIGHT,
Jr., L. S. WEIGHT, Mrs. Sadie ZIMMERMAN, Mrs. Martha FULCOMER, Rudolph,
Laverne, Wilmer and Esther WEIGHT, all of Pitcairn; six granchildren and two
brothers and a sister, D. P. WHITSEL, of Mt. Union, and Mrs. John SHUE, of
Hill Valley also survive.
Mrs. WEIGHT was a member of the W.B.A. number 236, and of the United
Brethren Church, with which she became affiliated early in life.  She was a
very prominent member of the church, belonging to the Alpha Ladies’ Bible
Class, the Women’s Missionary Society, and the Ladies Aid, and she also
taught a class of girls in the Sunday School who loved and revered her as a
teacher.
At seven o’clock, October 20, the Macabees held a short service at the
WEIGHT home, after which an impressive service was conducted amid a
veritable garden of flowers sent by friends,
by-------------------------------------  the Brethren Church of Pitcairn.
The beautiful hymns, “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow,” and “Jesus Savior
Pilot Me” were sung by a quartet, after which Reverend REESE delivered some
touching words appropriate to the influential and useful life she led as a
citizen, neighbor, friend and mother.  On Sunday morning, October 25, she
was taken to Three Springs, where a short service was held in the family,
Brethren Chruch by Reverend MICKEY.  She was interred in the family plot at
Three Springs Cemetery, where her baby was buried.
On November 8, at eleven o’clock A.M. as service dedicated to her memory
will be held in the United Brethren Church of Pitcairn by Reverend REESE, to
which all of her friends are invited to come.
Her influence extended far beyond her own family, and she will be missed by
many as a loving friend and good neighbor.

Mount Union, Pa., Feb. 20--Robert Gracey ERWIN died at the home of his son,
Samuel J. ERWIN at Valley Point, Thursday, February 18, 1932, at 4:40 p.m.
He was aged 80 years, 4 months and 14 days and his death was due to
infirmities of advanced age.  He was the son of William and Isabelle VAWN
ERWIN and he was born and reared in the Tuscarora Valley, Huntingdon county.
He was well known and highly respected all through this vicinity.  He was
born October 4, 1851.
For many years Robert Gracey ERWIN was the well-known mail carrier from
Blacklog Valley to McVeytown and during the past few years he had turned his
attention to farming.
He was married to Miss Hannah Jane MORGAN, September 21, 1876 at
Shirleysburg.  The wife died November 27, 1929.  To this union were born the
following children: Samuel, Valley Point; George Elmer, William H. and Laura
Bell, the latter two deceased.  One sister, Mrs. J.A. MCMULLEN of Shade
Valley, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Valley Point Church, Sunday, February 21st
at 2 p.m. Rev. H.W. HANAWALT of McVeytown will officiate.  Short prayer
service at the home at 1:30 p.m. W.P. DUNMIRE of Mount Unon will direct the
burial in the Gilliland Cemetery in Blacklog.

The publisher of The Daily News is pained to announce the death of one of
its trusted carrier boys, Robert PETERSON of Orbisonia, who died Sunday
afternoon, from an abscess on the brain.  The lad was taken to the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital where all was done that possibly could be done to
alleviate the disease.  Robert was a member of the Methodist Church at
Orbisonia and a faithful attendant at Sunday School and church.  He was also
a member of the Orbisonia High School Band.  He was a favorite among the
people of Orbisonia and a conscientious carrier boy who endeared himself to
the people whom he served.  His age was 13 years, 11 months and 17 days.  He
is survived by his parents, a twin brother Richard and his sister Mrs. Harry
REED of Huntingdon.
Funeral services will be held at the Orbisonia Methodist Church, Wednesday
afternoon, at 2:00 o’clock with interment in the cemetery at Mount Union.

MUSGRAVE- On Sunday, Oct. 18, 1936, at 2 a.m., Ross P., husband of Kathryn
RUPP MUSGRAVE, of 2927 Gilmore Ave. Penn Township, Survived by 3 daughters,
Miss Grace T. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. Ramona FLEESON, Mrs. Alice C. E. LOOMIS,
Berkeley, Cal.: one son, Elwood D. MUSGRAVE, Pittsburgh, and one sister,
Mrs. E.K. PORTER, Berkeley, Cal.  Funeral from the John Kekilty Funeral
Home, 605 Brushton Ave., Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, at 2:30 o’clock.
Members of Local 430 Carpenters and Jointers Union and friends invited.

Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 20--Sarah Luemma CHILCOAT, wife of A.O. CHILCOAT, who
for many years resided in Allenport, died at the home of her son, J. Elmer
CHILCOAT, Lewistown, February 18, 1932, where they were spending the winter.
Death was caused by a complication of diseases.
Born May 9, 1854 at Saluvia, Fulton county, Pa., she was the daughter of
Daniel and Agnes Barnett.  She was united in marriage with A.O. CHILCOAT on
March 13, 1877.  She was a member of the  Methodist Episcopal church at
Allenport also the Ladies’ Aid and the Women’s Bible Class of the same
church.
Surviving are the husband and five sons, B.F. CHILCOAT, A.W. CHILCOAT and
Arthur CHILCOAT, all of Mount Union; Melvin CHILCOAT of Altoona and Elmer of
Lewistown.  There are 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren as well
as two sisters also surviving: Mrs. J.F. CHILCOTE, of Tyrone and Mrs. Fannie
BARBER of Six Mile Run.
The body was taken in charge by Mortician W.Q. Blatt and on Saturday will be
taken to the home of the son, B.F. CHILCOAT, East Shirley street.  The
funeral services will be held at 2:30 on Monday afternoon from the Allenport
Methodist church.  A short prayer service will be held from the home at 2 o’
clock.  Rev. D.D. Kauffman and Rev. J. Alfred Cox of Petersburg will
officiate and interment will be made in the IOOF cemetery at Rockhill.

Simon GRATZ, a veteran of the Spanish American War and a member of the
Company M Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, died at his home
at Orbisonia after a long illness.  He was a member of Frank C. Woomer Camp,
United Spanish War Veterans of Lewistown.  He was also a member of the
Spanish War Veterans Home Association of this camp.  Military funeral
services for Mr. GRATZ were held this Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his
late home.

Mount Union, March 3--Mrs. Sophia CAMPBELL JONES, the widow of the late
Alonzo W. JONES, Civil War veteran and ex-postmaster of Mount Union, passed
away at her home, West Market street, at 10 o’clock, Saturday evening, March
1, 1930.  Death was due to diabetes, which disease she bravely battled for
some years.  She became seriously ill only a few days ago.  Three brothers
and one son, who are physicians as well as consulting doctors and two
trained nurses were in constant care of Mrs. JONES and everything possible
in their power and medical skill was done to save her life and relieve her
suffering.  The end came peacefully and her spirit returned to God who gave
it.
Mount Union has lost one of her finest Christian mothers in the passing out
of this good woman.  She taught and set before her own children an example
of the highest ideals.  She practised Christianity in her everyday life and
all whom she met knew it.  She inspired and encouraged always and she was
cheerfulness personified.  Even though she partially lost her eyesight in
recent years yet she was thankful that she had seen the beauties of this
world and she once told the writer that she must not be discontented because
of failing sight because God had given her good eyes a long time and that
she had many other blessings.  Three brothers, who today are prominent and
successful physicians give their sister much credit for the inspiration and
help which she gave them while they were struggling for an education and
preparing for their life work.  One of her sons, Dr. Charles JONES of
Summerhill also credits her with being a big factor in the success of his
profession.  Not only was she a wonderful mother to her own children but she
mothered every little orphan child or unfortunate person who came along.  We
can hardly enumerate the names of orphans that had a home with the JONES
family.  During the past ten years she has gathered clothing spring and fall
for several families in Blacklog and no one was turned away from her door.
Mrs. JONES was a devout member of the First Methodist
Church----------------church work as long as her health permitted, in the
woman’s Bible Class of the Sunday School; in the Ladies’ Aid Society; the
Missionary Society and in every branch of the work.  She also belonged to
the Eastern Star and of the Auxiliary to the American Legion.
Like St. Paul, Mrs. JONES could say, “I know in whom I have believed and I
am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him
against that day.”  Her faith in her God was her constant comfort.
Sophia CAMPBELL JONES was born in Blacklog Valley, the daughter of Hance and
Margaret SMITH CAMPBELL.  She was of Irish extraction as her father came
direct from Ireland.  She was one  of  a large family of children.  She
spent some of her early life in Blacklog Valley and later spent some years
in Ohio.  United in marriage with Alonzo W. JONES, she lived with him in
Shade Valley where they farmed until they moved to Mount Union, March 13,
1901 and since that time the JONES home has been on West Market street.  The
husband and father was a Civil War veteran with an enviable record of honor.
He was engaged in business here and later served as Postmaster of Mount
Union under President Wilson.  He passed away more than fourteen years ago.
Surviving are the following children; Dr. Charles JONES of Summerhill, Pa.;
Roy G. C. JONES, of Wyalusing, Pa.; H. Decker JONES, Mrs. Minnie JONES, Mrs.
Harold V. SHOPE and Carson W. JONES  all of Mount Union.  There are two
grandsons, Charles JONES, Jr. and Roy JONES, Jr., also surviving, as well as
the following brothers and sisters: Dr. Frank CAMPBELL, of Hopewell; Dr.
Robert B. CAMPBELL and Dr. William J. CAMPBELL, both of Mount Union; Mrs.
M.C. ALEXANDER of Shelby, Ohio, and Mrs. John SKYLES of Pittsburgh.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church, Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock when the pastor, Rev. J. W. SKILLINGTON will
officiate with the following ministers who were former intimate friends of
the Jones family; Rev. H. Willis HARTSOCK, Tyrone; Rev. David Y. BROUSE,
Harrisburg; Rev. C.W. KARNS of Tyrone and Rev. George WOOMER of Roaring
Spring.  The Easter Star will have a part also in the services.  Interement
will take place-------------(The remainder of the obit is missing.DW)

Seized by a severe heart attack, Ulysses S. BUMGARDNER died suddenly at his
home in Lewistown on Thursday evening some time between 6 and 9 o’clock
while he was alone.  His lifeless body was found in the kitchen of his home
two days later, Saturday evening about 8:30 o’clock, when near relatives of
the deceased forced an entrance to his house after their suspicions were
aroused by his prolonged absence.  The decedent was aged 64 years. 7 months
and 25 days.
The body of Mr. BUMGARDNER was in a rocking chair and close beside him was
his open Bible lying upon the kitchen table.
The deceased was fully clad.  He was leaning back in the large rocking
chair.  His glasses were upon his face.  The discovery was made by his son,
Carl Edward BUMGARDNER, and by the latter’s sister, Mrs. George MILLER, and
by a grandson of the deceased, Irvin MILLER, who forced open a rear window.
The doors of the house were all locked and the window blinds had all been
pulled down.  The grandson who went through the raised window was the first
to see the body of his grandfather.
Mr. BUMGARDNER, the deceased, had planned to go Thursday night to
Philadelphia to see the mummers’ parade on Friday, accompanying Fred
GRIMMINGER of Lewistown in an automobile.  Relatives of the dead man
consequently felt no alarm over his absence until on Saturday evening when
they ascertained that he had not gone to Philadelpha with Mr. GRIMMINGER,
the trip having been called off on account of unfavorable weather.
It was the habit of Mr. BUMGARDNER to spend much of his time in his home
alone until about 9 o’clock each evening when he went to the homes of his
son and daughter, Carl BUMGARDNER and Mrs. George MILLER to sleep.  He was
last seen alive on Thursday evening about 6 o’clock in the grocery store
which adjoins his home, he having made some purchases at the store.  He had
been suffering from high blood pressure which turned to low blood pressure.
He contemplated his death and made all his funeral arrangements with his
undertaker weeks before he died.
Mr. BUMGARDNER was a son of Israel and Julia GETTLEMAN BUMGARDNER of
Riddlesburg, Bedford county, where he was born, the parents being both
deceased.  His first wife, Miss Laura E. SHOOP of Mapleton Depot, preceded
him in death in Lewistown, January 19, 18--.  His second wife, who was Miss
Eva Gertrude DIPPERY, died on January 29, 1931.
These two sons and two daughters of Mr. BUMGARDNER survive him: George A.
BUMGARDNER, Huntingdon; Mrs. George (Ethel) MILLER, 166 Pannnebaker avenue,
Lewistown, and Mrs. Elmer (Dola) FOSTER, Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon county,
all children born from the first marital union, and Carl Edward BUMGARDNER,
15 Terrace Boulevard, Granville Township, a son of the second marriage.
Eleven grandchildren of Mr. BUMGARDNER survive him.
Mr. BUMGARDNER was a member of the First Methodist Church of Lewistown since
he was a boy and also a member of the Men’s Bible Class of his church,
taught by Charles COXE.  Until three weeks ago when Mr. BUMGARDNER’s fast
declining health disabled him, he had a 100 percent attendance in his church
school class for a period of 15 years.  During the last 30 years he resided
continuously in the dwelling where his death occurred.  It was one of the
fondest desires of his heart to remain in that house as his abode, he
refusing to make his home permanently among his sons and daughters who urged
him to come to them to live.
The funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home of Ralph BARCHUR,
75 Logan street, Lewistown, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Dr.
John H. DAUGHERTY, pastor of the deceased, First Methodist Church.  The
burial will be made in William Lind Memorial Cemettery, Lewistown beside his
first wife, Laura E. SHOOP BUMGARDNER

Lloyd J. GROVE died suddenly at his home near Gilboa on Tuesday morning, May
29, 1934, at 7:30, of a stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. GROVE was born April 23, 1874, the son of Abraham and Catherine HAMMOND
GROVE. The deceased was aged 60 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was a member
of the Gilboa Reformed Church and was a highly respected farmer and
businessman of this community.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida ATHERTON GROVE, and the following
children: Raymond Anna, and Florene, at home; Margaret, of Allenport; Howard
of Shirleysburg, and Floyd, of Altoona. Also the following sisters: Mrs.
Margaret SECRIST, of Altoona, Mrs. Belle SECRIST, and Mrs. Dorothy SECRIST,
of Shirleysburg survive.
Funeral services were conducted at the Gilboa Reformed Church by Rev. Arthur
HILL, of Mount Union, assisted by Rev. W.H. HANNAWALT of McVeytown. Burial
was made in the adjoining cemetery by funeral director A.F. REIHART

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret SHEARER FOX, wife of Mr. John F. FOX, of
Kent, Ohio, were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.D. WELCH, on
Jefferson and Garber streets, this city, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock.
The body was brought here on Friday from her late home, where she passed
away Tuesday evening, April 18th, following a stroke of apoplexy which she
suffered a few hours before. Mrs. FOX had not been in perfect health for
some time, but was able to be about cheerfully in her home, in her church
and among her friends.
The deceased was the eldest child of Michael and Rosella (WATERS) SHEARER
and was born in Shade Valley, later moving with her parents near Orbisonia,
where she spent her girlhood days, along with the sisters and brother who
composed the SHEARER family. Prior to the entrance of marriage and death in
her home, it was known over a wide area as one of the most cheerful,
hospitable homes in that section. A home, young and old enjoyed visiting.
Margaret was always admired for her capability. Her hands were ever ready,
and her heart willing to help in every need. Much of her life was spend in
nursing and caring for invalids. To these she administered patiently and
kindly. After the death of her parents, she held her own home in Orbisonia
for some years. She later engaged in nursing in Pittsburg and Clearfield,
and it was while in the later place that she met Mr. FOX, to whom she was
united in marriage a little over three years ago, to whom she was a devoted
companion and for whom she made an ideal home. She was a true Christian
woman; living daily as closely as possible to the great truths she found in
the open Word, which was her guide, as was evidenced by the fact that her
Bible was found open close to her unconscious form when the husband reached
her side Tuesday, after she was stricken.
During her short residence in Ohio, she had made many friends, who gave
proof of the esteem, which they held for her in the beautiful flowers that
covered her casket upon its arrival here. Friends from other parts paid her
memory tribute, with the same silent messengers.
She was a devoted member of the Methodist church, and expressed shortly
before her death that she always received inspiration from attending the
services of the sanctuary, and listening to the gospel in message and song.
She loved the sacred music.

Rev. F.W. BIDDLE, pastor of the First Methodist Church, this city, conducted
the service of Sat. afternoon, assisted by Rev. David Stewart CURRY, of the
First Presbyterian Church. A quartette, composed of Miss Darthea DAVIS, Mrs.
D.C. GOODMAN, Charles H. WELCH and Cloyd B. EWING, accompanied by Mrs. Mary
K. GIFFORD, rendered, "Abide With Me," and "It is Well With My Soul". The
pallbearers were her brother, Samuel SHEARER, brothers-in-law, E.D. WELCH,
J.D. APPLEBY and her cousins, Drs. J.M. and S.B. FLEMING and D.G. WELCH.
Burial followed in Odd Fellows’ cemetery. A. J. BARBEN was funeral director.
The husband, sisters, Mrs. E.D. WELCH, Mrs. J. Donald APPLEBY of this city,
Mrs. Arthur KELLY of Crafton, Pa., and one brother, Samuel SHEARER, of Mount
Union, survive. These relatives desire to thank all who rendered kindness
and assistance to them in the time of sorrow.

Henry Augustine STARR, a life-long resident of Cromwell Township, near Shade
Gap, a thrifty and successful farmer, who was the son of pioneers in that
section, died at the farm home, Dec. 17, 1935 at 6:30 a.m. He died in the
same home in which he was born more than 75 years ago. He was in ill health
for 4 months and was confined too home 5 weeks before his passing away. He
was ill in bed but 5 days.
Henry Augustine STARR was born in Cromwell Township, September 26, 1860, the
son of Michael and Clara (KRUGH) STARR. He grew to young manhood there and
was educated at the STARR School House near his farm home. He was united in
marriage with Miss Regina Mae MCGARVEY, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Feb.
12, 1898. Here his family of sons and daughters were reared. The father of
this man, Michael STARR, was one of the early pioneers in this section and
owned this farm many years ago, passing it on to his son and with the death
of Mr. Henry Augustine STARR, the farm is now in the third generation of
STARRs. A son, Fidelis H. STARR, has been directing the farm for some time,
because of the ill health of his father.
Mr. STARR was an active, industrious man. He loved his home and his
farm-life. His home was one of greatest hospitality and his friends always
received a warm welcome. This trait was instilled in his family. In
religious belief, he was a devout Catholic and was active and faithful in
his membership in St. Mary’s Church.
Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters: Amanda, wife of Mr. John MCMULLIN and
Fidelis H. STARR, of Shade Gap; Hilda, wife of Herbert DOYLE and Edward Leo
STARR, both of Altoona; J. Lawrence STARR of Pittsburg; Herbert Augustine
STARR, homestead and Miss Esther Regina STARR, a teacher in Philadelphia.
There are also surviving 6 grandchildren, one brother and one sister; John
M. STARR, North Wales, Pa.; Mrs. F. J. Jones, Philadelphia.
Mr. STARR was a faithful Christian gentleman. His life was a fine example of
good neighbor. He was charitable and generous to those……………..(clipping ends
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Mrs. Clara THOMPSON, widow of Thomas, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Gertrude WINNICK, of Orbisonia, on Thursday evening, December 10, 1936, at
10 o’clock. Death was due to a heart condition.
She was the daughter of John and Grace (POUNDS) BARRON, both deceased, and
was born in Tyrdreath, England, on Jan. 20, 1866. At the time of death she
was aged 70 years, 10 months and 20 days.
Mrs. THOMPSON was an ardent Christian and a member of the Methodist Church
since early girlhood. She was a kind neighbor and mother and leaves a host
of friends who mourn her passing deeply.
She leaves to mourn her death these children: Mrs. Alice UTLEY, of
Huntingdon, Harry THOMPSON, of Centre Hall, and Mrs. Gertrude WINNICK, of
Orbisonia. The following sisters and brother, Mrs. David LONG, of
Huntingdon, Mrs. R. J. ROGERS, of Germany Valley, Mrs. Samuel FLASHER, of
Three Springs, and Thomas BARRON, of Pogue, and thirteen grandchildren also
survive.
Funeral services were at REIHART’S funeral home at Orbisonia on Sunday, Dec.
13, 1936, with the Rev. M.S.Q. MELLOTT, officiating. Interment was at JORDAN’s 
cemetery

Elva J. BROWN died at his home in Orbisonia on Wednesday, March 4, 1942, at
5 p.m., following a prolonged illness.
A son of Scott and Belle (HEETER) BROWN, now deceased, he was born at
Clearridge, Fulton County, on May 19, 1885, being aged at the time of death
56 years, eight months and fifteen days. Mr. BROWN was twice married.
To the first union was born a daughter, Mrs. Edna COLE, of Hague, Va., who
survives with his second wife, Carrie Mae (MADDEN) BROWN, and the following
children: Gladys, Mrs. Lawrence COHENOUR, of Three Springs; Irene, Mrs.
Harry SNYDER, of Clearfield; Margaret, Mrs. John MCGEE, of Mount Union;
Melva, Deweese and Kathleen, all at home. There are fifteen grandchildren.
Mr. BROWN was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He was a member of the Church of God and of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen. Until his health became impaired as the result of an accident
several years ago, Mr. BROWN had been employed by the East Broad Top
Railroad Company.
Funeral services were held at his late home in Orbisonia with Rev. Duncan
SALMOND, pastor of the Orbisonia Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment
was made at the Orbisonia cemetery, directed by OTT’s funeral service.

I shed my tears with an aching heart
While others are fast asleep.
I often sit and think of him,
When I am all alone;
For memory is the only friend
That grief can call its own.
But God is good! He gives us strength
To live from day to day.
He is aware, how sad it is
For Jesus was taken away.
So when Life threatens to make me blue,
I cling to the memory to carry me through.
Feeling that somewhere, He’s standing by
Ready to help when He hears me cry.
With his Savior he is waiting
In the upper gardens fair
And is watching for my coming
For there’ll be no parting there.
Loved, always remembered and sadly missed by his wife and parents.
MRS. BILLIE HALLIBAUGH, MR. & MRS. EMORY HALLIBAUGH & FAMILY.
(Composed by Billie Leonard HALLIBAUGH).
11-5-1t*?

Mrs. Calvin DONELSON
Mrs. Jennie H. DONELSON, wife of Calvin DONELSON, died at her home in
Rockhill Furnace on Monday, April 10, 1944, at 1:30 p. m. after a lengthy
illness.
She was born in Cromwell Township on April 10, 1863, the daughter of Jacob
and Rebecca Booth HAMMAN.
On September 29, 1887, at her home in Monroe Valley she was united in
marriage to Calvin DONELSON who survives to mourn her passing.  Also
surviving are one brother and two sisters:  Mrs. Belle SHENEFELT, Rockhill
Furnace; Mrs. John PAINTER, Pogue; and E. H. HAMMAN, Three Springs; also one
half-sister, Mrs. Margaret PROUGH, Rockhill Furnace.
She was a member of the United Brethren Church which she had joined in early
life.  Mrs. DONELSON had been a resident of Rockhill Furnace for the past
thirty years.  She was a helpful neighbor and a kind friend and will be
missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service will be held at the late residence in Rockhill Furnace
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. John RAUCH, pastor of the Orbisonia
United Brethren Church, officiating.  Interment will be made in Monroe
Valley Cemetery by Ott’s funeral service.  Friends may call at the late home
after 7:30 tonight until the hour of the service.

ROBERT C. APPLEBY
PROMINENT MOUNT UNION CITIZEN DIES IN BLAIR HOSPITAL
Served As Prothonotary 16 Years -- Veteran Of World War--Death Came As Shock

Robert C. APPLEBY, of Mount Union, former prothonotary of Huntingdon county
for four consecutive terms, passed away in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital
at Huntingdon on Sunday afternoon, Jan 12, 1941 at 2:20 o’clock, following
an illness of considerable time.
Although it was generally known that he was in failing health, he was able
to attend to his duties as justice of the peace of Mount Union until a few
days prior to his death.  He became seriously ill Friday and was taken to
the hospital with a serious condition Saturday morning.  Everything known to
science was done to prolong his life, but to no avail.
A scion of one of Mount Union’s oldest families, he spent almost his entire
life in that place, and news of his death brought sadness to his many
friends and acquaintances throughout the county.
He was a veteran of the World War, and his comrades, were shocked to learn
of his death.  He was active in veterans’ circles.
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ARTHUR HILL DIES OF STRANGULATION
Arthur Simpson HILL, 57, former employe of the East Broad Top and for 25
years an evangelist, was found dead at his home, 110 West Vandevender
street, Mount Union, Sunday morning, March 8, 1942, by his wife.
While his wife was preparing breakfast for him downstairs, the man tied a
necktie around his neck and attached it to the top of the bed.  When Mrs.
Hill came upstairs at 9:45 she found him slumped beside the bed.  A doctor
was immediately called, but he pronounced him dead, due to strangulation.
Mr. HILL had been in poor health for some time and had been unable to work
since last June.  His wife has also been in poor health.
He was born at Meadow Gap, Pa., February 17, 1885, a son of James and
Virginia (COVERT) HILL, both deceased.  He married Emily BAKER July 19,
1923.  When a young man he united with Cavalry Baptist church, Altoona, and
later transferred to the First Baptist church, Mount Union.  He had been
active as an evangelist for many years and was the leading spirit in
founding the Cedar Crest community church.
He had been employed for 12 years on the coal tipple of the East Broad Top
at Mount Union.  Because of illness, he had been unable to work since last
June.
Surviving are his wife and these brothers and sisters:  Frank, of Lewistown;
Harry, of Columbia, S. C.; Jesse, of Taintor, Iowa; Ambrose, of Stockton,
Ill.; Mrs. Lulu HOUSER, Altoona and Mrs. Anna RILEY, Washington, D. C.
The funeral services will be held at the late home Thursday afternoon at 2 o
’clock in charge of the Rev. Sheldon BARD.  Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery,
directed by Bland CLARK.  Friends may call at the home after 7 o’clock
Tuesday evening.

Frank SCOTT
Frank SCOTT, a life-long resident of Orbisonia, died in the Lewistown
hospital on Monday morning, February 16, 1942, following an operation.  Mr.
SCOTT had been ill only six days prior to his death.
He was born in Shade Gap on February 17, 1861, being aged at the time of
death 80 years, eleven months and thirty days.  He was united in marriage
with Eleanor STEWART, who preceded him in death in December, 1928.  A son,
Gerald, also died in September of that year.
Surviving are the following children:  Mrs. John L. CLAYTON and Miss Mildred
SCOTT, of West Chester, Pa.; Miss Hope SCOTT, at home; Mrs. Russell
GILLILAND, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. R. E. MCCANN, of Birmingham Ala.; Harold
SCOTT and Kenneth SCOTT, both of Orbisonia.  There are ten grand-children.
Mr. SCOTT was a cabinetmaker by trade and was extremely skillful in this
type of work.  For twenty years he had been employed by the East Broadtop
Railroad Company, serving in the capacity of carpenter.  He possessed a
genial and pleasing personality and his children and homelife were
especially dear to him.  He was a lover of flowers and had raised many
beautiful varieties.  An avid reader, much of his leisure time was spent in
this manner.  In Mr. SCOTT’s passing his home community has lost a splendid
citizen.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence in Orbisonia on Thursday
afternoon, February 19, at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. George R. MCCAHAN,
pastor of the Orbisonia Methodist church, officiating.  Interment will be
made in the Orbisonia cemetery.
Friends may call at the home from 12 o’clock noon Wednesday ___ the time of
service.